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Patent GB-189826533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Producing Carburetted Air and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: REY HENRI
Filed: 1898-12-15
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 26,533. Rey, H. Dec. 15. Drawings to Specification. Drying gases. - Vessels containing layers of quicklime are placed at one or more points in gas mains for air gas.
Patent GB-189902680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Roulette and like Games and Apparatus for Playing the same.
Inventor: WOOD MARSHALL GEORGE
Filed: 1899-02-06
Granted: 1900-02-06
Abstract: 2680. Wood, M. G. Feb. 6. Roulette; race games.-A roulette wheel is constructed with an outer flange or ring on which works a second ball, or a teetotum &c. Fig. 1 shows a horizontal wheel a having the usual ball h and provided with a flange f on which a hexagonal &c. die i is placed. A vertical wheel is similarly constructed. A race game may be played with the apparatus, the racers' names being marked on the die and the wheel a indicating the distance travelled.
Patent GB-189904424-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Apparatus for use in Planting, Manuring, and Covering up Potatoes and the like.
Inventor: GOSS JOHN PRESSWOOD
Filed: 1899-02-28
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 4424. Goss, J. P., and Barton, J. A. Feb. 28. Ploughs; hoes, horse; manuring. - Relates to an implement for use in planting potatoes and like crops. The implement is first employed to make trenches and distribute manure therein, and then to cover in the trenches when the potatoes have been planted. The implement consists of the frame of an ordinary horse hoe on which is mounted a manure-distrihuting hopper C of ordinary construction, the shaft of which is driven by belt gearing from a pulley F secured to one of the road wheels. The shanks L of the hoe blades M are adjustable along a cross-bar B, and are fitted with ridging-shares at each side, consisting of a portion G<1> riveted to the shank L and of a wing G hinged to the part G<1> and adjustable by means of bars which are clamped to an arm l fixed to the shank L. By suitably adjusting the tools on the cross-bar B, the implement is adapted to perform the operations referred to above.
Patent GB-189910541-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lasts.
Inventor: RANDALL HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1899-05-18
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 10,541. Randall, H. E., and Brown, H. May 18. Lasts.-Relates to a combined wood and metal last which can be used without a supporting-jack in front in the manufacture of welted goods. Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section of a last having a metal heel portion b provided with a web d to which a wooden instep and sole are attached. Preferably a sheet of india-rubber g is placed under the sole to reduce damage from concussion. The instep is loose, and is grooved to fit over a rib h on the metal web. The sole is easily renewable, when worn out, or to suit varying fashion in the form of shoes.
Patent GB-190004145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Thread Cutting Attachments for Lathes.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1900-03-05
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 4145. Brookes, A. G., [Dock, H.]. March 5. Tools and toolholders.-A tool and holder for cutting or chasing right or left hand screws, such as leading screws for lathes and milling or other machines, are mounted on the tool slide S of a lathe slide-rest. The circular tool 25 is pivoted on a slide 35, so that teeth of varying projections may be successively brought into operation. The slide 35 is mounted in a holder 41 secured to the tool slide S by a bolt 19, and capable of being tilted in either direction by a screw 29 to suit screws of either hand. The slide 35 is reciprocated by an eccentric pin passing freely through hub 49 carrying a hand-lever 40. The hub and pin are connected by a spring arm 62 secured to the pin and having a pin at its outer end which can be engaged with one of a number of holes 61 .in the hub, so that the forward movement of the slide may be regulated to suit successive teeth. The back stroke is limited by a stop 80. The tool is rotated during the back stroke by engaging a pawl 70, which is notched at its end to span and ride clear of the cutting-edges of the tooth during the idle stroke. The cutting-tooth is supported by a screw stop 76.
Patent GB-190004596-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Chutes.
Inventor: SYKES BENJAMIN
Filed: 1900-03-10
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 4596. Skyes, B. March 10. Water chutes.-The sides of the chute are constructed of light lattice girders A, carried on braced lattice supports B. The platform C is supported on lattice columns connected by girders E and tie-rods F, and is provided with a canopy G. The platform and chute are provided with palisades K, M, and their floors are formed of tongue - and - groove boards secured to joists bolted on the lattice girders. The chute is provided with a double track, a turntable being arranged on the platform C to allow the transfer of boats &c. from the ascending to the descending tracks. The boats are drawn up by any suitable means, such as an endless chain or wire rope.
Patent GB-190006951-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Instrument for Measuring Electric Currents.
Inventor: STEELE LOUIS JOHN
Filed: 1900-04-12
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 6951. Steele, L. J. April 12. Current meters.- A tapered iron core e is suspended from an arm e<2> of a horizontal bar h, which is supported only by the inner ends of two or more flat spiral springs c, their o u t e r ends being clamped on a support g, fixed adjustably on a slotted back - plate a' by a screw. One end of the horizontal bar h is formed into a pointer f, which moves in front of a graduated arc. An extension e of the core moves with a little friction in a perforated guide o. The core is acted on by a stationary coil i; they may be replaced by equivalent devices. The instrument may be used as an am-meter or volt-meter.
Patent GB-190009836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Conduits of Electric Railways.
Inventor: LARKIN JOHN BRANARD
Filed: 1900-05-29
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 9836. Larkin, J. B. May 29. Electric railways on a conduit system with slotclosing arrangements. Conduits; collectors.-The conduit is constructed of two L sections 29, 30, bolted to the sleepers and held apart by distance-pieces 38 with dovetail end connections. These pieces are perforated to carry feeders, and they also carry the conductor supports 44, while their tops act as bearings for the two lines of slot-closing plates 46, 47. These plates are grooved to embrace the top flanges of the conduit, and are closed by springs. Hinges 51 connect them at their ends, and they are opened by a plough, Fig. 8, which is pivoted under the vehicle. The collector can be lifted out of the conduit by a cord running to the driver's platform, and a button on this cord engages and lifts the plough. In the modification shown in Figs. 1<A> and 15<A>, the conduit is built up of one rail 33, the section 35, and the cover 54, while the slot-closing plates 43 move at an angle over guide &c. pins 39 surrounded by springs. The plates are connected at their ends by a pin-and-slot connection 50, and are depressed by rollers 14 mounted on a bar 10 which is swung in or out of action by the supporting-links 15 and a connection to a lever on the driver's platform. The collecting-roller is spring- mounted on a swinging arm 19, which can be raised by a cord, and it works vertically on to the insulated conductor 38. A third form is shown in Fig. 2<B>, and is generally on similar lines.
Patent GB-190010967-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Starting Horses or the like at Races.
Inventor: CHAPMAN CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-06-16
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 10,967. Chapman, C. A. June 16. Races, starting.-A gate forming a triangular pyramid, consisting of tubes 12, 14 screwing into sockets on cross-bars as shown in Fig. 8, is pivoted in plates 2 secured by clamps to uprights 1 secured by bolts &c. on each side of the course, so that it can be turned across the course and secured by the arrangement described in Specification No. 4682, A.D. 1900. Each gate is supported by a stay 53 connecting it to extensions of the posts 1. A post 32 of the form shown is also provided for each gate &c., and is connected to the post 1 by stays 28 and 30, and springs 37, and fastening-devices consisting of T- pieces engaging in sockets on the plate 2. A plate secured to the lower stay 28 is supported by a stay 29, and is connected by a hook 49 and clamp 46 to a rubber cord 23, which passes round a pulley 24 and is secured to a clamp 21 on each gate. This arrangement may be replaced by a spiral spring. When the gates are released, they fly open, and are received by rubber bands 38 connecting the stays 28 and 30. The gates are prevented from recoiling by an arrangement shown separately in Fig. 9, consisting of a lever 41 pivoted on a frame secured to the post 32 and pressed against a stop by a spring 43, so that the gate can spring past but cannot return. The stays 28 and 30 may also be connected by a net. Each gate is provided with an extension, comprising a vertical tube secured by clamps to tubes 19, telescoping in the frame of the gate.
Patent GB-190012169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Smoothing or Polishing Wood.
Inventor: BLUETHNER JULIUS
Filed: 1900-07-05
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 12,169. Bl³thner, J. July 5. Surfacing and polishing wooden tables &c. The tool-holder k is driven from the spindle s by means of a ball-and-socket joint, so that it may adapt itself to inequalities in the surface under treatment.
Patent GB-190016977-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Washers for the Fixings of the Spokes to the Rim of a Wheel.
Inventor: KRONENBERG RUDOLF
Filed: 1900-09-24
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 16,977. Kronenberg, R. Sept. 24. Washers. - The washer a, for taking between the head b of a spoke and the rim c of a wheel, has a tubular extension a', as shown.
Patent GB-190101981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Storage Batteries or Accumulators.
Inventor: NIBLETT JOB THOMAS
Filed: 1901-01-29
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 1981. Niblett, J. T. Jan. 29. Secondary batteries.-Relates to batteries, such as testing - batteries, w h i c h comprise large numbers of small cells, and consists in preventing leakage of the current by providing insulation between the cells and by preventing spray from the electrolyte from leaving the cells. For this purpose the cells are immersed in an insulating liquid or material, preferably oil. A separate receptacle containing oil may be provided for each cell, or for each alternate cell, or a common receptacle may be provided for a number of cells, or the cell a, Fig. 3, may have a channel d formed on it for containing oil. Those portions of the conductors which are not immersed in the electrolyte and the connections between the cells are enclosed in a covering of acidproof insulating-material, which preferably fits closely on them, but, if this is not the case, the intervening space is filled with insulating-material. Fig. 5 shows a form of electrode in which f is the conducting-wire surrounded by an insulating-tube g, the wire f being in one with the wire i, which serves as the support for the active material j. The lower end of the tube g is sealed by a washer g<1>. The tubes g may be dispensed with, when the conductors f are passed through the bottom or side of the cell. A piece of platinum is interposed between the conductor and the positive plate, to prevent electrolytic action on the conductor. To prevent spray from escaping from the cells, they are provided with a cover in which are fitted gas-exit tubes which extend downwards for a considerable distance and are of a diameter just sufficient to allow of the escape of the gases.
Patent GB-190102904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Building-bricks and Blocks
Inventor: WRIGHT WALTER
Filed: 1901-02-11
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 2904. Wright, W. Feb. 11. Bricks and building-blocks A, Fig. 1, are formed with ribs D and recesses E, to hold pointing strips C in place, or the strips may be placed in recesses or on the flat surfaces of the bricks, or plastic printing-material may be laid in grooves in the bricks. Fig. 3 shows bricks G formed with coloured edges H to represent pointing, and recessed bedding-surfaces I to receive mortar.
Patent GB-190105871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Railway Milk Cans.
Inventor: PARSONS ARTHUR MERRISON
Filed: 1901-03-20
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 5871. Parsons, A. M., and Margetts, F, W. March 20. Milk cans.-Relates to the necks and covers of railway milk cans. The neck A is formed with an internal annular shoulder C, leaving a channel c with outlet openings c<1> for any water or the like which falls upon the cover D to run away without finding its way into the churn. A cylindrical shield G is placed over the ventilating-hood F, to prevent dirt from falling through the hood into the churn. The shield G may be fixed over the hood F in which case it is perforated near its base, or, as shown in Fig. 1, the shield G is provided with a central pin g<1>, mounted in a spider H in such a way that the shield G is free to rotate. In this case air enters, as shown by the arrows g, beneath the bottom edge of the shield. The cover D fits over the edge of the shoulder C.
Patent GB-190109879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Apparatus for Viewing "Living Pictures" or "Animated" Photographs and the like.
Inventor: KOOPMAN ELIAS BERNARD
Filed: 1901-05-13
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 9879. Koopman, E. B. May 13. Kinetoscopes.-Relates to means by which mutoscopes, panoramas, and the like may be viewed simultaneously by more than one person. The curved front of the casing A, in which the revolving pictures D, E are fitted, is provided with a series of lenses C, through which the pictures are viewed. An extra lens C' is sometimes placed immediately in front of the pictures. In a modification, the apparatus is mounted on an adjustable stand.
Patent GB-190110738-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Developing the Biceps Muscles
Inventor: RAHILLY RICHARD HENRY
Filed: 1901-05-23
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 10,738. Rahilly, R. H. May 23. Exercising-apparatus.- Relates to an appliance of the character of a horizontal bar, for exercising the biceps muscles. A bar a is fixed to arms c, the ends of which are bent into hooks d to engage the top of an open door &c. The door may be kept in position by forcing a wedge under it or by other means.
Patent GB-190113366-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pulleys.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-07-01
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 13,366. Boult, A. J., [Moore, A. L.]. July 1. Pulleys.-The rim A is formed of sheet metal, with inwardly - t u r n e d flanges ; the arms are of wood, and, at the ends, fit between the rim flanges; they are secured to the rim by means of blocks b<3> and bolts D.
Patent GB-190114997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Motors.
Inventor: HEANY JOHN ALLEN
Filed: 1901-07-23
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 14,997. Heany, J. A. July 23. Motors; armature; commutators; field magnets. -Consists of an improvement upon the continuouscurrent motor described in Specification No. 14,996, A.D. 1901. In the present case, the polarity of the outer stationary element is constant, while that of the inner rotating element is periodically reversed. The stationary poles a<1>, b<1>, and d' are wound so that they may be of one polarity, while the remaining poles a<3>, b<3>, d' are wound so that they may be of the opposite polarity. The rotating element e is wound with two oppositely-disposed coils, which are connected on the one hand with a twopart commutator f and on the other with a collecting-ring 13, the brushes being connected with the mains 1 and 6. At each change of connection effected by the commutator, the two rotating coils are simultaneously thrown into circuit so as to produce a neutral effect.
Patent GB-190117182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Machines.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1901-08-27
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 17,182. Newton, H. E., [Hoe, R.]. Aug. 27. Cylinder machines with plane printing- surfaces; inking-apparatus. - Relates to cylinder machines for planographic or letterpress printing, and to inking- apparatus therefor. Fig. 1 shows a planographic stop-cylinder machine. The bed 5 is reciprocated by a usual form of railroad gear consisting of the racks 6 on the bed, stationary racks 10, and wheels 7, 9 reciprocated by the rod 11 and crank 12. The impression cylinder is driven during the printing movement by wheels 24, having parts 25 removed, and racks 26 on the bed 5. The cylinder is shown in position for its grippers to take a sheet from the feed-board 53. The cylinder is stopped and started by a segment 32 thereon coming into gear with a segment 34 on a lever 35 operated by arms 37 carrying a pin 39 engaged by a gab-hook 40 having rollers 45, 46 engaging cams 43, 44. The cylinder is stopped at a point beyond its starting or sheetfeeding position, so that it makes more than a complete revolution, and the sheets are delivered by the cylinder grippers to reciprocating delivery grippers 50 on a slide 49, or to other suitable delivery mechanism. The cylinder is turned back into position for taking a fresh sheet from the board 53 by the segment lever 35, and is then moved forward until the wheels 24 gear with the racks 26. The table 53 is raised and lowered by suitable means, such as arms 56 on a rock-shaft 55. In order to throw-out or stop the cylinder, an eccentric 59 and rod 57 are provided to lift the gab-hook 40 out of engagement with the pin 39. At the same time a hook on a lever 64 is engaged with the pin 39 to hold the lever 35 in the stopping position. The lever 64 is connected by a rod 63 to an arm on the shaft 60 of the eccentric 59. The shaft 60 has an operating-handle 61. In order to prevent the disengagement of the hook 40 except in the stopping position of the cylinder, the shaft 65 of the lever 64 has an arm 68 pivoted to a rod 69 having a pin or projection 70 engaging a cam 71. Fig. 5 shows an inking- apparatus in which the riders of the forme-inking and of the distributing-rollers are driven by gearing so that the forme rollers and distributing- rollers revolve at the same surface speed as that of the bed and ink-table respestively. The forme rollers 77 are in pairs, each pair having a riding roller. The shafts 79 of the riding rollers have pinions 92 gearing with pinions 93 in gear with a rack 96 on the bed. The riders 104 of the distributing-rollers 102 have pinions 115 gearing with pinions 116 also in gear with wheels 118 driven by a wheel 124 on a shaft driven by bevel gears 125 from a longitudinal shaft 126. This shaft 126 is driven by bevel gears 128 from a shaft 130 driven by a rack 132 on the bed. The riders are reciprocated endways by levers 82, 108 on rock-shafts 83, 109 having arms connected to each other by a rod 113. The shaft 83 is rocked by a cam 89 and a lever 87 connected to an arm 91 on the shaft.
Patent GB-190117212-A (GB)
Title: An Ornamental Hair Curler.
Inventor: CAMPBELL FREDERIC ROBERT
Filed: 1901-08-28
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 17,212. Campbell, F. R., [Campbell, W. H.]. Aug. 28. Hair-curling appliances.-A flexible hair curler, consisting of lead wire &c. A covered with cotton wool and an outer covering 0, has flowers or other decorations D attached at its ends. The ends may be twisted together or provided with snap catches.
Patent GB-190123970-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Split Pulleys or Drums.
Filed: 1901-11-26
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 23,970. Buck, G. F., and Unbreakable Pulley and Millgearing Co. Nov. 26. Pulleys and driving-drums, split. A cast-iron centre, composed of a rim arm and a boss, is cast in one piece and, after having been bored and machined, is split at J. The two halves are secured together by bolts, and the pulley rim of sheet metal, wood, papier mÔchÚ, or other material, in two pieces, is secured on the cast-iron rim.
Patent GB-190125364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wringing or Mangling Machines and in Apparatus connected therewith.
Inventor: LAYCOCK WILLIAM ROBERT
Filed: 1901-12-12
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 25,364. Laycock, W. R. Dec. 12. Mangling and wringing machines ; ironing.-Relates to a mangling or wringing machine provided with a removable cover j, which may be used as a table for ironing or other purposes. Standards c carrying the rollers are formed with segmental lower ends i, and are pivoted so that they may be turned into either the horizontal or vertical position. One segment i is provided with teeth for operation by a worm k ; or it is operated by hand and provided with a circumferential slot to receive a bolt for holding it when in the vertical position. Or a forked stop or catch is provided to engage the teeth of a wheel on a fixed shaft f, to prevent its rotation, so that the pinion on the driving-shaft d, carried by a segment i, may travel round the fixed wheel in the manner of a sun-and-planet motion. Pressure is applied to the rollers by means of helical springs n.
Patent GB-190126122-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Aerating Liquids and Bottling Same
Inventor: SUTCLIFFE TOM
Filed: 1901-12-21
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 26,122. Sutcliffe, T. Dec. 21. Bottling.-In a machine for aerating liquids, the piston or bucket rod k of the liquid-supply. pump K is extended into the mixing - chamber J, and operates the agitator N therein. The lower part of the rod k may be made hollow, and serve for the introduction of the gas into the liquid. The pump is actuated by a wheel E, spindle D, adjustable crank G, and connecting-rod h. On the spindle D may be mounted cams or the like for actuating the essence pump S, the cock R, through which the aÙrated liquid passes to the bottling-machine, and a rocking lever which operates the bottle-rest.
Patent GB-190200830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Wood Preserving and Fireproofing
Inventor: FERRELL JOSEPH LYBRAND
Filed: 1902-01-11
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 830. Ferrell, J. L. Jan. 11. Drawings to Specification. Preservative compositions.-Relates to a composition for treating wood, such as railway ties, and an apparatus for impregnating the wood. For preserving and fireproofing wood, commercial aluminium sulphate alone or mixed with a basic salt such as magnesium or ammonium carbonate is used. The addition of the basic salt prevents staining and also prevents after-flaming when exposed to fire.
Patent GB-190201124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Folding Boxes.
Inventor: TIBBLE ALFRED RICHARD
Filed: 1902-01-15
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 1124. Tibble, A. R., and Lewis, H. Jan. 15 Folding-boxes of cardboard and the like are formed from a blank which is cut and scored, as shown in Fig. 1. The corner flaps B<1>, B<2>, B<3>, B<4> are cut diagonally along the lines A<1>, A<2>, A<3>, A<4>, to form tongues or flaps, one set of which, formed with hooks C<1>, C<2>, C', C', adapted to engage in slits D<1>, D', D<3>, D<4> in the sides, serves to strengthen the latter, while the other set serves to strengthen the ends.
Patent GB-190202727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machinery for Carding or Cleaning Wool or other Fibres
Filed: 1902-02-03
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 2727. Holden & Sons, I., Craig, T., Raper, J. R., and Raper, A. E. Feb. 3. Carding-engines; burring-apparatus.-Reference is made to Specification No. 20,076, A.D. 1901. The burrs &c. which are removed from the roller f by the beater i are removed from the trough k<1> by the card-covered roller k, and transferred to a larger card-covered roller l, from which they are cleared or stripped by a reciprocating comb or blade m, and projected into a receptacle n. The burrs may be transferred from the receptacle n to a suitable reservoir, either by hand or automatically.