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Patent GB-189906569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Filter Presses.
Inventor: ZAHN MAX
Filed: 1899-03-27
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 6569. Zahn, M. March 27. Filter-presses.-Consists of an improved method of washing the cakes, and of a construction of press to facilitate such washing. The liquid to be filtered is introduced by the passages S<1>, s', s<2>, &c., and similar passages (not shown) on the opposite side of the press. The cakes, having been formed, are compressed towards the narrow sides of the frames R, which are tapered as shown, by air or gas forced in in the direction of the arrows from the passages l<1>, l<2>, L. The cakes, thus rendered uniform, are uniformly permeated by the washing- liquid. The washing-liquid may carry in suspension one of the substances in the cake which is not to be washed away. This suspended substance thus fills up spaces left by the removal in solution from the cakes of soluble substances.
Patent GB-189911292-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Leather Laces for Connecting the Ends of Driving Belts and for similar purposes.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-05-30
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 11,292. Boult, A. J., [Klinge, L. A.]. May 30. Belt and band fastenings.-Laces for connecting the ends of driving-belts are tapered at one end as shown, the tapered end being hardened by rolling between heated rollers.
Patent GB-189916545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Twist Lace Fabrics and in the Manufacture thereof.
Inventor: LINDLEY SAM TAYLOR
Filed: 1899-08-15
Granted: 1900-08-15
Abstract: 16,545. Lindley, S. T. Aug. 15. Lace and lace-making.-The object of the invention is to produce on a Lever's lace machine a fabric having a ground or foundation, also surface threads so disposed that they may be brushed, combed, or carded into a pile. The surface threads may be of different colour to the ground, and may be arranged to form a pattern. Fig. 1 shows a ground work produced by traversing every other warp thread A one gate alternately to right and left to twist with a bobbin thread D ; the remaining warps B are traversed three gates. The front thick or gimp threads C, Fig. 2, of any colour or colours, are traversed three or more gates every motion or at regular intervals of two or more motions. The gimp threads are worked with little tension, and are tied in by the bobbin threads D. Part of the ground or foundation is omitted in Fig. 2 for clearness.
Patent GB-189917113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Fancy Rollers of Carding Engines
Inventor: CROWTHER JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1899-08-23
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 17,113. Crowther, J. H. Aug. 23. Carding-engines.-The fancy roller is provided at intervals round its circumference with longitudinal wooden lags B, in which are fixed loosely and in an inclined position two or more rows of straight and flexible wire teeth f. The lags are bent or shaped to the curvature of the roller, and are secured by screws.
Patent GB-189923453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clutches.
Inventor: GYN CASPER VAN
Filed: 1899-11-24
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 23,453. Gyn, C. van. Nov. 24. Clutches.-Relates to means for suddenly disconnecting a clutch. A sleeve t on the driving- shaft is retained in place by being connected to dogs r which are locked by engagement with levers p. When these levers are, by any suitable means, thrown towards the stationary plate n, the sleeve is released, and under the action of the spring u is at once shot forward, its rounded face coming into contact with and lifting the levers f out of their seats in the driving-member d of the clutch. The contact between the sleeve and the levers also serves to retard the movement of the driven member c. The sleeve is drawn back by means of screws z passing through the plate n.
Patent GB-189924629-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Talking Machines.
Filed: 1899-12-11
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 24,629. Wise, W. L., [Universal Talking Machine Co.]. Dec. 11. Spring motors.-Gramophones are constructed with motors of the continuous-winding type and with preferably a ratchet feed for the reproducer. Fig. 1 shows a sectional elevation of the apparatus, in which 1 is the ordinary casing, having a removable top 17 to which all the parts are attached. One end of the motor spring is attached to the case 22 carrying the perforated winding-disc 23. The wheel 25 engages with the perforations in the disc 23, and is mounted on a shaft 26 to receive the winding - crank ; the shaft 26 also carries a friction lever for operating a locking - pawl preventing b a c k w a r d rotation of the wheel 25. The hollow shaft 20, to which the inner end of the spring is attached, is connected to the motor gearing, and receives internally the table shaft 12. This shaft 12 carries at its upper end the table 13, and at its lower end a worm-wheel 42 gearing with the high-speed worm 43 of the speed governor 47. 45 is a brake disc on the governor, and 48 is the bell-crank lever acting on the same. 53 is the regulating milled head. The motor wheel 37 carries an eccentric acting by a connecting-rod 60 on the sliding ratchet bar 56. The pawl 62 engaging with the ratchet is mounted on the sliding carriage of the reproducer horn. The carriage slides on a bar 3 aligned with the central axis 12, and is loosely supported on a parallel guide-bar to permit of tilting so as to release the pawl 62 and at the same time to raise the stylus 11 by means of the crutch arm 65. The carriage is provided with a bent forked arm 5, the slots 6 of which receive pivots 7 on a swinging frame 8, which is pivoted at its centre to the lower portion of the horn. The positive ratchet feed may be omitted, the horn being supported as shown in an ordinary fixed arm, the feed taking place by the spiral record track.
Patent GB-190007859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Generating Acetylene Gas and for Lighting by Means of such Gas.
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-04-27
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 7859. Johnson, G. W., [Compagnie Franþaise de l'AcetylÞne Dissous]. April 27. Acetylene lamps; search-lights. - Relates to apparatus for generating and burning acetylene gas. Fig. 3 shows an arrangement of burners specially applicable for search-lights. The nozzles or jets u are arranged parallel to each other on a hollow base-plate or pipe v, and at or about an angle uf 45‹ to the same, so that the flames are brought nearer together than in the ordinary arrangement.
Patent GB-190011107-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Patterns or Designs for Electrically Regulating the Operation of Card Punching Machines, Embroidering Machines, and Jacquard and other Looms.
Inventor: EDWARDS EDMUND
Filed: 1900-06-19
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 11,107. Edwards, E., [Handwerck, C.]. June 19. Cards, punching; loom pattern surfaces.-Patterns or designs for electrically regulating the operation of card-punching machines, embroidery machines, and jacquard and other looms are formed of a series of insulated portions, each of which is included in a separate circuit. The insulated portions may consist of strips 1, Fig. 4, placed in recesses or grooves of a plate or separated by insulating-layers 7, and the design may be formed with some insulating-substance on the upper edges of the strips, as shown. In these cases the circuit is made through projections 4 and elastic terminals 5. The strips may be in the form of flexible bands, Fig. 5, on insulated rollers 8, the circuit being made through elastic contacts 10, 11. Straight strips may be arranged either on edge or flat upon a drum, electriccal contact being made by spring brushes. They may also be carried by endless chains, or they may pass in the form of a band from one roller to another between a fixed plate and the spring contacts. The points of the design may be produced by perforating paper or cardboard 28, Fig. 12, which may be either in the form of a sheet or an endless band. Metal clips 31, Figs. 13, 14, and 15, may also be arranged on the strips, alone or in conjunction with other slips 34 covered with an insulating- coating. The band or bands may be fed forwards intermittently by a pulley 43, Fig. 19, which is carried by an oscillating arm 41 and driven by a chain 44 and ratchet gearing 45, 46 actuated by an electromagnet 48.
Patent GB-190013581-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Joints of Clothes Rails and other like Folding-up Appliances.
Inventor: EYRE ROBERT
Filed: 1900-07-28
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 13,581. Eyre, R., and Taylor, H. July 28. Clothes-horses.-Relates to a method of hinging the frames of a clothes-horse and like folding- appliances to dispense with the tapes usually employed. The central rail or pillar is made in short sections a, which are connected together by pins B, G. The pin may be integral with one section a, and fixed by glueing or the like into a hole in the other section ; or the pins may be of harder wood or metal and fixed in both sections. The bosses C to which the other half of the frame is attached turn on the pins.
Patent GB-190013662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Gears for Steam Engines.
Inventor: MARSHALL JAMES THOMPSON
Filed: 1900-07-30
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 13,662. Marshall, J. T., and Wigram, R. July 30. Valve gear.-Comprises variable-expansion singleeccentric link motions, especially suitable for separate admission valves, and for engines with the cylinders close together, or for compound vertical engines with Corliss valves. In the form shown in Fig. 1, an eccentric b is mounted on the engine shaft a on the same side as the crank-pin c (shown in dotted lines), and on this eccentric is a strap d with lugs e, e<1> at diametrically-opposite points. A slot link i, suspended by a vibrating arm h, is reciprocated by the lug e through the medium of the lever f, and link g, and is rocked on its pivot h' by the lug e<1> through the medium of the link k and arm i<1>. The valve-rod j is adjustable relatively to the slot link i, either by hand or by a governor for the purpose of varying the grade of expansion. In a modification, a longer link is shown, so that the engine can be reversed, and the eccentric b is on the further side of the shaft from the crank-pin.
Patent GB-190016844-A (GB)
Title: A Preparation to be used as a Preservative Paint for Applying to India Rubber Tires
Inventor: PHILP HORACE ROBERT ANDREW
Filed: 1900-09-21
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 16,844. Philp, H. R. A. Sept. 21. Paints, materials for; preservative compositions.- Relates to the composition of a preservative paint for applying to the surface of rubber tyres, especially when they are perished through wear or exposure. The composition consists of white lead, turpentine, naphtha, and rubber solution.
Patent GB-190105161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tools for Broaching Chain Links.
Inventor: HOWE GLENN GRENVILLE
Filed: 1901-03-11
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 5161. Howe, G. G. March 11. Making chains.-Relates to a tool for dressing or broaching the insides of the hooks of detachable chains. In Figs. 2 and 3, 2 is a hard cylindrical drift or bit fitted in a holder 3, between cylindrical portions 2<1>, of somewhat smaller diameter, one of which is formed with a taper end to facilitate insertion into the hook. The bit is formed with ridges 4 at each end to engage a corresponding groove in the holder ; it is locked by a transverse pin 5. Figs. 4 and 5 show a modification, and other forms are described, in which a part of the holder is made detachable. One such form of holder is shown in Fig. 1 fixed to the bed of a machine in position to have a chain link pushed completely over the bit by a ram 8.
Patent GB-190106328-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shade or Blind Rollers.
Inventor: HARTSHORN EDMUND FISHER
Filed: 1901-03-26
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 6328. Hartshorn, E. F. March 26. Window blinds. - The roller b is slightly tapered at the end, so that it can be easily fitted into the usual end cap a, which is then secured in place by turning the edge c into the wood, as shown, by a suitable tool.
Patent GB-190109972-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car Couplers.
Inventor: CARTER MARTIN JEROME
Filed: 1901-05-14
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 9972. Carter, M. J., and Carter, R. R. May 14. Couplings, automatic. -Each draw-bead has a recess containing a pivoted coupling-bar 5 having a turned-up end 23. When the vehicles come together, the bars 5 enter the adjacent draw-heads, knocking aside the pawls 11, which afterwards fall and lock against the ends 23. The lateral play of the bars 5 is restricted by the spring 7 or the recess 10. The parts are uncoupled by rotating the shaft 14 by a crank linked to a vertical shaft which passes through the car platform.
Patent GB-190111459-A (GB)
Title: Sub Basses for Self Playing Organs.
Inventor: WARREN CHARLES
Filed: 1901-06-04
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 11,459. Warren, C. June 4. Automatic instruments.-The invention consists in providing a "sub-bass" for an automatic reed instrument which can also be played by hand. The tune-sheet passes over a tracker board b, the holes in which are connected by tubes c with diaphragms arranged alternately at the back and front of a vacuum chamber a. The diaphragms operate levers d, which carry valves e in connection with parts e<2>, and thus control the pneumatics f with which the keys are connected by cords g. Branches e<3> of the ports e<2> are connected by tubes C leading to pneumatics E, which are contained in a chamber D and control the pallets F of the " sub-bass " reeds k. H is a mute flap which must be closed when the " sub-bass " is in operation. It is controlled by a stop H<1>. A combination of valves q, r, shown in Fig. 3, is placed in the wind trunk i, which connects the chamber a with the main vacuum chamber. Its object is to cut off the automatic part of the instrument, and it is so arranged that the closing of the sliding valve q opens the relief valve r.
Patent GB-190117171-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Making a Fixed Gas for Lighting, Heating or any other Purpose
Inventor: CORNELL ELIJAH BEANS
Filed: 1901-08-27
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 17,171. Cornell, E. B., and Alderson, W. C. Aug. 27. Gas manufacture, processes for; oil gas; water gas.-Relates to a process and apparatus for making a fixed gas for lighting, heating, and other purposes, from steam and hydrocarbons. A boiler A, Fig. 1, with a steam dome A', is supported by a setting B, in which is a grate C. A pipe E, provided with a safetyvalve F and pressurereducing valve G, leads from the dome A' to the top of a reservoir H filled with oil or hydrocarbon, such as crude petroleum. This reservoir is arranged like a sight-feed lubricator, and has a gauge glass H<1> and an outlet H<2> leading to a sightfeed tube J connected by a pipe K to a pipe E<1> leading from the pipe E to a series of retorts L arranged in pairs on the setting B, and heated to 1800‹ F. at least. The steam and hydrocarbon undergo successive contractions and expansions in passage through the retorts, each pair of retorts being constructed as shown in Fig. 4. Shells L with flanges and packing-rings L<7>, and open tubular cores L<3>, screw into a common base L<2> divided into an inlet chamber L<6>, and intermediate and outlet chambers with passages. The retorts are connected by pipes L<1> of smaller bore than the supply pipe E<1>, and protected by firebrick. In another arrangement, steam only passes through some of the retorts, and steam and hydrocarbon through the rest.. From the last retort, a pipe M leads to a condenser or cooler N connected to a gas holder 0, and a branch pipe M' leads to pipes M<2> for burners P, used to heat the boiler and retorts after starting. Gas thus obtained from steam and crude petroleum consists of carbon monoxide, methane, and ethane in proportions by volume of about 2 : 3 : 1.
Patent GB-190117708-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Charging an Annealing Oven with Glasses or like Articles.
Inventor: BRIDGWATER HARRY HUBERT
Filed: 1901-09-04
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 17,708. Bridgwater, H. H., and Haley, J. Sept. 4. Conveyers.- Apparatus for conveying articles of glass or other ware to, into, and through an annealing-oven is shown in elevation in Fig. 5. The oven b is open at the discharging - end, but is closed at the receiving- end c, where the gas burners or other heating- appliances are provided. The bottom of the oven is formed by an endless apron or conveyer e, the driving-roller f of which is geared to a shaft k in turn connected by a chain m to a sprocket wheel n, loose on a driving-shaft o and provided with a sliding clutch. The articles are fed to the oven on a conveyer r, and are transferred to the conveyer e through a doorway or inlet 10 by means of a pusher 30. The conveyer r consists of two parallel chains driven in any suitable manner, preferably by a chain 81 from the shaft o, and the chains are connected at intervals by frames with pivoted leaves or platforms 20. A bridge is disposed through the inlet 10 and between the conveyers r, e. The pusher 30 is shaped to embrace the articles, and is connected to a sliding rod 33 provided with an arm carrying an antifriction roller 34 engaged in a slot 35 in a lever 36, which is held forwards by a weight 38. A roller 47 on the lever 36 engages cam teeth t<1>, t<m>, t<12> of a wheel t on a shaft 40, and the teeth vary in size and give the requisite variations in the strokes of the lever. A ratchet-wheel 55 on the shaft 40 is actuated by a pawl 56 pivoted on the pin of a crank disc on the shaft o. The pawl is retained by an upright arm 60 pivoted on a shaft 61, another arm 63 of which is connected to a sliding bar 65 retained by a spring 67. The free end of the bar 65 extends into the path of a curved arm 22 of each platform 20, and, when the platform is loaded, the arm 22 is in position to actuate the bar 65 and release the pawl 56. The clutch of the wheel n is actuated by means of a peripheral cam-groove on the wheel t and a lever. The toothed portions of the wheels t, 55 may be detachable.
Patent GB-190119183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Plumbers' Traps, and to the Method of Attaching Screw Caps therefor.
Inventor: RENNIE WILLIAM GERRARD
Filed: 1901-09-26
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 19,183. Rennie, W. G. Sept. 26. Traps.-Relates to a method of securing screw sockets for eyes &c. in lead traps. A hole is drilled, and then, by means of a spinning-tool, it is enlarged to a conical shape B to receive, from the inside, a conical socket C, which is tinned and soldered in. The edge of the hole B may be made to overlap the socket, so as to form a seat for the cap F.
Patent GB-190119777-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Construction of Head for Exhaust Steam Pipes
Inventor: FLETCHER CHARLES
Filed: 1901-10-04
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 19,777. Fetcher, C. Oct. 4. Steam separators. - Relates to the construction of ahead for exhaust steam pipes for separating water, oil and grease from the steam, and acting as a silencer. The exhaust is led by the expanding pipe C into the double conical casing A and discharged into the conical tube D, which is supported by the plate or tray E. Thence it is directed against the double conical baffle F and escapes by the outlet G. The chief feature of the invention is the utilization of the flow of the steam for drawing or injecting a current of cold air through the openings J, which, mingling with the steam, assists the separation of water and oil. The deposited liquid collects in the tray E and flows away by the pipe K.
Patent GB-190120137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Automotor Wagons and Similar Road Vehicles.
Inventor: FODEN EDWIN
Filed: 1901-10-09
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 20,137. Foden, E. Oct. 9. Motor road vehicles.-To the brackets c secured to the sides of the boiler a are bolted or riveted two side girders b, b, which are also secured to the firebox end of the boiler by transverse plates d, d and plates a<1>. To the girders b are attached drop plates and the axle guards g. A swivel plate h for the front carriage is provided, also a coal bunker i.
Patent GB-190124638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Manipulating and Storing Coal, or other Minerals, or Granular Substances
Inventor: SMITH AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1901-12-03
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 24,638. Smith, A. Dec. 3. Loading and unloading.-A storage chamber A, covered by a roof a<1>, has inclined floors a fitted with discharge gates D, and is supported above the ground on a framework S. Trucks c run on an endless system of upper and lower horizontal and inclined rails so that coal, minerals, or granular materials can be transferred from vessels or cars to the storage chamber, or be discharged from the chamber into cars or vessels. In order to prevent spontaneous combustion of bituminous coal, it can be discharged through the gates D into trucks, raised to the upper central track 9<1>, and be discharged again into the chamber. The trucks may be operated by a cable K, or otherwise. Charging- shoots 13, 14, 15, and 16 are provided at suitable parts of the building for loading the cars &c.
Patent GB-190203752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Sterilizing Apparatus
Inventor: FUERSTENHEIM FRANZ
Filed: 1902-02-13
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 3752. F³rstenheimer, F., [trading as Hirschhorn, J.]. Feb. 13. Stoves for sterilizing liquids.-Relates to apparatus for sterilizing milk and other liquids. A sterilizer d having a frame o to receive the bottles rests on a ring c supported by a frame b and carrying a perforated plate g on which charcoal or other similar substance is laid. The charcoal is first heated by a lamp k until it glows, when a slide h is pushed in to cut off the heat. The vessel d which has been filled with boiling water to the level m and has then been cooled by the addition of a measured quantity of cold water to the requisite sterilizing temperature, is placed on the ring c and the bottles &c. of milk are placed in the frame o. The glowing charcoal maintains the temperature in the vessel until the milk &c. is sterilized.
Patent GB-190206848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lamp Shades.
Inventor: SHARP WALTER FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-03-20
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 6848. Sharp, W. r., [trading as Sharp & Son, W.]. March 20. Lamp shades ; reflectors.-In a lamp shade or reflector for outside shop and similar lamps, an outer metal frame A supports transparent or semitransparent panels B upon which are displayed advertisements. The panels of an inner frame C have an outer reflecting surface C' of an inner reflecting surface C<2> . The light from electric, gas, or oil lamps, or candles D, is reflected downwards over the shop front by the surfaces C<2>, while that from lamps E, placed between the frames, is reflected outwards by the surfaces C', so that the advertisements may be read at night. In a modification, the lamps E are dispensed with, the light from the lamps D passing through openings J in the reflectors to illuminate the advertising panels. The panels are interchangeable so that varied advertisements may be displayed.