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Patent GB-190012698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self Propelled Road Vehicles, Traction Engines and the like
Inventor: HORNSBY WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-07-13
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 12,698. Hornsby, W., and James, C. July 13. Motor road vehicles; traction engines.-Relates to self-propelled drays and other vehicles, traction engines, and the like, and comprises three-speed and reversing toothed driving-gear, and means for operating the clutches for changing the speed and reversing by a single lever or hand-wheel. Fig. 1 shows the gear in plan. The shaft a', receiving motion from the shaft d, carries three loose pinions i, j, k, by which direct motion, and one loose pinion r, by which reversed motion, can be communicated to the shaft o, the speed and direction depending upon which of the four clutches f, g, h, q is put into action. The clutches are operated by a sliding plate u with cam-like slots v, x, y engaging with rods connected to the clutch levers 5, 7, 9, and arranged so that only one clutch can be engaged at the same time. The plate u is operated by the hand-wheel 11 through screw-gear and suitable linkage.
Patent GB-190015460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Machines for Making Horseshoe Blanks.
Inventor: TAYLOR JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1900-08-30
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 15.460. Taylor, J. H., and Roscow, R. Aug. 30. Rolling.-Horse-shoe blanks of the form shown in plan in Figs. 11 and 12 and section in Figs. 13 and 14 are made by rolling a heated bar between dies in the rolls O, P. The rolls are keyed to the shafts F, G geared together by the wheels M, N. The shaft G is driven from the pulley H, loose on the shaft F, by gears I, J. The gear J is loose on the shaft G, and has holes for pins b by which it is connected to a disc L, which is fixed to the shaft G and carriage dogs d for engaging the pins b. These pins are moved by a clutch K operated by a treadle and the forked lever m. The lower roll P is cooled by dipping into running water, V. Une pair of dies is arranged on each roll, the space between the dies of each pair enabling the bar to be inserted. Each die in the lower pair is in two parts R, S, of which the part R bevels the shoe and the part S forms the nail holes and creases. The part S, Fig. 7, also has projections b<1> for severing the bar. The upper dies are shown at T, Fig. 3. All the dies are of segmental shape, as sbown in Fig. 7, and are fixed against shoulders r on the rolls by lugs entering notches h<2>, Fig. 7, and by set-screws W, Fig. 3. Steel plates U are interposed between the shoulders and the dies. The rolls can be turned by hand by a tommy bar inserted in holes in the rims of the rolls.
Patent GB-190103923-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tramway Switch Operating Mechanism.
Inventor: CARROLL FRED ALLEN
Filed: 1901-02-23
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 3923. Carroll, F. A. Feb. 23. Points and switches operated fiom the vehicle. The tongues 23, 24 are normally held on one side by the spring 29, but are set for the other line by the spring shoe 20 on the vehicle lowered to engage the roller 28 on the bar 25. In that position, they are locked by the link 33 and bell crank 31, acting as a toggle until the crank 31 is knocked down by the second shoe 20 at the rear end of the vehicle. This shoe consists of the spring arms 19, 20 and springs 21 carried by a spindle 10, which can be lifted and held out of the way by a stop 13<a>, or can be lowered and held turned to one side or the other by the springs 12 and projections 13 on the collar 18 engaging notches in a rack 14.
Patent GB-190104093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Silos.
Inventor: WEISMUELLER FRANZ
Filed: 1901-02-26
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 4093. Welsm³ller, F. Feb. 26. Mixing grain.-Relates to improvements in silos for grain and the like, whereby the contents, as they are drawn off, will be intimately mixed. In each silo a are arranged one or more shafts b, having orifices d therein. Each shaft has a separate discharge opening situated in the outlet from the silo, which is controlled by a valve in the usual way. The orifices d in each shaft are arranged at opposite sides of the shaft and in such a way that the orifices are not on the same level. In the case of two adjacent shafts having orifices at the same level, the said orifices are arranged on opposite sides of the adjacent shafts.
Patent GB-190106889-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mowing Machines
Inventor: DENNIS SAMUEL KIRKWOOD
Filed: 1901-04-02
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 6889. Dennis, S. K. April 2. Mowing-machines.-Relates to detail improvements. The main frame consists of a tubular portion 33, through which passes the axle of the main wheels 31, 31, and to which is secured the seat bracket 35, the pole bracket 37 and a tubular portion 39 iu which is mounted the driving-shaft for the cutting-apparatus. The cross-stay 80 is pivoted at 81 to the frame 33, and is secured at its front end to the front bar 69, which is pivoted on the cutter driving-shaft, near the crank disc 66. Means are provided to prevent the end of the bar 69 from coming into contact with the disc 66. A connecting-piece 79, to which the main shoe 94 is pivoted, is mounted on the end of the front bar 69. A lug 115 on the piece 79 is connected by a link 114 to the tail of a lever 105, by means of which the cutting-apparatus can be adjusted to any inclination. The piece 79 is formed with projecting arms 88 and 89 connected by pivot pins to lugs 92 and 93 on the main shoe 94. The lug 93 is provided with an eccentric bearing-block for the pivot pin. The bearing-block can be adjusted by means of recesses engaging a pin on the shoe so that wear of the parts may be taken up and the fingerbar maintained in its proper position. The cutterbar is raised by means of toothed quadrants, one of which is operated by a gag lever and other connections from an arm 133 on a pivoted casting 122, to which the hand-lever 127 and the foot-lever 128 are secured. One of the toothed quadrants is fixed on the shoe 94, and the other is mounted on the connecting-piece 79. An arrangement of gearing is provided for operating the main clutch to throw the driving-mechanism out of gear simultaneously with the raising of the cutter-bar. The main clutch is operated by a rod 168, on which is arranged a spring to keep the clutch normally in engagement. The end of the rod 168 is connected to a pivoted lever 176 operated by a cam 177 attached to the casting 122. A cam lever 178, attached to the clutch rod 168, enables the driver to throw the clutch out of action at any time independently of the raising of the cutter-bar. The double-trees 148 are carried in a block pivoted to the pole 38. The block is also employed as the means for securing one end of the spring 153, the other end of which is attached to a link pivoted to an arm on the casting 122. To equalize the draught, a floating lever 160 is employed, connected by the links 161 and 164 to the main frame and to the block pivoted on the pole 38 respectively. The lower end of the lever 160 is provided with an eye 163 which slides easily over the guide bar 78 of the connecting-rod 75. The cutting-apparatus is driven from an internal gear-wheel 52, which is clutched to the main axle and which drives a pinion on a short shaft from which the cutter-crank-disc shaft is driven by bevel gearing. The finger-bar is curved downwards along its rear edge to give greater strength.
Patent GB-190108873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wrappers or Cases for Covering and Protecting Cycles and other Goods
Inventor: BOYD WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1901-04-30
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 8873. Boyd, W. H. April 30. Wrappers for tubes, cycles, optical instruments, newspapers, magazines, &c. comprise a sheet of paper a covered with a layer of soft material c, such as flannelette, swansdown, paper, &c., and provided with a tape or ribbon b by pulling which the wrapper is opened. A narrow strip of pasted paper with a tape in the middle may be used for repairing old wrappers to enable them to be used again.
Patent GB-190110674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Water Spraying Devices.
Inventor: LUENGEN WILHELM
Filed: 1901-05-23
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 10,674. L³ngen, W. May 23. Baths.-A waterspraying device for personal use consists of an elliptical or circular ring a perforated on the inner side with fine holes d, and connected, by a union b and flexible pipe, with the cock of a water supply pipe &c. The device may be provided with handles or arms for convenience in manipulation, and can be moved over all parts of the body, the regulation of the spray being effected by means of the cock.
Patent GB-190118396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seats for Gardens, Omnibuses, Tramcars, Ships and the like.
Inventor: BRAWN CHARLES
Filed: 1901-09-14
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 18,396. Brawn, C. Sept. 14. Seats for omnibuses &c., such as described in Specification No. 4593, A.D. 1898, have the battens A, which are placed on edge to facilitate dripping when wet, secured by fasteners B having pointed ends b<2>, b<3>, which engage with the battens and the frame C, as shown.
Patent GB-190207509-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Driving Mechanism of Gramophone Apparatus
Inventor: BIRNBAUM THEODORE
Filed: 1902-03-27
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 7509. Birnbaum, T. March 27. Gramophones.-Relates to arrangements for supporting the reproducer arm and returning it to its initial position at the same time that, in stopping or in starting, the brake pad is put on or taken off the disc. Fig. 2 shows an elevation of the apparatus. A rod c is pivoted in a frame a and has a handle d, a support plate e, a brake pad g, and a returning-spring f. In the position shown, the reproducer support rod i lies beyond the radius of the disc. It has a bracket o, by which the handle d, when depressed, shifts the lever c to the starting position. A stop-lever p has a catch m for holding the brake off until the reproduction is completed, when the lever c releases the catch, so as to put on the brake and raise the reproducer from the record.
Patent GB-190211623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Differential Gearing.
Inventor: SMITH MICHAEL HOLROYD
Filed: 1902-05-21
Granted: 1903-06-20
Abstract: 11,623. Smith, M. H. May 21. Motor road vehicles. - Relates to gearing for motor cars to drive the car forwards at slow or full speed, backwards at slow speed, or to disengage, the same wheels being in gear in each case, and the engine running constantly in one direction. The power shaft P, Fig. 1, carries a spur-wheel A which gears with wider pinions B carried in a cage D, one side of which turns freely upon the bearing of the power shaft, while the other side D<1> turns upon an extension of the shaft. The pinions also engage an annular wheel C, carried by external rollers and by a flanged boss E, which turns freely upon the bush supporting the driven shaft W. A disc F, preferably forged on the shaft W, has three recesses 1, 2 on each side, to receive, respectively, lugs 4 on the plate D<1>, and lugs 3 on the flange E, forming a clutch. Other clutches are formed by cutting the outer bosses of the flange E and the cage D to form notches which engage recesses in the rings G, G<1> respectively, the cage and annular wheel being moved laterally by means of the collars H, H<1> and the pins J. In the position shown, no motion is communicated to the shaft W ; by moving the cage and annular wheel to the right, the notches on the part E engage the recesses in the ring G', and the annular wheel is held stationary, the notches 4 simultaneously enter the recesses 2, the shaft W then being driven slower than the shaft P. By sliding the cage and annular wheel to the left, the parts D, G engage, the cage is held stationary, the projections 3 enter recesses 1, and the shaft W is rotated in the reverse direction. By sliding the cage and annular wheel inwards, both engage with the disc F, and the shafts P, W rotate at the same speed. Friction clutches may replace the clutches shown. The parts may be operated by two separate levers, but, to prevent locking, a combination of levers as shown in Fig. 9 is used. The levers L, L' operate the cage and annular wheel respectively, and are connected by rods M to a lever N pivoted to a rod 0 and provided with a handle N'. When the lever N moves on its centre, the cage and annular wheel are moved in opposite directions, but, by means of a clip R, the lever N may be made rigid with the rod 0, and the cage and wbeel are then both moved to the right or to the left. The rod 0 is double-jointed at the base, or flexible in one direction, and is provided with guides. The compound levers may be replaced by a cam quadrant on a rocking arm, grooves or slots in the quadrant producing the required motion. To increase speed, the shaft W may be made the power shaft. According to the Provisional Specification, bevelwheels may replace the spur-wheels; the driving- shaft, or a sleeve upon it, carrying the clutch disc is capable of sliding, and external clutches are used to fix the parts as required.
Patent GB-190214525-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means Employed in the Mercerisation of Fabrics and in Rocovering the Caustic Alkali or other Liquor used in the Process.
Filed: 1902-06-30
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 14,525. Calico Printers' Association, and Warr, W. June 30. Washing.-In mercerizing fabrics, the alkaline or other solution used in the process is recovered for further use. The fabric, after being passed through the alkaline bath and mangled, i fed d b y tentering-chains between upper and lower sets of doctors, rubbers, or scrapers d, d', consisting of flexible blades by which the solution is removed from the upper and lower surfaces of the fabric, that removed by the upper scrapers passing through the fabric and that removed by the lower scrapers passing into troughs f in connection with each set of scrapers. Warm water is sprinkled on the fabric during its passage by sprinklers p, p<1>. The solutions in the troughs f may be run into troughs k, from which they are raised and again run on to the fabric by wheels h having buckets which discharge the solutions into transverse perforated troughs located over the fabric. The solutions in one or more of the various troughs, according to the strength required, may be run into a common receptacle.
Patent GB-190216747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Tipping Railway Wagons and the like
Inventor: FOULIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-07-28
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 16,747. Foulis, W. July 28. Tipping-apparatus.-A tipping-cradle for railway wagons or the like is formed by a frame A having rails C on the top for the wagon and curved supports A' which roll on rails B when the cradle is tipped. The supports A' are curved to an arc of a circle the centre of which will coincide nearly with the centre of gravity of the loaded wagon and cradle. At this point on each side there is a pin D attached to the cradle by bars A<3>, and each pin D is connected to a ram G, which can be worked in either direction by two hydraulic cylinders H, to tilt or replace the cradle. Stops I are provided at one end of the cradle. The cradle is prevented from slipping by teeth and racks, or by ro'lers F engaging curved guides E, which also form stops for the cradle.
Patent GB-190223841-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Warming Rooms Offices Conservatories and the like, the same being also applicable for Cooling Purposes.
Inventor: BENNETT JAMES EDWARD
Filed: 1902-10-31
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 23,841. Bennett, J. E. Oct. 31. Heating buildings &c.-A portable heating or cooling apparatus for rooms, offices, conservatories, and the like is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The apparatus is constructed of the corrugated metal sheets a so secured together by the rivets d and the slit tubes c and to the standards b by soldering &c. as to form, in effect, a hot or cold wall with corrugated faces. The plates may be arranged with their corrugations in opposite or parallel relation, and may be distanced apart to leave a clear space between them from end to end and top to bottom, or to form to-and-fro channels for the circulation of the medium. A gas or oil boiler, a steam boiler, or an air heater may be used for heating, and, for cooling fermenting rooms &c., brine or other agent may be employed.
Patent GB-190226429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Printing Machines.
Inventor: FURNIVAL RICHARD BETTNEY
Filed: 1902-12-01
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 26,429. Furnival, R. B., Furnival, H., Furnival, S., and Furnival, F. S. Dec. 1. Inking - apparatus. - The inking - rollers B of rotary printing-machines are mounted in one or more, preferably two; frames or brackets D, which are guided on the side frame, and rest on cranked or other levers E actuated from a two or three lift cam F. The cam F is movable laterally, to set the rollers in printing or distributing position or out of contact with the printing-cylinder. The levers E are preferably fitted with adjusting-screws e, and the frames D with corresponding projections or studs d'. The levers E may be actuated through links G fitted in guides g<1> and provided with bowls or runners g, or through links connected to levers provided with bowls or runners.
Patent GB-190227345-A (GB)
Title: Process of Rendering Wood Uninflammable
Inventor: GAUTSCH CONRAD
Filed: 1902-12-11
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 27,345. Gautsch, C. Dec. 11. Waterproofing-compositions.-A mixture of ammonium sulphate and borate is used for impregnating wood to diminish its hygroscopicity. The mixture is obtained by dissolving the salts in water and then adding liquid ammonia, but preferably by dissolving ammonium sulphate and boracic acid in an excess of the ammonia. The ammonia dissolves the fats and resins in the wood, so that more of the mixture may be absorbed, and also reduces the viscosity of the mixture at the impregnation temperature, which is not above 100‹ C. but preferably below 60‹ C.
Patent GB-190300321-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Neck-tie Retainer.
Inventor: ALLEN HERBERT THOMAS
Filed: 1903-01-06
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 321. Allen, H. T. Jan. 6. Necktie retainers.-A necktie retainer comprises a piece of resilient wire formed with a central stud loop a and throat b, and with terminal bends c, e to receive the collar and tie respectively. The loop a and throat b may be replaced by an arch.
Patent GB-190301808-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: MOXON HENRY
Filed: 1903-01-26
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 1808. Moxon, H. Jan. 26. Drawings to Specification. Gas engine governors.-The Provisional Specification describes an inertia governor for an oil engine in which the oil-measuring or the admissionvalve spindle is actuated by a lever, vibrated by a cam. To this lever is pivoted a weighted lever, held in position by a stop and spring. When the speed becomes excessive, the weighted lever moves the end of the valve-spindle out of contact with the operating-lever, and cuts off the supply of the explosive.
Patent GB-190320218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boot and Shoe Machinery.
Inventor: JACKSON WALTER
Filed: 1903-09-19
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 20,218. Jackson, W., and Pochin, H. N., [trading as Jackson & Pochin]. Sept. 19. Lubricating boot-making machines. The main driving-shaft 3 of a boot and shoe edge-setting machine, and its bearings 6, are automatically lubricated by fitting a depending chain or ring 8 to the shaft in such a manner that, as it revolves, it dips into an oil bath 7 and carries the oil on to the shaft, along which it travels to the bearings. The supply of oil to the bath 7 is admitted through a cavity 9 which is normally closed by a hinged or other cover 10, the amount of oil in the bath being indicated by a graduated gauge fitted in a hole in the bearing. The eccentric-pin 15 which rocks the head carrying the edge-setting tools 23 of the machine is similarly lubricated from a chamber 13, wear being further reduced by fitting a plunger or short rod 17 to the pin to actuate the head, this plunger dipping into an oil chamber 18 at each revolution of the driving-shaft. A cover-plate, held in place by studs or screws 21, prevents the oil from splashing from the chambers 13, 18. The head rocks about a stationary spindle 4, which is lubricated from an oil bath 14 by the capillary attraction of felt, cotton, or other cones or blocks 14, held up to their work by adjusting-screws 16.
Patent GB-190322965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Valves intended especially for use with Cylinders or the like containing Compressed or Liquefied Gases.
Inventor: BERRY GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-10-23
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 22,965. Berry, G. F., and Mackenzie, R. Oct. 23. Reducing-valves. - Relates to a reducing-valve, applicable for use on cylinders of compressed gas or liquid, especially in conjunction with the valve described in Specification No. 26,018, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Air and gases, Compressing, &c.]. It comprises a valve e, forming part of a rod g, which bears against a diaphragm k. The fluid passes through the valve, along an annular passage n into a chamber o, and thence to an outlet pipe. The reduced pressure is obtained by balancing its action upon the diaphragm k, augmented by the pressure of the spring i and the initial fluid pressure on the valve e, against the pressure of a spring h upon the back of the diaphragm, which, when in action, bears against the end of the rod g. The reduced pressure can be altered by adjusting a screw l. A safety-valve q, similar to those applied to the valve above mentioned, is added and also a socket s for a pressure gauge.
Patent GB-190404775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sparking Plugs for Internal Combustion Engines and the like
Inventor: RENE THEODORE FERDINAND
Filed: 1904-02-26
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 4775. Rene, T. F. Feb. 26. Gas and like engines, igniting in. The sparking-plug shown comprises the metal body a, into which is screwed the hollow hemispherical cap l, and the compressed mica, porcelain, or similar insulator e. The spindle d is held in position by the nut i and carries the platinum or iridium sparking-point d<1>. Sparking takes place between the point d' and the cap l. The charge enters the recess c through the passages n, and ignition is thus ensured should the opening in the end of the cap become choked. The sparking-point d<1> may be conical or triangular.
Patent GB-190408963-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Means for Straining Liquids.
Inventor: HOSIER ARTHUR JULIUS
Filed: 1904-04-19
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 8963. Hosier, A. J., Whatley, A., and Kelly, W. April 19. Milk strainers.- A rotating strainer, Fig. 1, is cleansed by an oppositelyrotating brush k, Fig. 3. The straining - material c, preferably finely perforated copper or brass gauze, is held between two circular hoops a, b, held together by stay-rods b<1>. The strainer is supported on rollers d, driven by a pulley e, in the frame f of the brush k, which is attached to the vessel by hooks i and eyes. The liquid is fed on to the strainer by a pipe o, the residue being brushed off into the casing f. The apparatus is especially suitable for straining milk.
Patent GB-190409456-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of New Cyanine Dyestuffs.
Filed: 1904-04-25
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 9456. Abel, C. D., [Akt.-Ges. f³r Anilin Fabrikation]. April 25. Sensitized plates and films.-New cyanine dyestuffs prepared by special processes are stated to be applicable for rendering photographic plates more sensitive to red light.
Patent GB-190411425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Bobbins Pirns and Tubes Employed in Preparing Spinning and Doubling Fibres.
Filed: 1904-05-18
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 11,425. Wilson, W. B., and Wilson & Co. May 18. Bobbins, pirns, and tubes; spindle apparatus. - Bobbins, pirns, and tubes are fitted with a metal bush 1, Figs. 1 and 5, of circular, oval, or polygonal section to fit a correspondingly-shaped spindle, and the bush is secured in the bobbin by prongs 2 formed with it, which prongs, when the bush is driven in, are directed by a conical washer 3 on the bush so as to penetrate the bobbin. In a modification, saw-gates 5, Fig. 7, are cut in the bush 1 at the pronged end so that the prongs may be expanded after the bush has been driven into the bobbin.