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Patent GB-190011492-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Charging the Tubes for Type Composing Machines.
Inventor: WICKS FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-06-25
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 11,492. Wicks, F. June 25. Type, setting.-Apparatus for filling types into the tubes or channels of type-setting machines. The types c are placed in a galley a, each line being made up of types of the same character. At the rear of the galley is a slot b, through which a sliding pusher g may pass to push out the bottom line of types into the type tube or channel placed on a platform m. The line of types passes under a transverse bar d, the ends of which are carried by screws f having nuts e for adjusting the height of the bar. The platform m is pivoted at n so that it may be tilted downwards for the types to take proper place in the channel before it is removed. A spring p supports the platform m. The pusher plate g is held down by springs k, and is operated by arms j on a shaft i provided with a hand-lever for actuating it.
Patent GB-190011795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-acting Boiler Feed Water Regulators.
Inventor: STEELE HENRY MONCRIEFF
Filed: 1900-06-29
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 11,795. Steele, H. M., and Bird, J. R. June 29. Feedwater, controlling. -Relates to apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 3852, A.D. 1898, in which a float within the boiler actuates mechanism for shutting off the supply of feedwater. The float 24 operates a valve 26 controlling the admission of steam to a cylinder 1. When the water level rises above a certain point, steam is admitted to this cylinder, and the piston 2 is depressed against the action of a spring 8, so as to bring the end of a spindle 6 against the clack valve 28 and stop the admission of feedwater to the boiler. The spindle 6 has a spring connection with the piston, to allow the latter to continue its downward movement until a valve face on its lower edge rests against a seating in the bottom of the cylinder. The piston may be depressed by hand, by means of the spindle 12. To allow the apparatus to be adjusted for different levels of water, the arrangement shown in Fig. 2 is adopted. The float lever is, in this case, mounted on an adjustable sleeve 36, which may be raised and lowered by means of a hand-wheel nut 38.
Patent GB-190013059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vaginal Instruments.
Inventor: KOETH AUGUST
Filed: 1900-07-19
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 13,059. Koeth, A. July 19. Tampon introducers.-An appliance for inserting pessaries and the like comprises a pair of forceps having spoon-shaped ends adapted to receive the pessary e, which is also supported by a cup i formed on a rod h, which slides on the pivot pin k of the forceps. In use, the cup i with the pessary e is drawn back and the ends c and d closed over it ; after inserting the instrument, the forceps are opened and the cup i pressed forward to eject the pessary.
Patent GB-190014020-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life-saving Boats.
Inventor: JOHNSTON LAURENCE
Filed: 1900-08-04
Granted: 1901-09-04
Abstract: 14,020. Johnston, L. Aug. 4. Lifeboats.-Two hulls of ordinary or approximately-ordinary form are placed side by side and support an overhanging deck. These hulls are subdivided by longitudinal and transverse bulkheads, and contain water ballast. A deckhouse B contains a mast and sails, provisions, and other stores. The passengers may be accommodated either inside or outside the hand-rail D. A rail c<1> and life-belts may be provided to afford additional safety.
Patent GB-190018728-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motors, Engines or Pumps.
Inventor: CORNU JULES
Filed: 1900-10-19
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 18,728. Cornu, J., and Cornu, P. Oct. 19. Stroke, regulating length of.-Relates to motors or pumps, and consists of means by which the stroke of the piston may be changed as desired. Fig. 1 shows the application of the invention to a gas engine. The piston M rocks the lever A on a shaft Z, and through the connecting-rod K the lever rotates the crank D. The connecting-rod is attached to a block B, which can be shifted along the lever by means of the screw O. Ratchet gear is provided, for revolving the screw in either direction, which may be put in or out of action when desired.
Patent GB-190018759-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Chimney Tops, such Improvements being also applicable for Purposes of Ventilation.
Inventor: SCHROER BERNHARD
Filed: 1900-10-20
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 18,759. Schroer, B. Oct. 20. Chimney and ventilating-shaft tops.-The uptake is finished by a capped section J widening by steps as it ascends and having oblique air inlets L, F, G, H in the four side3.
Patent GB-190022461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in relating to Combing Machines.
Inventor: MEUNIER EUGENE
Filed: 1900-12-10
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 22,461. Meunier, E., and Meunier, E. May 14, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Combing-machines. - Relates to the dabbing- apparatus. In order to prevent the brushes from being cut by the teeth of the combs, they are made either of a cylindrical form or in the form of an endless band, and are mounted loosely so that they will move with the combs. The Figures show a machine provided with two loose circular brushes 9, 10, between which is a brush 11 in the form of an endless band and mounted loosely on its carrying-shafts 1, 12. The lower shaft 1 carries also blades 4, 5, which assist in pressing the fibres into the combs ; 16 is a loose pressing-roller. The reciprocating parts of the dabbing-mechanism are balanced by means of the lever and spring arrangement 19, 21.
Patent GB-190101142-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Advertizing Device or Apparatus.
Inventor: BOECKER RICHARD
Filed: 1901-01-17
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 1142. B÷cker, R. Jan. 17. Advertising.-A device, such as that shown in Figs. 1 and 2, is adopted to give the appearance of a rotating advertisement pillar. The cylinder J, supported at the rear by a bracket T, is covered by a band M, which also passes within the cylinder, and over rollers as shown in Fig. 2. The band is perforated so as to be engaged by projections on the cap A or the base B, or both, the cap and base being mounted on a revolving shaft w, which thus effects the rotation of the band. The band may be of different colours, and may be wholly or partly transparent, to give light effects.
Patent GB-190106341-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Foundations.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1901-03-26
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 6341. Thompson, W. P., [Vereinigte Maschinenfabrik Augsburg und Maschinenbaugesellschaft N³rnberg Akt.-Ges.]. March 26. Piles. - Relates to a pile coated with beton after the inner iron support has been rammed into position. The thin tube a is firmly connected to an intermediate piece c, which is initially secured by light pins e to the pile-shoe f. After the tube a has been driven in as far as possible, the inner iron support h is inserted so that its end-piece k takes against the shoe f. The support h is then rammed further down, whereby the light pins e break and allow the support to move through the tube a. The intermediate piece c has a flange d, which is provided with a washer q for excluding water from the space o, which space is finally filled with beton.
Patent GB-190109612-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Mechanism for Vehicles.
Inventor: LINDNER JEAN
Filed: 1901-05-08
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 9612. Lindner, J., Lindner, H., and Heller, A. May 8. Propelling; transporting goods on land and sea, or road and rail, without breaking bulk.-Relates to auxiliary driving-mechanism for enabling a heavilyweighted wagon or like vehicle to be transferred bodily into a railway wagon or ship. Elevations taken at right-angles are shown to different scales in Figs. 1 and 4. To each rear wheel a of the vehicle is secured a bevel-wheel b, with which gears a worm c mounted on a shaft d rotated by means of the handle e. Fixed to the axle m is a two-armed support i provided on one arm with a curved slot g, through which the shaft d passes to the other arm, in which is a bearing for the shaft. The slot g and shaft d are formed so that the shaft can lie in either one or other extremity of the slot, and so be either in or out of gear with the bevelwheel. A pivoted lever h holds the shaft in position when it is in gear with the bevel-wheel.
Patent GB-190110329-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Open Air and other Seats.
Inventor: FINNEY THOMAS
Filed: 1901-05-18
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 10,329. Finney, T. May 18. Seats and seat backs.-Relates to seats for tramcars, omnibuses, gardens, &c. The seat has two or three surfaces formed of laths secured to endpieces as shown in Figs. 5 and 6. The end pieces are pivoted to end frames R. The seat is held in one of the two or three positions by bolts E pivoted to the back supports B or other part of the frame. The bolts E engage holes in the seat frame and may be simultaneously disengaged by spring levers D and rods J having a push-piece K and pivoted to a central lever. When for the use of two or more persons, the seats are pivoted on a longitudinal rod having intermediate supports. Pins on reversible back supports may engage slots L in the seat ends, and may serve to rotate the seat to a new position as the back is reversed.
Patent GB-190119103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Liquid Measuring Taps and Cocks.
Inventor: DUNN JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-09-25
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 19,103. Dunn, J. Sept.25. Measured quantities, delivering.-In a simpler form than that shown the apparatus consists of a -I-way plug cock A admitting and discharging liquid to and from a vessel B', which is provided at the top with two air valves whichre positively operated by a lever linked to the handle D of the cock. In the form shown, the vessel is divided into two compartments o f different capacity by a diaphragm b, and a valve K is operated by a handle 0 to open or close communication through the diaphragm according as the whole vessel or onlv the lower half is to be utilized. The two air valves at the top of the previously-described arrangement are here replaced by a single float valve N, and the lower chamber communicates with it by a pair of tubes M.
Patent GB-190121462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Umbrellas and the like
Inventor: HUGENDUBEL ERNST
Filed: 1901-10-25
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 21,462. Hugendubel, E. Oct. 25. Holding closed ; umbrella s t i c ks.- The cellular ring e, shown in Fig. 4, is applied to a solid stick a, at the end of which are formed a crown and point. The rib tips, being placed within the cells of the ring e, are held in place by a surrounding ring f, which is revolubly moved upon a pin and slot f<1>.
Patent GB-190124019-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Dirt Traps Designed chiefly for Use in Steam Heating Systems.
Inventor: OSBOURN MILLARD PALAGANO
Filed: 1901-11-26
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 24,019. Osbourn, M. P. Nov. 26. Strainers. - Relates to dirt taps or strainers especially applicable to steam-heating systems and shown applied to a heating system provided with valves such as are described in Specifications No. 13,085, A.D. 1899, and No. 11,741, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Heating]. The dirt trap, Fig. 3, comprises the strainer e, which is supported between the water inlet and the outlet c, and is connected by the cross-bar i and rod h to the movable cap d. The cap d is secured in place by the screw j, which is carried by the yoke k engaged by lugs on the sides of the trap body. When the trap requires cleaning, the cap d is loosened and raised, so permitting trapped water to escape by the outlet instead of flooding a room, and is afterwards moved to enable the strainer to be taken out and cleaned. The traps are arranged in the heating-plant in front of the inlets of the radiator valves on the exhaust or vacuum sides, and screens in such valves may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190124743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and appertaining to Driving Mechanism for Bicycles, Tricycles, Motor Cars and the like.
Inventor: PRESTON GEORGE
Filed: 1901-12-05
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 24,743. Preston, G. Dec. 5. Driving-mechanism; clutches ;forks.-Relates to variable-speed gear for bicycles, tricycles, motor cars, &c. Figs. 1 and 4 show a chain-driven fourspeed gear as applied to a bicycle. A gear-wheel b adapted to engage with any one of a series of gearwheels 1, 2, 3, and 4, secured on the hub or connected to it by a suitable clutch, such as pawls pivoted on the hub and engaging internal ratchet teeth formed in the gear-wheels 1, 2, 3, and 4, is formed in one with a wheel c having inclined teeth adapted to be driven by a chain-wheel d connected by a chain d' td the crank chain-wheel, and mounted in a bracket e adapted to slide on a circular portion f of the frame which is formed with the crank axle as centre. The wheel b, v slides in a keyway on a sleeve b<2> mounted on an axle b<4> carried by the bracket e. The position of the wheel b with respect to the wheels 1, 2, 3, and 4 can be readily adjusted by moving the brackets e on the frame f by means of a suitably-actuated flexible member e<1> and a spring e<3>. The bracket e is locked in position by a catch g, pressed by a spring g<3> into holes g<2> formed in the frame f, and released by a cord g<4>. The wheel b is moved laterally on the sleeve b<2> by the action of the wheel d on the inclined toothed wheel c, forward-driving moving it towards, and back-pedalling away from, the wheels 1, 2, 3, and 4. In a modification, shown in Fig. 5, the teeth of the wheel c are not inclined, and the wheel b is actuated by a lug r<4> engaging in a slot c<2> in the wheel c, and connected by levers r, r<2> to the catch g. Figs. 6 and 7 show the application to a chainless cycle, the wheels 1, 2, 3, and 4 being driven by a wheel k mounted on inclined grooves p<4> formed on an axle p connected by bevel-wheels n, n<1> to an axle p' mounted in the frame s and driven from the crank axle by wheels o, o'. The axle p is mounted in a sleeve q encircling the axle p<1>, but prevented from rotating by an arm which engages a slot formed in the frame s. The sleeve q is moved along the axle p by a cord q<6>, and is locked in position by a spring catch t engaging in holes in the frame s and released, when required, by a cord t<3>. The wheel n' moves longitudinally with the sleeve q, but is caused to rotate with the axle p<1> by a key and keyway n'.
Patent GB-190204918-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Cleaning Machines, and Apparatus for Purifying Gas Obtained from Gas Producers and the like.
Inventor: DANIELS JOHN STUART
Filed: 1902-02-26
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 4918. Daniels, J. S., and Daniels, F. L. Feb. 26. Separating dust &c. from gases.-Gas from gas producers, blast furnaces, coke ovens, and the like is continuously purified and dried by passing it through a centrifugal drying or separating apparatus, consisting of two sets of fans, formed of blades f riveted to arms i projecting from bosses mounted upon a spindle c within a casing a The two sets of fans are separated by a partition b having a series of openings g near the periphery. The ends of the blades may be connected to one another by cross-bars on each side of the partition. The gas enters at d and leaves at e. Most of the dust &c. separates in the compartment on the entry side of the diaphragm, the remainder in that on the outlet side. The dust &c. is withdrawn through trough-like outlets connected with the lower ends of the pocket-like circumferential troughs l. Three or more independent revolving fans with diaphragms between each may be used.
Patent GB-190206985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stereotype Plate Casting and Finishing Machines.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1902-03-21
Granted: 1903-04-21
Abstract: 6985. Evans, W. E., [Wood, H. A. W.]. March 21. Boring and drilling; lathes; milling.-Relates to improvements in the machines for casting and finishing stereotype plates described in Specifications No. 18,742, A.D. 1897, and No. 2525, A.D. 1900. The finishing-tool which trims the inner or ribbed surface of the cast plate is shown in Figs. 30 and 31. The shaft 293 carries an arm 294 to which is bolted the knife 295. Screws 522 are threaded into lugs 521 for the purpose of adjusting the knife. A plate 523 is bolted against the front face of the knife, and is provided with projections or ears 525 which enter between the ribs formed on the inside of the stereotyped plate. If an imperfect or distorted plate is brought into the arch which receives the plates to be trimmed, the plate 525 moves it away from the knife and positions it properly against the inside of the arch. The arch and the bearings for the shaft 293 which carries the knife are secured to a supplemental frame which keeps them in accurate relation without depending on the main framing. The edges of the cast plates are cut off by circular saws as described in Specification No. 2525, A.D. 1900, and between each saw and the arch is arranged a metal tongue or plate cleaner which detaches particles of metal from the edge of the plate as the last-named moves past it towards the arch. The clamping-jaw which holds the cast plate in position in the arch is cam-actuated through an adjustable connection. Mechanism is provided for trimming the straight edges of the plates up to the type headings thereof. Figs. 26 and 27 show the appliances used for this purpose. The delivery stand on which the plates are discharged by the second conveyer is provided with ledges 553, Fig. 27, on which the edges of the plate P rest. Parallel to these edges are arranged guide-bars 550 on which a frame 554 with handle 555 is adapted to travel. The frame 554 carries loose pulleys 545, 547, and also a supplemental frame 558 pivoted at 556. A third pulley 546 is journalled in the frame 558, and the shaft 559 of this pulley carries a chuck 560 in which is secured a routing-tool. The frame 558 is provided with a handle 563, and a screw 562 tapped into the frame limits its downward movement. A belt 539 passes round the pulleys 545, 546, and 547, and round a pulley 548 journalled at the end of the delivery stand. A spring-tensioned jockey pulley over which the belt passes can yield to compensate for the extension of the loop in the belt when the handle 563 is depressed and the routing-tool is raised. The frame 554 can be traversed along the bars 550 by means of the handle 555, and the routing-tool can thus be moved about to follow the type-heading of the plate and clean off the raised relief surface at the edge without cutting through the body of the plate.
Patent GB-190207085-A (GB)
Title: Garment Hangers.
Inventor: DIXON JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1902-03-22
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 7085. Dixon, J. H. March 22. Suspenders for articles of dress.-Consists of a yielding hanger made of wire and of the shape shown in Fig. 1. It is used as a whole to hang up a skirt or other garment, the skirt band resting on the parts b. In modifications, the coil d is replaced by an uncoiled piece of wire, and the arms a or the arms h are dispensed with.
Patent GB-190212767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Control of Electric Motors
Filed: 1902-06-04
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 12,767. Lake, H. H., [General Electric Co.]. June 4. Drawings to Specification. Driving machines by electromotors.-Relates to a "master-control" system particularly adapted for large printing-presses, where a small motor is used for running the press while threading-in the paper, a large motor being subsequently employed and the small one cut out. A single handle controls all the circuits through a system of separately-actuated contacts, and cut-out devices are provided in case of over or under load. Reference is made to Specification No. 13,721, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Dynamo-electric generators &c]. Over-load coils for the motor circuits and under-load switches are so interconnected that, when the main motor is running, the controller can be returned to the " off " position without cutting in the small motor, and neither motor can be supplied with current until the controller has been so moved back. The resistances controlled by the controller and electromagnetic switches are so arranged as to give equal acceleration to each motor successively, being provided with high-resistance sections at one end and low at the other.
Patent GB-190214964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Valves for Engine's worked by Expansive Fluid.
Inventor: ELLIOTT GILBERT RUGGLES
Filed: 1902-07-04
Granted: 1903-07-04
Abstract: 14,964. Elliott, G. R. Jan. 6, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Valves and valve gear.-Relates to rotary 'valves for controlling the admission of steam or air to reciprocating automobile and other engines, the objects being to avoid back pressure and wiredrawing, to balance the valves, to provide for rapid reversal and variable cut-off, to drain the cylinders and the valve-chest, and to enable the distribution to both cylinders of a double-cylinder engine to be effected by a single revolving valve. Fig. 2 shows the engine in plan. Beneath the cylinders 1, and disposed transversely, is the cylindrical valvechest 10, in which, through the spindle 20, the rotary distributing-valve is revolved by toothed bevel gearing, and the shaft 7, from the main crank shaft 5. A section through the valves and valve-chest is shown in Fig. 3. The rotary distributing-valves mounted on the spindle 20 is formed with two ported heads 21 with webs 24 between which steam is admitted from the supply pipe 13. The ends of the casing are closed by cupshaped heads 11, 12, to which are connected the exhaust pipes 14. Surrounding the valve 21 is a ported shell 30 forming the stationary cut-off valve, and surrounding this again is a second ported shell forming the reversing-valve. All these shells are furnished with packing-rings, and endwise movement of the two outer ones is prevented by the end of the pipe 13 projecting into a slot in each. Each of the shells 30, 40 is provided with means for angular adjustment by arms 51, 55, which can be locked where required to the sector 58.
Patent GB-190218302-A (GB)
Title: Improved Support for Bicycles.
Inventor: MIRZA ARDESHER TEMOOLJI
Filed: 1902-08-20
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 18,302. Mirza, A. T. Aug. 20. supports for bicycles. A strut a is pivoted by a pin a' between flat ends b of a clip d secured in front of the bottom bracket, so that the strut ex- tends outwards when in the posi- tion shown. When not in use, it is turned parallel with the bottom tube. It is secured in either position by a pin e<2> adapted to engage in holes d<4>, d<5> formed in the parts b, and pressed inwards by a spring e secured at e<1> to the strut and provided with a presser pin f, which extends through the strut and enables the pin e<2> to be released. The strut may comprise several telescopic parts.
Patent GB-190222738-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Manufacture of Glue and Gelatine from Leather and Leather Waste.
Filed: 1902-10-18
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 22,738. Chemische D³ngerfabrik Vogtmann & Cie., and Weiss, H. Oct. 18. Glue; getatine.-Tanned leather or leather waste is prepared "de-tanned" for use in making glue and gelatine by ordinary methods in the following manner:-In the case of chrome-tanned leather, the leather is immersed in weak sulphuric acid. After washing, the remaining acid is neutralized with lime. The last traces of lime are removed by hydrochloric acid, and the excess of acid is removed by alkali the chloride of which is washed out. In the case of ordinary tanned leather, a solution of alkali is used first, and then lime is added, and the treatment is continued as above.