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Patent GB-189901007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Corking or Stoppering Bottles.
Inventor: PINDSTOFTE ANDERS ANDERSEN
Filed: 1899-01-16
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 1007. Pindstofte, A. A. Jan. 16. Corking.-The cork is inserted between the fixed jaw a and the movable jaw b, and is forced by the plunger V through the aperture c in the table C, and through the tapered socket F, into the bottle, the jaw b of the cork-compresser being operated by the slide N, which moves with the plunger. The socket F is formed with a number of perforations f, through which the water, waste, &c. expressed from the cork pass into the chamber H. An air pump I, the piston n of which is fixed to the slide N, is connected to the chamber H, to facilitate the removal of the waste &c.
Patent GB-189904497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Use in the Manufacture of Paper.
Inventor: SCHLATTER JACKOB
Filed: 1899-03-01
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 4497. Schlatter, J. March 1. Paper machines.-In passing to the drying- cylinders, the web passes over a roller G mounted in inclined or spring bearings, which are adjustable. So long as the web is not ruptured and is passing properly through the machine, a friction pulley on the angle of the roller G is held by the tension of the web out of contact with a moving belt D on the pulley E. When, however, the web breaks or becomes slack, the friction pulley falls or moves into engagement with the belt D, and the roller G is rotated rapidly, thereby moving the web onwards at a more rapid rate than before.
Patent GB-189904532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feed Brushes.
Inventor: GRUENEWALD FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1899-03-01
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 4532. Gr³newald, F. March 1. Reservoir brushes for brushing the hair &c. The liquid is introduced into the metal reservoir B through an opening with a screwed cap E, and escapes through the tube C when the brush is inverted twice, the loose cap D allowing of this.
Patent GB-189905399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Mechanism for Bicycles.
Inventor: BOND CHARLES ARONDALE
Filed: 1899-03-11
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 5399. Bond, C. A. March 11. Driving - mechanism for bicycles. A wheel C keyed to the rear wheel hub is driven by a wheel D mounted on a stud E secured to the frame. The wheel D is connected by a rod J to a bellcrank lever F secured to one end of a divided axle G mounted in the bottom bracket H. A lever F<1> mounted on the other part of the axle G is connected to the lever F, so that they rise and fall alternately, by a segmental wheel I which is mounted under the bracket H and engages with toothed segments f formed on the levers. The wheel I may be dispensed with, and the lever F<1> connected to the rear wheel by a link and cog-wheels similar to those connecting the lever F.
Patent GB-189917799-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Teaching Appliance for Containing and Displaying Maps, Diagrams, Black Surface Sheets and the like.
Inventor: SIMS COLIN
Filed: 1899-09-04
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 17,799. Sims, C., and Schofield, W. Sept. 4. Portfolios. - Relates to a teaching- appliance for containing and display - ing a series of maps, charts, pictures, diagrams, drawing- copies, reading- sheets, black-surface sheets for chalk illustrations, &c. The sheets are secured together between loose covers by rings passed through the corners.
Patent GB-189921667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Electrical Distribution and Measurement.
Filed: 1899-10-30
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 21,667. British Thomson - Houston Co., [Steinmetz, C. P.]. Oct. 30. Energy meters.-Lamps or other consuming- apparatus are placed on separate constant and night supply wires A, C, with a common return B, and, to induce consumers to remove most of their lamps &c. from the constant-supply wire A, a lower charge is made for energy supplied from the night wire C, on which a supply is given during limited hours only. The night circuit may be supplied at higher pressure than the constant circuit, in order that the whole energy supplied may be registered at different rates by an ordinary meter W, the field coils E of which are in the common return B, while the armature is supplied from the constant circuit A, B. Current used on the night circuit is thus supplied at a higher pressure than that applied to the meter armature. Or both circuits may be at equal pressure, and the meter provided with separate field coils for the common return wire B and the constant supply wire A ; the field coils may be provided with several terminals for connecting any desired number of turns in circuit. Such methods of measuring are claimed generally, for any number of circuits.
Patent GB-189923545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mills or Apparatus for Grinding and Polishing.
Inventor: BAILEY WILLIAM OLIVER
Filed: 1899-11-25
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 23,545. Bailey, W. O. Nov. 25. Surfacing and polishing.-Annular rings or mills to be used with sand, or other abrading-material, and water have their inner edges corrugated, or otherwise irregularly shaped, and are fed with the abrading- material from the centre instead of from the outside. Fig. 5 shows one form of ring, in which the parts g<1> are bevelled off ; other modifications are shown in the Specification. Fig. 8 shows how the abrading- material is supplied to such a mill when used in the horizontal position ; the sand and water are fed through the hollow shaft on to a discf, over which it is thrown out by centrifugal force. In vertical mills the arrangement is that described in Specification No. 16,995, A.D. 1899.
Patent GB-189924798-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shoes for Horses and other Animals.
Inventor: CREASEY JOHN JAMES
Filed: 1899-12-13
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 24,798. Creasey, J. J. Dec. 13. Special section.- The ground surface of the shoe is formed with cross grooves a, which do not extend quite to the outside of the shoe. The nail-holes b are formed in these grooves.
Patent GB-190002138-A (GB)
Title: Improved Stand for Compressed Gas Cylinders.
Inventor: COXETER SAMUEL
Filed: 1900-02-02
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 2138. Coxeter, S., and Coxeter, H. Feb. 2. Storing under pressure.-A stand is formed with a base B, handle H, rests S, S' for two gas cylinders, and a pillar P provided with a single stop valve, to which the discharge orifices are connected at C, C' and which is actuated by a foot-key F or otherwise.
Patent GB-190006364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railroad Ties or Sleepers and Fastenings.
Inventor: WEISS FREDERICK CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1900-04-05
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 6364. Weiss, F. C., and Burkhart, H. G. April 5. Sleepers; rails, securing to sleepers; rail joints.- Railway sleepers are constructed of two channelsections 2 and top and bottom plates 3, 4 riveted or bolted together. The top plate 3 may have ribs 11 between the rails, to prevent persons from walking on them. Two #-shaped blocks 12 are secured inside the sleepers under the rails, which are secured by the two bent straps 20 passed through slots 7 in the top plate of the sleeper and the bolts 26, 27. At joints the adjacent straps 20 are connected by a bar 30 serving as a fishplate.
Patent GB-190007184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dove-tailing and in Tools therefor.
Inventor: MESSINESI LEON MILTIADES
Filed: 1900-04-18
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 7184. Messinesi, L. M. April 18. Dovetailing ; tools.-Relates to a method of and tools for cutting dovetails by machinery. The mortises a, Fig. 4, are cut by feeding the rotating tool d, Fig. 11, laterally across the board A. The tenons b, Fig. 4, are formed by cutting out the recesses between them by feeding the rotating tool, Fig. 13, longitudinally against the end of the board B. The blades g of the tool, Fig. 13, are adjustable and are fixed by set-screws h. The sides of both the mortises and the tenons have the same curvature so as to fit exactly. For concealed dovetailing, the mortises are made by the tool shown, Fig. 15, with convex sides i, which are fed laterally into the end of one of the boards, leaving a part of the wood at the end of each mortise.
Patent GB-190011602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Sheets or Plates of Aluminium Covered with Silver on One or Both Surfaces.
Inventor: MARTIN EDOUARD
Filed: 1900-06-26
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 11,602. Martin, E. June 26. Plates.-Aluminium plates or sheets coated with silver are manufactured as follows. One or both surfaces of the cleaned aluminium ingot are coated with copper electrolytically, and the ingot is then lightly rolled and coated with silver electrolytically. It is then heated, and a sheet of heated silver is laid on and the whole rolled whilst hot. The plates may then be rolled a second time either hot or cold. The sheets thus prepared may be worked up into articles such as reflectors, kitchen utensils, articles for the army, cans, bowls, &c., preserve tins, eyes, hasps, jewellery, plates, toilet articles, bulbs, condensers, tins, pharmaceutical and hygienic articles, photographic, surgical, and optical apparatus, cartridge cases, buttons, clasps, purses, &c. Certain of these articles may be shaped previous to the coating with silver.
Patent GB-190014223-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Photographic Printing Machine.
Inventor: BARBER WALTER ROBERT
Filed: 1900-08-08
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 14,223. Barber, W. R. Aug. 8. Printing.-Relates to a machine for printing photographs from a negative, on a continuous band of sensitized paper. The paper P is drawn from the store spool M over a guide-roller p<1>, between the negative Q and the supporting-pad X, then over a guide-roller p<2>, round the positivelydriven feed-roller L, over the pressing-roller l<1>, and finally on to the receiving-spool R, which is driven by a friction or spring clutch to keep the paper band always tight. After a print has been sufficiently exposed below the negative to a gas or other light enclosed in the chamber Z, the handlever D fixed to the axis B is moved through an arc limited by stop pins x<8>, x<8>. One cam on the shaft B turns down the gas light, and another lowers the pad X through the toggle T, thus releasing the paper, which is then drawn on one step by the feed-roller L. This feed-roller is driven by link mechanism and ratchet gear from the shaft F geared to the shaft B ; or it may be driven by chains or bands. The receiving-spool R is driven by an endless band from the feed-roller L, a friction and spring clutch being fitted inside the roller to avoid overstrain on the paper band.
Patent GB-190014773-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pumps
Inventor: MEYER CARL ASMUS HINRICH
Filed: 1900-08-17
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 14,773. Meyer, C. A. H. Aug. 17. Gas-actuated pumps.- Relates to pumps operated by means of a telescopic piston a. The supply of motive fluid, such as carbonic acid gas, to the hollow piston, is controlled by valves e connected by telescopic rods k to the heavy pump piston l. These rods are slightly shorter than the hollow piston a, so that at the end of the downward stroke the valves are moved to open the inlet h and close the outlet i, while the reverse movements occur at the end of the upward stroke. Springs m prevent movement of the valves except at the ends of the strokes.
Patent GB-190022765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nut-locks.
Inventor: SHIVELY MARTIN LEWIS
Filed: 1900-12-13
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 22,765. Shively, M. L. May 18, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Locking nuts.-The main nut 2 has an outwardlytapering projection 3, which is split at 4 and is threaded externally in an opposite direction to the interior thread for the bolt 1. A lock-nut 7 is tapered and threaded to fit the projection 3. The nuts 2, 7 are first turned as a whole, and then the nut 7 is turned further to compress the split projection 3 upon the bolt. A spring washer 6 in a groove in the nut 2 normally keeps the nuts apart in their locked position.
Patent GB-190022927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for use in the Manufacture of Lead Rivets as used with Miners' Lamps.
Inventor: DARRAH CHARLES
Filed: 1900-12-15
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 22,927. Darrah, C., and Patterson, J. G. Dec. 15. Casting; shearing.-Relates to apparatus for casting lead rivets for miners' lamps. The apparatus comprises a plate B formed with sockets C corresponding in shape to the heads of the rivets, a plate A formed with holes D to form the shanks of the rivets, and a git plate F formed with inlet and air-escape openings G, H and recessed on its under surface, as shown. The plates are secured in position relative to each other by lugs and sockets E.and shoulders A<x> &c. They are heated from below by a burner I. The rivets, when cast, are separated from the lead plate or git by a doubleedged knife J pivoted at K, as shown. The holes D are made conical to allow the rivets to be readily removed, and are cleaned when required by means of a plate formed with pegs corresponding to the holes. This plate may be used to remove the rivets.
Patent GB-190100407-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combination Tool for Use as a Furnace Rake, Tongs, or for like Purposes.
Inventor: KLINGLER MATTHAEUS
Filed: 1901-01-07
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 407. Klingler, M. Jan. 7. Fire-irons; cinder rakes.-A combination tool which may be used as a furnace rake or a pair of tongs consists of a metal strip or wire bent to form a spring handle a', b<1>, e, f and hooks c, d of different length. The limbs a, b are held together by a ring h, so that, by compressing the handle, the hooks c, d open out to form tongs. When closed, the hooks form a rake. Other forms of spring handle may be employed.
Patent GB-190101221-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Manufacture of Buttons, Combs, and other like Articles of Casein, or other like Material.
Inventor: DYMOND GEORGE CECIL
Filed: 1901-01-18
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 1221. Dymond, G. C., [Miglioretti, G., and Maffei, G.]. Jan. 18. Combs, kair.-Combs and like articles are formed by moulding, turning, or otherwise working compositions obtained by specially treating casein and like materials. The products may be hardened by exposure to formaldehyde vapour or by immersion in a bath containing fatty acids, aldehydes, and spirits of turpentine.
Patent GB-190103305-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Nitric Acid and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1901-02-15
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 3305. Bloxam, A. G., [Chemische Fabrik Rhenania]. Feb. 15. Retortfurnaces.- Relates to apparatus for preparing nitric acid. Fig. 1 is a vertical longitudinal section through A-B, and Fig. 2 a section through C-D. There are three retorts, two upper ones A, A<1> used alternately and heated to 170‹ C., and one lower one B heated to about 300‹ C. Saltpetre may be dried in trays T, T', and is charged into one of the upper retorts through an opening H or H', which is afterwards closed, the cover being made tight by casting saltpetre around it. Fused polysulphate is now gradually run in from the tank M or from a bucket K, through the siphon s, s<1>. After a time, the damper z or z<1> is opened to allow combustion gases from the furnace F to pass to the retort in use and raise it to the required temperature. The nitric acid passes off through the outlet D, D<1>. The molten mass is then slowly run through a valve v and pipe N to the lower retort B, which always has a layer of bisulphate therein. The remainder of the nitric acid is driven off in this retort through outlets E, E<1>. The molten bisulphate left is withdrawn through the valve v<11> to a covered cast-iron pan C, into which a calculated amount of sulphuric acid of 60‹ BÚ. is also run. The resulting polysulphate is run off into a bucket K, for use as above. Each upper retort is re-charged about every four hours. Sulphuric acid may be used instead of polysulphate. Reference is made to Specifications No. 6959, A.D. 1893, [Abridgment Class Distilling &c.], and No. 6960, A,D. 1893, [Abridgment Class Acids, Alkalies &c.].
Patent GB-190103966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Guards for Machinery.
Inventor: HARGREAVES GEORGE WHITTAKER
Filed: 1901-02-25
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 3966. Hargreaves, G. W., and Hargreaves, R. Feb. 25. Loom shuttle guards.-In guards for the carriage wheels of spinning mules &c., a bowl a is fitted on the guard b, which is cranked at i. In the Provisional Specification it is stated that the invention is applicable to shuttle guards, and that the bowl may serve as a coupling for a guard made in two parts.
Patent GB-190109981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Motor Road Vehicles
Inventor: MONROE CHARLES HALL
Filed: 1901-05-14
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 9981. Monroe, C. H. May 14. Oscillating-cylinder engines.-Relates to steampropelled automobiles with a pair of oscillating cylinders driving directly on the rear axle and provided with a starting, stopping, and reversing valve. Fig. 1 shows the vehicle in elevation, and Fig. 3 shows a transverse section through the cylinders. The two cylinders B, C are mounted on adjustable pivots D in a frame E attached to the vehicle frame A as shown. Between the cylinders is placed a steam chest H, having on each side soft metal ported valve faces K against which the cylinder port faces are pressed by the pivots D. The steam chest is divided into two parts by a horizontal partition, either of which can be connected to the steam-supply pipe while the other is connected to the exhaust, by means of a multiple-way rotary valve controlled by the hand-lever T. By the adjustment of this lever, the engine can be caused to run in either direction or can be stopped as desired.
Patent GB-190112566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Pumps for Pumping Beer and Porter and the like.
Inventor: KENDALL GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1901-06-20
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 12,566. Kendall, G. H., and Kendall, H. June 20. Beer &c., raising and drawing-off.- The drip from a beer-engine nozzle drops into a cup a, and, when sufficient has collected, the valve d is raised by a float c and the liquid is drawn into the pump on the next stroke. In order to prevent beer from being forced up the suction pipe by its own pressure, and to minimize movement of the beer in the barrel, the connection between the suction pipe l and the barrel, Fig. 2, is controlled by a valve j connected to a flexible diaphragm n, the relative areas of the valve and diaphragm being such that the valve j is always closed except when the pump makes its suction stroke.
Patent GB-190117029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lightning Arresters.
Filed: 1901-08-24
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 17,029. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Sargent, H. R.]. Aug. 24. Lightning-arresters for high - potential circuits have a series of air-gaps D connected t o earth through a switch and through a series of graphite or ether r resistances R. The balanced switch lever S is raised by means of the movable core K of the magnet M, which is arranged as a shunt across one or more of the gaps D. The magnet may be in series with the gaps, and may also be arranged to put the resistances R into series with the gaps when such resistances are normally separated from the gaps. The switch lever may also put the resistances in step by step.
Patent GB-190118078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in & relating to Receptacles for Creams, Jellies, Fruits, & the like, & Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: POMPEI RAFFAELLO
Filed: 1901-09-10
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 18,078. Pompei, R. Sept. 10. Grant of Patent revoked. Moulding pastry. - Receptacles for creams, jellies, and the like are obtained by shaping by hand, while warm, biscuit paste formed and baked between two flat hinged surfaces A with me al heat-retaining rims B. Knives or sharpers are loosely placed between the surfaces A to give desired outlines.
Patent GB-190120472-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Coke.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1901-10-12
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 20,472. Evans, W. E., [Velna, G. de]. Oct. 12. Coking.-Coke for metallurgical and other purposes is obtained from powdered waste coal, graphite, peat, lignite, residues from the manufacture of gas coke or the distillation of peat or lignite, or preferably anthracite duff, the dust being first mixed with gas or coal tar, and then with resin, bitumen, or other agglutinant, and the mixture coked, preferably in an Appolt furnace with vertical retorts. Lignite or peat is preferably subjected to a preliminary distillation.
Patent GB-190203737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical and Magnetic Apparatus such as Transformers, Dynamos, and other Appliances, and Alloys for use therein.
Inventor: HADFIELD ROBERT ABBOTT
Filed: 1902-02-13
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 3737. Hadfield, R. A. Feb. 13. Alloys for the cores &c. of electric transformers, dynamos, motors, &c., consist of iron with from 2 to 5 per cent. of aluminium or silicon, and are free from carbon and manganese.
Patent GB-190215204-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Dovetailing Machine.
Inventor: LEE JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-07-08
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 15,204. Lee, J. July 8. Tenoning and dovetailing.-In a dovetailing- machine for making mineral-water and other wood boxes, drawers, &c, a series of circular saws E, Figs. 1 and 4, separated by distance-pieces, are mounted on a shaft D, one bearing C of which is removable. Two adjustable tables J, N are provided, and four of the teeth of each saw are straight, while half of the remainder are set to each side. To form the tenons, a piece of wood Z, Fig. 1, is clamped to the cross-piece S of the sliding- frame R, and is then slid over the saws, clamped to the other cross-piece V, and again slid over the saws E. The cross-pieces S, V are equally inclined to the direction of motion of the frame R. To form the dovetails, the table J is thrown up and held in a vertical position by means of the catch w and pin y, and the wood is placed on the table N and kept against the slide A<1>, Fig. 4. The wood is moved towards the saws E, and then towards each side by pushing the slide A<1>, and then both slides A<1>, B', towards the shaft D. The taper of the slide B' is double that of the slide A<1>.
Patent GB-190220955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Indicators for Indicating the Stopping Places or Destination of Railway Trains, Tramway Cars, or other Vehicles.
Inventor: FURNESS ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-09-26
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 20,955. Furness, A. Sept. 26. Indicators, route, for vehicles; indicators, station, stopping-place, and like. - Destination and stopping-place indicators for rail. way, tramway, and other vehicles are provided with means for altering the indication, and with illuminating- apparatus. Fig. 2 shows a section of a thin steel or brass casing A with a lid l and front aperture. It contains a bollow polygonal prism B, centered at c by means of pivots in the end plates thereof, and having slots for the reception of the signs s<1>, s<2>, s<3>. By means of a handle H, Fig. 8, toothed sector Q, and rack R, the linkwork d, d may bo operated so as to rotate the prism and bring any one of the signs s<1>, s<2>, s<3> opposite the aperture. Notches and a holding-down spring are provided for locking the handle in the three indicating positions. For illuminating the signs, lamps L and a glass plate G are supported within the polygonal frame upon brackets b so placed that they do not obstruct the limited rotation of the frame. Alternative means for turning the frame is shown in Fig. 3, where the rack r on the rod d engages with a toothed sector w on the frame, and in Fig. 5, where a flexible metal band, chain, or cable passes over a flanged segment of a pulley upon the frame, the clockwise motion being affected by the weight of the rotating parts.