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Patent GB-189913246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in a Hair-cutting Machine.
Inventor: APPEL GEORG FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1899-06-26
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 13,246. Appel, G. F. June 26. Horse clappers and the like.-Fig. 1 shows an elevation of the clipper. The cutter b is moved in the same direction as the handle c by means of the lever d', which is pivoted at d and is connected at one end to the cutter b and at the other end to the handle c pivoted on the pin p. The length of hair cut is varied by a set of parallel wires, each of which has a part m fixed to the base-plate o and a part n at an acute angle to it entering the case f. The base-plate is moved parallel to the cutters a, b by a rack h engaging with a pinion d on the spindle i. Graduated side plates g fixed to the base-plate o indicate the distance between the parts m of the wires and the cutter a, this distance being equal to the length of hair left after cutting it.
Patent GB-189915271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pedals for Cycles and similar Vehicles.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1899-07-25
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 15,271. Haddan, H. J., [Stewart, F.]. July 25. Pedals for bicycles &c. Relates to convertible rattrap and rubber pedals. Grooved strips 1, 2 of vulcanized rubber are provided with metal lining pieces 3 to fit over the rat-trap edges of the pedals. The corresponding strips are formed with tongues and slots 4, 5, and may be connected, when in position on the plate 6, by bending the tongues o v e r as shown at the left-hand side of Fig. 3.
Patent GB-189922968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-freed Fortune Telling Apparatus.
Inventor: HAEHLE ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-11-17
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 22,968. Haehle, A. Nov. 17. Fortune-telling apparatus.-Rotary drums h, bearing statements of character and future, present, and past fortune, are normally hidden from view by shutters i forming part of a sliding frame d, which after prepayment is moved by a knob d' to expose a line in each drum. The slide also turns the drums to change the readings exposed. For this purpose the ends of the drums have teeth g, and the slide bears resilient hooks to engage the teeth after passing over them. The number of teeth on the drums is varied to procure a variety of combinations.
Patent GB-190005920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Sheath Knives, Forks and other Instrument or Tools with Fitted or Jointed Handles.
Inventor: COUDERT CLAUDE
Filed: 1900-03-29
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 5920. Coudert, C. March 29. Handles.-The tang is formed with perforations or projections to give grip to a moulded or cast handle.
Patent GB-190006152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Station or Route Indicators for Tramway Cars and the like.
Inventor: HUNTER LYTLE JOHNSON
Filed: 1900-04-02
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 6152. Hunter, L. J., and Cooper, L. J. April 2. Indicators, route, for vehicles; indicators, station &c.-Relates to station or route indicators for tramway cars and the like. The indicator band J is wound from the roller K on to the roller L, against the action of a tension spring, which also serves to rewind the band on the roller K. The indicator is enclosed in a casing E, suitably mounted on the top of the car &c., the indication being exhibited through the glazed front F. The glass F slides into suitable guides between the bottom D, cover G, and ends of the casing, and is secured by a fastening-latch on one of the ends. An electric lamp T is mounted in a chamber H behind the band, between a curved reflector H<2> and a perforated diffraction plate T<3>. The cover H<8> permits the lamp to be removed. The roller L is rotated to change the indication, by the spindle N<2> and bevel gearing N, M. The end of the spindle is squared to receive the sleeve Q of the operating-handle Q<5>, and a spring normally causes the teeth or projections Q<3> on the sleeve to engage in corresponding recesses in the fixed sleeve P', to hold the spindle in the position to which it is adjusted. The operating-gear is supported and enclosed by the brackets and plates R<3>, R<4>, &c., and a discharge gutter S for rain-water is formed in the bottom of the casing. In a modification, the rollers are operated by a combination of bevel and spur gearing from the spindle L, Fig. 15, the rollers being also geared together at the opposite end of the casing. The head L<4> of the spindle is enclosed in the casing N on the operating-handle T, and the pointer P on the casing works over a dial M, bearing the names of the stations, and provided with stops S for the pointer. One end of the dial plate M is supported by a screw-and-slot connection with a bracket, which enables the plate to be adjusted to the inclined roof of the car. In a further modification, the dial is rotated from the spindle L, and the indicating-pointer is fixed.
Patent GB-190006262-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car Brakes.
Inventor: ROTE CHARLES VICTOR
Filed: 1900-04-03
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 6262. Rote, C. V., Blickenderfer, R., and Holman, J. W. April 3. Brakes.-Relates to combined wheel and rail brakes. The curved levers G, the top ends of which are connected to adjustable springs G<2> and guided operating-chains P<2>, are pivoted to the wheel brake blocks D' and to the rail brake blocks E. The blocks D' are slung from pins b by links d, which are adjusted by turn-buckles D, and an adjustable two-part strut is fitted between the blocks E. When the brakes are applied, the upward pressure from the blocks E tends to lift the wheels, and prevents them from "burning" when they skid on the rails.
Patent GB-190011143-A (GB)
Title: Improved Loom Harness
Inventor: WAGNER PAUL AUGUST
Filed: 1900-06-19
Granted: 1901-06-19
Abstract: 11,143. Wagner, P. A. June 19. Loom healds and leashes.-The healds A, which are formed in the manner shown in Fig. 1, are connected together at the edges by binders B, which allow the distance between them to be adjusted. The binders preferably consist of two fine wires or threads twisted together, with the healds disposed at equal intervals, as shown in Fig. 1, but may be formed of two continuous strips k of paper or fabric pasted together, Fig. 2, or of a series of short strips pasted together and arranged alternately. In these cases they are held in place on the shaft C, Fig. 6, by a bar D, having pegs E to enter a longitudinal kerf F. In alternative forms, the healds are counected by a single binder, formed either of twisted wires or threads t, Fig. 4, lying on the top of the shaft C, or of a zigzag paper strip G, Fig. 5, pasted to the bights f and threaded on the cord H. In the forms shown in the other Figures, the cord H may pass over and under the bights alternately. The healds may be arranged in groups K, Fig. 8, each of which contains a definite number of healds united in the above manner and adjustable independently of the other groups.
Patent GB-190013795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stands for Displaying Boots Shoes and the like.
Inventor: SMART FREDERICK FRANCIS
Filed: 1900-08-01
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 13,795. Smart, F. F. Aug. 1. Brackets. - The top plate A of brackets or stands for displaying boots, shoes, and the like has a cutout tongue B at the middle having two perforations in line with corresponding perforations in the plate, to receive the tapered end d' of the bracket or stand, the plate being inclined as in Fig. 1, or horizontal, according as the tapered end is inserted into the one or the other set of holes. Tongues E cut out of the plate may serve to retain the displayed articles, or the tongue B may be above the plate and serve also for this purpose. In modifications, the perforated tongue B may be replaced by sockets attached to the plate, and the end d<1> may have retaining-shoulders.
Patent GB-190013898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bases or Supports for Poles, Posts, and the like.
Inventor: FORSYTHE LEE KERN
Filed: 1900-08-02
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 13,898. Forsythe, L. K. Aug. 2. Fencing.-Bases for posts or poles for fencing and other purposes are formed of two or more horizontal blocks of concrete &c. B tied by bolt rods C to an upright block A. The block A is provided with two or more binding-strips D of flat or angle iron to which the post E is secured by bolts e. Stay rods F are also employed. The block A may be surmounted by a tanged metal socket to which the post E is bolted in placed of the binding-strips D.
Patent GB-190014062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery or Apparatus for Lasting Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: STIRCKLER ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1900-08-04
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 14,062. Stirckler, A. E. Aug. 4. Lasting.-Relates to improved nipper-wipers for the waists of lasting-machines, particularly those described in Specifications No. 17,581, A.D. 1887, No. 14,586, A.D. 1888, No. 422, A.D. 1896, and No. 19,528, A.D. 1897. Each wiper has two pairs of jaws a, b and a<1>, b<1> respectively, which are curved as shown to suit the last. The fixed member A' is pivoted on a vertical pin c projecting from a block C, which can rotate on the end of a bar D. The wiper can thus turn in horizontal and vertical planes through angles limited by stops. The bar D can slide in a block E, which can turn in a horizontal plane about the pin e<1> and in a vertical plane about a pin e. The vertical movements of the block E are controlled by a treadle acting through a rod I, and the horizontal movements of the bar D are controlled by a lever H through a rod slotted to engage with the pin e<2>. The levers H on the two sides of the last are connected so as to be moved together by cams or wedges, and the two rods I are moved by one treadle. This arrangement enables the equalizing- levers described in the previous Specifications to be dispensed with. In a modification, the member A' can move transversely on the pin c under the control of springs.
Patent GB-190014315-A (GB)
Title: A Dairy Utensil.
Inventor: SLOAN MARGARET
Filed: 1900-08-10
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 14,315. Sloan, M. Aug. 10. Dairy utensils; cheese ; butter.-Relates to a dairy utensil in the form of a hand with curved prongs for use in manipulating butter in the grain, or curds, or the like without handling.
Patent GB-190017938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rail Cleaners.
Inventor: ROM ADOLF
Filed: 1900-10-09
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 17,938. Lake, H. H., [Rom, A.]. Oct. 9. Rail-cleaners.-A rail-cleaner, shown in plan in Fig. 2, has a number of scrapers mounted upon a rotatable support, so that the scraper, when striking upon an obstacle, yields rearwardly, so causing the support to revolve and place another scraper in position. The square head d is held in position by the bent spring f, which acts against one of the lateral faces of the head. The supporting-frame a is provided with the hinge joint h for lateral motion, and with return springs i. Lateral movement is also provided for by side springs g.
Patent GB-190022909-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Actuating the Working or Saw Frame in Log DEal and similar Reciprocating Wood Sawing Machines
Inventor: PICKLES GEORGE
Filed: 1900-12-15
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 22,909. Pickles. G. Dec. 15. Sawing.-Relates to a method of actuating the frame of a reciprocating saw. Instead of the long connecting - rods usually hitherto employed in this kind of machine, short connecting- rods c, c are employed. These rods are bolted to a cross-head d, to which is bolted another pair of rods e, e connected to the middle of the movable saw frame f. The rods c pass outside the fixed side frames g, while the rods e pass inside the same.
Patent GB-190100785-A (GB)
Inventor: HEADLEY JAMES
Filed: 1901-05-25
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 785. Headley, J., and Bland, A. May 25. Ovens, Dutch etc.; grilling-apparatus.-A roasting- screen is shown in side view in Fig. 1 and front view in Fig. 3. The front a is open, the back is provided with a hinged door, one side d is closed, and the other side is provided with a sliding door e. Hinged flaps g shut down and leave a space h. Struts i hinged at the upper parts fit into sockets k, and a bar l, notched or provided with holes for adjustment of a jack n, is hinged at one end to one of the struts and provided at the other end with a hook m for engagement with a ring on the other strut. One or more plates o supported on ledges p may be provided to carry dripping-pans q. A detachable notched bar may be hooked on the front bar t, to hold a grill adjustably.
Patent GB-190101760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Safety Watch Carrying Devices.
Inventor: BEEBE JENNIE
Filed: 1901-01-25
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 1760. Beebe, J. Jan. 25. Watches, attaching. -Relates to safety devices for carrying watches inside pockets, outside coats, dresses, or other wearing - apparel, or on straps &c. fastened to supports such as handlebars &c. of bicycles. A spring device is shown in front and end elevations respectively in Figs. 1 and 2. A main spring A is connected by two loops B, and on one side are soldered two springs C provided with two long hooks E and two short hooks F to be inserted in the pocket lining, straps, &c. The device is covered with flexible material, leaving the hooks projecting; or the strap attachment for bicycles &c. forms a flexible back to the device.
Patent GB-190110665-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Tablet or Staff Exchanging Apparatus for Single Line Railways.
Inventor: DRUMMOND WALTER
Filed: 1901-05-23
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 10,665. Drummond, W., and Drummond, G. W. May 23. Controlling traffic on railways, staff and ticket systems for.-The tablets or staffs employed for controlling the traffic on single lines of railway are automatically exchanged by means of the apparatus shown, which consists of a pair of picking-up and depositing forks e<1>, e<2>, mounted on a standard a on the permanent way, and a similar pair of forka f<1>, f<2>, carried by an arm or lever mounted on the engine h. The arm g is control ed by a lever g<1>, and the block d which carries the forks e<1>, e' is also capable of movement by means of the lever c. The forks of each pair are arranged at different levels, so that the fork f<1> can pick up the tablet &c. i from the fork e<2>, while the tablet carried by the fork f<2> is deposited in the fork e'. The forks are pivoted on their supports, so that they can be reversed in position for trains travelling in opposite directions, spring catches being employed to lock them in the position in which they are set.
Patent GB-190115190-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Control for Electrically Propelled Trains.
Filed: 1901-07-26
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 15,190. British Thomson- Houston Co., (Case,F. E.]. July 26. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.- Relates to a development of the train control system described in Specification No. 16,716, A.D. 1898. Each motor equipment is provided with a separate reversing- switch RS, arranged so that both can be actuated through the solenoids g, h from the controller at either end of the train. The contacts on the controller are arranged so that either the two motor equipments on the train or the several motors of one equipment, in case the others are disabled, can be connected in series or multiple. In Fig. 1, which shows one end of a train equipped with four motors M<1>...M<4>, and the controller P, the reversing-switch RA and the commutating- switch CS are interconnected as shown with the motor-reversing switch RS, the trolley supply T, the train wire B<1>, and earth. By turning the switch CS to the line of contacts on the left, all the eight motors can be connected in series or multiple, or, by turning it to the right, four are cut out and the other four can be operated in series multiple. Fig. 3 shows a simpler form, in which only multiple connections are provided for the single equipment when the other set is cut out. The contacts b, c for the "leading in" and "coming out" ends of the motor circuits are replaced by contacts b<1>, c<1> on the controller P and on a separate switch D ; the switch F replaces the commutating-switch CS, and the reversing-switch E requires no additional connections. Fig. 8 shows the interlocking-arrangements for these switches. The switches D, E are operated by a system of levers 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52 from the shaft s<1>, which has a cam s<2> acting through a bell crank 0 and segment r on the series-multiple switch P, to block the latter except when the others are correctly placed.
Patent GB-190123548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Frames.
Inventor: JOERGENSEN KONRADUS
Filed: 1901-11-20
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 23,548. J÷rgensen, K. Nov. 20. Casements. - To facilitate cleaning, the window a is connected to the frame by double hinges b, b<1>, so that it can be reversed on the hinges b<1>. An intermediate hinge s o c k e t is arranged to slide in a vertical slot in the centre of the sash stile, and engages with a hinge pin fixed to the frame when the sash is required to turn on the hinges b only. The socked is formed with a screw i fitted with a clamping-nut f.
Patent GB-190124739-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lifters.
Inventor: RAUSCH ISAAC
Filed: 1901-12-05
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 24,739. Rausch, I. Dec. 5. Hot-plates, fire-covers and the like, means for lifting.-A lifter for stove-lids &c. consists of a notched bar 1 having at one end a nose 3 and a fixed hook 5, and carrying a movable hook 6. In lifting a stove-lid, for instance, the lid is first raised by the nose 3 and then engaged between the hooks 5, 6 by moving the hook 6. The hook 6 is shaped as shown, having limbs 11 which are forced into the notches by the weight resting on the hooks proper 14. The hook 6 may be pivoted to a slide 8, or may engage the bar 1 directly. The bar, instead of being of channel section as shown, may be flat and notched at the edges. Or the notches may be omitted and the hook 6 tightened by a wedge 16, Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190201257-A (GB)
Title: Fastening for Air-tight Boxes
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM HALL
Filed: 1902-01-17
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 1257. Jones, W. H., and Jones, B. H. Jan. 17. Fastenings.-A fastening for an airtight box is arranged to draw the lid and body together. A lever B is povotod in eyes C secured to the body &c. A hasp D is pivoted to the lever B, and is adapted to engage a hook A pivoted to the box lid. To close and secure the lid, the hasp is brought into engagement with the hook and the lever B is forced down to be alongside the body. The attachment portions of the ears C are shaped according to whether the front of the body is plain or moulded. The lever and hasp portions of the fastening may be formed of wire.
Patent GB-190207156-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastening for Window Sashes and the like.
Inventor: KEMP JOHN ALWERT
Filed: 1902-03-24
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 7156. Kemp, J. A. March 24. Sash and like fastenings. -Blocks 5, 16 are secured in the faces of the meeting-rails of the sashes. The block 5 on the upper sash has a channel 6 tapering in opposite directions and meeting in a rib or ridge. A spring 10<1> is secured in the channel, and to it is fixed a latch-piece 11, the extension 12 of the spring serving as a thumb-piece. The block 16 in the lower sash has a channel 17, the bottom of which is flat while the upper portion tapers to the front of the block. In the closed position, the latch-piece 11 takes over the block 16, to retain the sashes. To free the sashes, the spring 10<1> is pulled back until the piece 11 is disengaged from the block. Upon closing the window, the spring is forced inwards by the engagement of the piece 11 with the channel in the block 16, and springs back to engage the block when the window is closed.
Patent GB-190217674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Truss Rod Beams for Railway and like Cars.
Inventor: HENRY ALFRED WELLS
Filed: 1902-08-12
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 17,674. Henry, A. W. Aug. 12. Underframing of bodies.-Relates to truss-rod beams formed, preferably cast, integral with the usual associated parts such as the queen posts. Fig. 2 shows a casting comprising a web 5 which has stiffened seats 6 and dowel pins 7 for the side and intermediate sills 1, 2, and queen posts 10 provided with seats 11 for receiving the truss rods 3, Figs. 2 and 3. Pockets 13 are formed at the ends of the beam adapted to receive the ends of stakes when the beam is used on a flat or gondola car. Fig. 5 shows a slightly-modified form of queen post.
Patent GB-190222749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Machines for Turning and Fastening the Hem at the Bottoms of Trousers and the like and for other similar Operations
Inventor: HELLER WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-10-18
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 22,749. Heller, W., and Muther, L. Oct. 18. Trouser creasers; trouser presses; dresses; seams. -Relates to hem folding and creasing machines for turning and fastening the hems at the bottoms of trousers, skirts, &c., and for creasing trouser legs and pressing trouser bottoms. A shaft 4 mounted in the top of the frame drives a vertical shaft carrying a roll 10 heated by a burner extending up into it. Two cloth-covered rolls 20 are mounted in a swinging bracket, which can be moved by means of a cam on a shaft 24, so that the rolls 20 press against the roll 10, and are then driven therefrom by the gearing 13, 21. To form the hem, the trouser bottom is folded over a grooved block 68 and drawn forwards between the rollers 20,10, together with a strip of rubber tissue or other adhesive material. This strip is drawn from a roll in the circular box 39 through a guideslot 43 of adjustable depth, which at its front end curves towards the block 68. Between the end of the slot 43 and the block 68, the strip passes between two cutters, of which the movable one 53 is carried on a rod actuated by a lever 55. The block 68 is carried on a pivoted arm 67 connected by an adjustable rod 60 with a crank shaft 59, so that it can be lowered out of the way to allow the machine to be used for creasing trouser legs. The guide 43 is covered by a shield 46 provided with a guiding-finger 49 capable of being swung down to expose the guide 43.
Patent GB-190304701-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Tipping Device for Tip Wagons.
Inventor: SPURRIER HENRY
Filed: 1903-02-28
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 4701. Spurrier, H. Feb. 28. Tip-wagons.-To decrease the height of tipping- gear when in its inoperative position, two or more telescoping screws a, b are used. The inner screw a engages the fixed part of the wagon, while the outer, b, engages the usual nut c carried by the movable part. In order that the rod a may vary its angular position to suit the positions assumed by the body during tipping, the lower end is mounted in a yoke i, capable of rotation round the shafts g, g<1>. These shafts turn the rod a through mitre-wheels h, j, k, so that it can be rotated from either side or end of the vehicle. To tip the wagon, the rod is rotated in a direction to unscrew it from the tube b, with a consequent uplifting of the wagon body. This continues until a disc or washer l on the end of the rod comes into contact with the upper end of the screw thread on the inside of the tube, the disc and its retaining-nuts being sufficiently small to pass through the unscrewed part of the interior of the tube. Further rotation of the rod then unscrews the tube through the nut c, with the result that the nut and wagon body are raised still more, this movement being limited by the nut engaging a stop, such as nuts non the end of the tube. To return the wagon body, the rod is turned in the reverse direction, when it screws itself into the tube b until independent motion is prevented by the lower end of the tube coming against a stop, such as a shoulder at the bottom of the rod. Continued rotation of the rod turns the tube b, so that the nut c and the wagon body are brought back to normal position, as shown.