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Patent GB-189923429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Wheels.
Inventor: CAMPBELL HARRY
Filed: 1899-11-23
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 23,429. Campbell, H. Nov. 23. Welding; bending. -Relates to the manufacture of metallic wheels, such as tramcar wheels. The rim or tyre is formed from a flat rolled steel strip, which is provided with holes to receive the spoke ends and is then bent to the circular shape, so that the meeting ends form a scarfjoint c<1>, as shown in Fig. 11. Each spoke is formed by shaping a heated rolled-steel bar between the stationary block l, the horizontally-movable block k, and the vertically-movable block m of the hydraulic press shown in partial sectional elevation in Fig. 7. The spokes e are placed in position within the rim a, so that their inner headed ends g come together, and after the incomplete wheel has been heated it is placed, either with or without a separate heated centre n, on the lower block o of the hydraulic press shown in sectional elevation in Fig. 13. The upper block p has a conical collar r, which with the projection p<3> and vertically-movable plunger o<7> welds the parts together.
Patent GB-190003514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Decomposition and Formation of Metallic Chlorides in the Manufacture of Hydrogen Gas, and to Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: HESS HENRY KASPER
Filed: 1900-02-22
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 3514. Hess, H. K. Feb. 22. Hydrogen.-A metal, such as zinc, is treated with hydrochloric-acid solution, whereby hydrogen is liberated, and zinc chloride forms. The latter is forced up into a furnace and, after the water has been driven off, is there decomposed by steam, the products, hydrochloric acid and zinc, being, separately collected, and subsequently brought together again to re-start the series. Zinc or other suitable metal, and a solution of hydrochloric acid, enter the receptacle D from the two tubes a' and e respectively. The zinc falls into a receptacle d'. Hydrogen is formed, and escapes by the tube d<8>, while the solution of chloride also formed is forced by air, injected by the air pump d', up a tube a to a furnace A, falling into a graphite or like crucible A', which can be swung on its pivots by an external wheel a<11>. The furnace is charged through the manhole with the fuel, such as coke, and air may be admitted by a tube b<1> and a tube a<1> provided with perforations a<13> on its lower part. When the water has been driven off, the contents of the crucible are upset on to the hot fuel, and steam is introduced from the boiler B by the tubes b, a<1>. Hydrochloric acid escapes by the tube a<3>, and may be mixed with steam introduced by the tube b. The gases then pass through a water cooler a<15> to a receiver C, any uncondensed vapours or gases passing by the tube c to the chimney c<2>. The hydrochloric-acid solution is run off as required by the tube e to the vessel D, and meets the molten metal, which trickles through the fuel in the furnace and passes down the inclined floor a<4> to the outlet a<5> and tube a<2>.
Patent GB-190004082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hoisting and Conveying Apparatus.
Inventor: BROWN ALEXANDER EPHRAIM
Filed: 1900-03-03
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 4082. Brown, A. E. March 3. Rope railways and tramways.-Fig. 1 shows an elevation of the apparatus, and Figs. 7 and 8 are diagrams showing the arrangement of the cables for lowering and traversing respectively. Two drums D and D' are used which can be driven either in the same or in opposite directions. The cable starting, say, from the drum D passes in succession around the pulleys 6, 4, V<1>, 5, 3, D', 2, V, and 1 to the drum D again. The fall-block is connected to the main rope by a length R attached at S and S'. When the drums are driven in opposite directions, Fig. 7, the carriage T remains fixed, and the fall-block rises or falls. When the drums are driven in the same direction, Fig. 8, the carriage T travels in one direction or the other, but the level of the fall-block is maintained. The rope R may be wound on drums carried by the carriage, these drums being operated from the main drums D and D'.
Patent GB-190007164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw Keys.
Inventor: TITUS CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1900-04-18
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 7164. Titus, C. April 18. Spanners.-At each end of the handle 1 there is a head 2 encircling a loose eye 3 with openings 10, 11 for two nuts of different size. The eye 3 is toothed at 4 for two spring pawls 5, either of which may be put into operation by the loop 7 pivoted at 8 and engaging with the tails of the pawls. A nut is tightened up or loosened by putting one or other of the pawls into gear and reciprocating t h e handle 1.
Patent GB-190008283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cultivators
Inventor: ROOTS JOHN
Filed: 1900-05-04
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 8283. Roots, J. May 4. Cultivators.-The tines f are secured to the rear bar of a rocking frame e, pivoted on the axle d of the rear travelling wheels e. An arm g projects forward from the frame e, and is connected to the lower end of a screw h operated by means of a hand-wheel j through a nut i fixed to the main frame a. By means of the screw h the tines can be raised out of the ground, or the depth of work can be adjusted. In a modification, the screw h is replaced by a rack and pinion.
Patent GB-190010496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hooks for use in connection with Fastenings for articles of Wearing Apparel.
Inventor: DOOLITTLE IRVIN PARKER
Filed: 1900-06-08
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 10,496. Doolittle, I. P. June 8. Hooks and eyes.-A hook for engaging an ordinary eye is formed preferably from a single piece of wire, bent to form a bill 8, shank 5, and attaching-eyes 6 and 7, the end 7 being extended as shown to form an attaching-eye 10, crossbar 9, and eye 11. All four eyes are sewn to the garment, so that an eye which has been sprung past the bar 9 into engagement with the hook can be released by a backward and outward pull.
Patent GB-190010643-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Portable Registering and Recording Apparatus, particularly Adapted for the Game of Golf.
Inventor: MORRIS HENRY ISAAC
Filed: 1900-06-11
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 10,643. Morris, H. I. June 11. Scoring and marking golf. Fig. 3 shows a front elevation of the appliance with the face removed, and Fig. 4 a similar view with some parts broken away. The pinion 9, dial 8, ratchet-wheel 10, and lever 11 are pivoted on the shaft 7. Each time the lever 11 is depressed the ratchet-wheel 10 and dial 8 are moved forward by the pawl 12, through the spaces of one tooth and one number respectively. The face of the appliance is provided with a hole through which one of the numbers appears. The dial is returned to the zero position by freeing the spring-held pawl 15 and operating the toothed sector 18. The appliance may be secured to the user's belt &c. by means of a suitable hook.
Patent GB-190014213-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Organic Bromo-compounds.
Filed: 1900-08-08
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 14,213. Abel, C. D., [Actiengesellschaft f³r Anilin-Fabrikation]. Aug. 8. Gelatine.-Bromo-tannin compounds of gelatine, which are free from taste or smell and soluble in the juices of the intestines, are produced by first combining tannin with gelatine and then acting upon the product with bromine.
Patent GB-190102650-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Mixing Explosive Compounds.
Inventor: SCHRADER JOHN CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1901-02-07
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 2650. Schrader, J. C. Feb. 7. Moving-beater apparatus.-Relates to the mixing of explosive compounds by a machine in which the entire operation of mixing nitro-glycerine and nitro-cellulose or other explosive ingredients may be safely performed in large quantities, all bearings and other movable elements liable to generate friction being remotely located above the contents of the mixing-receptacle. Fig. 2 shows an elevation of the machine, partly in section for the manufacture of explosive gelatine and gelatinated dynamite, and Fig. 4 a detail view illustrating the mode of mounting the stirrer blades. The mixing- receptacle A, in the form of two conjoined cylinders, is constructed of the casting a and the inner shell a' of gun metal or phosphor-bronze, the space between them being filled with water, which may be heated or cooled by coiled pipes. The stirrers C and C' are provided with phosphor-bronze blades c, having their surfaces angularly disposed, whereby the material to be stirred may be forced down or up, according to the direction of rotation. The stirrers are journalled in the wooden crossheads e, e', the positions of which are adjustable upon the standards b, b<1>, b<2> by hand-wheels e<5> and by screws. Adjustable stops b<3>, b<6>, with rubber buffers, determine the downward limits of the stirrers. By means of the red g, which passes upward through the overhead casting D, the upward motion of the piston g<2>within the cylinder is communicated to the stirrers when it is desired to elevate them from the mixing-receptacle. For this purpose, compressed air is admitted to the cylinder, its discharge, in order to allow of the descent by gravity of the crossheads and stirrers, being regulated by a suitable cock. The stirrers are rotated by a belt pulley i and bevel and pinion gearing. For the manufacture of dynamite, the mixing-receptacle is constructed with a water space at the bottom only, and is provided with discharge outlets. The outlets are fitted with spouts, and are closed during the mixing operation with shaped wooden blocks covered with gum rubber, which on insertion cleans the apertures. The upper portion of the machine may be entirely enclosed, and easily-removable covers fitted to the mixing-receptacle.
Patent GB-190105532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Umbrella Sticks.
Inventor: LEWY JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-03-15
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 5532. Lewy, J., and Laube, C. March 15. Umbrella sticks; joints; folding and like umbrellas.-The sticks are jointed in such a way that the umbrellas may be held centrally above their carriers. When straightened, the hinged portions b, c are retained within the casing a, but, when extended as shown in Fig. 5, the portion b is retained at the upper end of the casing by the spring-pressed button i. Fig. 5 shows the form of joint at the upper and lower end of the intermediate portion c, with which the part d engages automatically by means of the nose h upon the hinge g. The nose bears against the end of the pivoted lever e, which is kept in engagement by the spring f. The engagement between the parts c, b is made in a similar way. On the hinge portions, there are in addition two noses h, h<1>, between which there is the curved path or face h<2>, such that, when the lever e is disengaged, the lever bears upon the curved surface and permits the whole arrangement to be collapsed. The turning of the part d is continued until the nose h bears upon the forward end of the now depressed lever e.
Patent GB-190111719-A (GB)
Title: Process of rendering Silver-haloid Layers Sensitive to Rays of Different Degrees of Refrangibility.
Filed: 1901-06-07
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 11,719. Abel, C. D., [Akt.-Ges. f³r Anilin Fabrikation]. June 7. Sensitized plates and films.-Relates to processes for dyeing sensitive coatings to render the silver haloids sensitive to rays of different refrangibility. The plates or films (stained or unstained) are soaked successively in two or more dye-stuff solutions, the excess of dye-stuff being removed from the plate or film before it is passed from one solution into the next. Various examples of suitable solutions are given.
Patent GB-190116427-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Clam-shell Bucket and Operating Mechanism therefor.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1901-08-15
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 16,427. Haddan, H. J., [Hulett, F. E.]. Aug. 15. Grabs.-Relates to iron-ore and similar grabs of which the jaws are operated so that the cutting- edges describe flat curves as they approach each other. The triangular side-plates a, connected by stays, support the shaft n from which are suspended four levers r, r<1> pivoted to the front ends of the jaws t, u. The rear-ends of the jaws are secured by the ears t<3>, u<3> to pivots t', u' on the peripheries of cams f<1>, g<1> which are mounted on the projecting ends of shafts f, g supported by the side-plates. Cables k, k<1> are connected to the cams f<1>, g<1> and pass round their grooved peripheries to drums d' mounted on the projecting ends of the shaft b supported by the side-plates. Between the sideplates drums d are mounted on the shaft band cables d<3> connected to the drums pass round their grooved peripheries and over loose pulleys h<1> to the hoisting-engine. Cables k<4>, k<5> connected to the pivots t<2>, u' pass round other loose pulleys to the hoisting-engine and are slackened to close the jaws. The jaws are opened by slackening the cables d<3>, and by supporting the grab on the cables k<4>, k<5>.
Patent GB-190117943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Van Pole Ends.
Inventor: STUART JOHN
Filed: 1901-09-07
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 17,943. Stuart, J. Sept. 7. Fallen horses, releasing; harness attachments; poles.-The part c, bolted to the pole end a, has projections d, over which the pole chains j are passed and secured by the plate e, which has an oblong slot fitted over the projection h on the'part c. A split pin f or other fastening locks the plate e.
Patent GB-190120512-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or relating to the Means for Operating Life Saving Apparatus Employed in connection with Tram-cars and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: PHILIPSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-10-14
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 20,512. Philipson, W., Philipson, T. W. H., and Philipson, P. C. Oct. 14. Obstruction-removers for tramcar s, traction engines, and wagons. Fig. 1 shows the application to a tramcar, the tripping-device being shown on an enlarged scale in Fig. 6. The gate Y comprises a number of spaced bars loose on the shaft X, which is carried by levers j mounted on centres l on the framing I, and by this means the gate is allowed backward and vertical movements without releasing the lifeguard when the car is running backwards. The life-guard proper comprises a rubber or other " sole" R carried by springs N attached to the beam O, which is clipped to the journalled shaft L and has an arm U pivoted to the weighted lever V, a slot b in which normally engages a pin c fixed to the beam W. The swinging gates or feelers Y, r are connected together by the guided chain n, and the gate Y is connected by the levers k, g, and h to the tripper y. If any portion of the gates Y or r, during forward motion, is touched by an obstruction, the tripper y releases the slot b from the pin c, as shown in Fig. 6, and the life-guard falls on to the track.
Patent GB-190126604-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Instruments for Recording Varying Magnetic Fields or the Currents Producing them.
Filed: 1901-12-30
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 26,604. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. Dec. 30. Cathode-ray apparatus.-The strength of a varying magnetic field, or the electric current producing it by passage through coils i, is recorded by photographing the image produced on a fluorescent screen h, in a Braun's cathode ray tube, upon sensitive film carried by a revolving disc or roller g. In order to obtain a well-defined image, the cathode radiation is compressed in one direction by one or more magnets l, having like poles opposed, and passes through a hole in the diaphragm e. The light passes through a slit m near the sensitive surface. The disc or roller g is driven directly or through toothed gearing from a machine supplying the electric current, in order that in successive revolutions the curves may be exactly superimposed, and a sufficiently distinct impression obtained.
Patent GB-190205600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse Shoes
Inventor: LEDER JOSEF
Filed: 1902-03-06
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 5600. Leder, J. March 6. India - rubber; leather; upper and lower shoes; hoof pads. - The shoe consists of a metal plate a, slotted at b to facilitate bend- ing, and a layer c of resilient mate- rial, such as leather, rubber, &c. A hoof-pad d of cork &c. is fitted within the shoes and held in place by the conical wall c'and by a cross-bar e, the ends of which enter the part c. The holes f are for calks. When not in use these holes may be fitted with the same material as that used for the part c.
Patent GB-190215386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders or Stands for Matches.
Inventor: WINSER ARTHUR LOWE
Filed: 1902-07-10
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 15,386. Winser, A. L. July 10. Match receptacles. - Match stands or holders are provided with detachable refills formed with elongated or tubular holes B for the separate matches C.
Patent GB-190226281-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Printing in Different Colors.
Inventor: WOJCIECHOWSKI JAKOB
Filed: 1902-11-28
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 26,281. Wojciechowski, J. Nov. 28. Printing in several colours.-The printing-surfaces for the different colours are on one cylinder, some of them movable radially so that one may be caused to project beyond the others for inking in its proper colour. Figs. 1 and 2 show a roller for printing in two colours. One printing-surface is represented as on the end of a pin or projection c on the cylinder a, part of which is cut away, the plate b being fixed thereon. The other printing- surface is on a part d movable radially on the part a and pressed outwards by a spring f engaging the pin e, which slides in a hole in the part a. The outward movement of the part d is limited by a pin g moving in a radial slot in the flange a'. On the part d is a raised rib h, and this is engaged by a rib i on the inking-roller j which inks the printing-surface c, so as to depress the part d, as shown in Fig. 7. The printing-surface on d projects beyond the surface of c, and is inked by another roller. The two surfaces print together against an impression roller. In an arrangement for three colours, there are two depressible parts such as d.
Patent GB-190226560-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rubber for Polishing Purposes.
Inventor: THOMER JOHN WILLIAM JULIUS
Filed: 1902-12-02
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 26,560. Thomer, J. W. J. Dec. 2. Polishing. -Relates to a rubbing- device for polishing purposes, and consists of a chamber A, containing the polishing material, and means for constantly supplying the material at the required rate. The chamber A, having a cap and air-hole, is screwed to a tube B, and the material descends through holes b<1> to the spreader D which consists of a dish-shaped plate to which the covering-rug is attached. It contains a layer of wool, separated from the feeder by a perforated plate F. The spreader is secured to the tube B by a bayonet slot and joint. The width of the conical passage b between the plug C and tube B is varied, to regulate the supply of material, by a screwed spindle c. The lower edge of the feeding-tube is notched at intervals, to facilitate the passage of polishing-powder.
Patent GB-190226595-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Blotting-pads
Inventor: MEDIN OLOF CARL
Filed: 1902-12-02
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 26,595. Medin, O. C. Dec. 2. Calendars.-An almanac is combined with a writing-pad, in which a number of layers of blotting-paper are detachably secured by pockets at the corners. A rectangular sheet 2 of leather or other flexible material is detachably secured to a rigid base-board 1. Across each corner of the sheet is a slit 6, at each extremity of which is a shorter slit 9, parallel to one of the sides of the sheet. The slits at the ends of these short slits run towards the centre of the rectangle, finally turning towards the other slit on the same side of the rectangle. Owing to the shape of the slits, when the blotting-paper is placed on the sheet and its edges are inserted in the pockets, the latter will always be drawn tightly down on to the blotting- paper, independently of the thickness of the pad. The central portion of the flexible sheet may be cut away, leaving a frame containing the pockets. A plate or frame, containing almanac cards and the like, may be pushed under two of the pockets, the cards being secured in slits in the plate similar to the slits in the main pad. The pad may be applied to portfolios, one of the covers forming the base-board.
Patent GB-190226707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Heating Arrangements of Oil Engine Vapourisers.
Inventor: SMITH TOM GRAVES
Filed: 1902-12-03
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 26,707. Smith, T. G., and Roberts, J. D. Dec. 3. Evaporating - furnaces for oil engines. The vaporizer and, if desired, the ignition tube of an oil engine are heated by solid fuel contained in a furnace e surrounding the vaporizer. The grate f is preferably pivoted to facilitate cleaning, and fuel is fed through openings in the top of the furnace. Air enters through the holes h, but forced draught may be used by employing a closed ashbox and a fan driven from the engine and mounted on the furnace casing. A hopper-feed for the fuel may be used, the hopper being mounted on the furnace casing and having a star-wheel driven by worm gearing from the engine. The ignition tube d may project into the furnace.
Patent GB-190227510-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Threading Nuts & Bolts
Inventor: DAVIES JAMES
Filed: 1902-12-13
Granted: 1903-12-12
Abstract: 27,510. Davies, J. Dec. 13. Screwing ; tapping. - Figs. 1, 2, and 3 show a machine for tapping nuts, having two spindles 1, 1<A>, each of which has a tap 4 at each end. Machines may be made with any desired number of spindles. The spindle 1 is driven by a clutch 7, which can be put in gear with either of the oppositely-rotating belt pulleys 6. Both spindles rotate in the same direction, being geared together through an intermediate wheel 12, mounted on a sleeve 13, which is tapped to receive a quick thread on a short spindle 10. On this spindle is also cut a fine thread, on which is a nut 10<A>, made in two parts clamped together so as to rotate with the spindle until the quick thread has moved through the sleeve 13. The nut 10<A> is carried by levers 14 connected by links 17 with slides 16, carrying the hoppers 3, containing the nut blanks. Above the spindle 1<A> which is screwed at its central part is a reversing-gear actuated by a nut 18. When the machine is started, the quick thread moves the spindle 10 endwise quickly, and brings the two hoppers at one end up to their taps, the fine thread then moves the blanks along the taps to screw-thread them. During this time the nut 18 moves along the spindle 1A, compressing one of the springs 20 until it reaches the corresponding catch, which it raises out of its notch. The spring 20 then moves the bars 19 endwise, and shifts the clutch 7 to reverse the machine. The quick thread then moves away the hoppers referred to above, and brings up the others. The screwed blanks remain on the taps, between the cheeks on the hoppers, and are thus unscrewed and drop away In a machine for screwing bolts, the bolt heads are placed in the hoppers, and a guide is provided to hold the end of each bolt in place to receive the dies, which replace the taps 4.