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Patent GB-190007619-A (GB)
Title: A Cleaning and Sorting Device for Threshing Machines.
Inventor: LOEHNERT ALOIS
Filed: 1900-04-24
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 7619. L÷hnert, A. April 24. Thrashing-machines.-Relates to the means for separating the grain and chaff falling from the shakers of thrashing-machines. The grain and chaff fall from the shakers upon a board e. Crossbars d, d on the shakers tend to force the grain along the board e, at the end of which is arranged a spiked drum f, which operates in connection with a comb g and a bar z to feed the grain and chaff in a uniform stream to the action of the blast from the fan m. The grain falls upon the separating-shoe, and thence into suitable receptacles, while the chaff is blown against a grating p, which deflects the coarser chaff into the passage t, and allows the smaller chaff to pass into the receptacle q.
Patent GB-190008005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Disinfecting by Steam under Pressure.
Inventor: LEVY ISAAC
Filed: 1900-04-30
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 8005. Levy, I. April 30. Disinfecting.-Relates to apparatus for disinfecting by compressed steam, by means of which the pressure and supply of steam is regulated. The Figures show the apparatus applied to a disinfecting-stove C having a valve which can be opened to the air or to an appliance filtering air. The stove is connected to a chamber b formed in a vessel A comprising two chambers b, g. A counterbalance valve e separates the chamber b from the exhaust d. The chamber g is connected to the steam generator and to any usual additional heating- appliances, such as steam coils ; it is also provided with a counterbalanced valve h, which prevents the pressure from rising above an adjustable maximum. A tap I on the steam supply prevents waste of steam. A tap J admits steam into the stove C, an elastic plate being secured in front of the aperture to prevent the steam from impinging directly on the articles being treated. The valve e acts as a safety-valve. Suitable manometers are provided. A blower opening into the exhaust d draws air through the stove when the valves x and e are opened.
Patent GB-190008398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Telegraphic Receiving Instruments for MOrse Characters.
Inventor: CEREBOTANI LUIGI
Filed: 1900-05-07
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 8398. Cerebotani, L., and Moradelli, C. May 7. Telegraphs.-Relates to arrangements for single, multiplex, and intermittent transmission from both ends by means of apparatus similar to that described in Specifications No. 20,389, A.D. 1899, and No. 7082, A.D. 1900. The distributer is arranged with long and short contacts b<1>, a<2> attached to the keys a, b, c and grouped according to the morse code. A third unbroken contact is employed for connecting the line to the receiver E. The transmitter is arranged with a detent magnet C, operating by the first contact and contact-block s on the distributer to release the feed-mechanism, so that the paper receiving-strip is only fed during the time of the reception of the signals. The paper is fed either directly from the clockwork, or, in the cylindrical form described in the prior cases, from the cylinder directly. In the case of multiplex telegraphy, each strip is fed during the period of its reception by means of broken gear-wheels ; in intermittent (duplex) signalling, the distributer is arranged in alternating halves for receiving and transmitting.
Patent GB-190012354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ticket Punches.
Inventor: FAIRER ALFRED RICHARD
Filed: 1900-07-09
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 12,354. Fairer, A. R. July 9. Ticket punches.-In the ticket punch shown in section, the actuating-lever h, pivoted at i, carries a pivoted pawl m for operating the tumbler n' and bell hammer n<11>. A second pivoted pawl engages with the teeth of the counter-wheels d, which are preferably of the form described in Specification No. 21,317, A.D. 1893, and a projection p adjusts and locks the teeth. To prevent a ticket after being punched from being withdrawn until the counter has been fully operated, there is a pivoted lever R, of which one arm r<1> normally rests on a tooth of the units wheel and so holds the other hooked arm r<2> out of engagement with a projection h<1> on the end of the actuating-lever. When the counter has been partially operated, the arm r<1> rests between two teeth, and so allows the arm r<2> to engage and hold the actuating-lever, with the punch j passing through the ticket. To lock the apparatus when the maximum reading has been reached, the back of the hundreds wheel has a circular flange u, in which is an opening u<1>. One arm t<11> of a pivoted lever t rests on this flange, and, at the maximum reading, engages with the opening u<1>, thus allowing the other hooked arm t<1> to engage in the hole h<11>, and so hold the actuating-lever. The actuating-lever may be locked in any position of the counter by means of a cam operated either from an external finger-piece or through a hole in the casings. In a modification, the casing has a sliding back-plate locked in position by a spring- pressed lever which can only be operated by passing a wire through an opening across which is secured a paper strip. Any attempt to open the punch thus defaces the strip.
Patent GB-190015216-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Appliances for Operating Tramway or Railway Points.
Inventor: WHITE JOHN
Filed: 1900-08-27
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 15,216. White, J. Aug. 27. Points and switches, railway and tramway. A lever A carrying a weight B is pivoted in the box Z, and is operated by the link F from the pivoted lever E, which has a quadrant-shaped upper end with a hole e for insertion of a bar. Studs a, a<1> on the lever A as it falls over engage the lever D, which is pivoted in brackets G and is connected to the slide C, from which the point tongues S are operated by the rod C<1>.
Patent GB-190016119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drive-chains.
Inventor: DURYEA CHARLES EDGAR
Filed: 1900-09-11
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 16,119. Duryea, C. E. Sept. 11. Lubricating driving-chains. In each block link is drilled a hole B, which opens into the pinholes E and is filled with absorbent packing which, being saturated with lubricant, supplies the same to the bearings.
Patent GB-190101187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Joints or Connections for Pipes or Tubes.
Inventor: EADIE ANDREW
Filed: 1901-01-18
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 1187. Eadie, A., and Tannahill, J. Jan. 18. Butt a n d flange joints. - The joint shown in Fig. 2 between the pipes or tubes C, D is made by drawing together the flanged rings G and H by means of bolts. The rings G, H screw on to the collars A, B, and a plain engaging-surface N is left so that the pipe or tube D fits like a spigot into the faucet formed by the projecting flange G. Packing Q is provided if desired.
Patent GB-190106138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sectional Cabinets and Bookcases.
Inventor: SCHAFER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-03-23
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 6138. Schafer, F. W., [Gilmour, A. J.]. March 23. Bookcases.-Relates to that type of bookcase or cabinet which is made up of sections which can be piled one on the other and can be readily removed. The glazed front panel B is pivoted to arms C, which are pivoted to the ends of the sections, and pressed upwards to keep the front in place by springs D. When the front is open, the arms C rest on blocks E. The arms C, springs D, and blocks E are contained in small compartments formed by partitions arranged a short distance from the ends of the sections. The top beading B<3> of the front fits into a curved recess B<2> in the front or bottom of the section next above. When the thickness of the arms C is less than the width of its containing compartment, filling-pieces F<1>, F<2> may be fitted, forming guides for the front of the arm C. When the upper beading B<3> fits in a recess in the floor of the section above, as shown in Fig. 5, the springs may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190109712-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Appliance to be used for Supporting Socks for Personal Wear.
Inventor: BINLEY GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1901-05-10
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 9712. Binley, G. F., and Taylor, C. May 10. Sock suspenders.-Consists of a thin, stiff, but flexible strip a, Fig. 1, provided at its upper end with a clip or clips b to grip the upper edge d of the sock, and at its lower end with a clip c to grip the upper edge of the boot or shoe, or the sock, in the neighbourhood of the ankle, or the lower edge of the trousers. Several modified arrangements and construction of the strip and clips are described, e.g., the appliance as a whole may be T- or V-shaped, with two clips at the upper end, or the strip may be made in two parts, one sliding in the other, a spring in tension lying between these two parts.
Patent GB-190118729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Devices for Opening Bottles Cotaining Aerated Waters and the like.
Inventor: CURTIS HARRY PAYNE
Filed: 1901-09-19
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 18,729. Curtis, H. P. Sept. 19. Opening internally- stoppered bottles.-Re- latesto meansf or open- ing bottles containing aerated waters &c. The bolt 11 for displac- ing the internal stopper is mounted, preferably under control of a spring, in the neck 10 of a casing 9, which encloses the bottle and serves to protect the operator in case of the bottle bursting. The casing is mounted by means of eyes 8 on guide-rods 7, on which it can be raised into the position shown in dotted lines, to permit the insertion and re- moval of the bottle 4. The rods 7 are carried by the ears 5 of an open-fronted sleeve or socket 3, which is recessed or hollowed to fit the bottom of the bottle. The base-plate 1 of the apparatus is adapted to be screwed to a counter &c. The bolt 11 is preferably tubular, to permit the escape of the gas when the bottle is opened. For private use, only the casing 9 and bolt 11 may be employed.
Patent GB-190201874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controllers for Electric Motors.
Inventor: PERKINS THOMAS STEEL
Filed: 1902-01-23
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 1874. Perkins, T. S. Jan. 23. Switches.-Controllers for motors are arranged so that a movement of the handle reverse to that for applying power operates the reversing-switch to connect the motors in a braking-circuit. Figs. 1 and 4 show a construction. The main controller drum is mounted on a shaft 4, and is provided with a notched disc 5 with which a pawl 9 engages. In the disc is formed a cam-groove 11, 12, 13, in which travels a roller 14, carried on a pivoted lever 15. The outer end of the lever is connected to a rod 17, which interlocks and operates the reversing- switch drum, being formed with an end slot 19 and transverse slots 20. The reversing-switch drum is formed in two parts, one, corresponding to one motor, mounted on a sleeve 24, and the other 25, corresponding to the second motor, mounted upon a shaft 24. The sleeve and shaft are normally locked together by locking-pins, which may be independently withdrawn when it is desired to disconnect one motor. Special arrangements of arms or levers 33, 36 are provided, for preventing the switch drum from being turned to the series position when a motor is disconnected. The head of the reversing-switch is provided with projecting pins 39 engaging with the slots in the lever 17. A notched lever 40 is connected to the reversing switch handle shaft 47, and engages with a locking-lever 44. A movement of the reversing- handle thus throws the lever 17, and a subsequent movement of the controller operates the drum of the reversing-switch. In the Provisional Specification, reference is made to Specification No. 9330, A.D. 1898, and also to the arrangement and construction of the contact-fingers, that finger which is connected to the wire transmitting the current being located between two fingers connected to the resistance, and the fingers having their pivots in a plane tangential to the drum contact surfaces. The equalizing-fingers are connected directly to one of the binding-posts of the terminal board.
Patent GB-190202741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Tires for the Wheels of Vehicles
Inventor: LOBER JOHN FRED
Filed: 1902-02-03
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 2741. Lober, J. F. Feb. 3. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rim s.- Relates to a singletube tyre in which the air tube is of triangular c r o s s - section. The converging side walls a<1> of the air tube A have their upper edges joined to a rounded tread piece B, the outer parts of which are braced to the walls a' by webs c, placed at short distances apart. The edges of the tyre engage with the undercut edges w of the wheel rim W and are provided with protecting- beads c<1>. The base a of the tyre has projections which take into corresponding depressions in the rim, to prevent creeping. The part of the tyre immediately surrounding the valve hole is clamped between the head a and nut s<1> on the valve O. The walls and base of the tyre are formed of vulcanized rubber with embedded fabric.
Patent GB-190204333-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Linen and like Collars.
Inventor: SOMERSETT MARY
Filed: 1902-02-20
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 4333. Somersett, M., and Cross, F. H. Feb. 20. Collars.-The lower edge of collars of any shape is cut to the outline shown at e, the cutting commencing about one inch on each side of the back buttonhole b. The object is to prevent the collar from being moved up and down by the muscles and bones in its vicinity.
Patent GB-190206959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Plates and in Processes of, and Matrices for, Preparing the same.
Filed: 1902-03-21
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 6959. Lake, H. H., [Cottrell & Sons Co., C. B.]. March 21 Making printing-surfaces.-Relief printing-plates such as electrotype and stereotype are formed with a true or even back and a stepped face to obviate " making ready." A proof is taken from the rough plate, and the defects are marked in pencil on the proof sheet. The portions of the sheet which should be darker are then cut out, and the portions which should be lighter are built up by pasting or securing thereon one or more shaped pieces of paper grading as desired. The sheet may be built up without any cutting out, or cut out without any building up ; or a cardboard sheet of two or more plies may be gradually cut down. The matrix thus obtained and the printing-plate are placed face to face in register on the bed of an ordinary shaving-machine, and thin shavings are successively taken off the back of the plate until the back is formed with a series of depressions or elevations corresponding inversely to those of the matrix, the face of the plate remaining straight owing to its resiliency. The plate and matrix are then subjected to even pressure, preferably in a heated press, so that the back of the plate becomes true and the graduations are transferred to its face and conformed to the face of the matrix. A sheet of blotting-paper or other soft material may be placed between the plate and matrix during pressing. When a hot press is used, the plate and matrix are removed to a cold or cooled press to cool and set. A sectional view of the parts after hot pressing is shown in Fig. 7, P denoting the plate, G blotting- paper, C the matrix, and F a press-board.
Patent GB-190209627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of Making Seamless Weft Mesh Goods on Knitting Machines of the "Lamb" Type, and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: TEUFEL WILHELM JULIUS
Filed: 1902-04-25
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 9627. Teufel, W. J. April 25. Parallel knitting-machines.-Relates to inserting an elastic or non-elastic weft thread in ordinary fabrics made on a Lamb machine. The needles are of two kinds having one or two butts, respectively, and are arranged in the beds alternately. Extra cams dare alternately raised into action at the end of each stroke in a known manner. As shown in Fig. 1, the extra cams d will raise the twobutted needles and cause them to take the weft thread from an extra carrier which always runs behind the main carrier. The weft thread is held down till locked in by the formation of the next row of loops by a comb h<1> carried by a bar A pivoted to a lever g, which is rocked at the required times by a cam f acting on the projection g<2>. As the bar h reciprocates, projecting pins i run in grooves k ; as the points h<1> move towards the work the pins i lie on the springs l, but as the points move in the other direction the pins i move under the springs l, which snap aside to let them pass. Fig. 4 shows the fabric ; it will be seen that in each horizontal row of loops the weft is alternately locked in between the cross-bar and legs of adjacent vertical loops, and alternately left free.
Patent GB-190210985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adding or Calculating Machines.
Inventor: KLUGE AUGUSTIN
Filed: 1902-05-13
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 10,985. Kluge, A. May 13. Calculating-apparatus.-One set of keys from 0 to 9 act on any desired adding-wheel. The ratchet levers of the adding-wheels c on a common shaft b are connected. by coupling bars f to loose arms s on a parallel shaft r, and any one of the arms can be linked, by a hook t pivoted upon it, to a corresponding arm z on another shaft p. Each key l strikes one of nine arms q set spirally on the last-mentioned shaft, and at the limit of its stroke also makes a treadle h apply a stop c<2> to the adding-wheel to prevent overdriving. An indicating-wheel w shows the digit added. In carrying, a pin g<1> on the units wheel wipes a bell crank g which operates the coupling-rod f of the tens wheel.
Patent GB-190211138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Brakes for Railway and similar Vehicles
Inventor: HANCOCK JOHN
Filed: 1902-05-15
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 11,138. Hancock, J., Sudbury, F., and Smith, T. May 15. Brakes.-Relates to hand-power brakes, and in particular to means for holding the brakes "on." The shaft k extends across the vehicle, and has a band-lever n secured to each of its ends ; at one end it carries in addition a loose lever h, by which the brakes are operated. The lever h is fitted with a pivoted friction pawl m, adapted to engage with a fixed segment l, and is formed with a finger h<3> extending under a pin n', secured to the handlever, which pin also engages between a fork m<1> formed on the pawl. Fig. 1 shows the brakes " off " ; downward movement of the hand-lever is transmitted to the lever h by the pin n and projection h<3> to set the brakes " on," and the parts are retained in the position shown in Fig. 3 by the engagement of the friction pawl with the fixed segment. The pawl is liberated by an upward movement of the hand-lever acting by means of the pin n<1> on the upper side of the fork m' ; the lever h, when unlocked, follows the band-lever in its upward movement, in consequence of the weight of the parts acting upon its rear end. A nipping-ball, roller, or wedge may be used instead of, or in addition to, the pivoted pawl. The Provisional Specification states that the invention may be used in conjunction with the brakes described in Specification No. 7607, A.D. 1901.
Patent GB-190214575-A (GB)
Title: Improved Spraying Rose.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1902-06-30
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 14,575. Imray, O., [Kesselring, W. and R÷thenbacher, (trading as Kesselring & R÷then, bacher). June 30. Spray - producers.- A spraying-rose, such as used in baths, is constructed so that it is not liable to become oxidized and is easily separable into two parts for cleaning purposes. The conical nozzle portion a, which is attached to a flexible t u be, and the perforated rose plate b are formed of earthenware, glass, ebonite, or suitable metal, and are connected together by a caoutchouc ring r. The peripheries of the nozzle a and plate b engage grooves 1, 2 in the ring. The ring also serves as a cushion to protect the rose from injury.
Patent GB-190215627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes and Cigar and Cigarette Holders.
Inventor: KELLY JAMES JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-07-14
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 15,627. Kelly, J. J. July 14. Tobacco pipes and cigar and cigarette holders.-The passage a through the stem of tobacco pipes and cigar and cigarette holders is divided towards the mouthpiece, and an oval guard or stud d, made of bone, ivory, vulcanite, or gold set with a precious stone, is screwed to a projecting boss c at the end of the mouthpiece so as to spread the smoke and prevent saliva from entering the passages. In some cases, the boss c is dispensed with, and a shoulder formed on the stud, or the stud may be screwed close up to the mouthpiece, holes being made in the stud, preferably in an upward direction. The external lip at the end of the mouthpiece is made curved instead of straight.
Patent GB-190217060-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tiling.
Inventor: BENNETT GEORGE HOWARD
Filed: 1902-08-01
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 17,060. Bennett, G. H. Aug. 1. Tiles.-Relates to detachable interlocking tiles of rubber, rubber compound and ceramic-ware, papier mÔchÚ, or the like, for floors, ceilings, walls, &c. Main locking-tiles A are of the shape of a single or double cross with arms of equal length, and the edges are serrated, corrugated, or formed with rectangular recesses to interlock with filling-tiles E, G, H. I, M of square, triangular, rectangular, or irregular shape. The tiles A may be arranged with the ends and arms in contact, as shown in Figs. 1 and 7, or equidistant from each other, as shown in Fig. 8. The filling-tiles may be formed with inlaid centres K, L.
Patent GB-190218490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Compressors.
Inventor: STEVENS WILLIE JUDSON
Filed: 1902-08-22
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 18,490. Stevens, W. J. Aug. 22. Brakes, air. Compressors for brakes are operated from the axle of the vehicle through chain gearing and a friction clutch 26, 28 which is controlled by the pressure in the reservoirs 30. The pressure acts on a valve 34, Fig. 3, in the casing 11, lifting it and admitting the air to a cylinder 12 which operates the clutch through levers 19, 20 and an axial spindle 24. The valve 34, on rising against the pressure of a spring 42, tends to close a valve 35 with small passages on its face for the escape of air.
Patent GB-190219017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fuzes for Explosive Projectiles
Inventor: MAXIM HIRAM STEVENS
Filed: 1902-08-29
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 19,017. Maxim, Sir H. S. Aug. 29. Fuzes for projectiles.- Relates to percussion fuzes. The fuze body C carries the fulminate in copper trays c' in a cavity c separated by a wall c' from the detonator c<x>. The wall c<1> is of such strength that it will not be burst open by the explosion of the fulminate, unless the fuze is upon the hammer b<1> and the explosion gases thereby confined. The fulminate is retained in the cavity by a cap c<3>. The retaining- pins c<8>, c<9> are arranged so that the shock of discharge bends c<8> and shears c<9>, and the shock of impact shears c<8>. Specifications Nos. 8463 and 16,694, A.D. 1901, are referred to.