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Patent GB-189911278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Dyeing, Drying, or otherwise Treating Yarn in the Hank.
Inventor: BOLTON JOSEPH HOLROYD
Filed: 1899-05-30
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 11,278. Bolton, J. H. May 30. Yarns, steaming &c.-Apparatus for continuously dyeing, drying, steaming, or otherwise treating yarn in the hank. The Figures show a dyeing-machine A in combination with a drying- machine or chamber E. The hanks L are carried by pairs of transverse bars K, removably attached to a pair of parallel endless chains C and D, which pass over suitably-disposed chain-wheels and guide-pulleys, and through both the dye vat and drying-chamber. Alternatively, the dyeing and the drying apparatus are constructed as separate machines.
Patent GB-189911314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Tanning of Hides and Skins.
Inventor: VIDAL ADOLPH EDWARD
Filed: 1899-05-31
Granted: 1900-07-31
Abstract: 11,314. Vidal, A. E. May 31. Tanning. - Relates to improvements in the apparatus described in Specification No. 9114, A.D. 1899. The gripping-devices which convert the folded hide into a bag for the reception of the tanning-liquor are formed with the tail-piece c, Fig. 1, and opposite end-piece d separate from the longitudinal piece b. Fig. 2 shows in end views two sets of gripping-pieces bolted together, with a folded hide between them. Fig. 3 shows a section of one of the gripping. pieces at A-B, Fig. 1, e being the gripping-edge and f a bevelled and grooved surface, against which the skin presses when expanded by the internal pressure. The gripping- pieces may be of metal, wood, glass, &c. The tanning-liquid is supplied through a telescopic tube extending nearly to the bottom of the bag formed by the hide. Grooved back-boards hinged to or detached from the gripping-pieces are employed to support the hide externally. A number of the hide bags alternating with backboards may be arranged in one vat or pit. Rods of wood, glass, &c., or networks of metal or card, may be used instead of the grooved boards. Fig. 8 shows a modified form of apparatus, in which the hide is placed round a skeleton drum composed of telescopic rods 5 connected to drum heads 3, 4, of wh ch the latter is longitudinally adjustable on the shaft 1, by means of a nut 6. Clamping-rings 10, Fig. 11, hold the ends of the hide on to the gripping-edges 7, and a gair of gripping-bars 11 clamp the longitudinal edges together so as to convert the hide into a closed drum. The tanning- liquor is introduced through the shaft 1 and apertures 8. A covering of wire gauze may surround the hide. The offal may be tanned by inserting it into the drum through a door in one of the drum heads. The capacity of the drum may be diminished by the use of a cylinder placed within it and surrounding the shaft. Instead of curving one of the edges 7 to fit the tail end of the hide, the tail end may be sewn to a suitablyshaped piece of waterproof material, which is gripped instead of the hide. The Provisional Specification states that the drum may consist of a wire-gauze or perforated-metal cage, so constructed that its edges may be clamped together with the edges of the hide or butt gripped between them.
Patent GB-189913163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Glazing or Enamelling Compounds for Pottery.
Inventor: NOAD JAMES
Filed: 1899-06-24
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 13,163. Noad, J., and Bake, T. H. L. June 24. Enamels and glazes.-Instead of using white lead or the ordinary lead compounds, a lead frit is prepared by fusing refined metallic or pig lead with sulphur and silica, or an alkaline silicate, or a mixture of silica with an alkaline silicate.
Patent GB-189916328-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Meters and the like.
Inventor: DUBUISSON GUSTAVE
Filed: 1899-08-10
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 16,328. Dubuisson, G. Aug. 10. Stuffing-boxes for liquid meters. The packing 7, 8 of the pistons 3, 4 and piston-rods 5, 6 has an annular space round it, into which the water is forced through the pipes 11 and 16, so as to press the packing against the cylinders and rods.
Patent GB-189920546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Luggage Carriers for Velocipedes.
Inventor: HAWKINS BERNARD
Filed: 1899-10-13
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 20,546. Hawkins, B., [Oakley, C. B.]. Oct. 13. Luggage-carriers. -The carrier consists of a framework 2 composed of light metal rods with or without netting, and is fixed to the head by stays 4 carrying a clip 8, and to the upper frame tube by stays 9 and a clip 10. The stays 4 are preferably connected to the bottom of the carrier by ties 6.
Patent GB-190002775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Door Checks.
Inventor: BOND NATHAN OSCAR
Filed: 1900-02-12
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 2775. Bond, N. O. Feb. 12. Door checks.-Relates to a door check having a centrifugal brake, consisting of blocks D pivoted at D' to the rotating arms C'. The arms C<1> are connected to a ratchet-wheel H, which is acted upon by a pawl on the lever I, the end of which is connected to the door M by a link L. The blocks D are mounted so as to lie free of the enclosing-flange A<2> until they are thrown out by centrifugal force, when they rub against the leather lining of A<2> and retard the closing of the door.
Patent GB-190006058-A (GB)
Title: Photographic Shutter Working without Jerks, and Adjustable for Different Speeds for either Instantaneous or Time Exposures.
Inventor: MUNDEN WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1900-03-31
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 6058. Munden, W. J., [Hansen, N.]. March 31. Shutters.-The shutter is adapted to avoid vibration, and to be set for time or instantaneous exposure. To the wooden piece 3, having an aperture 4 to receive the lens, is secured a plate 1, having a rectangular exposure aperture 2, which is adapted to carry the actuating-mechanism. Moving in guides are two shutter plates 8, 9, the shutter 8 being adapted to close the exposure aperture when the shutter is set, and then to be moved to the left to give the exposure, white the shutter 9 is slid to the left to cover the aperture at the end of the exposure. The shutter 8 is actuated by a forked arm 21, which engages with a pin 11 on the shutter. The arm is frictionally mounted on a spindle 24, Fig. 4, which carries a disc 16 having notches 18, 19, Fig. 5, and a pinion 20 which gears with a pinion 27 on a shaft 32, which is adapted to be rotated by a knob 33. Within the spindle 32 is another spindle carrying at one end a disc 29 having a pin 30, and at the other an index 7 which moves over a dial 6, Fig. 1. The spindle 24, which is actuated by a spring 25, is normally prevented from rotation by the pawl end of a pivoted lever 34, which engages in one of the notches 18, 19. A pivoted spring crank lever 37 has a notched end 38, which engages with a pin 39 on the spring shutter 9. The shutter is set by rotating the knob 33, and the exposure is effected by tilting the lever 34 to withdraw the end from the notch 18. The exposure continues until the pin 30 on the disc 29 trips the crank lever 37, and thus releases the shutter 9. The index 7 can be set to any time on the dial, the pin 30 moving with it. When the index is set to 10 on the dial, the pawl 34 falls into the notch 19, and arrests the mechanism before the pin 30 trips the lever 37, and thus a time exposure is given. A spring brake 41 may be also used to retard the exposure.
Patent GB-190011553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Key-hole Guards.
Inventor: STEPHENS PRISCILLA
Filed: 1900-06-26
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 11,553. Stephens, P. June 26. Locks, key.-The outside keyhole is closed by the plate D, which slides on the plate d in a recess between the:lock B and the door A. The bail K, pivoted to the knob E, holds the plate D in position by abutting against the turned-up portion G of the cover-plate F. A groove D' may be formed in the centre of the plate D, to allow it to be slid into position while the key is in the lock on the inside.
Patent GB-190012363-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Spring Clip for Holding Letters, Papers, Cards and other Articles.
Inventor: HUGHES GEORGE WADSWORTH
Filed: 1900-07-09
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 12,363. Hughes, G. W. July 9. Filing papers &c.-Letters, papers, cards, &c. are held between the jaws a, a, pivoted together at their ends and kept in the closed position by the pressure of the spring bow b, which forces the parts d up the inclines a'. By compressing the bow b, the jaws are opened by the inclined arms d' passing beneath the lugs a<3>.
Patent GB-190018200-A (GB)
Title: Improvement connected with High-pressure Pumps.
Inventor: FEENY VICTOR ISIDORE
Filed: 1900-10-12
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 18,200. Feeny, V. I., [Abwõrme Kroftmaschinen Gesellschaft]. Oct. 12. Stuffing - boxes.- Relates to highpressure pumps for carbonic acids, sulphurous acid, ammonia, and similar gases. Two stuffing-boxes are provided, one a for the plunger, and the other c for the plunger rod. The chamber between them is at a low pressure, preferably in communication with the pump suction, and thus escape of gas from the pump is largely prevented.
Patent GB-190103184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Hats or like Coverings for the Head.
Filed: 1901-02-14
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 3184. Cooper, Box, & Co., and Wildman, G. Feb. 14. Leathers or sweat bands.-Relates to hat leathers of the kind described in Specifications No. 8987, A.D. 1895, No. 6877, A.D. 1897, and No. 16,112, A.D. 1898, and is designed further to ensure ease and comfort in wear of these linings in hats generally, and especially to adapt them to felt and silk hats. The invention consists in the use of a piece or pieces h of a soft material, such as felt, interposed between the elastic tension cord or band i and the leather a. The invention is also shown in the drawings as applied to straw hats.
Patent GB-190104736-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Swivelling Trolley Heads Employed in Overhead Wire Electric Traction.
Inventor: MUNRO EDWARD MAY
Filed: 1901-03-06
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 4736. Munro, E. M., Brecknell, H., and Rogers, H. I. March 6. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors.-The trolley wheel bearing-pin d is carried in the part a, which swivels on the bearing g in the lower part b fixed to the pole. A nut e, screwed to a central projection on the part a, keeps the latter in place. A guard i on the socket prevents entanglement of the head with the wires. Snugs j may be provided on the part a to limit the swivelling motion by engaging the guard i. The pin d is lubricated through the hole k. Grooves l in the pin and passages m in the part a also convey the lubricant to the bearing g.
Patent GB-190106122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Charging Furnaces and the like.
Inventor: BOLLE CARL
Filed: 1901-03-23
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 6122. BollÚ, C., [Eitle, C.]. March 23. Charging. - Relates to a longitudinally - divided scoop for charging retorts &c. Fig. 1 shows the scoop A in longitudinal section, and Fig. 3 shows it in trans verse section. The separate parts of the scoop are mounted on parallel shafts a, mounted in a frame B and geared together by toothed wheels, so that, by turning one shaft by means of the handle, the two parts of the scoop are separated to discharge its contents, being brought into the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 3. The frame B may be raised and lowered in a vertical frame D, being guided by wheels n and o. The frame D can turn on a vertical axis, being pivoted at C to a travelling crab M. It carries an arm h with a wheel bearing against an annular rail K to take the pressure due to the weight of the scoop and its charge. The crab M also carries wheels g, bearing upwards against the rails m, for the same purpose.
Patent GB-190109634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers of the Fire Tube Type.
Inventor: RICHARDSON ROBERT
Filed: 1901-05-09
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 9634. Richardson, R., and Matheson, F. May 9. Marine &c. boilers; stays.-Jets of air, or air and liquid or gaseous fuel, are delivered into the end of the fire tubes of a steam boiler of the return-tube type, by means of tuyeres f extending from a casing or chamber at the back of the boiler to within the tubes at the combustion chamber end. In the arrangement shovn, the tuyÞres pass through hollow stays d. The application to a dry-back boiler is illustated in the Specification.
Patent GB-190110058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seats for Use on Tram Cars and other Outside Places.
Inventor: FOSTER DAVID BLYTHE
Filed: 1901-05-15
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 10,058. Foster, D. B. May 15. Seats and seat backs; seat protectors.-Relates to omnibus and like outdoor seats, and consists in providing means for securing dry sitting-surfaces. Hinged flaps A, B, which normally lie within the reversible back C, may be pulled down to form a seat when the ordinary seat E is wet, and are returned automatically by springs in the tube G. The flaps A, B are composed of laminated wood or other material, the adjoining layers being preferably arranged transversely, and metallic stiffening- strips F are used, the lower ends of which comprise eyes fitted to the tube G and form hinges for the flaps. The springs have loops l by which they are secured to the blocks K in the end of the tube G by pins J.
Patent GB-190110624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnace Fronts for Steam Boiler and other Furnaces.
Inventor: DAVIDSON SAMUEL CLELAND
Filed: 1901-05-22
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 10,624. Davidson, S.C. May 22. Furnace fronts; air supply, regulating.-Relates to furnace fronts wherein an air chamber is employed around and between the furnace and ashpit doors, from which chamber air is supplied to the ashpit only, or both to the ashpit and the top surface of the fire, and consists in constructing the side of the air chamber which faces the ashpit as a detachable part h with which are combined a dead-plate and firebar rest, with air-inlet orifices j to the ashpit fitted with a sliding shutter k or valves for opening and closing such orifices.
Patent GB-190110785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Rollers Used in Woollen and Worsted Preparing and Spinning Machinery.
Inventor: PRESTON JAMES
Filed: 1901-05-25
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 10,785. Preston, J. May 25. Rollers for woollen and worsted preparing and spinning machinery such as draw-boxes, gill boxes, combing-machines, &c. The invention consists in the use of metallic fluted rollers. The rollers are generally shorter in length, of larger diameter, and have coarser flutes than the rollers used in cotton machinery. For drawing-frames, the upper rollers a are preferably nine inches in diameter, and the bottom ones six, though rollers of six and four inches diameter respectively may be used. In a gill box, rollers of three inches diameter may be used. In a combing-machine, the upper roller may be about two and a half inches in diameter, and the lower one about two inches. In all cases the roller is provided with about sixteen teeth or flutes for every inch in the diameter of the roller, the depth of the flutes being one hundred millimetres. The rollers are provided with collars d for preventing the flutes from engaging too deeply with one another. The fluted rollers may be driven somewhat slower than those usually employed, to allow for the material taken up by the flutes.
Patent GB-190115211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Starting Apparatus for Racing Purposes.
Inventor: CORNUAULT JOSEPH PIERRE
Filed: 1901-07-26
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 15,211. Cornuault, J. P. July 26. Races, starting.- Relates to starting- gates for horse races. A post a is placed on each side of the course, and on each is mounted a pivoted arm n carrying transverse &c. tapes or ribbons. The levers, w h e n lowered as indicated in dotted lines, are held down by counterweighted levers j, l engaging abutments m. The levers j, l can be lowered through the action of other levers, which are connected by cords &c., bell-crank levers b, and overhead cords, so as to move simultaneously. When released, the arms n are swung upwards, as shown in full lines, by the action o f springs q, q<1>, and by the weight of their curved ends r, which are filled with lead. Spring friction guides s, pivoted o n t h e posts, are arranged to receive the ends r of the arms n, so as to prevent recoil. Pins s<1> serve to lock the gate in its raised position. To re-set the gate, the guides s are lowered, and the arms n are pulled down and are connected by links 7 to levers 4, which are then pressed downwards so as to force the abutments m into engagement with the leversj, l. The gates may be arranged to be freed by electricity, in which case the levers j, are operated by electrically-controlled levers in a box 13, the current being supplied from a battery 17.
Patent GB-190118319-A (GB)
Title: A Scoring Device for Lawn Tennis.
Inventor: KOSTERSITZ KARL
Filed: 1901-09-13
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 18,319. Kostersitz, K. Sept. 13. Scoring and marking.-A marker for lawu tennis consists of a number of rotatable discs suitably marked, the numbers &c. on which are exhibited through openings on both sides of the enclosing- casing. Fig. 1 shows a single marker with the front plate removed. Four discs f, g, h, j are mounted between front and rear plates carried on a support d, but project beyond the plates to allow them to be turned. The front and rear plates are both provided with windows k, and marked to indicate the use of each disc, as shown in Fig. 2. In a modification, the numbers are marked on a stationary plate, and the rotatable discs are each provided with a window to exhibit the required score. A marker is provided for each player or group of players.
Patent GB-190121475-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Forms or Blocks for Printing Linoleum Oil-cloth and the like and a Method for producing same
Inventor: LOMMATZSCH PAUL
Filed: 1901-10-26
Granted: 1902-01-02
Abstract: 21,475. Lommatzsch, P. Oct. 25. Printing blocks and surfaces.-The outlines o, Fig. 3, of blocks for printing linoleum, oilcloth, and the like, instead of being filled in with separate brass lines, are filled in with pieces l, which are cut from a plate provided with longitudinal grooves i, Figs. 3 and 5, on the upper surface, extending into transverse grooves k and ribs p on the lower surface, and fixed by cement.
Patent GB-190124986-A (GB)
Title: Improved Incandescent Gas Burner.
Inventor: BLAKE ROBERT ALFRED
Filed: 1901-12-07
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 24,986. Blake, R. A., [Hardt, J.]. Dec. 7. Incandescent gas lamps.-The surface area of the mantle upon which the flame impinges is increased by causing the mixed air and gas to issue horizontally from an enlarged burner head. The unperforated crown d of the burner head surmounts a perforated shouldered-cone d', d', which rests upon the enlarged end a of the sleeve a', and is secured in position by the sleeve c. A lateral annular outlet for the mixture of gas and air is thus formed between the upper edges of the part c, d. A wire-gauze dome h is provided within the burner. The sleeve a' of the burner head fits over the bunsen tube b, and is attached to the gallery a<2>.
Patent GB-190126595-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Amalgamators.
Inventor: BEDELL WILLIAM FELIX
Filed: 1901-12-30
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 26,595. Bedell, W. F. Dec. 30. Amalgamating.-In a mercury tank B, having its lower portion B' enlarged, is arranged a central cone C with exit passages C<1>. The ore &c. is charged in through a hollow shaft D having reaction arms D'. If the head of material does not give sufficient pressure, the shaft may be rotated by the gearing G, G<1>.
Patent GB-190207461-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Knee-Protector.
Inventor: BLACK WILLIAM TYNDALL
Filed: 1902-03-27
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 7461. Black, W. T. March 27. Breeches.-Relates to a breecheslike garment a for protecting the knees when riding or cycling. It is made of waterproof material and is worn over the ordinary breeches. It is held in place by straps b, d, the latter of which are fastened to buttons e on the ordinary breeches.
Patent GB-190207870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for Scouring and Bleaching Textile Piece Goods.
Inventor: THEIS FRIEDRICH CARL
Filed: 1902-04-04
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 7870. Theis, F. C. April 4. Bleaching; washing.-Relates to a process of and apparatus for continuously scouring and bleaching textile piece goods in the open condition. The process consists essentially in passing the fabric from one closed steam chamber to another while subjecting it to a sprinkling with the desired liquid. The fabric is wound on a roller, supported in a carriage 9, which is run into one of two contiguous chambers a, b communicating with one another through a longitudinal opening c. Lye or scouring-liquid having been introduced, and steam admitted under pressure, the fabric is drawn through the opening c and wound on to a roller 18 in the chamber b, meeting on its way a spray of lye or scouring- liquid from a perforated pipe 21 supplied by a pump 19. When sufficient cloth has been wound on the roller 18, as indicated by a jockey roller 22 arranged to give an audible or visible signal, it is wound back on to the first roller. The operation is then repeated, water being substituted for the lye or scouring-liquid. To prevent interruption of the work should the cloth be run completely off one roller on to the other, additional spray pipes with cocks, such as 28, are provided. To maintain the cloth at uniform width and prevent shrinking, it may be passed over a smooth or fluted roller and a pair of guide-rollers on its way from one chamber to the other.
Patent GB-190208893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Syringes.
Filed: 1902-04-16
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 8893. Wise, W. L., [Pumphrey, W. H.]. April 16. Syringes.-Consists of an improved nozzle, more especially intended for producing a globular cloud of spray, and designed to facilitate cleansing. A number of modifications are described, in all but one of which there are tangential passages 6 which impart a rotary motion to the liquid, resulting in a globe-shaped spray. In its simplest form, Fig. 2, the nozzle is made in one piece and a space is left between its inner end and the flaring end of the syringe tube. Fig. 7 shows a nozzle made in two parts, the inner part 3<a> fitting snugly in the end of the tube, and having passages 7<a> for giving access to the passages 6. Devices are described for making the syringe quick-filling. In one, a part of the nozzle similar to the part 3<a>, Fig. 7, is made movable, so that, during the inflow of liquid, it is drawn away from the outer part of the nozzle and leaves a large annular inflow passage. Or a movable disc 15, Fig. 11, may be fitted in the nozzle, adapted to give a larger opening during inflow. This disc slides on a spindle carrying a fixed disc 12, which, in the position of the parts shown, closes the central inlet to the nozzle. By screwing the nozzle inwards, the central passage is opened, the passages 6 closed, and the disc 15, in its outer position, is just outside the nozzle and acts as a spreader. By screwing the nozzle outwards from the position shown, both the central inlet and the passages 6 are open, and the disc 15 is rendered ineffective, so that a solid discharge is obtained. In the modification shown in Fig. 10, the passages 6 are omitted, and the spray is produced entirely by a spreader 11, which is movable like the disc 15, Fig. 11, to allow of quick filling. By making the guide-wings 10 oblique, a whirling spray is produced.
Patent GB-190211697-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Guns for Firing off Signal Rockets and the like.
Inventor: FINKE EMIL
Filed: 1902-05-22
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 11,697. Finke, E. May 22. Line-throwing apparatus; sea-calming by discharging oil.-In order to reduce the kick of the stock 40 when the gun is discharged, the barrel 1, and the socket 5 to which the barrel is connected by a bayonet joint, are arranged to recoil on the fore end 3 of the stock. The recoil is absorbed by the plungers 20, 21, which enter the pneumatic cylinders 7, 19, and by the recoil spring 29. The trigger 43 and its sear-engaging rod 17 do not recoil with the barrel.