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Patent GB-189924851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Voting Machines and Booths therefor.
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-12-14
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 24,851. Allison, C. A., [Trommlitz Vote Register Co.]. Dec. 14. Voting-apparatus.-The voting-machine is located within the booth, the exit door of which aids in the operation of the mechanism. The operating- mechanism, shown i n Figs. 4 and 5, is enclosed in a case, from which project push - keys corresponding to individual candidates or to straighttickets. These push-keys 17 and 18 have wedgeshaped inner extremities and have notches adapted to be engaged by the locking-slides 19 and 19<a>. Each " individual pushkey 17 acts on a threearmed lever, one arm of which acts on the counting - register 16, while another arm actuates the slide 19 which locks all the corresponding pushkeys, and the straightticket push-keys by their locking-slide 19<a>. The slides 19 are guided by passing through recessed blocks, and are all connected with the screw 55. These slides are simultaneously released from the dogs 25 by the opening of the exit door through the medium of the rod 30, which is actuated by a dog on a vertical shaft turned by the opening of the door. The operation of the push-keys 18, aided by levers, causes the rock shafts with their dogs 41 to register a vote for each candidate on the ticket. The slide 19<a> locks all the push-keys until the exit door is opened. After the locking- slides are released, the feet 16<a> force the push-keys out. Auxiliary locking-slides 45 are employed to prevent the simultaneous actuation of two push-keys. The limited expansion of these slides, which are divided into sections, is provided for by bow springs 47. Tongues on the auxiliary slides 45, when the push-keys are pressed, project into recesses in the push-keys, and are engaged by the wedge-shaped extremities of the keys.
Patent GB-190003605-A (GB)
Title: Improved Protecting-paint for Photographic Plates, Films and the like for Preventing Halation.
Inventor: PLAGWITZ PAUL
Filed: 1900-02-23
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 3605. Plagrwitz, P., and Freund, F. Feb. 23. Sensitized plates and films.-Consists in the application of a coloured coating or paint to the back of plates and films to prevent halation. The coating is readily removable, is transparent to red light, and has a greater refractive index than the glass &c. The composition preferred is a spirit lacquer or varnish to which starch or gum has been added. The ingredients of the lacquer are sandarac, shellac, and the like which are coloured with aurantia, eosin, or the like. Volatile oils such as cassia oil and clove oil are added to increase the refractive index of the lacquer.
Patent GB-190004731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Driving Cones of Hopper Feeders, Openers, Scutchers and like Machines for Preparing Textile Materials.
Filed: 1900-03-13
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 4731. Lees & Co., A., and Bosworth, T. March 13. Openers; scutchers; feeding-machines &c. -Relates to means for tightening t h e strap on the driving- cones. The bearings f of the lower cone are mounted to slide in the frame, a n d are secured in the adjusted position by bolts g. They are raised when required by means of a lever or frame m. and are depressed for the purpose of tightening the belt by snail cams i on a shaft h provided with a handle, which is prevented from turning back by means of a ratchet-wheel j and catch k.
Patent GB-190004762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dumping Cars.
Inventor: BLAKE MILLARD FILLMORE
Filed: 1900-03-13
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 4762. Blake, M. F. Aug. 17, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Wagons.-Relates to "dumping-cars" having pivoted bottom flaps 7 with hinged end pieces 9. The longitudinal beam 4 has extension pieces 12, the ends of which rest on the inclined top of the transverse beam 6, and inclined plates fitted to the sides 1 of the body project over the contiguous edges of the flaps 7, which are normally supported by movable bars 17.
Patent GB-190007378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Aeration of Liquids.
Inventor: VOGT CHARLES
Filed: 1900-04-21
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 7378. Vogt, C. April 21. AÙrating liquids.-Water, wine, milk, and other liquids are aÙrated by forcing the liquid through a spray-producer e into a chamber d containing carbonic-acid gas under pressure, the gas being supplied from the bottle a. The mixture may then be caused to traverse a serpentine tube g, from which it passes into a receiver h.
Patent GB-190102782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Ores containing Zinc.
Inventor: BUTTERFIELD JOHN COPE
Filed: 1901-02-08
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 2782. Butterfield, J. C. Feb. 8. Retort furnaces for zinc manufacture. Simple or complex zinc ores, roasted if necessary, are mixed with a coking coal and heated in vacuo in a retort in order to distil off the zinc at a comparatively low temperature. Chalk or lime may be added as a flux. The Figure shows a suitable furnace. The retort A is made of impermeable material, such as iron or clay lined with iron, and is provided with a door at each end and also a port J for connection with the vacuum apparatus. A tray F is provided for the mixture of coal and ore, the zinc or antimony condensing in the cool part A<2> projecting from the furnace. The residue left on the tray may be concentrated to separate out metallic matter, which may be smelted for copper, lead, silver, gold, &c.
Patent GB-190103194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Drying, or Roasting, or Smoking, of Malt, Hops, Hams, or other Alimentary Matters
Inventor: NEWLANDS BENJAMIN EDWARD REINA
Filed: 1901-02-14
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 3194. Newlands, S. E. R. Feb. 14. Preserving food.-In order to prevent the arsenic in fuel, such as coal or coke, from contaminating alimentary matters, such as hams or malt, which are being smoked by the products of combustion of the fuel, material such as alkalies or alkaline earths are added to the fuel. The material forms non- volatile compounds with the arsenic and so prevents contamination.
Patent GB-190104493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brushes and Cleaners for Ordnance.
Filed: 1901-03-02
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 4493. Armstrong, Whitworth, & Co., Sir W. G., and Murray, S. M. March 2. Ordnance, washing and cleaning.-Relates to brushes or cleaners. The bristles, fibres, or threads a, Fig. 3, are looped round rings h, which are threaded on the spindle k along with spacing- rings l and are clamped in position by a nut m. In another form, the bristles &c. a, Fig. 6, are tied in the middle by wire and doubled to form tufts b, Fig. 7, and these tufts are fixed in grooves in the head n. The grooves may be undercut and may be arranged spirally or otherwise. Other tufts may be held in longitudinal grooves e closed by blocks d. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the tufts rest on the core o and are kept in place by caps p, q and spacing-rings f. The tufts may be connected together by wire. Fibrous material j may be glued between the tufts.
Patent GB-190105578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Medical Inhalation Devices and Vapour Bath Apparatus.
Inventor: MENIER EUGENE
Filed: 1901-03-16
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 5578. MÚnier. E. March 16. Inhalers. - Relates to apparatus for use as a vapour bath or as an inhaler. A cylinder 2, Fig. 1, having an opening through which a lamp can be inserted, supports a cylinder 3 containing water, the steam from which passes through pipes 9, 5 to a box 6 having a perforated cover 7. When used for a bath, the box 6 is placed under a chair on which the patient sits and is covered by a cover 8, which may take the form of a garment as shown. When used for inhaling, the box 6 is covered by a conical cover formed with a funnel-shaped opening to receive the nose &c. In a modification, for inhaling medicaments, shown in Fig. 3, the water is contained in a vessel 12 having a cover 15 fitted with a vessel 16 for holding medicaments and connected by a tube to a funnel 14 formed with a screen 17. The apparatus may be used for inhaling dry vapour, by closing openings 19 in the cover 15 and removing a plug from an opening 18 in the vessel 12, so as to allow the steam to escape.
Patent GB-190107705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jack-screws.
Inventor: ALLISON ROBERT BRATTON
Filed: 1901-04-15
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 7705. Allison, R. B. April 15. Lifting-jacks.-The standard A is fitted with a screwed and replaceable bush B secured from rotation. The head of the screw C is socketed to receive the stem of the lifting-head D, between which and the top of the screw balls G are interposed. A ball E is interposed between the bottom of the stem and a hardened plate F with adjustable packing f. The bottom of the stem may be fitted with a convex plate to bear against a similar one at the bottom of the socket. The head may be retained by a set-screw H engaging with an annular groove d<11>. In a modification, the socket is formed in the head and the stem on the screw.
Patent GB-190115666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cranes Hoisting Apparatus, and the like.
Inventor: HOLLICK THOMAS DRAKE
Filed: 1901-08-02
Granted: 1902-08-02
Abstract: 15,666. Hollick, T. D. Aug. 2. Cranes.-Relates to travelling cranes for dock quays and the like. The hoisting-rope runs from the winch drum f round a pulley at the end of the beam a and back over the pulley e of. the carriage b<1>, which runs on rails on the beam. A second rope, wound on a drum p, runs round a pulley c and is secured to the carriage b<1>. On each of the two drum shafts is fixed another drum, the two having wound on them a rope i in the bight of which hangs a balance weight n. By. fixing the shaft y of the drum p and leaving the weight n free, the load is raised or lowered ; and, by fixing the weight n and freeing the shift y, the load is traversed horizontally. The means for fixing the weight n may consist of transverse locking-bolts, or of a brake drum on which are oppositely-wound two ropes connected to the top and bottom of the weight. The beam a may run on rollers so that it can be pushed out or pulled in as required, this being effected by fixing the carriage b<1> to the beam and working the traversing-gear.
Patent GB-190122193-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Game of Table or Parlour Cricket.
Inventor: AMPHLETT EDGAR MONTAGUE
Filed: 1901-11-04
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 22,193. Amphlett, E. M. Nov. 4. Games imitating cricket.-The game is played with a base board B, Fig. 1, to which is attached a figure b provided with a pivoted bat i, which is normally held down by the upturned end k of levers l, shown separately in Fig. 3, and against the pressure of a spring-pressed rod e. By pressing down the end o of the levers l, the bat j is released and is forced up to the position shown in dotted lines. The player who releases the levers l also moves the board B so as to place the figure in position to strike the ball, which is thrown by another player. The wickets are fitted in a crosspiece s provided with weighted feet t. An elastic strip v prevents the bails from falling off from the concussion of the ball when it strikes the lower part of the cross-piece.
Patent GB-190123655-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cycle Brakes.
Inventor: HODGES HARRY
Filed: 1901-11-21
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 23,655. Hodges, H. Nov. 21. Brakes.-Relates to means for applying one set of brake parts to forward or normal handle-bars. The brake rod e is secured to the head a' of a bolt a adjustably secured by nuts d, e to an eye formed in the hand-lever b. When applied to a forward handle-bar the bolt head is located behind the hand-lever, and when applied to a normal handlebar it is located in front of the hand-lever. The rod c is connected to the bolt a either by screwing it through a hole in the bolt and into a nut a<3> carried in a slot in the bolt head, as shown in Fig. 5, or by securing it through a cap a<6> placed over the bolt head until it enters a groove a<5> formed in the bolt head, as shown in Fig. 6, or by a screw a<7> which secures an eye formed on the rod c over the reduced end of the bolt head, as shown in Fig. 7.
Patent GB-190123674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Squeezing and Drying Leather and the like.
Inventor: WRIGHT BENJAMIN
Filed: 1901-11-21
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 23,674. Wright, B. Nov. 21. Hides and skins, tanned or tawed, treating.-Relates to improvements in machines for "samming" or squeezing the water from leather prior to the stuffing operation, such as are described in Specifications No. 17,447, A.D. 1897, and No. 18,949, A.D. 1898. The lower squeezing-roller, that which has hitherto been covered with indiarubber &c., is built up of leather or rubber sections supported on a central shaft. The shaft F is reduced at F<1> to fit the bearings provided for it in the machine frame. The shaft may be of circular section, or it may be grooved or fluted longitudinally or helically, and upon it are threaded the discs G of leather or india-rubber, or both alternately. Metal rings of the same diameter may be interposed at intervals, or thin metal rings H<1>, Fig. 8, of smaller diameter may be introduced between the flexible discs. Metal bushings I, Fig. 7, may be fitted to the flexible discs G, and secured thereto by cement.
Patent GB-190125426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Controlling of Electric Circuits.
Inventor: FERRANTI SEBASTIAN ZIANI DE
Filed: 1901-12-12
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 25,426. Ferranti, S. Z. de. Dec. 12. Cut-outs; switches.-Relates to the use of electrolytic or choking cells to prevent abnormal rise of potential or arcing in opening circuits. Cells having electrodes of aluminium or chromium in an electrolyte of a solution of potassium bichromate or phosphate, or soap, are cut into the circuit, so reducing the current until the " critical " voltage is reached, when the current is stopped. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement. On opening the switch a, the current is shunted into a circuit containing the desired number of choking-cells b. The circuit is finally opened by the switch c. An electromagnetic arrangement, such as a solenoid hand stoplever k, may be provided for preventing the opening of the circuit until the current has safely diminished. Fig. 5 shows an arrangement in which the cells are formed by a number of dishes m, and are cut in or out by an oil-break switch O.
Patent GB-190203608-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Strands for Telegraph and Telephone Cables.
Filed: 1902-02-12
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 3608. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. Feb. 12. Conductors.- Conductors for telegraphs and telephones &c. are made by laying two or more strands of wire on a strip of paper having Vandyked &c. edges, and twisted to form a helix. The wires are laid in long helices in an opposite direction to the helix of the paper. A covering is laid over the wires, the whole of the cable being built up in one machine.
Patent GB-190212668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Playing Musical Instruments.
Filed: 1902-06-03
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 12,668. Lake, H. H., [Aeolian Co.]. June 3. Automatic instruments.-Relates to speed regulators applicable both to self-contained instruments, and to apparatus for playing upon other instruments, and consists in providing an adjustable stop for the regulator lever D, which can thus always be restored to any desired normal position. The stop consists of a bar F which slides through guides at G, A'. It has ratchet teeth on its underside which engage with the guide G and prevent it from moving, and is pressed down by a spring f It is adjusted so that, when the lever D lies against it, the speed of the tunesheet is the normal one appropriate to the piece of music being played, and enables this position to be readily found again if the lever has been moved.
Patent GB-190215660-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Phenylglycine-ortho-carboxylic Acid.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1902-07-14
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 15,660. Imray, O., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning]. July 14. Phenyl-glycine o-carboxylic acid. - Relates to improvements on the process for making phenylglycine o-carboxylic acid described in Specification No. 22,758, A.D. 1900. A mixture of an alkaline o-chloro- or o-bromo-benzoate, glycocoll, alkaline hydroxide, alkaline carbonate, and water is boiled for four to six hours in a vessel fitted with a reflux condenser. Hot water is then added, and the solution is run, while stirring, into excess of dilute mineral acid, from which the phenyl-glycine o-carboxylic acid separates as a heavy sandy crystalline powder.
Patent GB-190219290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Condensing Apparatus.
Inventor: EDSON EUGENE RILEY
Filed: 1902-09-02
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 19,290. Edson, E. R. Jan. 13, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Condensers.-Relates to jet or injection condensers of the kind in connection with which a pump is employed to facilitate the entry of the gases or vapours to be condensed and to extract uncondensed gases or vapours. Fig. 1 shows the entire condenser in side elevation, and Fig. 2 shows the condensing- chamber x in section. The gases or vapours are intrcduced by the pipe 5 and branch 20, and the injection water, entering the pipe 13, is distributed in sheets by the longitudinally-slotted discharge pipe 15. The condensing-water and the condensed gases or vapour escape by the drain pipe 8, which enters below into a well or reservoir w forming a water seal. Above the chamber x is a dome 30, through which passes a sinuous pipe 32 by which uncondeased gases or vapours pass to the pump t. This pipe is surrounded by water brought by the pipe 33. and a portion of this water is discharged at 35 into the pipe 32. This water is prevented from interfering with the sheets produced by the pipe 15 by means of a hood or umbrella 36.
Patent GB-190219386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Derrick Cranes.
Inventor: PURDY WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-09-04
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 19,386. Purdy, W. Sept. 4. Cranes.-Relates to the design of a derrick crane, and to means for preventing the falling of the jib if the rope breaks. The crane post, engine, and winding-mechanism are all carried on a frame b, which can turn on a pivot d<1>, fixed on a stationary base e, through a complete circle. The frame b is formed of crossed girders e, and is guided by bowls f<1> running above and below a fixed ring g, and is rotated by means of a pinion h<1> engaging teeth on the ring g. The king-post a is stayed by struts, such as shown. A safety-rope secured to the outer end of the jib, is led down the king-post to a block l<1> sliding on a rod m and held down by a spring.
Patent GB-190222045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Valve Gears and Means for Controlling same.
Inventor: STEAD WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-10-10
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 22,045. Stead, W., and Davidson, J. Oct. 10. Eccentrics valve gear.-The valve gear comprises a shifting eccentric, and means for adjusting it by hand or by the governor. The eccentric c, Fig. 3. is mounted upon another a, which is keyed to the shaft b, and is adjusted by links b, Fig. 4, which connect ballheaded pins g to bell cranks i, mounted on arms k on the shaft b. The bell cranks are adjusted by a sleeve m, which is set by screw gearing, worked by hand or by a governor, which may be constructed as shown in Fig. 4, and comprises weighted bell cranks s on a disc a, which is rotated at twice the speed of the shaft b by epicyclic gearing 2, 6, 4. The bell cranks s move a sleeve w, which is connected by rods s to the sleeve m.
Patent GB-190224746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hide-working Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-11-11
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 24,746. Boult, A. J., [Leidgen, N., and Munskwitz, E. H.]. Nov. 11. Hides and skins, raw, treating. -Relates to machines in which hides are subjected to the scraping, scouring, or rubbing action of rotary cylinders provided with blades or scrapers for removing hair, dirt, &c., and for otherwise preparing the hides for tanning &c. The skin is supported on a rubber or other flexible apron w secured at one end to a fixed bar x and at the other to a yielding bar y. The bar y is connected by links z to arms 1 on a rock-shaft 2, which also bears arms 3 connected by chains with the sectorshaped ends of weighted levers 4. The upper end of the skin is clamped by a bar 5 to the cross-bar x. The rotary cylinder j is provided with helical spreading-blades and longitudinal scraping-blades, and is journalled in the outer ends of arms i extending from a sleeve on the main driving-shaft a. Sprocket-wheels on the shaft a drive the cylinder j by means of chains. The sleeve which bears the arms i also bears two segmental bevelgears g, which engage with bevel-wheels v on the shafts of worm-wheels u. The worm-wheels u engage with worms on a shaft o. The shaft o receives movement from the shaft a either by means of spur gearing d, q, or by means of sprocketwheels and a chain. A fork 12 shifts a collar on the shaft o so as to actuate either of two clutches, one of which puts the spur gearing in action and the other the sprocket gearing. The rotation of the shaft o can thus be reversed relatively to that of the main shaft a. A draw-rod and handle 15 control the movements of the fork 12. A skin having been placed on the apron, the shaft a is set iu motion, the cylinder j and shaft being driven from it. The sectors g are rotated so as to turn the aforesaid sleeve and arms i and lower the cylinder towards the skin. Cams h on the sleeve lift rollers 9 on the arms 7 and bring the clamping- bar 5 against the skin. As the cylinder j descends, the apron yields, as shown in dotted lines, and the weighted lever 4 is lifted. The tension on the apron thus becomes greatest when the cylinder j is furthest from the points of support of the apron, and the working pressure on the skin is thus maintained uniform. When the downward stroke of the cylinder is completed, a lug on the arm i actuates levers 17, 19 so as to shift the fork 12 and release the clutch of the spur gearing q. The operator then shifts the draw-rod 15 so as to throw in the other clutch and reverse the swinging move ment of the arms i. A second lug on the arm i stops this reverse movement when it is completed. The arm 10 lifts the arm 7 when the cylinder is clear of the skin, and thus raises the clamping-bar 5. Water from a sprinkler pipe 20 washes away the hair, dirt, &c. removed by the cylinder.
Patent GB-190225726-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving, Disconnecting and Variable Speed Gear, especially applicable for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: HUDSON ERNEST WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-11-22
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 25,726. Hudson, E. W., and Du Sautoy, F. P., [trading as Hudson & Co.]. Nov. 22. Driving-mechanism motor cycles.- Comprises variable or single speed friction gearing, especially applicable for motor vehicles, and shown as applied to a cycle. On the driving-shaft of the motor a is mounted a wheel b with a double-bevelled edge or rim, and beside it is a similar smaller wheel e. On the pedal-crank axle is mounted a similar wheel f, and resting on and supported by this wheel is a grooved intermediate wheel d. The wheels b, e, by means of a toggle linkage operated by a handlever l, can be moved laterally so as to bring either the wheel b or the wheel e opposite the wheels d and f, and the wheel d, by means of the hand-lever h and suitable connections, can be brought into frictional contact with the wheel thus brought into action. In the case of single-speed driving-gear, only one of the wheels b, e is employed.