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Patent GB-190014198-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Stop Valves and Automatic Valves.
Inventor: BALDWIN JAMES
Filed: 1900-08-08
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 14,198. Baldwin, J., and Baldwin, A. Aug. 8. Lift valves; valves closing with rush of fluid.- A stop valve, applicable in a modified form as an automatic valve for preventing the escape of steam from the steam pipe of a boiler or engine, is shown in Fig. 1. The seat E is formed with a central guide for the downward extension M of the valve spindle A. The extension M carries a spring G sufficiently strong to raise the valve D from its seat against the downward pressure of the spring C on the upper part of the spindle. The upper part of the spindle fits into a socket in the valve, which is closed by screwing down the spindle and compressing the springs. In a modification used for preventing the escape of steam from steam boilers on the bursting of a pipe or the like, the upper part of the spindle is fixed in the casing, and the valve closes when the rush of fluid past the valve exerts sufficient pressure on its upper surface.
Patent GB-190023045-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Portable Planing Apparatus.
Inventor: JACQUOT LOUIS AUGUSTE
Filed: 1900-12-17
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 23,045. Jacquot, L. A., Jacquot, C. J., and Taverdon, C. Dec. 17. Planing.-Relates to a portable hand planing- apparatus for attachment to a vice. The work q, such as a metal plate, is held between the vice jaw m<1> and the part i of the base a of the planing- apparatus. The part i fits over the other jaw m, and is fixed thereto by set-screws h, p. Upon the base a moves the slide c, upon which moves the toolcarrier slide b, the two slides moving at right-angles to one another. The slide b is reciprocated by a hand-lever e, pivoted at d to the slide band connected by a link g to a piece f fixed to the slide c. The slide c is actuated, in order to feed the tool laterally, by a screw s, which is fixed to the base a and engages with a nut shaped to form a star-wheel o. This wheel is kept in position by a slot in the slide c. A finger x is pivoted to the slide b, and is kept from moving in one or the other direction by a pin r, or is held altogether out of action by this pin. This finger acts on the starwheel, and thus feeds the tool. The screw s may be loosened and turned bv a handle. In a modification, the slide c carries the nut for the screw s, and the star-wheel has a feather for engaging a groove in the screw now made free to turn.
Patent GB-190102722-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bridge for Stringed Musical Instruments.
Inventor: HURLEY ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-02-08
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 2722. Hurley, A. Feb. 8. Violins and like instruments.-Bridges for violins &c. are made in sections as shown. The lower part has the grain horizontal, while in the upper part the grain converges towards a central point. The lower part may be made straight, as in Fig. 1, or notched, as in Fig. 3. Openings may be made in any suitable way to reduce the amount of material.
Patent GB-190103911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Moulding-boards for Use in Casting Metals.
Inventor: IRONMONGER FREDERICK
Filed: 1901-02-23
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 3911. Ironmonger, F., and Ironmonger, F. C. Feb. 23. Moulding.-A moulding-board for use in casting nails and other small articles is strengthened and prevented from warping by inserting rods &c. a, Fig. 1, into holes in its edge, the rods extending partially or wholly across the board. Or angle bars g, Fig. 3, may be driven into suitable grooves cut from side to side, or channel bars j, Fig. 4, may be let in and screwed on, or the channel bar may be of dovetail cross-section and driven in sideways. Plain strips may be recessed into the board and held by screws.
Patent GB-190105888-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of and Apparatus for Disinfecting, Sterilizing, or Odorizing, and for other like Purposes.
Inventor: BLACKMORE HENRY SPENCER
Filed: 1901-03-20
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 5888. Blackmore, H. S. March 20. Disinfecting.- Relates to means for disinfecting, odorizing, sterilizing, &c. in rooms, closets, urinals, baths, &c. In the application to a water-closet shown in Fig. 2, a vessel 1 containing a suitable disinfectant or aromatizer is closed by a lid 4 provided with an inlet tube 9 leading to the bottom of the vessel and secured by packing-rings &c. 6, 7 as shown, and with au outlet tube 14, similarly secured, which is connected by a coupling 16 with a tube 19 opening into the flush pipe 18 of the closet, so that the flush-water sucks air through the appliance and delivers it, together with the disinfectant &c. carried with it, into the bowl of the closet. The excess of disinfectant &c. escapes into the room, and disinfects &c. the air contained therein. The tube 19 may be provided with a lip 17 to prevent the flush-water from passing back through the tube. In a modification, the tube 19 is inclined, and the lip 17 is dispensed with. The tubes 9, 14 may be provided with non-return valves, and a stop cock may be fitted to the tube 9.
Patent GB-190111566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Free Wheel Mechanism and Brakes for Cycles.
Inventor: BROWN JOHN
Filed: 1901-06-06
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 11,566. Brown, J., Brown, H. N., and Rickman, T. S. June 6. Driving-mechanism; clutches; brakes. - Relates to brakes and to clutch driving-mechanism which allows the cycle to be wheeled backwards. Clutch blocks E, Fig. 1, of known form, mounted between rings F, F<1> loosely secured on the hub A by a nut J, connect the chain-wheel D to the hub during forward driving. The ring F is secured by screws to a ring H forming the outer member of another similar clutch G, which on reverse motion of the hub engages the cone C and holds the clutch E stationary and inoperative. The brake, Figs. 1 and 3, comprises a ring M mounted on coarse screw-threads m on the cone O and fitted with an arm N which can be actuated by suitable means so as to rotate the ring M and carry a brake ring L, formed in two parts secured to bolts l passing through slots in the ring M and pressed together, so as to release the brake by springs l<1>, into engagement with a flange K formed on the hub and having an inclined surface k which forces the parts of the ring L against a flange k<1>.
Patent GB-190114042-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combing Machines used in the Treatment of Fibrous Substances.
Inventor: LUND ALFRED
Filed: 1901-07-10
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 14,042. Lund, A. July 10. Combing-machines.-The circular combs of Noble and Lister combing-machines &c. are cleaned or freel from short knotty fibres by means of a rotary brush or roller a of india-rubber &c. mounted on an axle b, on which is a toothed wheel c gearing with the circular rack d of the comb. The bearing of the axle b is mounted in a slotted bracket g in such a manner that it can be raised and lowered or adjusted to any inclination desired, while the bracket g is mounted in an arm or bracket h which can slide upon or rotate about a bolt h<1> by which it is clamped to the frame.
Patent GB-190115447-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coffee Compound or Composition and Process of Producing the same
Inventor: SCHUTZ JOSEPH MARTIN
Filed: 1901-07-30
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 15,447. Schutz, J. M., and Hawley, C. G. July 30. Drawings to Specification. Moving.container apparatus.-In a process for making a coffee or cocoa preparation, the material is mixed with sugar in a rotating box supported diagonally.
Patent GB-190117136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bearings for Shafts and Axles.
Inventor: NUTT JOSEPH NATHANIEL
Filed: 1901-08-27
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 17,136. Nutt, J. N., [Johnston, A.]. Aug. 27. Oil, catching and retaining, and expelling surplus; lubricating.-The bearings of shafts and axles are formed so as to assist in lubrication. Figs. 2 and 3 show the application of the invention to the main shaft of a grinding and polishing machine. The bearing for the shaft a is made in two parts b, c, the lower part c being provided with a chamber d for the reception of oil &c. In the part b are recesses e, adapted to receive a double-coned roller f, provided with flat portions g to run upon the shaft. Bosses h on the roller are guided in recesses i in the part b. On a cylindrical portion of the roller is mounted a ring k, which dips into the oil in the chamber d and transfers it to the roller; whence it passes to the shaft a. The superfluous lubricant works to the recesses n, and is returned to the chamber d by way of the ducts o. The oil is supplied through an orifice m closed by a cap. In order to prevent the accumulation of the lubricant, an overflow p is provided, which overflow may be connected by a pipe to a suitable reservoir.
Patent GB-190117139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Safety Life Guards for Electric Trams or other Motor Driven Vehicles
Inventor: DEAN SAMUEL
Filed: 1901-08-27
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 17,139. Dean, S., and Instone, A. J. Aug. 27. Stopping engines and trains.-In electric tramcars the life-guard or obstruction remover is used to stop the motor and to apply the brakes. The netted guards A, B are carried by the hinged sliding frame C. On meeting an obstruction, the frame and nets are forced backwards until the front wheels d' of the frame fall into the pockets e of the guides E, Fig. 3, or the radius arms f, Fig. 4, have turned through the arc shown in dotted lines. This causes the fronts of the guards A, B to fall close to the track, the roller H breaks contact between the terminals J. and the projection P on the frame trips the hooked arm O and allows the spring M to apply the ordinary mechanical brakes to the wheels.
Patent GB-190118958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shipper Mechanism for Friction Clutches
Inventor: MCCAFFREY JOHN
Filed: 1901-09-23
Granted: 1902-01-02
Abstract: 18,958. McCaffrey, J. Sept. 23. Clutches.-Relates to operating and pressure gear for friction clutches. The collar 10, 11 is fixed to the shaft; between it and the boss 7 of the movable member of the clutch is interposed a loose collar 15. The meeting ends of the collars are formed into cams, so that, by rotating the collar 15, it is forced endways against the boss 7. This rotation is effected by means of a sleeve 19, which is provided with means for moving it endways, and is formed with channels 22, 23, parallel to the axis, and united by an inclined channel 24, in which engage studs on the collars.
Patent GB-190125754-A (GB)
Title: Breeches Fastener
Inventor: HAWKES WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-01-06
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 25,754. Hawkes, W., and Thomas, J. W. Jan. 6, 1902. Breeches; knickerbockers. - Riding- breeches, cycling- knickers, &c. are slit at the bottom of the leg a, and provided with jointed plates c, d, the former having an elongated eye g and the latter a corresponding stud f. A tongue or shield is h provided under the plates.
Patent GB-190200640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Table Bells and the like.
Inventor: BENSON SAMUEL HERBERT
Filed: 1902-01-09
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 640. Benson, S. H. Jan. 9. Table bells. - A disc D is pivoted near its edge beneath the plate B, and is turned on its pivot and exposed by way of advertisement, when the push P is depressed to ring the bell. The push carries a cam R, which turns a plate G about its pivot H, and causes it to turn a lever E attached to the plate D.
Patent GB-190201220-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Cycles and other Motor Vehicles
Inventor: LLOYD WALTER JOHN
Filed: 1902-01-16
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 1220. Lloyd, W. J., and Priest, W. Jan. 16. Motor cycles.-Relates to motor cycles and consists in means for enabling the supply of gas, the advancing or retarding of ignition, and the opening of the exhaust valve, when the motor is disconnected, to be all performed by the adjustment of a single handle instead of being regulated or controlled by separate handles as at present. Fig. 1 shows the invention applied to a bicycle. To the plug b of the gas tap, which is operated by the handle a, is secured an arm c. This arm is connected by a rod e to a short rod by which the commutator plate or casing g may be adjusted angularly, to advance or retard the spark. The rod e also has a slot at its lower end, through which passes a lever i furnished with a projecting pin for lifting the exhaust valve. A switch for putting the igniter in and out of circuit is also combined with the gas tap. The crank arm c has a hub or projection c<2> which is capable of entering between, and into a metallic contact with, a pair of plates d' secured to an insulating-block p. In the position shown, the handle a is in its extreme backward position, and the exhaust valve is raised from its seat. By pushing the handle a forwards, first the exhaust valve is released, then fuel begins to be supplied to the engine, and the igniting-circuit is closed. Further movement of the handle then increases the supply of fuel and advances the spark. The igniter circuit may be broken also by the removal of a plate r.
Patent GB-190210108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bearings for Bells.
Inventor: CARR JAMES JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-05-02
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 10,108. Carr, J. J. W. May 2. Plummer blocks; brasses; lubricating.-A bearing for the trunnion of a bell consists of a cast-iron frame 5 formed with a recess to receive the gunmetal &c. bearing-block 7. The recess 6 is of a dovetail shape both vertically aud horizontally, and the block 7 is of a corresponding shape, but is not so wide as the recess, thereby permitting the block to be inserted therein. After insertion, the block is pressed forwards into position by means of screws 12, the protruding portions of which are afterwards cut off, and the outer surfaces are preferably soldered over. Into the space 11 left between the block and the frame is run molten metal, such as Babbitt's metal, or the space may be partly filled with cast iron &c. and molten metal afterwards run in to solidify the whole. The block is shaped to receive the trunnion, and the usual cap or cover 14 may be used. A recess 15 is formed in the block to receive lubricating- material.
Patent GB-190222951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastening Devices for Portfolios, Boxes Portemonnaies and like Receptacles.
Inventor: LEHMANN FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1902-10-21
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 22,951. Lehmann, F. Oct. 21. Fastenings for portfolios, boxes, portemonnaies, &c. The part h hinged at c to the upper part a of the fastening consists of a doubled piece of sheet metal, and forms a guide for the slide d, which is pressed downwards by springs and is held by the pin f<1> engaging the hole e<1> in the slide. The hole e in the slide catches over the pin or hook f, attached to the lower part b of the fastening. The pin f passes through a hole in the part h when the fastening is closed, as shown in Fig. 2. It is released by pushing up the slide d. Stops g on the part b locate the position of the part h.
Patent GB-190304066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cleaning or Dyeing Made-up Clothing and the like, Consisting Mainly of Wool, Cotton or Velveteen.
Inventor: JOHNSON THOMAS SANDS
Filed: 1903-02-20
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 4066. Johnson, T. S. Feb. 20. Cleaning clothes. -Relates to a frame for supporting made-up clothing of wool, cotton, velveteen, &c. and with or without silk trimmings, during dyeing or cleaning operations. The goods are sorted and dry-cleaned as usual, and are then sewn or otherwise attached to cross-bars G inserted in holes F formed in a T-shaped bar A, C and in a bar D sliding on the part A, and secured in any position thereon either by a cottar or other fastening E. Pins can be inserted in holes H formed in the part A to retain the bar D, and the clothes may be sewn to the holes H. The stem A is formed with a hook B by which the frame is suspended and agitated in a suitable dyeing or cleaning bath.
Patent GB-190305262-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pen Holder.
Inventor: FISCHER ERNST ELKAN
Filed: 1903-03-06
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 5262. Fischer, E. E. March 6. Pens and penholders.-In an elastic penholder, the barrel, which consists of an open tube a, Fig. 1, with a small internal flange b at one end, encloses a rubber cylinder c, which has a central slot into which the stem of the nib is placed. The barrel is secured to a holder d. The slot in the cylinder may be cylindrical or may be shaped to receive the nib. The nib is thus able to play up and down slightly without coming into contact with the barrel. The stem m is flat, and may have a rib n on the back.
Patent GB-190307497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Apparatus for Railway Wagons.
Inventor: LORD HAROLD EDWARD
Filed: 1903-03-31
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 7497. Lord, H. E. March 31. Brakes.-In an either-side railway-wagon brake, the push-rods are connected to a two-armed lever 3, which is mounted loosely on the brake shaft 2 and is connected by a Morton clutch to a lever arm 1 also mounted loosely on the shaft 2. Fixed on opposite ends of the shaft 2, are two hand-levers 8, 8<a>, which are also connected by rods 18 and a lever 19 so as to move outwards and inwards together. A spring 22 pulls them inwards. When either is pushed downwards, the lever 8 bears on a projection 12<a> on a bracket 12 fixed to the lever 1 and applies the brake. A pawl 13 pivoted to the bracket 12 and connected to a weighted arm 14 engages a rack 9 and holds the brakes on. On lifting either hand-lever, the lever 8 releases the pawl 13 by engaging the arm 14, and takes off the brakes. Hooks may be provided for supporting the levers 8, 8<a> in the 'off' position.
Patent GB-190312191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Purifying, Sterilizing or Ageing Liquids.
Inventor: TURNER ROBERT COOK
Filed: 1903-05-28
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 12,191. Turner, R. C. May 29, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Liquids, sterilizing, by electrolysis. The liquid flows from the vessel 10 through a seiies of metal funnels 2 and vessels 1, made of porcelain, glass, &c. and provided with spouts 1<a>. The funnels 2 form one series of electrodes and metal discs 3 provided with insulated connecting-wires 3<a> form the other set.
Patent GB-190317673-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Fireplaces.
Filed: 1903-08-15
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 17,673. Coalbrookdale Co., and Sinclair, D. Aug. 15. Grates; blowers or drawplates.- Open fireplaces are formed with fireclay backs projecting forward at the top, where they are grooved or notched, leaving only a small space at the top beneath a sliding blower. Fig. 3 shows such a fireplace in which the blower D is held in place by projections at the bottom, which fit into the teeth of the side racks C; the same object may be attained, according to the Provisional Specification, by means of chains and pulleys. The flames pass through the grooves or notches I at the top of the back-plate B, which becomes strongly heated, and through the nozzle F into the chimney. In some cases a firebrick bottom may be added, as shown in Fig. 3, and, by extending this forward into the room, the front L of the grate may be dispensed with. The blower D is preferably a cast-iron frame with an aluminium grating, the perforations in which are filled with mica. The sides H of the fireplace are preferably of firebrick.
Patent GB-190320546-A (GB)
Title: Improved Air- or Diving-pump.
Inventor: FLOHR FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1903-09-24
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 20,546. Flohr, F. Sept. 24. Compressing.-To keep the piston packing pliant in an air or diving pump, water is used. This may be applied without opening the cylinder through the suction valves a<1>, a<2>, the pipes b<1>, b<2>, and a double hopper c<1>, c<2>. The water can be blown out of the pipes b<1>, b<2> by suitably-placed cocks.
Patent GB-190320657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drums for Hoisting and other Purposes.
Inventor: HUNT CHARLES WALLACE
Filed: 1903-09-25
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 20,657. Hunt, C. W. Sept. 25. Winding drums, sheaves, and the like; grabs.- Hoisting-drums &c. are so constructed that the successive turns of the chain are properly guided to prevent the chain from running over the edge. The invention is particularly applicable to steam shovels, grabs, &c. in which a comparatively-narrow drum is required. Fig. 4 shows the drum with .three turns, the chain being fixed at c'. The cheek-pieces h, k extend toward the middle of the drum, so as to leave a space not substantially wider than the chain. Figs. 10 and 11 are sections at 6-6 and 7-7, respectively.
Patent GB-190401205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Telephonic Apparatus
Inventor: HOEFLINGER KONRAD
Filed: 1904-01-16
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 1205. H÷flinger, K., and Wolffhardt, C. Jan. 16. Telephones; telephone calls. -Relates to a combined receiver and microphone transmitter, the receiver being use for calling. Superposed m a gnets 2 with polepieces 3 and windings 4, together with the membrane 5 constitute the receiver, the microphone being at the opposite end of the same casing 1, and having an electrode 6, small balls 8, and a membrane 7, all of carbon. The sound waves reach this membrane through openings 9 in the wall of the casing. When contact is made between the spring 13 and pin 14 by means of the push 12, the circuit for calling the other station is made, and where the instrument is operated by battery current alone, without induction coil, the receiver membrane 5 is used for calling, for which purpose it operates an adjustable make-and-break in the calling circuit, which also contains the battery and the coils 4, a loud sound being thereby produced. When the button 21 is pressed in, the spring 20 is moved and breaks the circuit through the make-and-break, throwing in the microphone when it contacts with the piece 23.
Patent GB-190405449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sighting or Observing Tubes for Submarine and other Vessels.
Inventor: LAKE SIMON
Filed: 1904-03-05
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 5449. Lake, S. March 5. Periscopes.-In sighting or observing tubes for submarine and other vessels, particularly of the class described in Specification No. 910, A.D. 1903, means are provided for maintaining the prismatic or other reflectors at the proper inclination irrespective of the trim of the vessel, and a device is arranged to indicate when the vessel is submerged with the top of the sighting-tube just above the water ; while the tube is so stayed that it can be rotated, and is made in two parts 6, 7, connected by a comparatively weak coupling 8 at which the tube would break off in the event of a collision, when a glass disc 9 would prevent the entrance of water into the vessel. The base of the tube is formed of a casting 5, attached to the sighting- hood 3 of the conning-tower 2. Glass prisms 21, constituting the finders, are mounted on a swinging- frame 22, a prism being arranged at each side of the cap 17 opposite an opening containing a glass plate 20 and a lens 24. The prisms 21 reflect the image of an external object on to a prism 25, which transmits it to the eyepiece 26<a>. The inspecting-prism 26 is mounted in a swinging- frame 27. The frames 22, 27 are fitted with arms connected to a rod 32, which, at its lower end. is connected to an arm on one of the swinging levers 31, this arm being only half as long as those on the swinging frames. The levers 31 carry a weight 33, whereby the prisms are tilted to compensate for variations in the fore and aft trim of the vessel. A lever 36, pivoted to the weight 33 and extending through an opening 37 in the tube, permits of the manipulation of the prisms by the observer. The tube is fitted with a bearing-stud 38 to allow of its partial rotation, which is effected by means of a hand-wheel 42 and bevel gear 39. A flange 12 on the tube can rotate in a collar 13, to which guy ropes or rods 16 are attached. A prism 44, opposite a window in the tube, serves to indicate whether this portion of the tube is above or below the surface of the water.