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Patent GB-190010673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Moulding and Cutting Sugar.
Inventor: TILDEN JAMES ADDISON
Filed: 1900-06-12
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 10,673. Tilden, J. A. June 12. Moulding sugar.-A machine for moulding sugar into long flat blocks and cutting the blocks into slabs comprises a pressing-roller b and endless chains a<2>, supporting a series of transverse bars a, upon which are arranged a number of sugar-carrying plates A. The ends of the bars a travel upon, and are supported by, flanges formed upon the machine framing. Stationary dividing-plates c are fitted with circumferential grooves formed in the roller b, and are provided with projectious c<2>, which rest upon a transverse bar c<3>. The plates c are held in position by a removable bar c<4>, which carries a scraper b<6> for removing sugar from the roll b. Sugar adhering to the plates c is removed by slotted plates or scrapers c<6> carried by the bars a. The distance apart of the scrapers is equal to the length of one of the plates A which are pushed forwards by the scrapers. The sugar is fed to the plates A from a hopper d, provided with agitators d<4> and an adjustable shutter d<30>. The long flat blocks of compressed sugar formed by means of the rollers b are cut transversely by a knife e carried by a vertically-reciprocating block e<6>, which is mounted upon a slide e<2>. This slide is actuated by means of a lever e<3>, pivoted at e' to the slide, and arranged to engage with projections b<8> on the bars a. The return stroke of the slide e<2> is ejected by the action of a weight e<8>, mounted upon a rocking shaft e'‹ which carries an arm e<12>. The lever e<3> is released, to allow the weight e<8> to act, by a pin e, which bears against the lower side of the lever connected to the slide. During the forward stroke of the slide e<7>, the block e<6> and knife e are depressed by means of a cam groove f<4>, which directs the motion of a pin e<7> secured to the block e<6>. By means of these arrangements the knife e is moved laterally during the cutting-operation with a velocity equal to that of the sugar blocks. The roller b is hollow, and is heated by means of steam. Water of condensation may be discharged through radial passages communicating with the steam outlet. The plates c are heated by conduction from the roller.
Patent GB-190012090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Tight Connections for Piston Rods and the like particularly applicable to Refrigerating Machines.
Inventor: WITT THEODOR
Filed: 1900-07-04
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 12,090. Witt, T. July 4. Stuffing - boxes.- Relates to gast i g h t connections for shafts, particularly applicable to suction or pressure pumps of refriger a t i n g - machines. Fig. 1 shows a bell c attached to the plunger and working in an annular cup b containing mercury, while Fig. 2 shows a similar mercury joint on the rotary shaft a of another form of pump. In a modification, the mercury cups are duplicated and the two columns of mercury connected by a liquid of lower specific gravity.
Patent GB-190013996-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for the Production of Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: LUCAS-GIRARDVILLE PAUL NICOLAS
Filed: 1900-08-03
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 13,996. Lucas-Girardville, P. N. Jan. 4, [date. applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Acetylene.-Apparatus for the production of acetylene gas, of the kind in which water is automatically supplied to the carbide, consists of a gas holder B floating in a water tank A and supporting, by means of the tube D, a carbide receptacle C, to which water is supplied from the tank A through a flexible tube F connected to a suitable point on the tube D. The gas generated in the vessel C passes to the holder through a vessel E containing petroleum or glycerine, by means of which it is washed and dried. When the holder descends, water flows into the carbide receptacle when it ascends, the flow of water ceases.
Patent GB-190015509-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of Preserving Horse-radish.
Inventor: FRIEDHEIM ARNOLD
Filed: 1900-08-31
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 15,509. Friedheim, A. Aug. 31. Preserving horse-radish.-The cleaned roots are ground or cut into shreds &c., the juice is extracted from them by moderate pressure, and the residue filled into bottles &c. A solution consisting of the filtered and sterilized juice, vinegar, sugar, and a few drops of formic or similar acid is then poured into the bottles, and the bottles, after being heated to 60‹ C. for five minutes to sterilize the contents, are allowed to cool and are then closed.
Patent GB-190022562-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Mechanical Device for Educational Purposes.
Inventor: REDFERN WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-12-11
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 22,562. Redfern, W. Dec. 11. Arithmetic, languages, and reading, teaching.- Letters, figures, groups of dots, or other signs suitable for use in teaching arithmetic, reading, or languages, are marked on tapes or bands d, Fig. 4, wound on rollers b, b, and passing over guides c, c. The tapes or bands are mounted to show through windows in a suitable frame which may be attached to a blackboard, desk, &c. for class demonstration. Or it may form part of a blackboard. The rollers b are provided with handles or knobs, and the Provisional Specification states that they may also be turned from the side by means of a series of hollow axles telescoping in one another. For some purposes, a band may be replaced by a simple roller. The frame may be made with windows all the same size, or alternately wide and narrow ; in the latter case the band may be mounted as shown in Fig. 10.
Patent GB-190105179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corner Brackets for Cornice Poles and the like.
Inventor: ROBERTSHAW JAMES
Filed: 1901-03-12
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 5179. Robertshaw, J., and Robertshaw, W. T. March 12. Brackets.-Relates to corner brackets for cornice poles &c. The supports d, e for the poles g, h have a set-screw f, and are pivoted either directly to the bracket a or to pivoted rods b, c. The poles may thus be supported at the required angle.
Patent GB-190110012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Cushioned Wheels
Inventor: SAMSON AMBROSE
Filed: 1901-05-14
Granted: 1902-05-14
Abstract: 10,012. Samson, A., and Walker, J. S. May 14. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic ; felloes or rims.-Relates to protected rubber tyres of the type shown in sectional elevation and plan respectively in Figs. 1 and 2. The channel-shaped wheel rim A is formed with cylindrical recesses B adapted to receive casings J, which are secured by nuts m. A ring F screws into each casing, and is provided with lugs e which engage in a groove e<1> on the rim. Through the ring slides the hollow stem f of a metal shoe E, of which the outer tread surface a is indented. The inner end of the shoe is formed by a securing-nut G, which engages under the ring F, and is prevented from rotating by a square plug H. Rubber strips C, secured to the stems, fill the rim, and in each recess B is placed a rubber cushion I on which the nut G bears.
Patent GB-190110610-A (GB)
Title: Device for Rolling up Films in Photographic Apparatus with Means for Locking against Rotation in the Direction for Unwinding.
Inventor: BROWNE NEWNHAM
Filed: 1901-05-22
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 10,610. Browne, N., [Photographic Apparatus Manufacturing Co., (formerly R. Hutig & Son)]. May 22. Roller slides.-The roller is prevented from turning in the direction of unwinding by ratchetteeth f raised on the plate a which engage the thumb-piece d. The piece d is held down on the plate by a spring washer e.
Patent GB-190115438-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Machines for Applying Adhesive Liquid to Sheets of Paper or other Flexible Material.
Inventor: JAGENBERG EMIL
Filed: 1901-07-30
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 15,438. Jagenberg, E. July 30. Gumming, pasting, and the like.-In machines for gumming or pasting sheets of paper or other flexible material, the sheets are removed from the gumming ur pasting rollers l by a series of curved fingers or arms a having knife-edges, and are caused to pass on to a series of endless transporting-bands or cords w with their pasted or gummed sides upwards.
Patent GB-190120029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Forming Selvages, and Fancy or Figured Strips, in Looms.
Inventor: BARLET FREDERIC
Filed: 1901-10-07
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 20,029. Barlet, F. Oct. 7. Looms, forming selvages in; shuttleless looms.-A combined needle and shuttle loom is constructed for forming intermediate selvages between ribbons, or fabrics, woven side by side simultaneously, or for weaving fancy or figured stripes. The selvage threads 14, 15 are threaded through terminal eyes formed in needles 12, secured by means of screws 13 to needle-carriers 10, which are adjustably mounted upon T-shaped supports 8. These supports are adjustably attached to a perforated bar 7, which reciprocates upon rollers supported by a batten. Flexible vertical needles 23, for temporarily holding the looped portions of the selvage threads 14, 15, are carried by oscillatory blocks 22, pivoted to brackets 21, which are adjustably attached to a vertically-reciprocating frame 19. The bar 7 and frame 19 may be actuated by any well-known means. The selvage threads are supplied from spools, and pass through a tension and take-up mechanism which may be the same as that employed in the Kuett loom.
Patent GB-190121639-A (GB)
Title: Improved Attachment to Stringed, Musical Instruments.
Inventor: MELLENHAUER EDWARD
Filed: 1901-10-28
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 21,639. Mollenhauer, E. Oct. 28. Violins and like bowed instruments.-The invention relates to tuning pegs. A rod A passes through a hole in the peg, which is otherwise of ordinary shape. The rod has on one end a nut C, which bears against the side of the head of the instrument, and on the other a nut B which engages with the head of the peg. By turning the nut B the peg can be jammed in the hole in the head of the instrument, and prevented from turning accidentally.
Patent GB-190124875-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Non-conducting Cover for the Man-holes and like parts of Steam Boilers.
Inventor: WHITWORTH JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-12-06
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 24,875. Whitworth, J. W., and Whitworth, T. Dec. 6. Non-conducting coverings.-Relates to non-conducting covers comprising inner and outer sheetmetal casings with cotton or wool enclosed for protecting the manhole, economizer, or like fittings of boilers, or for the steam pipes. The cover, Fig. 2, comprises the casings b, c, non-conducting lining d, and suitable handles, and it may be square, rectangular, round, oval, or of other form. For enclosing a steam pipe, the cover is made in two parts, as shown in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190126252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Taps for Water Heating Gas Stoves.
Inventor: TRENDEL FRITZ
Filed: 1901-12-23
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 26,252. Trendel, F. Dec. 23. Plug cocks; actuating valves. - A safety tap device for gas stoves for heating water for baths is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The handle i of the water tap f has a pin g projecting into a cut-away part d, e of a disc c on the plug of the gas tap a, so that, when the handle is moved, the water tap is first opened. The pin device may be modified.
Patent GB-190200466-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bed Rest or Support.
Inventor: ORR MARK LOUIS
Filed: 1902-01-07
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 466. Orr, M. L. Jan. 7. Bed-rests.-Relates to a bed-rest which will enable persons to sit up comfortably in bed. A board A is connected to the head C of a bedstead, or to hooks &c. on a wall, by means of adjustable cords B<1>, B<2>. Fig. 1 shows the rest in use.
Patent GB-190200519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Gear for Velocipedes, Motor Cars and the like.
Inventor: ARCHER JAMES
Filed: 1902-01-08
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 519. Archer, J. Jan. 8. Driving-mechanism; clutches. - Relates to improvements in the three-speed gear described in Specification No. 15,638, A.D. 1901, for velocipedes, motor cars, &c. The driving-sleeve 10, Fig. 1, is formed with a ring of clutch teeth 16 and is fitted with pawls 33 adapted to engage, on forward driving only, with clutch teeth formed in a disc 28, mounted loosely on the axle 2 and formed with sockets 29 to engage the pins 19 of the pinions 20 and with clutch teeth 30. The planet cage 23 is formed with internal and external clutch teeth 25, 26, as shown. For the low-speed and free-wheel driving, the planet cage is arranged as shown in Fig. 1, and the hub is driven from the sleeve 10 through the clutch teeth 9, 9x, the epicyclic gearing 20, 24, the clutch teeth 25, 30, and the pawls 33. On sliding the planet cage 23 one step to the right, the teeth 25, 26 rigidly connect the teeth 30 with teeth 17 formed in the hub and give the normal speed combined with free-wheel action. On sliding the cage another step, the teeth 16 are connected direct to the teeth 17, and give the normal speed but no freewheel action. On moving the cage to the extreme right, the high speed combined with free-wheel action is given, the sleeve 10 driving through the clutch 33, pins 19, epicyclic gear 20, 24, and teeth 26, 17. The planet cage is fitted with springs &c., as described in the prior Specification, and is actuated by a bar 35 sliding in a groove 7 in the hollow axle 2 and connected, by Bowden or other similar mechanism, with a lever 46, Figs. 17 and 19, pivoted to a clip 42 secured to the cycle frame and formed with a guide-slot 43 having notches 45 which correspond to the four positions of the planet cage and in which the lever can be sprung and secured. In a modification, shown in Fig. 8, the teeth 17 are replaced by pawls 47 adapted to engage teeth 46 formed on the cage 23. In another modification, shown in Fig. 13, pawls 48 pivoted to the hub engage with teeth 50 on the sleeve 10 giving the normal speed, or with teeth 49 on the planet cage 23 giving the high gear, the pins 19 being then engaged in the sockets 29. The low speed is obtained when the teeth 16, 25 and the teeth 9, 9<x> are in engagement. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the teeth 17 may be formed on the bearing-cup. The clutch teeth may be replaced by spring pawls.
Patent GB-190200783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Valves for Steam and other Engines.
Inventor: TAYLOR CHARLES WILLIAM ALEXAND
Filed: 1902-01-10
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 783. Taylor, C. W. A., and Storey, J. Jan. 10. Steering-gear.-Relates to rotary distribution valves adapted for reversing. Fig. 5 shows the application to an engine with several single-acting cylinders. The valve a is in the form of a hollow cylinder, with ports and cavities or embayments adapted to revolve in a bored cylindrical chest or casing b. The valve is made with two similar sets of ports, one for forward running of the engine and one for backward running. In the example shown, one set comprises the steam-admission ports 22, 23, 24, 25 and the exhaust cavities 26, 27. The valve is rotated by toothed gearing so arranged that it can also be moved endwise by a lever 19, so as to bring the other set of ports into action, when required. Fig. 4 shows the application of the invention to a steering-engine. The valve in the casing b is revolved through the spindle d by skew gearing from the crank shaft v. By the lever w, the spindle d can be slid endwise through the skew-wheel 3, so as to start the engine in either direction. The lever w simultaneously controls the steam supply by operating a valve in the box 10. The ports in the valve-chest are disposed at or near the bottom, so that contact when the valve becomes worn shall be ensured by the weight of the valve.
Patent GB-190203461-A (GB)
Title: Running Gear for Automobiles.
Inventor: WESTBERG JOHN NELSON
Filed: 1902-02-11
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 3461. Westberg, J. N. Feb. 11. Motor road vehicles.-The undercarriage and driving-gear are so constructed that while the driving power may be applied to each wheel, both axles may be turned in steering the vehicle. Fig. 3 shows one arrangement in plan. The holsters D, D<1> are connected to the axles K, L by the springs I and to the vehicle body by king- bolts C. They are geared together by toothed sectors E, F, which by a suitable hand-wheel and worm and toothed gear can be adjusted, as desired. Motion is communicated to the wheels by compensating-gear at M in casings M' which support the driving-shafts 21, 22. These are connected together by an intermediate shaft geared to the motor so as to be driven thereby and jointed to the end shafts by universal couplings situated immediately below the pivots C. The invention is also shown as applied to a platform wagon, the power then being transmitted to the balance gear by vertical shafts passing through tubular king- bolts. Fig. 6 shows another modification, in which the power is transmitted through vertical shafts 30<1> and king-bolts C, the axles K, L being adjusted by toothed sectors E, F as before.
Patent GB-190209184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photography in Natural Colours.
Inventor: CLARKE EDWARD RUSSELL
Filed: 1902-04-21
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 9184. Clarke, E. R. April 21. Producing coloured photographs.-Relates to the tricolour process for producing photographs in natural colours. A sheet of paper or the like is mounted on a glass plate and varnished with celluloid varnish to make it impermeable to aniline dyes. It is then coated with bichromated gelatine mixed with chloral hydrate. A print is made on this film from one of the negatives, the film is developed in a solution of colloid and dyed with the complementary colour. Other two layers are applied above the first layer and printed (from the other two negatives), developed, and dyed in a similar way. Coloured standard negatives are prepared to determine the depth to which the dyeing in each operation is to be carried. The paper is stripped off the glass when the print is finished.
Patent GB-190216724-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Fly Screens.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-07-28
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 16,724. Thompson, W. July 28. Window blinds. - Relates to Screens for excluding flies and other insects, which are secured to the window frame and sashes so that, when the sashes are moved, the screens are automatically adjusted to cover the opening. The screens of wire gauze or other flexible material are wound on spring rollers. One roller F, Fig. 2, is carried in bearings at the top of the frame vertically over the lower sash, the end of the screen being fastened to the top rail of the upper sash. The other roller G is carried by bearings on the bottom rail of the lower sash, the end of the screen being fastened to a bar g<2>, at the bottom of the frame, vertically under the upper sash. A protecting-apron g' partly covers the roller G. The bar g<2> is provided with recesses g<3>, Figs. 2 and 3, and with angle plates g<4>, which are secured to the front side of the bar and at the bottom extend to the rear of the recesses g<3>. The plates are secured to the sill by bolts 3, Fig. 3, and thumb-screws 4. The bolts extend through slots 2 in the plates, so arranged that, when the thumb-screws are turned in one position, they may pass through the slots and so release the screen. Guide-plates g<5> are secured to the front of the bar g<2> near each end thereof. When the sashes have been opened to the required extent, bars g<6> are swung by means of double wire bars g<7>, into vertical positions, so as to hold the edges of the screens against the guiding- strips b, Fig. 2, at the sides of the frame, to prevent the screens from being blown in. Similar grippingÀarrangements are provided on the upper sash, openings being provided in the top rail of the lower sash to allow the sashes to pass one another. When either sash is opened, the corresponding screen is unwound, the screen being wound up again by the spring roller when the sash is closed.
Patent GB-190219063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Piano Stools.
Inventor: CROWE EYRE
Filed: 1902-08-30
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 19,063. Crowe, E. Aug. 30. Seats and stools.-Relates to a device for raising of lowering a piano-stool seat. Inclined blocks D, Fig. 1, are fixed to slides E, F, which are supported by strips fixed to the body of the stool A. In the depressions between the blocks, rest pins L supporting the seat B. A lever H, Fig. 2, pivoted centrally under the stool at I, is connected by rods J, K to the slides, the rods being pivoted to the lever at points equally distant from-the central pivot. On moving the lever laterally, the inclined blocks are made to approach or recede, and the seat is raised or lowered vertically. A toothed rack N, engages the lever in different positions.
Patent GB-190223062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Pistons
Inventor: OLDHAM THOMAS
Filed: 1902-10-23
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 23,062. Oldham, T., and Oldham, F. Oct. 23. Pistons.-In order to compensate for the irregular wear of a cylinder, the metallic packing of the piston is made in segments, which are pressed outwards by springs. The packing consists of an inner ring composed of segments c<1>, c', c<3> and an outer ring composed of segments d<1>, d<1>, d<3>, which may, in turn, be surrounded by other segmental rings. The inner segments c<1>, c', c<3> are grooved to receive a spring g of any stitable form, and may also be grooved on their outer periphery to receive projections on the outer segments d<1>, d<2>, d<3>. Semicircular recesses may be formed at the ends of the segments to receive a projection on a segment above or beneath in order to retain the segments in the position of breaking joint, and pieces x may be let into recesses in the ends of segments to cover the joints. The segments are combined between a head on the piston-rod and a cover-plate connected to the head by bolts. Two or more of such an arrangement of rings may be placed on a piston.
Patent GB-190225743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Pertaining to the Propulsion of Navigable Vessels.
Inventor: FENENGA WILLEM
Filed: 1902-11-22
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 25,743. Fenenga, W., and Kloos, C. Nov. 22. Driving-gear for screw propellers and paddlewheels.-In the arrangement shown, each of three screw shafts 3 is driven by an electric motor or motors 6 receiving current from dynamos 4 driven by three sets of gas or oil engines 2. Paddle shafts may be driven in a similar manner.
Patent GB-190312387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Concrete Ceilings.
Inventor: BUEHLER EMIL VON
Filed: 1903-05-30
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 12,387. B³hler, E. von, and Franke, T. May 30. C e i l i n g s.-T h e bearers c for concrete blocks or slabs a are of three-sided section, such as that shown in Figs. 1 and 3, with the base thicker or broader, or both, than the sides. Cement is run into the joints, and may be strengthened by bars d.
Patent GB-190316212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Filed: 1903-07-22
Granted: 1904-07-22
Abstract: 16,212. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Curtis, C. G.]. July 22. Steam &c. turbines.-To allow the propeller shafts of a twin-screw steamship to be independently controlled, they are fitted with turbines arranged as shown in Fig. 1. The shaft A carries the high-pressure turbine C and the shaft B carries the low-pressure turbine D, the two having a connecting steam pipe J. Valves P, 0, controlling the steam from the high to the low pressure turbine and from the separate connection from the high-pressure turbine to the condenser, respectively, have connecting-gearing d, so that they are simultaneously and oppositely operated, a branch steam supply g allowing the low-pressure turbine to be supplied direct. The shafts carry reversing-turbines R with independent supply pipes l. The arrangement of the turbines in separate casings allows each shaft to have three bearings T. Specification No. 15,876, A.D. 1903, is referred to.