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Patent GB-190004195-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Calcium Carbide Admission Valve for Use with Acetylene Gas Generators.
Inventor: WIDMANN WILHELM
Filed: 1900-03-05
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 4195. Widmann, W. March 5. Acetylene. - An acetylene gas generator, of the type in which carbide is automatically fed into the generating - chamber, is provided with an adjustable admission valve for the said carbide. The carbide receptacle f, arranged in a tubular extension g and closed by a cover h, is fitted with two funnels k and l, between the lower openings of which is arranged a valve plug m, adapted to rise as the holder descends, and admit a quantity of carbide into the generating-chamber a. By adjusting the funnel l, the quantity of carbide admitted at each stroke of the valve may be regulated.
Patent GB-190004928-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Appliance for Use in Attaching Together Skirt and Blouse Bands.
Inventor: YOUNG RACHEL DORA
Filed: 1900-03-15
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 4928. Young, R. D. March 15. Stud-and-eye fastenings; studs. - Skirts and blouse bands are attached together by means of a plate a to which are secured studs c having preferably detachable heads which are connected together by chains. The shanks of the studs are forced from the back through both bands, and are secured in position by means of the heads. The heads are secured in the shanks by springs engaging projections in the shanks, and are released by pressure on the projecting ends f of the springs as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190012108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sighting Devices for Guns.
Inventor: GRUBB HOWARD
Filed: 1900-07-04
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 12,108. Grubb, Sir H. July 4. Telescopes.-Relates to sighting-apparatus for ordnance by which views of the target and of the sight proper can be superposed and seen simultaneously. In the device shown in vertical section in Fig. 3, a is a piece of parallel glass mounted in the sighting-tube b at an angle of 45‹, and c is a second tube fixed at right-angles to the sighting-tube and provided at its outer end with an opaque diaphragm d formed with a transparent design e, Fig. 4, through which light can pass and an image of which is reflected backwards from the glass a. Near the inner end of the tube c a lens f is fitted to give parallelism to the rays of light before they reach the glass a. Since the glass a is parallel, both of the images of the design will appear superposed. In a modification, three pieces of parallel glass are employed, so that the brilliancy of the image is increased by six superposed reflections. A piece of neutral-tinted glass may be placed in front of the sighting-tube b to reduce the brilliancy of the target, and thereby increase the comparative brilliancy of the image. In the modification shown in Fig. 8, the tube c is placed below and parallel to the sighting-tube b, the light being reflected by a prism k into the lens f, which lens may be combined with the prism in the form of an objectglass prism. The outer end of the tube c is provided with a hinged shutter having a reflector formed on its inner side, and an electric lamp may be fitted for use at night. Fig. 19 shows the device as used with machine guns and ordnance, the tube c being fixed to the top of the ordinary curved rack bar 12, which travels in the guide 13 on the gun. The device is shown in the Specification as applied to a Maxim gun, a field gun, a position gun, a pair of barbette guns, and a single barbette gun, and also when provided with a well-known magnifying eye-piece having two pairs of reflecting prisms, and an object-glass, and when provided with an ordinary telescope.
Patent GB-190013711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Refuse Destructors
Inventor: MARTEN HENRY JAMES
Filed: 1900-07-31
Granted: 1901-07-31
Abstract: 13,711. Marten, H. J. July 31. Refuse-consuming furnaces; charging.-Refuse is tipped into the hopper A from carts on the gantry E. The hopper is provided with a door N running on wheels on inclined tracks and operated by the chain M and gearing shown. A second floor for storage purposes, and an auxiliary charging-opening C with vertically-moving door P, are provided if required.
Patent GB-190015940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture Limestone
Inventor: SCHWARZ WILHELM
Filed: 1900-09-07
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 15,940. Schwarz, W. Sept. 7. Stone, artificial.-In the manufacture of artificial limestone, the moulded blocks c, while undergoing the steam hardening process in the chamber a, are sprayed at intervals with water by means of sprayers d, pipes f, and a pump g.
Patent GB-190020566-A (GB)
Title: An Improved System of House Drainage.
Inventor: SAYERS ROWLAND JOHN
Filed: 1900-11-14
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 20,566. Sayers, R. J., and Smith, A. C. Nov. 14. Systems of house drainage.-Relates to a vacuum system of house drainage. The usual closet, bath, &c. fixtures B discharge into the soil-pipe A, which is trapped at D. A partial vacuum is maintained in the pipes on the house side of this trap by a bell pump N, L, driven by a water motor F which draws air from one side of the trap and delivers it into the drain on the other by a pipe I. To regulate and maintain the vacuum, a stand-pipe H is covered by a bell S depending from a lever R<1> and working in a water-sealed annular trough G. Should the pressure in the system rise, the bell S also rises, with the result that the lever R<1> in rising strikes the lever of the valve f<3>, thus starting the motor to exhaust the excess of air. The water for the usual taps in the house also passes through the motor, so that, every time water is drawn off, the motor is worked. A non- return air-inlet valve is mounted at the top of the pipe A.
Patent GB-190103046-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Links of Driving Chains.
Inventor: HOWE GLENN GRENVILLE
Filed: 1901-02-12
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 3046. H o w e, G. G. Feb. 12. Making chains.- In order to prevent the cracking at the corners of links produced by casting, the metal is divided into two thicknesses separated by thin slits 7 produced by coring.
Patent GB-190103093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxes or Cases and Frames or Supports for Velvets, Velveteens and other Fabrics required to be Packed, Stored or Carried in a Folded Condition.
Inventor: SHORROCKS JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1901-02-13
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 3093. Shorrocks, J. H. Feb. 13. Packing.- Folded fabrics, such as velvets, velveteens, and the like, are stored or packed in boxes or frames having the bottoms or lids, or both, curved so as to give ample space near the sides of the boxes to prevent the crushing of the folds. Instead of curving the bottom, as shown, it may be provided internally with curved fittings. When frames are used, a curved bottom is employed having standards at the ends to which a transverse top bar to retain the fabrics is fixed by pins passing through perforations in the standards. The fabrics may be suitably fastened by cords passing through perforations in the boxes or otherwise.
Patent GB-190104132-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Casting-machine.
Inventor: VEEDER CURTIS HUSSEY
Filed: 1901-02-26
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 4132. Veeder, C. H. Feb. 26. Casting, machines for. Articles with wearing- surfaces so smooth as to avoid the necessity of machining, are cast by forcing the metal into an exhausted mould. For this purpose, the parts of the mould O are mounted in an exhausted chamber C with a rotary liquid-sealed valve V in the bottom for the reception and removal of the articles. All the parts of the mould are mounted on a carriage H, and can be withdrawn together from the nozzle 12 which supplies the molten metal. The parts o<11>, 0<111>, Fig. 8, form the sprue mould, and are separated laterally by rods h<11>, h<111>. The part o is fixed to the frame H, and the part o' and core c can be moved independently by rods h<1> and h. The parts o<11>, o<111> in moving apart have their ends scraped by scrapers 100, and their inner faces are brushed by brushes b carried on the same part as a blade 80 that breaks the sprue 17 from the casting. A stripper 90 detaches the casting from the mould when the parts o, o', and c separate. The various parts of the mould are pressed together by springs acting through rods which pass through stuffing- boxes in the chamber c. The metal is supplied from a pot M, heated by gas burners, when a lever 35<1> releases a double valve v, allowing the pressure exerted by a plunger P to close it against its seating 8<1> and open the passage in the nozzle 12. The valve v in closing the nozzle tends to compress the metal in the mould during cooling. The plunger is prevented from acting, if the mould does not come together properly, by mounting on each mould section a portion of an insulated electric conductor, which portions, on coming together, complete a circuit and excite an electromagnet which withdraws a stop from the path of the spring rod that operates the plunger P.
Patent GB-190108118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Downcast Ventilators
Inventor: BOYLE ROBERT
Filed: 1901-04-19
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 8118. Boyle, R. April 19. -Fentilating ships. -The bell-mouth a of the ventilator is continued into o the upward and forwardlyenlarged passage b, which is then returned downwards to the downcast shaft d. To throw off entering water, the deflectoreis provided, and also, if desired, the balanced flap f<1>. Louvres b<3> assist in the discharge of water, the louvres, being externally protected by a shield, or by the upper part of the bell-mouth. Beneath the hinge of the flap there may be provided a trough h to assist in carrying off water.
Patent GB-190111281-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Steam Engines.
Inventor: LOOMIS WILL JAMES
Filed: 1901-06-01
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 11,281. Loomis, W. J., and Karcher, A. A. June 1. Engines with two or more cylinders working on one crank; valve gear.-Relates to an engine especially suited for automobiles. The engine has two pairs of single-acting cylinders 3, 4, 5, 6 mounted on a casing 1, furnished with bearings for a double crank shaft 2, with the axes of one pair of cylinders at right-angles to those of the other pair. The pistons of opposite cylinders are connected to the same crank. Distributing slide valves 19 are mounted in casings at the outer ends of the cylinders, one valve for each pair of cylinders. These valves are actuated through bent levers 23 by a variable-throw crank on the shaft 2, adjusted for starting, stopping, or reversing by means of a sliding collar 28.
Patent GB-190111392-A (GB)
Title: Boards for use in Pressing or Ironing Clothes.
Inventor: RUNDQUIST FRANS OSCAR
Filed: 1901-06-04
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 11,392. Rundquist, F. O. June 4. Ironing.-Relates to a board for use in ironing the portions of a garment that are situated immediately behind and contiguous to the buttons. Fig. 4 shows a plan. The button is placed in the recess A, and the strips B, B' are pushed together to form a support for the cloth while under pressure. The button shank passes through the hole B<4>.
Patent GB-190112273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Production of the Dough Coverings for Pies, Tarts and the like.
Inventor: DOIG DAVID
Filed: 1901-06-15
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 12,273. Doig, D. June 15. Moulding pastry.-Pieces e, Fig. 3, of rolled-out dough are cut out to form crusts for mmce-meat or fruit turnovers or bridies &c. by means of a cutter comprising a rim a, Fig. 1, with a lower cutting-edge and upper cross-plates or handles c. Several cutters may be operated together by hand or mechanically.
Patent GB-190113773-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Venetian Blinds.
Inventor: DOUGLAS WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1901-07-06
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 13,773. Douglas, W. H. July 6. Window blinds. - Relates to venetian blinds which can be used in the usual manner and which can also be lowered bodily for use as a dwarf blind. The top lath A<x> <x> is suspended by tapes C from hangers D on cords E which pass over pulleys F, F, and down the side of the blind. The usual cords G pass over pulleys H, H. Cord grips consist of plates L<x><x> pivoted in a casing J hinged to a plate L on the board B. By pulling the cord sideways, it is gripped as shown on the right of Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190118004-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fish-plate for Rail-joints of Railways.
Inventor: NYSTROEM JOHAN ADOLF ALFRED
Filed: 1901-09-09
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 18,004. Nystr÷m, J. A. A. Sept. 9. Rail joints.-One fishplate is provided with an extension having a convexlycurved head 3 for the wheel tread to bear upon when passing the joint. The extension is strengthened by flanges &c. 1, 2, and may be made integral with the fishplate, or may be attached thereto as shown. Slight modifications in the form are described.
Patent GB-190118005-A (GB)
Title: Device for Preventing Sea-sickness.
Inventor: SCHMIDT WILHELM
Filed: 1901-09-09
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 18,005. Schmidt, W. Sept. 9. Cabins and saloons; deck-seats. - Ships' seats, cabins, and saloons are supported so as to prevent sea-sickness caused by rolling, pitching, and vertical motion. A cabin c is shown mounted on the rod s of a piston k working in a cylinder l communicating through pipes d, with a reservoir containing steam or gas under pressure and a steam generator or compressed-gas supply. The cabin has guides f engaging rails b<1> mounted on horizontal pivots t and connected by a rail b<2>and a foundation-plate b carrying the cylinder. In the case of seats, the cylinder may be suspended by a rope or chain, the seats being carried by the piston-rod, or the piston may be suspended and the seats carried by the cylinder. Instead of using fluid under pressure, air may be exhausted by a pump or automatically expelled through a non-return valve in the cylinder or piston. In a modification, a hollow piston is suspended by a connecting-rod and a pivot pin from a bow journalled in fixed bearings. The piston may be packed and lubricated by oil passing from the top of the piston through a channel leading to its periphery.
Patent GB-190118467-A (GB)
Title: A Fork-pivot for Mitrailleurs and other Light Fire-arms.
Inventor: SCHOUBOE JENS THEODOR SUHR
Filed: 1901-09-16
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 18,467. Schouboe, J. T. S. Sept. 16. Mountings.-Figs. 1 and 2 show sectional elevations at right-angles tu each other, and Fig. 3 shows a plan. The gun rests by its trunnions in the fork 8, and is secured therein by the spring fork 9. The breech of the gun is supported by the bar 13, which can be set at any height and locked by the clamping-screw 33. The fork 8 is gripped in the horizontal bearing 6 by the friction of the surfaces 17, 18, which friction is adjusted by the nut 24 acting on the spring 25. The bearing 6 is mounted by a flange ring 14 on a turntable 5, which is carried by a plate 4 upon a horizontal pivot 2, and can be adjusted thereon by the screw 3.
Patent GB-190119838-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Type and the like.
Inventor: ZINSCH HUGO
Filed: 1901-10-04
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 19,838. Zinsch, H., and Grosser, W. Oct. 4. Drawings to Specification. Type.-Type or the like for printing posters and other matter are formed from composition consisting substantially of ground cork and varnish, or linoleum. The types &c, may be cut or stamped out of sheet linoleum and mounted on a wood block ; or may be formed by cutting away the composition down to the backing of the linoleum ; or they may be formed by moulding the composition.
Patent GB-190120170-A (GB)
Title: A Form of Optical Toy and Spinning Top.
Inventor: UPWARD ALFRED RENE
Filed: 1901-10-09
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 20,170. Upward, A. R., and Le Mesurier. A. M. R.-C. Oct. 9. Optical illusions, producing.-Relates to appliances for momentarily viewing spinning tops &c. so as to cause them to appear to be at rest and to render visible c o l o u r designs, words, &c. carried by the top &c. Fig. 1 shows a simple form of the invention. A heavy disc A with an aperture C is mounted on pivots b in a hand frame F, G, so that it can be rotated by a string. The frame carries a screen D with a sight aperture E. A spinning top &c. can be viewed momentarily when the apertures C, E coincide. In a modification, the disc A is made lighter, and is rotated through toothed gearing by a milled head ; or, according to the Provisional Specification, the disc may be driven by a multiplying-band &c. Fig. 5 shows an arrangement in which a spinning top G, enclosed in a box A, is momentarily illuminated when an aperture f in a spinning disc C coincides with an aperture d in the cover of the box. The top G is viewed through an opening b.
Patent GB-190122161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Cigarettes, Cigars, and Similarly used Tobaccos
Inventor: MACDONALD DAVID
Filed: 1901-11-04
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 22,161. Macdonald, D. Nov. 4. Cigarette paper.-In order to prevent the dropping of the ash of cigarettes, the paper is provided with fireproof material to form a support after burning this may take the form of asbestos or other fireproof paint arranged in spiral stripes c, or in any suitable design, or a yarn of asbestos fibre may be applied to the wrapper, or incorporated with it, during manufacture.
Patent GB-190125018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Corks or Stoppers for Bottles.
Inventor: COX HENRY ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-12-07
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 25,018. Cox, H. A. Dec. 7. Corks; stoppers; sealing bottles.-The cork or stopper b is cut with an oblique surface a, or its top surface may be inclined from the horizontal, so forming an elliptical edge. The cork or stopper is inserted until the lower extremity c of the elliptical edge touches or passes below the mouth e of the bottle, and the angular space d is then filled with sealing wax. In opening the bottle, the seal can be broken by pushing the head of the cork or stopper towards the sealed part.
Patent GB-190206357-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mechanical Toy
Inventor: CARTER JAMES
Filed: 1902-03-15
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 6357. Carter, J., and Hammond, T. March 15. Railways for recreation.-Relates to a track for mechanical walking-animals carrying riders. The rider enters at F and mounts on the animal, which is then moved along rollers B to an inclined belt A supported on rollers in a frame D. The belt carries the animal up the incline to rollers B, round which another attendant moves it, the animal then walking down a boarded incline C to the exit G.
Patent GB-190210137-A (GB)
Title: Shade or Reflector for Electric Lighting
Inventor: GOODWIN JAMES BATES
Filed: 1902-05-02
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 10,137. Goodwin, J. B. May 2. Lamp shades, reflectors, and holders.-A shade or reflector a for an electric lamp has slots a<3>, Fig. 1, in its neck a' to engage the pins i on the lamp socket c. The shade may be supported by a spring f, Fig. 2, consisting of a light curved spring-steel or other metal band or strip having bent fingers to grip the holder d and ears or catches g, g<1> to engage the neck of the shade. A projecting spring arm f <x> may be provided to engage the ring or nut d'. Fig. 5 shows a clip having two segments h<x> of smaller diameter than and attached to the upper part. Fig. 6 shows a bent-wire clip having a part f to enter the neck aperture and two spring arms f <x> to engage the ring or nut d'.
Patent GB-190304497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Racing Shoes for Horses.
Inventor: GRIFFITHS EDWARD
Filed: 1903-02-26
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 4497. Griffiths, E. Feb. 26. Drawings to Specification. Casting horse-shoes. A steel frame or core for horse-shoes is covered with aluminium by placing it in a mould which is filled up with the molten aluminium.
Patent GB-190306287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Engines.
Inventor: STIPPE ADOLF
Filed: 1903-03-18
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 6287. Stippe, A. March 18. Gas engines.-Uncompressed charges are ignited in the chambers a', a<3> between the laterally-sliding abutments k, k<1> and the vanes b, b<1> carried on the flywheel d. The exhaust ports u<1>, u<2> are on opposite sides of the casing which is water-jacketed as shown.
Patent GB-190308257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Apparatus for Preventing Lateral Slipping of the Wheels of Mechanically Propelled and like Vehicles.
Inventor: CAVENDISH HENRY SHEPPARD HART
Filed: 1903-04-09
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 8257. Cavendish, H. S. H. April 9. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to apparatus for preventing side slip. The framework f, Fig. 3, is pivoted to clamps b fitted to the rear axle d, and carries at its lower end conical rollers l, separated by the central wheel m running between spring blades o. The rollers l are kept clear of the ground by the spring t, Fig. 4, and may be brought into contact with the ground, for preventing side slip, by means of the hand or foot lever s, the pull on which is transmitted through the spring q, thus permitting the rollers l to ride over obstructions. One or more of these devices can be fitted to the vehicle, and may be operated by separate levers. Slight modifications are described, in which single rollers are fitted, the peripheries of which are grooved or furnished with spikes.
Patent GB-190311411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heat Radiating Systems for Motor Vehicles, also applicable to Buildings.
Inventor: WORTH WILLIAM OSCAR
Filed: 1903-05-19
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 11,411. Worth, W. 0., and Donaldson, W. R. May 19. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to means for utilizing the waste heat of internal-combustion engines for heating purposes in motor vehicles, rooms of houses, and other enclosures. When a valve 21 is in the position shown in Fig. 1, that is, at right-angles to that shown in Fig. 4, the circulating-medium, starting at a pump 9. passes through a pipe 14<a>, a by-pass pipe 18, the ports 22, 27, 25 of the valve 21, the pipes 5, comprising the heat-radiating system within the area to be heated, the pipes 20, 15, and the water spaces of the engine 13, and then back to the pump 9 through a pipe 14. On turning the valve 21 through 90‹, the circulation will be from the pump 9 through the pipe 14<a> into a tank 2, comprising part of an outside cooling-system, through the ports 26, 22, 24 of the valve, into the pipes 19, 15, and thence back to the pump through the engine and pipe 14. The heat-radiating system is thus entirely cut off. If the valve be turned to occupy a position intermediate between the two preceding positions, the port 22 may open partly into the ports 25, 27, and the port 23 into the ports 26, 25, and the water will circulate both through the cooling-tank 2 and the by-pass pipe 18, and the temperature of the area may thus be regulated. The valve may be operated by any convenient mechanism or any thermo-kinetic device.
Patent GB-190311418-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Regulators for Alternating Series Arc Light Systems
Filed: 1903-05-19
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 11,418. Lake, H. H., [General Incandescent Arc Light Co.]. May 19. Resistances, inductive, for regulating alternating currents for series lighting. An impedance coil 11 is supported by a float 10 in a vessel 8 containing oil, in proximity to a core 13<b>, which may form part of a transformer 13.