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Patent GB-189905020-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: QUINCEY SAMUEL
Filed: 1899-03-07
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 5020. Quincey, S. March 7. Grescent-shaped chamber type.-Relates in part to rotary engines of the kind described in Specification No. 20,908, A.D. 1896. The multiple-expansion rotary engine shown in Fig. 1 has high-pressure, intermediate, and low-pressure cylinders a, b, c, in which eccentric hubs d, e, f are arranged, which are mounted on a common shaft p and carry hinged pistons g, h, i. Valves and valve gear of the kind described in the above-named Specification may be placed in the steam-chest r, or an expansion valve x and saddle w, worked by levers z, may be used to control the admission of steam to the hollow shaft. The shaft is divided into compartments q, t, u in which there are admission and exhaust passages l, m leading to the cylinders, so that the steam passes through each cylinder in turn. The pistons, as shown in Fig. 2, are hinged to the hub e and to a carrier or packing-piece 6. The Provisional Specification mentions the use of duplicate pistons &c. in large cylinders.
Patent GB-189908749-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Pocket Lamps.
Inventor: STANLEY WILLIAM SANS
Filed: 1899-04-26
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 8749. Stanley, W. S. April 26 Pocket oil lamps; night lamps.-The lamp proper, comprising a reservoir packed with absorbent material and fitted with a hinged lid C carrying the wick-tube I, is combined in one casing with a match box G. The bottom J of the reservoir and the hinged cover H of the match box G are roughened to form a striking- surface for the matches. When the hinged lid A is released from the catch D by pressing upon the knob E, it is opened and held in the position shown by the spring B.
Patent GB-189912097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Driving Chains.
Inventor: RENOLD HANS
Filed: 1899-06-10
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 12,097. Renold, H. June 10. Making chains. -The pins a are made of hardened metal throughout, and are formed with necks b provided with holes c. The necks are driven into holes, slightly smaller in diameter, in the links, which are of softer metal than the pins. The holes in the end of the pins are then enlarged by a centre-punch, so as to cause the projecting ends to expand.
Patent GB-189915043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for the Reduction of Friction of Axles and Journals.
Inventor: BIRKBECK HENRY
Filed: 1899-07-21
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 15,043. Birkbeck, H., [Brewer, W. J.]. July 21. Axle-boxes.-The rollers A, which run between the journal C and the liner F in the axle-box, are linked together by the chain links B. The chain may be adjusted to compensate for wear by means of pins e. The bushes b in which the pivots of the rollers work are formed of Babbitt metal, and can be removed and replaced. The pins d, by which they are secured, may be so formed as to press them continually inwards. An under bearing or keep G is supported by rods H extending across the axle-box. The wearing-surfaces of the under bearing consists of a removable plate g. A roller g<2> may be employed in addition. Axle-boxes, lubricating.-The bearing-surfaces are lubricated by oil contained in the axle-box and carried up by the chain of rollers.
Patent GB-189915760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-lighting Gas Burners.
Inventor: ZACHER FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1899-08-01
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 15,760. Zacher, F. Aug. 1. Lighting gas. - T h e catch k of the valve plug lever h is held in the position shown in Fig. 1 by the hook l of the pivoted lever n attached to the wire f. Gas from the pilot pipe c impinges against the ignition pellet d, and lights the pilot and main burners, the former of which heats the wire f, causing it to release the catch k and allow the spring i to draw the lever h into the position shown in Fig. 3, so that the full supply of gas is admitted to the main burner while the supply to the pilot burner is cut off. The wire f now contracts, and brings the lever n into position for reengaging the lever h when it is set for lighting. The main flame is extinguished by hand.
Patent GB-190002621-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Safety and Indicating Device for Electric Circuits.
Inventor: RUHSTRAT ADOLF
Filed: 1900-02-09
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 2621. R u h - strat, A., and Ruhstrat, E. Feb. 9. Testing.-For indicating a shortcircuit in a lighting- system, a lamp L is in shunt with the main fuse S, and lights up if this fuse melts, the other lamps on the circuit being dim or extinguished. A fuse s may protect the lamp.
Patent GB-190003346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheel Rims and Elastic Tyres.
Inventor: SHEPHERD JAMES
Filed: 1900-02-20
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 3346. Shepherd, J. Feb. 20. Tyres, elastic other thanpneuntatic ; felloes or rims.-The metal rim is in three parts, the middle part b<1> being shrunk on to the felloes a, and the side parts c being secured in position by bolts and nuts d. The middle part has inclined surfaces which form a central circumferential r.dge e<1>, adapted to take into a corresponding groove h in the base of the rubber tyre f. The tyre has side ribs g, which grip under the side flanges of the rim, and a bard rubber strip i may be placed around the ridge e'. In a modification, the rim is in one piece which is shrunk on to the felloes.
Patent GB-190004281-A (GB)
Title: Improved Pliable Fastener for Attaching Collars and Cuffs to Shirts applicable also as a Necktie Retainer.
Inventor: WALDERODE COUNT ARTHUR DES FOU
Filed: 1900-03-06
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 4281. Des Fours & Walderode, Count A. March 6. Hook and tab fastenings; necktie retainers.- Relates to a pliable fastener for attaching collars and cuffs to shirts and for securing neckties. A strip of a material which can be stiffened is sewn to the shirt at one end a, the other end being turned down and stitched for some distance, as shown, leaving a tab c. In securing a collar, the end c is passed completely through the usual slot. The tab c may be slotted at g, to enable a necktie band to be passed through. When used with cuffs, the part a is sewn to one side of the cuff.
Patent GB-190009926-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Certain Machinery for Forming Yarns or Threads into Warps or other Analogous Forms in Sections applicable also for Forming Yarns or Threads in the Form of Warps or other Analogous Forms into Balls.
Inventor: LEACH ALFRED
Filed: 1900-05-30
Granted: 1901-05-30
Abstract: 9926. Leach, A. May 30. Yarns, warping and balling.-The yarns or threads are wound upon a cylinder b, mounted upon a shaft c, which is moved along guides d, as the winding proceeds, by means of chains attached to yokes on the shaft, and passed over rollers or pulleys g and chain-wheels h. Longitudinal movement of the shaft c is prevented by two collars, situated on opposite sides of one of the guides d ; one of these collars carries a boss provided with ratchet teeth, which engage with a spring pawl secured to a worm mounted on the shaft c. As the shaft rotates, the worm drives a fluted roller 11, which actuates the chains, by means of bevel-wheels 12, 13, worm and wheel 15, 16, and change-wheels 17, 18 and 20. The wheel 18 is mounted upon an adjustable arm 19. Any slackness in the engagement of the gearing may be taken up by rotating the worm, actuating the roller 11, without rotating the shaft c. The cylinder b, with its yarn, is driven by a drum or roller a, driven by means of a belt 7 from a pulley 7<a> mounted on the axle of a roller 4. The yarns and threads are supplied from bobbins, or their equivalents, previously wound by means of a set of rollers 3, 4, 5, whence they pass over a roller 6, and through a guide 2, which is similar to that described in Specification No. 17,695, A.D. 1894. The guide 2 is actuated from the shaft of the drum a by means of the bevel gearing o, elliptical gearing r, s, disc crank u, and oscillating frame v. The fluted roller 11 communicates motion through toothed gearing 27<a> to an apparatus of ordinary form for indicating the number of rotations made by the shaft c ; the apparatus employed has two toothed wheels, one of which is automatically moved away from the other after a predetermined number of rotations has bean completed, and actuates an arm 27<c>, connected by means of a wire 21, or its equivalent, to a trigger 22. The trigger serves to release a lever 23, connected to a friction disc which normally presses upon and communicates motion to a friction disc secured to the axle of the roller 4. A stop-motion of any suitable kind may be employed for stopping the machine when a yarn or thread breaks.
Patent GB-190011424-A (GB)
Title: Special Arrangement for Increasing the Width of the Firegrate of Locomotive Boilers.
Inventor: BORGNINI SECONDO
Filed: 1900-06-23
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 11,424. Borgnini, S. June 23. Locomotives.-The firebox is placed in front over the leading bogie, in order that the firegrate may be made of considerable width. The cab is in front of the boiler, as shown in Fig. 1, the locomotive having somewhat the appearance of a tank engine running tender first.
Patent GB-190015134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Manufacture of Caustic Alkalis and other Metallic Oxides.
Inventor: WETTER JASPER
Filed: 1900-08-24
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 15,134. Wetter, J., [Besemfelder, E.]. Aug. 24. Chlorine is obtained in a combined process for preparing alkali or an alkaline earth and producer and water gas in an apparatus described in Specification No. 13,830. A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Furnaces &c.]. The chlorine is obtained, when a halogen salt is added to the fuel charge, along with the producer gas, from which is is separated by known means.
Patent GB-190102930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Admission Valves for Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: NAPIER MONTAGUE STANLEY
Filed: 1901-02-11
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 2930. Napier, M. S., and Edge, S. F. Feb. 11. Check valves.- To increase the area of the passages without increasing the lift of beat valves, holes pare formed in the valve disc, and the valve is formed with two faces g, g'. The gases flow in the direction of the arrows q. The conical boss fits into a seating when the valve is closed.
Patent GB-190112038-A (GB)
Title: A Device for "Muting" or Rendering Softer and with Less Volume of Sound the Tones Emitted from Stringed Musical Instruments, such as Banjos, Violins, and the like.
Inventor: BARNES SAMUEL BOWLEY
Filed: 1901-06-13
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 12,038. Barnes, S. B., and Mullins, A. E., [trading as Barnes & Mullins], and Sinclair, D. June 13. Banjoes; violins and like bowed instruments.-The invention relates to mutes. A clip B is adjustably attached to a projection A of the tail-piece, or to the strings between the tail-piece and the bridge. It is curved round as shown, so that one end comes just over the bridge, and passes between two lugs C which form part of its other end bent upwards. Between the lugs is pivoted a lever or flap D, which can be curved so as to press the part B down on the strings, when required, and so cause it to act as a mute.
Patent GB-190112461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Groove or Slot Cutters.
Inventor: FETTE HEINRICH WILHELM ADOLF
Filed: 1901-06-18
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 12,461. Fette, H. W. A. June 18. Slot-drilling.-A slot-drilling cutter has cutting- edges a, b formed by grooves d which gradually deepen towards the cutting-end, the side of the groove which forms the edge a being radial, while the other side follows a path intersecting the axis at the point f, Fig. 1. Fig. 2 shows an end view of the cutter shown in Fig. 1 with two cutting- edges, while Figs. 4 and 6 show corresponding views of cutters with four and three cutting-edges respectively. The cutter may be used in a lathe or other machine tool.
Patent GB-190115011-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Igniters for Gas Lamps and Burners.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1901-07-23
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 15,011. Haddan, R., [Deutsche Gastechnische Ges.]. July 23. Lighting gas.-The deterioration of catalytic igniting - pellets by the heated products of combustion is minimized by mounting between the pellet and the burner a plate d, which either is smaller than the pellet support c, or has lateral orifices e for the passage of gas. In Fig. 1, the plate d and the support c are shown mounted upon a frame a, which fits upon the top of the chimney, and has large lateral openings b for the escape of the products of combustion.
Patent GB-190120159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sheep Shears
Inventor: BALL WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-10-09
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 20,159. Ball, W. Oct. 9. Shears for sheep. The blades, shanks, and bow spring are made separately, of the different suit able materials, and are riveted together. Sheet steel, or a combination of iron and steel, is used for the blades, the shanks are cast or stamped, and the bow is made from resilient steel.
Patent GB-190121926-A (GB)
Title: An Invention for Protecting Incandescent Gas Mantles against Concussion and Breakage.
Inventor: FARRINGTON ROBERT
Filed: 1901-10-31
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 21,926. Farrington, R. Oct. 31. Anti - vibration devices for preventing damage to the mantles used with incandescent gas lamps. The Figure shows the invention applied to a cap or false burner head c, which fits over the head j of the burner proper. The perforated head c rests upon a spring f supported by a wiregauze disc n and a ring m, and rides freely within the sleeve h, from which it is prevented from becoming detached by the flanged e d g e s. The mantle rod b is mounted in a socket e in the head c, and a depending guide-pin p enters the mantlerod socket q of the burner proper.
Patent GB-190208087-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Wrench.
Inventor: BROWNE NEWNHAM
Filed: 1902-04-07
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 8087. Browne, N., [Williams & Co., J. H.]. April 7. Wrenches, pipe. The movable jaw C has lugs c<1> pivoted to the fixed jaw B, and the jaws are normally closed by a pin F, which slides against a spring in the socket a' and bears against the movable jaw, as shown. In its forward position, the pin slides between lugs a<2>, the edges of which are concentric with the pin D.
Patent GB-190213641-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Non-conducting Coverings for Steam Pipes and other Surfaces.
Inventor: TOOPE CHARLES
Filed: 1902-06-16
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 13,641. Toope, C. June 16. Non - conducting coverings. - Non - conducting coverings for steam pipes and other surfaces are formed of layers of material such as asbestos millboard and hair felt, or asbestos fibre, in alternation with corrugated paper, whereby air spaces are preserved between the layers with which the corrugated paper alternates. In the pipe covering shown in the Figure, the corrugated sheet b with its plain sheet b<1> of paper is applied upon the asbestos millboard a and the hair felt c, the layers being wound spirally. The covering is provided with an internal sheet of asbestos cloth or paper d, and an external sheet of waterproof canvas e. For boiler sheets or slabs for lining walls and the like, the layers are alternated in the flat.
Patent GB-190213737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Systems for Electrical Distribution
Filed: 1902-06-17
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 13,737. Lake, H. H., [General Electric Co.]. June 17. Electric railways. - Relates to distribution systems in which the motor is connected to the source by an electromagnetic switch, an auxiliary source being employed for energizing the switch at starting. The Figure shows the application to a surface-contact railway system. The feeder F supplies the contacts G through a switch B', the energizing-current for which is supplied through the auxiliary contacts A. The current normally flows through the motor M to earth at g, and a branch current through a high resistance r<1> and switch S' (normally closed) to the shoe D. At B is the auxiliary source for momentarily operating the switch B<1> at starting. The switch S, provided with three contacts, is closed, sending a momentary current from the battery through the conductor 1 and coil b. This closes the switch B<1> setting up the normal condition. When it is desired to charge the battery, the switch S' is closed, allowing the main current to flow through a part only of the resistance r<1> to the battery.
Patent GB-190221061-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Collapsable Jumping Sheet for use in Case of Fire.
Inventor: DINGER ALFRED
Filed: 1902-09-27
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 21,061. D i n - ger, A. Sept. 27. Fire - escapes. - A portable, collaps a b 1 e appliance, used for catching persons jumping from burning buildings, consists of a sheet 0 attached by springs N and guy-ropes R to arms A, which are pivoted on a base C, so that they can be folded down and held to keep the sheet taut. The sheet may be bagged in the centre, and may be fireproofed. The top of the base is padded at L.
Patent GB-190223986-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Toughening Compound for, and in the Manufacture of Incandescent Gas Mantles.
Inventor: HIRSCH JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-11-03
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 23,986. Hirsch, J. Nov. 3. Incandescent gas lamps.-The stiffening and toughening of mantles for the purposes of transport are effected by dipping them in a solution possessing less inflammable and dangerous qualities than the usual solutions of nitro-cellulose in sulphuric ether with the addition of secondary ingredients. The solution comprises an acetylated preparation of cellulose or hydro-cellulose or derivatives thoreof, with or without the addition of secondary ingredients and pnre cellulose or derivatives thereof. In preparing such a solution variations may be made in the proportions given in the following example :-10 parts of an 11 per cent. acetylated cellulose are dissolved in 100 parts of dilute alcohol or methylated spirit, to which may be added one part of resin, one-half part of an oily substance, and one part of pure cellulose or of a cellulose derivative.
Patent GB-190302032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rolled Steel Sheets or Strips.
Inventor: WILKINSON JOHN
Filed: 1903-01-28
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 2032. Wilkinson, J. Jan. 28. Soldering.-Consists in a process for plating steel sheets or strips with German silver or like slightlyoxidizable metal so as to adapt them for cycle wheel rims and other electroplated articles. A layer of soldering - brass C is placed between a plate of German silver B and a plate of steel A. The plates are bound together with wire, and passed through a rolling-mill so that the German silver adheres to the steel in the form of plating.
Patent GB-190307448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coke Ovens
Inventor: BAGLIN CHARLES AUGUSTE
Filed: 1903-03-31
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 7448. Baglin, C. A. March 31. C o k i n g.-Ovens of the CoppÚe type are so arranged that gas and air for heating may be mixed in the proper proportions and burnt in close proximity to the charge. The longitudinal section through the walls, Fig. 1, shows a channel C with gas inlets A. The gas passes into the channel D by apertures E and mixes with air coming through openings F from the channel V. Openings 8, channel T, and openings U lead from the outside to channel V. The mixture passes by apertures G into the vertical flues H, where it is burnt. Openings K into the passage L carry off the waste products to the passage N. A current is maintained in the passage L by a burner at the opposite end. Openings Y allow of cleaning.
Patent GB-190308901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Changeable Pictures and in the Method of Producing same.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1903-04-20
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 8901. Justice, P. M., [Bonlaz Spectacular Art Co.]. April 20. Drawings to Specification. Pictures are painted upon the front and back of transparent material so that, when viewed by reflected and by transmitted light, pictures are seen which agree in general composition but differ in accessories and colour. The pictures are painted. either wholly or in part, with translucent paints.
Patent GB-190318211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Destructor & other Furnace Arches and Crowns
Inventor: WATSON GEORGE
Filed: 1903-08-24
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 18,211. Watson, G. Aug. 24. Firebricks, for the arches and crowns of refuseconsuming and other furnaces, are formed with joggles on the four sides that are at right-angles to the interior surface of the furnace arch or crown.
Patent GB-190320070-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Waist-line Adjustment for Ladies' Shirts and Blouses
Inventor: PETT BELLE
Filed: 1903-09-17
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 20,070. Pett, B. Sept. 17. Blouses. - Relates to means for adjusting and fixing women's shirts and blouses at the waist line. It consists of a tubular band c made with one or more passages f for a lace a the ends b of which are tied together to fix the garment in place. The band c may be attached to the inside or outside of the garment, and in the former case holes e are made for the passage of the lace a to the exterior. The use of more than one passage f allows one size of blouse to serve for wear on waists of different lengths. The Provisional Specification describes the use of a non-tubular band, the lace being passed between a plain band and the garment.
Patent GB-190324220-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Lighting Gas Lamps by Electricity.
Inventor: GERGACSEVICS OTTO
Filed: 1903-11-07
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 24,220. Gergacsevics, O. Nov. 7. Lighting and extinguishing gas.- Relates to electric apparatus for controlling the gas supply to burners and their pilot flames, and for lighting the pilot flames by sparking. A tubular socket 1 terminating in a burner screw 16 is screwed on the gas pipe and carries a framing 2, 5. A multiple-way cock 9 is fitted in the socket 1, and a single-way cock 14 is fitted in a pilot pipe 13 branching off opposite the cock 9. The plugs of the cocks 9,14 are held down in their seats by springs bearing on their wider ends. A pivoted armature 4 of an electromagnet 6 actuates the cock 9 by means of a spring pawl 25 and a ratchet-wheel 12, and the cock 14 by means of a slotted piece 26 and a crank 15. A metal pipe 17, arranged close to the pipe 13, contains an insulated contact pin 18 having a hooked upper end 22 passing through a slot in the insulation 20. Normally, the pin 18 is depressed by an adjustable spring 19 so that the end 22 bears against a contact-piece 23. One end of the coil wire of the electromagnet is connected to an insulated terminal 24, and the other end to the spring 19. The circuit is completed through the pipe 17 and the gas pipe. Sparking is produced by actuation of the pin 18 on contact with an adjustable screw 28, carried by the armature 4 and coated with an insulating layer 27. Normally, the screw 28 rests on an adjustable screw 8.
Patent GB-190324271-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Framework of Pianofortes
Inventor: DODDRELL THOMAS
Filed: 1903-11-09
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 24,271. Doddrell, T. Nov. 9. Pianofortes.- The strain in the strings is borne by levers passing through the wooden back supports of the piano, the usual iron bars being dispensed with. The curved levers A, C pass through the wooden back support E and bear upon the supporting-plate B. The levers lift through a slot in the angleiron piece H extending the f u l l length of the wrestplank D, adjustable leverage being applied by bolts K and screws M. Alternatively, the levers may be set so as to lift from the bottom part H of the angle-piece.
Patent GB-190325451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Arc Lamps
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1903-11-21
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 25,451. Haddan, H. J., [Zielenziger, Firm of S.]. Nov. 21. Arc lamps.-A steadying-resistance for a solenoid lamp is made in the form of a closely-wound helix, as shown. The helix is wound, preferably in a groove, round a cylinder of insulating- material, which surrounds the regulating - solenoid. The arrangement is described in connection with the arc lamp described in Specification No. 24,212, A.D. 1903.