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Patent GB-189918398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reaping and Mowing Machines.
Inventor: LOEPER ANNA VON
Filed: 1899-09-12
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 18,398. Loeper, (nÚe M³hlenbeck), A. von. Sept. 12. Reaping and mowing machines.-Relates to a machine particularly adapted for cutting corn so arranged that the corn is cut by rotating scythe-like knives and is conveyed by a rotary rake on to a platform on which it is laid by a second raking-device. Protecting- devices are arranged in connection with the knives. In the arrangement shown in the Figures, the cutting-knives h<1> are carried on the head h of a rotary shaft g, which is supported on an arm e of the frame d, d'. The head h is fitted with a bevel-wheel, and is driven from one of the wheels b by gearing connected to the shaft n. Above each knife is fitted a plate u<1> for supporting the cut corn, and below is a protecting-arrangement i<1> consisting of a comb with flexible teeth. Carried by the shaft g is a rotary rake k, and behind it, driven at a higher speed by the chain r' and gearing, is the second rake p for laying the cut crop on the platform k<1>. The frame and platform are supported on rollers. The machine may be drawn by horses, c<1> being the driver's seat, or it may be propelled by a motor.
Patent GB-189924624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Perforators for use in connection with Automatic Telegraph Transmitters.
Inventor: FRASER ANGUS
Filed: 1899-12-11
Granted: 1901-01-11
Abstract: 24,624. Fraser, A., Judd, W., and Draper, G. Dec. 11. Perforating - machines for telegraph tapes.- Perforators for preparing telegraphic messages for submarine and other signalling are constructed with the perforating power obtained from a continuously-driven shaft, the elements of the combinations being obtained from three keys, or the combinations being produced by means of selecting mechanism operated by type-writer keys. The keys may be operated manually, or by electromagnets, in which case the instrument may be placed at the distantend of the line. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement when three keys are employed, two for the signals and one for spacing. The keys act by means of projections i on a bell-crank lever l connected to a rod n for operating the pawl release o, which frees the pawl p to allow a loose operating- sleeve and attachment to rotate with the shaft g ; the tripping-device is freed on each revolution, so that the motion of the sleeve is stopped after each revolution. The fittings on the loose sleeve are arranged to operate the punch strikers 7 and 8 and the spacing-mechanism by rod 47. The key levers are provided with rods 12 for raising and lowering the punch strikers, which are shown in the position they occupy when the spacing-key is depressed. The rod 26, operated by the strikers, is connected to the dash-pot piston 32 and to a tripping-bar 39. The feed is produced by a pawl acting on a ratchet-wheel 52, the axle of which carries the pin-wheel 54 and the jockey wheel 55. The signal punches 9, 11 are provided with shoulders 16, 17, which coact with the cross-bar 18 on the space punch 10 to ensure a spacing-perforation. A pivoted guard for the paper is provided. In the type-writer form each key is provided with selecting-devices by which the required combination of punches is brought into action, the punches being provided with levers arranged to coact with a stepped lever, the graduated motion of which controls the amount of feed of the paper, which has previously received its central row of spacing-holes.
Patent GB-189924964-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for Sampling and Testing the Heat of Grain or like Substances in Bulk.
Inventor: ALEXANDER DAVID FRANCIS
Filed: 1899-12-16
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 24,964. Alexander, D. F. Dec. 16. Sampling grain &c.- Relates to an appliance for withdrawing a sample and taking the temperature of grain or like material in bulk at any depth. A receptacle, having a cover secured thereto by chains and a loop on the cover for suspending a registering- thermometer such as is shown in Fig. 3, is secured on the end of a rod which can be lengthened to any desired extent by a number of rods screwed together. The receptacle is pushed into the grain, and then withdrawn a short distance to remove the cover so that the grain can flow into the receptacle and surround the thermometer, which registers the temperature. On withdrawing the receptacle, a sample of the grain at depth is obtained.
Patent GB-190007866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottles.
Inventor: JOHNSON ALFRED WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-04-28
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 7866. Johnson, A. W. April 28. Stoppers; corks; refilling, preventing and detecting.-Relates to means for preventing the original contents of bottles from being tampered with. The neck of the bottle is made in two parts a, G, each formed with an internal ring, or annulus E, H, and adapted to be secured together by a screw joint, as shown. The cork or stopper b is inserted in the mouth of the part a, and an indicating ring or ball C is secured to it by means of the pin d, the indicator being inserted through the lower end of the part a until it bears against the ring E. The screw joint f is then coated with cement, and the two parts of the neck screwed together. When the cork or stopper is withdrawn, the indicator C falls on to the ring H, which prevents it from entering the bottle. As the indicator, when once disconnected, cannot be connected again to the cork or stopper, its position in the neck indicates whether the cork or stopper has been withdrawn.
Patent GB-190010041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for the Manufacture of Capsules for Bottles and the like.
Inventor: WATZKE EDUARD
Filed: 1900-05-31
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 10,041. Watzke, E., and Nagy, I. May 31. Capsules, bottle &c.-Relates to a machine for making bottle and like capsules from a continuous strip of tin-foil. The metal strip is drawn from a roll by the feed-rollers 25, which are rotated intermittently by pawl and ratchet gearing 30, 28, the pawl 30 being actuated by the adjustable crank-pin 32 on the shaft 35, driven by chain gearing 36 &c. from the main driving-shaft 6. The rollers 25 feed the strip under the punch 42, which is reciprocated vertically by the crank-pin 47 on the shaft 35, to cut out circular blanks from the strip. The spring-controlled sleeve 45 strips the perforated strip from the punch as the latter rises. Each blank, as it is cut, falls through the guide-chute 49 into the pocket 51, Figs. 1 and 11, in front of the drawing-press punch 54, which is reciprocated by the crank 57, and shapes the blank to cup form in the die 50. The stripping-sleeve 59, which removes the cupped blank from the punch 54, is connected to the cam-actuated cross-bar 60, the sleeve being advanced with the punch, and retracted prior to the withdrawal of the latter into position, as shown in Fig. 11, to strip off the blank. The cupped blank, when removed from the punch, falls through the guide-hopper 68 into the forked holder 66, which is then advanced by the crank 71 on the shaft 13 into alignment with the mandrel 76. The mandrel is provided with a spring-controlled sleeve 80, and is rotated at a high speed. When the blank is in position, the sliding rod 84, which carries a revoluble head 89 provided with a rubber ring 90, is advanced by the cam 88, so as to force the blank from the holder 66 on to the sleeve 80, the holder being then withdrawn by the spring 72. The blank is then drawn out to finished form on the mandrel 76 by the pressure or spinning roller 92, which, as it is advanced by the crank 98, forces back the sleeve 80. The roller is adjustably mounted on the transverse slide 93, which is mounted on the longitudinal slide 97 connected to the crank 98. The slide 93 is operated by the cam 105, through the rod 104 and lever 96, the spring 106 serving to withdraw the roller from contact with the capsule when the latter is finished. To prevent the capsule from being thrown out laterally by its rotating motion, when stripped from the mandrel by the sleeve 80, the lever 110, which carries a small brake shoe of leather &c., is actuated by a pin on the gear-wheel 15, to bring the brake into contact with the capsule, and so check its rotation, while it is being stripped off.
Patent GB-190012827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Switches
Inventor: BARTLETT ERNEST EDWARD
Filed: 1900-07-17
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 12,827. Bartlett, E. E., and Robinson, J. E. July 17. Switches.-In order temporarily to hold the switch "on," a spring-controlled ball or bolt, such as c, is fitted in a recess in one of the contacts, and is adapted to enter a recess g in the other contact a.
Patent GB-190013991-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pressing Plates for Hydraulic Oil-presses.
Inventor: MACKENZIE JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-08-03
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 13,991. Mackenzie, J. W., [Direction der Gesellschaft der Rigaer Eisengiesserei und Maschinenfabrik vormals Felser & Co.]. Aug. 3. Fatty oils.-The pressing-plates for hydraulic oil presses, made in one or of more than one superimposed plates a, b, c, are provided with corrugations on the surface and holes d leading therefrom to internal passages e through which the oil escapes.
Patent GB-190014137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life-saving Devices.
Inventor: BIRTH EUGEN
Filed: 1900-08-07
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 14,137. Birth, E. Aug, 7. Wearing-apparel, buoyant.-A life-saving device for shipwrecked persons consists of a lower indiarubber part a, shaped as shown and attached to a metal ring b, to which is hinged at i a folding hood l. A number of straps b<1>, attached to the ring b, carry a saddle or seat c. The ring also carries two floats g, composed of elliptical receptacles strengthened by internal plates tightened at the joining edges by rubber rings, and held between curved bands by thin metal rings. Straps tare provided to rest on the shoulders. The hood has an opening m with a movable glass plate, an opening o having an air valve, and glazed openings n and p. Fresh air is sucked in through a flexible tube q, and a siren or other alarm device is connected to a second tube r. Two sleeve-shaped extensions s, terminating in gloves, are carried by the hood.
Patent GB-190022976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Means for Locking Nuts and Bolts.
Filed: 1900-12-15
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 22,976. Bouchacourt et Cie. July 3, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Locking nuts; cottars.-The nut is formed with a longitudinal groove c, into which is forced a pin or cottar d, e so as to bear against the threads of the bolt. The bearing face or faces of the pin &c. may be concave as shown in Fig. 8.
Patent GB-190101531-A (GB)
Title: Combination Walking-stick & Advertising Lap-card-table
Inventor: PATERSON ARCHIBALD HENDRY
Filed: 1901-01-23
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 1531. Paterson, A. H., and Reford, J. H. Jan. 23. Walking-sticks.-A hollow walking-stick is constructed in two or more portions, in order that it may conceal a spring roller carrying a fabric which, when unrolled, may be used as a lap card-table or puzzle and game-board and advertising medium. Fig. 3 shows the walking-stick with the fabric T extended. The inner end of the fabric is secured to the spring roller, which is suitably supported in bearings, and the outer end to the removable portion a of the walking-stick. Sliding ring bands B or snap catches hold the fabric in position at its inner end. Extensible ribs R, R are hinged to the stick and swing out so as to stretch the table. The surface is marked with suitable spaces for advertising purposes, or for use as a chess-board or in other games.
Patent GB-190103865-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Paper Cutting Machines.
Filed: 1901-02-22
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 3865. Lake, H. H., [Vereinigte Kammerich'- sche Werke Akt.-Ges.]. Feb. 22. Cutting-machines for paper.-The gauge is formed in three or other number of parts 1, which can be adjusted with regard to one another and clamped upon the table 5, so that several piles of paper 11 of different lengths can be cut simultaneously. For enabling narrow strips to be cut from the piles, the base - plate 10 of the pattern is made removable, and both the platen and the gauge are provided with projecting webs or teeth 9, 7. When the webs of the gauge are passed between those of the platen, the latter presses upon only a narrow strip of the piles to be cut by the knife 6.
Patent GB-190113694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Condensing Apparatus used in the Manufacture of Nitric Acid and for other Purposes.
Inventor: GUTTMANN OSCAR
Filed: 1901-07-05
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 13,694. Guttmann, O. July 5. Condensers; heating and cooling, regulating. - Relates to apparatus for condensing nitric acid and other vapours in which the vapours are condensed during their passage through a series of tubes connected together a t their lower ends by a continuous tube provided with internal baffle-plates. This invention consists in substituting for the continuous tube a series of tubes A, B, C, Figs. 1 aud 2, of any suitable shape in cross-section, and each having sockets D, E to which an inlet and outlet condensing-tube are respectively connected. The condensed acid falls through an outlet F into a receiving-channel G, the outlet H of which is high enough to keep the outlets F sealed to prevent the passage of gases into the channel G. M, M are attemperating- tubes, and in combination therewith there may also be employed an attemperating-trough I. The drainage opening O may be situated at either end of the trough.
Patent GB-190114230-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pumps for Medical Purposes.
Inventor: BEEZ CARL
Filed: 1901-07-12
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 14,230. Beez, C. July 12. Pumps; syringes; massage; cupping- appliances.-A pump suitable for extracting matter from tumours &c., for applying lotions &c., for drawing blood to any part of the skin, or for massaging by alternately compressing and expanding the air in a cup, comprises a cylinder fitted with a piston and provided in its conical lower end c with an inlet valve a, an outlet valve b, Fig. 3, and a passage k, Fig. 4. A cone d, secured by a screw cap over the cone c, is formed with an external orifice l, and with a groove f leading to a nozzle e connected by a flexible tube to a cup h, Fig. 1, which is applied to the part of the body to be treated. By rotating the part d on the part c to positions indicated by a pointer i, the pump can be arranged to compress, as shown in Fig. 3, or to rarefy by reversing the positions of the valves, or to alternately compress and rarefy, as shown in Fig. 4. For applying lotions, a wad saturated with the lotion is placed in the cup h, and the air in the cup is compressed.
Patent GB-190114393-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversible or Adjustable Seats.
Inventor: ANGER JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1901-07-15
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 14,393. Anger, J. E. July 15. Seats and seat backs.-Relates to reversible and adjustable seats for omnibuses and for other purposes. The seat A is mounted on pivots a on the side frames B, in which are stops b to limit the tilting. At each end of the seat, the upper part G of the back F is connected to the cross-bar E by a pivoted arm C, and the lower part H is similarly connected to a pivot I by a second arm D. The arm C has a pin J which passes through a slot K in the arm D and engages with a cuived slot L secured to the seat. The curvature of the slot L differs from the curvature of the path of the pin J so that reversing the back gives a corresponding tilt to the seat. A slot M is provided at the part H.
Patent GB-190119440-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Cut-out Device for Overhead Trolley Wires as used for Electrical Traction
Inventor: HALLIWELL WALTER
Filed: 1901-09-30
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 19,440. Halliwell, W. Sept. 30. Electric railways and tramways.-Relates to means for supporting trolley wires so that they may be automatically disconnected in the event of breakage &c. Figs. 1 and 3 show one arrangement. The trolley wire is divided into sections E, F, &c., and at each end is secured a lug as C, D adapted to fit in bridge-pieces B carried by the insulators A. In the normal position, the lugs are held by fitting against the shoulders G, H and the projections J, K. Should a wire break, the lug falls out of its place. Fig. 4 shows another arrangement. The wires U, V are secured to arms P, R hinged to supports O, N and secured to arms P, R hinged to supports 0, N and normally engaging at W. Should a wire break, its arm tilts and breaks contact at W. In another modification, Fig. 7, hinged arms e, f are fitted with hooks o, p adapted to engage a hinged piece n carried by an arm attached to one of the supports.
Patent GB-190200368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Discharging Retorts.
Filed: 1902-01-06
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 368. Wise, W. L., [Compagnie Parisienne d'Eclairage et de Chauffage par le Gaz]. Jan. 6. Gas retorts, discharging-apparatus for. The discharging - device is intended for use in a confined space to drive the coke from one end to the other of a long retort. It is mounted on a travelling frame, as usual, and the piston is attached to the end of a flat iron bar 2, having beneath it a rack 5 which gears with a toothed wheel 21 on the operating-shaft 20, which is driven by gearing from an electric motor. When the bar 2 has travelled nearly its length, abutments on it engage an outer inverted compound channel beam 3, and move it forwards. This beam carries square-threaded screws 8, one right-handed and the other left-handed, on which are nut pinions 9 having projections 12. The pinions engage toothed wheels 10, which also engage racks 11 fixed on the framework. As the beam 3 is moved forwards, the wheels 10 rotate by reason of this engagement with the racks, causing the wheels 9 also to rotate and travel inwards, so that the projections 12 fit into recesses in the bar 2, and firmly lock that bar and the beam 3 together. The rack 5 and wheel 21 now disengage, the forward motion of the piston being continued by other wheels 22 engaging other racks 6 on the bottom of the beam 3. Similarly, when the beam 3 has moved outwards nearly its full length, abutments on it cause it to move an outer similar beam 4, which is provided with similar locking-mechanism, and with racks 7 driven by wheels 23. The operations are reversed to return the piston. The compound beam is guided by rollers 25 running between upper and lower rails 26.
Patent GB-190206248-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Indicator for Platten Printing Machines.
Inventor: BARRON GEORGE
Filed: 1902-03-14
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 6248. Barron, G. March 14. Counting-apparatus. - Relates to indicators or counters for platen printing-machines, which are actuated each time a full impression is made. On the casing c are fixed dials d, over which move pointers d<1> on the ends of spindles e connected by gearing e'. The units spindle and pointer is moved one step at each impression by a rod f having a pawl f<1> engaging a ratchet-wheel e<2>. A pawl c<2> prevents backward rotation of the wheel e<2>. The counter is fixed on the platen, so that the rodf is pressed in by contact with the bed at each impression. The pointers d<1> may be returned to zero by slacking the nuts by which they are fixed on the ends of the spindles. An alarm may be applied and sounded at intervals.
Patent GB-190209587-A (GB)
Title: A Game of Skill
Inventor: MACKIE CHARLES HODGE
Filed: 1902-04-25
Granted: 1903-04-25
Abstract: 9587. Mackie, C. H. April 25. Games played with balls and strikers.-The game consists in endeavouring to drive an inflated ball through nets or hoops constituting goals, by striking it with a mallet or club consisting of a handle carrying an inflated bladder. The handle is fitted with a valve or its equivalent, to allow the bladder to be inflated.
Patent GB-190215154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and Apparatus for, the Manufacture of Lighting and Heating Gas
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1902-07-07
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 15,154. Johnson, J. Y., [Deutsche Continentale Gasgesellschaft and Bueb, J.]. July 7. Gas retorts.-In the manufacture of coal and like gas for lighting and heating purposes, the retorts R are placed vertically, and have at the side slits S, fitted with inclined partitions C, opening into a passage D for the discharge of gas from all parts of the retort. The passage D is formed in the furnace wall, and is thus protected from the direct action of the fire. This arrangement, while facilitating the filling and emptying of the retort, obviates the passage of the gas from the bottom of the retort to the top through and in contact with incandescent material, thus impairing its quality. In front of the passage D are manholes covered by lids E.
Patent GB-190217786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Phonographs and other Talking Machines.
Inventor: FAIRBROTHER HENRY
Filed: 1902-08-13
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 17,786. Fairbrother, H. Aug. 13. Phonographs.-Relates to the construction and arrangement of the reproducing horn and stylus of phonographs or talking-machines. The horn is constructed of a compound material consisting of layers of sonorous material such as celluloid, indurated fibre, paper, and gelatine or cellulose material secured together with an adhesive material. The horn may be formed as a cone or equivalent shape with a bell mouth, by folding the layers to the required shape so as to break joint, by twisting strips to overlapping conical helical form, one or two layers being employed, or by jointing the edges of the cut and bent sheets to form a rib. The edges being secured by cementing, by rivets, or by folding. Fig. 1 shows one form, in which the horn a has a wooden block b, split externally to grip the stylus s and flattened internally to form a vibrating tongue b<1>, having preferably indiarubber extensions ; the tongue may be partially divided. The bell mouth is secured by a band d, and has a universal joint for the supporting-rod f. The stylus may be attached to a cup at the small end or to a sleeve on the rib either at the end or at some part of the length, in which case the horn may be supported by the smaller end.
Patent GB-190221362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hansom Cabs and like Vehicles.
Inventor: TOOLEY ALFRED WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-10-01
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 21,362. Tooley, A. W. Oct. 1. Cabs.-To prevent passengers in hansom cabs from being thrown out should the vehicle be suddenly stopped, two hinged arms Care provided which, when horizontal, form armrests. The strap carrying the arm has a stop D<1> bearing againsta similar stop on the strap F fixed to the frame of the cab, and the knuckle of the hinge has a square lug H formed on its surface, which, as the arm is raised, presses against a spring G, but is flat against it when the arm is vertical or horizontal.
Patent GB-190228695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burners for High-Pressure Gas Lighting
Inventor: ONSLOW ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-12-29
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 28,695. Onslow, A. W. Dec. 29. Incandescent gas burners. -The cap or head b of the burner has a lower tubular portion c, which fits over the turned part d on the upper end of the body a of the burner. The air is introduced through two perforated plates k, k<1> at the bottom of the burner ; the upper plate k can be rotated so as to alter the area of the air inlet, and is fixed in the adjusted position by a screw l which moves in a slot in the lower plate k<1>. A distributing device f in the cap serves for rotating the air and gas flowing into the burner head, and consists of a number of inclined blades g which radiate downwards from the centre, spaces being left between the overlapping portions of the plates for the passage of the air and gas. The distributer is kept in position by a thin tube h which fits inside the cap b. The gas nozzle i passes through the centre of the plates k, k<1>, and an iron-gauze cap e is fitted to the upper end of the cap b. The mantle rod m<1> is secured to the head b by means of a socket n and set-screwo.