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Patent GB-189909688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Musical Instruments Worked by Changeable Revolving Perforated Discs.
Inventor: THORENS HERMANN
Filed: 1899-05-08
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 9688. Abel, C. D., [Thorens, H.]. May 8. Musical boxes.-The invention relates to an instrument in which tune-sheets are employed for operating the sound-producing devices. According to the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the sheets B are carried on separate arms A pivoted on a rod E. This rod and another one E<1> support a frame D, D', which is capable of sliding laterally, thus bringing any one of a number of toothed segments a<1>, with which the arms A are provided, into engagement with a rack G. The sliding motion is effected by flexible bands or chains f, attached by their ends to the frame and to a sector F which can be moved into any position by a lever H, the position of which is shown on a dial, and which indicates the tune being played. The movement of the rack G thus lowers the tune-sheet into position for operating the sound-producing devices and raises it again. In the former position, the axis a<2> on which the tune-sheet turns rests on a support i<3>. A spring holds the discs in their raised position, but releases them when the lowering-gear operates. The rack G is operated by a lever 0 which has pins o', o<2> embracing the edge of a disc N operated by a spring barrel S. The lever 0 is thus moved when the pins are engaged by a dished part n of the disc. In addition, the disc is provided with a pin n' and a notch n' for controlling the movement of a bar I which presses on the tune-sheet by means of rollers I<1> carried on it. The bar I is mounted on eccentric pivots i<1>, i<2>, and is provided at its upper end with an arm J, which, when the bar is in position for pressing on the tune - sheet, overlaps the pivots a<2>, and thus prevents the tune-sheet from moving during the performance of a tune. The operation of changing a tune-sheet is as follows:- In the first instance, the pin n<1> acts on a lever K which is attached to the presser bar. The tunesheet is thus released, and its pivot a' is also released from the arm J. The rack G is then pulled down by the projection n of the disc N, and the tune-sheet can then be changed by moving the handle H. The new disc is now lowered, and then the side n<0> of the notch n<2> engages with a projection L' of a lever L, which is linked to the lever K, and thus moves the bar I back to its former position. In modified forms of the instrument, the cam plate N is shown in different forms, and the devices by which they operate the rack G and the bar I are correspondingly altered. Special means for operating a pawl corresponding to the spring holding the discs are also shown. In other cases, the music discs are supported by lazy-tongs, cords passing over pulleys, or the like ; or the heels of the levers A are forked, instead of being toothed, so as to be brought into successive engagement with an arm actuated in a similar way to the rack G. A catch for holding the tunesheets on their pivots so that they can be removed, is also described.
Patent GB-189919742-A (GB)
Title: Address Holder for Umbrellas.
Inventor: BUXENSTEIN HERMANN
Filed: 1899-10-02
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 19,742. Buxenstein, H. Oct. 2. Label holders.-Relates to a method of attaching an address to an umbrella. The fastening-band consists of a tube of silk or the like. The address is written on a strip of suitable material, and pushed into this tube.
Patent GB-189923274-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Suddenly Disconnecting or Throwing out of Gear Motors and Working Parts of Machinery from a Distance.
Inventor: DIETZE ERNST GEORG
Filed: 1899-11-22
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 23,274. Dietze, E. G. Nov. 22. Belt forks, operating; clutches.-Apparatus is provided for suddenly shifting from a distance a driving-band from a fast to a loose pulley or for disconnecting a coupling. Fig. 1 shows the apparatus electrically operated, although it may be actuated by other means, as for instance by a pull on a rope. On the magnets being energized by a workman on an accident happening, the armature o is attracted, and the detent n withdrawn from the projection m upon the weighted lever shaft l. The latter, falling over, releases the latch f from the tooth d, with the result that the weighted lever a drops and drags upon the wire rope w, through which movement is conveyed to the belt fork or coupling. Set-screws are provided for adjustment purposes. The magnets may be made to actuate the apparatus by a break of the current which may be constantly circulating through the coils.
Patent GB-189923813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Galvanic Batteries.
Filed: 1899-11-29
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 23,813. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Aktiengesellschaft]. Nov. 29. Primary batteries.-Relates to sealed batteries of LeclanchÚ and other types, and consists in arranging the cell so that the gases generated from the electrolyte in the space G are caused to pass through the depolarizer E on their way to the gas exits L, so that none of the liquid escapes and the gases have also a continual loosening action upon the depolarizing mass.
Patent GB-189923941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Type-writing Machines.
Inventor: WAKED PHILIPPE
Filed: 1899-12-01
Granted: 1901-03-01
Abstract: 23,941. Waked, P., Macdonald, A. D., Steinemann, H., and Mabardi, A. G. Dec 1. Drawings to Specification. Type-writers.-Relates to machines for writing in Arabic, Turkish, Persian, and like languages. The carriage is arranged to travel from left to right. Seventy-eight finger keys are employed, marked with letters, incomplete letters, numerals, accents, dots, and parentheses the forms of which are shown on the drawings which accompany the Specification. The dots, accents, and incomplete letters are used in combination with one another or with other characters so as to build up complete letters. In order to suspend the normal carriage feed when composite characters are being printed, the levers of the dot and accent keys are notched so that they fail to actuate the universal space-bar.
Patent GB-189924197-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Dividers of Harvester Machines.
Inventor: COULTER CHARLES MOTT
Filed: 1899-12-05
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 24,197. Coulter, C. M., [Walter A. Wood Mowing and Reaping Machine Co.]. Dec. 5. Harvesting - machines. - Relates to the grain divided at the extremity of the main platform. The divider is made in two parts. The arm a is fixed to the platform b by standards c and d. The point e is removable, so that the width of the machine can be reduced for transport purposes. The point e is carried by a rod g sliding in slots in the standards c and d and provided with a notch at i adapted to be engaged by a rotary catch l operated by a handle k and slotted so as to allow the end of the bar g to pass when the handle k is in its raised position. When the notch i is beneath the catch l, the latter can be turned to engage the notch and lock the bar g as shown on a larger scale in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-189924504-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-escapes.
Inventor: BENBOW WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-12-09
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 24,504. Benbow, W. May 9, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Fire-escapes.-Relates to a lowering-apparatus in which there are two cages L which rise and fall alternately, being connected to ropes which wind in opposite directions on two pulleys E on the shaft D. The shaft D abuts at each end against movable plates G, which are supported by springs. One end of the shaft D is screwed and works in a nut D', so that its longitudinal movement, and consequently its rotation, is retarded by the springs. The cages L have spring arms M which catch on the beam B and hold the cages at the top till they are released by hand.
Patent GB-189924929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Advertising Apparatus.
Inventor: HOPEWELL HERBERT BARNETT
Filed: 1899-12-15
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 24,929. Hopewell, H. B., and Smith, F. C. Dec,15. Advertising.-Hollow blocks a, preferably of triangular shape, are separately pivoted on an advertisement board &c. by means of spindles b, the faces of the blocks forming together a flat surface. Some of the faces of the blocks are differently coloured from the others ; or are of different material, some being transparent or translucent, and some opaque ; or are of different shapes. The lettering to form the advertisement is produced by actuating some of the blocks so as to turn the desired surfaces towards the outside. This is effected by Jacquard mechanism as shown in Fig. 1. The device may be illuminated, or the blocks may be coated on one side with luminous paint.
Patent GB-190000961-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Road Breaking and Trenching Machines.
Inventor: MORRISON HARRY
Filed: 1900-01-16
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 961. Morrison, H. Jan. 16. Roads, repairing. -Relates to road-breaking machines. The square spindle n, on which the tool o is carried by a holder p and secured by a wedge q so that tools of different lengths and shapes may be used, is supported by a parallel motion, consisting of the bar e and levers b, h. The spindle is rigid with the bar e, so that, as the tool is raised and lowered by the worm i and sector x, it remains always parallel to itself. A scoop or digger may be attached to the tool-holder to remove the broken earth.
Patent GB-190006571-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flower-holders.
Inventor: PAYNE THEODORE
Filed: 1900-04-07
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 6571. Payne, T. April 7. Flower holders for cut flowers.- Relates to a wire framework for supporting flowers for the use of florists and for exhibition purposes. Abundle of wires, A, Fig. 1, are tied together with bands B, B<1>, B<11> at different heights, and bent at right-angles, to form a base, the ends of the wires d being connected by a ring D. A few of the wires a, a', a<11> are bent outwards above each band, and looped as at x to hold the flowers. The wires d may be formed to rest on the edge of a dish for holding water. For shipment, all the branches are tied flat on the stem.
Patent GB-190007606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Controlling Switches.
Inventor: LINDSTROM CHARLES AUGUST
Filed: 1900-04-24
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 7606. Lindstrom, C. A., Hewitt, J., and Hewitt, T. April 24. Switches.-Controllers for automobiles especially for use with secondary batteries. A number of switch arms are mounted on a shaft, and ate operated so as to connect the cells in series or parallel &c., to give the required speed. Fig. 1 shows aside view, and Fig. 2 a front elevation. The fixed contacts c, d are mounted in two rows on a board A, and are suitably cross-connected at the back. The switch blades E are pivoted on or connected to the upper contacts c. On a shaft C is mounted a series of boxes, each carrying one or more arms g fitted with rollers which are adapted to engage with the blades E and so force them against the lower contacts d. On a parallel shaft D arms n are mounted for the purpose of forcing the blades out of contact, springs F completing the movement. The shaft C is geared with the shaft G.carrying the operating-handle K.
Patent GB-190008349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Grinding Machines.
Inventor: RENNER JOHANN
Filed: 1900-05-05
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 8349. Renner, J. May 5. Surfacing.-A file is held in a holder or rest r, which is supported in arms q, movable around and along the shaft n. The arms, when in the working position. bear on a guide-rail p, which is carried by arms secured to the shaft n, which again is fixed in the ends of a piece k, pivoted at l on a slide e. The slide is mounted upon a carriage a, adapted to run on rails b; it is moved up near the grindstone, and locked by a bar t engaging the racks z ; the slide is then advanced, to bring the file in the holder into contact with the stone, by means of a treadle connected to the lever j on the shaft h; this is geared to the shaft of a pinion which is in gear with the rack on the slide. Springs h<1> on the shaft h serve to return the parts to the normal position, when the pressure is removed from the treadle. Handles v are provided for moving the workholder to and fro. Another handle y serves to turn it up for inspection &c. The holder r is arranged to be readily replaced by another ; it is mounted in U-shaped clips s, having square ends which are retained in the arms q.
Patent GB-190016202-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed Gear.
Inventor: GRAY ALEXANDER
Filed: 1900-09-12
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 16,202. Gray, A. Sept. 12. Ratchet gearing; clutches.-Relates to variablespeed gearing for velocipedes &c. Consists of an internal ratchet-wheel b, on one shaft a, and a boss d, carrying pawls e, on the other shaft c. One of the shafts is so mounted that it may be moved eccentrically to the other, the speed ratio depending upon the eccentricity. As applied to the rear wheel of a bicycle, the boss d is secured to the wheel hub, and the wheel b, formed with teeth for the driving-chain, is mounted on ball bearings on a disc, slotted to fit over the axle, and adapted to have its position controlled by a cam.
Patent GB-190016868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screwing Dies.
Inventor: AUSTIN HERBERT
Filed: 1900-09-22
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 16,868. Austin, H. Sept. 22. Dies.-Fig. 1 shows a plan of the die, and Figs. 2 and 3 views in the directions a, b, Fig. 1, respectively. The leading-threads d, d<1>, d<2>, d<3>, cut back at x as usual, are succeeded by one or more threads c which have the full width of the die and serve to guide the die and form a thread of true pitch. The tops of the first threads d, d<1>, Fig. 3, are cut down as usual to enable the rod &c. to enter the die easily, and all the threads have the usual slight chamfer c'.
Patent GB-190019266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Envelopes Covers or Bags and to the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: BRIERY LEOPOLD
Filed: 1900-10-27
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 19,266. BriÞry, L. Oct. 27. Drawings to Specification. Paper and like bags.-Envelopes, covers, or bags are made by securing together the edges of two superposed sheets of paper, by milling. A single sheet of paper folded across the middle may be employed. The edges, before milling, may be folded together with or without the use of adhesive. After the insertion of the enclosure, the open end is closed by milling the edges together. A picture or other suitable matter may be printed on the milled edges, to prevent tampering by removal of the milled portion and subsequent closure by re-milling. The name of a firm or other notice may be printed on the envelope &c.
Patent GB-190100180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Index-boards
Inventor: DAVIDSON ALBERT
Filed: 1901-01-03
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 180. Davidson, A. Jan. 3. Telephone s t a tio n apparatus for indicating subscribers' names.-Index boards for telephone stations are arranged to indicate the names and numbers of subscribers in alphabetical order.- The board A is divided up by vertical T- shaped slide rods B on which clips C bearing letters can be adjusted. The names and numbers are written on sheets placed between the slide rods.
Patent GB-190103033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fog Horns
Inventor: LOTHROP LLEWELLYN DAY
Filed: 1901-02-12
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 3033. Lothrop, L. D. Feb. 12. Fog horns.-Three bellows S, Y are contained in a box A on the outside of which the fog horn B is fixed. The bellows S are operated by a lever C on a spindle E, which passes through the sides of the box, and carries an arm F to which the links U are attached. The bellows S deliver through pipes R to the bellows Y, from which a pipe H<3> with a flexible joint P<3> passes to the horn. The joints between the leather and the blocks X and V are made by grooving the blocks and forcing the leather into the grooves by metal strips T<3>, which are secured by nails. The end H<2> of the handle C is jointed so as to fold.
Patent GB-190106153-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Matrices for Linotype Machines
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1901-03-23
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 6153. Thompson, W. P., [Dodge, P. T.]. March 23. Linotype machines.- Matrices A used in linotype machines are locally hardened at C, so that the matrix proper B is in metal of requisite hardness or strength and the remaining portions of the matrix are comparatively soft. If the matrix is of soft steel, it is locally heated by means of a blowpipe or an electric current, and is then hardened in oil, water, &c. or by applying cyanide of potassium &c. If the matrix is of brass, bronze, or other soft metal, the local hardening may be produced by any known means ; or, if rolled brass &c. is used, the body of the matrix may be softened by heat, and the part shaded in the Figure kept cool by a jet of air or water. Reference is made to Specification No. 14,582, A.D. 1890.
Patent GB-190108024-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Linotype Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-04-18
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 8024. Boult, A. J., [Cesana, L.]. April 18. Linotype machines; monotype machines; type.- Relates to automatic feeding-devices for supplying metal to the melting-pots of type-setting or linotype machines. The type-bars, lines of type, or blocks of type-metal q, to be supplied to the melting-pot r, are carried on an endless band d driven by means of a ratchet-wheel v, pawl n, spring-controlled rod g, arm i, and cam X. The effective stroke of the pawl, and in consequence the feed of the band d, are adjusted by lengthening or shortening the rod g, which is formed in two overlapping parts. A screw k controls this adjustment. The type-bars &c. q are supported at the back by a block s sliding on a rail or rails, and provided with a hook t which prevents any possibility of the block falling into the melting-pot by engaging with the stop bar u. An alarm signal may be actuated by the bar u when the block s reaches it.
Patent GB-190108217-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Falsegrate and Coalsaver for Domestic Stoves and Fireplaces
Inventor: GOMERSALL ALFRED
Filed: 1901-04-22
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 8217. Gomersall, A. April 22. Fuel-economizers.-The economizer takes the form of a false grate, which is arched upwards at the centre. It may rest directly on the bottom bars, or be raised by feet.
Patent GB-190117728-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wheel Gear for the Transmission of Power
Inventor: BAKER GEORGE SAMUEL
Filed: 1901-09-04
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 17,728. Baker, G. S. Sept. 4. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to epicyclic variable-speed and reversing gearing for vehicles &c. The pinion B on the driving-shaft A gears with the first of a set of compound planet pinions C which is mounted in a cage E, E<1> free to rotate about the axes of the driving-shaft A and the driven shaft G. Each planet pinion gears with a corresponding internal wheel F ; that wheel in gear with the last pinion is secured to the driven shaft ; the others are provided with brakes H, so that any one of them may be locked according to the speed required. To drive the shaft G in the opposite direction, one of the intermediate pinions C is made smaller than the last pinion. As shown in Fig. 6, the brake rings are cast with the casing L and are brought into action by screws drawing together lugs formed on their upper ends ; the screws and band-wheels may be removed from one brake ring to another as required.
Patent GB-190119526-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Indicating "Engaged" Seats in Railway Carriages, Theatres and the like.
Inventor: BORDIER MARCEL
Filed: 1901-10-01
Granted: 1902-10-01
Abstract: 19,526. Bordier, M. Oct. 1. Indicators, " engaged "and like.-Relates to indicators for reserving seats in railway carriages, theatres, &c. A numbered ticket for the seat is obtained from the apparatus on the insertion of a coin thereon, and the word 'Engaged' is shown when the ticket is removed, a duplicate ticket being left in a visible position in the apparatus. The casing 1 is provided with a door 2 having three apertures 4, 7, 9, the door being hinged at 3 and secured by a lock. The ticket 8 and its duplicate 10 are made integral, but when they are inserted in the apparatus and the door closed they are severed by the knife 12 on the door. When the seat is disengaged, the ticket and duplicate are visible through the apertures 7, 9 respectively, and the word ' Free ' is visible through the aperture 4. To obtain the ticket 8, the coin 5 is inserted in the slot 6, and the handle 15 is pulled out, these operations causing the ticket to be projected into the position 8<a>, Fig. 4, so that it can be withdrawn. When the coin is inserted, it falls behind the aperture 4, covering the indication Free.' When the handle is pulled out, the arm 18 on its spindle 16 moves the coin laterally, and the coin engaging the plate 19 on the sleeve 20 moves the sleeve, so disengaging the lug 21 from a notch in the spring-actuated cylinder 23. The ticket 8 is held between the cylinder and the glass 11, and is projected by the rotation of the cylinder when the latter is released by the lug 21. The rotation of the cylinder is stopped by the lug 26 engaging the stop 27 on the boss 28 of the shaft 24. The apparatus is re-set by opening the door 2, withdrawing the coin and the duplicate ticket, and inserting a new ticket. The door has a slot connection 33. 32 with the lever 30 fixed to the boss 28, and, when opened, acts through this lever to reset the cylinder 23. The coin 5 is prevented from shaking in the slot 6 by the flat spring 34, which has a projection bearing against the incline 36 on the spindle 16.
Patent GB-190119896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reeds for Looms.
Inventor: KEMNA EDUARD WILHELM
Filed: 1901-10-05
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 19,896. Kemna, E. W. Oct. 5. Loom reeds.-A reed, specially adapted for use in weaving ribbons of varying width, has three or more rows of dents g, g<1>, g<2>, separately secured in binders a, a<1>, a<2> at the narrow end of the reed, and bound together as one row at the wide end.
Patent GB-190125075-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Indicating the Speed of a Vessel and the Distance Sailed.
Inventor: LAWRENCE SIDNEY JOHN
Filed: 1901-12-09
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 25,075. Lawrence, S. J. Dec. 9. Logs.-A small turbine 3 is fitted with supply and exhaust pipes 8, 13, which are led to the bottom of the ship and have their ends turned fore and aft respectively. The turbine is thus driven at a rate dependent upon the speed of the ship. The shaft of the turbine drives through bevel gearing a vertical shaft 23, a worm 25 on which actuates counting-apparatus, which registers the distance travelled. The upper end of the shaft is fitted with governor balls 36, so that the height of the sleeve 38 depends upon the speed of the ship, which may be read off against a vertical scale.
Patent GB-190203018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Healds for Weaving.
Inventor: HODKINSON JAMES
Filed: 1902-02-06
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 3018. Hodkinson, J., Smith, C., and Smith, W. Feb. 6. Loom healds.-Light metallic shields e are fitted upon the staves a, b, in order to prevent the healds c from rubbing.
Patent GB-190206992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mincing or Chopping Machines.
Inventor: SPONG JAMES OSBORN
Filed: 1902-03-21
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 6992. Spong, J. O. March 21. Powder distributers.-Mincing or chopping machines are provided with a perforated box, having one or more compartments, for sprinkling flour, herbs, seasoning, &c. on the material entering o r leaving, and is carried on one or more spring legs 18, Fig. 11, and jogged by means of a cam 21 on the revolving cutter, and a curl 20 on the leg 18, or a projecting wire engaging the handle of the machine, or otherwise.