baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-190007455-A (GB)
Title: Ticket Printing and Stapling Machine.
Inventor: DEMAR JOSEPH EDWARD
Filed: 1900-04-23
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 7455. Demar, J. E. April 23. Printing on labels and tickets; delivery apparatus; cutting-apparatus.-Relates to a machine for printing and stapling tickets used for attaching to fabrics &c. A strip c of paper or Bristol board is led by a pair of guides e under any suitable printing machine e and through the arrangement for making and inserting the staples g<1>. A pair of rolls l<1>, which are given an intermittent motion by adjustable ratchet gear m<1> then delivers the strip between the adjustable cutters s<1> t<1> of which the movable blade is worked by an eccentric on the shaft f to cut off the finished label. The wire j is gripped between the slide k and cam l which are closed and drawn forward by the lever n attached to the cam by a bell-crank lever pivoted on the slide. A pair of shear blades, one of which is attached to the slide b<1> and the other fixed are placed diagonally to the wire so as to cut and print it. The U-shaped end of the slide b<1> bends down the ends over the bar t which is then withdrawn to allow the plunger g<1> to drive the staple into the paper strip. The slides b<1>, g<1> work in the guides u and are operated by cams c<1>, w on the shaft f while the bar t is operated by a lever knocked out of the way by one of the slides.
Patent GB-190007936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Labelling Bottles and the like.
Inventor: CARSON JAMES
Filed: 1900-04-28
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 7936. Carson, J. April 28. Affixing labels.-A pile of labels, of which the bottom one is pasted, is pressed against a bottle or the like ; the lower labels are bent round the bottle and then allowed to resume their flat position, and are withdrawn, leaving the bottom label on the bottle. The labels are held by spring or couuterweighted arms a<1> in a vertical slide b, which is pressed down by the lever handle e, which acts through the spring d<2> round the pivoted connecting-rod d. This spring connection allows the handle e to be depressed further, so as to act through the crosshead e<3> on the second slide g, which carries the hinged fingers h. These fingers h press the holding-arms a<1> aside, and are themselves forced inwards so as to engage the ends or edges of the labels in the lower part of the pile, and to bend them round the bottle. A counterweighted slide movable between stops j<2>, j<3> in the base carries a rest and stop j, j<4> for the bottle, and also a paste trough l by means of the hinged arm l<1>. Discs o running in the paste are turned by a wheel o<2> on their spindle engaging a rack p fixed on the base. As the slide comes forwards, the rollerended arm l<3>, pivoted to the paste trough, runs up the fixed incline n, thereby lifting the trough so that the discs o bear on the underside of the bottom label in the holder and paste it.
Patent GB-190009904-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Portable Filter.
Inventor: HAMILTON AUGUSTA MERIEL
IPC: C02F1/00
Filed: 1900-05-29
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 9904. Hamilton, A. M. May 29. Pocket filters.- A filter, adapted to be used with a portable c a n v a s water bag, consists of a block of filtering-medium such as carbon embraced by a ring B, on to each end of which are screwed caps E, F forming inlet and outlet chambers respectively, joint being made by packing-rings C. The filter can thus be easily taken to pieces for cleaning. The inlet pipe is passed through the cork of the water bag, and is long enough to reach to the bottom thereof ; the outlet pipe is placed in the mouth of the user.
Patent GB-190013553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Projecting Studs for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: WILSON ALBAN
Filed: 1900-07-27
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 13,553. Wilson, A. July 27. Sole protectors.-Thin-headed bolts are passed through the sole before it is attached to the upper. Nuts are screwed on to these bolts, which are then riveted over to prevent the nuts from unscrewing.
Patent GB-190013708-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnace Grates with Vibrating Bars.
Inventor: BROWN WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-07-31
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 13,708. Brown, W. July 31. Firebars and grates.-Hollow bars are placed alternately with solid bars, and the latter are arranged to be reciprocated by a cross rocking shaft c, having projections c<1> taking into recesses in their under surfaces.
Patent GB-190022034-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Manufacturing Blocks of Ice.
Inventor: BUCKINGHAM GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-12-04
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 22,034. Buckingham, G. F. Dec. 4. Ice-making.-The ice moulds consist of troughs or trays divided by hollow partitions which do not reach to the top, so that the resulting ice is in the form of a number of blocks, connected by slabs. The freezing-tank has two sets of hollow ridges e, f on the bottom, a brine supply pipe b on one side, and a brine outlet passage c on the other three sides. To expedite the freezing of the blocks, a conical indentation o is made in the bottom of each mould section, and brine is led into it by pipes l, k, air escape pipesp being provided. Or conical vessels r with separate brine supply pipes t may be inserted from the top, as in Fig. 4. Slots g, h are made in the top of the ridges e, f, and holes i, j are also provided to aid the brine circulation, the brine passing into the escape trough c through these holes as well as over the top of the partition which separates it from the tank. The ridges e, f may be omitted.
Patent GB-190022902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrolytic Methods and Apparatus
Inventor: EDSER EDWIN
Filed: 1900-12-14
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 22,902. Edser, E., and Wilderman, M. Dec. 14. Chlorine; hydrogen.-Relates to arrangements in electrolytic apparatus for the preparation of alkaline hydrate from alkaline salts, for facilitating the decomposition of the amalgam, especially in apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 18,958, A.D. 1898. When the apparatus is of the type shown in Fig. 1, pieces of carbon G, partly covered with electrodeposited metal, or having pieces of wire twisted round them, are arranged in the mercury cathode in the portion extending beyond the electrolytic chamber itself. In the form of apparatus in which the mercury forms a diaphragm between an electrolytic and a decomposing chamber, the mercury is contained in trays having a recess towards one side and a depending flange which co-operates with the tray below to form a deep seal. The decomposing-chamber is provided with an iron electrode, and an electric current is intermittently sent through this cell to produce or accelerate a transference of the amalgam in one direction and of the separated mercury in the other. Several switching-arrangements are employed. Fig. 7 shows the development of a drum commutator in which two PlantÚ cells with unformed plates are arranged in parallel with the electrolytic cell, and are momentarily bridged across the cell by the brushes 9 and 12 contacting with 2 and 7 respectively. This commutator may be modified by the addition of other subdivisions of the contact-rings. In another form, the circuit is controlled by a balanced switch.
Patent GB-190100847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Hooks and Eyes.
Inventor: BROWNING TILLIE J
Filed: 1901-01-12
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 847. Browning, T. J. Jan. 12. Hooks and eyes.-Hooks and eyes are formed with lugs b on their attaching-eyes B, to prevent the attaching-thread from sliding on the eyes. The hooks are also formed with means for attaching them at the bill end to the fabric. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the shanks A, A<1> are bent upwards and across, forming a cross-bar a which is sewn to the material. In a modification, shown in Fig. 4, the shanks are bent diagonally across. The hook may be provided with a hump, as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190101697-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Displaying of Toys.
Inventor: BEISER CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-01-24
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 1697. Beiser, C. W. Jan. 24. Displaying.-Toys are held and displayed on a board or card consisting of two layers A, B of paper or the like held apart by stretchers C. The upper piece B has oval perforations, or circular perforations with slits at diametrically-opposite sides, to receive correspondingly-shaped feet F on the toys E, the toys being secured in place by slightly rotating them. The feet are preferably of sufficient thickness to fill the space between the layers A, B.
Patent GB-190104088-A (GB)
Title: A Safety Device for Overhead Systems of Street Electric Transmission of Power.
Inventor: MESURIER CECIL JOHN REGINALD L
Filed: 1901-02-26
Granted: 1902-02-26
Abstract: 4088. Le Mesurier, C. J. R. Feb. 26. Electric railways and tramways with safety appliances for conductors. Conductors.-A guard or other wire C is connected to the far end of the trolley wire A through a resistance m so as to lead a small current through the electromagnet to earth or return. Failure of this current through breakage, or an excess current from fallen wires crossing the main and guard melting the fuse F or the magnet coils, releases the armature and thereby allows a spring or similar switch B to disconnect the main. The guard wire may be included in a separate battery circuit.
Patent GB-190108160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Chimney Pots, Ventilators and the like.
Inventor: ACKROYD WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-04-20
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 8160. Ackroyd, W., Ackroyd, A., and Gill, W. April 20. Chimneys and ventilating - shaft tops. - Consists of three conc e n t r i c overlapping. components 1, 6, and 8 with an open cap 4 over the lowest one.
Patent GB-190114064-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Illuminating Devices.
Inventor: MARE FREDERIC DE
Filed: 1901-07-10
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 14,064. Mare, F. de. July 10. Ornamental effects.-In illuminating-device consists of a frame having the form of a letter or design and carrying a number of hollow supports 3 ; each support carries a revolving wheel 6 with coloured radial blades 27, and in front of this a stationary electric incandescent lamp L, which is surrounded by oppositely-revolving curved blades 22, similar to those described in Specification No. 2879, A.D. 1900. The lamp has an internal reflector 31 to throw the light on the blades 27. The two sets of blades are bolted to spokes of wheels 6, 4, cast on brass bushes ; crown teeth on the wheels are geared together by a third wheel carried on a stationary intermediate piece, the outer part 14 of which serves as a lubricator. The wheels 4 are formed as pulleys, and all those on one frame are driven by a single belt from a motor of any kind. The wheel 4 carries a slotted disc 17, a wire frame 18, a central pin, and a disc 20, to support the curved triangular blades 22. The main frame may be of metal of the section shown at 23, with a cover-plate 24, to contain the electric conductors, which may be embedded in insulating material ; or it may be a grooved wood casing. The lamp may have a metal can 30, containing varnished plaster, and provided with two straight wires to slide into insulated connecting-tubes, in the hollow support 3. In a modification for use when the device is to be seen from both sides, the straight support 3 is replaced by a T-shaped support, and the rear blades 27 are dispensed with, two lamps and surrounding revolving blades being carried on the two opposite arms of the support.
Patent GB-190117253-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Bicycles Motor Tricycles and the like.
Inventor: LAVELLY ANTHONY
Filed: 1901-08-28
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 17,253. Lavelly, A. Aug. 28. Wheels with two or more tyres side by side; tyres, pneumatic &c.-Relates to motor bicycles, motor tricycles, and the like. According to one part of the invention, the machine is driven from the motor by an endless band or chain embracing the tyre of one of the road travelling wheels, which is made with a circumferential groove either formed by two ribs b<1> as shown in Fig. 1, or formed by twin tyres F<1>, F<2> as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190118898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Circuit Controllers.
Inventor: ZWEIGBERGK THORSTEN VON
Filed: 1901-09-21
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 18,898. Zweigbergk, T. von. Sept. 21. Switches. - R elates to the operation of controllers on electric tramways &c. in which each controller is operated pneumatically for a master controller. In connection with each controller a is a number of cylinders m, q, one m being fixed and the others free to slide on guides k. The cylinder q is carried on the hollow piston-rod o, Fig. 3, of the cylinder m, and so on with the other cylinders. Thus, by admitting air into the cylinder m, the cylinders q &c. are all moved, and the controller is turned one step by means of a rack g. On admitting air into the next cylinder q, the remaining cylinders are moved a step, and so on, the air passing from one cylinder to the next in series. The admission valves, Fig. 4, are controlled by electromagnets 10, which are operated successively from the master controller. Each electromagnet has two coils oppositely wound, and is excited when one winding is cut-out, the master controller cutting out the coils successively. The movement of the armature 11 closes the passage to the atmosphere, and opens the connection with the air supply y or of one cylinder to the next through the passages 2, 3. A spring h is provided for returning each controller to the 'off' position.
Patent GB-190120546-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Locking Device for Sectional Bookcases and the like.
Inventor: OUSEY GEORGE RYDER
Filed: 1901-10-14
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 20,546. Ousey, G. R., [Globe Wernicke Co.]. Oct. 14. Furniture, locking two or more parts simultaneously. - Relates to means for simultaneously locking the hinged doors of sectional bookcases and the like. Fig. 2 shows the locking - device applied to one section arranged on a base. One end of a rod C passing through the door of the base portion is connected to one arm of a pivoted bell-crank lever 3, the other arm of which is connected to a vertical rod G. This rod is adapted to operate a rod J in the case A, both rods sliding in clips or guides. A pivoted lever K is provided at one end with a projection to engage a catch or clip N on the door D, and at the other end engages a groove in the rod J. The bolt of a lock 0 is adapted to engage a notch in the rod C to lock it in the position shown, when the door D is secured. The rod J and lever K fall by gravity into the locking position. Upon withdrawing the locking-bolt, the rod C is shot outwards by means of a spring F, and the rod J is raised, thereby releasing the lever K from engagement with the catch N. A series of sections may be arranged above the section A, each section being provided with a vertical rod, operated through intermediate rods by the rod G, and a locking-lever. One or more of the doors may remain open while the others are locked, and upon closing these doors they are automatically locked.
Patent GB-190204479-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mortar and Muller for Grinding, Crushing and Mixing Ores, Chemicals and other Substances.
Inventor: BREAKELL THOMAS
Filed: 1902-02-22
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 4479. Breakell, T. Feb. 22. Disc mills for crushing, levigating, and mixing ores, chemicals, &c. consists of a rotating pan or mortar 1 and a rotating disc or pestle 2 of not less than half the diameter of the pan and eccentrically mounted therein. Either part is positively driven, and the other is revolved by friction. The bottoms of the pan and disc are flat, and the edges are rounded to correspond one with the other ; the pan is formed with an outwardly-extending rim, and both parts may be fitted with removable wearing-surfaces. The stem of the disc is free to rise and fall in its bearing 4, which, as shown, may be pivoted on the supporting-frame, for the purpose of lifting the disc out of the pan. Removable weights 7 may be applied to the stem.
Patent GB-190207174-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Advertising Blotters
Inventor: LYNE WICKLIFFE CAMPBELL
Filed: 1902-03-24
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 7174. Lyne, W. C. March 24. Blotting-appliances; postcards.-A postcard 4 is sewn or otherwise detachably secured between the leaves of an advertising-blotter 2. The uppermost leaf may be made of celluloid. Any suitable letterpress may be used on the card or the blotter.
Patent GB-190209638-A (GB)
Title: Engines or Motors
Inventor: STERNE LOUIS
Filed: 1902-04-25
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 9638. Sterne, L. April 25. Revolving - cylinder type. - Relates to engines of the kind described in Specification No. 351, A.D. 1901, in which the pistons carry rollers C linked together and bearing on the periphery of a cam D, and comprises an improved construction of the cam and piston rollers. As shown in section in Fig. 2, the cam is made in two parts d, d<1> which are capable of being separated more or less, or brought nearer together, by springs e and nuts a so as to bring the grooved periphery into close contact with the rollers C, which are shaped at the edges to fit the groove in the cam, and are allowed slight lateral play if necessary. Fig. 3 shows adjusting means, consisting of the nut a' engaging a flange on the sleeve d<4>, which does not require the use of the spring e.
Patent GB-190213742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Electrical Distribution.
Filed: 1902-06-17
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 13,742. Lake, H. H., [General Electric Co.]. June 17. Distributing; regulating.-Each condenser used in a distributing-system in which an alternating current of constant potential is transformed into one of constant volume is placed in series with a small or auxiliary inductance coil, the action of which is to damp harmonic current waves in opposition to the strengthening effect of the condenser, and so to prevent the automatic regulation of the system from being impaired. Fig. 2 shows an arrangement of a Wheatstone's net containing condensers 11, 13 and inductance coils 10, 12 placed across the constant potential mains 2, 3 in order to produce a constant current in the circuit 14. The condensers 11, 13 are provided with subsidiary inductance coils 18, 17 in series with them, and have their reactances increased to balance the additional inductances thus put in circuit. In a simpler system, the circuit 14 is placed as a shunt to a condenser which is in series with an inductance coil across the mains 2, 3; the subsidiary inductance coil is placed with the condenser between the terminals of the circuit 14.
Patent GB-190215395-A (GB)
Title: Improved Sleeve-links.
Inventor: PHILLIPS FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-07-10
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 15,395. Phillips, F. W. July 10. Sleeve-links.-Sleeve or cuff links a, Figs. 2 and 3, are formed as sockets to fit over and be clasped on the corners of the cuffs b. A curved or cranked arm c, having an enlargement or head c', which may be jewelled, is hinged on the rear face of each link, and adapted to be pressed through the usual or other aperture d in the cuff, until the head c<1> clips on or over a tongue a<1> on the front face of the link. The links are connected by a chain e.
Patent GB-190220175-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Powder for Cleaning and Polishing Glass and other Substances.
Inventor: MARSH JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-09-16
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 20,175. Marsh, J. Sept. 16. Cleansing-compositions.-Consists of a powder for cleaning and polishing glass, glazed bricks, marble, enamelled ware, tiles, and other articles with polished surfaces liable to become begrimed with dirt, grease, or the like. The powder is composed of a mixture of steel scale, clay containing a high percentage of silica and alumina, and crocus or calcined iron ore, to which may be added flue dust. The mixture is made into a paste by adding water.
Patent GB-190220416-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pipe-wrench.
Inventor: MARCUS FRIEDRICH WILHELM
Filed: 1902-09-18
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 20,416. Marcus, F. W. Sept. 18. Wrenches, pipe. The handle d with the toothed gripping-end e can be slid through the sleeve c and locked thereto by a tooth h<1> carried by the lever h pivoted to the sleeve. The sleeve carries the hooked toothed part a forming the upper jaw.
Patent GB-190224847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vulcanizers for Dental and other Purposes.
Inventor: KNOEFERL FRANCIS
Filed: 1902-11-12
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 24,847. Knoeferl, F. Nov. 12. Teeth, artificial.-The object is to close dental flasks and the like when the rubber has become softened, by the action of the steam in the vulcanizing-boiler. When the requisite amount of rubber has been inserted in the flask, the halves are left slightly separated as usual and placed in the vulcanizing-boiler, which is fitted with a cover of the form shown in Fig. 1. This is made in two parts a, a<1> having a space between them in which is situated a diaphragm or piston b. This is connected to a hollow rod d, which passes down into the boiler through the stuffing-box c, and presses upon the top of the flask. The upper portion of the rod d works loosely in a recess in the part a of the lid. The steam generated in the boiler passes up the hollow rod d to the space above the diaphragm or piston b, the under surface of which is open to the atmosphere through the apertures f. As the steam pressure rises, the rod d is pressed down with a constantly-increasing pressure, thus gradually closing the flask automatically.
Patent GB-190227616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships for Facilitating the Measurement and Discharge of Coal, Ore, Grain or the like.
Inventor: HOLLAND GERALD EDWARD
Filed: 1902-12-15
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 27,616. Holland, G. E., and Johnston, H. Dec. 15. Drawings to Specification. Measures of capacity.-Each compartment or cargo bin of a cargo vessel is of definite capacity and has a suitable scale which shows the quantity of coal &c. left in a compartment when trimmed on the top.
Patent GB-190301942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Albums.
Inventor: THOMPSON DENIS RICHARD
Filed: 1903-01-27
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 1942. Thompson, D. R. Jan. 27. Musical boxes.-An album is provided with a hollow back containing a clockwork musical instrument, which is started and stopped by means of the clasp F. The clockwork J drives a disc J<1> provided with projections arranged to engage radial extensions on a series of rings loosely mounted on a spindle adjacent to a musical comb. The clasp F is connected by a link F<1> to an arm K<1> on a rocking-shaft K, another arm K<2> of which operates a lever K<3> engaging one end of a spring- controlled lever L, L<1>, which engages one end of a lever adapted to engage the fan J<2> of the clockwork J. An arm of the lever L, L<1> is adapted to engage recesses J<4> in one of the wheels J<3> of the clockwork, in order to ensure starting and stopping at the beginning or end of a tune, the recesses J<4> being spaced in accordance with a definite speed ratio of the wheel J<3> and disc J<1>.
Patent GB-190304813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corsets.
Inventor: ALLEN LEWIS AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1903-03-02
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 4813. Allen, L. A., and Thornton, J. H. March 2. Corsets.-The laces and eyelets at the back of the corset are dispensed with and, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, are replaced byinterlaced cross-straps 16, 17, 18, 19 in four sets, two of which are attached to one of the back edges of the corset and to a strap 3, and the other two sets to the other back edge and to a strap 5. The straps 3,5 are attached at one end to one of the back edges of the corset; one of them passes through a slit in the other, and both of them pass through slits in the corset to the front and are provided at their free ends with eyelets by which they are engaged with a stud 12 on one of the busks.