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Patent GB-190103228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tills.
Inventor: COX JEHU CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1901-02-14
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 3228. Cox, J. C. Feb. 14. Tills.-In the invention described in Specification No. 2986, A.D. 1883, or other tills in which the coins drop over a series of shelves on each movement of a slide, and a bell or gong is sounded, it is arranged that the movement of the slide will not sound the bell unless a coin has been inserted. The rib C at the top of the slide E sweeps the coin off a fixed shelf B, and the coin pushes a fender D guided by three pins G', G<2>, G<3> in a horizontal slot H in a fixed plate. The rocker of the bell hammer is operated by one of the extreme pins, and a lever J is swung by the middle pin to the dead-centre for the pull of a spring K, which completes the strike of the fender independently of the slide, so that any sized coin is sufficient. A device M, N, which works on the same principle as mechanism described in Specification No. 19,053, A.D. 1892, for compelling full strokes of the slide to be made, may be added.
Patent GB-190104727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clutches for Cycles.
Inventor: RADFORD WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-03-06
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 4727. Radford, W., and Fisher, W. T. March 6. Clutches, free-wheel. Figs. 1 and 2 show a clutch suitable for use on the driving-wheel hub of a chain-driven safety bicycle. In Fig. 1 certain parts are omitted to show the construction more clearly. On the right-hand driving-gear end of the hub is screwed a collar 1, on which are ratchet teeth 4. Around this collar is a loose ring 16, in which is pivoted a pawl or pawls 19, Fig. 8, each of which has a projecting part 21, which lies in a recess 22 cut in the flange 10 of the outer part 8, on which are the sprocket teeth 9. When the rider is pedalling, the rear wall 30 of the recess 22 turns the pawl into engagement with the teeth 4, and this engagement may be aided by a pivoted spring (not shown), the free end of which bears against a notch 28 in the pawl. When the rider ceases to pedal, the slight friction between the teeth 4 and the ring 16 causes the latter to attempt to travel round with the teeth, and so causes the projection 21 of the pawl to press against the wall 31 of the recess 22, whereby the pawl is tilted back and held out of engagement with the teeth 4. Ball bearings 13 are interposed between the outer and inner parts of the clutch.
Patent GB-190104938-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Reversible Selfclosing Seat or Chair for Cars or other Vehicles or for Seats that are Exposed to the Weather.
Inventor: SMITH JAMES SAMUEL
Filed: 1901-03-08
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 4938. Smith, J. S., and Butterfield, S. March 8. Seats and seat backs.-Relates to reversible selfclosing vehicle and other outdoor chairs or seats. Fig. 1 shows the seats E, E<1> housed and protected by a sliding cap or bonnet N. Levers R, connected by the rail S, have slots H, H<1> to receive the pins I, I<1> of the side frames A. The seats E, E' are connected to lugs C by the rods D, D', and the levers R have cams or tappet slides J, J<1> to receive the trunnions F, F' which move the seats backwards and forwards. On swinging the rail S to the left, the slots H' move over the pins I', and the parts assume the position shown in Fig. 2, in which the seat E forms the back for the seat E'. When there is no weight on the seat E<1>, the parts return automatically to the position shown in Fig. 1, while, if the rail is pushed over to the right, a similar action occurs to that described, the seat E<1> in this case forming the back for the seat E.
Patent GB-190108163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fixing the Tops of Meat, Fish and other Seamless Tins.
Inventor: MOIR WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-04-20
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 8163. Moir, W., and Robertson, J. April 20. M e t a l, sheet, seaming and joining.-In order to fix the tops of meat, fish, and other seamless tins of any size or shape, the flange of the tin is bent so as to form a seating a<1> for the top b<1>. The flange is then folded round the edge of the top as shown at a<2> by which a gutter for the molten lead is formed. The top may be beaded near its edge.
Patent GB-190108642-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Carbonating or Aërating Liquids.
Inventor: MURPHY EDWARD EMANUEL
Filed: 1901-04-26
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 8642. Murphy, E. E. April 26. Aerating liquids.-Water or other liquid and carbonic acid or other gas are supplied to the apparatus shown by pipes E, O<5>, respectively at pressures of about 175 and 125 lbs. The liquid passes through a pipe F coiled round a receptacle B, immersed in ice in a tank A ; it then passes through a strainer N<1>, a nozzle M, a straight passage N<3>, and wire sponge supported by a flange in a chamber P, to the receptacle B. The gas passes a spring- pressed valve 0<2>, and is drawn through radial inlets to the central passage N<3>. In operation, when the carbonated liquid is drawn off, through a pipe S, the inflow of fresh liquid is retarded by the nozzle M, so that the pressure in the receptacle B falls sufficiently to allow the valve O<2> to open and admit additional gas. If the receptacle B is allowed to become full of liquid, the valve O<2> is closed by the greater pressure of the liquid. Any excess of gas passing through the chamber P returns through a surrounding space to the radial inlets. Air can be discharged by a valve R. A pipe D in the tank A permits overflow of water from above the level of the coils F.
Patent GB-190111534-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Hollow or Tubular Masts.
Inventor: WETTER JASPER
Filed: 1901-06-05
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 11,534. Wetter, J., [D³sseldorfer R÷hren- Industrie Akt.-Ges.]. June 5. Posts.-Relates to means for connecting the various sections of a tubular mast so that moisture is excluded. The upper of two adjoining sections fits over a reduced part a<1> of the lower section, and rests on the ledge or shoulder formed by the reduced portion. A single ring or cap c is thus sufficient. The lever end of the upper section may be strengthened by a beading as shown.
Patent GB-190114327-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cooling or Refrigerating Apparatus
Inventor: DOUGLAS THOMAS
Filed: 1901-07-13
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 14,327. Douglas, T., and Conroy, G. July 13. Compressing. - The compressor of a sulphur-dioxide or like refrigerating machine is mounted on the water vessel containing the condensing- coil p, and its cooling jacket is connected therewith by the openings d, e, and pipe f. A sleeve l, extending through the water vessel and screwed as shown or made in one therewith, contains the bearings for the crank shaft of the pump. Guide-rods h for the crosshead j are carried by lateral extensions or brackets g of the stuffing-box, or the rods may be secured to the head and slide in the brackets. The underside of the piston may be connected with the bottom of the cylinder by a flexible diaphragm or bellows to prevent oil, air, or moisture from passing into the upper end of the cylinder.
Patent GB-190117623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Collecting Hay off the Ground and Loading it into a Moving Vehicle.
Inventor: HELLIAR HUBERT JOHN
Filed: 1901-09-03
Granted: 1902-09-03
Abstract: 17,623. Helliar, H. J. Sept. 3. Hay-loaders.-Relates to the construction of hay-loaders having a fixed rake e and an inclined travelling elevator c, mounted on a suitable wheeled frame adapted to be attached at the rear of a wagon or other vehicle. The rake e is pivoted on the shaft e<2>, and can be raised, when required, by the hand-lever e'. The bed of the elevator is made to taper from the base towards the top. The elevator rakes m<1> are attached at their outer ends to chains j running over pulleys k on a bent shaft l at the top of the elevator, and over pulleys i mounted loosely on the shaft f and prevented from working towards the centre of the shaft by means of washers i<2> and pins i<3>. The inner ends of the rakes m' are connected by guide-rods m<2> to guideeyes m<3> on a chain j<1> driven by a sprocket-wheel i<1> keyed to the shaft f driven by chain gearing, as shown, from the main wheels. Suitable apparatus may be employed for adjusting the inclination of the elevator frame.
Patent GB-190120770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Motor Wheels
Inventor: TAYLOR WILLIAM ALLEN
Filed: 1901-10-17
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 20,770. Taylor, W. A. Oct. 17. Motor cycles.-The in- vention comprises a motor or driving-wheel mounted in a fork which supports the petrol motor, speed-changing gear, and the carburetter, so that no pipe connections have to be made or broken when detaching or attach- ing the wheel to or from a bicycle or other vehicle. The motor 2 is attached by its crank chamber 3 to a disc 19 forming part of the fork. The weight of the motor is balanced by that of the change gearing contained in a casing 8 on the other side of the wheel 7. The fork is made of girder-like construction with de- tachable joints at 15, 16, and also at 10 where the bearings 9 are bolted on. Another joint may be provided at 15<1>, 16', to facilitate the removal of the tyre. The hydro- carbon tank 20 is made in two parts, situated horizontally one on each side of the wheel in the axial plane, and connected by a U-shaped pipe 21, the whole being arranged so as not to run the risk of being damaged by projecting in front of the wheel.
Patent GB-190125180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Gas Burners
Inventor: PHELPS EDWARD WILBUR
Filed: 1901-12-10
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 25,180. Phelps, E. W., and Nadeau, T. Dec. 10. Incandescent gas lamps.-An incandescent gas burner of the bunsen type is ignited by a cupshaped secondary or pilot burner f protruding through an orifice a, at the top of the main burner A, and d having a split screw f at the bottom to regulate the supply of gas from a tube F screwed into the gas - supply nosepiece B. The upper reduced end b of the nose - piece carries a tapered portion b<1> having. side openings for the passage of gas and acting in conjunction with an orifice c', in a cap C screwed to the part b, to regulate the gas supply. The cap is adjusted by a set-screw D screwed into a ring c', on the cap, and engaging a groove in the main burner tube which consists of a double cylinder with air-holes intermediate of its length. The passage of the gas to the main and pilot burners is controlled by two relatively oblique ports in a plug H operated by a lever I.
Patent GB-190201132-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Packing Fragile Articles
Inventor: DUCART WILLY
Filed: 1902-01-15
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 1132. Ducart, W. Jan. 15. Frames for packing bottles &c.-Pairs of leaf springs c of lenticular shape are joined together at their ends d into a frame. Two of these frames are supported in a box one above the other. The frame is bordered by single springs.
Patent GB-190202404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chimney Cowls
Inventor: CADET EUGENE DESIRE HOMOBON
Filed: 1902-01-29
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 2404. Cadet, E. D. H., and Mille, P. A. D. Jan. 29. Chimney and ventilating - skaft tops. -The pipe a bears, near the top, a cone b with ribs c and is surmounted by a conical cap e on arms f. A reversed cone g embraces the tops of the ribs.
Patent GB-190204961-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hollow or Tubular Bodies formed of Layers of Wood Lined with Bands or Strips of Metal.
Inventor: SANDHAGEN EDUARD
Filed: 1902-02-27
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 4961. Sandhagen, E., and Sandhagen, S. Feb. 27. Bending. - Wooden tubular bodies, such as flagstaffs, lance-shafts, umbrella and walking sticks, handles, &c., are formed of layers of veneer a wound and glued on to a split metal tubular core b. The inner edge of the veneer is secured in the slot by a thickened portion. In place of the split metal tube, thin metal bands s may be countersunk into some of the layers of veneer either longitudinally straight or in spiral form, the ends being bound by rings.
Patent GB-190207593-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Game.
Inventor: BUCK SARAH ALICE
Filed: 1902-03-29
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 7593. Buck, S. A. March 29. Modified draughts; war games.-A game consisting of a modified form of draughts is played on a board of the form shown, the four central squares b being distinctly coloured in adjacent pairs. Each player is provided with fifteen pieces representing soldiers of different ranks and having specified moves. The " generals are placed on the double squares c.
Patent GB-190214957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Window Blinds and Curtains
Inventor: WENS ALBERT
Filed: 1902-07-04
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 14,957. Wens, A. July 4. Curtains, drawing and suspending.-Blind or portiÞre frames a are supported by sleeves h adjustable on screw spindles g, and the blind or portiÞre is suspended from ordinary rings n and screw-threaded rings o carried on revolving screwthreaded rods m, so that drawing is effected by revolving the rods. The spindles g are supported in hearings i fixed to the wall, and are continued through bearings d carried on the sleeves h, and terminate in loops e for attachment to hooks fastened to the wall. Cross-arms b of the frame a pass through journals c on the bearings d. instead of two rods m and two rings o, one rod and one ring, or a right and left hand screw-threaded rod and two rings may be used. The rods m may be rotated by means of a chain-wheel p and gear. wheels s, s<1>, or by other means, such as a rope, spring drum, and gearing.
Patent GB-190216225-A (GB)
Title: Button Polishing Machines
Inventor: HORMBY JOHN
Filed: 1902-07-21
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 16,225. Hormby, J. July 21. Polishing.-A machine for polishing and buffing buttons on the back and face simultaneously is shown in elevation and plan respectively in Figs. 1 and 2. A carrier-disc provided on the periphery with button seats or notches is mounted on a shaft 8, and is enclosed in a casing comprising guideplates 4, 11 and a ring 10 on the plate 4. The plate 4 is provided with openings for feeding and discharging buttons, and serves as a bearing for the shaft 8. Both sides of the plates have registering slots adjustable by means of plates 15, and polishing-wheels 22, 23 and buffing-wheels 26, 27 are mounted in line with the slots, on shafts 24, 25 having cone bearings in pins 30 adjustable in bearing-blocks 31 mounted to slide in side frames 32. One of the frames 32 has standards 37, 38, 39, for a shaft 40, and a cam 41 on the shaft operates rocking-arms 44 carried by pins 42, 43, which are journalled in the standards 37, 38 and carry sticks 46 of rouge, graphite, &c. in the plane of the polishing-wheels. The inner ends of the pins 42, 43 may be formed as receptacles for liquid polishing-material, hollow pins being substituted for the sticks 46. In a modification, the slots in the carrier guide-plates are at the top or bottom, and the polishing and buffing-wheels are mounted close together, and act on adjacent buttons.
Patent GB-190216483-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Locks or Fastenings and Stops for Window Sashes.
Inventor: SWANN HARRY
Filed: 1902-07-24
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 16,483. Swann, H. July 24. Window holders.- Relates to a fastening and lock for window sashes, applicable as a stop or holder for securing a window in an open position for the purpose of venti- lation. The bolt is enclosed in a casing G secured to the front plate A by two lugs H, which engage lips on the lug C of the front plate, and by the spindle D, one end of which is burred over and the other end engages a hole in a lug B on the front plate. A projection on the bolt engages slots or openings I, J in the casing, according to whether the bolt is in the shot or retracted position. The bolt is locked in either the shot or retracted position by means of a nose E, mounted on the spindle D and operated by a key N, which engages the square end of the spindle. A pin S on the key is adapted to engage a hole L in the bolt to actuate the same. A spring Q, in- serted in a hole in the bolt, may be provided to assist in shooting the bolt. In a modification, the spindle D passes through the side of the casing and the nose E engages an opening in the bolt to operate the same, the projection being dispensed with. A screw is employed in place of the spindle D to secure the casing to the front plate. The device may be fitted to the meeting-rail of the top sash or to the pulley or sash stiles, according as it is to be employed as a fastening for both sashes, or for the lower sash alone, or as a holder.
Patent GB-190216503-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Rim Brakes for Cycles and the like.
Inventor: HEARN JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-07-25
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 16,503. Hearn, J. W. July 25. Brakes.-A rim brake for cycles and the like consists of a spring piece a holding friction india-rubbers g in guide - clips d attached to the front forks. A brake-lever j and telescopic stem b raise the rubbers into contact with the rim of the wheel. A spring n, or similar device, in the handle- bar clip m forces the brake back into its normal position when released. The Pro- visional Specification describes another arrangement, in which two levers holding friction rubbers are pivoted on clips attached to the front forks. The upper ends of the levers work in a bridge or collar on a small perpendicular tube stem, in which is fixed a spring or the like, secured to the ends of the levers. On raising the collar by a telescopic stem and an ordinary brake-lever, the friction levers open at the top, and the rubbers are forced against the rim of the wheel.
Patent GB-190216920-A (GB)
Title: Fusible Device applicable to Automatic Fire Alarms, and the like.
Filed: 1902-07-30
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 16,920. Bowell, G. B., and Pearson Fire Alarm System, Ltd. July 30. Alarms, fire and temperature.-Consists of a device for closing the circuit of an electric firealarm or the like on a rise in temperature. A contact d on a rod a' is held away from a contact g by means of a fusible collar i, but is pressed on the lower contact by a spring when the collar melts. The working parts are enclosed in a cylinder b, the contacts being connected to terminals f, h<1>. A porcelain cap l is also provided
Patent GB-190219503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feed Regulators for Machines for Opening and Beating Cotton and other Fibre.
Inventor: RAMBERG NAPOLEON
Filed: 1902-09-05
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 19,503. Ramberg, N. Sept. 5. Feeding openers.-Relates to mechanism for varying the speed of the feed-cylinder 4 according to the varying thickness of the cotton &c. as it passes between this cylinder and the row of keys or pedals 3. The pedals are attached to a verti- cally-sliding bar 1 by springs 2, which all have the same tension. The bar 1 is pulled downwards by an adjustably-weighted lever 10 connected to the shaft 8. Links 5 connect the bar 1 to arms 6, 7 rigidly fixed to this shaft. A prolongation 17 of the arm 7 carries a toothed sector 18, which gears with a pinion 19 on a shaft carrying the pinion 21 gearing with the rack 22. The pinion 19 may be replaced by others of different sizes. The rack 22 is connected by a pin 23 with the sliding belt- shifter 14. The belt connecting the uniformly- rotating cone 15 with the cone 16 is thus shifted to vary the speed of the cone 16, which is connected to the feed cylinder 4 by worm gearing 29, 30 and spur gearing 32, 33.
Patent GB-190222522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Embossed Fabrics.
Inventor: WHITELOW EDWARD TURNER
Filed: 1902-10-16
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 22,522. Whitelow, E. T., [Bartels, Dierichs, & Co.]. Oct. 16. Drawings to Specification. Coated fabrics.-Relates to the manufacture of embossed velvets, plushes, and other fabrics, and consists in coating the back of the fabric with rubber, before or during embossing, to render the embossed effect more durable. The rubber may be applied in solution or in thin sheet form, and is firmly united with the fabric by the pressure of the heated embossing plates or rollers.
Patent GB-190223036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Blinds Chiefly Designed for Open Tramway Vehicles.
Inventor: DUCHEMIN EDMUND HAMILTON
Filed: 1902-10-22
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 23,036. Duchemin, E. H. Oct. 22. Window blinds.-In a blind made of canvas or other fabric and adapted for use on open tramcar vehicles, street cars, and for other purposes, flexible metal strips 5, Fig. 4, are clinched by integral tongues 51 to the edges of the blind, the inner edge of the strip being free. The edge of the blind projects laterally into a groove 6, Fig. 5, formed in a side post 2. The groove extends upwardly and receives a roller in a widened portion 61, Fig. 10. A spring roller may be used, or the strips may themselves constitute springs which coil automatically when the blind is raised. In the lower part of the groove is seated a metal slideway 7, Fig. 5, having one edge 8 bent outwardly and fastened to the post, the other edge being turned inwardly and extending back into the groove, as at 9, and terminating in a folded edge 91. The inwardly-turned edge is designed to lie between the fabric and the metal strip, a guidewheel 11, Fig. 10, bringing the edge of the blind into alignment with the inwardly-turned edge. The sides of the upper end 10 of the slideway are curved outwards. A bar 12, Fig. 2, fixed by a clamping-cleat 23 across the bottom of the blind 3, has slideways 13 at its end in which travel slides or end sections 14. The ends of the strips are secured to the outer edges of the end sections. To hold securely the blind at any point, bell-crank levers 18 fulcrumed to the sections 14 carry rubber brakes 17 on their upwardly-extending arms, the inwardlyextending arms having pivotal connection with levers 20 fulcrumed to the bar as at 24 and operated by leaf springs 19 which normally force an engagement of the brakes with the side posts 2. The adjacent ends of the levers are slotted to receive pins 25 projecting from a slide 21 attached to the bar and provided with a finger-piece which enables the levers to be operated so as to release the brakes.
Patent GB-190223541-A (GB)
Title: Rotary Air Compressors and Motors.
Inventor: MOLAS JEAN
Filed: 1902-10-28
Granted: 1903-10-28
Abstract: 23,541. Molas, J. Oct. 28. Wheels with motors.-A rotary air-compressor of the revolving-cylinder type, having eight sets of triple compressors is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The number of compresors may be varied, and the device may be adapted for use as a tractor-wheel. A revolving frame 1 carries the compressing-cylinders 8, each set of three being arranged in tandem, and the common piston-rod 3 having a roller 6 running on an eccentric track 7 inside the casing 2. A supply of air enters the casing through apertures 40, and is cooled by rose jets 41, it then enters the largest cylinder of the appropriate set and, after compression, passes through a curved pipe 16 to the middle cylinder of the opposite set and then through a pipe 19 to the smallest cylinder of the first set. It is then discharged through a pipe 22 and a passage 25 in the shaft. Nozzles 32 in the walls of the casing admit air to cool the pipes, and vanes 38 on the rotating frame induce a current of air through the casing to outlets 39. The curved pipes contain non- return valves. As adapted for a tractor-wheel, the track 68, Fig. 6, is an undulating one and is carried by the fixed axle 52 which has a central supply pipe 59 admitting fluid pressure through tappet-actuated valves 61 to the cylinders 50. The frame 54 carrying the track has an inner part 69 carrying the tappets 62, and both parts are adjustable. The engine may be compounded in the manner described for a compressor.