baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-190010225-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Automatically Coupling and Uncoupling Railway Trucks, Carriages and the like.
Inventor: GRICE JOHN JAMES
Filed: 1900-06-02
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 10,225. Grice, J. J. June 2. Couplings, automatic.-The ends of each vehicle are fitted with slotted plates a having inclined fronts a<1>, and pivoted spring hooks c. On bring- ing two vehicles together, the beaks c<1> of the hooks c engage the fronts a', and snap automatically into the slots b. Uncoupling is effected by rotating one of the bars d, causing the chain g to draw the hook clear of the plate a. The bars d may be locked by causing the pin h<1> on the bar to rest between any two of the pins h let into the face of the bearing e.
Patent GB-190011311-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Balanced Targets for Rifle Shooting Practice.
Inventor: DOUGLAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-06-22
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 11,311. Douglas, W., and Douglas, E. June 22. Targets.-The target carrier frame a and indicator or dummy carrier frame b are mounted loosely on a fixed spindle e, and are connected by a rope or chain h, which passes under a pulley i and is fixed at the ends to quadrants f, g attached to the carrier frames. The frames are balanced in the usual manner, and the indicator is raised into view when the target is lowered for repairs &c. Fig. 10 shows a hooked sliding spring bolt for locking the target when raised or lowered. The bolt p is made with an inclined end, and is forced into a recess s in a fixed striking-plate s<1> when the target is raised. When the target is lowered, the hook p<2> of the bolt engages with a projection u of a bracket fixed to the pillar k. The bolt is forced outwards by a spring r, and is retracted by a handlever n, which is pivoted to the target frame at m and to the bolt at o.
Patent GB-190013247-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Military Signalling Flags.
Inventor: VESPERMANN OTTO
Filed: 1900-07-23
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 13,247. Vespermann, O. July 23. Signals, flag.-Relates to military signalling flags or fanions. The staff consists of a case or tube a, having an inner sliding tube b, which is projected by the spring c when the bayonet-joint catch d is released. The catch is also adapted to lock the tube b in its outer position, as shown in dotted lines. The flag e is mounted on the spindle f in the tube b, and is withdrawn through a slit, which is normally covered by a metal strip g on the free end of the flag. The flag is withdrawn against the action of the spring h, and its spindle is locked by the pawl and ratchet k, i, the spring serving to retract the flag within the tube b when the pawl is released. On taking off the cap l, the flag can be entirely removed, to permit the cleaning of the tube b &c. The flag, when furled, can be suspended from the sword belt or loop by the hook m, and may be buckled to the side-arm &c. by the strap n.
Patent GB-190015112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Saddles and Seats.
Inventor: DUNLOP HENRY WALLACE DOVETON
Filed: 1900-08-24
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 15,112. Dunlop, H. W. D. Aug. 24. Saddle springs and supports.-Relates to pneumatic supports for saddles and seats. The saddle a is mounted on a frame a<3> carrying three or more blocks e<1>, e<2>, which rest on an air tube or cushion b supported below by corresponding blocks d', d' fixed to an underframe c. The pneumatic support consists of a tube forming a closed ring, or may be of other form. The upper or lower blocks may be replaced by a plate bearing on the cushion.
Patent GB-190015293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steering Mechanism for Vehicles.
Inventor: LEMP HERMANN
Filed: 1900-08-28
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 15,293. Lemp, H. Aug. 28. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to steering-mechanism of the kind in which short swivelling axles are employed, and consists of means for locking the steering-wheels so as to prevent reaction on the steering-handle, while a slight movement of the steering-handle in either direction automatically releases the lock. In one form of the invention, Figs. 3, 4, and 5, the lock is in the form of a chamber D' filled with liquid and divided by a diaphragm D<4> and a rotary vane or piston E fitted with spring-closed valves E<2>. The piston E, which is held firmly by the liquid except when one or other of the valves is opened, is connected through a lever L to the steering-linkage. The steering-handle is connected to an arm F<1>, contained in the piston, and arranged so that a movement first opens one of the valves and then acts to move the piston and its connected linkwork. The arm F<1> is brought into a position free of the valves, whenever released, by the action of springs L<1> between the levers L and L<3>. Any liquid leaking on the compression side of the piston passes into an upper chamber D<5>, whence it flows back through a duct in the diaphragm D<4> Fig. 9 shows a modification, in which the lock or check is effected by a cylinder E forming part of the steering-linkage and working on stationary pistons I<2>. In this case, the steering-handle acts on the steering- linkage through a lever F<1> operating on the valves through flexible diaphragms forming the cylinder ends. In another modification, an independent check or locking-cylinder with valves in the piston is employed. In this case the valves are operated by a rod passing centrally through the piston-rod.
Patent GB-190019359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jam and the like Jars.
Inventor: ALDERLEY MARY
Filed: 1900-10-30
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 19,359. Alderley, M. Oct. 30. Stoppers ; capsuling and sealing jars.-Relates to the stoppering of jam and like jars. The jar is formed with an external screw-thread b, and is closed by the correspondingly-threaded screw-cap c. A washer f may be employed to form a tight joint. The thread b may be flush with the exterior of the jar, or, as shown, it may be set back, so that the rim of the cap is flush with the jar. In the latter case, a strip of paper e can be pasted around the jar and cap, to render the joint airtight.
Patent GB-190023519-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Berth for Ships, Sleeping Cars, or other Purposes.
Inventor: KAISER HEINRICH
Filed: 1900-12-22
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 23,519. Kaiser, H., and Moller, M. Dec. 22. Berths, sleeping.-The lee-rail of an upper berth is made in the form of a ladder which affords easy access to the berth. As shown in Fig. 1, the rail is supported by sleeves d on a rod C, and is held in the raised position by hinged latches d'. When it is to be used as a ladder, the latches are disengaged, the rail is then removed from the rod and placed in an upright position with the hooks d<6> engaging the rod, as shown in Fig. 2. In a modification, the rail is hinged to one of the sleeves d, which is movable along the rod C. Latches d<2> secure the ladder in position.
Patent GB-190023829-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Supporting the Band of Trousers.
Inventor: WEITHALER ANTON
Filed: 1900-12-31
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 23,829. Weithaler. A. Dec. 31. Braces; shirt fronts; straps, shoulder; trousers. -Relates to an appliance e, Fig. 1, provided with buttonholes f, one of which is fastened on to a button on the front of the trouser band so as to hold up the trousers with a proper and graceful set. The appliance is attached either to a corrugated loop b, which is fastened to the shirt front a, or to a loop g<1>, Figs. 3. 4, and 5, on a pair of shoulder straps made of thin spring steel. In Fig. 5, the shoulder straps are shown arranged as braces.
Patent GB-190104665-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Actuating Signals on and Stopping Railway Engines and Trains
Inventor: THACKRAY WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-03-05
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 4665. Thackray, W., and Thackray, W. L. March 5. Signals on engines &c. ; stopping engines &c. ; indicators and repeaters, signal.-Relates to means for sounding the engine whistle, shutting off steam, or applying the brakes of a train when it passes a 'danger' signal. A double incline I, Fig. 2, is mounted on a transverse guide D between the rails, and is connected by linkage L, N, M to the balance lever G of the ordinary semaphore or like signal F, so that when the signal is put to 'danger ' the incline is moved into position to engage the runner S on a trailing lever R mounted on the engine. When the lever R is tilted by engagement with the incline, it acts through the rod T and cushioning-spring U on the starting-lever B to shut off steam, or it may open the steam whistle, or actuate one or both brake arrangements. In the arrangement shown, the starting-lever is connected to a lever W. which opens the whistle valve. When the signal is put to 'safety,' the incline is moved to an inoperative position. The incline may be flat on the top, and inclined only at one or both ends. Fig. 6 shows a modified form of incline, which is moved vertically instead of horizontally into operative position. In this form, the incline is in two parts, pivoted together, and is raised and lowered by an eccentric O.
Patent GB-190109022-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Hot Air Nozzles.
Inventor: CROSSMAN JOHN GIBSON
Filed: 1901-05-01
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 9022. Crossman, J. G. May 1. Drying casks.-The branch pipe b of the hot-air main a is fitted with a nozzle consisting of a tube e which is slotted near the top to receive the cross-bar h on the stem g of a spring valve d. When the cask s is placed on the stand r, so that the nozzle passes through the bunghole, it engages with the cross bar h and opens the valve, which again automatically closes when the cask is removed.
Patent GB-190115582-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Coffee Pot.
Inventor: GALE ELLEN
Filed: 1901-08-01
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 15,582. Gale, E. Aug. 1. Coffee &c. making apparatus.-The apparatus consists of three parts A, B, C. Coffee is put into the strainer L of the part C, the opening G is closed by the slide H, and water is added. After infusing for a sufficient time, the slide H is withdrawn, the coffee passing into the chamber B runs into the pot A through a straining-cloth T wound on the rollers S, S' and held between two metal plates N, M provided with openings P, R.
Patent GB-190116353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Aeration of Liquids.
Inventor: HAMPSON FRANK GEORGE
Filed: 1901-08-14
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 16,353. Kampson, F. G., and Swales, H. Aug. 14. Measured quantities, delivering.-Relates to apparatus for attachment to a counter, table, or the like, and serving to make and deliver an aerated liquid. It comprises three parts, a receiver B, a reservoir A, and a delivery chamber C. Under ordinary circumstances the reservoir A is full of aÙrated liquid, and the receiver B is full of unaÙrated liquid, the liquid-supply pipe B' being open. When the delivery of a quantity of aÙrated liquid is required, the handle H is moved whereby through the operation of connecting levers and cams, parts are moved so that gas entering at D<5> opens the valve D<2>, raises the valve B<5> so as to close the liquid-supply pipe B<2>, and opens the non- return valve A<12> so that the gas, and with it a quantity of liquid, enters the reservoir A and displaces an equal quantity of aÙrated liquid through openings A<4>, pipe C', and valve F<2> into the delivery vessel C, the outlet valve C<5> in which is closed by the pressure of the incoming gas and liquid. The backward motion of the handle H closes the valves D', F<2> and opens snifting valves D<8>, F<3>, whereby the gas is discharged from the receiver B, the liquid-supply pipe B<2> is opened, and at the same time the reduction of pressure in the vessel C allows the spring C<8> to operate to open the valve C', and the liquid contained in the vessel C is discharged.
Patent GB-190117217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hinges.
Inventor: DOMAN FANNY
Filed: 1901-08-28
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 17,217. Doman, F. Aug. 28. Hinges.-Relates to band hinges for doors or r gates. The strap or band R, Fig. 3, is connected to the double conical pin P. The top socket d is made so that, when the screws s<4>, s<5> are slackened, it can be turned back into the position shown. The pin can then be lifted out of the lower socket S. Variations in the form of the pin and of the top socket aro described.
Patent GB-190117400-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Brake and Apparatus for Preventing Accidents and Loss of Life in connection with Tram-cars, Motor-cars, Railway and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: PHILIPSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-08-30
Granted: 1902-08-30
Abstract: 17,400. Philipson, W., Philipson, T. W. H., and Philipson, P. C. Aug. 30, Stopping engines and trains.-Relates to brake apparatus for locomotives, railway vehicles, tramcars, and the like which is brought into action when the life-guard is rendered operative by an obstruction. Fig. 1 shows the application to a tramcar. The brake blocks H<1> are normally kept out of action by the weights I' and guided chains E', and the parts are set in the position shown by the handle a<2> which has a plate f<1>for engaging the catch g<1> pivoted to the lever e' connected to the swing lever 0<1> by the adjustable spring rod P<3>. When an obstruction is met, the slatted feeler Z is forced back, causing the arm r to trip the end b<3> of the rod b<2> from the fixed lip c and allow the gutta-parcha, leather, rubber, or other " sole " N to fall to the ground, the obstruction being picked up by the spring frame K<1> carried by the journalled shaft L which is connected to the rod b<2> by the arm a<1>. At the same time, the arm k<1> on the shaft L causes the brakes to be applied by the parts shown, the brake blocks H<1> being connected by the bars I<2> to the swinging bars J<2> which are linked to the levers 0<1> by the adjustable rods N'.
Patent GB-190118519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Leaf Holders
Inventor: WEAVER CALVIN PATTISON
Filed: 1901-09-16
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 18,519. Weaver, C. P. Sept. 16. Leaf-holders. - Relates to leaf-holders particularly for music &c. A U-shaped clamp 1, to be fitted to a table, bookrest, &c., is provided with a set-screw 7, a clamping - plate 4 with projections 5 hinged on pins 2 formed by cutting away parts of the .lower arm of the clamp, and resilient packing 8. The upper arm of the clamp carries a wire standard or arm 9, provided at the top with a knob 13 and bent near the base into two coils 10, 12 disposed at right - angles, the former round a pin 11.
Patent GB-190119827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Soap Tablets.
Inventor: LYNCH THOMAS ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-10-04
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 19,827. Lynch, T. A. April 2, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Soaps.-A piece of wood &c. 11 with legs 12 is incorporated with the soap tablet 10, to support the soap above the bottom of the soap-dish &c. A piece of pumice &c. 13 is attached. The maker's name, or the name of the soap may appear on the part 11.
Patent GB-190126574-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tap or Bit Shields.
Inventor: HADLEY WILLIAM SWAIN
Filed: 1901-12-30
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 26,574. Hadley, W. S., and Thavonat, E. J. Dec. 30. Reamers; tool-holders. -A guide or shield for a tap, reamer, or other metal-working bit consists of a flared casing 1 bored at 3 to guide the bit 6, which is normally kept within the casing by a spring 7 placed between a shoulder 4 on the casing and a collar 8 secured to the bit by a set-screw 9, the bit being thus protected against injury when not in use. The end 10 is made to fit a brace, to which pressure is applied to project the tool when in use. Holes in the casing allow cuttings to escape and the bit to be oiled.
Patent GB-190201924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Bed Tables.
Inventor: BORNER JULIUS FRANZ
Filed: 1902-01-24
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 1924. B÷rner, J. F. Jan. 24. Tables, bed. Tubular uprights a secured by thumb-screws. to the side angle-irons of the bedstead receive telescopic supports i, l with clamping thumb-screws. The rods l are bent at right-angles, and work in cross-tubes n, being secured by thumbscrews o. The tubes n support the table top p, the central flap of which is hinged to a tube n and is adjusted by pivoted stays r and a rack s. The uprights a are connected by stays d, pivoted at f, and having clamps g which can be opened. The whole can be readily folded, and the table top can be adjusted in height, and can be fitted to bedsteads of different widths.
Patent GB-190205524-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Volatilization of Combustible Liquids and to the Admixture of Steam thereto.
Inventor: LIET JULIEN PAUL ETIENNE
Filed: 1902-03-05
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 5524. Liet, J. P. E., and Claudel, C. H. March 5. Drawings to Specification. Engines actuated by steam and explosive gases.- Oil gas, when used in a motor, is cooled by passing it through water in a Wolfe's vessel, thereby generating steam, which expands in the motor.
Patent GB-190218262-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Spinning or Roving Machines
Inventor: LAKE HENRY HARRIS
Filed: 1902-08-19
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 18,262. Lake, H. H., [Saco & Pettee]. Aug. 19. Rollers; roving and thread guides and carriers therefor.-Relates to means for traversing the guide-rail F, to prevent the grooving of the rollers. The rail F is adjustably connected with the arm e<2> of a bell-crank lever E, the other arm of which carries an adjustable pin d<3> working in the slot d<2> of a lever D. The lever D is centered on an eccentric carried on the face of a spur-wheel B driven from the rollers, and is also oscillated by a cam b<2> on the face of a spur-wheel B<1> driven by the wheel B, but at a slightly greater speed.
Patent GB-190218501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Oil Fuel Burners.
Filed: 1902-08-22
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 18,501. Clarkson, T., and Clarkson & Capel Steam Car Syndicate. Aug. 22. Oil and vapour burners.-An oil-burning apparatus for starting the vaporization in, and igniting, burners of the kind described in Specification No. 18,146, A.D. 1899, or for other heating purposes, has a straight or curved burner box A, on each side of which burner pins B<1> are arranged. These pins are preferably staggered, and are secured to a movable bottom covered with asbestos wool, or the like B<4>, on to which a measured quantity of oil can be discharged from a funnel J with a bent stem J<3>and a measuring-pin J<1>.Each pin B' supports a cylindrical piece of asbestos with vertical fibres intermixed with or enclosed in nickel or other wire gauze, or perforated metal, or refractory material. The lid A<1> may be removed to admit a lighted match &c. Air is supplied by a fan C operated by hand or clockwork, its speed being raised gradually. An asbestos-lined box D connects the chamber A with the casing E<2> of the vapour burner G. The part of the vaporizing-tube in the box D is wrapped with nickel or other wire, the tube preferably being of thin steel or other metal.
Patent GB-190220111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Belt or Rope Driving Pulleys for Engines Motors and Machinery.
Inventor: LYCETT EDWARD
Filed: 1902-09-15
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 20,111. Lycett, E. Sept. 15. Pulleys and driving-drums.-Relates to means for increasing adhesion in belt or rope driving pulleys for engines, motors, and machinery. In a V or round grooved pulley, Figs. 2 and 3, blocks of non-slipping material C are inserted in dovetailed slots B either opposite one another or otherwise, and project slightly above the face of the pulley. A washer D of leather or other material is placed in the groove. Fig. 5 shows a pulley with the groove formed in fibrous or gripping material C held in position by flanges F, F<1>. Fig. 6 shows a pulley with a flat surface, having a rubber or fibrous ring forced into the rim, with blocks C projecting through apertures in the retaining-band.
Patent GB-190220610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Vessels or Receptacles for Containing Beer and other Liquids.
Inventor: STONE EDWARD
Filed: 1902-09-22
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 20,610. Stone, E. Sept. 22. Bottles, jars, etc.; emptying bottles etc.; bottling.- Relates to portable vessels or receptacles for beer or other liquids, and more particularly for liquids which may be spoiled by contact with the air. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the delivery tap b is fixed to the cover of the vessel, and the cover can be removed to permit the vessel to be filled. To enable the contents to be drawn off without employing a separate reservoir of carbonic acid, the vessel is turned into an inverted position, as shown, and carbonic acid is introduced through the inlet t provided with a lip-valve g, the inlet being after- wards closed by a cap h. The vessel may also be filled without removing the cover, the liquid being introduced through the inlet i under control by the cock c, while the displaced air escapes through the lip-valve e on the outlet d. The inlet i and outlet d are provided with suitable closures. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the valve g is mounted on the end of a pipe f connected to the inlet t., In the form shown in Fig. 4, the vessel is filled through the inlet i, and the displaced air escapes through ports in the pipe l connected to the float k, and thence through the valve e. When the vessel is nearly full, the float and pipe l are raised until the outlet port in the pipe l does not register with the valve e, thereby closing the air-outlet. The remaining air is then compressed within the vessel, and finally stops the supply. When the filling is complete, a cap is screwed down over the pipe l and depresses the latter to allow the compreised air to escape, after which carbonic acid is introduced into the vessel through the pipe f. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the float is omitted, the liquid being intro- duced through the two-way cock m and pipe p until the flow is stopped by the compression of the contained air. The air is subsequently allowed to escape by removing the cap q of the valve d. In emptying the vessel, the cock m is turned until it registers with the port n. In a modification, the pipe p is also in communication with the carbonic- acid inlet, and fulfils the function of the pipe f, which is omitted. For application to casks, the fittings described may be screwed on a suitable threaded ring, adapted to be fastened in or on the cask.
Patent GB-190227361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Burners for Liquid Fuel
Inventor: BARBER THOMAS WALTER
Filed: 1902-12-11
Granted: 1904-01-11
Abstract: 27,361. Barber, T. W. Dec. 11. Liquid -fuel fittings. - In a furnace for heating a steam generator or the like, liquid fuel ii supplied from a reservoir A to a burner B through a vaporizing-serpent C, to which steam or air is supplied by a pipe D to drive the vapour forwards. The burner consists of an inner tube B<1> having nozzles B', and of an outer tube B<3> having air holes B<4> and nozzles B<5>. A tube B<6> within the inner tube has slots and holes B<7> so that, by shifting it, the number of nuzzles allowed to be effective can be varied. The size of the air holes B<4> can be regulated by a sliding hole plate B<8>. Liquid fuel is supplied to asbestos in a tray E and lighted to start combustion at the burner ; or gas may be used.
Patent GB-190228376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Armour Piercing Projectiles.
Inventor: HOYLE JAMES ROSSITER
Filed: 1902-12-23
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 28,376. Hoyle, J. R., and Anderson, A. Dec. 23. Projectiles, ordnance.-Relates to armour-piercing projectiles having a hard nose a covered by a soft cap b, and consists in cutting away the nose of the projectile so that the exterior of the cap has the usual ogival contour of the projectile.