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Patent GB-189920866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1899-10-18
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 20,866. Thompson, W. P., [Henningsen, P.A.]. Oct. 18. Heating-surfaces, increasing.-Ribs or hoops b are placed on the heating-surfaces in the water space. They are preferably in segments hinged together as shown, and are used singly or connected together in sets of two or more.
Patent GB-189922485-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Fire Sprinklers.
Inventor: WESTON LEROY AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1899-11-10
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 22,485. Weston, L. A. Nov. 10. Sprinklers, automatic.- Relates to the head or nozzle of an automatic sprinkler. The valve C is kept on its seat by a strut made up of two parts E, F fastened together by fusible solder. The upper end of the strut is supported by a screw H<1> passing through the centre of the spreader H. The two parts E and F are locked together by a staple G, which catches under a projection on the part E, and is soldered to the bottom flange F<1> of the part F. A spring I assists the separation of the parts E and F, when the solder is fused.
Patent GB-190001416-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Indicating or Recording the Times of Arrival and Departure or Workpeople.
Inventor: BROOK FRANK
Filed: 1900-01-23
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 1416. Brook, F., and Gaunt, J. S. Jan. 23. Time-printing stamps.-Relates to a tell-tale clock. Upon a check-board a, Fig. 3, are secured a number of brackets c corresponding to the number of workmen to be checked, the brackets being arranged in horizontal and vertical rows and each carrying the requisite mechanism for operating a spring rod o by which type-hammers are caused to print the workman's distinguishing number on a paper strip. The paper strip is moved intermittently by clockwork, and is ruled in columns printed at their heads with the corresponding times. The workman's distinguishing number agrees with that marked on a plate e and on the check h which is given to him. On his arrival, the workman has to hang his check by its loop h<1> upon a hooked extension c<1> of the bracket c allotted to him. To do this he must first draw forwards the slide d until the nose f<2> of the latch f drops into an aperture g and locks the slide forwards. Access can then be obtained to a cross-slot d' into which the loop h<1> is inserted ; this action frees the latch f, and the slide d is then moved backwards till the loop drops into the recess c<3> of the hook and the nose f<2> into the aperture g<1>, the slide being again locked. On the workman leaving, the reverse action takes place. The reciprocation of the slide d acts, by means of the sliding cam k, to raise the lever m and drop it rapidly, the cam k slipping suddenly after passing the dead point under the disc m' ; the rod o is thus given the required impetus for causing the type-hammer to strike a smart blow. Fig. 10 shows the means for driving the feed-roller u of the paper strip. The lever u<2> is oscillated by the clock, mechanically or electrically, at definite intervals, throwing forwards the pawl v<1> and turning the ratchet-wheel u<2> one tooth space. A stop-wheel u<3> is rigidly connected to the ratchet-wheel u<2>, and is normally engaged by a detent v<7> pivoted to the casing r and held in engagement by a spring. As the pawl v<1> moves forwards it lifts the detent by engaging the pin v<10>, but as soon as its work is done the pin v<10> drops through a recess v<11> and re-engages the stop-wheel, a groove in the back of the pawl allowing the pin v<10> to remain stationary during the return stroke. The invention may be somewhat modified in detail. Thus, the checks may be suspended permanently from the ends of spindles and marked on opposite sides 'in' and out' ; a half turn of the spindle changes the word and effects the printing. Again, in the Provisional Specification, it is stated that the printing may be performed electrically, or by mechanism similar to the key action of a pianoforte.
Patent GB-190012994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Treating Liquor Obtained from the Washing, Scrubbing, Cooling or Condensing of Carburetted Water Gas and other Gases in order to Separate the Tar from the Water.
Inventor: THUMAN FREDERIC
Filed: 1900-07-18
Granted: 1901-07-18
Abstract: 12,994. Thuman, F. July 18. Decanting and settling.- Apparatus for separating tar from tar liquor obtained in the manufacture of carburetted water gas, oil gas, coal gas, &c. The tar and water are first separated by systematic settling, the tar emulsion obtained is next heated to cause the tar and water to separate into two layers, and, lastly, the water obtained therefrom is separated from any tar it contains i n a supplementary settling- apparatus. The Figures show a tank 1 into one end of which the tar liquor enters through an inlet 1<a>. The main port i o of the tank is separated into compartments 2 by partitions 3 reaching from the top nearly to the bottom, and communicating with each other through openings 4 arranged about midway up alternately and at opposite sides. By this arrangement the upper or watery layer remains fairly still, as also does the lower or tarry layer, the middle layer flowing through the tank. The tarry layer collects in a sump 6<a>, and is forced by the pressure up a tube 7, and thence passes by a tube 8 to the heater 9, through which it slowly passes and wherein it is heated by heating-pipes 10. The tar and water separate, the former falling and then r.sing up the ascension pipe 12 and passing away from the apparatus, while the latter, which rises, overflows through the tube 13 to a small supplementary settling-apparatus 2<x>, similar to the main one 2. The clear water overflows from the last compartment 2<x> by the tube 14 to the clear-water compartment 6, into which also the clear water from the main settling-apparatus overflows through the tube 5, and from which the water overflows through the outlet 15. In cases where some of the tar in the liquor is lighter than water, adjustable surface overflows 16 may be introduced into some of the compartments 2, the light tar passing by the tubes 17 and 8 to the heater.
Patent GB-190013399-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Frame for Adjusting the Inclined Position of a Drawing Board.
Inventor: SEKATZEK ROBERT WILHELM
Filed: 1900-07-25
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 13,399. Sekatzek, R. W. July 25. Drawing-boards; drawing or sketching appliances. - A frame, for supporting and adjusting the position of a drawing-board, comprises a main frame a, to which is hinged an adjustable frame d. The ends of the frame a are formed with teeth b which engage with a bar f, secured to two rods e, pivoted to the frame d. A ledge g serves to hold the board in position.
Patent GB-190014047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receptacles for Holding Small Quantities of Photographic Chemicals or other Materials.
Filed: 1900-08-04
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 14,047. Griffin & Sons, J. J., and Ibbetson, F. H. Aug. 4. Chemicals, storing. - Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 12,337, A.D. 1899, in which glass tubes, divided by a transverse partition and open at both ends, are used for holding photographic chemicals. In the present case the tubes, which may be used for holding photographic chemicals and other materials, are made of xylonite, celluloid, stoneware, porcelain, or suitablycoated wood or cardboard, &c. The tube a, Fig. 2, is fitted with a transverse partition b and with cap lids c. Several modifications are described, in which two tubes may be joined end to end or side to side, or in which the partition may be longitudinal.
Patent GB-190015466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tea Rolling Machines.
Inventor: RICHARDSON JOHN
IPC: A23F3/12
Filed: 1900-08-30
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 15,466. Richardson, J., and Forsythe, W. Aug. 30. Tea, rolling. Relates to tea-rolling machines of the class described in Specification No. 6539, A.D. 1885. Fig. 1 shows a side view, and Fig. 2 a plan. The hopper A is made deep enough for the weight of the contained tea to press the lowest layer of leaves with sufficient force against the grooved surface of the rotating table C. Pivoted arms P, N, M connect the hopper A to the frame Q and to the rotating shaft F. The driving-shaft R is provided with fast and loose pulleys and open and crossed driving-belts, so that the motion can be reversed.
Patent GB-190016682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Covers for Vehicle and other Exposed Seats
Inventor: COLLIS SAMUEL ANNETT
Filed: 1900-09-19
Granted: 1901-09-19
Abstract: 16,682. Collis, S. A. Sept. 19. Seat backs; seat protectors.-On vacating the seat, the counterpoise E, which may be assisted by a spring, causes the hinged back A automatically to cover the surface B.
Patent GB-190023549-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Telegraphic Transmitting Apparatus.
Inventor: MASKELYNE JOHN NEVIL
Filed: 1900-12-24
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 23,549. Maskelyne, J. N., and Marr, A. Dec. 24. Signals, automatic-alarm.-Relates to transmitting arrangements for wireless and other telegraphy, by which a transmitter can automatically repeat a prearranged signal, for instance from a ship or lighthouse, and in the intervals can set the apparatus for receiving or for hand transmission. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the arrangements. Signals in the form of projections h are set on part of the periphery of an insulating-ring H. The contacts h close the primary of the induction-coil circuit by brushes 16. A plate 21 on the ring H, corresponding in angular measurement to the contacts h, closes the circuits between the secondary and the aÙrial conductor 23, simultaneously with the closure of the primary at 16. During the intervening period, the plate 26 connects to the receiver at 25. The motor is preferably electric, and is driven slower during receiving by introducing a resistance 5 into the circuit by separating springs 3, 4. The receiver is also released by closing the control circuit 9 by springs 7, 8. The contacts h may be arranged in various ways, directly to close the transmitting circuit, or they may be in the form of rack teeth, which act on the bell-crank pawl, which in turn closes the contact springs for the long and short periods. The rack teeth may be on a ring or endless band, or may be in single or double rows on a reciprocating rack bar. In the single form, the return motion allows the time for receiving, and in the double form the teeth are set in opposite directions, and a side shift is given, so that the return rack can act on a reversed bell-crank pawl.
Patent GB-190100167-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Method of Sowing Seeds and for Preparing the Seed Bed for receiving the same.
Inventor: ADAIR THOMAS
Filed: 1901-01-03
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 167. Adair, T. Jan. 3. Seeds, sowing; cultivators; harrows.-Relates to appliances for sowing seeds and for preparing the land therefor. The land-preparing appliance is shown in Figs. 1 and 1<a>, and comprises a frame mounted on a roller sr formed with blunt spikes and connected by gearing with an auger screw as, which levels the land, and with an axle sha carrying conical sleeves ftc, Fig. 1<a>, which are fitted with arms cf, Fig. 1, to lift weeds from the ground into a box S W W having a perforated bottom. The axle sha is mounted in a slot Y<3> in the frame, and can be raised by means of a bell-crank lever l actuated through links b, r by a screw s. The seed-sowing appliance is shown in Figs. 2 and 2<a>, and comprises a frame mounted on rollers R', R<2> and carrying a drill-forming appliance ad, actuated by gearing from the roller R<1> and arranged to be raised, when desired, by the rods l<2>, r<2>, and screws'. The seed is fed from a hopper H into the delivery tubes sp and rt, by a cylinder cs formed with holes on its surface to carry the seed. A wiper str prevents waste of seed. The cylinder cs is fitted with a tapered pulley cwd, Fig. 2<a>, connected by a belt cb with a pulley W driven by toothed gearing from the roller R<2>. The belt is adjusted on the pulley cwd, so as to vary the speed of the cylinder cs and the amount of seed delivered, by means of adjustable rods rs, Fig. 2<a>, carried by a rack r, which is caused to slide longitudinally by a wheel p actuated by a disc fitted with a pointer which indicates on a scale the amount of seed delivered at each speed. The seed is covered by an auger screw as and by a plate harrow tb. The screw as can be raised when required.
Patent GB-190101312-A (GB)
Title: Improved Locking Devices for Fishing Rod Joints
Inventor: SIMPSON ARTHUR JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-01-21
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 1312. Simpson, A. J. Jan. 21. Rods.-To lock the joint of a fishing rod, a hole c<1>, d<1> is drilled through the plug and socket when the parts are in engagement. A spring ring e is then slipped over the socket, to enable a pin f to enter the hole c', d' and look the joint. The pin may be attached to a spring screwed to the rod.
Patent GB-190105227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Arrangement of Electrical Cables or Groups of Conductors.
Inventor: HULTMAN CARL AXEL WILHELM
Filed: 1901-03-12
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 5227. Hultman, C. A. W. March 12. Cables.-Multiple cables, in which the conductors are arranged in pairs or larger numbers, have these sets of conductors passed through insulating- discs, the discs being turned to produce spirals in the conductors. The groups of conductors are assembled, as shown in Fig. 5, to form a cable in which the spirals in each layer may be in the same direction or crossings. The discs may fit together by flanges, and have an external binding-wire or unflanged discs held together by flanged distancepieces, and U-shaped binding may be employed. Connecting-rods also run longitudinally of the cable.
Patent GB-190107524-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Heating and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: QUAIN JOHN ROBERT
Filed: 1901-04-12
Granted: 1902-07-12
Abstract: 7524. Quain, J. R. April 12. Drawings to Specification. Steam generation by electricity-Electric current supplied at a moderate pressure for lighing is reduced to a lower pressure by transformers or converters for use in heating, in order that less efficient insulation may be necessary. The current of moderate pressure may be transformed from a highpressure supply. The heating current may be regulated by cutting out coils of the transformers, or adjusting their cores, or varying the resistance in circuit. The water or other fluid may be heated by direct contact with uncovered resistances, or the fluid may be passed through enamelled metal tubes, which also convey the heating current ; tubes for use similarly may be made by dipping conducting helices into enamel or similar insulating-material.
Patent GB-190111630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dough Dividing Machinery.
Inventor: CHUTTER GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1901-06-07
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 11,630. Chutter, G. F. June 7. Moulding dough &c. -Relates to improvements in the dough &c. dividing machinery described in Specifications No 11,721, A.D. 1900, and No. 3422, A.D. 1901. The cylinder is so shaped, and the worm so made detachable from its spindle, that the worm may be removed and replaced by another without disturbing the spindle or gearing. A portion of the worm shaft is shown in section in Fig. 4. The spindle D i, carried in a bearing F and provided with a flange D' at its inner end, and the worm shaft D<2> has a corresponding flange D<3> with holes taking over studs C fixed to the flange D<1>. A ball race may be placed between the flange D' and the face of the bearing F. The feed-hopper is made in one with the cylinder.
Patent GB-190114817-A (GB)
Title: Heat-insulating or Protecting Device for the Flanges of Steam and other Pipes.
Inventor: KEMPCHEN WILHELM
Filed: 1901-07-20
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 14,817. Kempchen, W. July 20. Non-conducting coverings. - Relates to heatinsulating or protecting coverings for steam and other pipes, and more particularly to a device for insulating or protecting the flanges of such pipes. The annular non- conducting box or tube b is carried on the pipe covering a by the sleeve u of felt, asbestos, or other material. To inspect the flange, the box b is slipped to one side or the other. The box or tube b may be made of segments hinged or secured together, and may be slidable in one direction only by abutting against a ring of asbestos. In the modified form of covering for pipes placed vertically, shown in Fig. 3, the upper part is covered by the sloping disc s, distancepieces or stays d keep the coverings a from the flanges, and the ring e adjusts the position on the pipe of the flange covering.
Patent GB-190116217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dinner Plates or the like.
Inventor: ATKINSON SAMUEL
Filed: 1901-08-13
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 16,217. Atkinson, S. Aug. 13. Plates.-Consists in making each plate A with a rabbet C, into which fits a rim B on a plate placed above it. A stable pile of dinner plates can thus be made up so as to be convenient for carrying. The bottom of the lowermost plate E is dishshaped, and a cover D is fitted to the top plate.
Patent GB-190116804-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Croquet Stand.
Inventor: USBORNE THOMAS STARLING
Filed: 1901-08-21
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 16,804. Usborne, T. S. Aug. 21. Croquet, stands for. The Figure shows a stand for a half-set of croquet, but a stand may be similarly constructed for a full set. The frame is built up of laths &c. A, B, F, H, and is provided with a handle G. Receptacles E for the balls are provided in the base. The mallet heads rest in the spaces K, the handles passing between the projecting ends of the pieces H, and being held in place by catches L.
Patent GB-190116972-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: CUDEY ALBERT LAMBERT
Filed: 1901-08-23
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 16,972. Cudey, A. L. Aug. 2 Tyres, pneumatic.- The outer cover a is reinforced either all round or partially, as shown, by closelyembedded U-shaped wire staples c, and is provided with a tread band d, which may or may not be similarly reinforced. The staples, which may be either of ordinary or of corrugated wire, prevent puncturing and sideslipping.
Patent GB-190117396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Softening and Purifying Apparatus.
Inventor: BEISSEL CHARLES WIENAND
Filed: 1901-08-30
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 17,396. Beissel, C. W. Aug. 30. Decanting and settling.-Consists of means for causing a uniform flow of liquid at all points of the apparatus. The liquid rising from the bottom of the pipe A passes through an opening a, from which two similar openings b, c are equidistant, so that the rate of flow through both is equal. Above the openings b, c are similar equidistant openings g, f and e, d. The liquid thus equally distributed rises between slanting annular settling- plates C, each one of smaller diameter than that below it. By this arrangement every portion of the liquid traverses the same distance to the surface. The plates C are formed of separate pieces, such as h, k, l, i, arranged polygonally, as shown in plan in Fig. 4. The purified liquid is conveyed to the outlet by a number of symmetrically-arranged radial troughs K discharging into a trough L to which the outlet is connected. Instead of the passages a, b, c, &c., a grating may be used.
Patent GB-190117919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Disc Valves for Pumps
Inventor: MEYER RUDOLF
Filed: 1901-09-07
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 17,919. Meyer, R. Sept. 7. Pump valves.-A star-shaped spring a, Figs. 1 and 2, with three or more arms, is secured at its centre to the valve spindle, and its outer ends are connected by links c to the disc valve b, so that the valve moves perpendicularly to its seat. The springs may be arranged under the valve in the case of a suction valve. The arms of the spring may be riveted to the valve or connected by a loose joint of the kind shown in Fig. 10.
Patent GB-190121131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Cutting and Pulping Roots and the like.
Inventor: BELCHER DANIEL
Filed: 1901-10-22
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 21,131. Belcher, D. Oct. 22. Cutting and slicing roots.-Relates to means for feeding roots to the discs or barrels of root cutting and pulping machines. An endless lattice apron e is mounted in a frame f, open at the top and at the bottom, and is driven by worm and wheel gearing from the shaft c of the cutter disc b. The wormwheel j is connected by a clutch to its shaft, so that the feed-apron can be started or stopped independently of the cutter disc. Change gearing may also be employed to regulate the speed of the feed-apron according to the work to be done.
Patent GB-190122269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gulleys and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: WINDER LIONEL BRAITHWAITE
Filed: 1901-11-05
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 22,269. Winder, L. B., and Parker, J. T. Nov. 5. Gully traps.-The upper part A is circularly seated on the lower part B, so that the latter can be turned to any angle. A rod-eye is fitted in the dip-plate. The cover I is packed at J, and is secured by swivelling to bring projections M into engagement with the inclined surfaces of lugs pro- jecting from the body of the trap ; or depending rods with outwardly-turned ends may engage in a similar way with grooves. The grating is hinged at H, and is shaped to allow of the insertion of the soil-pipe D.
Patent GB-190202674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electric Meters of the Thermal Type.
Inventor: THOMSEN MADS PETER
Filed: 1902-02-01
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 2674. Thomsen, M. P. Feb. 1. Current meters.-In a thermal ampere-meter or volt-meter, the pointer d or a mirror is carried only by two wires c, which are extended parallel and near to each other between the ends of a support a. The current to be measured may be passed through the wires c, to heat and expand them, the pointer d or the mirror being then turned by its weight, or by a spring or magnetic attraction. Compensation for variations in atmospheric temperature is obtained by making the support a of a metal or two metals such that its thermal expansion coefficient is the same as that of the wires c. Or, as shown, one end b of the support a may be made springy, and connected to the other end by a third wire e, which carries no current. The connections may be modified by passing the current through the third wire only, which may be of very low resistance, the two wires c being unconnected with the circuit. Additional wires may be extended between the ends, and connected in parallel or series.
Patent GB-190206627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Massage Apparatus.
Inventor: LEHMSTEDT PAUL
Filed: 1902-03-18
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 6627. Lehmstedt, P. March 18. Massage.- A series of instruments for face massage are enclosed in a case, which may also contain creams, lotions, &c. Three instruments b, c, d are shown provided with rollers b<1>, c', balls b<2>, c', and plug ends d<1>, d<2>.
Patent GB-190208625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dies for Fixing the Tops or Lids of Seamless Tins Containing Preserved Meat, Fish and the like.
Inventor: MOIR WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-04-14
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 8625. Moir, W., and Robertson, J. April 14. Metal, sheet, seaming and joining.-Relates to modifications of the dies described in Specification No. 3901, A.D. 1902, for fixing the lids of seamless tins containing preserved meat, fish, &c. The lower die C, Fig. 1, is recessed at c to receive the flanged body A of the tin. The upper die D which contains a spring-actuated presser ring D<1>, is then brought down to turn up the edge of the flange and, at the same time, to press down a ring K supported by studs k on a rubber buffer ring L in a base L<1>. During the return of the upper die, the ring K rises and smooths the outer edge of the flange while the body is still held by the ring D<1> and finally forces the body off the die C. The turning-over of the flange to secure the lid is effected as described in the prior Specification.