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Patent GB-190013810-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Trolleys for Electric Traction having Three Wires for Three Phase or other Currents.
Inventor: BOSSHARDT ALFRED
Filed: 1900-08-01
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 13,810. Bosshardt, A., [Gerard, L.]. Aug. 1. Electric railways and tramways with single or triphase currents on overhead or underground conductors. Conductors.-Three wires a, b, c are held at the points of an equilateral triangle, all being insulated if three-phase currents are used, or one wire may be uninsulated to serve as a guide. The wires may be carried overhead or in a conduit. Collectors.-A four-wheeled frame n runs on the two bottom wires, and a spring h or a spring- pressed arm carries a fifth wheel g bearing under the top wire. The wheels m on the two sides are insulated from each other and from the top wheel, and are connected by leads to the vehicle motors.
Patent GB-190016511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cartridge Cases, Fuses, Quick-matches and the like.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1900-09-17
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 16,511. Heys, W. G., [La Grange, E. S. de]. Sept. 17. Blasting cartridges and fuzes. - Consists in making cartridge cases, fuzes, and quick-matches of nitrated artificial silk, employed in the form of threads or a suitable fabric.
Patent GB-190020469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery or Apparatus for Coating Metal Plates or Sheets with Tin, Lead, or other Metals or Alloys.
Inventor: ROGERS PHILIP
Filed: 1900-11-13
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 20,469. Rogers, P., and Player, J. Nov. 13. Tinning and coating by dipping.-Relates to detail improvements in machines for coating metal plates with tin, lead, or other metals, such as are described in Specifications No. 15,040, A.D. 1886, No. 11,606, A.D. 1890, No. 21,060, A.D. 1894, and No. 12,267, A.D. 1898. Fig. 1 shows the " pickup " apparatus, which consists of two pairs of levers m<2>, m<3> secured to toothed wheels s<1>, s<2> gearing with two segments r, r connected together by an adjustable link 20 and operated by a link from a crank e on the shaft e<3>. The levers and gearing are so arranged that the levers always move in opposite directions, and take a plate from the two sets of rolls G<3>, G<3> alternately and convey it to a single rack or cleaner R. The pick-up fingers n are connected by a bracket to a rod o' forming a downward extension of the link o. The movable finger works in connection with a hinged lever having a catch which holds the fingers open at the required positions for grasping and releasing the plates. The hinged lever is operated by fixed touch rods over the rolls G<3> and over the rack R. The levers b<1> and b', mounted on the shaft a in connection with the feeding-mechanism, as described in Specification No. 12,267, A.D. 1898, are made so that they can be easily removed or turned back over the shaft e<3> to allow the rolls G<3> to be removed for cleaning or changing. This arrangement enables the tin pot and grease pot of a duplex machine to be made narrower. A. spring arrangement is described in connection with the counterpoise levers on the shafts of the toothed wheels s<1>, s<2> to prevent backlash and shock as the levers reach their end positions.
Patent GB-190023406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stencil Printing Apparatus.
Inventor: GESTETNER DAVID
Filed: 1900-12-21
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 23,406. Gestetner, D. Dec. 21. Copying documents &c.-Two rollers a, a*, placed at a suitable distance apart, are inked by a pair of distributing-rollers, and carry a porous band or sheet d of silk gauze, yoshino paper. &c. over which the stencil sheet i is placed. In the arrangement shown, two endless metal bands c are carried by the rollers a, a*, and have holes engaging studs a' on the rollers. The porous sheet d is fixed at one end to a bar e, having pins e<1>, and engaged in clips g on the bands c. The other end is attached to a bar, the ends of which are connected to springs attached to the bands c. One end of the stencil sheet i is fixed in a clamp consisting of a bar on to which it is clipped by a bar j<1>, of channel section pivoted at j<2> and held down by a spring catch. The bar j is removably attached to the bands c by undercut lugs j<4> on the bands which are passed through slots in the bar, and the bar is then moved endways to engage the under cut parts, by a screw and nut j<6>. The paper to be printed is passed between the stencil and a pressing-roller l bearing against the roller a. The rollers are rotated by a handle a' or other means.
Patent GB-190100629-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drying Hair.
Inventor: BAUSEN ANDREAS
Filed: 1901-01-10
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 629. Bausen, A. Jan. 10. Hair and head, special drying - appliances for. - Air is forced by a fan 1 driven by a water motor 2 through a serpentine or other tube 3, heated by a burner 4 and supplied through the flexible tube and nozzle 6 for drying the hair. The apparatus is mounted on a movable table.
Patent GB-190101273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Buildings by the Circulation of Steam or Vapour.
Inventor: RUSSELL JOSEPH NELSON
Filed: 1901-01-19
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 1273. Russell, J. N. Jan. 19. Heating buildings &c.-In systems for heating by steam or vapour either above, below, or at atmospheric pressure, wherein a partial vacuum is maintained in the air line services from the mains and radiators or pipes, the valves shown in Fig. 2 are employed in connection with the supply mains and pipes and the air exhaust pipes from the mains and radiators. The valves are constructed so that the air outlet is shut to the degree requisite to prevent waste of the heating-vapour before the steam inlet can be opened, thereby enabling the system or any section thereof to be worked at pressures and temperatures of varying degrees lower than that in the source of supply without waste of heating-vapour. The stem 8 of the steam or vapour valve 6 acts as a piston valve for the air line 4, 5. The combination valve may be replaced by an equivalent valve, or by two ordinary valves worked in combination or otherwise.
Patent GB-190101783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for Electrolysing Alkaline Chloride with Mercury Cathodes
Inventor: COUR PAUL LA
Filed: 1901-01-25
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 1783. La Cour, P. Jan. 25. Alkaline hydrates.-Relates to the decomposition of amalgams of alkaline metals obtained by the electrolysis of alkaline chlorides in the presence of a mercury cathode, the decomposition being effected by means of a lye. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section of apparatus for carrying the invention into effect. It consists of a vessel of enamelled iron or other suitable material divided into eight cells by partitions s which do not quite reach to the bottom of the vessel. Along the bottom of the vessel is a layer h of mercury which is kept in constant circulation by a pump x or by other means. The cells 1, 2, 3, 4 contain anodes and alkaline chlorides, and in them the production of the amalgam takes place. The cells a, b, c, d contain lye, and in them the decomposition of the amalgam takes place. One of the principal features of the invention is the provision, in the cells a, b, c, d, of a sheet e of wire gauze immediately above the amalgam. This gauze becomes coated with bubbles caused by the generation of hydrogen in the cells, and serves to maintain a difference of density between the lye beneath it and that above it. The lye is run off from beneath the gauze, and, when it has acquired a sufficient density, it flows away automatically against the pressure of a small column of mercury, and fresh lye quietly and regularly sinks through the gauze to supply the place of that withdrawn.
Patent GB-190104419-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: SPENCER ALEXANDER
Filed: 1901-03-01
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 4419. Spencer, A. March 1. Water-lube boilers.-- Groups of inclined water tubes a connect the stepped inner walls of vertical and horizontal water and steam chambers. The chambers have removable outer covers, suitably strengthened and stayed as shown, the top cover carrying the steam dome 1. They are formed with continuous troughs d<2>, Fig. 3, at each side, those of the top chamber being in communication with those of the vertical chamber. Strengthening - ribs may be arranged across the steps inside the chambers. The furnace is fed through an inclined shoot m. Exhaust steam on its way to the blower 20 in the chimney is conveyed through superheating- pipes 23, Fig. 3, at the sides of the furnace, whereby it is rendered invisible. The application to motor-carriages is mentioned.
Patent GB-190106357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Generators.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-03-26
Granted: 1902-03-26
Abstract: 6357. Boult, A. J., [Chavanon, F.]. March 26. Drawings to Specification. Steam generators combined with gas producers- The gas produced is led through a steam boiler to generate steam employed for inducing the air supply ; or steam-generating coils are embedded in the walls.
Patent GB-190113387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: HOLLOWAY WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1901-07-01
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 13,387. Holloway, W. J. July 1. Gas and explosive-vapour engines.-Two pairs of tandem cylinders a, b, and c, d, drive opposite cranks, the cylinders a, d and the cylinders c, b being always in communication. The pistons e, f and g, h of each pair are connected together by side rodsj. The valves may be situated between the cylinders or at x, y, z, a<1>. In oil engines, the vaporizers may be situated at f<1>, g<1>, and in gas engines the igniters.
Patent GB-190118088-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Upholstering Machines
Inventor: JONES HERBERT CLIFFORD
Filed: 1901-09-10
Granted: 1902-01-02
Abstract: 18,088. Jones, H. C., and Deimel, R. Sept. 10. Upholstery buttons and buttoning stuffing- apparatus; stuffing - materials; covering - materials. -In upholstering machines, an endless table is provided, consisting of cross - pieces B<6> secured to endless chains B<5> which pass over sprocketwheels B<2>, B<4> at both sides of the machine. The cleats carry buttonholders C, which are adapted to receive the buttons at the top between fixod and movable spring jaws. The button-holders along the outer sides are fixed, but every alternate holder of the intermediate ones is movable, so that the holders may be placed for rectangular or diamond tufting. Above the rear part of the table is hinged a frame D having guide-bars D<1> within which the button-holders and buttons move. The buttons are placed on the holders by hand, and the facing - material of leather, or plush, &c. to be upholstered is then attached to the buttons. The frame D is next turned down into position, and the spaces between the bars D<1> are stuffed with the filling- material, such as cotton, hair, moss, or fibre. The apparatus is now set in motion by which the endless table is moved forward. A series of endless chains E<6>, under which the backing, which may consist of canvas ducking or burlap &c., has been passed, now operates to compress the filling- material, the side bars A<4>, along which the table moves, having under the chains E<6>, and the clinching-devices, friction rollers to facilitate the movement. The buttons, which have each two tangs, receive washers from tubes H, to which the washers are fed from pivoted bars H<5>, on which they are threaded. The tangs of the row of buttons at each side are clinched so that the tangs lie in a longitudinal direction. The forward tang of each of these buttons is thus bent and clinched by spring clincher wings pivoted in recesses in wheels carried on the shaft E, the wings having projections which engage with projections on the frame. The rear tang is bent by a spring, notched pawls on blocks having guides or slits in which the buttons move. The tangs of the intermediate buttons are clinched by spreading wedges G having movable heads G<2> which enter between the tangs and move them apart. The clinching is completed by a roller G'. Projections on the movable jaws of the button-holders next abut against projections A<6> on the frame to release the buttons.
Patent GB-190120593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam or other Expansive Fluid Engines.
Inventor: RILEY WILLIAM KING
Filed: 1901-10-15
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 20,593. Igel, H. Oct. 15. Axial-shaft and reciprocating-piston type.-The revolving shaft 6 has four cylinders 2. each having a pair of pistons 3 with rollers 4 acting on fixed tracks 5. Steam is admitted into the hollow shaft, and distributed by a reversing-valve 7 into ports leading to the spaces between the pairs of pistons. The number of cylinders may be varied, and the engine may be compounded.
Patent GB-190121990-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Certain Kinds of Fenders and Fender Curbs.
Inventor: OGILVY WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-10-31
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 21,990. Ogilvy, W., [trading as Ogilvy & Partridge], Minshall, W., and Read, A. Oct. 31. Fenders.-Relates to fenders or curbs made from drawn brass mouldings. The moulding has flanges a<1>, a' at the back, and bottom. Angle-iron strips B<1>, B<4> forming the back and bottom of the fender rest against the flanges a<1>, a' and are held in place by screws F engaging small brackets C screwing on to the screws D which hold in place the dogs or mounts E. The ends of the angle-irons are turned up at g to close up the moulding at the ends. The usual strengthening-bar I is fitted.
Patent GB-190123422-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process and Means for the Extraction of Gold from Sea-water.
Filed: 1901-11-19
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 23,422. Martin, W. H., and Thames Mining Machinery Co. Nov. 19. Gold is precipitated from sea-water by adding the following ingredients :-A solution of sulphate of aluminium or iron, or of the alums with chloride of mercury or acetate of lead, or a solution of sulphate of soda and of acetate of lead. Iron oxide, lime, zinc oxide, clay, or sand may be added as a mechanical aid to the precipitation.
Patent GB-190126399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Spindle Bearings of Roving Frames and the like.
Inventor: HENDERSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-12-27
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 26,399. Henderson, W., and Dallas, J. Dec. 27. Spindle apparatus-Relates to the top cover or steadying-plate 10 for the upper ends of the spindles 11 of roving-frames &c. In order to facilitate the raising of the cover for doffing purposes &c., part of its weight is sustained by one or more springs 13 or the like, which may be arranged variously. The strength of the spring is preferably just sufficient to hold the cover in the raised or dotted-line position shown, without the use of the usual spring catch.
Patent GB-190203964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cisterns or Tanks and the Taps connected therewith for Flushing Water Closets and the like.
Inventor: FRADLEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-02-17
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 3964. Fradley, W. Feb. 17. Water-waste preventers, siphondischarge. The usual float arm is replaced by a weighted lever c working in guides h. A float arm f with a pawl f<1> is mounted to hold up the arm c when the cistern is empty, as shown in full lines. When the cistern fills, the arm f rise3 and liberates the arm c, thus allowing the in let to close. The usual starting-lever raises the bell and lever c simultaneously.
Patent GB-190204956-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Production of Metal Tubes & the like.
Inventor: HAMPTON JOHN ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-02-27
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 4956. Hampton, J. A. Feb. 27. Rolling.-Relates to rolls and feeding- apparatus for rolling tubes in pilger rolls. The rolls, Fig. 1, are formed with the finishing - grooves 24 eccentric to the neck 22 of the rolls, the grooves 24 and the periphery 33 being struck from the centre 26, and the neck having the centre 23. The grooves are semicircular and arranged to act together, and planish the tube by the rubbing due to the eccentricity of the grooves. The reducing- portions 25 and the idle portions 27, 28, 29 are of a suitable contour. The eccentricity of the peripheries of the rolls causes them to separate during the idle period, so that a larger billet may be inserted. The rolls may be built up with interchangeable segments 38, Fig. 6, held between an undercut collar 39 and shoulder 35 on the shaft 36, and prevented from moving circumferentially by plates 40 at the ends. The pusher for carrying the billet and mandrel has eccentric sleeves 44, Fig. 9, surrounding the wheel axles 43 and supporting the body 45, so that the billet and mandrel may be adjusted to the height of the rolls by turning the sleeves by a " tommy " bar &c. The fork or stop for limiting the feeding of the billet between the rolls may be split, as in Fig. 11, or hollow, as in Fig. 17. The parts 48, 48<a>, Fig. 11, are opened or closed, tc alter the feed, by levers 51, 52 and toggle links 53, 54 operated by suitable means, which may be hydraulic; or the parts may be moved by a right and left handed screw. In the form shown in Fig. 17, the part 48 can be adjusted by a nut 64 bearing against a spring 66 to relieve the shock caused by the movement of the billet. The end 49 may be interchangeable, to suit different sizes of billets. The roller 63 supports the planished part of the tube.
Patent GB-190205606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Igniting Devices for Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: HUSKINSON PERCY LAMBE
Filed: 1902-03-06
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 5606. Huskinson, P. L., Bates, A., and Johnson, J. C. March 6. Gas and like engines, igniting in. A platinum wire d is made to glow by an electric current at starting, and is afterwards kept hot by catalytic action. One end of the wire is pinched between metal washers e, f, which are screwed into the metal tube a. The wire passes through a fire- resisting tube c, and is secured at its other end to an insulated screw i by a nut h bearing against the collar j. The tube a is screwed into the plug b, Fig. 2, which may be screwed into a cock on the cylinder. The gases reach the wire through the aperture g, which may be controlled for varying the timing.
Patent GB-190206367-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Shipping the Belts of Belt Pulleys
Inventor: COULTER ANDREW
Filed: 1902-03-15
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 6367. Coulter, A. March 15. Bands, placing on pulleys.-Fig. 1 shows the device in its normal position with the belt thrown off the pulley and resting upon the boss b of the shipping-arm a, which is bevelled at the end and provided with guides d, e, f. Upon the boss of the arm are formed bearings for a slide rod h, at the ends of which are studs i, j for engagement with a hooked operating-rod. The lower stud j is carried in a pivoted support fitted with a spring locking-device, by which the rod is locked in place when pushed to its highest position. The apparatus is rotated by pulling at the stud i by means of the hooked rod ; the bevel end of the arm a, as it rises, lifts the belt and tilts it inwards upon the pulley. When the apparatus has moved completely round and resumed its normal position, the slide rod is drawn back by pulling at the stud j. The hooked rod is formed with a large eye and a narrow opening ; its end is pivoted to the body and retained in place by a spring.
Patent GB-190212305-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of New Polyazo-dyestuffs.
Filed: 1902-05-29
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 12,305. Abel, C. D., [Akt.-Ges. f³r Anilin- Fabrikation]. May 29. Dyes, artificial.-Black polyazo dyes are produced by combining a diazo compound, such as diazobenzene, with a diazo dye-stuff obtained by first combining a tetrazo compound of a paradiamine such as benzidine, tulidine, or dianisidine, with 1 : 8-amidonaphthol-3: 6-disulphonic acid in the presence of a free mineral acid, and then combining the intermediate compound thus obtained with a metadiamine, such as m-phenylenediamine or its homologues, in an alkaline solution. Under these conditions the diazo compound appears to enter into reaction with the naphthalene nucleus.
Patent GB-190215630-A (GB)
Title: Cube-cutting Machine for Tendinous Meat, and the like.
Inventor: ROHN KARL HEINRICH
Filed: 1902-07-14
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 15,630. Rohn, K. H., and Spickert, H. July 14. Mincing.-In a cube - cutting machine for tendinous meat, bacon, bacon rind, and the like, the meat is cut into strips by revolving circular knives, and then the strips are cut across by a guillotine knife. The circular knives b<1>, c<1>, Figs. 2 and 6, with the intermediate barrel parts b<2>, c<2>, are keyed to two shafts f, g set one over the other in bearings on a trestle a. The shafts f, g are geared together, and receive motion through a ratchet-wheel h and pawl i from a lever actuated by a rod l connected to a crank m on a shaft n, which is connected through gearing p, q with the driving-shaft o. The guillotine knife t is actuated by rods s from the crank m, and, to ensure a clean cut, its cutting-edge is formed into triangular notches. The circular knives are edged and set, and work against each other. The meat to be cut up is contained in a tray v, and is fed into the machine by the barrel parts b<2>, c<2>, which act as feed-rollers ; the feeding may be aided by channelling the circular knives at the back. The cubes fall down an incline x into a collecting- trough. The size of the cubes can be varied by altering the ratchet gearing, or by replacing the barrel parts b<2>, c<2> between the circular knives by others of different thicknesses. The ratchet gearing is altered by connecting the rod l to different points of the pivoted lever carrying the pawl i.
Patent GB-190303136-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Instrument for Showing Standard Time all over the World at any Hour anywhere when Referred to Local Clock-Time at any Place.
Inventor: JENKINS RICHARD WADE
Filed: 1903-02-10
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 3136. Jenkins, R. W. Feb. 10. Charts.-A rotary dial disc, or ring, for indicating time at any longitude is provided to revolve with the hour hand of a clock &c. It is divided into subdivided sectors which read degrees east and west of a zero meridian. The appliances may be made for use as office or school charts.
Patent GB-190304807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Decorating or Ornamenting Articles of Porcelain, China, Earthenware, and the like.
Inventor: WOOD ARTHUR BROWNE
Filed: 1903-03-02
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 4807. Wood, A. B. March 2. Ornamenting pottery surfaces.-Silver, gold, or other metal strips or bands e, of filigree or other ornamental openwork, are inserted in undercut grooves or recesses d in earthenware plates a, porcelain, or china articles, and are secured in place by expanding the edges by means of a punch or other tool.
Patent GB-190311561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Carburetting of Air by Means of Napthalene and in Generating Naphthalene Vapour in connection with Lamps for Lighting Purposes.
Inventor: LION GASTON PAUL JEAN
Filed: 1903-05-21
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 11,561. Lion, G. P. J. May 21, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Gas and vapour lamps.-Relates (1) to carburetting air by naphthalene vapour, for lighting by means of incandescent mantles. For town lighting, a reservoir A, containing the naphthalene, is placed within the base of a lamp post, and is heated by a burner K supplied with gas from the mains, a tube Q forming a chimney for the burner. The liquefied naphthalene is forced up a central pipe C into a vaporizing - tube F surrounded by a burner N, the vapour entering a bunsen burner G provided with air-inlet pipes H. Spirit burners may be employed instead of the gas burners K, N. Specification No. 5805, A.D. 1903, is referred to. (2) In vapour lamps and burners for burning naphthalene vapour, the reservoir, Fig. 2, is suspended within the lamp, and the liquid conveyed by a single pipe to a doublearm burner, both of which are heated by the flame. The apparatus is started by burning spirit in a saucer K. The burners employed may be Manchester burners or like those used for burning acetylene.