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Patent GB-189921756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Consecutive View Apparatus.
Inventor: KOOFMAN ELIAS BERNARD
Filed: 1899-10-31
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 21,756. Koopman, E. B. Oct. 31. Kinematographic apparatus.-Relates principally to feeding-devices for the films in kinematographs, applicable for either taking or projecting consecutive pictures. The film is drawn from a store spool 17 by two segmental rollers 23 and 24, the amount of their surfaces running in contact being regulated by longitudinally displacing one of two skew-wheels by which they are geared together. The displacement is effected by an external lever 32. The length of a step of the intermittent feed is thus regulated. The film, after it passes the segmental rollers, passes round friction rods 22 to the winding-up spool 18, which is driven by a belt 38 and a friction clutch to allow the bobbin to slip when necessary. The film, after leaving the bobbin 17, is cushioned by the air caught between it and the top of the tunnel 21 through which it moves. The shutter 34 is driven by bevel gearing from the shaft 26. The casing 14 containing the spools is removable for charging and discharging film.
Patent GB-189923128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life-saving Garments.
Inventor: CAZALA STANISLAS AUGUSTE
Filed: 1899-11-20
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 23,128. Cazala, S. A. Nov. 20. Wearing-apparel, buoyant; inflating apparatus.- Closed air tubes b are sewn in a vest, and are inflated, when wanted, through nozzles c having check valves d, by means of a ball f. The nozzles may be connected by a common tube e.
Patent GB-189923486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Prepayment Gas Meters.
Filed: 1899-11-24
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 23,486. Frank Wright's Pre-Payment Gas Meter Corporation and Forster, J. D. Nov. 24. Gas meters; money boxes.-The coin receptacle is a deep box b having a side aperture c to coincide with an aperture d in the side of the casing a of the prepayment mechanism, to which it is attached by pins e and f fitting into eyes g and h, while it is secured by a padlock in juxtaposed eyes i and j.
Patent GB-189923755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrolytic Apparatus.
Inventor: DARLING JAMES DOUGLAS
Filed: 1899-11-28
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 23,755. Darling, J. D., and Harrison, C. L. Nov. 28. Cells; diaphragms ; electrolytes fused.-Relates to apparatus for decomposing fused electrolytes, such as hydroxides or nitrates of alkaline metals, or alkaline-earth metals, in which a porous diaphragm, such as is described in Specification No. 22,236, A.D. 1897, is employed. Within the walls of a furnace A, having fireplaces A<1> and passages leading from the central space B to a chimney C, is placed the electrolytic cell. This consists of an outer vessel D resting on the wall by a flange d, a downwardly-depending annular metallic anode E resting by a flange on a cement ring d<1>, the porous diaphragm F, F<1>, and the central cathode H. The diaphragm comprises an outer wall having a solid upper portion F and base f<1>, each of these being formed in two parts, and bolted together, so as easily to take to pieces. The upper portion and base are connected together by vertical rods supporting a shell of wire gauze f. The solid part F is insulated from the anode by a cement or like ring e<1>. The inner wall F<1> ia provided with a solid bottom f<2>, which is surmounted by a perforated iron pipe f<4> surrounded by wire gauze f Between the two walls F, F<1> is the packing G, preferably consisting of ground burnt magnesite mixed with an equal measure of Portland cement and allowed to set. The filling may be covered with a layer of cement g. The base f<1> of the diaphragm rests upon a mass of refractory, non-conducting material g<1>, such as Portland cement. The cathode is connected to its conductor L by a sliding rod h, passing through a, closing-cover h<1>. Gases are allowed to escape from the anode compartment by a tube J. The anode is connected to its conductor M by a wire, and a portion of the current, say about 5 per cent., is passed by a shunt n and an adjustable rheostat N to the walls of the porous diaphragm. By this arrangement local action, which tends to destroy the metal of the diaphragm, and especially of the inner wall F<1>, is prevented.
Patent GB-189925774-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Castor.
Inventor: CARRAWAY ESTHER PRINCETTA HUDS
Filed: 1899-12-30
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 25,774. Carraway, E. P. H. June 3, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Castors.-A hemispherical cup 1 has a recess 2, a fixing-stem 3, a groove 5 forming a bearing for the rollers 12, and a threaded flange with which engages the retaining-ring 13, which has a groove forming a bearing for the rollers 12. The ball 7 has a transverse hole with flared ends, through which passes an axle 9 bearing loosely in the rollers 12.
Patent GB-190004198-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Time Apparatus for Making and Breaking Telephonic and Telegraphic Circuits.
Inventor: LAMPRECHT RODOLPHE DE
Filed: 1900-03-05
Granted: 1901-03-05
Abstract: 4198. Lamprecht, R. de. March 5. Telegraphic apparatus; telephones.-Relates to coin-freed detent and liberating mechanism for use in telegraph and telephone systems. Coins are inserted through slots 1, and fall on to a balanced lever 2 arranged to be caught by the hooked armature lever 5 of a magnet 8. By this means a local circuit is completed through the magnet 10 so that the armature lever 11, 12 releases the clockwork. The spindle 28 carries a broken wheel 29, which gears for a predetermined period with a broken wheel 30. The wheel 30 carries on its spindle a pointer 31 and a returning-spring 33. When the clockwork has run its predetermined period, a local circuit is closed at 34, 35, exciting releasing-magnets 18 and 8, and thus stopping the clock and freeing the lever 2. The rod 37 may replace the magnets 10 and 18. The coins falling on to the bell 36 indicate to the exchange the payment of the fees.
Patent GB-190009152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Manholes for Underground Receptacles, Conduits, and other purposes.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1900-05-17
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 9152. Evans, W. E., [Faller, E. A., and Chisholm, J. W.]. May 17. Manhole doors and frames.-Fig. 3 shows a section through the cover and frame of a manhole for conduits, tunnels, &c. The cover B is made with two depending flanges 6 and 7, which enter corresponding grooves 3 and 4 in the frame, which are partly filled with water. The cover rests upon a ledge 2.
Patent GB-190010175-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of Preserving or Keeping Fresh Meat, Fish Game, Fruit Butter, Milk and all Perishable Articles that Require Cool Fresh Air
Inventor: STEELE LUTHER
Filed: 1900-06-02
Granted: 1901-07-02
Abstract: 10,175. Steele, L., and Taylor, S. June 2. Preserving.- Meat, fish, game, fruit, butter, milk, &c. are preserved in a safe of suitable material, through which air is forced by a blower &c. C or drawn by an exhauster D, the air passing, when required, through a vessel B containing ice &c. When the blower C is used, the air escapes through a shaft E.
Patent GB-190012773-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Safety Apparatus of Sole Moulding Machines.
Inventor: KEAY JAMES ALFRED
Filed: 1900-07-16
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 12,773. Keay, J. A. July 16. Protectors.-Relates to safety apparatus for a boot-sole moulding- machine, which requires the workman to use both hands to start the machine. Figs. 4 and 5 show one form of apparatus for use in a machine in which the sole is carried on a lower movable crosshead and is pressed against an upper fixed crosshead, The treadle by which the machine is started is coupled to a serrated rod 3 engaged by spring-pressed pawls 3<b>. These pawls are mounted on spindles passing through the front wall of the casing 1 and carrying handles by which the pawls are actuated. The workman must thus grasp both handles, and hold the pawls out of engagement with the rod 3, before he can depress the treadle to start the machine. In a modification, cams take the place of the pawls shown. In a further modification, the starting-treadle is replaced by a pair of hand-levers, each of which actuates one half of the starting-clutch.
Patent GB-190023515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery or Apparatus for Pressing and Finishing Woven or Textile Fabrics.
Inventor: CURNOCK ERNEST
Filed: 1900-12-22
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 23,515. Curnock, E., and Sutcliffe, S. Dec. 22. Pressing.-The fabric K is passed over an endless band J, carried on the rollers B, C and under a roller D of equal size and placed above the other two, all three rollers being heated by steam. Under the roller D is a vertically-adjustable compressing-roller E. The roller B is mounted on movable bearings, which are actuated by hydraulic rams to draw the endless band taut against the roller D. From this set of rollers the fabric passes along a guide X to a corresponding set B', C', D<1>, E<1>, the rollers B<1>, C', D' being in this case refrigerated or cooled. In treating some fabrics, continuous bands of paper G, G<1>, G', G<3> are passed between the rollers at both sides of the fabric.
Patent GB-190102591-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus Suitable for Packing Tea.
Inventor: WINSLAND FRANK EDMUND
Filed: 1901-02-06
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 2591. Winsland, F. E., and Moore, G. E. Feb. 6. Filling tea into chests. The chest is supported on a frame a between flanges b, and is shaken by cams c, which are preferably arranged beneath each corner and operated successively. The chest may be lifted clear of the cams by a treadle.
Patent GB-190102802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Supply of Compressed Air by used of Vehicles in Motion on Railways and Tramways.
Inventor: SZLUMPER ALFRED WEEKS
Filed: 1901-02-09
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 2802. Szlumper, A. W., and Alcock, F. Feb. 9. Contacts, mechanical; audible signals; semaphore signals.-A series of local air compressors, actuated by the wheels of passing vehicles on railways or tramways, supply compressed air directly, or through a reservoir, for working semaphore signals, fog horns, or other audible signals, points and switches, &c. The cylinder D is provided with lugs D<3>, by which it is held under the rail, so that the head D' of its piston-rod lies under a spring plate C depressible by the wheel flanges. This spring is hinged at one end and slides at the other. A spring buffer G may be placed in the cylinder, and the piston may be returned by springs D<5> surrounding the piston-rod or placed under the piston. In the latter case, the springs compress the air on the return stroke of the piston. Inlet and outlet non-return valves H, F are attached to the cylinder, which may supply the air to a reservoir, or direct to the pneumatic apparatus, and the semaphore signals may be interconnected with the audible signals in any suitable manner.
Patent GB-190112800-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Manufacture of Watches
Inventor: EDGAR EDGAR SAMUEL
Filed: 1901-06-24
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 12,800. Edgar, E. S., [Williamson, Ltd., H.]. June 24. Framework. - To facilitate the removal and replacement of the barrel, the top plate a is cut away at b and recessed at b<x>, as shown, to receive a corresponding bridge c with wings e.
Patent GB-190117248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Engines
Inventor: MORGAN CHARLES HILL
Filed: 1901-08-28
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 17,248. Morgan, C. H. Aug. 28. Compressing.-The pistons 12 of an explosion engine drive the crank shaft through a rocking beam 15 and connecting-rod 17, and certain machinery, such as the air pumps 23, for supplying blast furnaces &c. may be driven direct from the rocking beam. The rocking beam is arranged relatively to the cylinders as shown so that the obliquity of the connecting-rods 13 shall be as small as possible, and so that, during the first part o f the outstroke, the thrust shall b e practically parallel with the cylinder axes. This arrangement is particularly applicable to engines using gas containing grit such as blast furnace or producer gas.
Patent GB-190118386-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Stop Valve.
Inventor: MOLYNEUX THOMAS
Filed: 1901-09-14
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 18,386. Molyneux, T., and Bridge, R. Sept. 14. Lift valves; seats; repairing, facilitating. - A stop valve has a readilyremovable cageshaped seat b, which is secured by a cap g ; or the cap and seat may be integral. To prevent leakage past the spindle, a collar q, which secures the spindle and valve, fits against the underside of the gland j. The valve h is reversible, and has a groove 0 for packing. The conical upper face of the valve may be adapted to a seat on the upper cap to prevent leakage.
Patent GB-190119562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Manufacturing Nails and the like.
Inventor: CLAPP GEORGE PARKER
Filed: 1901-10-01
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 19,562. Clapp, G. P., and Near, W. W. Oct. 1. Nails, making. Relates to machines for making nails and the like from one or more wires. The wire or wires are fed through straightening-rolls (not shown) to the gripping-dies 15,16 by the following mechanism. A slide 120 is reciprocated on the ways 116, 117 by a lever 129 connected by a rod 134, Figs. 1 and 3, to a slotted lever 141 pivoted at 142. The connections of the rod 134 at each end consist of universal joints. The lever 141 is actuated by a crank-pin 151, the throw of which may be varied by a screw 154. The slot for the crank-pin is so shaped that there is a pause in the feed which enables the header to get clear away and has other advantages. The wires are gripped between pieces 123 and rods 124, carried by levers 125 normally made to grip the wire by springs 126. Any one or all of the levers 125 may be thrown out of action by the pivoted rods 127. Thus the feed of any wire from which any defective nails are found to be produced may be stopped. All the parts just described are carried by the slide 120. The wire is gripped during the return of the feed-slide 120, and still more strongly during the heading, by means of a fixed gripper 15 and movable gripper 16. The gripper 16, Figs. 1 and 4, is advanced by a rod 29 connected to a lever 31 pivoted at 33 and actuated by a wedge on the slide 41, worked by the cam 45 on the main shaft 46. The cam is shaped to give the different strengths of grip required. The gripper 16 is retracted by a link 21 and leaf spring 24, the effective force of which may be varied by adjusting the slide 25 by the screw 28. The cutting and pointing dies 80, 81, Figs. 1 and 4, are adjustably carried on the ends of nearlyvertical levers, and are actuated by thrust pins 103, which are carried by the levers 101 and bear against loose blocks 104, 105 abutting against the adjusting-screws of the dies. The levers 101 are moved in one direction by cams 107 with renewable faces, and are returned by leaf springs 111. The heading-die 62, Figs. 1 and 4, is mounted in the heading-block 59, being pressed down by a screw clamp 70 and backed by an adjusting-screw 70<a>. The heading-block is actuated by a crank 65 and connecting-rod 64. The heading die and block move upwards and downwards as they move backwards and forwards respectively. This is effected by wedges 71 acting against rollers 73 and by a wedge 78. The heading die-block thus acts as a knocker-off for finished nails. The block may be carried by a vertical lever pivoted at its lower end. The main shaft 46 is supported by adjustable thrust blocks 158 backed by plates 160 and adjusted by screws.
Patent GB-190121586-A (GB)
Title: A Bevel Flanged Piston and Piston Rings.
Inventor: DOWNIE THOMAS
Filed: 1901-10-28
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 21,586. Downie, T. Oct. 28. Pistons.-R elates to metallic packing for pistons, piston valves, pump buckets, and the like. The piston block b is of ordinary description, with the difference that the space for the rings c between the piston flange and junk-ring a is wedge-shaped. The piston rings are grooved as shown for the double purpose of holding lubricant and allowing wear to occur. Owing to the wedge-like form, the rings can not be forced out by the steam or other pressure, but the rings spring out as wear takes place on the flat surfaces.
Patent GB-190124012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Compound Insulating Material for Electrical Purposes.
Inventor: JAMES REGINALD WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-11-26
Granted: 1902-11-26
Abstract: 24,012. James, R. W., [Mica Insulator Co.]. Nov. 26. Insulating-compositions. - A pliable insulating- material is formed by embedding thin flakes of mica in oxidized oil. Linseed oil is first oxidized, and is preferably mixed with a volatile solvent, such as benzene, and gum copal is added. A layer 1 of the oil is rolled out on a frame provided with heating-appliances, and an overlapping layer 2 of the thinnest mica scales obtainable is gently rolled on to the oil. Another layer 1 of the oil is then superposed. Further alternating layers of mica and oil may then be added, after which the block is hardened. A jacket 4 of the oil mixture is applied by dipping, and the whole is hung up to oxidize thoroughly. When desired, thin layers of tissue paper may be placed between the outer layers and jacket of the oil. More than one jacket may be applied.
Patent GB-190125338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of and Apparatus for Bleaching Certain Textile Fabrics and Fibrous Material.
Inventor: SHAW JOHN WILLIAM WILLANS
Filed: 1901-12-12
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 25,338. Shaw, J. W. W. Dec. 12. Bleaching. - In bleaching fabrics, yarns, or fibrous materials, containing wool or other animal fibre, the material, if not a good white, is first treated with a bath consisting of a weak solution of sodium sulphate or its equivalent, to which is added a small quantity of a solution of indigo or acid violet. It is then subjected to the action of gaseous sulphurous acid in an airtight vessel 2, wherein it is preferably supported on a perforated beam 5. Between this vessel and the cylinders 15 containing the liquid sulphurous acid is interposed a gas forming or expanding chamber 9. The air having been exhausted from the chamber 9, sulphurous acid is admitted to it until a pressure of about one atmosphere is attained. Connection with the cylinder 15 is then shut off, and, after exhausting the air from the vessel 2, connection with the interior of the beam 5 is established, thereby allowing the sulphurous acid to pass through the material to be bleached.
Patent GB-190200126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Ball Heads or Steering Sockets of Cycles and similar Vehicles.
Inventor: CHAPLIN ALFRED
Filed: 1902-01-02
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 126. Chaplin, A. Jan. 2. Handle-bars; heads.-Relates to means by which the handle-bars may be adjusted without affecting the adjustment of the ball bearings. The bearing- cup M slides on the steering-post, and is adjusted by a lock-nut N, which is formed with a split flange n<1> fitting in a recess in the cup M so that, on tightening the bolt S to clamp the handle-bar stem, the nut N is also clamped. The steering- post is split as usual.
Patent GB-190201643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Tyres
Inventor: BROOKE MARY EDITH
Filed: 1902-01-21
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 1643. Brooke, M. E. Jan. 21. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-The rubber cover B encloses a soft-rubber core A which consists of a tread - ring A<1> provided with inwardly - projecting discs A<2>. The discs are additionally held in position by the lining B<1> of the cover, which is pressed between them, and by a steel or like rod of plano-convex section which passes through holes in them.
Patent GB-190201802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self Lubricating Bearings.
Inventor: CROFT FREDERICK LISTER
Filed: 1902-01-23
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 1802. Croft, F. L., Perkins, T. A., and Croft, F. Jan. 23. Lubricating; bearings.-Relates to self-lubricating shaft bearings of the plummer-block, pedestal, swivel or ball-jointed, and other types. A collar 2, preferably made in two parts and secured to the journal by screws, is mounted in a recess 4 in the bearing, so as to dip into the oil in a reservoir 6 in communication with drip wells 7. In a recess 9 formed in the bearing cap, is located a bridge-piece 12 provided with adjusting-screws supported on cap projections 20. The central portion 13 of this bridge-piece bears upon, or nearly upon, the collar 2, and scrapes off the lubricant carried up from the reservoir, deflecting it into inclined side passages 15 leading to the oil holes 16 of the bearing. A collector, which may have a curved under face, may be provided on the top of the bridge-piece, to collect any lubricant thrown off the collar by centrifugal force and return it to the bridge-piece. According to the Provisional Specification, two or more lubricant-distributers may be employed in a bearing, and each of the side passages 15 may be divided by a partition.
Patent GB-190212783-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Electromagnetic Detents.
Filed: 1902-06-04
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 12,783. Siemens Bros. & Co., and Siemens, A. June 4. Controlling and locking signals.-An electromagnetic detent consists of a fork e, carried by a pivoted armature c, and having on each prong a hook, one prong and hook f being both somewhat longer than the other f. The hooks face each other, with sufficient space between them to allow passage of a pin g on the part a to be detained. The part a is shown as provided with an armature, which may be drawn down in opposition to a spring i by an electromagnet b ; in this movement the pin g pushes the detent e first to the right and then to the left ; and, finally, is detained under the hook f, as shown, by the action of a spring h on the armature c. The pin g ia released by exciting an electromagnet d for a time, so as to attract and then release the armature c. The releasing current may be supplied to the electromagnet d by a rail contact, and the part a may be an arm on a locking rod.
Patent GB-190213062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Extension Tables.
Inventor: POGSON DANIEL
Filed: 1902-06-09
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 13,062. Pogson, D. June 9. Tables.-The table is formed with a fixed leaf a, Fig. 3, in the middle, and a leaf b on each side of it which slides in and out at the same level as the fixed leaf. One or more removable leaves c may be placed between the fixed and sliding leaves. The sliding leaves are provided with two or more runners d, which slide in recesses in the frame ends f and upon rails g which extend under the fixed leaf, or from end to end of the frame. The runners engage between the rails and the underside of the fixed leaf. The rails may be #-sectioned, each side receiving one of the runners ; or they may consist of two L-shaped pieces g, Fig. 5, with a guide-piece h between the runners d; or the rails may be channelled as shown in Fig. 6, the guidepiece being dispensed with. Catches may be provided at each frame end to lock the sliding leaves in their various positions. Ledges k, Fig. 3, may be provided at each frame end for holding the leaves c when not in use.
Patent GB-190222326-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Chimney Pots.
Inventor: TAYLOR WILLIAM TOWLER PECK
Filed: 1902-10-14
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 22,326. T a ylor, W. T. P., and Notley, R. V. Oct. 14. Chimney tops.- A conical hood i is supported by brackets h over a cylindrical section e with a tapering mouthpiece f. The foot of the cylindrical section is stepped into the chimney c, and the hood is formed with notches to take upon brackets.
Patent GB-190226065-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or relating to Furnace Linings.
Inventor: TURNER HENRY GRIBBLE
Filed: 1902-11-26
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 26,065. Turner, H. G. Nov. 26. Firebricks, materials for. Crystalline magnesia, obtained by heating magnesite in an electric furnace and allowing it to cool, is ground very fine and mixed with about 2 per cent. of a binding- agent, such as boric acid. borax, magnesium chloride, or water-glass. The mixture is then moistened with water and pressed into bricks or plates for use in making furnace linings.