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Patent GB-189924470-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Manufacture of Cigarettes.
Inventor: HEILMANN OSCAR
Filed: 1899-12-08
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 24,470. Heilmann, O. Dec. 8. Cigarette-making machines.-Hollow mouthpiece sections a of paper &c., and tobacco fillings b, each of double the length required for one cigarette, are placed alternately in a channel in which travels a continuous paper strip which is folded and secured about the mouthpieces and tobacco so as to form a continuous cigarette rod. The rod is divided into separate cigarettes in the manner shown in Fig. 5, extreme accuracy in positioning the cuts being unnecessary.
Patent GB-190000097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Pressure Motors.
Inventor: SECOR JOHN ALSTINE
Filed: 1900-01-02
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 97. Secor, J. A. Jan. 2. Engines with two pistons reciprocating oppositely within same cylinder.-The engine is described as a gas engine, but may be actuated by steam or compressed air. It comprises a crank shaft G, mounted above a cylinder B, and driven by two trunk pistons working in opposite directions, acting through links d, e, I, K and levers E, F pivoted at one end to the bed-plate A. The admission and exhaust valve stems have cranked ends f<2>, u<1> engaging cam grooves in the wheel M.
Patent GB-190003279-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trace Fasteners for Vehicles.
Inventor: WALLEY JOHN STEPHEN
Filed: 1900-02-19
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 3279. Walley, J. S. Feb. 19. Harness attachments.-Relates to spring trace bolts. The end of the trace B, Fig. 4, is secured by the stud A passing through slots c in the frame C attached to the draw-bar or shaft. By pressing in the plate F of the spring bolt D the trace is released. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, suitable for attachment to whipple-trees, the trace is freed by pulling the plate d, while Fig. 8 shows a form in which the plate F is pushed back to allow the trace to be placed over or released from the fixed pin A.
Patent GB-190003416-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Cotton Yarns and Fabrics.
Inventor: KEARNS HENRY WARD
Filed: 1900-02-21
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 3416. Kearns, H. W. Feb. 21. Yarns.-Relates to means for obtaining yarns having a silky lustre from American cotton or cotton other than Egyptian or Sea Island cotton. The cotton is carded and combed before being spun, and the yarn is gassed or singed and mercerized under tension. The yarn should not be hard-spun or hard-twisted.
Patent GB-190005078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in Machinery for Printing, Newspaper Contents Bills and the like.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1900-03-17
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 5078. Lock, W. H., Ross, W. D., and Foster, J. Y. March 17. Drawings to Specification. Advertising.-Contents bills of newspapers are printed with the usual horizontal lines of contents matter in black, and with a superposed large numeral or word in another colour indicating the edition of the paper. The coloured numeral or word may be printed over or under, i.e., before or after, the matter in black.
Patent GB-190005307-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Portable Photographic Dark Chambers.
Inventor: HARDY EDOUARD ALEXANDER
Filed: 1900-03-20
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 5307. Hardy, E. A. March 20. Dark rooms.-Relates to a dark box or portable dark room for developing and fixing photographic plates. The apparatus is shown in vertical section in Fig. 1. The developing-dish r and the washing- dish s are contained in a compartment p, beneath the main compartment a, and the fixing dish 3 in a compartment q in the upper right-hand corner At each side are windows f of non-actinic glass. The hands are admitted through an end sleeve n, m and a side sleeve (not shown). To get access to the developing-dish r, a rabbeted lid v is lifted ; and, to get access to the washing-dish s, a lid x is lifted. The plate is inserted through a hinged door 4 into the fixing-dish 3, which may afterwards be taken out through the hinged door 5. Bottles 1 and 2 contain developing- solutions to strengthen the bath.
Patent GB-190006255-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Fastening Windows in their Raised or Lowered Positions
Inventor: CHARLESWORTH JOHN REGINALD
Filed: 1900-04-03
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 6255. Charlesworth, J. R. April 3. Sash fastenings. - Relates to a device for fastening windows in the closed position, or, when opened, for purposes of ventilation &c. A catch or bolt c is adapted to slide in a sleeve b secured to the top meeting-rail a of the lower sash. The bolt is provided with a nose c' adapted to engage one of a series of recesses e<1> in a rack-plate e, fixed to a side-rail of the upper sash, according to the position in which the window is to be held. A spring d normally maintains the bolt in its operative position, and the bolt is provided with a knob c<2> for convenience of manipulation.
Patent GB-190012379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cleaning Bottles and like Receptacles.
Inventor: BUROW CARL FRANZ GUSTAV
Filed: 1900-07-09
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 12,379. Burow, C. F. G. July 9. Cleaning bottles.-The bottles are placed in sector-shaped receptacles e, made of wire and mounted on the table d in the soaking-tank a. After soaking, the bottles are brushed by the rotary brushes i, k. A draining-rack and rinsing- jets are provided in a side compartment.
Patent GB-190013114-A (GB)
Inventor: STEVENS DAVID FRANKLIN
Filed: 1900-07-20
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 13,114. Stevens, D. F. July 20. Crossing-gate signals ; signalling approach of trains; signalling to cabins etc.; signals on engines etc.; contacts, electric.-An electric bell or gong and a battery are fixed on a post near a crossing, and are connected to a contact-maker a, b, mounted in one of the ordinary rails at a suitable distance, say 400 yards, from the crossing, the rail being drilled, as shown, to receive the spring-controlled stud e and rod c. When a train passes over the stud e, the rod c is depressed and closes the contact a, b, so ringing the bell &c. at the crossing. A bell in the signal cabin is operated in a similar manner, to indicate to the signalman the approach of a train. Between the contact-maker of this cabin bell and the cabin itself two contact-rails are mounted close to the ordinary rails, and are connected to a battery &c. in the cabin. A semaphore indicator, and, if desired, a bell or alarm, on the engine are connected to two brushes adapted to make contact with the contact-rails. When the line is clear, the signalman switches current on to the contact-rails, and this current effects the operation of the indicator on the engine to 'line ' clear.' When the current is switched off, the indicator is put to the 'danger' position by a spring.
Patent GB-190014612-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or connected with the Driving Mechanism of Domestic and Laundry Machines for Washing Textile Materials.
Inventor: HOLMES BENJAMIN
Filed: 1900-08-15
Granted: 1901-08-15
Abstract: 14,612. Holmes, B. Aug. 15. Friction ratchets.-Relates to a form of clutch for use in driving domestic washing - machines. The driving-shaft A is provided with grooves to receive rollers B, so that the ring C may move freely in one direction but grips and turns the shaft A when moved in the other. The ring C is reciprocated by means of a suitably-attached lever.
Patent GB-190017725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Sashes.
Inventor: BOARDALL JAMES
Filed: 1900-10-06
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 17,725. Boardall, J. Oct. 6. Windows. - A sliding fanlight or upper sash 10 is arranged to slide in a casement frame 4 outside the leaf or leaves of the casement. The meeting- rail of the sash or casement is rabbeted to fit over the parting-beads 14, and make a weathertight joint. Weatherbars of the kind described in Specification No. 11,066, A.D. 1899, are fixed to the casement frame.
Patent GB-190101514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Heald Shafts for Wire and Metal Healds
Inventor: HOCKNELL GEORGE MASSEY
Filed: 1901-01-23
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 1514. Hocknell, G. M., and Barlow, H. B. Jan. 23. Loom healds.-A clip or hook for the metal rods k, upon which metallic healds are threaded, may be formed of two hook shaped pieces a, Fig. 1, having their upper ends bent back and passed through apertures in a shield b ; or the clip may be formed of one piece a', Fig. 10, having its upper ends secured to a shield by means of a pin or its equivalent. The clip may also be used as a crook for the jack cords. The staves d may be provided with metallic bearing-strips, upon which the shields b can be adjusted. Flat metallic strips g, which may be recessed and plain, as shown in Fig. 6, recessed and formed with bent ends, as shown in Fig. 7, or slotted and formed with bent ends, are used as stays between the staves d, and serve to hold the rods k. In Fig. 10, two fixed stays g' are shown.
Patent GB-190109799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Moulds for Producing Shapes of Ice Cream and for other Purposes.
Inventor: WHITE ROBERT JAMES
Filed: 1901-05-11
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 9799. White, R.. J., and White, J. G. May 11. Moulding ice-creams &c.-Moulds B for shaping ice-cream and for other purposes, particularly for making ice-cream sandwiches with biscuits or wafers, are fitted with a removable plate or false bottom E having a handle F, which may be formed with a straight portion F<1> adapted to dose a slot D in the side of the mould, or with a vertical portion adapted to fit in a grooved or recessed portion instead of the slot. The thickness of the sandwich is varied by providing the removable plate with depending edges, or by inserting separate plates in the mould.
Patent GB-190109934-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastener or Connection Means for Coupling and Holding Together at the Waist a Lady's Blouse and Skirt or the like.
Inventor: STEELE ETHEL LOUISA
Filed: 1901-05-14
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 9934. Steele, E. L. May 14. Hook fastenings; hooks and eyes.-A fastening for holding a blouse to a skirt &c. comprises two metal, xylonite, or similar plates c, a, provided with holes for attachment by sewing, and also the one with one or more tongues or hooks c<2>, c<3>, and the other with corresponding loops a<2>, a<3>, formed by slitting and stamping.
Patent GB-190113546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hair Curlers
Inventor: HOGAN GEORGE LEWIS
Filed: 1901-07-03
Granted: 1902-01-02
Abstract: 13,546. Hogan, G. L. July 3. Drawings to Specification. Pencils.-A holder for introducing an elastic or other band or cord used in curling hair is combined with a pencil.
Patent GB-190120510-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chain-wheel Gear.
Inventor: JACKSON RALPH
Filed: 1901-10-14
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 20,510. Jackson, R. Oct. 14. Driving-chains.-A chain with a number of rows of links works on chain-wheels having a corresponding number of rows of teeth. The links may be formed, as shown in Fig. 3, with inclined ends adapted to grip the teeth.
Patent GB-190123073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Warp Stop Motions for Looms
Inventor: HOLLINGWORTH EDWARD
Filed: 1901-11-15
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 23,073. Hollingworth, E., [Wyman, H.]. Nov. 15. Loom stop-motions. -A warp stop-motion for use in looms for weaving silk and other fabrics has sets of droppers f, g, h supported by the warp threads c and guided by upper bars n and lower bars o ; the bars n pass through elongated slots in the upper parts of the droppers, and the bars o through open-ended slots in the lower parts. Transverse rods d, e and p, q support the warp threads. Beneath the droppers is an oscillating arm s carrying two feelers r<1>, r, which engage with the lower end of any dropper which falls in consequence of the breakage, or excessive slackening, of its warp thread. The middle droppers g are shorter than the droppers f, h. In a modification, the droppers are much shorter, there being no elongated slots, and consequently no rods n.
Patent GB-190123721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ageing Commutator and other Metallic Surfaces for Regulating Friction and other purposes.
Filed: 1901-11-22
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 23,721. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Ingalls, C. H.]. Nov. 22. Drawings to Specification. Coating surfaces, compositions for; preservative compositions.-Bearing surfaces, such as the commutators of electrical apparatus, are treated with sulphides or polysulphides so as to form a sulphide of the metal comprising the surfaces, correspond. ing to the condition that obtains after the apparatus has been in use, for the purpose of keeping the coefficient of friction constant. The invention is specially applicable to electrical meters, and is described in connection with the commutators and brushes of a recording watt-meter of the Thomson type. For coating the parts, a saturated solution of a sulphide or polysulphide, preferably potassium polysulphide (liver of sulphur) in alcohol, ether, or other solvent, is employed. The solution is applied to the commutator and brushes by means of a camel's hair brush until no change is observed in the surfaces, or it may be applied to the brushes by placing thereon absorbent material soaked in the solution, or by dipping the brushes in the solution. A coating of sulphide of the copper, silver, or other metal forming the surfaces is obtained, the surfaces are afterwards polished. This coating serves to maintain a constant coefficient of friction between the surfaces, and also to protect the surfaces against the action of the atmosphere.
Patent GB-190206287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Puttees or Leggings or the like Bandages.
Inventor: ZIMMERLI OSCAR
Filed: 1902-03-14
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 6287. Zimmerli, O. March 14. Leggings and gaiters.-Consists of a combined puttee a and gaiter b, which may be made in one piece. The band a only, or both the band and the gaiter, are made by knitting in "reversed " stitch."
Patent GB-190209015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Printing Photographs and other Purposes.
Inventor: SANDERSON ALFRED WILLIAM STAIN
Filed: 1902-04-18
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 9015. Sanderson, A. W. S., and Bradshaw, G. B. April 18. Printing; masks; vignetting. - Relates to a printing-frame for printing from a negative on a band of printing-paper mounted on spools or rollers. The frame is also applicable as a show case for displaying photographs. Fig. 7 is a plan and Fig. 8 a transverse section of the form of apparatus used with slow printing-papers. The printing-paper D, wound on the rollers C, C<1>, is drawn across the support E' by turning either of the rollers by an external knob. The negative F is pressed down on the paper by a frame a, on which is fitted an adjustable mark consisting of two slides L, L<1> with V-shaped notches. The supporting-back E<1> is pressed on the paper by flat springs e<1> and cross-bars E<2>, and is hinged to allow one half to be open for inspection. In a modification, for bromide and other quick papers, the removable back is dispensed with. In another modification, both front and back are made removable. Receptacles for drying-material are formed in the roller chambers.
Patent GB-190217716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cash-registers.
Inventor: MAYER OTTO FERDINAND
Filed: 1902-08-12
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 17,716. Mayor, O. F. Aug. 12. Receipts, checking and recording.-To ensure the stopping at the desired points of the key levers and indicating-wheels of cash registers, an arrangement such as that shown in Fig. 3 is used. The stems a' of the keys a move in guides in upper and lower boards c, and are provided with upper and lower pins e, and with springs b connected at their other ends with the board c so as to return the keys when pressed downwards. When a key is pressed, its pin e actuates a lever f pivoted at g, causing its forward end to move downwards, to an extent depending on the position of the key, thus causing the depression of a lever l pivoted at j, to the end of which a cord n passing over a pulley o on the spindle of the indicating-wheel k is connected, the other end of the cord being secured to a spring q ; or the cord may be connected directly with the lever f. To prevent the lever f from being depressed below a certain point, it is connected by a link h with a crank lever i, which, on the downward movement of the lever f, is raised to arrest the pin e. The link h has also teeth or lugs y, one of which engages with the lower pin of the depressed key, and holds it in position. To ensure the wheel being held in the exact position to exhibit through the slit r of the casing s the number corresponding with the number on the key, the wheel is provided with a spirally-formed ratchet t, with the teeth of which a, pin w on a pivoted lever u engages, the lever u being actuated by the spring u<1> when the lever f is depressed, its movement being arrested by a lug on the lever f. To release the key and return the parts to their original position, the pin w is released from the ratchet-wheel.
Patent GB-190218147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: GREENE WILLIAM HOWE
Filed: 1902-08-18
Granted: 1903-10-17
Abstract: 18,147. Greene, W. H. Aug. 18. Annular-chamber type of steam engines, applicable for use as gas, oil, explosive vapour, or hydraulic engines. A multiple-expansion engine has a casing A, Fig. 1, containing the first two working-cham- bers a, b, and a similar casing A' containing two more working-chambers. A common shaft G passes through the casings, and has discs F carry- ing piston drums E. As shown in Fig. 2, each piston drum has two sliding piston-vanes C fitted with spring-pressed packing-strips S and having their inner ends formed as racks H. These racks engage with toothed wheels J connected by idle racks I and mounted on shafts K, which are common to adjoining chambers so, that all the piston-vanes move simultaneously, although they are spaced round the main shaft, so as to produce a uniform torque. The abutments L have dupli- cate admission ports l, controlled by suitable valve gear, so that the engine can be reversed. The piston-vanes are actuated by external toothed wheels O, Fig. 6, on the shafts K gearing with friction wheels M, which are periodically rocked by friction blocks N on the casing. The actuating- mechanism may be modified, as by using a tappet device to rock the shafts. The engine may be modified by varying the number and arrangement of the working-chambers and piston-vanes ; for example, alternately-acting vanes may be arranged in one working-chamber.
Patent GB-190223131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Hat Blocks.
Inventor: LAMONT ROBERT
Filed: 1902-10-23
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 23,131. Lamont, R., and Weatherhead, C. E. Oct. 23. Felt hats; silk hats. - Relates to p n e u - matic bat blocks 5, and consists in providing them with a tube 7 to serve as an outlet for the air in the hat when the block is inflated inside it. When the bag is used with a lowcrowned hat, the part of the bag which lies outside the hat is surrounded with a corrugated band to prevent this part from becoming inflated.
Patent GB-190304130-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Form of Clutch or Brake for Motor Vehicles for Roads, Shafting, Pulleys and the like
Inventor: SOMERVILLE-LARGE PHILIP TOWNSH
Filed: 1903-02-21
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 4130. Large, P. T. Somerville-. Feb. 21. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to clutch or brake mechanism for motor road vehicles &c. In the Figures a clutch is shown, by which motion is communicated from the shaft B to the shaft C in line with it. On the shaft B is mounted a flywheel A, within which are enclosed a pair of discs E, F carried by sleeves which can slide on but rotate with the shaft C. Between the discs E are a number of loose discs H, faced with leather or other frictional material and engaging with the flywheel by teeth G. Alternating with these discs are other discs K connected with the discs E, F by bolts P. A spring S is provided between the sleeves on which the discs E, F are mounted, so as normally to keep the clutch in engagement. It is put out of action by a suitable lever attachment in opposition to the spring S. In the case of a belt pulley, the shafts B, C are one, and the flywheel is loose on the shaft, thus forming the loose pulley. The fixed pulley is thus dispensed with. In the case of a brake, the discs E, F are held stationary, and a flat ring can be attached to the face of the flywheel to keep out dirt and hold water, to prevent the brake rings from heating or firing.
Patent GB-190305850-A (GB)
Title: Sack-fastener
Inventor: KING HUBERT ATWOOD
Filed: 1903-03-13
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 5850. King, H. A. March 13. Fastenings; locks, key.-A clasp for securing the neck of a sack consists of two metal pieces A of semicircular or other shape, hinged at B, and provided with projecting spikes E. The clasp is closed by a suitable catch or lock C.
Patent GB-190305945-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Picking up and Collecting Playing Balls and other Articles.
Inventor: BENEDETTI ERNESTO
Filed: 1903-03-14
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 5945. Benedetti, E. March 14. Balls.-A device for picking up table tennis and other playing-balls, round bodies, balls o f wool, &c. consists of a casing 1, provided on its opposite sides with hinged flaps 2, 3, acted upon by coiled springs 4, 5 mounted on the axes 6, 7 of the flaps. When the apparatus is pressed upon a ball &c., the hinged flaps yield and allow the ball or other article to enter the apparatus.
Patent GB-190308353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Phonographs and the like Instruments.
Inventor: PIERPOINT WALTER
Filed: 1903-04-11
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 8353. Pierpoint, W. April 11. Phonographs, graphophones, &c.-The styles of phonographs, graphophones, and like instruments are mounted on levers pivoted so as to move freely laterally and vertically, thus obviating the tendency of the styles to leave the grooves in the records. The stylus lever a, Fig. 1, is pivoted at b to a weight c, and is connected by a filament &c. d, passing through the weight c, to the diaphragm in the cell e. The weight is connected to the cell e by a screw or pin f, and the cell is hinged at g to the horn or bearing-tubes. The horn may be supported by pivots y on a crutch z, which may be furnished with a vertical pivot to enable it to be moved laterally. In a modification, the weight c is pivoted to a second weight mounted on a horizontal hinge beneath the cell e. Fig. 5 shows a combination of two stylus levers a mounted on weights c, c' pivoted at the points g to pieces mounted on a vertical pivot k. The pieces may be connected by a screw l, so that the weights move together. In a modification, the levers a are pivoted to the cells containing the diaphragms, which cells are mounted and pivoted like the weights c, c'. The weights c, c<1>, Fig. 11, are mounted on pivots g, l, k, arranged as shown. The weights c, c<1> of these instruments are mounted on blocks v, connected by screws u<1> to slotted brackets t, which are similarly connected by screws u to the traversing-sleeves s. In another modification, the lever or weight c<1> is U-shaped, and surrounds, and is in the same plane as, the weight c, both weights being hinged to a common pivot g.
Patent GB-190310896-A (GB)
Title: A Beer Glass Stand
Inventor: MUELLER KARL
Filed: 1903-05-13
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 10,896. M³ller, K., Dintelmann, A., and Schubert, M. May 13. Stands for table use. - A saucershaped stand a, made of linoleum, is provided with ribs b to support the glass.
Patent GB-190314827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Explosives.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1903-07-03
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 14,827. Johnson, J. Y., [Soc. Anon. des Poudres et Dynamites]. July 3. Explosives.-Relates to dynamite and like explosives, and consists in adding, to the nitroglycerine, solid aromatic nitro bodies, having a melting point below 100‹ C., such as di- and trinitro-benzene and toluene and their isomerides.