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Patent GB-189906476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements applicable to Road Vehicles.
Inventor: STEDMOND MICHAEL EVANS
Filed: 1899-03-25
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 6476. Stedmond, M. E. March 25. Preventing horses from falling runaway or restive horses, stopping and controlling ; brakes - The shafts A have extension bars D pivoted on the rod B, and the chains J fixed to the bars D are passed round loose sprocket-wheels K and attached to the rear end of the body of the vehicle. Should the horse stumble &c., the bars D rise and tighten the chains J, drawing down the body of the vehicle ; at the same time, the ends of the bars D strike and turn the pivoted brake blocks E, and apply them to the rims of the wheels. The sprocket-wheels may have clutches, controlled by the driver, which when in operation cause the hubs of the road wheels to pull the chain J and draw down the bars D, thus raising the shafts A.
Patent GB-189907411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Geographical Models and Relief Maps.
Inventor: CHESHIRE WILLIAM WOODWARD
Filed: 1899-04-08
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 7411. Cheshire, W. W. April 8. Maps.-Relief maps are made by moulding a sheet of papier mÔchÚ B and mounting it on a suitable base D.
Patent GB-189907786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Rims for the Wheels of Cycles and other Vehicles, and in the Machinery or Apparatus Employed therein.
Inventor: ROMAN REINHARD ISIDORE
Filed: 1899-04-13
Granted: 1900-04-12
Abstract: 7786. Roman, R.I. April 13. Rolling.-Relates to the manufacture of jointless rims for the wheels of cycles and other vehicles, any metallic substance being employed, but preferably one of the non-rusting alluminium alloys described in Specifications No. 19,543, A.D. 1893, No. 17,250, A.D. 1895, and No. 21,186, A.D. 1895. A hoop of less diameter than the rim to be produced is formed either by punching a hole in a forged mass or by cutting a seamless cylinder into rings, and the hoop 9 thus formed is placed between the rolls 10, 12 of the rolling-machine shown in end elevation and longitudinal section in Figs. 7 and 8 respectively. The lower roll 10 rotates with the main shaft 8, from which the upper adjustable roll is driven and adjusted by the worm 50, wheels 25, 26, 27, 28, eccentric 29, lever 30, ratchet 18, ratchet-wheel 22, bevel-wheels 31, 33, screw sleeve 32, and vertically-movable screw 34. The vertical motion of the roll 12 is stopped by a pin 20, which releases the weighted lever 16 and thus throws out of action the ratchet 18, and the roll is returned to its initial position by a weight 24, when the ratchet-wheel 22 has been freed by means of the lever 51. The hoop 9 is guided by tubes 37, and soapy water is pumped on to the hoop from a vessel 39 by a pump 38. Two guide-rollers 14 bear on the hoop during the rolling, and are adjusted by means of the hand-wheel 13.
Patent GB-189908572-A (GB)
Title: Gasoline Gas Apparatus or Carburettors.
Inventor: FELL JOHN CORRY
Filed: 1899-04-24
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 8572. Fell, J. C., [Cornish, H. B.] April 24. Carburetting.-A tank k containing gasoline is provided with an air-supply tube for producing carburetted air. This air tube is led to the bottom of the tank, where it divides into cross arms. The arms form branch tubes 4 surmounted by carburetting - tubes 6, which rise above the level of the gasoline, and which are fed with gasoline by means of ducts 7 in the blocks 3 on the tubes 4. The gasoline is kept at a constant level by means of a supply tank, and the carburetting-tank is supplied with a draw-off gas pipe.
Patent GB-190000858-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Paper Fastener.
Inventor: DONALDSON ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1900-01-15
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 858. Donaldson, A., and Donaldson, G. Jan. 15. Paper-fasteners.-The fastener consists of a rectangular piece of metal with a slot near one end, as shown in Fig. 1. The corners of the papers are passed through the slot, and the fastener is folded twice.
Patent GB-190001453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for Fluid Pressure Brakes for Railway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: CHRISTENSEN NIELS ANTON
Filed: 1900-01-23
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 1453. Christensen, N. A. Jan. 23. Brakes.-Relates to engineer's valves for air brakes for street and other cars. The application to the "straight" air system is shown. The reservoir, exhaust, and brake cylinder, ports 2, 3, 4 of the casing 1 communicate with corresponding ports 9, 10, 11 in the removable seat 8 of the valve 15, which has ports 18, 19 in its lower side connected by a channel 20. When the handle 25 of the valve spindle 24 is placed in the position marked "Lap," Fig. 3, the ports 18, 19 are covered ; but, when placed at "Running" or "Quick Re- " lease," the ports 18, 19 partly or entirely register with the ports 10, 11, and the brakes are slowly or rapidly released. In a similar manner, pressure is supplied to the brake cylinder when the handle is placed at " Service " or " Emergency." The recess 28 is drained through the channel 31 and ports, which may contain oil supplied through the passage 33, and the valve is prevented from freezing by allowing water to escape through the channels 35, 36 and ports 9 and 2. The handle 25 contains a spring arm 43, the end of which is controlled by the screw 45 in the lip 46, which can only be lifted through a deep notch 48 in the flange 47 when the handle is at the position "Lap." The valve may be modified for working with automatic systems.
Patent GB-190001819-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Subjecting Objects to Liquid Pressure of a High Degree in Closed Chambers.
Filed: 1900-01-29
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 1819. Abel, C. D., [Gesellschaft fiir Huber Pressung, C. Huber & Co.]. Jan. 29. Stamping. - I n apparatus for giving a high liquid pressure within closed chambers, such as for shaping or moulding objects, or for reuniting metal objects, as described in Specification No. 13,735, A.D. 1899, a chamber or cylinder A, filled with liquid in which the articles are placed, is provided. This chamber, which is strengthened with outer rings or cylinders B, is fitted at the base with a piston K, under which the compressing-liquid is admitted through a pipe M. Above the chamber A is a piston N of considerably less diameter than the piston K, the pressure on the articles being effected by raising the chamber A so as to enclose the piston N. In modifications, the pressure for raising the piston K is obtained by means of a plunger and sliding weight &c., and, when the articles are submitted to the pressure, a concussion is produced by means of a reciprocating plunger sliding within the piston N.
Patent GB-190003076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thrashing Machines.
Inventor: CZARAN OTTO
Filed: 1900-02-16
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 3076. Czßrßn, O. Feb. 16. Thrashing - machines. -Relates to means for separating pieces of straw from the grain &c. which falls upon the chaff riddle e from the reciprocating bottom boards a and c. A number of short bars b forming a grid are secured to the board a. A number of longer bars d are mounted on a rock-shaft d' below the boards b. The shaft d' is connected by an adjustable link to a spring arm actuated from some moving part of the machine. The bars b and d are wedge-shaped, to give greater clearance for the grain and chaff that fall between them upon the riddle e.
Patent GB-190003832-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Practice Apparatus for Polo Players.
Inventor: WITHERS STENNETT GORDON
Filed: 1900-02-27
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 3832. Withers, S. G. Feb. 27. Polo.-Relates to apparatus for practising polo. A dummy horse f is arranged on a concave tloor surrounded by nets b carried on posts c. Inclines e are arranged at the ends and deflectors g at the sides of the floor, so that the ball is returned to the striker. The end nets are strengthened by a screen of strong material.
Patent GB-190010346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Registering,-Measuring, Counting, & Weighing Material.
Inventor: HALL JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-06-06
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 10,346. Hall, J. June 6. Rotary machines ; numbering-apparatus ; inking- apparatus.-Skins &c. to be measured, are fed from a table A, over a feed-roll A<2>, on to a delivery table A', and, in the passage, make contact with and actuate a set of rolls A<3>. Each of these rolls carries a pinion A<4> engaging a weighted sector B coupled by a cord C, passing over rolls, to a lever system having a weighted lever D' which is moved by an amount proportional to the movement of the sector and carries a toothed segment D<4> engaging a pinion on the spindle E<1> of a pointer which indicates the length. When the skin has passed, a weighted pawl drops into engagement with the sector B so as to lock it until the number of the skin and its length have been read off. The spindle E<1> carries a printing-disc I graduated to measures of length, and supports a loose numbering-disc H<3>. The number and length are printed on the skin and on a tape or band passing from a spool P and over guide-rolls, as shown, the feedroll being operated by a pawl O<7> on a lever O<8>, carrying also a pawl P<3> operating the numbering- disc H<3>. The tape is pressed against the type by an ink pad at the end of a piston-rod drawn into a cylinder O by a spring, the piston being connected through a slot in the cylinder with the lever O<8>. The rear end of the piston-rod carries a pivoted doggle held back by a spring and having a cam surface operated on by a cone on a hand lever M' so as to produce the impression, the doggle turning against the action of its spring on the return of the cone. The stroke of the handle is limited by stops X adapted to engage a lever M', connected by a rod M<4> and a lever to the spindle s carrying the detents s', so as to release or bring the detents into action. The number and length are printed on the skin by type-discs J<6>, J<5>, geared to the discs I, H<3> and suspended from the spindle E<1> by a jointed frame K<2> guided by a fixed rod K<10> engaging a collar K<9> carried by the frame. The printing is effected by the action of the cone on a second spring doggle on a rod N connected to a spring-raised lever J<2> carrying the supporting spindle of the printing-discs and a trade-mark &c. stamp Q'. The handle M' carries a short arm adapted to engage the end of the lever D' to ensure its return to normal position. The table A' carries an inking-pad W. The indicating and registering mechanism may be applied to a weighing-machine.
Patent GB-190011453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heating Apparatus for Drying Floors, Kilns, or Ovens.
Inventor: COPE JOHN THOMPSON
Filed: 1900-06-25
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 11,453. Cope, J. T. June 25. Drying - floors; kilns; ovens.- Relates to drying- floors, kilns, or ovens for drying granular materials such as malt, sewage deposits and other semiliquid substances, wools, yarns, and other fibrous substances, terra-cotta, earthenware, and the like, peat, " woody substances "for musical instru- "ments," chemicals, and other materials. An open drying-floor, or the floor of a kiln or oven, is made of a series of hot-air, furnace-gas, or steam flues or ducts of triangular or approximately - triangular section, so as to present a series of ridges and furrows or corrugations. These flues may be made in lengths, each in one piece or built up of tiles or plates of earthenware, metal, or other material, and they may be perforated or plain ; they may also be made of woven wire or other woven material carried on ribs or frames Fig. 4 shows such a flue or duct formed of perforated tiles B and open at the bottom. The lower ends rest in clamps or shoes c, and perforated filling-pieces f' rest in the angles of the furrows. The tiles interlock at the top of the ridges. A similar form may be made up of ridge tiles, and the bottom may be partially or entirely closed by a base-plate or tile. Fig. 5 shows a portion of a floor constructed of metallic plates, plain or perforated, which may be supported on ribs L. When not perforated, the floor may be inclined for drainage. The flues of a whole floor, or of the various sections thereof, may be connected with inlet and outlet trunks or chambers at the sides.
Patent GB-190012873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Instruments Employed in Dressing the Carcases of Oxen or other Animals.
Inventor: MASPERO CHARLES DANIELS
Filed: 1900-07-17
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 12,873. Maspero, C. D., and Cook, H. W. July 17. Slaughtering.-A spreader for holding the halves of a carcase apart while cutting is formed with a joint like a rule-joint, so that it remains rigid without a fastening. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the levers a, a, having forked ends a', are pivoted together at a<3>, and formed with shoulders a<6> which abut when the levers are extended. In the form shown in Fig. 10, the levers have two sets of shoulders a<6>.
Patent GB-190014029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller and Ball Bearings for Shafts Subjected to End Thrust.
Inventor: PERKINS JULIUS AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1900-08-04
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 14,029. Perkins, J. A. Jan. 6, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Thrust bearings for propeller and other shafts. The bearing- block A comprises a central thrust bearing and two bearings for supporting the shaft. In these supporting-bearings rollers c<9> run between the sbaft C and liners 8. The rollers c<9> are maintained in position by cages c<5>, in which are fixed spindles c<7>. Balls c<8> keep the rollers out of contact with the spindles and the sides of the cages. Cage controllers c, c', c<2>, c<3> are fixed on the shaft to keep the cages in position. They are faced with washers 5 of compressed fibre, vulcanite, or the like, to prevent friction when they strike against the cages. The conical rollers d, which run between the collar C' on the shaft and the fixed collars b, take up the thrust. The rollers d are mounted on the fixed spindles d' in the cages D, which are formed by discs of suitable section having apertures corresponding in number to the rollers employed. Balls d<6>, d<7> keep the rollers out of contact with the spindles and cages. Rollers e support the cages D. These rollers are mounted in cages e<2>, which are maintained in position by the cage controllers c', c<2> and the collar C', the surfaces of these being faced by washers 10 of vulcanite &c. The cages D may be supported by rollers running outside them, instead of the rollers e, or the rollers e may be replaced by balls. Balls may also be employed instead of the rollers d, to take the thrust the faces of the collar and track are inclined, as when rollers are used, and series of balls of different diameters are employed. The ends of the rollers c<9>, d, e are reduced, to prevent pounding of the flanges between the balls and the outer bearing-surfaces.
Patent GB-190019342-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process and Apparatus for Producing Ornamented Glass Tablets.
Inventor: SIEVERT PAUL THEODOR
Filed: 1900-10-29
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 19,342. Sievert, P. T. Oct. 29. Ornamenting glass sheets. Coloured powders, such as granulated glass, are attached in patterns to paper or combustible fabric coated with adhesive material, for application after drying to hot glass to ornament it as described in Specification No. 26,547, A.D. 1898. The pattern is formed by suitably-formed receptacles or partitions a on a plate b within a rim c. The powdered coloured materials are placed in the spaces between the partitions ; a sheet of fabric is then placed on the partitions, coated surface downward, and is covered by a lid g which is secured by spring clamps f ; the whole is then turned over, and returned, when the coated sheet may be removed. Two such frames may be carried on one pivot, so that one sheet may be changed while the other is inverted.
Patent GB-190104039-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Elimination of Zinc from Sulphide Ores and the Extraction and Recovery of Lead Silver Gold and other Metals therefrom and from other Sulphide Ores.
Inventor: CLANCY JOHN COLLINS
Filed: 1901-02-25
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 4039. Clancy, J. C., and Marsland, L. W. Nov. 26, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Zinc; lead; gold; silver; roasting ores.-Ores containing zinc, lead, gold, silver, &c. are treated for the elimination of the zinc and recovery of other metals by roasting with lead sulphate or lead sulphate and lime. The mass is transferred, while hot, into a dilute solution of sulphuric acid and thoroughly agitated. The mixture is then discharged on to a concentrating-table, on which lead oxide obtained in the roasting is separated from the remainder of the ore matter, while the solution of zinc sulphate is run off. The zinc may be recovered by any suitable means, such as by electrolysis. The lead oxide is collected and treated with sulphuric acid to produce lead sulphate for re-use, while the residue is smelted for the recovery of gold, silver, &c. The sulphurous acid given off during the roasting may be converted into sulphuric acid for use in the process, and the zinc and lead fumes may be collected in the flues.
Patent GB-190108257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Purification of Potassium Cyanide.
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-04-22
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 8257. Johnson, G. W., [Stassfurter Chemische Fabrik vorm. Vorster & Gr³neberg]. April 22. Furnaces fov cyanogen compounds.-Potassium cyanide is purified by charging it into a high crucible or shaft-like receptacle heated externally all round. A feeding funnel is used so that the furnace is charged continuously. Near the tap hole is a net or sieve, provided with a filter of refractory material, dividing the crucible into two compartments, an upper one of considerable depth and a lower one of smaller depth. As the cyanide in the upper compartment melts, it trickles downwards and passes through the filter into the lower compartment, foreign substances being retained by the filter and increasing its filtering action. The purified cyanide flows out into moulds.
Patent GB-190113492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Conveyors.
Inventor: HOSHOR JOSEPH CARPER
Filed: 1901-07-02
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 13,492. Hoshor, J. C., and Platt, T. E. July 2. Conveyers.-The links are bent or offset so that, when placed together in pairs, the ends a' of one pair fit between the ends a of the next. The links are strengthened at the bend by projections b, b<1>, which also form eyes to receive bolts d connecting each pair. A bush 2, Fig. 4, is fitted in the eyes at the end of each pair of links, and made to turn with the outer end by means of a lug 3. The ends of the links are connected by cross-rods n and bolts l alternately. The rollers are supported on the bushes 2, between the link ends.
Patent GB-190117889-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Bits and Bridles.
Inventor: WILLCOCKS ALFRED JOHN
Filed: 1901-09-07
Granted: 1902-09-06
Abstract: 17,889. Willcocks, A. J. Sept. 7. Bits ; bridles. - A band B or the like is placed in the animal's mouth, and fastened at its ends to the cheeks of the ordinary bit E, either on the same or on opposite sides as shown. The centre of the band &c. may consist of a chain A or a bit. The ends of the band may be attached to the bear. ing-rein, or may be attached by chains C to the bit E. When crossed, the band B may pass through a ring or the like D, which may be attached to the noseband.
Patent GB-190122403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements Pertaining to Sewing-machines.
Filed: 1901-11-06
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 22,403. Wise, W. L., [Biesolt & Locke]. Nov. 6. Sewing-machine stands and covers.-When in use, the machine is supported, on a bar a and sliding bolts b, in an opening in the stand, which is longer than the machine base by the width of a filling- piece d. To place the machine in its out-of-use position within the stand, the cover is attached, and the piece d removed, allowing the machine and cover to be moved laterally and downwards on to the support e and hinged rest f, as shown n Fig. 2. The piece d may then fill the opening at the opposite end of the stand.
Patent GB-190123014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artificial Light Photographic Copying Apparatus.
Inventor: HALL BENJAMIN JAMES
Filed: 1901-11-14
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 23,014. Hall, B. J. Nov. 14. Copying drawings.- Relates to an apparatus for copying tracings of drawings by artificial light. The tracings with the sensitive paper are held firmly upon the outer surface of a semicylinder a of glass, by means of a covering- cloth which is tightened up by a roller. The semi-cylinder a, Fig. 2, is mounted on trunnions so that it can be turned into a horizontal position for fixing on the tracings, or into a vertical position (as shown in dotted lines) for exposure. Where the semi-cylinder is in the vertical position, the arc lamp l, which is fitted with a reflector k, is moved up and down till the printing is complete. A safety arrangement of cords and levers prevents the semi-cylinder from being turned on its trunnions till the lamp has been raised clear of it. The lamp or the semicylinder may be turned to one side by rotating either of their frames on a vertical axis.
Patent GB-190123710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Packing for the Rods of Steam Engines, Pumps, and other Machinery
Inventor: DAVIES GEORGE
Filed: 1901-11-22
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 23,710. Davies, G., [Morris, A. W., and Mills, J. L.]. Nov. 22. Stuffing-boxes.-Relates to metallic ring packing for piston and valve rods for engines, pumps, and the like, in which a multiplicity of joints is provided through which the fluid must find its way before it can escape. A further object is to prevent uneven pressure of the rings on the rod. Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section of a stuffing- box containing three forms of metallic packing embodying the invention. The packing is con. tained in a casing composed of independent sections 2, 3, 4. Each set of segmental rings comprises an outer series of segments, each having a web bearing on the rod, and an outer lateral flange or flanges, between which and the rod and flanking the web are placed other ring segments. In section 2, the segments are pressed towards the rod by plate springs 27, in section 3 by elastic coiled spring bands 29, and in section 4 by fluid pressure alone. In a recess in the cap plate 6 is also enclosed a fibrous swab 32, surrounded by a contractile ring and a coiled spring band. Further, to provide for lateral play, the inner end of the casing is made with a spherical enlargement 35 seated in a corresponding cup, the whole structure being held together by bolts 39.
Patent GB-190126237-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Accumulators or Secondary Batteries.
Inventor: BLANC FREDERIC NICOLAS
Filed: 1901-12-23
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 26,237. Blanc, F. N. Dec. 23. Secondary batteries.-The support 1 for the active material 5 is made of aluminium, which is completely encased in a covering 4 of lead. The aluminium is first coated electrolytically with a layer of lead, and is then immersed in a bath of molten lead. Cells and other parts of an accumulator may be similarly constructed.
Patent GB-190126440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Coin Freed and Indicator Locks.
Filed: 1901-12-27
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 26,440. Lockerbie & Wilkinson, and Lockerbie, J. M. Dec. 27. Drawings to Specification. Indicators, "engaged" and like.-In a coin-freed look for water closets, lavatories, &c., a plate, operated by an arm which actuates a bolt for securing the dour from the inside, has an inclined slot engaging a pin on a vertically-operated " vacant " and " engaged " indicator.