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Patent GB-189826682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Manufacture of Chemical Manure.
Inventor: DIXON CHRISTOPHER GEORGE THOMA
Filed: 1898-12-17
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 26,682. Dixon, C. G. T., Crone, J., Taylor, D. C., and Williams, F. Dec. 17. Manures.-A chemical manure is made by grinding a mixture of equal or approximately equal parts of mineral phosphate and slag or clinkers obtained in the working of destructor furnaces, such as are used for burning towns' refuse.
Patent GB-189922437-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Castors, Antifriction Rollers and the like.
Filed: 1899-11-10
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 22,437. Cope & Timmins and Rollason, J. G. Nov. 10. Castors.-Instead of riveting over the ends of the axle as usual, a plain bush 1 with or without serrated ends is driven between the horns or frame cheeks B, B', and then the pins 3, 4 are driven through the cheeks into the bush. All the parts fit tight, and the bowl A is loose on the bush. The pins may have shoulders to fit the holes in the cheeks as at 4.
Patent GB-190004333-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Twisting-in Warps, or Twisting together the ends of Threads and the like.
Inventor: GOSS ALBERT
Filed: 1900-03-07
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 4333. Goss, A. March 7. Braiding - machines; knitting - machines. - For joining the ends of threads and the like by twisting, the two sets of threads &c. are passed over bars t' from opposite sides of the apparatus, and through a forked guide v<2> to a spindle o<4>, against which the ends are gripped by toggle-actuated clamps q<3>. Between the guide and the spindle they pass over two pairs of reciprocating hookbars a', having their hooks turned in opposite directions, and each set is divided into two series, which intersect each other between the hook-bars of each pair. The reciprocation of the hook-bars allows one thread of each set to be caught by a rotating helical hook w<3>, the rest of the threads being held back by an oscillating finger i<1>. The hook w<3> delivers the pair of threads to the twisting- device, which comprises a rotating hook and rubber j<2> working in conjunction with a stationary rubber l<2>. The rotating part carries a forked cutter for cutting off the end of the threads, which are then pushed by the finger i<1> into a clip. The cutter is kept sharp by a spring-actuated sharpening-device, which acts upon it at each revolution. The spindle o<4> may be mounted upon vertically-moving rods p<4>, in which case the slack in the threads is taken up by rods t<2> connected to them by links t<3>.
Patent GB-190004818-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in the Means of Supporting, Electrodes or Plates of Electrical Accumulators, and in the Manufacture of such Electrodes, and Tools or Appliances for use in such Manufacture, and a Method of Constructing such Tools or Appliances.
Inventor: PARKER EDWIN THORLEY
Filed: 1900-03-14
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 4818. Parker, E. T. March 14. . Secondary b a t - teries.-Fig. 1 shows an electrode or support for the active material, and Fig. 4 a vertical section o n an enlarged scale of a portion of the electrode. The part of the electrode that is to be coated w i t h active material is, without cutting out any metal from the plate, formed into a number of parallel bands a, b, transversely corrugated, with the corrugations o f any one band interspaced with those of the adjacent band. The corrugations are made by operating upon the plate with a pair of corrugated rolls or a pair of corrugated dies. The rolls and dies are made by clamping together a number of discs or strips, then cutting corrugations across all of them, then unclamping them and arranging them with the corrugations of any one disc or strip interspaced with those of adjacent discs or strips, and securely fixing them in relation to one another. The invention also consists in supporting electrodes of any construction by means of rods k of glass, ebonite, or the like which pass through them, the plates being distanced from each other by washers of glass, ebonite, or the like arranged on the rods.
Patent GB-190005604-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hot Blast Valves.
Inventor: DONECHAY JAMES
Filed: 1900-03-26
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 5604. Donechay, J. March 26. Regenerative stoves; ovens.-A valve for regulating hot-blast is shown in Fig. 1, adapted for use with a regenerative stove or oven. The valve proper is a paddle A, which slides to and fro in the casing B so as to close the passage of the hot-blast through the main. In order to cool the valve and prevent it from fracturing owing to the heat of the blast, the seating H has a water-circulating coil c cast inside it. The coil is formed with one or more complete turns, Fig. 5, or with a single turn having overlapping ends, so as to ensure the entire circumference of the seat being cooled.
Patent GB-190006043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Milking Machines or Apparatus.
Inventor: ANDERSEN PETER
Filed: 1900-03-31
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 6043. Andersen, P. March 31. Cow-milkers.-Relates to a cow-milking machine provided with a separate pump for each teat, so that each pump can be disconnected, as soon as the teat, to which it is attached, is dry. Four cylinders c are arranged in a frame b supported over the milk receptacle a. The piston-rods d are connected to a cranked shaft actuated by the handle f. The piston is movable on the rod d between the washer m and the collar x, and is perforated, thus acting as a valve. Each cylinder c is provided with a discharge pipe and with a pipe h leading to the teat cup i.
Patent GB-190008507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators and Water Heaters.
Inventor: DAWSON CHARLES ERNEST
Filed: 1900-05-08
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 8507. Dawson, C. E. May 8. Water-tube boilers.-The tubes or coils of watertube boilers for generating steam or heating water are placed close together over the furnace, in such a way that the furnace gases are compelled to pass through the spaces by forced or exhaust draught, and so that no flame can pass through. In the arrangement shown, a shallow conical coil a is placed directly over the fire, which may be fed from the side or through the centre of the cone by means of a shoot shown in dotted lines at n.
Patent GB-190017306-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alarm Clocks
Inventor: STOCKALL JAMES JOHN
Filed: 1900-09-29
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 17,306. Stockall, J. J. Sept. 29. Oil and spirit stoves.-Relates to alarm clocks, more especially those arranged to strike matches and light lamps for boiling water &c. The clock stand a is provided with jaws or a cradle b to accommodate an ordinary alarm clock, and uprights d carrying a platform e to support a lamp f. To the platform are pivoted a match holder g<1>, an uncapping-arm i, and a setting-arm k, these arms being in one piece and actuated by a spring l or a weight on the release of a spring trigger s by the action of the alarm-winding handle o. The match is pressed by a spring h against the striking-surface u. The clock is retained in position by a spring catch c. The end of the uncapping-arm i is bent inwards, or provided with a pin, to strike against a projection j<1> on the lamp cap j. The motion of the arms is limited by stops m, t. A removable kettle stand or support p is provided, and has recesses engaging pins r on the platform e.
Patent GB-190103625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Regulating the Blow of Power Hammers
Inventor: CARTER JAMES EDWARD
Filed: 1901-02-20
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 3625. Carter, J. E., and Wright, S. A. Feb. 20. Hammers, power.-Relates to means for regulating the blow in hammers which have a spring rocking beam carrying the tup at one end. The pivot pin a of the beam b has an eccentric portion, and can be turned by worm gearing f, g and a hand wheel h to raise or lower the beam to give lighter or heavier blows while the hammer is working. The Provisional Specification states that a catch may be provided to hold the starting-lever in the running position when the hammer has been started by the operator.
Patent GB-190106223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Folding Combination Ladders, Step Ladders, Tressels and the like.
Inventor: CHARMAN JAMES
Filed: 1901-03-25
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 6223. Charman, J. March 25. Ladders.- Ladder sections a are connected by pivots c<3> passing through h i n g e - plates C so that they can be extended into a straight line to form a long ladder, or secured in the position shown. by hooks d engaging with eyes d' to form a step-ladder, or trestle, or they can be folded up for transport. Flat steps, or round or square rungs, are secured between the sides a of the sections by brackets or flanged sockets, or they may be let into shallow recesses in the sides. The hinge plates are perforated to receive screws and bolts, and one plate of each pair is flanged and bent round the edge of the side a. The sections are locked together in line by a pin c<6>,which is passed through the holes c<5> in the plates, and is attached to one plate by a chain. Three or 'more sections may be pivoted together so as to fold up in a zig-zag manner. The flat hinge plates may be dispensed with, and the sections may be fastened together in line, or at an angle, by hasps, staples, and snap-hooks. For window cleaners, painters, &c., a tapered strut is pivoted to the sides of the ladder, and is secured to the top rung or one of the lower rungs by tooks. The strut is grooved to receive a window stile, rail, or the like, to hold the ladder in position. For librarians, the strut may be in the form of a shelf which can be turned up at right-angles to the ladder.
Patent GB-190111260-A (GB)
Title: Sanding Apparatus for Locomotives.
Inventor: GAPP JOHN
Filed: 1901-06-01
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 11,260. Gapp, J. June 1. Locomotives.-Relates to sanding-apparatus, and comprises mainly a sand trap and compressed-air ejecting-device, and a draining-apparatus. The air nozzle is set backwardly in the trap so as not to be embedded in the sand, and the air is introduced through a rising pipe of sufficient size to prevent any water of condensation from being squirted into the sand. Any such water is discharged by a drain valve, normally open but closed by the air pressure when the apparatus is in operation. Fig. 7 shows in section a double trap for supplying two wheels from a single pipe 3. Each trap comprises a sand conduit 19, an air nozzle 20, placed so as to blow a direct current into the discharge pipe 6, and a sloping projection 21, immediately over the nozzle, to direct the sand towards the outlet. Under the nozzle is a removable plug 22, which permits of the removal of gravel or other obstructions. The compressed air is introduced by the pipe 8, having first passed the drain valve shown in section in Fig. 5. In this the air-supply pipe 11 has a prolongation 24 extending nearly to the bottom of the casing 15, at the bottom of which is the drain valve. Near the top are the air pipes 8, 8<1>, one for each side of the engine. A modified form of trap, adapted for attaching a number of single traps together each with its own sand pipe, is described, and also a form of trap with the drain valve combined therewith.
Patent GB-190113035-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Treads for Stairs, Floors and the like.
Inventor: GABRIEL JOSEPH SUTCLIFFE
Filed: 1901-06-26
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 13,035. Gabriel, J. S. June 26. Treads for floors, stairs, &c. - Fig. 2 shows a tread constructed of short lengths a of lead or the like secured in place by rods b clamped between plates c fixed to the floor by screws d. A nosing or strip e holds the first row of lead pieces in place. In a modification, shown in Fig. 4, wedge-shaped lead bars f are fixed in place by trough-shaped bars g, T-bars h, and slotted clamping-plates i. By removing the clamping-plates, any portion of the tread can be renewed.
Patent GB-190113219-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Desks.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1901-06-28
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 13,219. Thompson, W. P., [Wherry, S. C.]. June 28. Desks.-The flexible roll cover H consists of laths hinged together and connected to metal bands d passing over the pulleys f and secured to the sliding table top c. When the top is pulled out, as shown in dotted lines, the cover is moved back over the top of the pigeonholes B. Pins on the table top engage grooves m in the top edges of the brackets J, J<2>, and, when the top is drawn out, the brackets are automatically opened.
Patent GB-190117774-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Smoke-consuming Apparatus for Steam-boiler and other Furnaces.
Filed: 1901-09-05
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 17,774. Anderson, A., and British Fuel Economizer and Smoke Preventer, Ltd. Sept. 5. Smoke-consuming.-An arched air passage A is provided round the firehole of a steam-boiler or other furnace, being formed with openings below to the ashpit, and with slots or perforations above the firehole. A steam-jet pipe D<4> is fitted in the air passage to deliver jets through the slots, the steam being supplied through an arched pipe D in front of the air passage. The steam pipe-has a branch D<5> leading to the bridge at the back of the furnace, and the handle of the steam-supply cock is connected by rods and levers to a damper at the bridge. Air-bridges, constructed of interlocking blocks formed with air passages and slots as shown in Fig. 6, may be provided along the sides and back of the furnace, being traversed by steam-jet pipes D' with openings opposite the slots. According to the Provisional Specification, such an airbridge may have air passages open at the top, a superimposed steam chamber being provided with depending nuzzles entering the air passages. Fig. 10 shows, in transverse section, a modified arrangements of air passages and steam-jet pipe D' built into the wall at the side of the furnace.
Patent GB-190120278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Gas Burners and Fittings for the same.
Inventor: SUGGATE ALFRED ALBERT
Filed: 1901-10-10
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 20,278. Suggate, A. A. Oct. 10. Gas valves and cocks. -In this valve for use with public and other installations in which the supply to the main incandescent or other burners is cut off while the pilot jets are alight, and vice versd, by varying the pressure of the gas in the main or supply pipe, spherical or other valves b, d of unequal sizes are mounted on the opposite ends of a common spindle, which is of such a length that when the one valve is on its seat the other is open. Thus when the pressure of the gas is reduced, the valve b falls on to its seat c and prevents the passage of the gas from the chamber i to the main burner passage f, while the valve d is open and allows the gas to pass to the pilot tube m, which tube may be more or less choked by a screw n. The gas may be caused to pass through wire gauze or other filtering-media t, and the plug p and the fitting q may be formed in one piece.
Patent GB-190120767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in tooth Wheel Gearing for Giving Vehicles Variable Speed Transmission and Purchase Power
Inventor: HITCHON ALFRED
Filed: 1901-10-17
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 20,767. Hitchon, A. Oct. 17. Toothed gearing.-Relates to variable-speed gear- ing with sliding-wheels. The driving-pinion is made wide in order that it may on the high gear engage with all the wheels on the countershaft ; these drive by means of one-way clutches, so that only the highest gear is effective. When the pinion is moved endways, to disengage the high-speed wheels, the clutch of the next speed automatically comes into action, and so on from one speed to another. Figs. 1 and 2 show an arrangement in which pinions C<2>, C<4>, on a sleeve capable of sliding on the driving-shaft A, gear with wheels J, K, mounted, by means of one-way clutches, on a countershaft geared to a wheel B on the sleeve B'. In the position shown, the sleeve and the wheel B are directly clutched together, and the gearing is non-effective ; when the sleeve is moved endways, the wheels C<4>, K take up the driving ; further movement of the sleeve takes the wheel C<4> clear of the wheel K, and the wheels C<2>, J then become active ; still further movement of the sleeve takes the wheel C<2> clear of the wheel J, and the trans- mission is stopped. By moving the sleeve still further, a pinion C<5> formed thereon engages with an intermediate wheel M in gear with a wheel G<2> on the countershaft, which is then driven in the opposite direction. A number of countershafts may be arranged round the driving-shaft.
Patent GB-190202386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Machines for use in the Manufacture of Candy and the like.
Inventor: HILDRETH HERBERT LEWIS
Filed: 1902-01-29
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 2386. Lake, H. H., [Hildreth, H. L.]. Jan. 29. Confectionery or sweetmeats.-A machine for pulling candy comprises two similar members 1, 2 provided with pins 5, 6, 7, 8 and mcunted oppositely and eccentrically on shafts 3, 4, which are driven, preferably, by chain and sprocket gearing, as shown. The shafts are laterally spaced so that the paths of the pins 6, 8 do not intersect, and the pins are, preferably, slightly longer than half the distance between the members 1, 2.
Patent GB-190219743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines.
Filed: 1902-09-09
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 19,743. Clark, A. M., [Wagner Typewriter Go.]. Sept. 9. Type-writers. -Relates to the line-spacing mechanism of type-writing machines. Fig. 1 shows the line-spacing ratchet-wheel C mounted on the shaft C<1> of the platen. A pawl D, pivoted at D<2>, bears a projection or pin D<1>, which engages with the teeth of the wheel. A spring D<3> holds the pawl in engagement with the wheel. An inclined or bevelled face is formed on the side of the pin D' facing the radial edges of the teeth of the ratchet-wheel, with the result that so long as the pawl is free to rise against the tension of the spring D' the platen can be turned by its milled handwheel in either direction, and not merely for forward line-spacing, as would otherwise be the case. The pawl D is mounted and slide E guided in the frame A of the carriage, and tensioned towards the right in Fig. 1 by a spring E<3>. Upon the frame E is carried a second sliding frame F guided by the lugs E' and screw stud F<4>. The frame F is tensioned towards the right by a spring F<1>. When the spacing-lever G is pressed by the hand of the operator, a short angular extension (not shown in Fig. 1) engages with the end of the slide F, and pushes it towards the left. During the first part of this movement, the slide E and pawl D remain at rest, the spring F<1> being extended. An abutment or locking-piece F<7> is thus brought over a lug or shoulder D' on the pawl, and renders it impossible for the pawl to be disengaged from the ratchet-wheel. Further movement of the slide F carries the slide E and pawl D with it, and effects the line-spacing. A movable stop H<2> can be shifted relatively to the pin E<4> on the slide E, so as to vary the normal or right-hand position of the slide, or thus vary its stroke and the line-space feed.
Patent GB-190222011-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Timing Device for Photographic Work.
Inventor: ADAM MATTHEW ATKINSON
Filed: 1902-10-09
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 22,011. Adam, M. A., [Cobb, N. A.]. Oct. 9. Exposures, determining; ; shutters.- In a device for measuring the time of exposure of a shutter, or setting a shutter to a predetermined time, a number of balls A to B with bright equatorial lines are mounted on a string C, which is swung round a thumb-piece E at a known speed by means of a watch or a pendulum. A photograph of the balls in motion is taken with the shutter, the photograph showing a number of arcs a to b, as in Fig. 4. The distance between the arcs is a known fraction of the radius of rotation, and, the speed being known, the time of exposure can be calculated from the length of the arcs. In a modification, two terminal balls A, B, only, are used. The balls may be mounted on a revoluble wheel instead of on a string.
Patent GB-190223538-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Railway Couplings.
Inventor: BRYAN-HAYMES ROBERT
Filed: 1902-10-28
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 23,538. Haymes, R. Bryan-. Oct. 28. Couplings, automatic.-Each vehicle is fitted with a draw-head consisting of a vertical link d and a horizontal hook f formed in one piece and hinged to the draw-bar b. A spring j, Fig. 1, or a cord q, Fig. 5, and weight p are arranged to hold the draw-head in line with the draw-bar. When two vehicles come together, the link on one drawhead is pushed aside by an incline h on the other, and springs back over the hook. The coupling is prevented from disengaging accidentally by guards u fixed to rods o, which are mounted to rotate in brackets v on the draw-heads. The guards are pushed up out of the way by the links d when coupling. In order to uncouple, the guards v are given a quarter turn by means of rods o', the drawheads are separated by pushing one rod o<2> and pulling the other, and the guards are then turned down between the links and the hooks. In a modification, the extended part of each drawhead is formed as a hook, and the short part as a link.
Patent GB-190303325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Cabinets or Devices for Storing and Facilitating the Inspection and Display of Pictorial Postcards, Greeting Cards, Photographs, applicable also as Means for Storing and Exhibiting Stationery, Jewellery, and such like.
Inventor: BUTLER JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-02-12
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 3325. Butler, J. Feb. 12. Type cases.- Guides or supports d extend forwards beyond the drawers a so as to support them when fully drawn out, thus permitting the contents of the rearmost divisions a<1> to be readily got at. The sides o are preferably left open so as not to obstruct the light. Sets of drawers may be arranged back to back in a cabinet, or on all four sides thereof. The top may be provided with brackets for supporting any tray removed, as shown.
Patent GB-190308437-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chenille
Inventor: RENARD CHARLES FERDINAND
Filed: 1903-04-14
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 8437. Renard, C. F., and Renard, A. April 14. Chenille. - Relates tc chenille having "a visible "base," for the manufacture of reversible carpets The chenille tufts are secured together in the loom &c. by two lines a o f binding - chains or stitching, and the chenille is folded as shown in Figs. 3 and 4, and further secured by stitching along the lines of the chains c or near to them.
Patent GB-190310410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gully Traps.
Inventor: TURNER JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1903-05-07
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 10,410. Turner, J. H., and Reed, G. M. May 7. Gully traps.-The trap A is fitted with a removable grid or grating C, capable of being locked in position. For this purpose, the grid is formed with lugs E to enter recesses D in the trap, and with an undercut portion G for the reception of a turn-button F, which locks in a corresponding recess. The turn-button is operated by a box spanner, which fits a squared head H on its spindle.
Patent GB-190312720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Baskets of Centrifugal and like Apparatus.
Inventor: KUECHENMEISTER EDMUND CONSTANT
Filed: 1903-06-05
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 12,720. K³chenmeister, E. C. June 5. Wirework for screens and the like; wire fabrics. -In the construction of baskets for centrifugal apparatus and the like, a number of wire rings a are placed one above the other and h a v e loops b, formed by the wire itself, through which rods c are inserted. The wire passes alternately over and under the beginning of the loop. Each loop may consist of two or more windings, as shown in Fig. 3.