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Patent GB-189924102-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Backpedalling Brake Clutch, Crank Shaft Lock and Ballhead Steering Lock for Cycles and the like.
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN HARRY
Filed: 1899-12-04
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 24,102. Taylor, J. H., and Habicht, W. Dec. 4. Brakes ; locking - apparatus to prevent theft ; steering - mechanism. - Relates to back-pedalling brakes and arrangements for locking the crank axle and steering-post. The crank axle Z, Fig. 6, is fitted with a divided clutch boss X, W of wood, vulcanized fibre, &c. held together by a collar Y and formed with oppositely-arranged rollers No. 1 and No. 2, the former serving to actuate the backpedalling brake through rods Q, and the latter when raised serving to prevent forward rotation. The rollers may be connected by a quadrant piece shown in dotted lines in Fig. 6. The rollers project at their ends, and are connected by springs U, 0 fixed to the boss so that No. 1 is normally kept out of action while No. 2 is maintained in operative position. The roller No. 1 can be raised by a cord L, Fig. 3, which passes upwards through the frame tubes and is fixed to a drum C on a screwed pin B working in a socket on the head. When the pin B is rotated by a spanner applied to its end A, it raises the clutch, thus locking the crank axle, and at the same time, by moving a band clip G fixed to a block E and forcing forward a movable piece F, frictionally locks the steering-post.
Patent GB-190008282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Sight Feed Lubricators
Inventor: HULBURD PERCY
Filed: 1900-05-04
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 8282. Hulburd, P. May 4. Lubricators.-A four-branched supply fitting is arranged in connection with a sight-feed lubricator or lubricators, where lubricant is brought from two sources, so that, in the event of a sight glass breaking, the supply of lubricant is maintained. The fitting is, as shown, attached to a plate, such as the smoke-box back-plate of a locomotive. The two branches a, a' of the fitting have passages c, c<1> communicating with the lubricator or lubricators, and the branches b, b<1> have passages d, d' communicating with the cylinders &c. to be lubricated. A cross-passage e provides communication between the passages c, d and c', d<1>, and in it is arranged a valve box f, having seatings g, g<1> and a ball valve h. Normally the valve is in equilibrium, as shown, but, should leakage occur in the steam pipe &c. leading from one of the passages, thereby destroying the equilibrium in the passages, the valve closes, so that only the sound pipe is employed to convey lubricant to the cylinder. Should one of the sight glasses of the lubricator break, and the lubricant be shut off from one passage, part of the lubricant from the other passage will be carried by the steam past the valve h, and will be supplied through both passages d, d<1> to the cylinders.
Patent GB-190012277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lowering and Disengaging Gear for Ships' Boats
Inventor: HOUGH EDWARD JORDAN
Filed: 1900-07-07
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 12,277. Hough, E. J. July 7. Boat raising and lowering g e a r. - Relates to means for launching boats, particularly boats such as are described in Specification No. 7360, A.D. 1895, and have drum-shaped ends so that they can be rolled along the deck to the ship's side. The davits are fixed, and are tied together at the head. They may be straight, or curved inboard as shown in Fig. 3, and are stayed as shown at B in Fig. 1. The boat is lowered by the winch shown in Fig. 7, This has a large hand-wheel J by which the boat can be raised. When the boat is run across the deck, the winch is rotated by a handle to take up the slack of the falls. This handle is placed within a guard rim K, which protects it when the boat is being lowered quickly. On the hand-wheel spindle is a ratchetwheel engaged by a pawl carried by a brake-sheave E loose on the spindle. The brake strap is normally held on by a spring D, but is held off by a hand-lever when a boat is to be lowered. Figs. 8 and 10 show the detaching-gear. A headed bolt on the lowering-tackle is engaged by a fixed piece O. To disengage the boat, the tube M and with it the bolt are moved aside, as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 8, by a hand-lever N. The two hand-levers are connected so as to move together. When boats are being hoisted on board in a heavy sea the tackles are attached to the davits by cushioning-springs, to avoid the jerks due to the seas supporting the boat at one time and not at others.
Patent GB-190016306-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Treating Glue, Gelatine and the like.
Inventor: SCHILL CARL
Filed: 1900-09-13
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 16,306. Schill, C., and Seilacher, C. Sept. 13. Gelatine; glue.-Relates to an apparatus for causing gelatine, glue, &c. to solidify quickly in sheet form. Fig. 1 shows a side view of the machine. The semi-fluid mass is passed through the tube 3 into the chamber 1, which is fitted with a stirrer 17 and a cooling-coil 6. When the mass is sufficiently cooled, the slide 2 is opened, air pressure is applied through the pipe 4, and the bottom of the box is warmed to prevent clogging. The glue &c. flows through a trough on to the endless metallic band 11, which carries it between the cooling-boxes 16 and the hollow cooling- wheels ; it is stripped off in the usual manner, and cut by the rotating knife 18. In a modification, the travelling band and cooling-wheels are replaced by a large cooling-drum.
Patent GB-190016356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction and Arrangement of Overhead Girders for Tram and Railway Lines with Necessary Appliances for Suspending Cars or Carriages and Working same
Inventor: COOKE HENRY JOHN
Filed: 1900-09-14
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 16,356. Cooke, H. J., and Ehrenfeldt, M. Sept. 14. Rail-and-road vehicles.-The vehicles are suspended from wheeled carriages or travellers running on an overhead track, and are themselves provided with wheels so that they can run on the ground when freed from their suspending-arrangements. The overhead track is also described with its crossings &c. The travellers run on the lower flanges of the girders or on rails thereon, and the vehicle body is suspended from them by slings and screw connections, several forms of which are described. Two forms are shown in Figs. 6 and 17. Four wheels c', carried by a frame c<2>, run between guides on the lower flange of the girder b, and a frame d, in which the vehicle e is carried, is hung from the springs c<5> by screws d<1> and nuts d<3>. The frame d may form part of the vehicle, so that the suspending-screw has to be cast loose, instead of being slacked off, to liberate the car. Each vehicle may be carried by a pair of travellers, between which a third traveller f is placed to carry an electric or other motor as shown in Fig. 12, which also shows brake shoes g operated through toggle-levers g<2> and bell cranks g<4> from the common rod g<5>.
Patent GB-190019265-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Driving-wheels or Vehicles Locomotives and Machinery Generally.
Inventor: PEARCE THOMAS
Filed: 1900-10-27
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 19,265. Pearce, T. Oct. 27. Locomotives; motor road vehicles.-The invention consists in applying the free-wheel system used for bicycles to the driving - wheels of locomotives, vehicles, &c. Any kind of clutch or ratchet gear may be used.
Patent GB-190101763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dust Collectors.
Inventor: PRINZ FAUSTIN
Filed: 1901-01-25
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 1763. Prinz, F. Jan, 25. Dust &c., separating from air.-The machines are of the type used in flour mills in which bags of textile material radiate from a drum through which the dust-laden air passes. These bags 9 are attached to collars 43 secured over perforations in a sheet-metal drum by split rings 46, 47, the collar being turned outwards at 45. The outer end of the bag is similarly secured by a ring 51 to a flanged disc 48 with a depression 53 in the middle through which passes the bolt 52 for securing it to the bar 10. The bars 10 are supported on springs, and each one is beaten when its row of bags comes over the compartments 31 inside the drum into which the dust falls.
Patent GB-190109328-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Prevention of Accidents in connection with the Fly Wheel and Large Toothed Wheel on the Tappet Shaft of Looms.
Inventor: WOODS JAMES
Filed: 1901-05-06
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 9328. Woods, J., and Eccles, E. May 6. Loom guards a n d protectors. -A dished, corrugated, or flat plate or disc d is secured against the large toothed wheel a, or flywheel, on the tappet shaft of a loom, and serves to prevent accidents in connection with these wheels. The plate may be secured bv means of the nut h usually employed for holding the toothed wheel, or flywheel, on the shaft.
Patent GB-190111323-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Garment Holders.
Inventor: RICHARDSON THOMAS DE QUARTEL
Filed: 1901-06-03
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 11,323. Richardson, T. de Q. June 3. Hook fastenings, - Relates to appliances by means of which blouses &c. may be secured to any part of skirts. A plate a, having slots c through which a waistbelt b is threaded, is fitted with a hook e, secured thereto by bending its end through holes g in the plate, and adapted to engage the skirt as shown in Fig. 4. The blouse is tucked under the belt &c., and drawn sufficiently tight, projections d formed on the plate a preventing it from slipping back.
Patent GB-190111441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weft-inserting Needles for Needle Looms.
Inventor: CONNOLLY FRANK HENRY
Filed: 1901-06-04
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 11,441. Connolly, F. H. June 4. Shuttleless looms. - A weft-inserting needle for shuttleless looms is formed of single links e' and double links e<3>, connected together, as shown in Fig. 4, the terminal link being made with a hooked or forked end of the usual kind. The links e<3> are provided with projections e<4>, which engage with stops e<5> on the links e<2>. Fig. 1 represents a portion of a loom with the mechanism for actuating two needles E, E', respectively secured to wheels D, D<1>, which are mounted upon brackets a. a<1>. Teeth s, Fig. 4, on the wheels D, D<1> pass between the opposed ends of the links e<2>, and the needles are directed by curved guides F, F<1> carried by brackets f, f<1>. The wheels D, D<1> are oscillated in one direction by means of coiled springs G, G', connected to chains or the like which are attached to pulleys g<2>, g<3> carried by the axles of the wheels, and in the opposite direction by means of chains or the like H, H<1>, attached to pulleys h, h<1> on the axles and to a pulley I which is oscillated by means of a chain k<1> and vibrating lever K.
Patent GB-190112301-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wash Stands or Lavatory Bowls.
Inventor: WATERMAN ISAAC GEORGE
Filed: 1901-06-17
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 12,301. Waterman, I. G. June 17. Actuating valves and cocks.-Relates to electrical appa- ratus for deter- mining an d regulating the supply of water. Fig. 2 shows the apparatus d u p l i- cated for the hot and cold supply. Communication be- tween the service pipe q<1> and the basin supply pipe p is controlled by a slide valve on the end of a rod f to which the arma- tures g of two electromagnets c with a common core e are fixed. The rod and armatures are balanced by a weight. The coils c are put in parallel, so that, when the upper coil is energized, the valve is opened, and, when the lower coil is energized, the valve is again closed. To shut off the supply automatically when a certain level has been reached, a float is placed in a small tank com- municating with the basin. This float is attached to a pivoted arm which, upon the float reaching a certain level, closes a circuit including the lower coil c, and thus shuts off the supply.
Patent GB-190118622-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Clocks.
Inventor: CONRADY ALEXANDER EUGEN
Filed: 1901-09-18
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 18,622. Conrady, A. E. Sept. 18. Pendulums. - A standard pendulum S with cross-bar d is re-energized by a gravity arm w with the aid of an auxiliary pendulum P. The auxiliary pendulum is linked to a cam lever l, m under the gravity arm. While the standard pendulum swings from the central position to the right and back, the auxiliary pendulum moves from right elonga- tion to left elongation, and consequently the gravity arm w on returning has the lowest part of the cam face l of the lever beneath it. The additional travel so allowed imparts new energy to the standard pendulum; then, while it is passing through its left elongation, the auxiliary pendulum moving from left to right restores the lever and the gravity arm to the position shown first considered. Electricity clocks; synchronizing-apparatus.- The cam lever and the gravity arm may be replaced by an electromagnet, and in both arrangements the auxiliary pendulum is energized and synchronized by means of an electromagnet E in a circuit which is made and broken (1) between a hinged contact c and the cross-arm d on the standard pendulum, and (2) between the auxiliary pendulum and a resilient contact g. The gravity arm and lever may, however, serve as the first pair of contacts. Pendulums controlling distant clock movements or directly-driving hands are re-energized and syn- chronized in the same way as the auxiliary pendulum.
Patent GB-190122453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bats for Playing Ping-pong and like Games.
Inventor: GREENBERG MORRIS
Filed: 1901-11-07
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 22,453. Greenberg, M. Nov. 7. Battledores or racquets for playing ping-pong &c. are made of celluloid. The playing faces a, bare formed around stiffening - b a n d s, the edges a<1>, b<1> being bent at right - angles a n d secured together by plastic celluloid. An outer band c encircles the edge, and a suitable handle is affixed.
Patent GB-190123707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cross-Heads applicable for the Piston-rods of Pumps or Apparatus for Compressing Gas or Air.
Inventor: ENOCK ARTHUR GUY
Filed: 1901-11-22
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 23,707. Enock, A. G. Nov. 22. Crossheads; connecting - rods. - Crossheads A for pumps, air-compressors, cold-air machines, &c. are provided with springs D, through which their motion is transmitted to the piston-rod E. Figs. 1 and 2 show the method of using a single spring for acting in one and two directions respectively. Fig. 4 shows the invention applied to the connecting-rod of a trunk piston. A plate on the piston-rod may be placed between two springs, and each spring D may be replaced by a number of smaller springs.
Patent GB-190124425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Buckets, Pails, and other Hollow-ware.
Inventor: ROBERTS CALEB WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-12-02
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 24,425. Roberts, C. W., Cooper, E. E.,' and Cooper, D. W., [trading as Wollescote Galvanizing Co.]. Dec. 2. Metal, sheet, seaming and joining.- Relates to buckets, pails, cans, milkchurns, pans, and other hollow-ware, in which the bottom a:nd foot-ring are combined or made in one piece and connected to the body-part by turning or closing the edge of one part over the edge of the other. The foot-ring is formed with a circumferential groove which has for its outer wall a double thickness of metal b<4>. Into this groove is placed the flanged or beaded mouth end of the body a, which is there enclosed internally and externally by the walls of the groove. The attachment is completed by closing the double thickness of metal over the flange a<2> of the body. As a modification, both the inner and outer walls of the groove are formed of a double thickness, in which case the outer double wall may be closed over the edge of the bucket body, the other wall being left standing ; or both vertical walls may be closed over a wired or beaded edge of the body.
Patent GB-190202207-A (GB)
Title: Suspending or Supporting Articles of Furniture to Prevent Seasickness.
Inventor: HILAIRE CAMILLE ST
Filed: 1902-01-28
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 2207. St. Hilaire, C. Jan. 28. Berths.-Relates to means for suspending furniture on ships to prevent sea-sickness. A fixing- plate 15 has depending arms 16 in which bears a shaft 18 through a lug 19 in which passes a shaft 20. A plate 13, connected to the suspending spider frame 11, has hooks 14 which engage the shaft 20. The chair &c. may be altered in inclination by sliding the hooks 14 one way or the other on the shaft 20. Fig. 3 shows the device applied for suspending a hammock. The fabric 24 is connected to rods which drop into hooks on the ends of the members of the spider-frame. One of the rods has squared ends which drop into corresponding slots in the frame members ; the fabric may be rolled on the rod before the squared ends are dropped into the slots. A double-bed frame suspended as above described is provided with sliding weights which are moved by means of cords to level the bed when persons of different weights are lying in it. Fig. 5 shows a modified form of hanger.
Patent GB-190214809-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electrical High Tension Switch.
Inventor: HENWOOD THOMAS
Filed: 1902-07-03
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 14,809. Henwood, T. July 3. Switches.-A disc D of insulating-material is fitted with a contact-stud A.' adapted to engage contacts B<1> carried on the base. The disc is connected in one construction, Fig. 1, with the operating-lever H by the quick-break spring L. The lever H has a limited free movement in relation to the disc, and then engages an edge of the notch or cut-away part Y. Instead of a notch, limiting-pins or slots and pins may be employed. The disc may carry two or more contact-studs adapted to engage a similar number of pairs of contacts. When contact is broken, the disc, being between the contacts, prevents arcing. A projecting piece M may be fitted on the base for a similar reason. In the construction shown in Fig. 7, the disc is operated by a push-button H, the lower end of which is fitted with a pivoted lever or pawl l adapted to engage notches formed in the disc.
Patent GB-190214943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Engine Vapourising and Igniting Apparatus
Inventor: BLACKSTONE EDWARD CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1902-07-04
Granted: 1903-07-04
Abstract: 14,943. Blackstone, E. C., Carter, F., and Carter, E. July 4. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, igniting and carburetting in. A bottle-shaped vessel c containing heat-retaining material serves as an igniter and vaporizer. It is open to the cylinder through the neck h, and is heated at starting by a flame, introduced through the openings j, j<1>, while the products of combustion escape through openings i, i<1>. When the vessel is heated, the shell a is turned upon the casing b so as to close the opening i and the opening j by means of the projection l, and oil is admitted to the space e through the opening m, and is vaporized. Air entering tbrough the opening is directed by the baffles o, p through the space d, becomes heated, and enters the space e through ports k. The mixture passes into the cylinder through the port n.
Patent GB-190215181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Brake Mechanism
Inventor: SANGSTER CHARLES THOMAS BROCK
Filed: 1902-07-08
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 15,181. Sangster, C. T. B. July 8. Brakes.-Relates to means for actuating bicycle rear-wheel rim brakes from the handle-bars. A rod 14, pivoted at its upper end to either a " pull up" or " push down" lever 10 pivoted on the handle-bar stem, is secured to one arm 16 of a bell-crank lever pivoted by a clip 18 on the bottom tube, by means of a stud 20 loosely screwed to the arm 16 and formed with a flat head which is loosely secured by a cross-pin between forks formed on the end of the rod 14. A rod 25, pivoted to the arm 24 of the lever, which is curved to pass to the underside of the bottom tube is screwed into a socket 31 pivoted between the ends 29 of a lever 26 preferably comprising two plates pivoted, in the central plane of the cycle, to a clip 27 secured to the saddle post. A rod 39 screwed into and secured by a lock-nut to a socket formed on the brake stirrup 35, is secured free to rotate, but not to slide, in a block mounted in trunnions 32 in the lever 26. The stirrup 35 is made springy, and carries shoes 49 which are pressed against the rim when the stirrup is drawn forward, by inclined studs formed on the stirrup and sliding in eyes 47 formed in clips 48 secured to the chain stays. On releasing the stirrup, it springs open, and withdraws the shoes.
Patent GB-190217064-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jar Closures
Inventor: MCCROSKY WILLIAM BLAIR
Filed: 1902-08-01
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 17,064. McCrosky, W. B. Aug. 1. Stoppers.-Relates to jar closures in which the cap or cover is held in position by detachable clamps. The neck flange 3 of the jar has its under surface 5 inclined upwardly, and its outer surface is tapered or inclined to form an acute angle with the surface 5. The cover 7 is formed with a flange 8, which bears on the packing-washer 8<a>, and its outer surface is inclined in conformity with the outer surface of the flange 3. The upper side of the cover is formed with two bevelled cam projections 9, 10, for engagement with the hookshaped shoulders 14 of the metal fastening-clamps 6, notches 11 being formed between the projections to permit the clamps to be placed in position. The clamps 6 are formed at their lower ends with hook-shaped shoulders 15 adapted to engage the shoulder 5 of the flange, and, when placed in position, are moved round by hand until they grip the cover and flange 3, the final tightening of the closure being effected by a suitable wrench.
Patent GB-190303383-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Applying Paraffin Wax to Cigarette Paper.
Inventor: TIXIDRE CLAUDIUS
Filed: 1903-02-12
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 3383. Tixidre, C. Feb. 12. Paper, coating, waxing, and waterproofing.-Relates to mechanism for applying paraffin-wax to spools of cigarette paper to render parts thereof impermeable. Fig. 1 shows a cross-section of the machine, and Figs. 5 and 6 views of appliances for treating the edges. The roller a<3> supplies paraffin to the band C from the tank a, which is heated by the water bath A. The plates T, mounted to slide lengthwise in the drum, under the action of inclined pieces carried by the frame, wipe paraffin from the band U and supply it to the paper P, which is carried round beneath the band G and held in contact therewith by suitably-operated grips d. The drum is built up of segments formed on radially-adjustable spokes, which are forced inwards by the spring L, against adjusting-cones carried on the shaft. The temperature of the bars T is maintained by the lamp H balanced by] the counterweights I. The deposition of paraffin on the extreme edges of the paper is prevented by means of guides o, Fig. 5, or by preliminarily gumming or damping the edges by contact with pieces of rattan P, Fig. 6, resting in a tank Q.
Patent GB-190304970-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Boiler Feeders.
Inventor: ROADHOUSE NORMAN FRANCIS
Filed: 1903-03-03
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 4970. Roadhouse, N. F., and Etzel, J. T. March 3. Hinge and swivelling joints.-A swivelling joint' 22 for use with a feedwater-controlling apparatus consists of two members, the outer of which is a sleeve 66 having at one end a plug 65 into which the pipe 21 is screwed and at the other end a screw cap 68, while the inner portion 23 is formed with a flange 64 fitting against an annular shoulder in the sleeve 66.