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Patent GB-189901015-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Developing and Fixing Photographic Films and Plates.
Filed: 1899-01-16
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 1015. Clark, A. M., [Fleischer, R.]. Jan. 16. Dark boxes.-Relates to a dark box for developing &c. plates or films without the use of an ordinary dark room. The arrangement shown in Fig. 1 is for developing &c. films. The roll holder i with the film L is inserted in the top compartment A. The black covering-paper K is drawn out through a slot k, while the film L is drawn down by two india-rubber rollers N into the frame D, which is lowered by rods F into the developing &c. dish E, in the bottom compartment C. The frame with the film can be raised to the middle compartment B, where it can be inspected through coloured glass windows g, r. The finished length of film is cut off by a scissors S actuated by an external knob s. In the case of plates, the plate is slipped into the frame D by means of a changing- bag.
Patent GB-189908263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wood Screw Cutting Machines.
Inventor: DICKE ROBERT
Filed: 1899-04-20
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 8263. Dicke, R. April 20. Wood-screws, making. The Figures show transverse sections in parallel planes of a machine for making wood-screws. The blank b backed by the support 41 is rotated, and is acted upon by the cutter 27, which rotates on its axis, moves towards and from the blank in the plane of the Figure, and slides laterally at right-angles to this plane. The cutter is frictionally attached to a spindle carrying a worm-wheel engaging with the worm 8, and is thus rotated. The spindle has its bearings in a piece 47 provided with trunnions turning in bearings on the sliding carriage 26. The carriage slides upon the rods 57, carrying the cutter 27 with it. The piece 47 has a fixed arm 49, which carries a bolt 51 bearing against a flattened pin 54 backed by the frame 53 of the machine. As the carriage moves, it carries the bolt 51 over the surface of the pin 54, which is of variable thickness, so as to impart a motion of the cutter 27 towards and from the blank b. During the return of the cutter 27 along the finished screw, the cutter is raised, so as not to injure the thread of the screw, by moving the pin 54 laterally or by raising it, so that the bolt 51 and arm 49 can move upwards. The carriage is actuated by a drum 29 with a cam plate 64 which acts on a roller 65 on the bar 62 clamped to the carriage. The carriage first has a rapid motion to bring the cutter to its work, and then it moves slowly while the point is being cut, and more rapidly while the shank is being cut. Another part of the cam plate 64 acts on the roller 78 on the rod 75 which draws back the pin 54 as above-mentioned. Part of the cam plate is movable and adjustable for varying the movement of the carriage for different screws. The speed of the carriage is varied by employing change-wheels. The blanks are picked out of a revolving tray by an arm, and pass thence to a shoot. Blanks which are too thick are here stopped by a pair of oppositely - placed set-screws. Later on, blanks which are too long are stopped by another setscrew which tilts up the point end and thus prevents the hook-like transferring-device from moving. The finished screws are removed by a sliding rod, actuated by a cam on the drum 29.
Patent GB-189909082-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Automatic Coupling for Railway Carriages.
Inventor: LENA JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-05-01
Granted: 1900-05-01
Abstract: 9082. Lena, J., and Betteley, J. H. May 1. Couplings, automatic. - Either or both of the constructions shown in side elevation in Figs. 1 and 3 may be used. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the anchor-shaped hook d is pivoted in the upper portion a of the forked draw-head, and the link e in the lower portion a', while in Fig. 3 an upturned hook d<2> and link e are pivoted in the lower part a<1>. When the vehicles come together, one of the links rises over the other, and couples automatically with the opposing hook. An ordinary coupling-link d' may be supported as shown in Figs. 1 and 3. Uncoupling is effected by turning the shaft f to raise the hook d or lower the hook d'.
Patent GB-189916352-A (GB)
Title: An Improved System of Telegraphy.
Inventor: BEDELL FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-08-11
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 16,352. Bedell, F. Aug. 11. Drawings to Specification. Resistances.-A pulsating current for telegraphic signalling is obtained from a battery by means of a series of resistances with which contact is made by a rotating or sliding arm. Several arrangements of the resistances are described, in which the currents may be repeated by cross or other connections. A contact-arm passing over a carbon ring of varying resistance may also be employed.
Patent GB-189920802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Delivering Measured Quantities of Liquid.
Filed: 1899-10-17
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 20,802. General Automatic Delivery Co., Phipps, H. W., and Cooper, C. C. Oct. 17. Measured quantities, delivering.-The apparatus is for delivering, say, soda-water mixed or not as desired with some syrup. The valve a, actuated by the handle c, alternately fills and empties the measure b. This valve is preferably of the character described in Specification No. 17,576, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Valves &c.]. Snifting is effected by means of a cam c<4> on the handle c which presses in the valve d by acting on the lever d<3> and allows gas to escape from the top of the measure b by means of the pipe b<1>. The required syrup is supplied from one of a series of measuring-vessels e on pressing a knob h<4> which, forcing a lever h slightly to the right, brings the incline h<2> beyond the stud h<3> and allows the lever to descend. The recess h' then passes over the end of the lever j, which is rocked when the handle of the cock a is turned and so draws the lever h further to the right. Slide valves f, j<1> are thus actuated, cutting off supply and allowing the measuring-vessel e to discharge along the pipe e<2>. l<1> is a float for controlling the air valve 1. The rod l<2> is forced down by the action of the lever h on the rod o, o, tilting the pivoted counterweighted cradle n carrying a ball n<1>. As the measure e refills, the float l<1> rises, and the ball n<1>, running suddenly back to the position shown, draws the valve tightly upon its seat. In order to prevent the handle from being returned before it has effected its purpose, a hook, running over an inclined catch, is pivoted to it. The catch is pivoted to allow the hook to pass under it freely on the return stroke. The Provisional Specification describes another method for the same purpose.
Patent GB-190002329-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Garment Fasteners.
Inventor: PARKER CARRIE PILLSBURY
Filed: 1900-02-06
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 2329. Parker, C. P. July 6, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Stud - and - socket fastenings. - A fastening for underwear, corsets, plackets of skirts, &c. consists of a stud and a socket member. The stud member comprises a stud 3 formed on a plate having projections which are forced through the material of the article and secured by clinching them over a ring placed between the layers of material. The socket is formed from a plate 6 similarly secured to the material, by stamping out a spring tongue, leaving a keyhole slot in which the stud 3 can be sprung. A projection 7 on the tongue engages a hole 11 in the stud 3, and prevents accidental release. The plates may be secured to the material by sewing or other means.
Patent GB-190008672-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Smoke Preventers.
Inventor: CAVENAUGH RALPH WAGGETT
Filed: 1900-05-10
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 8672. Cavenaugh, R. W. May 10. Smoke - consuming. - Air from the ash pit is delivered to a steam-boiler or other furnace, above the fire, through curved passages 8 in blocks or "tiles" in the side walls, jets of steam or compressed air being delivered into the passages from nozzles 10. When steam is used, it is preferably superheated by passing it through pipe coils 14 in the firebridge of the furnace. The valve 16 controlling the supply of steam or compressed air to the nozzles is opened automatically by the movement of the fire-door, and closed by a weight, the time occupied in closing it being varied at will. The fire-door, when opened, acts on a projection 39 on a shaft 37 which operates a valve 35 admitting water or other pressure fluid to a cylinder 31, the weighted piston of which operates the valve 16. On closing the fire-door the valve 35 closes, and the water &c. escapes from the cylinder 31 through an adjustable plug valve the stem of which carries an index finger 48, showing on a dial the time occupied in emptying the cylinder and thus closing the valve.
Patent GB-190008989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Indicating on Moving Trains the Adverse Position of Railway Signals, Points and the like.
Inventor: VILPOU EDOUARD
Filed: 1900-05-15
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 8989. Vilpou, E. May 15. Brakes.-A semicircular knife blade b is pivoted on supports i on the permanent way, and is connected to the ordinary semaphore signal, points, crossing-gate, &c., so that, when the signal &c. is set adversely, the knife is in position to sever the cord c, Fig. 4, of an apparatus mounted on the locomotive or on a carriage. When the signal &c. is correctly set, the knife occupies the position shown in dotted lines, Fig. 3, and is then inoperative. The cord c, when cut, releases the spring- controlled or weighted lever e, which then, by completing an electric circuit between the contacts f, or otherwise, effects the operation of the whistle or other audible or visible signal on the engine &c. In addition to, or in lieu of, operating the signal, the lever may apply the brakes.
Patent GB-190010051-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf Clubs.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-05-31
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 10,051. Boult, A. J., [Holden, L. D.]. May 31. Golf.-Relates to golf clubs, and particularly to "put- "ters," and consists in attaching to the club head A, Figs. 1 and 2, a thin rod B to guide the player in taking his aim, the club being held so that the rod is horizontal when the player is "ad- "dressing the ball." The rod B is attached to the head A by a screw fastening, so that it can be removed.
Patent GB-190010506-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Rotary and Percussive Drill for Boring.
Inventor: WOOD JOSEPH THOMAS
Filed: 1900-06-08
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 10,506. Wood, J. T., Wood, R., and Wood, A. H. June 8. Deep - boring.- A twisted drill A, with a hardened steel point B of suitable form, is given a percussive and rotary motion by hand or power for vertical boring Lengths of plain rod C, with screwed or other socket joints D, are added as the hole is deepened. The tool is turned by cross-bars F. The bit B may have a round, stepped, or square and twisted end.
Patent GB-190016123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Escapes.
Inventor: BUDDENBOHN CHARLES LOUIS
Filed: 1900-09-11
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 16,123. Buddenbohn, C. L., and Speer, W. Sept. 11. Fire-e s c ap e s.- Relates principally to the automatic braking of a lowering-apparatus. The lowering - rope is drawn from an idle reel and passed several times, (in Fig. 3, five times), round the drum 9, from which it passes to the sling by which a person is suspended. The rotation of the drum is communicated by gearing 25, 26, 27, 28 to a sleeve 23, which is thus rotated at a high speed on the main axis 8. On this sleeve are radial arms 29, carrying sliding weights which are forced out by centrifugal force acting against springs. These weights act on inclined planes 34, and force braking-shoes against the side of the drum, the speed of descent being thus controlled. The turns of the rope are guided laterally by a fixed ring 13 with a spiral groove, which may be fitted with spring pegs to force the rope against the drum, which has preferably a polygonal periphery. When quicker descents are required, the longitudinal movement of the sleeve 23 may be controlled by hand through a face cam and lever. A lever 41 is provided for stopping the descent by acting on the sleeve 23.
Patent GB-190022470-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescence Mantles for Gas Lighting
Inventor: BEREND OSCAR AUGUST
Filed: 1900-12-10
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 22,470. Berend, O. A., [Schauer, J. R.]. Dec. 10. Incandescent gas lamps. - The stockings or fibrous bases of mantles are manufactured upon twill-knitting machines to increase their strength and durability, while securing a mesh which is more open and accessible to the hot gases of combustion than the ordinary plain mesh.
Patent GB-190104124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cocks and Taps.
Inventor: MACKAY FREDERICK NOEL
Filed: 1901-02-26
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 4124. Mackay, F. N. Feb. 26. Lift valves; repairing, facilitating. -To facilitate repairs &c. to a lift valve C, the casing is fitted with a cap d' containing a valve D pressed upwards by a spring E, and normally prevented from seating itself o n the underside o f the diaphragm B b y abutting pro. jections on one or both valves. When the main valve is removed from the casing, the auxiliary valve closes on its seat and stops the outflow. The device may be used for air valves and for general use.
Patent GB-190104369-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with the Attachment of Detachable Collars and Cuffs to Boys' and Girls' Blouses
Inventor: CARTER JAMES
Filed: 1901-03-01
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 4369. Carter, J. March 1. Blouses; collars; cuffs.-Relates to arrangements for securing detachable collars and cuffs to children's blouses. Reference is made to Specification No. 23,183, A.D. 1900. The cuff a, Fig. 2, is provided with a tape c, which is fixed by a button &c. to the inside of the sleeve, the cuff having the usual buttonholes b, b<1>, by which it is fastened. The cuff is reversible by twisting or unbuttoning the tape c. Fig. 4 shows the arrangement adopted for fixing a sailor collar to a blouse. The collar is provided with a band in three parts j, j<1>, j<2>, which fit inside the neckband of the blouse. The part j<1> is secured by a button &c. k. The parts j, j' may also be fixed by buttons &c. as at p or q, or both, the ends of the collar being secured by cords l, l<1> passed through one of the buttonholes of the blouse. A linen &c. collar is similarly fixed to the blouse, but in this case the ends are secured by buttons &c. at f, g. The buttons may be carried by the collar or the blouse. Hooks or other fastenings may be used in place of buttons.
Patent GB-190115568-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Folding Paper.
Inventor: FISHER DUNCAN
Filed: 1901-08-01
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 15,568. Fisher, D. Aug. 1. Folding paper.-Relates to apparatus for folding paper in zig-zag form. The paper is passed from a roll d under a guide-roller e and between a guideroller f and rods g, g<1> to a pair of creasing-rollers: l, m. Each roller l, m has a creasing-.blade q, which registers with a groove r in the opposite roller, so that the paper is deeply creased alternately on opposite sides. The creased paper x passes in folded form on to a table or into a removable receptacle v.. The rollers l, m, which are in slots k, are geared together, and the upper one is turned by a crank handle. The bearings of the roller l are pressed by a spring s, the pressure of which may be adjusted by a screw t.
Patent GB-190116746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Elevators Actuated by Steam or Pressure-air.
Inventor: SCHOLL ALBERT
Filed: 1901-08-20
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 16,746. Scholl, A. Aug. 20. Direct air or steam pressure apparatus, especially applicable for acids &c. Consists, chiefly, of the means by which the valve 8, Fig. 1, when turned by the float 21 to admit steam or air pressure to the vessel 4, is retained in such position till the liquid has been forced from the vessel. Arms 11, 13 on the valve spindle carry bells 12, 14 dipping into tanks containing a liquid seal. The arm 13 also carries the float 21. When pressure is admitted to the vessel 4, some of the liquid is forced up a pipe 17 reaching within the bell 12. The pressure within this bell is therefore less than the pressure in the vessel 4 by the weight of the liquid column in the pipe 17, and, consequently, the greater pressure in the bell 14, which is the same as the pressure in the vessel 4, holds the float 21 up, until the liquid column in the pipe 17 collapses, on the liquid in the vessel 4 falling below the bottom of the pipe 17. In a modification, the float is hung from the diaphragm partition of a chamber, to the upper end of which is connected a pipe corresponding to 17, and to its lower end a pipe corresponding to 18. Separate pressure and exhaust valves are employed. In another modification, the arms 11, 13, Fig. 7, and exhaust valve 34 are within the vessel 4, and the pipe 17 with an enlargement 27 is hung from the arm 11. A second pipe 28 communicates with the space above a valve 38 resting on a collar 39 of the spindle of the pressure valve 35. In operation, the float opens the pressure valve by means of the collar 36, and is then retained in this position by the weight of liquid forced up into the pipe 17, 27. When the liquid column 28 collapses, the pressure above the valve 38 becomes equal to that below, and the weight of the valve 38 closes the valve 35, but without opening the outlet 10. Liquid is then forced out by expansion of the pressure fluid, until the collapse of the column 17 opens the outlet 10. The position of the lower end of the pipe 28 is adjusted by interchangeable connections 32, and that of the pipe 17 by the hinged part 30. In another modification, the lower ends of the pipes 28, 17 are at the same level and the outlet opening in the valve 34 is very small. In another modification, a valve similar to 8, Fig. 1, within the vessel, is operated by parts corresponding to 17, 27, 11, 13, 21, Fig. 7.
Patent GB-190120168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sharp and Flat Keys for Keyboard Musical Instruments and in the Process for Making the same
Inventor: LOOSE JOSEPH MATTHEW
Filed: 1901-10-09
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 20,168. Loose, J. M. Oct. 9. Organs; pianofortes.-The invention consists in covering the sharp and flat keys of keyboard musical instruments with celluloid or other substance capable of being applied in a plastic condition, and of receiving and retaining a high polish. The wooden or other cores for the keys are placed in spring holders o, and are forced down into moulds placed in recesses q in the bed of the machine. The moulds are open at the top, and have adjustable ends so as to make their insides the exact counterpart of the finished key. The celluloid plates which form the surface of the finished keys are placed in the bed so as to cover the moulds and the recesses q, and are adjusted by beads r on the bed of the machine, or on lateral extensions of the moulds. Their upper sides are covered with cement, and heat is applied to them by apparatus contained in cavities b of the bed. When they are sufficiently heated, the plungers m are set in motion by a hand-wheel g and screw f, and the cores are thus forced from the holders into the moulds, carrying the celluloid covering with them. The finished keys are removed from the moulds when cold. The follower h, which carries the plungers, is prevented from moving laterally by guides v, w.
Patent GB-190120236-A (GB)
Title: Improved Appliance for Drawing Corks from Bottles.
Inventor: WILLIAMS FRANK PFEFFER
Filed: 1901-10-10
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 20,236. Williams, F P., and Foxwell, J. B. Oct. 10. Cork-drawers.-The cork-drawer A, Fig. 2, is formed with a blade B curved to the shape of the cork and bottle neck, the side b of the blade having a flat top c and a notch d. The blade is inserted between the cork and the bottle neck, and is turned through a quarter revolution, until the flat top c lies under the cork, which is then withdrawn by an upward pull, the notch d serving to gather in the edge of the cork and so preventing the instrument from cutting through the cork. The insertion of the blade is limited by the stop shoulder a in the stem. In the form shown in Fig. 6, a sleeve D on the stem carries a spike E, which penetrates the cork and holds the latter on the instrument. A pin E on the stem lies in a notch e<1> of the sleeve, and limits the rotation of the blade under the cork. In the form shown in Fig. 10, the rotation is limited by the finger G on the stem engaging the bottle neck. In another form, the instrument is mounted, under control of a spring, in a shield or casing adapted to fit over and rest upon the bottle neck.
Patent GB-190121220-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Window Fastener
Inventor: HARRISON THOMAS
Filed: 1901-10-23
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 21,220. Harrison, W., [executor of Harrison, T.]. Oct. 23. Sash fastenings.-Relates to a window fastening of the type described in Specification No. 2103, A.D. 1900. A plate b fixed to the top sash has an upright or pillar b<1> formed at the top with double inclined surfaces b<2>, b<3>. On a plate d secured to the bottom sash are mounted two springs e with turned-in ends to embrace the pillar b<1> and draw the sashes together. In the closed position, the springs engage a reduced portion of the pillar below the inclines b<2>. The meeting edges of the plates b, d overlap so as to prevent the insertion of a knife &c. from outside. A spring-controlled bolt g, pro- vided with a wedge-shaped head g<2> and an opera- ting-button &c., is mounted between the springs e. Upon drawing back the bolt, the head engages pro- jections e<1> on the springs, so as to force the springs out of engagement with the pillar. The projec- tions e<1> enter recesses in the head to hold the bolt in the retracted position. On opening the window, the springs e ride up the inclines b<2>, and are spread further apart so as to release the projections from the recesses in the head g<2>, thereby enabling the spring or springs to return the bolt to the normal position In some cases a single locking- spring e may be employed. A casing may be provided for the springs e &c.
Patent GB-190121938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Supporting Shafts of Vans or other Vehicles.
Inventor: BURCHER WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1901-10-31
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 21,938. Burcher, W. H. Oct. 31. Relieving weight on horse's back; shafts; vans.- The shafts S are connected by chains a to the front ends of sliding rods b, the rear ends of which are secured to a plate spring c fixed to the van or other vehicle, so as to support the shafts. In a modification, the plate spring and rods are replaced by a helical spring connected to a centrally-placed chain.
Patent GB-190125627-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Drawing Aearated Liquids from Fonts or Reservoirs
Filed: 1901-12-16
Granted: 1902-12-16
Abstract: 25,627. Meadowcroft, J., and Meadowcroft & Son, W. Dec. 16. Measured quantities, delivering.- For drawing small quantities or measures of aÙrated liquids from fonts or reservoirs, an intermediate small vessel 1 is employed, and means are provided for allowing the escape of gas from this vessel before the liquid is drawn off therefrom. Figs. 2 and 3 show one form of apparatus in which all the operations are controlled by one plug cock 8. In the position shown in Fig. 3, the cock admits the liquid from the passage 4, Fig. 2, which is connected to the reservoir, through the quadrant-shaped groove 9, and the bent pipe 2, to the bottom of the vessel 1 at 3. As soon as the pressure in the vessel 1 equals that in the reservoir, the flow ceases, and the cock is turned to allow' the escape of the gas above the liquid through the tube 5 and groove 11 to the vent 11<a>. The cock is afterwards turned to discharge the vessel through the outlet 7. In the modified construction shown in Fig. 7, the filling and venting of the chamber 1 is effected by means of a doubleseated valve 8 operated by the handle 15, the cock serving only for discharging. Both filling and venting take place through the tube 2, which opens near the bottom of the chamber, and contains a non-return valve 17 below the venting- apertures 6.