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Patent GB-190012646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tension Devices in Machinery for Winding Thread, Yarn, Twine, and the like into Balls and Spools.
Filed: 1900-07-13
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 12,646. Alexander & Co., R. F. & J., and Mackie, J. July 13. Reeling twine.- The twine is passed through a tension device consisting of a pair of loose discs a, a<1>, enclosed in a frame b, b<1>, the upper disc being provided with a stem a<2> on which weights d may be placed, as required.
Patent GB-190014146-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: COOPER LESLIE ALLEN
Filed: 1900-08-07
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 14,146. Cooper, L. A. Aug. 7. Exhaust, freeing from grease and collecting oil from.-The exhaust steam is caused to traverse a cylindrical chamber G, in which rotates a shaft 50 carrying wire brushes 54, which are separated by annular metal discs h. The discs cause the steam to travel along the shaft 50, and the oil is removed by centrifugal action and collects in the channel 59 leading to the reservoir H. A space 62 is left between two of the discs h to provide room for some non-rotary wires 61, which extend upwards from the drain channel 59.
Patent GB-190016010-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Insulating and Packing Material and a Method of Manufacturing same.
Inventor: RAPHAEL MAX
Filed: 1900-09-08
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 16,010. Raphael, M., and Elias, L. Sept. 8. Joint-making packing.-Relates to a material for packing and electric insulation. Thin flake mica is mixed or is laid in layers with moistened asbestos, and is then submitted to pressure and is dried.
Patent GB-190022134-A (GB)
Title: Improved Trap for Rats and Mice and other Animals
Inventor: ZORNSCH WILHELM
Filed: 1900-12-05
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 22,134. Z÷rnsch, W. Dec. 5. Traps for catching rats, mice, and other animals, in which breeding-compartments are arranged so that they can be closed, when desired, to entrap the animals with their young. The trap consists of a box A divided into compartments by partitions a, a<1>, a<2>, having openings c, c leading from one compartment to the next. Entrance openings g, g<1> are formed in the ends of the trap A. The openings g, g<1> are provided with doors h, h<1>, which are closed by a string not shown in Fig. 2, and are held closed by spring catches m and m<1>. The trap is fitted with a hinged lid d, in which is fixed a pipe p through which water can be poured into the trap to drown the animals enclosed therein.
Patent GB-190100090-A (GB)
Title: Device for Regulating Electric Motors.
Inventor: MONTHIERS MAURICE
Filed: 1901-01-01
Granted: 1902-01-01
Abstract: 90. Monthiers, M. Jan. 1. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles. - Consists i n improvements on the apparatus described in Specification No. 23,896, A.D. 1900, for regulating the motors of electrically-propelled vehicles during the starting and slowing-down periods, which apparatus comprises a motor in series with the vehicle motor, a generator in shunt thereto, and a rheostat in the field circuit of the generator. According to the present invention, the auxiliary generator C is connected with the regulating motor B and the vehicle motor A through the medium of differential gearing. This gearing may be either of the form shown in Fig. 1, in which bevel-wheels and pinions are made use of, or it may be composed of spur-wheels and pinions. By these means the speed of the generator C is maintained when the speed of the motor B falls. By providing in addition a switch q and a pair of electromagnets r, s, as shown in Fig. 3, the controller may be reduced to a simple field rheostat. At starting, the field of the motor B is shunted by a portion of the regulating resistance D, and the contacts u and v close the circuit of the generator C. When the motor A attains its normal speed, the magnet s causes the contact v to break the circuit of the generator, and the contact w to shortcircuit the motor B. To reduce the speed, the rheostat is eaused to vary the field of the motor B. Before cutting off the current, the switch q is moved so as to place the regulating-resistance in shunt to the field of the vehicle motor A, whereupon the magnet r causes the contact u to break the circuit of the generator C.
Patent GB-190107122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fireproof and Soundproof Floors, Partitions or the like
Inventor: YOUNG HENRY JOHN
Filed: 1901-04-04
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 7122. Young, H. J. April 4. Building-blocks and tiles B<1>, B<2>, D, for protect- ing joists A, L, and supporting concrete E in the construction of floors, ceilings, partitions, roofs, walls, &c., are formed with flanges, ribs, and perfo- rations, and are corrugated, ribbed, or recessed to engage with the concrete or plaster, or with one another.
Patent GB-190111044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: MITCHELL WILLIS
Filed: 1901-05-29
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 11,044. Mitchell, W. May 29. Instantaneous generators ; superheaters, steam.- Water from the unheated vessel A is passed, first by air pressure and afterwards by the steam pressure generated, through a generator D, shown separately in plan in Fig. 3, which consists of a multiple coil of piping soldered below a disc E and heated by a burner G with arms g. The construction is such that steam is generated beyond the requirements of the engine, the excess being returned to the vessel A through the same pipe C by which the water leaves it. Water is poured into the vessel A at A', and air is forced in at B before starting. When the pressure rises above a certain limit, a double-seated safety-valve M opens and allows part of the steam and air in the vessel A to escape, and permits the remainder to pass to the engine through a single superheating-coil H, secured on the top of the disc E. The exhaust steam from the engine is taken by a pipe T through the casing of the generator, and delivered at T' below an opening r to maintain a draught. The exhaust steam is also by this means superheated. The application of the invention to motor vehicles is mentioned.
Patent GB-190113046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Waterproof or Impermeable Fabrics Principally for Use in the Manufacture of the Uppers of Boots and Shoes
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1901-06-26
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 13,046. Haddan, H. J., [Soc. Veuve de F. Saus e Hijos]. June 26. Waterproof fabrics; waterproofing-compositions. -Waterproof fabrics, principally for use in making the uppers of boots and shoes, is formed by weaving linen and satin or other yarns and then powerfully compressing to give a smooth surface. The fabric is waterproofed by impregnating with whale oil or other suitable substance.
Patent GB-190115179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-tube Steam Generators.
Inventor: NORRIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-07-26
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 15,179. Norris, W., and Spurrier, H. July 26. Vertical boilers.-The firebox crown plate is extended beyond the shell at e, to afford means for supporting the boiler ; it is preferably square in plan. The firebox is surrounded by a cast-iron ring containing the superheating-coil d<1> and formed with recesses to receive the mud-cock elbows f. The improvements are specially applicable to motor-car boilers.
Patent GB-190115396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ash Trays
Inventor: WILLMOT OLIVER JAMES
Filed: 1901-07-30
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 15,396. Willmot, O. J. July 30. Drawings to Specification. Advertising. - A specially-constructed folding tray for cigarette &c. ashes, or for trinkets &c., is used for advertising purposes.
Patent GB-190119013-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Water-proofing and Rot-proofing Textile Fabrics
Inventor: WILLIAMS JAMES
Filed: 1901-09-24
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 19,013. Williams, J. Sept. 24. Preservative compositions.-Fabrics are rendered rot-proof and waterproof by impregnation with a cuprous solution obtained by forcing oxygen gas or air through a solution of carbonate of ammonia contained in a vessel charged with copper cuttings, or by running carbonate of ammonia through or over copper cuttings, and aerating.
Patent GB-190124532-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method for the Manufacture of Fire Lighters from Peat.
Inventor: DUNNE THOMAS
IPC: C10L11/04
Filed: 1901-12-03
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 24,532. Dunne, T. Dec. 3. Firelighters.-Blocks or sods of turf or peat are dried, drilled with one or more longitudinal holes, cut up transversely into sections, dried again if necessary, and passed through a bath of boiling resin, to form firelighters. The drilling may be omitted. The holes serve for passage of the resin, and also for stringing the slabs together.
Patent GB-190124971-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Surgical Operation Tables.
Inventor: DOWN ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-12-07
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 24,971. Down, A. W., and Down, H. V., [trading as Down Bros.]. Dec. 7. Tables, operating. Relates to means for clamping in position the head-rests or flaps of surgical operation tables. A head-rest frame A, B, C, D is pivoted on a spindle I carried by the frame bars J, K. A cone E is fitted into the bulb A, and is secured by a pin L. Another cone is fitted to the bulb K, and screws loosely on the threaded spindle I. When adjustment is effected, a small motion of the hand-wheel nut P tightens up both cones E, F in their bearings, and holds the head-rest in place. In another arrangement, the flap C is pivoted at E, and carries a shaft F on which are two eccentric cams B bearing on two fixed eccentric cams A. Springs tend to force the cams B in the direction of the arrow, and so lock them to the cams A. By means of the handles I, the cams B can be disengaged to effect adjustment of the flap.
Patent GB-190200141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Knitted Fabrics
Inventor: MOORE FRANK
Filed: 1902-01-02
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 141. Moore, F., and Palmer, J. Jan. 2. Straight-bar knitting-machines.-Relates to means for producing imitation top machine work on a rotary-rib machine. The machine and frame needles are arranged alternately, so as normally to produce one-and-one rib, as shown in Fig. 5. By means of a bar e with tricks g, the alternate needles may be shogged, as shown in Fig. 6, to produce a course of two-and-two rib. The bar e is shogged either to the right or to the left at any time required by means of a T-lever acted on by two pairs of cams through truck levers, the trucks of which can be moved from one cam of each pair to the other by means of intermediate levers and bits on a constantly-moving pattern chain.
Patent GB-190203005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Platform Weighing Machines.
Inventor: HIPKINS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1902-02-06
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 3005. Hipkins, W. E. Feb. 6. Platform machines. - A device for increasing the leverage so that the weight of the poise may be diminished is shown in the Figure. The steelyard B is connected to the platformsupporting rod C by means of shackles K, G, which are connected to knife-edge bearings on an intermediate lever D pivoted at one end to the frame.
Patent GB-190206715-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shafts for Wagons and the like.
Inventor: CROOM JAMES MURRAY
Filed: 1902-03-19
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 6715. Groom, J. M. March 19. Shafts; springs for longitudinal shocks.- Iron shafts for wagons and the like are made with the outer ends C of tubular cross-section, Fig. 6, which opens out to a channelshape, Fig. 5, towards the inner ends A. The shafts are bolted to a plate E, F, and are provided with draw-eyes L, M, which are held by springs N.
Patent GB-190212803-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Duplicating Sales Check Book or Pad
Inventor: WOOLLEY GEORGE ORLANDO
Filed: 1902-06-05
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 12,803. Woolley, G. O., Woolley, A. E., and Parker, E. June 5. Duplicating or sales books.-A duplicating pad' or block is so arranged that the carbon paper always remains in position. Each sheet of the pad i, j has a strip removed from its centre, extending nearly to the edges. In this gap is a spring clamp b, with holder c for the carbon paper d, and a knife edge h at each end. For the purpose of writing, the half sheet i is folded over the half sheet j, with the carbon paper between them, and the two may then be parted and removed by pulling them against the knives h, the carbon paper remaining in place. In other forms, there may be slits or perforations down the centre of the sheets, or complete sheets with a continuous knife may be used.
Patent GB-190216963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Upright Pianoforte Actions
Inventor: SOUHAMI EMILE
Filed: 1902-07-31
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 16,963. Souhami, E., and Shimmell, M. J. July 31. Pianofortes.-An upright action is constructed as shown. Each key lever a acts through a lever b on a sticker c and a regulating-button d<1> on a damper wire d. The upper rear end of the sticker engages a notch in the butt k<1> of the hammer as usual. The sticker carries a cloth-covered check c<6>, which engages a balanced check head h carried by an arm h<1> on the butt k<1>. A hooked spring l on the sticker engages a loop h<2> on the balance head h. The sticker has an arm c<1>, which sets off against a button c<2> carried by a pin on a rail. The damper wire d is secured adjustably to a lever e which carries a damper g.
Patent GB-190219994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Detachable Mud-guards for Cycles.
Inventor: DOVER HORACE WALTER
Filed: 1902-09-12
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 19,994. Dover, H. W. Sept. 12. Guards, mud; clips.-Relates to detachable mud guards for cycles. On each side of the wheel is a V-shaped stay of spring wire, the outer ends of the two limbs a of which are bent towards one another and are sprung into sockets formed by bending back the ends of plates B. The plates B have transverse ribs i, and are secured to the mud guard C, Fig. 2, by fasteners f. The ends of the limbs a are locked in the sockets by spring tongues k. A loop d on the stay is sprung into engagement with lugs e on a dished washer, secured to the hub spindle by the usual nut. The rear-wheel mud guard C, Figs. 3 and 5, has a bent clip M, through which pass straps N for attaching to the adjustable bridge of the back stays. Its forward end has a hole o, bridged by a bar P, for taking the strap attached to the bridge of the compression stays.
Patent GB-190225814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Forming Screw-threads.
Inventor: LANKHORST OTTO
Filed: 1902-11-24
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 25,814. Lankhorst, 0. Nov. 24. Screawing.-A machine for rolling a screw-thread of a predetermined length upon a rod or the like 2, has a work support 1, sliding on guides 3, and carrying adjustable stops 4. When the work is introduced between the screwing-rolls 23, the stops 4 move rods 5 to engage a clutch 9<a> 9<b>, and thus rotate a cam shaft 15 by chain gearing 14 from the clutch shaft 11. A cam 16 then rocks a lever 21 connected to ring 20, the partial rotation of which closes the rolls upon the work. The gearing 12, 13 which drives the cam shaft is set so that the desired length of thread is formed during one revolution of the cam shaft, after which the bowl on the lever 21 drops into a recess on the cam 16 to open the rolls, and a cam 36 disengages the clutch. The ring 20 may be connected to one or all of the roll holders 27 by bevel gearing 24, and screwed spindles 26, engaging the holders, or by cam-slots engaged by pins on the holders, or by links and levers.
Patent GB-190300469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Vessels for Containing Provisions and the like and the Methods and Appliances for Treating same.
Filed: 1903-01-08
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 469. Cates, W. E. W., and Vacuum Tin Syndicate. Jan. 8. Jars and like vessels; bottling; stoppers.-Vessels or jars H, of eartbenware, china, tin, or other suitable substance, for containing provisions and the like, and formed with grooves in the top edge, or in flanges, near the top, as shown in Figs. 2, 3, 4, and 5, to receive corresponding rings or projections on the lids J, a suitable elastic packing being placed between, are received in recesses L of a shelf G in a vacuum, heating, or refrigerating chamber A, Fig. 1. The top of the chamber has aeeesses M to receive springs K, by which the lids or stoppers are held to the vessels. The chamber is fitted with a lid B having sockets F<1> adapted to receive the fastening-bolts C on the chamber. The chamber is exhausted &c. through a pipe F. When exhaustion is used, the air escapes from the vessels H, the lids being lifted against the force of the springs. The vessels may be also placed lid downwards.
Patent GB-190304698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Measuring Instruments
Filed: 1903-02-28
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 4698. Ferguson, J., and Kelvin & James White. Feb. 28. Current meters.- An alternating-current meter has a cylindrical coil B carried by an axle D between jewelled centres on bridges G, in the magnetic field of one or two stationary c y l i n - drical coils A. The movable coil B surrounds one or m o r e concentric thin soft-iron tubes C, split along a line containing the axle. The ends b, Fig. 4, of the iron tube are shaped to fit the inside of the stationary coils A, or to obtain a particular scale for the instrument. Two spiral springs H, H<1> supply current to the movable coil, and control its movement. The axle carries a pointer E. The stationary and movable coils are connected in series, either in parallel with a shunt, or with a transformer, for use as an ammeter, or in series with a large non-inductive resistance for use as a voltmeter ; in either case, the complete meter is calibrated by direct comparison with a standard instrument. The meter may be arranged as a recorder. An astatic arrangement of movable and stationary coils may be used.
Patent GB-190311201-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Line Throwing Pistol or Gun or Apparatus for Firing a Line over a Building or between any two Points
Inventor: PAIN JAMES CHARLES
Filed: 1903-05-16
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 11,201. Pain, J. C., Pain, A., Pain, H. J., and Pain, P. May 16. Line-throwing apparatus.-Line-throwing apparatus, especially for communicating with a ship or a burning building, consists of a pistol, gun, or cannon having chambers on one or both sides for containing the line, one end of which is attached to the front of the projectile. In the form shown, the coils z of line are contained in two cylindrical chambers c arranged at the sides of a pistol a and having central apertures c<1> in their front conical ends c<x>anddetachable covers d at their rear ends. One end of each line is attached, preferably, to the chamber, and the other end is connected by a spring catch and an eye y to the wooden or weighted projectile, which may be illuminated if desired.
Patent GB-190314194-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Dicalcium Phosphate Precipitated Calcium Sulphate and the Regeneration of the Hydrochloric or Nitric Acid used therein.
Inventor: WILDE PROSPER DE
Filed: 1903-06-25
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 14,194. Wilde, P. de. June 25. Calcium salts; hydrochloric acid; nitric acid; phosphates ; sulphates.-Relates to the manufacture of dicalcium phosphate, and calcium sulphate either nitric or hydrochloric acid being regenerated in the process, and reference being made to Specification No. 14,112, A.D. 1903. Phosphates, either poor or rich natural phosphates, bones, bone ash, animal charcoal, &c. are first calcined to destroy organic matter, if necessary, and are then treated in dilute nitric or hydrochloric acid, undissolved matters being separated. Dicalcium phosphate is next precipitated from the solution by adding sifted slaked lime, chalk, or other calcium carbonate until nearly neutral, and is filtered and washed, the first washing being added to the filtrate, which is then treated with sulphuric acid. The calcium sulphate or pearl hardening obtained is filtered and washed, and the first washing again added to the filtrate, which contains either nitric or hydrochloric acid in a more concentrated state than that originally used.
Patent GB-190314349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Circular Saws.
Inventor: SCHALK JAKOB
Filed: 1903-06-27
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 14,349. Schalk, J. June 27. Sawing.-A circular saw is provided on each of its faces with cutting- edges a, Fig. 1, which extend from the cutting-edges of the teeth and lie in one plane.
Patent GB-190315014-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Clip for Use in connection with Umbrellas, Walking Sticks, Bags and other Objects or Articles.
Inventor: HALL SILAS
Filed: 1903-07-07
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 15,014. Hall, S. July 7. Holding closed. - Relates to a device used with umbrellas, walking- sticks, &c., for holding the address &c. of the owner, and for supporting them from a chair back, shelf, table top, &c. The device also acts as a clasp for the free ends of the ribs of umbrellas. Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the device as used for an umbrella. A small label 3 is arranged in a casing 4 made of sheet metal, the edges of which are bent over to form a guide for a slide 5, on which the label rests. The slide 5 is retained in the casing by means of a projection 6 protruding through a slot 7 in the casing 4, which is attached to, or made in one with, a metallic clip 2 arranged to clasp the stick of the umbrella. The clip is formed with a hole 8, through which passes a chain or cord for further securing the clip to the stick, the cord being the one usually used with a tassel or other ornament. The arms of the clip, or the cord attached to it, may be secured to the back of a chair, seat, table, &c., in order to suspend the umbrella. In a modification, Fig. 3, the clip is also provided with a second clip, preferably of spring steel, adapted to hold the free ends of the ribs when the umbrella is closed. A label may be similarly attached to bags, satchels, walking-sticks, &c., the clip being capable of suspension.
Patent GB-190324435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Motor Cars & other Vehicles
Inventor: HARVEY HARRY SALMON
Filed: 1903-11-11
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 24,435. Harvey, H. S. Nov. 11. Felloes or rims; hubs; spokes. - For motor - car or other vehicle wheels, metal tubes c of round or other section encase the wooden spokes c', the ends c', c<3> of which fit into recesses in the hub A and rim D. The inner ends of the tubes are forced or screwed into taper or other shaped holes in the ring B on the hub, and the outer ends butt on the rim D, which may carry screwed sockets d<1>, engaging the screwed ends c<5> of the tubes. By rotating the tubes in these sockets, the spokes may be tightened. The hub and rim may have the flange-plates a<2>, a<3> bolted to them, and the tubes c may be formed with bosses for the attachment of the chain-wheel.
Patent GB-190325033-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Apparatus for the Reduction of Iron-sand, Iron-oxides, and other suitable Substances.
Inventor: GALBRAITH DAVID RANKEN SHIRREF
Filed: 1903-11-17
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 25,033. Galbraith, D. R. S., and Steuart, W. Nov. 18, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Drawings to Specification. Direct processes of obtaining.-The furnace and operations are generally similar to those described in the preceding abridgment, but the material is also heated to incandescence by the direct passage of current as well as by the internal resistances.
Patent GB-190404728-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Shedding Mechanism of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: BRACEWELL JOHN
Filed: 1904-02-26
Granted: 1905-02-25
Abstract: 4728. Bracewell, J. Feb. 26. Loom dobbies.-Relates to double-lift dobbies in which the draw-knives or griffes 1 are actuated vertically and rock on fulcrum studs or pins. Slotted brackets 13 attached to the free ends of the griffes receive runners 2 mounted in brackets fixed to vertically-guided racks 3. The racks are reciprocated by means of a pinion 5, mounted on a stud which is rocked by bevel gearing from a rock-shaft 8, oscillated through cranks and a connecting-rod from the tappet-shaft. The lowering of one rack, its griffe, and the attached harness assists in raising the other rack. No connecting or other rods pass through the warps, and the loom is readily adapted for fancy or plain weaving.