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Patent GB-189906525-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for the Production or Generation of Gas of High Illuminating Power.
Inventor: WANDERPEPEN GEORGE
Filed: 1899-03-27
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 6525. Wanderpepen, G., and Berckelaer, A. van. March 27. Hydrogen.-In an apparatus for generating, washing, and carburetting hydrogen, a vessel A is provided with two valved inlet pipes a, b, for admitting water and sulphuric acid respectively, and with a discharge tube c leading the dilute acid to the lower end of the hydrogen generator B. This generator consists of a closed vessel, having a gaugep, and a perforated copper plate g, upon which falls iron or iron ore from a small holder f, which can be rotated on trunnions by an external handle. The generated hydrogen passes by the tube h to the lower part of a closed washer C, the part of the tube within the washer being surrounded by gauze. The washer has a gauge p, inclined baffie-plates l placed alternately, and a tube n closed by a screw plug. The washer is charged with water. The purified hydrogen then passes to a carburetter.
Patent GB-189907800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Fusible Electric Cut-outs.
Inventor: CALTHROP HORACE GEORGE
Filed: 1899-04-13
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 7800. Calthrop, H. G., [Peebles, C. E.]. April 13. Incandescent lamps, holders for, with cut.outs. An insulating-block A is fitted at the lower end with a ring i for connection with a lamp holder, or the block may form part of the holder. The block is recessed at a' to receive a covering-block b<1>, through a groove in which passes a fuse wire b, connected to the terminals c, c. The leads d, d<1> pass through holes e, e<1>, and are secured by a cord grip h.
Patent GB-189917162-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Bearings.
Inventor: DERTINA JOSEF
Filed: 1899-08-24
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 17,162. Dertina, J. Aug. 24. Roller bearings for shafts. The main rollers e bear on the surface of the bearing-block b, and their reduced ends d bear on the surfaces c<1> of annular grooves c formed in enlargement a<1> of the shaft a. The intermediate rollers f bear on the rollers e, and their ends g bear on the surfaces c<2> of the grooves c. An elastic ring h, concentric with the shaft, runs between the main rollers e. The diameters of the rollers and bearing-surfaces are so proportioned that sliding friction is eliminated. The form of the rollers may be modified ; they may be conical, for instance, and work in conjunction with conical bearing-surfaces.
Patent GB-189922536-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Circuit Changers.
Filed: 1899-11-11
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 22,536. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Oxley, E.]. Nov. 11. Switches; cut-outs.-In apparatus having a liquid conductor, such as mercury, connecting the terminals, the circuit is broken by interposing a non- conducting diaphragm between them. In the form shown in the Figures, a terminal 3 dips into a body of mercury 2. A shell or hood 6 is mounted on a shaft 5, and when turned completely insulates the terminal. The shell is counterbalanced so as to be easily operated, as in Fig. 1, by electromagnets 8, 8<a>.
Patent GB-189924940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Auto-motor Trolleys for Electrically Driven Vehicles.
Inventor: LOMBARD-GERIN LOUIS
Filed: 1899-12-15
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 24,940. Lombard-Gerin, L. Dec. 15. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors.- Relates to a selfpropelled trolley collector for electrically-driven vehicles. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the collecting- wheels A, B run on the feed and return conductors G, G<1>, and are driven by friction gearing D, E from a motor M which is suspended by pivoted links C and springs from their axle a. The trolley is connected by a universal joint and flexible cable P to the vehicle, and the trolley motor M is driven by a triphase current generated at the vehicle motor. In a modification for use with a triphase current system, a third collecting-wheel is mounted on springs on the trolley to run under a third conductor, and the main current then serves to drive the trolley motor. Magnetic brake shoes S, excited from the main vehicle, are provided for the motor M.
Patent GB-190003640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Warp Beaming Machines.
Inventor: HAWORTH JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1900-02-24
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 3640. Haworth, J. T., Usher, T. C., and Hodgson, A. E. Feb. 24. Yarns, beaming.-A frictional device is applied to the beam arms 2, or to the shaft 1, to prevent the warp beam 3 from jumping, and to keep it in close contact with the driving-drum 21. When applied to the shaft this device consists of a fixed plate 5 and an adjustable plate 7, enclosing between them a sheet 8 of flannel, leather, or other soft substance. The amount of frictional contact is regulated by a nut 9, which is held in position by a spring finger 10 engaging with serrations 13 in the nut. When applied to the arm 2, one plate is fixed to the arm and the other is keyed on a long collar or sleeve, passing through the plates and having a boss at the other end. In some cases friction may be applied to the shaft by a brake band and a weighted lever or a thumb-screw. The arms 2 are loose on the shaft, but are bolted in the required position to a quadrant 23 on a fixed boss 22.
Patent GB-190006689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: FERRIS WILLIAM H
Filed: 1900-04-10
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 6689. Ferris, W. H., and Wade, G. T. April 10. Drawings to Specification. Cutting glass.-In a bottle which cannot be opened without breaking the neck, a revoluble transverse bar or disc, which locks the closure against withdrawal, is provided with steel glass-cutting wheels, adapted to effect the orthodox opening of the vessel. When the bar or disc is rotated, the wheels sever the neck in line with an external weakening- groove.
Patent GB-190008675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Bye-passes for Acetylene or other Gas Fittings.
Inventor: FORBES CHARLES STEWART
Filed: 1900-05-10
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 8675. Forbes, Sir C. S. May 10. Lighting gas.-In acetylene and other gas lamps, gasoliers, brackets, and like fittings provided with pilot jets, the supply of gas to the main burners is controlled by a mercury-seal valve, actuated by varying the pressure of the gas by means of a cock or otherwise. The mercury-seal comprises a containing cup 1 vented at 14, a gas supply pipe 4 and a cap 5 provided with a depending bell 6 and a tube 11. Normally, the mercury closes the lower end of the tube 11, and the acetylene or other gas can only pass from the bell 6 to the pilot jet 10 through the channel 7 and the tube 9. When, however, the pressure of the gas is increased, the level of the mercury in the bell 6 falls into the lower end of the tube 11 is exposed, whereupon the gas traverses the tube 11, the channel 8, and the tubes 13, to the burners 12. A gas governor is preferably introduced into the circuit, where, as at railway stations, the device is employed to control a group of burners.
Patent GB-190011807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chenille Spotting Machines.
Inventor: TRIVETT LOUIS ORAM
Filed: 1900-06-29
Granted: 1901-01-09
Abstract: 11,807. Trivett, L. O., and Randall, F. June 29. Pile fabrics.- Laces, veilings, and other fabrics are spotted with chenille by means of apparatus such as that shown in Fig. 1. The fabric, mounted on a roller E', is passed under the roller E, and thence over the table B to the roller F, being wound on the roller F<1>. The rollers E, F are rotated intermittently by suitable gearing, thus ensuring that the fabric is evenly spread on the table without being unduly stretched. The chenille is fed along grooves in a plate R to the hollow spotting- rams G, by which the lengths for being applied to the fabric are cut. The chenille is fed by serrated spring arms connected with a looper plate L, which is intermittently moved backwards and forwards. When it is desired to attach the spots in alternate positions, or according to other designs, some of the chenille-feeding arms are rendered inoperative by means of pins actuated by a notched sliding bar, or by a pattern cylinder. The rams G move within a bed D having at the top a cutting-plate D<1> provided underneath with grooves or guides for the chenille and with apertures for the passage of the rams. The chenille being cut by the rams acting in conjunction with the plates D<1>, the cut pieces are formed into loops within the rams by a longitudinal rib L' on the plate L, the rib entering saw cuts in the rams as these are moved upwards. Within the rams are ejectors to push the loops on to the threads of the fabric, which are preferably held in register by fluted pins M on a plate M', the threads lying at the base of the pins and across the flutings. The plate M<1> has a horizontal and vertical movement, and, when the loops are passed over the threads, the pins are in front of perforations in a plate N, which has spring clinching-rams N<4> by which the chenille loops are secured to the fabric. The fabric may be stretched by a brush Q, or by spring tongues, while being operated upon.
Patent GB-190015508-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Penholder and Double Writing-pen to be used in connection therewith.
Inventor: BERGMANN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1900-08-31
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 15,508. Bergmann, A. Aug. 31. Pens and penholders.-The front of the penholder a consists of two parts b, c, hinged together longitudinally and provided with fastenings i, k. When the parts b, c are closed together, the nib is held between the part c and the projections h, d on the rubber block f. When out of use, the nib may be turned with its point inwards. A nib with two writing ends may be used.
Patent GB-190017318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Machines for Raising Textile Fabrics.
Inventor: TOMLINSON JOHN DANIA
Filed: 1900-09-29
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 17,318. Tomlinson, J. D., and Porritt, A. T. Sept. 29. Pile or nap, raising.-A teazling-machine is constructed so that the rotating teazling-roller receives an axial motion to produce a uniform effect on the fabric. This may be effected, as shown, by an eccentric h, which works between jaws g on the shaft of the teazling-roller a, and is driven therefrom by worm gearing f, l, or by a crank or screw.
Patent GB-190102325-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Appliance for Cleaning Knives.
Inventor: SHAW ROBERT
Filed: 1901-02-04
Granted: 1902-02-04
Abstract: 2325. Shaw, R., and Lester, G. Feb. 4. Knives and forks, cleaning.-Consists of a pair of boards 1 bearing pads 5 and normally connected by a hinge 2. They are pressed together by one or more wing nuts 3 on screws 4 or by a pressure on a knob 9. The pads are folded pieces of felt attached to battens 6, which occupy grooves in the boards. A single surface 8 is provided for cleaning carving-forks and the like.
Patent GB-190103288-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Dynamos and other Electromagnetic Machines.
Filed: 1901-02-15
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 3288. Howitt, F. J., and Jackson & Co., P. R. Feb. 15. Armatures; field magnets ; electro - magnets. - Relates to a method of constructing and attaching laminated parts of dynamos and other electromagnetic machines. A pole-piece A is shown by way of example. The separate plates or stampings are threaded on turned transverse bars b, holes being preferably punched in the plates to fit accurately on the bars. The assembled plates and intervening insulators are secured by riveting the ends of the bars into countersunk recesses c<1> in the end plates c, which are thickened for the purpose. Solid masses e are then formed locally in the mass by means of an electric arc, and are afterwards drilled and tapped to receive screws d for attachment to a support. The action of the arc welds the parts locally and also melts holes, which are afterwards filled in flush with soft wrought iron &c. melted by the arc.
Patent GB-190105508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vessels for Containing Liquids.
Inventor: CHAUMONT JEAN PIERRE ARSENE EL
Filed: 1901-03-15
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 5508. Chaumont, J. P. A. E. H., and Tardy, L. J. March 15. Gauges.-Relates to devices for indicating the abstraction or substitution of liquid contained in a vessel, such as a bottle or barrel. Two floats are employed, one of which is formed as a conical bob a, Figs. 1 and 2, having a counterweight b and spring arms, while the other float is in the form of a cap c, Figs. 3 and 4, with arms d, and is adapted to fit over the float a. The floats are arranged in a channelled tube, either inside or outside the vessel, and the tube may be suitably graduated. If liquid is withdrawn from the vessel, the float a will descend, while the arms d of the float c prevent it from descending, the distance between the floats indicating the amount of liquid withdrawn ; should the level of the liquid be raised, the float a will not again ascend, due to the engagement of the arms with the channels in the tube. If the level of the liquid varies from above downwards, the float c is arranged beneath the float a. In a vessel intended for transport, a rod g, Fig. 9, is attached near the bunghole and connected to a ring, which supports the tube, by means of a universal joint. A glass counterweight maintains the tube in a vertical position. By the side of the tube is arranged a graduated rod or rack m, upon which slides a float n carrying clappers or pawls n<1>. A slide o on the rod may be forced down to close the pawls against the side of the rod and so fix the float to determine the exact level of the liquid when the device is withdrawn. In a barrel, two of these devices may be employed, one to govern each half of the barrel. In the case of a bottle, two floatcontaining tubes r,j, Fig. 13, may be applied, the tube r being secured in position and the tube j connected thereto by a ring and universal joint. While filling, the floats are maintained in the raised position by means of a wire. In order to prevent tampering with the floats during emptying, baffleplates s, t, provided with holes which do not register, are placed in the neck of the bottle. The neck may also be provided with a crosspiece u, Fig. 16, carrying a rod v terminating in spring arms. A ring y is arranged on the rod v so that, if liquid is forced into the bottle, the ring is carried in with it and thereby indicates the addition or substitution of liquid. The device may be applied to receptacles of all kinds. The glass tubes may be replaced by hollow or solid rods, carrying float rings and provided with arms arranged so that the position of the float indicates any tampering with the liquid. In another arrangement, a float is arranged within a tube and a float ring on the exterior of the tube which is provided with arms. In order to prevent displacement of the float a when a bottle &c. is inverted, alglass ball is provided which rolls down the tube and wedges the float when the bottle is inverted.
Patent GB-190108606-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Vermin Trap.
Inventor: HOTSTON CHARLES
Filed: 1901-04-26
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 8606. Hotston, C. April 26. Traps for animals. The trap a is formed as a box with one end closed by bars b and with the opposite end provided with a door d sliding in wide grooves c. Pins e in the grooves c support the door d in its raised position. The bottom of the door d is connected by a cord i to one end of a platform f pivoted at g. The animal, in its endeavour to reach the bait, which is placed in the trap, tilts the platform f, thus freeing the door d from the pins e, so that it falls and traps the animal. In a modification, the box a may be made in the form of a cage.
Patent GB-190112701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces for Heating Metal Bars and the like
Inventor: TAYLOR JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1901-06-21
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 12,701. Taylor, J. H., and Roscow, R. June 21. Heating-furnaces for metals.-Relates to furnaces for heating metal bars and the like, such as metal blanks to be fed to horse-shoe machines. A rotary hearth G, having a firebrick lining H on which the bars are placed, is supported by antifriction balls F<1> in an annular groove c in an annular rim F on a table B supported by a hollow standard A. The table B has a recess C forming a water tank provided with an overflow pipe, having a raised orifice, and a lower orifice controlled by a stop cock, by which all the water can be drawn off. A casing K has a firebrick lining K<1>, a charging-door L', and two discharging-doors L. These doors slide in guide-ways, and are operated by pedals and chains M' passing over pulleys M<2>. The casing is supported by posts connected to the table B and a top plate 0 secured to the casing by bolts, a passage g being left for the passage of water from an annular recess h, fed by a pipe i, down the sides of the casing to an annular groove m, in the hearth, and the recess C. A groove o, or a downwardly-extending flange, prevents water from flowing under the hearth, which is rotated by bevel gearing I, I<1>. Inclined racks V in front of the door L<1> support the bars &c. to be fed to the furnace. Pivoted racks in front of the discharging-doors are adjusted by catches engaging notches on their undersides. The hydrocarbon burner P, supported by a plate R clamped between flanges p, p<1>, has a perforated head q and a feed-pipe s surrounded by a water jacket U.
Patent GB-190115430-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Locking Nuts
Inventor: BAHLS EMIL JOHN
Filed: 1901-07-30
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 15,430. Lake, H. H., [Bahls, E. J.]. July 30. Locking nuts.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 9742, A.D. 1900. A toothed dog B of the shape shown is pivoted in a slot in the washer A. The teeth are arranged in curved lines as shown in Fig. 5. By using a powerful wrench to the nut the dog may be turned right over, so that the teeth will cease to grip the nut and work and allow the nut to be removed.
Patent GB-190116993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Boiler Feed and other Pumps for Motor Cars and for other Services.
Inventor: WIGLEY FRANK
Filed: 1901-08-24
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 16,993. Wigley, F., and Mulliner, H. H. Aug. 24. Pump stroke, varying ; actuating pumps.-Consists of means for varying the stroke of pumps and is shown as applied to a feed-pump and an air-compressing pump for a motor car. The two pumps are driven by links from two levers C, C' oscillated about centres E, E' by eccentrics on the shaft G. The ends of the links are connected to blocks d, d' sliding on pins H, H<1> forming parts of the levers C. By lowering the blocks d, d' by means of screw or other gearing from their highest position shown to their lowest position, the pump stroke may be varied from a maximum to zero. Instead of sliding on pins H, H<1>, the blocks d, d' may slide in slots.
Patent GB-190117611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Hooks for Fastening Cuffs, Collars, and other Articles
Inventor: LOLLING ANTONIUS
Filed: 1901-09-03
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 17,611. Lolling, A. Sept. 3. Hook fastenings; studs and solitaires.-Cuffs, collars, gloves, &c. are fastened by hooks h, which are formed on the ends of a piece of spring wire a, bent as shown, and engage with the ends of the ordinary stud-holes k. A boss d, having the appearance of a button, may be engaged with the hook by means of sockets o. Fig. 5 shows a modified form of the fastening sewn to a glove.
Patent GB-190120235-A (GB)
Title: A Press specially Constructed for Pressing Bricks or Blocks of any Desired Size.
Inventor: BLIZZARD ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1901-10-10
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 20,235. Blizzard, A. E., and Todd, H. Oct. 10. Moulding bricks,paving- blocks, &c.-Rough bricks or blocks are fed to the mould B of the press by parallel bars or clips T<4> attached to wedge-shaped pieces Y', Y<3>, which are drawn together by a recessed disc 1 at the end of a rod X mounted on a spring 7, and are forced apart by springs to release the bricks when the rod X is lowered. A circular frame W, carrying the clips, is mounted on a hollow spindle V in a fixed table A, and is rotated intermittently by a cam, lever, rod S, and ratchet arrangement. A spring brake in a socket 8 retards the spindle V, and is regulated by a setscrew. The upper and lower plungers C<1>, C<2> slide in guides of a sliding bar G and are operated by a crank, links, and levers D<1>, D<2>. The sliding bar G is operated by a cam K, a rocking shaft J, and link H, and is balanced by a weighted lever O. In order to prevent damage to the machine when a thicker brick than usual is fed to the mould a toggle-jointed spring cushioning-arrangement is provided. Levers 9, jointed to links of the pressing-apparatus, are connected to upper and lower toggle-joints, which are connected by a lever 10 and links. When the toggle-joints are forced towards one another into a straight-line position, the outer ends of the links are moved outwards against the force of horizontal springs.
Patent GB-190125704-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Firebars for the Grates of Steam Boiler and other Furnaces.
Inventor: DAVIDSON SAMUEL CLELAND
Filed: 1901-12-16
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 25,704. Davidson, S. C. Dec. 16. Firebars.-Flat-topped bars for steam-boiler and other furnaces are constructed with small vertical openings d or side notches f, or both, the bars being placed closely side by side. One or more longitudinal webs b, c, or e are provided. Figs. 3 and 9 show two forms of bar in cross-section.
Patent GB-190126419-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and applicable to Automatic or Self-shuttling Looms.
Inventor: BARON JAMES
Filed: 1901-12-27
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 26,419. Baron, J. Dec. 27. Loom stop-motions; picking-mechanism.-Looms which automatically change the shuttles on failure of weft are provided with means for stopping the looms when a picking-band breaks. A vertical rod a, provided with a cross-pin, is normally supported upon a fixed plate b, formed with a keyhole slot across the narrow part of which the cross-pin rests. The lower end of the rod is connected by chains c, c<1> to one end of a lever g, which may be pivoted to one of the lay-swords; the opposite end of the lever is connected by a spring h to a fixed part of the loom. Each picking-shaft B carries an adjustable arm i, which normally moves through an arc less than is required to cause it to strike the rod a, but, when the corresponding picking-band breaks, the arm i is caused to swing through a greater arc and disengage the rod. The lever g is then raised by the spring h, and strikes the knocking-off lever j, or a part j<1> connected therewith. The loom may also be stopped, when a picking-bowl breaks, by means of a bent arm k, secured to the arm i and arranged to actuate a lever pivoted to the plate b; this lever, when actuated, disengages the rod a.
Patent GB-190206431-A (GB)
Title: Fire Grate Tidy, Cinder Sifter, and Ash Pen Combined
Inventor: HILL THOMAS JOHNSON
Filed: 1902-03-15
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 6431. Johnson, T. March 15. Sifting cinders.- Cinders and ashes from a firegrate fall into a casing placed beneath it and comprising drawers b, c and a guard a. The ashes fall through the screen d into the lower drawer, and the cinders are retained in the upper one.
Patent GB-190211126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pin Wheel and Star Whell or Geneva Motions.
Inventor: HOLLINGWORTH EDWARD
Filed: 1902-05-15
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 11,126. Hollingworth, E., [Cyr, J. T.]. May 15. Toothed gearing; cams &c.-Relates to pin-wheel and star - wheel or Geneva-stop motions. The driving-wheel, Figs. 1, 2, 5, and 6, in addition to the segmental flange 4 and the driving-pin 3, carries two short pins 5, 6 ; the pins are set at the same radius, and at equal distances apart. The short pins are adapted to lock behind flanges 11 formed round the concave parts 10 of the driven wheel. Fig. 12 shows a modification, in which the driving-wheel has two driving-pins 3, 3<1>, two segmental flanges 4, 4<1>, and two pairs of short pins 5, 5<1> and 6, 6<1> ; the flange round the concave parts of the driven wheel is here replaced by a pair of projections 11.