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Patent GB-190010730-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Escapes.
Inventor: HARRIS CHARLES ROBERT
Filed: 1900-06-12
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 10,730. Harris, C. R. June 12] Fire - escapes.- Relates to a rope ladder fire -escape, and the method of stowing it away when not in use. The rope ladder is wound on a reel 6, Fig. 4, and stowed away in a casing 1 under the window sill. When required for use, it is set free by pressing the button 14, which disengages the catch 10 of the door 2. The door is thrown open by a spring, and the reel rolls down the inclined bottom 7 of the casing. The end of the rope ladder is attached to staples inside the casing.
Patent GB-190013204-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pressure Regulating Apparatus for Gas Generators.
Inventor: GERDES HEINRICH
Filed: 1900-07-21
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 13,204. Gerdes, H. July 21. Regulators.-Relates to a pressure-regulating device to be placed between a gas generator and a gas engine, so as to be operated by suction from the engine and thus always produce only the amount of gas momentarily required for consumption. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the gas tube b leading from the producer is attached to a vertical tube f entering a bell c, arranged in a water tank g and guided by a bar h working within a strap l. The bell has two floats, a large lower one d constantly submerged, and therefore having a uniform lifting power, and a smaller float e, the lifting power of which varies as more or less of it is submerged. To regulate the suction power and to prevent shocks, two adjustable springs i, k are employed. In the form shown in Fig. 2, instead of the floats, there is an air vessel d' open at the bottom, the lifting power of which is adjustable by introducing or withdrawing more or less air through tubes m, n. In this case only one spring k is employed, which is operated by a tappet t fixed to the guide-bar h.
Patent GB-190013488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fluid Pressure Motive Power Engines
Inventor: BRYAN FRANK
Filed: 1900-07-26
Granted: 1901-07-26
Abstract: 13,488. Bryan, F., and Bayley, A. H. July 26. Vapour engines; pistons; exhaust - silencers.- Liquefied air or gas is used expansively in combination with an internal-combustion, steam, or vapour engine, and the absorption of heat by the expanding air or gas is utilized as in the engine described in Specification No. 29,578, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Air and gas engines]. Fig. 1 shows a motor cylinder D, in one end D', of which combustion takes place, and in the other, D<2>, the air is expanded. The exhaust from D<1> is utilized in a heater C to warm the air passing from the reservoir A to the end D<2>. The liquid air is supplied to the heater by a combined pump and rotating valve B. A port c' in the valve body B is presented alternately to the ports a<1> and c', and the charge is drawn in and forced out by a plunger d operated through a lever d' by a cam b<5> on the valve body. The piston E and cylinder cover on the compressed-air side are provided with corrugated intermeshing surfaces, to increase their heating capacity. The exhaust from the two motors may be mixed, to cool and silence them and render them invisible. The exhaust air may be used in the condenser of a steam or vapour engine, or in the furnace of a steam generator, to support combustion or to supply liquid fuel thereto, and either the exhaust or liquid air may form part of the combustible charge of the internal-combustion engine. Electricity or the heat of the atmosphere may be used for heating the liquid air, and the latter source is utilized on vehicles or boats.
Patent GB-190100177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feed Nuts for Boring Machines, Drills and the like.
Inventor: WALTON CECIL
Filed: 1901-01-03
Granted: 1902-01-02
Abstract: 177. Walton, C. Jan. 3. Rock drills, feed for. The feed nut e is contained in a sleeve a with a pinching-screw b and block d, so that the nut may be held or retarded to regulate the feed, or may be left free to stop the feed. The sleeve a may be in the form of a split clamp which can be tightened on the nut. The nut may be divided in halves at e' to allow the feed screw to be rapidly withdrawn, the pinching-screw being slackened so that the nut e can be withdrawn from the socket with the feed screw.
Patent GB-190100377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vessels for Mashing and Fermenting Purposes.
Inventor: MEYER ALEX
Filed: 1901-01-07
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 377. Meyer, A. Jan. 7. Drawings to Specification. Brewing ; spirits.-Relates to vessels for mashing and fermenting purposes in breweries and distilleries, and consists in providing them with a lining of aluminium so that the entire inner surface of the vessels is of aluminium.
Patent GB-190106984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drilling Machines for Drilling Holes in Rock or Coal for Blasting or similar Purposes.
Inventor: BURNSIDE GEORGE
Filed: 1901-04-03
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 6984. Burnside, G. April 3. Rock drills, rotary. Ratchet drills for coal &c. are held in a short hole in the face by wedges B and plates A attached to the frame, thus avoiding the use of a separate support. The twisted drill I fits on to either end of the feed-screw D, which is worked through the feed-nut E by the ratchet handle P. The feed-nut is held on the frame C by pins K, so that it can be taken out and reversed when changing drills. This drill may also be used with a support, the end A B being held against it and the drill being fitted to the outer end of the screw. In that case, the inner end of the screw may carry a guide-piece, which works on the sides of the frame C.
Patent GB-190107480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for use in the Mercerization of Yarn.
Inventor: WELDON KATHERINE
Filed: 1901-04-11
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 7480. Lake, H. H., [Weldon, K.]. April 11. Yarns, mercerizing.-The skeins are placed over pairs of sleeves K, K<1>, the axles J of which are connected together by parallel links L. One axle of each pair is mounted upon a rotating wheel E', and its sleeve carries a pinion k, and, as the wheel E' rotates, the axles J of each pair are separated for the purpose of stretching the hanks by reason of the engagement of the extremity of the second axle of each pair with a cam surface M, the pinions k being simultaneously rotated by means of a crown-wheel arranged above them and rotated in the opposite direction to the wheel E<1>; l are antifriction rollers. The cam surface M is incomplete in front, to allow of the hanks being removed and replaced by fresh ones, and during the rotation of the apparatus, the hanks are sprinkled with caustic soda during a part of their course and with washing-water during the remainder, the waste being collected in a trough or pan beneath. The parts are driven by worm &c. gearing from the shaft G.
Patent GB-190108970-A (GB)
Title: "A New or Improved Composition or Paste" for use with the Lead Plates of Secondary Batteries.
Inventor: WOODWARD HENRY
Filed: 1901-05-01
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 8970. Woodward, H. May 1. Secondary batteries.-The paste constituting the active material is mixed with hair to prevent it from cracking and falling off the electrodes, which may be of the construction described in Specification No. 11,097, A,D. 1900.
Patent GB-190115344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Protection of Driving Chains.
Inventor: CATCHPOOL ERNEST
Filed: 1901-07-29
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 15,344. Catchpool, E. July 29. Guards, chain.-Relates to shields for protecting the chains of cycles &c. from dirt &c. Figs. 1 and 3 show a construction of shield composed of a top plate A and limbs A<1> terminating in hooks which are sprung over the sides of the link and snap underneath them. The top may be formed with one end flat, and the other curved to work under or over the end of the next shield. The ends of the shields may be made plain and bent under the sides of the link, as shown in Fig. 11, where two links are shown on each side; or, as shown in Fig. 12, they may be shaped to adapt them for being secured by the chain rivets. The shields may be formed with sides to protect the sides of the links ; or they may be formed integral with the side plates of the links.
Patent GB-190117766-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in & connected with Electric Cutouts.
Inventor: OPPENHEIMER HERMANN
Filed: 1901-09-05
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 17,766. Oppenheimer, H., [Akt.-Ges. Mix & Genest]. Sept. 5. Couplings cut-outs.-Wall plugs and ceiling roses &c. are fitted with fuses so arranged that the fuse of the correct size only can be inserted when one has blown. In the form shown, the terminals c are fixed on the base and separated by an insulating- ridge. Other terminals h carrying the contactsockets g are also fixed on the base. Clip springs k are fitted on the terminals to clip the contactstrips l of the fuse-carrier n. Limiting-screws m are fixed on the terminals, and the heads are of such a size that a contact-carrier of the correct size only can be inserted.
Patent GB-190122658-A (GB)
Title: Controlling Apparatus for Electrically Propelled Trains.
Inventor: KANDO COLOMAN DE
Filed: 1901-11-09
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 22,658. Kando, C. de. Nov. 9. Switches. - Relates to the control of all the motors on electrically-propelled trains from a single point by compressed air, of which the supply ana pressure for the individual means operating the switches &c., and accordingly their position, are regulated by a kind of hunting-valve appliance under the control of the driver. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the valve casing 5 contains a valve 3, operated by the handle 4, and placed over a valve 2 geared by its spindle 7 to the spring- returned piston 13 in the cylinder 12. The valve 2 works over the exhaust opening 28 and the airsupply pipe from the reservoir 24. Pipes 33, 11 connect the cylinder 12 and casing 5, and a throttle valve 10 regulates the supply. The ports in the valves are such that the position of the piston 13 and the pressure of air in the cylinder depend on the position of the handle 4, and the switches &c. for the motors may be worked by the piston or its gearing, or otherwise by the pressure. To ensure definite positions of the piston at the various steps, one or more pistons 19, 22, working in cylinders connected to the air supply, are provided to act as stops, and are thrust back successively as the pressure in the cylinder 12 is increased. Instead of bearing direct against these pistons, springs 25, 26 may be interposed to ease the stops at the steps, or counterweights &c. are arranged to be lifted as each step is passed. Fig. 8 shows the application to vehicles propelled by three-phase motors 38, 39. Pipes 33, 35 convey the air pressure through the train to operate the reversing-switch 40, the rheostat 37, and the motor controller 44. The switch 40 and rheostat 37 are similar to those described in Specifications Nos. 11,280 and 6261, A.D. 1901, respectively. The motor controller 44 sets the primary and secondary motors 38, 39 for joint action or single running positions, and the driver's handle 4 has an additional position for rest. The spindle 7 carries valves 48, 49 which distribute the air pressure to the motor controller and the rheostat, and a valve 51 operated by the piston 52 controls the supply and exhaust to the chamber in which these valves work. A valve 58 worked by a gab on the driver's handle controls the exhaust and the connections of the trainpipes. Another valve 62 is used for reversing the motors and for cutting out the driver's controller at the rear end of the train, or the reversing may be done by the valve 65.
Patent GB-190122946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door Top Hinges.
Inventor: CARTLAND JOHN HOWARD
Filed: 1901-11-13
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 22,946. Cartland, J. H. Nov. 13. Lubricating hinges. In a doot hinge of the pin. and - socket type, the plate 8 on the top edge of t h e door, having a bearing 6 for the pin on the door frame, has also an oil channel 9, communicating with the bearing direct, or with an annular groove or reservoir surrounding the bearing. A portion of the channel 9 is exposed when the door is opened, allowing the hinge to be lubricated. The lower hinge of the door may be similarly lubricated.
Patent GB-190124666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Dynamo Electric Generators for Igniting the Charges in Gas & Oil Engines and for other Purposes.
Inventor: REID FREDERICK TREEBY
Filed: 1901-12-04
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 24,666. Reid, F. T., and Shepherd, W. Dec. 4. Drawings to Specification. Switches for use on dynamos producing current for ignition purposes in gas or oil engines, or for other purposes. When the dynamo is used for charging an accumulator, it is provided with an automatic switch, which connects it to the accumulator when a certain speed is attained. A switch contact is carried by one of the field poles, which is capable of sliding radially outwards in opposition to a spring, so that, under the influence of centrifugal force, contact is made with a contact-spring at the proper time. Reference is made to Specification No. 19,071, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Dynamo -electric generators &c.].
Patent GB-190201479-A (GB)
Title: A Wheel Lock or Device for Vehicles principally Drawn by Horse Power
Inventor: JONES JOSEPH HENRY
Filed: 1902-01-20
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 1479. Jones, J. H. Jan. 20. Wheels, locking while standing; runaway or restive horses, stopping and controlling.-Relates to means, under the control of the attendant, for preventing rotation of the wheels of carts, dogcarts, traps, perambulators, and similar vehicles, and is shown in Figs. 1 and 2 applied to both wheels of a two-wheeled cart. The rear ends e<2> of two spring arms e are bolted to the vehicle body, so that the arms when free occupy the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 2, with the bent. ends e<4> projecting between the spokes of the wheels c, d. Normally the arms are held pressed against the sides of the vehicle body by cords j, k, which, after passing round pulleys f, g, are unite3 to a cord l passing round pulleys h, i, to a ring r. This ring is adapted to hook on to a projection n, from which it can be displaced by means of a lever o under the control of the driver. The ends e' may be shod with leather, and in modifications, the ring r may engage with a hook, or the lever o may be placed under the foot of the driver, or the means may be applied to one wheel only.
Patent GB-190207550-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Material for and Method of Building Construction
Inventor: MARSON CHARLES
Filed: 1902-03-29
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 7550. Marson, C. March 29. Cement pipes.-Pipes and tubes for floors and ceilings are made from fibrous, woven, or other material, such as canvas, flax, asbestos, &c. mixed with cement composed of ground and calcined magnesite and magnesium chloride. The slabs have a wavy section with curved or rectangular corrugations to retain plaster.
Patent GB-190208743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Machines.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1902-04-15
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 8743. Newton, H. E., [Hoe, R.]. April 15. Rotary machines.- Relates to machines for printing a web or webs in black oi in colours and so arranged as to give access to the parts and to occupy a minimum space. In Fig. 3 two printing- mechanisms are shown each capable of perfecting two webs x<1>, x<2>, with folding and delivery mechanism F, G and F<1>, G<1> between them, but one of these and its folding-mechanism may be used alone as a complete machine. The perfecting printing-mechanisms A<1>, A<2>, A<3>, A<4> each consist of impression cylinders i, i<1> with forme cylinders t, t', the forme cylinders of each group being arranged outside the impression cylinders and in radial lines from a common centre. The inking-mechanisms 10 are also arranged in diagonal positions, so that spaces S, S<1>. R are left for giving access to the parts. Each group of printing-mechanisma may perfect two webs x<1>, x<2> issuing from the reels X<1>, X<2>, the webs passing as shown in the Figure, and the webs may be led directly to either of the folders F, F<1>, so that a large variety of products may be obtained. The webs may be slit by slitters 80, 81 and associated by turning-bars 70, 71 before passing to the folders. Or each group of printing-mechanisms may be used for printing one web in colours. An additional printing-cylinder may be provided in the space R, so that a web may be printed twice on one side by passing it successively between the two pairs of cylinders i, t, and then three times on the other side by the pairs of cylinders i<1>, t<1> and the additional printing-cylinder.
Patent GB-190211732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery or Apparatus for Shaping Metal Tubes.
Inventor: SENSENSCHMIDT MAX
Filed: 1902-05-23
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 11,732. Sensenschmidt, M. May 23. Spinning.-A machine for spinning metal tubes, in which an ordinary lathe bed 20 and headstocks 13, 19 may be used, has a hollow drawspindle 26 and split chuck 17 for holding the tube, and a hollow spindle 2 with a faceplate 1 for carrying the spinning - tools 4. The spindles are rotated in opposite directions by cone pulleys 27, 28. The tools are carried by arms 3, pivoted on the faceplate and normally pressed apart by springs 9, but pressed inwards to cause the tools to act on the work by sliding a ring 6 along the arms. The ring is operated by a strap 5 connected by rods 10 to a lever 7, the movement of which may be regulated by a screw 12, to determine the reduction of the tube. The tube is adjusted in the spindle 26 for each successive step, and can be withdrawn, when finished, through the spindle 2 and a hole 29 iu the lever.
Patent GB-190213323-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Preventing or Arresting the Passage of Liquid along with or along Reciprocating Rods and for Preventing the Splashing of such Rods.
Inventor: LLOYD GUY ERNEST
Filed: 1902-06-12
Granted: 1903-06-12
Abstract: 13,323. Lloyd, G. E. June 12. Piston pumps.-Relates to means for protecting reciprocating rods, such as pump-rods, from being splashed with oil or other liquids. The rod is enclosed in a casing, which may be fixed, or may move with the rod. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the casing 4 is fixed to the stationary screen 3, and within it moves a shield 5 screwed on the rod 1. Liquid falling on to the shield can escape at the bottom through openings 6<a>, and at the top through openings 6<b>, provided with hoods or baffles. The tube may be secured to the rod, and slide through the screen 3. Fig. 5 shows an arrangement in which the casing is made in three sections, one of which is attached to the crosshead, and another to the cylinder cover. The middle section is moved by levers 11 through half the stroke of the piston. Valves, opening in one direction only, may be fitted to admit air to the annuli between the sections. The air escapes between them. The joint-making rings 6, Fig. 15, between the sections may be grooved at 35 and 36 to remove liquid from the inner tubes. Perforations 36<a> allow the liquid to escape from the bottom of the groove 36. When there are more than three sections, the intermediate ones may be moved the required distance by pantographic devices. In cases where the rod is liable to be splashed from one direction only, the unnecessary parts of the tubular casing may be removed. Fig. 16 shows an arrangement in which the crosshead has cylindrical slippers 37, sliding in a cylindrical guideway. A screen 3, which may be a part of the engine casing, prevents liquid from reaching the piston-rod from outside the guideway, and a shield 5, fitting the guideway, prevents liquid from passing to the rod inside the gnideway. A cup 40 catches any liquid dropping from the stuffing-box. In Fig. 18, the crosshead itself is arranged to form the shield, and is grooved at 41 to prevent the passage of liquid. A self-adjusting lip 42 may be placed in the guideway.
Patent GB-190220258-A (GB)
Title: Screen for Photo-mechanical Reproduction.
Inventor: SCHULZE ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-09-17
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 20,258. Schulze, A. Sept. 17. Photomechanical printing. - Screens are prepared by crossing two line systems at an angle of 60‹, so that the centres of the openings form equilateral triangles, the dividing-lines being as broad as or broader than the openings. Fig. 2 shows such a screen. To adjust the screen for position, a stop, Fig. 3, is employed having three openings a, b, c at the spices of an equilateral triangle, and the screen is moved away from the focussing-screen until the adjacent images overlap. The exposure is then made, using a series of single stops having triangular openings decreasing in size, and a final exposure being made to a piece of white cardboard placed in front of the object.
Patent GB-190221729-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Blow Pipe Burner
Inventor: SANFORD-BURTON HARRY
Filed: 1902-10-06
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 21,729. Burton, H. Sanford-. Oct. 6. Blowpipe burners.- The gas-supply tube is jointed by a ball- and-socket joint containing a spring- pressed valve 3 seating against the end of the upper part 7 of the gas tube. The airsupply tube 10 passes beside the lower part 1 of the gas tube,so that both may be gripped like the handles of a pair of tongs to tilt the upper part of the gas tube and open the valve at one side, as shown in Fig. 2. The valve may be formed with a small orifice to supply gas for a pivot flame when it is closed as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190303499-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Burners for Incandescent Lighting and for Heating Purposes.
Inventor: ALEXANDER CHARLES JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-02-14
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 3499. Alexander, C. J. Feb. 14. Gas burners.-Relates to the introduction of heated air into the mixture of gas and air in a bunsen burner used for heating purposes or in connection with an incandescent mantle. The air, which is introduced immediately below the gauze, or its equivalent, is passed through spaces formed between the tube b and the telescoping tube or casing d. Either of the tubes is of polygonal section, or is formed with flutings, ribs, or studs, for maintaining air channels or for keeping the tubes concentric. The lower part of the tube d may be pierced with holes, or it may be supported at an adjustable distance above the disc e.
Patent GB-190308091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Conditioning or Improving the Quality and Colour of Bran or other Material Produced from the Skins or Fibrous Tissues of Wheat and other Cereals.
Inventor: COOPER EDWARD
Filed: 1903-04-07
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 8091. Cooper, E., and Westgate, J. April 7. Drawings to Specification. Preserving flour and meal.-Relates to the treatment of bran and similar products obtained from wheat and other cereals, with an oxidizing, bleaching, or sterilizing gas, such as sulphur dioxide, sulphuric anhydride, chlorine, bromine, or nitric anhydride. The bran, according to the Provisional Specification, is treated in a spout or conveyer, to which the gas is admitted. According to the Complete Specification, the bran is treated in a rotary cylinder with lifting-blades.
Patent GB-190315769-A (GB)
Title: An Adjustable Door-hook or Catch.
Inventor: MAYO LOUIS ALFRED DE
Filed: 1903-07-16
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 15,769. Mayo, L. A. de. July 16. Door chains and the like; door holders.-In door holders for right and left handed doors, either ordinary doors or the doors of state rooms in ships, a plate a secured to the door carries an oblique projection b having two perforations and a T-head b<3>. The door frame has a socket-plate f in which a thimble e is pivoted, the motion of the thimble being limited by a stop f<1>. A frame c c' is hinged to the thimble e by a pin. The frame c c<1> has an enlarged opening near the pivot to allow the T-head b<3> to pass through, so as to allow the holder to be thrown out of action either for disuse or so that the outer hook c<3> can be engaged with the projection b. The bar c of the frame has a number of pins c<5> that engage as required with one of the perforations in the projection b. The door can be secured closed by causing the first pin c<5> to engage with the inner perforation in the part b.