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Patent GB-189912928-A (GB)
Title: Combined Bolt and Lock.
Inventor: FORNEY JOHN MICHEL
Filed: 1899-06-21
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 12,928. Forney, J. M. Nov. 22, A.D. 1898, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Sliding bolts; locks, key.-A sliding bolt A is combined with a lock I, which secures the operating-arm F. The arm F is formed as shown in Fig. 3, and is engaged by a spring catch K, Fig. 2, which can be raised to disengage the arm F by means of a suitable key placed on an angularshaped pin or lug P. A spring Q pushes the arm F out of the lock.
Patent GB-189918667-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Water-cock.
Inventor: SOERENSEN SOEREN CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1899-09-15
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 18,667. S÷rensen, S. C. Sept. 15. Self-closing valves; shocks, preventing.-A selfclosing non-jerking stop cock is shown in Fig. 1. The diaphragm d separating the inlet and outlet is formed with a seat d<1> against which a flexible diaphragm e is pressed by the water admitted to the chamber g through an adjustable passage h. The flexible diaphragm is fitted with a seat k against which a valve n bears. By pressing down the push q the water in the chamber escapes and allows the pressure above the flexible diaphragm to depress it so that the water can pass directly to the outlet. On releasing the push, water passes into the chamber, and the flexible diaphragm gradually closes the outlet.
Patent GB-189920548-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of Making Cellular Tires and a New or Improved Tire for Vehicles.
Inventor: BEASLEY WILLIAM FESSENDEN
Filed: 1899-10-13
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 20,548. Beasley, W. F. Oct. 13. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.- Relates to the cushion tyre shown in section and elevation in Fig. 1. The core . A is divided by the central plane of the wheel into two halves a, b, which are formed in sections of the shape shown in Fig. 3. The sections are moulded from rubber, and are provided with transverse or other webs e, which may have ribs f, and the peripheries of the sections are joined by vulcanization, the webs b e i n g prevented from joining, preferably by their slightly - concaved faces g. The core is enclosed in a cover h, which is surrounded by a helically - w o u n d layer n of cord or rope. The outer cover o is sufficientlv thin to allow the windings tn show through so as to form a good tread,
Patent GB-189922351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Kneading or Mixing Machines.
Inventor: TRENCK REINHOLD
Filed: 1899-11-08
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 22,351. Trenck, R. Nov. 8. Moving-beater apparatus for mixing dough or the like. Beaters o are actuated by cranks d<1>, their upper ends being guided in adjustable sockets m, which determine their paths. The apparatus is carried on a plate or frame A, which is adapted to fit troughs of different sizes. The plate A moves within guides on the trough, and, with the apparatus, is moved longitudinally along the trough by means of a pawl, which engages in a rack z at the side of the trough, and is actuated by an eccentric. The longitudinal movement of the apparatus is arrested by stops which, operating a rod or slide, move a plate under the pawl.
Patent GB-189923802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chairs.
Inventor: PINNELL CHARLES JOHN
Filed: 1899-11-29
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 23,802. Pinnell, C. J. Nov. 29. Chairs.-A plate A, C is fixed by screws at B, B to the top face of the side of a chair bottom frame, and at D, D to the inside of the back leg to strengthen the joint at E.
Patent GB-190003918-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for Extracting Nitrate of Soda from the Raw Material "Caliche" and from the Refuse thereof known as "Ripio."
Inventor: WOODCOCK WILLIAM HUGH
Filed: 1900-02-28
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 3918. Woodcock, W. H., and Harper, W. A. Feb. 28. Sodium nitrate. - Relates to a method of and apparatus for extracting sodium nitrate from raw material, such as "caliche," or from the refuse thereof known as "ripio." The powdered material is led by a hopper f to a boiler a, previously charged with water, having a heating-jacket b which may be divided into two sections through each of which steam or hot water from a separate boiler may be passed. A stirring-device c, operated by a shaft c<1>, is provided to each boiler. It has ordinary stirring-arms e, and a device, such as a screw blade d, or a screw-thread cut on the agitator shaft, for raising the stirring-arms above the residue as the latter collects at the bottom. When the material is exhausted, the residue is allowed to deposit, and the solution is run into one or more crystallizing-tanks h, having jackets i through which cold water passes. Before passing to the crystallizing-tanks, the whole charge may be passed through a filter-press, in which the temperature is maintained at or near the boiling point of the solution. The heated water obtained may be run into the boilers. The residue in the boilers is discharged through a bottom door operated by a screw or by hydraulic means. The liquid from the crystallizing-tanks may be run back to the boilers, while the crystals are emptied out.
Patent GB-190004995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Cloth-cutting Machines.
Inventor: BUCHWALD FRITZ
Filed: 1900-03-16
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 4995. Buchwald, F. March 16. Cutting-machines for fabrics.-The cloth is laid out on the table t, and remains thereon undisturbed, as the cutting-apparatus can be moved over any part of the table. To enable this to be done, the arm carrying the cutting-apparatus is jointed to the bracket s supported by the wheel r running on the rail n. The spindle i, which operates the cutter by means of worm gearing, is driven by the belt g from the spindle d' in the bracket s. The spindle d' carries at its lower end a pulley d, driven by an endless rope which passes over guide-pulleys c, e and is set in motion by the driving-pulley b on the table. Instead of a single wheel r, two or more wheels may be used, but they must be mounted on the same axis, as it is by turning on this axis that the cutter is lifted from the cloth. An electric motor may be employed to drive the spindle d', in which case the driving- pulleys are dispensed with.
Patent GB-190006073-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Connection for Flushing Pipes.
Inventor: BURGESS ERNEST HENRY
Filed: 1900-03-31
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 6073. Burgess, E. H. March 31. Couplings, disconnectible.-For connecting flushing-pipes to the horns of closet basins, a rubber ring g in a circular flange f is forced against the horn i to make the joint by a screwed sleeve b on a ring a fixed to the pipe d. The sleeve is secured by a set-screw c.
Patent GB-190009091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or Pertaining to, Means or Mechanism to be Employed in the Transmission of Power at Variable Speeds.
Inventor: LYFORD ARTHUR GEORGE SEDDON
Filed: 1900-05-17
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 9091. Lyford, A. G. S. May 17. Motor road vehicles, driving-gear for. A special form of expanding pulley, Figs. 3, 5, 6, and 7, is shown in Fig. 2 applied as a variable-speed gear in a motor vehicle. The sleeves f, by which the diameters of the pulleys are varied, are moved by levers i, j, pivoted at i<1>, j<1> and operated by a right and left handed screw k.
Patent GB-190009567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Traction on a Road Contact or like System.
Inventor: THOMPSON SILVANUS PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-05-24
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 9567. Thompson, S. P., [Walker, M.]. May 24. Electric railways and tramways on a road contact or like system with switches operated by magnets on the vehicle. Switches; collectors.-A multipolar magnet 2 on the vehicle is used to excite the switches, and it may be combined with the collector, but preferably a separate collecting-skate 4 is used, so that the road switch boxes need not be insulated. The movable armature 8 in the switch box, shown in Fig. 3 as actuated by a coil 5, is arranged with magnetic flux across an air gap 10 short in comparison with the movement of the lever, and when the armature is nearly closed the flux lies across the gap 12 more distant from the pivot ; a.spur plate 7 projects through the forked armature, to shorten the magnetic circuit. The upper part of the armature may be forked, to lie under two blocks of iron, and the lower part lies near a third block, so that there is always a good magnetic path, whether it is covered by one or two poles of the vehicle magnet. The contact-lever 40, Fig. 7, which bridges two contacts 27, is pivoted on the pivoted armature lever 24, so as to give a long break when open and the pressure of a kneeaction lever when closed. A similar result may be attained by pivoting the two levers separately, one carrying the two contacts 27 and the other bearing the bridge. Fig. 11 shows a section of the complete switch box. The Y-shaped armature lever 8 is pivoted. Its upper ends lie under two iron blocks 54, separated in the cover by non-magnetic material 37, of which material the upper part 48 of the box is made. The lower part is forked to work over an iron spur, which is prolonged and covered with insulation to carry the pair of contacts 27 connected to the road stud aud the main respectively, the whole plate being attached to the cover. Pivoted at 30 on a block 46 attached to the armature 8 is the lever carrying the contacts 26, and spring-mounted carbon eontacts 42 on this lever take the breaking spark. Mercury or other contacts 53 connect the contacts to the leads from the main and studs, so that the switch can be readily removed with the cover. The Provisional Specification states that the coils of the vehicle magnet may be supplied with more current when near the switches, and the road stud consists of a bolt sunk in a stone block.
Patent GB-190009624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BEVER AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1900-05-25
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 9624. Bever, A. May 25. Gas and explosive-vapour engines.-In a twostroke cycle engine, a vacuum is formed in a pump B on the out - stroke, at the end of which the piston C uncovers first the exhaust ports H and then ports I leading directly into the pump B, permitting the residual burnt gases to escape into the latter and a new charge to flow into the cylinder A.
Patent GB-190011025-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Apparatus for Life Buoys & Lights to Facilitate the Rescue of Persons from Drowning & for other Purposes.
Inventor: BINKS HENRY
Filed: 1900-06-18
Granted: 1901-06-18
Abstract: 11,025. Binko, H. June 18. Hooks.-Relates to electrically-controlled hook gear for detaching life-buoys, lifeboats, and the like, and to means for sealing and unsealing a light connected thereto. The first part consists of the combination of the electric alarm contact described in Specification No. 11,617, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class 13, Bells &c.], with the hookdetaching gear described in Specification No. 4499, A.D. 1889.
Patent GB-190011112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Softening and Purifying Water.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-06-19
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 11,112. Boult, A. J., [Koyl, C. H.]. June 19. Water, purifying and softening; settling.-The necessary reagents, such as lime water and solution of sodium carbonate, are prepared respectively in the tanks 1 and 2. 3 is the reaction tank, and 4 the settling tank. Stirrers are operated by a water-wheel 7, and the water is controlled by float valves in a usual manner. The lime water mixes with the untreated water brst. and the sodium carbonate lower down at 16, so that the water is acted on by the reagents successively in a single reaction tank. The treated water passes upwards through the mass of sediment at the bottom of the settling-tank, separation of sediment being thus facilitated. The settling-surfacas are formed by cones 29, having their small ends uppermost and resting against a central tube 30, their outer ends resting on brackets and having an annular apace between them and the wall of the chamber. The cones are perforated by radial slits of constant width, so that the settling-surface increases outwards.
Patent GB-190011674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Variable-speed Gearing.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-06-27
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 11,674. Thompson, W. P., [Waltenbaugh, G. W., and Ough, J. M.]. June 27. Driving-gear for screw propellers &c.-Relates to variable-speed gearing for launches and engines and machinery generally. The pinion E, fixed to the driving-shaft A, is geared through wheels H, pivoted on a spider at the end of a loose sleeve F, to an internal wheel K which is loosely mounted on the sleeve. The power is transmitted from the apparatus by a wheel 23, which may be clutched either to the sleeve or to the internal wheel or be left free. The internal wheel may be locked directly to the shaft by means of a friction clutch N ; in this case the full speed of the shaft is imparted to the wheel 23 either from the sleeve or from the internal wheel. By releasing the clutch N and setting on the brake 1, which operations are performed simultaneously, the internal wheel is locked and the sleeve is driven at a reduced speed. By locking the sleeve by means of the brake 12, preferably actuated by a treadle, and setting free the internal wheel, it is driven in the opposite direction. The clutch 30 which serves to connect the sleeve with the wheel 23 consists of a collar and a pair of square pins which work in recesses in the sleeve and brake-wheel and enter notches in the wheel 23 ; its operating-lever is coupled to that of the claw clutch 26, by which the internal wheel is coupled to the wheel 23. The clutch N is of the same construction as that described in Specification No. 11,673, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Mechanism &c.] ; its operating-lever is coupled to that of the brake 1.
Patent GB-190017644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines or Apparatus suitable for use in Cooling and Agitating Milk and other Liquids.
Inventor: HOWORTH FRANKLIN WISE
Filed: 1900-10-04
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 17,644. Howorth, F. W., [Brandon, D. H.]. Oct. 4. Moving-container apparatus.-Relates to an appliance for agitating milk or other liquid and a cooling-agent, such as ice shavings, in tumblers. The tumblers are held on the crossheads D on the rods A by covers G which are provided with wire coils H to enter the tumblers, and are closed by a nut I and upper crosshead F working against a spring K. The rods A work in bearings in the plate C and in bearings L placed between the crossheads and carried by an L-shaped arm attached to the base and the plate C. Reciprocating motion is given to the rods A by connecting- rods Q and a crank shaft provided with a flywheel Y and driven by enclosed spur-gearing from the handle X.
Patent GB-190022994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Trunks.
Inventor: SESSELY JULES
Filed: 1900-12-17
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 22,994. Sessely, J. Nov. 13, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. T r u n k s.-The trunk is formed of four pieces of sheet material secured to a suitable skeleton frame. Two pieces are bent twice at right-angles so as to form portions of the front, back, and ends of the trunk body, and the others are bent at right-angles along lines parallel to the ends and sides so as to form the bottom, the remainder of the front, back, and ends and the lid respectively, the joints in the trunk body being in the faces of the front, back, and ends as shown. The trunk is strengthened by means of metallic corner pieces and by strips of hard bent wood secured over the joints and along other parts of the trunk.
Patent GB-190100351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Engines or Motors
Inventor: BARKER WALTER HONORATO
Filed: 1901-01-05
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 351. Barker, W. H. Jan. 5. Revolving - cylinder type. - Relates to motor car and other engines with a number, preferably one or two pairs, of cylinders, in which the shaft is fixed and the cylinders rotate. Several modifications are described, comprising bot h explosion and steam or expansion engines. Fig. 1 shows section through the cylinders, and Fig. 2 a parallel section through the valvechest, of an explosion engine with two pairs of cylinders working in the O t t o cycle. The shaft c carries a cam or eccentric d of flattened elliptical form on which the trunk pistons e act through the medium of rollers e<3>. In order that the pistons shall work in unison, the pins carrying the piston rollers are connected by a toggle linkage as shown. Combustible mixture is supplied through a port g and the products are exhausted through a port g<1> in a stationary plug at the end of the shaft which ports are brought into communication with the outer ends of the several cylinders in succession, as they rotate, by pipes f<3>. In a port f<1> in the plug is also lodged the igniter. The whole motor is enclosed in a casing h furnished with water inlet and outlet at the bottom and top respectively, cooling water being drawn in and expelled by the centrifugal action of vanes h<3>. In a modification, the cylinders are cooled by air in a similar manner, the cylinders being furnished with radiating ribs. The application to a steam engine is also described, also a two-cylinder form of the invention.
Patent GB-190101786-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Supplying Air to Steam Generator Furnaces and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: VOET CORNELIUS
Filed: 1901-01-25
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 1786. Voet, C. Jan. 25. Air, supplying.-The pressure of the wind, or the atmospheric pressure due to motion in the case of ships and locomotives, is utilized for forced draught in steam-boiler furnaces. Figs. 1 and 2 show the application to a marine boiler. The air enters collecting-heads f, and is conducted to a chest b in front of the ashpit. The inclined front k may be hinged to form a door. The air is heated in passing through or beside the smoke-box, or it may be heated by leading the pipes through the flues. In the case of a stationary boiler, the heads may be arranged to set themselves automatically against the wind.
Patent GB-190104267-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self Closing Taps.
Inventor: DIXON THOMAS ATHERTON
Filed: 1901-02-28
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 4267. Dixon, T. A. Feb. 28. Self-closing valves. -An ordinary lift valve is made selfclosing by putting an extension b on the lower end of the spindle and fitting it with a coiled spring c secured at its upper end to the extension and at its lower end to a bar e fixed to the casing.
Patent GB-190109270-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Speaking Tubes
Inventor: BINKS HENRY
Filed: 1901-05-04
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 9270. Binko, H. May 4. Speaking - tubes. -A cone C is fitted in any suitable position in the speaking-tube to intensify the sounds from the main tube. The e speaking - tube is also provided with an elastic diaphragm D, arranged similarly to the diaphragm of an electric telephone, in any suitable position, e.g., in the front of the instrument, as shown. The speaking-tube illustrated is of the type described in Specification No. 10,816, A.D. 1893, having a combined transmitter and receiver, but the invention may be applied to any speaking-tube. It is stated that the diaphragm D increases the speaking and hearing powers, prevents access of impurities or water to the main tube, and is also of advantage hygienically.
Patent GB-190112034-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppers for Preventing the Refilling of Vessels.
Inventor: BONNETEAU PIERRE
Filed: 1901-06-12
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 12,034. Bonneteau, P. June 12. Stoppers; refilling, preventing.-The casing a is provided with a conical seat c for the valve d, which is held on the seat by the heavy ball e, the stem r of the valve working in the guide s on the seat. Above the valve is inserted a guard or stop consisting of a ring h and a disc k, the latter being formed with a concave recess p for the ball e. To prevent the vessel from being refilled by inverting it and immersing it in liquid, a float valve b of cork, celluloid, &c. is adapted to close the opening of the ring h, the stem o of this valve working in the aperature j in the disc k. To protect the valves from tampering, the upper end of the casing is fitted with a guard consisting of two rings g, l and a central disc n, secured together by two lateral arms, the discharge passages m, q, f formed by this guard being out of alignment. The casing is inserted in the neck of the bottle &c., and the guard ring sealed &c. over the mouth ; or, the ring g may be flush with the casing a, in which case, the casing is sealed in the interior of the neck.
Patent GB-190113354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bicycle Locks.
Inventor: WOOD HARVEY MORSE
Filed: 1901-07-01
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 13,354. Wood, H. M., Frost, A. H., Ames, C. L., and Granger, A. P. July 1. Locking - apparatus to prevent theft. - The unbroken bracket 5 of the lock is slipped into place on the bicycle fork, and the hollow plunger 9, when protruding, as in Fig, 4, passes between the spokes of the wheel and locks the bicycle. The plunger is closed at one end by the plug 9<a>, to which the spring trigger 10 is secured. A cross-pin 9<d> is located at the open end of the plunger, and slides in the groove 8<a> in the casing 8. Any suitable pushing-device serves to thrust out the plunger, but the key shown in Fig. 3 is required to withdraw the bolt. By turning the key through one-quarter turn from the position shown in Fig. 4, the trigger is raised, and the bolt may be pulled within the casing 8.:
Patent GB-190115189-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriters.
Inventor: KOCHENDOERFER HEINRICH
Filed: 1901-07-26
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 15,189. K÷chend÷rfer, H. July 26. Type-writers.-Relates to the "actions," shift-mechanism, and spacing - mechanism of typewheel machines. The type-wheel 1 is carried by a spindle 2 supported in a frame 4 pivoted at 3. When one of the key levers 16 is depressed, the universal bar 17 is rocked, and the finger 18 strikes the arm 19 projecting from the frame 4, and brings the type - wheel to the impression point. A long pinion 7 on the spindle 2 engages with a toothed sector 8 fixed on a spindle 9. To the front end of the spindle 9 is secured a plate 11, the ends of which are bent forward at right-angles so as to project beneath levers 12, 13 pivoted at 14. The levers 12, 13 extend beneath the key levers, and are supported at their outer ends by springs 15. The depression of a key turns the lever 12 or 13, spindle 9, and sector 8 by an amount sufficient to bring the corresponding type into position. The universal bar 17 effects the impression, and also controls the carriage feed. The shiftmechanism for change of case is of the following character :-The spindle 2 is free to slide lengthwise in the frame 4, but is normally tensioned towards the operator by a spring. When either of the shift keys 22, 23 is depressed, the lever 24 is rocked about its pivot 24<a>, and the lever 21 is swung forward, shifting the spindle 2 and type-wheel 1. A pin 29 carried by the spindle 2 is engaged in one or other of the two notches 26, 27 in the pivoted detent plate 25, the type-wheel being thus temporarily locked in the new position. When the type-wheel returns from the impression point, the detent 25 is lifted by the engagement of its front end with the projection 31, and the typewheel resumes its normal or lower case position. The spacing-mechanism is shown on the plan view, Fig. 7. The universal rocking frame 17 bears a depending arm 34, which actuates a two-armed lever 33 and draws forward the bar 36 against the tension of a spring 37. The pivoted pawl 38 moves in consequence a short distance towards the right along the carriage feed-rack 39. When the key is released, the spring 37 draws the bat 36 back to its original position, and the pawl 38 forces the carriage .one step forward. A stop 40 on the bar 36 holds the rack in the new position. Within the frame 17 is another frame not shown in the Figures, which actuates a locking-bolt engaging with a spur-wheel on the type-wheel axle accurately to position the type=wheel at the moment of impression.