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Patent GB-189919737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Zithers.
Inventor: NEUMAYER JOSEF
Filed: 1899-10-02
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 19,737. Neumayer, J., and Hessling, L. Oct. 2. Harmoniums; zithers.-The invention relates to a combined zither and harmonium. The strings b are stopped by finger keys g, which also operate reed pallets g, r, and s. The pins connecting the keys with the pallets are acted upon by springs i, which tend to restore them to their normal positions. The reeds are situated in wind - chests k, l, m, those in the chest k corresponding to pairs of strings the members of which sound in unison. The strings and reeds may be sounded alone, if desired.
Patent GB-189920694-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mechanism for Recording the Movements of Steering-gear.
Inventor: LIARDET JOHN EVELYN
Filed: 1899-10-16
Granted: 1901-01-16
Abstract: 20,694. Liardet, J. E. Oct. 16. Steering-gear.-Relates to means for recording the movements of steering-gear. The rudderchain passes over a wheel f keyed on a spindled on which a pair of bevel-wheels k and k<1> are loosely mounted. When the spindle d is turned in one direction a pawl carried by the wheel f, rotates the wheel k, and when it is turned in the other direction a second pawl rotates the wheel k<1>. By this means the spindle n is rotated in one direction only and by means of worm gear o, p rotates the drum q round which a paper strip passes from a reel s to a second reel r. The movements of the spindle d are also conveyed to a screwed spindle y, on which is mounted a pencil holder z, which records on the paper the amount and direction of the movements of the steering-gear and rudder. A time-piece 1, hinged at 4, is vibrated by an eccentric on the spindle 9 driven in the manner shown by the spindle n. By this means the time and date are impressed on the strip.
Patent GB-190010287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sofas and Sofa-beds.
Inventor: LOEWY ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-06-05
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 10,287. Loewy, A. June 5. Chairs; sofas; bedsteads.-Two chairs a, b, each with one arm and a hinged back, are hinged together at c. When arranged side by side, they form a sofa ; when arranged face to face, and with the backs turned down, they form a sofa bed, as in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190015435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for Railway Rolling Stock for Goods and the like.
Inventor: CARTWRIGHT THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1900-08-30
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 15,435. Cartwright, T. H. Aug. 30. Couplings, automatic.-Fig. 1 shows an underside plan. The hooks B, pivoted at a<1> to the draw-bars, have deep inclined faces b<1> with rounded noses b<3>, and their ends b<2> are linked to springs D, which are jointed at d' to the vehicle and at e<2> to the pivoted levers E. When the hooks B are in the position shown in Fig. 1, and two vehicles come together, the noses b<3> first yield and then engage automatically. Uncoupling is effected by rotating the shaft K to slide the block F which is pivoted to the lever E. In a modification, the lever E is dispensed with, and an arm pivoted to the block F is secured to the spring D, the shaft K being rotated by spur gearing ; or the spring D is curved and one end of it is attached directly to the block F.
Patent GB-190019338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Boots and Leggings.
Inventor: COTTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-10-29
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 19,338. Cotton, W. Oct. 29. Uppers.-Relates to means for fastening leggings and the uppers of high boots. The invention is shown as applied to leggings. To one side are sewn the ends of a strap d, which passes through loops on the other side. The middle of the strap passes through a loop d<2>, to which is attached a short strap d<3>. After the legging has been placed in position, the strap d is wound round the leg as shown in Fig. 2, and tightened by the strap d<3> and a buckle. The upper member of the strap d rests in a hook e at the back. The strap d<3> may be made elastic, and a button or hook fastening substituted for the buckle.
Patent GB-190102859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for and Method of Preparing and Moulding Peat or Turf
Inventor: KINLOCH HERBERT HAMIILTON
Filed: 1901-02-09
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 2859. Kinloch, H. H. Feb. 9. Moulding peat; pug-mills.-Apparatus for disintegrating, pulping, and moulding peat or turf comprises a disintegrator A and two pulpers and compressors B, C, of the kind described in Specification No. 21,481, A.D. 1891. The disintegrator A is provided with two toothed rollers a, a', Fig. 6, mounted in a hopper and driven at different speeds. Each pulper and compressor comprises a cylindrical casing b, within which is mounted a shaft carrying helical blades c, Fig. 2, and knives d working between fixed guides e. Longitudinal ribs f are provided upon the interior surface of each cylinder. The compressed peat or turf is discharged upon an endless band E.
Patent GB-190105406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Food Products.
Inventor: HOOKER JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1901-03-14
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 5406. Hooker, J. H. March 14. Food preparations.-Soluble albuminoid prepared by known means, such as the addition of alkaline salts to casein precipitated from milk by adding acids, is dissolved in hot water, and the solution is mixed with cream, or butter, margarine, &c., forming when cold a nourishing food. When cream is used, the liquid need not be heated
Patent GB-190106523-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Holding Rolls of Paper or Fabric and for Detaching Portions therefrom
Inventor: HOGAN GEORGE LEWIS
Filed: 1901-03-28
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 6523. Hogan, G. L. March 28. Ribbons. - A roll of ribbon &c. is placed between a pair of flanged discs a, a<1> mounted on the ends of a spring frame b, notches c being made in the flanges to allow of the exit of the paper &c. The appliance may be suspended from a hook &c., or may be attached to a brass plate ; it may also be arranged to hold two or more rows of material, and be fitted with a blade or cutter to facilitate the severance of a desired length of material from the roll.
Patent GB-190112766-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sliding Sashes
Inventor: HULBURD PERCY
Filed: 1901-06-22
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 12,766. Hulburd, P. June 22. Windows.-In order to prevent jamming and rattling of sliding sashes, they are fitted with pairs of rubber or other rollers d, e which bear against one another and the sides f, f of the frame.
Patent GB-190114548-A (GB)
Title: Rotary Take-ups for Sewing Machines
Inventor: MACDONALD JOHN KING
Filed: 1901-07-17
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 14,548. Macdonald, J. K., [Singer Manufacturing Co.]. July 17. Sewing- machines, governing needle thread in; threadcutters.-Relates to rotary take-ups, and consists of means for severing and removing thread which may get entangled in the take-up if the thread breaks. The take-up shaft j, rotated from the needle-bar crank-pin m, carries a disc n, from which projects a tangential take-up arm p, having secured to it a guard o lying in front of the disc n. The guard o is partly concentric and partly eccentric to the shaft j, and its eccentric part is formed with a deep slit q, in line with which is a fixed knife r. In the event of the thread breaking, it is thrown across the slit q, and so carried against the knife r, which cuts it and then clears it off the take-up. A guard t is provided for the knife r. According to the Provisional Specification, a thread-gripper may be used in addition to hold the thread when broken.
Patent GB-190116886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lathe Apparatus for Backing Off Cutters and the like
Inventor: PAUL OTTO
Filed: 1901-08-22
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 16,886. Paul, O. Aug. 22. Lathes.-An apparatus for backing-off cutters &c. in a lathe comprises a base-plate 2 in which slides a toolslide 1, withdrawn from the work by springs (not shown). The slide i s pressed forward by one of a number of pairs of cam discs on a shaft 3, the left-hand members of the pairs being marked 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and the other members 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. The discs are grooved at 17, 18 so.that the left-hand member of any pair may be connected to the shaft by feathers sliding in the grooves 17 and in grooves 14 on the shaft, while the corresponding or right - hand member is held against rotation by pins 22 sliding in the grooves 18 and in grooves in the slide. The disc 4 is secured to the shaft and abuts against a lug 24 on the base-plate, and the disc 13 abuts against the slide, so that each rotation of the shaft causes the slide to be moved towards the work by an amount corresponding to the pitch of the cam discs in use. The pins 22 are notched so that they may be set by a key to engage the required disc, and the feathers are connected to a sleeve 15, having notches 20 to engage the key when inserted in a socket surrounding the sleeve and held by a stud on the base-plate. Collars 21 with pinching-screws secure the sleeve 15 when adjusted longitudinally.
Patent GB-190117756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Machines for Paring Trimming, Mortising and Dovetailing Wood and for other like uses.
Inventor: SUTHERLAND WILLIAM SEDDON
Filed: 1901-09-05
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 17,756. Sutherland, W. S. Sept. 5. Mortising; dovetailing; planing.-Relates to a hand-lever apparatus for mortising, dovetailing, or trimming wood and the like. The tool 1, 2 is arranged to slide in a groove in the frame head 5, and is reciprocated by a hand-lever 10 detachably connected to a pin 9 screwed into the side of the tool. The lever is connected to its fulcrum 15 by a link 13, and is counterbalanced by a weight 11. The wood 22 to be opereted on is clamped on the bench by a bar (not shows), which is forced down by the screwed hand-wheels 28, 29. In a modification, the wood is held down by a foot pressed on the wood by a stirrup and spring.
Patent GB-190121321-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Blind Rollers
Inventor: NOCK AUGUSTINE HALBEARD
Filed: 1901-10-24
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 21,321. Nock, A. H., and Marshall, G. S. Oct. 24. Window blinds.-Relates to single-cord window blinds having a ratchet-and-pawl check action. In order to be able to hang the blind e near or remote from the window as indicated in Figs. 2 and 3, the flange of the cord pulley is formed with triangular teeth b, and the end c' of the lever c is similarly formed, so that it can engage the teeth b at either side.
Patent GB-190203695-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Signal Wire Regulator.
Inventor: MARSH WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-02-13
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 3695. Marsh, W., and Marsh, C. D. Feb. 13. Wire &c. compensators.-The operating-wire M of a railway or like signal is connected to a length of pitch chain A, which is weighted at the end E to keep the wire sufficiently taut. In the normal or 'danger' position of the signal, the chain A is clear of the teeth F on the operating-wheel C, and is, consequently, free to expand or contract. The wheel C is toothed only on a part of its periphery, the remaining part being formed with side cheeks N, to guide the chain. One or more of the leading teeth F<1> on the wheel may be hook-shaped, as shown, and rounded at the back, to facilitate their engagement with and disengagement from the chain. The signal lever is connected by a wire to a crank or pulley on the wheel spindle K, the weighted arm H serving to return the wheel to the normal position; or, when convenient, the connection may consist of a system of rods and levers, in which case the arm H is dispensed with. When the signal lever is pulled over, the wheel C is rotated, and the teeth F<1>, F engage the chain A to lower the signal. When the lever is put back, the parts are returned to the normal position by the counterweights.
Patent GB-190208985-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Golf and other Balls.
Inventor: KEMPSHALL ELEAZER
Filed: 1902-04-17
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 8985. Kempshall, E. Jan. 4, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Moulding balls.-Balls for golf &c. are made with a core of india-rubber or gutta-percha &c. enclosed in shells or coatings of celluloid &c. strengthened with fabric. In the form shown, the core 20 is enclosed in a shell 21 of celluloid combined with fabric 22, and over this is placed a layer or shell 23 of green celluloid, enclosed by a shell of celluloid with an inner layer of fabric 24. The celluloid 23 may be applied to the layer 21, 22, or to the inner surface of the outer shell. The layers are arranged to break joint, and are welded together in heated moulds 27, 28. Cement may be applied to the joints if desired. The shells may be formed of material other than celluloid.
Patent GB-190209529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Terminals and Binding Screws for Electric Batteries and Connections.
Inventor: EDWARDS WILLIAM ROWLAND
Filed: 1902-04-24
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 9529. Edwards, W. R. April 24. Couplings. - Relates to the terminal and binding- screw for electric batteries described in Specification No. 6615, A.D. 1900, and consists in preventing acid fumes &c. from obtaining access between the electrode strips h to the screw a by inserting between the two strips a washer i of antimoniated lead or other hard incorrodible conducting-material having on both of its sides one or more annular slightly-projecting ridges j.
Patent GB-190212271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wood Shaping Machines.
Inventor: MEITZNER PAUL HERMANN
Filed: 1902-05-29
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 12,271. Meitzner, P. H. May 29. Lathes.-Relates to machines for shaping balusters, lease - pins, hooks, and other small articles of wood. The cutter head a is mounted in a headstock, which can be clamped in any position on the tabled. The blanks to be shaped are mounted between centres t, z. The centres t are fixed in a disc f, mounted on a spindle, which can rotate in bearings in the framing. On the spindle e are mounted two other dics q, r, in which the spindles o, carrying the centres z, can slide. The spindles are pushed through the disc q by springs, and each has mounted on one end a disc s, which, in the position shown in Fig. 2, is driven by a friction roller 2, on a spindle 1, rotated by a belt. The blank is thus rotated over the cutter. While a blank is being operated on, a pawl g holds the disc f. After the operation is complete, the pawl is removed by means of a handlever i, which rotates the disc r, to bring a fresh blank to the cutter. At the same time the lever operates a device t<1>, which pushes the disc s and spindle o aside to release the finished article.
Patent GB-190213385-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Splicing Leather
Inventor: HALEY SAM
Filed: 1902-06-13
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 13.385. Haley, S. June 13. Cutting machines for leather.-In machines for cutting or bevelling leather for splicing purposes, in which the belt length is held in a drawing carriage travelling on the bed of the machine, the carriage is reciprocated at double its usual speed by pinions d, which engage with racks h on the underside of the carriage i, and with fixed racks f on the bed of the machine, suitable slots m being provided in the machine frame to allow of the travel of the shaft j. The shaft j is operated by means of a lever k, instead of by a hand-wheel as usual.
Patent GB-190216890-A (GB)
Title: Means for Ascertaining the Pitch of Marine Screw Propellers.
Inventor: LOWDON ALEXANDER HARROLD
Filed: 1902-07-30
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 16,890. Lowdon, A. H. July 30. Computing scales.-The scale shown in Fig. 1 is used in connection with a hinged foot rule to ascertain the pitch of screw propellers. As shown in Fig. 2, one limb of the foot rule is laid on a blade B at any convenient distance X in feet from the axial line of the boss C, and the other limb is set parallel to the face of the boss. The span D of the foot rule then reads the pitch from the scale, which bears a series of linear graduations corresponding to different distances from the axial line.
Patent GB-190222154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Contractible Mandrels or Formers for the Manufacture of Drums or Barrels thereon.
Filed: 1902-10-11
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 22,154. Case and Wrapper Co., and Browne, J. H. R. Harcourt-. Oct. 11. Paper drums.-Drums or barrels are made from paper pulp or the like on a collapsable mandrel or former, such as that shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The peripheral portion of the former is in sections A', A', E, the sections A', A<2> being hinged together at a to arms N on the shaft B, and the section E being hinged to the section A<1> at e. The sections are connected with a crosshead Q by links P, S, the crosshead being actuated by a sorew shaft B operated by a hand-wheel H, through bevel gear, as shown, to collapse and expand in sections. Spring thrust-pieces o, carried on arms N' on the shaft B, tend to press the sections A<1>, A<2> outwards. In modifications, one of the sections is fixed, and the movable sections are actuated by links pivoted to arms on an operating-shaft, or by a wedge-section operated by an eccentric.
Patent GB-190224898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to the Outside Seats of Tramcars, Omnibuses, or other Vehicles or Exposed Places.
Inventor: RICHARDSON JOHN
Filed: 1902-11-13
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 24,898. Richardson, J. Nov. 13. Seats.-Outside seats for omnibuses or other vehicles comprise rectangular transverse bars d which, when their upper faces are wet, may be turned to present one of their dry side surfaces. These bars are pivotally mounted between channeliron bars b, fixed to the framing at each side of the seat and enclosing toothed wheels g on the ends of the transverse bars, so that, on turning one of the bars, all of them are similarly rotated. This turning may be effected by raising a handle k carrying a pawl j<x> which engages with the teeth of the ratchet-wheel j on the spindle of the end bar. To carry off the water, grooves d<x> radiating from the centre are formed in each edge of the bars d.
Patent GB-190225757-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Grain Cleaner or Scrubber for Improving the Colour of Malt, Oats, Wheat, Barley, or other Grain.
Inventor: POND SAMUEL
Filed: 1902-11-24
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 25,757. Pond, S. Nov. 24. Malt. - A grain cleaner or scrubber for improving the colour of malt &c. consists of an inclined trough B, Fig. 1, supported by links C in a frame A and oscillated by a rod E connected to the crank shaft D. The bottom and sides of the trough are furnished with projecting pins P arranged diagonally. The grain is fed from the hopper H, and as it travels down the trough it rubs against the pegs and is brightened. The shaft D may be driven by a pulley, or through spur gearing F from a hand shaft G. Fig. 2 shows the invention applied to a shoot I. The grain is fed from a hopper J and received in a bin L.
Patent GB-190303149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Straining Liquids.
Inventor: BAILEY FRANK
Filed: 1903-02-10
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 3149. Bailey, F., and Jackson, F. H. Feb. 10. Fluid-tight moving joints.-In an apparatus for straining liquids, an annular chamber is formed in a casing at the rim of a rotating wheel, and is charged with a liquid at a higher pressure than the straining liquid, so that solid matter may not get between the rim and the casing. Leakage is prevented by means of suitable packing. In one form, Fig. 5, the gun-metal ring j backed by the leather ring j<1> and the metal ring j<2> is pressed against the casing by the spring j<3>. A set-screw j<4>, which fits into a slot on the ring, prevents slipping. In another form, a U-shaped flexible ring is pressed against the casing by a spring fixed on a stud in the wheel.
Patent GB-190305490-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means to Secure the Fastenings of Railway or Tramway Rails at the Joints.
Inventor: TONKIN JAMES EBENEZER
Filed: 1903-03-09
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 5490. Tonkin, J. E., Ames, W., and Nicolle, W. E. H. March 9. Rail joints.-Fishplates for railway and tramway rails may be provided with folded ends to receive a straight gapped lock - plate which passes over the nuts, or the ends F, Fig. 6, of the lock-plate C may be folded over to engage the fishplate ends which are turned outwards. The lower ends of the folded parts are sprung outwards to fit corresponding offsets on the other plate to prevent the lock-plate from rising, or flat headed pins in the fish plate may enter gaps in each end of the lock-plate.
Patent GB-190307620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Silencing the Exhaust from Gas and Gasolene Engines.
Inventor: IHRIG GEORGE JOHN
Filed: 1903-04-02
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 7620. Ihrig, G. J., and Ihrig, E. C. April 2. Exhaust-silencers for internal-combustion engines consist of an outer metal casing 10 containing three or more pipes 11, in which are perforated diaphragms 12. The gases pass through the valve 2, and enter the tubes 11 through the regulating- valve 9, and past the plates 4, cut alternately at their ends and centres. The gases escape through openings 23, 24, the latter of which are controlled by the chamber head 22, after passing through the plates 14, 19, &c., held in position by the bolt and screw 15. The Provisional Specification describes a modification in which the chamber 13 is dispensed with, and the tubes preferably bent or of spiral form, enter the delivery chamber.
Patent GB-190309590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Exhausting and Sealing Incandescent Electric Lamps.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1903-04-28
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 9590. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. April 28. Incandescent lamps.-In exhausting and sealing incandescent lamps, the tube G of the bulb, having been charged with the chemical used for the final exhaustion, is connected by a thick rubber tube C to the pipe leading to the pump. When the pump has effected the required exhaustion, the rubber tube C is closed by means of a pinch-cock H, which is held tight by a catch d. The filament is then rendered incandescent by the current, and the chemical may also be heated to complete the exhaustion. The tube is then sealed above the chemical.
Patent GB-190310728-A (GB)
Title: Improved Secondary Battery applicable for use as a Pocket Battery.
Inventor: HEYM WILHELM
Filed: 1903-05-11
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 10,728. Heym, W. May 11. Secondary batteries.-A light pocket battery, composed of two celluloid india rubber, micanite, or other holders, is so formed that, on putting together the elements, a space is left between the active materials for the electrolyte. The space is sufficiently large to prevent self-discharging. The holders a are each formed with a contraction b, and are provided with lead or other metal strips c. The lead oxide or other active material d is placed in the parts of the holders as shown, and, after hardening and drying, the mass is secured by covering its edges with rubber, cement, or celluloid. The parts of the holders are then secured together a formative electrolyte is introduced, and the battery is charged by an electric current. The formative electrolyte is next replaced by a gelatine electrolyte, asbestos wool is placed above the contractions b, and the battery is sealed by a molten material e. The strips c on one side are connected together.
Patent GB-190311088-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Arc Lamps
Filed: 1903-05-15
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 11,088. Guest, Keen, & Nettlefolds, and Wakeman, C. May 15. Electromagnets.- The series and shunt coils of a solenoid arc lamp are wound so as to regulate the pull on the core. The series coil is wound with the number of layers increasing gradually towards the ends, to about twice as many as in the middle. The middle uniform part is about half the length of the solenoid. The shunt coil is wound on a sleeve of cardboard or stiff paper, with about three layers in the upper and four in the lower half