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Patent GB-189826033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Connectors for Electrical Cables or Wires.
Inventor: MILLER HERBERT WOODVILLE
Filed: 1898-12-09
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 26,033. Miller, H. W., Turvey, W., and Weston, G. C. Dec. 9. Couplings. - For connecting branch wires to cables, a tube or socket 1 is formed with tongues 2 sufficiently flexible to be bent around the cable. For small branch wires, short lengths of tube, Fig. B, may be inserted into the socket, or the socket may be slit so that it may be compressed around the wire. The joint is then completed by soldering or other suitable means.
Patent GB-189904966-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process for the Recovery of the Sulphurous Acid used to Enrich Phosphatic Chalk.
Inventor: RANSON CHARLES
Filed: 1899-03-07
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 4966. Ranson, C., and GouthiÞre, H. March 7. Sulphur is obtained as an intermediate product, which is afterwards burned to form sulphurous acid, in a process for recovering for re-use the sulphurous acid used in the treatment of phosphatic chalk.
Patent GB-189911616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Bed Frames and Bedsteads.
Inventor: CHORLTON ISAAC
Filed: 1899-06-05
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 11,616. Chorlton, I. June 5. Bedsteads.-Relates to bedstead corner joints of the type described in Specification No. 21, A.D. 1887. The top parts of the blocks c, d are drawn together or thrust apart to adjust the angle between the side bars and end frames by a right and left hand threaded bolt a engaging nuts b dropped into recesses in the upper parts of the blocks c, d. The screw is operated by a tommy bar. Figs. 3 and 6 show modifications. The connection between the bottom parts of the blocks. c, d in the above-mentioned Specification may be replaced by a bolt a and nuts b similar to the top connection, or the same thing may be effected by bolts g, j in the manner shown in Figs. 7 and 8, in which Figures k is a projection on one block engaging a similarly-shaped recess in the other.
Patent GB-189916137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Art of Making Half Tone Plates.
Inventor: GIESECKE JOHANNES
Filed: 1899-08-08
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 16,137. Giesecke, J. Aug. 8. Negatives for photo-mechanical printing, producing; photo-mechanical printing.-Relates to a method of producing hatching of different sizes on half-tone plates, with a single standard screen. The standard screen is placed between the source of light and the lens, in such a position that when focussed on the plate in the camera, the hatching is of the required size. An enlarged or reduced copy of the negative is then produced, such that when placed in contact with the standard screen, a copy of the required size is produced in the camera. In another arrangement the screen is printed on the plate in the camera by contact printing. From the hatched negative thus produced the printing-surface on metal or stone is obtained in the usual way.
Patent GB-189916238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vapour Burners.
Inventor: ERDMANN HERMANN
Filed: 1899-08-09
Granted: 1900-06-09
Abstract: 16,238. Erdmann, H. Aug. 9. Vapour burners.-When starting the burner, the wick c is lowered to the level of the openings e, through which it is ignited. The wick is allowed to burn at that level until the vaporizing plate d<1> has become hot, after which it is raised to the position shown in Fig. 1. The vapour generated by the heat of the plate d<1> ascends the tubes g, in which it is mixed with air entering through the adjustable or other openings e, i. When the burner has been started, the heat of the plate d<1> is maintained by conduction and radiation, and additional air is deflected between the tubes g by the flange l of the burner head h.
Patent GB-189918112-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Manufacturing Lumber.
Inventor: GILMOUR DAVID
Filed: 1899-09-07
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 18,112. Gilmour, D. Sept. 7. Wood, treating.-Relates to a process for producing high-grade lumber, of which the body is of inferior material. The tree is cut into lengths, which are subjected to the action of hot water or steam. The lengths are placed in a peeler B, which by the revolution of the log cuts off the lumber in a continuous length which is cut into pieces by the clipper C. These pieces are passed between steam-heated rolls D, thence into a " sticker " E which grooves their surfaces, and then under a revolving glueing-brush F. The surface of the body piece is prepared in the same way, and the two pieces with grooves and tongues fitting into each other are passed between heated rollers G. Apparatus for fireproofing may be interposed in the series of machines.
Patent GB-189925628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Fishing Apparatus.
Inventor: LINDBOHM IVAN WERNER JOHANNES
Filed: 1899-12-28
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 25,628. Lindbohm, I. W. J. Dec. 28. Rods. - Relates to a rod fitted with an induction coil by means of which a current can be sent through a hooked fish to stun it. An induction coil 4 is placed in the butt of the rod. A battery 3 is connected to the primary by spring contacts 7 and 9, the former of which can be operated by a button 5. One end of the secondary is connected to the winch, and thence by an insulated wire in the line to the hook. The other end of the secondary is put into communication by a spring 17 with an insulated wire 27, which is wound upon a spring drum 18, operated like that of a spring tape. The angler starts fishing with the primary circuit broken and the wire 27 drawn out sufficiently to allow a ball 26 to hang in the water. When a fish is hooked, pressure on the button 5 completes the primary circuit, and sends a discharge through the secondary which stuns or kills the fish.
Patent GB-190000143-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Steaming the Face.
Inventor: BECKER CARL
Filed: 1900-01-02
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 143. Becker, C. Jan. 2. Face and features, improving appearance of.- Steam generated in any suitable appliance b is led by a pipe c into a hood k, which is made entirely or partly of flexible material, and is adjustable in size to fit the face by means of a loop or ring m.
Patent GB-190003927-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Tubular Distributor of Liquid or Gasified Hydrocarbons and Automatic Igniter for Explosion Motors.
Inventor: LAURENT LEON
Filed: 1900-02-28
Granted: 1900-02-28
Abstract: 3927. Laurent, L., and Clerget, E. Feb. 28. Gas and explosive-vapour engines.-Liquid hydrocarbon from the pipe i<1> is admitted through a valve k controlled by the governor with water entering through a similarly-controlled valve to the space around the stem of the valve g. Air enters by the adjustable opening h<2> the annular passage h, and the three fluids mix as they pass the valve into the vaporizer f, containing metal shavings or similar material, by the pipe e. The vaporizer is heated at starting, and the pipe becomes hot enough to ignite the charge when compressed. The supplementary air supply enters by a valve b in a seating b<1> which can be removed to gain access to the exhaust valve d. When gas is used, the whole charge enters through the valve b, and a tube e of the shape shown in Fig. 7 is used for igniting, a plug p being inserted to control the length of the lower portion which becomes hot enough for ignition.
Patent GB-190004618-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inkstands.
Inventor: SHAW WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1900-03-10
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 4618. Shaw, W. T. March 10. Inkstands.-The vessel a is provided with a dipping-well b and a removable perforated plug d. The cover c carries a pad e, and engages the plug d by means of a pin and bayonet slot connection. When the inkstand is out of use, the cover is put over the well b.
Patent GB-190005760-A (GB)
Title: A Locking Arrangement for Guards or Lids of Hydro Extractors
Inventor: BAKER WILLIAM EXCELL
Filed: 1900-03-27
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 5760. Baker, W. E. March 27 Guards for centrifugal machines. Relates to a locking-arrangement by which the guard or lid of the basket can be opened only when the machine is at rest, and the machine can be started only after the lid has been closed. The lid A is formed with a segment D, which bears upon a pin E at the end of a rod B ; this rod is jointed to a lever B', having a tooth adapted to engage a notch in a disc C on the spindle of the basket. When the machine is at rest, the lever can be moved to engage the tooth with the notch, and to lift the pin E clear of the segment D, and thus allow the lid to be turned. When the lid is turned up, the segment engages under the pin E, and prevents the disengagement of the tooth from the notch in the disc C.
Patent GB-190008620-A (GB)
Title: Detachable Clips or Supports for Attaching to Cycles for Clipping or Supporting Rifles or other such Articles as may be Required to be Carried on Cycles
Inventor: LAWSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-05-10
Granted: 1901-05-10
Abstract: 8620. Lawson, W. May 10. Luggage-carriers.-The invention is shown as applied to the carrying of a rifle, but it is equally applicable to the carrying of other articles, such as golf clubs, fishing rods, walking-sticks, hockey clubs, and the like. The fittings are shown attached to the bicycle in Fig. 1, and detached in end view to a larger scale in Figs. 3 and 5. The butt is provided for by a pocket a, which is carried by a sleeve c laced to the back tube b, and the barrel is supported in a bracket j, which is carried by a sleeve g laced to the front tube f, and the barrel secured by a strap l.
Patent GB-190009073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Machines for Wiring Bottles and Jars.
Inventor: NASCH WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-05-16
Granted: 1901-05-16
Abstract: 9073. Nasch, W. May 16. Wiring bottles and jars.-The bottles &c. are held in spring clips or jaws mounted at the four corners of a rectangular frame or turret A, carried on an intermittently-rotating shaft H, by which the bottles &c. inserted by hand are brought towards the wiring- device. The shaft H receives also a longitudinal movement by which the frame is moved towards the left to the wiring-devices, and then towards the right to facilitate the removal of the bottle &c. when the wiring operation is effected. The clips or jaws consist of links pivoted to shafts which are operated, to open and close the jaws, by scissor-like pivoted links, which are adjusted simultaneously to regulate the extent tc which the jaws may be opened, by discs having cam slots in which pin, on the links engage. When the frame is moved to the right, the jaws are automatically opened by means of inclines g on the machine, which engage with rollers on the jaws. The strands of wire, of which four are preferably used, are fed from bobbins k, and are carried over a suitable tension device k<1>, and thence through separate guides k<2> in a stationary shaft k<3>, on which is mounted the twisting-device B. This consists of a hollow shaft which revolves on the shaft k<3> and carries at the top two pivoted spring jaws b<2>, which grip the wires. These jaws have depending arms b<5> terminating in rollers b<6> abutting against the conical surface of a sleeve, by the vertical movement of which the jaws may be opened or closed. One of the jaws may have a projection engaging in a socket in the other, so as to form a loop in the twisted wire. The wires are fed by a device C consisting of spring jaws c<1>, pivoted to a hollow shaft c, within which moves a rod c<3> by which the jaws are opened, the shaft c and rod c<3> being suitably reciprocated vertically. Between the twisting and'feeding devices is a spreader D, which carries the two outer wire strands over the neck of the bottle &c., the inner strands resting against the top of the cork. The spreader consists of pivoted spring arms carried on a slide which is suitably actuated by a cam, the arms engaging with the outer strands. The wires, when thus in position and gripped by the device C, are twisted, adjacent to the cork, by the device B, which is actuated by gearing through a quick-threaded screw. A scissor-like spring cutter, operated like the spreader, then cuts the wire above the device B. The apparatus may be adjusted to regulate the amount of twist on the strands and to facilitate its use for different sized bottles &c.
Patent GB-190012697-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ambulance Stretchers or Litters
Inventor: MOELLER JULIUS ALEXANDER
Filed: 1900-07-13
Granted: 1901-09-13
Abstract: 12,697. Moeller, J. A. July 13. Screw unions; sleeve joints.-The frame of an ambulance litter is constructed of steel tubes, the side tubes being each made in two parts a, b. The part a contains a tapering socket c to receive the taper end d of the part b, and the parts are locked together by the nut f. Stops e prevent the loss of the nut f.
Patent GB-190013284-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Sifting Apparatus
Inventor: HENN ERNST
Filed: 1900-07-23
Granted: 1901-07-23
Abstract: 13,284. Henn, E., and Graf, L. July 23. Sifting.-Relates to improvements in plansifters. The sifting-frame, which receives a rotary or swinging movement from the crank-pin p, is supported by resilient rods or bars e of cane, wood, metal, &c., which are secured to the sifting-box and to the machine frame bv means of conical pins i which clamp or wedge them in position. The materials are conveyed through the sieves by the throwing action of fixed scoops a, which are of sharper curvature than the swing-radius of the sieve. The exit opening d of each sieve is covered with a coarse mesh which allows the tailings to pass, but prevents the passage of granular cleaning- materials which are mixed with the material to be sifted. The passage c returns the cleaning- materials to the feed end of the sieve, their continuous circulation being thus ensured.
Patent GB-190014694-A (GB)
Title: A Fastening for Bottle or Jar Lids.
Inventor: GILLARD SIDNEY WRIGHT
Filed: 1900-08-16
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 14,694. Gillard, S.W. Aug. 16. Stoppers. - Relates to a fastening for bottle and jar lids. The lid or stopper b has a packing-washer a, which seats on a shoulder formed on the neck of the vessel, and has a hollow in the centre crossed by a rib c. The fastening consists of a strip of elastic metal, bent at the ends d, e, to engage under the bead of the neck. The end e has a finger-piece f, which facilitates manipulation. The middle of the strip may be flat and bear on a rounded projection on the rib c, or, as shown, the middle of the strip may be bulged downwards.
Patent GB-190014703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Sheet Metal Cans.
Inventor: LARKIN BERNARD HUDSON
Filed: 1900-08-16
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 14,703. Larkin, B. U. Aug. 16. Making cans.-Relates to sheet-metal cans which are opened by tearing away a strip of the metal. The blank, from which the can body A is formed, is scored or weakened along the edges of the opening-strip a. The blank is bent to cylindrical shape, and its edges a' soldered together. It is then formed with an internal bead b, Fig. 3, the upper edge of which is beneath the lower edge a<2> of the strip a. The bead b is next folded or pressed together, and bent upwards until the upper edge d' of the fold bears against the strip a, as shown in Fig. 5. The upper edge of the can is then formed with a flange or roll f. The cover H, having a packing-washer g, is placed on the can, from which the air is exhausted, so that the cover is held by the external atmospheric pressure. The cover is then further secured by turning or crimping its outer edge h<2> over the roll f, as shown in Fig. 8. To open the can, the strip a is torn off in the ordinary way by means of a key. The fold d provides a smooth upper edge d' on the opened cam, for which the cover H and the depending portion a<7> of the original body form a slip cover, as shown in Fig.
Patent GB-190016538-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bogie Trucks for Railway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: KEITHLEY HERBERT RUDOLPH
Filed: 1900-09-17
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 16,538. Keithley, H. R. Sept. 17. Axle-trucks or undercarriages.-Relates to bogie trucks in which the side plates and transoms are composed of pressed steel. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation, and Fig. 2 an end view partly in section. Beams a, b of channel section riveted together through the flanges e comprise the side plates, the central portions 'of which diverge towards their end portions as shown in Fig. 1, The horizontal plates d and the inner vertical plates c of the beams a, b are riveted respectively to the extension plates n, o of the transom, which comprises two channel beamsj riveted together as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190022567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Punching and Bending Rails and other Metal Articles.
Inventor: DEMERBE VICTOR
Filed: 1900-12-11
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 22,567. Demerbe, V. Dec. 11. Bending; punching.-A machine for punching and bending rails, fishplates, or other articles, particularly rails and fishplates of inverted U-section such as are shown in Specification No. 15,162, A.D. 1895, [Abridgment Class Railways &c.], has two slides B, reciprocated in a frame A by hydraulic rams or other suitable means, and carrying punches G to punch holes in the inclined sides of the rail &c. P, which is placed on a fixed matrix J and held by a screw E in the bridge D. The matrix is perforated to receive the punches and to allow the scrap to pass, and corresponds to the interior of the rail &c. to prevent deformation. The rail is run in on rollers M on a slide N, which can be suitably raised to hold the rail clear of the matrix while the rail is being inserted. The rear end of one slide B has a block W, which co-acts with two stationary blocks U to bend the rail. The block faces are inclined to suit the sides of the rail, so that the top member is bent without closing the sides together. The blocks U are adjustable by screws Y to suit the required bend. The Provisional Specification states that the matrix may be inserted in the rail by raising the matrix,
Patent GB-190023490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Switches.
Inventor: HEADLEY FREDERICK HAGGER
Filed: 1900-12-22
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 23,490. Headley, F. H. Dec. 22. Switches.-The Figures show a double-pole quick-break switch, the parts of which can readily be detached. The levers 1, 2 carry bridge-pieces 3, 4, and are pivoted to a central block. They are geared together, preferably by toothed segments, and are connected by a spring 5. When the switch is closed, as in Fig. 1, the spring is extended, but, being approximately on the dead centre, cannot open the switch. The handle 7 is connected with a certain amount of play to one of the segments, and thus the levers can be raised, the spring giving a quick break. In a modified arrangement, the levers can be arranged so that one lever breaks a circuit while the other makes a second circuit.
Patent GB-190023858-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process of Obtaining Colour Substance from Ferrous Liquors
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1900-12-31
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 23,858. Haddan, H. J., [Ramage, A. S.]. Dec. 31. Paint, materials for.-A new hydrated basic ferric oxide having the formula Fe2O3,Fe2(OH)6 is obtained from ferrous liquors, especially from waste iron pickle liquor, whether sulphate or chloride. The liquor is charged into a tank b, and steam and air are passed in from the tubes h, f respectively, through the perforated tube h<1>. A solution of sodium, potassium, calcium, barium, strontium, or magnesium carbonate, previously well-mixed in the vessel a, is led into the tank b in just sufficient quantities to neutralize the acidity of the liquid. Water, preferably, at a boiling temperature, is also led into a tank through a tube, the quantity added being at least twice the original bulk of ferrous liquid. The product is run into a tank c, from which it is forced by a pump g to a filter press d, in which is collected the required hydrate, mixed (if calcium or barium sulphate is used with the ferrous sulphate liquor) with calcium or barium sulphate. The hydrate may be washed, dried, and otherwise treated. When ground in oil, this hydrate gives an opaque, bright yellow colour.
Patent GB-190105898-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Machine for Perforating Amounts on Cheques, Bills, Receipts, and other Papers.
Inventor: SLOPER EUSTACE
Filed: 1901-03-20
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 5898. Sloper, E. March 20. Type-writers and like machines.-Relates to machine for perforating amounts on cheques, bills, receipts, and other papers. The spring dies 1, guide-plates 21, and matrix 2 are mounted upon a spindle 6, which can be turned by a handle 8 in a fixed frame 5 so as to bring any one of the dies 1 beneath a spring plunger 19 in the frame 5 of the machine. The lever 8 is pivoted on ears 7 carried by the spindle 5, and operates the end 18 of a lever 9 in every position of the lever 8, the end 18 of a lever 9 being vertically over the centre of the spindle 6. The paper to be perforated is gripped between a pair of rollers 14, 15, the latter of which is carried by a spring lever 17, which can be operated by hand for the insertion and withdrawal of the paper, while the roller 14 is provided with a ratchet-wheel 13, which is operated by a pawl 11 at each oscillation of the lever 9 for the purpose of feeding the paper through the desired space between the numerals &c. to be punched. At each depression of the lever 8, the plunger 19 is also forced downwards by means of the levers 9, 10, thereby operating the particular die 1 which has been adjusted beneath it The front edge of the guide plates 21 may be provided with indications corresponding with the numerals &c. to be punched. To steady the action of the lever 8, and to facilitate the punching operation, the back portion of the lever 8 may be provided with a projection 24 which engages with one of a number of slots 25 in the frame, a plate having suitable graduations or indications corresponding with those on the edge of the guide-plate 21 being arranged above them.
Patent GB-190110043-A (GB)
Title: Improved Folding Plate Carriers (or Sheaths) and Reflecting Screen (combined) for Producing simultaneously, Three Negatives (or Positives) with One Lens, and One Exposure
Inventor: DAVIDSON WILLIAM NORMAN LASCEL
Filed: 1901-05-15
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 10,043. Davidson, W. N. L. May 15. Cameras; dark slides; producing coloured photographs.-Relates to apparatus for use in the three-colour process. Three sensitive plates to receive the three monochrome images are placed in the dark slide A. When the shutter of the slide is withdrawn previous to exposure, a hinged sheath C, containing two of the sensitive plates, falls out into a horizontal position, as in Fig. 2, and a pivoted red glass plate D falls into a 45‹ position, so that it reflects part of the light on to the two plates B<1>, and allows the rest to pass through to the third plate B in the slide. One of the plates B<1> is made sensitive to blue rays only, and the other to green or yellow rays, or a green or yellow screen may be placed between the two plates. Modifications involving the same principles are described ; for instance, the slide A may be attached to a horizontal side of the camera, instead of to a vertical side. The arrangement may be applied to stereoscopic cameras. The plate holders may be carried in large numbers in a changing-box or magazine camera.
Patent GB-190110879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Voltaic Cells
Inventor: DICKSON WILLIAM LAURIE-KENNEDY
Filed: 1901-05-25
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 10,879. Dickson, W. K.-L. May 25. Check valves.-Relates to galvanic batteries. A perforation serving as a gas exit leads to a perforated button g, over which is slipped a rubber nipple h, in which there is a small slit i.