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Patent GB-189924175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrically Propelled Motor Cars.
Inventor: DICKINSON FREDERIC WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-12-05
Granted: 1900-12-05
Abstract: 24,175. Dickinson, F. W. Dec. 5. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to the mounting or supporting of the motors in electrically-propelled vehicles. As shown in plan in Fig. 4, the yoke or framework is designed to carry two motors with their shafts in line. The yoke is composed of bars B, to which are secured the field magnets and coils C, T, a central cross-bar G, two side cross-bars K, and end bridges or brackets M. The motor shafts I are carried in bearings in the cross-bars G, K, and drive through toothed gear R, Q, short shafts 0 mounted in bearings in the bridges M and furnished with side chain wheels P. The yokes are attached to the vehicle body by suitable prolongations or by hangers.
Patent GB-189925621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Light Switches.
Inventor: LUNDBERG ANDREAS PETER
Filed: 1899-12-28
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 25,621. Lundberg, A. P., and Lundberg, G. C. Dec. 28. Switches. - Relates to two-way and like switches particularly adapted for electric lighting controlled from two points, as in staircase &c, lighting. The Figures show a construction of a two-way switch with quick make and break. Three terminals e having spring contacts g are fitted on the base, and the moving contact j is mounted loosely on the spindle c. Through it pass four pins n engaging below with a pair of flat springs which give the quick break, and above with a spring i having projecting ends fitting in recesses in the handle h and so giving a spring connection.
Patent GB-190004804-A (GB)
Title: Paste for Cleansing, Polishing, and Silvering.
Inventor: JUNG BERNHARD
Filed: 1900-03-13
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 4804. Jung, B. March 13. Silvering.-A paste is formed by adding aqueous ammonia, sodium hyposulphite, and a mechanicallyoperating polishing-material, such as whiting, to a solution of silver compound, such as an aqueous solution of silver nitrate.
Patent GB-190004954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Labelling Boxes, Bottles, and the like.
Inventor: WILKINSON ROBERT HOUGHTON
Filed: 1900-03-15
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 4954. Wilkinson, R. H. March 15. Drawings to Specification. Labels; labelling food &c.-The date of packing goods such as milk, or other perishable material in cans, boxes, bottles, &c. is indicated by printing the labels with marks indicating dates and punching, cutting, or otherwise marking the label at the date. Or, when the articles are subsequently labelled, they are marked with a chemical which acts on the label when it is applied. Thus the label may have rows of figures on its edges, or the article may be marked with an alkali to act on a red litmus coloured label.
Patent GB-190010325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wheel Gearing for the Transmission of Power.
Inventor: BAKER GEORGE SAMUEL
Filed: 1900-06-05
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 10,325. Baker, G. S. June 5. Friction gearing toothed gearing.-Sets of combined friction rollers C and toothed pinions Dare mounted on spindles E in a frame F, F<1>, F<2>, which is free to rotate on the axes of the shafts A, N. The rollers C engage with a wheel B, secured on the high-speed driving-shaft A, and with an internal ring G, which is connected to a disc J formed with a sleeve J<1>. The pinions D gear with an internal wheel H, which is secured on a disc K, fixed on a shaft N. The ring G and the wheel H may be locked alternately by means of clamping- devices M, M' ; when the ring is locked, the shaft N is driven, at a reduced speed, in one direction ; when the wheel is locked, the sleeve J<1> is driven in the opposite direction, likewise at a reduced speed ; the shaft and the sleeve are provided with pulleys or clutches for the transmission of the motion. The neck of the frame may be prolonged beyond the sleeve J', and be fitted with a locking-device. One of the friction rollers C<1> is made somewhat smaller than the others, so that the ring is caused to take up an eccentric position, to allow of which it is coupled to the disc J by a pin-and-slot connection ; to facilitate starting, this roller is mounted in a slot in the frame and is forced forward into gripping contact by a spring Q. The friction gearing may be replaced by toothed gearing. To facilitate lubrication, curved ribs are formed on the faces of the discs F, F<1> of the frame, which, as the frame rotates, carry inwards the oil charged in the casing L.
Patent GB-190012234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Draft Gear for Railway Carriages and Wagons
Inventor: TIMMS JAMES
Filed: 1900-07-06
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 12,234. Timms, J. July 6. Draw-gear; buffers.-Relates chiefly to means for connecting automatic couplings of the vertical plane type and buffer springs with the draw-rod. The coupling A has a draw-bar 2, mounted to slide on the bolt 5, which is pivoted to the yoke 9 and thimble 11. Springs 13, 14 are placed between the thimble 11 and the draw-bar, while a leaf spring 16, passed through a recess in the yoke 9, bears against the inuer ends of the buffer rods 18. When an automatic coupling is to be connected with a link coupling of the kind described in Specification No. 9151, A.D. 1900, the buffers are locked by placing removable sleeves 19 between the backs of the buffer heads 20 and the fronts of the casings 21. In a modification, the bolt 5 is lengthened, and an abutment is substituted for the thimble 11.
Patent GB-190014283-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Mercerising or Imparting a Silky Lustre to Yarns and Fabrics of American or Short-staple Cotton.
Inventor: GOLBY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-08-09
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 14,283. Golby, F. W., [Reichmann, F. A., and Lagerqvist, C. A.]. Aug. 9. Yarns, mercerizing. - Relates to means for mercerizing or imparting a silky lustre to yarns and fabrics of American or short staple cotton. The well gassed and cleaned material is steeped in a state of tension for ten minutes, or until the cotton assumes a dark blue colour, in soda lye of 80‹ C. and 45‹ B., which has been mixed with about 10 per cent. of a solution of copper oxide in ammonia. It is then rinsed with boiling water and then with cold water containing a little nitric acid. To complete the glossing effect, the material is laid for eight minutes, or until it assumes a pale yellow colour, in nitric acid of 35‹ B. and 5‹ C. It is then thoroughly washed and dried.
Patent GB-190020581-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Address Labels or the like for Cycles
Inventor: ADAMS ARTHUR JOHN
Filed: 1900-11-15
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 20,581. Adams, A. J. Nov. 15. Address labels attached to the tool bags of cycles. A piece of leather &c. bears on one side the owner's initials, and on the other side a tablet c of ivory, bone, &c. on which the address may be written. Slits D are made in the corners of the tablet to hold a visiting card. This reversible label may be held under elastic &c. straps F, or in a grooved attachment on the tool bag.
Patent GB-190103238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or Additions to, Sewing Machines to Form Scollops and the like in the Edges of Materials Sewn thereby applicable also for Overedge Stitching
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT OWEN
Filed: 1901-02-14
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 3238. Smith, R. O. Feb. 14. Ornamental-sewing machines; overedge-stitching machines ; guiding materials; presser feet.-Consists of a sewing-machine attachment for producing scallops and overedge stitching. A blade e, reciprocated from the main shaft by gearing a, B, &c., pushes aside the work every three or more strokes of the needle, to form scallops, or every two strokes to form overedge stitching. The presserfoot has a slot f<2> to receive the blade. A work-guide h and spacing-guide g may be provided.
Patent GB-190105058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricating Apparatus suitable for Motors
Filed: 1901-03-09
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 5058. Motorfahrzeug & Motorenfabrik Berlin Akt.-Ges., and Roth, H. March 9. Lubricators. - R e - lates to an oil-feeding device in which the lubricant is f e d by means of water pressure. The invention is described as applied to a motor. The cooling-water for the cylinder &c. of the motor is circulated by means of a centrifugal pump a. A pipe b leads from the circulating-pipe to an oil reservoir c, and is provided at one end with a non-return valve c. The reservoir c communicates through pipes d and e with a distributing-pipe on which are arranged a number of lubricating glasses or cups f. The pipe e is preferably provided with a window, and discharge cocks are fitted below this pipe and the reservoir. The lubricant in the reservoir is displaced by the circulating-water, and forced through the cups f to the parts to be lubricated.
Patent GB-190107343-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Copying Press
Inventor: KOSLOWSKY ISAAC
Filed: 1901-04-09
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 7343. Koslowsky, I. April 9. Copying-presses.-The movable part c of the press is formed as a water reservoir, with a bottom containing a large number of fine perforations through which a supply of water for damping the paper, when copying, may pass to a cloth d stretched tightly over the bottom. Sliding on, and in contact with, the bottom c is a plate g having the same arrangement of perforations. This plate g is moved, as the part c is moved vertically between the posts b by the usual screw a, to open and close the perforations and regulate the supply of water for each copying operation. Fixed to the plate g are pieces h projecting through slots in the cover e of the reservoir, and carrying a cross-bar i the ends of which engage parallel cam paths k on the posts b. When engaging the vertical parts of the paths, the plate g covers and closes the holes in the bottom c, and the holes are opened as the inclines k<1> of the paths are passed. The supply of water may be varied by altering the inclination of the parts k<1>.
Patent GB-190108044-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement relating to Materials used for French Pattern Modelling.
Inventor: BROWNE MARIAN PRINCE
Filed: 1901-04-19
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 8044. Browne, M. P. April 19. Colours, surfaces, textures, and the like, comparing and testing.-Relates to materials for use in French pattern modelling, in which the pattern is built up upon the figure. The material generally used is a special leno known as "linon pour moulage," and the invention consists in weaving or otherwise forming on this material a design, such as a plaid or stripe, so that the modeller is able to match plaids or other designs at the time the pattern is being taken. The " batiste " reed in draping or trimming the model also has designs formed upon it to enable materials for trimmings and the like to be matched. Materials with these designs upon them are specially adapted for use by teachers.
Patent GB-190108940-A (GB)
Title: A Toy or Device for Word Building and the like
Inventor: COTMAN FREDERICK JOHN
Filed: 1901-05-01
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 8940. Cotman, F. J., and Walker, W. G. May 1. Reading, teaching.- Cubes, prisms, &c. are marked with letters or combinations of letters or sections of pictures so that they can be built up to form various words, pictures, &c. The cubes &c. may be mounted on vertical or horizontal axes in suitable frames, and may be made reversible by having two holes at rightangles in each to receive the axes. Fig. 1 shows 12 cubes arranged in pairs in a frame with two compartments. Letters are sometimes marked on the frame to form combinations with those on the blocks. Picture combinations may be similarly built up.
Patent GB-190109265-A (GB)
Title: Electric Arc Lamp.
Inventor: YOUNG TAPLEY WEBB
Filed: 1901-05-04
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 9265. Young, T. W. May 4. Arc lamps.-Carbons are held in inclined troughs 33, 19, supported on springs 31, 16, by similar troughs 35, 21, which are carried by headed pins 37, and are attached by insulating-sockets 57 to the ends of an expansible metal strip 53. The strip is surrounded by a coiled heating-resistance51, connected in series with the carbons, and is thus heated and expanded so as to press the movable troughs 35, 21 against the carbons, and move the carbons apart, when sufficient current is supplied, but to allow the carbons to move together and slip down when the current decreases. Each carbon may be pressed down by a spring 49 placed between its covered upper end and an arm 47 of its holder ; with continuous current, movement of the negative carbon is retarded by screws 46. The expansion strip 53 and heater 51 may be replaced by toggle links connecting the sockets 57 with an arm of an iron core, movable vertically into a series solenoid on the top-plate 1. The springs 31, 16 may be steel strips coated with copper. The ends of the heater or solenoid wire are connected to the upper and lower parts of the spring 16, which is divided by an insulator 17. The lamp may be enclosed by a globe 7, secured by a packed ring and screws to the top-plate 1. A nozzle 8 is provided, through which air may be exhausted from the globe, and another gas introduced.
Patent GB-190113162-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pump Valve applicable-to Air-and-Circulating Pumps and the like.
Inventor: READ EDMUND HENRY
Filed: 1901-06-28
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 13,162. Read, E. H. June 28. Pump valves.-Relates to pump valves applicable to air and circulating pumps and the like. The valve seating E and guard D employed with flexible valves are as usual, but the body of the valve is made up of layers A of leather, interspersed with layers B of canvas, rubber insertion, or metal, and fastened together by through rivets and washers.
Patent GB-190116287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pedal Driving Mechanism
Inventor: ROBINSON OWEN
Filed: 1901-08-13
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 16,287. Robinson, O. Aug. 13. Driving - mechanasm. - Pedal mechanism for driving cycles &c. is shown in Fig. 1 as applied to a bicycle, only one pedal being shown. Each pedal h is carried by a frame f working on separate axles e, d geared together by pinions m so that the pedals move synchronously in opposite directions. The driving-wheel axle e has two one-way clutches, each having a sprocket - wheel l connected by a chain to the pedal frame or, as shown, to the bicycle frame a and passing over guide sprockets i on the pedal frame. If the axes of the pedal frames are in alignment, they are connected by spur gear.
Patent GB-190123297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1901-11-18
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 23,297. Imray, O., [Kingman, B E.]. Nov. 18. Lubricating; securing on axles; felloes or rims; hubs; spokes; packing, elastic and sound-absorbing. -Relates to metallic wheels of the type shown by sectional elevations through the hub in Figs. 1 and 2, and by a partial section of the rim in Fig. 4. The rim 3 consists of a metallic tube with parallel sides and an outer channel-shaped periphery adapted to receive the tyre 4. The inner periphery 19 has holes through which pass the tubular metallic spokes 2, locked in position by pins 22 and inwardly-turned lips 34. The spokes are of rectangular cross-section near the inner ends, to fit between wedge-shaped projections 7 formed on one half 5 of the metallic hub, but the end parts 8 of the spokes are tapered. Each tapered piece has a recess adapted to receive a ring 14 secured by screws 15 to the half 5 of the hub, and, when in position, the parts of this half are brazed or welded together. The half 5 screws on to the other half 6, and is held in position by rivets 17, the extreme inner ends of the spokes bearing on a strip 33 of rubber or like material. The wheel is secured on the hollow axle 23 by a split nut 26, provided with a flange 27, which nut screws into the axle and is expanded by screwing into it a conical plug 30. Lubricant passes through the hole 32 from the axle to the bearings.
Patent GB-190210362-A (GB)
Title: Invertable Firegrate for Steam Boilers
Inventor: CHANDLER JAMES
Filed: 1902-05-06
Granted: 1903-05-06
Abstract: 10,362. Chandler, J. May 6. Grates. - T w o pivoted frames C are arranged as shown, so that they can be turned over to discharge ashes, a reserve of fire being kept on the dead-plate B. The frames Care held in place by bolts E. The grate is particularly intended for steam boilers.
Patent GB-190210685-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wire-weaving Machines.
Inventor: MCCALLIP WILLIAM WATERMAN
Filed: 1902-05-09
Granted: 1903-05-09
Abstract: 10,685. McCallip, W. W. June 3, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Loom shedding-motions; take-up motions; picking-mechanism; looms, weft cutting in; beat-up motions.-Relates to machines, for weaving wire fabrics, in which the shedding of the wires w is effected by fingers carried by two pairs of shafts 2 mounted at right-angles to each other. The wires pass from reels 10 between straightening-rollers 11, feed-rollers 12, crimping-rollers 13, and cutters 14, and along guiding-troughs into the shed, two wires being inserted simultaneously ; the exit end of one trough is at a higher level than that of the other. The upper shafts 2, Fig. 4, actuate the wire-depressing fingers 3, and the lower shafts 2<1> actuate the wire-elevating fingers 3<a>; these fingers are formed on bars connected to cranks on the shafts, and may have lateral recesses to form guides for the wires. In a modification, the shedding is effected by means of the well-known fingers mounted on intermittently-rotating shafts and formed with conical and open-sided guide-ways, at their operative ends, to serve in guiding the wires. After a pair of wires have been inserted, the fabric is fed so as to carry alternate wires from the depressers to the elevators, or vice versÔ, by means 17 which may comprise a ratchet-wheel driven at an adjustable speed by a pawl lever connected to a rocking lever which is actuated by a link connected adjustably to an arm on one of the shafts 2. The shafts 2, 2' are geared together and can be driven by means of a clutch actuated by a rod 21 and a cam on the shaft of the wire-cutting mechanism. This clutch may include a rocking key normally held within its own seat in a collar on the shaft 2', but adapted to engage with a flange on a pulley 2<a>. The fabric may be kept flat by rolls 18<a>, 18<b>. If desired, a wide fabric may be woven and then cut into narrower fabrics by cutters 20<a>. Beat-up apparatus comprising arms secured to a rocking shaft may be used, if desired.
Patent GB-190214701-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Construction and Arrangement of the Frames of Portable Tents and like Structures, and in Fastenings connected therewith.
Filed: 1902-07-01
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 14,701. Berthon, E. P., and Berthon Boat Co. July 1. Portable structures. - A folding frame is constructed of bent radial ribs A, B, secured together at the upper ends by a leather strip N. The centre rib carries a ring N', against which the other ribs bear when the frame is extended. Wedgeshaped shoes C, or sliding bolts, at the lower ends of the ribs are forced into the ground, and the ribs are spaced apart by hooks P, or struts which may y b e notched to serve as rifle racks. To facilitate transport, the ribs may be jointed at F, and may be fastened in an extended position by pivoted straps or sliding loops H. The canvas roof sections are formed with flaps, which can be buttoned to the wall canvas, or be turned up for the purpose of ventilation. Canvas may be fixed to both sides of the upper ribs B, to form a hollow roof through which air passes to an aperture in the crown. The door flap is attached to a strip of wood, and the roof flap over the door can be turned back for ventilation. The ribs may be stayed by guy ropes or tnggles, and the lower ends may be connected by battens carrying rollers or wheels on which the tents can be moved bodily. The aperture at the top of the tent is covered by a loose flap surmounted by a knob. The canvas is fixed to the ribs by copper nails, which are protected by wood covering- strips. In folding the tent, the canvas is gathered in between the ribs.
Patent GB-190218593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Printing and Reproduction of Pictures and in Blocks or Printing Surfaces therefor.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM EDWIN
Filed: 1902-08-25
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 18,593. Heys, W. E., [Schreiber, C., and Levinstein, J.]. Aug. 25. Make-ready arrangements.-Relates to a process of, and printing-surfaces for, printing pictures, especially half-tone pictures ; and consists in printing from a printing plate or block superimposed upon an exactly-corresponding printing-plate or block. The two printing plates or blocks may be prepared by moulding from a metal plate, the latter etched with the design after being provided with a photographically-prepared resist. One of the printing-plates may be of celluloid and one of rubber, the latter to be placed under the other. As the relief parts of the two plates coincide, no making-ready of the plates is necessary.
Patent GB-190223299-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method and Apparatus for Heating and Circulating Water.
Inventor: BARKER ARTHUR HENRY
Filed: 1902-10-27
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 23,299. Barker, A. H. Oct. 27. Direct, steam-pressure apparatus; steam pumps; governing or controlling.-In an apparatus for heating and circulating water for heating buildings and rooms or for the supply of hot water, the equilibrium water-supply valve v, the high-pressure steam valve s, and the low-pressure steam valve are operated by a float l in a closed vessel a. Water from the return pipe b, having a check valve d, is sprayed by a rose f into the vessel a, in which it is heated by low-pressure steam admitted at h. As the water accumulates, it raises the float l, until it engages a collar m on a rod k, which is connected by pin and slot to a lever j on a weighted spindle i carrying a fork r engaging a pin on a rod u connected to the steam valves. The water-valve spindle w engages a recess in the rod k which engages pins x to close the valve. The water and low-pressure steam valves being closed, and the high-pressure steam valve opened, an outlet valve y having a float z, is also allowed to open, and the hot water is forced past a check valve in the outlet pipe c. When the float l descends, it acts on a roller n so as to move the valves back to the initial position. The supply of the low-pressure steam may be controlled by a thermostat exposed to the temperature of the water in the return pipe b. In a modification, a single throttle screw-down steam valve is need, the screw engaging a nut fixed to the valve-box cover and the spindle carrying a lever connected to the rod k. In this case, the supply of low-pressure steam is obtained by throttling the high-pressure steam. Inversely, the supply of high-pressure steam may be dispensed with by employing a steam pump worked by the low-pressure steam to remove the water. In this case the high-pressure steam valve may be replaced by the steam-supply valve of the steam pump, the water piston of which is suitably reduced in diameter. Two floats may be used, the lower one being connected to the upper one, its spindle, or lever, by a chain or other flexible connection. In this case, the upper float acts by its buoyancy, when the water is at the higher level, to cut off the low-pressure steam supply and the water supply, and the lower float acts by its weight, when the water is at the lower level, to shut off the highpressnre steam supply. This arrangement is described in the Provisional Specification. A tank of greater capacity than the vessel a may be used to receive the excess of water, or, provided there is a sufficient head, to feed the boiler automatically.