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Patent GB-190013539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Current Arresters and Alarms.
Inventor: LORRAIN JAMES GRIEVE
Filed: 1900-07-27
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 13,539. Lorrain, J. G., [Burns, P. C.]. July 27. Lightning-arresters.-Current-arresters, in which the circuit is broken by the heating effect due tu an excess of current such as described in Specification No. 13,538, A.D. 1900, are provided with additional contacts by which an open-circuit alarm is closed when the guarded circuit is open. Fig. 4 shows diagrammatically a local bell circuit closed by the spring F and contact k on the release of the plug D. Normally the plug D rests by its insulating-end k<1> on the spring F, and maintains the alarm circuit open. In a modified form, the spring B is provided with a forked free end, which on release contacts with two insulated blocks in the alarm circuit. In this form the earth connection l may be omitted.
Patent GB-190018138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Slubbing, Intermediate, Roving, and like Frames
Inventor: DYSON SAMUEL
Filed: 1901-01-11
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 18,138. Dyson, S. Jan. 11. Slubbing, intermediate, and roving frames.-In place of the usual cone drums, a pair of expanding and contracting skeleton drums are employed. The drums consist of a number of bars d, which are connected together at their centres by a ring of pivoted bars e, and pass through guide-slits in fixed cones g so that their ends may rest upon solid cones h, which are mounted to slide upon the shafts a, b, and may be moved outwards and inwards by the gearing shown to contract and expand the skeleton drums. The gearing is so arranged that one drum is expanded as the other is contracted, and vice versÔ.
Patent GB-190023870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Engine Valves.
Inventor: SELLECK CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1900-12-31
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 23,870. Selleck, C. Dec. 31. Valves, distributing.-Relates to a balanced oscillating cylindrical valve composed of two coaxial cylinders a, b, preferably cast in one piece and connected together by lugs and webs. The inlet pipe h communicates with the annular space between the cylinders of the valve by a long port a<1>, and this space communicates alternately with cylinder ports i, j through ports a<2>, a<3>. The inner cylinder b forms the exhaust pipe, and communicates alternately with the cylinder ports through a port a'. This cylinder extends at one end through a stuffing-box g. The valve is rocked by an arm k, attached outside the stuffing-box, or, as in a modification, to a spindle projecting from the opposite end of the valve.
Patent GB-190101837-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Supplying Water for Birds or other Animals.
Inventor: SIMMS RALPH
Filed: 1901-01-26
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 1837. Simms, R. Jan. 26. Drinking - appliances for animals. -Relates to an appliance for collecting dew to form a supply of water for birds and other animals. The appliance consists of a shallow trongh T and a sheet of corrugated metal R supported in an inclined position, as shown, at the side of the trough.
Patent GB-190106004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in means or Apparatus for Driving Dynamos on Railway and other Vehicles from the Axles thereof, and for connecting such Dynamos and Batteries to Lighting, Heating or other Circuits on such Vehicles.
Inventor: BEAUMONT FREDERICK JOHN
Filed: 1901-03-21
Granted: 1902-03-21
Abstract: 6004. Beaumont, F. J., and Still, W. M. March 21. Switches for connecting dynamos and secondary batteries to lighting, beating, or other circuits on railway and other vehicles. The arrangement shown in Fig. 1 is such that the dynamo can be driven in one direction at a practically-constant speed, notwithstanding variations in the direction of rotation of the driving-axle or variations in the speed thereof above a predetermined minimum. The axle b drives a countershaft which, in turn, drives the dynamo shaft h through a pair of friction discs k, l, the disc l being movable into and out of contact with the disc k by the action of a centrifugal governor. The movements of a ring o forming part of the governor are employed to actuate the switch y which disconnects the dynamo from the lighting or heating circuit, when the vehicle stops or travels below a predetermined speed, the circuit being then supplied from a secondary battery. Fig. 4 shows a modified arrangement for maintaining a constant speed where the dynamo shaft reverses. When the direction of motion is reversed, the pulley e is given a longitudinal shift by the action of inclined surfaces, so as to operate a switch or pole-changer.
Patent GB-190106884-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Protecting Covers for Steam Pipes, Water Pipes, Rods, Chains, Wire Ropes, or Electric Wires for Ship Purposes
Inventor: HUDSON CHARLES EDWIN
Filed: 1901-04-02
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 6884. Hudson, C. E. April 2. Casings for rudder chains, rods, and the like.- Relates to protecting covers or casings for steam pipes, water pipes, rods, chains, wire ropes, or electric wires on ships. The pipe a, or article to be protected, is supported in a cradle, carrier, or basket c, which is constructed to hold an angleiron covering b. One side d of the cradle is bulbshaped, while the other side f projects and receives an iron or wood wedge e to fix the angle-iron covering. The wedge e may be of various shapes, or may be replaced by bolts, as shown in Fig. 3. A covering or protecting top-plate may also be employed, being bolted to the cradle or bracket. Fig. 6 shows an arrangement for bolting under decks, and Fig. 8 an angle-iron j pushed into slots k and fixing the protecting-iron b. For covering pipes &c. fixed vertically, the angle-irons surround the pipes &c. and are bolted to the deck by means of horizontal flanges projecting outwards.
Patent GB-190107680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Gobelin and like Woven Fabrics.
Inventor: CHWALLA RUDOLF
Filed: 1901-04-15
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 7680. Chwalla, R. April 15. Looms, hand-power; jacquards.-A hand-power loom for use in weaving gobelin and like fabrics is provided with a jacquard mechanism for forming the shed, according to the requirements of the pattern, over a part of the width of the fabric for which the weft is required to be of one colour. The warp threads 12 pass through mails carried by lifting-cords 15, which are attached to series of hooks 17, actuated by means of a griffe 22, connected by the links 23, levers 24, and cord 60 to a treadle-lever 25. The books are normally held away from the griffe blades 21 by slides 31, 32, respectively connected to springs 27, 28 by cords 30, 29, actuated by means of treadle-levers 26 and 50. In front of the needle board 20 are two horizontal slides 38, which can be moved towards or away from each other by hand. Each slide 38 carries a pointer 3, the extremity of which is close to the surface of a paper design 48, which passes over a series of rollers 33, 34, 35, 36, and is intermittently moved through a distance equal to the thickness of a weft thread by worm and wheel gearing. When it is desired to form a shed over a part of the fabric for which the weft is to be of one colour, the slides 38 are first adjusted until the extremities of the pointers 3 rest just above the extreme edges of that part of the design 48 which corresponds to the part of the fabric to be woven. In this way, the ends of those needles 19 which control the lifting of the warp threads for forming the desired shed are uncovered, but the rest of the needles are covered by means of the slides, and will thus be prevented from actuating the corresponding hooks. The weaver next actuates one of the treadle-levers 26, 50, to allow the corresponding hooks to engage with the blades of the griffe, which is then raised. After, the shed has been formed, the weaver passes therethrough a shuttle 57, carrying weft of the desired colour, as indicated by a pattern 42 placed beneath the warps in the usual way. The needles 19 are arranged in vertical rows, as shown in Fig. 1, and parts of the opposed edges of the slides 38 are inclined in the same direction, so as to allow one, two, or more needles to be covered in any vertical row ; the inclined part of one of the slides is cut away, so that a narrow slot is formed between the slides when they are moved into contact with each other. Hinged flaps may be employed instead of the slides 38.
Patent GB-190108296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means of Actuating Shuttles of Looms.
Inventor: MITCHELL THOMAS EDWARD
Filed: 1901-04-23
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 8296. Mitchell, T. E. April 23. Loom picking-mechanism; swivel looms.-The swivels A of looms for weaving ribbons, tapes, webbings, and the like are actuated by picking- sticks B', which are secured to arms B<3> mounted on studs C and oscillated by an arrangement of links E, G and the usual tappet or cam gear. The swivels A are preferably of the type described in Specification No. 7071, A.D. 1901.
Patent GB-190108333-A (GB)
Title: Process of Treating Molten Blast Furnace Slag.
Inventor: ELBERS ALEXANDER DANIEL
Filed: 1901-04-23
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 8333. Elbers, A. D. April 23. Drawings to Specification. Manures -A kiln is described for the slow cooling of blast-furnace slag so as to cause its disintegration into a powder applicable for use as a manure.
Patent GB-190115987-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Coffee free from Caffeine.
Inventor: ZIMMERMANN AUGUST
Filed: 1901-08-08
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 15,987. Zimmermann, A., [Nicolai, H.]. Aug.8. Coffee preparations.-Relates to the removal of caffeine from coffee. Ground unroasted coffee is treated with steam and subjected to a vacuum in a Papin's digester to rupture the cells, and is boiled several times with water and strained till the residuum is free from caffeine, ammonia being added if necessary. The extract is cooled, the fats &c. are separated, removed, and treated with ammonia, and the caffeine is extracted by means of hot water. When working on a small scale, the fats and combined caffeine are removed from the ground unroasted coffee by means of ether The aqueous extracts are treated with ammonia, evaporated, and treated with a volatile solvent such as chloroform or alcohol to extract the caffeine, which is finally purified by crystallization. The residual matter is pulverized, moistened, mixed with the extracted fats and with sugar, mixed with the coffee bean residuum, dried, and pressed into tablets.
Patent GB-190120540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Circular Knitting Machines.
Inventor: CLARKE HARRY
Filed: 1901-10-14
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 20,540. Clarke, H. Oct. 14 Circular knitting-machines.-Relates to apparatus for splicing, striping, and tucking, and to needles, cams, and sinkers. The ordinary threads from several spools, say sixteen, pass through eyes f in guides supported by a ring e<x>. Each splicing- thread passes through a nozzle at the end of a lever g, which can be depressed into a notch e' in the corresponding thread-guide, when the splicing-thread is to be put into action. The lever g is lowered into action by means of links g<3>, g<4> and a lever h having a roller h<1> adapted to be acted on by a pivoted switch j, when this is lowered to the position shown in dotted lines by a pivoted forked lever q and a cam p rotated by means of a star-wheel o. The star-wheel is rotated by coming in contact with a pin n, which is moved into its path by a lever m acted on by a bit on the pattern chain. A cam v acts on a lever and pawl s, and so racks on the pattern chain. The needles have double butts which bestride a cam ridge 1, Fig. 8. Each section of the cam is pivoted on the screw 6, and is adjusted by the screw 5. The sinkers 8 are operated by cams 10, each section being pivoted at one end and adjusted by slotted bars 13 and set-screws 14. When a splicing-thread goes out of action, it winds on the bar y, and automatically breaks off.
Patent GB-190126233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hermetically Sealed Cans, Canisters and the like, and Means for Opening Same.
Inventor: OSWALD EDOUARD
Filed: 1901-12-23
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 26,233. Oswald, E., and PoirrÚ, H. Dec. 23. Cans, opening.- Figs. 3 and 4 show the construction of a can in such a way as to facilitate its opening. The body of the can is formed with a projecting tongue and with a flattened peripheral tube c into which a strip of metal d is placed. This strip is at one end soldered to the can, while the other end projects in contact with the tongue. On the gripping and rotation by means of a key of the two tongues, the inner strip cuts a similar strip from the flattened tube, and thereby opens the canister.
Patent GB-190202508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sand Boxes for Railway and Tramway Vehicles
Inventor: ENDEAN JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-01-31
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 2508. Endean, J. W. Jan. 31. Sanding rails.- On depressing the treadle o, the shaft n is turned and, by means of cranks m, operates adjustable spring-rods k connected by the cranks j to the spindles g of the valves e, Fig. 6. The square port f in each valve is thus placed vertically, and sand flows from the hopper c to the nozzle b. When the treadle is released, the springs q close the valves e.
Patent GB-190205007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Grinding Mills
Inventor: ROBINSON WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1902-02-27
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 5007. Robinson, W. J., and Higgins, H. Feb. 27. Roller-and-breast mills for grain &c. The roller C and the breast D are coated with emery. The breast is mounted in guides in the frame and is adjusted by means of screws E. These pass through sleeves F, which carry worm-wheels in gear with worms on a cross-shaft G provided with a handwheel. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, springs J are interposed between the breast and abutments on the frame.
Patent GB-190213074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incubators.
Inventor: TOMLIN FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-06-09
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 13,074. Tomlin, F. June 9. Incubators.-A high and low temperature alarm consists of a copper rod a carrying contacts f, G to close the circuit of an electric bell and battery, when it expands or contracts sufficiently. Wires also extend from the battery to pass current through the egg tray, at the same time. The apparatus may be applied to any incubator heated by a hot-air tube in a water tank.
Patent GB-190214465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing for Glands, Stuffing Boxes and the like.
Inventor: RAYMOND OLIVER TADOUS
Filed: 1902-06-30
Granted: 1903-06-30
Abstract: 14,465. Raymond, O. T. June 30. Stuffing - boxes.- Stuffing box packing consists of two circular or nearly-circular cores a, Fig. 3, and a circular, square, triangular, or other shaped core b, which are made of asbestos, cord, rope, &c. and connected together by means of cloth, stitching, or tape e. The cloth may be impregnated with rubber and finally vulcanized, or the cores may be made of impregnated cloth. The cores a are pressed outwards, one against the piston-rod by means of the core b when the gland is screwed down. There may be a core b below the cores a, or two pairs of cores a with a core b either above or below or both above and below them.
Patent GB-190216658-A (GB)
Title: Improved Bulleting Machine for all Solid Drawn Small Arm Cartridges
Inventor: SMITH GEORGE JAMES
Filed: 1902-07-28
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 16,658. Smith, G. J. July 28. Cartridge - loading machines. - Relates to bulleting - machines by which the bullets are pressed into the mouths of the charged cartridge cases. Figs. 1 and 2 show an elevation and plan of one form of machine. The cartridge cases and bullets are carried respectively in sockets in the intermittently-rotated horizontal tables c, d, which, as each pair of sockets come into line, are locked simultaneously by bolts r operated by levers 8 from the rotating face-cams 10. The sockets f, which carry the bullets, are supported on springs g, Figs. 5 and 6, and, as each socket passes under the vertically-sliding crosshead v, it is pushed down by the plunger u, so as to enclose the upper part of the cartridge case, and it is followed in its downward movement by the plunger t, which forces the bullet away from the spring catch s and into the cartridge case. The crosshead v carries a necking-die 24, which engages with each cartridge case before it passes under the bulleting-die. In a modification, the rotating table d for the bullets is replaced by a sliding table, which, however, receives only one bullet at a time.
Patent GB-190216703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fireproof Floor and Ceiling Construction.
Inventor: SIMPSON JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1902-07-28
Granted: 1903-07-28
Abstract: 16,703. Simpson, J. T., and Shoemaker, M. N. July 28. Floors; ceilings; lathing.-A concrete or like fireproof floor, adapted to withstand heavy water pressure in case of fire, is strengthened by wire netting or expanded metal lathing 12 tied to crossbars 2 suspended from slotted stirrups 1 resting on beams A supported by main girders. The bars 2 may be of T or other shape in section, and support diagonal rods or wires 5, 7 by means of bent metal clips 3, 4, 6. The beams and girders are encased in concrete strengthened by metal rods 7 and wire netting or metal lathing, and the ceiling is suspended by clips 9, vertical wires 16, horizontal diagonal wires 14, parallel bars or rods, and lathing 17. The clips 9 are formed of two or more bent metal strips riveted or bolted together, and are adapted to engage with the lower flanges of the beams, and receive the wires 7, 14. A detachable wooden centering may be employed about and between the beams and girders to support the concrete C until it has set.
Patent GB-190218958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or pertaining to Apparatus adapted for Indicating, or for Opening or Closing a Circuit on Change of, the Direction of Flow of Electrical Energy.
Inventor: ANDREWS LEONARD
Filed: 1902-08-28
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 18,958. Andrews, L. Aug. 28. Dynamos, synchronizing.-Relates to an apparatus for indicating when alternating-current generators are in step, and for opening or closing a circuit according as they are out of, or in, step. Fig. 1 shows a method of synchronizing the current of an alternator 3 with an alternating current in the bus-bars 2., Leads 11 from the bus-bars generate a magnetic flux in the middle bar 14 of a transformer core a, and one of the leads 5 from the alternator 3 is coiled round a side bar of the core. According as the currents in 11 and 5 are in step, or out of step, the lamp 8 or 7 in the secondary circuits 10, 9 burns brighter or less bright. By this means, an indication is given as to whether the two alternating currents are in step or not. The change of the currents in the secondary may be arranged to actuate a switch which opens or closes one of the circuits. Modifications are described in which the positions of the coils 5, 11 on the core are interchanged, or two transformer cores may be used.
Patent GB-190224125-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Waist Belt Adjuster.
Inventor: KNIGHT HENRY MANNING
Filed: 1902-11-04
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 24,125. Knight, H. M., [trading as Knight & Co., H.]. Nov. 4. Belt fastenings; hooks and eyes.-A retainer or fastening for waist-belts, particularly those known as dip front belts, is shown. A T - shaped plate or piece A is used. The part A' is secured to lie in close contact with a waistband, and is provided with stitching- holes, attachment prongs, teeth, or the like. The part A<2> is curved and formed with a strengthening- rib A<4>, and is provided with one or two struck-up projections A<3>, A<5> for engagement over the belt or in a loop or the like on the belt or on the buckle ; or it is provided with hooks or equivalents for engagement with eyelets on the belt or its fastening. A hook for engagement with the blouse or an eyelet or equivalent thereon may also be provided on the plate A, so that the blouse is held to hide the plate.
Patent GB-190224784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Animal Clippers
Inventor: HAWTREE ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-11-11
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 24,784. Hawtree, A. Nov. 11. Horse clippers and the like.-The cutter c<1> of sheep clippers &c. is vibrated over the comb C by a lever B<1> provided with three prongs to bear on the cutter. The lever is pivoted on a bolt d and between the curved faces of the washer d' and stud D. The top of the stud may be concave to fit a convex part of the lever. The lever is operated by a roller b<1> which is carried by a crankpin and runs in a groove in the lever. The tension is adjusted by a screw F which bears on the plate E pivoted at G. The plate bears on a block E<1>, which has a recess for oil on its upper face and on its lower face has a hemispherical recess for the corresponding projection e on the lever B<1>. Other self-adjusting bearings may be used for the lever.
Patent GB-190226098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Mechanism applicable to Velocipedes, Motor Cars & other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: BENNETT GEORGE EDWIN
Filed: 1902-11-27
Granted: 1903-11-27
Abstract: 26,098. Bennett, G. E. Nov. 27. Brakes.-Relates to brakes applicable to velocipedes and other road vehicles, and particularly to brakes of the type described in Specifications No. 7673, A.D. 1901, and No. 14,066, A.D. 1902. The members f, g, connected to bell-crank levers a, b, and, in the case of a bicycle, actuating the back and front wheel brakes respectively, are operated simultaneously by a lever h, which is pivoted to the lever a and formed with a cam adapted to engage the lever b. The lever h may be operated directly, as shown in Fig. 1, or made shorter and connected to the ordinary brake lever by a link k ; or it may be dispensed with, the free ends of the levers a, b being arranged with a wedge m between them adapted to separate them and apply the brakes when the lever j is lifted. A bell-crank lever o is preferably inserted in the member f to increase the leverage. To facilitate the return of the blocks on releasing the brake, rollers q, running in fixed guides, may be carried by the yoke s or the blocks ; or the rollers may be mounted on the guides u and bear against projections v on the blocks.
Patent GB-190228941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Desks or Tables
Inventor: MAUCHAIN ARMAND
Filed: 1902-12-31
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 28,941. Mauchain, A. Dec. 31. Tables.- Relates to a table or desk with horizontal top provided with means for adjustably supporting a drawing-board or similar appliance at any desired inclination. The top a of the table is adjusted vertically b y bars d, which work in slots in the frame band are secured by pins which pass through holes in the bars. The rear of the drawing-board is supported by a horizontal cross-bar f carried by a vertical bar g passing through a hole in the top of the table. A recess in the top allows the cross-bar to be brought down flush with the top. The cross-bar may be held at the required height by a spring bolt h, which enters notches in the bar g, and is connected by a string to an operating-button h' at the front of the table. Or a pin may pass through holes in the bar g. The bar is raised or lowered by a string i, which passes over a pulley i<1> and is. provided at the front of the table with a traction ring. The front of the drawing-board is held by a flanged bar k, which works in a recess in the table-top, and is adjusted vertically by a pin which passes into holes in the bar. The flanged bar may also be brought flush with the top, a separate bar being inserted to fill the groove. Or the flanged bar may be fitted with pins, which pass into holes in the top, so that the bar may be removed when not required. Several pairs of bars may be provided so that several persons working at a long table may have their boards at varying heights. The device for adjusting the height of the table-top may be dispensed with.