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Patent GB-189826942-A (GB)
Inventor: WILLOUGHBY FRANK STANLEY
Filed: 1898-12-21
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 26,942. Willoughby, F. S. Dec. 21. Tyres, pneumatic etc.; felloes or rims.-Relates to metallic protecting-shoes for tyres, Specifications Nos. 18,030 and 21,760, A.D. 1892, No. 3713, A.D. 1893, No. 20,537, A.D 1894. and No. 29,028, A.D. 1896, being referred to. The edges of the circumferentially-channelled shoes S, shown in section in Figs. 1 and 6, have thickenings C which take under the inturned edges A of the rim R. The shoes may have central ribs E with thickened edges, and the sides of the shoes and rim may have corrugations. In a modification, the shoes are transversely channelled. The shoes shown in Fig. 11<b> are connected together by a metal band B, which may be inserted from one side of the shoes, as shown or otherwise. One side of the rim may be detachably secured to the rim proper by bolts. In the form shown in section in Fig. 15, the rubber M has an internal tube H which may be filled with water under pressure, so as to force the rubber to fill up the space between the shoes and the rim. In a modification, the same result is obtained by forcing up a base-plate from the rim towards the shoes. Fig. 15<b> shows the hydraulic tube H employed to attach a pneumatic tyre to the rim R, an inextensible band B' being placed outside the tube. The rim may be divided by transverse partitions, as shown in section in Fig. 21, each chamber being adapted to receive one shoe S, which may be attached by transverse bolts V or equivalent means. In the modification shown in Fig. 20, the shoes S are attached by their outwardly-turned edges, which take under headed bolts R or transverse bolts T secured to the rim. Fig. 16 shows a form in which the rim is replaced by a series of chambers R<1> which receive the shoes S.
Patent GB-189900555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Purifying Waste and Impure Waters, particularly such Waters as Contain Greasy Matters.
Inventor: DELATTRE JULES
Filed: 1899-01-10
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 555. Delattre, J. Jan. 10. Sewage filters.-Relates to the purification of waste and impure waters, especially those containing greasy matters, such as the waters from wool-scouring and other industrial processes. Fig. 2 shows a plan of the apparatus employed. The water is raised by a pump b into a channel a, where it is mixed with sulphuric or other suitable acid supplied in a finely-divided state from tanks c. The acidified water flows through a mixer d, and then through a series of settling-tanks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 into a channel j, where it is mixed with milk of lime supplied from tanks k. The tanks 1 to 6 are worked in rotation, so that each one becomes a receiving-tank in its turn. For this purpose, the walls between the tanks are formed with grooves t for receiving removable planks h, which serve as weirs, and a central channel g, between the two sets of tanks 1, 2, 3 and 4, 5, 6, is provided with gates g', g<2>, g<3>. When leaving the last tank, the effluent passes through a filter i formed by placing wood fibres or other suitable material in the channel between the planks h. The neutralized effluent flows through a mixer l and a series of settling-tanks 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12. The sludge deposited in tanks 1 to 6 is drawn into a well x, whence it is raised by a pump v into an apparatus m, where the grease is extracted by means of benzene, bisulphide of carbon, alcohol, ether, oil of turpentine, or other solvent. The sludge, freed from grease, is passed into a tank o, whence it is raised by a pump p into filter-presses q, which form the sludge into cakes which may be used as a manure. The solvent is recovered by means of a distilling-apparatus r. The sludge deposited in the tanks 7 to 12 is discharged into a well y, and is formed by means of filter-presses y<1> into cakes, which may be used as a manure. When the quantity of water to be treated varies greatly, several plants of the kind above described may be erected side by side.
Patent GB-189907134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spirit Levels.
Inventor: WOOD JAMES ROBERT
Filed: 1899-04-05
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 7134. Wood, J. R. April 5. Levels.-For ease of work in dark or foggy weather, the tube of a spirit level is supplied with fluorescent liquid, and fitted with a mirror or a white, black, striped, or coloured background.
Patent GB-189918395-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-freed Mechanical Toys.
Inventor: PALMER GEORGE DAVID
Filed: 1899-09-12
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 18,395. Palmer, G. D., and Hartley, H. Sept. 12. Games of skill, apparatus for.-A pair of toy cyclists at the end of coaxial radial arms are run round a track on a table by turning worm shafts G. Coin a c t i o n.- Each arm is normally locked by a detent H engaging a notched collar g on the shaft and a rim cam L. A coin is dropped into a pan h pivoted at the free end of the detent, and a slide K, having oblique pallets k, k' at the ends, is shifted by a handle J so as to disengage the detents by pressing down the coins. Coin-discharging mechanism. - The rim cams L tilt the detents so much further that the coin pans are upset against fixed pins M and M<1>. Returning coin.-One of the coins is delivered by a shoot N.
Patent GB-189918888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Condensing and Refrigerating Coils for Refrigerating Machines.
Inventor: CAMPBELL ALLAN
Filed: 1899-09-19
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 18,888. Campbell, A. Sept. 19. Junction pieces; butt and flange joints.-Relates to condensing and refrigerating coils for ammonia and like machines. The outer tubes B are connected by couplings C, D, E, or simply by the couplings E in case a divided path is not desired. Sections of the couplings C, D are shown in Figs. 3 and 4. The outer tubes B are screwed in place and the inner ones A are centered by lugs e. The faces of the two coupling-pieces are tongued and grooved and bolts through their flanges d draw them together. The end couplings are similar, but one end of each piece is provided with a gland m.
Patent GB-189922081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Micro-telephones.
Inventor: SCHIFF SIEGFRIED
Filed: 1899-11-04
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 22,081. Schiff, S. Nov. 4. Telephones. - Portable instruments consisting of a receiver A and transmitter G are connected by two metal bars O(P) forming the electrical connections between the two instruments. The transmitter is provided with a plug connection W, and has a push Z set in the back for making the calling-connection. The connections are made by metal plates in the interior of the casing, and the carbon block L is set in a metal screw ring N connected to one of the terminals. The diaphragm J is protected by a perforated screen K. The bar P is formed in two parts, bridged by a contact - spring Sand push-spring Q.
Patent GB-189922085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Materials for Fireproof and Preservative Purposes.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-11-04
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 22,085. Boult, A. J., [Nieske, A.]. Nov. 4. Preservative compositions. - Organic materials, such as textile fabrics, cloth, feathers, documents, manuscripts, drawings, &c. are treated with a solution of a salt of molybdenum, preferably sodium molybdate, to preserve them from decay and render them fireproof.
Patent GB-189924319-A (GB)
Filed: 1899-12-06
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 24,319. Thornton-Pickard Manufacturing Co. and Woodhead, C. G. Dec. 6. Shutters; lens fittings.-A combined shutter and iris diaphragm, for insertion between the front and back members of a lens, has a flat cylindrical case H, Fig. 2, carrying the diaphragm and shutter on opposite faces. The diaphragm comprises a stationary dished plate B, Fig. 15, with stamped-up tongues to serve as pivots for the leaves A, which have pins at their opposite ends engaging a slotted disc c. The disc is rotated by a finger c<1> moving over a scale h, Fig. 1, on the shutter to determine the aperture. The shutter has leaves D hung on levers d', d', Fig. 7 showing the closed and Fig. 9 the open position. The leaves are operated by a link d pivoted to the lever d' and connected to a spring L, secured to a pin k<1> on an operating-disc E. The disc is rotated to set the shutter by a toothed sector F with a finger f<1>, the link d engaging the pin k' as shown in Fig. 8. The disc is held, when set, by a lever G engaging a lug e<1> on the disc and released by a lever G'. The lever G<1> has a pneumatic release N. When released, the disc is rotated by a second spring (not shown) to open the shutter. When the shutter is working slowly, the lever G may engage a second lug e<2> on the disc E and hold the shutter open till the release is again operated. The timing-device comprises a cataract cylinder o connected to a lever P and moving over a piston O. The lever P is pivoted on a movable fulcrum R, carried by a lever S pivoted at S', and is connected at t by a link T with the disc E. The fulcrum R may be moved by a finger r on the lever S travelling over the scale h to bring the point t concentric or eccentric to the disc E. When concentric, the rotation of the disc has no effect on the timing-device, the shutter moving at its fastest speed, but, when eccentric, the cylinder has a certain movement regulating the time occupied by the shutter in closing.
Patent GB-189924959-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Producing Longitudinally Ribbed Metal Pipes.
Inventor: SCHMITZ ALBERT
Filed: 1899-12-15
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 24,959. Schmitz, A. Dec. 15. Metal pipes and tubes.-Double or more walled longitudinally - -ribbed pipes are produced by using in the manner described in Specification No. 21,699, A.D. 1899, metal sheets, of which one or more have longitudinal ribs. Two forms of ribbed pipes are shown in Figs. 1 and 7. The sheet a with ribs b is made into a pipe by drawing through a cone, and is afterwards enclosed by a second pipe, or other pipes as shown.
Patent GB-190002877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bronzing Machines.
Inventor: HEIM JOSEF
Filed: 1900-02-13
Granted: 1900-12-08
Abstract: 2877. Heim, J. Feb. 13. Bronzing. - The bronzing-cylinder d of a bronzing- machine, and the sheet carried by such cylinder, are protected from contact with bronze powder, which may be floating in the casing a, by means of an endless cloth, carried by rollers c, e, f. The cloth travels over the cylinder d in a direction opposite to that of the motion of the sheet. Bronze powder adhering to the back of the cloth is removed by means of beating-rods k mounted upon a shaft i.
Patent GB-190004554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wood Working Machinery.
Inventor: BARNARD THOMAS
Filed: 1900-03-09
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 4554. Barnard, T. March 9. Sawing. - Relates to a machine adapted for moulding curvilinear pieces of wood, for cutting- out the pocket pieces of window-pulley stiles, and for other like operations. In the machine for cutting the pockets in pulley stiles, Fig. 7, a bracket R carrying a small circular saw P is bolted on the slide E. The saw P is used for cutting-out the ends of the pockets, the sides being cut out by a larger saw Y mounted on the axis B. To bring it in contact with the saw Y, the stile is raised at one end, being guided by the bracket W.
Patent GB-190004974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for the Manufacture of Wood Railway Keys or Wedges.
Inventor: LIVERSIDGE THOMAS
Filed: 1900-03-16
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 4974. Liversidge, T. March 16. Planing and moulding. -Relates to a machine for cutting or bevelling off the edges of railway chair keys. The taper wood blocks are fed along a channel on the table B by two feed rollers D and D', the former of which is positively driven. Cutters on the revolving blook J bevel off the under edges, the block being pressed down by the weighted rollers W, and against a fence by the lateral rollers U. Similarly, the upper edges are bevelled off by cutters on the revolving block N, the block being held in position by the pressure rollers X and V.
Patent GB-190005311-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Invalid Lifters and Baths.
Inventor: ULRICH CHARLES BENJAMIN
Filed: 1900-03-20
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 5311. Ulrich, C. B. March 20. Bedsteads.-Relates to a hospital bedstead and collapsable bath to be used in connection with the lifting-apparatus described in Specification No. 13,343, A.D. 1899. Canvas sheets g, Fig. 1, are stretched over a rectangular frame a, the sides of which can be adjusted to regulate the tension by screws e. One end of the frame is hinged at j so that it can be turned up to act as a rest. The space between the sheets g is occupied by a sheet l, which, being strapped in position, can be readily let down to enable sanitary conveniences to be used.
Patent GB-190008115-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hats, Caps, Helmets and the like.
Inventor: BENNETT BERNARD
Filed: 1900-05-02
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 8115. Bennett, B. May 2. Caps ; felt hats helmets; leathers or sweat bands.; linings; ventilating.-Relates to the ventilation of ba.ts, caps, helmets, and other head coverings. Fig. 3 shows a vertical section of a cap, which in wear would have the front part a<1> hooked down on to the peak. Holes c are made through the upper part of the peak b, and holes d, d<1> are made through the part a<1>, so that a current of air continually flows through the holes c, d, d'. The front part of the sweat band e is made with an inward curve to provide an air space, and is also provided with perforations f. The inside of the peak is lined with cork, flannel, or the like. In place of pidding the inside of the crown of the cap, the back portion only of the cap is lined with open woven material g, that may be covered with silk, and the front portion is lined with woven haircloth j. Fig. 6 shows the invention applied to a felt hat.
Patent GB-190009151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car Couplings.
Inventor: TIMMS JAMES
Filed: 1900-05-17
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 9151. Timms, J. May 17. Couplings, non-automatic.-The knuckles 8 or the draw-heads 10 of automatic couplings of the vertical plane type carry respectively coupling- links 2, 13, Figs. 1 and 5, for engagement with an ordinary draw-hook A.
Patent GB-190009928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ladies' and Gentlemen's, Dress, or Habit, Fasteners.
Inventor: THORNTON JOHN
Filed: 1900-05-30
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 9928. Thornton, J. May 30. Hooks and eyes; hook fastenings.- Coats, dresses, trousers, &c. are fastened without the aid of buttons. In the application to ladies' bodices shown in Fig. 3, wires D, secured preferably by elastic fabric to the edges of the dress, are formed into loops E adapted to be connected by suitable safety hooks or fasteners B. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the loops E &c. are replaced by hooks J and eyes K formed on the wires D. When intended for fastening coats, vests, or trousers, the loops are made curved, and are placed further apart. Trousers may be similarly suspended by means of a hook fastener attached to the usual loop and engaging an eye formed of bent wire secured to the trousers. According to the Provisional Specification, straight wires carrying the hooks are secured to metal strips secured to the fabric by clinching over the edges of the strips, the loops being formed by gaps in the strips.
Patent GB-190012203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Iron and other Metal Tubes.
Inventor: BECK ARTHUR EDWARD
Filed: 1900-07-06
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 12,203. Beck, A. E. July 6. Rolling. - The invention is applied to tuberolling mills with gapped rolls, having a mandrel B carried by a push-bar C on a feed-carriage D, and enables the blank A to be fed completely through the rolls. The push-bar and carriage are arranged in the ordinary manner, as indicated, but the push-bar has an additional quick thread at its front end engaging a nut F in a box F<1>. The nut has ratchet teeth on its edge, and is normally free to rotate as the push-bar is reciprocated, but, as the end of the blank A approaches the rolls, the nut is locked against rotation during the backward or rolling stroke of the push-bar, thus causing the push-bar to rotate and unscrew from the mandrel, drawing back the socket c on the bar from the tube blank during each rolling operation, and allowing the mandrel and blank to be finally freed to pass through the rolls.
Patent GB-190012746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boots.
Inventor: MATZ CARL
Filed: 1900-07-14
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 12,746. Matz, C. July 14. Uppers for top and other boots are made dust and waterproof, without an opening at the front or other part, and are folded as shown in Figs. 1 and 5, and secured by lacing, buckle, or other fastenings.
Patent GB-190014767-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Surgical Leg and Thigh Splint.
Inventor: ROBERTS MOSES JONES
Filed: 1900-08-17
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 14,767. Roberts, M. J. Aug. 17. Splints; extension-apparatus.-A leg splint comprises bars a, a, hinged together at b, and having hinged to them perforated side pieces c, d shaped to fit the leg. A foot-piece f, having a padded heel, is arranged to slide on the bar a, and can be drawn back so as to extend the limb by a screw g and nut i which engage an end piece h. The piece f may be fitted with means for vertical adjustment. Brackets l, fitted with pads m, n and with straps o, are hinged or otherwise attached to the rods a. a, and serve to secure the leg in position. Rods r, s, fitting into sockets in the brackets l and end pieces h, provide for counter extension. The splint may be provided with suitable supports.
Patent GB-190015512-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cushion for use with Spring Mattresses.
Inventor: SCHOENHERR GUSTAV
Filed: 1900-08-31
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 15,512. Sch÷nherr, G. Aug. 31. Mattresses; cushions.-A metal frame a with rounded corners has a stuffed cushion b attached to it in such a way that the bottom surface is flush with the frame, while the upper surface projects considerably. The cushion is placed on the spring bottom of a bedstead.
Patent GB-190019383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: BOARDMAN FREDERICK RICHARD
Filed: 1900-10-30
Granted: 1901-10-30
Abstract: 19,383. Boardman, F. R. Oct. 30. Arc lamps; supporting lamps.-A clockwork lamp, which may be used in any position, has a frame r carrying a fixed reflector and a shunt electromagnet; this frame may be supported by gimbals, so that the light may be projected in any direction. The carbons are carried by holders on racks, which slide transversely on rollers or ball bearings in the frame r, and gear with a pinion on a rotary shaft e. An inner frame g is loose on the shaft, and can be turned in one direction by a spring l connecting the two frames adjustably, and in the other by the electromagnet on the main frame r attracting an armature on the inner frame g. The rotation of the inner frame g is limited by two screws m engaging a part of the main frame. The shaft e is attached to the inner end of a coiled spring f, the outer end of which is secured to the inner frame g, so that this spring tends to rotate the pinion to bring the carbons together ; the carbon holders may be moved apart and the spring f wound by turning the shaft by a handle. The shaft is also connected by a pawl, a ratchet-wheel, and multiplying - wheels with an escapement-wheel, which engages a pivoted pallet h, all these parts being carried by the inner frame g. When the action of the electromagnet on the armature is insufficient to turn the inner frame in opposition to the connecting-spring, the pallet h is in contact with a stop i on the main frame r, and rotation of the shaft is prevented ; increased action of the electromagnet turns the inner frame until the pallet h is freed and the shaft allowed to rotate to feed the carbons towards each other. The arc is struck by the connecting-spring l turning the inner frame g and shaft together, after the carbons have been brought in contact by the operation of the electromagnet. The lamp is a modification of one described in Specification No. 9475, A.D. 1898.
Patent GB-190102977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Eyes or Fittings of Stair Rods.
Inventor: HARVEY CHARLES
Filed: 1901-02-12
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 2977. Harvey, C. Feb. 12. Stair-rod eyes and fastenings; stair rods.-The stair rod is dropped through gaps in the front of the eyes, as shown in Fig. 6, and then a cap c, larger in diameter than the width of the gap, connected by a pin and slot with the left-hand eye, is pushed inwards over the end of the rod ; a similar cap d at the other end is then pushed in over the rod and rotated, a pin d' engaging a groove a<3>, Fig. 2, on the inner surface of the eye. In a modification, Fig. 9, the cap at the right-hand end has a T-shaped slot to engage a pin a' on the inside of the eye. In a further modification, shown in Figs. 12 and 13, the cap d is connected to the rod by a pin c<1> and slot e<1>, and the end of the pin c<2> engages a groove in the eye. The Provisional Specification states that the locking-cap might be fitted with a collar and spring to bring it into the locking position.
Patent GB-190105147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Ocular Adjustment of Telescopes and the like.
Inventor: GOERZ CARL PAUL
Filed: 1901-03-11
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 5147. Goerz, C. P. March 11. Telescopes. - To enable the eye-piece b to be adjusted by an axial displacement without rotation, a plate c upon it works in a slot d in the body of the telescope. A second plate g engages with a spiral groove in a collar e, which, when rotated, effects the desired motion of the eye-piece.
Patent GB-190106319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Purifying Apparatus for Steam Boilers.
Inventor: BEHA JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-03-26
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 6319. BÚha, J. March 26. Water, withdrawing, purifying, and returning.-Water is withdrawn from the surface and the bottom of a boiler, passed through a separator and filter to remove impurities, and returned to the boiler, the circulation being maintained automatically in virtue of the greater density of the cooler water in the return portion of the apparatus. Feedwater is mixed with the returning current, or supplied through channels surrounding it. The surface water, with scum, enters through cones 8, and passes by coated pipes 3, 5, Fig. 5, to the purifier 1, while water from the bottom of the boiler, with sediment, enters the perforated pipe 6, Figs. 5 and 6, and passes by the pipe 4 to the purifier, steam and water being also admitted by means of the cone 10. From the purifier the water is returned by the uncoated pipe 12, feedwater being introduced by an injector at 13, Fig. 6, or by a spiral passage 28 surrounding the return pipe as shown in Fig. 7. The purifier is shewn in vertical section in Fig. 1, and in horizontal section (on the line A-B, Fig. 1) in Fig. 3. The water charged with scum and sediment enters the annular chamber 19, and passes thence through a circular passage 20 to the central space 17. Solid matter is deflected by the cone 22 and precipitated into the chamber 23, while the water passes upwards through the conical filter 14, which may be charged with sand, infusorial earth, or the like, and away at 11. The purifier is cleansed by opening the valve 25, Fig. 6, upon which the boiler water passes upwards through the pipe 12, downwards through the filter and out at 24, cleaning the filter and washing out the chamber 23.