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Patent GB-190010385-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Matches.
Inventor: PFISTER ALOIS
Filed: 1900-06-06
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 10,385. Pfister, A. June G. Matches.-In the manufacture of matches, threads of jute or the like, impregnated in the usual way with colouring- matter, and a composition to prevent glowing, are drawn from bobbins a through a tank c containing adhesive material, and then through a draw-plate d and drying-chamber f. After leaving the chamber f, the cord b, formed of the several threads, passes between the paraffining-rollers j and feed-rollers k, being finally cut to length by a knife l ; the leading end of the cord passes into the dipping-frame m, and is secured between the slats of the frame during the cutting operation. Several vertical series of threads may be supplied from the bobbins a, so as to form several cords, such as b. The adhesive material in the tank c is a mixture of paste, glue, colouring-matter, and wood pulp, and is stirred by a revolving agitator e. The cords b pass over grooved rollers g, h in the drying-chamber, and are smoothed by means of rapidly-rotating grooved rollers i. A current of cool air may be forced through the chamber by means of bellows.
Patent GB-190013149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Track Sanders for Locomotives.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1900-07-20
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 13,149. Johnson, J. Y., [American Locomotive Sander Co.]. July 20. Locomotives. - Relates to pneumatic track sanders or ejectors with multiple delivery. Fig. 1 shows the application of the invention to a locomotive with triple delivery on each side of the track, and Fig. 2 a diagrammatic representation of the pipe system therein. On each side of the sand box 1 are suitable connections to a series of stand-pipes 8, 9, 10, which are united at their lower ends by the ejector device 11, shown in plan at the lower part of Fig. 2 and in section at the upper part of the same Figure. Corresponding to the stand-pipes are separate chambers, each with a sand delivery pipe 8b, 9<b>, 10<b> and a compressedair nozzle 20 for ejecting the sand. Air pipes 8<c>, 9<c>, 10<c> are connected to the several nozzles 20, and are brought together and, through suitable junction-pieces, put in communication with the main air pipe 14. Valves 13,15, 16, 17 are provided whereby any one or more pairs of sand ejectors may be put in action together. The ejector air nozzle is shown in section in Fig. 3. A non-return valve 23 for preventing the ingress of sand is provided, and a contracted orifice is interposed to ensure equal action on both sides of the engine. A cleaning-plug 31 and strainers 27 are also provided. A duplex form of the ejector is also described.
Patent GB-190013239-A (GB)
Title: Acetylene-gas Generator.
Inventor: FAJOLE EUGENE
Filed: 1900-07-23
Granted: 1901-07-23
Abstract: 13,239. Fajole, E. July 23. Acetylene.-The generator is arranged to control the pressure automatically and to cool, wash and dry the gas. The apparatus includes two carbide cylinders enclosed in a water jacket and fitted with baskets 4 for the carbide. The casing is divided into compartments containing water which enters the cylinders through pipes 10. The gas produced passes through the pipes 11 and 12 into a receptacle 13 within the casing, and is washed in passing below a plate 14. The water is poured into this receptacle through the funnel 15. The washed gas passes out through the column 17 containing coke &c. to the regulator. A safety pipe 20 is fitted on the pipes 11. In order to control the production of gas automatically, the casing is formed with two tanks 2, 3 connected by a double float valve 23 fitted in a double siphon tube and also with suitable gauge tubes and air-expelling tubes. The regulator, Fig. 9, is divided into three compartments provided with special connecting and escape tubes, and receives the gas when an excessive quantity is being produced.
Patent GB-190016117-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Signalling on Railways
Inventor: BEHR FRITZ BERNHARD
Filed: 1900-09-11
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 16,117. Behr, F. B. Sept. 11. Signalling and communicating between trains ; semaphore &c. signals ; signals on engines &c. indicators and repeaters, signal; contacts, electric and mechanical.-The semaphore signals 1, 2, 3, &c. are located at suitable distances, which may be as much as a mile, or several miles, apart. Each signal is adapted to be lowered to 'line clear' by the action of a solenoid 11, and, when released, is returned to 'danger' by a counterpoise. The circuit of each solenoid includes a battery 10, and is controlled by two three-armed switches 15, 18, the switch 15 being located-at the particular signal which it controls, and the switch 18 at the second signal in advance. Each switch has two contact - terminals 16, 17, 19, 20. When each switch has one arm on the corresponding terminals 16, 19, or 17, 20, the circuit of the solenoid 11 is completed, and the signal lowered, the indicator 12 showing 'line clear,' but, if the switch arms are on the contacts 16, 20 or 17, 19, the circuit is broken, the signal goes to 'danger', and the indicator shows ' line blocked.' The switches are operated automatically by solenoids s, Fig. 3, each of which is energized by a battery b when its circuit is completed between contacts on the car and corresponding contacts a fixed over the track. When the solenoid is energized, it attracts its core d, and causes the pawl f, carried by the arm e on the core, to rotate the six-toothed ratchet-wheel g through the space of one tooth. The wheel g is fixed on the spindle of the switches 15, 18, the movement being limited by the second pawl shown engaging the ratchet-wheel i. The train, in passing the first two signals, puts them to 'danger' by turning the switches 15. Thereafter, the train, in passing each succeeding signal, puts it to 'danger' and lowers the entrance signal of the second section in the rear. The switches may also be arranged to operate the signal more than two sections behind the train. To indicate to the driver when a 'danger' signal is being passed, an electric bell or gong k may be mounted on the car and its circuit completed between contacts a<1> and at a contact l on the signal post, the contact l being closed only when the signal is at 'danger.' A mechanical alarm, furnished with a trigger or detent which is released by a signal at 'danger,' may be employed instead of the electric alarm. The signal-operating circuits may be provided with switches worked by the signalman, in addition to those worked by the train. The invention is illustrated as applied to a singlerail railway, turntables or switches being provided at the termini for transferring the cars to the return line,
Patent GB-190017756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Valves, and in Means for Actuating the same.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-10-06
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 17,756. Thompson, W. P., [Morterud, E., and Wettre, E.]. Oct. 6. Hinged valves; sliding-valves; actuating valves.- Stop valves of the hinged type, constructed so as to give a full passage with a small movement of the spindle, are shown in the Figures. The valve a, Fig. 1, is loosely hinged at c to the casing, and has a slot d on its upper surface, within which slides the head e of the spindle. The valve may be more or less curved, and may be adapted to a straight pipe by inclining the spindle. The axis of the hinge may be fitted with a subsidiary operating-lever. Another modification has a projection on the back of the valve to reduce the travel of the spindle still further. Another modification has, in addition to the projection f, Fig. 5, a curved rack k. A worm l on the end of a spindle S engages with the rack when the valve is partly opened. The main spindle may have a toothed head engaging with a rack, or the enlarged spherical end of the spindle e, Fig. 7, may be secured to the valve, one end of which slides in a guiding-groove p in the casing.
Patent GB-190022677-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turbines Actuated by Steam or other Fluid under Pressure.
Inventor: GRAYDON JAMES WEIR
Filed: 1900-12-12
Granted: 1902-03-12
Abstract: 22,677. Graydon, J. W., and Greig, L. H. Dec. 12. Steam &c. turbines. -A steam or other fluid pressure turbine which may be used for ships, locomotives, and other purposes is shown in Figs. 1, 3, and 5. The tapered drum h has a number of rings of vanes g separated by flanges i which project into the wall of the casing fitted with similar sets of vanes c. The inlet a and exhaust e are at opposite ends of the casing, and inclined passages d connect adjacent ring chambers. Each ring chamber has a coverplate f, which causes some of the steam &c. to be carried past the outlet and mixed with fresh steam. The arrangement of the turbine may be modified in detail. A duplex turbine may be formed by arranging two single turbines on one shaft. The vanes may be arranged laterally in the ring chambers, and, as shown in Fig. 8, the drum vanes g may be V-shaped and have casing 'vanes c on both sides. When modified so as to be reversible, steam is admitted at either end of the casing, as required, and the casing vanes q, Fig. 9, drum vanes r, or both sets of vanes s, t may be pivoted so that their inclination may be reversed. Lubricant is pumped through passages p, Fig. 1, to the drum flanges, and is withdrawn through a second set of passages, not shown, and after being cooled is recirculated.
Patent GB-190101795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Non-return Valves for Engines, Pumps and the like.
Filed: 1901-01-25
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 1795. Coulthard & Co., T., and Dawson, G.H. Jan. 25. Clack-boxes and valves.-Relates to non-return valves for use on fluid or gas engines or generators, or pumps &c. Combined with the lift valve b is a plug cock h, controlling the outlet g to the delivery, and a passage j below the valve b opening to the atmosphere. The corresponding holes in the plug h are at rightangles so that only one can be opened at once. By closing the outlet g the valve b can be examined or removed, and by opening the -outlet j it can be seen whether the valve b is working properly.
Patent GB-190105981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas or like Engines for Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: KNOX HARRY AUSTIN
Filed: 1901-03-21
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 5981. Knox, H. A. Sept. 22, A.D. 1900, [date, applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Gas and like engines.- Relates to vehicles propelled by internal combustion engines, and comprises means for keeping the cylinders cool by increasing the radiation of heat without the use of water jackets, and valve gear and electrical ignition apparatus especially adapted for enabling the engine to be governed. The radiation of heat from the cylinders is promoted by studding the whole cylinder surface with pins 5 of steel, brass, or other good conductor of heat. The pins may be screw-threaded over their entire length, so as to increase the radiating- surface relatively to the weight, or they may be tubular with the same object. Valve gear; igniting; starting.-The valve gear and ignition apparatus are constructed so that, when the valve mechanism is adjusted to vary the quantity of explosive mixture admitted to the cylinder, the moment of ignition is correspondingly varied. As shown in the sectional plan in Fig. 1, the action of the valves 20, 21 is made positive, and the port 24 controlled by the valve 20 serves for both an inlet and exhaust port. The valve 21 is actuated invariably by a crank-pin 11 at the end of the engine shaft 7, so as to open the port 24 alternately to the mixing-chamber, into which the atomizer nozzle 26 delivers, and to the exhaust pipe. The admission valve 20 is actuated by a cam 15 splined to a countershaft, driven by gear 9, 10 from the engine shaft, so that it can be adjusted endwise by the lever 17 in order to cause the valve 20 to close sooner or later, and thereby regulate the amount of explosive mixture that enters the cylinder. Since the valve 20 closes against the air current, it is silent in action. The cam 15 is shown separately in Fig. 5, and as there shown has a prolongation 16 with a spiral groove 45, by which the make-and-break device 43 of the ignition circuit is operated. Owing to the obliquity of the groove 45, the spark is retarded or advanced whenever the cam 15 is adjusted, in correspondence with the resulting change in the quantity of explosive mixture admitted. In order to facilitate starting, the cam is furnished with a connection ridge 36, which can be brought into such a position as to keep the valve 20 open enough to relieve compression while yet allowing light explosions of uncompressed mixture to take place.
Patent GB-190107753-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Fixing and Unfixing Temporary Mudguards to Bicycles.
Inventor: GORST JOHN
Filed: 1901-04-16
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 7753. Gorst, J. April 16. Guards, mud.-Temporary mud guards of elastic material are fixed to a bicycle as shown in the Figure. The front guard is fixed to the clip A, and is stretched and held in position by the bar C on the top of the stays, above the crank bracket. The back guard is stretched on the frame over the wheel, is clipped to the saddle tube, and is held tight by the bar M fixed under the chain stays. By withdrawing the pin O, the supporting-frame may be folded against the back forks and clipped thereto by rubber rings.
Patent GB-190110210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Maps, Plans, Charts and the like.
Inventor: WHITE THOMAS BROOK
Filed: 1901-05-16
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 10,210. White, T. B. May 16. Maps and charts.-Relates to means for representing in plan the course of a meandering line, such as a line of railroad, on a continuous narrow strip. At any point where the line makes a turn which would bring it off the strip, the strip is creased as shown at c, d, in Fig. 2, so that, on folding the lines d, e together, the correct course of the line is shown as indicated by dotted lines in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190114638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' Boat Lowering Gear.
Inventor: DODGSON JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-07-18
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 14,638. Dodgson, J. W. July 18. Boat-lowering gear.-The chocks k are mounted upon pivoted posts j, and chains n attached to one chock pass through holes in the other chock, and have the rings at their ends passed over a pivoted pin r. By withdrawing the pin u of the retaining- pawl s and catch t of the pin r, the chains n are released and the chocks k fall apart. The loose connecting-line l then tightens, and the attached line m moves a pawl out of a notch in the socket e. The davit post b can then be turned to bring the boat over the sea, in which position the post b is secured by placing the pawl in a second notch in the socket. The falling movement of the chocks k also pulls lines c, and releases the couplings on the hanging links y, when the boat may be lowered by hand-gear by two men.
Patent GB-190116032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brewing and in Appliances therefor.
Inventor: MEURA PHILIPPE
Filed: 1901-08-09
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 16,032. Meura, P. Jan. 10, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Brewing.-The malt, maize, rice, and other cereals, are first pulverized by passing them through a mill 1 ; they then drop through a funnel 2 into a hermetically-closed vessel 4, in which the mashing is effected under pressure. The vessel 4 is provided with a rotary agitator. The mash is then forced by air pressure into a filter-press 6, the plates of which are provided with wider and deeper channels than are usually employed, so that the filtering-fabric is prevented from extending to the bottom of the channels and hindering the flow of the filtered liquid. The pipe through which the mash flows into the filter press is also made larger than usual, and may be freed from obstruction by the admission to it of water or steam under pressure.
Patent GB-190118109-A (GB)
Title: A Receptacle for Disinfectants, Perfumes or Therapeutic Materials.
Inventor: BORCHERS KARL
Filed: 1901-09-10
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 18,109. Borchers, K. Sept. 10 Disinfecting ; vaporizers. -Relates to means by which disinfectant, medicinal, or scenting materials may be stored or used without injury to the person or article disinfected or treated. In the form shown in Fig. 1, a block of disinfectant is enclosed in a vessel k having a perforated lid. In a modification of this arrangement, shown in Fig. 2, the vessel is a flat cylinder, and the flat lid is provided with a perforated plate which can be rotated so as to close the perforations as shown. In another form, the vessel is rectangular ; the lid is only perforated on one half, and is provided with a sliding lid by which the perforations can be closed. When liquids are used, they are enclosed in sealed globes p, Fig. 6, which are marked with the air space &c. capable of being disinfected by the contents, and are, when used, placed in a vessel k having a perforated lid, the perforations being covered with gauze. The globes are then broken by depressing a plunger d mounted in the lid. When solutions are required, the vessel k is placed in a larger vessel. When the disinfectant &c. requires heating to vaporize it, it is made into tablets which are enclosed in perforated cases k, Fig. 10, having raised portions v to support the tablet. These cases are then placed in a frame g, Fig. 11, the lower portion r of which is supported over a candle by a flange r', so that the tablets remain a constant distance above the candle flame.
Patent GB-190120119-A (GB)
Title: Improved Extension Pedal for Cycles.
Inventor: MITCHELL FREDERICK
Filed: 1901-10-08
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 20,119. Mitchell, F. Oct. 8. Pedals.-A pedal comprises a frame A, having footplates a<1>, and mounted on an axle B' supported by lugs B<3> formed on a barrel B, mounted on the pedal pin C<1> and provided with arms B', which engage in slots a<2> in the plates a<1> and limit the relative motion of the parts A, B. Flanges B<4> on the barrel B keep the foot in place on the plates a<1>.
Patent GB-190124853-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Frame for Rolling Fabrics.
Inventor: LELIEVRE EUGENE
Filed: 1901-12-05
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 24,853. LeliÞvre, E. May 20, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Winding.-A frame or core on which fabrics are wound is constructed of wood bars a, preferably round or oval, which are connected by cross-bars c<1>, the frame or skeleton being covered with paper or canvas, which does not touch the central cross-bar. The frame thus constructed is light, while it leaves no marks on the fabric.
Patent GB-190200762-A (GB)
Title: Marine Governor
Inventor: HORNER JOSHUA
Filed: 1902-01-10
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 762. Horner, J. Jan. 10. Marine governors.-Consists in a form of engine governor for preventing the racing of ships' propellers owing to the pitching of the ship. Fig. 2 shows in plan a portion of the skin of the ship near the stern, to which, outside the ship, is pivoted a vertical plate 3 connected by a rod 5 passing into the ship through a stuffing-box 6 and connected to the engine-controlling gear by the apparatus shown in Fig. 3. In this apparatus is a spring 23 which is caused to put a tension on the rod 5 just sufficient to balance the water pressure on the plate 3 when the ship is travelling forwards. If the stem of the ship rises so that the plate emerges from the water, the spring at once appropriately reduces the supply of steam to the engine through the medium of the bell-crank lever 33 and rod 36. A dash-pot is provided at 16, gear for adjusting the tension of the spring at 27, and screw gear for putting the apparatus out of action and drawing the plate close to the vessel's side at 9. To enable a rapid disconnection between the rod 36 and the lever 33 to be effected, the slotted plate 37 is employed. This is connected to the rod 36 by a pin in the slot 40 and to the lever 33 by a pin in the slot 41. Disconnection is effected by turning the plate from the position shown in Fig. 3 into the position shown in Fig. 4, in which position the slot 41 is concentr:c to the fulcrum 34.
Patent GB-190203812-A (GB)
Title: Improved Edge Trimming for Laces, Knit, and other Goods.
Inventor: KLEMM HERMANN ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-02-14
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 3812. Klemm, H. A., and Hessel, S. W. Feb. 14. Overedge stitches; cords, applying; sewing knitted fabrics. - An improved edge trimming for lace, knitted fabrics, and the like, consists of a cord or cords b, c laid on each side of the fabric near the edge, the cord b on one side being secured by double zig-zag needle threads d, and the cord on the other side by a looper thread f inserted transversely of the seam through the loops of both lines of needle threads and securing the needle-thread loops.
Patent GB-190212928-A (GB)
Title: Improved Bow for Violins.
Inventor: DIEHL AUGUST
Filed: 1902-06-06
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 12,928. Diehl, A. June 6. Violins and like instruments.-Relates to bows. The stick is made of oval cross-section, to give lateral rigidity. The long axis of the oval is parallel with the hair.
Patent GB-190214293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Control of the Speed of Electric Motors
Filed: 1902-06-24
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 14,293. Lake, H. H., [General Electric Co.]. June 24. Switches.-In order to limit the speed of an electric motor, the lever B of a resistance switch is normally held in its closed position by a magnet C in the motor circuit, but is released by a spring S, capable of adjustment, whenever the speed exceeds and the current falls below a predetermined value.
Patent GB-190225574-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement relating to the Lids of Cooking or the like Utensils.
Inventor: DENISON JIM HARRY BROOKE
Filed: 1902-11-21
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 25,574. Denison, J. H. B., and Keeff, T. Nov. 21. Saucepans &c.-The lid of a cooking or like utensil, such as a saucepan &c., is formed with a strainer so that the materials in the vessel can be strained without removing the lid, the strainer acting also as a safety-valve. The strainer C is hinged at D to the crown of the lid B, and forms a cover to a wedge or sector shaped opening A in the lid. One or more of the downwardly-projecting front and side pieces E, F of the strainer are perforated. The side-pieces F are turned back at their lower ends to form stops G which prevent the strainer from being drawn entirely out of the lid ; or stop pins may be employed. Stop pieces on the top of the lid prevent the strainer from falling through the opening A.
Patent GB-190225662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Drawers and other Sliding Members of Cabinets, Bureaus and other Furniture
Inventor: KENNEDY MICHAEL ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-11-21
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 25,662. Kennedy, M. A. Nov. 21. Doors ; drawers &c.-Relates to drawers, doors, or sliding parts of cabinets &c. To a cross-bar a' on the casing are pivoted two levers c gearing together at c<1> and connected by pins and slots to the drawer. The levers equalize the motion of the drawer. A guard-plate d is secured to and projects under the cross-bar a'.
Patent GB-190227243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Check or Sales Books.
Filed: 1902-12-10
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 27,243. Lamson Paragon Supply Co. (1902), and Clark, R. Dec. 10. Sales books.-Check or sales books having duplicate or triplicate leaves for copies of the original invoice or the like are provided with the clip or arm b, fixed to the cover of the book, for retaining the leaves or copies out of the way. The clip or arm is rounded at the end d to slide over the pages c, and acts as a marker for disclosing the original next in order.