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Patent GB-189923599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Brakes for Railway Rolling Stock.
Inventor: LAYCOCK WILLIAM SAMUEL
Filed: 1899-11-27
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 23,599. Laycock, W. S. Nov. 27. Brakes, band. Relates to brakes which can be applied from either side of a wagon. The operating-levers 1 are fixed to the cross-shaft 2, on which is a loose disc 9 having ratchet teeth and an arm 11 which is connected to the brake-applying shaft 3 by links 4, 5. When one of the levers 1 is depressed, an arm 8 on the shaft 2 takes against a lateral projection 12 on the disc 9 and rotates it to apply the brakes, and the pawl 10 locks it in the " on position. On lifting a lever 1 from the " on " to the " off " position, the arm 8 knocks up the pawl 10 and releases the cam, which falls by virtue of its weight and retracts the brakes. The levers are locked in the " off " position by a pin 15 on the arm 8 engaging in the vertical portion of the L-slot 14 formed in the pivoted plate 13. The arrangement of the mechanism described allows the combination with vacuum, Westinghouse, and like brakes.
Patent GB-190002939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Drying Corn.
Inventor: PUFF FRANZ
Filed: 1900-02-14
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 2939. Puff, F., and Lay, F. Feb. 14. Drying grain.-Corn is fed through a shoot 11 into a rotating cylinder 2, which is fitted internally with ribs 6. The corn is carried upwards by the ribs, and then drops on to an inclined plane 4, formed un a box 1 through which steam is passed. Inclined ribs 5 on the inclined plane direct the corn to the discharge end of the cylinder, where it drops into the conveyer 3. The drum is rotated by rollers 8.
Patent GB-190008609-A (GB)
Title: Improved Tool Sharpening Apparatus
Inventor: LOWNDES LOFTUS
Filed: 1900-05-10
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 8609. Lowndes, L. May 10. Work-holders. - Plane-irons, chisels, &c. are clamped to a holder A with handles B and an arm E carrying a roller F for running on the work bench R. The inclination of the blade to the oilstone N is thus kept constant. Fig. 1 shows a plane-iron P fixed by screws C, D, and Fig. 4 shows a clamp for a chisel &c. The clamp G is fixed by screws at D, and the tool blade by the screw-H. The surface K is curved.
Patent GB-190009020-A (GB)
Title: Improved Artificial Bait for Fishing Purposes
Inventor: ALLCOCK SAMUEL
Filed: 1900-05-16
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 9020. Allcock, S., [trading as Allcock & Co., S.]. May 6. Artificial bait.-In bait of the Phantom type, the tail triangle D<3> is hooked to a wire B attached to the head swivel A. The side hooks D', D<2> are hooked to the fins.
Patent GB-190009971-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Utilising Electrical Earth Currents.
Inventor: JAHR EMIL
Filed: 1900-05-30
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 9971. Jahr, E. May 30. Earth batteries.-Electrical earth currents are utilized by thrusting into the earth or into water in or on the earth two electrodes, of which the electropositive one has a position to the north of and deeper than that of the electronegative.
Patent GB-190010363-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Contacts.
Inventor: HALFORD JULIAN ADOLPHE
Filed: 1900-06-06
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 10,363. Halford, J. A. June 6. Couplings; d i s t r ib u t i n g.-Relates to means for connecting lamps or the like to ceiling strips. The connecting-piece is fitted with pins or arms which make contact with the conductors. Figs. 1 and 4 show two arrangements. The conductors a, b are laid in grooves or recesses in the strip s, and the lamp or fitting is provided with spring arms c, d, which press on the conductors and also serve to support the fitting. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the arm c, d may be rigid, being turned round in the recess to press against the contacts. In a modified form, the contacts may be in the form of pins or points, which are embedded in the conductor as described in Specification No. 18,414, A.D. 1899.
Patent GB-190012305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Disinfecting Chambers and Apparatus.
Inventor: FOURNIER EUGENE
Filed: 1900-07-07
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 12,305. Fournier, E. July 7. Disinfecting &c.-Relates to apparatus for disinfecting felt, bedding, wearing-apparel, fabrics, &c. The articles to be treated are placed on shelves 27 in a chamber 4 supported by legs 5 and provided with a door, which can be hermetically closed, and is furnished with a thermometer 23 and a window 21. The chamber is then heated by the hot gases from a stove 6, the gases passing through a series of pipes 9 on the floor of the chamber 4 and then up a chimney 13. The chimney is surrounded by a perforated pipe 15, which prevents the articles being treated from getting burnt. A grating 30 is placed over the pipes 9. A pipe 16 connecting the chamber with the chimney 13 enables air to be drawn through the chamber, an inlet 19, which can be closed by a suitable cap, being provided as shown. Regulating-valves 14 and 17 are provided in the pipes 13 and 16 respectively. The heating-apparatus 6 consists of a bell having double walls 31 and 32 placed over a suitable burner or furnace 35, the hot gas passing upwards to the pipes 9. The hot air contained in the space 33 passes through openings 37, and mixes with the other gases. A cover 39 placed over the bell can be removed and replaced by a vaporizer 26, comprising an inner and an outer pan covered by a common lid, containing disinfectant and water respectively, and connected by a pipe with a nozzle 25. When in use, the chamber, after the articles to be disinfected are placed therein, is closed and heated to 85‹ C., as much air as possible being drawn through the pipe 16. Acetonized water is then injected by the apparatus 26, and after half an hour water containing a mixture of acetone and formaldehyde is injected. The furnace is then extinguished for an hour, then re-ignited, and ammonia injected into the chamber. After again drawing air through the chamber, the disinfection is complete.
Patent GB-190012433-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tires.
Inventor: BAKER JOHN
Filed: 1900-07-10
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 12,433. Baker, J. July 10. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims.-The tubeless tyre shown in section in Fig. 1, or the outer cover of a tyre, is formed with overlapping edges B, C, of which one B has an endless inextensible wire D. The rim G, of doubleconvex cross-section, has three circumferential grooves F, H, I, the middle one F being adapted to receive a corresponding rib E on the edge C. The edge C is forced into the other two grooves by the wire D and by a second endless inextensible band J respectively. The parts near the inflating-valve K are additionally secured by the valve-casing.
Patent GB-190017222-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cope Iron for the Sides of Lorries and Waggons.
Inventor: MUIR HUGH
Filed: 1900-09-28
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 17,222. Muir, H. Sept. 28. Carts and wagons. -Relates to copeirons for the sides of lorries and wagons to prevent undue wear in loading and unloading. They are made of the crosssection shown in Fig. 1, the outer flange being vertical, and the inner one inclined.
Patent GB-190018615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electro-magnetic Blow-outs for Electric Cut-outs.
Filed: 1900-10-18
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 18,615. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Hewlett, E. M.]. Oct. 18. Cut - outs. - Relates to the arrangement of a fusible cut-out with electromagnetic blowout. The electromagnet 2 is formed with flat extended pole - plates 3, 4 lined with refractory plates 5, 6. Side pieces 7, 8 are also fitted so as to form a box with an open mouth. The fuse 18 is inserted through suitable apertures, and connected to the terminals 14, 15 ; arcing- tips 16, 17 are also connected to the terminals to protect them. In a modified arrangement, the fuse is carried on a removable block, and connection is made with the fixed terminals by means of spring contacts which assist in holding the block in place.
Patent GB-190105945-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Gear for Motor Vehicles and the like.
Filed: 1901-03-21
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 5945. Hozier Engineering Co., and Govan, A. March 21. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to toothed threespeed and reversing-gearing capable of being controlled by a single hand-lever. Fig. 1 shows the gearing in plan, and Fig. 2 the same in vertical section. The motor shaft B enters the gear casing A at one end, and the driven shaft C enters at the other end. Gearing with a toothed wheel B' fast on the motor shaft B and with a wheel E loose on the driven shaft C are wheels G, H on a countershaft F'. Also feathered on the shaft C is a wheel D, which can be slid so as to clutch either the wheel B' or E, and similarly feathered on the shaft F<1> is a wheel F. Clutching the wheel D to B<1> gives the fast speed, gearing the wheels F and D the intermediate speed, and clutching the wheel D to E the slow speed. Reversal is effected by bringing a broad pinion J into gear with the wheels F and D simultaneously, when in the position shown in Fig. 1, by turning the eccentric pivot on which it is mounted. The requisite concurrent movements of the clutch forks P<3>, Q<3>, for effecting the several changes in the gear, may be effected by a rocking sector 0 with cam slots O<1>, O<2> engaging with arms on the rockers P<2>, Q<2>, one of which is tubular and embraces the other.
Patent GB-190108954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Lubricating Bearings.
Inventor: PARKINSON JACKEY
Filed: 1901-05-01
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 8954. Parkinson, J. May 1. Oil cup for eccentric straps, connecting - r o d s , crank-pins, &c. are constructed so that the oil cannot be thrown out from the motion of the engine parts. A tube C, filled with fibrous material, is screwed into the oil-hole in the bottom of the cup A. A hole in the cover E is closed by a hollow cap F, kept in place by a spring G, a suitable guide G<1> extending from the cap. The cap is pressed down for the admission of oil. Holes H, H<1> in the cap admit air to facilitate the discharge of the lubricant through the tube C. According to the Provisional Specification, a perforated tube is applied to an ordinary oil cup for the admission of air, the perforations being protected by a cap.
Patent GB-190109675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Arc Lamps
Filed: 1901-05-09
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 9675. Jandus Arc Lamp and Electric Co., and Jones, A. D. May 9. Transformers for use with arc lamps. A transformer has bundles s, s<1>, s' of straight iron plates, connected to form an open rectangular core by bolts, which also connect a base-plate u, with intervening insulation, as shown. Two coils are placed between cheeks v, v on the sides of the core. These coils may be connected in series between constant-pressure supply mains, and a single arc lamp connected in parallel with part of one coil, which is provided with a number of connecting- loops for the purpose. Or a lamp in series with a resistance may be connected to the ends of each coil, two lamps being thus placed in series ; no shunt regulating-coils are used in the lamps. Or the coils may be used separately as primary and secondary windings, supplying a lamp without additional resistance. Suitable dimensions of the transformers are specified, such that the magnetic leakage in them gives the desired regulation of current.
Patent GB-190109940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Movements or Pivot Adjustments for Looking Glasses and other Swinging Objects
Inventor: JAMES JOHN JESSE
Filed: 1901-05-14
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 9940. James, J. J., [trading as Dutson & Co.]. May 14.. Stamping.-Relates to the making of parts of pivot adjustments for looking-glasses and the like. The dovetail recess c is made by pressing tongues out of a plate of sheet metal. The cup e is stamped out of sheet metal. The disc h is fitted on the square bolt a, by making it first conical, then slipping it on the square bolt and finally straightening it out.
Patent GB-190110426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cavalry Great Coats and the like.
Inventor: SEAGER CLARENDON JAMES
Filed: 1901-05-20
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 10,426. Seager, C. J. May 20. Cloaks; leggings; overcoats; pockets.- Relates to the overcoats or cloaks worn by cavalry, police, and others, and consists in providing them on the inside with flaps A, one on each side, between which and the garment itself the legs are passed so that they remain covered even when the garment itself is unfastened or blown open at the front. The flaps may be permanently or detachably secured to the garment, and may be provided with additional fastenings so that they may be formed into pockets.
Patent GB-190114653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Water Gas.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-07-18
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 14,653. Boult, A. J., [Goldschmid, J. E.]. July 18. Gas-producers.-To obtain a so-called "three- " quarter water gas," that is, one containing about 25 per cent. of nitrogen to about 75 per cent. of combustible gases, not only from coke or anthracite, but also from bituminous fuel, the producer or producers are worked in three stages, namely, (1) a primary air blast period, producing carbonic acid ; (2) a secondary blast period, producing carbonic oxide ; and (3) a steaming period. The gas from the first period is not collected ; those from the other two are. In one method of working, two twin generators are employed; let them be called A and B. The full blast is turned on to the bottom of A, containing a layer one to two metres high of incandescent fuel, thereby producing carbonic acid, the amount of air used being measured, for example, by counting the strokes of the blowing-engine. Fresh fuel is then charged in on the top of A, and a smaller blast of air is slowly introduced at the bottom of B, the gases from B passing through a connecting tube to the top of A, and thence downwards, assisting to distil the fresh fuel. The amount of air introduced is again measured, so as not to exceed one-half of that in the primary blast. Steam, preferably superheated, is next turned on to the bottom of B, and passes similarly through both generators. The cycle is then at an end. The generator B now receives the primary blast, and subsequently a fresh supply of fuel, after which the secondary air blast and the steam blast are directed into the bottom of A. Variations may be made in the process, but in every case there are at least two distinct air-blast periods. Reference is made to Specifications Nos. 29,863, A.D. 1896, and No. 4495, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Gas manufacture].
Patent GB-190116627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saucepans and other similar Cooking Utensils
Inventor: EDWARDS ALFRED EDWARD
Filed: 1901-08-19
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 16,627. Edwards, A. E. Aug. 19. Saucepans and cooking - kettles. - To prevent burning, the saucepan is provided w i t h a false bottom b in combination with an upwardly -projecting tube c for the circulation of water and steam. The false bottom is removable, perforated or solid, constructed of suitable material, and supported on feet or flanges.
Patent GB-190117838-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anti-friction Bearings.
Inventor: BIRKBECK GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1901-09-06
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 17,838. Birkbeck, G. H., [National Roller and Ball Bearing Co.]. Sept. 6. Axle bearings.-Relates to roller bearings for wagons &c. Fig. 1 shows a bearing in which the axle-box is arranged within a wheel hub, but the bearing may be applied where the axle rotates and the axle-box is held fast. The arm A' of the axle is conical, and on it are arranged brass, tin, or other soft-metal filling-blocks B, B' for carrying wearplates C, C<1>. Corresponding wear-plates D, D' are arranged in the axle-box, and between the wearplates are mounted conical rollers F, F<1>. The parts E, E' of the axle-box are provided with telescopic sleeves, and are coned to support the wear-plates, or the axle-box may be made in two parts of hard metal, the parts being connected by tie-bolts. The rollers are provided with lugs engaging journals f<1> rotating in rings H, which are screwed to receive rings I and locking-rings I<1>. The rings I take the end thrust of the rollers, and may be screwed up to compensate for wear. The metal for the blocks B, B' may be run into place after the wear-plates are in position, or the soft metal may be applied as a lining, which may be ribbed, and may be bored out to form a snug fit for the axle.
Patent GB-190119504-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Photographic Objectives.
Inventor: MARTIN KARL
Filed: 1901-09-30
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 19,504. Martin, K. Sept. 30. Lenses.-Relates to a photographic lens which is spherically, chromatically, and astigmatically corrected. In the simplest form, it consists of a negative meniscus D', Fig. 1, of higher refraction, and a positive lens D<3> of lower refraction, which are arranged so as to leave a space D<2> between them which has the form of a negative lens. A double objective, Fig. 2,. may be made up of two of the simple sets.
Patent GB-190200841-A (GB)
Title: Process of and Apparatus for Grinding Pens.
Inventor: WILKE GUSTAV
Filed: 1902-01-11
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 841. Wilke, G. Jan. 11. Pens, grinding. The point ends of pens pare ground by bringing them against a travelling band s to which emery powdhas been attached by glue. The band s runs over pulleys d, e, f arranged as shown. The pens are held in grooves h in the rotating disc g by a band r running over pulleys a, b, c, of which the pulley c is adjustable for varying the tension.
Patent GB-190207896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Starting of Explosion Engines.
Inventor: SCHAEFFERKOETTER CARL
Filed: 1902-04-04
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 7896. Schõfferk÷tter, C. April 4. Gas and like eng i n e s, starting.' The cylinder d is put into communication with an airexhausting pump a by valves f operated by a rod h, to create a vacuum and allow the new charge to enter. Both the rod h and the pump handle are placed near the driver of self - propelled vehicles.
Patent GB-190210598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Foot-wear
Inventor: REIMANN ALBERT
Filed: 1902-05-08
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 10,598. Reimann, A. May 8. Socks.-A foot covering for keeping the foot warm consists of raw natural wool a held on the foot by a perforated elastic casing b. The covering may be worn inside an ordinary sock.
Patent GB-190212372-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Condenser Carding Engines.
Inventor: HARDWICK ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-05-31
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 12,372. Hardwick, A. May 31. Carding-engines.-In condenser carding-engines, the frame 1 carrying the drums 2 and bobbins 3 is suspended by rods 5 from pivots 6 and swung to and fro across the end of the machine by means of a crank and connecting-rod, the motion being controlled by rods 10 pivoted to the frame 1 and at fixed points 12 on the machine frame.
Patent GB-190221567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Carrying Children
Inventor: TURNBULL THOMAS OLIVER
Filed: 1902-10-03
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 21,567. Turnbull, T. 0. Oct. 3. Baby-carriers.-Consists of a shoulder strap in two parts a, g united at two of their ends by a buckle b, the other end of each being narrowed into a strap c, which is fastened to a buckle d on the other part of the strap so as to provide a frame on which a hammock e or other receptacle is fitted. The strap f attached to the two parts of the shoulder strap serves as a restraining-stap, against which the child may lean and thus be prevented from falling off the hammock.
Patent GB-190222847-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Epicyclic Gearing
Inventor: POLE BENJAMIN CHARLES
Filed: 1902-10-20
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 22,847. Pole, B. C. Oct. 20. Chain and toothed gearing.-The drum E, fixed to the shaft A, is formed with brackets to carry ball bearings for a spindle G. At one end this spindle carries a wheel G<1>, which is geared by a chain H to a wheel I, loose on the shaft and formed integrally with a chain-wheel K, by which power is transmitted to the apparatus. The other end of the spindle G carries a toothed wheel G', which gears with a dead wheel D fitted with a clearance over the shaft. The rotation of the spindle thus causes rotation of the drum and shaft. The power may be taken off by a belt on the periphery of the drum, or by means of a pulley L fixed to the shaft. The sides of the drum are cased in, and a balance-weight is formed in it.
Patent GB-190227663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Striking Bag Discs.
Inventor: REACH ROBERT
Filed: 1902-12-15
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 27,663. Reach, R. Dec. 15. Boxing.-Relates to striking-bag apparatus for boxing. The bag, Fig. 1, is suspended by a flexible cord 4 from the centre of an inflated annulus I carried by a web secured between plates 2, 3 which are supported by rods 5 adjustable vertically by means of a screw 10, in sockets 6 formed on a frame 7 attached by rods 8 to plates 9 secured to the wall. In a modification, shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the upper rods 8 are attached to plates 18 secured to boards 13 arranged to be secured above the lintel of a doorway by rods 14 pivoted to links 15 and pressed apart by rotating sleeves 17 mounted on rods 16 formed with screwthreads of opposite direction. The lower pair of rods is attached to rods 20 formed with plates adapted to be forced against the door posts by a sleeve 22 similar to the sleeves 17. In another modification, the plates 2, 3 are carried by a single pair of rods formed with adjustable forks to engage the lintel of the door and attached to the door posts by rods 20 &c., as in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190301093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in relating to Devices for Synchronously Operating Phonographs and Cinematographs
Filed: 1903-01-15
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 1093. Lake, H. H., [Soc. L. Gaumont et Cie.]. Jan. 15. Magic - lantern apparatus. - Phonographs and kinematographs are driven synchronously by multiphase electric currents, obtained by a modification of the invention described in Specification No. 18,015, A.D. 1901. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, a phonograph is geared by screw, chain, or toothed gearing K to a shaft 0, which carries the field magnet B and two brushes D, E of a continuous-current motor. Current is supplied to the magnet B and the brushes D, E by two rings f, g running under stationary brushes. The motor brushes D, E revolve on a stationary commutator C, which supplies currents through a number of wires to each section of the stationary armature A of the phonograph motor, and similarly to each section of the armature of the motor of the kinematograph, not shown. The number of connecting-wires may be reduced to not less than three, by connecting them at symmetrically - placed points to the armatures, instead of connecting all the amature sections. Motors with rotating armatures and stationary field magnets may be used, their shafts being provided with three or more rings running under stationary brushes to convey the armature currents. Several motor armatures may be supplied in parallel from one commutator, to drive several kinematographs or phonographs synchronously ; the different motors may be supplied from different groups of sections of the commutator. To avoid noise at the phonograph, an independent motor at a distance may be used to supply currents through one or two commutators to the motors of the phonograph and kinematograph. When two commutators are used, one of them may be adjustable as described in Specification No. 26,187, A.D. 1902, to vary the timing of the corresponding motor. Two complete motors may be driven by continuous currents from one source, or like sources, to drive a phonograph and kinematograph; corresponding points in the two armatures are connected together through rings, brushes, and connecting-wires, to carry synchronizing - currents between the motors.