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Patent GB-189908898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stands for Cycles.
Inventor: BATEY JOHN
Filed: 1899-04-28
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 8898. Batey, J., and Carson, J. April 28. Stands for bicycles. A single length of wire is bent into the form shown, to form a a stand for the front wheel of a bicycle. The wheel is supported by the parallel members 6, 7, which are raised above the ground by loops 1, 2, 3, 4 forming feet. The wire extends upwards at 11, 12 and at 8, 9, 10 above the tyre. Clips D connect the adjacent parts of the wire.
Patent GB-189909812-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ventilators.
Inventor: GAUL MAX
Filed: 1899-05-09
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 9812. Gaul, M. May 9. Ventilators controlling automatically.-A ventilator is opened or closed automatically by a solenoid controlled by a thermometer. The disc f, having four sectoral apertures g, is rotated by the curved solenoid c, which, when excited by a current, attracts the core attached to the disc f. The electric circuit is closed by a thermometer a, when the mercury rises sufficiently to make contact with the upper wire b. The other wire is fused into the bulb of the thermometer.
Patent GB-189910620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grain-sorting Apparatus.
Inventor: ROBRAHN WILHELM
Filed: 1899-05-19
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 10,620. Robrahn, W. May 19. Separating or sorting grain.-Grain passing down the conduit a is agitated by the movements of oscillating or jigging shelves e pivoted at e', and is exposed to the action of currents of air entering at adjustable grids g and directed into the conduit by adjustable grates d. The heavy grain is discharged by the uppermost of the outlets c, and the lighter grain is discharged according to its weight at the lower outlets.
Patent GB-189919821-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Crystallizing Gums, Fondants, and Sweets of a like Nature.
Inventor: WHITE WILLIAM LAMBERT
Filed: 1899-10-03
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 19,821. White, W. L Oct. 3. Confectionery or sweetmeats.-Relates to crystallizing gums, fondants, &c. by immersing in sugar syrup. The sweets are placed on perforated trays, so that the syrup may readily be drawn off. The syrup is cooked in a vessel A fitted with agitators C and steam coil B. It may also be cooled in this vessel, but preferably it is pumped to a cooling- vessel F. The sweets are placed on trays in the tank K, into which the syrup is run. After a sufficient time the syrup is run off into a tank L, whence it may be pumped away for re-use or other purposes.
Patent GB-190001868-A (GB)
Title: Harrow.
Inventor: KLEIN JOHANN
Filed: 1900-01-30
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 1868. Klein, J. Jan. 30. Harrows. - Relates to frame harrows. Two frames b, b are employed, coupled together at the rear by a short chain a and connected by hooks and chains at the front to a double-tree d. Knives f and teeth e are secured by nuts in the frame as shown. The teeth at the rear of the harrow are perpendicular, while those and the knives towards the front of the harrow are curved backwards.
Patent GB-190005612-A (GB)
Title: Four Bearer Stretcher.
Inventor: MCCARTIE CHARLES JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-03-26
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 5612. McCartie, C. J. March 26. Litters, ambulance.-A stretcher intended to be carried by four bearers consists of two bamboo poles secured together by stays B having rings, through which the poles are thrust, and feet as shown. A canvas or waterproof bed, formed in several sections C, D, E, is stretched across the poles, the head piece C being formed with a stuffed pocket which serves as a cushion, and the centre piece D having an extension D<1> provided with cords D' by which the extension D' is secured across the patient's chest, or against his back when the patient sits sidewavs on the stretcher. The bearers are arranged one at each end and one at each side, except when the patient sits on the stretcher, in which case two bearers support each end. The bearers may be provided with slings, which are preferably arranged diagonally across the shoulders. The space between the sections D, E enables the side bearers to grip the poles.
Patent GB-190009857-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Pedal Cluth Mechanism for Mechanically Operated Musical Instruments
Inventor: KLABER AUGUSTUS DAVID
Filed: 1900-05-29
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 9857. Klaber, A. D., [Klaber, E.]. May 29. Treadle-driving gearing.-The invention relates to pedal devices for operating automatic musical instruments. The pedal E operates a band F, which passes round a roller G on a shaft L. This communicates motion to a roller H, round which is a cord J passing round the hub C<3> of a roller clutch C and attached at its opposite end to a spring K. The clutch C<1> is of the roller type, and converts the reciprocating motion of the pedal E into rotary motion of the shaft A<1>, on which is a drum A for operating the instrument, but the means by which the drum A performs this operation forms no part of the invention. A similar device connects the pedal E' with a clutch C', so that the two pedals may be operated alternately and the shaft A<1> driven continuously. If the friction is sufficient, the cords J may merely pass over the hubs C<3>, instead of being wrapped round them, or teeth may be used to increase the adhesion. A flywheel D may be carried on the shaft A', if necessary. The tune-sheet may be driven by a belt C<6> carried on one or both of the clutch pulleys C, C'.
Patent GB-190011753-A (GB)
Title: Improved Treatment of Calcium Flouride or Fluorspar for the Production of Silico-fluorides.
Inventor: SELLAR WILLIAM CROSS
Filed: 1900-06-28
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 11,753. Sellar, W. C. June 28. Silicofluorides.-Calcium fluoride or fluorspar is fused with about twice its weight of calcium chloride. The mass is cooled, ground, and mixed dry with an excess of silica or a suitable silicate, such as calcium silicate. The whole is then treated with an excess of strong commercial hydrochloric acid, and heated until the reaction is complete. The acid solution is filtered off for re-use, and the residue washed with water to extract the silicofluoride compound, which is afterwards precipitated out and separated as a salt by means of a suitable soluble salt, such as potassium or barium chloride.
Patent GB-190014380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blowing Engines
Inventor: HAMILTON JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1900-08-11
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 14,380. Hamilton, J. H. Aug. 11. Gas engines.-A blowing-engine, operated by a gas engine A, is fitted with a Corliss valve V, whereby the gas-engine cylinders may be flushed by air from the blowing-engine during the first part of its stroke passing through the port P, and whereby air from the atmosphere also may be drawn through the port R into the engine on its suction stroke.
Patent GB-190108361-A (GB)
Inventor: WORSSAM HENRY JOHN
Filed: 1901-04-23
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 8361. Worssam, H. J. April 23. Heating buildings etc.; heating by steam circulation.- In ranges of pipes for heating or cooling by the circulation of steam or suitable fluids, each of the pipes a, Figs. 1 and 5, is fixed to the general duct c by a central bolt f projecting from the end of the pipe, passed through the duct and secured by a nut on the back of the duct to facilitate cleaning and repairing. In the apparatus shown in Fig. 1, the pipe a slopes downwards, and the channels for steam and condensed water are separate. The disc b is brazed or fixed to the tube a, and bears flat against the duct face or fits into it by a projecting lip as shown in Fig. 5. The boss e is supported by ribs, and carries the bolt f. When the pipe a slopes upwards, no return pipe k is required and a simple cap closes the pipe, and, when the steam and condensed water are not separated, the water by the steam pressure may be discharged through the pipe d extending nearly to the bottom of the duct c.
Patent GB-190110054-A (GB)
Title: Hat Pin Protector.
Inventor: SMITH ANNIE
Filed: 1901-05-15
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 10,054. Smith, A., Archer, M. H., and Benson, G. May 15. Pins, dress and like.-A protector A for the points of hat pins B consists of a cylinder of metal, wood, or other material filled with cork, india-rubber, &c.
Patent GB-190111429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Separating Liquids of Different Densities.
Inventor: POWTER NATHANIEL BARRET
Filed: 1901-06-04
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 11,429. Lake, H. H., [Powter, N. B.]. June 4. Fats and fatty oils.- The apparatus is applicable, among other purposes, for the extraction of oil and grease from fish, slaughter - house refuse, &c. A vessel 1, which may also be used as a digester, and is fitted with stirrers 4, 5, is divided at its upper end into two parts by an inverted funnel 10 sliding on a tube 8. After the oil &c. has risen to the surface, the funnel is lowered, by means of a rack and pinion, for instance, till its lip 11 is below the surface of the oil &c., and air &c. under pressure is introduced into the chamber 1 by the pipe 12, thus forcing out the oil &c. by the pipes 8 and 13. The pressure in the two parts of the vessel may be equalized by a pipe 14 and a valve. A similar form of apparatus is described fitted with a heating-jacket and internal heating-pipe. In another modification, the lip 11 is conical with its small end downwards, and the funnel 10 is of the same inclination as the sides of the vessel 1. Pipes are fitted to allow of the oil being discharged either from the pipe 8, or from the space between the funnel 10 and vessel 1. In a fourth modification, the funnel is replaced by a plain pipe of relatively small diameter.
Patent GB-190113643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Crushing Mills
Filed: 1901-07-04
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 13,643. Lake, H. H., [Piccard, Pictet, & Co.]. July 4. Mills and apparatus for crushing and pulverizing stone &c. The drum a is rotated on its hollow journals b, c at a sufficient speed to keep the stones or other material, supplied at one end from the hopper o, in contact with it by centrifugal force. A series of lens-shaped rollers k are placed side by side in the drum, and act successively upon the material. Scrapers n, mounted on a curved rail m, are provided to throw the material crushed by one roller under the next, and so on. The pulverized material may be carried off to a store chamber by a current of air passing in at one journal and out at the other.
Patent GB-190115662-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Camber Beam and Supporting or Fixing Devices for Turning Arches.
Inventor: DISS ALFRED
Filed: 1901-08-02
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 15,662. Diss, A. Aug. 2. Arches, centres for. Slotted adjustable bearing- plates d are fastened to the centre a by screws b, and are formed with curved extensions adapted to enter the joints of the brickwork so as to have a bearing away from the edges of the bricks, thus avoiding the risk of chipping such edges. Lateral projections e serve as handles when adjusting the plates. The depth of the centre may be increased to cause the arch to spring from a higher level than the plates d.
Patent GB-190120500-A (GB)
Title: Method of Regulating Street Traffic.
Inventor: TAYLOR CHARLES
Filed: 1901-10-14
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 20,500. Taylor, C., and Taylor, J. H. Oct. 14. Signals, indicator or visible, colour, and lamp.- For regulating street traffic, plates, signs, or other indications are placed at the corners of streets or roads to indicate that the traffic on one route is to have precedence of that on the other. Thus, a driver on the principal or 'primary' route may proceed unchecked, while a driver on the less important or 'secondary' route is required to see that no vehicle is approaching on the primary ' route before he enters the latter. The indications may be painted on the walls, wooden or enamelled signs may be used, or lamps for night use ; the signs may be placed on posts, luminous paint may be used, or the pavement may be of such colours or forms as to give the required indication. Suitable colours are green for the primary' and red for the 'secondary' routes.
Patent GB-190121750-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Method of and Means for Tandem Connecting Asynchronous Alternating Electric Current Motors or Generators.
Inventor: DANIELSON ERNST
Filed: 1901-10-29
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 21,750. Danielson, E. Oct. 29. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-Relates to a method of connecting in tandem two or more asynchronous alternating-current motors or generators, having different numbers of poles or ratios of gearing, whereby a speed may be obtained which corresponds to that of a motor having a number of poles or ratio of gearing equal to the difference between those of the separate motors. In the arrangement shown, the two motors A, B are provided with different numbers of poles and have their rotors mounted on a common shaft. By means of a double-throw three-pole switch F, current is supplied from the source either to the primary coils of the motor B or to those of the motor A, the primary coils of the motor not so supplied being connected by a switch E with a starting and short-circuiting rheostat G. The two rotors are connected to starting and short-circuiting rheostats D, H, and by means of another switch C they can be connected together in such a manner that the field revolves either in the same direction in both rotors or in opposite directions. When both fields revolve in the same direction, the speed corresponds to that of a motor having a number of poles equal to the difference between the numbers of poles of the two motors. This arrangement renders it possible to obtain altogether four different speeds, e.g., in operating tramcars. In a modification, the two rotors form a single structure, and three different speeds may be obtained. In a further modification, two motors having the same number of poles are connected by belt gearing to a common shaft, the ratio of the gearing being different in the two cases.
Patent GB-190126156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Double Bath Benches
Inventor: MCCULLOUGH THOMAS FRANCIS
Filed: 1901-12-21
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 26,156. McCullough, T. F. Dec. 21. Baths.-Relates to sitz baths for women. A table or bench e, with a douching-receptacle e<1> at one end, is fitted with folding legs band c, the latter of which is pivoted at a short distance from the end so that its upper end can support a backrest d. A hinged flap c<2> can be turned up to support this flap at a greater height. Foot-rests g are fitted to blocks sliding transversely, which may be secured, when not in use, by pins d' on the back-rest.
Patent GB-190200813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Leather Belting.
Inventor: YOUNG RAMSAY HANNAY
Filed: 1902-01-11
Granted: 1903-01-10
Abstract: 813. Young, R. H., Sharp, J., and Stewart, J. Jan. 11. Belts, leather-link. Longitudinal strips C, Fig. 1, running the whole length of the belt, are interposed at intervals between the links B, and are traversed by the same pins D. Or, as shown in Fig. 2, there may be a central longitudinal strip C' connected by the pins D to the opposite sides of the belt alternately. Fig. 3 shows a modification in which the longitudinal strip is replaced by short links E, the opposite ends of which are connected to opposite sides of the belt. Instead of riveting the ends of the pins D, they may be secured by means of a wire G, Fig. 4, running along a groove in the edge of the belt, and engaging in notches near the ends of the pins.
Patent GB-190207881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Time Recorders and Tell Tales and the like.
Inventor: LLEWELLIN WILLIAM MABERLY
Filed: 1902-04-04
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 7881. Llewellin, W. M. April 4. Time-checking apparatus for workmen. Relates to the type of apparatus described in Specifications No. 4653, A.D. 1882, No. 11,597, A.D. 1889, No. 23,257, A.D. 1901, and No. 2627, A.D. 1902. In order to dispense with the separate printing handle, and to lock the type wheel and print the record in one operation by the same handle, the spacing bar is modified, the spindle A, Figs. 1 and 3, of the handle K' carrying two cams B, H. After the spacing lever has been turned on the sleeve I<1> by means of the handle K<1> until the pointer P is opposite the operator's number on the index dial G, the handle K<1> is itself slightly twisted or turned to rotate the cams B, H. The cam H causes a spring bolt H<1> to engage with the teeth or holes of the dial G and lock the spacing lever in position, while the cam B, through the wedge-shaped end C<11> of the lever C, moves forward the spindle D, which actuates the printing device, and, through the rocking bar L", the lever L' of the counter L and the switch L<111> of an electric-bell circuit. The completion of the record is indicated to the operator by the appearance of a figure N<11> through an opening N' in a disc K<11> on the spindle A. In a modification for graphically representing the duration of time of any operation, a specially-prepared record sheet, as shown in Fig. 8, is wrapped round a cylinder S, Fig. 6. When an operator draws the handle R along the slot Q, Fig. 5, and releases it beneath a slot Q<1> which corresponds to his number, a spring v<1> pulls the lever R into the slot, and causes a marker v to come into contact with the record sheet on the cylinder S, which is thereupon rotated by clockdriven wheels u, u<1>, u<11>, until the operator either withdraws the lever R or, after a predetermined time, the lever X actuates the switch Y<11> of a signalling device. The periods are shown by the straight lines v in Fig. 8. In a second modification, Fig. 9, pios k, k<1>, k<11>, k<111>, k<5> are so arranged on the end or periphery of a cylinder b carrying the record sheet that they successively engage with a spring bolt d, which is reciprocated by a cam e driven by clockwork. As the bolt d clears each of the pins k, k<1>... the cylinder b is rotated by a weight until the bolt engages the next pin. A spring catch l is provided to engage the pin k in the event of the bolt d not being returned quickly enough to its normal position. The records are printed or marked in the sheet on the cylinder b by plungers g carried-by pivoted levers g<111>, which are operated by special keys inserted at h<1>.
Patent GB-190214233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Motor Cycles.
Inventor: TAYLOR WILLIAM ALLEN
Filed: 1902-06-24
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 14,233. Taylor, W. A. June 24. Driving-mechanism; motor cycles.-Relates to driving-gear for motor cycles. The motor shaft is in the longitudinal plane of the cycle and carries two bevel-wheels, which gear into bevel-wheels on the chain-wheel face. A clutch keyed to the motor shaft places one or other of the pinions in gear according to the speed desired. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of the driving-gear fitted. The bevel-pinions 8, 9 gear with two bevel-rings 6, 7 on the chain-wheel 4, and ride loose on the motor shaft 3, being placed in gear with this shaft by the clutch 10. The road wheel 13 is driven from the chain-wheel 4 by the chain 11 and the chainwheel 12. Fig. 3 shows a plan of a modification of the arrangement. The motor shaft 3 is geared to the driving-shaft 20 by means of two sets of chain gearing 22, 23, which are actuated by the clutch 10. The road wheel 13 is driven by the bevel gearing 21. In each case the chain-wheel 4 is fixed with a free-wheel attachment.
Patent GB-190220806-A (GB)
Title: Striping Attachment for Circular Knitting Machines.
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-09-24
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 20,806. Allison, C. A., [American Knitting Machine Co.]. Sept. 24. Circular knitting-machines.-Relates to knitting- machines of the kind described in Specifications No. 1466, A.D. 1895, No. 9347, A.D. 1897, and No. 2756, A.D. 1896, and has for its object to make striped goods having their stripes at different distances apart. The thread-changing mechanism is of the kind described in the above-mentioned Specification, the star-wheel 600 being rotated, at the required time, to change the yarn, by striking adjustably-placed pins 1065, 1066 on a slide 1060 raised by means of a lever 1030, a link 1020, a lever 1000, and projections on an auxiliary pattern chain 990, Fig. 5. By making these lugs of different lengths and putting them at different distances apart, the width of the stripes and the distances between the stripes may be varied. The inner face of the auxiliary chain has pins engaging holes in a flanged socket on a ratchet-wheel driven by a pawl lever 970 and a cam. The pawl lever is held out of action and the auxiliary chain at rest by means of a bent projecting arm 922, which is actuated by means of a pawl 940 and projections on the main pattern chain. The thread-changing mechanism is held out of action while making the wide parts a of the stripes.
Patent GB-190224843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mat-making Machines
Inventor: JOULIN GASTON HYPPOLITE
Filed: 1902-11-12
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 24,843. Joulin, G. H. Nov. 12. Mat-sewing machanes.-A machine for making mats, by stitching together a continuous length of yarn n arranged in the manner shown in Fig. 5, comprises a framing a supporting a fixed comb b and adjustable comb c, between the teeth of which the yarn is laid. Two needles r with open eyes t are carried by pinions q, q rotated by means of a shaft k which drives a screw i passing through a sliding nut supporting the pinions. The screw and other parts of the stitching-apparatus are mounted upon a carriage l which can be moved after each stitch along guidebars f. When the shaft k is rotated, the stitching- thread is carried through the fabric by one needle, and, before the needle returns, the thread is transferred to the other needle, which draws the thread back through the fabric.
Patent GB-190227374-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Electrode for Galvanic Cells and a Method or Process for Producing same.
Inventor: PEARSON GEORGE
Filed: 1902-12-11
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 27,374. Pearson, G., and Fiedler, L. Dec. 11. Primary batteries; secondary batteries.-Relates to a negative electrode particularly adapted for secondary batteries of the lead-zinc type. A plate of zinc, carbon, lead, or other suitable material is coated with an active surface of mercuric zinc cyanide, or cyanide zinc amalgam, by electrodeposition, the bath consisting of a solution of zinc sulphate, mercuric sulphate, and potassium cyanide or other cyanogen compound. The electrolyte used in connection with the electrode so prepared should contain a little mercury sulphate.
Patent GB-190228252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed and Reversing Gear
Inventor: LOUET EMILE VICTOR EDOUARD
Filed: 1902-12-22
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 28,252. Louet, E. V. E. Dec. 22. Motor road vehicles. - Relates to variable - speed and reversing gear for motor road vehicles. The motor-driven shaft A is connected either directly or through bevel gearing w i t h a shaft Z carrying a gear-wheel F. The differential driving-gear is also connected to a shaft carrying a gear-wheel G. The wheels F, G are set in a fixed framing, and are brought into connection at various speeds by pairs of gear-wheels I, J, I<1>, J<1>, and mounted on axes K, K<1>, &c. in a straight or curved sliding frame L which is either mounted on aluminium rollers or runs on rails r. At one end of the frame L, two wheels are mounted on one axle and a wheel on a second axle so as to produce a slow reverse motion. The frame L may be moved by rods or cords, or, when circular, may have a rack on one side operating with a pinion which is driven from a second pinion and segmental rack. Stop pins N are shown for stopping the frame in any position, the pins being operated by levers n and x carrying a foot-plate v.