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Patent GB-190014809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Kettles for Medical Purposes.
Inventor: BLUMENTHAL JULIUS
Filed: 1900-08-18
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 14,809. Blumenthal, J. Aug. 18. Steam generators for medical purposes.-A steam kettle for medical use is provided on the top of its dome a with a chamber b containing a mixing and pressure-regulating valve. The valve comprises a tube c secured to the chamber b opposite an aperture k in the chamber, which carries within it a hollow rod d formed with a tapered end to engage the aperture k and having a pin e working in an inclined slot f in the tube c, so that by rotating the rod it is drawn back from the position shown so as partly to open the aperture k and partially to close an opening h in the tube c which communicates through the rod d with the air. If the steam pressure is not too great, all the steam escapes through the opening k, the escaping steam drawing air in through the opening h, but, if the pressure rises, steam escapes through both openings.
Patent GB-190016621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Water Gas Production.
Inventor: BORMANN JOHANN GOTTLIEB LIBERE
Filed: 1900-09-18
Granted: 1901-12-18
Abstract: 16,621. Bormann, J. G. L. Sept. 18. Drawings to Specification. Hydrogen.-In a process for making water gas, the hydrogen at one stage of the process may be separated from its admixture with carbonic acid, and collected. Nitrogen.-The Provisional Specification states that nitrogen may be separated from a mixture of gases.
Patent GB-190016945-A (GB)
Title: Detachable Head Lock for Bicycle or Multicycle.
Inventor: HOVENDEN FREDERIC
Filed: 1900-09-24
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 16,945. Hovenden, F. Sept. 24. Steering-mechanism.-The steering-head is locked by a detachable sliding bolt. The clips E, E<1>, which are detachably secured on the bottom tube A, have grooves in which the sliding bolt C, D runs easily. The bolt is retained in position by plates G, secured by screws &c. The forward end of the bolt has forked ends to engage the fork crown B, and the rear end has a handle D. When in use, the bolt is held in position by a spring F and a catch H. The lock is released by raising the end, and sliding the bolt down to the position shown in dotted lines.
Patent GB-190101204-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spinning Machinery known as Mule Spinning Machinery.
Inventor: BRIGGS ISAAC
Filed: 1901-01-18
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 1204. Briggs, I. Jan. 18. Mules.-Means are provided in woollen, worsted, and cotton mules whereby a continuous yarn of varying thickness is produced, the back or feed rollers being driven at a varying speed, and the amount of twist which is put into the yarn being also varied in a corresponding manner. Fig. 1. shows an arrangement for varying the speed of the back rollers in a cotton or worsted mule. The rollers are driven by toothed gearing from fast and loose pulleys k on a shaft m, the strap j of these pulleys being driven from the shaft h, which is itself driven through a pair of cone drums b, c. The upper cone b is driven continuously, and the strap j is moved from one pulley to the other of the pair k, as the carriage moves out and in, by means of a belt fork, which is operated by a longi. tudinal rod 19 provided with adjustable stops, which are engaged by the carriage at each end of the traverse. The strap g connecting the cone drums is slowly traversed along the drums by means of a screw z driven by ratchet mechanism and toothed gearing from the back shaft 10. For regulating the amount of twist which is put into the yarn, an automatically-adjustable cam or stop 47 is provided, whereby the starting position of the twist wheel 23 is regulated. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the position of a slide 47 is regulated by a cam 40 driven by the worm gearing shown from the driving-shaft. When the wheel 23 has rotated sufficiently, an arm 25 on the shaft thereof disengages the lever 44, and allows the spring strap fork to move the strap on to the loose pulley. The wheel 23 is then disengaged from its driving-worm, and is turned back to its starting position by the weighted cord 46. Variations of the above-described cam mechanism are described. Fig. 9 shows a similar arrangement employed for regulating the supply of roving in a woollen mule. The starting position of the slubbing wheel 66 is regulated by a slide 68, which is automatically adjusted by the rotating cam 73 driven from the roller shaft 62. When the wheel 66 has rotated through a sufficient angle, a projection thereon disengages the clutch box on the roller shaft, and the wheel is returned to its starting position by a weighted cord 67.
Patent GB-190101902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pianoforte Actions
Inventor: HERRBURGER JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-01-28
Granted: 1902-01-28
Abstract: 1902. Herrburger, A. Jan. 28. Pianofortes.-The invention relates to repetition action. A spring a, c, pivoted at b to the jack t and adjusted by a screw v, is connected to a projection d' of the hammer butt f, by a cord d which passes through the jack. The object is to sustain the hammer butt until the jack has returned to its position under the shoulder of the hammer butt after the Blow has been struck. A second cord g is connected to a spring h on the hammer butt, and to the hammer rail e<1>, and acts oppositely to the former one, that is to say, it tends to pull the hammer away from the strings.
Patent GB-190103430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Eyes or Connection Fittings for Stair Rods.
Inventor: SMART GEORGE
Filed: 1901-02-18
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 3430. Smart, G. Feb. 18. Stair-rod eyes and fastenings.-One end of the rod is inserted into the open inner side of a box fitting A, and the other end is placed on the anglepiece b<1>, secured by necked screws b<2>. A cover b<2> with notches b<5> and a closed end b<8>, or flange b<9>, Fig. 11, is slid over the end of the rod, the notches b<5> engaging the necked screws, The notches may be provided with depressions b<8>, so that the tension of the carpet will pull the depressions b<8> into engagement with the heads of the screws. The cover b<7> may be pivoted to one or other of the necked screws, as shown in Fig. 12, in which case only one notch b<5> is provided. The necked screws or studs may be separate from the fixing screws.
Patent GB-190104016-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Cars.
Inventor: BRILL JOHN ALBERT
Filed: 1901-02-25
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 4016. Brill, J. A. Feb. 25. Tramcars.-Relates to semi-convertible cars of limited "over all" width while still retaining the standard seat and aisle accommodation, and consists in placing the seats between the side posts, and stowing the movable panels or windows in the roof space, when not required. The side posts 4 have side rabbets 18, to receive the two portions 19, 22 of the movable wastes. The lower portion 19 has pins which slide in the guide-slots 23, and, when this portion is lifted until its pins engage in the switch groove 27, projections on the guided upper portion 22 engage with its key slots and the portions 19, 22 slide together until housed as shown on the right side of Fig. 1<A>, in which position the parts are maintained as long as the tip 35 engages the groove 36 formed in the weather rail 7. A roller 38 is journalled between the inner edges of the posts 4, and the curtain it carries is guided in the slots 40. The seats L are arranged between the posts, and extend close to the fixed panels 16, forming with the curved panels 15 the lower sides of the car.
Patent GB-190108426-A (GB)
Title: A Portable Match-lighter for Tobacco & Cigar Users, Serving for Ornament, as also for Use.
Inventor: JEFFERIES THOMAS
Filed: 1901-04-24
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 8426. Jefferies, T. April 24. Drawings to Specification. Match-striking surfaces.-A. tube closed at one end is formed with a raugh interior by coating or otherwise so as to allow matches to be readily ignited therein. The tube may be enlarged at the end to form a wind guard. The tubes may be fitted to match boxes in place of the external striking- surfaces. Tubes made of an ornamental form may be attached to watch chains &c. as pendants.
Patent GB-190112150-A (GB)
Title: "Pessary."
Inventor: HEIMANN ALBERT
Filed: 1901-06-14
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 12,150. Heimann, A., and Hollweg, C. June 14. Pessaries. - A pessary which supports the uterus internally comprises a ring a having a stem which is formed with two springs b having rounded ends e. A lid, which may be pressed shut by a spring, may be hinged to the ring. The pessary is introduced by means of a slotted bar f, Fig. 3, the slot serving to hold the springs b together until inserted.
Patent GB-190115782-A (GB)
Title: Machines for Manufacturing Envelopes.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1901-08-06
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 15,782. Fairweather, W., [Timmis, W. S., and Russell, J. T.]. Aug. 6. Envelopes. - Relates to an envelopemaking machine in which a strip of fabric is secured adjacent to one of the folds of the envelope to facilitate opening. Fig. 1 shows a side view, and Fig. 3 a plan. The uppermost blank is lifted from the pile 34x by the gummed picker 31. 0 n striking the plate 68, the blank 34 falls upon the carrier 65, which is operated by the bent lever 63 and cam 62. Fabric is drawn from the roll 36 between guide-rolls 38, 39 and guide-cheeks 40,'41, and a strip is cut off by the knife 43, which co-acts with a knife attached to the frame. The roll 38 is actuated by a pawl 44 carried on the rod 46 connected to the spring-held cam-actuated lever 47, which also governs the knife 43 by the rod 51. The knife 43 is adjustably connected to a presser which presses the pieces of fabric upon the portion of the blank 34 already gummed to receive it. The conveyer 65 is provided with two apertures 69, through which pass spring-pressed plungers 70, which retain the blanks in position by means of their pointed heads 71, until the conveyer starts travelling to the right, when the hooks 67 pass under the blank and, on the return journey, carry it back to the left beneath the folding-mechanism 33. Gum may be directly applied to the fabric by rolls fed from a gum trough, in which case the picker 31 only gums the flaps where necessary for securing the envelope itself. The relative positions of the picker, fabricgumming, cutting, &c. mechanism, and folding- mechanism, may be altered so that one envelope is completed before a second blank is picked up. Or the positions of the fabric-gumming, cutting, &c. mechanism and details of the conveyer and actuating mechanism may be altered so that feeding is interrupted while the strip is being out and pressed down, the blank being kept in place meanwhile by a leaf spring provided with a hook and attached to the conveyer, the plungers 70 described above being dispensed with. The opening-strip may be applied to any one of the four folds of the envelope, and the portion gummed to receive it may be either connected with or separate from one of the surfaces gummed for closing purposes.
Patent GB-190120622-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in wind Shields for Cycles
Inventor: STEVENS EGBERT
Filed: 1901-10-15
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 20,622. Stevens, E. Oct. 15. Screens, weather and like.-A collapsable wind shield for cycles comprises ribs l hinged to a ring n carrying a lamp bracket o, covered by a suitable fabric, and supported by two sets of stretchers h, k, connected, as shown in Fig. 5, to rings g, l respectively. The ring g is secured on a sleeve b, which slides on a square rod a, its motion being limited by a stop c and spring catch f. The ring l slides on the tube b, a stop d limiting its motion. The rod a is secured by a clip to a rod q clamped to the head clip or handle-bar stem, and stavs t jointed to the stretchers hare secured in sockets v on the front-wheel axle. The appliance is strengthened by chains &c. connecting the outer pair of ribs l.
Patent GB-190122753-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process for Improving the Quality of Aluminium.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1901-11-11
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 22,753. Haddan, H. J., [Meteorit Ges.]. Nov. 11. Casting, treating aluminium for. In order to improve the quality of aluminium, a small proportion of phosphorus, and in some cases magnesium, is added. The Figure shows suitable apparatus. The phosphorus is placed in a perforated receptacle a and stirred in the molten aluminium. In casting, the alloy should be poured into a red-hot mould, and then taken out and allowed to cool in the air.
Patent GB-190123681-A (GB)
Title: A New Table Game for Two or More Players.
Inventor: ALLEN FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-11-22
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 23,681. Allen, F. W. Nov. 22. Games played with balls and mallets.-A board with lateral rubber cushions is provided with two or more goals consisting of wire &c. enclosures, into which the players endeavour to drive the balls used in the game. The balls are propelled by mallets with handles made of cane, whale-bone, or other flexible material. As indicated in Fig. 4, one end of the handle is rigidly held by the player, and the head is drawn back so that, when released, it strikes the ball.
Patent GB-190200799-A (GB)
Title: Devices for Equalizing Differences of Pressure and Temperature of Gases and Liquids in Open and in Closed Spaces.
Inventor: GOLL RICHARD
Filed: 1902-01-10
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 799. Goll, R. Jan. 10. Ventilating ships; hulls. -Consists in the application of open-ended conduits to enclosed spaces in such a way that @@@@@ of varying pressure are put into communication with each other. The invention is applicable in general to plants in which free gases or liquids are subjected to different pressures at different places, as for instance in the ventilation of ships' stoke-holds, or of air around ships. As regards the ventilation of stoke-holds, Fig. 4 shows the arrangement of tubes. The air enters by one of the hooded openings u and escapes by another o<1>. Pipes connect together spaces in the hold. As regards the hull of the ship, the tubes connecting different portions of the water surrounding the ship are shown in Fig. 26 at a, b, c, d.
Patent GB-190201122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Edge Runner Grinding Mills.
Filed: 1902-01-15
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 1122. Lake, H. H., [Wachtel & Co., D.]. Jan. 15. Edge-runners and pans. - The axles of the cylindrical runners x, y, z work in bearings k, l which are free to slide vertically in guide-ways in the circular frame d, e. The frame is mounted on a vertical pivot g and is formed with a ring of teeth m to engage with the driving-pinion n. The grinding-bed is made smooth.
Patent GB-190201938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cringles and Handles.
Inventor: SHAND AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1902-01-24
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 1938. Shand, A., [trading as Shand, G. L.]. Jan. 24. Sacks.-Cringles and handles for sails, tarpaulin sheets, sacks, baskets, &c. are made of a strip of iron, copper, or other metal A, bent and passed through eyelet or grommet holes B and riveted at C. The handles may bear the name of the owner, and thus enable a sheet to be identified without unfolding it.
Patent GB-190211514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tools for Forming the Necks of Bottles, Jars and the like.
Inventor: SCHMITT EDWARD DANIEL
Filed: 1902-05-20
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 11,514. Schmitt, E. D. May 20. Bottle &c. necks, making.- Relates to tools for forming bottle, jar, and like necks with a sealing-chamber a, Fig. 5, having an upper locking-shoulder b and a lower square or approximatelysquare sealing-seat c. The arms 1 of the tool are shaped at 2 to form the exterior of the neck, and are connected by links 3 and the levers 11 to the central core 4, the arms being normally held apart by spiral or other springs 24. The core is formed with a stop or shoulder 6 having a conical extension 7, and its end 8 is tapered to guide the tool into the neck. The levers 11 are pivoted at 10 in a slot 9 in the core, and have a pin-and-slot connection with the links 14, which are pivoted at 17 within the slot 9. The locking- shoulder b is formed in the neck by the shoulders 21 of the levers 11, and the seating-shoulder c is formed by the parts 22 of the links 14. When the arms 1 are apart, as shown in Fig. 1, the operative parts of the levers 11 and links 14 lie within the slot 9, but, when the tool is in use, these parts are projected into operative position, as shown in Fig. 2. The links 3 and levers 11 cause the arms 1 to move parallel to each other and to the core, while they move longitudinally relatively to the core.
Patent GB-190211761-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Shuttle Throwing Mechanisms for Power Looms.
Inventor: SCHWABE GEORG
Filed: 1902-05-23
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 11,761. Schwabe, G. May 23. Loom picking-mechanism.-The picking sticks k, k<1> are respectively connected by links p, p<1> to levers h, h<1>, carrying pawls m, m' which engage with the upper ends of two levers a, a'. Springs d, d<1> connect the levers a, a' to a fixed part e of the framing, and the lower ends of the picking- sticks k, k<1> are respectively connected by springsg, g<1> to the levers a, a<1>. During the picking- operations, the lever a is oscillated, and motion is transmitted simultaneously to the levers h, h<1> by means of the pawls and a rod j connecting the levers a, a<1>.
Patent GB-190214653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Aerial Toys.
Inventor: OSGOOD FREDERICK MARSHALL
Filed: 1902-07-01
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 14,653. Osgood, F. M. July 1. Toy parachutes.-An expansible umbrella-like body 3 has its outer edges connected by flexible connections 7 with a fixed point on a stick 5, which is arranged to slide through an eye 4 fixed to the centre of the body 3. A weight 6 is fixed on the stick. The body 3 is drawn towards the upper end of the stick, as in Fig. 1, and furled for throwing up into the air by means of tabs 9. To prevent the body from unfurling during its ascent, an elastic cord 10 may be provided and wrapped round as in Fig. 1. As the parachute descends, the body 3 opens, as in Fig. 2, and the eye 4 is drawn down the stick to the stop 8. In a modification, the weight 6 is arranged to slide on the stick 5, and, as the parachute is thrown up, the weight passes towards the upper end of the stick, and operates to keep the body closed during the ascent.
Patent GB-190217691-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Armature Windings for Induction Motors.
Filed: 1902-08-12
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 17,691. Lake, H. H., [General Electric Co.]. Aug. 12. Armatures. - In a closed-circuit armatureforalternating-current motors, the copper bar s extending parallel with the shaft are formed integral with the end rings, thereby dispensing with the use of solder. Figs. 1 and 2 show a construction obtained by inserting drawn copper bars F into the mould in which the spider B and supporting-cylinder C are cast. The end rings are formed by a flange C' on the cylinder C, and by a ring F<1> cast at the same time therewith. Toothed laminµ D are afterwards assembled on the cylinder C by passing them under the ring F<1> ; they are secured by an end ring G and nut E. Fig. 3 shows a modification, in which the winding consists of a cast-metal grid composed of a number of parallel strips F with end connections F<1>, F<2> formed integral therewith. The grid is wrapped round the toothed core, and the two ends are secured together.
Patent GB-190217705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wireless Signaling.
Inventor: FESSENDEN REGINALD AUBREY
Filed: 1902-08-12
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 17,705. Fessenden, R. A. Aug. 12. Telegraphs.-Relates to arrangements for signalling by electromagnetic waves, in which each station emits several series of waves of different periodicities and can also vary the periodicities as required. Fig. 1 shows the general arrangement of the apparatus, in which the aerial radiator 1 is connected to a spark gap bridged by an induction coil 2 and connected also to an adjustable non- inductive tuning-resistance X. A second bridge is closed across the spark gap through a condenser 12 by means of the terminals 24, which are separated when lowered to make connection with the receiving indicator 14. The switch 3 is for changing from transmitting to receiving. In this latter state, the aÙrial conductor is earthed through, preferably, a Varley lightning-arrester, the receiving- indicator being thrown into circuit by the solenoid 20. The resistance X consists of wires 5 provided with movable bridge-pieces 6, the whole being immersed in oil. The transmitting - key 4 is arranged to depress a rod and move a series of rods 10<a> into contact seriatim with the wires 5. The receiving-indicator consists of a loop of compound silver and platinum wire, from which the silver has been dissolved for a small distance at the centre. The fine platinum wire left may be thinly coated with silver. The loops are secured in glass bulbs, which may be exhausted and may be enclosed in small'silver screens. The indicators are mounted on a rotatable disc 28, provided with contacts on the upper surface so as to bring any indicator into circuit through fingers 22 when the rods 24 are lowered. The contacts 27 are for completing the local receiving-circuit. The receiving-circuit includes a low-voltage generator 15<a> and a microphone relay 32 arranged in a transformer circuit with a telephone 34. A larger and stronger indicator 14a may be used for receiving calls. Balance bridge arrangements, including two or more indicators, may be employed, or a differentially-wound telephone with indicators as shunts may be employed when the radiations are received through a transformer. Instead of the indicator, a balanced coil controlling a microphone contact and placed in a variable field may be used. Instead of the Varley lightning-arrester a coherer in the form of a ring resting on knife-edges may be used, and a variable condenser shunt may also be employed.
Patent GB-190223087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Chairs.
Inventor: CLARK WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-10-23
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 23,087. Clark, W., and Chalmers, J. Oct. 23. Chairs; rail joints.-The improved chair, which may be used to make a rail joint, has one of its jaws partly cut away, leaving an upstanding portion f, and a portion h which is somewhat lower. These parts are tapered to engage corresponding part m, n of a wedge, which, when driven home, is secured by a bolt passed through the part f of the chair and the part n of the wedge.