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Patent GB-189908865-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Match Holders and Match Boxes.
Inventor: LAWRENCE GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-04-27
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 8865. Lawrence, G. F., and Field, A. J., [trading as Lansard & Co.]. April 27. Match receptacles.-A match holder or box, for use in delivering alighted match, comprises a metal case A within which is fitted a sliding rod e attached to a slotted tube B provided with serrated or other suitable jaws d. A match is placed within the tube B through an aperture in the case A, and is forced past the jaws d, when required, by means of the rod e. The jaws are pressed towards each other by springs l. In a modified form, the match is ejected by means of a spring controlled by a trigger working in a bayonet slot. A separate chamber for containing matches may be combined with the holder. A wind guard may be attached to, or arranged to slide upon, the holder.
Patent GB-189910796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Straightening, Cooling, and Handling Metal Bars for Rolling Mills.
Inventor: EDWARDS VICTOR EVERETT
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 10,796. Edwards, V. E., and Morgan, P. B. May 23. Straightening; s h e a r i ng; rolling.-Bars from a rolling- mill are fed up an inclined shoot 1 with rollers 2 to a horizontal trough 3 with rollers 4 and a gripping-device 5. The bar is gripped between this device and a second one 9 connected by links 10 to a piston 11. The bar is straightened by tension, and then falls on to inclined slides 13, being held by one set of arms 15 on spindles 14. The spindles are oscillated by a piston and cylinder 17, the two sets of arms 15 acting as an escapement to check the progress of the bar, allowing it to cool. The bar falls on to a second incline 20, and thence over a hinged bridge 21 to conveyer chains 28. The sprocket-wheels 25 on spindles 24 are operated by pawls and ratchet - wheels from a cylinder 33.. The rear sprocket-wheels 27 are carried on arms 26 pivoted on the spindle 24, allowing any chain to be lifted as shown on the right in Fig. 3, thus permitting a bar to fall from the preceding chains into one of a number of pits 22. The bars are drawn from the pits by a capstan 41, and fed through rollers 40 to a shearing-attachment 38 with a gauge stop 52. The cut-up pieces are then transferred by chains 44 to a truck 49 running on rails 50. By lifting the bridge 21, defective bars fall into a pit 35.
Patent GB-189915344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Burners specially adapted for Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: STEWARD DEMETRIUS MINOR
Filed: 1899-07-26
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 15,344. Steward, D. M. July 26. Acetylene and like burners. -To prevent the heating of the burner tube 1, the tips 3 are insulated from the tube by a lava or other connection 2. By providing the tips with a channel 5, as shown in Fig. 5, the gas issuing from the orifice 4 carries air with it through the larger ignition orifice 7 in the flange. Two or more tips are arranged in the lava head 2, and the orifices 4, 7 are so placed that the jet from one tip impinges upon the jet from an adjacent tip, forming a flat flame between the two tips.
Patent GB-189922979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Pumping Machinery.
Inventor: GORMAN WILLIAM AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1899-11-17
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 22,979. Gorman, W. A., [trading as Siebe, Gorman, & Co.]. Nov. 17. Drawings to Specification. Pressure gauges.-Divers' air-pump gauges are provided with two scales, one indicating the pressure and the other the depth of water to which the air is delivered.
Patent GB-189924542-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved System of Net-work-fastening or "Cording" for Securing Packages Containing Products of any nature.
Inventor: LAPEYRE MAURICE
Filed: 1899-12-09
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 24,542. Lapeyre, M. Dec. 9. Fastenings. - A network fastening or 'cording' for packages, boxes, &c. is formed of doubly-twisted wire &c., commencing with a part B having a looped end 1, diverging at C in single wires which are doubled back, forming twisted vertical portions A ending in loops 2 or 3, and then converging at 4 to be twisted together to make a vertical branch, which diverges on the upper surface in branches passing through the loops 2, 3 and converging to be twisted together again and fixed by a seal to the commencement 1.
Patent GB-190002870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receptacles for Fatty or Oily Substances, Liquids and so forth.
Inventor: WENDLER FRITZ
Filed: 1900-02-13
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 2870. Wendler, F. Feb. 13. Cans.-Receptacles for substances of a fatty or oily nature are formed of metal c covered on the outside or both sides with pasteboard a, b, as shown in section in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190004465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Draught-regulating Apparatus for the Furnaces of Stationary Boilers.
Filed: 1900-03-08
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 4465. Wise, W. L., [Actiengesellschaft zur Verwertung der Ísterr. und Unger. Patente Th. Langer]. March 8. Air supply, regulating; dampers.-Relates to steam-actuated apparatus for controlling the damper and air-supply door of a stationary boiler furnace. Fig. 1 shows a sectional elevation of a furnace door and the apparatus connected therewith. When the furnace door is opened, a cam raises the piston e to close the passage y. The differential piston p is also raised, and the port u uncovered. Steam admitted by this port further raises the piston p, to cover the port x. The piston 1 remains in the position shown, in which the damper is nearly closed. When the furnace door is closed, the piston e is forced downwards, uncovering the port y, through which steam passes to the pipe z and the cylinder s under the piston 1. The latter is thus raised to open the damper by means of the pulleys 4, 5 and the chain 6. The cataract piston 8 is at the same time depressed, and the cam 18 rotated to depress the piston 20 and cut off the steam supply from the pipe w to the pipe u. Steam at the same time traverses passages in the piston 20, and passes by the pipe n to the cylinder l. The piston k is thus forced to the left against the spring m, and opens the air door g by means of the chain j. When the piston 1 has risen beyond the pipe q, the steam escapes from the cylinder, and, pressing on the piston p, depresses it to close the port u and open the port x. The steam then escapes by the pipe t. The piston 1 falls, slowly at first, to close the damper, under the control of the brake piston 8. During the first part of the up-stroke of this piston, the fluid passes through both valves 12 and 13, but, after the piston has passed the port 14, the fluid passes through the valve 13 only, and the movement of the piston is much more rapid. As the piston 1 falls, the cam 18 is rotated and the piston 20 raised by a spring to admit steam again to the pipe u, and to close the pipe n. The spring m now forces the piston k to the right, and the air door automatically closes. The minimum opening of the damper can be adjusted by altering the relative positions of the pulleys 4 and 5, which are secured to rotate together by a pin 25.
Patent GB-190005730-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of and Apparatus for Packing Semi-fluid Substances.
Inventor: CHRISTIAN WEBJORNSEN
Filed: 1900-03-27
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 5730. Lake, H. H., [Webj÷rnsen, C.]. March 27. Filling butter, pomades, ointments, &c. into boxes or vessels. In the apparatus shown in Fig. 1, the plate G fits exactly into the box or vessel A, and is in communication through the cock H and pipe E with the receptacle or press for supplying the butter or other semi-liquid material. When inserting the plate G into the vessel A, the cock is turned into the position shown in dotted lines, closing the pipe E, and opening the air outlet J, K, to permit the escape of the air in the vessel. In filling the vessel, the plate is raised or the vessel is depressed, as the filling proceeds. The move ment of the vessel may be provided for by mounting it on a balance, or, as shown, on a spring-controlled table D. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the plate a, which fits in the vessel &c., is connected by stays c to a second plate b, to which the supply tube is connected at e. The valve mechanism consists of a tube f and a plate l, mounted on a spindle g, and provided with an operating - lever. In the position shown, the aperture e is closed by the plate l, and the aperture d is open, to permit the escape of the air in the vessel. To fill the vessel, the tube f is brought into position to connect the apertures e, d. The rod m shows the progress of the filling operation.
Patent GB-190008065-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Securing Scarf-pins in Scarves, applicable also to other Fastening Purposes.
Inventor: HOWARD GEORGE DAVID
Filed: 1900-05-01
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 8065. Howard, G. D., [Brown, H. O.]. May 1. Sliding bolts; fastenings for scarf pins, brooches, bracelets, watches, and other ornaments, for purses, hand-bags, luncheon baskets, doors windows, chains, traces, pole-chains, and other articles. Fig. 1 shows the application to a scarf pin. A chain b, secured at one end to the head of the pin, is provided with a spring link b<1>, which is secured to the pin after its insertion. The chain may be made ornamental when it serves as a brooch. Hand-bags, purses, doors, &c. are fastened by securing eyes d to each of the parts to be secured and passing the pin through them as in Fig. 3. Fig. 5 shows a method of connecting or repairing chains, the chain b being threaded through the links and secured to the pin a as shown.
Patent GB-190014217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supports for Growing Melons and other Fruits or Vegetables.
Inventor: GEORGE FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-08-08
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 14,217. George, F. W. Aug. 8. Plants, supporting.- Relates to a support for growing melons or other fruits or vegetables. The support consists of a dish-shaped plate a, with one or more feet c. The plate a is cut away at a<1> for the stem of the melon, and is perforated at b to allow free circulation of air around the fruit. Instead of the recess a', a clip or other means may be employed to hold the stem of the fruit.
Patent GB-190022698-A (GB)
Title: Process of Extracting and Reducing Metals by Electrolysis.
Inventor: FRASCH HANS ALBERT
Filed: 1900-12-12
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 22,698. Frasch, H. A. Dec. 12. Copper, cobalt, and nickel, obtaining.-Relates to the electrolytic separation of metals, such as copper, nickel, and cobalt, direct from their ores, from base concentrates thereof, or from any corresponding refractory substance, whether natural or artificially prepared. An electrolyte is employed with which the metals to be extracted form soluble double salts. Such electrolytes may be solutions of ammonium or sodium sulphate. Cupric or ferric chloride solutions may be also used as electrolytes. The metals may be then deposited by fractional electrolysis, the electrolyte re-forming for re-use. The invention is not limited to any form of apparatus. In the example shown, the cell 3 receives the electrolyte, for example ammonium-sulphate solution, from a raised tank, through a horizontal perforated pipe 10. The cell is supplied to some depth with the ores &c. 4, above which may be a layer of sand or the like 6 to act as a diaphragm or filter. Carbon plates 5 are embedded in the ores, and are connected up to a conductor 9 to form the anode. Cathode plates 7, preferably formed of the metal to be deposited, such as copper, are suspended from a conductor 8. The pressure is kept down, so that only copper is deposited, the solution, containing, for example, nickel and cobalt, overflowing by a perforated tube 12, and passing, it may be, to a second similar cell. The Jast cell of the series, when a series is employed, is provided with an external float arrangement, whereby the overflow from this cell can be regulated so as to obtain a solution entirely free from copper, and containing only cobalt and nickel. This solution flows into a receptacle, and the two metals contained therein are separated by known chemical or electrolytic methods. A second outlet from the last cell, situated near the bottom, and also regulated by the float arrangement, allows the excess solution, which may contain any of the metals, to pass to a separate receiver, from which it is pumped back to one of the earlier cells of the series, fresh ammonium sulphate being added to make up for that removed with the cobalt and nickel solution.
Patent GB-190101335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Spoons
Inventor: WAGENER ADOLF
Filed: 1901-01-21
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 1335. Wagener, A. Jan. 21. Spoons. - Consists in arranging the bowl of a spoon at right-angles to the handle to obviate the necessity of turning round the spoon when the bowl is placed in the mouth. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement applied to a table spoon. The bowl may be integral with the handle or detachable.
Patent GB-190103834-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Starting and Regulating the Speed of Electro-Motors with Rotating Fields.
Inventor: GIRAULY PAUL JACQUES MATHURIN
Filed: 1901-02-22
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 3834. Girault, P. J. M. Feb. 22. Motors, alternating-current, controlling.-For the purpose of starting and regulating the speed of monophase and polyphase alternating-current induction motors, the rotor windings are connected to the primary windings of a transformer, the secondary windings of which are closed through resistances, the magnitude of which can be varied either simultaneously or successively by means of a suitable switch. As shown in Fig. 1, each of the rotor windings a may be connected to a simple alternating-current transformer b, c, the secondary of which is closed through an ordinary rheostat f ; or, as shown in Fig. 2, the several n-phase windings a<1>, a<2>, a<3> are all connected to an n-phase transformer b<1> b<2> b<3>, c<1> c<2> c<3>, ihe secondaries of which are closed through a compound rheostat f<1> f<2> f<3>. When all the rheostat resistances have been cut out, a further increase of speed may be obtained by closing the short-circuiting switches e, Fig. 1, or e', e', Fig. 2. Instead of ohmic resistances, selfinduction bobbins may be employed, in which case the contact-making pieces of the switch are connected by resistances as in an accumulator-cell cutout switch. Reference is made to the use of the invention on electric tramcars.
Patent GB-190110747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Ignition Plugs for Internal Explosion Engines and Chiefly as Used with Motor Road Vehicles
Inventor: GARDNER EDWARD
Filed: 1901-05-25
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 10,747. Gardner, E., Gardner, T. H., and Gardner, L. May 25. Gas and like engines, igniting in. The insulated terminal C of the sparking plug E is carried on a disc D clamped between two porcelain tubes A, B. The clamp may have pillars F and a cross-bar G with springs under the nuts G<x> or between a setscrew on the bar and the cap H ; or it may be a ring Q, Fig. 6, or C-shaped. The igniter is suitable for motor-car engines.
Patent GB-190111985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Saddles.
Inventor: BRAMPTON WALTER
Filed: 1901-06-12
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 11,985. Brampton, W. June 12. Saddles.-The cycle saddle A, shown in inverted plan in Fig. 2, is provided with the ordinary cantle plate P, which is connected hy a leather extension A<1> to a supplementary cantle plate P<1>. The spring is secured to the plate P<1> by projections f<2> and lugs E, and to the pommel A<2> by the usual means, so as to leave the spring free from direct connection with the plate P.
Patent GB-190114427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sanitary Pipe Connections.
Inventor: STEWART JAMES
Filed: 1901-07-16
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 14,427. Stewart, J. July 16. Sleeve joints.-The outer sleeves or envelopes, ordinarily of canvas or rubber, employed in making the joints with a plastic material between water and other pipes and the inlet or outlet arms or horns of sanitary appliances, are constructed of thin metal, such as lead or alloy, pliable enough to be folded or creased by the hands. The sleeve may be jointless and of the requisite shape, or it may be formed of sheet metal, which is lapped and creased to make the joint, the ends being secured by wire in the usual manner.
Patent GB-190115476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burners for Lamps Employing Incandescing Mantles.
Inventor: STOLTENHOFF HUGO
Filed: 1901-07-30
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 15,476. Stoltenhoff, H. July 30. Incandescent g a s burners.-To obtain an increased supply of air to the mixing-tube, and a more intimate admixture of the air and gas therein, the mixing-tube 4 is connected by a contracted neck 5, 6 with an enlargement 3, which is open below. The mixing-tube may be supported from the gas nozzle 1 by arms or brackets 2, and one or more gauze discs 7 may be arranged between the neck 5 and the gauze burner head 8. The chimney holder or gallery 10 is made to slide upon the burner.
Patent GB-190124175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Conduits for Laying Electric Cables
Inventor: BROOKE HENRY NORMAN
Filed: 1901-11-28
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 24,175. Brooke, H. N. Nov. 28. Conduits. - Relates to earthenware conduits for electric mains, wires, or cables, such conduits being made in lengths connected by spigot-andsocket joints. Fig. 1 shows the underside of an earthenware section in plan, and Fig. 2 shows it in end elevation in the position it would occupy when laid. The ducts or passages a are of circular section, and the socket b is left open on the underside in order that the conduits may be laid on a flat bed of concrete without the necessity of forming troughs at intervals in the concrete bed to receive the joints.
Patent GB-190125400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boilers or Heatign Apparatus for Asphalte, Bitumen, Pitch and other Substances.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-12-12
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 25,400. Boult, A. J., [Baumann, A.]. Dec. 12. Cauldrons and tanks, asphalt and like.-A boiler a or heating-apparatus for asphalt, bitumen, pitch, and other substances rests on brackets b, and is protected against the direct action of the flames from a grate l by a shield c of refractory material. A longitudinal firebrick partition is preferably arranged under the boiler to divide the furnace gases and ensure uniform heating of the two sides. The spent gases escape into a smoke-box f through perforations in a central metal tube e mounted in bearings o, rotated by a worm n and pinion m, and carrying radial blades or paddles i to knead and stir up the mass. The outer part of the tube e is scraped by stationary scrapers fixed to cross-bars k. In a modification, the cylinder a is carried by a portable metal casing or jacket mounted on wheels.
Patent GB-190201496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches.
Inventor: BERRY HERBERT HENRY
Filed: 1902-01-20
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 1496. Berry, H. H., Simon, P. F. W., and Skinner, E., [trading as Simon, Berry & Co.]. Jan. 20. Switches.-Relates to detail improvements in tumbler switches. The fulcrum pin B of the contact-lever A is fixed in slots c', c<2> by lead pellets, or by a suitable cement, or by the glaze in firing the base. The lever A is preferably made from a metal stamping, Fig. 5, bent into trough form, and fitted with a block H, on which the wheel E of the dolly lever works. The contactblocks I, J are secured to the base without screws by means of pins c<3> fixed in a similar manner to the pin B.
Patent GB-190205384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: FLEUSS HENRY ALBERT
Filed: 1902-03-04
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 5384. Fleuss, H. A. March 4. Water-tube boilers.-A lower annular drum A is connected with an upper drum C by inclined tubes D, which are arranged in two concentric rows where they enter the lower drum and in a greater number where they enter the upper drum. The upper and lower drums are each made in two parts connected together by bolts. Downtakes may be fitted and circulating-tubes may be placed inside the tubes D. The boiler may be heated by vaporized paraffin, and is enclosed in a casing F having a chimney at the top. A baffle I directs the heated gases towards the upper ends of the tubes. The steam is superheated in a coil H surrounding the upper drum. If desired, a baffle may be placed in the upper drum, to prevent the water from being thrown up into the steam space.
Patent GB-190216303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Drawing Rollers of Machines for Preparing and Spinning Fibrous Materials.
Inventor: GUION LOUIS ISAAC
Filed: 1902-07-22
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 16,303. Guion, L. I., and Wrigley, L. J. July 22. Rollers and roller heads.-The upper rollers are held in the desired position, with regard to the lower ones, by means of levers 11, which are pivoted on the supports 12, rest on the end collars 10 of the upper rollers, and carry at their free ends latches 13, which engage with adjustable bolts 14 on the frame. Each lever 11 is clear of the collar on the front roller, and the latter carries a projection which engages with a bevelled notch in the corresponding latch 13, so that, should the sliver lap round the roller or other undue obstruction occur, the latch 13 will be automatically released, and the rollers relieved from pressure. In a modification, the lever 11 is provided with adjustable bearing-blocks for engaging with the collars of the rollers, and the front end of the lever is curved downwards, and engages with an adjustable spring catch on the frame.
Patent GB-190216960-A (GB)
Title: Device for Sharpening the Blades of Scythes and the like
Inventor: BELOUSSOFF SERGEI VICTOROVITSC
Filed: 1902-07-31
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 16,960. Beloussoff, S. V. July 31. Sharpening. - The blades of scythes &c. are sharpened by drawing over them a tool which consists of a block a provided with handles band with steel balls e, which bear on both sides of the blade. The balls e are supported at the back by antifriction balls g, and the pressure of the balls e on the blade may be regulated by screws f. In a modification, the balls e<1> are pivoted in blocks j, by projections i<1>. One block j is fixed in the head a, and the other is adjustable by a screw f.
Patent GB-190218604-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shifting or Adjustable Draught Hames.
Filed: 1902-08-25
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 18,604. Parkes & Gnosill, and Green, H. Aug. 25. Collars, neck.- To allow its adjustment on the hame, the draught plate or hook C has a boss or eye c, which can slide upon a flat portion b of a bolt B swivelled within the cheeks a. A thumb - screw D clamps the hook C in any desired position.