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Patent GB-189823624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Utilization of Hertzian and similar Radiations and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: WALTER LOUIS HEATHCOTE
Filed: 1898-11-09
Granted: 1899-11-09
Abstract: 23,624. Walter, L. H. Nov. 9. Radiations, electromagnetic, controlling and actuating apparatus by; switches.- Relates to the utilization of Hertzian or like radiations, the transmitter and receiver being so arranged that the latter is not operated by unauthorised radiations. The transmitter emits radiations in a prearranged order, and the receiver is only operated by such radiations, a " safety appliance " being connected with the receiver which is set back to zero on receipt of false signals. Fig. 1 shows diagrammatically a transmitter, and Fig. 2 a receiver adapted to close a local circuit o for firing submarine mines &c. The induction coil A with spark gap A<3> is excited by a battery B, when an electromagnet C<1> is energized by a current sent to it from the codal transmitting-device operated by the key F. On depressing the key F, contact is made at F<2>, and the magnet H<2> is energized, attracting its armature and withdrawing a stop H<1> from a recess in a disc, which is then free to rotate under the action of a spring. The disc carries a second disc D<1>, fitted with contacts D<3> arranged in any desired number and order. These contacts touch a contact D<7>, and hence signals are sent in the desired order. In the receiver K is the coherer adapted to complete the circuit around an electromagnet L. M is a disc carrying contacts M<2>, similarly disposed to the contacts on the disc D<1> and caused to rotate synchronously with it by means of a spring when it is released by the first signal, a stop M<5> being withdrawn from a recess M<6>. The contacts M<2> are insulated from the disc M. When the impulses are received in the true codal order, the electromagnet device N<7> is operated, and the contact N<14> brought against the contact N<16> to close the local circuit O. Should an impulse other than a codal one arrive at the transmitter, the electromagnet is energized through the circuit b, and the pawls disengaged from the ratchet-wheels. The contact N<14> is then returned to zero by the spring N<8>. At P is an electromagnetic arrangement for winding up the spring of the disc M.
Patent GB-189823945-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Pouncing Brims and Crowns of Hats.
Inventor: MILLER STEPHEN JOSEF
Filed: 1898-11-14
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 23,945. Miller, S. J., and White, J. L. Nov. 14. Felt hats; brims.-Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Fig. 2 a vertical section on the lines x-x, Fig. 1, of a machine for pouncing the brim and crowns of hats. The hat A is fixed on a block B, which is held by a suitable holder 23 in turn rigidly connected to an oval cam 24 of the exact shape of the hat body in horizontal section. The oval cam 24 is rigidly secured to a similar cam 25 lying at rightangles thereto, and this cam is secured to a slide 26 adapted to move in transverse ways 28 in a slide adapted to move in a block 30 carried by a shaft 31 which is operated from the main shaft 4. Brackets attached to the bed-plate carry rollers which bear respectively against the cams 24 and 25. By this arrangement a lateral movement is given to the centre of rotation of the hat holder, so that the hat is moved towards and from the pouncing- device twice during each rotation of the holder, whereby the crown is pounced equally at all parts. The crown pouncing-device consists of a pad 39 which is pivoted to a slide 41 adapted to reciprocate on a block 42 rigidly secured to an arm 43 pivoted between ears on an arm 45 fixed to a sleeve 46 rigidly secured to a rock-shaft 47. On the shaft 47 is loosely mounted a worm-wheel 49, which is driven indirectly from the main shaft 4, and when the spring latch 54, fixed on the sleeve 46, is engaged with one of a series of holes in the wheel 49, the latter operates to revolve the shaft 47, and with it the pad 39, through a quarter revolution, so that the pad moves forwardly from the crown of the hat to the brim, and pounces all parts of the revolving hat. As the sleeve 46 revolves, the latch 54 is acted upon by the fixed incline 56, and is withdrawn from the wheel 49, whereby the motion of the shaft 47 is arrested and simultaneously the pin 72 on the shaft 47 operates a lever connected to a clutch 7 whereby the main shaft 4 is disconnected from the main driving-pulley 3 and the whole machine is stopped. A reciprocating motion is imparted to the pad 39 through the rod 62, bell-crank lever 63, belt 65, and band 67 passed around an eccentric on the shaft 47. The brim is pounced between two pads, the upper of which 74 is adjustable with regard to the lower. The pads are mounted in sliding blocks fixed to an arm having a handle 89 at one end by which the pads may be withdrawn to the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1, so that the pad 39 may have room to operate on all parts of the crown. The brim pads are connected by an arm 94 with an eccentric by which the pads are reciprocated, and this eccentric is operated by the bevel-wheel 10 on the main shaft 4, with which wheel connection is automatically made when the brim pads are placed in position to operate upon the brim.
Patent GB-189824961-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Travellers' Sample Cases, also applicable for Dressing Cases, Jewel Cases, Safes, Travelling Trunks, Portmanteaus, and the like.
Inventor: SANDS THOMAS AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1898-11-26
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 24,961. Sands, T. A. Nov. 26. Safes.-A safe or the like is provided with a series of drawers or trays arranged in such a manner that, by drawing out the lowest tray of the series, the others are drawn out in succession. The top tray B<1> is fixed, and the trays are connected together by means of studs D and slotted plates C, the studs in one tray engaging with the slotted plates of the tray next above. The trays may be provided with glass covers and fitted with springs, levers, &c., by which they are projected or opened automatically immediately the hinged lid A<1> and fall-down front A<2> are opened; F is an external pocket. The parts may be duplicated, so that a set of trays would be provided at each side of the case.
Patent GB-189904817-A (GB)
Title: An Implement for Measuring Limited Lengths and Automatically Calculating certain Fractional Parts of such Lengths.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-03-04
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 4817. Boult, A. J., [Brown, J. L.]. March 4. Measures of length; calculating-apparatus.-The apparatus is for measuring lengths and simultaneously showing certain fractions of such length, such as the half and third. For this purpose, the graduated sliding rules A', A<2>, A<3> are geared together, by racks B', B<2>, B<3> and pinions C', C', C<3> on a common spindle D, so that the rule A<1> moves twice as fast as the rule A<2>, and three times as fast as the rule A<3>. Thus, if any measurement be made by the rule A', its half and third can be at once read off from the other rules.
Patent GB-189905307-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Adjusting the Cutting Irons or Blades of Planes, Spoke Shaves, and the like.
Inventor: SOUTHERN ALFRED THOMAS
Filed: 1899-03-10
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 5307. Southern, A. T., and Spilsbury, C. F. March 10. Planes; spokeshaves and like tools. - The cutter A is adjusted by a milled nut D, which travels upon the screw B and engages by a flange d with a slide C provided with a projection c<3> to engage with a slot in the cutter. The screw B is square with the threads on the edges, and is pivoted to the body of the plane &c. at b. The piece C slides without turning on the screw.
Patent GB-189905841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Axles of Railway Vehicles.
Filed: 1899-03-17
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 5841. Pacific Car Equipment Co., and Rumble, A. C. March 17. Axles are made of iron, and have steel journal sleeves shrunk or pressed on their reduced ends as shown in Fig. 1. The sleeve E may be open at both ends, but is shown closed at one, in which there is a countersunk hole to receive a screw H. This screw can be removed to allow the centre of a lathe or other machine tool to be placed in the countersunk hole. As shown, there is no flange at the outer end of the journal, and the parts are held in place by a plate I<1> secured to the wedge I.
Patent GB-189907489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Kilns for the Manufacture of Cement.
Inventor: LIBAN BERNARD
Filed: 1899-04-10
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 7489. Liban, B. April 10. Kilns.-Shaft or pit kilns for burning cement are divided by a double arch a, b into an upper drying-chamber and a lower burning-chamber. The arches have openings as shown, through which the material falls and towards which it is pushed by rakes. The material is charged through doors c, and fuel through doors d. Other openings c<1>, c<2>, d', d<2>, d<3> permit of the introduction of tools and the inspection of the state of the charge. The grate e, e<1> is made in inclined portions as shown. The lower part of the kiln forms a cooling-space.
Patent GB-189908062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trip Gear for Actuating Engine Valves.
Inventor: REES GEORGE ANDREW
Filed: 1899-04-17
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 8062. Rees, G. A. April 17. Valve gear.-Relates to trip or releasing gear for steam-engine admission lift or beat valves and the like, in which the gear is controlled by the governor. The valves are lifted by levers d operated by a latch pivoted at i on rocking levers k. The latch is capable of being disengaged by means of a tail h, which comes into contact with a stop o at a period dependent on the adjustment of the stop by the governor. The levers k are fast on a shaft c, which is rocked by a wrist-plate g or by a three-armed lever worked by an eccentric.
Patent GB-189908684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Box Hinging Machines.
Inventor: SAUNDERS DAVID HENRY
Filed: 1899-04-25
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 8684. Saunders, D. H. April 25. Staples, making. Relates to a machine which makes staples from wire, and drives them into the cover and sides of boxes, interlocked so as to form hinges. The staple-forming device, Figs. 9 and 16, consists of a former plate K<1>, over which the wire i<7> is pressed by the female die K, which is moved up and down by the plunger K<11>. The die K is displaced to the left by a pin k<6> on the forming- plate acting in an inclined groove in the sides of the die K. This carries the staple i<7> over the end of the former plate, so that it can be driven out by the driving-rod L.
Patent GB-189909719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Apparatus.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1899-05-09
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 9719. Brookes, A. G., [Littlefield, F. A.]. May 9. Lift valves.-In order to ease the working of the main valve and to keep it in equilibrium, fluid is allowed to pass from the inlet A<1> through openings 15 to a hollow stem d, past a ball valve a<5> to the underside of a piston D in a chamber B communicating by an opening a with the outlet A'. An extension d<x> on the stem d slides in the end of the valve hub b<1>. A soft-metal &c. valve face b<x> is retained by a flanged sleeve b<3>. The valve head a' is kept in place and its play limited by a nut b<5>.
Patent GB-189913045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fudge Boxes for Holding Type.
Inventor: RITZEMA WILLIAM DAVID
Filed: 1899-06-23
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 13,045. Ritzema, W. D. June 23. Late news, means of printing.-Relates to means for securing types &c. in fudge boxes. In one end of the fudge a is an eccentric shaft b, passing through a locking-bar c which it moves to lock the types or linotypes in the box. The shaft b is journalled by means of its eccentric ends d in the sides of the box. The locking-face of the bar c is preferably roughened. The shaft may be turned by a handle e.
Patent GB-189916079-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fuel.
Inventor: COCHRANE CATHERINE SARAH
Filed: 1899-08-05
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 16,079. Cochrane, C. S. Aug. 5. Fuel.-An artificial fuel is obtained by moulding a mixture of coal slack, or sawdust, or both, with sand, clay, and hot pitch, previously thinned down by means of crude petroleum or crude coal oil. In some cases the oil may be dispensed with, and water may be used instead, in which case the fuel mixture may be moulded and dried. The Provisional Specification states also that the fuel may be made of a mixture of slack or sawdust, or both, with sand, clay, and paraffin or other oil.
Patent GB-189919917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators for Superheating the Steam.
Inventor: SLACK JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1899-10-04
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 19,917. Slack, J. E. Oct. 4. Superheaters, steam. - Superheating-tubes are secured directly to the shell of a Lancashire boiler as shown in Fig. 1, or into the steam drum of a water-tube boiler as shown in Fig. 2, and passing down under the boiler or steam drum are extended upwards on the other side to a steam pipe as shown. There are preferably two sets of tubes, oppositely arranged as shown.
Patent GB-189922523-A (GB)
Title: Free-wheel Ratchet Clutch for Driving Cycles and other Vehicles and for Actuating Back Pedalling Brakes.
Inventor: NICKLIN ALFRED
Filed: 1899-11-11
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 22,523. Nicklin, A., and Maude, G. Nov. 11. Clutches brakes. -Fig. 1 shows a freewheel clutch fitted to the driving- wheel hub. The chain - wheel a is provided on its interior with recesses in which loosely fit the rounded ends of pawls d, pivot pins being thus dispensed with. The pawls engage by gravity with ratchet teeth e on a collar fixed to the hub. The pawls &c. are kept in position by side plates. A similar clutch may be used for actuating a back-pedalling brake.
Patent GB-190000916-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Apparatus for Use in Opening and Closing Hinged Windows, Frames, or the like.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-01-15
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 916. Boult, A. J., [KiebbÚ, E.]. Jan. 15. Window opening and closing apparatus.-The window or hinged frame 1 is opened and closed by a cord 10, which passes round a pulley 11 carried by a lever 13, and is attached to a curved perforated stay rod 4 pivoted to the window. A finger or catch 15 at the end of the lever is drawn into engagement with the stay by a spring when the cord is released, and is disengaged by pulling the free end of the cord. A flanged bracket 6, carrying the lever, is secured to a fixed support 8, and is formed with a projection or stop 19 for limiting the motion of the lever.
Patent GB-190001460-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Manufacture of Hair for Stuffing and like Purposes.
Inventor: VANDECASTEELE GUSTAVE
Filed: 1900-01-23
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 1460. Casteele, G. van de. Jan. 23. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-Hair of animal or vegetable origin, such as the fibre of dwarf palm, is packed into suitable moulds, steamed, and compressed so as to form rings, which are used for wheel tyres.
Patent GB-190002622-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Vessel or Ship.
Inventor: SOMSSICH COUNT VICTOR
Filed: 1900-02-09
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 2622. Somssich, C. V. Feb. 9. Propelling by rotary cylinders.-The hull of the vessel is supported, clear of the water, on rollers which are rotated to propel it. Figs. 1 and 2 show a vessel supported on longitudinal beams a. Crank-shafts journalled in the ends of these beams carry large hollow rollers C ; the outer ones are made in the form of truncated cones, while the inner are doubly coned. In small vessels the central rollers may be dispensed with. Floats or blades d are secured to these rollers, which are rotated by power to propel the vessel. In the case of small vessels hand gear is used. A rudder may be provided at each end of the vessel, and it may be moved sidewise by a roller provided with floats on blades like the propelling-rollers. The hull in this case is enclosed by plating, but in the case of small. vessels an open deck is sufficient.
Patent GB-190003588-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Finding the Electric Poles.
Inventor: MARE FREDERIC DE
Filed: 1900-02-23
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 3588. Mare, F. de. Feb. 23. Direction of currents, indicating by change of colour of a liquid at electrodes. A tube 27, of ebonite or other insulating-material, has a longitudinal partition 2 extending nearly to its ends, and near one end has lateral extensions and inspection openings 30, closed with glass. The ends and lateral extensions are closed by plugs, two of which carry electrodes 32, 33. The tube is partly filled with the liquid, and may be used with either end downward, to obtain different lengths of liquid resistance between the electrodes. The tube may be made entirely of glass, enclosed in a wooden case with inspection openings and terminal caps. The electrodes may be formed as wire forks. Instead of using a longitudinal partition, two parallel glass tubes may be connected at the ends.
Patent GB-190013545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: HUDLER JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-07-27
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 13,545. Hudler, J. July 27. Incandescent gas lamps.-This antivibration d e v i c e for preventing the transmission of horizontal oscillations to the mantles of street and other lamps is intended to supplement the known means for preventing the transmission of vertical shocks. The horizontal oscillations of the gas pipe g are absorbed by a series of balls k moving in recesses or grooves s, s<1> formed in the piece u attached to the gas pipe g and in the flange f on the lower end of the mixing-tube m of the burner. A cover d prevents the separation of the parts without impairing their mobility within the pre-arranged limits.
Patent GB-190017950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Engines
Inventor: ROBINSON OWEN
Filed: 1900-10-09
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 17,950. Robinson, O. Oct 9. Gas engines.-The cylinder c is secured to the bed-plate by bearings a, with caps i held down by bolts j. Access to the water jacket can be obtained without disturbing the cylinder cover by removing an annular cover l. Valves and valve gear.-The admission valves d, e, Fig. 5, are contained in sleeves o, forming the seating, and secured to the valve-chest by flanges p. The sleeves also contain springs t for closing the valves. The exhaust valve f is opened by a cam x<1> through a bell-crank lever x and against a spring z.
Patent GB-190101268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Dress Shields
Inventor: MOTH FANNY KATHERINE
Filed: 1901-01-19
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 1268. Moth, F. K. Jan. 19. Dress shields.-Consists of an appliance for holding dress shields in place on the person so that the sewing of them to the dre3s is avoided. Fig. 1 shows the appliance in use, and Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of the appliance not in use. The dress shields a are connected together by a cord b adjustable in length. This cord is worn as shown in Fig. 1, and the shields are also retained in place by the arm and shoulder straps e, d.
Patent GB-190102832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means for Packing Bedsteads and the like for Carriage and Transport.
Inventor: WHITFIELD GILBERT
Filed: 1901-02-09
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 2832. Whitfield, G. Feb. 9. Packing bedsteads.-The head and foot frames M, N are laid inside the bottom frame C, and several of these are placed one upon the other and bolted together by bolts B passing through holes in them To prevent lateral movement, the corner blocks are cast with projections F and recesses E, which fit each other, or with recesses only into which loose dowels fit. Bars K may be employed to which the covering-material is attached.
Patent GB-190103853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gypsum, Cement and like Slabs.
Inventor: MACK ADOLF
Filed: 1901-02-22
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 3853. Mack, A. Feb. 22. Slabs, building-blocks, &c.-Plates, slabs, or blocks of gypsum, cement, &c., for use in the construction of walls, ceilings, floors, &c., are prepared with wooden bars embedded therein at equal distances apart, so as to be directly visible on one side. The bars are preferably of inwardly-widening section, so as to dovetail into the gypsum, and they may be provided with nails, screws, &c. partially driven into the wood, so that the heads are embedded in the gypsum. Figs. 5, 6, and 7 illustrate the method of casting the slabs. The wooden bars b are placed in a channel in a mould-plate n, and are properly spaced by notched adjusting-plates o. A strip or bar p is clamped across the bars b, so as to hold them in place, the plates o are removed, and the channel is filled in with gypsum &c. To indicate the position of the bars when the slabs are placed in position with the bars inwards, grooves or slots are formed on the outer surface of the slabs immediately opposite the centres of the bars. Fig. 1 shows in section a fire-resisting wall coated externally with wood shingles c nailed on to bars b embedded in the slabs a. A space is left between the slabs and the inner part of the wall, which is formed of hollow bricks f coated with plaster g. A wall so constructed is soundproof and resistant to heat and cold. In the construction of ceilings, an openwork cane mat is secured by staples to the wooden bars. The plaster adheres firmly to the cane mat and thereby to the slabs. Fig. 12 shows a modification, in which crossed wires s are nailed on the bars, so as to cover the joints between the slabs, thus preventing the plaster applied to the surface from developing cracks at the joints. In constructing floors, slabs a', Fig. 14, form the ceiling of the room below, and a second series of slabs a<2> is supported on laths v<1> between the joists v, a noiseless floor being thus obtained. For the walls of temporary buildings, the slabs may be screwed on to wooden frames, a suitable wallcovering being then applied. Solid walls may be constructed of building-blocks, to which the invention is equally applicable. In order that the slabs may not split when nailed, it is preferable to embed in the gypsum over each bar a strip of jute or like fibrous material.
Patent GB-190105345-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Relating to the Construction and Working of Furnace Bars and Grates.
Inventor: MACHOVSKY JOSEPH VINCENC
Filed: 1901-03-13
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 5345. Machovsky, J. V. March 13. Firebars and grates, clearing. Under the firebars 3 are placed transverse rods 8, the ends of which rest on side plates 7. To each rod 8 are secured sectoral plates 10, having thin back parts 5, which are connected by curved arms 9 to longitudinal bars 12 operated from the handles 6. One set of the plates 10 is shown raised between the firebars 3 to clear them. The end set is connected to the slag plates 11, which, when opened, allow the ashes and clinker to fall into the asbpit. The firebars may be solid, tubular, or in sections, and, when inclined, they may be moved longitudinally to allow the ashes to fall into the ashpit.
Patent GB-190112210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrostatic Separators.
Inventor: DOLBEAR CLINTON EMERSON
Filed: 1901-06-14
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 12,210. Dolbear, C. E. June 14. Separating ores &c.-Relates to electrostatic appa- ratus for separating metals from crushed ores &c. One terminal of an induction coil a is connected by a wire d to two adjustable metal plates b, and the other terminal by a wire d<1> to an intermediate metal plate c, placed between non-conducting plates e. The pulverized material is fed in a thin sheet from the hoppers l by means of rotary rollers m. As the particles fall past the charged plates b, the metallic particles are attracted to them, and are im- mediately repelled towards the plates e. The non- conducting shelves f and partitions j ensure their separate collection. The non-metallic particles, which are not so strongly attracted and are not re- pelled, continue their vertical descent, and are separately collected. In order to adapt the appa- ratus to the material under treatment, the plates b may be adjusted, or the frequency or potential of the alternating electrostatic charge may be varied. Cylinders may be used instead of the plates b.