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Patent GB-189925443-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Automatically Operating a Valve or the like at any Predetermined Time or Times.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1899-12-22
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 25,443. Marks, G. C., [Stenhouse, A., and Whitehead, E. A.]. Dec. 22. Alarms.-Clockwork apparatus for actuating a valve or the like at definite times is shown in sectional elevation and side view in Figs. 1 and 2, respectively. A clock train, not shown, drives a spurwheel B through a pinion A. The slurwheel carries a lever H<2>, which has a pin J<4> arranged to ride on the notched periphery of a grooved disc C'. When the pin drops into the notch F<4>, the disc is temporarily locked to the spur-wheel, and by means of its arm d and connecting-links withdraws a spring P<2> and allows the fly Q of the alarm mechanism to rotate. A cranked disc X is connected to the alarm mechanism and to the valve which is to be actuated. Duplicate mechanism on the other side of the spur-wheel actuates the valve in the reverse direction. By means of hands b, b<1>, working over a dial, the mechanism can be set to act at any required time. As the spur-wheel only revolves once in 24 hours, an overhauling-device is used to shorten the effective length of the notch F'. In the modification shown in Fig. 10, the use of overhauling-gear is obviated, the spur-wheel B actuating a lever f which withdraws the lever P<3> from a notch in the disc G<6> connected to the alarm mechanism. A lever p is simultaneously withdrawn from the disc r, which rotates until the notch in the disc G<6> is withdrawn from underneath the end of the lever P<3>, so that the disc can rotate, and with it a cranked disc which is connected to the valve. The clockwork mechanism may be connected to the valve by means of the devices described in Specification No. 26,792, A.D. 1898.
Patent GB-190002136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle-filling Apparatus.
Inventor: DUNBAR GEORGE MCCALLUM
Filed: 1900-02-02
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 2136. Dunbar, G. M. Feb. 2. Bottling.-Relates to apparatus for filling bottles with aerated liquids &c., the apparatus being especially designed for filling internally - stoppered bottles without removing them from their boxes or crates. The filling-head a is connected to the supply tank &c. by the flexible pipe h, so that it can be moved by hand from bottle to bottle. In use, the filling-head is pressed on the mouth of a bottle, with which the conical gasket d makes a tight joint, and the spring-controlled liquid-supply valve i is opened by hand to admit the liquid, snifting being effected through the passage c. The stem i<2> of the valve i passes through a stuffing-box i<4>, and is provided with a disc or head i<3>, by which it is operated. The movement of the valve is limited by the adjustable plate j. The liquid enters the bottle through the annular passage b<1>, which imparts a swirling or rotary motion to the liquid. In a modification, an inclined or spiral guide or passage is provided in the annular passage b<1>, the head is provided with a handle by which it is steadied in the bottle, and with a finger grip for use when operating the valve, the filling-valve is placed in a lateral branch from the filling-head, and the valve spindle is packed by a cup-leather.
Patent GB-190004506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Refining Oils, Fats and Waxes.
Inventor: CRICHTON JAMES
Filed: 1900-03-09
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 4506. Crichton, J., and Joselin, P. H. March 9. Purifying oils ; fats and fatty oils; waxes.-A solution of borax, or of sodium borate or other borate, is agitated with oils, fats, or waxes in a' fluid condition, in order to purify them.
Patent GB-190010094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Spindles of Ring-spinning and Ring-doubling Machines and in Appliances to be used with such Spindles
Inventor: CHEETHAM HOWARD
Filed: 1900-06-01
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 10,094. Cheetham, H. June 1. Spindle apparatus. -Relates to ring frames which may be used for spinning and doubling either twist or weft as desired. The wharve sleeve d of an ordinary twist spindle is screwthreaded at c or provided with other suitable fastening-device whereby a detachable plug e, such as is described in Specification No. 24,194, A.D. 1897, may be secured in position for spinning twist on to a thin paper tube &c. For spinning weft, a cup f, which is similar to the usual cup b and may be notched at its edge, is screwed on to the end of the sleeve as shown in Fig. 2, and receives the foot of the pirn g. For spinning weft on to thin paper tubes, or on the bare spindle, a ring h is screwed on the sleeve z, as shown in Fig. 4. Fig. 6 shows a tube of wood, paper, or other light material, which may be screwed on to the part c of the sleeve d for the purpose of spinning weft cops. The lower cup b may be made detachable, or dispensed with altogether.
Patent GB-190011689-A (GB)
Title: Fly Destroying or Catching Devices.
Inventor: CHURCH MELVIN BATCHLOR
Filed: 1900-06-27
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 11,689. Church, M. B. June 27. Traps for flies. Material for attracting, catching, or destroying flies is enclosed in perforated receptacles of various forms. In one form, a cylindrical case a, Fig. 1, is provided with adhesive &c. strings or tapes c suspended from reels e, or with tape or paper attached to the top and bottom. The strings &c. may be unwound through sticky material e'. A box form shown in Fig. 7 carries a flypaper f on the bottom, and is provided with perforated walls k<1> and a cover k<2>. A Chineselantern form shown in Fig. 5 is provided with a detachable bottom m<1> and a sticky core k. The cases may be formed of paper, linen, cardboard, &c., or of wire, wicker, or woven material.
Patent GB-190011870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Relief Stamping and Printing Presses.
Filed: 1900-06-30
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 11,870. Waite, F., and Waite & Saville. June 30. Printing from engraved plates; embossing.-Relates to the relief stamping and printing presses described in Specifications Nos. 14,749 and 20,375, A.D. 1899. Fig. 2 shows a vertical section of parts of the machine in which the side frames 2, the cross-stay 16, the plunger frame 13, 14, the impression plate 30, and the rising and falling rods 56 are the same as those described in the Specifications referred to above. Arms on the rod 56 are formed with guides b for a sliding carrier c, on which the sheet to be stamped or printed is placed. The carrier c has an opening k for the passage of the die, and this opening may be rendered adjustable by side and end strips having slots and screws for adjusting them. The carrier c is reciprocated by a lever g engaged by an incline d on a projection e of the plunger frame 14, and connected at its upper end to the carrier by a flexible strip j. Grippers m are mounted on a shaft m<2> on the carrier c, and are closed by a spring. They are opened by a projection on the framing when the rods 56 &c. descend. Fixed pins k<3> support the sheet when the carrier is in its lowerei position. A rotary cylindrical wiper is provided over which the wiping-material is fed by mechanism substantially the same as that described in the Specification referred to.
Patent GB-190015247-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Brake Mechanism for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: LOCKET GEORGE COOPER
Filed: 1900-08-27
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 15,247. Locket, G. C., and Guy, A. Aug. 27. Brakes, band. The brake levers H. attached to the cross-shaft D, have fixed lugs M, M<1> in which the levers N can slide. The levers N have lugs through slots in which pass the lower ends of spring levers S fixed to the cross-shaft Q. Each lever N carries a pawl piece N<3> adapted to engage the teeth J<1> on the guide J and slotted to receive the pivoted lever O. On depressing either of the levers 0, the pawls N<3> are drawn away from the rack, and the brake levers may now be lowered or raised to place the brakes in the "on" or "off" positions. The springs U, acting on lugs U<1> on the guides M, act to raise the levers H when released.
Patent GB-190020528-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Liquid Paste.
Inventor: HAECKEL WILHELM
Filed: 1900-11-14
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 20,528. Hõckel, W., Heinrich, A., and Gumpricht, C. Nov. 14. Cements.-A liquid adhesive paste for use as a substitute for glue is made by mixing water-glass with borax on a water bath and adding to the mixture natron, talc, whitening, boracic acid, a siccative, and dextrin. After allowing it to cool and settle, the milky liquid is poured off, and, if necessary, diluted with water when required for use.
Patent GB-190102357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hat-pins.
Inventor: REINER ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-02-04
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 2357. Reiner, A., [trading as Reiner & Co., A.]. Feb. 4. Pins, dress and like.-Hat pins b are made of U-form, with one arm longer than the other. The longer arm passes through a cylindrical cap e, which covers the joint of the shorter arm and is secured by the internally-screwed head i.
Patent GB-190103777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Supports for Book-shelves and the like.
Inventor: LIPMAN ROBERT
Filed: 1901-02-21
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 3777. Lipman, R. Feb. 21. Bookcases an d shelves.-The shelf-supporting bracket consists of a supporting - part e having a notch g and lug f and a vertical part h having a projection k with notch m. The part h works in the groove formed by the turned over flanges b, c of the rack a. The bracket is inserted, as shown, in the lower part of Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190104106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Coupling Devices for Railway and similar Vehicles.
Inventor: DUNN CLAUDE A
Filed: 1901-02-26
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 4106. Dunn, C. A. Feb. 26. Couplings, automatic. - In couplings of the " Janney " type, the top and bottom ribbed flanges 34, 35 of the coupler head stand out to protect the knuckle 3, which has a ribbed back 15 cooperating with a corresponding surface 24<a> formed on the guard arm 23 of the head 2. The knuckle 3 also has a shoulder 18 bearing against the shoulder 19 in the draw-head, and is slotted at 12 to receive the link of an ordinary coupling, a pin 11 in this case being fitted in the vertical hole 10. Each knuckle is held in position for coupling by the spring bar 6, which is moved for uncoupling the parts by the cam lever 26, 27.
Patent GB-190110530-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of and Means for Transmitting Mechanical Power, particularly applicable to a Device for Trimming or Gathering Grain
Inventor: BROWN ROBERT
Filed: 1901-05-21
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 10,530. Brown, R. May 21. Conveyers ; loading.-Relates to an arrangement of gearing specially applicable for actuating apparatus for trimming or conveying grain, but also adapted for actuating similar apparatus. Reference is made to Specification No. 5116, A.D. 1900. As shown in Fig. 2, a frame e is pivoted loosely on the ends of a cross-bar d mounted to rotate freely on the upper end of a vertical shaft b so that the frame may be placed in any position. Shafts g, g<1>, mounted in the frame, carry sprocket-wheels f, f<1>, over which runs an endless chain carrying scoops or the like for trimming grain. The shaft g is geared to the bevel-wheel i on the end of the cross-bar d by spur-gearing or by a chain passing over the sprocket-wheels h, h<2>. The bevel-wheel i is driven by a double bevel-wheel a mounted on the shaft b and driven by a bevel-wheel c on a shaft c<1> driven from any suitable source of power.
Patent GB-190111280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Reversing Switches and in Mechanism for Operating them.
Inventor: KANDO COLOMAN DE
Filed: 1901-06-01
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 11,280. Kand¾, C. de. June 1. Cut-outs; switches.-Relates to reversing-switches operated through the agency of compressed air or other fluid. Figs. 1, 2, and 3 show a switch for changing the phase relation of three-phased currents. The arms 2 supporting the contact rods or plugs 1 are carried by a hollow cylinder 5, provided with a spindle 3 movable in a keyway 4. The cylinder may slide or rotate on the piston 6, which is perforated for the admission of compressed air. The cylinder may be rotated by the handle 9 or other suitable means. The switch is opened by connecting the cylinder with the air, a three-way cock being a suitable arrangement. The threeway cock may be arranged as a cut-out as shown in Figs. 4 and 5. The cock is prevented from rotating by a pawl 15, which, when attracted by a magnet 14, allows the cock to rotate and make a connection with a pipe 12 open to the air. Fig. 6 shows an arrangement in which the air-cock and the reversing-switch are operated by a sliding rod 18. A groove 28 is formed on the cock so that the switch is opened before the rotation can take place. A number of switches may be controlled by one sliding rod, and each may have an independent air valve.
Patent GB-190113998-A (GB)
Title: A Swivel Winding Crown for Watches
Inventor: WAWROSCH RUDOLF
Filed: 1901-07-09
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 13,998. Wawrosch, R. July 9. Bows and pen- dants; keyless mechanism.-A snap-hook is made integral with the winding-crown, or is let into it and held by set-screws as shown in Fig. 4. The simple loop, Fig. 7, may replace the snap-hook.
Patent GB-190114953-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method for the Industrial Working of Elaeolite and Minerals of Similar Composition for the Production of Water Glass, Alumina, Alums and Aluminium Sulphate.
Inventor: DEMENTJEFF KONSTANTIN
Filed: 1901-07-23
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 14,953. Dementjeff, K., and Ousihkoff, J. July 23. Aluminium salts; silicates.-Relates to the treatment of silicate minerals containing aluminium and alkali metals, especially elµolite, but also applicable to the treatment of leucite, nepheline, sodalite, and the like, and consists in treating the minerals in a comminuted and preferably scaled condition with (1) sulphurous, (2) sulphuric, or (3) hydrochloric acid. (1). The mineral is treated with liquid or gaseous sulphurous acid under continual stirring and at the ordinary temperature. The clear filtrate is heated slowly, when a white deposit forms consisting of a mixture of aluminium sulphate and gelatinous silica. These are separated from the solution of water-glass, and after washing are heated with sulphuric acid, whereby a solution of aluminium sulphate is obtained. (2). Sulphuric acid of 10‹ BÚ. is used, the mixture being stirred but not heated. After standing, the clear solution is separated. This solution gradually forms into a gelatinous mass, containing silicic acid with a mixture of aluminium, sodium, and potassium sulphates. The mass is cut into pieces, boiled in water, and filter-pressed. Gelatinous silica remains in the press, while a mixture of soda and potash alums is found in solution. The silica is mixed with caustic soda to obtain water-glass, while the solution is concentrated to 31‹ BÚ. at 100‹ C., and then agitated, when a fine powder is thrown down, consisting principally of potash-alum. This is purified by re-crystallization. The mother-liquor is concentrated to 40‹ BÚ., and left for the soda-alum to crystallize out. (3). Hydrochloric-acid solution of a strength of 8‹ to 10‹ BÚ. is used, the mineral being added in small quantities at a time. Gelatinous silica is separated on slight heating. The filtrate is concentrated to obtain alumina and alkaline chlorides, hydrochloric acid being driven off for re-use. The alkaline chlorides are extracted from the alumina by water.
Patent GB-190120017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Stamping, or Pressing.
Inventor: BUTLER JOSIAH
Filed: 1901-10-07
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 20,017. Butler, J. Oct. 7. Stamping.-Relates to machines for stamping or pressing, more especially for use in forming the covers or ends of preserved provision tins and the like. The sliding ram or tup b, working in guides, is reciprocated from a crank shaft E through an adjustable connecting-rod, and is provided with the die d at its lower end. Upon a revolving disc or table F<2> are secured bottom dies f each of which in its turn is brought beneath the tup by means of a pawl g engaging with teeth on the disc H which is secured to the disc-shaft E. The pawl is operated by the sliding piece J, rods and levers I, and the cam e<3>. To secure the bottom dies in their true positions on the descent of the tup, a locking- lever enters notches in the disc F<2>, being operated by the cam e' and levers e<3>. To facilitate the removal of the stamped articles, a sliding plunger m is placed in each lower die f, each also being provided with a spring which is compressed at the proper time by an incline m<3> on the stationary table A'.
Patent GB-190121143-A (GB)
Title: Hot water Warming Pan and Foot Warmer Combined.
Inventor: JOHNSON THOMAS
Filed: 1901-10-22
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 21,143. Johnson, T. Oct. 22. Bed-warmers.-The hot - water warming - pan shown in the Figure is converted into a foot warmer by unscrewing the handle b from the socket c, and strapping a suitable carpet cover round the pan d.
Patent GB-190126088-A (GB)
Inventor: GLADSTONE ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-12-21
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 26,088. Gladstone, A. Dec. 21. Stoppering; opening bottles &c.-Relates to apparatus for inserting or extracting the screw stoppers of beer bottles &c. The apparatus is operated by a treadle, which, through the cord o, rotates the sleeve m in one direction, the sleeve and treadle being returned to their original positions by the volute spring n when the foot pressure is released. The sleeve m is geared by a suitable clutch i to a flywheel h on the spindle e of the stopper chuck f, so that the movement of the sleeve by the treadle imparts a continuous rotary movement to the spindle in the direction for inserting the stoppers. By employing a clutch adapted to drive the spindle in either direction, the apparatus can also be employed for extracting the stoppers. The chuck f is normally loose on the spindle e, but is geared to the spindle by friction when the stopper is pressed against the chuck by the bottle, which is held and raised into position by the attendant. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the chuck f is tapered both internally and externally, and is loosely mounted on the end e<5> of the spindle e. During the stoppering operation, the chuck is forced by the stopper into frictional engagement with the socket e<3> fixed on the spindle. The interior surface of the chuck may be milled or roughened etc.; or it may be provided with a lining of rubber &c. The spindle e is arranged in an inclined position, as shown, and the supporting-bracket c is provided with a stopper-guide t, preferably consisting, as shown in Fig. 7, of two hinged parts t<2>, t<3>, formed with a groove or recess u, and held together by transverse springs. The apparatus is also provided with a box to contain stoppers, and with a seat for the operator. In a modification of the driving- mechanism, the sleeve m. is in the form of a pulley, the cord o from the treadle being passed around the pulley and connected to a spring attached to the frame. The clutch i drives the spindle e, and the spindle is geared to a separate shaft carrying the flywheel, which is rotated faster than the spindle.
Patent GB-190200231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Genealogical Chain Records.
Inventor: GEE PATTIE WILLIAMS
Filed: 1902-01-03
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 231. Gee, P. W. Jan. 3. Registering genealogies. - Genealogical chain records are composed of inscription discs or elements A coupled in multiple by means of holes a and links B. The elements may be of any shape, such as circular, elliptical, or hexagonal, and may be cut from cardboard, sheet celluloid, metal, &c., and, if of cardboard or celluloid, may have metal bindings. Male and female members may be indicated by differently coloured or shaped elements. A terminal element C may contain the family arms, and the initial element A may have any form of suspending-link B<1>.
Patent GB-190200365-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnetic Separators.
Inventor: SALWEN ANDERS ERIC
Filed: 1902-01-06
Granted: 1903-01-06
Abstract: 365. SalwÚn, A. E. Jan. 6. Magnetic separators.-A frame 6 of zinc or other non-magnetic material is arranged to reciprocate between the poles of an electromagnet 2, and carries two series of tapering pole-pieces 13 A series of apertures 12 is formed in the frame 6, and the material, such as iron ore, to be treated, is fed through these apertures, as the frame reciprocates, from a hopper 15, supported by the magnet 2. The non-magnetic parts of the material fall immediately upon inclined shelves 18, and the magnetic material is carried away from the central line of the magnet 2, and finally falls upon one or other of the shelves 17 according to the intensity of magnetism of the material. In a modification, a horizontally-rotating ring is used instead of the frame 6, and in a second modification, there are two magnets used in conjunction with two frames.
Patent GB-190202041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Ventilation and Purification of Sewers, Tunnels and the like.
Inventor: JAMESON JOHN MAY
Filed: 1902-01-25
Granted: 1903-01-24
Abstract: 2041. Jameson, J. M. Jan. 25. Ventilating mines, tunnels, &c.-Two pipes, placed side by side, reach from the pit's mouth to the lower workings, one to supply fresh air and the other to carry off the foul. The latter is connected with an exhausting engine. The pipes leading into the workings are made with flaps to open at each angle, and a small chain or cord is placed inside these pipes from one angle to another with a hook on one end and an eye or rings on the other so that in case of falls they may be used for reaching the miners.
Patent GB-190206241-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Combined Gas, Coal or Coke Fire.
Filed: 1902-03-04
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 6241. Hygienic Stove Co., and Greenwood, E. P. March 14. Fireplaces; gas fires. - A firegrate, which preferably has an overhanging back e and is adapted to hold coal, coke, or fireballs, or a removable basket of fire-balls, is provided with a bottom grate b, which rests on projections at the back and front, and is curved, cranked, or set at an angle. Beneath the grate, and opposite to the lower part of it, is mounted a horizontal gas burner d, the nipples of which project at their upper sides to prevent matter falling from the grate from entering them. A cover or projecting ledge may be used for protecting the burners ; or the part of the grate immediately above the nipples may be solid. The air which is supplied to the burner is caused to pass through a baffle-box g before entering the burner, for the purpose of giving it a circuitous course and preventing lighting-back. The gas may be used for lighting coal or coke fires, and it may be left partly on if there is any difficulty in burning coke.
Patent GB-190217150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Loosening the Soil in connection with Earthworks.
Inventor: PAWEL FRANZ
Filed: 1902-08-02
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 17,150. Pawel, F. Aug. 2. Excavating. - Apparatus for excavating or loosening hard or rocky soil in connection with earthworks is shown diagrammatically in Figs. 1 and 2. The apparatus consists of two or more members 1, 2, hinged together and carrying the rotary working tools 3, 3<a> on the top member. The members can be adjusted on their pivots or shafts 4, 5, and the tool drums can be rotated in any position by worm and bevel gear from the main driving-shaft 4. The upper member 2 is adjusted through the worm-wheels 31, the worms 30, and the bevel gears on the shafts 32, 26. The lower member 1 is adjusted through the wormwheels 23, the worms 22 on the shafts 21, and the bevel gears on the shafts 17, 15. To avoid shaking or vibration, the spring connection shown in Figs. 7 and 8 is arranged between the worm-wheels 31 and the member 2, or between the worm-wheels 23 and the member 1. The tool drums are rotated in one or other direction through the bevel gears 7, 9, 10, and 12, and the vertical shafts 8, 11. The members and the shafts may be made telescopic, and the apparatus can be adjusted for undermining purposes or working embankments.