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Patent GB-190005120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Changing Films in connection with Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: BECK CONRAD
Filed: 1900-03-17
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 5120. Beck, C., and Beck, W. March 17. Change-boxes ; cameras.-Relates to a camera combined with change-boxes for films of the " Frena" type, as described in Specification No. 23,315, A.D. 1892, in which the films are separated from a pack as described in Specifications No. 11,891, A.D. 1890, and No. 2566, A.D. 1893. After the front film in the compartment b<1> has been exposed, the drawer, of which b<1> is one compartment, is pulled out by the strap f, until the compartment b<1> comes opposite the receptacle a'. During this operation the camera must be held with the lens downwards, in order to liberate the gravity catch g, which would otherwise lock the drawer. When the drawer is pulled out, the eccentric which reciprocates the selecting-plate, is in gear with the crank handle a<3>, which is then turned to allow the exposed plate to fall into the receptacle a'. The drawer is then pushed back, and the same operations repeated. In a modification, the receiving-compartment a<1> is moved instead of the compartment b<1>.
Patent GB-190007718-A (GB)
Title: Collapsable Wardrobe.
Inventor: GROSSE FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1900-04-26
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 7718. Grosse, F., and Kolbe, M. April 26. Wardrobes.-A collapsable wardrobe consists of top and bottom boards c, d, connected together at back and sides by fabric a, which at the front is provided with rings running on a rod so as to be capable of being drawn aside like a curtain. On the meeting edges of the front are strips e, e<1>, halved together and secured by thumb-screws f. By removing the thumb-screws, the strips e, e' can be folded and the board c placed on the board d, with the fabric folded between. The top board may be suspended by hooks k, or the top and bottom boards may be supported on crossed legs i in two parts spigoted together.
Patent GB-190009142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Cooling and in the Liquefaction of Gases and in the Separation of Oxygen and Nitrogen.
Inventor: STRONG HUGO ATHENAIOS
Filed: 1900-05-17
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 9142. Strong, H. A. May 17. Oxygen; nitrogen.-Relates to a method of cooling air or other gases for the production of a refrigerating effect or for their liquefaction; the method is also useful in the separation of oxygen and nitrogen. Air &c. compressed in the compressor G is cooled in a cooler L and intercooler or heat-exchanger H, and then led under the bell mouth of the pipe A, in which it rises, carrying with it liquid from the reservoir E. Here it expands and does work, being further cooled and in part liquefied under certain conditions. The cooled air returns by the pipe D and inter-cooler H to the compressor, or is otherwise utilized for refrigerating purposes. The liquid returns by the pipe C through the turbine or other motor F to the reservoir E. The work derived. from the falling liquid by this motor may be transferred to the compressor G. The liquid in the reservoir may be brine or the like if a simple cooling effect is desired, or it may be liquid air when liquefaction is to be performed. In the latter case, owing to the difference of the boiling-points, the liquid becomes enriched in nitrogen, and the escaping gas in oxygen, and these may be tapped off. The various pipes &c. are insulated.
Patent GB-190012384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Cleaning Bottles and the like.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-07-09
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 12,384. Thompson, W. P., [Filter und Brautechnische Maschinen - Fabrik Actiengesellschaft vorm. L. A. Enzinger]. July 9. Cleaning bottles.-Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section of the machine. The shaft b, driven by the pulley c, is mounted in the semi-cylindrical tank a, aod carries a brush d and a toothed wheel e. The sleeve f is driven by the pulley g in the opposite direction to the shaft b, and carries a disc h, provided with fixed bottle-holders l, and a rotary brush spindle i driven by means of the cogs k which gear with the toothed wheel e. The brush o and rubber strip n serve to keep the bottles from slipping off the spindles i.
Patent GB-190013321-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Undercarriages of Road Vehicles.
Inventor: SMITHSON ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-07-24
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 13,321. Smithson, A., and McIndoo, G. A. July 24. Undercarriages; steering.-Relates to lumber and other wagons and vehicles, having two "fifth" wheels, which may be drawn from either end. Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Fig. 2 a side elevation. The " fifth " wheels 8, 9, on which the bolsters 11, 11 <x> rest or swing, are connected by the adjustable crossed chain 15, which is clamped m the recesses 12. The reach comprises channelled plates 19 connected by bolts 26 on which are mounted pinions 29 and handles 24. When the bolts 26 are loosened and the handles 24 turned, the pinions operate the yokes 31 by means of the racks 30, Fig. 6, and adjust the distance between the axles 2. The outer ends of the yokes are secured to the king bolts 10, and their lower plates carry rollers 35 for supporting the lower sides of the "fifth" wheels.
Patent GB-190013391-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Induction Valves for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: PIDGEON WINTER RANDELL
Filed: 1900-07-25
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 13,391. Pidgeon, W. R., and Bradley, E. F. July 25. Gas and like engines, valves for. The induction valve A is held just off its seat, when the pressure in the cylinder is low, by a spring C acting through a plug D. This device increases the efficiency of the engine by preventing the valve from sticking, and prevents back-firing resulting from weak charges. A spring B tends to close the valve.
Patent GB-190015732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Means for Automatically Changing Shuttles on Failure of Weft in Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: HARRIMAN HENRY INGRAHAM
Filed: 1900-09-04
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 15,732. Harriman, H. I. April 5, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Loom shuttle-changing mechanism. - When the weft fails, the picking, let-off, and take-up motions are all arrested, and the shuttles are changed while the loom continues to run at its normal speed. The ordinary weft-fork mechanism, by rocking the shaft i<3>, lifts the retaining-pawl i<2> of the take-up motion, and starts the change-shaft r by means of a connecting-rod and ratchet clutch. This shaft carries four cams, of which one actuates the shifterlever g<12 >for arresting the picking and let-off motions ; a second, through a lever p<7> and connection p<6>, lifts the stop-motion dagger p, and prevents it from engaging with the frog ; a third, through a lever k<5>, connection k<4>, and rocker k<1>, withdrawn the front k of the shuttle box f; and a fourth, through a lever m<6>, spring connection m<5>, and lever m<3>, causes a pusher m to transfer a fresh shuttle n from the receptacle o to the shuttle box. The parts are so timed that, after a certain number of revolutions of the crank shaft b, the cams return the parts to their normal positions, and the first pick of new weft puts the change-shaft out of action and allows the pawl i<2> to engage again with its ratchet-wheel i. Loom let-off motions.-The warp beam h is operated by ordinary mechanism, consisting of toothed and worm gearing h<3>, h<4>, h<6>, h<7> and ratchet gearing h<11>, controlled by connections h<13>, h<15>, h<16>, h<18> from the whip-roll h<19>. The rod h<13> is reciprocated from the lay by a rod h<14>, the end of which bears against a filling-piece u inserted between it and a collar h<141> on the rod h<13>. The filling-piece is connected to the shifter-lever g<12>, and is withdrawn whenever the picking-motion is arrested.
Patent GB-190022105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Street Paving.
Inventor: HOBMAN ALFRED CHRISTOPHER WILL
Filed: 1900-12-05
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 22,105. Hobman, A. C. W. Dec. 5. Paving.-A noiseless, non-slipping, and durable street pavement is made of granite, limestone, Kentish rag, or other hard durable stone dried in a kiln or hot room, before or after being broken into pieces which will pass through a two-inch ring, and coated with mineral oil, Trinidad pitch, asphalt, tar, or other waterproof substance. The pieces of stone are mixed with mineral oil, Trinidad pitch, foreign asphalt, or other flux laid on a concrete " hard " core," or other good foundation, and rolled. A grouting of foreign asphalt, or Trinidad or other pitch, is run into the interstices, and the pavement is finally rolled.
Patent GB-190100310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Switches
Inventor: RICHARDSON ARTHUR EDWARD
Filed: 1901-01-05
Granted: 1902-01-02
Abstract: 310. Richardson, A. E. Jan. 5. Switches.-The arm D carrying the contacts is pivoted in brackets C, and is hollowed to receive the eccentric end of the handle lever E, which thus operates it to make and break contact. A spring A presses against a roller L attached to the e arm D, and serves to hold the contacts "on," to give a quick break, and also to act as a buffer when the arm D is thrown off.
Patent GB-190100946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Supports for Electric Lamps.
Inventor: STEVENSON GEORGE
Filed: 1901-01-15
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 946. Stevenson, G., and Farnsworth, W. H. Jan. 15. Supporting lamps.-An adjustable support for an incandescent lamp consists of a wooden or other insulatiug-block 1, attached by screws to a spring 3, which has three holes to slide on and grip a stretched steel supporting-wire 7. A lamp-holder is hung by flexible conductors, which are passed through a hole in the block, and may be secured adjustably by a clip on it. The supporting-wire 7 may be horizontal, inclined, or vertical, and may be carried by a movable frame. The support is applicable particularly to lace and hosiery machines and the like. In a modification, the block is attached to two springs, one having two bends and two notched ends bearing against the wire on one side, and the other having two bends bearing against the opposite side of the wire, so that the support may be applied laterally to it.
Patent GB-190101373-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locking Nuts for Bolts.
Inventor: DONALLY MELVIN
Filed: 1901-01-21
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 1373. Donally, M. Jan. 21. Locking nuts.-The nut consists of a sleeve a enclosing a spring b, which engages with the threads of the bolt. The sleeve is bevelled at e, and has a groove d for engaging the ends of the spring. A pin for engaging one end of the spring may replace this groove. In the modification shown in Figs. 7 and 8, the ends of the single turn of the spring b engage in a V-shaped notch g, as shown.
Patent GB-190103610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Apparatus suitable for use as Engines, Pumps, Compressors, Blowers, Exhausters, Meters and the like.
Inventor: GOODWIN ARNOLD
Filed: 1901-02-19
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 3610. Goodwin, A., and Hargreaves, W. L. Feb. 19. Annular and crescent-shaped chamber types.-A rotary apparatus suitable for use as an engine, pump, compressor, blower, exhauster, or meter, &c. is shown in Figs. 1 and 3 as adapted for a steam engine. The shaft 4 carries a disc 1 with lateral plates 1* and three sliding pistons 3, which work inside the elongated casing 5. The inlet pipe 17 is connected to cut-off valves 18, operated by eccentrics 22 driven by gearing 23 on the shaft, and controlling the admission of steam to the inlet ports 11. The exhaust ports 12 are connected to a common outlet 26. The disc is packed laterally by annular packing-strips, and at its contracting points 8 by packing-strips 7 inclined to the centre line of the shaft. The steam is admitted to spaces behind the packing-strips to produce tight joints. The steam supply may be regulated by means of a throttle valve and governor. In a modification, the disc is fixed and the casing rotates, suitable supply and exhaust passages being provided in the trunnions and casing. Another modification adapted for use as a compound or multiple-expansion engine consists of two or more discs mounted on a common shaft and rotating in casings of increasing size. Suitable passages lead the steam from the high - pressure chamber to the other chambers in turn. As adapted for a pump, the casing 5, Fig. 12, is arranged over the reservoir 17<d> and connected to it by a pipe 17<b>, the discharge passing away through the pipe 26<b>. A blower or exhauster is arranged on a horizontal shaft. When used as a meter, the drum 1, Fig. 14, is connected to a counting-apparatus 44, and the casing 5 is supported in a chamber 39 fitted with inlet and outlet passages 40, 41. A strainer 49 is placed near the bottom of the chamber, and the drum is lubricated by admitting water to its underside through the hollow axis and passages 48. A steam pipe connection for admitting steam, in the case of a steam engine, to the inner ends of the sliding pistons, is shown in Fig. 7. The hollow shaft 4 is connected by passages to the sliding piston recesses, and the steam pipe 15 has a spherical-shaped nut 15<a> on its end to compress the packing 15<c> against the gland 15<d>.
Patent GB-190112016-A (GB)
Title: Framework for Alternating Current Electrical Machines.
Filed: 1901-06-12
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 12,016. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. June 12. Armatures; field magnets; frames ; ventilating.-In an alternator, the framework for supporting the laminated bodies carrying the copper windings is composed of an approximatelyannular structure, of a hollow or boxlike cross-section, built up of wrought-iron plates p and angle-irons e secured together by rivets or screw bolts. The active laminated iron ring a is secured to the framework by means of two angle-iron rings t and transverse bolts b. Openings may be formed in the plates p for affording the necessary ventilation.
Patent GB-190115861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Valve Gear of Gas and other Explosive Vapour Motors.
Inventor: BELLAMY ALFRED ROWE
Filed: 1901-08-07
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 15,861. Bellamy, A. R. Aug. 7. Gas and explosive-vapour engines, valve g e a for. The motion of the lever a moving in the are of a circle is transmitted to the valve spindle c through a disc j with inclined surfaces and friction rollers h mounted between the plates g. The disc j is held against the lower plate g, by a light spring k contained in a cap e supported by trunnions in the lever a. The movement of the lever is transmitted to the valve spindle without shock through a stronger spring m.
Patent GB-190123826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wave or Tide Motors.
Inventor: BORCHERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-11-23
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 23,826. Borchert, W. Nov. 23. Motors, weight.-A float is arranged so that it is raised by the actions of the waves or tides and falls by its own weight, the reciprocating motion so obtained being converted into rotary motion by suitable gearing. The float E is mounted at each side on wheels D arranged to run on the guide rails c, c<1> of framework B secured to an inclined foundation A. The action of the waves or tides forces the float up the framework and it falls again by its own weight. On each side of the float is secured one end of a rope F, the other end being secured to a winding drum G mounted on the float and provided with pinions engaging racks C<2> on the framework. The ropes pass over pulleys J arranged on a shaft K, to which motion is given in opposite directions as the float rises and falls. The ropes also pass over pulleys L mounted on slides controlled by weighted ropes N' so as to keep the ropes in tension. Two pulleys on the shaft K are connected, by a crossed and open belt Q<1>, Q, respectively to pulleys loosely mounted on a shaft O. These pulleys are connected to the shaft by a pawl and ratchet mechanism so arranged that the motion in alternate directions of the shaft K is converted into a motion in one direction. A flywheel may be attached to the shaft 0. The float E may be locked in any position by pawls T adapted to engage the racks C<2>. Instead of one float, a number of floats may be employed.
Patent GB-190204246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: ROGERS JOHN
Filed: 1902-02-19
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 4246. Rogers, J. Feb. 19. Internally - flued boilers; tubes, water. - Within a rectangular outer shell, with an arched top, are two rectangular f u r - naces i, i, communicating with a transverse flue space or combustion chamber, also rectangular, from which the uptake opens. Both the furnaces and the combustion chamber are traversed by horizontal water tubes e,f, and the ends of the combustion chamber are also traversed by vertical water tubesp. Two such boilers may be arranged side by side, in which case each may have but one furnace.
Patent GB-190210302-A (GB)
Title: A Portable Apparatus Capable of being Concealed by a Doormat or other Covering which Completes a Circuit of Electricity when Trodden on or Otherwise Pressed
Inventor: LANDON JESSE
Filed: 1902-05-05
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 10,302. Landon, J. May 5. Alarms, burglar and like.-Relates to a switch or circuit-closer adapted to be placed under adoormat or the like and to close a bell or other circuit when pressed. A board A is fitted with a set of springs N which normally stand away from a contact stud H connected to one lead. The springs rub against a contact G connected to the other lead so that when the board is trodden upon a spring is pressed in and so completes the circuit.
Patent GB-190212389-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Tramway Switches
Inventor: HILMAR JOSEF
Filed: 1902-05-31
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 12,389. Hilmar, J. May 31. Points and switches, tramway, are worked from the vehicle. The point tongues are connected by a rocking shaft m or other means to levers i lying in a deepened part of the ordinary rail grooves and pivoted in the recessed portion thereof. They are forced over by rollers or wheels p, n, lowered from the vehicle.
Patent GB-190212415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Regulators for Alternating Electric Current Circuits.
Filed: 1902-05-31
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 12,415. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Steinmetz, C. P.]. May 31. Regulating; transformers. - Relates to means for regulating the voltage in alternating- current systems, particularly applicable for starting induction motors, and consists of a compensator or transformer having a core structure in two parts relatively adjustable, so that the shunt and series coils of the compensator can be brought into or out of inductive relation. Fig. 1 shows a construction for a threephase system, and Fig. a a diagram of the coils. a, b, c are the supply lines, and a', b<1>, c' the leads to the motors. A', B', C' are the series portions of the coils, and A<2>, B<2>, C<2> the shunt portions, the leads a<1>, b<1>, c' being connected at points between these portions. The core consists of a ring E having six poles, and a rotary part G having three poles. The coils A', B<1>, C<1> are wound on one set of poles e<1>, e<2>, e<3>, and the coils A<2>, B<2>, C<2> on two poles each. As shown in Fig. 1, the coils are in inductive relation, the magnetic circuit being closed through both coils, and the voltage is reduced. By turning the part G the magnetic circuit of the series coils can be entirely opened. In a modified arrangement, the shunt coils can be fixed on the poles of the part G. Or, as shown in Fig. 3, the coils may be wound on the poles of the part G, it being provided with six poles for the purpose. For a quarter-phase regulator the ring may have eight poles and the movable part four poles.
Patent GB-190224157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Circular Sawing Machines.
Filed: 1902-11-05
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 24,157. Herbert, E. G., and Herbert, Ltd., E. G. Nov. 5. Sawing.-Relates to a machine for automatically cutting-off lengths of metal or other tubes, rods, or bars, but which can also be used to cut-off odd lengths by hand. The circular saw 3 may be driven by a belt, directly or through gearing, and is supported on a swinging arm 2, so that it can be moved forwards to cut through the work, and then swung backwards to allow the work to be fed forwards. The movements of the arm are effected by a bar 11, which is moved to and fro in its bearings by a cam 10 and a spring 2x. The cam rotates in contact with a bowl on an arm 13 keyed to the bar. This arm is steadied by an eye, sliding in the shaft 7. The shaft 7 is driven through bevel gearing by a belt on a stepped cone 8, and has loosely mounted on it the cam 10 and a feed-wheel 23, each of which is provided with a ring of clutch teeth, capable of engaging with similar teeth on a sliding clutch 24, shown in engagement with the feed-wheel. The work, while being sawn, is held between a fixed jaw 15, and an adjustable movable jaw 16, which is moved forwards to grip the work by a lever 20, acted on by the cam 10, and is returned by a spring. The work is held in contact with the feed-wheel by a roller on an arm 31, pulled downwards by a spring. The downward movement of the arm is limited by an adjustable stop, so that the work is easily inserted between the roller and the feed-wheel. In the position of parts shown in Fig. 1, the work is being fed up to an adjustable stop 32, Fig. 3, which is carried by a spindle 32<x>, connected to the lever 29, loosely mounted between collars on the bar 11. When the work strikes the stop, the latter is moved endwise, and draws the lever 29 out of contact with a shoulder on the clutch, which is then moved by a spring out of engagement with the feed-wheel and into gear with the cam. The cam is then rotated to close the work-holding device, and move the saw forwards to cut off a length. As the lever 29 moves endways, it swings the stop aside to allow the cut-off length to fall clear. As the bar 11 moves forwards to swing the saw clear after the cutting-operation, the lever 29 engages the shoulder on the clutch, and moves the latter away from the cam and into engagement with the feed-wheel. To cut-off odd lengths, the saw-arm can be moved to and fro by a handle 33.
Patent GB-190300914-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Brick, Lime and like Kilns
Inventor: HESKETH WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-01-14
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 914. Hesketh, W. Jan. 14. Kilns.-An apparatus for feeding, with coal or slack, brick, lime, and like kilns during the process of burning, consists of a travelling frame D, fitted with a series of hoppers .K, and endless band and bucket elevators R, which supply the fuel from the hoppers to small apertures B placed at equal distances apart in the roof floor of the kiln. Each elevator consists of a leather band R, passing over an upper flanged pulley G, mounted on a shaft I, and a lower flanged pulley H, mounted on a shaft in a trough, which is supplied with fuel from the hopper K by an adjustable slide h. The band R is fitted with buckets J, which deliver the fuel into shoots R', Fig. 3. The shoots are provided with adjustable ends R<2>, placed above inlets, which are fitted with pivoted dampers S having one end n weighted. The upper pulleys are connected by bands T and driven from any convenient source. The frame is mounted on standards E provided with rollers which move along lines N extending the length of the kiln. The Provisional Specification describes an arrangement in which all the upper pulleys are mounted on one shaft extending the length of the frame, and actuated from a shaft fixed above the frame, at right-angles thereto, and extending the length of the kiln.