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Patent GB-190023848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telescopes.
Inventor: FISKE BRADLEY ALLAN
Filed: 1900-12-31
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 23,848. Fiske, B. A. Dec. 31. Telescopes.-In a telescope, particularly for use on ships, a reflector 9 is placed between the two eye-piece lenses 11 and 12, while reflectors 13, 14, and 20 are placed between the eye-piece and the object-glass 24. The whole is enclosed by a vertical water-tight casing 1, and preferably cast in one piece of an aluminium alloy. The reflectors 13 and 14 are carried by a frame 15, Fig. 2, on rods 16 engaging guide-ways in the casing and operated, to allow focussing, preferably by a rack and a pinion the spindle of which passes through watertight packing and carries an operating thumbscrew. The bottom 4 and top 5 are preferably held in place by screws. The top 5 has tubular extensions 6 and 7, as shown, to receive the reflector 20 and a disc 8 by which the reflector 9 is adjustably supported. A cover 22 is provided to facilitate the removal of the reflector 20.
Patent GB-190023863-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rim Brake for Velocipedes.
Inventor: COOPER HUGH
Filed: 1900-12-31
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 23,863. Cooper, H. Dec. 31. Brakes for bicycles &c. A rim brake comprises arms A, A' pivoted to clips C, C<1> secured on the forks and carrying brake shoes B, B<1> adapted to engage the wheel rim when the arms A, A<1> are actuated by a strap or chain I connected to the handlebar &c. and provided with an operating-ring as usual. A pin F, secured to the lever A, carries a roller which engages in a slot G in the lever A<1>. A spring E returns the brake to an inoperative position.
Patent GB-190106076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trees for Boots and Shoes
Inventor: LUCKING JOHN
Filed: 1901-03-22
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 6076. Lucking, J., [Pabst, G.]. March 22. Displaying.-A tree for use in displaying boots and shoes in shop windows, consists of a toe part a and a handle-shaped heel part b, connected together by a rod c pivoted at d to the toe part. The heel part is pressed outwards by a spring h acting between a screw plug i and a head f in a longitudinal hole e.
Patent GB-190106588-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Fasteners for Window Sashes Panels, Doors, and the like
Inventor: ROBERTS ALBERT HAMES
Filed: 1901-03-29
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 6588. Roberts, A. H., and Severn, J. March 29. Sash and like fastenings.-A pivoted bar h, controlled by a spring, is secured to one sash of a window, and is adapted to engage a horn c secured to the other sash. In order to prevent the bar h from being operated from the outside, a hinged flap a, controlled by a spring i, is arranged so a s to secure the bar in the locked position. In locking the fastening, the bar over-rides the flap, which then springs up to secure the bar. The flap has to be depressed before the bar can be turned back again. The fastenings may be applied to other than sliding sashes, and to doors, panels, &c.
Patent GB-190106742-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Door Locks specially applicable for Doors of Railway Carriages and Lifts.
Inventor: BEAUMONT FREDERICK JOHN
Filed: 1901-03-30
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 6742. Beaumont, F. J. March 30. Lifts.-Relates to a fastening or lock for the doors of lifts &c. In a casing A, secured to the door, are mounted two spring-controlled bolts D, E, connected by a lever H, and operated by a follower F on the spindle G of a handle. In a casing B, secured to the door slide, or frame, is mounted a lever J, provided with two noses K, L, and controlled by a spring M, or weight, arranged so as to force the lever over the vertical position to one side or the other as required. When the door is closed, the bolt D engages a hole S in the casing B and forces the nose L of the lever J into engagement with a hole U in the casing A. Upon turning the follower F and actuating the bolts D, E, the bolt D is withdrawn from the hole S, and the bolt E forces the nose L of the lever J out of engagement with the hole L to the position shown in Fig. 1, where the nose K blocks the opening S. Catches are formed on the striking plate of the casing B for the engagement of the bolt D when the door is not fully closed. The bolts D, E may be operated by a slide or by a turn handle.
Patent GB-190112925-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Operating Successively by Fluid Pressure several Devices.
Inventor: KANDO COLOMAN DE
Filed: 1901-06-25
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 12,925. Kando, C. de. June 25. Switches.-The Figure shows one arrangement for operating several switches in succession. To the pipe 7 are attached the apparatus 1, 2, 3, which may consist of pistons for operating the switches. Valves 12, 23 are placed between the apparatus so as to check the flow of fluid when the pressure is raised. To reverse the movement, a return pipe 8 is provided, and the check valves 9, 10 are suitably interposed. To vary the order of succession, intermediate communication pipes may be connected to the pipe 8.
Patent GB-190112929-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Coupling and Uncoupling Wagons and other Vehicles used on Railways
Inventor: CLEMENTS WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1901-06-25
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 12,929. Clements, W. T. June 25. Couplings, non-automatic.- The bottom link S of the coupling-chain is raised and thrust forwards for coupling, or raised and pulled back for uncoupling, by working one of the pivoted levers V. The tension of the draw-bar is adjusted by screwing its oppositely-threaded portions L, N into the pinion M, which is engaged by a worm Y on a transverse shaft fitted with hand-wheels Z. A projection MM prevents the pinion M from being turned too far when slackening the draw-bar for uncoupling.
Patent GB-190121259-A (GB)
Title: Method of Making Pinion Wheels of Paper with Machine Cut Teeth
Inventor: REID WILLIAM JOHN HART
Filed: 1901-10-23
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 21,259. Reid, W. J. H. Oct. 23. Toothed wheels.-Pinions are formed by clamp- ing a number of discs of paper on a metal tube between metal discs and then turning and cutting teeth in the block so formed. Both discs may be screwed on the sleeve, or one may be formed in one piece with it.
Patent GB-190121561-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Vaccination-shield
Inventor: MILLS MARGARET
Filed: 1901-10-26
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 21,561. Mills, M. Oct. 26. Shields and guards.-A vaccination shield is constructed as shown in Figs. 1 and 2. A wire rim a, a<1> carries a number of converging wires c and transverse wires d, so as to form an open frame. A loop b, which passes round the arm, and tapes e serve to retain the shield in position.
Patent GB-190121873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method, and Apparatus for Developing, Fixing and Toning Cinematographic and other Photograph Films
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1901-10-30
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 21,873. Haddan, H. J., [Elsner, H. T. W., and Latta, P.]. 0ct 30. Developing; toning; fixing; dishes.-Relates to an apparatus for developing, toning, and fixing cinematographic and similar films. The film (shown in dotted lines) is passed under a series of rollers b, Figs. 2 and 3, mounted in baths c containing the required chemical solutions. The baths are supplied with solutions from cisterns e, from which pipes i discharge into a horizontal pipe k. From the pipe k pipes l lead to each dish. An elbow pipe in keeps the level of the liquid in the dish constant. The liquid is run off after use into funnels n, which lead to cisterns beneath, from which it may be pumped back into the cisterns e and used over again. The action of the developing and other solutions may be regulated by regulating the speed of the film, or by changing the number of baths in the series.
Patent GB-190125366-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Rollers of Spinning and Analogous Machines.
Filed: 1901-12-12
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 25,366. Boyd, T. A., and Boyd, J. & T. Dec. 12. Rollers.-The bosses of one of the drawing-rollers have depressions 3<2> cut in them, so that yarn passing between them and the corresponding pressing- rollers will be intermittently released, in order to allow the twist which is put into the yarn by the spindle to pass between the rollers to the length of yarn behind them. The invention is described in connection with ring frames having one or two pairs of rollers.
Patent GB-190201402-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Operating the Points of the Overhead Wires and of the Rails on Electric Tramways.
Inventor: COLLINS HENRY
Filed: 1902-01-18
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 1402. Collins, H., and Collins, C. W. Jan. 18. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Conductors.-The means described in Specification No. 18,762, A.D. 1901, for operating the rail points are now utilized for simultaneously working the points of the trolley-wire conductors. As shown in Fig. 1, the trolley is led from the main k to the branch wire i by a hinged curved plate g, lowered by the lever l, operated through cords o and bell cranks &c. from the lever d, which also works the rail points when one or other of the treadles e is depressed. A horizontally-movable hinged section of the trolley wire may replace the curved plate g ; a modified lever arrangement is also described for use when the trolley wires are supported by span wires instead of the brackets shown. A lever may also be added for operating the parts by hand.
Patent GB-190202633-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of the Hooks of Moulding Boxes.
Inventor: MILLER JOHN STIRLING
Filed: 1902-02-01
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 2633. Miller, J. S. Feb. 1. Shearing; stamping.-Hooks for moulding-boxes are cut from a sheet-metal strip c, Fig. 3, by a pair of cutting-dies a, b, Figs. 1 and 2, used in any suitable press, the first cut removing the end of the strip along the line d, and successive cuts along the lines e, f, producing hooks of the outline shown in Fig. 5. The bole h is punched subsequently.
Patent GB-190203027-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Cleaning the Tubes of Locomotives Boilers
Inventor: HAWKINS CLARENCE CANUTE
Filed: 1902-02-06
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 3027. Hawkins, C. C. Feb. 6. Cleaning tubes.-Relates to a method of and means for cleaning the tubes of locomotive boilers. Compressed air, vapour, or steam is employed in cleaning, in place of scrapers &c., and the apparatus used comprises the casing A, with the tubular extension B forming a seat J for the valve H, the triangular valve stem G and hollow plug L, the cap 0, and the resilient washer D and packing-ring M. A spiral spring P is arranged between the shoulder R of the casing A and the plug L. Three apertures L' are arranged in the plug L for the passage of fluid. The screwed portion U connects the fluid tube W with the extension T of the plug L.
Patent GB-190208409-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Playing Balls.
Inventor: KEMPSHALL ELEAZER
Filed: 1902-04-10
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 8409. Kempshall, E. April 10. Moulding balls.- Gutta-percha golf &c. balls are treated by a series of heatings and mouldings so as to render them less liable to distortion when used. The process is stated to relieve the molecular strains. A cylinder cut from a rod of gutta-percha is heated in water, and then moulded in dies E, F working in a tubular guide G, the dies being provided with cutting-edges J, H. The ball is re-heated in water and again moulded, and this process is repeated, if necessary. The final moulds may be formed so as to give the ball a pebbled surface.
Patent GB-190211111-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Filling Match Boxes.
Filed: 1902-05-14
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 11,111. Clark, A. M., [Badische Maschinen Fabrik und Eisengiesserei, vorm. G. Sebold & Sebold & Neff]. May 14. Measured quantities, delivering.-A machine for filling match boxes is shown in section in Fig. 5, and the filling-apparatus proper is shown separately in section in Fig. 1. Measured quantities of matches are delivered upon a vertically-reciprocated piston device, inverted trays are fed in a row at one side of the hopper, and pushed successively under the hopper, to be charged on the upward movement of the piston device, and the filled trays are pushed successively into cases or shells fed in a row at the opposite side of the hopper. One horizontally-reciprocated piston serves to push both the empty and the filled trays. The hopper a, Figs. 1 and 5, is provided with one or more rectangular spouts b, a lower closing slide d, and two intermediate out-off slides k. The slide d is provided with an aperture corresponding to the lower end of the spout b, and is actuated from a cam g on a main shaft S. When the slide d is opened, the matches below the closed slides k rest on a piston c. This piston is actuated from a cam h on the shaft S, and guided between the walls a', a' and an open-ended sleeve l, which is actuated in guides from a cam t<1> on the shaft S. The matches descend on the piston c between spring flaps m pivoted on the sleeve l, the piston c and sleeve l descend together through an opening in a slide s actuated from a cam u<1> on the shaft S, and meanwhile the slide d is closed and the slides k are opened. An inverted tray o is fed upon fillets n of the flaps m from a belt e', by means of a piston p actuated from a cam q on the shaft S, and meanwhile the slide s is operated to bring a spring plate u over the tray o. The piston c and sleeve l ascend until the tray o bears against the plate u, the matches are forced into the tray o by the piston, and the sleeve descends to withdraw the flaps m from the tray. Just before the matches are charged into the tray, the wall a' is operated by means of a slide b<1>, lever c', and a nose q<1> of a cam y on the shaft S, to level the ends of the matches. Finally, a case v is pushed from a feed chain or belt over spring tongues z, by means of a piston w actuated from the cam y, and the filled tray o is pushed forward between the tongues z and partly or wholly into the case v<1>, by means of the piston p. The belt e' travels at a speed greater than that necessary for replacing the removed tray before the next feed is required, so that there will always be a tray bearing against the side of the piston p. When the piston returns clear of the tray, the latter is carried against a fence, and the succeeding tray is kept clear of the first tray by means of a pivoted spring flap, which is turned by the piston on the forward movement to force back the second tray out of the path of the piston
Patent GB-190211503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Igniting Material for Matches Cartridge Fuses and the like.
Inventor: MUIR WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-05-20
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 11,503. Muir, W., and Bell, C. R. E. May 20. Phosphorus of a bright red to deep orange colour, and intermediate in its properties between the ordinary red and yellow phosphorus, is described as being use in a mechanically igniting material. The Provisional Specification states that this body, with or without some sulphur combined or dissolved as a solid solution or otherwise associated, has hitherto been considered to be a modificati of phosphorus sulphide.
Patent GB-190212679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Metallic Frame Box Cars.
Inventor: JENSEN PETER
Filed: 1902-06-03
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 12,679. Jensen, P., [Transportation Development Co.]. June 3. Wagons; bodies, underframing of bodies.-Relates to metallic frames for the bodies of box and like cars. Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a portion of a frame which, in addition to the ordinary end, centre and side sills, bolsters, and floor plates, comprises side posts 6 of channel section, door posts 14, corner posts 10, braces 18, side and end girths 21, 29, and posts 23, braces 27, end plates 25, and side plates 9. The posts and braces are generally of channel or U-shaped section, and serve to strengthen the frame and form receptacles for wooden nailing-strips. The various components of the frame are riveted together, as shown, and the girths 21, 29, which may be of channel section, are made flat where they intersect the posts and braces. Fig. 18 shows a section of one of the door posts 14 having one flange 15 parallel to the side of the vehicle, a leg or door jamb flange 16, and flat ends which are secured to the side plates and sills. The roof carlines 34, Figs. 12 and 21, are riveted by the end flanges 38, to the side plates 9, and have pockets 36 to receive the strips or purlins 37.
Patent GB-190213257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Building Blocks, Stones, or Bricks Employed in the Construction of Bridges, Archways, Fireplaces, or the like.
Inventor: BAUMANN EMIL
Filed: 1902-06-11
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 13,257. Baumann, E. June 11. Bricks; building- blocks. - Blocks or bricks A for arches of bridges, furnaces, fireplaces, vaults, doorways, &c. are made of tapered or wedge shape, with rounded interlocking recesses and projections B, D, and upper central transverse ribs or beads E to keep them in place when they are laid to break joint. Fig. 3 shows a centre block or keystone formed with a rib D at each side, and Fig. 5 shows a block for furnaces and fireplaces with a pointed lower end to form channels in the arch. The blocks are laid without mortar or binding- material.
Patent GB-190215647-A (GB)
Title: Clinical Thermometer Shield.
Inventor: VAUGHAN HARRY
Filed: 1902-07-14
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 15,647. Vaughan, H., and Arrowsmith, J. W. July 14. Thermometers.-To lessen the risk of infection, clinical thermometers while in use are fitted with a rubber &c. shield A, Fig. 3, of the section shown in Fig. 1, when not extended. The thermometer is passed through the opening B. The end is strengthened by a thickening C. In one modification, the shield is rolled upon the thermometer , in another, it is formed of celluloid.
Patent GB-190219296-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Construction of Studs Solitaires or Buttons
Inventor: CHESTERMAN ALBERT WALSTEAD
Filed: 1902-09-03
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 19,296. Chesterman, A. W. Sept. 3. Studs and solitaires.-To the head 0 is attached a stem S passing through the shank A and having a bulbous end L, which passes through a hole between two discs E. The discs are held by springs F, which bear against the washer D in the base of the stud &c.
Patent GB-190221902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Bags, Trunks and the like and Locks or Fastenings therefor.
Inventor: HUPPE GEORG
Filed: 1902-10-08
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 21,902. Huppe, G., Huppe, P., and Bender, V., [trading as Huppe & Bender]. Oct. 8. Bags; trunks; baskets and hampers; parcel-car- riers. - The handles of bags, trunks, rug-strap holders, baskets, &c. are made in two parts c, c<1> hinged at d, d' to the two parts a, a<1> of the bag &c., and capable of being fastened by a lock or spring catch.
Patent GB-190221907-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for Augmenting the Leverage of a Pedal Crank in the Downwards or Effective Portion of its Revolution.
Inventor: CROSLEGH CHARLES
Filed: 1902-10-08
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 21,907. Croslegh, C. Oct. 8. Cranks.-Relates to variable-throw cranks for treadle-driven mechanism such as bicycles and other velocipedes. In the form shown in Fig. 1, one link d e is pivoted to the extremity d of the bent crank A, and another link b c is pivoted to an intermediate point b. The two links are pivoted to the ends of 'a third link c e, which is rigidly connected to the pedal P. As the crank revolves, the links b c, d e oscillate, and the link c e rela- tively rotates, to give a maximum length to the crank on its downward stroke, and a minimum on its upward. Ball bearings may be provided at each point b c, d e. In a modification, the link d e is dispensed with, and the point e moves radially along a prolongation of the crank.
Patent GB-190222161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brushes for Bottle-washing Machines
Inventor: FRANCIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-10-11
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 22,161. F r a n c i s , W., Francis, J., Francis, A., and Francis, R., [trading as Francis & Sons, W.J. Oct. 11. Bottle-washing brushes.-The stem B of a brush for a bottle-washing machine is screwed at each end. One of these ends screws into the end E of the smooth stem F fixed in the chuck of the machine. The other end C screws into the stem H of the single or double head G. When worn, the stem B may be turned end for end, and re-fixed in position.
Patent GB-190225126-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Mounting Hooks, Eyes or other Articles in Order to Facilitate their Ready Removal for Distribution.
Inventor: MARSH JOHN TAYLOR
Filed: 1902-11-15
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 25,126. Marsh, J. T., [De Long Hook and Eye Co.]. Nov. 15. Displaying and storing. - Mounting hooks, eyes, and other articles on cards in rows, so that the whole or part of a row can be readily removed for distribution. In the example shown, hooks c are arranged in parallel rows on a card a perforated along equidistant lines b for removal of one or more rows bodily, and the hooks are secured in the rows by means of thread formed into a series of loops e, e', after the manner ot a chain stitch, for ready removal of the individual hooks.
Patent GB-190303007-A (GB)
Title: Drain and Subterranean Pipe Indicator
Inventor: DEAN HENRY
Filed: 1903-02-09
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 3007. Dean, H. Feb. 9. Dials or the like are fitted in recessed paving bricks, blocks, slabs, or metal frames to indicate the distance, depth, and direction of sewers, drains, and other subterranean gas and water pipes, water valves, gas siphons, or electric junction boxes. Fig. 1 shows a paving-brick recessed at a to receive a disc b, upon which is marked the initial letter or letters of the name of the pipe or object to be indicated. One or more pointers on the disc indicate the direction of the object. Fig. 5 shows a similar block of clay, artificial stone, &c., for use in gravel, tar, asphalte, or like paving. A dial is shown in Figs. 7 and 8. It is marked with numbers and divisions representing feet and inches &c., and the indicator g is set so that the pointer j denotes the depth of the sewer beneath it. The indicating-dials are cemented in the recesses. In a modification, the stem of the dial g is passed through the paving- brick, and is secured by a nut in a recess in the underside of it. Fig. 13 shows a dial formed with a space s having recessed edges in which are slipped loose numbers t indicating the distance or depth in feet and inches of a water valve or other object. The blocks, dials, &c. may be made of terra-cotta, clay, metal, &c.