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Patent GB-189901141-A (GB)
Title: A Method of and Means for Deriving Two or More Alternating Currents of Different Phase from a Source of Single Phase Electrical Supply.
Inventor: WAGNER HERBERT APPLETON
Filed: 1899-01-17
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 1141. Wagner, H. A. Jan. 17. Motors, alternating-current.-Obtaining two or more alternating currents of different phase from a single-phase source. A phase difference is obtained in one of the branches by the insertion of an inductive resistance, and the required phase difference in the other branches is obtained by suitably connecting them with points of different potential. Figs. 3 and 4 show the operation of two or three-phase motors M. One of the branch circuits is connected to a suitable point E of the secondary of the transformer T, an inductance I being inserted in another branch as shown.
Patent GB-189902879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: MILLS JOHN
Filed: 1899-02-08
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 2879. Mills, J. Feb. 8. Ventilating; soles; uppers.-Both upper and sole may be lined with a perforated leather or other fabric, plain on one side and grooved or channelled, as shown in Fig. 1, on the other, the plain side being next the foot. The top ends of the channels in the upper lining are open to the atmosphere, and their lower ends communicate with the channels in the sole lining. Such a fabric, or one channelled on both sides, may be placed between an upper and a plain perforated lining.
Patent GB-189905480-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combination Stopper and Funnel.
Inventor: CRAIG CHARLES
Filed: 1899-03-14
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 5480. Craig, C. March 14. Stoppers ; funnels. - Relates to a combined stopper and funnel for bottles or cans. The hollow tapered stopper b is fixed to one side of the tapered metal tube or casing a, which is closed at the end e, and is formed with upper and lower apertures c in line with the stopper aperture. A tapered tube f is ground into the casing a, and projects, as shown, through the open end of it so as to serve as a spout. The spout is formed with two apertures, which, by rotating the spout,. can be brought into coincidence with the apertures c. In this position, the appliance serves as a funnel, or for the discharge of the contents, the liquid being introduced through the coincident apertures and the stopper, or discharged through the stopper and spout f. The stopper aperture is closed by rotating the spout until the apertures in the spout do not coincide with c. The rotation of the spout is limited to a quarter turn, by the stop h engaging in the slot or recess g.
Patent GB-189906022-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Apparatus for Use in Massage Treatment.
Inventor: RIVIERE JOSEPH ALEXANDRE
Filed: 1899-03-20
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 6022. RiviÞre, J. A. March 20. Massage ; electricity, administering.-Fig. 2 shows a form of massage apparatus in which the patient stands in a ring a secured to pieces m which are caused to oscillate in vertical guides g by the crank mechanism shown. Rollers c, adjustably mounted on a plate f secured to the pieces m, rub the parts to be massaged. Levers l, pivoted at k and actuated by the blocks m and a spring, massage the shoulders by tapping. Electricity may be administered by connecting the massage apparatus to one pole of a battery and standing the patient in water connected to the other pole. In a modification shown in Fig. 4, the patient is laid on a horizontal frame and is rubbed by rollers e carried by spring arrangements 8 secured to a series of axles 6 mounted in rods 1 which are reciprocated by rods 3 and 4 from a motor 5. In order to enable the patient to be placed in position, the axles 6 and one of the rods 1 are arranged to rotate round the other rod 1. In another arrangement, a bath is arranged at one side with cylindrical brushes carried by a rotating rod, and at the other side with flat brushes carried by a reciprocating rod.
Patent GB-189907579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Distributing Electricity and Switches therefor.
Inventor: LIDDLE JOHN
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 7579. Liddle, J., [Cloos, J.]. April 11. Distributing; switches.-In series distribution means are provided for maintaining the circuit when the lamps are cut out. The feeders from the generator a are connected to contact-sockets b carried in an insulating-plate h. The mains for the translators are connected to similar sockets c. Conducting-bars d are fitted on a base i, and have sockets in line with the sockets above. The two plates hand i are separated by distance-bars k. Plugs n connect the feeders with the bars d, and plugs p connect these bars with the translators. On inserting a third pair of plugs o, the generator circuit is made through the bar e, and the translators may be cut out by removing the plugs p. A shelf f is provided for the plugs not in use, and the box is preferably filled with oil.
Patent GB-189907948-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for the Transmission of a Rotary Motion in Eccentrically Shaking and Oscillating Machines.
Inventor: LAUTE ANDREAS HUGO CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1899-04-15
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 7948. Laute, A. H. C. April 15. Sifting. -Relates to means for transmitting rotary motion in eccentrically shaking and oscillating machines. Fig. 1 shows the application of the invention to a plansifter, the pin c of which engages in the centre of the disc b, secured eccentrically upon the driving-shaft d. The disc may take the form of a pulley, a friction-wheel, or a toothed wheel for the purpose of driving a ventilator, creeper, disintegrator, or other rotating parts carried by the plansifter. In a modified arrangement, the crank-pin c is adjustable in radius and the pulley &c. is separate from the disc and is driven by projecting pins.
Patent GB-189910280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dumb Bells for Physical Culture Exercises.
Inventor: SANDOW EUGEN
Filed: 1899-05-16
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 10,280. Sandow, E. May 16. Dumb-bells.-The handles of dumb-bells are fitted with springs so that they have to be compressed to gain a firm grip. The springs may consist of metal strips l passing over the ends b as shown in Fig. 3, let into holes on the inside of the ends, or held in place by rubber bands. The metal strips l may be supported on helical springs as at u, Fig. 6. A broad elastic band q, Fig. 10, may be fitted to the handle, being supported at the ends by rings q<1>, putting in metal pieces b<x> fitting over the ends b, or the handle may be fitted with an inflatable pneumatic cover.
Patent GB-189912152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Films.
Inventor: MACAIRE GUSTAVE
Filed: 1899-06-10
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 12,152. Macaire, G. June 10. Sensitized films; transparencies.-Relates to a method of making a transparent film with sensitized coating, on a backing of opaque paper from which it can be stripped off. The paper backing is first coated with a layer of insoluble gelatine mixed with barium sulphate. An impermeable coating of wax, rubber, resin, or the like is then applied. Alternate coatings of collodion, gelatine, or casein are afterwards applied, the gelatine or casein being rendered insoluble by formalin. Finally, a sensitized coating is applied. Celluloid may be substituted for the collodion and gelatine. The films are exposed on their backings, then stripped, and developed &c. They are specially adapted for kinematographic films, and for transparencies for advertising or decorative purposes, or for magic-lantern slides.
Patent GB-189922550-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Superheater for Locomotive Steam Boilers.
Inventor: GRUBINSKI FLORYAN VON
Filed: 1899-11-11
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 22,550. Grubinski, F. von. Nov. 11. Superheaters, steam, for locomotive boilers. A tubular superheater above the smoke-box has its tubes d, through which the furnace gases pass, surrounded by open-ended tubes e secured in internal diaphragms which divide the superheater into three chambers A<1>, A<2>, and A<3>. The wet steam first enters the middle compartment A', where it is dried by contact with the outer tubes e, and then passes through openings in the upper partition to the upper chamber A', whence it passes to the lower chamber A' through the annular spaces between the inner and outer tubes, finally passing to the upper part of the steam dome l and so to the engine cylinders. Drain pipes hand n are provided for the chambers A<1> and A<2>, and a pipe u, with a non-return valve as shown, connects the chamber A' directly with the steam dome.
Patent GB-189922637-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Wrench or Spanner.
Inventor: HATTON WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1899-11-13
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 22,637. Hatton, W. T., and Guernsey, C. G. Nov. 13. Spanners and wrenches.-The adjustable jaw is fixed by a loop which jams against the stem of the fixed or movable jaw. Fig. 2 shows one form, in which the movable jaw 4 slides on the stem 1 of the fixed jaw 3, and is secured in its adjusted position by the jamming of the loop 9 against the stem 1. The loop 9 is pivoted at 10 to the arm 5 of the movable jaw, and is normally held in its jammed position by a spring 14. Fig. 5 shows a pipe wrench in which the stem 28 of the movable jaw 27 is guided by a fixed loop 25<a> and is fixed by a clamping-loop 25 pivoted at 36 to the stem 21 of the fixed jaw. A spring 33 normally holds the loop in its jammed position. In both forms of tool the clamping-loop has one side 12, 30 rounded and the other side 13, 31 toothed, as shown.
Patent GB-189925459-A (GB)
Title: A new or improved Self-sustaining Device more particularly applicable to Elevating Machines, Cranes, and the like.
Inventor: BREMNER GEORGE MACKIE
Filed: 1899-12-23
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 25,459. Bremner, G. M. Dec. 23. Hoists; cranes; brakes of general or unspecified application.-Relates to selfsustaining apparatus which prevents the running down of the load, except when effected positively. Fig. 3 shows an elevation of the containing-box with the cover removed, and Fig. 6 a section on the line 1-2, Fig. 3. The power shaft s has fixed upon it two diagonal arms, which engage respectively with projections on loose discs b, c. The annular rim b<2> of the disc b is recessed at intervals to receive rollers r. The disc c has four flats cut upon it, so that, when in the position shown in Fig. 3, i.e., the lifting position, there is no jamming action. When the power is taken off, the load in starting to fall rotates the disc c slightly with respect to the disc b, and jams the rollers r against the casing, thus locking the disc c and sustaining the load.
Patent GB-190004866-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Preventing Puncture in Pneumatic Tyres, Saddles and the like.
Inventor: SOERENSEN CHRISTEN PHILLIP
Filed: 1900-03-14
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 4866. Soerensen, C. P., and Moeller, F. March 14. Saddles. - Relates to means for preventing punctures in pneumatic saddles. A shaped strip of parchment leather is soaked in water, and is then stretched upon a frame of the same form as the saddle. After drying, the strip is placed between a canvas lining and the wearing-surface. In a modification, the air chamber of the saddle is formed of parchment leather.
Patent GB-190007278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Printing Presses.
Inventor: GOSS SAMUEL GEORGE
Filed: 1900-04-19
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 7278. Goss, S. G. April 19. Cutting, associating, and delivery apparatus ; folding paper.-Relates to the cutting and folding &c. mechanism of web printing machines, and consists of means whereby the inner sheets of sheets associated for folding together are cut a little shorter than the outer ones, so that, when folded, the edges of the sheets more nearly coincide. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement in which the web 35 passes from the longitudinal folder 30, 31, 32 round a cylinder 19 to the cutting and folding cylinders 7, 8. The cylinder 7 has folding-blades 11 and carrying-pins 16, arranged and operated in the usual way. The cutting-blades 12 and grooves 13 are set rather less than 180‹ apart, so that the sheets cut are alternately longer and shorter. The shorter sheets are stripped off the cylinder 7 by strippers 17, and pass under the tapes 26 to the cylinder 19, on which they are associated with the longer sheets, as yet uncut from the web, and pass therewith to the cutting-cylinders 7, 8. Tapes 22 hold the sheets on the cylinder 19. The associated sheets are folded by one of the blades 11 into the rollers 18. The bearings of the shaft 20 of the cylinder 19 are adjustable by screws 36 for varying the length of the path of the shorter sheets, to obtain correct register. The blades 12 and grooves 13 are preferably set a little to one side of the central line of the blocks 14, 15, so that, by turning the latter round in their seats, the blades and grooves may be brought into position for cutting sheets of equal length when they are not to be associated.
Patent GB-190017371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Flying Apparatus.
Inventor: LEHMANN EMIL
Filed: 1900-10-01
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 17,371. Lehmann, E. Oct. 1. Aerial machines without aÙrostats.-The invention is modelled on the wing of a bird. The wing x is doubled at its forward end, leaving a space between the surfaces, in which a vacuum tends to form, as shown in Figs. 5 and 6, which also show the wind currents during the down-stroke and at the beginning of the up-stroke respectively. The main ribs c of the wings are pivoted to the frame at b, and are moved upwards by depressing the handles e, and downwards by the treadle g and cords h, h<1>. The cords h<1> are fixed nearer the rear of the wing than the cords h, and may be pulled more by pressing the treadle forwards.
Patent GB-190107542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Breaking Sorting and Packing Coal and other like Material.
Inventor: ALRIQ PIERRE
Filed: 1901-04-12
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 7542. Alrig, P. April 12. Filling coal, coke, &c. into sacks. Relates to apparatus for breaking, screening, and sacking coals, coke, &c., the breaking-devices employed being of the kind described in Specification No. 837, A.D. 1897, [Abridgment Class Grinding, crushing, &c.], and comprising needles or prongs c actuated by rapid-pitch screws b and hand-wheels d, and retracted by springs e. The broken materials are pushed from the table into a receiving-hopper, from which they fall on to the head of an inclined screen h. The screen comprises three sections of successively-increasing mesh ; it is suspended at one end by rods i, and carries also two forks j, which stradle a crank shaft k operated from a handwheel m through toothed gearing. The coal falls into hoppers 1, 2, 3, according to its size and is discharged into sacks held in position by clips p. The largest pieces of coal tail over on to a screen 4 and are delivered into another sack. Inclined guide-plates secured to the frame of the screen beneath the divisions which separate the successive sections, prevent the possibility of coal falling into the wrong hopper. Reference is made to Specification No. 22,378, A.D. 1897, [Abridgment Class Grinding, crushing, &c.].
Patent GB-190112028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Apparatus for Railway Wagons and like Vehicles.
Inventor: SPENCER ALEXANDER
Filed: 1901-06-12
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 12,028. Spencer, A. June 12. Brakes, hand. Fig. 1 shows the general arrangement, while Figs. 2 and 3 show details in side elevation and plan respectively on an enlarged scale. The brake lever a, loose on the transverse shaft b, is arranged by the side of the hand-lever e fixed to the same shaft. The convex inner side of the hanger g has a rack m adapted to be engaged by the pawl o having a lateral extension o' with an outwardly-projecting arm o', which may engage the concave outer surface h of the hanger containing a notch n. A finger piece p, pivoted to the inner side of the lever e, can turn upwards but not downwards. In Fig. 2, the pawl o is shown as locking the parts in the "on position. On raising the lever e, it first trips the pawl o, and the tail o<3> of the extension o' passes below the finger p, after which the brakes are released, while the catch o<2> slides along the edge h until it engages the notch n, and the brakes are held off. On releasing the lever e, it descends and rests on the projection f of the lever a, and the piece p lies under the tail o<3>. The brakes are applied by first raising the lever e, so that the piece p disengages the catch o<2>, and then releasing it, when the levers a and e fall together, the pawl o acting automatically to hold the brakes on. The brake blocks r are attached .to toggle-levers t<5>, which may be operated by the handles e or e<1> and the connections shown.
Patent GB-190112164-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Preparation for Use as a Beverage.
Inventor: TOPLEY SAMUEL
Filed: 1901-06-14
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 12,164. Topley, S. June 14. Tea preparations.- Tea, milk, and sugar are mixed together, and the mixture, which may be in the form of a liquid, a paste, or a powder, is used for making a beverage by adding boiling water to it. The sugar or milk may be omitted. Agglutinating-substances such as gelatine or isinglass, and substances for softening the water, for flavouring, or for digestive or nutritive purposes, may be added. The plain milk and tea may be replaced by malted milk and malted tea.
Patent GB-190113362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: TALBOT FREDERICK JOHN
Filed: 1901-07-01
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 13,362. Talbot, F. J. July 1. Couplings, automatic.-The coupling-pin a pivoted to the hinged cap d is shown supported by the weighted or spring- pressed l e v e r e. When the link c enters the box b, the lever e is displaced, and the pin a falls to couple the parts automatically.
Patent GB-190114038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ploughs.
Inventor: HALL JOHN
Filed: 1901-07-10
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 14,038. Hall, J. July 10. Ploughs.-Relates principally to the sock a, which is made in the form of a bar adjustable in position as it is worn away. The bar a is formed with notches, and can be secured by a tooth e on a plate d bolted to the plough body c. The bar a passes through guides on the body c, and is adjusted laterally by a wedge i having notches one of which engages a projection j on the body c. A reversible point b may be fixed on the end of the bar a. The wing h is pivoted at k so that it can adjust itself to the adjusted positions of the bar a.
Patent GB-190115098-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device or Appliance for use in connection with Street Gullies in Flushing Drains or Sewers
Inventor: BROOK MARK
Filed: 1901-07-25
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 15,098. Brook, M. July 25. Flushing.-To close a gully trap preparatory to flushing, an elbow a is inserted and forced by a screw cramp against the outlet b, a packing-ring c being interposed. Pins a<1> assist in the fixing. In the case of gulleys with seal-plates, a cover is employed, held down by bolts or clamps.
Patent GB-190118020-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hot Water Heating Apparatus for Buildings or the like.
Inventor: EVANS QUIMBY NATHANIEL
Filed: 1901-09-09
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 18,020. Evans, Q. N. Sept. 9. Heating buildings &c.-Relates to apparatus for heating buildings and the like by water heated chiefly by exhaust steam from engines. The arrangement of the apparatus or plant is shown in Fig. 2. The boilers B supply steam to the engines C, and the furnace gases are conducted to the flue and to the economizers E, E<1>, or dampers C, C<1> may cause the products to pass through the byepass H. The engine exhaust is passed to the heater J, which is also connected with the main exhaust pipe e by the pipe g. The condenser K may be put in circuit, if desired. Suitable valves 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 control the exhaust. An auxiliary heater P is provided, and this is supplied with live steam by the pipe a<1>, or is heated independently, or the economizer E may act as an auxiliary heater. The hot water employed for heating is rapidly circulated by the pump N, going by one pipe and returning by the pipe L'. Suitable valves provide for the water being heated by the exhaust steam in the heater J alone, or for heating by the main and auxiliary heaters together.
Patent GB-190119584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Milk or other Liquids.
Inventor: BARHAM ARTHUR SAXBY
Filed: 1901-10-01
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 19,584. Barham, A. S. Oct. 1. Liquids, sterilizing; preserving milk.-Hot and cold milk or other liquid passing respectively from and to a Pasteurizer are caused to flow in opposite directions through apparatus similar to a corrugated refrigerator, for mutual heating and cooling. The apparatus shown in section in Fig. 3, is made in halves a, a<1> secured by clamps c and provided with india-rubber packing i. The cold liquid is poured into a perforated trough d, and passes outside the corrugated sheets to a trough e and pipe f. The hot liquid passes between the corrugated sheets, inlet and outlet pipes being provided at opposite corners.
Patent GB-190124136-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Wood Block Paving for Vehicular and Pedestrian Traffic.
Inventor: MOORE ALFRED WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-11-27
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 24,136. Moore, A. W. Nov. 27. Wood block paving.-Wood-block paving for vehicular or pedestrian traffic is made of rectangular blocks a, two of the corners a<1> of which are bevelled the whole of the way down as shown in Figs. 5, 6, and 7, or part of the way down as shown in Figs. 8, 9, and 10, recesses b being provided to receive a filling of some material which will give a good foothold. The blocks are laid on special plates or perforated trays, the triangular and other spaces between the blocks being filled with lead, small stones, grit, cement, or like material which will afford a good foothold. The trays are arranged on a bed of concrete, and a layer of tar or tar and pitch is run over the blocks, grit being spread over this and rolled. The blocks may be steeped in oil and tar. This paving may be removed and replaced in sections. Water escapes through the perforated trays. The blocks may be laid on a concrete or cement foundation having channels to lead the water to a gutter leading to a drain, or the water may escape through vertical holes in the concrete. Sections of blocks may be held together by metal bands.
Patent GB-190207406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grinding Pans
Filed: 1902-03-27
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 7406. Place & Sons, J., and Place, W. H. March 27. Edge-runners and pans for clay, dust, &c. The grid a is inclined upwards from the bed of the pan, and is held in place by a band g secured by copper rivets or otherwise. The angle between the grid and the band is rounded off at i.
Patent GB-190208855-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Fastenings of Belts and Sashes for Military and other Use
Inventor: CATER WILLIAM DE WILDE
Filed: 1902-04-16
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 8855. Cater, W. de W. April 16. Belt and sash fastenings.-A fastening for military and other belts, sashes, scarfs, and the like is shown in Fig. 2, and comprises a tongue or hook member a and a locking- member d. The member d comprises a box or case shaped internally to correspond with the tongue, and a lever or catch b provided with a spring c and a releasing-cord b<2> terminating in a button, acorn, olivette, &c. Pairs of levers released by push-pieces may be used, and the tongue may be arrow-headed or barbed to correspond. The parts can be fixed on the inside of the article, so that they are hidden ; the part d may be attached to a bow or badge, which may be connected to the sash or belt by a metal loop and frame and an adjusting-strap and hook.