baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-190111294-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Conveying Apparatus Chiefly Designed for the Trans-shipment of Coal and other Supplies.
Inventor: MILLER THOMAS SPENCER
Filed: 1901-06-01
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 11,294. Miller, T. S. June 1. Rope railways and tramways.-Relates to improvements on the means described in Specifications Nos. 16,832 and 24,399, A.D. 1898, and No. 18,213, A.D. 1899, for coaling ships at sea and for transferring material between fixed or moving points. At the delivery point, the carrying and hauling ropes M, e<1>, e<2> are lowered when the load arrives so as to land it on the deck. This may be done by hauling down the rope N, as shown in Fig. 2, if the ropes M &c. are carried from a mast or by lowering them if they are attached to a lower point, but are lifted during the transit. A sea anchor or other yielding attachment for the hinder end of the rope M and the frictional drive of the hauling-rope permit the necessary variation of distance for this operation. The two ends of the hauling-rope e<1>, e<2> are wound on separately-actuated drums. The drum for the loaded side of the hauling-rope is preferably driven at such a speed as to prevent slack during pitching, and the winch engine which drives the drum for the empty or returning rope is held under steam so as to take up slack, but the drum is frictionally driven, so that it can pay out rope when the other drum is running. As shown in Fig. 7, the drum h<2> is driven from two friction discs 5, 6, of which the latter is fast on the first motion shaft 2 of a winch, and the former slides longitudinally thereon, the pressure being regulated by the spring 9 and cam lever 10.
Patent GB-190112954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Secondary, or Storage, Batteries, or Accumulators.
Inventor: PETO WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-06-25
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 12,954. Peto, W., [Gouin, P.]. June 25. Secondary batteries.-Relates to a construction and arrangement of electrode which is not liable to be injured by vibrations &c. when used on motor road vehicles. It consists of a frame, Fig. 1, provided with cross-bars arranged to leave between them spaces of any shape into which the active material is packed and then covered on each face with plates of perforated ebonite. In accumulators to be used for traction engines and the like, small segments or spirals g of non-conducting elastic material are fitted in the centre of the active material, to compensate for changes in its density. The plate thus formed is placed in an outer casing, Fig. 3, which may be made of antimoniated lead or of an insulating-material. If it is made of lead, the frame, Fig. 1, is provided with an ebonite rim attached to the edges a, b, c. When the casing, Fig. 3, is made of lead, it is immersed for twenty or thirty minutes in a bath of boiling paraffin or equivalent material, to prevent it from subsequently becoming oxidized. Fig. 6 shows a modified form of casing, made in two parts, which are soldered together after the frame, Fig. 1, has been placed between them.
Patent GB-190116302-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Trouser Stretcher, also applicable to Stretching or Supporting other Garments.
Inventor: DRAPER BENJAMIN
Filed: 1901-08-14
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 16,302. Draper, B. Aug. 14. Trouser stretchers; stretchers, garment ; suspenders for articles of dress.-Relates to means for stretching trousers and also for stretching or supporting other g a r - ments. It consists of two parallel rods a pivoted by links c to an intermediate rod e which passes through an opening in a sleeve g to which links b at the other end of the rods a are pivoted. A pawl on the inside of the sleeve g engages with a rack i on the rod e. The movement of the links causes the rods a to approach to or recede from the rod e. In use, this appliance is inserted in the trouser leg, and expanded. The rods a, e are jointed at the parts covered by the sleeves m, so that they can be folded for packing up. One of the rods a can be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190120821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sash-locks.
Inventor: WELLMAN SAMUEL GRAHAM
Filed: 1901-10-17
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 20,821. Wellman, S. G. Oct. 17. Window holders.-In a casing D secured to a sash, there slide two bolts E, controlled by springs f encircling the shanks thereof. The bolts are adapted to engage recesses in a toothed rack C secured to the window frame, and each bolt is provided with a straight and a bevelled face, the bevelled faces on the bolts being set so that the bolts allow motion in opposite directions along the rack. The bolts are retracted by means of a handle F, secured to a bar G engaging a projection H on the bolts. The handle may be arranged to slide in a slot in the casing so as to withdraw both bolts simultaneously, or it may be turned so as to withdraw one bolt. The handle may have a rotary motion only, in which case it is surrounded in bearings. A finger-piece may be mounted on the casing to assist in the movement of the handle.
Patent GB-190122790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball Bearings
Inventor: FRASER THOMAS
Filed: 1901-11-12
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 22,790. Fraser, T., and Fraser, J. Nov. 12. Ball bearings.-A freely-moving sleeve &c. is provided for separating the balls in a bearing. Fig. 1 shows the invention as applied to the bottom bracket of a bicycle. The axle b runs on balls d, arranged between cups in the bracket and cones on the axle. A sleeve e, Figs. 1 and 3, preferably made in two parts screwed together and locked by a nut k, is arranged round the axle. At each end of the sleeve is a ring or cup f, having a number of lateral prongs or projections g, which take between and separate the balls d. The rings may also be provided-with small projections or teeth h, for the purpose of keeping the balls in place when the parts of the bearing are being assembled or taken apart. The projections g are bevelled and bent inwards, and the teeth h are bevelled and bent outwards. The sleeve is cupped, and runs on balls i working on cones on the axle.
Patent GB-190123846-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Golf Balls and Golf Ball Moulds
Inventor: HARTLEY JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-11-25
Granted: 1902-11-19
Abstract: 23,846. Hartley, J. W. Nov. 25. Moulding balls.- Relates to the making or remaking of golf balls and to moulds &c. therefor. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, an old ball on a piece of guttapercha is placed between the parts of a mould M, which are held together by a screw press &c. H. Molten gutta-percha is then injected into the ball through a tube D so as to expand the ball in the mould. The press H may be supported against the pressure of the molten material by a screw C, and is gradually moved away so as to withdraw the tube D. The cock E or a screw plug serves to cut off the supply so as to maintain the ball under pressure until cool. The molten gutta-percha is forced out by a plunger working in a cylinder K<3> in a casing provided with chambers K<5> for heating purposes and fitted with a safety-valve. The mould M is formed in two parts, which are pivoted together and are held closed by a link carrying a lever with an eccentric locking piece &c. The mould may be provided with a sliding plug in its base which can be raised by a lever to eject the moulded ball. The ejecting-apparatus may be used to distend a ball whilst it is held in the hand or in a light mould. The molten gutta-percha may be expelled by a worm, rollers or the like instead of by a ram. The ejecting-plug is sometimes made adjustable so as to allow more gutta-percha to be placed in the mould. Ejecting-plugs may be fitted to both parts of the mould. The mould may be arranged to fit in a cylindrical casing to prevent the escape of gutta-percha. The cylinder or the mould itself may be formed with passages to allow the passage of beating and cooling agents. The air may be expelled by forcing steam through passages which communicate with the mould cavity. Similar ejecting apparatus may be used to cover a ball. In this case the ball is held centrally by a plug P<10>, Fig. 14, in a mould M<1>, M<2> and gutta-percha is forced in by tubes D', D'. These tubes are closed at the ends but are provided with circumferential openings W. The mould and one of the injecting- cylinders is movable along guides so as to cause the gradual withdrawal of the tubes. According to the Provisional Specification, the gutta-percha may be combined with rubber, or woodite cut up into small cubes.
Patent GB-190124613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball Bearings.
Inventor: RIEBE AUGUST
Filed: 1901-12-03
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 24,613. Riebe, A. Dac. 3. Ball bearings for shafts &c. are formed with cylindrical contact surfaces between the outer bearing ring and the casing, thereby rendering a setting or adjusting ring unnecessary, the friction between the surfaces, together with the arrangement of the bearing, being sufficient to withstand lateral displacement. The balls c are arranged between bearing- rings a, b, the inner ring b being secured to the shaft. The outer ring a has a cylindrical periphery which fits the corresponding surface d of the casing.
Patent GB-190124843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cases or Wrappers for Toilet Papers and the like.
Inventor: POWELL JOHN TREVANION
Filed: 1901-12-05
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 24,843. Powell, J. T. Dec. 5. Filing papers.-Relates to cases or wrappers for papers which may be used for toilet purposes or as hand towels or dusters by students in laboratories &c. The papers are placed within a fold a of the sheet of paper A, which is long enough to provide a flap a<1>. The sides of the folded part a may be closed so as to form a pocket. The papers may be secured by the staple c &c., or they may be loose in the fold a and be held in place by a strap D of paper &c. beneath which the flap a<1> may be inserted. Or they may be secured to the extreme end of the strip A, and the latter may be provided with a suitable slit to receive the end of the flap a'.
Patent GB-190201435-A (GB)
Title: Improved Coupling Joint or Connection for Electric Wires and Fittings.
Inventor: RAILING MAX
Filed: 1902-01-18
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 1435. Railing, M., and Ide, G. H. Jan. 18. Ball-and-socket joints. - To prevent the twisting of electric conductors in ball- and - socket connections, the socket and ball are formed with teeth or projections b, c which allow movement out of line but prevent rotation.
Patent GB-190204445-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Telephone System.
Inventor: FALLER ERNEST AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1902-02-21
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 4445. Faller, E. A. Aug. 22, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Telephones; telephone systems.-Relates to a: automatic telephone exchange in which each subscriber is provided with number-selecting apparatus and calling-devices. At the exchange, selecting-mechanism is arranged by which one of a series of shuttles is released and moved forwards until its contacts are brought into contact with crossbars arranged in connection with the subscriber wanted. A number of shuttles are provided, and the apparatus is arranged with selecting-devices so that a second call does not interfere with an existing connection, and that if a subscriber is called twice over, the busy test ensures that the first call is not interrupted. The apparatus is restored to its normal position on the clearing-out signal being given. Fig. 1 represents the circuits at a subscriber's station ; 1 and 2 are the lines connected to the telephones, the bell, and the terminals T, U, which represent tens and units of the calling-device ; G is a ground calling-connection ; C, C<1> are the setting-devices by which the figures of the number are shown on dials provided for the purpose, and the contacts are connected to a call-signalling device. The signalling-device consists of two double semicircular rows of contacts d, d' set on different radii, so that only the proper brush d' can complete the signalling-circuit in its rotary movement. F is the controlling-magnet. The apparatus is provided with locking-devices so that, to send a call, the necessary sequence of operations must be properly performed. Fig. 2 shows a diagram of the circuits and the active parts of an exchange. Each of the separate mechanisms at the exchange consists of a combination or reduplication of parts for enabling the total number of subscribers to be divided up into groups and for providing such groups with the necessary selecting, releasing, and retaining mechanism. Each subscriber's lines terminate in parallel rods H upon which a contact carriage K can be moved and brought to the required selecting and talking positions, the line circuits being continued from the selecting position to selector magnets V<1>, V'. The selecting-apparatus is arranged with a controlling-device, so that, when they have reached the desired position, the control completes the circuit of a re-starting magnet S' and the mechanism is released. The selector U is mounted on or in connection with the power shaft. This shaft has a series of stepped arms for operating a comb Q capable of being shifted laterally, so as to operate the releasing-mechanism for the shuttles. The shuttles, when released, are moved to the required positions, and, as each call is made, a trip is thrown out of position so that, on a second call being made, the first position is passed and the second is used. Y<2> is a calling-magnet and Y<1> is a rotating calling-switch ; Z is a clearing-out magnet.
Patent GB-190206013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles
Inventor: LATHAM JAMES RYDER
Filed: 1902-03-11
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 6013. Latham, J. R., and Milbank, R. March 11. Stoppers; refilling, preventing.-The neck of the bottle, Fig. 1, is made in two parts 1, 2, which are fixed together after the internal fittings shown have been inserted. The flanged tube 5 fitted in the cork 4 is normally closed by the cork valve 7, which floats to its seat if it is attempted to intro- duce liquid when the bottle is inverted. A metal backing-plate 8 above the valve 7 is adapted to slide on the arms of a bail 9, secured to the flange 6 of the tube 5. The bail is formed with an elon- gated bearing for the pintle 10 of a weighted block 12, which is formed with an inclined guide-way 11 for a ball 13, adapted to hold the valve on its seat except when the bottle is inverted. In the normal position, as shown, the ball is held against the valve by the lever 14, which carries a pivoted locking dog 16 engaging with the abutment 17 on the block 12. When the bottle is inverted, the dog 16 is disengaged, and permits the valve to open to discharge the contents. A perforated guard 21 a fitted, as shown, to prevent tampering with the locking-mechanism. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the ball 13 is normally held by a sliding block, mounted in the weighted inclined tube 19. When the bottle is inverted, the block falls against the cap 20 of the tube, and releases the valve.
Patent GB-190207680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Invisible-impression Printing.
Inventor: HALL EDWARD WADLINGTON
Filed: 1902-04-01
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 7680. Hall, E. W. April 1. Hidden or secret printing.-Relates to the printing of pictures or designs partly with visible ink, and partly with invisible or substantially invisible ink, so that the picture may be completed, modified, or changed by developing the invisible impression. Figs. 1, 2, and 3 illustrate a picture, composed of the visible part 1 and the invisible part 3, the complete picture, Fig. 3, being produced by development of the invisible part 3. The invisible impression may be printed with an ink of the colour of the paper &c. printed on, and this impression may be developed by rubbing over it a lead pencil, crayon, metallic lead, silver, &c., or by treating with liquid colour, or by heating. The invisible ink takes up the colour of the pencil, crayon, metal, &c.
Patent GB-190210340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Wire or Spring Mattresses.
Inventor: MUELLER JULIUS MAX
Filed: 1902-05-05
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 10,340. M³ller, J. M. May 5. Bedsteads ; mattresses.-The wire bottom of a mattress or bedstead has at each end coiled springs b, which are hooked to a fixed cross-bar e and to a bar g adjustable by means of bolts h. The mattress can be taken to pieces for transport.
Patent GB-190212523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas and Vapour Burners
Inventor: JOHNSON CHARLES JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-06-02
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 12,523. Johnson, C. J. June 2. Gas and vapour burners.-The burner is formed by the open end of an adjustable sleeve 3 on the supply pipe 1, which pipe is closed at its upper end and terminates in a stem 5 for supporting the flame spreader 6. The gas or vapour issues through lateral orifices 4, and the shape of the flame is determined by the position of the sleeve 3 and the shape of the spreader 6.
Patent GB-190212529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cylindrical Friction Clutches.
Inventor: ZACHARIAS HERMANN
Filed: 1902-06-02
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 12,529. Zacharias, H. June 2. Clutches.-The rim of the wheel h is grasped between wood-faced jaws f, g. The jaw g is mounted between wings on the disc c, and is connected thereto by plates d having vertical and horizontal ribs d', d<2>, which permit it to adjust itself in two directions. The jaw f is guided on the jaw g by pins a, b, which are screwed into a block forming part of the actuating-mechanism.
Patent GB-190217017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for Preventing the Production of Races or Stripes in Woven Fabrics.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM EDWIN
Filed: 1902-08-01
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 17,017. Heys, W. E., [Chaize frÞres]. Aug. 1. Looms, preventing formation of reed stripes in.- Relates to means for preventing the production of races, or longitudinal or reed stripes in woven fabrics. A bent or straight hollow stem d is flexibly connected by a spiral spring h to the bow j of a ribbon shuttle, so as to be free to turn at f. The thread from the pirn k passes through the guide o and the hollow stem d, issuing at l or any other part of the stem. At every passage of the shuttle, the end l rubs against the inner face or faces of the sheets of warp threads, at or near the forward angle of the shed. A similar apparatus may be mounted on an ordinary shuttle, or other weft-carrier, or on some other piece of apparatus caused to travel across the shed at each pick.
Patent GB-190218473-A (GB)
Title: Certain Improvements in the Axle Boxes of Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: MORGAN DAVID JOHN
Filed: 1902-08-22
Granted: 1902-12-14
Abstract: 18,473. Morgan, D. J. Aug. 22. Axle-boxes; axle-boxes, lubricating.-The upper cavity or grease space b<1> is constructed to receive an oil retainer C, which is kept in place by a removable door D and is charged through the chamber c<6>, hole c<5>, and perforated box c<4>. The storage capacity of the lower chamber b<5> is increased by the vertical rib j, which extends to the surface of the journal A. Glass apertures c<7>, b<7>, b<4> are formed in the retainer C and upper and lower chambers b<1>, b<5>, respectively, for determining the oil level.
Patent GB-190219211-A (GB)
Title: A Water or other Fluid-pressure Motor, or Pump
Inventor: BUCHANAN THOMAS
Filed: 1902-09-02
Granted: 1903-10-02
Abstract: 19,211. Buchanan, T. Sept. 2. Plunger pumps; valves and valve gear.-Relates to a pump which may also be used as a water or other fluid-pressure motor. Figs. 1 and 2 show a side elevation and plan of the arrangement. Two single-acting cylinders b are used, and either one or two valves may be employed to operate both cylinders. Fig. 11 shows a sectional view of one of the cylinders and plungers detached. The plunger t is made hollow, the front cover acting also as a crosshead working on the guides w. Fig. 6 shows a sectional plan of the valves, one to each cylinder, the valve s<1> being in position for allowing the passage of fluid to the right-hand cylinder from the suction pipe a. The valves, in the form of inverted cones, fit into the seats shown in Fig. 8, which are fitted into the valve-chambers p, p<1> bolted to the inner rear part of the cylinders. Fig. 7 shows a vertical sectional view of one of the valves, z<2>denoting the suction supply passage, and 2 the exhaust channel passing down to the pipes d. Fig. 5 shows a sectional plan of a valve suitable for distributing the fluid to both cylinders. The valves are actuated by the tappet arrangement shown in Fig. 4. Two pins i on the crank shaft move the lever j to and fro by striking the pins k, l. The lever is connected to a vertical lever which is carried by a pivoted axle f, thus giving to the valves a small oscillating motion at the desired intervals.
Patent GB-190223811-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chimney Cowls and Ventilators.
Inventor: CUMMINGS EDWARD
Filed: 1902-10-31
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 23,811. C u m - mings, E. Oct. 31. Chimney and ventilating-shaft tops.-The funnel head 1 of the pipe A has pocket-like inlets 6 for the wind, and carries a pair of separated cowls 2, 3, of which the latter is surmounted by a cap 4 and the former is surrounded by vertical vanes 5.
Patent GB-190226228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Conveyors.
Inventor: MACKELLAR WILLIAM CHARLES
Filed: 1902-11-28
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 26,228. Mackellar, W. C., and Mackenzie, T. Nov. 28. Sifting.-Relates to jigging conveyers, in which the material may be graded or sorted by making the conveyer with a sieve or like bottom. The trough A is reciprocated by a crank, eccentric, or equivalent, and is supported by wheels on inclines such as F<a>, F<b>. The inclines may be of one direction only, or, as shown, there may be oppositely-directed inclines, so as to provide for conveying in both directions, the wheels B being made to rest on one or the other by altering the point of connection of the rod D to the trough
Patent GB-190227597-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Titanium Solutions and to the Manufacture of Leather.
Inventor: DREHER CARL
Filed: 1902-12-15
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 27,597. Dreher, C. Dec. 15. Tanning; tannic liquors.-Titanic acid is obtained in neutral or alkaline solutions, which are especially suitable for tanning. The neutral solutions are obtained by neutralizing solutions of titanic acid in fatty acids, or in any other acid mixed with substances containing alcohol hydroxyl groups. Alkaline solutions are got by the addition of alkali to solutions of titanic acid in tartaric or citric acids, or by dissolving titanic anhydride in alkalies with substances containing alcohol hydroxyl groups, or a fatty acid or a salt thereof. The alkaline solutions may be partly or wholly neutralized or acidified and used for tanning. The hides are agitated in a solution of the tanning-liquid, which is continually strengthened ; they are then washed and treated with a solution of borax. The leather obtained is pure white, and can be readily dyed, being particularly suitable for taking delicate colours. The alkaline solution may be mixed with vegetable tannin or mordant dyes, such as alizarin or dye-wood extract, without precipitation occurring ; by tanning with such a solution and then treating with weak acid, the leather may be dyed with the yellow colour of the titanic tannin compounds or the lake colour produced by the titanic oxide with mordant dyes. Titanium salts may also be used as a mordant in dyeing leather.
Patent GB-190306596-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rolled Iron and Steel Joists or Girders.
Inventor: MAIN ROBERT
Filed: 1903-03-21
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 6596. Main, R. March 21. Girders and beams are rolled in two parts, each of T-section, and are formed with a half check in the web so that when the parts are placed together they overlap, being riveted tothe overlapping parts gether. The meeting faces may be plain, fluted or joggled, and angle-bars may be riveted on each side to serve as a flooring support, as shown in Fig. 1.