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Patent GB-190009099-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of Protecting the Ends of Tubes, and such like.
Inventor: CALLUM COLIN MC
Filed: 1900-05-17
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 9099. McCallum, C., and King, G. K. May 17. Metal pipes and tubes.-Relates to means for protecting the screwed ends of tubes and the like in transit. A covering a of thin springy metal or other resilient material engages with the screwthread externally as shown in Fig. 1, or internally, by the curved end a<3>, and has a protecting-flange a<11> at the other end. The engaging part a<3> need not be continuous around the tube, and may be arranged as shown in Fig. 7. To engage with internal threads, the engaging parts project outwards. A cushion of paper, cloth, or like material may be put between the covering and the tube, or the cloth material c, Fig. 9, may be used as the covering and held in position by the metal spring a.
Patent GB-190010172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Starting and Controlling Electric Motors
Inventor: PREECE THOMAS
Filed: 1900-06-02
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 10,172. Preece, T. June 2. Switches; cut-outs.-A motor starter and controller is provided with an electromagnet for firmly holding the sliding contact-arm in any required position on the series of resistance or field winding contacts when the circuit is closed, and for releasing it when the circuit is broken, the said electromagnet being also employed for throwing in or out of gear the mechanism by which the contactarm is actuated. In the arrangement shown, the contact-arm dd, which moves over the resistance contacts G, is attached to an electromagnet d mounted loosely on a central pillar a and, when not excited, held away from its armature b by a compression spring ff. The exciting winding of the magnet is connected in series with the shunt winding of the motor through the spi ing contactarm fff and fixed contact-plate H. The contactarm dd is actuated from a spindle I through bevelwheels EE and EEE, which are thrown into engagement only when the magnet is excited. On breaking the circuit the contact-arm dd is withdrawn from the contacts G, and a weight HHH returns it to the off position. The reversing- switch J is actuated through a lever L from the hand-wheel LLL on the spindle I, and is retained in one position or the other by an electromagnet MM or MMM. For cutting the motor out of circuit, a main circuit switch P is provided, and this is connected to a pivoted lever PPPP which is acted on by the contact-arm dd when it falls to the off position so as to re-close the main circuit switch.
Patent GB-190011407-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus for Sterilizing and Lining Wooden Casks and the like with Mineral Wax and other Suitable Material.
Inventor: LANCASTER EDWARD WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-06-23
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 11,407. Lancaster, E. W. June 23. Linings; coating casks; purifying casks.-In sterilizing wooden casks and lining them with mineral wax or other suitable material, apparatus such as that shown in Fig. 1 is used. The casks b are laid on a suitable stand so that the bungholes are upwards to facilitate the insertion thereinto of stoppers l carrying rotating sleeves provided with four cocks (only two of which D, C are shown), which may be put in communication with a pipe h containing hot air under pressure, with the lining- material in the heated tank a, with the waste pipes f, g by which the waste liquid is conveyed back to the tank, and with a cold air pipe i. The stoppers, which have two longitudinal passages, one of which is fitted with a telescopic pipe to carry the lining- solution to the bottom of the casks, are raised and lowered by rack-and-pinion gearing. By this arrangement, hot air is first admitted to the casks, which had been previously washed and dried. Then the solution is run in to fill the casks, and it is forced into the pores of the wood, and the surplus portion is forced back into the tank by pressure from the hot-air pipe. Any surplus portion of the solution which still remains in the casks may be emptied out. Finally, the casks may be put in communication with the cold air pipe for being cooled.
Patent GB-190101840-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Moulding Plastic Compositions.
Filed: 1901-01-26
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 1840. Lake, H. H., [United States Chemico Wood Co.]. Jan. 26. Moulding umbrella handles &c.-Wood pulp and liquid cement, or other plastic materials, are mixed in a cylinder by rotary blades, and discharged through a spout into a hopper K of a machine containing a feeding-screw Q, which forces the material into a mould L constructed in halves clamped together by a screw Z. A core V is inserted in a socket h in the end of the screw, and is supported in a central position by a rod U until the mould is filled with pulp. A stop lever W is then removed from the end of the rod, and the rod is forced from the mould by a further supply of pulp. The mould containing the handle with core embedded therein is next removed to the drying-room, and the handle is finished by cutting &c. Curved handles are produced in a similar manner.
Patent GB-190107371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Terminals or Bolts and Nuts for use in Electric Batteries as Connectors
Inventor: BUTLER HERBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-04-10
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 7371. Butler, H. W. April 10. Bolts and nuts.-Relates to the terminals or lugs f, g, and conneeting bolts a, b constituting the connecting devices of storage and other batteries, and consists in protecting them from corrosion by enclosing them in casings or coverings c, d, e of a material not acted upon by the acid. In one modification, the tube e is made in one with the covering c, and in another, the head a<2> of the bolt a is embedded in one of the lugs f of the battery plates.
Patent GB-190109160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Studs
Inventor: GARNIER HONORE
Filed: 1901-05-03
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 9160. Garnier, H. May 3. Studs.-A stud of the class in which the foot is movably attached to the stem is so constructed that the foot automatically assumes a " horizontal " position after being put into the shirt. The stem a is provided at its lower part with two trunnions b, which rest in bearings c placed on the covering- plate d of the foot e of the stud. Two plate springs g, cut out from a plate h, engage with notches on the two sides of the stem, and always return the foot to the " horizontal " position.
Patent GB-190114232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ice Cream Freezers.
Inventor: SOMMER MAX
Filed: 1901-07-12
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 14,232. Sommer, M. July 12. Freezers.-The revolving drum C containing the freezing-mixture is supplied with a film of syrup &c. by frictionally-driven spring-supported rollers F, and the frozen cream, removed by the scrapers K, falls into the receptacles J. The syrup is supplied through openings P to a trough or removable tray N, which may be divided by one or more partitions 0, so that several kinds of ice-cream may be prepared. The receptacles J are supported on a shelf I, and pressed forward by springs L to cause the scrapers to bear on the drum. Covers over the drum and receptacles are hinged at a, a<1>.
Patent GB-190115176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Panic Bolts.
Inventor: NEWMAN HERBERT GEORGE
Filed: 1901-07-26
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 15,176. Newman, H. G. July 26. Emergency-exit fastenings for doors. A pushbar a is mounted in arms b, c, the arm b being pivoted to a bracket secured to the door, and the arm c to a casing or box. The inner end of the arm c has a pair of arms or ears c<3>, c<3>, which are connected to sliding bolts e, f by means of links e', f The bolts work in guides formed in the casing and secured to the door, and engage sockets in the floor and door frame. When the bar a is pushed inwards, the arm c is turned so as to withdraw the bolts from the socket and free the door. A pivoted catch j on the bolt e is adapted to engage a rib on the casing to hold the bolts in the witndrawn position. In place of the ears c<2>, c<3>, an eccentric or crank plate or disc may be provided on the arm c, to which plate &c. the links e', f<1> are eccentrically connected. In order to unfasten the door from the outside, a spindle n, having a lug n<1> adapted to engage a projection n<2> on the link f<1>, is provided. A key inserted through the hole m<1> engages the spindle, and by turning the same the link f<1> may be raised and the bolts withdrawn. When applied to a double door, the push-bar is made in two sections which overlap.
Patent GB-190118178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Washing Machinery.
Inventor: ODDY HERBERT OWEN
Filed: 1901-09-11
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 18,178. Oddy, H. 0. Sept. 11. Bottles, washing.-A rotating spindle 1 carries a disc 4 supporting a cylinder 5 and ring 6. The brush spindles 10 carry star-wheels 11, which are rotated by contact with pins 12 on a stationary plate 13, or toothed wheels on the spindles may engage a fixed toothed wheel. The cylinder 5 is made with openings to permit the passage of the brushes, and combs may be arranged on the edges to engage the bristles as they pass.
Patent GB-190120136-A (GB)
Title: A Tailor's Modelling Apparatus.
Inventor: HOFFMANN ADOLF
Filed: 1901-10-09
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 20,136. Hoffmann, A. Oct. 9. Measuring for.-Relates to the production of garment patterns, and consists in producing them by winding on to the person to be measured a strip of moistened gummed paper until the part of the body on which the garment is to be worn is covered with the paper. The shell or model thus obtained is cut along one line to allow of its removal from the person, and it may be subsequently cut up into any number of pieces, which may be joined together by folded strips of paper, and be stiffened by metal strips provided with teeth to facilitate their attachment. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section of the apparatus, which comprises a casing a in which is mounted a roll of paper a<1>, which is fed beneath a spring-pressed roller d over a damping-roller b, and then, on passing out of the casing a, it is pressed by a roller or brush c upon a gauze or like backing placed over the person to be measured.
Patent GB-190122622-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Signalling Apparatus for Railways
Inventor: GLADWIN CHARLES
Filed: 1901-11-09
Granted: 1902-11-08
Abstract: 22,622. Gladwin, C. Nov. 9. Fog and audible signals ; signalling to cabins &c ; cont a c t s, mechanical a n d elertric. - A section of one of the ordinary rails is replaced by a cast-steel rail A, Fig. 6, having a flange guard on its outer side. A rail U, bevelled at the ends and adapted to be depressed by a passing train, is mounted on springs on the inner side of the rail A, being held in place and limited in upward movement by the flanged plate J. The rail C, when depressed by a train, actuates a lever H to close the circuit of an electric bell in the signal cabin, so indicating to the signalman that the train has entered his section. The same movement of the rail 0 also effects a partial rotation of the shaft e, through the rod b, crank c, and ratchet-wheel d, so that the toothed detonator-wheel D, Fig. 7, on the shaft e picks up a detonator f, Fig. 10, by its wires from the magazine E. The detonators are exploded by the wheel F, which has a milled edge and is mounted under the control of springs in the frame j, the pressure on the wheel being adjustible by means of the hand-screw o. The wheel D is provided with sliding partitions g, held in place by the continuous spring h, to prevent the exploding detonator from firing the others. The detonators, on being withdrawn from the magazine, are pressed into position on the wheel D by the spring-controlled wheel i, and a fork G is provided to ensure the removal of the spent detonators from the wheel D. The wheel D may be adapted to fire two or more detonators in sucession.
Patent GB-190122854-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of, and Means for Teaching Writing.
Inventor: PAHLMAN JOHN MAGNUS VON
Filed: 1901-11-12
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 22,854. Pahlmann. J. M. von. Nov. 12. Copybocks; writing, teaching. - The written letters of the German and Latin alphabets are built up of four elements, two of which are straight and two curved, set at various inclinations. The standard slope for the writing is indicated by the hypotenuse of a rightangled triangle having a definite ratio between the sides which include the right-angle. Standards of size for large and small letters are also given. A copybook is printed with assistant construction lines or points to indicate the starting points &c. of the constituent element of the letters. Fig. 1" shows a letter intersected by the construction lines. Fig. 1<b> shows the construction marked with points indicating the ends of the elementary constituents of the letter. Fig.1<c> shows the construction simplified by the omission of parts, and Fig. 1<d> the construction reduced to the starting point of the letter and a crossing point of two elements.
Patent GB-190124223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knuckle-joints or Connections for Apparatus for Transmitting Power or Motion
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1901-11-28
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 24,223. Haddan, H. J., [Greenwood, G. W.]. Nov. 28. Connecting - r o d s; crossheads. - Relates to a knuckle-joint or similar joint between two parts of a ma- chine, adapted for the transmission of power. The joint as applied to a piston-rod and connecting - r o d i s shown in section in Fig. 2. A transverse journal 6 is formed on the end of the con- necting-rod c. A chamber with bearings 9 is formed on the one end of the piston-rod b to re- ceive the journal. In putting the joint together, the neck of the connecting-rod is dropped through a notch in the part 13 of the chamber, and a ring e is placed over the upper journal and fastened by two screws f. This keeps the end of the connecting- rod in its place.
Patent GB-190203049-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Stopper for Bottles and Jars.
Inventor: BARTON GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1902-02-06
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 3049. Barton, G. H., and Austin, J. W. Feb. 6. Stoppers; stopper-keys.-Relates to bottle and jar stoppers which cannot be with drawn without the use of a special instrument. The body a of the stopper is made of cork or other compressible material, and is provided with a central metal stem c fixed to an inner end portion or disc e and to a head portion d, which is set in a corresponding recess in the stopper. The stem c is provided with a screwed head f, housed within the recess g in the part d, the recess being only slightly larger in diameter than the head f, so that the head cannot be gripped to withdraw the stopper except by the withdrawing-instrument h, Fig. 3. This instrument has a screwed hollow stem or socket i, which is screwed on the head f, the stopper being withdrawn by a direct pull. The stopper is inserted so that the head d is flush with the mouth of the vessel. The outer surface of the part d is made conical, so that it affords no grip for a prising-instrument &c.
Patent GB-190203651-A (GB)
Title: Improved Candle Clamp.
Inventor: DAY WILLIAM HARPER
Filed: 1902-02-12
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 3651. Day, W. H., and Murch, W. Feb. 12. Candles.-Clamps for holding candles during candle-making, preferably made of papier mÔchÚ or compressed cardboard, are constructed with one, or with two, hinged upper parts C, Fig. 1, which move apart to allow the enlarged end to pass, and then close to form a support on which it may rest. Fig. 3 shows a clamp B for plain candles, provided with a hinged piece C, adapted to form a rest for the tapered upper end, when it falls into the horizontal position after allowing the main portion of the candle to pass. A wick-shearing appliance may be used comprising two perforated steel plates, one of which is movable.
Patent GB-190206694-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Cutter for Opening Cans of Preserved Meat Fish Fruit and the like
Inventor: SUTTON JOHN
Filed: 1902-03-19
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 6694. Sutton, J., and Berry, G. March 19. Cans, opening.-The opener consists of a squaresectioned shank a, a bent piercing-point b, and an adjustable cutter d, provided with a retaining- spring e.
Patent GB-190206737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Transferring Cargoes from One Vessel to Another.
Inventor: BROTHERS WILLIAM FRANKLIN
Filed: 1902-03-19
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 6737. Brothers, W. F. March 19. Rope railways.-Relates to rope-way apparatus for transhipping coal &c. at sea. On the vessel to be coaled is a fixed structure c, and on the collier is a pair of shear legs d, pivoted to the deck so as to be able to swing lengthways of the vessel. Pivoted in the head of the shears d is a frame carrying two sheaves i, j. The cable q on which the cars s, t run, is fixed at one end to the support c and runs thence round the sheave i, and back over a sheave l to a winch r. Guy ropes and a weight x keep the cable q taut, and prevent the shears d from rising beyond a certain angle. The hauling line u runs round a power pulley on the structure c, and round the sheave j. The cars meet midway between the vessels, the loaded one, owing to its superior weight, being well below the empty one.
Patent GB-190207140-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wood Pulp Presses.
Inventor: HUGHES JOSEPH STUART
Filed: 1902-03-24
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 7140. Hughes, J. S. July 3, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Moulding wood pulp.-Fig. 1 shows a doubleended press for compressing wood pulp into rectangular sheets between perforated plates covered with felt, cloth, or wire netting secured in place by frames let into recesses in the plates. The central plates are connected together, back to back, by screws through distance pieces or rings, and carry sliding rectangular drainage pipes F". The inner plates are attached to plungers D' on a piston-rod d provided with a central piston D working in a cylinder C. The outer perforated plates are fixed to the ends A' of the press. Pulp is fed to the spaces between the perforated pressing-plates by inlet ports 5 controlled by slide valves E operated by hand-wheels E<3>. pinions E', and racks e. The drain pipes F, F<1>, F are connected with a suction pump, for the purpose of withdrawing air and moisture from the pulp. The plunger D', on its inward stroke, acts on lugs f<11> of the pipes F", and moves the middle plates into a central position. To facilitate the removal of the moulded sheets, one side of each press chamber A is hinged to form a door, and an inner plate or bottom A<3> is pivoted, and raised into action by a lever and an eccentric. The side door is provided with a fastening, and formed with retaining-flanges, which overlap the fixed top and movable bottom of the chamber A.
Patent GB-190210911-A (GB)
Title: An Attachment for Stencil Copying Frames and the like to Facilitate the Feed and Delivery of the Copy Sheets
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-05-13
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 10,911. Smith, W. May 13. Copying documents.-Relates to stencil printing- apparatus. The base A is provided with a box or tray D, in which is a plate C supporting the sheets on which the copies are to be made. This plate C is supported by a pair of bent levers E, F, pivoted in the sides of the box D. When the stencil frame G is depressed, it engages and depresses the arms of the levers E, F, raising the other ends of the levers, and with them the plate C and copy sheets. The stencil frame G is provided with a hinged balance weight or extension H, which raises the frame for the removal of the printed sheet. One side of the box D is cut awayat b, to facilitate the removal of the sheet. The frame G and its hinged extension H are secured to the base A by slotted brackets I, through which screw studs on the frame G project.
Patent GB-190213965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Washing Machines
Inventor: BELL HESLOP
Filed: 1902-06-20
Granted: 1903-06-20
Abstract: 13,965. Bell, H. June 20. Washing- machines ; wringing- machines.- Relates to a machine with an oscillating beater mounted in a stationary receptacle. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of the machine, and Fig. 2 an end elevation n partly in section. It consists of a receptacle A supported on legs and provided with a dasher B, shown separately in Fig. 4, consisting of a frame in which are loosely mounted horizontal bars B<3>, the lower ones of which are closer together than the upper. Similar appliances G are fixed at the sides of the machine, or are attached to springs G'. The dasher is oscillated by the handle B or by a hand-wheel E', rack E, and segmental wheel D as shown in Fig. 1. The cover H is made with projecting pieces VI, which bear against opposite sides of the receptacle and allow the cover to be moved backwards and forwards. The machine may be provided at one end with extended legs to form the framework of a squeezing-machine, or squeezing-machines may be attached to the end of the machine at N, Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190214903-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Separating Oil from Steam-water.
Inventor: PUDENZ LEONHARD
Filed: 1902-07-04
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 14,903. Pudenz, L. July 4. Extracting oils.-For separating oil from water of condensation, a divided tank is employed, in one division of which is an overflow for the oil, while in the other is an overflow for the water. The mixed water and oil are admitted through the pipe n. The water overflow is in the form of a bent tube a, c, the bend of which is at a slighly higher level than the oil overflow f. To reach the oil overflow f, the oil, floating on the surface of the water, has to pass through an adjustable filtering- plate r, the necessary pressure being supplied by the head of the water due to the difference in height of the water overflow. The filtering-plate is hinged at o and adjusted by a screw and nut u.
Patent GB-190218566-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Filtering Apparatus.
Inventor: BAECHLER CARL
Filed: 1902-08-23
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 18,566. Baechler, C. Aug. 23. Filters ; settling. - A filtering - apparatus for milk and other liquids comprises a receptacle 1 divided into compartments by filtering-screens 12, upright plates 16 nearly touching the filtering- screens, Fig. 2, a partition 19 with hooded openings, and a shield 21. In operation, the liquid is admitted at 4 and is deflected downwards by the hoods 20, so that some of the impurities are deposited on the inlet side of the partition 19. The liquid then flows through the narrow openings 17, Fig. 2, and through the filter screen. By the use of the partitions 16, the impurities which drop off the filter screen are kept from contact with fresh liquid coming to the filter. The same process is repeated with the second filtering-frame, the shield behind it directing the liquid downwards. The filtering-material in the filtering-frames may be silk gauze 14, Fig. 2. The filters are supported by trunnions bearing on rails 10, and several may be coupled in series.
Patent GB-190225958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Testing Illuminating Gas
Filed: 1902-11-25
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 25,958. Lake, H. H., [Gasmesserfabrik Mainz Elster & Co.]. Nov. 25. Testing illuminating - gas ; testing, special apparatus for.-Illuminating- gas to be tested as regards the percentage of sulphur e t t e d hydrogen present is passed through a cock 9, a volume regulator 8, and a pipe 7 terminating in a bent glass tube 6 into a closed box 1 provided w i t h a glazed cover 4 and an outlet 13. The paper 12 to be acted upon by the gas is drawn from a roll 15 and over rollers 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20, which cause it to pass through sugar of lead or like solution in a vessel 30 and through a mercury seal 2 into the box 1. Similar rollers lead the paper out of the box 1 through a second seal 3 to drawing- rollers 24, 25, one of which may be rotated by hand or from a clock. A sand-glass 11 on the handle of the cock 9 ensures a definite period of gas-admission in intermittent tests. In the case of continuous testing, the paper 12 is provided with time divisions corresponding to the rate at which the clockwork draws it through the box 1.