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Patent GB-190000151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Traps or Syphons for Drains or the like.
Inventor: KESSELRING WILHELM
Filed: 1900-01-02
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 151. Kesselring, W., and R÷thenbacher, E Jan. 2. Traps.-To prevent unsealing, the trap is fitted with an auxiliary plate which forms a passage b leading from the bottom of the inlet a to the top of the outlet chamber c.
Patent GB-190002585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Stone Sawing Machinery.
Inventor: FITTON GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-02-09
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 2585. Fitton, G. F. Feb. 9. Sawing.-The swinging frame is built up of channel-iron a, b at the ends and sides with distance corner pieces c. The blades are attached to the ends b or to movable heads d, likewise made of two channel-irons with distance-pieces e projecting to slide between the members of the sides a. Double T-headed bolts f, which can be passed between the channels and turned, secure the heads d to the ends a. A heavier frame is made with a built-up box section, Fig. 4, to which angle-irons are secured to form a guide-way for the movable heads. The swinging water supply pipes h are made of # instead of # form, and are counterbalanced by weights m above their axles. The feed-screws q are driven from shafts s connected by a cross-shaft t. For slbw feed, one shaft s is driven by the spurwheels 4, 5 and ratchet gear 3, 1 from the shaft y connected to the shaft u by a belt. The ratchet and spur wheels 3, 4 are mounted on a pivoted lever 6, which can throw them out of gear. A quick feed or return is attained by connecting the shafts u, s through the spur gearing mounted on the three-armed lever 8 pivoted about the shaft u.
Patent GB-190003555-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Lighting Street and other Gas Lamps.
Inventor: TAIG JOHN BANKS
Filed: 1900-02-23
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 3555. Taig, J. B., Taig, T., Taig, R.., and Robertson, J. Feb. 23. Lighting gas. - Relates to electric torches and apparatus for lighting street and like lamps, lamps placed in inaccessible positions, and incandescent lamps in which the fragile mantles would be damaged if the burners were lit by an ordinary torch. In the street lamp shown in Fig. 1, the incandescing wire or sparking points A are connected by leads D, E with terminals F<1> placed on a block F on the lamp-post G. After the gas has been turned on, the eleccal circuit is completed by placing the terminals J on the torch I, Fig. 3, which terminals are connected by leads H with the battery K, in contact with the terminals F<1>. When the torch I is provided with an igniter A in addition to the terminals J, it may be used with lamps fitted as shown in Fig. 1, or inserted into lanterns fitted with ordinary burners. By placing the terminals F in an easily - accessible position, the torch I may be dispensed with, the electrical circuit being then completed by terminals placed upon the battery box.
Patent GB-190004361-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Repeating Photographic Printing Frame.
Inventor: TOPLIS ALBERT REUBEN
Filed: 1900-03-07
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 4361. Toplis, A. R. March 7. Printing. - Relates to a printing - frame for rapidly printing a number of photographs on a sheet of bromide or like paper. The negative is placed in an aperture in the centre of a long board or plate L. The paper is fixed by a spring clip to the face of a slide P capable of sliding in guides on the plate L so that any part of the paper can be brought over the negative, an index and scale R being used to determine the amount of movement. Sliding shutters are mounted on the opposite side of the plate at each side of the negative, to cut off any part of it, when it is desired not to print the whole negative. The spring X is used to press the paper in contact with the negative during printing.
Patent GB-190004858-A (GB)
Title: A Mechanical Process which has for its Purpose the Giving a Fuller Appearance to Common Velvet-fabrics.
Inventor: CLEFF ROBERT
Filed: 1900-03-14
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 4858. Cleff, R., S c h m a l l , J., and Langen, A. March 14. Compound processes. - Velvets are treated by being passed through a stretching-device a, then over a brush b and damping-device c, and afterwards over an adjustable table d, when they are operated upon by a raising-device e which receives a backward and forward and a rotary motion, the latter being in such direction as to untwist the yarns. The fabric is finally treated by a brush f.
Patent GB-190010210-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electrical Apparatus for Closing Steam Supply Valves from a Distance, and Giving an Audible Signal.
Inventor: DAHL EDUARD GUSTAV
Filed: 1900-06-02
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 10,210. Dahl, E. G. June 2. Stop gear.-Consists of means for stopping an engine by closing the steam-stop valve from any part of a factory and for sounding an alarm. Fig. 1 shows an elevation of the apparatus, and Fig. 3 a plan, without the stop valve. The latter is operated, on the apparatus being brought into action, by a cord b which is wound round a pulley on the valve spindle and at the other end is attached to a rod e carrying a weight e<2>. On the closure of a suitable electric circuit the electromagnet g attracts its armature g<1>, thereby releasing the bell-hammer l and the spring motor device n. The spring motor thereupon acts on the rack-bar p and releases the rod e, and the weight e<2> then comes into action. Means are provided for facilitating the re-setting of the apparatus.
Patent GB-190014341-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Top or Cowl for Chimneys, Ventilator Pipes and the like.
Inventor: MCCAUL GEORGE
Filed: 1900-08-10
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 14,341. McCaul, G. Aug. 10. Chimney and ventilating-shaft tops. - A top or cowl for chimneys, ventilating- pipes, and the like consists of a double hollow conical drum 1, having ducts 6 with flared ends to catch the wind and cause a draught. A conical hood 4, supported on legs 5, excludes rain &c.
Patent GB-190019235-A (GB)
Title: Luggage Carrier for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: MAIN THOMAS
Filed: 1900-10-27
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 19,235. Main, T. Oct. 27. Luggage-carriers.-A collapsable or folding-up luggage-carrier for cycles and other vehicles is shown in plan in Fig. 2. The carrier is clipped to the frame by clips b and by clips fastened to the inclined supports d. The carrier is pivoted at c and e, and is in two parts which have an elbow joint at g so that the sections may be folded up against the frame.
Patent GB-190102485-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Boat-lowering Apparatus.
Inventor: BERGSTEIN SAMUEL
Filed: 1901-02-05
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 2485. Bergatein, S. Feb. 5. Boat-lowering gear.-The davits consist of beams or brackets 10, Fig. 5, hinged to the deck so that they can be swung inboard to allow the boat to rest, bottom upwards, on the deck, as shown in Fig. 1. The deck-rail B is cut away, as shown, to accommodate the boat. The lowering and hoisting gear is contained in the boat, as shown in Fig. 2. The ends of the falls are coiled on drums 20, 21, geared together and to wheels 23, 24. On the spindle of the wheel 23 is a crank handle by which the boat is hoisted, and on the spindle of the other 24 is a brake dome surrounded by a strap controlled by a screwed spindle 28. When the boat is afloat, the falls are cast off the drums, and the tackle-hooks 15 disengaged. As shown in Fig. 4, two pairs of davits may be placed side by side to lower a pair of boats. The boats may be locked to the davits by bolts 30, Fig. 4, when the passengers and crew are taking their places.
Patent GB-190108631-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Applying Metallic Seals to Envelopes, and for Fastening Papers Together
Inventor: CUSHMAN JOSEPH WOOD
Filed: 1901-04-26
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 8631. Cushman, J. W. April 26. Envelopes; seals and sealing; paper-fasteners.- Relates to apparatus for securing envelopes with a metallic seal &c. for fastening papers together. Fig. 3 shows an elevation of the apparatus, in which A is a curved flat arm for inserting inside the envelope, and B is an up-turned outer portion to which the lever C is pivoted. The arm A terminates in an enlarged portion A<1> having a recess for upsetting the piercing-points of the seal. The arm C is pivoted to the part B by means of a spring joint with a limiting guide-slot. At the outer end of the arm C a socket E<1> is formed, having an internal flange e forming a bearing for the driving-head F and spring f The shank of the driving-head is provided with a knob G recessed at g so as to slide over the socket.
Patent GB-190110589-A (GB)
Title: A Method of and Means for Controlling and Operating Torpedoes, Dirigible Balloons, Vehicles, Signals and the like from a Distance without Physical Connection.
Inventor: GARDNER JOHN
Filed: 1901-05-22
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 10,589. Gardner, J. May 22. Signals, semaphore, electric.-Relates to means for employing electromagnetic radiations for moving the arms of a distant semaphore signal. Figs. 1 and 2 show the receiving apparatus, and Fig. 13 the transmitter. The radiations are received, Figs. 1 and 2, by the coherer c and close the circuit d through the relay r, thereby moving the tongue t and closing the circuit e<1> through the electromagnet e, which attracts its armature hand moves the pivoted lever l, and, through the pawl n and ratchet-wheel w, rotates the ball governor m at a speed depending on the duration of the Hertzian waves acting upon the coherer during a unit of time. The speed of the governor determines the position of the plate z, which can be thus caused to complete either of the local electric circuits 1, 2, 3 for performing the necessary operations. The transmitter, Fig. 13, consists of an arm 12, which is rocked about its pivot 12<d> at a uniform rate by the rod 11 from the clockwork 10. The arm 12 carries a circuit-closing spring 13, which in each rocking movement travels over the periphery of the plate 14, the left-hand side of which is covered with an insulator. The plate 14 can be set by the arm 15 so that the duration of the waves for each swing of the arm 12 is adjusted to suit the different speeds of the governor. In a modification the governor is driven by clockwork, and the closing of the circuit e' then applies a brake to reduce the speed of the governor.
Patent GB-190118025-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rowlocks.
Inventor: SLOAN ALEXANDER WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-09-09
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 18,025. Sloan, A. W., and Hayward, T. Sept. 9. Boat rowlocks.-To prevent the accidental unshipping of r o w - locks at critical moments, a d o g or key A is so pivoted in a slot or recess C formed in the shank or stem D that the dog A normally projects from the stem D and prevents the withdrawal o f t h e rowlock until the dog has been n purposely turned back into the slot or recess C.
Patent GB-190119585-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Pure Cellulose from Cotton Seeds.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1901-10-01
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 19,585. Imray, O., [American By-Products Co.]. Oct.. 1. Materials, fibrous; raw materials, treating.-Relates to the production from cotton seeds of fibrous cellulose suitable for the manufacture of high-grade papers &c. The ginned seeds are treated in a suitable digester with the vapour of a liquid hydrocarbon, such as naphtha, and afterwards in the same or in another digester for four hours with a two per cent. solution of caustic soda under a steam pressure of sixty pounds, all traces of the hydrocarbon having previously been removed by means of a current of hot air. The material is subsequently washed and bleached. The colouring-matter contained in the hulls may be extracted before the treatment with caustic soda, or from the caustic-soda solution.
Patent GB-190121642-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process of Burning Liquid Hydrocarbons
Inventor: MILLER THEODORE
Filed: 1901-10-28
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 21,642. Miller, T., Miller, E., and Klahn, E. Oct. 28. Vapour burners.-Relates to a method of burning a liquid hydrocarbon, namely, by spraying it with an excess of air, vaporizing it, and finally burning it without admitting any fresh air. The invention is not limited to any apparatus, In the example shown, air under pressure passes from a tank A to a nozzle C, and oil is withdrawn thereby from the tank E, and is sprayed to a coil I in which it is vaporized. The vapour and the excess of air pass through a tube I<2> into a closed chamber M, from which they escape through burners K and are ignited in the closed combustion chamber H. Above the latter is a tubular boiler F for generating steam. Instead of the burners K, the chamber M may be entirely covered by a sheet of wire gauze, above which the vapour is ignited ; or, in another modification, the chamber M itself forms the combustion chamber.
Patent GB-190125987-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Protectors for Handles or Handle Bars and the like.
Inventor: SCHMIDT OTTO
Filed: 1901-12-19
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 25,987. Schmidt, O. Dec. 19. Handles.-A h a n d protector, which is secured by a clip c to the handle e of a cycle &c, consists of a metal-gauze frame a lined with felt &c. and containing a knob or bar d for the hand or hands.
Patent GB-190204879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weighing Scales.
Inventor: BROTELLE OCTAVE NICOLAS HENRI
Filed: 1902-02-26
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 4879. Brotelle, O. N. H. J. Feb. 26. Indicating - mechanism ; Roberval's balance type.-Relates to mechanism for indicating the approach of equilibrium between the two pans of a scale, and is specially adapted for Roberval's balances used for weighing chemicals, drugs, liquids, &c. A pointer 7, Figs. 1 and 2, is pivoted to the standard 1, and is adapted to be lifted by a hook 10 on the scale-pan rod 2 as the pan rises. The descent of the pointer indicates the approach of equilibrium. Both scale-pans are fitted with the device. In a modification, a spring clip 12, Fig. 5, is placed inside the standard 1 and a pointer 14 is pivoted to the clip at 15, so that the short arm 21 of the pointer is interposed in the path of the head 16 on the scale-pan rod 2. The device may be otherwise modified.
Patent GB-190207064-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hypodermic Syringe Cases.
Inventor: WINCHESTER BENJAMIN THOMAS
Filed: 1902-03-22
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 7064. Winchester, B. T. March 22. Cases for syringes, surgical and medical &c.-A case for containing a hypodermic syringe and other articles is c o n - structed as shown in Figs. 1 and 3. The outer casing consists of corrugated sheets 1, 2, Fig. 3, which may be connected at the edges by brazing &c. ; or the body may be formed out of a single sheet. To the body the bottom 3 is suitably secured. Fitted to slide within the casing is a central member 9 enclosing the syringe 12, and vials or receptacles 13 adapted to contain various articles. Passing through the member 9, near its base, is a cross-rod 14, on which the syringe and vials rest, the upward movement of the rod being arrested by a stop 15. To the member 9 are pivoted, at 10, arms 11, 8 carrying a clip 5, which holds the hollow needles 6 and the needle-cleaning wires, and which carries the lid 4 of the casing. The arms 11 serve to hold the vials in place. Slits 18 in the casing are intended to receive the needle heads 19.
Patent GB-190210131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks and Latches.
Inventor: HOLBROOK WILLIAM ROBERT
Filed: 1902-05-02
Granted: 1903-05-02
Abstract: 10,131. Holbrook, W. R. May 2. Locks, key; latches.-Relates to locks and latches, especially such as are described in Specifications No. 24,406, A.D. 1897, and No. 3127, A.D. 1900, in which the keyhole can be shifted to adapt it to the position of the keyhole in the door &c. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the lock bolt h is mounted to slide on a pin v attached to the casing a, such pin acting as the pivot for the tumbler d. The bridge-piece c, in which is formed the keyhole, is adapted to slide within the casing, and an adjustable block j is fitted to the bolt h for the engagement of the key. The adjustable cover plate is supported upon projections q on the casing instead of on the mechanism, and is provided with slots and openings for the passage of the key and the fixing-screws and for allowing access to the screw a of the block j. A spike or stud on the cover plate enters the door to retain the plate. The latch bolt l is pivoted to a lever m, operated by a follower o. In the lever night-latch shown in Fig. 3, the bolt has an extension A connected thereto by means of a pin E adjustably secured in a hole in the lug F of the bolt by means of a screw H. A spring G is interposed between the part A and the lug F. The plate C carrying the key pin C<1> and levers B is adjustable. The adjustable cover plate rests on the casing projections L and is secured thereto by screws passing through slots in the plate. In double-handed night-latches with two keyholes, the key pins are mounted on sliding plates, and the cover plate is adjustably mounted on lugs on the casing. A pin, secured to the casing by a chain, may be inserted behind a lug on the bolt for preventing the operation of the latch.
Patent GB-190216021-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Boiler Tubes.
Inventor: HOYNE JAMES FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-07-18
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 16,021. Hoyne, J. F. July 18. Drawings to Specification. Tubes, smoke.-The bore of the tube diminishes with the decreasing heating power of the flame. The external diameter of the tube may taper correspondingly, or may be constant, the internal diameter alone being taper.
Patent GB-190216318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Photographic Plates
Inventor: PIFER GEORGE NICHOLAS
Filed: 1902-07-22
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 16,318. Pifer, G. N. July 22. Sensitized plates; mounting plates.-Relates to a method of mounting plates for taking positives directly, chiefly for use in automatic apparatus. The photographic plate A, Fig. 2, is provided with a sheath B of sheet metal bent over at the edge b. In some cases, the back has also a raised rim b<1>, and a pin c for fastening the plate to any object is mounted in the depression at the back. Instead of a complete disc covering the back of the plate, a series of radial arms b<2>, Fig. 5, joined at the centre may be used. The raised rims of the sheaths prevent the surface of the plate from being scratched when a number of plates are piled together, as in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190220281-A (GB)
Title: Gas Detecting Attachment for Miners' Safety Lamps.
Inventor: BEARD JAMES THOM
Filed: 1902-09-17
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 20,281. Beard, J. T., and Machie, M. D. Sept. 17. Explosive and combustible gases, detecting.-The presence of explosive gas is detected and the quantity thereof, is approximately indicated by a series of platinum or other wires 4, 5, 6 capable of becoming incandescent, arranged above the flame upon a #-shaped wire support 1, which is secured to the lamp by a screw ring 7, Fig. 2, a disc 11, Fig. 3, a bent wire 14, Fig. 4, or a spring clip or equivalent device.
Patent GB-190220758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Turbines
Inventor: THORMEYER HANS
Filed: 1902-09-23
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 20,758. Thormeyer, H. Sept. 23. Steam &c. turbines -A steam turbine of the impact-wheel type, which may be driven by air or gas, has two concentric rings of pockets or cells a, b separated by a fixed ring of guide-cells f on each face of the wheel B. The steam pipes D open into annular chambers E having jet openings e leading to the wheel. Similar openings, leading backwards and forwards alternately, are provided in the cells, and are arranged so that each cell has only one opening uncovered at once. The steam passes through the wheel and guide cells in turn, and is discharged on to an outer row of guide- vanes d.
Patent GB-190226564-A (GB)
Title: Improvement relating to the Springing of the Frames of Road Vehicles.
Inventor: STRAKER SIDNEY
Filed: 1902-12-02
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 26,564. Straker, S. Dec. 2. Undercarriages; axles, attaching to springs.- Relates to means for attaching the springs of a road vehicle to the front axle so that the axle has freedom, subject to springs, to rock in a transverse vertical plane when yielding to inequalities in the road, as described in Specification No. 17,257, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Locomotives &c.]. The ends of the springs a on each side of the axle, instead of being attached by clips as described in the prior Specification, are pivoted by a bolt d to the links c, which are pivoted to the axle.
Patent GB-190227817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Draw Benches for the Manufacture of Metal Tubes, and the like.
Filed: 1902-12-16
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 27,817. Lake, H. H., [National Tube Co.]. Dec. 16. Bending; drawing; welding.-Relates to drawbenches for making welded metal tubes and the like, and consists in providing a conveyer for returning the tongs and draw-hook to the front end of the bench after each drawing. Fig. 1 shows, in plan, the front end of a draw-bench in connection with the discharge end of a furnace for heating the blanks. The blanks are seized by tongs, which are passed through the draw-bell 14 and attached to a hook which engages the links of the endless draw-chain 8 in the usual manner. At the side of the draw-bench is a trough 18, in which runs another endless chain 19. This chain is driven from the front sprocket-wheel of the chain 8 by means of the gearing shown, in the reverse direction, and brings the draw-hook and tongs to the front end of the bench, depositing them on the ledge 26.
Patent GB-190302186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Refrigerating Apparatus.
Inventor: HYDE ARTHUR SALISBURY
Filed: 1903-01-29
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 2186. Hyde, A. S. Jan. 29. Motor road vehicles.-Liquids or gases are cooled or steam is condensed by apparatus such as that shown in Figs. 2 and 4, which shows the application of the invention to motor vehicles propelled by gas engines, for cooling the water which cools the cylinder a. The cooling-device f, Fig. 2, which is shown on an enlarged scale in Fig. 4, consists of tubes h in which the water or fluid to be cooled circulates, and tubes g through which, in the case shown, cold air is driven by a fan. The tubes and passages are formed of a sheet of copper which is corrugated and bent upon itself. The air tubes have flaring mouths. In other applications, the cooling-agent may be a liquid or other fluid.
Patent GB-190306405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carbon Holders for Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: HAMILTON-ADAMS THOMAS
Filed: 1903-03-19
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 6405. Adams, T. Hamilton-. March 19. Arc lamps.-Carbonholders for clutch lamps are made of the same external diameter as the carbons, and the latter are formed with reduced portions c, as shown, to fit tightly into the holders a. The holder is thus able to pass through the clutch, aud the carbon may be nearly all consumed,
Patent GB-190308790-A (GB)
Title: Cylindrical Mounts for Bedsteads and Cots
Inventor: BACHMANN LUDWIG
Filed: 1903-04-18
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 8790. Bachmann, L. April 18. Bedsteads and cots.- In jointless cylindrical mounts having r a i s e d ornamentations, the cylindrical mount 1 is formed out of brazed or solid drawn tubing or raised out of sheet metal in one piece without a joint, the ornamentations 2 or projections of various designs being raised on the cylindrical mount after it has been cut from the tube.