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Patent GB-190004579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car Couplings.
Inventor: LIDDLE JOHN
Filed: 1900-03-10
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 4579. Liddle, J., [Thomas, J. W.]. March 10. Couplings, disconnectible, for brake pipes. Fig. 2 shows a plan of an automatic railway-carriage coupling, in which the hooks E are locked by vertical bolts G. The draw-bar A has flanges a, a<1>, between which is pivoted, with vertical play on the pin C, the draw-head B having spring pins D, Fig. 8, which bear against the shoulders a<2> of the draw-bar. The bolts G have horizontal pins g<3>, which pass into corresponding elongated slots g' when the vehicles are coupled, allowing both blocks to be lifted simultaneously, for uncoupling, by a chain linked to one of the hooks g<5>. The air pipes are connected to the nipples J<1>, Figs. 2 and 8. On coupling the vehicles, the plates M strike and move sideways the inclined ends l<3> of the valve spindles l<1>, opening the ports l to the passages K. The joints are rendered airtight by gaskets K<1>.
Patent GB-190014794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in Wireless Telegraphy.
Inventor: BOWLKER THOMAS JAMES
Filed: 1900-08-17
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 14,794. Bowlker, T. J. Aug. 17. Wireless telegraphy.-Relates to improvements in the various parts of the apparatus used in wireless telegraphy. The aÙrial conductors are preferably multiple, each strand being parallel with the others and having few if any cross connections. The conductors may be horizontal or vertical. In the former case, the spark knobs or coherer connections are each attached to a system of conductors, and in the latter case one of the terminals may be connected to a capacity or earth. Fig. 3 shows one arrangement of horizontal wires w, where the wires terminate in common capacities C and are connected by separate primaries P<v> surrounded by one secondary arranged in circuit with the coherer B, receiver G, and battery E. The conductors w may have separate and varying capacities, and may also be connected by separate coherers. In a modified form, the vertical conductor may be stranded, each strand having its own coherer. The arrangements are provided with switches for cutting the various wires, coherers, or condensers in or out of action, so as to obtain an approximate determination of the distance of the transmitter station. The coherers consist of one or more contacts between hanging and fixed wires. The hanging wire B or wires may simply rest on a cross-wire or cross-wires or a metal surface, or may be suspended by loops between two wires S, Fig. 5. The wires may be enclosed in a vacuum, or in a chamber with a drying or absorbent material such as potash, or may be immersed in a non-conducting non-oxidizable liquid. The wires may be formed of any metal, such as tinned iron, aluminium, &c. The Specification further describes methods of decohering, either by tapping, or by magnetic action when the coherer wires are made of magnetic material and an electromagnet is arranged in the circuit in proximity to the coherers. The tapping may be produced by a trembler, drops of water, or other means, several arrangements of the apparatus being shown in which the receiver coil of an electromagnet produces motion in the wires by the action of the current due to cohesion. Fig. 10 shows one form, in which the pivoted coil Q carries an arm T which decoheres the coherer BS and at the same time closes the recording- circuit. In some forms, the piece T forms one of the coherer wires. In another modification, the recording-circuit is separate from, but mounted in connection with, the moving coil.
Patent GB-190015264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Crank Mechanisms for Velocipedes.
Inventor: MOORE JEHU C
Filed: 1900-08-28
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 15,264. Moore, J. C. Aug. 28. Driving - mechanism.-A crank mechanism for bicycles and other velocipedes, having an increased leverage of the cranks on the down-strokes and a shortened leverage on the up-strokes, is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The bracket 1 is split and bolted together, and carries the bearing-cylinder 7, within which is eccentrically mounted in the tube 7<a> the wheel shaft 8. The slotted arm 12<a> is secured to the shaft 8, and opposed to this arm is the sprocket-wheel slot 13. Each crank 14 is provided with a ring or yoke 15, having ball bearings in which washers 19, 20, Fig. 9, serve as dust guards. The rollers 23 are preferably mounted on ball bearings on studs, and engage with the slots 13 and 13<a>. The crank 14 may spring from the face of the yoke 15, and pass directly out through the slot in the driving arm or sprocket-wheel, the roller 23 then being mounted on the crank outside the arm.
Patent GB-190022107-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Moulds and Casting Mechanisms of Linotype Machines.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1900-12-05
Granted: 1901-12-05
Abstract: 22,107. Lock, W. H., and Holliwell, C. Dec. 5. Linotype machines.-Relates to the production of "fudge" or late-news linotypes in linotype machines, more particularly in the Mergenthaler machine (Specification No. 14,582, A.D. 1890). The fudge linotypes being of only about half the normal height, it is necessary to use mould-blocks of correspondingly-reduced width from front to back, which involves an increased forward stroke of the metal pot to bring the nozzle against the rear face of the mould-block. The nozzle 21 of the metal pot 6, Fig. 1, is made of greater length than usual, and the antifriction roller which runs on the cam 10 is formed with a larger portion 24, Fig. 3, for use when casting fudge linotypes, and a smaller portion 23 for type-high linotypes. When casting fudge linotypes, the roller is shifted on its axle 15. and a locking-piece 25, pivoted at 26, is interposed between the portion 24 and the cheek 14 to retain the roller in the shifted position. The fudge linotype mould-block 19, Figs. 1, 4, and 6, so far from entering the opening 5 in the mould-wheel 3, is formed with its rear face actually in advance of the front face of the mould wheel, a clear space being thus left sufficient to allow the mould-block to pass the knife blade 29, which trims the feet of the fudge linotypes. The knife blade is secured to the mould-wheel guide 31, and is removed when type-high linotypes are being cast. In the modified construction of antifriction roller device shown in Fig. 8, the axle 15 of the roller 35 is carried in sliding blocks which can be brought in closer proximity to the cam by introducing a locking-piece 38 into their guide-slots. If this piece is removed, the blocks and roller move towards the metal pot under the pressure of the cam, and a reduced stroke of the pot is obtained. In the modification shown in Figs. 11 and 14, the axle 41 of the roller 40 is eccentric with respect to the journalled portions 47, 48, which can be turned through 180‹ by means of a spider 43 to bring the roller towards or away from the cam.
Patent GB-190102577-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Obturators for Breech Loading Ordnance.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1901-02-06
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 2577. Dawson, A. T., and Buckham, G. T. Feb. 6. Ordnance breech mechanism. - R e - lates to obturators of the De Bange type, and consists in making the seat conical and in protecting the front by a copper cap C and a steel split ring D. The rear rings F, F<1> and disc E are of usual construction, but they may be replaced by split rings such as D, with or without a copper cup such as C.
Patent GB-190105050-A (GB)
Title: Improved Appliance for Generating Gases Vapours and the like suitable for Surgical and other Purposes.
Inventor: FERRE HENRY
Filed: 1901-03-09
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 5050. FerrÚ, H. March 9. Inhalers; medicines, administering.-Relates to an appliance for producing a gas, vapour, or smoke, suitable for use as an inhaler, as an insufflator, or as a smoke-producing toy. It is shown arranged as a cigar for inhaling purposes. There are two airtight compartments h, having a perforated plug e at each end, and secured together by two rings or sleeves d. The whole is covered with a paper or like covering i, and is provided with a mouthpiece b. The compartments are packed with a porous body such as absorbent cottonwool, saturated with a solution of some desired material, for example, dilute hydrochloric acid in one and ammonium carbonate in the other. On forcing or drawing air through the tube, gases or vapours are given off, and react upon one another in the open space g, the resulting gas, vapour, or smoke, such as ammonium chloride, being immediately available for use.
Patent GB-190105862-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooking Stoves
Inventor: HOOKHAM RICHARD
Filed: 1901-03-20
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 5862. Hookham, R. March 20. Cooking stoves and ranges.-These stoves are constructed so as to be easily and quickly taken to pieces and reconstructed, being especially adapted for army purposes. On each side of a central firegrate is an oven A, A', having an outer casing a<4>, and an inner one a'. These are connected together by angle-shaped strips a<3>, and are protected by corner-pieces a<8> and plates a<6>. The space all around the inner casing forms the flue B, which leads to chimneys D, preferably formed in sections as shown, and having flanges at the bottom which slide into grooves formed on the top of each oven. Dampers are preferably provided at the outlets from the ovens, and the chimneys may be strengthened by stays. Hinged wind shields d' are placed at the tops of the chimneys. The grate consists of a lower set of bars f<3>, to which at both the front and back is hinged a set of bars f<1>, which can be raised to form front and back bars, and have hooks f<4> thereon which are passed through openings in the near sides of the ovens. The plates a<6> have slots a', and the oven holes b<1>, allowing the flames to pass to the flues B. A hanging plate may be hooked on to the top bar of either the front or back of the grate according to the direction of the wind, thus acting as a wind shield. Upon the flanges a<9> may be placed a metal cover or a pot for boiling potatoes, water, &c. Other boilers may be placed upon the ovens. The grate may be placed beneath the ovens, in which case the ovens are brought closer together, and the flame enters the flues B through openings in the bottoms of the ovens.
Patent GB-190108803-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Devices for Electrical Measuring Instruments.
Inventor: ARCIONI VITTORIO ALESSANDRO
Filed: 1901-04-29
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 8803. Arcioni, V. A. April 29. Drawings to Specification. Cut-outs.-An electric measuring-instrument, of any kind having a wire or wires conveying current, is provided with a spring against which the pointer or other moving part of the instrument presses when at its maximum deflection. The spring then makes a contact closing a shunt circuit across the instrument, or breaks a contact normally shortcircuiting a series resistance. The series resistance may be omitted, so that the break of contact opens the circuit of the instrument. The spring may be retained in its displaced position by a pawl or electromagnet, or otherwise. The shunt or additional series circuit may include a solenoid, to operate a bell or other signalling or safety device or a circuit interrupter, which may be at a distance.
Patent GB-190110973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tubulous Steam Generators
Inventor: VICKERS SONS & MAXIM LTD
Filed: 1901-05-28
Granted: 1902-05-28
Abstract: 10,973. Vickers, Sons, & Maxim, and McKechnie, J. May 28. Water-tube boilers.-Relates to boilers of the kind having divided front headers and close-ended generating-tubes with internal circulation tubes. The headers are tubular in form, being oval in external cross-section, as shown in the enlarged view, Fig. 5. They are arranged in pairs, to form two lines, in the manner shown in the detail plan view, Fig. 4, the two tubes of each pair being connected to a common flange 7 by which they are connected to the steam drum. The partition plate 10 of each header tube is held in place by snugs 11 on screw plugs 12, Fig. 5, so that it can be readily withdrawn ; it is preferably prolonged into the steam drum, and bent round to form an upflow channel, while plates 14 guide the downflow to the outer compartments of the headers. The generating-tubes 5 have coned heads, where they make joint with the header tubes 2, within which are recesses 5<b> for engagement with a withdrawing-tool. The outer, closed ends of the generating-tubes are supported in ladder-like frames 15, constructed as shown in Fig. 8, the vertical bars of adjacent frames being connected together by angle strips 18 to allow for expansion. The rear ends of the inner circulation tubes 9 are supported in the outer tubes 5 by arms on brackets 19, attached to three or more segments 20 which together form a hemispherical shell. These segments, when the inner tube is withdrawn, serve as scrapers for cleaning the interior of the outer tube. Baffle-plates 21 are supported on the generating-tubes as shown in Fig. 9, each plate being provided with projections 22 to keep it in place. At the top of Fig. 9 a bent plate 21<a>, with projections 22<a>, is shown resting on three tubes. Tools for inserting the baffle-plates 21 from below and from above are shown in Fig. 9. These consist of two bars 24, 25, capable of sliding one on the other and provided with handles 28. When inserted from below, the plates are held in a jaw between the two bars at their upper ends, and, after being passed up between the tubes, they are released and tilted by pushing up the bar 24. To permit of their insertion from above, the plates are provided with loops 23, by which they may be suspended on the hooked lower end of one bar of the tool, while they are kept vertical by the other bar ; after insertion, they are allowed to swing freely by withdrawing the other bar, and are then detached from the hook.
Patent GB-190111712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Carts, Waggons, and like Vehicles.
Inventor: WHITLOCK THOMAS SIDNEY
Filed: 1901-06-07
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 11,712. Whitlock, T. S., and Cocker, W. W. June 7. Watering-carts.-The bodies of watering-carts and like vehicles are constructed of tubular faming. Fig. 2 shows a sectional elevation. The lower edges of the sides are formed of metal tubes A connected together by transverse tubes B on which the floor of the vehicle is supported. The upper edges of the sides are formed of metal tubes D connected together at the front by one transverse tube -E, and also secured to the tubes A by long bolts F. The sides C are carried by the tubes D.
Patent GB-190112350-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Revolving Electric Igniters for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: RONAN ANSON GROVES
Filed: 1901-06-17
Granted: 1902-06-17
Abstract: 12,350. Ronan, A.G. June 17. Gas and like engines, igniting in. A sparking plug B carries an annular negative terminal C with a raised contact surface P, and a rotary positive terminal D with an arm N carrying a contact-screw O. The part D works in a stuffing-box E, which is insulated from the terminal C by packing F. The pressure in the cylinder keeps the contact- points together, and, when they move apart, the arm N is forced against the stuffing-box end H. The angular position of the electrode C can be adjusted by a handle J to retard ignition at starting.
Patent GB-190113554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Twist Lace Machines.
Inventor: COOPER JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-07-03
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 13,554. Cooper, J. July 3. Lace machines.- Relates to the catch-bar mechanism of "go- " through" lace machines. The catch bars Bare carried by arms A pivoted at A<1> on slides or carriages C, which have feet C<1> guided in recesses, forming a circular path, in brackets D. The slides have projections J, which support the catch bars and are moved by levers G pivoted at A<1> and operated as usual.
Patent GB-190115268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hammock Stands.
Inventor: CUTLER WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-07-27
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 15,268. Cutler, W. July 27. Hammocks.-Relates to a portable hammock stand. The stand consists of a longitudinal bar A and two cross-bars B secured together by bolts and wing-nuts and inclined supports E secured to the bar A by plates e' and bolts and wing- nuts, and.to the cross-bars B by tension stays F. The hammock N is suspended from hooks H, H. A canopy support consists of two spring forks K, engaging sockets J and having hooks engaging eyes on the end bars of the canopy. The spring of the forks K keeps the canopy taut. The whole can be readily taken to pieces and folded up.
Patent GB-190117474-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pill for Human Use
Inventor: BIRCH ELIZABETH
Filed: 1901-08-31
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 17,474. Birch, E., and Birch, E. F. Aug. 31. Pills.-Pills having aperient and tonic properties are made by mixing together sulphate of iron, powdered capsicum, extract of aloes, honey, and mucilage, the pills being coated with French chalk and gum.
Patent GB-190121924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Contrivance for Securing Cycles.
Inventor: KLEES WILHELM
Filed: 1901-10-31
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 21,924. Klees, W. Oct. 31. Locking - apparatus to prevent theft; brakes; steering - mechanism.- A device for simultaneously locking the steering - mechanism and the front wheel consists essentially of a fork-like fastening h, pivoted in a box f secured to the steering - head a, aud adapted to engage with a ring e on the brake rod b when the brake shoe is against the tyre. The fork h is retained in this position by springs k, which engage with a recessed part of the fork as shown. In order to release the parts, the springs k are forced out of engagement with the fork by means of a key, inserted into the box f.
Patent GB-190207208-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Variable Speed Gear for Velocipedes and other Machinery
Inventor: DENNANT GEORGE
Filed: 1902-03-25
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 7208. Dennant, G. March 25. Driving-mechanism.-In a variable- speed gearing for bicycles &c., the rear- wheel hub 2, Fig. 2, is provided with two chain-wheels 3, 4 carried by a sleeve 8, which can be slid along a key on the hub, so that either wheel is in the plane of the chain, by means of a lever 11 pivoted on the chain stay, formed with an arm 14 to engage a grooved ring 9 secured to the sleeve 8, and actuated by a T-shaped lever pivoted on the cycle frame and con- nected by links &c. 18 to arms 16 formed on the lever 11. The chain runs round rings 22 mounted in ball bearings on rings 24 secured to an arm 27 pivoted at the crank axle and actuated by a lever 28 mounted on the stay 12 and operated, against the action of a spring 29, by a cord 30 connected through suitable levers to a lever pivoted on the top member and fitted with a catch adapted to engage a toothed sector. To change the gear, the wheels 22 are moved into a posi- tion concentric with the hub, thereby lifting the chain off the chain-wheels, which are then slid laterally until the other chain-wheel comes under the chain, the rings 22 being finally again de- pressed. In a modification, three chain-wheels are employed, the smallest being secured on the hub, while the others, which are made hollow so as to fit over the small one, are secured to rods which slide in holes in the small wheel. In another form, the rings 22 are dispensed with, the chain passing round a large idle wheel carried behind the hub on a bell-crank lever pivoted on the rear-wheel axle and actuated by a spring and cord, as before. In another form, shown in Fig. 6, the chain runs on teeth 51 upon a sleeve 50 mounted in ball bearings in a frame 57 pivoted at 58 to a rod 59 secured to the axle 43, and actuated by means of a cord connected to an arm formed on the frame 57, so that internal teeth 52 in the sleeve 50 may be carried in or out of engagement with external wheels 53, 54, 55 adapted to be slid along the hub as before. In a modification of this form, shown in Fig. 8, a sleeve 66, formed with sockets 64 sliding on a vertical rod 65, carries the sleeve 50 ; the teeth 52 are external and engage rows of internal teeth carried by a sleeve 8 sliding on the hub and actuated by a rod 68 engaging in a groove in the sleeve and caused to slide in the slotted axle by Bowden mechanism 70. The sleeve 66 may be actuated by, or provided with, a catch connected to a cord and adapted to engage in holes in the rod 65.
Patent GB-190209224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Despatch Systems
Inventor: STUART KENNETH EMMONS
Filed: 1902-04-21
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 9224. Stuart, K. E. April 21. Pneumatic despatch apparatus.-Carriers provided with selective ends are delivered automatically at the proper one of several intermediate stations. In the vacuum system partly shown, a carrier coming from a head station to the first intermediate station by the tube A' will either open the door D at the end of the bend or fall from it into the funnel C<2> and continue its journey to the next station by the tube A<2>. Which of the two actions occurs depends upon the depth of a depression in the end of the carrier and upon the intruding length of a lever E which is pivoted on the door D. If the lever is not struck by the carrier, it abuts against a spring F behind, but, if it is struck, it escapes the spring, and the door is free to open. The lever may, however, be clear of the spring till it is struck. The arrival and departure tubes A, A<2> may be in a horizontal plane, and the spring F and the lever E may operate a switch to direct the carrier into its new path. Carriers are sent from the intermediate stations to the chief station by a main tube with branch mouths A<4>, or are despatched from station to station if the connecting- tubes A<2> are also provided with inlets.
Patent GB-190211556-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the Supply of Water or other Liquid for Watering, Feeding or Spraying in Horticultural Operations
Inventor: GODFRAY ALFRED
Filed: 1902-05-21
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 11,556. Godfray, A. May 21. Drawings to Specification. Plants, watering and protecting from insects ; manuring.-Relates to a system for supplying water, liquid manure, or other liquids to plants. The plants may be arranged in troughs or otherwise, and the liquid be conveyed to them by a series of pipes connected to overhead tanks. in addition to the above-mentioned pipes, perforated pipes may be employed, also connected to the said tanks, for the purpose of spraying the plants. In addition to the main water-supply tank, smaller tanks containing liquid manure or other liquids are arranged over the main tank, and are in connection, by means of pipes and cocks, with the main tank and with the service pipes, so that the supply of manure or other liquid can be regulated.
Patent GB-190211807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Latches which are Lifted by the Operator against the Elastic Force of a Spring
Inventor: VAUGHAN HENRY
Filed: 1902-05-24
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 11,807. Vaughan, H., and Satter- thwaite, G. May 24. Latches.-The latch A, pivoted at B within a lock casing &c., is made in two parts a, b connected by a knuckle joint, so as to allow relative motion of the parts about the pin f. Upon closing the door, the outer part a is lifted and engages the catch, independently of the inner part b. In unlatching, the latch is lifted as a whole by means of a follower &c. h, which engages the part band raises it against the action of a spring e, or a weighted part of the latch. A stump g may be used to support the latch when the follower is removed.