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Patent GB-190004407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Generation and Storage of Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: STEVENSON GEORGE
Filed: 1900-03-08
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 4407. Stevenson, G. March 8. Acetylene.- Within a tank 9 is a cylinder 10 communicating by perforations near the bottom with the tank 9, and between the tank and the cylinder is mounted the gasholder bell 11. The generator 1, provided with a cover 2 and a wash-out cock 6, is connected with the cylinder 10 by a pipe 7 for admitting water and by a longer pipe 8 for escape of the gas produced i n t o the holder. The pipe 7 is fitted with a cock 26, Fig. 2, the weighted lever 25 of which is raised for opening the cock when the holder descends, by a weight 21 which is carried by the holder and engages the lever 24 pivoted at 23. In a non - automatic arrangement, the cock is operated by hand. The Provisional Specification mentions also a cock in the pipe 8, and states that the gas is purified by passing through the water.
Patent GB-190004814-A (GB)
Title: A Belt Stretcher for Quickly Drawing up Belts to a Working Tension.
Inventor: WADDINGTON EDWIN
Filed: 1900-03-14
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 4814. Waddington, E. March 14. Belt gearing.-Relates to a device for stretching belts. Clamps A, C are secured to the ends of the belt. The clamp A is fitted with a spindle E carrying barrels F, G, upon which are coiled wires &c. secured to the clamp C. By turning the spindle the clamps are drawn together ; rotation of the spindle backwards is prevented by a ratchet arrangement.
Patent GB-190005770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Engines.
Inventor: HORNSBY WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-03-27
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 5770. Hornsby, W., [Goldingham, A H.]. March 27. Gas and like engines.- Engines of two or more cylinders, working on the four-stroke cycle and making a working stroke in one cylinder and a suction stroke at the same time in another, are supplied by one petroleum pump h. The oil passes to the vaporizers f, f<1> through pipes h<1>, h<2> and valves i<1> which are kept closed by the pressure on the cylinders which are performing a working stroke, and a perforated disc f<3>.
Patent GB-190008291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motors Operated by Heated Gases or Air.
Inventor: HEIRMAN EDMOND
Filed: 1900-05-04
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 8291. Heir - man, E. May 4. Gas engines; hotair engines.-The cylinder cover B, containing the valves C, is fitted to the cylinder A by conical joints D, D<1>, which permit of a space E for cooling-water between them. The cover is secured by bolts G or keys F.
Patent GB-190009656-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Sound Boards of Stringed Musical Instruments.
Inventor: BUYTEN HERMANN
Filed: 1900-05-25
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 9656. Buyten, H. May 25. Drawings to Specification. Zithers; violins and like instruments.-The soundboards are treated on one or both sides by abrasion or corrosion, so as partially to remove the soft parts and to leave the hard ones, grooves corresponding to the grain of the wood being thus formed.
Patent GB-190102389-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Propeller for Ships, Aerial Vessels and the like
Inventor: BRUENCKER EWALD
Filed: 1901-02-04
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 2389. Br³ncker, E. Feb. 4. Screw propellers. -The blades, of which there may be two or more, take the form of segments o f a hollow sphere, each being from onesixth to one-fourth of the said sphere.
Patent GB-190103768-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Hydraulic Cement.
Inventor: MICHAELIS WILHELM
Filed: 1901-02-21
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 3768. Michaelis, W. Feb. 21. Cements.-Relates to cements which differ from Portland cement in that they are very resistant to the action of sea-water, the sulphates in which exert a deleterious influence on the calcium aluminate of Portland cement. In the improved cement, the alumina is replaced by oxide of iron, manganese, or chromium. Finely-divided calcareous stone, especially silicious calcareous marl, or burnt lime is intimately mixed with ground brown hµmatite, calcareous ironstone, bog-iron ore, spathic iron ore, or red haematite. Instead of these ores, a manganiferous oxidized iron ore may be used, or byeproducts, such as spent pyrites or chrome iron ore residues. When the calcareous material is poor in silicious matter, silica is added to the mixture. The mixed materials are burnt at a clinkering or sintering temperature, and are then finely ground. The materials may be mixed in any proportions with those used for Portland cement, or the finished cements may be mixed. The Provisional Specification mentions puddling-furnace slag and finery slag as constituents of the cement.
Patent GB-190108359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sad Irons
Inventor: GIVEN PETER CROCO
Filed: 1901-04-23
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 8359. Given, P. C. Oct. 6, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Ironing.-Relates to a sad iron heated internally by gas generated from gasoline. Fig. 1 shows an isometric view of the iron, and Fig. 3 a section. The body 6 is hollow, and is closed by a lid 7 held in place by its forward end engaging recesses 9 and by a screw 16. The gasoline reservoir 42 communicates with a pipe 12 fitted at the rear end with a valve 33, which allows the gasoline to pass down a channel 36 and escape by a small opening 39 in line with the burner tube 26. The well 4 serves to receive gasoline, which is ignited to start the iron. The gasoline vapour is then forced through the opening into the tube 26, and is ignited at downwardly-directed openings 44. The tubes 12, 26 and their appurtenances are connected to the back-plate 13 of the iron by screwing the parts together and by nuts &c. as shown. Openings 5 &c. are provided for ventilation.
Patent GB-190110032-A (GB)
Title: A Fuel Economiser and Smoke Consumer for Stoves, Fireplaces, and the like
Inventor: MALKIN WILLIAM STANIER
Filed: 1901-05-15
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 10,032. Malkin, W. S. May 15. Fuel-economizers.-Centrally in the firegrate is placed a hollow fireclay economizer, of the shape shown in elevation in Fig. 2, in section in Fig. 3, and in plan in Fig. 4, and provided with openings below the level of the fuel. The economizer is open at top and bottom. The device serves also as a smoke-consumer.
Patent GB-190111701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multicellular Turbines.
Inventor: SAUTTER GASTON EMMANUEL
Filed: 1901-06-07
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 11,701. Sautter, G. E., and HarlÚ, H. A. E., [trading as Sautter, HarlÚ & Co.], and Rateau, A. C. E. June 7. Steam &c. turbines. -A direct-action steam or gas turbine of the parallel-flow type is shown in Fig. 14. The turbine wheels are made of sheet - metal discs 1, Fig. 1, which are secured to a hub and formed with a U-shaped rim 7 to which the blades 6 are secured. A flat disc may be used, and the rim may be separate and secured to the periphery of the disc. The blades 6 are formed, as shown in Fig. 7, with strengthening-pieces 8 in their angles, and may be fitted to a felloe at their outer ends. The turbine shaft 21, Fig. 14, is fitted with a number of the turbine wheels 23, separated by fixed discs 13 containing peripheral apertures fitted with distributing blades 28. The supply pipe 22 opens on to a row of distributing-blades 27, and the motive fluid passes through each wheel and distributer in turn. The size of the distributing apertures increases towards the exhaust end of the turbine, to allow for expansion, and the centres of the apertures are arranged on a spiral line on the inside of the drum or casing. For the purpose of increasing the power of the turbine, a supply pipe may be connected to the middle of the turbine casing, and fresh steam introduced. The waste steam from engines may be used to drive the turbine. The turbine can be coupled up to a dynamo, or a number of turbines can be employed to drive a corresponding number of dynamos connected in parallel.
Patent GB-190117878-A (GB)
Inventor: FLAMANT CHARLES HIPPOLYTE LOUI
Filed: 1901-09-06
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 17,878. Flamant, C. H. L. Sept. 6. Copying documents etc.; rotary machines; feeding sheets.-Relates to printing-machines, more particularly for autographic copying, in which the original or printing sheet is carried by cylinder A on which it is fixed by rollers or strips a'. The sheets are picked up from the pile L by adhesive felt e on the edge of a bar E mounted to slide radially in a recess in the cylinder A. The cylinder is driven intermittently by a pinion on its shaft gearing with a mutilated or segmental gear on a shaft rotated by a crank handle. When the cylinder A stops, the bar E is vertically over the front part of the pile of sheets, and during this time a cam on the shaft of the crank handle operates levers G fixed on a shaft g in the cylinder. The levers G engage the ends of the bar E, and permit it to fall and pick up the sheet, which it carries between the cylinder A and pressing- cylinder M. The front edge of the sheet is removed from the cylinder A, and directed between the cylinder M and rollers R for delivery, by fingers i on a bar I in a recess in the cylinder. The bar I is carried by levers J on a shaft j, rocked at the proper time to project the fingers i, by a fixed cam K. The impression roller M is covered with rubber &c., and is carried in levers N pivoted on a shaft P and pressed by springs Q. The shaft of the rollers R is carried by arms S pivoted on the shaft P and pulled by springs s'. A rod T in slotted guides t rests on the pile L near its front end.
Patent GB-190125993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Treatment of Gases with Liquids.
Inventor: ROBERTSON ROBERT
Filed: 1901-12-19
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 25,993. Robertson, R., and Rintoul, W. Dec. 19. Liquids, treating with gases.-A tower for treating gases with liquids, and suitable for scrubbing gases, is formed with an inlet c, covered with a hood m, for the gas, an outlet f for the liquid, an outlet c for the washed or treated gas, and an inlet tube for delivering liquid to the supply pipes d<1>, d<2>, d<3>, d'. The tower may be separated by vertical partitions into compartments. The tubes d<1>, d<2>, d<3>, d<4>, supply the liquid to troughs h having side lips, beneath which are lower troughs i. Passing between the troughs h and i are strands or threads of some material, such as wool, cotton, asbestos, or glass, which is not attacked by either the liquid or gas. The strands are arranged parallel with and close to one another, and may hang vertically downwards on each side, but preferably pass backwards and forwards round horizontal rods or bars k, interlacing as shown. The bars k and the troughs are carried by vertical plates at the ends of each section, each set forming a framework which may be lifted out bodily for convenience in cleaning &c.
Patent GB-190201113-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Manufacture of Condensed Food.
Inventor: GEDDES HORACE PAUL
Filed: 1902-01-15
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 1113. Geddes, H. P. Jan. 15. Custard pastes; preserving custards.-Relates to the preparation of condensed custard pastes or cream. Fresh, skimmed, or condensed milk is mixed with eggs, which have been previously beaten, and sugar, and the mixture is evaporated, in vacuo, to the consistency of a paste and sealed in airtight vessels. When required for eating, the paste is mixed with water and cooked.
Patent GB-190207536-A (GB)
Title: An Electric Revolving Brush for Brushing the Hair
Inventor: THOMAS ALFRED ERNEST
Filed: 1902-03-29
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 7536. Thomas, A. E., and Buckley, J. March 29. Rotary brushes for brushing hair &e. A hollow cylinder carrying the bristles is fixed to a hollow casing B, which is rotated by an electromotor within the casing, as shown, or partially within it or outside it. The handles C, C<1> are stationary, and a switch is provided at D. The rotation of the spindle E is communicated to the casing B by reduction gearing consisting of toothed gearing F, H, G.
Patent GB-190211192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looms especially applicable to Cross Border Work
Inventor: KAYE JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-05-15
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 11,192. Kaye, J. W. May 15. L o o m shedding- motions; dobbies.-A cross-border motion, for use in weaving shawls or other bordered articles, comprises a starwheel e driven by teeth c, g on a toothed wheel b carrying a segmental boss d engaging with the concave parts of the teeth of the starwheel; the wheel b is driven by a toothed wheel a. The pattern chain for the cross-border, and that for the body of the fabric, are carried by a cylinder mounted on the shaft f of the star-wheel. The pin g can be withdrawn from its operative position, and for this purpose may be attached to a sliding-block h actuated by a handle m and controlled by a spring p. When the pin g is withdrawn, the star-wheel is turned through one tooth at every rotation of the wheel b, but, when the pin is in its operative position, the star-wheel is turned through two teeth. The chains are arranged so that the rollers of one of them are operative when the starwheel is rotated intermittently through two teeth, and the rollers of the other chain are operative when the star-wheel is rotated tooth by tooth. More than two pattern chains may be employed, if desired, in which case more than one movable - pin should be used.
Patent GB-190219753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburettors
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1902-09-09
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 19,753. Haddan, H. J., [Fairbanks, Morse, & Co.]. Sept. 9. Carburetting.-A cylindrical casing 4 is employed for producing carburetted air, chiefly for use in a hydrocarbon engine, the crude oil employed being vaporized by the exhaust from the gas engine. To start the operation, an oil burner 30 heats a retort 29, which is supplied with a regulated quantity of oil by means of a funnel 41, a nipple 40, and two valves 39, 38. Air is forced through the retort by a pump 36. The gas is carried off by the tube 35. The products of combustion of the burner 30 pass through an annular space 31, thereby heating the casing, and escape through outlets 33. The exhaust from the engine is brought by a tube 10, and may be led at once to the chimney by means of the valve 11 and passage 12, but, when the apparatus is in working order, it is led through a helical passage 7 fitted on the inside of the casing, and escapes through the tube 9. Oil is led by a tube 24 to a reservoir 22, in which it is maintained at a definite height by an overflow pipe 23. The suction pipe of the gas engine is connected to the top of the casing, and draws in the required amount of oil through the valve 26 and upturned pipe 25. The oil then flows down the helical heated surface 5, having a lip 21. Air is also drawn into the casing through an-open tube near the centre, and passes out with the vaporized oil to the engine. Any unvaporized oil is withdrawn from the bottom through a tap 20 Scrapers 14 are attached by rods 15 to a vertical shaft 16, which can be raised or lowered and rotated in either direction so as to clear the top and bottom surfaces of the helical chamber 7 from any deposited matter and pass it down to the bottom of the casing, from which it can be withdrawn through a hand hole.
Patent GB-190220222-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Fixing Stone Skirtings to the Walls of Buildings
Inventor: STANLEY WILLIAM FORD
Filed: 1902-09-16
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 20,222. Stanley, W. F. Sept. 16. Drawings to Specification. Slabs.-Consists in recessing the edges of stone skirtings for walls to receive a metal jointing- tongue, which is flat for butt joints and curved for external angles. For internal angles, the slabs are bevelled and held by a metal fillet.
Patent GB-190222324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Crossbow Guns.
Inventor: SCHRAMM HEINRICH
Filed: 1902-10-14
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 22,324. Schramm, H., and Schmidt, L. Oct. 14. Toy guns archery.-Relates to a cross-bow gun. The ball 9 is held in spring clips 8, and is propelled therefrom by a blow from a sliding bolt 3, which is operated by the cross-bow 6. A trigger 7 is provided to discharge the cross-bow gun, and a net 10 for catching the ball when it is discharged vertically upwards.
Patent GB-190225510-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fountain-pens
Inventor: COLE JOHN ADEKANBI OJO
Filed: 1902-11-20
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 25,510. Cole, J. A. O. Nov. 20. Pens, reservoir. A fountain pen is constructed with several 1 independently - controlled ink tubes b for different inks. The tubes b terminate, at their lower ends, in pointed outlets g opening into compartments h provided within, and communicating with, the nib case i, which is fitted with a spiral-spring nib j, preferably of gold. The outlets g are controlled by means of tappets k, spiral springs, rods m, and rubber pads n. One of the tubes b is closed by a rubber feeder teat d, and the other tubes are closed by corks or other stoppers c. A cover e is provided over the tubes b and presses upon the corks c. A nib - protecting cover f is adapted to fit outside the cover e.
Patent GB-190225748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Switching Arrangements.
Inventor: RENNERT OTTO
Filed: 1902-11-22
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 25,748. Rennert, O. Nov. 22. Indicators or annunciators.-In a switching-device applicable to an annunciator to disconnect an indicator magnet when the indicator has dropped, a lever h pivoted at h<1> carries the indicator n, and is normally held as shown by the armature k of the electromagnet e. When the armature is attracted, the lever h falls over and breaks the circuit at the contacts f, g. The main circuit may be normally closed, or may then be closed by the arm o engaging the contacts f<1>, g<1>.
Patent GB-190307385-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electricity Meters Provided with Means for Registering the Maximum Consumption.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1903-03-30
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 7385. Evans, W. E., [Allgemeine Elektricitõts Ges.]. March 30. Current meters.-A maximum current ind:cator, applicable to any supply meter having a counting- gear e, Fig. 1, includes a non-return pointer a movable forward by a pin d on a wheel q, which is periodically turned from a zero position for a definite time determined by a clock g, at a velocity proportional to that of the meter gear e: For this purpose, the meter gear e carries a pin to act on contacts f, so that once in each revolution it completes a circuit containing an electromagnet c. The armature l of the electromagnet c drives a ratchet-wheel n, geared to a wheel p, which is carried by a lever r, movable by a cam on the clockwork g, and a spring s. The cam normally holds the lever r so that the wheel p drives the wheel q, but the cam periodically allows the spring s to raise the lever r and disconnect the wheel q, which is then returned to its zero position by a coiled spring. In order that the pointer a may remain stationary if the clock stops, the clock pendulum h, Fig. 3, may carry a pivoted finger i over a notched piece k ; if the swing of the pendulum becomes reduced so that the finger i fails to pass over the piece k, the finger engages and depresses this piece, and opens the circuit of the electromagnet c, Fig. 1. Or the piece k may act mechanically on the lever r. The parts c, g, r, q, &c. forming the indicator may be in a case separate from the supply meter.
Patent GB-190311363-A (GB)
Inventor: FREDENBURGH GEORGE ALBERT
Filed: 1903-05-19
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 11,363. Fredenburgh, G. A. May 19. Threads, sizing etc.; twist tubes and like twisters. -Relates to a twisting-head for a thread-dressing machine. A shank h<1> projects centrally from a circular head h, and fits loosely in a circular opening g of the bracket e, so that the head h is free to rotate on ball bearings. Two vertical arms j, j<1> secured to the head h, have thread eyes l, l<1>, that of the longer arm j being central, and the other being off-set. The thread m comes from the sizing-box below the head, passes through an axial hole in the shank h<1> and head h, and then through the eyes l<1>, l to the brush and ironer cylinders. The head is rotated from the splined shaft A by bevel-wheels c, c<2>, and, by the rotation, the thread is twisted. The bevel-wheel c may be moved out of gear by the pivoted shipping-lever d, which engages a peripheral groove in its hnb. If a thread breaks, the head may thus be thrown out of gear, and the thread is tied and replaced through a slot g<3> in the head h and shank h<1>, and a slot g<4> in the bevel-wheel c', which slots are brought into alignment with a slot g<2> in the bracket e.
Patent GB-190318593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Tin Plate and Articles therefrom.
Inventor: SCOTT BENJAMIN
Filed: 1903-08-28
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 18,593. Scott, B. Aug. 28. Ornamenting metal surfaces; silvering.-A silver effect is produced or in plates for the manufacture of tin boxes, door plates, &c., by tinning the plates without cold rolling, so as to preserve the grained surface. The boundaries or recesses of a design may then be printed in black or black shading to represent antique silver, and the plates are then embossed or stamped. Parts of the design may be printed in colours. Effects other than silver may be produced by using suitable colours and varnishes.
Patent GB-190324928-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Textile Material
Inventor: SAMBON LOUIS WESTENRA
Filed: 1903-11-16
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 24,928. Sambon, L. W. Nov. 16. Waterproof fabrics. - A light, strong, and practic a l l y waterproof fabric for use for clothing for soldiers, explorers, sportsmen, and others employed in tropical countries, is woven of Botany two-fold yarn of cotton, wool, ramie, &c., in the form of a warp'broken twill as shown in Fig. 1. The warp a consists of threads of two-different colours, preferably blue and yellow, twisted separately and then together, so that the face of the fabric has a shot-khaki effect, rendering the wearer invisible at a distance, and the weft b consists of two threads of the same colour, preferably red or orange, twisted together, the red or orange back protecting the wearer from the actinic rays of the sun.
Patent GB-190327298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnetic Separators for Ores or the like
Inventor: DAWES JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1903-12-14
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 27,298. Dawes, J. T. Dec. 14. Magnetic separators.-Ores or the like are fed on to moving surfaces, such as revolving drums 1 or endless belts, and the magnetizable materials are attracted upwards to.other moving surfaces, such as revolving discs 10, or endless belts, by fixed or adjustable magnets arranged above them. In the form shown in Fig. 2, a magnet 23, the poles 26 of which extend above the discs 10 beyond the outer edges of the drums 1, is carried by a slide 17 vertically adjusted by screws and nuts 22, and the discs are moved relatively to the magnet poles by screw-adjusted forked levers 15 on the slide 17 engaging collars 13 on the shaft 11 carrying the discs. Shields 27 are secured to the sides of the drums with their upper edges at the same level as the surface of the drums, and may be provided with inward projections engaging recesses in the surface of the drums. Magnet poles 34 of opposite polarity to the corresponding poles 26 are arranged within the drums 1. In a modification, each pole 34 and the corresponding pole 26 may form the poles of a horse-shoe magnet. The Provisional Specification also states that the upper moving surfaces may be adjusted by arms or slides separate from the magnet-adjusting device, and that part of the shield may extend above the lower moving surface, and may be movable with the upper surface.