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Patent GB-190008749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stretching and Tentering Machines.
Filed: 1900-05-11
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 8749. Wise, W. L., [Weisbach, C. H.]. May 11. Stretching and tentering. - The fabric is first gripped by ordinary feeler clip;, Fig. 2, which move in guideways in sections x, y, z, represented diagrammatically in Fig. 7, which at first diverge, then run parallel, and finally converge, to facilitate the gripping of the fabric, by the ordinary clips, Fig. 4, when set loose at i from the feeler clips. The guide-sections x, y, z are adjusted by chain and screw gearing.
Patent GB-190009743-A (GB)
Title: A Water Grate for Cooking Apparatus.
Inventor: JENSEN CARL PETER
Filed: 1900-05-26
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 9743. Jensen, C. P. May 26. Cooking - stoves.-A water grating for cooking- apparatus, especially for gas cooking - apparatus, is formed of two concentric r i n g s a, b, connected together by short tubes c, and joined by tubes d, f to a water tank g, so that water continuously circulates from the tank through the tubes and back again. The hot water obtained may be employed for keeping prepared dishes hot, or for warming plates and the like. Instead of two rings, a helical tube may be employed. The gas burner arranged beneath the tubes, is provided with vertical flanges so as to direct the flame around the inner ring b.
Patent GB-190022929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Picker Savers or Buffers used in Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: BOOTH JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-12-15
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 22,929. Booth, J. Dec. 15. Looms, checking pickers in.-A buffer is formed of pieces of leather b<1>, b<2>, b<3>, secured together by means of an eye-bolt c and a bolt or rivet d. The eye-bolt c is secured to the buffer strap a by means of the washers e and nut f. Instead of an eye-bolt c, one or more ordinary bolts or rivets may be used.
Patent GB-190105151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Bridges of Stringed Musical Instruments.
Inventor: GLAESEL EWALD
Filed: 1901-03-11
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 5151. Glaesel, E. March 11. Banjoes and like instruments.-The bridge consists of a bar a carried on screws c so that the height can be adjusted with respect to the head. Several arrangements of screwed feet are shown. The bar a in one form has a sharp upper edge notched in the usual way to receive the strings.
Patent GB-190105949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves Taps and the like
Inventor: JEFFERY OLIVER
Filed: 1901-03-21
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 5949. Jeffery, O. March 21. Lift valves; repairing, facilitating.-An arrangement for facilitating repairs to taps, valves, &c. is shown in Fig. 1 as applied to a screw.down valve. The lower end of the spindle K has a recess to receive an extension G, Fig. 5, from the valve proper E, which also has a tubular downward extension H, acting as a guide for the spindle F<1> of an auxiliary valve F. The valve proper closes on to a seat C in the usual way, and, when removed for repairs, the auxiliary valve is forced by the upward fluid pressure against its seat D, and stops the outflow. The lower end A', Fig. 4, of the casing is recessed to permit of the passage of fluid.
Patent GB-190108382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Pumps.
Inventor: BURGUM JOHN
Filed: 1901-04-23
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 8382. Burgrum, J. Oct. 1, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec.10.3 of Patents &c. Act, A. D. 1883]. Centrifugal pumps; screw pumps.-An outer casing a, having an inlet pipe b, has within it an inner casing c connected with the delivery d. Two circular openings in the inner casing are closed by the ends of the revolving pump body, which consists of three parts fixed to the shaft e. Fig. 15 shows a view of the pump body at right-angles to Fig. 3, and Fig. 11 shows an inner end view of one of its two similar outer parts. Each of these outer parts is formed with two helical surfaces l and two spiral surfaces m, and the middle part is formed with four helical surfaces j and two spiral surfaces k. When the three parts are placed together, as shown in Figs. 3 and 15, the surfaces described combine to form two pairs of helical grooves, each having a spiral bottom formed by the surfaces k, m, and perpendicular to the sides of the grooves. In operation, the fluid is drawn into the hollow parts n of the pump body, passes therefrom through the openings o facing away from the direction of rotation, and is then forced towards the central plane of the pump by the surfaces j, l, and radially outwards to the delivery by the surfaces m, k.
Patent GB-190110543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Strong Rooms and the like.
Inventor: CHATWOOD ARTHUR BRUNEL
Filed: 1901-05-21
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 10,543. Chatwood, A. B. May 21. Strong - rooms - Relates to the construction of strongrooms and the like so as to render t h e m practically burglar-proof. Figs. 1 and 2 show horizontal and vertical sections of part of a strongroom. Horizontal rails c are secured at distances not exceeding twelve inches apart around the steel plates d forming the inner walls, and are supported by brackets b fixed to, or formed integral with, columns a, which support the roof girders e. The roof plates f, which are strengthened by the rails g, are fixed to the girders e. The roof and the space between the brick walls m and the inner walls are filled in with concrete, In place of the brackets b and columns, pockets formed in the brick or concrete outer walls may support the rails c. Where the strong-room is not disposed against an outer wall, an outer plate wall is secured to rails supported on brackets on the outside of the columns, the space between the walls being filled in with concrete, or the brackets may be replaced by pockets formed in the concrete. In another arrangement, the shell plates may be dispensed with, and two sets of columns employed, each supporting horizontal rails disposed towards each other and at different levels, the space between the columns being filled in with concrete.
Patent GB-190110602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Glazing Conservatories, Hot Houses, and like Structures.
Inventor: TASSAIN ACHILLE
Filed: 1901-05-22
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 10,602. Tassain, A. May 22. Ventilators for roofs and roofing. Fig. 5 shows in section a horizontal channelled glazing-bar b for securing thick double panes c and over-lapping covering-strips d without using putty. The covering-strips d can be moved by metal rods g to allow air to pass between the panes. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 6, the glass sheets are supported by bars parallel to the rafters. Flaps cr shutters 4 are fitted between the panes at the eaves, and turn on pins 6 passing through slotted plates secured to the ends of the bars b by the stop-pins t. An operating-rod 7, connected to the flap by an eye, rests normally on a peg 8.
Patent GB-190118331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Electric Motor Control for Electric Railways or Trains.
Inventor: CASE FRANK E
Filed: 1901-09-13
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 18,331. Case, F. E. Feb. 15, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Switches.-Relates to motor control systems, particularly applicable on electric cars which are to be connected to form a train, whereby all the motors can be controlled from any car. The motors are supplied with current and resistances cut in or out by the action of a series of electromagnets which are energized by a series of relays controlled by a resistance switch which forms the master controller. The relays are adapted to be operated by small currents varying in strength, the resistances on the master controller being suitably proportioned. The Figure shows diagrammatically the arrangements on a single car. B, B<1> are the motors, with reversing-switches D, D' controlled by the electromagnets E, E'. At H, H<1> are electromagnets for operating contacts h, h<1> for connecting the motors in parallel or series. G are resistances controlled by the electromagnets I .... I<4>, L .... L<4> are the relay coils which operate the contacts for the electromagnets successively under successive increases of current from the rheostat M. This rheostat is fitted with high resistances, and takes but a small portion of the current from the trolley lead 5. 1<a>, 2<a>, 8<a>, 9<a>, and 12<a> are flexible connections for connecting up cars or for connecting certain conductors when the car is running alone or is an end car. The rheostat is also fitted with additional contacts m<1>, m<3>, for connecting up the electromagnets H, E, &c. by means of the arm M'. A hand-switch E' is also fitted at each end of the car for connecting the magnet circuits to ground or to the next car and for reversing the motors. At N, N', N<2> are resistances each equal to the total resistance of a set of relays, and used in accordance with the number of cars forming a train. The rheostats M are, as shown, all connected in parallel, so that any one serves as a master controller.
Patent GB-190124142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sailing Ships.
Inventor: MATELOT MARTIN LE
Filed: 1901-11-27
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 24,142. Le Matelot, M. Nov. 27. Sails; spars; rigging.-Relates to a set of sails comprising essentially schooner topsails, which allows of the use of lug or shoulder-of-mutton sails on vessels of large tonnage having two or more masts. Among other advantages, the cost of the sails and rigging is lowered, the number of the crew is reduced, and the crew have not to go aloft to handle the sails. The set of sails consists of gaff topsails, topsail, and lower sails, which are all clewed up on the mast. The four clew lines of the gaff topsails are reduced to one on each side by connecting the four lines on one side by one strong clew line, which is provided with a tackle at its lower end. The great clew lines of the topsails are independent, and serve to clew up completely the topsail ; while the small clew lines, which are lashed to the middle bolt rope e, serve to clew up one-half of the topsail, which is therefore equivalent to an upper topsail which has been furled. The lower sails are clewed up in the ordinary manner. In fine weather, a stay-sail may be set and the jib furled and replaced by another sail set from head to head ; and, in a moderate breeze, half a square sail is hoisted on the windward side and a triangular sail is set above. In bad weather, the jib is furled and replaced by a bad weather sail. The only operation which necessitates going aloft is the making a turn of a line or lashing between the clew lines when a sail is clewed up for a long period. The swing booms for the topsail check rope c and for a square sail are shown at f, j, respectively, and the yard for the square sail is shown at i.
Patent GB-190126147-A (GB)
Title: The Manuacture of Dyestuffs.
Inventor: RANSFORD ROBERT BOLTON
Filed: 1901-12-21
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 26,147. Ransford, R. B., [Cassella & Co., L.]. Dec. 21. Dyes, artificial.-Diamido-azo and azimido-azo dyes, which yield claret-red to violet shades of insufficient fastness when dyed directly on wool from an acid bath but which, on subsequent treatment with potassium bichromate, yield green to greenishblack shades of excellent fastness to washing, milling, and light, are produced by the following processes :-1 : 8-diamidonaphthalene - 4 - sulphonic acid is combined with the diazo compound of oamidopbenol, or of 2 : 3-amidonaphthol, or of derivatives thereof, and the diamido azo dyes thus obtained are treated with nitrous acid, whereby they are converted into the corresponding azimido dyes. Examples are given in which o-amido-phenol sulphonic acid, p-nitro-o-amidophenol, and 2:3- amidonaphthol sulphonic acid are respectively used. The following compounds also give useful results:- o-amido-, and p-nitro-o-amido-salicylic acid, o-amidosalicylic-sulphonic acid, 1 : 3 : 2 : 5 and 1:3:4:5- nitroamidophenol sulphonic acids, amidocresol sulphonic acids (OH : CH3 : NH2 : SO3H = 1 : 2 : 6 : 4, 1 : 4 : 2 : 6 and 1 : 4 : 2 : 5), 2:6-diamido-1:4- phenol-sulphonic acid, picramic acid, chloramidophenols (OH : NH2: Cl : SO3H = 1 : 2 : 4 : 6, and 1 : 2 : 6 : 4), 4 : 6-dichlor-2 : 1-amidophenol, and nitro-2 : 3-amidonaphthol-6 sulphonic acid.
Patent GB-190200541-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tools for Pressing Perforating or Punching.
Inventor: COWBURN WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-01-08
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 541. Cowburn, W. Jan. 8. Punching.-A punching and perforating tool is provided with clamp plates e, G which grip the sheet material before and while it is punched and also act as stripping-plates during the up-stroke of the punches. The plate e is connected by screws H<1> to the punch-holder d, springs L<1> being inserted between the plate and the holder. The plate G is similarly mounted on the die-holder b, and can pass down over the dies f during the punching, as shown in Fig. 1. The punch-holder, carrying punches I, is guided by standards c on the dieholder. The plates separate sufficiently for the sheets of material to be fed along, the punches and dies being spaced apart, so that sets of holes may be interspaced by successive strokes to give holes in close proximity.
Patent GB-190203123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Clearers for Spinning Mules, Ring Frames, Drawing Frames, "Combers," "Derby" Doublers, Slubbing, Intermediate, Jack Frames, and the like Employed in the Spinning and Preparation of Cotton, Wool, Worsted, Silk, and other Fibrous Materials or Substances.
Inventor: THOMPSON JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1902-02-07
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 3123. Thompson, J. T. Feb. 7. Rollers and roller heads.-Relates to the roller clearers of mules, ring frames, drawing-frames, combing-machines, Derby doublers, slubbing and jack frames, &c. The projecting axle H of the wood clearing-roller E is fitted with a metal sleeve or bush I, and rotates in a bearing K carrying, in a suitable recess, a split ring M of india-rubber or like material, which grips the sleeve I and acts as a brake. The split india-rubber ring M may be encased on its outer side and ends with metal, and is secured to the bearing K by a pin L. The bearing K is prevented from rotating by a projecting pin P, which engages with the roller brackets. Between the bearing K and the end of the roller is a metal washer R.
Patent GB-190209136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hot Cake Conveyors.
Inventor: GRAHAM MAURICE
Filed: 1902-04-19
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 9136. Graham, M. April 19. Conveyers.-A hot-coke conveyer for retorts, gas-works, and coke ovens is shown in section in Fig. 1. The push-plates or scrapers A are fixed to transverse bars B carried by chains C, which in turn are carried by rollers or runners E bearing on the top flanges H of the coke trough F, or on brackets fixed outside the trough. Lubricators L of any suitable type may be provided on the runners E.
Patent GB-190209177-A (GB)
Title: Improved Window Sash Fastener and Tightener
Inventor: CANT GEORGE LULY
Filed: 1902-04-21
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 9177. Cant, G. L., and Cant, J. B. April 21. Sash fastenings.- In connection with an ordinary sash fastening, means are provided for securing the fastening in the locked position and for closing together the sashes to prevent rattling. A pivoted arm A on the sash B engages a finger C on the sash D to secure the sashes. In the end of the arm A is secured a spindle E, on which is mounted an eccentric block F, provided on the upper face with a knob H, and on the lower face with a lug. When the pivoted arm A is in the locking position, the block F is turned into engagement with a recess G in the finger C, thereby securing the arm and drawing the sashes together. The bag on the lower face of the block acts as a stop when the block is released from engagement with the finger.
Patent GB-190209682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Steam Generators
Inventor: ROSENTHAL JAMES HERMANN
Filed: 1902-04-26
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 9682. Rosenthal, J. H. April 26. Water-tube boilers.-The bottom row or rows of water tubes in boilers of the Babcock and Wilcox type are provided with separate water-supply or steam-delivering connections. Various arrangements are described. Fig. 1 shows a double-ended marine boiler with separate downcomers E connected by means of the manifold box F with the bottom row of tubes A. The steam drum and downcomers may be in front, the tubes being oppositely inclined. The application of a similar arrangement to a land boiler with longitudinal steam drums is illustrated in the Specification. Fig. 2 shows tubes E arranged to deliver steam from the bottom row of tubes to a supplementary steam drum D', which may however be replaced by a manifold box. The upflow header, in the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, may deliver into a supplementary steam drum corresponding to the drum D', Fig. 2. Fig. 8 shows a modification of the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the manifold box F being nippled to the downflow header C' opposite to the ends of the bottom row of tubes.
Patent GB-190211212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Governors
Inventor: GOODSON JOHN
Filed: 1902-05-15
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 11,212. Goodson, J. May 15. Regulators and governors.-A regu- lator for attach- ment to any burner consists of a casing a having a screw b for connection with the supply pipe. A fixed metal gauze diaphragm o crosses the inlet. Above the gauze there is a rising and falling diaphragm d<1>, rest- ing, when in its lowest position, upon a sharp edge n. A central tube e is connected to this diaphragm and is perforated at f, g. The tube e forms a sleeve working freely on a bored guide h projecting from the screwed outlet cap, and having perforations l. As the pressure increases or falls, the diaphragm with its tube e rises and falls, and cuts off, more or less, the passage of gas to the outlet m. The regu- lator shown is provided with an adjustable bye-pass p, whereby a certain amount of gas can pass independently of the movable regulator.
Patent GB-190219189-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Marine Life Preservers and other Inflatable Articles
Inventor: EWING JOHN
Filed: 1902-09-01
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 19,189. Ewing, J. Sept. 1. Flexible tubing. - An inflatable lifebelt, tube, or other article has a gas-generating chamber a at one end with an opening b, provided with a ring or socket c and a gas aperture k which may have a non-return valve. The socket c is adapted to receive a screwed cap d with an orifice e, below which is loosely supported by cross-bars g, h a non-return valve i, allowing the entry of water and preventing the exit of gas. The valve i may be dispensed with, and the orifice e covered with gauze. The carbide is contained in a cartridge r, having a covering of porous material, such as cheese cloth, and attached by a spring s to the cross-bars g, h. Before use, a cartridge and its string are enclosed in a protective casing t of tin foil, which is torn by pulling the projecting end u of the string. The cap d may have a stopper v, and elastic fastening straps m may be provided under flaps n.
Patent GB-190221694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Tobacco Pipes, Cigar Holders and the like.
Inventor: DRAKE GEORGE
Filed: 1902-10-06
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 21,694. Drake, G. Oct. 6. Tobacco pipes and cigar holders. -The bores of the stem a and mouthpiece bare fitted with small projecting tubes a', b<1>, and the stem and mouthpiece are connected by a tube c, in which is a central partition c' pierced by a tube c<2>. On both sides of the partition c' are fitted removable discs c<3>, held in position by spring arms c<4> of wire or the like. A free passage for the smoke is left round the discs c<3>.
Patent GB-190224508-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Greasing Ropes.
Inventor: GRAF MATHIAS
Filed: 1902-11-08
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 24,508. Graf, M., Dobbelstein, W., and Unterbein, F. Nov. 8. Lubricating ropes.-An appliance for grea3ing ropes is shown in Fig. 1. A four-armed socket A is made in halves so that it can be placed on a rope R and held together by screwed rings C, D Mouthpieces E, F, fitting the rope, are screwed into two arms of the socket, which is mounted on a telescopic support Q. A grease receptacle B is fitted with a piston M operated by a handle P, so that the grease can be pressed on to the rope as it is drawn through the socket. The appliance may be adapted to vertical or inclined ropes, and the receptacle may carry a compound socket to grease two or more ropes simultaneously.
Patent GB-190225845-A (GB)
Title: Rotary Engines, Pumps and the like.
Inventor: JOHNSON SINCLAIR JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-11-24
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 25,845. Johnson, S. J. Nov. 24. Annular-chamber type of rotary engines, pumps, or meters. The piston 13 has a single vane 15, and rotates in a chamber 2, which has an extension 3 containing a star-wheel abutment 23. Discs 16, 18 are mounted on the shafts of the piston and abutment, and form a stop-wheel device so that the piston vane engages with the abutment wheel and rotates it one tooth at each revolution. A curved recess 21 in the abutment then engages with the disc 16, and prevents further rotation of the abutment. The abutment wheel has parabolical recesses 24 adapted to co-act with the rounded end of the piston vane to prevent leakage and the piston, and other parts may be packed with T-shaped packing-strips, backed by corrugated springs. A valve 26 in the axis of the abutment wheel serves for admission, expansion, and reversing. The valve is a hollow cylinder, and has an admission port 28 which can be aligned with ports 25 in the abutment wheel. The exhausts returns through another port 25 and a lateral recess 27 in the valve. Modifications in detail are described.
Patent GB-190226488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Joining Driving Belts particularly Woven Belts.
Inventor: FENTON JOHN
Filed: 1902-12-02
Granted: 1903-12-02
Abstract: 26,488. Fenton, J. Dec. 2. Belt fastenings; belts.-The ends 2, 3 of belts, particularly woven belts, are connected by a lapjoint, the overlapping ends being reduced to half the thickness of the belt. The strip 5 of wire gauze or thin sheet metal is placed between the meeting faces, and extends into the split parts 4 of the belt. Leather or canvas &c. strips 6 are placed over the abutting ends. The edges 8 are stitched, and copper rivets 9 are inserted. Fig. 6 shows a modification consisting of a double-butt joint with two wire-gauze strips 5. In the Piovisional Specification, it is stated that a number of thin metal strips may be used, with eyes for securing them to the belt.
Patent GB-190227742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Method of Transmitting and Receiving Electrical Signals
Inventor: STONE JOHN STONE
Filed: 1902-12-16
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 27,742. Lake, H. H., [Stone, J. S.]. Dec. 16. Telegraphs. - In transmitting and receiving electric signals in an elev a t e d - conductor system of space or wireless telegraphy, the method is adopted of generating the waves in two or more vertical conductors V<1>, V<11> situated apart a distance bearing a definite relation to the wave-length, and in receiving the signal waves in vertical conductors V placed in lines or planes of interference or neutralization of the transmitted waves. If the electric vibrations are of opposite phase but equal in amplitude, the transmitters are situated a distance apart equal to one-half, or an odd multiple of one-half, of the wave-length. The transmitters and receiver may be mounted on a rigid frame capable of rotation about a vertical axis.