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Patent GB-190010789-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Memoranda Files.
Inventor: SMITH WALTER LEONIDAS
Filed: 1900-06-13
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 10,789. Smith, W. L. June 13. Filing papers.- Memoranda are placed in loose pockets, such as that shown in Fig. 7, which are kept in a series of open-topped cases L, Fig. 4. Each case L is made from a single sheet of pasteboard, and tapers slightly towards the outer end, which is rounded, or the case may be made of rectangular section, and a suitable wooden back attached to facilitate handling. The receptacles L are provided with marks A<1>, B<1>, C\ &c., at the same height as the lines A, B, C, &c. on an index to their contents carried on a sheet O. The contents of the loose pockets contained in a receptacle may be indexed in horizontal spaces on the side, from each of which vertical lines are drawn to the top to a place on the level of a mark on the top of the pocket concerned.
Patent GB-190022010-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Connecting Electrical Conductors.
Inventor: CLEVELAND WILLIAM BINGHAM
Filed: 1900-12-04
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 22,010. Cleveland, W. B. Dec. 4. Making electric couplings.-In connecting-conductors, particularly those having a number of strands, to terminals the joint is compressed between dies. Fig. 1 shows a cable inserted in a casting or metal block, and Fig. 3 shows the joint after the dies have been operated. Fig. 7 shows another form for connecting two lengths of cable.
Patent GB-190102690-A (GB)
Title: Process of Preserving Beer
Inventor: CROTTE FRANCISQUE
Filed: 1901-02-07
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 2690. Cr¶tte, F. Feb. 7. Beer, preserving. -The beer is preserved by discharging into it small quantities of an antiseptic by means of an electric current of high tension. The antiseptic, which may be boric acid or iron perchloride in a solid or liquid form, is contained in a tube C, Figs. 1 and 2, preferably made of copper, silvered externally, and constituting one of the electrodes. The other electrode E, Figs. 1 and 3, is preferably also made of copper, and is mounted in a non-conducting frame F provided with points F<1> by which it is secured to the exterior of the cask B containing the beer. The electrode E may be surrounded by a sponge G saturated with the antiseptic, but this is not essential. The current is stated to effect a cataphorical action by which infinitesimal quantities of the antiseptic are caused to pass through the tube wall into the beer. A current of low tension is preferably passed through the beer subsequently to the passage of the high-tension current.
Patent GB-190103671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Artificial Blocks of Ore or Fuel.
Inventor: YOUSBASHEFF LEO
Filed: 1901-02-20
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 3671. Yousbasheff, L. Feb. 20. Fuel.-Blocks of artificial fuel are made by moulding an intimate mixture of small coal or other combustible substance, with hydraulic cement; before being moulded, the mixture is moistened with water, which may be in the form of lime water. The blocks may be made with perforations. Liquid fuel, petroleum refuse, and various pitchy substances may be added to the artificialfuel mixture.
Patent GB-190104194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Mooring Light Ships or like Vessels.
Inventor: WALTERS WILLIAM MILLER
Filed: 1901-02-27
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 4194. Walters, W. M. Feb. 27. Lightships; mooring ships.-To minimize the risk of dragging the anchor and of waves breaking on board, and to facilitate the hauling in and paying out of the cable d, a tube or channel a for the passage of the cable is formed, in about the position shown in Figs. 1 and 2, through the bottom of the vessel, and is continued upwards in a backwardlysloping direction to the deck c. The cable d passes over the guide-pulleys or projections e, f to the windlass g, which may, however, be placed in the position of the pulley f. The tube a may be formed through, instead of at the side of the keel, or a tube and cable may be arranged on each side of the keel.
Patent GB-190105255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewer Ventilation and Disinfection
Inventor: HEILMAN GEORGE PHILIP
Filed: 1901-03-12
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 5255. Heilman, G.P. March 12. Ventilating; disinfecting; systems; traps.-In a system of sewers, the main sewer has a closed end 12, and a series of inlets 13, preferably provided with automatic traps at the surface. A series of lateral sewers with closed ends and similar inlets open into the main sewer. Each trap or manhole consists of a casing 18 covered at the top by a grating 19 and normally closed by one or more pivoted valves 20, which may be closed by gravity. Fresh-air inlet ports 21 may be provided. Separate ventilating pipes or tubes may extend direct from the main sewer to the surface, being specially applicable to long sewers from public buildings such as asylums and hospitals. A suction tube 25 communicates with a rotary fan or blower &c. The foul gases, insects, &c. withdrawn may be blown through a crematory furnace &c. before being discharged into the atmosphere. Disinfectants may be liberated at or in the inlets or supplied to the main sewer and its laterals through manholes &c.
Patent GB-190106229-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Fountain Pens.
Inventor: SLOAN LAWRENCE GUNN
Filed: 1901-03-25
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 6229. Sloan, L. G., [Waterman Co., L. E.]. March 25. Pens, reservoir. Fig. 2 shows a longitudinal section of the front of the pen, Fig. 3 a crosssection on the line x-x, and Fig. 4 a cross-section on the line y-y. The feed-bar C is provided with parallel channels c<1>, c<2>, and, near the front end, is made of T-section, to provide spaces e, e to receive any overflow of ink. In modifications, the section of the feed-bar is such as shown in Fig. 7, or the spaces e, e communicate by an aperture h as in Fig. 9, or the spaces e, e are divided to form separate pockets as in Fig. 10.
Patent GB-190108474-A (GB)
Title: Improved Pressure Reducing Valve
Inventor: CLELAND JAMES
Filed: 1901-04-25
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 8474. Cleland, J., and Stewart, J. C. April 25. Reducing-valves.-The passage of fluid from the high-pressure side M to the outlet H is regulated by an equilibrium valve B, which is pressed upwards and closed by a spring F, and opened by the downward pressure of a spring E on the diaphragm D. A strengthening-disc G is placed on the diaphragm, and is radially slit and has a rim K for the end of the spring E.
Patent GB-190108691-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fire-proof Artificial Stone Blocks or Tiles for Building Purposes
Inventor: BOENKE FRANZ
Filed: 1901-04-27
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 8691. Boenke, F. April 27. Building-blocks; tiles. -Relates to fireproof and non- conducting artificial stone blocks and tiles, specially adapted for the construction of tropical buildings, hospitals, bathhouses, &c. The blocks are moulded from any suitable heat-resisting material, and in the interior is a fabric made up of pieces of bamboo b, laced together by cords c. The composition may be as follows :-Dry sawdust, preferably fir, is sifted, impregnated with hot carbolineum, preferably " antinonin carbolineum," and again dried. To this is added well-burnt and finelysifted wood ash, burnt and ground magnesite. powdered heavy spar, and magnesium chloride Soft water is added to make a fluid mass which can be poured into the moulds. The moulds are exposed to heat for two or three days, and the blocks &c. are then removed and slowly dried.
Patent GB-190110148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Embroidery Needles and in Holders and Stops therefor.
Inventor: PURSSELL EDWARD
Filed: 1901-05-16
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 10,148. Purssell, E. May 16. Embroidery; hand sewing-tools sewing-needles. -Consists of a combined holder and stop for embroidery needles, and of an hollow embroidery needle which allows the thread to pass through from one end to the other. One form of holder, Fig. 1, consists of a tube b in which the needle (of any size which will enter the tube) is secured by means of a set-screw. The forward end of the tube acts as a stop to regulate the size of loop. The holder shown in Fig. 3 consists of two metal sleeves g connected by a rubber tube, the needle being roughened or notched, as shown.
Patent GB-190111911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Covers or Aprons for Use on Tram Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: MARCH WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-06-11
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 11,911. March, W. June 11. Aprons and seat protectors for omnibuses and other vehicles. The apron c is passed over the rods a and is weighted at d so that, when not in use, it hangs as shown in Fig. 1, but may be drawn out at one of the edges c<3>, c<4> to act as seat cover or a knee protector. Strong bands or straps c<1> act as stops.
Patent GB-190115762-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Device for use in Taking Impressions of Teeth and Dental Cavities.
Filed: 1901-08-03
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 15,762. Fuller, M., and Dental Manufacturing Co. Ang. 3. Teeth, artificial. -Relates to an appliance for use in taking impressions of teeth and dental cavities. It consists of a pair of plates a, a, Figs. 1 and 2, detachably hinged together and set back at the parts where the impression composition is applied. This composition enters the perforations in the plates, and is thereby held in place.
Patent GB-190121756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Combustible Gas from Hydrocarbon Oil.
Inventor: COLBORN EDWARD FENTON
Filed: 1901-10-29
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 21,756. Colborn, E. F. Oct. 29. Gas and vapour burners. - Consists of improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 5757, A.D. 1901, in which oil is vaporized by passage through a flame and is also mixed with air, the resultant vapour being burned for heating purposes, or for lighting purposes withamantle. In the present case, the oil is first vaporized, and the vapour mixed with air and fixed by the passage through the flame, the gas produced being either consumed at once for lighting or heating, or led away for storage. The Figure shows a device, the greater part of which is identical with that shown in the previous case. The oil, however, is led under pressure by a feed tube 29 to a vessel 27, surrounding the air tubes 18 and the central needle valve 5. The oil is vaporized, at first by an external source of heat, but afterwards by the heat of the central conical flame. The vapour passes through the tube 30 to the cool receptacle 1<1> in which tar &c. may condense out. It then passes upwards and escapes through the orifice 3, where it mixes with air from the openings 23 and 18, and, passing through the conical flame above the perforated ring 19 without igniting, becomes fixed thereby. The gas then passes upwards, a portion being deflected by the plate 25 down the annular space 24 to supply the flame, the rest passing to the burner or away for storage.
Patent GB-190126627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball-bearings for Vehicle Wheels and the like.
Inventor: COGSWELL HARLY
Filed: 1901-12-30
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 26,627. Cogswell, H., Butler, C. E., and White, C. E. Dec. 30. Axle-boxes; axle-caps.-Relates to ball bearings for the axles of vehicle wheels &c. The invention is shown as applied to the hub of a vehicle wheel. A sleeve B, provided with a collar is mounted on the axle A and is kept in place against another collar by means of a nut K. A bearing-ring C, resting against the collar B', co-operates with a ring C<1> held in position on the sleeve by a shoulder D<1> on the hub D to form a race for a ring of balls. Another shoulder D' on the hub retains a ring E forming, with a ring F screwed on the sleeve, a race for another ring of balls. The ring F serves to adjust the bearing, and is locked by means of a nut H. The exterior of the hub is provided with collars and is screwed at the ends to receive caps M, N for excluding dust &c.
Patent GB-190205815-A (GB)
Title: Driving Mechanism for Cycles
Inventor: SHEARING FREDERIC WILSON
Filed: 1902-03-08
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 5815. Shearing, F. W. March 8. Driving-mechanism; treadle-levers.-Cycles are driven by means of rubber-coated friction wheels &c. In the form shown as applied to a bicycle in Fig. 1, wheels A, C, having rubber rims and secured to the hub and crank axle K respectively, are connected together by a rubber-rimmed wheel B mounted in bearings D, which can be pressed downwards in a guide-tube G secured to the frame, as shown, by a rod secured to the bearings D and engaged by a nut F mounted in the tube G. The axle K is driven by treadle-levers J connected to each other by a chain &c. passing over a pulley N on the top bar, and connected by free-wheel clutches to the axle K. In a modification, the levers drive a large wheel having a rubber-lined internal flange to engage the wheel A, and in another form, shown in Fig. 4, the wheels A are connected by clutches to the driving-wheel hub and are driven by rubber-lined segments D secured to arms K formed on treadle-levers F pivoted to the chain stays. Stops I, J on the segments limit the motion of the levers.
Patent GB-190208480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locomotive Boilers.
Filed: 1902-04-11
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 8480. Blass, E., and Blechwalzwerk Schulz Knaudt Akt.-Ges. April 11 Locomotive boilers.-In locomotive boilers with cylindrical fireboxes and cylindrical shells, corrugations b, Figs. 1 and 3, are arranged in the shell of the boiler close to the seams a. The corrugations are annular or spiral, and are arranged across the entire periphery of the boiler or across part only. By the corrugations offering a resilient resistance to bending strains, leakage at the seams is obviated.
Patent GB-190208975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Feeding and Scale Removing Devices for Steam Boilers
Inventor: PRESTON REGINALD WALTER
Filed: 1902-04-17
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 8975. Preston, R. W., and Hogarth, J. M. April 17. Feedwater, purifying. -A water-feeding and scale-removing device for steam boilers comprises the trough B, which is suspended in the steam space above the high-water level, and means for introducing the feedwater to the trough, so that the water runs down the inclined sides of the trough and flows from the ridge of the trough. The trough is preferably V-shaped, with the upper edges rounded inwardly, and the water is fed to the lower part of the trough by a pump. Scale forms on the sides of the trough and drops into the bottom of the boiler, whence it is removed.
Patent GB-190209460-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Guide for Band Saws
Inventor: RYAN CHARLES
Filed: 1902-04-24
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 9460. Ryan, C. April 24. Sawing. - Relates to a guide for band saws, in which the back of the saw bears against a series of balls. The balls are placed in an elliptical race e, Fig. 2, the back of the saw b bearing against the balls at one side wooden packing-strips h, i are fastened at each side of the saw by clamps l, m, and the balls are inserted in the race through an opening in the top at n. Certain parts of the race, as at k, are uncovered, to allow sawdust to escape, and for lubrication. In the Provisional Specification it is stated that rollers may be used instead of balls.
Patent GB-190214117-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Damper Actions for Pianos.
Inventor: OTTO CARL
Filed: 1902-06-21
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 14,117. Otto, C. June 21. Pianofortes.-Relates to damper actions. Fig. 1 shows the normal position of the parts. a is the damper rod and h a rod connected to the pedal. Between them is interposed a pawl b pivoted on a link c and adapted to engage in the catch e ; it also has a spring extension f engaging with a catch in the top of the rod h. When the rod h is lifted, as shown in Fig. 2. it pushes up the pawl b, which is caused by the spring f to engage with the catch e. The pedal can now be released, but the dampers are still held off as the catch and pawl remain engaged. When the pedal is again raised, the extension f meets the sloping face of the end of the rod h, as shown in Fig. 4, and the pawl and catch are thus disengaged and the dampers released. On releasing the pedal, the parts return to their normal position.
Patent GB-190217720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turning Cranes with Two Beams.
Inventor: FRIES WILHELM DE
Filed: 1902-08-12
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 17,720. Fries, W. de. Aug. 12. Cranes.-Relates to rotary y cranes having two arms, one for heavy loads and the other for light loads, and consists of means for making the movement of one trolley depend on that of the other. In the case in which the trolleys are traversed by rope gearing, the two rope drums, one for each trolley, are geared together so that the trolleys move simultaneously and at speeds proportional to the lengths of the arms on which they run. In the case of an electrically-actuated crane, the circuit p, u, q, through which the current for traversing the trolley d of one arm is supplied, is broken at a point r on the other arm, and can only be completed when a contact on the trolley e of this latter arm bridges the gap r. The two circuits p, u, q and p, t, o for the two trolleys are controlled by a two-way switch l, thus ensuring that, when one is closed, the other is open.
Patent GB-190223138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Stuffing Boxes and Stuffing Box Packings.
Inventor: SHEPHERD JOHN PERCY
Filed: 1902-10-23
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 23,138. Shepherd, J. P., [Fielden, B. P.]. Oct. 23. Stuffing - boxes. - In a steam - engine or other stuffing-box, spaces in the packing are maintained at pressures intermediate between those of the cylinder and the atmosphere. The stuffing-box B, Fig. 1, is packed by wedge-shaped metallic, rubber, asbestos, cotton, or other packing E, E', which is divided into sections by one or more distancerings G, G', the number of which depends on the pressure of the steam. The rings G, G<1> have inner and outer grooves K, and are preferably made in sections, as shown in Fig. 3. The grooves K are connected by radial passages, which may be formed by channels L in the ends of the sections. The faces of the rings may be inclined as in Fig. 3, or flat as in Fig. 1. The grooves K are connected by passages H, M with orifices J, N, which are connected in a multiple - expansion engine to the receivers, and in a single-cylinder engine may be connected to a steam pipe in which the pressure is gradually reduced by reducing valves. The packing is secured by a gland 0, which may have a central orifice of larger diameter than the piston-rod or a recess, as shown, in order to receive packing Q secured by a gland R. The distance-pieces G, G<1> may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190223988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Pharmaceutical Compounds.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1902-11-03
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 23,988. Newton, H. E., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. Nov. 3. Medicinal preparatione.-Consists in the use of the neutral alkaline salts of methylenecitric acid for therapeutic purposes, for example, for the disinfection of the urinary passages, owing to their capacity for splitting off formaldehyde. The salts are obtained by treating the acid with a solution of soda, potash, ammonia, sodium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, &c.
Patent GB-190224747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vapor Burning Lamps.
Inventor: FROST EDWARD JAMES
Filed: 1902-11-11
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 24,747. Frost, E. J., and Berry, J. H. Nov. 11. Vapour lamps.-The annular oil tank B of a vapour-burning lamp surrounds the chimney J without touching it, and is filled through a funnel C having a lid C' and a valve-chamber C<3> at the bottom. A pipe D, having a valve-controlled nozzle D<2>, allows air to escape while the tank is being filled. The passage of oil, through a perforated screwed flange casting E, a conduit E', and a joint E<5> to the vaporizing-tube I of the form shown, is controlled by a valve F. The valve-stem F<1> is connected to a spring-pressed diaphragm G<1> exposed to the action of the vapour pressure. This diaphragm may be confined between an annular casting G and the cap G', and the tension of the spring may be adjusted by a sleeve G<4> screwed into the cap. The vaporizing-tube communicates with the tank, through a pipe H<2>, a joint H<1>, and a pipe H, and leads to a horizontal chamber I<5> having a nozzle I<6> arranged opposite a pipe K leading to the burner M. The chimney J preferably has an annular outwardly-extending flange J<1> to act as a reflector.
Patent GB-190225346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Measuring and Recording Variable Diameters of Tubing or similar Structures.
Inventor: MELLOR LAURENCE BANCROFT
Filed: 1902-11-18
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 25,346. Mellor, L. B. Nov. 18. Contour gauges, for recording on a dial the amount of scale or other extraneous matter forming on the interiors or the exteriors of boiler tubes, cylinders, and the like. A tubular casing A is formed in the sections secured together by sleeves a and spring catches a<2>, and strengthened by perforated partitions a<4>. When adapted, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, for gauging the interiors of tubes f, the plate b<1> carrying the dial b is rotated through the gearing b<5>, c<2>, c<3> from the spur traveller wheel c', while the pencil or marker d is actuated from the roller e<1> through the pivoted lever d<4> and the spring-controlled rod d<3>. Both the rod d<3> and the dialoperating shaft, which is square, may be made in sections and coupled together as at c<1>. Fig. G shows the invention adapted for gauging the exteriors of cylindrical bodies f.
Patent GB-190225423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Brushes and like Implements for Cleaning, Painting and otherwise Treating Surfaces
Inventor: RESTALL GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-11-19
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 25,423. Reatall, G. F. Nov. 19. Bottles' &c., cleaning; mops.-Relates to a device for use in cleaning bottles with rotating brushes. A rubber cap H is fitted tightly over the bottle neck J and is provided with a brass bush h through which the brush stem A is passed. The cap edges may be flanged outwardly to protect the hands of the operator. In a modification, a flanged plug may be substituted for the cap H. The brush-stem is made in two parts united by a flexible joint formed of rubber tubing as at D, Fig. 1, or by a metal spiral spring, so that the stem will deflect if the brush meets with an obstacle. The end of the stem A may be protected by a rubber tip E, Fig. 3, which may be opened out as in Fig. 5 to form a cup G adapted to receive a mop or sponge. If desired, the mop or sponge holder may be attached to the side of the brush-stem and be used without the brush.
Patent GB-190228178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Treatment of Iron and Steel
Inventor: KOLLER CHARLES
Filed: 1902-12-20
Granted: 1903-12-19
Abstract: 28,178. Koller, C. Dec. 20. Metals, refining.-The partially refined metal, such as that obtained in the blast furnace or in the Martin furnace or Bessemer converter, without any addition of ferromanganese or other reducing agents, is run into a vessel 1, supported by trunnions 4 mounted in a frame 5, secured to a vertical shaft, which can be rotated at a high velocity. Before being rotated, the vessel is closed by a tightly-fitting cover 14, and may be secured in position by means of screws 7. During this centrifugal separating process, any heavier iron or steel particles, which may be present in the charge, are separated from the lighter oxides.
Patent GB-190301172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Display Board for Advertising Purposes.
Inventor: ROSS WALTER DANIEL
Filed: 1903-01-16
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 1172. Ross, W. D. June 30, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Hooks, formed as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, are used for supporting and retaining envelopes &c. D, E on display boards.