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Patent GB-189913376-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical Bell Striking Gear for Signalling Trains in Foggy Weather or to Caution Drivers at any other Time.
Inventor: SPEARING THOMAS SAMUEL
Filed: 1899-06-28
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 13,376. Spearing, T. S. June 28. Fog a n d audible signals; signals o n engines; indicators and repeaters, signal lamp signals; indicating movements of trains ; contacts, mechanical. - A bar B, mounted within a casing A on the permanent way, is connected to a weight D and to the ordinary signal-operating mechanism, so that, when the signal is at 'safety,' the jointed strikers E on the bar are retracted within the casing and inoperative, but, when the signal is at ' danger,' the strikers are projected into position to engage the lever F on the engine, and so, through the connections shown, to sound the bell M near the driver. The operating-rod of the ordinary semaphore, Fig. 5, is provided with a ratchet, which operates the striker G of the bell N on the signal post, when the signal is put to 'safety,' so giving a starting-signal to the driver. The rod also carries the red and green spectacles of a supplementary signal lamp H on the post. A repeating-bell 0 in the signal cabin is also operated through the connections I, J, F by the lowering of the signal. Another bell in the cabin is operated by a train passing over a mechanical treadle, to indicate when the train leaves a section &c. Electric bells may be substituted for the mechanical bells.
Patent GB-189913837-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Drying Machine.
Inventor: SIMON RICHARD
Filed: 1899-07-04
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 13,837. Simon, R. July 4. Drying pasty substances.-A machine for drying adhesive and other substances is shown in Figs. 1 and 3. A number of cast-iron sections A are bolted together to form a trough. A cylinder B and a group of tubes C are rotatably mounted within the trough, and steam, hot air, hot water, or other drying-agent is passed through the trough, cylinder, and tubes. The material which is to be dried is fed into the trough by an elevator J, passing, if necessary, through a pair of rolls, and is passed along the trough by means of inclined paddles D, E, fixed on the cylinder and tubes. The dried material may be withdrawn from the machine by means of revolving scoops, not shown. In a modification, the tubes are replaced by a single cylinder.
Patent GB-189920361-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coin-in-the-Slot Cabinet for Licensed Victuallers and the like, taking both Pennies and Halfpennies.
Inventor: FORD FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-10-11
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 20,361. Ford, F. Oct. 11. Money boxes combined with game apparatus. A coin dropped into a box c is pushed along a bar b by means of a cue f previously drawn out. As the bar tapers off to an edge, the coin may fall off to a slope g, which sheds it into a locked drawer g<1>. If pushed right along the bar, it falls into an inspection chamber d, where it is regarded as payment for a cigar or a drink, and from which it is let into a drawer by drawing out a shelf i.
Patent GB-189923116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Igniting Devices for Explosion Motors.
Inventor: DASSE ARMAND
Filed: 1899-11-20
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 23,116. Dasse, A. Nov. 20. Gas and like engines, igniting in. The primary circuit of an induction coil is closed by a cam b acting on a spring d and pressing the contacts e and f together, while the secondary circuit is closed at the same time by a rotating arm h engaging the contact m<1> and a ring s attached to the terminal t, The cam b and the arm h are both fixed to the shaft a, and the ring and contacts m<1> are fixed on the inner surface of a case k of insulating-material which, with the primary contact-maker d, may be adjusted about the shaft by a lever p. The apparatus is arranged to complete the circuits twice for each revolution, in order to ignite in two cylinders.
Patent GB-190007835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Lathes.
Inventor: PAWSON GILBERT
Filed: 1900-04-27
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 7835. Pawson, G. April 27. Lathes.-The double or triple gear of a lathe headstock is arranged so that, in turning interrupted work, such as the ends of crank-shaft webs, the work is rotated at a higher speed during the idle portion of a revolution, the change being effected automatically. The double and triple gear shafts 2, 3 respectively are shown in the Figure in the same plane as the mandrel 1, but are arranged over one another, so that either of the pinions 10, 23 may be engaged with a wheel loose on the mandrel. The single gear is effected by tightening a friction band 5 round a flange on a ratchet-wheel 4 keyed on the mandrel. The band is tightened by a screw 6 passing through the step pulley, and is directly connected to the pulley. The double gear is thrown in by loosening the band and engaging the pinion 10 with the loose wheel, which carries a pawl 8 engaging the ratchet-wheel 4. By slightly tightening the band, the work will be frictionally driven at single gear speed during the idle period, and positively at double gear speed during the cutting period. The same principle is applied to the triple gear, the shaft 3 being positively driven through the wheel 9, pinion 21, loose wheel 19, pawl 20, and ratchet 18, and frictionally from the shaft 2 by wheels 15, 17, the wheel 15 being connected to its shaft by an adjustable friction clutch 16. A pinion 23 on the shaft 3 engages with the loose wheel, the pinion 10 being thrown out. Stops 14, 25 engage lugs 13, 24 on the ratchet-wheels 4, 18, so that the lathe may be driven backwards. To prevent shock when the tool is about to touch the work, a brake is arranged to engage the faceplate &c. just before cutting commences, and to reduce the speed, being disengaged when cutting commences.
Patent GB-190008929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Stern Tubes of Ships.
Inventor: VICKERS BENJAMIN THRELFALL
Filed: 1900-05-15
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 8929. Vickers, B. T., and Vickers. T. H. May 15. Stuffing-boxes for stern-tubes. Relates to means for maintaining a stern-tube full of oil to lubricate, and prevent corrosion of, the shaft. Oil is supplied by a vessel S, Fig. 7, fixed slightly above the water level. If the oil becomes heated, circulation is maintained through the pipes T, V. The tube may be emptied at any time through the pipe W. Fig. 1 shows means for preventing leakage of oil at the after end of the stern-tube. A fibrous or other packing-ring D is secured by a metal ring F bolted to a metal ring E surrounding the packing-ring. As shown in Fig. 2, two rings D may be used separated by a metal ring H recessed to contain packing J. Fig. 5 shows another modification, in which one of the rings D has metallic or other side plates N and in which there is a fibrous cup-packing L reinforced by a metal ring M. These packing-rings may be surrounded by elastic-rings, or may have other means for contracting them upon the shaft. All the parts described may be made in segments to allow them to be put in place or removed without unshipping the propeller.
Patent GB-190009196-A (GB)
Title: A Mechanical Billiard Cue Chalker.
Inventor: KELLY PETER GEORGE
Filed: 1900-05-18
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 9196. Kelly, P. G. May 18. Billiards, chalk holders for. The chalk is carried by a holder R, which fits in a cup N carried by an arcbimedean screw M working in a nut K and forced forward by a spring S. These parts are enclosed in a cylinder A, fitted with a bell mouth E, and mounted upon supports B, C. When the cue is pressed on the chalk, the spring is compressed, and the screw M, working through the nut, rotates the chalk. The holder R consists ot a plate carrying three or more clips to hold the chalk, and an opening Q for the reception of the cue. A second piece of chalk is carried in a clip fixed on the mouth E to allow the sides of the cue to be chalked.
Patent GB-190014611-A (GB)
Title: Removable and Rollable Nape and Face-guard
Inventor: COLNAGO FERDINAND
Filed: 1900-08-15
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 14,611. Colnago, F. Aug. 15. Caps hats fitted with eye, face, and like protectors and shades. - Relates to an appliance for protecting the nape or the face from the sun. It consists of a piece of elastic and starched or otherwise stiffened material a of triangular or crescent shape and provided with a band or strap b by which it is attached to the head. It may be worn either at the back or at the front. It may be attached directly to a hat or cap c. The appliance may be rolled up so that it may be carried in the pocket.
Patent GB-190015762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Disengaging Tap and Die Holders for Machines.
Inventor: BATEMAN LOFTUS HANSON
Filed: 1900-09-05
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 15,762. Bateman, L. H. Sept. 5. Screwing; tapping.-A disengaging tap or dieholder, for use in capstan or other lathes and tapping or drilling machines with a reversible spindle, has a shank 1 on which is an arm 2 with a notched stop 3. A sleeve 5, capable of rotation on the shank, carries the die or tap, and is held against rotation during operation by a lug 6 on it engaging the stop 3. Just before the desired length of thread is cut, the motion of the slide &c. carrying the shank is arrested by an adjustable stop, causing the sleeve to be drawn forward till the lug 6 is opposite the notch 9 as shown. The sleeve is then free to rotate, and the cutting ceases. The work spindle is then reversed, and the slide drawn back slightly, causing the lug 6 to again engage the stop 3 and screw the tap or die out of the work. A lug 4 limits the travel of the sleeve on the shank.
Patent GB-190022101-A (GB)
Title: A Cigar equipped with a Paper Cap, Tube, or Holder, conferring a New and Superior Hygienic, Gustatory, and Economic Quality.
Inventor: PAINT JOHN GUELLE
Filed: 1900-12-05
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 22,101. Paint, J. G. Dec. 5. Cigars are provided with rice-paper mouthpieces such as 6 and 6<a>, Figs. 1 and 5, which may be secured to the cigar end by a suitable adhesive. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the mouthpiece is cut with the cigar.
Patent GB-190101913-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for the Pasteurization of Liquids.
Filed: 1901-01-28
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 1913. Clark, A. M., [Fromme, 0.]. Jan. 28. Liquids, sterilizing. - Bottles &c. containing beer &c. are sterilized by acting on them successively with warm water, steam, and hot water. The bottles are packed, through an opening A<1>, in perforated boxes or trays E carried by frames D' hanging from an endless chain D, which is guide by pulleys &c. as shown. The bottles are first slightly warmed by spraying them with water which has been used to cool the sterilized bottles. They then pass downwards to an underground chamber C, in which the frames D' are supported by rollers D<4> secured on their ends, running on guides D<5> as shown. During the passage along the upper part of the chamber C, the bottles are heated by steam from a pipe C<6>, and by the radiant heat from hot water contained in the lower portion of the chamber and kept at temperatures increasing from one end to the other by steam pipes C', C<2> controlled by suitable thermostats so as gradually to raise the temperature of the bottles as they are carried back through the liquid. The sterilized bottles are next carried upward and under a spray of cold water from a tank A<5>, by which they are cooled sufficiently to enable them to be removed when they reach the door A<1>. The spray from the unsterilized bottles is caught by a tray A<6>, and returned to the tank A<5>, which may be provided with cooling-surfaces as shown. The trays E are arranged to retain the fragments of broken bottles &c., the number of which is, however, reduced by the greatest heat being applied to their thick lower ends. The chamber C may be closed at its end, or separated from a similar chamber by a curtain C<5> dipping into the liquid.
Patent GB-190102296-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tabulating Attachment for Typewriting Machines
Inventor: LAGANKE CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1901-02-01
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 2296. Laganke, C. F. Feb. 1. Type-writers.-Relates to tabulating-devices for facilitating the writing of figures &c. in properlyaligned columns. The invention is described as applied to the Fisher book type-writer (Specification No. 22,685, A.D. 1896), but it is applicable also to other machines. Fig. 1 shows the aforesaid type-writer in perspective view. The frame 1 moves up and down the page on tracks 2, the usual line-spacing mechanism 6 being employed. The carriage 5 moves across the page on tracks 3, 4, and is tensioned by straps 7 wound on spring drums 7<a>. The carriage-feed is controlled by an anchor escapement, which permits the step-by-step rotation of two pinions which engage front and rear racks forming part of the machine frame. The front rack 10 is seen in Fig. 1. The escapement dogs are adapted to be opened apart to release the escapement-wheel and free the carriage, a special release-key 20 being provided for that purpose. To the front carriage-track 3 is secured a bar 21 on which the scale 22 is fixed. The bar 21 is provided with holes 24, placed a letterspace apart, in which can be placed pins 25 which serve to stop the carriage at any desired point. To the right-hand end of the carriage is secured a plate 27 carrying brackets 28 in which slides the stop plunger 29, the forward end of which is stepped at 30, as shown more clearly in Fig. 5. The stop plunger is normally retracted by a spring 31, but by means of the lever 45, gears 39, 36<a>, and rack 36 it can be temporarily drawn forward so that one or other of the steps 30 can be brought into line with the pins 25, thus bringing the carriage to a stop at a point distant from the right-hand alignment-line of the column by as many letter-spaces as there are numerals in the number to be printed. If, for example, a number consisting of five figures is to be printed, the lever 45 is turned until it is opposite the division 10,000 on the notched scale 53. By closing together the half-grips 58, 49, the lever is looked in the notch, and at the same time the auxiliary lever 56, Fig. 4, which carries the half-grip 58, pushes a pin 41 to the left, and so actuates a bell-crank lever 42 which acts directly on the rear end of the release - key lever and releases the carriage. The carriage is stopped at the proper position by the projected plunger 29 which is retracted as soon as the lever 45, is released. The number can then be written, and will be in correct alignment in the column.
Patent GB-190107382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Couplings for Railway Waggons.
Inventor: BROOKER ALBERT
Filed: 1901-04-10
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 7382. Brooker, A., Fagioli, D., and Bailey, W. April 10. Couplings, automatic and non-automatic.-The end shackle 7 of an ordinary three-link coupling has clips 9 which are pivoted to the suspending- frame 8 jointed to the arm 4, which is connected by a spring knuckle-joint to the crank 3 carried by the transverse shaft 1, which has end handles 10 The shaft I is set for coupling by turning it to the position shown on the right side of Fig. 1, and it is retained by the handle 10 engaging the notched plate 11. When the vehicles come together, the link 7 slides up and automatically couples with the opposing draw-hook 6. The shaft 1 has a spring which holds the handles in engagement with the notched plate 11 dnring the setting of the links for automatic coupling.
Patent GB-190110265-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: SEELEY FREDERICK GEORGE
Filed: 1901-05-17
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 10,265. Seeley, F. G. May 17. Motor road vehicles.-R e la a t e s especially to the manner of connecting the vehicle frame to the front axle, to the steering - me - chanism, and to the brake. The rectangular frame A, Fig. 1, has downwardly-extended side plates B for carrying the motor and transmission gear, and at the front end a fixed vertical pillar (or pillars) C. In this pillar are two vertical slots C', C', Fig. 3, crossing each other at right-angles, and through one of them passes the front axle D on which the weight of the vehicle is supported by the spring F. By this mode of connection, the axle is allowed to accommodate itself to uneven ground. The lever H for adjusting the pivoted steering-axles is capable of sliding on a squared portion of its actuating-shaft G, and is mounted in a fork projecting from a collar E which embraces the pillar C and is connected to the axle by a pin passing through the slot C<2>. By these means the steering-gear is made independent of movements of the axle. The brake comprises two bands R, S jointed together at T and capable of being applied to the drum Q by a toggle linkage U, V. A stop is provided at S<2> to assist in taking the brake off. Toothed change speed and reversing gear are also described in the Provisional Specification.
Patent GB-190115204-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compositions for Coating Surfaces
Inventor: LEAN CLEMENT
Filed: 1901-07-26
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 15,204. Lean C., [Wolf, A.]. July 26. Preservative compositions; coating surfaces, compositions for.-Relates to a composition that may be used for coating, preserving, and decorating porous materials and articles, such as stone, statues or ornaments made of plaster, and the like. The composition consists of stearine and resin with the addition of bitumen, benzoin, and creosote, and, if desired, of any suitable pigments. The composition is applied, when hot, by dipping, spraying, or other coating operations. The articles are preferably heated before being coated.
Patent GB-190115502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fasteners for Carpets, Mats, Rugs and the like.
Inventor: SOUTTER CHARLOTTE
Filed: 1901-07-31
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 15,502. Soutter, C. July 31. Fastenings for holding carpets, mats, rugs, &c. in position. A bracket A attached to the wall &c. carries a cylinder B, in which slides a plunger C carrying a plate c, which may be provided with pins or studs for engagement with the carpet &c. The plunger is forced out of the cylinder by means of a spring D, and a rod C<1>, provided with a knob &c. c<2>, is secured to the plate c for use in raising the plunger. A screw or stud e in the cylinder B engages a bayonet slot in the plunger, or another locking-device may be employed, so that the plunger may be retained in the raised position, out of contact with the carpet &c. According to the Provisional Specification, the bracket may carry a foot-plate provided with a pin or pins.
Patent GB-190118513-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Illuminating Gas and Coke, and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: RUPPERT OTTOMAR
Filed: 1901-09-16
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 18,513. Ruppert, O. Sept. 16. Coking.-Coal is distilled in thick layers so as to produce good dense coke, the rich gas is collected separately for illuminating purposes, and the poor gas is mixed with producer gas and air, if required, and burned to heat the retorts, the products of combust i o n being employed to heat the air supply. Fig. 1 shows four vertical longitudinal s e c - tions of the appa. ratus, and Fig. 3 a vertical cross sec. tion through a retort and pro ducer. The gases from the producer 14 pass througl openings 15 into a passage 13, whicl also receives heated air through t h i pipes 16, and poo: gas from the re torts 1. The products of combustion pass up a series of passages arranged betwaen each pair of retorts, whereby the latter are heated, to the chamber 7<1>. The retorts are charged with coal either through hoppers 2 or through openings 26 in the ends 24, 25. The illuminating gases first given off pass away through the pipes 3 to the condenser 4, for purification and use. When the gases evolved become less rich in illuminants,the outlets through the pipes 3 are closed, and slides 6 are removed to allow the gases to pass to an upper distributing space, from which they pass downwards through a set of passages arranged between the retorts to the passage 13. The products of combustion pass from the chamber 7<1> into lateral discharging passages 17, and thence through bottom passages 18 and the passages 19 for heating the air pipes 16. The retorts are formed by the walls of the heating passages. The hollow bricks forming these passages are sufficiently tall that the retorts are only one brick high, and the bricks are set as close together as possible so as to avoid joints in the external walls.
Patent GB-190119775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Motor Cars and Cycles
Inventor: SLINGER WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-10-04
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 19,775. Slinger, W. Oct. 4. Motor cycles driving-mechanism; steering-me- chanism.-In front of a rear-wheel frame a, like the ordinary diamond frame of a bicycle or tricycle, is connected an additional frame c supported by a front steering-wheel d and rear driving-wheel f and carrying a motor e. The wheel f is driven from the motor by primary and secondary shafting and belt and pulley gearing. The steering is effected by a central spindle h passing down a fork g to which the frame c is connected. The spindle h, by a bent lever k and rod l, can be made to operate the front steering-wheel d.
Patent GB-190121183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Determining the Direction or Deflection of Borings.
Inventor: GOTHAN HERMANN
Filed: 1901-10-22
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 21,183. Gotham, H. Oct. 22. Deep - boring. - To determine the inclination or deviation and direction of a borehole, the clockwork is set to lift the magnetic needle l so as to lock it against the pad m, and also to withdraw the bolt q which holds up the plumb bob, so that it can fall on to and mark the plate of wax u. The indications of the needle and the distance of the impression from the centre of the plate afford the required data. The apparatus is enclosed in a case attached to the rods. Reference is made to a similar appliance described in Specification No. 2220, A.D. 1899.
Patent GB-190123476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: PARKER JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-11-20
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 23,476. Parker, J. W., and Parker, G. J. C. Nov. 20. Gas producers or generators. - R e - lates to motor vehicles driven by gas or internalcombustion e n - gines, and consists in providing on the vehicle means for making gas from solid fuel or a combination of solid and liquid fuel. For this purpose, a producer consisting of a generator 2 with the lower part tapering towards a perforated bottom 5 is supported on the vehicle frame 40. Air is supplied by the pipe 9, and water by the pipe 13. The gas is drawn off by the pipe 20, screened by a partition 23 so that its perforations shall not become choked by dust. The generator is surmounted by a hopper 15, and easily-opened valves are provided at 31, 33 so that natural draught may be employed to keep the fuel alight when gas is not required. These valves enable ash to be easily removed.