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Patent GB-189924282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Baskets.
Inventor: STAINSBY HENRY
Filed: 1899-12-06
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 24,282. Stainsby, H. Dec. 6. Bottles, jars, and like vessels.- Relates to baskets for bottles, jars, &c. The shaped wooden bottom A has holes bored in it to admit the stakes B, and certain pairs of holes are connected by a groove C on the underside of the bottom, so that a cane runner B' may be passed through the holes and the bent portion embedded in the groove. The cane runners B<1> serve also as stakes, and are carried up the sides of the basket and worked either into the border or handles or both.
Patent GB-190011808-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Party Line Telegraph and Telephone Systems.
Inventor: CEREBOTANI LUIGI
Filed: 1900-06-29
Granted: 1901-08-29
Abstract: 11,808. Cerebotani, L., and Moradelli, C. June 29. Telegraphs ; telephone systems.-Relates to party line systems in which any subscriber on any party line can send a call and cut out all the other instrumen s on that party line and also on the party line of the called subscriber, except that of the subscriber wanted. The latter form is described in reference to calling from an exchange. Fig. 4 shows the apparatus of two subscribers on a party line L. Each subscriber has a magnet a, bridged from the line to one side of a local battery B, the other side of which is connected to the contact n, the circuits of the magnets a all being closed when any lever C is turned to the contact n. The bellcrank lever armature b of the magnet a is turned up to form a stop s to prevent the motion of any other lever C. The operated lever C can break contact at n in releasing so as to free its own and all stops s. The lever b is connected to line, and normally connects the bell G to line by a back contact under s. v is a spring by which the lever C connects the instruments to line. The spring v is connected to the transmitter S and switch lever w by which the receiver T or bell G can be connected to line. When employed with an exchange or with other party lines, each party line is provided with a rotating selective switch having contact-blocks connected by a calling line with each separate subscriber on the line ; each subscriber is provided with two calling-keys sending + and - currents. The selecting-switch is operated by polarized magnets, and, after any call has been sent, is restored to its normal position ; the called subscriber having then thrown over his lever C, his instruments are connected to line.
Patent GB-190012119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches.
Inventor: BRIDGE ROBERT
Filed: 1900-07-05
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 12,119. Bridge, R. July 5. Clutches. - R e - lates to friction clutches of t h e type described in Specification N o. 6004, A.D. 1887, and consists in pivoting the wings c to the arms b instead of making them solid.
Patent GB-190013673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Double Sash Windows.
Inventor: CUMMINGS WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-07-31
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 13,673. Cummings, W. July 31. Windows.-In order to allow sliding sashes to turn inwards for cleaning &c., a portion of the inside bead is hinged, the parting bead is detachable, and the sashes are fitted with hinge sockets or eyes which engage with pivoted plates, or fit over pivots fixed to the frame. The inside bead is fastened by a thumb-screw working in a fixed threaded socket or nut, and the parting bead is fastened by bevelled pin-and-socket plates I, H and a turn-buckle which engages with a slotted plate of the bead. The sash cord is looped round a hook or button D fixed in a recess in the sash stile, and the detached cord is retained by a fixed hook when the sash is turned inwards. Fig. 5 shows one of the hinges of the lower sash. A T-shaped plate K, fixed to the sash, is formed with a lug and socket which interlock with a flap J pivoted to the frame at L. Socket plates of the upper sash engage with pivots fixed to the pulley stile.
Patent GB-190018079-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Machines for Treating Textile Fabrics with Liquids.
Inventor: FRANCE GEORGE HERBERT
Filed: 1900-10-11
Granted: 1901-10-11
Abstract: 18,079. France, G. H. Oct. 11. Liquids, treating with.-Relates to discharging, dyeing, bleaching, or otherwise treating with liquids textile fabrics, particularly heavy cotton goods. The fabrics are connected together end to end to form a chain, and the end of the chain is passed through a guide-hole 10, over a revolving winch 6, and down into the vat 2. When a sufficient quantity of fabric has accumulated in the vat, the end is passed over a guide-bar 15 and between guides 20 and 21, and again over the winch and down into the vat. After a further quantity has accumulated, the end of the fabric is again carried up over the bar 15 and between the guides 21 and 22, and so on until all the guides have been brought into use. The end of the fabric is then passed through squeezing-rollers 30, whence it may be passed through a cooling or rinsing vat 32 and squeezing-rollers 36 to other machines for further treatment.
Patent GB-190108779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gearing for Automobiles.
Inventor: STALLINGS FRANCIS JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-04-29
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 8779. Stallingrs, F. J. April 29. Eccentrics. - Comprises ball-bearing eccentrics for the transmission of power from the motor to the wheels in automobiles. One of the eccentrics is shown in section in Fig. 3. The strap 18 has screwed into it rings 21, together forming the ball-race between the strap and the sheave 17. The latter is made with a central rib which retains the strap laterally. Means for locking the strap rings 21 are provided.
Patent GB-190109472-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sound-boxes for Machines for Recording and Reproducing Sound.
Inventor: JOHNSON ELDRIDGE REEVES
Filed: 1901-05-07
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 9472. Johnson, E. R. May 7. Phonographs &c. -Sound boxes for sound - reproducing or talking machines are arranged with the diaphragm 6 h e I d lightly by gaskets 5 between the front and back portions 2 and 3. The front portion has an opening 8 large enough to allow the stylus lever 7 to vibrate freely. The stylus lever is attached to the inside of the front portion by a small steel spring secured transversely and having eyes at each end for attachment. The spring is given a slight twist. The upper end of the stylus lever is slotted so as to grip one end of a fine copper wire 18, the other end of which is secured to the centre of the diaphragm by a bead of lead or platinum, which is pressed on each side to form a riveting, a small washer being employed on the outer face. The attachments of the wire 18 are preferably covered with wax.
Patent GB-190110790-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Inking Device for the Types of Typewriters.
Inventor: SEEGERS ADOLF
Filed: 1901-05-25
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 10,790. Seegers, A. May 25. Type-writers. -Relates to inking-devices for type-bar machines. The type-bars a, pivoted at b, are connected by links d to the key levers e. Each type-bar is slotted at h, and in the slots move studs i carried by rods or levers g pivoted at f. The levers g carry at their ends circular inking- pads j secured to ratchet-wheels l. Spring pawls m are carried by brackets k secured to the bars a. When the type-bars are in the basket p, the inking- pads rest on the type, but, as the type-bar rises to the impression-point, the movement of the stud i in the slot h causes the pad to be lifted off the type and withdrawn into the position shown in full lines. At the same time the pawl m causes the ratchet-wheel to turn, so that a fresh inking- surface is presented to the type when it returns to the basket.
Patent GB-190113422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Disintegrators for Grinding and Pulverizing or Grinding and Mixing.
Inventor: SUTCLIFFE EDGAR ROUSE
Filed: 1901-07-02
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 13,422. Sutcliffe, E. R. July 2. Impact pulverizers for peat, wood, and other substances. The beaters a and the chamber g are mounted on oppositely - rotating shafts. The chamber is formed with serrated sides, and a perforated periphery made up of bars held in place by the segments of a fan fixed round the chamber. The fan works in a spiral chamber, and serves to draw through the slits in the periphery of the chamber a current of air which carries off the ground material.
Patent GB-190119104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cloth Milling Machines.
Inventor: ROSS GEORGE
Filed: 1901-09-25
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 19,104. Ross, G. Sept. 25. Drawings to Specification. Milling.-To save time, and to give uniform accuracy &c., the cloth to be milled is passed from the soap trough between a milling flanged drum and an upper nipping-roller, then back to the trough again, and between another drum and roller, and so on, the fabric being operated upon by the series of drums and rollers, and again by the same series until the operation is completed.
Patent GB-190121521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Manufacturing Glass Bottles and the like.
Inventor: SIMPSON THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-10-26
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 21,521. Simpson, T. W., and Bradshaw, W. H. Oct. 26. Drawings to Specification. Bottle necks, making.-The general description and drawings of the present case correspond exactly with those of Specification No. 21,158, A.D. 1901.
Patent GB-190121640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Combined Construction of Ships and their Screw Propellers.
Inventor: SCOTT ROBERT MELVILLE
Filed: 1901-10-28
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 21,640. Scott, R. M. Oct. 28. Screw propellers.-The efficiency of the propelling action of the screw is increased without increasing the diameter of the propeller by combining short propeller blades with a boss of largely-increased diameter and length. Thus only the effective part of the blade area is employed, the leverage is decreased, and the thickness at and near the root of the blades is dispensed with. The shipbuilders' tube is accommodated throughout its entire length to the altered dimensions of the boss, and means are provided for detaching and fitting the blades when the boss is submerged, and also for imparting centrifugal motion to the water in the vicinity of the stern tube and for assisting the oil lubrication of the tube from within. In Figs. 1 and 2, the improved propeller is shown in full, and an ordinary propeller in dotted lines, while in Fig. 3 the ordinary propeller is shown in full lines, the diameter of the improved boss by the dotted lines A, A, and the inefficient portion of the blade which is dispensed with by the letter K<1>. The adjacent surfaces D, E of the boss A and the shipbuilders' tube F may be either vertical or conical, blades I being attached to the revolving part D to impart a centrifugal motion and to relieve the pressure of the water and assist the lubrication of the stern tube G, the outflow of the agitated water being minimized by a perforated flange J on the elongated boss. The water-tight buoyant cone N is bolted at S to the rear end of the boss, the elongation of which ensures the even displacement of the water, during its incoming movement towards the propeller, when actually in contact with it, and in its after movement when driven away by it. When adapting the improved propeller to an existing vessel, the horizontal cone N may be made separate and fixed to the rudder post, the connection between the stationary cone N and the rotary boss being formed by a ball bearing. All the parts are formed and connected as far as possible as regards the external surface without nodular projections, and the boss is adapted to receive and form a water-tight joint with the flexible seating R<1> of the lower end Q<1> of a telescopic tube P<1>, Figs. 1, 2, and 12, forming either a part of the vessel or a separate adjunct to the ship's equipment, from which the water can then be pumped out and the workmen admitted to perform the necessary repairs.
Patent GB-190122958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Photographic Plates for use in Printing Presses.
Inventor: BISSON LEON JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-11-13
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 22,958. Bisson, L. J. Nov. 13. Photo-mechanical printing.-Relates to the manufacture of plates for photo-mechanical printing- surfaces, and consists of improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 7300, A.D. 1901. An emulsion is prepared containing 120 grams of distilled water, 35 grams of gelatine, 10 grams of bichromate (potassium or ammonium), 45 to 50 cc. of alcohol, and 1 cc. of acetic acid. A copper plate is coated with this emulsion and heated to; 100‹ C. The acetic acid acts on the copper plate and forms an intimate union between it and the emulsion. The film is exposed under a negative, and developed in the usual way. Where required for printing, the plate is moistened, preferably by impregnating it with glycerine in a vacuum. The plates may be used in the three-colour printing process.
Patent GB-190123053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Wheel-rims.
Inventor: GRAY CHRISTIAN HAMILTON
Filed: 1901-11-14
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 23,053. Gray, C. H., and Sloper, T. Nov. 14. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims.-A metal or other tape A is placed in the bed of the rim between it and the tyre, and to one end is fitted a pivoted stud B, through which passes a screw C. To the other end is secured a slotted plate D, having a shouldered yoke D<3> which engages with the head of the screw C to allow the two ends of the tape to be adjustably connected together. The inflating-valve passes through the slotted plate, which may have a flared part D<2>.
Patent GB-190126152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Curtain Fixtures
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1901-12-21
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 26,152. Marks, G. C., [Leach, A.]. Dec. 21. Window blinds.-In spring roller blinds in which the weight of the blind counterbalances the spring so as to be automatically held at any height, an arrangement, such as that shown in Figs. 2 and 3, is used. The spring 7 is secured at one end to a block 11, as ordinarily, and at the other end to a nut 19 which works on a threaded sleeve 15 secured to a plate 6 which covers the end of the roller. Within the sleeve 15 works a spindle 8 having a flat end 9, which engages in the bracket 3. The spindle 8 is secured to a rod 10 and to a sleeve 14 thereon by a bent wire 13, the rod, which serves as a core for the spring 7, engaging at its other end in a socket in the block 11, in which it is adapted to slide. The wire 13, which passes through the nut 19, is looped at its other end around the sleeve 15, to serve as a brake. The sleeve 15 is connected with the plate 6 by a pin 17 on the flange 16 of the sleeve, which enters one of a series of holes in the plate 6. To adjust the tension of the spring, the sleeve 15 is pushed back, against the spring 20, until the pin 17 is disengaged to permit the spindle or roller to be rotated. The nut 19 works on the sleeve 15 towards the sleeve 14 when the spring unwinds itself, and thus, when the nut is arrested by the sleeve 14, the spring is prevented from being further unwound. When, on the other hand, the blind is drawn, the nut 19 works in the opposite direction along the sleeve 15, and serves to increase gradually the friction of the end of the wire 13 against the sleeve 15. The increased friction thus counteracts the increased tension of the spring.
Patent GB-190200569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Dye.
Filed: 1902-01-08
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 569. Vidal Dyes Syndicate, [Vidal, H. R.]. Jan. 8. Dyeing.-The Specification claims the application for dyeing and printing purposes of a brown dye obtained by acting upon dinitrotoluene (1:2:4), dinitrobenzene (1:3), or dinitronaphthalene (1:5) with a solution of sulphur in hot caustic alkali, and then mixing the product with sodium sulphide and drying the mixture at 210‹-250‹ C. The product from dinitrotoluene dyes unmordanted contain a very yellowish brown, which is turned more to red by potassium bichromate. More greyish and reddish shades are respectively produced by the products from dinitrobenzene and dinitronaphthalene.
Patent GB-190201504-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Ammunition and Water Carriers Applicable also for use as Litters and Operating Tables.
Inventor: ALLEN HERBERT FRANCIS LEROY
Filed: 1902-01-20
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 1504. Allen, H. F. L. Jan. 20. Litters, ambulance.-Collapsable vehicles are used for carrying ammunition and water to the firing- line on a battlefield, and fur removing and operating upon the wounded. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the frame consists of two side bars A which are normally held apart by folding braces 3, and which are supported upon a wheel B by rods 7 pivoted to pins on the wheel bearing 4. The rods 7 are connected by transverse folding braces 8, and the bars A have additional straps 14 and ledges 21 provided with hooks 22 to which a stretcher may be attached. Each side bar has two folding legs C which, when in use, are held in position by rods 11 and folding braces 13. Shields F may be mounted to protect the operators. Fig. 6 shows in plan two such vehicles A coupled together by means of a pivoted cross-bar 1 and a rear-piece 19. The shafts 5, pivoted to the cross-bar, are held in position by detachable braces 81, and a single-tree, pivoted beneath the cross-bar, is connected by bars 12 to a folding transverse bar 13. The wheel-forks F are hooked round the axles and are swivelled to the rear ends of the bars 12.
Patent GB-190206933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Engines and in the Application of same
Inventor: HYDE GEORGE THOMAS
Filed: 1902-03-21
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 6933. Hyde, G. T., [Savage, E. S.]. March 21. Mechanical and musical toys.-A pneumatic engine forming the subject-matter of the invention is shown applied to a mechanical toy, a lever l represented by the hind leg of the toy being oscillated by the movement of one or more collapsable chambers b. Gas is supplied from the flexible reservoir h through a pipe d and passage c between sheets of flexible material. These passages are closed by a rocking valve k operated by the lever l, which alternately opens the passages c to the inlet d and the exhaust ports e. The chambers b may be placed at opposite ends of the bed-plate, and a single chamber and spring may be employed. The exhaust escapes with a squeaking noise.
Patent GB-190208607-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Luffing Gear for Cranes and the like.
Inventor: MITCHELL ALFRED HILLYARD
Filed: 1902-04-14
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 8607. Mitchell, A. H. April 14. Cranes.-Relates to the raising and lowering of the jibs of cranes and the like. The lifting- rope, after leaving the end sheave j, is led to the lifting - ram round sheaves k, l at opposite ends of an arm or link d, which is pivoted at e to the crane post and has, at its free end, rollers running on the underside of the jib b. The distance from e to g is equal to that from e to c and is half the distance from c to j<1>. The jib is raised and lowered by a ram o, which moves the end g of the link d along the jib. With this construction, the height of the load is not affected by raising or lowering the jib, and the force required for this purpose is therefore independent of the load. Further, whatever the angle of the jib, the force required to raise it is constant and its weight may therefore be balanced by a weight such as s connected by a rope to the free end of the link d.
Patent GB-190212788-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method for Sterilizing and Maintaining Sterilized Drinking Water.
Inventor: KAYSSER OTTO
Filed: 1902-06-04
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 12,788. Kaysser, 0. June 4. Liquids, sterilizing.-Drinking-water is sterilized and kept sterilized by adding to it an alkaline peroxide and calcium chloride. When required for use, it is rendered potable by the addition of carbonic acid.
Patent GB-190213202-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Expansive Fluid Motors or Engines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-06-10
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 13,202. Boult, A. J., [Zimmer, F. W.]. June 10. Duplex engines valves, reversing ; road-vehicle motors. -Comprises an expansive fluid motor, especially suited for self-propelled vehicles, having two or more cylinders working in duplex relation, the piston in each cylinder acting as a distributing- valve to control the movement of the piston in the adjacent cylinder, and being furnished with means for effecting reversal by the manipulation of a single controlling-valve. Figs. 1 and 2 show front and side elevations of the engine respectively. The two cylinders a, b are side by side, and on their covers at one end are mounted rods l forming guides for the crossheads j, k, which are connected to the pistons each by a pair of rods g or h. On the covers at the other end are mounted brackets n, in which are formed bearings for the crank shaft q. The cranks are at the ends of this shaft, and are connected to the crossheads j, k by return connecting-rods x, y. Figs. 5 and 9 show longitudinal sections through the cylinders at rightangles to each other, and Fig. 3 shows a transverse section through the controlling-valve. In each cylinder are three ports, 3, 5, 7 in the cylinder a and 4, 6, 8 in the cylinder b, over which work the long valve-like pistons c, d. These ports are so connected by passages to the controlling-valve 34 that the middle port in either cylinder and the two outer ports in the other cylinder can be put into communication with the steam supply 33, and while the other ports are put into communication with the exhaust branch 32. In addition to the above ports, there are four others 17, 18, 19, 20, two in each cylinder, communicating with the four cylinder ends. The valvular function of the main pistons is performed by putting these four ports in cyclical succession in communication with the several six ports referred to above, chambers 1, 2, 10, 12 being provided in the pistons for the purpose. By moving the valve 34 into one or other of its two positions, the engine is made to rotate either way with equal efficiency.
Patent GB-190215956-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Measuring Apparatus, especially applicable in Series Arc Lighting Circuits
Inventor: FLEMING RICHARD
Filed: 1902-07-17
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 15,956. Fleming, R. Nov. 21, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Current meters.-An ordinary indicating-instru- ment 16 for a single alternating current, such as an inclined-coil volt-meter, is connected through an inductance 15 to the secondary of a transformer 12, the primary of which is in- serted in a constant-current circuit, and which has a nearly " saturated iron core. The circuit may consist of a series of differential arc lamps and the secondary 6 of a main transformer, which has a balanced primary coil 4 supplied at constant pres- sure ; in such a circuit the current waves become more peaked when the coils 4, 6 are near together than when they are far apart, and the shunt coils in the lamps do not act equivalently with the two forms of wave. The use of the transformer 12 causes the indications of the instrument 16 to be affected by variations in wave form or in frequency similarly to the action of the shunt coils in the lamps, the inductance 15 being used to prevent ex- cessive effect of variation of frequency ; if the regulation of the main transformer 4, 6 is adjusted to bring the indication of the instrument 16 to its normal value, the lamps will work uniformly under all circumstances. An inductance coil or a compensator may be used in place of the trans- former 12.