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Patent GB-190002565-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stop Valves.
Inventor: COXON JOHN
Filed: 1900-02-09
Granted: 1901-05-09
Abstract: 2565. Coxon, J. Feb. 9. Self-closing valves; lift valves; actuating valves. -A stop valve which closes automatically on the reduction of the outlet pressure, as on the bursting of a pipe, and fitted with an electrical device for closing the valve from a distance, is shown in Fig. 2. The valve C is normally pressed on to its seat by the fluid pressure from the inlet a. The valve spindle c is fitted with a non-rotatable slide E, and projects into a non-rotatable socket f on the screwed spindle F of the hand-wheel G. The hand-wheel is fitted to a sleeve g, which actuates the spindle and causes the valve to be closed against the pressure of the coiled spring D or vice versd. The inlet and outlet sides of the valve are connected by a bye-pass to facilitate its operation. When the valve is open, a fall of pressure on the outlet side causes the pressure on the inlet side to close the valve against the pressure of the coiled spring. The valve can be closed from a distance by closing an electrical circuit which includes an electromagnet I, the armature of which is connected to one end of a lever J, which is pivoted to the casing, and which has a forked arm j<1> embracing the valve spindle. In a modification, the bridge or casing supporting the spindles is replaced by pillars, and the parts are modified to correspond. The electromagnet may be replaced by a fluid-actuated piston.
Patent GB-190003492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Insulator Frames and Supports.
Inventor: KRONENBERG CARL JULIUS
Filed: 1900-02-22
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 3492. Kronenberg, C. J. Feb. 22. Posts.-The arms for the insulator supports are formed of angle-iron a having a bent or recessed portion a' to partially embrace the post b, a collar c and strap' d being employed for fixing. The angle-iron arm is perforated as shown at e along the web a<2>, and is slotted along the flanges a<3>, a<4> to receive the insulator pins g. The pins g are provided with collars h and wedge gripping-pieces i secured by rotation against the lower flange.
Patent GB-190003872-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stretchers.
Inventor: FREULER KASPAR
Filed: 1900-02-28
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 3872. Freuler, K. Feb. 28. Litters, ambulance.-A stretcher consists of two series of bars 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 screwed together, the two series being connected by bars o, p formed in two parts similarly screwed together. The meeting ends of the bars are formed with conical surfaces c, Fig. 5, which are caused by the screws to grip together. The cross-bar p is clamped on to the bars by a clip and bolt l, the bars o being secured by clips which are tightened by screwing screwthreaded portions of legs s into them. The bars are further supported by cords attached by loops to the bars 1 and tightened by bars g having on their lower ends pulleys i and formed with forked portions k on their upper ends adapted to engage with the bolts l and with pins as shown in Fig. 5. A rest v for the upper part of the body is pivoted at t, and can be supported at any inclination by bars x<2> pivoted together and secured to the frames at w, engaging with racks v as shown in Fig. 1. When low inclinations are required, the bar x<1> rests between stops, but for high inclinations the bars are turned until they form angles over 180‹, when abutments retain them in position. The canvas z is formed in two parts, and is provided underneath with numbered pockets z<1> to receive the bars &c. when the stretcher is dismantled.
Patent GB-190007173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Engine Governors.
Inventor: LENTZ HUGO
Filed: 1900-04-18
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 7173. Lentz, H. April 18. Drawings to Specification. Eccentrics combined with governors. In combined centrifugal and inertia governors of the kind described in Specification No. 11,671, A.D. 1898, one spring only is used, one end being connected to the inertia ring. The weights are pivoted at one point to the inertia ring, and at another to the casing. The eccentrics are secured to, or formed in one with, the weights.
Patent GB-190010821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Preparation of Designs for Card Cutting for Weaving Purposes.
Inventor: BEVERIDGE ERSKINE
Filed: 1900-06-14
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 10,821. Beveridge, E. June 14. Enlarging; producing weaving-diagrams. - In the preparation of designs for card-cutting for weaving purposes, an ordinary photographic negative of the original small hand drawn or painted design is taken and enlarged by any well-known photographic process, to the desired size on paper ruled in squares. The paper should be previously sensitized by silver bromide, or other usual process. After the enlarged design has been obtained, any required alterations or additions may be made by hand, and the twilling dots may be inserted in the usual manner, when necessary.
Patent GB-190011520-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Emergency Propeller.
Inventor: DUCHEMIN ADOLPHUS JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-06-25
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 11,520. Duchemin, A. J., and Vincent, W. J. June 25. Auxiliary propellers for steamships.-Fig. 1 shows a transverse section of a vessel fitted with two auxiliary screw propellers, but one only may be employed. When not in use, the propellers are housed within tubes T, the outer ends of which may be fitted with valves as shutters. Each propeller is mounted in the forked end of a tube b, which can slide in the outer tube T and at its inner end is secured to a pair of racks gearing with pinions l. These pinions are rotated by hand to push or withdraw the tube b. The propeller is fast on a spindle, to which is keyed a sprocketwheel driven by a chain h from a sprocket-wheel on the propeller shafting s. Clutches may be used to couple the sprocket-wheels to the line shafting so that the auxiliary screws may be used to steer the vessel.
Patent GB-190101877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Cutting Cards, Paper, or the like.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1901-01-28
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 1877. Brookes, A. G., [Library Bureau]. Jan. 28. Cutting-machines for cards, paper, &c.-The machine is specially applicable for cutting tab ends or cards such as are used in card indexes or card records. The card is fed beneath the spring guides d', and against a bar b<12> connected by springs with a bar which is clamped by bolts b<9> against the underside of the cutter b<5>. The cutter b<5> is adjustably mounted on an eccentric and rotary cutter-bar b, which is operated by a lever &c., so that, as the bar with its cutter is oscillated, the card is cut between the angular bar c and the cutter b<5>. The cutter is mounted in conical bearings, which are adjustable for wear &c.
Patent GB-190102934-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Verifying the Truth or Straightness of Gun-barrels and other Tubes.
Inventor: STORDEUR FERDINAND
Filed: 1901-02-11
Granted: 1902-01-02
Abstract: 2934. Stordeur, F. Feb. 11. Ordnance, examining.-Consists of a pair of rotatable chucks C, D, in which the gun is centered, while a feeler roller G enters the bore and indicates any irregularity by the movement of the pointer e of the journalled bar E carrying the feeler roller. The pointer e preferably stands near the tapering edge h of the plate H, which is arranged to slide with the bar E in connection with the external finger I, thereby showing up to what point of the gun the feeler roller has advanced. The feeler roller G is connected to the bar E, in the manner shown in Fig. 5, so as to allow it to follow the surface of the gun.
Patent GB-190106253-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Spools Reels, Bobbins or the like
Inventor: GUETERMANN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1901-03-25
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 6253. G³termann, A. March 25. Bobbins, spools, reels, &c.-A strip of paper or pasteboard is cut in the shape shown in Figs. 1, 7, or 9, and bent along the lines x-x to form a bobbin. It is secured in the bent or rolled position by flaps c and the use of gum or staples. The central portions of the bobbin are now bent inwards until the edges of the tapered slots b meet or abut against one another, whereby the bobbin assumes the shape shown in Figs. 5, 8, &c., according to the shape of the slots b. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 9 and 12, the paper strip is also bent along the lines y-y, and the portions x, y are folded upon one another and secured by gumming &c. so as to form projections d, Fig. 12.
Patent GB-190107842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Jointing Lumber.
Inventor: FIRSTBROOK WILLIAM ASHALL
Filed: 1901-04-16
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 7842. Firstbrook, W. A. April 16. Tongueing and grooving.-Relates to a machine for automatically planing and jointing strips of lumber so as to form boards of any required breadth. Figs. 7, 6, and 5 show a complete plan of the machine. The rough strips or boards of lumber are placed in a box or hopper N, of which the endless feed-band K forms the bottom. One board at a time from the bottom of the series is carried forward by the band, which has projections K<2>, K<3>, &c. to catch the ends of the boards, and is pushed over to the left side by a set-over 0 actuated by the pneumatic ram S. The board is carried forward by the band K under the spring tread rollers Q, and is tongued, grooved, or dovetailed on one edge by the rotary tools R. Similarly, the pneumatic ram S, T transfers the board to the opposite side of the band, where the opposite edge is tongued &c. by the rotary cutters R<1>. The board is then carried forward under spring tread rollers V to the glueing- disc Z<1>, which takes a supply of glue from a second disc Z<2> and applies it to a joint. The board is then pushed over by a pneumatic ram W into a side platform, where it is held by a clamp Y till the following board comes up to be jointed to it. The whole of the rams &c. are worked automatically by tappets and levers from the main driving- mechanism.
Patent GB-190109654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Cooking Stoves
Inventor: GOULD ISAAC
Filed: 1901-05-09
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 9654. Gould, I., and Dixon, G. May 9. Cooking-stoves and ranges.-A portable cooking- stove is formed of a casing E, in the lower part of which is the firebox A, which is surrounded by a front wall M, side walls K, and back wall L of firebricks or the like, while above it is a fireclay or the like plate or slab J supporting the oven D. The flames pass through the inclined flues B to side and back flues C, and to the top flue F, and thence pass to the outlet H, which is provided with a damper 0. The sides of the casing may be protected by some refractory material contained in casings S. The top or cover G may be made in two parts, a front hot-plate -and a back part with openings to receive saucepans &c. The coverplates may be removable. The whole stove is mounted upon wheels P. The Provisional Specification states that a water tank or boiler may be mounted on the top of the stove.
Patent GB-190111419-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Bleaching of Oleaginous Matter.
Filed: 1901-06-04
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 11,419. Cotton Seed Co., [Stanley, J. C. W.]. June 4. Fats and fatty oils; purifying oils; waxes.-Relates to the bleaching of vegetable, fish, and animal oils and greases, and also waxes, by the action of light. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section of the apparatus. The substance to be treated is placed in the tank B, and, if necessary, is heated by the steam coil L. It is raised by the pump F through the pipe E to the tank D, and is discharged through the pipes G<1> and fantail distributers G<3> to flow in thin streams over the inner surfaces of the transparent sides of the polygonal chambers C, which contain arc lamps K. The liquid finally passes through the pipes H to the tank B. If desirable for the treatment of linseed and like oils, air may be forced into the chambers C through the pipes M ; it escapes through the pressure valves N<1>. The outer surfaces of the chambers C are kept cool by streams of water discharged from the pipes 0 and led away by the troughs P.
Patent GB-190115442-A (GB)
Title: Shields or Appliances for Facilitating the Treatment and Protection of Wounds and other Injuries and Sores.
Filed: 1901-07-30
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 15,442. Clark, A. M., [Splint Gate and Bandage Co.]. July 30. Shields and guards ; splints.-Relates to shields &c. for the treatment of wounds, fractures, &c. Fig. 2 shows a form adapted to protect damaged fingers ; it consists of two trough-shaped pieces of gauze C, D hinged together at one side and provided with a suitable fastening at the other side to keep it closed. Staples 20 enable it to be secured by a band to the wrist. Fig. 4 shows a form intended to cover a fenestrum in a splint, or a fleshy sore. It comprises a frame A having slotted lugs 13 and a hinged perforated piece B, which can be secured over the opening when desired, and can be opened to allow the sore &c. to be inspected. The frame may be secured in place by means of strips of adhesive plaster inserted through the lugs 13. In a modification, the frame is rectangular.
Patent GB-190117468-A (GB)
Title: Improved Guiding Devices for Folding and Sliding Partitions in Buildings.
Inventor: GAFFNEY PATRICK
Filed: 1901-08-31
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 17,468. Gaffney, P. Aug. 31. Doors; partitions. -In order to prevent the detachment of the guiding-bolts a of folding doors or partitions d for schoolrooms &c., they are mounted loosely in plates c, and may be forced down into the guide channel f in the floor by springs k.
Patent GB-190121026-A (GB)
Title: A Dummy Case for Advertising.
Filed: 1901-10-21
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 21,026. King, T., Bodey, W. T., and Robinson, E. S. & A. Oct. 21. Advertising.-A collapsable model, Figs. 3 and 4, of a canister or the like is used for advertising, especially tinned goods. The model consists of a front panel a having hinged flaps b, c at the rear which, to set up the model, are by pulling a string d caused to slide over one another, as shown in Fig. 4, thus causing the front panel, which bears the advertisements, to assume a curved shape so as to represent a canister &c. when seen from the front. Clips &c. may be substituted for the cord, and an extra flap at the top may be provided.
Patent GB-190124527-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of Making Chests of Drawers
Inventor: WADHAM SIDNEY CHARLES
Filed: 1901-12-03
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 24,527. Wadham, S. C., and Way, R. Dec. 3. Ch e s t s of drawers.- Relates to methods of making chests of drawers, dressing-chests, writing- tables, &c. which will allow of shrinkage of the parts and which will allow of the top being pulled forward. A skeleton carcase is made from wide battens a, a, the bottom being solid. The partitions and runners b are secured to the carcase. The ends h slide in grooves formed in the plinth g, pilasters c, and beading f. The top is secured to the top battens a by means of screws passing through slots i. The top may have a rabbeted bead k, which engages a strip j secured to the skeleton frame, or the bead may engage a supplementary top ; in both cases the upper top may be drawn forward, so that any one can comfortably sit at the table &c.
Patent GB-190200296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loose Leaf Books.
Inventor: MILLER HENRY CHARLES
Filed: 1902-01-04
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 296. Miller, H. C. Jan. 4. Filing papers &c.-Relates to loose-leaf ledgers and books of the kind in which telescoping rocking posts of greater diameter in one direction than the other enter through narrow slots into larger openings in the leaves. In the form shown in section in Fig. 2, strips 13, 14, preferably of metal, are provided with telescoping end-pieees 15, 16, sliding back-pieces 17, 18, and revolving telescopic post sections 19, 19<1>, 22, 22<1>. Cranks 30 on the parts 19, 19<1> are connected to a bar 31, and one of the sections, preferably the central one, is extended through the binding 10 and operated by a key, or the bar 31 is extended to project laterally ; or the sections 22, 22<1> are similarly connected for simultaneous operation. A locking - mechanism comprises a revolving rod 33, extending through the binding 10 and operated by a key, and provided with a collar having projections limiting rotation by contact with the back 17, and with teeth 35 adapted to engage a spring-actuated dog 37 pivoted in a recess in a tubular upright 32<1> on the strip 14. Telescopic non-revolving post sections 41 with springs 42 are provided on the strips 13, 14 for automatic separation. In a modification, a slotted crank on the locking-rod is connected to the operating-bar of the post sections.
Patent GB-190202036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Faced Metallic Articles or the Manufacture thereof
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-01-25
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 2036. Boult, A. J., [United Fast Color Eyelet Co.]. Jan. 25. Drawings to Specification. Coated fabrics.-Celluloid &c. solution for facing buckle frames, buttons, picture nails, tacks, and metal articles in general, is seasoned and then combined, by heating and pressing in the usual way, with a layer or sheet of fibrous material, preferably woven fabric. The composite sheet is then applied to the metal article by dies in the usual way. The interstices in the strands of the fabric serve to distribute and dissipate residual solvent. The fabric also binds the mass and receives the wear after the celluloid surface has worn off.
Patent GB-190204478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Street or Road Railway Points.
Inventor: TEE HARRY
Filed: 1902-02-22
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 4478. Tee, H. Feb. 22. Points and switches.-Relates to spring or automatic points for street or road railways, and to improvements on the means described in Specification No. 22,800, A.D. 1900, for preventing banging. In the various forms here shown, a is the point frame, b the tongue, c the box and d its cover, and e the bolt pressed in by the spring f, while h is the piston &c. which operates in connection with the regulating-fluid. The cylinder or box which contains the fluid and the various other parts fit in the outer box or casing c. As shown in Fig. 1, the bolt e works in a guide j attached to the lower part i and is connected by a pin k to the piston h behind which the spring is placed. The piston has a flap valve h<2>, and a bye-pass with valve or a leakage passage &c. for regulating the return. In Fig. 3, the bolt e is shown hollow, to contain the spring f, and with a removable head e'. The piston h connected to the bolt e is of elongated form, to work loosely in a rectangular box i which is made with a separable side i<1>. A guide for the bolt and cover is secured over the box i. As shown in Fig. 6, the piston h forms part of the pivoted lever s worked by the bolt e, and has a radial motion in the block i, which is placed in the liquid receptacle and is made in one with the spring casing t. In a modification, a piston is connected by a link to the lever s.
Patent GB-190204785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knife Cleaning and Polishing Machines.
Inventor: LAWSON HERBERT
Filed: 1902-02-25
Granted: 1903-02-25
Abstract: 4785. Lawson, H., and Pryor, H. A. Feb. 25. Cleaning and polishing knives.-The machine is shown adapted for cleaning two knives. Three flexible pads a are carried on the rotary spindle c. The central pad is mounted upon two flexible metal discs a<2> which are fixed to the spindle, but the end pads are loose and are pressed inwards by springs : i having adjustable bearings j. The polishing-material is carried in annular boxes l, and passes through openings p into the spaces between the polishing-surfaces o. The polishing-pads are made of fibre impregnated with the polishing- powder. The knives b are passed into the machine below the spindle, and are gradually withdrawn as they are cleaned. In a modification, several knives are held in a sliding frame, the number of pads being correspondingly increased, and the end springs i may then be omitted.
Patent GB-190214600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Flue Covers particularly applicable to the Setting of Steam Boilers
Inventor: TURTON SAMUEL
Filed: 1902-06-30
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 14,600. Turton, S., and Poulton, W. June 30. Settings.-Flue covers of the kind described in Specification No. 3987, A.D: 1893, are now made of hollow blocks as shown at d. The blocks may be open or closed at the ends. The application to superheater flues is mentioned.
Patent GB-190301565-A (GB)
Title: Drain Stopper and Tester Combined
Inventor: POLHILL THOMAS
Filed: 1903-01-22
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 1565. Polhill, T. Jan. 22. Testing ; stopping pipes for purposes other than testing. -A rubber ring is squeezed between the plates a, a<1> by the action of the nut E, which screws on the hollow stem f secured to the plate a. A second stem c projects from the plate a and passes through the plate a'. When the stopper is used for testing purposes, the rubber ring having been expanded by the action of the nut E, hose pipes are coupled to the stems c, f, the former serving as an air pipe ,and the latter as it water pipe communicating with a suitable head of water. When the stopper is used for other purposes than testing, caps d, G, which are chained to the eye H, are screwed on the stems c, f respectively.
Patent GB-190302757-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Developing Photographic Plates by Daylight.
Inventor: GOLDAMMER BERNHARD VON
Filed: 1903-02-05
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 2757. Goldammer, B. von. Feb. 5. Developing; fixing.-An appliance for developing photographic plates in daylight is shown in section, Fig. 1. The developing and other baths are contained in dishes c<1>, c<2>, c<3>, while the photographic plate p is held by a spring in a frame k, which may be traversed by winding a band h on or off rollers g. The plate can thus be brought over either of the baths c<1>, c', c<3>. The plate is lowered into the bath by pushing down the casing d into the lower casing. In order to examine the progress of the development, the casing d is raised and the plate is inspected through the non-actinic glass windows e. The plate is transferred from the dark slide to the frame k by means of sliding doors, covering the end of the dark slide, and the end of the frame k.
Patent GB-190302858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Signalling Apparatus for Preventing Railway Accidents.
Inventor: JAKOBI PETER
Filed: 1903-02-06
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 2858. Jakobi, P. Feb. 6. Signals on engines and trains. - Single - stroke bells are rung mechanically by series of contactlevers c, d on the line, when these are raised by connecting-wires. They may be connected with the ordinary signals, to be audible in case of fog ; or they may be operated by independent hand-levers for use by the engine drivers to block the line. They may also be operated by the wires only. The contact-levers c, d forming a set are connected together by a bar, Fig. 3 ; in the form shown, one lever carries an additional arm c', which stands up when the other levers are turned down, and gives a single stroke on the bell. The hammer of the bell k, Fig. 1, is carried by a spring i, and operated by movement of a lever o in either direction about its fulcrum n, the lever o having two pins m, m<1> to act on the spring i.