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Patent GB-189906748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pianoforte Actions.
Inventor: OWLES JAMES
Filed: 1899-03-29
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 6748. Owles, J. March 29. Pianofortes.-The invention relates principally to under - damper actions, the object being to avoid the use of springs. The damper-levers b, to which the dampers d are adjustably attached, are pivoted on arms f projecting from a fixed rail e. They are linked to levers m, weighted at n, and operated by the keys r in the manner shown. The key carries a block v or a wire standard w h i c h operates the action. The dampers may be lifted by a pedal. The hammer action is carried by a rail b<1> carried by a side frame c<1> notched to fit against pins e<1> on the remainder of the framed'to which the side frame c<1> is screwed. This arrangement enables the hammers and their attached parts to be removed so as to render the dampers readily accessible.
Patent GB-189907757-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Means or Apparatus for Counter-acting or Cushioning Vibration Between the Under Carriage or Wheels and the Body or Upper Frame of Vehicles.
Inventor: NEVILL HENRY
Filed: 1899-04-13
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 7757. Nevill, H. April 13. Springs, bearing; undercarriages.-The frame f, containing the bearing of the axle i, carries cylinders a having pistons b attached to each side of the vehicle body by plates e and pressed upwards by adjustable springs, not shown. The cylinders and pistons are grooved longitudinally to form ball races, and the frame f is supported by stays j which pass between the rollers k. Single pistons may be fitted in connection with the ends of each axle.
Patent GB-189910072-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Condensers.
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM HERBERT
Filed: 1899-05-12
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 10,072. Jones, W. H. May 12. Condensers.- Relates to that class of condensers for condensing steam in which air is mixed w i t h the steam immediately before it passes into the condensing- chamber. The steam enters the condenser D through a pipe F having a number of open vertical branches F<1>. Air is also admitted through pipes K, and the mixed air and steam rise into the chambers A, A<1>, which are provided at the top with capped tubes in which are adjustable openings through which the escape of air and any steam which remains uncondensed is regulated. The steam is condensed by cold water supplied through the pipe L to a chamber B, from which it overflows into other chambers B, and finally runs down into the trough E, and is conveyed away through the pipe c. The steam is filtered before admission to the condenser, and the distillate is cooled and filtered after condensation.
Patent GB-189915955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Production of Alcoholic Liquors, Flour or Meal, and Malted or Readily Digested Foods.
Inventor: SLEEMAN JAMES
Filed: 1899-08-04
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 15,955. Sleeman, J., and White, S. Aug. 4. Preparing flour and meal from maize.-Maize is malted and then converted into a flour and meal by rolling and sifting in the usual way, but preferably when the malted maize is dried so as to contain only from 10 to 15 per cent. of moisture. The flour is specially suitable for the manufacture of pastry.
Patent GB-189916182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cycles.
Inventor: MCANESPIE WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-08-09
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 16,182. McAnespie, W. Aug. 9. Bicycles; driving-mechanism; frames.-The invention is shown as applied to a rear-driving bicycle. The frame A is shortened so as to reduce the length of the wheel base, the saddle being placed correspondingly towards the rear. The rear wheel D is fixed to the axle f<2>, Figs. 4 and 15, which revolves in ball bearings in the fork ends a<4>, and carries pinions f<1> which are driven by internallytoothed wheels E mounted on stud-axles a<6> carried by the stays a<3>. The internal wheels E are formed of flanged discs carrying rims on their inner sides which enclose the pinions f The gearing may be provided with roller teeth e<3>, as shown in Fig. 4, or with rounded teeth. The pedals e', Fig. 1, may be mounted directly on the wheels E, or may be carried on cranks fixed to the stud-axles carrying these wheels. The driving-mechanism may be fitted to the front wheel.
Patent GB-189920992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Packing Rings for Pistons and the like.
Inventor: COOPER JOHN FALLDING
Filed: 1899-10-20
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 20,992. Cooper, J. F., and Cooper, J. W. Oct. 20. Pistons.-Relates to means for causing piston packing to expand laterally against the pistonflange and junk-ring as well as radially, and to means for facilitating the insertion of the packing. Figs. 3 and 4 show two views at right-angles to each other, partly in section, of one form of the invention. The adjacent surfaces of the cut packing-rings A are made helical, and the rings are acted on by an internal spring B arranged to tend to produce a rotary movement of one ring on the other, as well as to exert a radially expansive effect. In order to hold the spring B in compression while placing it in position, its ends are made to engage with a key C having a slot with an inclined bottom, whereby it can be disengaged from the spring by the screw D' when desired. In modifications, two sets of rings may be employed, one outside the other and both sets helically shaped ; or the inner set only may be helical ; or, again, the peripheries of the inner rings may be bevelled, shouldered, and recessed and the outer rings made to fit them. Also the springs may be of various forms, and may be attached to the rings either by lugs A' or by stops of other form.
Patent GB-189923376-A (GB)
Title: Improved Box for Safety Razor.
Inventor: BIRKBECK HENRY
Filed: 1899-11-23
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 23,376. Birkbeck, H., [Kampfe, R., Kampfe, F., and Kampfe, 0.]. Nov. 23. Razors, boxes for. The blade F of a safety razor is held in a clip or retainer N, hinged to the flange of a partition D, which serves to divide the box into compartments for the blade F and holder J. The clip may be adapted to hold two blades, and it may be fitted in the lid B. The other compartment is closed by a lid C.
Patent GB-190003121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Cars and other Vehicles and Machinery.
Inventor: HILLMAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-02-16
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 3121. Hillman, C. Feb. 16. Drawings to Specification. Spokes.-Dished wheels for motor vehicles are made from the double tubing described in Specification No. 4890, A.D. 1897, [Abridgment Class Velocipedes], one set of spokes being at right-angles to the axis, and the other set inclined.
Patent GB-190007690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Braces or Drills.
Inventor: CARSTENSEN PETER CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1900-04-25
Granted: 1901-04-25
Abstract: 7690. Carstensen, P. C. April 25. Braces.-To prevent the feed-screw of a brace from being turned too far out of its nut, the screw is provided with a shell a having a notched flange b, which can be passed over projections d on the nut e when the drill is beiog put together, but which ensures that three or four threads are left in the nut by striking against the projections when the drill is being fed.
Patent GB-190013325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Obtaining Motion in Alternate Directions.
Inventor: SCHANZ JOHANNES
Filed: 1900-07-24
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 13,325. Schanz, J. July 24. Toys, driving-mechanismfor.- Relates to mechanism for driving mechanical toys &c. in alternate directions. A spring barrel i carries an eccentrically-mounted crown - wheel g, which alternately gears with pinions f<1>, f<2> on a shaft e, the motion of which is conveyed through gearing d, c to the shaft b.
Patent GB-190105030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Manufacturing Priming Ribbons.
Inventor: TIETZE KONRAD
Filed: 1901-03-09
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 5030. Tietze, K. March 9. Miners' safety lamps.-Relates to apparatus for manufacturing on a large scale the ribbons which are employed for lighting miners' lamps, which ribbons carry at regular intervals tips of detonating composition. The ribbons b are passed from rollers a through guides c and passages d to the clamps f, where they are secured. They are then drawn tight, secured to the clamps m and cut off. At this time the ribbons are in tension across the grooved bars k, which carry the detonating-composition. A frame carrying wires l is then slipped over the guide-rods h, and forced down, thereby pressing the ribbons against the detonating- composition.
Patent GB-190105886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottling Machines.
Inventor: CHAMP JOSEPH HENRY
Filed: 1901-03-20
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 5886. Champ, J. H. March 20. Bottling.-Relates to machines for filling bottles with beer or other liquid under pressure. The liquid is supplied through the transverse pipe A, which is in open communication through the pipe c with the compression chamber C, and through the pipes b with the passages a in the fixed spindles B of the filling-heads D. Each filling-head is revoluble on its spindle, and is provided with a nozzle, to receive the bottle mouth, a filling-tube E, which is put in communication through the port b<x> with the passage a, and three passages d, d<2>, d<3>, each made in two parts which are connected together at the proper times by the corresponding ports b<1>, b<2>, b<3> in the spindle B. The chamber C is provided with a float valve 0, and its upper end is connected by pipes R with the passages d, d' in the filling-heads. Each bottle rest F has an arm J passing under a roller j on the adjustable guiding-bracket K, and is connected through the adjustable spring H and rod G to the arm L on the corresponding filling-head. Each arm L is connected by a pivoted hook l to a bar M of the frame, and is normally held by a spring N in the position shown in full lines in Fig. 2. When the bottle is placed in position, it is pushed back to the position shown in dotted lines, so opening the inlet d, b<1>, and admitting air from the chamber C to the bottle. It is then pushed further back into the position shown in Fig. 6, in which position the liquid enters the bottle by gravity through the parts b<x>, d<x> and the filling-tube E, while the displaced air and foam &c. pass out from the bottle through the passages b<2>, d<2>. The bottle is then moved forward to its first position, shown in Fig. 2, in which the passages b<x>, d, d' are closed, and the waste passage d<3>, b<3> is opened to permit the escape of foam &c. from the filling-head before the bottle is removed. The liquid enters the bottles against an equal pressure from the chamber C, the pressure in this chamber being regulated automatically by the float valve 0. In a modified form of filling-head, the passages d, b<1> are omitted, the openings of the passage d' adjacent to the ends of the port b<2> being extended, so that the passage d' serves both for the inlet and the escape of the air &c.
Patent GB-190109830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Armoured Walls for Safes and other Purposes.
Inventor: QUESTER FRANZ
Filed: 1901-05-11
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 9830. Quester, F. May 11. Slabs &c. - The walls of safes &c. are made up of double steel or iron plates with a layer a of corundum or similar fireproof material between, so as to form a protection against heat and burglars' tools. The protective layer is preferably applied in the form of hydraulically-pressed blocks, plates, strips, &c. placed side by side or upon one another. The corundum &c. blocks are made of powdered corundum with the addition of argillaceous earth or alumina and water, and are highly compressed and then baked at a high temperature. Furnace slag &c, may be ad led to the mixture to give consistency to the blocks.
Patent GB-190118406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Outdoor Seats.
Inventor: HOWARTH DAVID
Filed: 1901-09-14
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 18,406. Howarth, D. Sept. 14. Seats.-Outdoor seats have bottoms which are adapted to be in part reversed so as to present a dry surface after the surface previously exposed has got wet. The bottoms consist in part of battens c, l carried on pivoted arms d, j, and of a board a, pivoted at b, which can be turned so as to cover the battens c or j. The board a has an extension, which, on the board being turned engages with a slide f, which it actuates to raise the arms d or l so that the uncovered battens and the board will be at about the same level, as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190122602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to Cycle Brakes
Inventor: SANGSTER CHARLES THOMAS BROCK
Filed: 1901-11-09
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 22,602. Sangster, C. T. B. Nov. 9. Brakes, rim. Relates to improvements in the brake mechanism described in Specifications Nos. 10,533 and 22,919, A.D. 1900, and No. 12,746, A.D. 1901. The brakes are shown as applied to a bicycle. The rear-wheel brake comprises a spring stirrup a<1>, carrying brake shoes b which are guided and forced against the rim when the stirrup is drawn forward, by rods a<2> which slide in inclined ears d<1> formed on clips d, the two parts of which are secured round the forks by screws d<4> as shown. In a modification, the stirrup is strengthened by curved plate springs bolted to it. The stirrup is secured to a tube m adjustably clamped by a clamp m<5> over an internally screw-threaded tube m<2>, in which the screwed ends m<1> of a flexible wire j is secured. The wire passes through a tube k, the rear end of which serves as a guide for an enlargement m<3> of the tube m<2>, and which is formed in two telescopic parts k<1>, k<2>, Fig. 3, secured to the bottom bar and adjustable to any length of frame. The wire j terminates in a plug j<1>, Fig. 2, secured in a tube h<4>, which is tapered to fit over a tapered extension of the tube k so as to permit steering, and is jointed to a handlever h<1>, Fig. 6, pivoted by a clip h<2> to one handlebar. A similarly-constructed rim brake applied to the front wheel is actuated by an adjustable rod e', jointed at e<5> to a hand-lever e<1> pivoted by a clip e<3> to the other handle-bar.
Patent GB-190124018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Fastening Devices for Use in connection with Garments.
Inventor: SELIGMAN JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-11-26
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 24,018. Seligman, J. Nov. 26. Cuff suspenders.-Clips for connecting parts of wearing-apparel such as cuffs to shirt sleeves are formed of resilient material, preferably sheet metal, with a tapered recess and opposed gripping- faces. The form shown in Fig. 25 has sides d and an ear f<1> with a cuff button f<4>.
Patent GB-190202095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Axles and Bearings of Partially Revolving Covers of Soup Tureens, Entree Dishes, and the like.
Inventor: BELK WALTER PATRICK
Filed: 1902-01-27
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 2095. Belk, W. P. Jan. 27. Pivot adjustments.-Relates to a method of pivoting the covers of soup tureens, entrÚe dishes, and the like, so that any desired degree of friction can be imparted to the pivots. The pivot A, Fig. 2, is made with a ball B on the end. This ball rests in a cavity E in the pedestal D, and is covered by a disc F pressed down by a spring S the tension of which is regulated by a screwed cap C. In a modified form, Fig. 3, the plate F and spring S are dispensed with.
Patent GB-190211804-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Windows, Doors, and Frames therefor
Inventor: NORMAN GEORGE
Filed: 1902-05-24
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 11,804. Norman, G. May 24. Windows; doors.- Fig. 3 shows a window constructed of a c e n t r a l detachable sash B, secured within the frame A by slotted plates R fitting on fixed pins, an upper sash C hinged to the middle sash, and a lower sash D hinged to the frame. In a modification, shown in Fig. 8, the three sashes are hinged to hori- zontal bars of the fixed frame. The sashes and frames are made with inclined rabbeted joints, which are made tight by pivoted fastening- catches engaging with inclined lugs of the striking- plates or holders and thus producing a wedging action. The sashes can be secured in an open position for ventilation by pins engaging with perforated retaining-bars F. In another arrange- ment, a door is fitted with a semicircular hinged top light and upper and lower hinged lights or panels for ventilation.
Patent GB-190213830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Desks for School and other Use.
Inventor: BENNET JAMES DICK
Filed: 1902-06-18
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 13,830. Bennet, J. D. June 18. Desks; tables.-Relates to desks such as are used in schools and churches, and are provided with a folding or swinging top adapted to be set horizontally to form a table or inclined to form a desk, or placed vertically when not in use, or when required to support a drawing-board for freehand drawing. In the example shown in Fig. 1, the top A is fitted with brackets C, each provided with a dovetailed pin E projecting into a slot D in the adjacent upright or end standard B, and a segmental ratchet or catch piece F is secured on the inner side of each standard B for adjustable engagement with corresponding projections G on the brackets C or top A. The pins E are fitted to allow upward play of the top A for adjustment, and the top is locked against such upward movement by means of pins k projecting from the bracket C into segmental slots L in the standards B. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, a segmental board H is preferably carried downwards from the usual narrow stationary part A<1>, so that the edge of the part A travels against the board H, preventing catching of the hands between the parts A, A<1>. The part A is in this case pivoted in brackets I attached to the part A<1> by dovetailed blocks J, and the board H is held in grooves H<1> in the brackets I. The seats, sole-plates, and connections are of the kind described in Specification No. 13,828, A.D. 1902.
Patent GB-190221354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Stopping Devices for Internal Combustion Engines, Air Compressors and other Machines having Water Cooled Cylinders.
Inventor: ADAMS DANIEL BELLEW
Filed: 1902-10-01
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 21,354. Adams, D. B. Oct. 1. Stop gear.-Gas, hot-air, and like engines and aircompressors which are cooled by water, are automatically stopped when the temperature rises too high or the flow of water ceases, by breaking or short-circuiting the igniting current or closing the stop valve by a thermostat or the water current ; an alarm is also sounded. Figs. 1 and 2 show a thermostat composed of two metals 3, 4 of different coefficients of expansion which bends when heated, and lifts a spring 11 out of the hook 12 thereby allowing it to move against the stop 8, thus breaking the igniting-circuit and closing one through an electromagnetic fuel-admission valve 16 ; the contact of the thermostat with the spring 11 closes an alarm circuit 24, 25. The thermostat may be an elongating rod which directly, or through a bell crank, releases a weighted lever on the stop valve, besides operating the igniting and alarm circuit, or it may be a mercury one as shown in Fig. 8. The current of water from the jacket may be employed to press a pendent plate 62, Fig. 10, against a contact screw 67 in the igniting circuit; when the water fails, the plate touches the screw 73 and closes the alarm circuit. A switch 75, 76 closes the igniting- circuit at starting. The pressure of the water current may act on a diaphragm to close an electric circuit or release a weight.
Patent GB-190221910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pocket Knives.
Inventor: KAUFMANN ERNST
Filed: 1902-10-08
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 21,910. Kaufmann, E. Oct. 8. Pocket knives.-Relates to a concealed device for locking the principal blade in its open position. The blade spring f is provided with a hooked end, which engages in a notch l in the blade k when it is in open position. A small lever h is pivoted at t to the spring f, and, when pulled outwards, it releases the hooked end of the spring f from the notch l, and allows the blade to be folded into closed position. A pin and slot atp limit the movement of the spring f.
Patent GB-190227153-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Covers for Manholes and similar Openings.
Inventor: JONES JOHN
Filed: 1902-12-09
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 27,153. Jones, J. Dec. 9. Manhole covers.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specifications No. 16,455, A.D. 1889, and No. 6825, A.D. 1894. The frame is made with three grooves b, c, d, with which flanges g, h, j on the cover engage. The cover may be in two parts f, e, between which the flanges may be variously distributed. Water of condensation may seal one or two of the flanges. Oil, glycerine, and packing may also be employed.
Patent GB-190307723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-prepayment Mechanism for Fluid Meters
Inventor: GRIEVE GEORGE KING
Filed: 1903-04-03
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 7723. Grieve, G. K., and Peebles, W. G. April 3 Gas meters ; liquid meters ; fraud, preventing. -Relates to mechanism of the kind described in Specification No. 2615, A.D. 1902. To prevent the rotary coin pocket C, Fig. 3, from getting out of register with the slit in the rotary box B', when a thin coin or counterfeit token is used, the face of the latter bears two pins B', B<2>, and after each half revolution, a pivoted or sliding pawl A having a V-notch A<4> is pressed hard-against one of the pins. The pins may be replaced by V-notches, and the V-notch in the pawl by a V-lug. Ratchet-teeth C<2> are provided for the pawl to engage in and prevent reversal. Instead of the above arrangement, that shown in Fig. 6 may be adopted. A spring D presses on one pin and the other comes against a hooked stop E, which is subsequently lifted by a lug C<2> on the pocket spindle. According to an arrangement described in the Provisional Specification only, two ratchet pawls of different lengths are provided to engage a wheel attached to the rotary box. Delivery mechanism.-The crank H, Fig. 2, forming part of the valve lever is operated positively both in the opening and closing movements by a cam ring J', J<2> on a disc J or by a disc with a similarly cam-shaped periphery.
Patent GB-190310228-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastening for Jewellery.
Inventor: NOEL ALFRED
Filed: 1903-05-05
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 10,228. Noel, A. May 5. Jewellery fastenings.- The fastening for chain bracelets &c. is in the form of a miniature padlock. The bow A, pivoted at a, has a projection a<1> which engages a recess in the spring arm b when the fastening is closed. It is released by depressing the spring, preferably by means of the free end b<1> projecting through the case. The lock may be operated by a key, engaging a downwardly-projecting arm on the spring, in which case, a spring may be employed to force the bow open when the catch is released.
Patent GB-190313620-A (GB)
Title: A Dust-pan.
Inventor: PETERSEN MINNA SOPHIE FRIEDERI
Filed: 1903-06-18
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 13,620. Petersen, M. S. F. June 18. Dust pans.-A dust pan a is constructed with a trough b, or with several such troughs, in which the dirt collects, and is thus prevented from falling from the pan. The trough b is provided with discharge channels c.