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Patent GB-189913124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Glazing for Roofs and the like Structural Work.
Inventor: LAWSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-06-24
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 13,124. Lawson, W. June 24. Ventilators.-In glazing roofs &c. the flanges of lead or like glazing-caps D are made with inclined corrugations E, to prevent the entrance of water past the joints. If free ventilation is desired, the corrugations extend the width of the flanges.
Patent GB-189913327-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw-machines.
Inventor: RANDLES GEORGE EARL
Filed: 1899-06-27
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 13,327. Randles, G. E. June 27. Screwing ; t a p - ping.-A holder for a screwing-too], tap, or analogous tool, for use in a turret screwing- machine, consists of two parts 10,12, which can be arranged to determine the length of thread to be cut. The part 10 has a hollow shank 13 fixed in the turret, and the part 10 has a shank 12<1>, normally retained in the shank 13 by a spring. In this position, pins 15 in the part 10 engage recesses in the part 12, so that, as the turret is fed against the work X, the tool T in the part 12 is prevented from rotating and cuts a thread until it is drawn forwards to disengage the part 12 from the pins. The projection of the pins from the part 10, which determines the length of thread cut, is regulated by check nuts 20, 21 engaging screwed portions of the pins. One or more spring stops 25, 26 in the part 12 wipe past the pins when the thread has been cut until the work is reversed, when they engage the pins and prevent the tool from rotating while it is screwed off.
Patent GB-189915047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collapsible Bags used in connection with the Administration of Anaesthetics, and for similar Purposes.
Inventor: POOLE ERNEST WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-07-21
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 15,047. Poole, E. W. July 21. Anµsthetics, administering.- Elastic collapsable bags for administering anµsthetics and for similar purposes are made so that they can be turned inside out to prevent them from becoming fouled, and can be used in either position. The mouth of the bag is passed through and turned over the end of a collar b, in which position it is suitably secured. A collar a fits over the collar b, the collars being suitably formed for attachment to the face-mask &c. To aid in reversing the bag, the end of the bag is formed with a tube g containing a plug g<1>, which can be pushed through the collars as shown.
Patent GB-189922828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generating Apparatus.
Inventor: ROSS WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-11-15
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 22,828. Ross, W. Nov. 15. Acetylene.-Relates to acetylene-generating apparatus of the type in which the supply of carbide to the generating-chamber is automatically regulated in accordance with the movements of the gas holder. To the base of the cylindrical body portion a are connected a pair of oppositelyarranged truncated cones b, c, forming the generating-chamber d. A passage f connecting the generating-chamber with a shoot g receives a drawer h, having its inner end i formed of reticulated material, which supports the charge of carbide. The carbide is automatically fed into the shoot g from a feed-box 9, in which is rotatably mounted a circular tray, divided radially into a series of compartments 13, each of which is closed at the bottom by a door 14 fitted with a spring latch 15. When the holder descends, a pawl engages with a ratchet-wheel 26 which, by means of bevel gearing, rotates the carbide tray through a portion of a revolution. During this movement, one of the spring latches 15 is tripped by a stop 29, the corresponding door opens, and the compartment discharges its contents in the manner mdicated : the door is then automatically closed by a weighted lever 30. Gas is conducted from the generating-chamber d into the holder n by a vertical pipe k, fitted at its upper end with a water-sealed valve 33. To ensure the expulsion or air from the apparatus, the gas outflow pipe v is connected by a flexible connection y to a short stand-pipe u carried by a float q, so that the opening is always just above the surface of the water. Safety escape pipes 3 and 7 are provided for the holder and generating-chamber respectively ; the former is enclosed in a chamber 6, which only opens when the holder rises to an excessive height. The apparatus is rendered lighter by an annular chamber 50, which displaces a portion of the water. By passing the gasconducting pipes k and v through the body of water the gas is cooled before leaving the apparatus.
Patent GB-190008975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pulleys or Drums for Belt Polishing Machines.
Inventor: FLAVIN MICHAEL JOCEIF
Filed: 1900-05-15
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 8975. Flavin, M. J., Flavin, P. A., and Moriarty, J. T. Oct. 16, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Surfacing and polishing articles of wood &c. The polishing band or belt 3 is led over a driving-pulley 4 and over a special pulley 2, which forms the subject of the invention. The rim of the pulley consists of a tube 17 of textile material and a series of strips 16, which are secured to discs 9, 9<a>. The disc 9<a> is fixed on the shaft 8, and the disc 9 may be forced away from it by means of a series of screwed rods 15.
Patent GB-190010523-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Billiard Cue Case.
Inventor: WATSON HENRY BEAUMONT
Filed: 1900-06-09
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 10,523. Watson, H. B. June 9. Billiards. - Relates to means for retaining a cue in its case. The lower end of the case is provided with a hinged and weighted bracket b, c, on which the cue rests. The upper part c of the bracket is slotted at g, Fig. 2, its end passing through a hole e in the case and carrying eyes h corresponding with an eye f fixed to the case. The eyes h, f serve for the reception of a padlock &c. The bracket is pushed forward by the finger to release the cue. In a modification, the hinged bracket is replaced by a bent or hinged spring fixed to the case.
Patent GB-190011382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Instruments for Cleaning Boiler Tubes and the like.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1900-06-22
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 11,382. Haddan, R., [Lantai & Havas]. June 22. Cleaning pipes and tubes.-In the boiler tube and flue cleaner shown in Fig. 1 the cleaning-knives c are held in the groove d in the cone a by the nut e, and the spring-pressed ring g on the bolt b regulates the knives to the flue or tube to be cleaned. In a modified form, specially suitable for locomotive boiler tubes and shown in Fig. 2, the borer k is provided, and the central shaft l has projections p for engaging the knives to prevent twisting.
Patent GB-190013842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Boiler Furnaces and Mechanical Stoking Apparatus used therewith.
Inventor: STONES WILLIAM GRIMSHAW
Filed: 1900-08-02
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 13,842. Stones, W. G. Aug. 2. Mechanical stoking; smoke - consuming.-Relates to means for distributing the finer portions of fuel fed into a furnace by deflected currents of air, steam, or like e gaseous matter. The invention is specially applicable in connection with fuelfeeding apparatus of the kind described in Specifications Nos. 9375 and 20,558, A.D. 1898, being illustrated as so applied in Fig. 1. Steam &c. is delivered from a perforated pipe L and deflected by a curved plate G. The finer fuel projected into the furnace by the fan-wheel C and falling from the deflector E is thus carried into the furnace. The plate G may be adjusted by the screw I. Though shown attached to the fire-door, it may be otherwise supported, and may be in two parts hinged at either side of the fire-hole. Fig. 5 shows a modified form of the deflector G.
Patent GB-190014985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Lead Oxide.
Inventor: FELL AMBROSE GEORGE
Filed: 1900-08-22
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 14,985. Fell, A. G. Aug. 22. Lead oxides.-Lead ores or similar lead compounds, such as lead sulphide, are pulverized, mixed with a powdered refractory material, such as lime, magnesia, or (preferably) lead oxide, and the whole heated for about one hour at 600" to 700‹ F. with free access of oxygen. The product of the above, consisting, when lead sulphide is employed, of impure lead sulphate, or even native lead sulphate or carbonate, is mixed with dry finelypowdered alkali, and heated. The alkaline salt which forms, such as sodium sulphate or carbonate, is dissolved out, leaving impure lead oxide. The latter is heated to about boiling point with a caustic alkaline solution, to dissolve the lead oxide. The solution is drawn off, and the higher oxides are reduced to the monoxide by placing the solution whilst hot in contact with granulated or spongy lead. The monoxide is then separated out by crystallization, and afterwards dried. The caustic soda solution remaining is re-used.
Patent GB-190100242-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stove-pipes.
Inventor: HAYLOR WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-01-03
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 242. Haylor, W. Jan. 3. Walls and the like, securing pipes to.-The stove pipe or flue, shown in Fig. 3, is removably connected with the chimney by the collar 10 resting against the bead 2 of the pipe, and the rod 6 bent at the ends at right-angles to its length and guided at one end by the piece 3, and clamped to the pipe by the screwthreaded hook 4 provided with the wing-nut 5.
Patent GB-190101443-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drawing or Running off Ale.
Inventor: MCLEAN FRANK
Filed: 1901-01-22
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 1443. McLean, F. Jan. 22. Beer, raising and drawing-off. -The central feature of the invention is a hollow bung 6 having a side tubulure and holding a pipe 7 which dips to the bottom of the barrel, with a blind end pierced by perforations 8 above the sediment. The side tubulure of the bung is connected by a pipe to a reservoir of compressed air with a regulating valve and pressure gauge. The dipping-pipe, having a cock 12 and union 9, is connected to the top at the sale bar.
Patent GB-190105062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cord-controlled Switches for Electrical Purposes.
Filed: 1901-03-09
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 5062. Thomson, A. T. M., and Thomson-Davis Telephone System. March 9. Switches particularly adapted for telephone circuits. The straining of a cord, as for the purposes of making one circuit, is adapted to open another circuit. Thus, the lifting of a cord for connecting up two subscribers may be arranged to disconnect the attendant telephone. The Figures show one arrangement. The cord a is passed round a pulley b, the pivot of which is drawn down by a spring e or weight by means of a cord c. This cord is passed through an aperture in a pivoted lever f. The shorter arm presses against one or more contact-springs k, l. When the cord a is relaxed, the cord c is drawn down and causes the lever f to tilt, so forcing the springs k, l against contacts m, n. When the cord is again tightened contact is again broken.
Patent GB-190114093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Compressed Air and Similar Brakes for Railway Vehicles
Inventor: CHAUMONT ADOLPHE
Filed: 1901-07-10
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 14,093. Lake, H. H., [Chaumont, A.]. July 10. Brakes.-Relates to means for adjusting the rigging of compressed-air and like brakes, and indicating the position of the piston in the brake cylinder. Fig. 1 shows a combined hand and pneumatic brake gear. The slots v allow the handbrake to be operated independently, and the levers J, z are proportioned so that the movements of the nut a on the screw b are equal to the movements of the piston p for one and the same position of the brake shoes, and the graduations m, n on the scale k correspond to the minimum and maximum effective strokes of the piston, the position of which is indicated by the rigid rod q or the pivoted pointer q<1>, Fig. 5, which move over the scale o, m, n corresponding to the graduations of the scale k. The adjustment of the brakes to the minimum effective piston stroke is effected by placing the nut a opposite the graduation m, Fig. 1, and setting the device i so that the blocks l just touch the tyres. In a modification, the screw b, Fig. 7, is operated by hand-wheels x, and the nut a is pivoted to a bell crank J connected to the rigging. This lever J may be operated by an adjustable rod h, Fig. 12, or it may be dispened with, the shaft b then transmitting the power to the rigging by worm gearing. The brakes may also be adjusted automatically. Should the piston stroke exceed the prescribed maximum limit, the lever z, Fig. 1, engages a tappet and pulls the rod 1, Fig. 7, to operate a pawl which turns a ratchetwheel w keyed to the shaft b and shortens the brake rods. An audible signal may be fitted in combination with the visible indicating-devices to warn the driver when the piston stroke exceeds the maximum limit.
Patent GB-190117476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Mounting of the Barrels or Spring Boxes of Clock Movements
Inventor: RICHARD AIME BAPTISTE MARIE
Filed: 1901-08-31
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 17,476. Richard, A. B. M. Aug. 31. Barrels; framework-To allow removal and replacement of the barrel without separating the frame plates, the full thickness of the barrel arbor A bears in holes in the plate C' and in the barrel cover D through which it is inserted and removed, after the click E has been removed. A notch c in the boundary of the bole allows the passage of the nose a upon the arbor to which the mainspring B is hooked.
Patent GB-190120368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carriages for Cable Drums.
Filed: 1901-10-11
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 20,368. Callender's Cable and Construction Co., and Petersen, T. Oct. 11. Vehicles adapted for laying electric conductors.-Relates to vehicles for carrying cable drums. The road wheels a rotate on short axles b mounted in the side framing c, and are prevented by powerful brakes from rotating when the drum d is being manipulated. A bar g passes through the axial hole in the drum, and engages hooks f on discs e pivoted on the axles b. The discs are adapted to be rotated by means of the gearing n, m, l to raise the drum from the ground to the desired position in the vehicle, and the parts are then locked, and pressure is removed from the gearing, by pawls p and pivoted catches q respectively.
Patent GB-190121231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Adding Chemicals used in connection with Mechanical or other Filters for the Purification or Sterilization of Water
Inventor: BELL ANDREW JAMES
Filed: 1901-10-23
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 21,231. Bell, A. J., and Bell, P. A. G. Oct. 23. Actuating valves and cocks.-Relates to apparatus for adding purifying and sterilizing re- agents to water prior to filtering. The water on its way to the filter passes upwards through a flap valve d<x>, which it opens in propor- tion to the rate of flow, and according to the position of the counterweight d<3> or the like. An arm on the valve spindle is connected to a block m sliding in a slotted quad- rant connected by chain or other gearing to the spindle of the valve e, which controls the supply of reagent to the mixing-chamber, through which the main body of water passes above the valve dx. The parts are so proportioned that, when the valve d<x> is closed, the valve e is closed also, and the block m can be moved in its quadrant without shifting the valve e. The block m is connected by a weighted wire s to the arm p of a float in the reagent tank, and the valve e is thus controlled jointly according to the strength of reagent solution and the amount of water pass- ing the valve d<x>. The action of the reagent float on the valve e can be adjusted by altering the length of the wire at z. Water is supplied to the reagent tank by a pipe t from below the valve d<x>, so that the quantity of water passing to the reagent tank is determined by the load on the valve d<x>. The reagent float may be dispensed with, and the block m adjusted by hand. In a modification, the valve d<x> and mixing-chamber are omitted, and the valve e is connected directly to the reagent float. In another modification, in which the reagent tank is open, the supply to it is regulated by an additional float.
Patent GB-190121886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Stoppering of Bottles, Jars, and the like
Inventor: TAFT JEROME FERGUS
Filed: 1901-10-31
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 21,886. Taft, J. F. Oct. 31. Stoppers; refilling, preventing.-Relates to means for stoppering bottles, jars, pots, &c., to prevent them from being refilled. The neck of the vessel, Fig. 1, is screw-threaded to receive the screwcap stopper 4, and is formed at the mouth with one or more projections 6. The cap is formed internally with recesses 7, Fig. 5, and a ring 8, divided and twisted as shown in Fig. 1, is inserted between the cap and the mouth of the vessel. In screwing on the cap, the ring slips over the projections 6, but, in removing the cap, the ends 8<1> of the ring engages in one of the recesses 7, and the other end shears off the projections 6, so that the closure cannot be restored to its former condition. In a modification, the neck is formed with projections 11, Fig. 8, arranged spirally to engage with the threads of the cap, and the cap is formed with internally-projecting tongues 9 adapted to shear off the projections when the cap is being removed. The tongues 9 are split at the end and opened out, as shown in Fig. 10. To prevent the closure from being drilled, a disc of hard steel, glass, &c. is placed above the cork before the cap is screwed on. The Provisional Specification also describes another form of closure, in which strips of metal or glass, backed, if desired, by elastic or springs, are inserted in grooves cut transversely through the threads of the cap, and are adapted to engage in similar grooves in the neck, on removing the cap, to shear off the threads.
Patent GB-190213649-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Winding of Yarn or Thread
Inventor: STEIB LOTHAR
Filed: 1902-06-16
Granted: 1903-06-16
Abstract: 13,649. Steib, L. June 16. Winding-machines; bobbins or spools.-Yarns and threads are wound from skeins on to forked holders b or the like, and placed in this condition on the market. Each fork is gripped between the main body and a hinged portion of a short shaft a, provided at the ends with suitable trunnions c, the trunnions of adjacent shafts being caused to overlap one another and being secured in bearings d provided with covers d'. The shaft and its hinged portion are held together by bands i. The whole is revolved by suitable means until the forks are filled, when the free ends of the yarn are secured thereto, and the forks are removed from the shafts. In a modification, a long shaft, formed in two parts secured together by bands similar to i, is arranged to hold a number of forks b.
Patent GB-190223832-A (GB)
Title: A Combination Supporting Stand and Luggage Carrier for Cycles.
Inventor: BEENEY FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-10-31
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 23,832. Beeney, F., and Barber, H. J., [trading as Beeney & Co., F.]. Oct. 31. Supports; luggage-carriers; steps.-Relates to a combined stand and luggage-carrier for motor and other bicycles &c. Two preferably triangular frames C, C', screwed at their upper ends against shoulders B<1> formed on sleeves D, D', screwed on the ends of the rear-wheel axle, are connected at their lower ends by links H, H<1> pivoted to lugs G and connected by pins J sliding in slots J<1> and adapted to be locked in any position by fly-nuts K, K<1>. Washers E<1> and lock-nuts E are fitted on the sleeves D, D', one of which may be elongated to serve as a step. When not in use as a stand, the frame is turned up against the back stays and used as a luggage-carrier, slots L, L<1> being provided for straps &c. It is secured in this position by removing the nut K from the pin J and screwing it on to a pin N carried by clips 0 on the back stays, as shown in Fig. 3, and adapted to pass through holes in the links H, H<1>.
Patent GB-190224640-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastener for Dresses, Gloves, and for other Articles.
Inventor: MARGETTS FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-11-10
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 24,640. Margetts, F. W. Nov. 10. Stud-and-eye fastenings.-A fastener for skirt waist-bands, plaquet-holes, bodices, gloves, and other articles consists of two metal plates A, B, which are secured to the edges to be fastened together. One of the pieces A, is fitted with studs A', which engage with the slots B' in the other piece. The two parts may be pivoted together and arranged in the manner shown in Fig. 5. The arrangement and shape of the slots B' may be modified. The parts are fastened together by springing one or both plates so that the studs and slots engage with each other. The plates may be covered with material, leaving an edge all round for sewing to the article to be fastened, the studs A' and slots B<1> being left uncovered ; or the plates may be sewn on by means of the small holes a, b.
Patent GB-190224876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Fastening and Locking Devices for Railway Carriage and other Doors.
Inventor: GALLEY JAMES GEORGE
Filed: 1902-11-12
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 24,876. Galley, J. G. Nov. 12. Locks and fastenings, railway and other carriage door and like; latches; locks, key.-Relates to fastenings and locks for railway-carriage and other doors. The casing a is provided with an attachment flange a<1> and a removable cover-plate b. The bevelled nose of the latch bolt c protrudes through the fore end of the casing, the bolt being shot by means of a spring e arranged between the nose and a guide-piece d secured to the casing. At the rear, the bolt is bifurcated to receive a skeleton cam-plate f, pivoted at f<1> to the casing. The cam-surface takes against a pin or stud g on the bolt. By operating a handle i attached to the cam-plate, the bolt can be retracted. In order to retract the bolt from the outside without interfering with the cam-plate, a spindle j<1> fitted with a handle passes into the case and carries a slotted arm k pivoted to a lug k<1> on the bolt. The handle is preferably screwed to the spindle by a left-hand thread so that it is tightened on the spindle in retracting the bolt. According to the Provisional Specification, the latch may be locked by any suitable means, and the striking-plate may be made with a notch to receive the catch to prevent the door from being blown open. Notches may be cut in the cam-surface to hold the latch in any position, and an auxiliary lever may be provided for releasing the catch from the notch when the door is closed. The fastening may be applied to the doors of broughams and other carriages and to compartments,
Patent GB-190305038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Weighing Apparatus.
Inventor: SMITH ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-03-04
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 5038. Smith, A., and Southall, C. March 4. Electric weighing-apparatus.-Relates to means for automatically discharging the load pan or like receptacle after each weighing. The discharge is prevented by an electromagnet until the movement of the beam or other part of the apparatus breaks the electric circuit. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 3, as applied to an automatic weigher of the type described in Specification No. 10,296, A.D. 1902, the receptacle B is pivoted on the beam E, and is provided with a hinged bottom A, which is normally held up by an electromagnet D. When the beam tilts, contact is broken at G, and the magnet de-energized, allowing the bottom A to fall and discharge the contents of the pan B. The bottom is fitted with a counterweight, to close it when the load has fallen out. Fig. 4 shows another arrangement. The pan B<1> is mounted so as to tend to tilt and discharge when loaded, but is retained by the electromagnet D until it is de-energized. In order that the electric leads shall not interfere with the weighing, trunnion-like contacts.J, J<1>, Fig. 3, are provided.