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Patent GB-190010135-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Reserving Seats in Railway Carriages, Theatres, and other Public Places.
Inventor: BOUCHER ALEXANDER
Filed: 1900-06-01
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 10,135. Boucher, A. June 1. for reserving " engaged" and like.-Relates to means for reserving seats in railway carriages, theatres, and other public places. The box or holder A, Fig. 2, which is arranged on the seat, is provided with a grating or glazed front to enable the interior to be seen, and is locked or otherwise secured. The two parts b, c of the ticket shown in Fig. 3 are marked with corresponding numbers &c., the part b being introduced through the slot a into the holder, while part c is detached and retained as a check slip. The ticket b falls against the back of the holder, so that other tickets may be inserted, the tickets being superposed in the order in which they are introduced. In the modification shown in the other figures, the holder is made in two parts B, C, which are secured together by a lock x. The back part B, Figs. 6 and 9, is formed with holes g for fixing screws, and is provided with a toothed plate e, Fig. 10. The upper part C, Figs. 6, 12, and 13, is formed with projections i, and is provided with a screw v in alignment with one of the teeth f of the plate e, the screw being adjusted so that its distance from the adjacent tooth in less than the thickness of two tickets. The ticket, Fig. 14, is formed with two crescent-shaped slots m, n, the edges of which are bent backwards, as shown, so that they will engage with the teeth f and prevent the withdrawal of the ticket. The ticket may be weakened by perforations o, p, k, and is inserted in the holder up to the line y y<1>, as shown in Fig. 6, the detachable and being removed and retained as a check. If, when used on a railway train, a traveller enters at an intermediate station and finds a ticket in the holder, he can tear it off and introduce his own. The seat can, in this way, be reserved a number of times. A flexible plate u, Figs. 12 and 13, is attached to the part C, to prevent the fraudulent introduction of a ticket of reduced thickness.
Patent GB-190011832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hames and Collars for Animal use.
Inventor: HARDWOOD JOHN
Filed: 1900-06-29
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 11,832. Harwood, J. June 29. Collars, neck; fastening.-The bames consist of bars a, pivoted at b a n d provided with a pivoted section c at the top, which may be fixed by a cottar f. The hames are riveted &c. to the collar body k, which is made open at the top. The hames carry suitable hooks g.
Patent GB-190022906-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for use in Compound Locomotives and other Compound Engines.
Inventor: WORSDELL THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-12-14
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 22,906. Worsdell, T. W., Borries, A. von, and Lapage, R. H. Dec. 14. Compound engines.-Relates to valve apparatus for use in compound locomotives and other com pound engines in which the starting and intercepting valves are combined, so that the engine can be worked at will either as a simple or a compound engine as desired. Fig. 1 shows the valves in section in the position they occupy for simple working. The high-pressure cylinder exhausts into the branch 5, which, when the tubular valve 1 is in the position shown, communicates with the atmosphere or a condenser through the branch 6. At the same time high-pressure steam is admitted at 10, and, passing through the ports 11, flows to the low-pressure cylinder through the hollow valve 1 and branch 4. In the alternative position, the passages 5 and 10 are closed, and the branch 4 communicates with the branch 6. The spindle 9 is constructed with a reduced portion, so that it acts not only as a starting-valve but as a reducing-valve, whereby the pressure of the steam admitted to the low-pressure cylinder is diminished in proportion to the increase in area. On the spindle 9 is a sleeve 12, shorter than the reduced portion of the spindle and capable of sliding easily thereon ; and the diameters of parts of the spindle and of the sleeve are so proportioned that, when the combined valves are in either position, the resultant steam pressures will assist in moving them by hand into the alternative position.
Patent GB-190105398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Motors.
Inventor: CROSSLEY WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1901-03-14
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 5398. Crossley, W. J., and Atkinson, J. March 14. Gas and like engines, governing. An auxiliary cylindrical slide valve b is placed between the admission valve a and the gas valve c and air inlet, so that the charge may be throttled during the suction stroke, although the gas valve may be held open. The valve b is operated by an eccentric f through a lever e, the fulcrum g of which is adjusted by the governor i acting through a lever j, rod k, and left and right handed screw l. The governor also actuates through a rod m the tappet gear n, o of the gas valve c. The valve b may be a rotary one.
Patent GB-190106374-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin Controlled Vending Machines.
Inventor: RONEY JOHN HARVEY
Filed: 1901-03-26
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 6374. Roney, J. H., and Harrison, R. S. March 26. Sale apparatus; casings.-The casing consists of a tall cupboard 1 to contain a pile of the goods 2, a drum 3 occupied by the delivery mechanism, and a bottom part divided into a locked chamber 5 for the money and an open chamber 6 with a slope 19 to which the goods drop from the delivery mechanism. The front of the cupboard may be a long door 7, which has to be slightly raised to allow of turning it on its hinges. The back of the drum section is a removable disc 24. Delivery mechanism.-The bottom article of the pile rests in a recess 16 on a drum 9, which is turned half-round after prepayment by a handle 15 and is righted again by a spring 20. Pins 25, 26 on the closing-disc 24 ensure a correct initial position for the drum. Coin action.-The drum is loose on the shaft 10 of the handle, but the coin connects it to a fast disc 11 by fitting a pocket 12, 13 half in the drum head and half in the disc. There are two halves in the disc, so that half a revolution of the handle always suffices. In a modification, the disc bears four pins a, Fig. 13, which force the coins against a quadrant b upon the drum. Coin-slit closing-devices.-With the second coin action, the drum has a short lip to obstruct the coin slit when the receptacle of goods is empty. Empty machines, locking action of.-A weight 29, Fig. 9, descends with the diminishing pile of goods, and a pin 29<1> on it finally enters a slot in the drum. Displaying "empty" and like notices.-The word " out " marked on the weight appears through a window c, Fig. 15, in the door. Fraud, preventing.-A pawl and ratchet prevent reversal of the disc.
Patent GB-190108366-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chests for Tea and other Substances
Inventor: MITCHENER JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1901-04-23
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 8366. Mitchener, J. T. April 23. Boxes for tea and other substances. The object is to produce a chest or box which is not liable to be injured in transit. The body is formed of an inner sheet a of metal, the ends of which are connected at c by interlocking and which is formed with loops b at the angles. Surrounding this is a layer of felt or other suitable material d, which slightly projects at the top and bottom beyond the layer a, as shown in Fig. 3. Wooden boards e are then placed over the felt on the four sides. Over the boards may be placed another layer of felt f, and surrounding all is another sheet of metal g, which is connected at the ends like the sheet a, and which projects at the top and bottom, and is folded over the layer of felt f as shown in Fig. 3. The several layers are secured together by staples j. Between loops b, Fig. 2, are fitted, at the top and bottom, battens k to strengthen the box. The lid and bottom, which are formed of a board, or boards, lined with metal, are now laid on the projecting edges of the felt d, and the projecting edges of the outer metal covering are secured over them.
Patent GB-190119571-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fountain Pen.
Inventor: WALL OSBORNE
Filed: 1901-10-01
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 19,571. Wall, O., and Hughes, R. C. Oct. 1. Pens, reservoir. The ink-conducting tube B, provided with a bend D, terminates in a flat feedpart B<2>, split to receive the end of a cord C, which is preferably formed of plaited borse-hair. The reservoir A is preferably made of brass.
Patent GB-190120991-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screens for Doors and Windows
Inventor: WRIGHT FRANK CORNELIUS
Filed: 1901-10-19
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 20,991. Wright, F. C. Oct. 19. Sweens.-Relates to a screen for doors and windows to facilitate the egress and prevent the ingress of insects into rooms. The upper member 2 of the frame is bevelled at 3 on the outside. The wirework is fixed to the sides and bottom of the frame, and is hung on hooks 8 on a plate 5 secured to the under edge of the top. The top edge of the wirework may have a metal strip, which is secured by nails 12 to the top member of the frame, a space being left for the egress of the insects.
Patent GB-190121781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Expansion Valve Gear.
Inventor: SCHMIDT HERMANN
Filed: 1901-10-29
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 21,781. Schmidt, H. Oct. 29. Valve gear. -Comprises two forms of doubleeccentric variable-expansion link-motion. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the valve rod 10 is reciprocated by a slot-link 8 pivoted at one end to a rod 4 which is pivoted about the centre of the engine shaft 2. The link 8 is subjected to two movements, one derived through the rod 3 from the eccentric 1, and the other through the rocking arm 22, and rocking lever 15, 17, from the eccentric 12. The amplitude of the latter movement can be varied by the governor for regulating the grade of expansion through the medium of the rod 38, whereby an adjustment of the point of connection of the rod 20 with the slotted lever-arm 17 can be effected. In the other form of the invention shown in Fig. 3, the link 62 is suspended from a radius rod 52, and the variable component of the motion is derived from a variable-throw eccentric 70 controlled by a shaft governor.
Patent GB-190123160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aerated Water Valves.
Inventor: HARRIS ALEXANDER CHARLES
Filed: 1901-11-16
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 23,160. Harris, A. C. Nov. 16. Measured quantities, delivering.-A valve device for drawing off measured quantities of aÙrated liquids is shown in Fig. 1. The plug valve E carries a pivoted roller D, which can be rotated to open a spring-pressed valve F and allow the liquid to pass from the supply pipe A, through a port G<1> in the plug, into the measuring-chamber B. A backward rotation of the plug brings a port E' into connection with the snifting-pipe B<1> and a discharge pipe g<1> for the gas. A further backward rotation then allows the liquid to pass through a port E<3> in the plug to the outlet G'. A recess g' around the plug collects any leakage. The tappet valve may be replaced by an extra port in the plug.
Patent GB-190123724-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window and like Sashes.
Inventor: MAY ROBERT JOHNSON
Filed: 1901-11-22
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 23,724. May, R. J. Nov. 22. Windows.-Sliding sashes a are arranged to turn on pivots h, and are held in any desired position without the use of weights and lines by springs s c, which are mounted loosely on the pivots between nuts i, and are slotted at the ends to engage with headed pins d fixed to the sashes. The pivots are attached to blocks or run n e r s g adapted to slide on fixed ribs or bars f. Portions of the beads are omitted to allow the sashes to turn on their pivots, and the lower portions of the parting beads are attached to the lower sash, and slide over the upper fixed portions of the parting beads. A side bolt fitted to the frame supports the sashes when turned over for cleaning, and a bolt fitted to the bottom rail of the lower sash keeps the sashes in place when closed.
Patent GB-190201250-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam or Gas Turbines.
Inventor: ZOELLY HEINRICH
Filed: 1902-01-16
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 1250. Zoelly, H. Jan. 16. Steam &c. turbines. -A governing-device for steam or gas turbines is shown in Fig. 1. The turbine wheel a is driven by means of jets issuing from nozzles c which are normally closed by spring-pressed needle valves m, having pistons n working in cylinders l connected by pipes o to a controlling - cylinder i, Figs. 1 and 3. A steam &c. pipe p opens into the controlling- cylinder i, containing a tubular slide valve k connected to a governor g. The position of the slide valve regulates the number of pipes o which are open to steam pressure and, therefore, the number of nozzles which open to the steam pressure in the supply channel e. The device may be adapted to compound turbines.
Patent GB-190204988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Serving and Distribution of Cooked Food.
Inventor: COWEY LEONARD EUGENE
Filed: 1902-02-27
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 4988. Cowey, L. E. Feb. 27. Plates, dishes, and the like, washing-Cooked food is served and distributed from dep¶ts fitted with apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 4993, A.D. 1902, for washing and drying plates, dishes, boxes, trays, and other utensils. The scullery A, shown in plan, is fitted with a receiving-table a<1> for returned utensils, bins a<2> for scraps or dregs, a conveyer a, washing and drying tunnels a<3>, a<4>, polishing-tables a<6>, a<7>, and an emergency washing-table a<5>.
Patent GB-190206980-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lubricators.
Inventor: WAKEFIELD CHARLES CHEERS
Filed: 1902-03-21
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 6980. Wakefield, C. C. March 21. Lubricators. - Re - lates to oil cups for eccentrics, coupling and connecting rods, and other moving parts. Fig. 1 shows the invention applied to an eccentric. A cup C is formed in the eccentric, and the delivery tube B for the lubricant is fixed in the hole leading from the cup to the bearing. The end of the tube B is normally closed by a valve A with a dished face. A projection A<1> on this valve enters a supply tube D for the lubricant and air. This tube D is adjustably secured by a locking-nut in the cap C<3> of the oil cup, and serves to control the lift of the valve A. When the eccentric is in motion, the valve A is periodically thrown off its seating on the tube B against the end of the supply tube D, and closes the same. At the same time, some of the lubricant is thrown against the underside of the valve, and is directed into the tube B. The valve may be closed by a light spring, and may be formed on the underside with a projection to engage the tube B, in which case the projection A<1> may be dispensed with. A supply orifice closed by a plug is formed in the cap C<3>.
Patent GB-190211734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brewing Beer.
Inventor: KOENITZER BERNHARD
Filed: 1902-07-03
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 11,734. Koenitzer, B. July 3. Brewing.-Relates to a process of brewing a beer which contains less than one per cent. of alcohol, and consists, firstly, in adding to the wort in the boiling-pan a substance which is sold in Madgeburg and Brunswick under the name of "Eiszucker," and, secondly, in postponing the addition of the hops until the period of the boiling the wort is nearly at an end. The wort is left in the fermenting-vat for a period not exceeding four days.
Patent GB-190212684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Preventing Leakage of Current to Studs in Surface Contact Systems of Electric Traction
Inventor: GRIFFITHS WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-06-03
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 12,684. Griffiths, W., and Bedell, B. H. June 3. Electric railways and tramways on a surface contact system with means for preventing leakage to the road studs. Conductors; insulation; switches.-An earthed band or strip of conducting-material intersects the insulating-surface between the normally-dead and normally-live parts. In the form shown in Fig. 1, in which the studs a are placed above a flexible live cable e, the spindles d of the roller insulators are earthed. In Fig. 2, an earthed ring j is placed between the stud a and the switch h.
Patent GB-190213677-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricators.
Inventor: EDMUNDS OBADIAH
Filed: 1902-06-17
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 13,677. Edmunds, O., and Thomas, J. June 17. Lubricators, sight-feed. An external gauge glass is provided and a wash-pipe for cleaning the sightfeed tube when by accident or otherwise it is filled with oil instead of water. The gauge glass a extends vertically in front of the oil-container b. At its lower end it communicates with a passage leading to the container, and therefore is charged with oil simultaneously with the container. The water for raising the oil passes in the ordinary way by the pipe j from the condenser i and water chamber i<1>, the oil passing to the feed-tube g and to the engine by the pipe o and steam pipe p. The withdrawal of the oil is evidenced by the ascension of water in the gauge glass. To clear the sightfeed tube, the wash-pipe c communicates with the usual drain k and the container b, the communication with the drain being at a point behind the usual drain cock l for drawing water from the container. The sight-feed tube is shut-off by closing the valve m, and the cock n opened so that water enters the tube and expels the oil therefrom. The communications are also such that, during the clearing process, the water supplied by the pipe j passes, as shown by the arrows, into the wash-pipe c, and thence into the tube. Any remaining oil is removed by the admission of steam from the main steam pipe, the cocks being manipulated for that purpose.
Patent GB-190223149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Abdominal Supports.
Inventor: DEWEES WILLIAM B
Filed: 1902-10-23
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 23,149. Dewees, W. B. Oct. 23. Trusses.-An abdominal support consists of a perforated metal plate A, Fig. 1, provided with ovate depressions 2 to produce increased pressure at desired points. The plate A is supported by an arched wire 3 and by straps 13, 14, which are connected to the centre of thin-metal strips 6, 7 provided at each end with thin-metal discs 9, which abut against the wearer's back.
Patent GB-190223671-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Anti-slipping Device for the Tyres of Vehicles
Inventor: PARSONS HARRY
Filed: 1902-10-30
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 23,671. Parsons, H. Oct. 30. Wire ropes; couplings.-The ends of a wire rope ring b, for holding in place an anti-slipping device for tyres, are coupled together by brazing them or upsetting them in screwed sleevesp, screwing by right and left band threads into a nut q provided with lock nuts r. In case of accidental breakage, the ends of the rings b may be held together by chains u connected to pins s, m.
Patent GB-190224238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Systems.
Inventor: EKSTROM ALFRED
Filed: 1902-11-05
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 24,238. Ekstr÷m, A. Nov. 5. Telephone s y s - tems ; telephones.- Relates to a common battery telephone system, such as is described in Specification No. 21,732, A.D. 1902, in which two distinct sets of apparatus at a subscriber's station can separately be connected at the exchange, or can be used together without the exchange. The sets of apparatus are described as " main " and " junction " apparatus. At the exchange the battery 1 is connected across the leads 2, 3 through inductive resistances, one 5 of which is a relay in the lamp signal circuit. The subscriber's " main" and "junction" apparatus are bridged by condensers and polarized bells, ordinary bells being included with the instruments. The main" station has a three-position switch 18, with seven springs on each side arranged so that normally the " main " apparatus is to line, but in the other two positions either the " junction " apparatus is put to the exchange, or the " main " and " junction " are connected.
Patent GB-190224384-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Box or Case for Holding Matches, Cigarettes, Cigars, Cards, or such like.
Inventor: WILSON LUKE INGALS
Filed: 1902-11-07
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 24,384. Wilson, L. I. Nov. 7. Match and like boxes.-A pocket box or case for matches &c. is constructed in two parts A, B of stamped or pressed metal, hinged together. The body A has flanges at the sides and bottom, one of the sides being formed with tongues which are bent round the hinge pin a', and the other side with a slot a<4> to secure the cover B. A plate C with side flanges is fitted in the lower part of the body A, being secured by soldering or indenting the flanges, and a strip c' is cut from the plate and bent outwards to form a spring. The cover B has a top flange, one side flange b<1>, and, at the opposite side, tongues which are bent round the hinge pin. The hinge joint permits a certain amount of longitudinal movement, and, in closing the box, the cover is turned over so that a hook or catch b<2> on the flange b<1> enters the slot a<4>, and is then moved longitudinally until the catch reaches the lower and enlarged part of the slot, when the spring c<2> presses the cover outwards to lock it. The box is opened by pressing the parts together, and moving the cover longitudinally to bring the catch opposite the open part of the slot, so that the spring c<2> can raise it. A projection b<3> is formed on the cover to facilitate its longitudinal movement.
Patent GB-190300056-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hay Collectors.
Inventor: CALWELL WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-01-01
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 56. Calwell, W. Jan. 1. Hay bogies; sledges.-Relates to the construction of an implement for collecting hay, which may also be employed for carrying the hay collected from the field to the stack. Fig. 3 shows the implement in plan. A beam 1 is provided with suitably-braced curved handles 2, and is drawn by means of draught chains 14. Teeth 5 are bolted to the beam 1. The points of the teeth are bevelled off on the upper side only. Metal shoes are adjustably attached to the underside of two of the teeth and the beam 1 by means of bolts 10<a>, to enable the inclination of the teeth to be adjusted. The implement is turned bodily over to deposit on the ground the hay collected upon it.
Patent GB-190301435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Elastic Wheel Tires.
Inventor: LILLY WILLIAM CHAMPION
Filed: 1903-01-20
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 1435. Lilly, W. C. Jan. 20. T y r e s, elastic other than pneumatic ; felloes o r rims. - Relates to means for attaching rubber tyres t o wheels, whereby creeping o f the tyres is prevented by friction. The rubber tyre c is reinforced with fabric e', and is formed with lateral grooves e, into which fit endless metal rings f having their outer surfaces flush with the sides of the tyre. Bolts g with countersunk heads pass transversely through one of the rings f, and through the tyre to engage the screwthreaded ends in holes in the other ring, so that, by screwing up the bolts, the tyre will be compressed laterally and its base d will be forced into close contact with the rim b. Flange rings h are afterwards secured to the felloe a by transverselyplaced bolts. In small wheels, the bolts g may be dispensed with, the compression between the flange rings giving the necessary compression.