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Patent GB-189909254-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Operating Brakes on Railway Trains from the Permanent Way.
Inventor: JEFFRIES GIDEON SAMUEL
Filed: 1899-05-02
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 9254. Jeffries, G. S., and Jeffries, N. J. May 2. Brakes. - Relates to means for applying the brakes on railway trains from the permanent way. The branch D from the service pipe of the air brakes is normally closed at its lower end by the rubber or other valve I<2> which is carried by the pivoted leve G, adapted to be engaged by an obstruction A<1>, Fig. 5, which is, fixed to the rail by clips A, or by a projection B, Fig. 1, which is connected to, and raised into the operative position by the operation of, the ordinary semaphore signal or switch, or both. When the lever G is raised by engagement with the ubstruction A or B, the valve I<2> is opened and the brakes are applied. The lever is locked in the raised position by the spring-controlled latch J, which is disengaged by the driver operating the hooked arm K, through suitable connections, to re-set the apparatus. The obstruction A<1> is made hollow, so that it is smashed by the leading bogie-wheel, and is provided with an elongated tail, which is engaged by the wheel before the lever G is operated.
Patent GB-189909510-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Soap Tablets for Toilets or other purposes.
Inventor: LARUE CHARLES
Filed: 1899-05-05
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 9510. Larue, C. May 5. Soaps. - In order to prevent waste, soap tablets are provided with central core pieces of any suitable form. Fig. 2 shows the plan of a core piece provided with holes. The soap mass is pressed through a die, provided with a central spindle of suitable section, to form the hollow to receive the core pieces when the tablets are cut off.
Patent GB-189910246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Telephones.
Inventor: ERICSSON LARS MAGNUS
Filed: 1899-05-15
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 10,246. Ericsson, L. M. May 15. Telephones.-The receiver B and transmitter A are mounted on slides B' and A' (A<2> not shown) reapectively. The slides telescope into a a central portion or handle C provided with a switch C<1>. The receiver slide B<2> is tubular, and contains the coiled wires forming the connections. The necessary contacts are arranged in a recess a in the back of the transmitter. A hinged flap A<5> acts as a reflector for the transmitter.
Patent GB-189911519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Steam Generators.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1899-06-02
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 11,519. Justice, P. M., [Soc. Anon. Du Temple]. June 2. Water-tube boilers; feedwater, heating.-Consists in replacing some of the generating-tubes by feedheating tubes in those portions of the boiler exposed to the furnace gases which have become somewhat cooled. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the whole of the furnace arch is composed of generating-tubes D, and the tubes E first acted on by the furnace gases are generating-tubes ; but the remaining space is occupied by feed-heating tubes F, which may be arranged to form a series of parallel serpentine elements, or a continuous serpentine channel. One arrangement of the connecting-boxes f of the feed-heater is shown in Fig. 4, those of each section being tied together by rods f <6>. They may, however, be in one piece. The end tube of each section passes back over the connecting-boxes as shown at f <1>. At those places where the tubes D alone communicate with the water drums B, these drums may be contracted in sectional area, the contracted part forming an extension P of prismatic section as shown in Figs. 6 and 7. A modified arrangement is illustrated in the Specification, in which the outer rows of tubes over the whole length of the boiler (which in this case are straight) are replaced by feed-heating tubes, in one or more sections, and the invention may be applied to various forms of boiler.
Patent GB-189911845-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Razor Strop.
Inventor: WITT ADOLPH
Filed: 1899-06-07
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 11,845. Witt, A. June 7. Strops.-Relates to a razor strop in which the leather a is supported by springs b, the curvature of which may be varied by turning the handle k. This has a screw i engaging with a nut h, secured to the block d by tubes n in which are guided the rods m fixed in another block c locked to the handle. The ends of the leather are fixed to the block c ; any slackness is taken up by a screw f and plate e.
Patent GB-189912344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Roller Bearings.
Filed: 1899-06-13
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 12,344. Holt, H. P., and Mossberg Roller Bearings (Limited). June 13. Axle-boxes; axle-boxes, lubricating.-Relates to roller bearings for railway-vehicle axle-boxes &c. Figs. 3 and 4 show a cage for rollers. A thick tube is bored so as to leave an internal flange c at one end. The chambers for the rollers are bored out from that end, leaving a solid ring c' at the other end. When the rollers A have been inserted, the ends of the chambers are closed by separate plugs d', or by a number of plugs mounted on a plate. The plugs are held in position by the wire b<2> inserted in the groove b<1>. Fig. 6 shows a railway-vehicle axle-box. The brass g has secured to it saddle-pieces g<1>, which resist end thrust. A single saddle-piece may be employed, thrust in the opposite direction being taken up by a similar saddle-piece in the axle-box at the other side of the vehicle. The brass is secured in place by a central stud k surrounded by a soft washer h. The rollers A are mounted in the cage b, and are retained in position by the surrounding sleeve m. The sleeve m is mounted in the axle-box on springs ; its lower part may be perforated to allow oil from the pad x to pass to the rollers.
Patent GB-189913640-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Window-sash Fastener.
Inventor: PARSONS JOHN BURROWS
Filed: 1899-07-01
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 13,640. Parsons, J. B. July 1. Sash fastenings.-A lever d d' is pivoted at c to a plate b screwed to the inner meeting-rail a. The handle d<2> of the lever is hinged at d<3>, and, when the lever is turned to engage the catch g on the outer meeting-rail e, the handle is turned down as shown in Fig. 3. A projection on the handle engages recesses h, i in the meeting rail a according to its position. The end d' of the lever d takes under an inclined plate f, and is toothed to engage a rack g, the particular teeth which engage depending on the width of the meeting-rails. The fastener may thus be adapted to sashes of different thicknesses.
Patent GB-189925516-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Crushing Machines.
Inventor: HADFIELD ROBERT ABBOTT
Filed: 1899-12-23
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 25,516. Hadfield, R. A., and Jack, A. G. M. Dec. 23. Crushers with vibrating jaws for stone &c. The frame is made in one casting of toughened steel the jaw facings, toggles, and toggle seats are made of manganese steel. Or these parts may all be made of cast steel or of manganese steel, or some of them of cast steel and others of manganese steel. The general construction of the machine is clearly shown in Figs. 2 and 4.
Patent GB-190007135-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signalling and Facing Point Locking Apparatus.
Inventor: GRIFFITHS WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-04-17
Granted: 1901-04-17
Abstract: 7135. Griffiths, W., and Griffiths, W. J. April 17. Interlocking; safety and locking bars.-Relates to railway signalling and facing-point locking apparatus of the character described in Specification No. 10,162, A.D. 1888, in which the detector mechanism controlling the operation of the signals is dependent on the correct setting of the points and the correct movement of the points locking-bolt and the safety locking - bar. In the present invention, the detector slide 13 is connected by the rod 17 to one arm 15<a> of a bell-crank lever, the other arm 15 of which is connected by the linkage 18, 20, 19 to the locking-bar 10. The lever 15, 15<a> is pivoted to the slotted bar or lever 11, which is jointed to the two portions of the divided stretcher-bar 2, or, as in a modification, the lever 15, 15<a> may be pivoted to a lug or projection on either half of the stretcher - bar. The points 3 are operated by the rod 12. The detector slide 13 is moved transversely by the movement of the locking-bar 10, and also by the movement of the points 3, both movements being necessary to ensure the release of the proper signal. In the arrangement shown, the locking- bolt 1 is connected to the locking-bar 10 by the linkage 7, 8, 9, both being operated by the signalman through the connections 6, 5, 4, as described in Specification No. 1911, A.D. 1898, but the invention may be applied to other arrangements.
Patent GB-190010594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Candlesticks.
Inventor: SCHNEIDER CONRAD
Filed: 1900-06-09
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 10,594. Schneider, C. June 9. Candlesticks.-In order that a candlestick may be used with candles of different sizes, the usual socket is replaced by two jaws c, d, which are caused to advance towards, or recede from, each other in the groove g by turning a spindlee formed with right and left handed screw-threads. The steadiness of the spindle e is ensured by a riveted or other cross-pin k.
Patent GB-190012709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: LEWIS FRANK MICHAEL
Filed: 1900-07-13
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 12,709. Lewis, F. M. July 13. Arc lamps.- A clutch lamp is provided with solenoid regulating-gear shown in Fig. 1. A clutch of any kind is operated by a rod 6, which carries a core 3 below a scries solenoid 1, and is connected by a spring 16 with an arm 8 of a brakewheel 10. A second series solenoid 2 tends to raise a core 4, which is connected similarly to a brake lever 12. The arc is struck by the action of the first solenoid 1, but the brake is simultaneously applied by the second solenoid, preventing rapid separation of the carbons. When the arc is normal, the brake leaves the wheel. For series lighting, both solenoids may be wound differentially, the series windings predominating. Otherwise both solenoids may be in shunt, the regulating-core 3 being placed above the first solenoid, the arm 8 overbalanced by a counterweight to separate the carbons, and the brake lever 12 arranged to apply the brake when the core 4 is not raised by the second solenoid. Pivots may be used in place of the connecting-springs 16.
Patent GB-190020476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Wheels for Vehicles, Bicycles and the like
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES NAPOLEON
Filed: 1900-11-13
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 20,476. Johnson, J. N., and Price, G. C. Nov. 13. Spring wheels; spokes.-Relates to a spring wheel in which the hub is connected by spokes 5 to a ring 7, and an outer ring 8 is connected by inclined spokes 6 to the rim 3. Each ring has a central groove 13 and lateral flanges 14. Pairs of inclined springs 9, 10 are arranged between the two rings, the ends of the springs being secured to the rings, preferably by the ends of the spokes. Each spring is formed by bending a flat metal strip to a wavy form, the waves of which may be greatest towards the middle of the strip. The outer spokes 6 have strengthening-sheaths 15. In modifications, the springs may be arranged alternately instead of in pairs, or they may all incline one way.
Patent GB-190022326-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Closures for Bottles, Jars, and the like.
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-12-07
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 22,326. Johnson, G. W., [Weissenthanner, A. L.]. Dec. 7. Stoppers.-Relates to closures for bottles, jars, cans, &c. containing sparkling beverages &c. The closure, Fig. 3, consists of a cap A, formed with a tongue b and provided with suitable packing d, and a metal band C, which is bent at the edges over the cap A and under the rim of the vessel. The band is secured by its tongues c<2>, which are passed outwardly or inwardly through an aperture or apertures b<1> in the tongue b and then bent backwards, as shown. Both the band and the cap are released and removed by the single operation of pulling the tongue b. In the modification shown in Fig. 7, the band F is formed with teeth f, which interlock with the teeth e<1> on the tongue e of the cap. Further modifications in the method of engaging the band with the tongue of the cap are described, in some of which the tongue is formed of wire. In the form shown in Fig. 16, the wire tongue q<1> is twisted and secured at the ends by a seal r, after the tongues q of the band Q have been engaged with it. In another form, the cap and band are formed integrally from a single blank, and remain attached at the part of their circumference opposite to the tongue.
Patent GB-190103111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Electrical Distribution.
Inventor: LAMME BENJAMIN GARVER
Filed: 1901-02-13
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 3111. Lamme, B. G. July 14, A.D. 1900, [date applied jor under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Distributing; regulating.-In systems in which independent alternating and direct current circuits are employed, means are provided for interconnecting them, so that energy can be transferred from one to the other. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement, a rotary converter 11 being connected to the alternating-current system 1 and the direct-current system 7. The rotary generator may have an exciter driven by a motor, or the motor may be mounted on the same shaft.
Patent GB-190104064-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Carburetting Devices for Internal Combustion Motors.
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE
Filed: 1901-02-26
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 4064. Johnson, G., Forman, C. E., and Martin, R. Feb. 26. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. Oil is admitted to the stem 9 of the valve 8 through the cock 18, and on the suction stroke of the motor piston the valve is drawn open against the spring 11 and the oil flows through the port 15 and annular space 13 past the valve. The air supply is controlled in large engines by a valve 20, Fig. 2, and in engines for motor cycles through the valve 22, Fig. 4, which is protected by a dust cap 23 ; the spring 11 is dispensed with in engines where the oil is fed by gravity.
Patent GB-190109470-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Locks and Latches for Doors and the like.
Inventor: COUTURE JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-05-07
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 9470. Couture, J., and Roy, J. L. May 7. Locks, key; latches; k n o b s, attaching. -Relates to combined locks and latches for doors &c. A lock casing 5, fitted within a mortice in a door, contains a latch bolt 16 and a lock bolt 26. The latch bolt is operated by a piece 19 mounted on a spindle 11 to which the knobs 13 and 14 are secured. A cylindrical part 12 on the spindle and an extension on the knob 14 work within sleeves fixed to the door and form a bearing for the spindle. The bolt 16, controlled by a spring 23, has a yoke, which is pivoted thereto so that it may be reversed for use with right or left handed doors. The yoke has lugs 18, 18<a> arranged to engage with shoulders on the operating-piece 19. The locking-bolt 23 is provided with a' notch so that it may be operated by a key inserted through a keyhole 33. A dog 34, working in guides 36, is forked at the end to bestride the bolt 26, so that, on turning the key, the dog is raised to engage a notch in the piece 19 and then falls slightly to engage a notch in the bolt 26, thereby locking both the latch and bolt in the shot position. A pivoted latch 37 is arranged so that the free end will engage a notch in a catch secured to the door jamb, and is operated by a cam-plate 44 secured to the spindle 11, so that the latch is lifted simultaneously with the retraction of the bolt 16. A keeper plate having a bridge 47 acts as a guide for the latch, and a detent or pivoted gravity catch 48 is arranged so that it can engage the top of the latch and lock it in position. The latch may be placed near the bottom of the door, and operated by the spindle through a link and plate or lever. A part of the latch catch may be pivoted and provided with a counterpoise 54 so as to form a yielding member to allow the latch to be disengaged without fitting.
Patent GB-190119478-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Candlestick.
Inventor: ANSCHUETZ ALBIN
Filed: 1901-09-30
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 19,478. Ansch³tz, A. Sept. 30. Candlesticke.-When a candle h is in position on the disc b, the socket is formed by the gripping upper ends g of jaws f, which are pivoted at d to the upright c, and have their lower ends i extended outwardly by springs k, when they are not purposely compressed for the insertion or removal of a candle.
Patent GB-190120830-A (GB)
Title: Improved Appliance for Adjusting Ladies' Blouses, Shirts, and the like.
Inventor: GARDNER RICHARD CORE
Filed: 1901-10-17
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 20,830. Gardner, R. C., [Austen, W. J.]. Oct. 17. Hook fastenings; strap fastenings.-An appliance for obtaining a l o n g - waist effect comprises a metal plate A provided with a hook B to retain a skirt band, fancy band, belt, r i b b o n, &c., a safety-pin C, hinged or adjustably connected by tape, for attachment to the corset &c. through the underskirt &c., and slots D for the passage of a tape or band attached to, or passed over, the blouse, bodice, shirt, &c.
Patent GB-190121431-A (GB)
Title: An Improved 'Ice Lifter' on Cell or other Freezing Systems.
Inventor: CUTLER SEBERT STEPHENS
Filed: 1901-10-25
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 21,431. Cutler, S. S. Oct. 25. Lifting-d o g s.- An appliance for lifting ice blocks out of the cells &c. consists of two bent bars a, a<1> connected by a drop link c or bolt &c. and provided with sling- ing eyes band plates d which support the a ppliance on the sides of the cell during freezing.
Patent GB-190121789-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Boilers-for Hot Water & Steam Heating
Inventor: KITCHEN ERNEST EDGAR
Filed: 1901-10-30
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 21,789. Kitchen, E. E. Oct. 30. Water-tube boilers for hot-water or steam heating. The water tubes within a firebox boiler are constructed in removable sections A, B, each of which is connected as shown to the side and top water spaces. Doors and cover-plates F, L are provided to give access to the sections and the joints of the same.
Patent GB-190200234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Kilns for the Treatment of Ores and the like
Inventor: RABEZZANA ALESSANDRE
Filed: 1902-01-03
Granted: 1903-01-03
Abstract: 234. Lake, H. H., [Rabezzana, A.]. Jan. 3. Kilns.-Relates to kilns for roasting ores and the like. A number of pyramidal " caps B, C, with square or rectangular bases, are arranged in superposed layers within a rectangular casing, those of each layer being arranged like the squares of a chess board, with narrow spaces between them. The apex of each cap serves to support the corners of four adjacent caps of the superposed layer. Figs. 3 and 4 show such a kiln in end elevation, partly in section. The material falls from the spaces between the inclined sides of one layer of caps through the narrow spaces between their bases to the spaces between the next lower layer, and so on to the bottom of the kiln, being received into chambers L with grate-like bottoms, having, beneath them, sliding discharging-doors which are operated by levers l. The hot gases from a central furnace T pass to and fro transversely, in a zig-zag ascending course, between the caps of the various layers.
Patent GB-190210601-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Generating High Velocity Gaseous Jets Suitable for the Production of Motive Power.
Inventor: KIERZKOWSKI-STEUART CHARLES FE
Filed: 1902-05-08
Granted: 1903-08-08
Abstract: 10,601. Steuart, C. F. de Kierzkowski-. May 8. Gas turbines.- Jets of furnace gases of high velocity suitable for the production of motive power are generated in the apparatus shown. Air, gas, and water respectively are supplied from chambers f, 12, 13 through passages e, g, 14, q, i, 16, n, and r, h, 15, o to the annular burner a. The tube a is secured only by a collar b at its centre to permit of longitudinal expansion, and the passages n, o are adjusted by the screwed ends of the tubes comprising the core m. Electric igniters at p serve to start the apparatus, and incandescent electric wires may be embedded in an enamel lining to the tube for heating the fluids at starting. If oil is supplied to the burner, it may be gasified in the jacket h instead of the water. When employed to drive a turbine, the burners are arranged in a ring round the axis and controlled by turning the parts j against the pressure of rings 17 by levers k, which are acted upon in succession by a series of cams upon a hand-operated shaft.
Patent GB-190211078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Filed: 1902-05-14
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 11,078. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Fish, W. C.]. May 14. Arc lamps.-In a lamp containing two or more pairs of carbons connected in series, for use on a constant-pressure circuit, the movable carbons 1, 2 are controlled by separate clutches, a single magnetic core 5, and a pair of series solenoids 6, 6<a>. When, in the operation of the lamp, the movable core 5 descends to a certain position, it closes or opens a circuit so as to diminish the pull of the solenoids 6, 6", whereupon the carbons 1, 2 are dropped, and the arcs are then struck afresh. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the core 5 carries a contact, which descends on a spring-held arm 8<a>, and connects a resistance 6<b> in parallel with the series solenoids 6, 6<a>, to weaken the current through these ; or the contacts may be connected to short-circuit a part of each solenoid. In another arrangement, the descending core moves a spring which opens a short-circuit and puts additional resistance in series with the lamp.
Patent GB-190216201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: SCHOLL ALBERT
Filed: 1902-07-21
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 16,201. Scholl, A. July 21. Water-tube boilers.-Relates to vertical coiledtube boilers, the outer coils of which constitute the grate surface of an annular furnace or firebasket. The outer coil 7 may be expanded or compressed, to regulate the effective grate surface, according to the varying pressure of steam generated, by means of a steam cylinder 11, or this adjustment may be effected by hand. The grate area may also be varied by raising and lowering an outer casing 9. Feedwater is supplied at 20, and steam is taken off at 21 ; or this arrangement may be reversed, or water may be supplied at both ends of the system and steam taken off at an intermediate point. The coils may be conical instead of cylindrical.
Patent GB-190217643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wire Mattresses for Combination and other Bedsteads.
Filed: 1902-08-12
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 17,643. Siddall & Hilton, and Siddall, R. Aug. 12. Bedsteads and cots; mattresses; couches; chairs; berths.-Relates to means for attaching woven wire mattresses or fabric to the frames of bedsteads, cots, chair beds, bed-rests, portable couches, ships' berths, &c. One or more rods or stout wires a are threaded through the coil or coils at each end of the wire fabric b. The ends of the mattress are then attached under the end bar or frame c of the bedstead &c. by wire staples d, or by continuous wire lacing. A wire e is threaded along each side of the mattress b, and the sides are connected to the side frames f of the bedstead &c. by wire hooks g. Another method of attaching the ends is shown in Fig. 4, in which the wire or rod a is enclosed in a split tube h and attached by hooks d to the end bar c. One end of the mattress may be attached to a bar adjustable in a usual mannner for regulating the tension. One of the tubes h may be adjustably attached to the end frame by screws or bolts.
Patent GB-190218405-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mechanism for Driving Ventilating Propellers or Fans.
Inventor: RANG CARL GUSTAV
Filed: 1902-08-21
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 18,405. Rang, C. G. Aug. 21. Spring motors for driving ventilating- fans. Fig. 2 shows in sectional elevation the clockwork motor employed. The spring-driving apparatus d rotates the fan s by means of toothed wheels h, i, &c., the whole being enclosed in a dust-tight casing. Instead o f the wheel q, a worm may be employed.