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Patent GB-189923747-A (GB)
Title: Improved Salvage Boxes for Money and Valuables for Use in Case of Shipwreck.
Inventor: JURGSCHAT FRIEDRICH WILHELM
Filed: 1899-11-28
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 23,747. Jurgschat, F. W. Nov. 28. Signals, flag.-In salvage or buoyant boxes for containing valuables and food, for use in case of shipwreck, provision is made for displaying a flag i, as shown.
Patent GB-190000066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rotary Reciprocating Engines.
Inventor: WILLIAMS WIN D
Filed: 1900-01-01
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 66. Williams, W. D., and Stephens, J. H. Jan. 1. Revolving-cylinder type.-The engine is shown in perspective in Fig. 1. A sectional view of the cylinder and adjacent parts is shown in Fig. 3. The steam pipe 66 is controlled by a governor 65, and the steam passes through a cylindrical valve 38 to the double cylinder 30<a>. The inner end of the cylindrical valve has a partition 72 and egress and ingress ports 73, 74, which simultaneously admit steam to one cylinder and withdraws it from the other to a chamber 76, connected to the exhaust. The pistons 36 are connected to a slotted frame 30, in which blocks 33 can slide. The blocks are connected by a pair of elongated bolts to a crosshead 14, sliding in a disc 10, which is mounted on the hollow driving-shaft 7. By means of a lever 24 and gearing 21 the crosshead can be moved to either side of the disc, and causes the engine to rotate in the corresponding direction. On admitting steam to the cylinders, they rotate on the end of the cylindrical valve, and by means of the frame transmit their motion to the driving-shaft.
Patent GB-190004756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sifting, Sieving, Drying and other Openwork Cylinders.
Inventor: KUTSCHERA HEINRICH
Filed: 1900-03-13
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 4756. Kutschera, H. March 13. Cylinders. - Relates to openwork cylinders adapted for various purposes. The cylinder is formed of spirally-wound wire s bent at intervals into eyes o through which pass rods a fixed in the cylinder faces d. The eyes determine the width of the slits, or openings between the wires, and this width can be varied by pressing the windings more or less closely together. The parts of the wire between the eyes may be given a different section by the use of suitable pressure, examples of such sections being shown in Figs. 5 and 7. A fine meshed sieve f may cover the first part of the cylinder when used for sifting, to act as a preliminary sifter for the fine particles. The cylinder faces may be made movable on their axis, and plates may be inserted between the eyes to increase the width of the openings.
Patent GB-190006697-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Paper Clip.
Inventor: CROCKER SAMUEL HENRY
Filed: 1900-04-10
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 6697. Crocker, S. H. April 10. Ticket holders.- Two sheet-metal blanks, such as that shown in elevation in Fig. 1 and in plan in Fig. 2, are united together by means of the notches and projections B, B', or by rivets, o r b y other suitable means, to form a spring paper clip. The parts are prevented from sliding apart by means of notches and projections a, a'. One part may be formed with a spike so that the appliance may be used as a ticket-holder.
Patent GB-190009702-A (GB)
Title: Improved Axle and Bearing for Vehicles.
Inventor: BLOCH ADOLPH DANIEL
Filed: 1900-05-26
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 9702. Bloch, A. D. Oct. 26, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Axles. -- The arm 2 and collar 3 of the axle are threaded to receive the lining 6 on which works the bush 11, which is screwed into the wheel hub 9.
Patent GB-190014830-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture and Production of New Disazo Colouring Matters
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1900-08-18
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 14,830. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Aug. 18. Dyes, artificial.-Consists in the production of new secondary disazo dyes from the so-called amidophenol sulphonic acid III of the lapsed German patent No. 74,111, which is obtained by sulphonating amidobenzene-m-sulphonic acid and melting the resulting disulphonic acid with a caustic alkali. The process is carried out by first combining the diazo compound of a mono- or di-sulphonic acid of #-naphthylamine with the foregoing amidophenol sulphonic acid III, and then rediazotizing the product and combining the resulting diazoazo compound with a dye-stuff component, such as #- naphthol, alpha-naphthylamine, and 1 : 4-, 2: 6-, 2: 3 : 6-, or 1 : 5-naphthol sulphonic acid. The dye-scuffs dye wool red, reddish-brown, red violet, and similar shades, which are converted by treatment on the fibre with chromic acid or chromates into violet, blue, green-blue, and black shades fast to washing, milling, and soap.
Patent GB-190022986-A (GB)
Title: Improved Appliances for Cleaning the Teeth.
Inventor: COWAN JAMES WATSON
Filed: 1900-12-15
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 22,986. Cowan, J. W. Dec. 15. Teeth, cleaning appliances for.-A case 1 with a hinged lid 2 holds a spool 8 of dental floss or thread, which is used for cleaning the spaces between the teeth, and the pivoted spring frame 11, which can be folded into the case. The thread is held in hooks on the frame, which may be used apart from the case or handle 1. A modification of the frame with different forms of hooks and pivotal attachment is also described. The catch 5 for the lid is provided with a cutting-edge for the thread.
Patent GB-190100739-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Billiard Tables.
Inventor: MAJOR WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-01-11
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 739. Major, W. Jan. 11. Billiards, tables for. Relates to means for tonverting an ordinary dining table into a billiard cable. Six bars A, fitted with cushions B, are fixed round the table by screw clamps C, pockets K of any suitable construction being placed at the openings between the bars. The cushions may consist of a strip of rubber fixed in a groove ; or, the strip may be provided with a web L, Fig. 4, which is gripped between the bar A and a covering-piece, as shown.
Patent GB-190102618-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: LOACKER ALBERT
Filed: 1901-02-07
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 2618. Loacker, A., and Riedl, F. Feb. 7. Drawings to Specification. Soldering working by electricity.-The actual heating parts of electric heaters for soldering irons are separated by a bad conductor of heat from other parts of the appliances, to reduce loss of heat.
Patent GB-190107727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing and Displaying Articles
Inventor: SCHMIDT ERNST HEINRICH
Filed: 1901-04-15
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 7727. Schmidt, E. H. April 15. Parcelling.- Articles a, such as lead pencils, penholders, samples of fabrics and yarns, &c., are held be tween coils or loops b,formed as a spiral, as shown in Fig. 1, secured or not to a backing, or as staples, as shown in Fig. 5, secured to a backing d. A rod or cord &c. c passed through the coils or loops secures the articles in place. The rods &c. c may be corrugated &c. to engage with the articles, and they may be provided with suspension or attachment eyes or hooks.
Patent GB-190109350-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Furnaces for Heating or Reheating Objects to a Predetermined Degree
Inventor: GROBET ADRIEN
Filed: 1901-05-06
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 9350. Grobet, A. May 6. Electric furnaces.-A resistance furnace, for heating or re-heating metallic or other objects to any desired temperature, consists of a refractory retort a of suitable form, surrounded by the heating-resistance b, and by asbestos or other isolating-material, in a casing c, which is provided with a door e. Several retorts may be placed in one casing, each having its heating-resistance in circuit with a rheostat.
Patent GB-190116140-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Ropes and Cables.
Inventor: ANTHONY ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-08-12
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 16,140. Anthony, A. Aug. 12. Couplings for wire or other ropes or cables are made of a latticework sleeve a, Figs. 1 and 4, formed of metal strips having inwardly-projecting spikes b which enter the rope. The ends of the strips may be screwed to a sleeve d with a swivel link j, or the strips may have pins adapted to be secured between a pair of discs d', Fig. 7. One disc may be used with a double sleeve for abutting rope ends.
Patent GB-190116628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mercury or other Interrupters for use with Induction Coils.
Inventor: NEWTON HERBERT CHARLES
Filed: 1901-08-19
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 16,628. Newton, H. C. Aug. 19. Switches ; transformers.-A metallic bridge-piece is dipped into and out of mercury, or against contacts, being operated by an electric motor. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement. A bridge-piece 6 is carried by a rod reciprocated b y means of a motor 8. The mercury is contained in a chamber 2 divided into compartments by a partition 3. A block or saddle 17 can be raised or lowered to vary the height of the mercury. Figs. 5 and 6 show two modified forms of pivoted bridge-pieces. Fig. 7 is a diagram of connections, a switch 22 controlling the motor so as to start it at full speed, then reduce it, and finally cut in the induction coil 30.
Patent GB-190122043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Springs for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: BRIGGS THOMAS
Filed: 1901-11-01
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 22,043. Briggs, T. Nov. 1. Springs, bearing.-Relates to bearing-springs for road vehicles, and is shown by two detail sections taken in planes at right-angles. A bracket 1, secured by bolts 12 to the vehicle framing 13, has an aperture formed between two side plates 2 and a connecting-piece 9, and through this aperture passes the free end of the bearing-spring 11, the other end of the spring being secured to the framing by ordinary means. Between the spring and the bracket is a grooved roller 5; displacement of which is prevented by ribs 4 on the bracket and projections 8 on the piece 9.
Patent GB-190203680-A (GB)
Title: Puzzle Purse
Inventor: WILSON THOMAS
Filed: 1902-02-13
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 3680. Wilson, T. Feb. 13. Puzzles.-Relates to the construction of a puzzle purse which requires some manipulation before a coin can be inserted or removed. The part A is of the shape shown, and is formed with narrow slots a, a. The part B is sewn to the lower part of A to form a pocket. The strip 0 is then doubled and sewn round the part A over the mouth of the pocket. The strip C is only secured to the part A at the edges of the latter, but the two parts of the strip C are fastened together by stitches which are passed through the slots a. To insert a coin, the part B is held in one hand, and the upper part of A is drawn through the band C until sufficient of it is below the band to enable a coin to be passed into or removed from the pocket through the slots a,
Patent GB-190213852-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches or Circuit-breakers.
Filed: 1902-06-18
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 13,852. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Read, R. H.]. June 18. Cut-cuts; switches.-An arc is drawn at subsidiary contacts on opening a switch, and arranged to produce pressure sufficient to release the main contacts and to force fluid in a direction to extinguish the main arc. Fig. 1 shows a hand-operated switch. The casing is formed in two parts 1, 1<a>, the upper part being hinged to the lower but insulated therefrom. A spider 4 supports the subsidiary fixed carbon contacts 7 and the main contact 6. The subsidiary contacts 7<a> are carried by a rod 8 operated by the handle 9. Metallic contacts 7<b>, 7<c> are provided for short-circuiting the carbon contacts when the switch is closed. The main contact 6 is fitted with an arcing-tip 6<a> fitting in the tubular contact 14, which is held up against a spring 15 by a catch 18 engaging a latch carried by the piston 19. On moving the handle 9 to open the switch, which can only be done slowly on account of the retarding-device 10, an arc is drawn at the contacts 7, 7a, the air being heated and the pressure stored within the casing ; the piston 19 is then forced down, and the catch 18 released. On the contact-tube 14 falling, the air rushes through it and blows out the arc formed. One group of carbon contacts 7 or 7<a> should be spring-seated, a suitable construction being shown in Fig. 2. Fig. 4 shows the arrangement for an electromagnetic cut-out. The lever 9 is held down, against the pull of a spring 11<a>, by a catch 22 an arm 23 of which lies over a trip coil 25, the core 24 of which can be adjusted. The arc for producing the pressure may be drawn in a subsidiary or independent circuit in suitable relation to the main circuit.
Patent GB-190215145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Parquetry.
Inventor: DELHAYE JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-07-07
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 15,145. Delhaye, J., Briatte, A., and Dupuis, L. July 7. Slabs. - Parquetry slabs are formed of strips a, b, c, d, e connected by double dovetail keys h driven into undercut recesses in the strips in opposite directions. A layer i of waterproof cement is applied to the strips and keys, and a backing j of beton, concrete, or the like is applied to the cement.
Patent GB-190215663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: ROBINSON ARTHUR SAMUEL FRANCIS
Filed: 1902-07-14
Granted: 1903-08-14
Abstract: 15,663. Robinson, A. S. F. July 14. Spring wheels; disc wheels; dust-excluders and oil-retainers; felloes or rims; hubs; lubricating; packing, elastic and sound-absorbing; tyres, non- elastic.-Relates to springwheels for vehicles especially motor cars and the like. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the hub a is constructed with flanges b secured to discs c, outside which work annular plates g carried by the rim d which may be shod with a tyre e. Pins k project from the plates g to form pivots for levers which are connected by links i to the ends of laminated springs h having central straps l formed with projecting pins m. These pins engage in radial slots o in the plates g and form axles for flanged rollers n which bear on the discs c. Packing t may be interposed betwveen the plates and discs, and the slots are closed by covers r so that the parts can be lubricated by oil placed in the chamber formed between the hub and the rim. When the rim has to be driven from the hub radial rods p, which may be slit pins or spring arms, are attached to some of the pins k, and the rods pass between outer pairs q<1> of slightlyseparated rollers and inner pairs q placed close together, the whole of the rollers being mounted on pins fixed to the discs c. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the straps l are connected to parts y of ball joints of which the other parts x are carried by levers wpivoted between the plates g so that the motion is limited by stops v. The hub is formed with a central enlargement u between which and side discs move the plates g. The driving - connections between the hub and rim may consist of spring arms 1 riveted between washer-plates 2 and adapted either to work between rollers q on the plates g or to be connected by links 1* to the plates g. In a modification, the disc and plates are directly connected by links.
Patent GB-190219997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines & Pumps.
Inventor: JONES OLIVER CROMWELL
Filed: 1902-09-12
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 19,997. Jones, O. C. Sept. 12. Annular-chamber type. -A reversible steam engine is shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3. The working-chamber 10 contains a revolving piston-vane 36 working in conjunction with rocking-abutments 21 mounted on shafts 18. The steam pipe 43 is connected to the casing of a reversing-valve 42, which is connected by steam and exhaust pipes 33, 34 to two ring valves 47, 48 in a steam chest 17. The main shaft 15 has two passages 49, 50 connected to the ring valves and leading to openings on opposite faces of the piston-vane. The ring valves have duplicate sets of cut-off plates 52, and the set not in operation may be thrown out of action by cam devices 55. Duplicate pipes 31, 32 lead from the steam pipes to chambers 23 containing the extensions or wings 22 of the abutments, so that live steam is supplied to alternate chambers, and, acting on the wings, holds them in yielding contact with the piston-vane. The piston-vane has grooves 51 at its end to allow steam to pass behind the abutments at the required portions of the rotation. The number and arrangement of the abutments may be varied, as by having a non- reversing engine with single-winged abutments. As adapted for a pump, a combined engine and pump may be used, as shown in Fig. 7. The left-hand chamber 10 is arranged as an engine of the kind described above, and the right-hand chamber 11 forms the pump, having a piston 21 and abutments similar to those of the engine. The pump piston is fitted with a partition 27, which cuts off an end compartment 33 to which the feedpipe is connected. The rotation of the pump draws water through an aperture in the partition 27 into the pump chamber, and it is then forced out through an extension or chamber 30 in the partition, into the hollow trunnion 26. The pump abutments are operated by the engine abutments, being connected to them by tenon joints 41 and screwed connections 45. The pump may have an axial inlet passage.
Patent GB-190222804-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Chemical Fire Extinguishers.
Inventor: WETTER JASPER
Filed: 1902-10-20
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 22,804. Wetter, J., [Continentale Ges. f³r Chemisches Feuerl÷schwesen]. Oct. 20. Extincteurs.-Relates to that class of extincteur in which the liquid is forced out through a hose pipe h by the pressure of the carbonic - acid gas generated by the mixture of sulphuric acid and carbonate solution when the extincteur is inverted. To prevent the acid from flowing out through the hose pipe, the neck of the acid bottle d is surrounded by an acidproof tubular shield, such as the lead shield m. The flange of the shield m rests on a washer n on the neck l of the main receptacle a, and is secured by a washer o and the screw cap c. The base of the receptacle is provided with a cap p having a handle q.
Patent GB-190223759-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Regulating the Tension of the Warp in Power Looms.
Inventor: JANSSON JOHAN AUGUST
Filed: 1902-10-30
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 23,759. Jansson, J. A. Oct. 30. Loom let-off motions.-Relates to means of the kind described in Specification No. 11,291, A.D. 1901, for regulating the tension of the warp in power looms. In order to ensure that the warp shall be under a strong tension during the beat-up, and under only a slight tension during the formation of the shed, a hooked rod g is connected at one end to the lay f, or a part connected therewith, and at the opposite end to the swinging rod a used for disengaging the pawl b, as described in Specification No 11,291, A.D. 1901. The tension on the rod g, during the beat-up, is regulated by means of a nut h. In a modification, the rod corresponding to rod g is fitted to slide in a bearing on the rod a, and is controlled by a spring, and, in a second modification, the rod corresponding to rod g is in two parts adapted to slide upon each other and controlled by springs, one of which takes the place of the spring e shown in Fig. 1, and described in Specification No. 11,291 A.D. 1901.
Patent GB-190224416-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Starters.
Inventor: CROXSON EDWARD GEORGE
Filed: 1902-11-07
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 24,416. Croxson, E. G., and Ellis, W. J. Nov. 7. Turning gear.- Comprises means for enabling the driver of a motor vehicle to start the motor without leaving his seat. applicable also to starting other motors. On a vertical pillar or column A is secured by clips a double bracket B supporting a toothed chainwheel F which can be revolved by a toothed wheel and handle G, H. The chain K passing over the wheel F connects it with a second toothed chain-wheel L which has a freewheel connection with the main or motor shaft M. Owing to the free-wheel connection, the wheel F moves only when driven by the handle to start the motor.
Patent GB-190228563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Incandescent Burners for Oil Lamps.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-12-24
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 28,563. Boult, A. J., [Hubert, C.]. Dec. 24. Incandescent oil lamps.-Relates to incandescent burners for oil lamps in which a flame spreader and a flame regulator are independently controlled. On a lower collar 1, Fig. 1, is an external thread 2, which screws into the oil font. The burner base has a cylindrical part 3 with air slots 4. The lower half 5 of an enlargement on the body has air slots 6, and the upper half 7, which carries the chimney gallery, thimble, and mantle, is removably joined to the lower half by bayonet joints 8. A fixed collar 10, placed above a partial partition 9, surrounds an outer wick-tube 11 separated from a shorter inner tube 12 by an annular space which is occupied by a feeder-wick 13 extending nearly to the top. Both tubes are cut away at one side, providing an air inlet 14, Fig. 3, at the margin of which, the metal of the inner tube is projected outwards to meet the outer tube. A perforated partition 15 is soldered to the collar. Above the cut 14 the abutting sides of the feeder-wick are united by a clip 27, Fig. 1, or by sewing. A renewable flaming wick-tip 16 rests on the feeder-wick, and is held in position by a cap 17, an inturned flange overlying the upper end of the wick-tip. A ring 18 has a stem 19 provided with a toothed rack 20, which is engaged by a pinion 21 on a shaft 22 journalled in a bearing 23. A finger-wheel 24 actuates the ring which varies the exposed area of the wick-tip and regulates the flame. A flame spreader 25 is sustained on the regulator, and has a stem 26 attached to a pin 28 having a projecting arm 29. A tappet 30 is rotated by a finger-wheel, and causes the spreader to be lifted during part of the movement. In a modification, the spreader 25, Fig. 5, has a stem fixed on a pin 28, which is guided in a bracket 50 attached to the burner frame. An arm 29 is acted on by a tappet 30, the movement of which is limited by the play of a pin on the finger-wheel. The regulator stem 19 is connected to the regulator by an angle-bar 49. The mantle 34, Fig. 1, is suspended from a wire support 37 fastened to a collar 36 removably fitted on the outer cone 35 of the burner, and its lower skirt portion surrounds the collar and is centered thereby. The cone 35 has an outwardly-projecting flange, which is held yieldingly between an upper and lower series of tongues 38, 39, formed by radially slotting an inturned flange on the burner body. Centering-guides, comprising radial metal strips 41, are provided between the wick-tube and cone. The position of an upper inturned flange on the cone determines the opening, leading to the flame, of the air passage 40.
Patent GB-190300100-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Carbonisation of Animal and Vegetable Substances with or without the Production of By-products.
Inventor: RICKLEFS OTTO
Filed: 1903-01-02
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 100. Ricklefs, 0. Jan. 2. Carbon.-Animal and vegetable substances are carbonized by heating in a bath, the melting-point of which is somewhat above the boiling point of the hydrocarbons formed during the process. In the case of peat, a bath of molten lead is used; in the case of bones, one of fused aluminium is used. The bye-products given off may be collected by a hood and led to condensers.