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Patent GB-189823310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Match Holders, Applicable also for Advertising purposes.
Inventor: HERBERT WALTER
Filed: 1898-11-05
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 23,310. Herbert, W. Nov. 5. Fastenings for match receptacles. To prevent the withdrawal of more than one or two matches at a time, a match receptacle A, adapted for use in bars &c., is provided with an opening A<6> on the top side for the thumb and finger, and with branch openings A' for the withdrawal of the matches. One or both ends A' are hinged to permit of the filling of the receptacle, and are secured by a pivoted drop catch B<2> on each which engages with a shoulder A<5> on the receptacle. The receptacle is held in place on a stand, as shown, by a bolt G which engages with a plate F at the base.
Patent GB-189823445-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Lining and Partially Permeating Casks and like Vessels Internally with Paraffin Wax.
Inventor: CHURCHILL EDWARD HICKLING
Filed: 1898-11-08
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 23,445. Churchill, E. H. Nov. 8. Linings; coating casks.-Casks and like vessels are lined and permeated with paraffin wax. The cask, which is first thoroughly cleansed and dried, has the air partially exhausted therefrom, and then molten paraffin wax is allowed to run into it. The cask, which is securely stoppered, is then rolled, and afterwards the surplus wax is allowed to run out, and the cask is dried. Fig. 1 shows an apparatus which may be used for the purpose. The tube 5, which is closed at the base and is actuated by a treadle 6, slides within a tube 3 fitted in the wax tank 1,with the wax in which both tubes communicate through the perforations 5<a>, 3<b>. The tube 5 is fitted with a three-way cock, which also fits the exhaust tube. The nozzle 11, which is adapted to enter and close the bunghole, rests on the tube 5, and is provided with a cock 11<a>.
Patent GB-189827448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Optical Lanterns and other Apparatus for Displaying Advertisements and other similar purposes.
Inventor: PIERPOINT HERBERT
Filed: 1898-12-29
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 27,448. Pierpoint, H. Dec. 29. Magic-lantern apparatus.-The apparatus, which is intended principally for advertising, though, according to the Provisional Specification, it may be used for showing pictures, consists of means for exhibiting word advertisements &c.letter by letter and line by line. The advertisement may be projected by an optical lantern or search light, or it may simply be illuminated from the front. A number of modified forms of apparatus are described, of which the following are examples :-In Fig. 1, an endless band, shutter, or blind A is moved by rollers E, E in front of the slide B. Part a is opaque and part a' transparent or cut away, and the bounding line D, D is so shaped as gradually to uncover the letters as if they were being written. The parts may pass in front of the slide B in different directions and be differently coloured, or the colours may shade off into an opaque part. As shown in Fig. 5, the parts pass in this way, and, after one has exposed the writing, the other completes the flourish. The travelling band may be replaced by a reciprocating band, or the slide may travel and the shutter or blind be fixed. The shutter may be provided with a spring flap which, catching on successive projections on the slide, is caused to expose the letters one by one with sudden jumps. In Fig. 18 means are shown for forming loops and dotting the letter i. The tumblers L are lifted by pins l on the travelling band so as to cover the back of the loop or the dot of the i until the band has moved the required distance. Various rotary forms of shutters are described. In that shown in Fig. 28, two spring screens c<5>, c<6> are employed, actuated respectively by the pins g, g<1> on a rotary disc G successively to display the advertisement and the final flourish and then suddenly spring back to conceal the writing This apparatus may be combined with two rotary carriers, the one carrying, say, six advertisements, and the other five coloured screens. The movement of the shutter C<5> is caused to rotate these carriers one-sixth and one-fifth of a revolution respectively, so as to bring a new advertisement and a new colour before the condenser of the optical projector at each movement.
Patent GB-189902841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Motor-wheels and their Attachment to Vehicles.
Inventor: LAWSON HENRY JOHN
Filed: 1899-02-08
Granted: 1900-05-08
Abstract: 2841. Lawson, H. J. Feb. 8. Motor road vehicles.-Relates chiefly to a wheel constructed with a motor and driving-gear attached, which may be applied to existing cycle forks with little alteration of the fork, but may also be made to suit other vehicles. Fig. 1 shows in vertical section one form of wheel with the motor attached, and Fig. 2 shows a view at right-angles to Fig. 1 partly in section. Fig. 3 shows the application of the motor wheel to a front-driving tricycle. The wheel A is made with a hollow axle or hub A<1> free to revolve in ball bearings in lugs A<3> specially adapted for attachment to the modified fork ends as shown. The motor B is disposed on one side of the wheel, and may be supported by a stay E', the shaft B' passing through a sleeve D<5> contained in and attached to the wheel hub, and a flywheel C is disposed on the other side to act as a counterbalance. The motor shaft B<1> drives the wheel A through speed-reducing gear D comprising epicyclic pinions D<2> carried on arms projecting from the sleeve D<5>. These pinions gear on one side with a pinion D<1> on the crank shaft and on the other side with a stationary annular toothed wheel D<6>. The latter, instead of being fixed, may-in a modification be capable of being held or released by means of a band brake, so as to facilitate the starting of the motor through the agency of the pedal gear and a roller friction clutch. The brake band is tightened by a resilient device which prevents the brake from being applied so suddenly as to produce shock. The lubrication of the reducing-gear is effected by grooves in the spindles of the pinions D<2> with which grooves there communicates a passage through the enclosing casing. A carburetter tank F is mounted on the wheel fork above the wheel with separate compartments for the lubricating-oil, the carburetting - apparatus, and the oil for the ignition burner or an electric ignition device. A lever H' is provided for raising the cam-actuated exhaust valve B<9> from its seat when the brake is applied ; and a cock I is provided at the top of the cylinder for relieving compression at starting and for cooling the cylinder while running on an incline or elsewhere. The application of the motor-wheel to a front-driving tricycle, to a rear-driving tricycle, and to a lady's bicycle is illustrated in the Specification. In each of these cases, arrangements of controlling-levers and handles for making all the adjustments necessary for regulating speed and power without dismounting are shown.
Patent GB-189916220-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Driving and Steering Axles for Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: BULLARD JAMES HERBERT
Filed: 1899-08-09
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 16,220. Bullard, J. H. Aug. 9. Motor road vehicles.-Relates particularly to truck wagons adapted to carry heavy loads, and consists of means for applying the driving force directly to the front axle of the vehicle, which is also made to swivel for steering. Fig. 2 shows a front elevation of the vehicle, and Fig. 4 shows a portion of a section taken lengthwise through the front axle. The divided axle 6, 6 of the steering and driving wheels 8 is enclosed in a casing composed of tubular arms 5 connected by a central box 7. In this box is lodged balance gear through which the divided axle is driven by worm gear 10,17. The axle casing is connected by trunnions concentric with the shaft 17 to a perch ring 21, on which, with intervening balls or rollers, rests the truck support 23. Motion is transmitted from the motor 37 to the worm shaft 17 through bevel gear and a central vertical shaft 30. The periphery of the perch ring 21 is toothed so that, together with the casing 5 and axles 6, it can be angularly adjusted for steering purposes by means of a pinion at the end of a vertical shaft 26.
Patent GB-189921159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Couplings for Vehicles.
Inventor: WOLVERTON WASHINGTON J
Filed: 1899-10-23
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 21,159. Wolverton, W. J. Oct. 23. Whipple - trees.- Relates to means for coupling double-trees to vehicles and singletrees to doubletrees or other parts. Figs. 1 and 2 show the means for coupling a doubletree. A metal plate 2 on the upper side of the tongue has a recess or socket at its rear end to receive the end 4 of an iron, extending forward from the lock, the two being bolted to the tongue. The plate 2 carries a conical pillar 10 which receives a tapered boss 11, bolted to the doubletree in the manner shown. The hammer-strap 6 and pivot bolt 18 hold the boss in place, a leather washer 9 being interposed between the strap and the boss to prevent rattling. The flange 13 on which the tree rests has two depending lugs 14, which, by engaging with stops 15 on the plate 2, limit the movements of the tree. Figs. 1<a> and 2<a> show the method of coupling a single-tree to a double-tree 1<a> or to any other part of a vehicle. The single-tree is bolted to a plate 7<a> carrying a tapered stem 9<a> which fits within a tapered boss 3<a> secured to the double-tree by a flange 2<a>. The stem is held in place by a bolt, a leather or rubber washer 13<a> being let into a recess in the boss to prevent rattling. A projection 14<a> in the boss fits within a curved slot in the plate 7<a>, and limits the movements of the single-tree.
Patent GB-189922508-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Frictional Clutch, especially applicable for Differential Speed Devices.
Inventor: JACKSON RALPH
Filed: 1899-11-11
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 22,508. Jackson, R., and Firth, A. Nov. 11. Clutches.-The wheels f, g have friction discs secured to them and may be pressed alternately towards the wheel e in order to be coupled thereto. Outside each of the wheels f, g is a loose beveledged collar k, between which and another bevel-edged collar l is interposed a ring of balls. A ring n fits over and may be moved along the collars k, l. When it is moved inwards, it presses the balls in between the ends of the collars ; the collar k is thus forced towards the wheel e, and the corresponding wheel f or g is driven. The operating-levers o of the two rings n are linked together and to a handle, so that one clutch is always thrown out of gear as the other is thrown in. The invention is described in connection with a two-speed chain gear for a motor vehicle in which the wheels f, g are connected to chain - wheels of different diameters on the road-wheel axle.
Patent GB-190006239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Conditioning or Drying Grain or other Granular Material.
Inventor: GREGG WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-04-03
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 6239. Gregg, W. April 3. Conditioning grain.-A rotary appliance for conditioning or drying grain or the like is shown in section in Fig. 1. Steam, hot air, or other drying-agent is passed into the hollow shaft B, and through a lateral tube M into a spiral conveyer L. The conveyer is carried by a drum A, mounted on and rotated by the shaft so that grain &c., fed from the hopper I, is dried or conditioned as it passes along the perforated trough C. The drying-agent from the spiral conveyer passes by a lateral pipe M<1> into the perforated part of the shaft, from which it escapes and heats the drum. In a modification, the drum is dispensed with, and the conveyer is surrounded by a perforated cylindrical casing.
Patent GB-190010574-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Carburetting Air with Gasoline.
Inventor: WUENSCHE RICHARD
Filed: 1900-06-09
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 10,574. W³nsche, R. June 9. Gas stoves.-A carburetter for obtaining gas, which may be employed for heating calendering- machines in the process of finishing cloths ; in connection with a soldering-tool; and for similar purposes, consists of two superposed vessels, the upper one a containing liquid hydrocarbon, which is fed by a pipe c to the lower vessel d. The hydrocarbon falls upon slightly - inclined plates h, i, alternately connected to the outer wall of an inner cylinder e and the inner wall of the vessel d. The cylinder e is heated by steam or hot water. Cold air enters through a pipe n above the plate m, and, after passing through the vessel d, escapes, mixed with gasoline vapour, through the outlet o. The upper spaces of the vessels a, d are connected by the open tube r.
Patent GB-190010610-A (GB)
Title: Permanent Mould for Making Castings.
Inventor: ROLLE HANS
Filed: 1900-06-11
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 10,610. Rolle, H. June 11. Moulding.-A. porous permanent mould is made by filling the interstices of a perforated plate c with a porous plastic mass a, Fig. 1, or two metal plates, perforated refractory stones, or perforated plates f are held together by clamps e, and a mould of plastic p o r o u s material surrounded by a perforated metal frame g is placed in it.
Patent GB-190012612-A (GB)
Title: Improved Blue Flame Burner and Gasifier for Liquid Fuel.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-07-12
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 12,612. Thompson, W. P., [Barthel, G.]. July 12. Vapour burners.- Burners, suitable for petroleum cooking-stoves, blow lamps, and other heating - apparatus and for incandescent lighting, are made with an independent and easily-interchangeable part in the form of a metal cartridge. Fig. 1 shows an oil reservoir a, having a supply pipe b to which the removable cartridge d is attached by a screw c and washer h. The cartridge consists of a case having a flange e at the bottom and a single outlet f at the top. It is packed with asbestos, wire gauze, metal borings, &c. When required for use, the heating-cup k is loosely placed in position, and the burner head l placed on the somewhat conical top of the cartridge.
Patent GB-190016344-A (GB)
Title: A Combination Instrument for the Manipulation of Hoofs.
Inventor: HEYDEN JACOB FRIEDRICH ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-09-14
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 16,344. Heyden, J. F. A. von. Sept. 14. Combination tools; handles.-The tool is for operating upon horses' hoofs, and comprises a hammer d with nail claw g, and a hoof pick e, the stems a, b of which are roughened to form a file and are hinged together at c so that the points g, h may be made to approach for adapting the tool for use in examining a diseased hoof. The hinge may have a locking-device to hold the stems a, b rigid.
Patent GB-190016916-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in or connected with Electro-magnets.
Inventor: WETTER JASPER
Filed: 1900-09-22
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 16,916. Wetter, J., [Elektrizitõts Aktiengesellschaft, vorm. Schuckert & Co.]. Sept. 22. Linkwork. - An electromagnet is provided w i t h a link mechanism a, b, c for operating the load p, so arranged that the mechanical advantage is greatest when the armature is in its off position and the magnetic attraction is least, and gradually diminishes as the armature approaches the poles until the magnetic attraction is a maximum.
Patent GB-190023824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Indicating Apparatus.
Inventor: SIMPSON HENRY
Filed: 1900-12-31
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 23,824. Simpson, H. Dec. 31. Speed indicators.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 21,420, A.D. 1894. Irregularities in the speed of the shaft 6 are annulled by interposing a spring box 6<c> between the shaft and the eccentrics. The links 13 which support the eccentrics are formed with slots at the pivots 14 to allow play against upholding springs 13<a>. To prevent the pawls from remaining in gear if the apparatus is stopped suddenly, they are kept out of gear, whenever the apparatus is at rest, by means of a lever 33, which is under the control of a centrifugal governor. The latter consists of weights 28 at the ends of springs 27 arching from the hub of a wheel 24. The weights are connected by links 29 and a bell crank 30 to a loose collar 31, which is spanned by the forked end of the lever.
Patent GB-190109325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ratchet-and-pawl Device used for Preventing Motor Cars Accidentally Running Back.
Filed: 1901-05-06
Granted: 1902-05-06
Abstract: 9325. Wolseley Tool and Motor Car Co. and Austin, H. May 6. Motor road vehicles.- Relates to ratchet and pawl devices for preventing motor cars from accidentally running back, and consists in means for ensuring that after the pawl has been put out of action for reverse running, it shall be put into action again on forward running being resumed. To this end, as shown in Fig. 1, the reversing lever A is connected by a rod F to a lever g<1> by which the pawl D is held clear of the ratchetwheel C whenever the reversing-lever is set for running backwards while, owing to lost motion at the slot i, the pawl is left perfectly free to operate in the usual way when the reversing-lever is set for a stop, or for running forwards. A modification is shown in which the lost motion is provided for at the point of connection between the rod F and the pawl.
Patent GB-190116970-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Gear for Throwing a Ship's Fenders or Collision Buffers into and out of Operation
Inventor: ZIELKE BERNHARD
Filed: 1901-08-23
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 16,970. Zielke, B. Aug. 23. Fenders. - Relates to means for taking-up the slack of the stay-ropes of hinged buffers or fenders when swung in against the vessel's side. Figs. 1 and 2 show an arrangement of a pair of buffers or fenders stayed by a rope 2. One end of this rope passes over pulleys 4, 7 and a stretching-device 6 to a small drum 8, which is mounted to rotate with a larger drum 10. The other end of the rope 2 passes over pulleys 4, 7 and a stretching-device 12 to this larger drum. When the fenders are swung into the position shown in Fig. 1, the drums are rotated, by steam or otherwise, so that the rope is wound on to the larger one and the slack taken up. The stretching- devices 6, 12 serve as compensating- devices as the fenders are swung in and out.
Patent GB-190117383-A (GB)
Title: Improved Safety Devices for Guard Wires of Trolley Wires and other Conductors.
Inventor: MUNRO DONALD SMEATON
Filed: 1901-08-30
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 17,383. Munro, D. S. Aug. 30. Electric railways and tramways with safety appliances for overhead conductors. Conductors; switches. -Several arrangements of switches and connections for the trolley and guard wires are described. They are such that the feeder circuit is broken in case of breakage of the wires or short-circuiting by fallen wires &c., but not in case of failure of supply or variations of pressure in the feeders. In the various Figures, T, T' are the trolley wires, G, G<1> the guard wires, P, P' the pilot wires, S, S' the feeder switches, F the feeder, and E earth or return connections. In Fig. 1, the switch S is broken by an excess current in the coil I, or by current through the coil H to earth when current, failing in the pilot wire and coil B, allows the switch C to drop. The coil has a laminated core to act quickly, or a weak spring allows the switch C to earth the coil H only momentarily. Preferably, however, the pilot magnets are wound with opposidg coils A, B, such as are shown in Fig. 2. Opposing coils A, B are also shown in Figs. 3 and 4, connected between earth and the guard and trolley wires, lamp or other resistances R, R<1> being placed between the two wires and between the trolley wire and its coil to reduce the currents. Other arrangements are also made so that one safety appliance is used for two sections, and one form is shown in Fig. 5, where the coils act as a light armature L and a heavy armature H, the latter checking the former in case of excess current in either coil, but allowing it to act if one coil loses current. Various modifications and the action of the several appliances are fully oescribed in the Specification. Fig. 6 shows an appliance which may be used with the safety appliances described in Specification No. 2877, A.D. 1901. A small insulation carries springy wire loops L, A connected to the guard and trolley wires &c. and coming into contact when the normal pull between them ceases.
Patent GB-190118031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-resisting Doors, Blinds and the like.
Inventor: KINNEAR WILLIAM RAYMOND
Filed: 1901-09-09
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 18,031. Kinnear, W. R. Sept. 9. Window blinds; curtains.-The curled edges of the curved metal slats 1 are slid one within another and are retained in place longitudinally by curved end stop-pieces 2, which are fastened to the slats by bent tongues 2<e>, and project beyond the ends of the adjacent slats. The heads of the stops are angular, or rounded as shown at 2<d>, to enable them to run freely in guides.
Patent GB-190120822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sash-locks.
Inventor: WELLMAN SAMUEL GRAHAM
Filed: 1901-10-17
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 20,822. Wellman, S. G. Oct. 17. Window holders.-Within a recess in the window frame A is secured a plate D, one end of which is formed as a guide sleeve to receive the bolt or dog E. On the other end of the plate are fixed flanged lugs D<6> or other means for securing one end of a spring F, the other end of which is attached to the bolt by a rivet &c. A perforation is made in the plate D for the insertion of a tool for use in connecting the spring and bolt. The bolt E is provided with a bevelled face and is adapted to engage ratchet teeth in a rack C, secured in the side of the sash B, so as to permit motion in one direction. The spring F is moved to retract the bolt by means of a plunger K working in a bush or thimble J. A pin K' on the plunger may engage the recess J' of a bayonet slot in the thimble to hold the bolt in the retracted position. A rack is attached to each sash, and the dog E may be reversed to engage either rack, the teeth in the two racks being arranged in opposite directions. Where it is desired to lock the motion of a sash in both directions, V-shaped teeth are provided on the rack and the end of the bult is formed with teeth to :interlock therewith.
Patent GB-190202625-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Construction of Outdoor Seat.
Inventor: EYRES ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-02-01
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 2625. Eyres, A. Feb. 1. Seat and seat-backs.-Relates to outdoor or tramcar seats in which a dry surface can always be obtained. The seat bottom consists of one or more lags or strips H pivoted on a cross-shaft F which carries a pinion J. Gearing with this pinion are quadrant levers K pivoted to brackets L, and having pins and bowls acted on by projections O on the back upright D or on a special lever in case the back is not reversible. By rocking the uprights D, the seat can be reversed, and the dry surface brought uppermost. Grooves are made in the seat to prevent the moisture from creeping.
Patent GB-190202913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Table Tennis or similar Games.
Inventor: BUTTERLY GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1902-02-05
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 2913. Butterly, G. H., and Watson, C. E. Feb. 5. Net supports.-Relates to means for securing standards or net supports to tables or the like for tennis or other games, and to means for securing the net to the standard. A suction disc d, Fig. 3, is first secured to the table or base a in the usual way. The support e, Fig. 2, is then screwed upon the threaded stem c, c of the suction disc, until the foot e<11> rests upon the table. The net is secured either by means of a tubular piece secured to the net and fitted over the support e, or, as shown in Fig. 1, by loops f passed over the standard c and hooks g secured to the loops and to the net a'. A ferrule f<1> is fastened over the loop, to divide it into two parts, one of which is passed over the standard, while the other serves for the attachment of the hook g.