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Patent GB-189908288-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Awnings or Canopies for Cycles.
Inventor: GERMAIN MARGUERITE ST
Filed: 1899-04-20
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 8288. St. Germain, M., and Frigeri, P. April 20. Awnings.-A waterproof &c. cover f is stretched between cross-bars d<3> fixed to a longitudinal rod d' carried on a standard d, the lower end of which fits in a split socket b fixed to a bracket b<2> clamped on the head of the bicycle &c. The socket may be rigid, or may be pivoted to the bracket ; in the latter case slotted quadrants b<4> and a locking-bolt c are provided to hold it in any required position. A jointed stay e connected to the bar d' is provided with a fork e<3> to embrace the standard d, and is adjustably secured by a clamp to the top frame tube. In the case of a lady's bicycle, the stay e is arranged as indicated in dotted lines, its lower end being connected by a clamp to the L rod, or fitted in a socket similar to that shown at b.
Patent GB-189908290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Carding Engines for Carding Cotton, Wool, Silk, or other Fibrous Materials.
Inventor: ROBERTSHAW CHARLES
Filed: 1899-04-20
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 8290. Robertshaw, C. April 20. Carding-engines.-The fibre, as it leaves the doffer, is conducted sideways by a travelling apron to a pair of vertical rollers f, g, which are connected together by gearing, and one of them is carried by a spring arm w. Between the apron and the rollers is a guide-plate A, of which the upper part C is pivoted at C<1> to the lower in order to facilitate the threading of the sliver into the guide-aperture B, B<1> and between the rollers. Spring blocks are pressed against the rollers to keep them clear of fibres.
Patent GB-189909957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lanterns for use of Policemen and others.
Inventor: DANIELS THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-05-11
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 9957. Daniels, T. W. May 11. Dark lanterns.-The lantern a is provided with air-supply openings and tubes h<1>, i, draught guards p, g, and a hinged door c having a cone g, which extends through the lantern and is secured by passing a pin through the eye y. The curved shield or screen e may be held in its closed position over the bull's eye, or in its open position by a spring, or it may be turned by hand to an intermediate position and utilized as a reflector to throw the light downwards. The lantern is secured to the wearer by passing the belt between the bent portions v of the wires r and the hanger u, which is pivoted at t so that the lantern can swing forwards when the wearer stoops. The invention is not limited to oil lanterns, but, when oil is used, cotton waste or its equivalent, secured on the curved top of the reservoir k by a plate o, absorbs any oil overflowing from the burner n when the lantern is tilted.
Patent GB-189909960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves.
Inventor: MILLS CLAUDE KENNEDY
Filed: 1899-05-11
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 9960. Mills, C. K., [Schoeffel, G. J.]. May 11. Actuating valves.-A lift valve which is actuated by an electrically - controlled auxiliary valve is shown in sectional elevation in Fig. 2, and in cross-section in Fig. 3. The valve 6 is normally closed by the fluid pressure on it on the inlet side 2. The valve stem carries a piston 9 working in a cylinder 10, both ends of which are connected by passages to the auxiliary valve-chest 11. The auxiliary valve 17 carries a piston 16, and by actuating the electromagnet 25 the spindle 22 is depressed. This allows the fluid pressure to pass behind the piston 16, depress the auxiliary valve, and thus open the waste passage 19. The pressure at the back of the piston 9 then falls, and the valve 6 opens. The valve can be arranged as a normally open valve. In a modification, a passage 31, Fig. 5, in the piston 9 equalizes the pressure on both sides of the piston, and the waste passage 30 is controlled by a valve 28 actuated by an electromagnet 26 or by a hand-lever 35. The electromagnet may be replaced by a device worked by fluid pressure.
Patent GB-189913492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Cycles.
Inventor: BOYD NATHAN ELLINGTON
Filed: 1899-06-29
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 13,492. Boyd, N. E. June 29. Brakes, rim. The brake shoes are fitted with rollers which bear on the wheel rim. Figs. 1 and 2 show the invention applied to the front wheel. Rollers g are mounted on axles l working in slots in plates h pivoted at j to clips k on the fork. The rollers g are in contact, and bear on smaller rollers n as shown. The plates h of each brake shoe are separated by distance-pieces i, and are connected by links d to a cross-piece e carried by the brake rod c'. A link c<2> connects the brake rod to the fork crown. The rollers g may be arranged out of contact, an additional smaller roller being placed between them. In another modification, a single roller is mounted on each brake shoe, and bears on two small rollers.
Patent GB-189917788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chairs, Beds, Couches and the like for Use in Surgical Operations and Examinations.
Inventor: GAYON PIERRE ALBERT
Filed: 1899-09-02
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 17,788. Gayon, P. A. Sept. 2. Chairs; bedsteads; couches.-Relates to chairs convertible into couches and bedsteads for surgical use, in which the back d and leg-rest k and other parts are adjusted by means of screws g, nuts or travellers b, and a set of links. The back-supports d are pivoted at e, and each is jointed to a lever c pivoted to the nut b. Rods pivoted to the seat frame may be clamped to the bars c, d, and by operating the screws g the seat may be raised, lowered or tilted in any required manner. By clamping the nut b to rods i<1> these rods can be moved and the frame k raised by the rollers bearing under the frames j. Auxiliary legs i' carrying a pivoted step r, which can be turned outwards, are movable outwards by the bars i<1>. The frame can be raised by the pivoted links l<1>, l, o<2>, o', o, of which the link l<1> is pivoted to the nut. The seat can be raised and lowered through the medium of a set of lazy-tongs links, and can be made to rock by hanging it on a set of pivoted bars which keep the back and rest frame k in proper relative positions, and are acted on by suitably-arranged springs. When the chair is made capable of rocking, it may be clamped in various positions by suitable quadrants and pins.
Patent GB-189924482-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in and in relation to the Manufacture of Articles used as Protection against the Sun's Rays, or Heat, such as Hats, Spine-pads, Tents, Umbrellas, Carriage-hoods, and such like Articles.
Inventor: RADICE CHARLES ALBERT
Filed: 1899-12-09
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 24,482. Radice, C. A. Dec. 9. Hoods, roofs, and weather screens.-Relates to the manufacture of articles used as a protection against the sun's rays, such as carriage hoods and roofs, and consists in utilizing in their manufacture either aluminium or substances which are impervious to the R÷ntgen rays, such as tin, copper, zinc, bone, and alloys. These substances are used in one or more layers, in combination with the materials hitherto used in the manufacture of these articles, or may be incorporated with those materials, or be applied as a coating to them.
Patent GB-190007498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Air and Steam Pipe Couplings for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: NIEDERLANDER NICHOLAS FREDERIC
Filed: 1900-04-23
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 7498. Niederlander, N. F. April 23. Couplings, disconnectible.-Relates to couplings for the steam pipes of railway vehicles, especially applicable for use with automatic air-pipe couplings. Each half section 4 of the air-pipe coupling carries a bracket 25, to which is bolted a casing 26, which receives a screwed plug 28 forming a bearing- sleeve tor the steam pipe 29. A spring 31 is inserted between the washers 30 and the flange 40 of the pipe 29, which has a gasket 32 for butting against a corresponding gasket on the opposing half section of the air-pipe coupling. The pipe 29 is connected to the main steam pipe by the hose 35, and the chamber 34 is drained by the valve 37, which is normally closed by the steam pressure.
Patent GB-190010705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes for the Manufacture of Lime and Carbonic Acid.
Inventor: WESTMAN GUSTAF MAURITZ
Filed: 1900-06-12
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 10,705. Westman, G. M. June 12. Carbonic acid; lime.-Carbonic acid and lime are obtained by a continuous process, by heating a mixture of carbonic acid and steam, passing this mixture through limestone, drawing off the carbonic acid and lime produced, bring- ing the expelled carbonic acid into contact with water so as to convert the latter into steam and thereby form a mixture of steam and carbonic acid, re-heating a part of the mixture thus formed, and forcing this part back into and through the limestone. The limestone is charged into the furnace A, and the hot mixture of carbonic acid and steam sent in through the inlet D. Carbonic acid is driven off, while lime may be withdrawn at intervals through the door C. The carbonic acid meets a spray of water, entering the tube G through the rose H, and a part of the mixture of steam and carbonic acid obtained passes to the gas holder J, having adjustable weights J<2> whereby to vary the pressure in the whole apparatus. The remaining portion of steam and carbonic acid is forced by a blower K to one of a pair of heat regenerators F, and from thence passes to the shaft A. Instead of the mixture of heated steam and carbonic acid, the former may be used alone.
Patent GB-190018120-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of an Improved Moulding Material for use in Casting Steel.
Inventor: SARG EMIL
Filed: 1900-10-11
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 18,120. Sarg, E. Oct. 11. Moulding.-A moulding-material for use in casting steel contains ground bituminous shale in place of fireclay, so that the material may be easily dried sufficiently. A suitable composition consists of 3 parts of silver sand, 6 parts of shale, and part of coke.
Patent GB-190022221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mowers.
Inventor: JOHNSTON WILLIAM F
Filed: 1900-12-06
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 22,221. Johnston, W. F., Mercer, F. D., and Stephenson, J. Dec. 6. Mowing-machines.-Relates to detail improvements, consisting (1) of means for raising the cutter-bar by means of a hand-lever and foot-lever acting either independently or in conjunction, (2) of means for throwing the cutting - apparatus out of action simultaneously with the raising of the cutter-bar, and (3) of means for supporting the main shoe on an independent wheel. The cutting- apparatus is raised by a chain 0 passing round a pulley in the block o<1> and attached at one end to a bar O<1> on the cutter-bar, and at the other end to the quadrant-shaped end m of a double lever M pivoted on the pin K. The foot-lever N is attached to the opposite end of the lever M. The hand-lever I is pivoted on the pin K, and is fitted at one side with a spring-actuated plunger i<3>, Fig. 1, adapted to engage in certain positions of the lever I with notches m<4> and m<5> in the lever M. On the other side, the lever I is fitted with a plunger i, Fig. 2, operated by a rod P from a spring- actuated latch on the lever I. The plunger i engages a notch h in the quadrant H<1> on the bracket H, and can in extreme positions of the lever I be made to engage with the ends of the quadrant H<1>, and thus lock the lever I. A cam-shaped arm L is fixed on the end of the pin K, to keep the plunger i<3> normally out of engagement with the lever M when the latter is to be operated by the foot-lever N only, to raise the cutter-bar to a limited extent to pass over obstructions. The same limited movement may be given to the cutter-bar by the lever I, by moving the latter backwards until the plunger i<3> engages the notch m<4> in the lever M. The hand and foot levers I and M are used in conjunction to fold up the cutting apparatus completely by first depressing the foot-lever N until the recess m<5> on the lever M is brought into engagement with the plunger i<3> on the handlever I, and then operating the lever I until the cutting-apparatus is raised, in which position the plunger i on the lever I is in engagement with one end of the quadrant H<1>, and is thus locked. The driving-gear is simultaneously thrown out of action by a rod Q attached at one end to a tail piece P of the lever I, and at the other end to a collar R on the stem of the clutch fork S, which throws the gear-wheel G on the countershaft g into engagement with the pinion f on the end of the cutter driving-shaft. The collar R is' capable of limited movement on the stem of the clutch fork, and the movement is controlled by a coiled spring to ensure the teeth of the wheels G and f meshing properly with each other. A wheel t<4> is mounted on a spindle t<3> adjustably supported on the front of the main shoe. The usual spring, such as p<1>, is employed partially to counterbalance the weight of the cutting-apparatus. In Fig. 1, the spring p<1> is attached at one end to the pole A, and at the other end to a link P pivoted at p to the lever M.
Patent GB-190104713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Solder especially applicable to Aluminium.
Inventor: NEILD ELIZABETH EMMELINE
Filed: 1901-03-05
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 4713. Neild, E. E., [executrix of Neild, H. W.], and Campbell, F. March 5. Solder; alloys.-For securing together pieces of aluminium and aluminium alloys, a solder composed of the following metals in the proportions given is employed, viz.-Aluminium 5 per cent., antimony 5 per cent., and zinc 90 per cent., the percentages being by weight. For a harder solder, a slightly larger proportion of antimony and a correspondingly less amount of zinc may be used. The aluminium is first melted, then the zinc added, and, when melted, the antimony is added. The metal is then stirred with sal-ammoniac.
Patent GB-190105660-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rigging for Vessels.
Inventor: MACDONALD PETER JOHN
Filed: 1901-03-18
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 5660. Macdonald, P. J. March 18. Pulley-blocks for ships' running rigging. Fig. 2 shows an arrangement of tackle for hoisting a staysail, and at the same time hauling taut the stay c on which the sail is carried. The block c<5> carries a metal bow c<8>, embracing the chain c<2>, which prevents the block from jamming against the head-sheave. Figs. 4 and 5 show a two-sheave spring- block forming part of the sheet-tackle. The body of the block is slotted for the passage of three bars o<3>, which are secured at one end to the eye o<1> and at the other carry a plate q bearing on springs. These springs bear on the body of the block and surround rods to which the shackle s is hinged.
Patent GB-190114096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dry-pipe Valves.
Inventor: EVANS POWELL
Filed: 1901-07-10
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 14,096. Evans, P. Dec. 13, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Lift valves hinged valves.-Relates to automatic valves more particularly for automatically admitting water to the sprinkler pipes of a dry-pipe fire-extinguishing system when the pressure in the dry pipe falls below a certain point. The valve casing A communicates by flanged openings B, B' with the water-supply and dry pipes respectively. These openings have seats e, f for valves E, F, a third opening C also having a seat c to receive the back of the valve E. The valve F is connected to the casing by lugs g, a lever F<1>, and pins g<2>, f<1>, and to its underside is pivoted a piece H having a rounded point to engage a recess in a rod Q. A lever W, pivoted to the valve E, is carried by arms w pivoted to the casing at V and having slots q<1> engaged by pins q on the rod Q, which rests in a recess on a lever J<1>. This lever is supported by knife-edge bearings I, held in place by bolts i and has a tooth j<1> to engage the forked end p of a lever P carried by knife-edge bearings m held in place by bolts m' and having projecting arms m<1>. The lever P carries an adjusting-bolt S, hollowed to receive the end of the lever W, and has a slot through which passes a cord x carrying a weight X. Handholes, having cover-plates U, U<1>, are provided.
Patent GB-190116211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Gas and Coke
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1901-08-12
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 16,211. Johnson, J. Y., [Deutsche Continental Gas Ges., and Bueb, J.]. Aug. 12. Gas manufacture, processes for.-An improvement on the invention described in Specification No. 13,814, A.D. 1900, in which good gas and good coke are made at the same time by filling the retorts with ground and moistened coal. The ground and moistened coal is compressed into blocks, and the blocks are fed into retorts of rectangular cross-section, the retorts being charged at one end and discharged at the other. The retorts may be assembled together in rows after the manner of sectional steam boilers, and may be made much longer than usual.
Patent GB-190120475-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Sealed Air Pumps.
Inventor: POTVLIET MICHIEL PIETER CHRIST
Filed: 1901-10-12
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 20,475. Potoleit, M. P. C. Oct. 12. Air pumps.-In water - sealed air pumps, the indiarubber or leathepump delivery valve a is prevented from closing at the beginning of the down - stroke, so that some of the water may flow back into the pump and fill its clearance space. This is effected by a plate b which is placed under the valve and may be mounted eccentrically on and turned about the pin g to regulate the area of the valve so that it is hindered in closing. The plate b lifts on the delivery stroke.
Patent GB-190207608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Obtaining High Pressure Gas
Inventor: SALE MATTHEW TOWNSEND
Filed: 1902-03-29
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 7608. Sale, M. T., and Onslow, A. W. March 29. Governing or controlling blowers. -High - pressure illuminating gas, chiefly designed for use in incandescent lighting, is obtained by placing a rotary blower a in the supply pipe c. The discharge pipe d is connected to the supply pipe by two cross-tubes e, f, having valves e', f<1>. If the pressure of the gases becomes excessive, the surplus gas passes back to the supply pipe through the hole e. T o prevent any injurious fluctuations of pressure in the low-pressure main, a pressure regulator g is employed.
Patent GB-190213869-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cigarette Making Machines
Inventor: TILLMANNS GOTTFRIED LEBRECHT
Filed: 1902-06-18
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 13,869. Tillmanns, G. L. June 18. Cigarette-making machines.-Relates to mechanism for introducing cottonwool or wadding into each cigarette-paper tube at the same time as the cardboard mouthpiece. The wool A is drawn from a receptacle 10 by a reciprocating tubular holder B, which is provided with inclined feeders 16 adapted to hold the wool during the forward movement and to slip over it on the return. The end of the wool is held upon a rest in front of the supporting-cone E by a holder C consisting of a horizontal rod attached to a spring-held reciprocating rod actuated by a rotary cam. The shears T, comprising a horizontal fixed member and camactuated member pivoted to it, cut the wool, leaving a detached piece. At the moment the wool is released by the rising of the holder C, it is grasped by the fork D and conveyed through the cone E into the cigarette paper tube M, at the same time that the mouthpiece is inserted from the opposite side. The reciprocating-holder B is attached to a slide 12, actuated by a lever 13 operated by the cam-groove 4 on the shaft 1, which also carries a pulley 3 provided with a pin 5 engaging a curved slide way 6 connected to the slide 7 bearing the wool-inserting fork D.
Patent GB-190216640-A (GB)
Title: Machinery for Shaping and Dividing or Cutting Dough or Paste for the Manufacture of Bread and Pastry.
Inventor: MIELEKE PAUL
Filed: 1902-07-26
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 16,640. Mieleke, P. July 26. Moulding dough.-Fig. 1 shows a machine for forming dough or paste into pieces of uniform shape and size for use in the manufacture of bread and pastry. The prepared dough cr paste is placed in a casing c mounted on stands b, b<1> attached to a platform a, and is forced by a piston g through one or more openings in a removable plate q forming the bottom of the casing. The extruded pieces of dough are cut off by curved cutters r mounted on a disc or pair of discs t fixed on the driving-shaft l. The cutters are adjustable in segmental slots s in the discs, so that the lengths of the pieces cut off can be varied. The pieces of dough fall upon receiving-boards v, v<1> mounted on rollers p and propelled by a pair of toothed discs y, y' pressed down by weights n. The piston-rod is actuated by a crosshead mounted on a pair of toothed racks receiving motion from a toothed segment on the shaft l. The cover d of the dough receptacle c is pressed down by a screwed spindle f passing through a hoop e.
Patent GB-190217135-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Incandescent Lamp Holders and Switches.
Inventor: NEWTON LANCELOT HALL
Filed: 1902-08-02
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 17,135. Newton, L. H., and Neville, R. R. F. Aug. 2. Incandescent lamps, holders for, with switches, applicable to the multiple-filament lamps described in Specification No. 17,136, A.D. 1902. When the socket 1 carries the lamp, one end of each filament is connected to the spring plunger 2, the other ends being connected to separate terminals 3, 4, &c. In an insulating-ring 17 are embedded a number of wires 18, 19, 20<a>, &c., there being one wire for each filament and an additional wire 18, which conveys the current from all the terminal wires with which a brush is in contact, to the lead 21<a>. The other lead is connected to the common plunger 2. The wires are uncovered at certain parts of the ring, so that the brush may make contact with them as it is rotated by the external knob 35 and bevel gearing 33, 28. Different terminal wires are exposed at each part of the ring, so that any required number of filaments may be put in circuit. An insulating-block 10 is fitted in a casing 1<a> on which the cap 26 holding the switch is screwed.
Patent GB-190217136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Electric Lamps.
Inventor: NEWTON LANCELOT HALL
Filed: 1902-08-02
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 17,136. Newton, L. H., and Neville, R. R. F. Aug. 2. Incandescent lamps. -A lamp contains a number of filaments 1, 2, 3, with a common terminal 4 in a central position, and separate terminals 5, 6 arranged round the central terminal. An insulating- rim 8 is formed round the central terminal. The lamp is used with the holder described in Specification No. 17,135, A.D. 1902.
Patent GB-190217787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: TONI FRANCESCO
Filed: 1902-08-13
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 17,787. Toni, F. Aug. 13. Tyres, pneumatic. -The tyre cover A is formed with rectangular beads A', which fit in rabbets in the wood rim B and under a band E secured thereto. The beads are held in place by side rings C secured by bolts. The cover is formed with tongues A<2>, which lie over the band E, and prevent contact of the air tube F with the edges thereof, and it may have tabs to facilitate its removal.
Patent GB-190222694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Power Transmitting Mechanism or Connections between Piston Rods or like Parts and Crank Pins.
Inventor: DANES RAYMOND AUGUSTE MARIE
Filed: 1902-10-18
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 22,694. DanÞs, R. A. M. Oct. 18. Driving-gear.-In mechanism for transmitting motion to a crank from a piston, or vice versÔ, the slotted crosshead or slide d has a portion of each side of the slot curved, so that, in certain positions, it is concentric to the crank circle i. The piston consequently has an interval of rest at the end of each stroke, and acts only when it can exert greater tangential force than when near the dead-centres.