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Patent GB-189904664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rolling Black Plate or Sheets.
Inventor: JOHNSON WILLIAM BURGELAND
Filed: 1899-03-03
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 4664. Johnson, W. B., [Donner, W. H.]. March 3. Rolling. - In a mill plant for rolling black plate or sheets, the bars, after being heated in one of the chambers of a furnace A, pass through a series D o f continuously - revolving rolls 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, which successively reduce the bar till it is ready for doubling on a doubler 13. The double is then reheated in a chamber of a second furnace B, and passed through a second train E, being again doubled at 20 and reheated in a chamber of a third furnace 21. The finished pack is produced by a third train F. Feed-tables, shown as chain and sprocket gearing, are provided between each pair of rolls. The rolls 8, 9 are separated to allow plates to be matched between them if desired, the plates being held by turning up stops 29 on a spindle. Rollers 27 are provided, where necessary, to guide the pack and prevent buckling, twisting, spreading, &c. The arrangement of furnaces avoids the chilling of a fully-heated pack by the return of a partially-cooled pack, and the arrangement of rolls obviates their reversal and allows them to remain at an even temperature by the constant passage of packs at the same temperature.
Patent GB-189908563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Covers or Sheaths for Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: SWAN THOMAS MCQUEEN
Filed: 1899-04-24
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 8563. Swan, T. McQ. April 25. Tyres, pneumatic.-Puncture is prevented by a cover a to which overlapping flaps b of leather or similar material are cemented or otherwise attached by their edges. The protector may either be employed instead of the ordinary outer cover or be placed between it and the air tube.
Patent GB-189912502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tidal Stream Indicators.
Inventor: PENNEY STEPHEN
Filed: 1899-06-15
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 12,502. Penney, S., Potter, E. O., Potter, D. A., and Potter, B. H., [trading as Potter, J. D.]. June 15. Indicating information as to the set of the tide. Cards a, shown broken away in Fig. 8", are marked round a central aperture b, b with the numbers I-VI in both directions for hours before and after high water at Dover or Liverpool, and adjacent to their numbers with information as to the set of the tide in certain localities at such hours. A separate card is provided for each locality. The appropriate card is placed over the dial c, c, c of a clock having an adjustable hour-hand d, the card and dial being similarly marked and placed. If, now, the set of the tide at a particular time and place on any day in any year is required, the time of high water at Dover or Liverpool is taken for that day from the Admiralty tide tables of the year, and the difference between it and the corrected time at the ship is determined. The hand d is then set to this difference, and will, at any subsequent time during the tide, point to words indicating the set of the tidal streams in the neighbourhood at that time. Other information regarding the tides may be marked on the corners of the cards.
Patent GB-189913593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Secondary Batteries.
Inventor: TOMMASI DONATO
Filed: 1899-06-30
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 13,593. Tommasi, D. Jan. 23, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Secondary b a t - teries.-The positive electrodes, Fig. 5, are each made of a strip of metal a wound into a spiral between the coils of which the active material is placed. The strip may be made of antimony-lead, or of steel, copper, bronze, &c. coated with lead, and the strip itself or the whole electrode is coated with collodiou mixed with platinum black, cobalt peroxide, or manganese dioxide to render it unattackable by the electrolyte. The negative electrodes may be constructed similarly to the positive electrodes, or they may each consist of a flanged disc j, Fig. 7, of carbon having studs or projections on hoth faces and corrugations on its internal circumference. The negative electrode may also consist of a flanged disc of insulating- material, each face of which is covered by a metal disc upon which the active material is spread and retained in place by non-conducting cross-arms. The negative electrode may also consist of a metal disc mounted on an insulating-core and encircled by a rim of insulating-material or of conductive material unattackable by the electrolyte. The electrodes are all mounted on a horizontal shaft. The active material for the positive electrodes consists of lead oxide mixed with about 5 per cent. of cobalt oxide or manganese dioxide, and that for the negative electrodes consists of lead oxide or spongy lead mixed with crushed carbon or graphite.
Patent GB-189914989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pivotal Car Trucks.
Inventor: BECK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-07-20
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 14,989. Beck, W. H., [Adams, W. S.]. July 20. Axle-trucks or undercarriages.-Relates to improvements in the construction of the bolster of a bogie and to the means of supporting the carriage body thereon. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of a bogie, partly in section, Fig. 2 a sectional end elevation, and Fig. 3 a plan of the same. The bolster is supported on springs 12 hung in the manner shown from the side bars of the bogie. Or rigid equalizing-tars as described in Specification No. 14,988, A.D. 1899, may take the place of the springs 12. The bolster consists of a plate 21 bent to the form shown in Fig. 2, so that the central pivot 24 is higher than the end bearings 39. The ends of this plate are bolted to castings 30 and 31, on opposite sides of the side bars of the bogie, to which the centres of the springs 12 are secured. In this arrangement no weight is supported on the central pivot. The body bolster-plate 42 is'secured to the flooring 43 and flanged and bolted to the side beams 25 of the body. Rubbing-plates on these rest on flanged plates 39 on the ends of the bolster-plate 21. If the central pivot is to take any of the weight, the body bolster-plate 42 is secured to a cross beam or beams. Fig. 4 shows a modified form of bolster allowing the car body to be brought lower than is usual.
Patent GB-189917854-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Treating Leather.
Inventor: ARTHUR RICHARD BUCK
Filed: 1899-09-04
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 17,854. Arthur, R. B. Sept. 4. Waterproofing; waterproofing-compositions.-Relates to the treatment of leather, so as to enable it to resist immersion in water containing mineral impurities. The hide or skin is first tanned by chrome or vegetable tanning-liquors, after which a split or shaving may be removed. After partially drying, it is treated in a rotating drum with an aqueous mixture of alum, chalk, and glue. When once more nearly dry, it is treated with a hot solution composed of asphalt, india-rubber, turpentine or naphtha, &c., paraffin wax, beeswax, sugar of lead, and oil. The leather is finished by the usual processes. It is applicable for boots, shoes, harness, and pumps, and for other purposes.
Patent GB-189921035-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Acetylene.
Inventor: KELLNER CARL
Filed: 1899-10-20
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 21,035. Kellner, C. Oct. 20. Acetylene.-The generation of acetylene is regulated by decomposing the carbide with a solution of calcium chloride or oxychloride.
Patent GB-190004790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Manholes and Manhole Covers Applicable to Drains and for other Purposes.
Inventor: PRESTON EDWIN JAMES
Filed: 1900-03-13
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 4790. Preston, E. J., and Jakeman, G. E. March 13. Grant of Patent refused. Manhole doors and frames for drains and other purposes. The cover h is sealed by a flange i, which rests upon asbestos packing g, and also by a flange m, which dips into a trough o supplied with water by the condensation on the domed under surface of the cover.
Patent GB-190009139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Pumps.
Inventor: REASON WALTER M
Filed: 1900-05-17
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 9139. Reason, W. M. May 17. Wheels with air-compressing appliances. - The pump A is secured to the spokes of a cycle wheel near the hub, and is operated by a stationary cam plate D, which engages its spring piston-rod b with a friction ball in its end. The pump is stopped by a catch h<2>, which is operated by the pressure in the delivery pipe d<3> acting through an adjustable spring piston e in the cylinder E.
Patent GB-190101575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Umbrellas or Parasols.
Inventor: BURTIS ELLSWORTH HARTSHORN
Filed: 1901-01-23
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 1575. Burtis, E. H. Jan. 23. Umbrellas and parasols with revoluble frames; handles sticks.-The handle a is fitted with a lining or sheath c, into which the stick b is thrust. The stick is provided with a collar d which lies within the enlarged external end g of the sheath in such a way that, on the nut being screwed about the enlargement g, the collar, and with it the stick, may be gripped in position and rendered incapable of rotation. To increase the effect of the gripping-device, teeth may be formed on the internal face of the flanged end of the check nut, corresponding depressions being provided on the end of the collar on the stick.
Patent GB-190111004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Machines for Coating the Surfaces of Leather and other Materials with Cement and other similar Liquids.
Filed: 1901-05-28
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 11,004. Lake, H. H., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. May 28. Coating surfaces with liquids.-Relates to a machine more particularly intended for spreading cement over the surfaces of boot soles in the process of manufacturing them. The machine is shown in side elevation in Fig. 1 and in transverse section in Fig. 3. The cement is held in a vat or tank A through which passes a shaft C bearing a drum D provided with a number of circumferential ridges E, Fig. 6. Above the drum is a presser roll F mounted on a shaft G journalled in a long bearing H. The bearing H is carried by a vertical slide I normally pressed downwards by a spring K and provided with an adjustable stop or abutment i. The shaft G is driven from the shaft C through gearing 2, 3, 4, 5, Fig. 4. The pinion 4 is carried by a pin constituting the joint of links 6 which enable the shaft G to rise and fall. The work is fed to the roll F and drum D over a table M, and, after the lower surface has been coated with cement, the work is delivered on to bars R, Q. In a modified form of the machine, the shaft G is journalled in spring-pressed bearings at both ends, the long-bearing H and slide I being dispensed with.
Patent GB-190111692-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coffee or Tea Pots or the like.
Inventor: NELSON CHARLES O
Filed: 1901-06-07
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 11,692. Nelson, C. O. June 7. Measures of capacaty.-Relates to coffee, tea, and like pots, in which means are provided to gauge the amounts of coffee &c. and of water to make a desired quantity of infusion. The pot is provided with ribs 3 at the distances to which it must be filled with water to produce 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10 cups of coffee &c. The container 15 for the coffee grounds &c. suspended from the top by the rod 8, is similarly marked by ribs 22. It is closed by rings 13, 18 covered with cloth, and secured in place by bayonet fastenings 17.
Patent GB-190113056-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus Designed for Use as a Paper Clip or File, a Reading Desk, a Copy Holder or the like
Inventor: LINDNER MAX
Filed: 1901-06-26
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 13,056. Lindner, M. June 26. Cupy-holders.-Relates to an appliance for use as a paper clip or file, a reading-desk, and a copyholder or the like. Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Figs. 2 and 3 side views with parts in different positions. The apparatus comprises a board a, a spring b, b<1>, b<2>, b<3>, a locking-frame c, and a line bar f carried on a rod g hinged to the arms h. The Provisional Specification states that the hinged end of the line bar slides in a groove in the board.
Patent GB-190115426-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Valves for Air, Gases, Steam or Liquids.
Inventor: VAVASOUR WILLIAM EDWARD JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-07-30
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 15,426. Vavasour, Sir W. E. J. July 30. Couplings with valves.-A full way sliding valve for insertion in a pipe coupling is shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 5. The casing 1 has a cover 4 and contains two oppositely-sliding apertured plates 2, 3. The plates, casing, and cover have corresponding apertures, and the plates are slid, by means of a lever 17 connected to rocking arms 12 which engage with pins 8 on the plates, to open or close the passageway through the pipe 6. The plates may be worked by a hand-wheel and screw, or by other means. The valve may be fitted directly to a recessed pipe end.
Patent GB-190118146-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheel Tyres for Cycles, Motor-cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: ECKERSLEY JOHN
Filed: 1901-09-11
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 18,146. Eckersley, J. Sept. 11. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-The elastic tyre shown in Fig. 3 consists of canvas-backed rubber or like oval strips A, each of which has a base block B lying within the rim C, and a flange E projecting over the base block of the adjacent strip. Two wires F pass through holes in the strips, and have their ends connected together either by adjustable screw couplings, not shown, or by other means. In a modification, the tyre may be enclosed in a cover.
Patent GB-190118925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cranks for Bicycles, Tricycles, and other Wheeled Vehicles.
Inventor: EARL HENRY DOUGLAS
Filed: 1901-09-23
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 18,925. Earl, H. D. Sept. 23. Cranks for motor and other bicycles, tricycles, &c. having free-wheel driving-gear are arranged so that the pedals can be turned into any desired relative position. One of the cranks e is formed with a disc f having a flange f<1> loosely mounted on a flange b<1> formed on. or secured to, either the chain-wheel, or a disc b keyed to the crank axle. Guide-pins g, secured to the flange f<1> slide in slots h formed in the flange b<1> and limit the motion. A spring i secured at one end to a pin j on the disc f, and at the other end to a boss c formed on the disc b or on the chain-wheel &c., presses the crank into its normal or driving position, rubber or other buffers k being provided to prevent shock.
Patent GB-190120061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Handles for Cycles or the like.
Inventor: FLETCHER JOHN
Filed: 1901-10-08
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 20,061. Fletcher, J. Oct. 8. Handles.-A flexible handle comprises an outer portion A curved as shown and pre. ferably formed of rubber, and an inner strengthening-portion C, formed of hose-pipe or the like inserted into the handle-bar. The portion A is drawn over the handle-bar, and is secured by a wrapping D of string &c., which is also threaded through openings E in the handle-bar. The portion C may be solid, or may be stuffed with horse-hair &c. A ferrule F is placed over the inner end of the handle.
Patent GB-190120525-A (GB)
Title: Metal Clips for Face of Engine Packings.
Inventor: FORSYTH ROBERT
Filed: 1901-10-14
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 20,525. Forsyth, R. Oct. 14. Stuffing-boxes; pistons.-Antifriction metal clips are fastened on a base of rubber, asbestos, or fibre, by bending lugs over the sides, so as to. form a continuous wearing-facing.
Patent GB-190124603-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process of Reducing or Rendering Fish-waste or Fish and other Oil Yiedable Material to Obtain Oil
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1901-12-03
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 24,603. Haddan, H. J., [Edson, E. R.]. Dec. 3. Fats and fatty oils.-Relates to reducing or rendering fish waste, fish, or other material, to obtain oil, glue and gelatine being separated during the process. The material is placed in the receptacle a, and heated by means of the steam jacket d and the connected heating-drum c. Pneumatic pressure is maintained from the compressedair &c. reservoir j, in order to prevent ebullition. The oil is drawn off from the surface by the pipe l, which is adjusted by the rack and pinion n, o, and is provided with a conical receiving-end m covered by a strainer s. The solution of gelatine &c. passes through the filtering-material x to the drawoff pipe 31. While passing through the filter, the temperature of the liquid is maintained by the lower part of the steam jacket d. When the operation is complete, the contents of the receptacle a and the filtering-material x are discharged through the slide valve 11. A sight glass t, lamp u, and water-supply pipe w are provided.
Patent GB-190125997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Automatic Couplings for Railway and other Rolling Stock.
Inventor: SMITH ALLISON DALRYMPLE
Filed: 1901-12-20
Granted: 1902-12-06
Abstract: 25,997. Smith, A. D. Dec. 20. Buffers; couplings, automatic and non-automatic.- Relates to combined central buffers and couplings. Each draw-head contains a pivoted link 1, having a chisel point 5 and a bridge 29. When two vehicles are brought together, the link of one passes below the opposing link and drops over the hook 3 of the other, the uncoupled link then bearing on the coupled link as shown in Fig. 3. The pins 8 are mounted in slots 9, and the links are weighted at the pivot ends so that their points 5 are above the centres of the pins 8 when the parts are set for coupling, but are depressed by the overlying link. The links are uncoupled by turning one of the handles 21 on the shaft 19 having arms 18 which are connected to the extensions 16 of the links 1 by links 17. The buffer head is divided, and similar to the Norwegian type, the inclined bottom and sides forming guides for the incoming link. Fig. 5 shows a link recessed at 31 to facilitate coupling on extreme curves, and having eyes for receiving the keys 30 on the pin 8 ; these keys pass freely through the slots 9 in the side walls of the central boss of the buffer head when the link is in a position which it seldom assumes in practice, and serve to secure the link without the use of a split pin or other fastening. The hook 3 may receive the end link of an ordinary chain coupling, and this link is prevented from rising by a hinged latch which is kept in place by the weight of the overlying link 1.
Patent GB-190206651-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Preventing Rattling of Railway and other Carriage Windows, Shutters, and the like.
Inventor: SPENCER ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1902-03-18
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 6651. Spencer, A. G. March 18. Doors, carriage ; window-shutters ; windows.- Rattling or these parts is prevented by compound rubber and metal strips. As shown in Fig. 1, the rubber strip a, which encloses and is vulcanized to the metal strip b, is held in position by the screws g, The strips a may be corrugated longitudinally or transversely as in Figs. 9 and 10, and the strips a and b may be of the various shapes shown in Figs. 4, 5, 7, and 8.
Patent GB-190209595-A (GB)
Title: Combination Hand Tool.
Inventor: JOLLEY EDGAR OTTICE
Filed: 1902-04-25
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 9595. Jolley, E. O. May 6, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Combination tools.-The handle 1 is forked at 2 to serve as a pipe wrench ; it has a jaw 3 and is hollow to receive the stem 9 formed with a jaw 14, which may serve as a hammer head. The stem is also formed with a nail claw 15. The jaws 3,14 serve as the jaws of a wrench. The stem 9 is held in an adjusted position in the handle 1 by a spring 10 with teeth 18, which engage with teeth 17 in the stem when the arms of the spring are forced apart by a wedge 12 carried by a lever 6 pivoted to the handle. Wire-cutting grooves 7 are formed in the jaw 3 and in the head 5 of the lever. Notches 19 serve for gripping and bending wire, and the stem 9 has a notch 20 for engaging with a wire while the end of another wire is bent round it by placing the end in a recess and swing- ing the stem round the notch 20 as a centre. The end of the lever 6 may form a screwdriver.
Patent GB-190210105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Mechanical Stokers.
Filed: 1902-05-02
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 10,105. Meldrum Bros., and Clayton, F. May 2. Firebars and grates ; mechanical stoking.-The fuel-feeding device is of a rotary type, with the operating-shaft a, Figs. 2 and 3, and the shaft b horizontal, the shaft a feeding or measuring fuel to the sprinkling or throwing device and the shaft b working the coal introducing or throwing device. The shaft a is operated from the vertical shaft g through the crank-pin g<1> and the jointed connection i, i<1>, j, j<1>, the part i being mounted on the pin h on the plate f and the part j on the pin g<1>. The side plates f carry on the hinge e' the pawl e, which engages with the spur-wheel d on the shaft a. The quadrant l adjustably mounted on the hub of the outer plate f governs the proportion of stroke of the pawl e by the part m of the pawl moving upon the periphery of the quadrant. The supply of fuel is intermittent, and the supply is varied by adjusting the position of the quadrant l. The grate is moved mechanically, and consists of compound firebars comprising the main frame bars p, Figs. 6 and 9, fastened together at their outer ends and intermediate points by bolts p<1>, and the secondary or intermediate bars q within the main frames open to the ashpit below. Positive clearing is ensured and sticking prevented by holding the bars adjacent to those being pulled out. The operating-cams r have sectors of circles r<1> arranged on them, and the parts r<2> of the cam r and the leading end of the sector r<1> lead the operative part of the cam s, which act on the upper ends u of the bars, so as to give successive action of alternate bars. The parts u, v operated upon by the cams are detachable and renewable.
Patent GB-190210291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Slid Changing Mechanisms for Projection and like Apparatus.
Inventor: BERGER MAX
Filed: 1902-05-05
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 10,291. Berger, M. May 5. Blagic-lanterns, slide-carriers for, Two singleslide carriers k, l are fitted, one in front of the other, so that the slide-changing can be done on one side of the apparatus. The objective carrier g slides between stops on rods b, c, through a distance equal to the separation of the carrier planes. In a modification, the slide-carriers are mounted on two rotating arms, which screw on their axes in opposite directions so that as one is raised the other is automatically lowered.
Patent GB-190210602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Construction of Ships' Hulls
Inventor: HOMAN CHRISTIAN HARREBOW
Filed: 1902-05-08
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 10,602. Lake, H. H., [Homan, C. H., and Conradi, C.]. May 8. Ships' hulls are constructed without the use of rivets by taking advantage of the known properties of certain kinds of steel of furnishing firm connections by the employment of highly-heated metal of the same or a similar kind. The formation of protuberances of fused metal at the points between the plates, or at the angles of the ribs, is prevented by arranging the plates at such an interval from one another, and the iron ribs at such an interval from the vessel's side, that the suitably-heated metal which is poured into the joints is able to impart sufficient heat to the adjacent metal parts to be joined to raise them to the temperature required to effect a firm connection between the liquefied and the solid metal. Other means of heating the edges of the plates or the like are unnecessary, and plates thus united present a continuous surface without overlapping.