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Patent GB-189908260-A (GB)
Title: Improved Preparation of Ingredients and the Manufacture of Fire Lighters therewith.
Inventor: WEISZ HUGO
Filed: 1899-04-19
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 8260. Weisz, H., Abonyi, E., and Neuburg, C. April 19. Firelighters.-Wood in the form of shavings, wood wool, or in any other suitable condition is impregnated with a hot mixture of resin, paraffin or stearin, mineral oil, and spirits of turpentine, and is drained upon wire screens and pressed into blocks.
Patent GB-189920637-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Freight Conveyors.
Inventor: MCCABE WILLIAM LEGGETT
Filed: 1899-10-14
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 20,637. McCabe, W. L. Oct. 14. Conveyers.-Fig. 1 shows a side elevation, and Fig. 2 a plan of a portable conveyer. An endless band 2 is mounted in a portable frame 1 to run on a series of guide-pulleys 6, 7, 17, 17, and driving-pulley 3. This pulley is made with a peripheral recess 9, in which the driving-belt 10 runs beneath and in contact with the conveying-belt. The belt 10 runs also on a pulley on a cross-shaft 11 driven by a motor 4. The conveying-section of the belt 2 is fitted with the side guide-rails 18, the transverse distance between which can be adjusted by the rotation of a longitudinal shaft carrying pinions which engage with rack-bars projecting under and across the track from the sections 18.
Patent GB-190006062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescence Vapour Lamps.
Inventor: POSNO MARTIN
Filed: 1900-03-31
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 6062. Posno, M. March 31. Incandescent vapour lamps.-The reservoir a, containing the petroleum, alcohol, or other liquid combustible, is packed with a felt or other absorbent pad b, which may be supplemented, if desired, with spongy material b<1>. The vaporizing- burner d is arranged between the two wick-tubes f<1>, through which the wicks c' convey the liquid combustible to the vaporizing-chamber g beneath the bunsen burner h. The wick-tube i of the vaporizing- burner is formed with an enlargement i<5>, which serves both as an overflow fitting and as an outlet for the vapour accumulating in the chamber j of the secondary wick-tube j<1>, thereby tending to maintain an equal and steady flame at the vaporizing burner d. The transmission of heat to the reservoir is minimized by the use of a plug e of bad heat-conducting material, the wick-tubes f<1>, i being soldered to a plate e', which is insulated from the screw collar e<3> by a part e<4> of the plug e.
Patent GB-190007698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Number, Name and like Plates for Hat and Coat Hooks, Doors and Analogous Purposes.
Inventor: PRUCE HENRY CLARKE
Filed: 1900-04-26
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 7698. Pruce, H. C. April 26. Name plates.-Name and number plates for hat &c. hooks and doors &c, are formed of a piece b bearing the letter or numeral and of a carrier or back piece a having a sunken top a<1> to receive the piece a, which is secured therein by eyelet, screw, or other fastenings.
Patent GB-190008952-A (GB)
Title: Clothes' Pocket Protector to Secure Objects of Value Against Loss by Pick-pockets or by Falling Out.
Inventor: FALKE THEODOR
Filed: 1900-05-15
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 8952. Falke, T. May 15. Protectors, watch, purse, and like.-Relates to pocket protectors for watches, purses, pocket-books, &c. In the application to a watch protector shown in Figs. 1 and 3, a case a, suitably secured in the pocket, is provided with arms b pivoted at c to the case and connected at their lower ends by a sliding piece d, so that, when the watch is placed in the case, the arms b close round it as shown in Fig. 5, and are engaged by a block g carried by a rod f sliding in guides in the case, and pressed upward by springs h so as to prevent the watch from being removed until the block g is depressed again by means of the rod f. Fig. 4 shows a modification suitable for a purse &c., in which a case a<1> secured in the pocket is provided with an inner case z adapted to receive the purse &c. and connected with two pivoted pieces y so that, when the inner case is depressed, the pieces y are engaged by the spring-actuated block g', and prevent it from being raised until the block is depressed again. The purse is secured in the case by flaps k suitably attached to the case a<1> and connected by a sliding pin and guide to the case z, so that the depression of the case closes the flaps.
Patent GB-190012871-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Aromatic Sulphinic Acids.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1900-07-17
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 12,871. Imray, O., [Basle Chemical Works]. July 17. Sulphonic acids of aromatic compounds are produced by acting upon diazo salts, preferably diazo sulphites, with alcoholic sulphurous acid in presence of a small quantity, about 5 per cent. of the theoretical quantity, of copper oxide, cuprous oxide, or a salt of one of these oxides. The diazo sulphite is prepared by first obtaining the diazo chloride in the usual way, and then adding sufficient sodium-bisulphate solution to convert the chloride into sulphite. The formation of the sulphinic acid is usually effected at ‹0-20‹C., but more resistant diazo salts require a higher temperature. Examples are given in which benzene sulphinic acid, o-toluene sulphinic acid, methyl sulphinic benzoate, and anisol sulphinic acid are produced.
Patent GB-190014633-A (GB)
Title: An Improved System of Electric Lighting and Apparatus or Devices therefor.
Inventor: LAPERTOT PIERRE
Filed: 1900-08-15
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 14,633. Lapertot, P., Villard, G., and Pignaud, L. Aug. 15. Lighting, systems of; switches; transformers.-L am p s are supplied with current intermittently, and coils having "self induc- ' tion or capacity " are included in the circuit to give a sudden rise of potential at the moment of making the circuit. Figs. 1 and 3 show a form of apparatus for this purpose and termed a "lifting "transformer." A drum d carries a conducting- segment c, adapted to engage six contact-brushes, the opposite ones being connected together. The lamp circuits r, s, t are connected to the brushes, and the common return z to one pole and the drum d the other pole of the dynamo. The alternator has preferably the poles 1 ... 6 connected in series, and the wires are of larger diameter than in ordinary machines. The brushes are preferably arranged in such relation to the segment that the circuit is opened at the moment when there is no current, and closed again when the voltage has risen. In working with continuous currents, a rotary transformer should be employed.
Patent GB-190018674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Apparatus for the Generation of Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: BEGGS DANIEL CHRISTIE
Filed: 1900-10-19
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 18,674. Beggs, D. C., and Fielding, W. Oct. 19. Acetylene.-Relates to improvements more particularly applicable to the apparatus described in Specification No. 25,917, A.D. 1898. (1) The carbide cylinder is connected with the holder j by a pipe c fitted with a cock e. This arrangement, together with a stuffing-box f, enables the apparatus to be worked with less pressure, and dispenses with the necessity of an absolutely gastight piston head a. (2) The piston-head a is formed of two conical bosses h<1>, Fig. 2, carrying a ring of rubber, leather, or the like, and operated by nuts g for expanding or contracting the ring. A disc of felt g<11> is secured to the head by screws h<11> for removing dust or grit from the cylinder. A cup-shaped ring i, Fig. 2<A>, secured by a nut i<1>, may be added. This cup expands during its movement to the left and renders the piston gastight, but it moves freely in the other direction. (3) The top of the bell is made hollow, so that all the air may be expelled when water is introduced into it. (4) The tube k is fitted with an escape valve l provided with an extension l<1> which engages a fixed part l<11> of the frame when excessive generation causes the holder to rise too high and thereby opens the valve. (5) Notice of overgeneration and of the exhaustion of the charge of carbide is given by electric bells, the circuits of which are completed by the arrival of the holder j and of the piston-head a, respectively, at predetermined points. (6) The generator is connected through a valve box m<1>, containing a valve m<11>, with a sludge receptacle m fitted with a window n. This receptacle is charged with water by a funnel o, and the air escapes from it by a cock p<1>. (7) A supplementary rack a", fitted with a pawl r, which is connected with the pawl M by a chain, is provided.
Patent GB-190022126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Wireless Telegraphy.
Filed: 1900-12-05
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 22,126. Fleming, J. A., and Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Co. Dec. 5. Drawings to Specification. Resistances employed in a system of transmission in wireless telegraphy are described as consisting of lead-lined vessels partly filled with water and having adjustable inner lead cylinders capable of being raised and lowered.
Patent GB-190110450-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cutters for Grooving and Tongueing Wood and the like.
Inventor: WESTMAN ANDERS AUGUST
Filed: 1901-05-20
Granted: 1902-05-20
Abstract: 10.450. Westman, A. A. Oct. 25, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Tools ; tongueing and grooving.-Relates to the construction of the rotary cutting-tools used for tongueing and grooving wood and the like. The cutters are made in two halves, one of which is adjustable along the shaft so as to counteract the alteration of width of the tongue or groove due to the grinding of the cutters. Figs. 1 and 2 show the two halves of a grooving-cutter, one half 1 being keyed on the shaft by means of the boss 9 and keyway 8, and the other 5 being adjustable on the shaft and connected to the other half by a pin 10 on the half 1 fitting into a corresponding hole in 5. The teeth 3 cut one side of the groove and the teeth 7 the other side of the groove when the two halves of the cutter are placed together as in Fig. 3. The teeth 4 and 6 cut the shoulders or contact surfaces. The tongueing-cutter is similarly constructed of two relatively-adjustable halves. The inner side of the cutter 4 is parallel to the outer side of the cutter 3, so that, when the front faces of both are ground off by an equal amount, the cutter 3 is displaced laterally so as to maintain the width of the groove constant.
Patent GB-190111514-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Kneading and Washing Margarine and other similar Substances.
Inventor: DONKERS LOUIS BAPTISTE
Filed: 1901-06-05
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 11,514. Donkers, L. B. June 5. Moving-beater apparatus.-Relates to a kneading or malaxating machine for margarine and similar substances. The machine consists of a casing 13 within which rotate two concentric drums in opposite directions. Each drum consists of bars of oval cross-section attached to end spiders, the arms of which are shaped like propeller blades to throw the material towards the centre of the casing. The drums are worked by gearing from two separate shafts. The casing 13 can be rotated into the position shown in dotted lines, to be emptied, by means of a pinion 11, which can be clutched to the shaft 8, and which gears with a circular rack on the outside of the casing.
Patent GB-190115474-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Telegraphic Distribution.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1901-07-30
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 15,474. Justice, P. M., [Rowland Telegraphic Co.]. July 30. Telegraphs.-Relates to a system of telegraphic intercommunication for use between substations and a central station. The system may be arrangedfor single, duplex, quadruplex, or multiplex working. The system is described with reference to the method and apparatus for transmitting and recording as described in Specification No. 10,970, A.D. 1900. Fig. 1 shows the system diagrammatically when four substations A<1>-A<4> are connected to a central station A provided with a common source C of periodic current. B<1>-B<4> are the central station transmitters, and D<1>-D<4> the central station relays, these parts taken together and cross-connected forming translating-devices between the various substations. The system is multiplexed by means of distributers, which are arranged each with two parts, one part being to determine the signal and the other part the fraction of the revolution appropriated to each particular line. The distributers dividing the use of the line may have sectors of equal or unequal size ; in the latter case, the rate of signalling varies among the substations. Fig. 8 shows a second arrangement, in which four substations, two A<1>, A<3> single, and two A<2> , A<4>, duplexed, are connected to distributers at the central station leading to a common receiver relay D<5> and transmitter B<5>. The lines in this case must be balanced. A further development is to combine Figs. 1 and 8 ; in this arrangement, the various apparatus are provided with plug switches, so as to connect up the substations as required. Arrangements are also described for the central station to signal to all substations, or by shifting the distributer trailers to obtain various combinations of circuits. Interference by earth or other external currents may be avoided by earthing through condensers, such condensers being momentarily short-circuited by the action of extra contacts operated by the transmitter magnet.
Patent GB-190117105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Perforating Strips of Paper for use in Telegraphic Transmitters, Automatic Musical Instruments and for other purposes
Inventor: WRIGHT JOHN STRATTON
Filed: 1901-08-26
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 17,105. Wright, J. S., and Green, G. A. Aug. 26. Automatic instruments.-Relates to machines for perforating strips of paper for use in telegraphic transmitters, musical instruments, &c. A specimen of a perforated strip is shown in Fig. 6, the three rows of holes therein being made in the manner desired by three spring punches 51, 52, 53, Fig. 3, of which 51 and 52 are actuated simultaneously by operating a lever 58, 53 and 52 are actuated simultaneously by operating the lever 60, and the punch 52 may may be actuated independently by operating the lever 59. Tha strip is fed forwards after each punching operation by an intermittently-toothed feeding-wheel which engages with the central row of holes in the strip. The levers 58, 59, 60 are operated in the manner desired to form a letter by means of electromagnets, one for each lever, the circuits of which are made and broken in the manner desired to form a letter by a single depression of a spring key 17, Fig. 2, as many keys being provided as there are characters to be punched. The rod 18 of the key 17 carries a catch 32 and a spring contact maker 29, the end of which during the downward movement of the rod engages successively with the terminals 37, 38, 39 of circuits which are completed and broken in succession and are arranged so that their corresponding electromagnets shall operate the levers 58, 59, 60 in the proper order to form the letter required. When the key reaches its lowest position, the spring contact-maker 29 is forced inwards by the projection 33 and is held in this position by the catch 32, as shown on the right-hand portion of Fig. 2, until the key approaches again its highest position, when the catch 32 is automatically released by a projection 35. A separate key is provided for spacing between the words.
Patent GB-190117268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Valves for Pneumatic Tyres and for similar Services.
Inventor: LUCAS HARRY
Filed: 1901-08-28
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 17,268. Lucas, H. Aug. 28. Tyres, pneumatic.- Relates to an inflating- valve for pneumatic tyres, and for similar purposes, the valve being shown closed in Fig. 1. A nipple C is held within the casing A by the screw union G, and is prevented from relative rotation by the engagement of a projection a<1> on the casing with a slot in the nipple. The valve proper comprises a two-part stem b<1> secured to the cone B, which, during inflation, forms a non-return valve by contact with the gland c screwed into the nipple. The screw cap D has a central projection d which normally presses the valve proper on to the seating a in the casing against the action of the spring E. The cap D is connected t= the union G by loose rings f, f<1> sliding on a link F. The valve-stem has ribs b' which retain it in the nipple when removed from the casing.
Patent GB-190120218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Brakes for Pulley Blocks, Hoists, or other Lifting Appliances.
Inventor: BARNSLEY JOHN WALTER
Filed: 1901-10-10
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 20,218. Barnsley, J. W., Barnsley, W. G., and Barnsley, P. G. Oct. 10. Pulley-blocks ; hoists; brakes of general or unspecified application.-Relates to self-sustaining gear, and is described in connection with a wormgear pulley-block tackle. Keyed on the worm shaft is a ratchet-wheel A, with spaces between its teeth in which fit projections C' of the handoperated chain-wheel C. The wheel C thus has a limited play on the wheel A. Between the eccentric tops of the teeth A<1> and a fixed ring B are rollers E and thrust blocks D, acted on by springs H bearing on the projections C<1>. On ceasing to lift, the teeth A' jam the blocks D against the ring B, and the load is thus prevented from running down.
Patent GB-190120357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mitering Machines
Inventor: TYLER JOSEPH LORING
Filed: 1901-10-11
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 20,357. Tyler, J. L. Oct. 11. Mitering.-Relates to a mitering-machine which is shown in plan in Fig. 2 and in vertical section in Fig. 3. The knives or cutting-blades 5, 5 are mounted at right-angles to each other on a slide 4, which is moved up and down on guides 3 by a rack 6 and pinion 7, the pinion being oscillated by a hand-lever 9. The two gauges or fences 11 are mcunted on pivots on a sliding table 10, the position of which is adjusted by the screw 12. The pivots 13 of the gauges 11 are underneath the table, and are connected to the gauges above by brackets 14 and rods passing through a curved slot 16, so that the gauges can be clamped to the table by pressing down eccentric-ended levers 21. Spring pegs 27 are adapted to fit into holes 29 to determine the angle at which the gauges are set. A back gauge 30, pivoted on the rod 32 fitted with a lever 37, is used for adjusting the thickness of the cut.
Patent GB-190124634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Generators.
Filed: 1901-12-03
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 24,634. Wise, W. L., [Churchward, W. P.]. Dec. 3. Vertical boilers.-A central firebox and coal hopper is surrounded by two concentric casings, one of which forms the water and steam space, while the other is divided by vertical and radial partitions 9, 10, 11, 12, Fig. 2, into four compartments. The two larger of these form smoke-boxes, being in communication with the firebox by radial tubes 17, and the two smaller contain the boiler fittings. The inner surface of the firebox is protected by a copper lining, and the coal hopper has a protecting inner tube 20. The boiler is shown in the Figures as applied to a motor car.
Patent GB-190125990-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw-cutting Lathes.
Filed: 1901-12-19
Granted: 1902-12-19
Abstract: 25,990. Hulse & Co. and Bates, H. Dec. 19. Lathes.-A screw-cutting lathe with duplex tool slides 6, 7 on the saddle 2 has means for simultaneously withdrawing the tools at the end of a traverse and for setting the cut. The oppositelythreaded screws 4, 5 for operating the slides are longitudinally held in sleeves 8, 9, screwed to work in a nut bearing 10 and geared together by pinions 11, 12. The tools may be withdrawn quickly and simultaneously by rotating the pinion 12 by a handle 13. The additional depth of cut for each traverse may be obtained by turning either one of the screws, which are connected by pinions 16, 17 secured to the screws, friction rods, and nuts 20 in the usual way. An automatic feed may be obtained from a wheel gearing with the pinions 16, 17. Notched discs 14 engaged by spring pins (not shown) hold the screws while the sleeves are turned.
Patent GB-190126452-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Engine with Rotary Piston for Steam and other Fluids
Inventor: KEMP THOMAS TREVARTHAN
Filed: 1901-12-27
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 26,452. Kemp, T. T. Dec. 27. Axial-shaft and reciprocating- piston type.-The cylinder a has inlet and outlet ports t for steam or other fluid, and a rotary plug valve q distributes the steam through ports b, b<1> to the cylinder and reciprocates the piston c. The piston has one or more spiral grooves e, into which enters a guidepin h fixed in a screwed plug g in the cylinder, so that the piston has a combined reciprocating and rotary motion, and rotates the shaft k, which has rollers j working in guides in the piston. The piston has an extension p which operates the valve. The cam-grooves may be formed on the piston-rod.
Patent GB-190202482-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Bending Machines.
Inventor: MOENKEMOELLER FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1902-01-30
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 2482. M÷nkem÷ller, F. Jan. 30. Bending.-A machine for bending pipes consists of pairs of links h, i, carrying rollers a, b, c, the links i being pivoted to nuts moving on screws e mounted on a hydraulic cylinder g to the piston f of which the links h are pivoted. The rollers b, c are adjustably held apart by links d. The pipe is placed between the rollers b, c and the roller a, and bent by the upward movement of the roller a. The outer rollers are adjusted relatively to the centre roller, either symmetrically or unsymmetrically, to suit the shape of bend required. The rollers are grooved to suit the cross-section of the pipe to be bent.
Patent GB-190208453-A (GB)
Inventor: BREWER EDWARD GODFREY
Filed: 1902-04-11
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 8453. Brewer, E. G. April 11. Motor cycles.-Relates to motor-driven bicycles and like vehicles, which may be either with or without pedal driving-mechanism ; the example shown is without it. The motor, as shown in Fig. 1, is disposed with its shaft in a fore and aft direction and drives the rear wheel by means of worm gearing contained in an oil-tight casing 17, 18 forming part of the frame. The fore part of the frame is of the usual bicycle construction, but the hind part consists of two horizontal members 7 extending from the bottom bracket to the gear case 17, 18 and two double stays 9, 10 extending to the seat-pillar bracket. The motor is fixed to the frame by lugs and eye-bolts so that it can easily be removed, saddles being provided at 59 which abut against the tubes 7 and ensure its proper alignment. The worm-wheel is secured to a prolongation of the rear-wheel hub 12 so that it lies towards one side of the machine as shown in plan in Fig. 2. The engine is however placed centrally, the resulting obliquity of the worm shaft not having been found disadvantageous. The worm is supported between springs so as to avoid shocks and skidding, and the upper half 18 of the casing can be removed and the rear wheel taken out with its worm-wheel, ball bearings, and fixed axle. In the casing 36 are provided a disconnecting friction clutch and a variable-speed epicyclic gear, shown in section in Fig. 7. The motor shaft 35 carries a pinion 37 which gears through planetwheels, carried by the disc 40, with a pinion 42 on the worm shaft 25. The disc 40 can be clutched to the worm shaft 25 by the friction-cone clutch 44 giving the full speed of the motor ; or it can be held stationary by the brake strap 45 giving a reduced speed ; or it can be set entirely free, thereby disconnecting the motor. The brake strap may be put on by a Bowden transmitter and freed by a spring. The clutch is operated by sliding rods 49 engaging by a running ring with a longitudinally-sliding sleeve 55 which has helical slots engaging with pins so arranged that an endwise movement rotates the nut 56 carried by the worm shaft 25 and thereby moves the clutch in or out of gear.