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Patent GB-189913066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Drawing Boards.
Inventor: ANSTRUTHER EDITH SOPHIA
Filed: 1899-06-23
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 13,066. Anstruther, E. S. June 23. Modelling, artistic.- A board B, which may be provided with a drawing-board surface or constructed as a drawing - board, is hinged to a a shallow box A, and is connected to it by means of a rod D carrying a clamping- screw E, which fits within a slide E secured to one side of the board. In a modified form, the drawing- board is hinged to a plain board or framework base, and the drawing - board may have a framework enclosing the board, slate, or other central part, which may be arranged to slide in grooves formed in the framework. Two rods, such as D, may be used upon opposite sides of the board, and the board may be arranged to be tilted either from a side or end. India-rubber supports may be secured to the box A or other base. If clay modelling is required, it is preferable to cover the board with a metal plate, which may be held in place by pins.
Patent GB-189922632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Slipper Soles.
Inventor: COOPER JAMES DIXON
Filed: 1899-11-13
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 22,632. Cooper, J. D., and Hale, M. Nov. 13. Slippers; soles.-The sole of a slipper is channelled from the inside, in the manner shown, to contain the stitching by which the upper is secured, and it is bevelled or rabbeted as shown in Fig. 4 to receive the upper. The channel may be cut either in the upper or lower side of the sole. After the upper has been sewn on, the flap is cemented down.
Patent GB-190003838-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Leaf Turner and Holder for Pianists, Violinists, and the like.
Inventor: RENARD VICTORIEN LOUIS MARIE
Filed: 1900-02-27
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 3838. Renard, V. L. M. Feb. 27. Cleats or holders.-A cleat, for securing a cord which holds together parts of a folding music desk, is made by riveting together two springy dished metal discs, between which the cord is wrapped.
Patent GB-190008152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Transformers.
Filed: 1900-05-02
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 8152. Wise, W. L., [Actiengesellschaft Elektricitõtswerke (vorm. O. L. Kummer & Co)]. May 2. Transformers. - In order to minimize eddy currents in three-phase transformers having three cores, the yokes are so constructed that the sheets are parallel to the sheets forming the cores. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the sheets of the yoke A are bent at the edges so that, when placed in position above and below the cores d, the edges meet and the centre parts are parallel to the sheets of the core. The yokes are clamped in suitable castings b, and the end - plates e are bolted together. At h is a switchboard, access being obtained through a door k in the casing.
Patent GB-190014932-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for Singeing Cloth and other Fabrics, and for Polishing Materials.
Inventor: NUSSEY GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1900-08-21
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 14,932. Nussey, G. H., and Leachman, W. B. Aug. 21. Coated fabrics.-In singeing cloth, or in heating linoleum &c. preparatory to polishing, the fabric is passed over an electrically-heated wire E. The fabric passes from a roll to adjustable tension devices K, G, and thence over the wire and the rollers N, U<1> to the roller X, from which it passes to the draw-roller Z and the cuttling-device Z<2>. The roller N is carried on pivoted arms P, the inclination of which can be adjusted by a screw, so that, as the fabric passes over the tension device G and the roller N, its distance from, or pressure upon, the wire can be regulated. Should the fabric become slack owing to the failure of any part of the machine, the roller N is further raised by means of a rod or roller T carried on arms U mounted on a shaft U<1>, which is operated by a treadle.
Patent GB-190015767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Frames, Stands or Supports for Displaying Photographs and the like
Inventor: ALLDAY HARRY
Filed: 1900-09-05
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 15,767. Allday, H., [trading as Horton & Allday]. Sept.5. Stands, p h o t o - graph and like.-A frame or stand a, for displaying pictures, photographs, and the like, has an opening a<1> to receive the photograph &c., the opening b e i n g closed at the rear by a hinged or jointed backing b. The backing is provided at the centre with an aperture in which is fitted a disc c to which the leg or support d is hinged, the disc having a flange or flanges at one or both sides, and being adapted to be rotated so that the frame may rest with the longitudinal axis in the vertical or horizontal position. The disc c may be also square, or it may be replaced by a bar having its ends curved to the same radius as the bearing-aperture, and more than one leg may be used. The hinged end of the leg is bevelled to serve as a stop.
Patent GB-190015775-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Photographic Developing Tray.
Inventor: FRASER RALPH ERSKINE
Filed: 1900-09-05
Granted: 1901-09-05
Abstract: 15,775. Fraser, R. E. Sept. 5. Trays.-A tray is provided with a removable cover, having a cup-shaped receptacle communicating with the interior through a spiral or bent tube. The cover forms with the tray a lighttight receptacle, into which various chemical solutions for developing and fixing negatives may be poured, the negative being inserted by the aid of a change bag &c., so that developing &c. may be carried on without a dark room. The tray may also be used for the development, toning, and fixing of prints.
Patent GB-190113588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Liquids for the Crystallization or Deposition of Substances therein
Inventor: SCOTT ERNEST GEORGE
Filed: 1901-07-03
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 13,588. Scott, E. G. July3. Crystals, obtaining; vacuum apparatus.-Hot liquor containing in solution the substance to be deposited, for example, saltpetre, is conveyed from a raised tank a through the pipe f and valve e to the upper part b of a crystallizing-vessel b, c, d. The upper part of this vessel is provided with a gauge glass, thermometer, &c., and is connected tu a catch vessel j<1> and to a vacuum pump i. If the vessel have been previously exhausted, the liquor is cooled instantaneously, and very fine crystals are formed, which immediately drop to the bottom. If the vacuum be produced after the introduction of the hot liquor, the size of the crystals formed can be regulated as desired. The crystals are discharged to a centrifugal drier h from the lower conical portion d, by any suitable discharging- apparatus g, such as that described in Specification No. 12,316, A.D. 1900.
Patent GB-190118433-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Lining for Clothes and other Articles for Affording Protection against Cold, and for Stiffening Garments.
Inventor: SOCKEEL LEON HENRI
Filed: 1901-09-14
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 18,433. Sockeel, L. H. Sept. 14. Capes; linings; stays or stiffeners.-A lining for pelisses and other garments, for affording protection against cold consists of paper provided on both faces with linen. This lining is placed between the two thicknesses of material forming the article or between the cloth or the like and the usual linings. This lining also serves as a stiffening-material for garments, allowing the usual horse-hair fabric or other padding to be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190120131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pressure-exerting Machines for Forging and other Purposes
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1901-10-08
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 20,131. Haddan, H. J., [Greenwood, G. W.]. Oct. 8. Forging; stamping ; work-holding devices.-Relates to toggle-joint pressure-exerting machines suitable for use in pressing, forging, &c., as for instance in gripping blanks or stock to be converted into bolts, rivets, &c., the object being to give a steadier and more extended bearing-surface to the moving parts. Fig. 1 shows a plan of part of the machine, and Fig. 3 shows a section on 3, 3. The pressure block h slides between bars 5, 6, and is actuated by the sliding block l through toggle-levers t, r connected to a toggle-block m provided with an arm 7 pivoted to the block l, which is actuated by a crank and connecting-rod. The toggle-lever r is pivoted to a thrust block n, kept in place in the bed a by screws o and by shoulders 16, 17 on the bar 6. The block n is shouldered on both sides for resting on the bars 6, 15, which, like the bar 5, are fixed to the bed a by screws. The pressure block h is formed with an extended base k, 18, 19 of channel section, which slides beneath the block n as shown, the side 18 for part of its length reaching to the top of the bar 6.
Patent GB-190122540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Rheostats.
Filed: 1901-11-08
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 22,540. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Mackintosh, F.]. Nov. 8. Rheostats.-Grids are stamped,from sheet metal, and are coated with enamel except at the ends, where they are supported on rods 6 covered with insulating-material. Corrugations 7 are stamped in the grids to fit corresponding corrugations in metal heat-radiating plates 8, placed between the grids. The grids and the plates 8 are clamped together by two bars 9, and nuts screwed on the ends of the supporting-rods 6 ; conductive and insulating washers are placed between the ends of the grids so as to connect these in series, and at one end of the rheostat the conductive washers are extended to hold wires 3, connected to the contacts of a rotatable switch 4. The rods 6 are secured by nuts between supports 1 which carry the switch.
Patent GB-190126741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drills for Boring.
Inventor: THUERMER FRITZ CARL AUGUST FRA
Filed: 1901-12-31
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 26,741. Th³rmer, F. C. A. F. July 17, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Drills ; toolholders. - Relates to means for adapting a set of drills for use in conical, square, or cylindrical sockets such as those of drilling - machines, ratchet-braces, or self-centering chucks. The drill shanks may have a coned portion a, Fig. 2, corresponding to the Morse taper, with a flat tang b, and partially reduced to a pyramidal form to fit a conical or square hole, and may have cylindrical portions c to fit a chuck or cylindrical socket. A socket d, Fig. 3, may fit the conical shank of the drill, and have a cylindrical exterior to replace the cylindrical portion c, Fig. 2. Fig. 4 shows one of a set of drills with cylindrical shanks e, partially reduced to a pyramid to fit a round or square hole. This set may be adapted to a machine with a Morse socket by supplying a loose socket fitting the drills internally and the Morse socket externally. The drill shanks may be made with the Morse taper and fit a loose socket shaped externally like the drill shank shown in Fig. 4, or the shanks may be cylindrical and fit a loose socket shaped externally like the end of the drill shank shown in Fig. 2. The drill shanks may be of one pattern and fit two sockets shaped externally to form the other two patterns, or the shanks may have a separate shape to fit a set of sockets of the desired external shapes.
Patent GB-190200747-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Excavating Crude Peat from the Bog and Preparing the same for Commercial Use.
Inventor: GRIFFIN WALTER TIMOTHY
Filed: 1902-01-10
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 747. Griffin, W. T. Jan. 10. Raw materials, treating.- Plant for excavating peat from the bog and preparing it for commercial use is shown in side elevation in Fig. 1. The parts are carried by a scow A or other vehicle. An elevating- excavator B is supported by guides U and adjusted vertically by a windlass p. The elevator delivers upon a shaking or other screen D, the sticks &c. passing to a trough E, and the peat falling through into a steam-jacketed or otherwiseheated inclined cylinder or conduit F fitted with a feed worm. Volatilo matters from the cylinder F may be led to a condensing-tank c by pipes f, g, and may also pass through openings in the worm shaft to the pipe f. The peat may be collected or conveyed from the cylinder F to be pulped &c. to form paper or cardboard. The peat delivered to the screen D may be acted on by a jet of steam, or a spray of hot or cold water, and before entering the cylinder F, may pass to a centrifugal machine in order to separate as much water as possible. The cylinder F is heated from a boiler K, and the excavator B is driven from an engine L.
Patent GB-190201449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Steam Superheaters
Inventor: MCPHAIL HUGH
Filed: 1902-01-18
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 1449. McPhail, H. Jan. 18. Superheaters, steam.-Relates to the construction of boxes or headers for steam superheaters, shown in partial sectional elevation, elevation, and crosssection in Figs. 1, 7, and 8 respectively. The steam connections lead into square - sectioned headers A, from which pass the superheating- tubes C. The holes a for the tubes are arranged regularly in two rows which break joint, and smaller holes a' are formed in the opposite side of the header in alignment with the holes a. A tool can be passed through each hole apt to expand the end of the opposite tube C, and hand-holes D are placed at intervals opposite to groups of three of the tubes. The holes a' are normally closed by conical plugs a<2> secured by screw-caps a<4> and the hand-holes are provided with internal and external covers d' held in position by bolts and nuts d<3>. The steam connections D may be welded or riveted to the headers, as shown on the left-hand and right-band sides respectively of Fig. 7, and handholes may be formed on the connections.
Patent GB-190202315-A (GB)
Title: Improved Automatic Ventilator
Inventor: HARDING JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-05-01
Granted: 1903-05-01
Abstract: 2315. Harding, J. May 1. Ventilators. - To operate automatically the balanced valve 4 of the ventilator according to the temperature of the room, the change of position of the centre of gravity of a column of expansible fluid within a tube 7 balanced upon pivots 10 is utilized. On a rise of temperature, the tube rocks on its pivots, and, by a suitable connection, opens the valve. The tube shown is formed with double bends and may contain ether, creosote, or mercury as the expansible medium.
Patent GB-190221092-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trip Expansion Valve Gear for Motive Power Engines and in Governors for Actuating the same.
Inventor: THORNLEY GEORGE
Filed: 1902-09-27
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 21,092. Thornley, G. Sept. 27. Valve gear; winding-engines.-The gear is an improvement on that described in Specification No. 18,689, A.D. 1893, the conical ends y of the reciprocating cams or tappets n, Fig. 5, being made helical so that an angular adjustment by the governor will alter the lead of the valve, the cutoff, as in the previous case, being determined by the helical rear end 4 of the admission-valve cam. Fig. 1 shows the cam applied to the admission valve d and exhaust valve f at one end of a cylinder ; they are worked through a reversing motion connected to the rocking lever x. The gear is suitable for winding-engines.
Patent GB-190224142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cutting Cigarettes in Cigarette Making Machines
Inventor: DERAZEY CHARLES JOSEPH ANTOINE
Filed: 1902-11-04
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 24,142. Derazey, C. J. A. Nov. 4. Cigarette-making machines. - I n a machine for making cigarettes in continuous lengths, the cigarettes are cut off by a knife blade B, which is secured, by a cover plate C and screws, in a recess in the rim of a revolving flywheel A. The speed of rotation of the wheel is adjusted to the rate of advance of the continuous cigarette, thus enabling any length of cigarette to be cut. This arrangement, which greatly increases the output, may also be employed for cutting cigarette tubes, and the output may be further increased by making the flywheel of aluminium instead of cast iron.
Patent GB-190307140-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Railway Apparatus.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1903-03-27
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 7140. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. March 27. Electric railways on the surface contact sectional-conductor system. Conductors; switches. - Relates to means whereby normally - dead sectional conductors may be automatically connected to the feeder when a car moves on to them. Fig. 1 shows diagrammatically the system, including the arrangement of the car apparatus. In the Figure, B represents the main generator, C a motorgenerator which transforms the highvoltage energy from the generator down to a low voltage, D, D' electromagnetic circuit - controlling devices, E, E<1> sectional conductors, F the return track rail, H the car motor, J the reversing-switch, and K, L the main and auxiliary feeders. Initially all the conductors are dead except the feeders. To start the car, the lever 3 is pressed down by the foot of the motorman, thus driving, by means of the wheels 6, 8 and pawl 7, the armature 9. The lever 3 then connects the contacts 11, 12, and the current thus generated passes through the conductor E to the pick-up coil 15, then through contacts 17, 18 to earth. The core 22 is drawn up and contacts 28, 29 connected so that the generator B energizes coil 31 and drives armature 9. Contacts 36, 37 are thus connected when a low-voltage current flows to the hold-up coil 39, and the coil 40 which breaks contacts 17,18 putting the coil 15 out of circuit. If the controller I is then moved, the motor H is put in series with the generator B and the lever 3 may be released, the lug or weight 46 moving it to the position shown. Supposing the car is moving from left to right, when the shoe rests partly on both sectional conductors, current flows to the device D' so as to energize the coil 15 and repeat the action of the device D. When the shoe leaves the conductor E, all the switches go back to their initial state. The lamps 58 on the car are thrown into circuit by the switch 59, and take sufficient current to keep the switches closed for connecting the conductor E to the feeder. It is stated that, by having a separate circuit for the coil 39 as described, the action of the main switch 27 is rendered more reliable.
Patent GB-190309106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Preparation of Wort for Brewing or Distilling purposes.
Inventor: ASPINALL FRANK BOULTON
Filed: 1903-04-22
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 9106. Aspinall, F. B. April 22. Starch.-A solution of starch, for use in worts for brewing or distilling, or for other purposes, is prepared by subjecting grain, in thin layers, to the action of water at a high temperature and pressure, in a special digester. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section of the digester, and Fig. 2 one of the containing drums. The digester a is provided with a removable cover f, heating coil b, and water inlet or outlet i, and is charged with a series of perforated drums m provided with recesses to engage the guide-rods u. Each drum m contains a number of fixed perforated plates n and movable intermediate plates o, connected to a rod p, and attached to the plates n immediately above, by lazy-tongs connections q. The grain is charged through the openings r upon the plates o, these are then lowered to rest on the plates n, and the openings r are closed by a slide s. When desirable, flavouring, colouring, or other substances may be placed in the digester. The Provisional Specification states that the grain is placed in a structure consisting of a set of perforated pipes or chambers forming a kind of nest, supported in the digester.
Patent GB-190315234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Letters, Figures and other Signs for Embroidery.
Inventor: NOEL NICOLAS
Filed: 1903-07-10
Granted: 1904-07-09
Abstract: 15,234. NoÙl, N. July 10. Embroidery.-Letters, figures, and the like for embroidery are made from cord of varying thickness, which is first stuck or otherwise fastened to a sheet of paper so as to cover the outline of a letter &c. designed thereon. The cord is composed of a core a<5>, Fig. 1, of cotton or other soft material, round which is wound a thread covering in close coils so as to imitate embroidery. The paper and letter &c. are tacked to the fabric to which the letter is to be attached, the paper is withdrawn, and the letter &c. sewn upon the fabric c by blind stitches d, which are placed close together.
Patent GB-190315600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Voltaic Batteries
Inventor: GLADSTONE JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-07-14
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 15,600. Gladstone, J. W. Dec. 17, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Alkali batteries. -The copper-oxide plate 1, Figs. 1 and 3, of a primary battery is suspended between two zinc plates 15 in a U - shaped frame 2, the screwed ends of which are secured to the porcelain cover 5 of the cell 6 by nuts 4. The frame 2 may consist of a single copper wire or of three permanently-connected wires. The plate 1 is pressed against two perforated supports or plates 7, riveted to the frame 2, by means of a pivoted spring blade or cross-bar 8 which is movable in a vertical plane and is secured at its free end by a latch ; the latch shown consists of a stud 9 and a keyhole slot 10. A perforated disc 12 fitted upon the bar 8 bears against the front of the plate 1, the contact area being thereby increased. The plate 1 may be recessed to receive the disc 12. The zinc plates 15 are fitted with rods 16, which pass upwards at the ends of a raised projection 13 on the cover 5, and are secured by means of a horizontal clamping-bolt 14. Hard rubber tubes 18 on the frame 2 rest on the plate 1 to prevent local action. In some cases two plates 1, held separately one above the other in the frame 2, may be used. The plates 1 are moulded from a mixture of copper oxide and soda &c. solution, and are afterwards brought to a red heat before being used. The electrolyte is made up by dissolving caustic soda or potash &c. in water in the cell, and is then covered with paraffin oil to prevent creeping.
Patent GB-190319017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Manufacture of Albumen from Fish.
Inventor: FOELSING AUGUST
Filed: 1903-09-03
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 19,017. Foelsing, A. Sept. 3. Albumen is prepared from fish. The fish are cleaned, and, the head and principal bones having been removed, are comminuted and the fatty matter extracted with acetone or ether. The residue is repeatedly treated with dilute alkali until the albumen is completely extracted. The extract is filtered and deodorized by the addition of dilute hydrogen peroxide, and the albumen is simultaneously precipitated and bleached with dilute sulphurous acid, filtered off, and washed until the aqueous washings are neutral. The albumen is then dried and powdered.
Patent GB-190320185-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combination Knife and Saw for the Use of Butchers Grocers and the like
Inventor: BAKER WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-09-19
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 20,185. Baker, W., and Breakwell, C. H. Sept. 19. Bulchers' knives.-Two arms a<1>, a<2> are forged or otherwise secured on the back of the blade A ; the arm a<1> is shouldered so as to receive the end b<1> of a steel tension saw B, which is hooked on to a grooved stud C ; the other end of the saw is fixed to a screw pin which passes through a hole in the arm a<2> and is secured and drawn taut by a fly nut E. By this arrangement, the back of the knife is retained of sufficient thickness while the saw is of the requisite thinness for effective work. A. guard is provided to prevent the hand from being carried on to the edge of the knife when using the saw.