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Patent GB-189922951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Velocipedes, Motor-cars and Carriages.
Inventor: HODGKINSON EDMUND HUGH
Filed: 1899-11-17
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 22,951. Hodgkinson, E. H. Nov. 17. Brakes.-Relates to rim brakes, and especially to one form of the brakes described in Specification No. 16,715, A.D. 1897, [Abridgment Class Velocipedes]. Fig. 1 shows an end view, and Fig. 2 a side view, of the brake as applied to a bicycle. The brake consists of two L-shaped side pieces a carrying brake pads b connected to each other by a stirrup piece c. The side pieces a are pivoted to the back stays above the tyre, so that, when in action, the brake tends to draw itself on. The hollow spindle d, on which the arms a are pivoted, encloses a screwed rod f, by which it is secured to the clips k, l. The clips are made so that they are fixed by a bolt i at right-angles to the stay h, while the prolongations k, l are bent into a plane at right-angles to the axle of the wheel.
Patent GB-190015964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Sashes and Frames and in Fittings therefor.
Inventor: STUMPF JOHANNES
Filed: 1900-09-07
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 15,964. Stumpf, J. Sept. 7. Windows. - S t u d s 4, 5, 6, 7, projecting from the upper and lower sash stiles 1, 2, are arranged to slide in guide-grooves 12, 13,14, 15 in the pulley stiles 3, so that the sashes can be swivelled inwards on their lower studs, or removed from the frame. When the window is closed, the sashes fit one over the other in the same plane with the studs in the outer guidegrooves 12. The upper studs 6 of the lower sash are shot by a button 18 into sockets 19 in the pulley stiles, in order to fasten the sashes. When a sash is turned inwards, the upper studs slide in the curved crossgrooves 14, and recessed socket plates 17 at the lower end of the sash engage with fixed retaining-studs 16, which prevent the sash from being drawn up by the balance weights. Spring stops 24, 25, 26 support the sash in an inclined position, and are bevelled underneath so that they are forced back automatically when the sash is turned upwards. The sash cords are attached to the lower studs of the sashes, and pass through holes 10, 11 in the pulley stiles to the weights. A sash is removed from the frame by raising it, then removing the lower studs along the grooves 14, and afterwards the upper studs. A groove 20 of the top sash engages with a bead 21 projecting from the window head, and all the ordinary beads are dispensed with. Flat springs 28 in the grooves 14 serve as stops for the studs 6. For double windows, the grooves &c. are duplicated.
Patent GB-190023405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Drill Bits.
Inventor: SCHMUCKER ALFRED PRETZ
Filed: 1900-12-21
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 23,405. Schmucker, A. P. Dec. 21. Rock drills.-A sleeve with an external spiral flange 7<c> for removing the cuttings is fitted on the shank of a drill, which is turned between or during the strokes. It is held by internal ribs taking into grooves on the shank and by the enlarged cutting end 5<c> and by the chuck 6. The ribs may be riveted in the sleeve.
Patent GB-190101358-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture and Production of Colouring Matters of the Anthracene Series
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1901-01-21
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 1358. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Jan. 21. Dyes, artificial.-Relates to dyes of the class described in Specifications No. 9506, A.D. 1898, and Nos. 7591 and 25,080, A.D. 1899, and consists in condensing with sulphonic acids of primary aromatic amines the nitroanthraquinones and their derivatives which yield dyes, or substances converted into dyes upon sulphonation, when condensed with primary aromatic amines, dinitroanthrachrysone disulphonic acid being excepted. Examples are given in which 1 :8-dinitroanthraquinone and mononitroanthraquinone monosulphonic acid are respectively condensed with sulphonilic acid, and mononitroanthraquinone monosulphonic acid is condensed with metanilic acid. The process is carried out by heating the nitro compound with the sodium salt of the sulphonic acid and water in an autoclave at 200‹ C., and precipitating the product by common salt.
Patent GB-190103126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rock Drilling Machines
Inventor: BREJCHA JOSEPH VON
Filed: 1901-02-13
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 3126. Brejcha, J. von, and Schulte, E. Feb. 13. Rock drills, rotary. The tool spindle a is attached by the screw c to the cap g, which has a bayonet-joint connection with the sleeve d, so that extra lengths may readily be added or the tool and core withdrawn. This sleeve has flats v on its side, so that it is driven by the coupling-ring w, held on the hollow shaft k by the internally-screwed wheel i. The shaft k is supported in bearings l, m, and is driven in any suitable manner. A piston f on the sleeve d works in the hollow shaft k, which is supplied with water under pressure through the pipe r for feeding the drill forward as it rotates. The water also has access to the hollow drill spindle through the hole t in the sleeve d and a hole x in the screw plug c.
Patent GB-190103301-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Door Springs
Inventor: HARGROVE WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-02-15
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 3301. Hargrove, W. Feb. 15. Drawings to Specification. Door holders.-In a door-closing apparatus, the spring radial arm which closes the door is arranged so that it can be clamped by a set-screw to its guiding-bracket on the back of the door. The door is thus held open at any required angle.
Patent GB-190108319-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lock and Alarm Device for Velocipedes.
Inventor: FISCHER-SCHAAD ELISE
Filed: 1901-04-23
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 8319. Fischer-Schaad, E., and Schneider, H. April 23. Alarms, burglar and like.-Relates to a device for preventing theft of velocipedee, and consists of a combined permutation or keyless lock and a detonating or alarm cartridge device. The apparatus is shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3. The lock is composed of two parts 1, 2 connected by the hinge 3, and the part 1 may be fixed by the clamp 4 to the front-wheel fork, the heads of the screws 5. being bevelled to prevent unscrewing. The arms 22 of the wheel 21 are arranged to engage with the cycle spokes, so that when the cycle is wheeled away, the arm 25 ad-. vances, the arm 26 of the double lever 24 and the striking bolt 28 are caused to recede and compress the spring 27, the arm 25 then loses contact with the spoke, the spring 27 is released, and the bolt 28 strikes the cartridge in the barrel 29, so detonating it. When the arm 23 strikes against the casing, the star-wheel prevents the cycle wheel from moving further.
Patent GB-190109782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Presses
Inventor: SMITH BENJAMIN GREENWOOD
Filed: 1901-05-11
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 9782. Smith, B. G. May 11. Baling-presses.-A hydraulic press for use in packing cotton, piece goods, hay, &c. is constructed so that the final pressure may be greater than the preliminary pressure. An upper cylinder 5 and a lower cylinder 3 are each provided with rams connected to tables 6 and 4 respectively. The upper cylinder 5 is of larger diameter than the lower cylinder 3, and both cylinders are connected by pipes 9 and 7 to a supply pipe 8, valves 10 being arranged to control the supply to the cylinders. The lower cylinder and ram are employed for exerting the preliminary pressure, and, should the higher pressure be afterwards required, the lower valve 10 is closed and water admitted to the upper cylinder 5. Balance weights 11 are arranged in connection with the table 6. Two rams working in separate cylinders may be employed to operate each table. In a modification, only one table is employed, a telescopic ram being arranged in connection therewith. If the lower pressure is to be employed, the outer sleeve of the ram is retained in place by clamps, and the inner portion only rises, but, when the maximum pressure is to be exerted, the clamps are released, and the water raises both the sleeve and the inner portion of the ram. According to the Provisional Specification, where maximum power only is required, a dummy base is inserted between the lower ram and the goods to be packed.
Patent GB-190110567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bait or Phantom Boxes.
Inventor: MALLOCH PETER DUNCAN
Filed: 1901-05-22
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 10,567. Malloch, P. D. May 22. Tackle cases.-A box, of rectangular shape, is open at the ends only, and is divided by a number of longitudinal partitions A. A cross partition separates the pockets at one end from those at the other. End lids a and b are fitted. A shallow receptacle C with a lid c is fitted on the top of the box.
Patent GB-190116649-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Toy
Inventor: NORTON JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1901-08-19
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 16,649. Norton, J. H., and Norton, F. R. Aug. 19. Mechanical toys. - A frame b with draught-pole D is fitted with wheels B, which frictionally drive vertical cylinders C mounted on spindles c<1>. Vanes A or other rotary devices are mounted on an axle a working in slots c<3> in the spindles c<1> and carrying wheels a<1> which are frictionally driven by the cylinders C. The toy may have more than two wheels, and is sometimes provided with a seat for a child.
Patent GB-190122830-A (GB)
Inventor: ANDERSON DAVID WILEY
Filed: 1901-11-12
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 22,830. Anderson, D. W. Nov. 12. Paving footways etc.; kerbs draining-channels.- Blocks for side walks, pavements, and the like are made with central passages 2 and side grooves 3, connected by transverse air ducts or perforations 4, to facilitate drainage and ventilation, and the sides of the blocks may be formed with interlocking tongues and grooves 5, 6. The blocks may be laid on a bed 8 of sand, earth, concrete, or the like, and the upper surfaces of the blocks may be glazed, formed with drainage grooves, to be recessed to receive concrete 9 on which tiles 12 may be laid. Fig. 5 shows a hollow perforated terra-cotta kerb, and Figs. 6 and 7 show metal kerbs perforated at f, A for ventilation.
Patent GB-190123419-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steeplechase Fences
Inventor: PASCOCELLO ANTONIO
Filed: 1901-11-19
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 23,419. Pascocello, A. Nov. 19. Hurdles.-Steeplechasing fencing or hurdles consist of side-frames 1, 2, with intermediate bars 4, all of which are secured together by longitudinal. bars 7, 17. Let into slits in the tops of the bars 4, and into sockets in the frames 1, 2, is an upper longitudinal bar 11 of rubber, having fingers 3, which yield if tripped by the horses, thus tending to prevent accidents.
Patent GB-190215776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Calculating Machines
Inventor: GOLDBERG HYMAN ELI
Filed: 1902-07-15
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 15,776. Goldberg, H. E. July 15. Drawings to Specification. Calculating-apparatus.-The Specification and drawings are the same as those filed with the preceding case, No. 15,775, A.D. 1902, except as to the claims.
Patent GB-190218034-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stone, Granite, and Marble Cutting Machinery.
Inventor: VINT SAMUEL WALTER
Filed: 1902-08-16
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 18,034. Vint, S. W. Aug. 16. Sawing marble, granite, etc.; sand, grit, and like, feeding to machines.-Sand or the like and water are led from the revolving vessel D and pipes F to a circular trough G supported above the work on the beams B. The bottom of the trough is divided by partitions into hoppers, from which the sand is taken by flexible tubes K to the saw gates. The lower ends of the tubes may be held in position over the gates by wire staples on the laths M, which may be hung by rods 0, and swung with the saws. Wire netting may be used in place of the laths. The sand and water may be collected and returned to the vessel D through the pipe Q.
Patent GB-190221749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Malting.
Inventor: LAPP VALENTIN
Filed: 1902-10-06
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 21,749. Lapp, V. Oct. 6. Drawings to Specification. Malting is facilitated by first moistening the grain to be malted and then subjecting it to the action of revolving brushes or rollers so that the husks are torn or opened.
Patent GB-190225647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Dipping Articles into Liquids
Inventor: DAY BENJAMIN JOHN
Filed: 1902-11-21
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 25,647. Day, B. J. Nov. 21. Gearing.-Apparatus for dipping articles into liquids for cleansing or pickling purposes prior to tinning and like processes consists of two unequal cranks c, d, Fig. 4, connected to a single suspending-rope and operated alternately, according as a long or short dipping-stroke is required, by shafts f driven by a motor h through worm gearing and controlled by clutches k connected by links l. In another device, shown in Fig. 5, a single crank p is mounted on a disc n secured to a shaft m, the crank being connected by worm and bevel gearing q, u driven from an independent shaft by a pinion z and controlled by a clutch x. For a short stroke, the clutch is disconnected so that the disc n and crank are driven directly by the shaft m. For a long stroke, the shaft m is disconnected and the crank driven from the pinion z and gearing u, q. In a modification, shown in Fig. 7, the crank p is driven, for the long stroke, through spur gearing 2, 3, 1 controlled by a clutch 4, the lever of which has two stops which alternately engage a weighted lever mounted on the spindle 5 to throw the clutch de6nitely into or out of action. In a second modification, shown in Fig. 10, the crank is driven by epicyclic gearing 13, 12 and worm gearing 11, the wheel 13 being loose on the shaft m and provided with a brake 15, and the disc n keyed to the shaft. For a short stroke, the brake is released so that the wheel 13 and disc n are locked together by the worm gearing ; by applying the brake, the wheel 12 rolls on the wheel 13 and the crank turns on its centre O. The gears may be proportioned so that the crank is always vertical.
Patent GB-190227429-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Withdrawing Barm Ale from Yeast Settling Backs.
Inventor: HARRIS WILLIAM PLOMER
Filed: 1902-12-12
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 27,429. Harris, W. P. Dec. 12. Brewing.-Relates to means for withdrawing barm ale from yeast settling backs. Fig. 1 is a vertical section showing the bottom c of a yeast settling back with the appliances in place for carrying out the invention. The barm ale e is that portion which collects between the barm d and the light yeast head k. In the bottom c is fitted a valve casing a, which can be closed by a plug h fitted with a handle i which extends above the top of the vat. Forming part of the casing a is a flanged piece f having openings through which the barm ale flows into the casing a and in which is fitted a tubular piece j ; by turning this the valve casing can be raised or lowered as required. By looking down the piece j, the quality of the liquid which is being drawn off can be observed.
Patent GB-190301147-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Facilitating the Opening of Paper Bags applicable also as an Advertising Medium.
Inventor: THORNTON HERBERT REAY
Filed: 1903-01-16
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 1147. Thornton, H. R. Jan. 16. Paper bags.-Relates to apparatus fixed to a shop counter or the like for opening paper bags and applicable as an advertising-medium. Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a raised form, and Fig. 2 a plan of a panel form ; c is a cork or like pad over which the mouth of the bag is drawn after the fingers have been moistened by means of the sponge or bowl of water b. The form shown in Fig. 1 may contain string d, and both kinds have spaces left for affixing advertisements. The bags may be hung from a spike upon the device.
Patent GB-190303805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Belts,
Inventor: FENTON JOHN
Filed: 1903-02-18
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 3805. Fenton, J. Feb. 18. Belts and bands, consisting of two or more plies 2,3,4,have layers or strips 5, 6 of wire gauze, wire netting, or thin sheet metal, which may be perforated, or one or more strips of metal ribbon, interposed between the layers, and secured by rivets or wire stitches 8.
Patent GB-190308566-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Computing Apparatus, for use in connection with Weighing-scales
Inventor: THOMAS JOHN
Filed: 1903-04-15
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 8566. Thomas, J. April 15. Steelyard apparatus; value-indicating apparatus. -Relates to the application to weighing-apparatus of a modification of the calculating-apparatus described in Specification No. 3276, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Registering &c.]. In the weighing-apparatus shown in Fig. 1, the beam D carrying the scale-pan 0 and the counterpoise E is graduated in such a manner that a runner F indicates upon it the weight of the articles in the pan C, in pounds or other units. A rotatable drum provided with a handle G<1> and covered with a price-chart is mounted in a casing G parallel to the beam D. The rate per pound is indicated through a slot H in the casing G, and the value of the weight indicated on the beam by the runner F through a longitudinal slot I. The values shown in the slot I relate to quarter, half, and complete pounds only, the prices of one, two, and three ounces being indicated at a subsidiary slot L. When the apparatus is used with articles of over ten, twenty, or thirty pounds weight, a suitable additional counterpoise N is added to the counterpoise E, and the value of the corresponding weight, as indicated at one of three slots K, is then added to the value indicated at the slots I, L. The chart is constructed with two rows of values opposite each rate figure, the lower row being computed at this rate for quarter, half, and complete pounds, and the upper at the adjacent lower rate for one, two, and three ounces, and ten, twenty, and thirty pounds. The value-indicating apparatus is also applicable to weighing-apparatus of the beam type other than that shown.
Patent GB-190310543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings for Railway Rails.
Filed: 1903-05-08
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 10,543. Weber Railway Joint Manufacturing Co., and Weber, G. A. May 8. Rails, securing to sleepers; chairs.-The rail B rests upon a plate C supported on the sleeper T and provided at one end with a lug or clamp D fitting on to one side of the rail flange. The opposite side of the flange is held by a clamp E, which rests at its outer end on the plate C. Bolts G, H pass through the sleeper T, plate C, and clamp E and secure the parts firmly together. The thick end K of the plate C may have a flat upper surface, or it may be inclined, as shown, in which case a bevelled piece J is formed or fitted to the surface for the nut to bear upon. The bolt holes in the plate C are made large to enable the clamp E and the plate to be adjusted. The lug D on the plate C may be formed by folding back the end of an iron plate. A strip of metal F is interposed between the bolt heads and the sleeper.
Patent GB-190315916-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Workmen's Time Recorders and the like.
Inventor: STOCKALL JAMES JOHN
Filed: 1903-07-18
Granted: 1904-07-18
Abstract: 15,916. Stockall, J. J. July 18. Time - checking apparatus for workmen. Modifications in the aligning and transfer i n g - mechanism for the printing-wheelsin timerecorders of the type described in Specifications Nos. 10,847 and 24,702, A.D. 1902, are shown. The crown-wheel r is electrically or mechanically rotated at constant speed and drives, at the rate of one revolution per hour, a spur-wheel d, loose on the spindle c and fixed to two cams e, f. There is a spring connection g, h between the cam f and the rigidly - connected alignment starwheel band minute-printing wheel a, whereby these wheels are allowed slight play while the printing - lever is depressed and linkwork actuated thereby has allowed the arm m to rise, with consequent forcing of the pawl k, which may be double or single, between two teeth of the alignment wheel. A click q prevents reverse motion of this wheel. The hour printing wheel s and its feed-wheel y are upon a common sleeve running loose upon the spindle c and are locked and fed by the two levers x, z respectively, which are moved by levers v, w bearing upon the cams e, f. When the lever w is released to fall upon a tooth and feed on the hour-wheel by one unit, the locking-lever is simultaneously released by its cam, but does not fall out of gear since the pin u falls on a small catch-plate upon the hourprinting wheel a, which does not allow it to complete its descent until the minute-wheel shows " 0 " at the printing point, and, if printing now occurs, a pin on the lever z locks the hour-wheel. The day-of-the-week wheel 1 and its spur-wheel 2 are carried by the sleeve 3 and are driven by a rack-bar g<1> pivoted to the card-lifting lever, which is moved as described in the second of the abovementioned Specifications. The machine prints upon a vertical card carried by a frame in front of the wheels.
Patent GB-190326736-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Preventing Excessive Speed and Overwind in Compound and other Winding Engines.
Inventor: HALL WILLIAM BURDON
Filed: 1903-12-07
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 26,736. Hall, W. B. Dec. 7. Stop gear.-A device for use with a winding- engine for preventing overwinding and excessive speed is shown in Fig. 2. A lever G has one end resting on a cam B and is connected at its other end by a rod K to a governor. The cam is eccentrically mounted on a shaft A driven by worm gearing 3, connected to the winding-engine so that the cam has a partial rotation backwards and forwards corresponding to the travel of the cage. A pin B' on the cam contacts alternately with each side of an arm Y as the cam rotates, and, if an overwind occurs, rocks the arm and, through multiplying-levers F, rocks the main lever G so that a rod 0 is freed from a stop on the main lever. When the rod 0 is freed, it falls and through a rod Q closes the engine throttle valve.
Patent GB-190400755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Iron in Blast Furnaces.
Inventor: FOSTER WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1904-01-12
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 755. Foster, W. J. Jan. 12. Blast for blast furnaces; blast-furnace charges.- The grade of iron produced in a blast furnace may. be regulated by injecting, along with the blast, strongly-heated iron turnings and the like, the injection being effected by means of apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 4147, A.D. 1901. Metallic pieces preferably in the form of iron or steel turnings, commonly called swarf, heated to at least the temperature of the hot blast, are injected through the tuyÞres in any desired quantity. By introducing swarf low in silicon and sulphur, pig iron low in silicon and sulphur may be produced. The swarf may ba injected alone, or mixed with strongly-heated carbon and fluxes. In some cases, the swarf may be introduced into the furnace in a comparatively cold condition.
Patent GB-190402840-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: LONGUEMARE AMELIE ADELE
Filed: 1904-02-04
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 2840. Longuemare, A. A. Aug. 31, A.D 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. The air supply to a carburetter is regulated by the flap valve e hinged at the point f in the casing a. The valve e preferably weighted at g, is actuated by the suction of the piston, opening and closing as the speed of the engine varies. The casing a is connected to the carburetter by the bolt c, which passes through the bottom of the casing. When used on a motor car, the inclination of the car tends to keep the valve e closed on ascending a hill.