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Patent GB-189819113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Inflating Pneumatic Tyres and for other similar purposes.
Inventor: WADE CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1898-09-08
Granted: 1899-09-08
Abstract: 19,113. Wade, C. H. Sept. 8. Inflating-apparatus for cushions and the like.- Cartridges j, containing liquid carbonic-acid gas, are placed in a holder a and forced by a screw cap f against a piercer e. The gas escapes through the piercer into a receptacle d, and may be discharged at will through the valve b into the cushion or other article it is desired to inflate.
Patent GB-189824145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Raising, Lowering and Traversing or Transporting Loads.
Inventor: PUDDEPHATT ERNEST ORLANDO
Filed: 1898-11-16
Granted: 1899-11-16
Abstract: 24,145. Puddephatt, E. O. Nov. 16. Cranes, overhead. Bevelwheels 13, carried by fixed radial shafts 15, are arranged in holes in the traversing wheel 8 mounted on the shaft 9 having eccentric bushes 10 which, on being turned, slightly press the rubber tyre 12 of the wheel 8 against the girders 2. The wheels 13 engage wheels 16 fixed to sheaves 17, 18 loose on the shaft 9. The rope 20 passes from one drum 21 to a second drum of a winch in the manner shown in Fig. 2. When the load is being raised or lowered, the sleeves 17, 18 revolve in opposite directions, and the wheels 13 turn on their axes and the wheel 8 is not driven. To transport the load, the sheaves are driven in the same direction and the wheels 13 are thus prevented from turning on their axes, so that the wheel 8 is rotated and the carriage or trolley runs on its rollers 4. In a modification, the carriage is supported on a cable by grooved runners.
Patent GB-189826064-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Inserting Changeable Matter in Printing Plates which are already Fixed in the Printing Machines.
Inventor: COWLEY JOHN
Filed: 1898-12-09
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 26,064. Cowley, J. Dec. 9. Late news, means for printing.-Relates to means for printing changeable matter in newspapers, such as the " edition " or late news &c. A box A, formed with a dovetail or other groove a, is fixed in the stereo plate. The printing bar or block B containing the required matter is slid into the groove a, and is secured from lifting at one end by a pin a<2> engaging the projection b on the bar B, and at the other end by side projections b<1> engaging grooves a<1>. The bar is held in position endwise. by a spring c fixed to the bottom of the box A. The spring may be depressed for removal or insertion of the bar.
Patent GB-189912022-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Receptacles for Bread and the like.
Inventor: WINTER HERMANN MAX
Filed: 1899-06-09
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 12,022. Winter, H. M. June 9. Fastening.-Boxes for bread adapted to be placed outside houses or hotels for receiving deliveries, are fastened to prevent the fraudulent withdrawal of the contents. The fastening- mechanism is located in a compartment b which is partitioned from the main compartment a, Fig. 2. The fastening consists of a pivoted lever c, Fig. 1, having a hooked end which engages with a hasp h on the lid g, and is actuated by a spring e. Below the lever c is a pivoted lever d, which is connected at one end to a flap f hinged to the bottom. To operate the lever c to open the lid, the flap f is unlocked and opened, thus causing the lever d to tilt the catch-lever c.
Patent GB-189913987-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for use in Washing, Drying, or otherwise Treating Photographic Plates.
Inventor: GEIGER GUSTAV
Filed: 1899-07-06
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 13,987. Geiger, G. July 6. Washing; drying. -Relates to a washing and drying holder or rack for photographic plates. The plates p are held between the corrugated base-plate a and bottom m of a reservoir, which can be clamped on the rods c at any height required. Jets of water are discharged from perforations l in the bottom reservoir on to the face of the plates. For smaller plates, a grooved plate v, mounted on a telescoping rod s, is used. For drying, the rack is tilted on to one corner ; in this position it is supported by a strut h.
Patent GB-189915993-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Glove to be Used in Swimming.
Inventor: WIEBKE JOHANN FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1899-08-04
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 15,993. Wiebke, J. F. Aug. 4. Drawings to Specification. Swimming appliances consist of webbed gloves.
Patent GB-189916130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bedsteads for Surgical and Nursing Purposes.
Inventor: DERRICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-08-08
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 16,130. Derrick, W., and Fulton, W. C. Aug. 8. Bedsteads.-Relates to a surgical, invalid, or hospital bed, and consists of a bed-lift for lifting a patient to change the bedding, and for transferring or bathing the patient. A frame E is suspended by straps F from a movable frame C, which has rollers running on rails D<2> on a frame D fixed to the pillars A, and on rails K<2> on a jointed extension frame K<3> supported on footed legs K. The straps F can be wound on a drum G to raise the frame E. Straps E<3> are placed under the invalid, and then fixed to the frame E, which can then be raised and fixed at any height bv pins put through holes H in bars J. For bathing the patient, instead of the frame E, a skeleton frame consisting of end bars and a central longitudinal bar is used ; depending from cross-wires on this longitudinal bar are a number of loops or straps which are placed beneath the patient ; the frame is now raised by the straps F, and run sideways on the rails K<2>, till the patient is above the bath. Rollers and straps may be employed to wind the frames C to and fro on the rails D<2>, K<2>. In an ordinary stump bedstead, the raising-straps pass over and under pulleys on the end frames, and are fixed to a central winding-drum under the beds.
Patent GB-190002583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Generators.
Inventor: MILLER THEODORE
Filed: 1900-02-09
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 2583. Miller, T. Feb. 9. Pressure, regulating; feedwater, supplying.-Relates to generators of the kind in which water is rapidly converted into steam, and consists of a method of automatically regulating the generation of steam by allowing the excess of feedwater above the amount necessary to maintain the requisite supply of steam to escape through a loaded relief valve set to the desired pressure. The Figure shows the application of the invention to a boiler of the kind described in Specification No. 2582, A.D. 1900, and adapted to a motor vehicle. The feed-pump k discharges into the top of the coiledtube boiler a through the pipe n<1>. When the pressure of steam in the boiler exceeds a defined limit, the feedwater opens the relief valve q, and passes back to the tank m. At starting, the feedpump is operated by the hand-lever l, and afterwards it is worked from the shaft h of the engine.
Patent GB-190004916-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fire Blower and Screen.
Inventor: SOURCE ADA BESSIE
Filed: 1900-03-15
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 4916. Source, A. B., and Rolls, S. E. March 15. Blowers or drawplates.-The blower for domestic fires consists of two wire frames a, d, hinged together at f, and provided with tin panels b, e. Wire handles g are attached to the panels, and open spaces i are left beneath them. In the Provisional Specification, the blower is stated to be formed of two hinged p i e c e s provided with knobs, and with a double bend, so that a portion of the blower rests on the top bar, and another is situated in front of the fire itself. When there is no fire, this blower may be used as a fire screen.
Patent GB-190008846-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanically Propelled Vehicles
Inventor: GUEST CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1900-05-14
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 8846. Guest, C. H. May 14. Motor road vehicles. - Relates to two-speed toothed gear for, and to means for facilitating the starting of, vehicles propelled by oil or gas engines, the toothed gear being also applicable to vehicles propelled by steam engines or electromotors. Fig. 1 shows the toothed gearing. Motion is communicated from a prolongation A of the engine crank shaft to a pinion F, freely mounted thereon, and gearing with the driven toothed wheel on the axle of the vehicle through the medium of wheels C, D contained in a casing G. This casing is capable either of being clutched to the shaft A by the clutch member H, so as to lock the pinion F to the shaft A, or of being set free so as to disconnect the gear. It can also be held stationary by the brake strap L, so as to cause the gear to drive the pinion F at a lower speed than the shaft A. Figs. 4 and 5 show the means for facilitating the starting of the motor. This consists of a valve lifter P furnished with a lever Q connected to a handle V, so that, when desired, the motor exhaust-valve spindle T can be raised so as to keep the exhaust valve open. The handle V is provided with stops so that it will rest in either of its extreme positions. As shown, the valve lifter is depressed, but the handle V is in the position it occupies when the valve is elevated.
Patent GB-190009117-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines employed in the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: HEATON WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-05-17
Granted: 1901-05-17
Abstract: 9117. Heaton, W. May 17. Nailing.-Relates to a machine which cuts off wire nails or slugs and drives them into holes previously made by an awl. When the treadle 17, Fig. 1, is depressed, the shaft 13 is rocked to move the lever 12 out of contact with the arm 10, which is hinged to a sleeve fast on the main spindle. A spring then throws the arm 10 in front of a projection 9 on the pulley 6, which rotates the spindle. If the treadle has been released, the arm 10 on completing a revolution engages the lever 12, and is moved away from the projection 9, while a cam engages a brake block and brings the spindle to rest. This brake block is moved away from the cam by the treadle in starting the machine. The awl 25, Fig. 3, is formed on a piece 26, which has two studs projecting through a slide 27 moved up and down by a cam. After the slide and awl have been lowered and the work pierced, the arm 42 pushes against one of the studs, moves the piece 26 to the left, and feeds the work under the driver bar 43. This latter has a stud 38, which, when the bar is raised by a cam, rocks the lever 39, and with it the arm 42, to feed the work as described above. When the awl-piece is raised, the stud moves against a cam 44, which causes the awl to return to its previous position. The lever 39, by means of the ratchet gear shown, rotates the feed-rollers which deliver the wire 63 to the cutting-device. The wire passes through a sleeve in a block 58, Figs. 9 and 10, into a bush 66 in a cylinder 59, which is oscillated by rack and pinion gear operated by a cam on the main spindle. After a length of wire sufficient for a nail has been fed, the cylinder is rotated to cut off the nail and bring it under the driver. The cylinder rotates about a fixed spindle, which is cut away as shown at 77 to guide the driver, and which closes the end of the bush 66 when the nail is being cut off. The work-support is carried by a rod 81, held up by a spring. lt is locked when the awl and driver are in operation by a lever 87 having at one end a quadrant which is gripped by a block 91, behind which a wedge-block is reciprocated vertically by an eccentric on the main spindle. This wedge block moves over a roller, and locks the rod 81 twice during each revolution of the spindle. A lever 98 moves up and down with the block, and, being mounted eccentrically to the quadrant, grips and raises it to depress the rod 81, while the work is being fed forward.
Patent GB-190012031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Doors for Railway Cars.
Inventor: JOHNSON SINCLAIR JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-07-03
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 12,031. Johnson, S. J. July 3. Doors, wagon.-The door 2, Fig. 1, is carried by hangers 47 having rollers mounted to run on the rail 45. The lower parts 48 of the hangers are hinged to the upper parts, and, when the lever 21 is pushed to the left, the connecting-rods 22, 23 rock the bell cranks 24, which are linked to the cranks 18 and cause the top of the door to be moved outwardly and upwardly from the side of the car. A rack is fitted at the back of the rail 36 for locking the lever 21 in any position. After the door has been released at the bottom, it can be moved on the rail 45. A number of modifications are described, in which the door is supported by one or two hangers, and Fig. 8 shows an arrangement in which cranks 50, 51, and 55 for opening the door are worked from the lever b3 by the connections shown.
Patent GB-190013244-A (GB)
Title: Device for Cleaning Grain.
Inventor: LARMON WILLIAM EUGENE
Filed: 1900-07-23
Granted: 1901-10-23
Abstract: 13,244. Larmon, W. E. July 23. Scouring grain.-Relates to a machine for cleaning grain of "smut," dirt, and similar foreign substances. The grain is fed through a shoot 28 into a perforated rotary drum, within which work inclined brushes 47 which scour the grain. The refuse is discharged through the perforations of the cylinder, while the cleaned grain falls through an outlet in the end of the cylinder into the discharge shoot 30. The brushes 47 are carried on a speed shaft 32 passing through elongated hubs 12, 12 carrying radial arms which support the cylinder. The ends of the cylinder are closed by plates fixed to the frame. The cylinder is driven from the shaft 32 by a train of friction gearing connecting the wheel 35 on the shaft 32 with a wheel 18 on the hub 12 at the discharge end of the cylinder. A fan 33 is mounted on the shaft 32 outside the cylinder.
Patent GB-190016701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electrically-operated Pumps.
Filed: 1900-09-19
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 16,701. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Hewlett, E. M.]. Sept. 19. Brakes.-Relates to a fluid-pressure system, such as that of the air brake of a train, in which the electrically-actuated pump is started and stopped by changes in the pressure. Instead of employing a starting-rheostat for the motor, the pressure in the main adjacent to the pump is reduced, so that the pump attains its working speed under a light load. Fig. 1 shows diagrammatically the method of effecting this. Between the pump 2 and a valve 6 closing towards it, is a valve 7 controlled by a magnet in series with the motor and governor. When the motor is cut out, the magnet is deenergized and allows the valve 7 to open, so that, when the pump again starts, the pressure in the pipe below the valve 6 will have decreased. An air vessel 9 and a valve 6<a> similar to 6 are preferably employed. The valve 7 closes upwardly against its seat, and is operated through an elbow lever 12 and armature 8.
Patent GB-190022026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Wave Telegraphs.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-12-04
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 22,026. Boult, A. J., [American Wireless Telegraph Co.]. Dec. 4. Wireless signallzng. - Relates to apparatus for signalling by Hertzian radiations either through space or conductors. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement of the apparatus at one station when an aerial conductor I is employed. C is the transmitting-key, arranged electrically in the primary circuit of the induction coil A, and having an arm c for operating the valve M in a system of high-pressure fluid motors by which various operations are controlled. L is a high-pressure storage reservoir, and S is a drying-chamber. The secondary circuit of the induction coil is connected to earth e and to an adjustable knob j<2> of an apparatus for putting the secondary in connection with the aerial conductor I during transmission. The lever J is raised by the piston K whenever the key C is depressed, so that the connection between j<1> and the knob j<3>, connected to the coherer F, is broken and the connection between j<1> and j<2> is established. The coherer and decoherer F is arranged with two sensitive contacts formed in chambers in the insulating-block 2 ; the line connection is by the terminal 6 and rods 3 to each cell and to ground by rods 4. The local circuit connections are by means of rods 5 in parallel &c. to magnets 0 of the recording- mechanism. Decoherence is produced by means of compressed-fluid motors which act on a toggle system by which a blast of air &c. is caused to pass alternately through each chamber, screens being provided to prevent the granules from escaping from the chambers. The receiving-magnets 0 are provided with a delicate adjustable spring armature 27, which acts as a seating 30 for a waste valve connected to the chamber R having a flexible diaphragm 31, which acts as a seating for a larger waste valve connected with the operating-chamber of the recording or relay lever 37, which is provided with front and back stops. Modifications are described in the methods of decoherence in which a spring motor is employed either for operating a rocking tapper alternately against the two chambers or for operating a small pumping-piston for producing an intermittent blast of air when only one cohering chamber is used.
Patent GB-190022491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: CARPENTER CHARLES
Filed: 1900-12-10
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 22,491. Carpenter, C. Dec. 10. Incandescent gas burners.-The shattering of the mantle caused by the explosion which takes place on the lighting and extinguishing o f t h e burner is m i n imized by supplying gas in excess of the normal supply just before the burner is lit or extinguished. In the construction shown in Figs. 1 and 2, this is effected by so shaping the channel P in the plug of the gas cock that, when the cock is being turned on or off. it temporarily supplies gas both to the nozzle T and to a secondary channel M, which discharges into the mixing-chamber S through the annular channel N and the outlets O. The several outlets 0 may, however, be replaced by a single tube, and this tube, in one modification, passes outside the part B of the burner, and discharges into one of the air inlet openings of the mixing-tube. These openings are then preferably surmounted by a deflecting-plate. This secondary gas supply to the burner may be used in conjunction with the secondary supply of gas used for igniting the burner described in Specification No. 20,341, A.D. 1900.
Patent GB-190100736-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mechanical Toy
Inventor: FEASEY WILLIAM HAMMOND
Filed: 1901-01-11
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 736. Feasey, W. H. Jan. 11. Toy soldiers and guns.-Relates to a toy for discharging a ball or pellet and simultaneously exploding a percussion cap. The toy may be made to represent a soldier presenting a gun, and skittles or other figures may stand on the base to be shot at. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the figure c is fitted with a tube d, in which slides a rod f with a piston f<2>. The rod extends backwards through the figure, and carries a projection h<3> which can be made to engage a shoulder on an arm h. An arm on the rod carries a striker g. A percussion cap is placed on a block d', and a ball &c. is inserted into the barrel d through an opening j. Upon releasing the rod, it is forced forward by a spring i so as to project the ball from the barrel, and at the same time the striker g explodes the cap. In a modification, the rod f is arranged above the tube d, and the piston f<2> is mounted on an arm projecting downwards.
Patent GB-190105060-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Box Irons.
Inventor: ELB MAX
Filed: 1901-03-09
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 5060. Elb, M. March 9. Ironing.-Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section, and Fig. 3 a plan with the upper part removed, of a tailor's goose or box-iron adapted to be heated internally by means of coal or other solid fuel. Ribs b are formed across the bottom and up the sides. Air inlet holes c are covered by the outstanding perforated parts q of sheet-iron protective pieces d, secured to the sides of the iron by screws o and provided with slots p for the passage of the vertical ribs b. The lid e is pivoted at f, and carries a protecting-plate h. Apertures m are provided for the escape of the products of combustion. In modifications, the protective parts for the air-boles c may be made short and unperforated, or may form integral parts of the sides of the iron.
Patent GB-190105109-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Roofing Buildings.
Inventor: FULCHER JOHN DAVID
Filed: 1901-03-11
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 5109. Fulcher, J. D. March 11. Roofs.-Metal plates are used instead of slates in the construction of a roof, and are secured to the battens by nails through holes in the same manner, and presenting the same appearance, as slates.
Patent GB-190107447-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vertical Bar Metallic Fencing.
Inventor: GREENHILL GEORGE PERCIVAL
Filed: 1901-04-11
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 7447. Greenhill, G. P. April 11. Fencing.-The vertical bars A are cranked, so that, when the horizontal bars B, C are in place and secured to the standards, the vertical bars, which pass through perforations in the horizontal bars, cannot be removed. The bars A may be cranked at a<1>, a<2>, as shown in Fig. 2, or in other ways described. The horizontal bars may be of angle-section and with the bend in front as shown, or they may be of channelsection embracing the bend of the bars A, so that the bars cannot be rotated. Some of the bars A may be adapted to receive cottars &c. to prevent sagging of the horizontal bars.
Patent GB-190111981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gas or Vapour Burners for Heating Purposes.
Inventor: ROSENTHAL SIGMUND ADOLF
Filed: 1901-06-12
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 11,981. Rosenthal, S. A. June 12. Gas and vapour burners.-The gas or vapour is led by a tube e to the base of a vertical casing a shaped as shown, that is, having a flaring top and bottom and a narrow middle part. The casing is carried upon legs or supports b, by means of a ring c having air-admission openings c<1>. Within the casing near the top thereof is placed a plate h formed of fine wire gauze, upon which is a conical piece of coarser gauze i. The space above the gauze forms an expansion chamber f. Abovethelatteris a gauze diaphragm k, over which the gas or vapour is lit. Above the burner is supported a deflecting-tray m, which may be corrugated on its outer surface, and is filled with a non-conducting composition, such as a mixture of one part of infusorial earth to three parts of plaster of Paris.
Patent GB-190116150-A (GB)
Title: Arc Lamp Safety Winch.
Inventor: LAWRENCE JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-08-12
Granted: 1902-08-12
Abstract: 16,150. Lawrence, J. Aug. 12. Supporting lamps.- An arc lamp is raised or lowered by a winch having a barrel C turning on a stationary support D, which forms part of a bracket A, provided with attachment lugs. A pawl, consisting of a straight stem K provided with two teeth J, slides vertically in the support D and the bracket A, and engages ratchet teeth on the adjacent flange H of the barrel, except when the stem K of the pawl is lifted by the insertion of the tapered end P of a handle into the support D, as shown. When the handle is so inserted, a projection Q on it enters a slot in the front end of the barrel C, which can then be turned.