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Patent GB-189826965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mechanism for Regulating and Controlling the Employment of Explosive Mixtures in Motor Vehicles.
Filed: 1898-12-21
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 26,965. Loutzky, B., and Gesellschaft fur Automobilwagenbau. Dec. 21. - Motor road vehicles.-All the handles for controlling the explosion motor that drives a motor car are combined so that they may be operated by one hand, and thus leave the other free for steering. A lever d turns on the head of the column a, and through the tube b operates the speed gearing. A catch lever f secures it in one of the three positions i for high speed, stopping, and slow speed respectively. In the middle position, the electric igniting- circuit is broken at k. The richness of the charge and its quantity are respectively controlled by the two parts e of the handle, which turn about their axis and operate cords leading to the engine. A forked foot-lever for operating the brake embraces the foot of the column.
Patent GB-189904906-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Type-writing Machines.
Inventor: STICKNEY BURNHAM COOS
Filed: 1899-03-06
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 4906. Stickney, B. C. March 6. Type-writers.-The platens of type-writers are constructed of leather washers 40, Fig. 2, compressed between end-plates 35 screwed to a wooden core 39. The whole surface is subjected uniformly to the action of the types by giving the platen a slow longitudinal reciprocatory movement in addition to the letter-spacing feed due to the rack 6, and also a slow circumferential movement in addition to the line-spacing feed from the ratchetwheel 8. The platen 7 can slide to a limited extent longitudinally on the shaft 18, and is driven by the pins 33 carried by the cross-arm 31. At the opposite end the shaft carries a worm-wheel 19, Fig. 5, gearing with a worm 14 mounted in bearings on the line-spacing wheel 8. On the shaft of the worm is a worm-pinion 17 the teeth of which engage with a fixed scroll 2 on the carriage frame 4. The platen is thus advanced at each depression of the line-space key through an angle slightly greater than that between successive teeth of the line-spacing wheel. It is at the same time moved axially by means of the cam-groove 28 with which the pin 30 carried by the line-spacing wheel engages.
Patent GB-189905859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Phonographs, Graphophones, and the like.
Inventor: BETTINI GIANNI
Filed: 1899-03-17
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 5859. Bettini, G. March 17. Phonographs, graphophones, and like soundrecording instruments. -Relates to the means of adjusting and mounting the recording and reproducing tools and diaphragm. Fig. 1 shows an elevation of one arrangement, in which the reproducing-tool c' and diaphragm are mounted in a frame C having an adjustable balance-weight d<4> and pivoted to a frame B by means of gimbals d so as to allow of vertical and horizontal movement. The frame B is adjustably mounted on the guiderod, and carries an ear tube socket b. f is the engagement or release lever, and f<2> is the supporting &c. guide-rod. The frame B may be pivoted to the ordinary carriage of an Edison phonograph, and a cam and stops be employed in place of the lever f, a curved guide-rod attached to the frame C replacing the rod f<2>. The recording- tool or diaphragm is pivoted in one place only.
Patent GB-189909145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Manufacturing Caustic Alkali from Alkali Metal Amalgams, and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: KYNASTON JOSIAH WYCKLIFFE
Filed: 1899-05-01
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 9145. Kynaston, J. W. May 1. Hydrogen.- The alkali amalgam obtained in the electrolytic manufacture of alkali is decomposed in a separate vessel by water, so as to obtain caustic-alkali solution, mercury for re - use, and hydrogen, while the electric current produced is led away for use as required. In Fig. 1, A is a closed metallic vessel, about twice as long as it is high, and running the full length along each side is a tier of shelves B, hollowed out in the centra, each shelf having a weir near one end and an orifice leading to the next shelf below. These holes are alternately at opposite ends. Upon the top shelf is run continuously a stream of amalgam from the tubes F. Running along the centre is a series of plates or sheets of iron N, which may be perforated or in the form of grids, cast or bent so as to form rectangular plates or boxes ; or stout iron or gauze may be used. Water or dilute caustic soda is charged in through a tube I until the top shelves are covered. The amalgam gradually travels to the bottom from shelf to shelf, and finally flows away as mercury through the outlet H. Caustic-soda solution is drawn off through a somewhat higher tube J. Hydrogen is liberated, and escapes by the tube L. The current generated is led off by the leads R, T. If the shelves or the casing are not metal, arrangements are made for connecting each layer of mercury to the wire T. In a modification, the cell is wider, and a third tier of shelves twice as wide as either of the others is introduced along the centre, with a series of cathodes, such as N, on each side, between it and the other shelves.
Patent GB-189911473-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Catches and Locks for Doors.
Inventor: RODNEY THE HONOURABLE ROBERT W
Filed: 1899-06-02
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 11,473. Rodney, R. W. H., and Llewellin, W. M. June 2. Locks, key; latches.- Relates to improvements in the door latch described in Specification No. 18,181, A.D. 1898, with modifications for night latches &c. To fix the bolt tube B to the tube-plate A, a shouldered portion D of the tube is inserted in a tapered hole E in the plate, into notches of which the tube is expanded. The tube-plate may be formed with a boss in which the tube may be fixed by a screw and by expanding it. The end of the tube is chamfered and blocked up by a washer H, which is expanded into the tube, and the end K is beaded over. The cam space P, P<1>, P<11>, Q<1> is shaped as shown in Fig. 5, with one side carried below the longitudinal centre line, and the handle spindle M is cut away at Q, N so that the bolt can be revolved half a revolution and still allow the insertion of the handle spindle. The handle spindle is adapted to be operated by a key R having a flat end S and a row of prongs Z, the key being passed through a slot in a plate U so that the prongs fit into spaces V<1> in a shield Y which is engaged by the sides of the key and turned, and with it the boss W<1> to which the handle spindle is attached.
Patent GB-189914829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inking Apparatus for Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: BEYERLEN ANGELO
Filed: 1899-07-18
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 14,829. Beyerlen, A. July 18. Type-writers.-Relates to an auxiliary inking- apparatus which can be fitted to any type-writer and in which a ribbon or inked paper strip of great length can be used. It consists of spools f, h fixed on coned axles so as to be easily removable for reversal the axle of the left-hand spool is driven by the ratchet-wheel e, which is turned by a pawl s attached to a pulley g during the movement of the carriage C from right to left. The pulley g is connected to the carriage by a cord r and is turned by a coiled spring t, which is wound up each time the carriage is moved to the right. The device may be applied to type-writers having inking-pads and automatically-inked type, the ink being transferred to the ribbon, which is thus kept constantly renewed.
Patent GB-189918279-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Imparting Different Speeds to Rotating Parts of Machinery.
Inventor: RYD GUSTAF ADOLF
Filed: 1899-09-09
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 18,279. Ryd, G. A. Sept. 9. Friction gearing.-Relates to a variable-speed gear. The discs b, d, on the parts to be connected, are geared together by an inclined ring f, which is mounted in a frame e, adjustable in position to vary the eccentricity of the ring. In a modification, the ring f is made up of two separate rings, which are mounted upon a spindle supported in a bearing placed between them. The supporting- frame c may be mounted in such a manner as to allow the gearing to be disconnected.
Patent GB-189923150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wreath Stands.
Inventor: BRAYSHAW JOHN ALFRED
Filed: 1899-11-21
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 23,150. Brayshaw, J. A. Nov. 21. Wreaths, stands for. A funeral wreath or the like is supported on a marble or other plate A, carried adjustably by a bolt C and nuts on a baseplate B, which may be raised on feet K. The bolt head preferably has an inclined under surface, and a wedge-shaped washer G is provided, so that the plate A may be inclined as shown ; or, by placing - the washer under the bolt head, the plate A may be supportedhorizontally. The parts are disconnected for storage.
Patent GB-190003774-A (GB)
Title: Grippers for Platen Printing Presses.
Inventor: JENKINS THOMAS GWALIA
Filed: 1900-02-27
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 3774. Jenkins, T. G., and Wills, J. B. Feb. 27. Platen presses.-Grippers which may be adjusted to grip all four edges of the sheet. On the usual bar or shaft 4 are adjustably fixed, by bolts 5, two gripper bars or arms 1, 2, each of which has a dovetail or other bead or rib 8 on its inner edge. On these ribs 8 slide blocks 9 carrying extensible gripper bars consisting of the tubular parts 6 and rods 7 movable therein. The ends of these bars are screwed into the blocks 9, and may be screwed in to fix the blocks in position on the ribs 8. A slot 3 is made in the bar 2 to prevent the bar from injuring the gauge pins on the platen.
Patent GB-190006172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Sharpening the Blades of Lawn Mowing Machines.
Inventor: HERBERT THOMAS FRANCIS
Filed: 1900-04-03
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 6172. Herbert, T. F. April 3. Sharpening the rotary cutters of lawn-inowers. An emery-faced board A is applied tangentially to the cutters; this board is pivoted to lugs D, which may be clamped at the required position in slotted bars I, which again are adjustably fixed on uprights Q clamped upon the cross-bar V of the machine. The board carries springs N, which bear against set-screws M on blocks adjustable in the slotted bars. The Provisional Specification describes an arrangement in which the cross-bar is screw-threaded and made revoluble, so as to impart motion to a sleeve fitted with an emery block
Patent GB-190010884-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Leg Protector or Pad.
Inventor: WINSTANLEY DAVID WATTS
Filed: 1900-06-15
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 10,884. Winstanley, D. W. June 15. Guards for games. -Leg protectors or pads for use by football, hockey, and other players are formed with an internal plate of corrugated a l u - minium, steel, &c. Fig. 2 shows a section of part of a pad which is curved to fit over the shin. The corrugated metal plate a is covered on the outside with fabric b and leather c, which are cemented in place, and is lined with felt &c. b covered with fabric e. The parts are connected by stitching, as at f and f The pad is fixed to the leg by straps &c.
Patent GB-190016784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Igniting Devices for Explosion-Engines.
Inventor: LEHWESS EDWARD ERNEST
Filed: 1900-09-20
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 16,784. Lehwess, E. E., and Breyne, M. de. Sept. 20. Gas and like engines, igniting in. A tube C contains an incandescent capsule l heated by a burner m. The length of the tube may be varied by a screw plunger g, so that the timing of the ignition may be controlled and adjusted to the compression in the cylinder, and premature ignition avoided. There is a mica window r opposite the capsule.
Patent GB-190019327-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Metal Pipe Unions
Inventor: CHISHOLM GEORGE
Filed: 1900-10-29
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 19,327. Chisholm, G. Oct. 29. S c r e w unions.- Relates to the manufacture of metal pipe unions from sheet metal by stamping, cutting, and pressing into the required shape. A circular blank is cupped to the shape shown in Fig. 6, and its end d pierced. The tube so formed is treated with the tools X, Y Z, Fig. 20, and pressed, so forming a rounded shoulder on the tube. It is then placed in another die Y, and pressed by a top tool X into the shape shown in Fig. 7. A screw-thread is then cut on the shoulder j, and the female part A of the union is formed. The male part B is formed similarly, but is shaped as shown in Fig. 22. The screw collar C is also formed from a pierced cup, and is pressed to the required shape, and the union is made as shown in Fig. 18.
Patent GB-190103897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bullets.
Inventor: TAYLOR LESLIE BOWN
Filed: 1901-02-23
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 3897. Taylor, L. B. Feb. 23. Projectiles, small-arm and machine-gun.-Consists in placing a cap a, Fig. 2, over the nose of leaden bullets, other than compound bullets, so as to form with the disc b a hollow space. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the bullet is lightened by chambering it at e. Specification No. 13,460, A.D. 1899, is referred to.
Patent GB-190104649-A (GB)
Title: Flower Holder with Means for Attaching to a Dress or other Support
Inventor: CAZELAR FANNY
Filed: 1901-03-05
Granted: 1902-03-05
Abstract: 4649. Cazelar, F. March 5. Flower holders.- Flowers are held in a metal case C provided with indentations at the top and a safety-pin 2 at the side for attachment to the dress or to house decorations.
Patent GB-190104712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas and Oil Engines.
Inventor: SMITH FREDERICK HUGH
Filed: 1901-03-05
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 4712. Smith, F. H. March 5. Gas and explosive-vapour engines.-The flywheel shaft e<1> is coaxial with the piston-rod c' and is driven by a projection d' on the rod engaging a cam-groove b<1> in a sleeve b connected to the shaft.
Patent GB-190112643-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Breech Mechanism for Ordnance
Inventor: BOUSFIELD JOHN EBENEZER
Filed: 1901-06-20
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 12.643. Bousfield, J. E., [Nordenfelt, P., and Ternstrom, E.]. June 20. Ordnance breech mechanism. - Consists i n forming the breech - screw longitudinally with a series of steps b, c, d, e a c h o f which steps is formed with screwthreaded segments of different radius.
Patent GB-190115928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Elliptical Turning and Boring
Inventor: MONTREUIL CHARLES JULES
Filed: 1901-08-07
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 15,928. Montreuil, C. J. Aug. 7. Lathes.-The invention is shown in Fig. 5 as applied to a lathe for the production of elliptical work 1 mounted between the centres, but it may also be applied to boring. The tool 2 is mounted in a holder 3 sliding in a guide 4 having a segmental bearing 5 in a bracket 6 on the slide-rest. The holder is connected by a link 9 and connecting- rod 10 to a crank disc mounted on the slide-rest, the connecting-rod sliding in a guide 12 turning on a pin 13 adjustable by a screw 17 on a bracket 18 on the rest. The guides 4, 12 are connected by a slotted rod 14 to keep them parallel. The pin of the crank disc has an adjustable throw, and is set to a radius of half the difference of the semidiameters of the desired ellipse, while the distance between the centres of the crank disc and the pin 13 is adjusted to half the sum. The Specification demonstrates that, if the crank disc is driven at twice the speed of and in the same direction as the work, the desired ellipse will be produced, the dotted circle Y' showing the path of the tool. The crank disc is driven from the toothed wheel on the headstock cone through an elliptical front shaft 20, on which is a sleeve 21 carrying a wheel geared to the crank disc. The slide-rest is traversed by a leading-screw 27 engaging a nut journalled on the slide-rest. The nut may be rotated in either direction by bevel gearing and a hand-wheel 29 to increase or decrease the speed of the slide-rest. As the nut is only frictionally held against rotation, it will rotate with the screw when the tool encounters exceptional resistance.
Patent GB-190117514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clutches for Cycles and Analogous Uses.
Inventor: SANGSTER CHARLES THOMAS BROCK
Filed: 1901-09-02
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 17,514. Sangster, C. T. B. Sept. 2. Clutches of the pawl - and - ratchet type for cycle and analogous driving and brake mechanism are constructed so that the clutch is silent when disengaged. The clutch comprises one or more pawls a of the section shown, each of which fits loosely in a socket formed in the driven member b and having inclined and curved inner surfaces e<2>, e<4> on which the pawl can rock into the inoperative position when the pawl lies flush with the driven member as shown in Fig. 8, or into the operative position when the rear end of the pawl engages teeth c<3> formed in the chain-wheel c, as shown in Fig. 9. A curved wire f, fitting loosely in a groove in the wheel c and formed with a loop f<1> which engages in a socket in the pawl, acts as a drag, and turns the pawl over when the motion of the parts is reversed. A single wire loop may actuate all the pawls, or a steel band or other equivalent may be used.
Patent GB-190123354-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Carrying Goods through Drying Chambers.
Inventor: KEITH JAMES
Filed: 1901-11-19
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 23,354. Keith, J., and Wardle, W. W. Nov. 19. Drying paper, fabrics, &c.-A device for carrying paper sheets, fabrics, and the like through a drying-chamber is shown in the Figures. The carrying-frame b have rollers c adapted to run along one or more sets of longitudinal rails d in the drying-chamber k. The paper sheets, &c., are held in dovetailed slots in the frames by rollers, &c., f connected by cords g to rocking shafts i, which are automatically rocked by a cam device l<1> to disengage the sheets when the frames reach one end of the chamber. By means of gearing s, Fig. 4, and rocking levers q, p connected to movable tracks o, the frames may be transferred from one set of rails to another.
Patent GB-190200938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Applying Bronze and other Powders to Paper and like Materials.
Inventor: DUNN ARTHUR FRANCIS
Filed: 1902-01-13
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 938. Dunn, A. F. Jan. 13. Bronzing and the like.-Relates to cleaning- devices for use with dusting-pads or rollers, in applying bronze and other powders to paper and the like. In the hand-apparatus shown in Fig. 2, the work-table a forms the top of a box or case e, which is divided by a partition into a receptacle f for the dusting pad and other appliances, and a bronze &c. receptacle d disposed below wire &c. gauze c fitted in an aperture in the table alongside the work b. The table may be made without the box, a sliding bronze &c. receptacle being used. In the machine shown in Fig. 4, the dusting-rollers g engage wire &c. gauze scrapers h placed over a receptacle i and supported and held against the rollers by any suitable means, that shown comprising pivoted rods and springs j<1> bearing against stops j<2>.
Patent GB-190204285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sockets for Incandescent Electric Lamps
Inventor: ELLEN ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1902-02-19
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 4285. Ellen, A. E., [Yost Miller Co.]. Feb. 19. Switches for incandescent lamps. An ordinary metal casing contains two cylindrical insulating- blocks 2, 3, which are held together and have diametrical recesses forming a narrow rectangular cavity to hold the switch 28 and an operating-cam 45. The blocks 2, 3 are held together by screws inserted in the ends of a bent metal plate 9, and another similar plate, contained in separate lateral recesses in the blocks. The cam 45 is secured on a shaft, which carries a handle and two loose discs, the end of the shaft being bent or set up to bear against one of these ; the shaft and discs are placed in recesses in the meeting faces of the blocks 2, 3, so that these, when put together, support the discs as bearings for the shaft. The switch 28 is a plate bent at right-angles at one end, where it is carried by a headed pin 26 on a lateral extension of the bent plate 9 ; the switch is pressed laterally against this extension by a coiled wire spring, which also bears against the switch to open it. The free end 33 of the switch is of U-form, to enter between V-contacts on a fixed plate 36, when depressed by the cam, as shown. The two bent plates are provided with binding-screws 23 to hold the supply wires, which are laid in grooves in the upper block 2. The second bent plate and the contact-plate 36 are connected by the attachment screws to lamp contacts of any kind, a central contact 39 being shown.
Patent GB-190204308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Separators for Brick Cutting Tables.
Inventor: TUKE HENRY
Filed: 1902-02-20
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 4308. Tuke, H. Feb. 20. Moulding bricks.-Relates to cutting and delivering apparatus for brick - extrusion machines. A column of clay from the extrusion machine is forced over rollers a on to a cutting table, a length is cut off by a wire carried by a sliding frame, the severed length is pushed by a board d through a cutting-frame f on to pallets g, and pallets G are brought down over the cut bricks, which are separated by recessed slides I, i operated by cams l, levers k, and slotted heads n. The pallets G, g are attached to ribbed plates H, h adapted to slide to a limited extent in the slides I, i, which are formed with recesses increasing in length towards the centre so that the bricks are separated in succession from the ends. A channelled guide frame J, carrying the pallets and slides H, I, is mounted on vertical lifting-rods p actuated by cams o. The feet q of the cutting- frame f are arranged to slide in transverse guides r against springs, and the guide frame j is arranged to slide transversely half the distance of the cutting-frame, so that the freshly-cut bricks are separated from the delivered separated bricks and the cutting-wires on the return of the push-board. Side pallets, forced inwards by springs to grip the bricks, may be used to separate the bricks, instead of the top and bottom pallets. Specification No. 18,879, A.D. 1902, is referred to.
Patent GB-190207764-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Disappearing Target for Rifle Practice.
Inventor: GOUCHER THOMAS
Filed: 1902-04-02
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 7764. Goucher, T. April 2. Targets.-Two beams A are halved together at right-angles and connected by diagonal pieces B, B<1> to form a frame, which carries the targets C and is mounted on a pivot pin or bolt I passing through a tube and bushes of the brace B and a forked standard F fixed in concrete or a drain box J at the bottom of the trench. The weight of the lower target holds the upper target in the firing position without the use of counterweights. A pair of retaining-hooks K may be used, for securing the frame while the targets are dismounted or changed. The target may be enlarged by means of wings or extensions C' bolted to the target frame, and the targets and wings may be made to represent horsemen and half or full length figures.
Patent GB-190207841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Separation of Gold Solutions from Slimes and in Apparatus therefor
Inventor: PENHALE JOHN
Filed: 1902-04-03
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 7841. Penhale, J. April 3. Filtering metallic solutions.-A vessel a is fitted with filtering-media b, c, the surfaces of which are kept clean by rotating brushes i, j. The slime and cyanide solution are supplied through a suitable pipe. When the vessel a is full, water is supplied through a pipe at the bottom, displacing the cyanide solution, which flows off through the pipe s.
Patent GB-190213246-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Heat Supply Regulator
Inventor: PURNELL HENRY AMOR
Filed: 1902-06-11
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 13,246. P u r - nell, H. A. June 11. Thermostats.- The supply of steam, hot water, or the like to heating - apparatus is automatically controlled in accordance with its temperature, b y utilizing the expansion and contraction of a tube A C, through which the heating- agent passes, to close and open a valve V. Multiplying - levers are preferably i n t e rposed, as shown, between the tube and the valve.