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Patent GB-189908859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tools for Lathes and the like.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-04-27
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 8859. Boult, A. J., [Geometric Drill Co.]. April 27. Tools.-A tool for use in a lathe &c. for milling or cutting rods, projections, openings, &c. comprises a shank C, having a head A with a boss 1 in which are radial slots to receive the cutters D. Pins 4 on the cutters engage cam slots 5 in a ring B, fitting on the boss. The ring and boss are graduated so that the cutters may be set by turning the ring. The ring and cutters are fixed by screws 6 passing through slots in the head and screwing into a ring E. The cutters are shown with cutting-edges x to operate on rods &c., but may be extended and have the cutting-edges on the outside of such extensions to operate on the insides of holes &c.
Patent GB-189920744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trees for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: BOWMAN FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-10-17
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 20,744. Bowman, F. Oct. 17. Trees.-A tree is composed of a front piece A, a back piece B, and a changeable toe and instep piece C. This piece C and the back piece are connected by a toggle joint, which is extended by pushing it down by means of a rod 0, the movement being regulated by an adjustable stop M. The front and back pieces are connected at the top by a toggle joint, the downward movement of which is limited by a plate Q. Reference is made in the Provisional Specification to Specification No. 19,173, A.D. 1894.
Patent GB-189921073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incubators or Cradles.
Inventor: LOVELL JOHN SPENCER
Filed: 1899-10-21
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 21,073. Lovell, J. S., [Diffre, L.]. Oct. 21. Cradles.-Relates to a cradle or incubator for newly-born infants. A cradle a, preferably made of copper, is secured to the forks b of a stand c, and is closed by two glazed lids d hinged at d<1>. The glass is secured in recesses in the rims of the lids by an elastic cement. The rims are preferably provided with a rubber buffer strip, and the corners of the rims are rounded. The cradle is provided with a wire mattress e, held in position by a peg e'. A receptacle f for water is secured beneath the cradle, and is provided with a filling-tube f <1> and an overflow f<2>. The water is heated by a lamp g, of any suitable construction, supported upon the cross-bar c'. A cup of water h is placed beneath the mattress, to keep the atmosphere of the cradle moist, and holes are provided for the passage of air.
Patent GB-190006201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Igniting Apparatus for Explosion Motors.
Inventor: PETTER GUY BAZELEY
Filed: 1900-04-03
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 6201. Petter, G. B., and Petter, E. W. April 3. Gas and like engines, igniting m. The igniter is heated by the exhaust. In Fig. 2, it is a tube A extending into the passage Y outside of the exhaust valve. In Fig. 6, the exhaust pipe E traverses the combustion chamber, while in Fig. 8 the hot gases pass through a pipe E before they reach the exhaust valve.
Patent GB-190006845-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Steam Generators or Boilers.
Filed: 1900-04-11
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 6845. White & Co., J. S., Carnt, E. C., and Forster, A. April 11. Water-tube boilers.-To produce a spiral motion of the water passing through the tubes of a watertube boiler, helical deflectors are formed on or fitted in the tubes. These deflectors may take the form of ribs, wires, or twisted strips, and the pitch of the helix may be constant or variable. The projecting ends may be provided with means for facilitating insertion and withdrawal. Figs. 1 to 4 show several forms of deflector.
Patent GB-190007916-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Actuating Semaphore & like Railway Signals.
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-04-28
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 7916. Smith, W., and Smith, G. April 28. Semaphore and like signals; controlling and locking signals ; interlocking; wire &c. compensators.-The wire or other draught connection A, Fig. 1, from the signal lever is passed round guide-pulleys B &c. at the foot of the signal post &c., and is connected to a weight W, which serves to keep the wire taut independently o f variations due to changes of temperature. The invention also comprises means for enabling two or more signals to be operated by a single draught connection. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement for working two signals. The connection A is branched, and the branches are connected to the sliding ratchet bars E, Fig 2, of the corresponding signals. The bars E are normally disconnected from the operating-rods D of the signals, but one or other of the bars can be connected, when required, with the corresponding rod, by electrical or mechanical means, enclosed as shown at B<1>, B<2>, Fig. 1. Fig. 2 shows an electrical form of the connecting-mechanism. The electromagnet M is carried by the rod D, and, when energized, causes the hook C to engage with the ratchet bar E, thereby looking the bar and the rod D together. The circuit of the electromagnet of a particular circuit is completed only when the road is in order for that signal, and may pass through the points, or their actuating, locking, or detecting connections &c., or the circuit of the ordinary repeaters may be utilized. The circuit for a 'distant' signal may also include the ' home' signal. Fig. 4 shows a mechanical arrangement for operating the hook C. The arm C' connected to the hook is engaged in a vertical slot in the plate N, which is also formed with inclined slots engaging with fixed pins on the post. An upward movement of the plate engages the hook, while a downward movement releases it. In another form, the plate N moves vertically, and is formed with a cam slot which actuates the arm C<1>. The plate N may be moved with the points, preferably with a suitable point lock, or point-lock detector, such as that described in Specification No. 2176, A.D. 1888, or with some lever other than the signal lever, or from a separate cabin. Other forms of selecting-mechanism may be substituted for the hooks and catches, the co-acting or slotting mechanism described in Specification No. 18,662, A.D. 1889, being mentioned in the Provisional Specification.
Patent GB-190008368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Locomotive Engines.
Inventor: HOPKINS HENRY CALVIN
Filed: 1900-05-05
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 8368. Hopkins, H. C., and Johnson, G. S. May 5. Combined steam and compressed-air engines.-Relates to means by which the momentum or forward propulsion of steam locomotives may be caused to store air for use in furnishing motive power to assist in the propulsion of the train up grades, and for use in the air-brake system or elsewhere. Above the steam cylinder b, Fig. 1, is mounted an air cylinder 10, shown in transverse section in Fig. 2. The air cylinder has two valve-chests, one of which, 14, is furnished with valves suitable for pumping air, and the other, 15, is furnished with a distributing- valve suitable for motive power action, and a three-way cock 23 is provided, by which either valvechest can be put into communication with the main air pipe 22. The piston-rod of the air cylinder is connected by an arm 12 with the engine crosshead, and the spindle of the distributing-valve is connected by a similar rod to the main valve rod. The air compressed in the cylinder 10 is delivered into a reservoir 27 by the pipe 22. This pipe has a relief valve 29, and a bye-pass 30 with a three-way controlling and discharge valve. A triple valve at 35 admits air from the pipe 22 to the brake reservoir e.
Patent GB-190008662-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Hand Brakes for Railway Trucks or Waggons.
Inventor: HILL EDWARD JACOB
Filed: 1900-05-10
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 8662. Hill, E. J. May 10. Brakes, hand. Relates to means for adapting existing wagon fittings to permit the brakes to be applied from either side of the vehicle. To the brake lever a is bolted the plate k having the slot l in which works the pin j of the crank i formed on the cross-bar f mounted to turn and slide in the hangers g and fitted with a crank at its other end. The brake is retained in the "on" position by causing a lug o on the lever a to engage one of the teeth m of the slotted hanger n. Such teeth may be formed by the bevelled heads of bolts, Fig. 4, permanently inserted in the holes of existing guide-hangers.
Patent GB-190014619-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: DURYEA CHARLES EDGAR
Filed: 1900-08-15
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 14,619. Duryea, C. E. Aug. 15. Drawings to Specification. Exhaust-silencers.-The silencers of explosion engines are oval in cross-section and have an escape opening along one side.
Patent GB-190016589-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Belt Buckles.
Inventor: GROESCHEL EDWIN WRIGHT
Filed: 1900-09-18
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 16,589. Groeschel, E. W. Sept. 18. Buckles; hooks and eyes; hook fastenings.- A belt buckle comprises a part a having a bar n to which the belt is secured, and formed with spring hooks o having outwardly - turned ends, as shown, adapted to engage the other part b of the buckle. The part b comprises a loop e, formed with a pin i, and with a bar c of the shape shown and formed with stops k, l which are curved on the rear side. The belt is attached to the part b by threading it through the loop e and passing the pin i through one of a series of holes j formed in the belt. The two parts of the buckle are engaged by passing the hooks o through the space s and springing them past the stops k, l; they are released by folding the parts a and b together with the connecting-parts outward.
Patent GB-190105118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Condensing and Cooling Liquids.
Inventor: CLUBBE ERNEST JOHN
Filed: 1901-03-11
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 5118. Clubbe, E. J., and Southey, A. W. March 11. Condensers.-Relates to the building up of condensers of the disc type, in which the steam or liquid to be cooled passes between the walls of chambers each formed by uniting flat or corrugated metal discs or plates at their edges. The Figure shows in section two chambers or elements C, C<1> mounted in a frame A, A'. The communicating holes E are preferably punched, and the jointing - washers D' are placed round the burr. Spacing-pins F are inserted to prevent the chambers from collapsing when the plates A, A' are tightened up, and caps G are inserted over the spacing-pins to compensate for the thickness of the washers.
Patent GB-190106417-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Butter and other Alimentary Fats.
Inventor: BUEHLER EMIL VON
Filed: 1901-03-27
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 6417. B³hler, E. von, and Bernstein, A. March 27. Preserving butter and butter substitutes.-Relates to a process for treating butter and other alimentary fats in such a way that the keeping qualities are improved and the fats acquire the properties of butter. The butter fat is separated from the butter by washing, and there is then added to it or to other fats a compound containing protein, sugar, and bicarbonate of sodium. The protein is preferably obtained as described in Specifications No. 29,189, A.D. 1897, and No. 10,903, A.D. 1898.
Patent GB-190109734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Eyeglasses.
Inventor: ALEXANDER JACOB
Filed: 1901-05-10
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 9734. Alexander, J. May 10. Eyeglasses. - T h e joint 2, which carries the lens as usual, is recessed to a channel section with sides 6, and is provided with an axial screwed pin upon which the ends of the bridge spring 3 and plaquet 4 are threaded and secured by a square nut 8. To enable the nut to be rotated the sides 6 are sprung apart and afterwards pinched together to lock the nut. This nut may also be locked by a piece of wire bent around it ; or by spring tongues projecting from the sides 6. To secure the eyeglass, a special pad 12 is fitted to the plaquet to engage with a recess 11, Fig. 2, in the nasal bone.
Patent GB-190109961-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spikes and the like for Railway and other Purposes
Inventor: NASH WILLIAM ROBERT TOM
Filed: 1901-05-14
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 9961. Nash, W. R. T. May 14. Spikes and the like.- Spikes and the like for railways &c. are made with any suitable head and with a shank of 'round, square, oval, &c. section, but the point is hammered down or pressed &c. to spread it out and give it a sharp chisel edge a<3>. The edges a' may be convex, concave, or straight as shown. The edge a<3> is always driven across the grain of the wood.
Patent GB-190113136-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method for Producing Artificial Wood
Inventor: HELBING EMIL
Filed: 1901-06-27
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 13,136. Helbing, E. June 27. Wood substitutes.-Peat or turf is washed thoroughly, and then mixed with 4 to 10 per cent. of its bulk of hydrate of lime, and 30 to 50 per cent. of sulphate of alumina or other aluminium compound; the mixture is pressed for a short time, and exposed to the atmosphere until it becomes hard. The product is not hygroscopic, and can be used in the open air.
Patent GB-190113356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Engines.
Inventor: BIRDSALL EDWARD TRACY
Filed: 1901-07-01
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 13,356. Birdsall, E. T. July 1. Gas and like engines.-The cylinder barrel c has heat-radiating gills g, and fits into a long socket in the cover a, which is provided with a water jacket w, w<1>, w<2>, which extends around the upper portion of the cylinder. The admission valve seating is held in place by a lautern j and screw k in the supply pipe elbow d.
Patent GB-190115214-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Digesters for the Manufacture of Artificial Stone
Inventor: KREFT ENGELHARD
Filed: 1901-07-26
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 15,214. Kreft, E. July 26. Stone, artificial.-Relates to boilers or digesters in which moulded blocks of artificial stone are subjected to steam pressure for the purpose of hardening them. A suspended rail a is arranged within the boiler, and is supported by bolts b secured to a frame above the boiler. The bolts pass through stuffing-boxes c. From the rail a hang wagons consisting of frames f secured to stirrups e, Fig. 2, which are bolted to the suspension stirrups d. Platforms g, for the reception of the moulded blocks, are pivoted to the frames f, and each rests by hinged supports i upon the one beneath it, the lowest of all taking the whole downward strain. This construction enables all the platforms above that being filled to be lifted by chains h, as shown in Fig. 1, and similarly facilitates unloading, which is commenced from the top. A movable short rail outside the boiler is made to connect with the rail a when the boiler door is open, so that the wagons can travel into or out of the boiler.
Patent GB-190115239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Electrical Cut-outs, and Partly Applicable to Electrical Switches.
Inventor: BARTLETT ERNEST EDWARD
Filed: 1901-07-27
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 15,239. Bartlett, E. E. July 27. Cut-outs; switches.-A porcelain block a is fitted at its ends with a copper plate c, bent to form tongues d which are adapted to engage with terminal blocks g. The block is channelled to receive a fusible strip, which is secured by nuts f. The block may be pivoted at one end to form a switch.
Patent GB-190116901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Printing of Vegetable Fibre with Colouring Matters
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1901-08-22
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 16,901. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Aug. 22. Dryeing.-Consists in a process of printing vegetable fibre with colouring-matters obtained from #-amido-anthraquinone, e.g., by fusion with caustic potash. Such colouring-matters yield blue shades, which on exposure to the atmosphere either remain blue, or assume a yellow or greenish shade, according to their mode of preparation. The goods are printed with the colouring-matter. together with a reducing-agent and an alkali, and the printed goods are then stemmed ; or they may be printed with the colouring-matter and reducing- agent, and subsequently passed through an alkaline solution. Suitable reducing-agents are stannous chloride, grape sugar, hydrosulphites, and ferrous sulphate. The reducing-agent may be dispensed with, in which case the goods must be steamed for a longer period, or the goods may be prepared with the reducing-agent before printing.
Patent GB-190119463-A (GB)
Inventor: JACKSON RALPH
Filed: 1901-09-30
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 19,463. Jackson, R. Sept. 30. Tyres, pneumatic etc.; felloes or rims.-Relates to attaching elastic tyres to wheel rims, and is shown in Fig. 1 applied to a pneumatic tyre. The thickened edges 3 of the outer cover 2 engage under the inturned edges of flanges 6, which, when secured to the wheel rim 4 by the transversely-placed bolts 7 and wing-nuts 8, press the edges 3 together and hold them in position independently of the inflation of the air tube. In modifications, the flanges may be in sections ; the edges 3 may be bevelled, and may have a V-sectioned endless ring interposed between them, the flanges being then quite flat; the edges 3 may have pure rubber facings 9, the separate air tube being then unnecessary ; or the air tube may be entirely dispensed with.
Patent GB-190120415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heating Stoves or Radiators.
Inventor: SWAN JOHN MORRISON
Filed: 1901-10-12
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 20,415. Swan, J. M. Oct. 12. Gas stoves; boilers. -A bunsen or other gas burner B runs along the base of the apparatus, under a boiler C connected by tubes G with a chamber H through which the steam or vapour circulates. Openings D, E are made in the base, A water gauge K and a safety-valve L are provided. The joints F, F<1> of the tubes G with the boiler and upper chamber Hare made steam and water tight. Tie rods I, J, provided with nuts, clamp the upper and lower parts firmly together.
Patent GB-190122124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Superheating Steam
Inventor: BJOERNSTAD JOERGEN
Filed: 1901-11-02
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 22,124. Bj÷rnstad, J. Nov. 2. Superheaters, steam.-The wet steam is divided and passed in two portions through two separate sets of coils A, B, which are superposed or otherwise arranged so that the furnace gases act on them successively. The steam enters the first set A at the end nearest the furnace, and, passing in the same direction as the furnace gases, leaves it at the outer end, while the other portion enters the second set at the further end and leaves it at the end nearest to the furnace, where it mingles with the superheated steam from the first set.
Patent GB-190200076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery or Apparatus for Forming Paper Pulp into Sheets.
Inventor: HARRISON GEORGE
Filed: 1902-01-01
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 76. Harrison, G., [Parker, H.]. Jan. 1. Paper machines ;pulp. treating.-Relates to apparatus for forming paper pulp into sheets. The pulp is removed from a tank D by a suction roll E and transferred to an endless felt G, which passes between the roll E and adjustable pressure rollers d, round a second suction roll F, over the guiderolls shown, and between a pair of rolls C, C<1> and a third roll B, which is forced downwards upon the rolls C, C<1> by hydraulic or other fluid pressure. The pulp on the felt G is transferred to the roller B, and accumulates until it has acquired a sufficient thickness, when it is cut across and removed in a thick sheet. In order to reduce the strain on the felt when the thick sheet of pulp is being removed from the roller B, the bearings b of the roller, which are mounted to slide vertically in suitable guides N, N<1>, are suspended by straps m from the plate o attached to the piston of the pressure cylinder I. The bearings b are allowed a certain amount of movement or play from side to side, and between the plate o and the upper part of the bearings b are a number of antifriction rollers. When the sheet is being removed and has passed from between the rollers B, C', the roller B moves automatically to the right until the sheet has passed from between the rollers B, C, when it resumes its normal position. To facilitate the placing of the felt G round the rollers C, C<1>, the cylinder I is provided with a two-way valve P, whereby the acting fluid may be caused to lift the piston and the top roll B. When the felt has been placed between the roller B and the rollers C, C', the roller B is lowered, a strap is placed round the axles of the three rollers B, C, C', and the whole raised by the piston of the cylinder I, when the bearings c, c' may be temporarily removed and the felt placed completely in position.
Patent GB-190204423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Brakes for Cycles.
Inventor: PILLING WALTER
Filed: 1902-02-21
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 4423. Pilling, W. Feb. 21. Grant of Patent refused. Brakes for bicycles &c. A rear-wheel rim brake is actuated by a cable c conducted from the rear, first, through a rigid tube d<5> secured to the top member, and then through a flexible tube d composed of incompressible segments, the cable finally passing through an eye b<2> in a hand-lever b to the handle-bar, where it is suitably secured. The ends of the tube d bear on the lever b and on a socket d' fixed to the tube d<5>, so that, on operating the lever b, the tube bellies out and draws the cable c forwards.
Patent GB-190206495-A (GB)
Title: Process of Moulding Clay or other Earthen Ware
Inventor: MELLOR PERCY HASSALL
Filed: 1902-03-17
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 6495. Mellor, P. H., and Hassall, S. W. March 17. Moulding closet and lavatory basins, chimney tops, &c.-Clay slip is forced by a pump or hydraulic pressure into the space F between a perforated iron or pervious mould A and a plaster-of-Paris or porous core C, which is secured in place by a plug G, metal lining-plates, wedges E, and a hinged cover secured by a clamp M. The perforations in the mould are covered by a cloth H, which allows the water to escape but prevents the passage of clay. In place of the wedges E, the lining-plates mav be pressed inwards by hinged flaps or toggle links. For moulding pedestal-closet basins, a mould is formed of plaster-of-Paris sections jointed to- gether, and a perforated iron core carries a detach- able rim made of sections secured in place by screws.
Patent GB-190214297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Time Switches.
Inventor: HEATH CLARENCE FLORIAN
Filed: 1902-06-24
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 14,297. Heath, C. F. June 24. Switches.-In time-switches, a clock 2, Figs. 1 and 2, is mounted on the frame 1, and carries a double dial 5, 6 rotating once in twenty-four hours. The dials have a number of holes into which pins 7 can be inserted for tipping the switch mechanism at the desired times. A main shaft 8 carries a disc 38 fitted with contact-studs 44, 45, Figs. 2 and 3, adapted to connect contacts carried by a fixed base 37, and so make the circuit. The shaft also carries a wheel 9, fitted with a series of spring plungers 14, Fig. 1. The wheel tends to rotate under the action of a spring or clock mechanism, and is normally held by one of the plungers 14 resting against a stop 36. A lever 24, pivoted to the frame at 23, is connected at its free end by a link 28 to a lever 29 pivoted to the frame at 30 and fitted with a spring catch 31, adapted to engage a latch 2G pivoted on the lever 24. When one of the pins 7 pushes back the latch 26, the lever 29 is freed, and thus the lever 24 is also freed and is pulled down by the spring 33. At the same time the plunger 14 is pressed down by a projection 25 on the lever 24, and the wheel 9 rotates a quarter of a revolution, so turning the disc 37 and making or breaking the circuit. The lever 24 is raised, and the latches 31, 26 engaged again by a pin 15 engaging a cam-shaped extension 16 of the lever 24.