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Patent GB-189908644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' Telegraphs and like Signalling or Indicating Apparatus.
Inventor: THOMPSON LEON SEYMOUR
Filed: 1899-04-25
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 8644. Thompson, L. S. April 25. Signals, electric. -Relates to elect r i c a l signalling or indicating apparatus for transmitting signals, steering or battle orders, range indications, &c., or for indicating the position of the helm, on board ship, or elsewhere. Fig.4 shows a section of the transmitting- instrnment, which embodies also the receiver of the reply instrument. The operating- handle E is fixed to the spindle C, the arm F on which carries a brush G adapted to make contact with h a series of segments H corresponding to the orders to be transmitted. The segments H are separately connected to corresponding solenoids K of the receiving-instrument at the other station, these solenoids being mounted on the same tubular core L, which is concentric with the spindle C. The armature M lies within this core, and is carried by the ring N, which is connected by the arm 0 to the revoluble sleeve P on the spindle C. The sleeve P carries the pointer Q in front of the dial R. When the handle E of the transmitting-instrument is moved to the desired order &c., as indicated by the pointer S, the solenoids K of the instrument at the receiving- station are successively energized, and, by attracting the armature N, cause the pointer Q of the receiving-instrument to point to the indication to which the handle E has been moved. When the reply is returned, the pointer Q should also move to the same indication as the handle E.. The movement of the pointer Q is controlled by the brake F<1>, which normally bears on the sleeve P, but is released from it by the electromagnet H<1> in the signalling-circuit. The instruments are normally in open circuit, the circuit being completed, between the contacts U, V, by the lever f<1>, when the catch lever Y on the handle E is operated. The lever Y has a pin y, which normally engages a rack on the casing, so that the lever E cannot be moved until the lever Y has been operated to release it, this operation also closing the contacts U, V. The brush G makes contact with both of two consecutive segments H before passing from one to the other. The spindle C is also connected to a perforated piston working within the liquidcontaining cylinder N<1>, to prevent a too - rapid movement of the lever E. A second brush f on the arm F is adapted to make contact with one or both of two segments M', so as to complete the circuit of one or other, or both, of two call-bells at the receiving-station. When used as a helm indicator, the apparatus is arranged in closed circuit, and the reply parts of the instrument are omitted.
Patent GB-189908890-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pin Socket or Guard for Ladies' Hats.
Inventor: INMAN JOSEPH WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-04-28
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 8890. Inman, J. W. April 28. Appliances f o r securing to head.- Relates to an attachment t o ladies'hats through which to pass the hat - pin d. The attachment may be an ordinary eyelet or socket a, fixed in the side of the hat, but the socket may be provided with springs, a bayonet slot, a screw-thread, or other means for holding the hat-pin in place.
Patent GB-189911283-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Inking Mechanism for Printing Presses.
Inventor: CLERK DUGALD
Filed: 1899-05-30
Granted: 1900-05-30
Abstract: 11,283. Clerk, D., [Wood, H. A. W.]. May 30. Inking-apparatus.-Relates to means for supplying distributed ink to the ink table of a reciprocating bed machine. The ink is supplied from a roller 7 in the ink duct F to the first roller 10 of a series of table and distributing-rollers, by a roller D in arms 9 of a rock shaft 8 operated by the arm 27 &c. The series of rollers consists of composition rollers 11, 13, 15, 17 which deposit the ink on the table I, and intermediate metal distributing-rollers 10, 12, 14, 16. The rollers are driven continuously in one direction, and the table rollers are raised from the table as it moves in one direction and lowered on to it in its movement in the opposite direction. The distributing-rollers are mounted in bearings 18 of the frame brackets C, and the table rollers are journalled on vertical slides 19 having adjusting-screws 20 in their lower euds which contact with the upper edges of the side frames A when the rollers are in their lower positions. The heads of the screws 20 project laterally from the frames A over levers 22 pivoted at 23 and operated, to lift the rollers, by cams 26 on the oscillating arms 9. In the arrangement shown, the distributing-rollers 10, 12, and 16 are driven by gearing 28, 29, 31, 33, 34, 36, 37, 39, 41. The roller 14 may also be driven, and so also may the table rollers. The rollers 12, 16 are also given an endwise reciprocating motion. In a modification, the whole of the rollers are raised and lowered, the frames in which they are journalled being moved vertically by sliding cams connected to arms on the shaft 8. In another modification, the rollers are stationary and the table mounted to rise and fall in the bed. The table is carried by sets of toggles operated to raise and lower the table at the proper times by pawls pivoted on the framing.
Patent GB-189911852-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-levelling Bedsteads and other Furniture for Use at Sea.
Inventor: PRAILL FRANK
Filed: 1899-06-07
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 11,852. Praill, F. June 7. Bedsteads &c.-Relates to self-levelling furniture for use at sea. A bed or berth &c. g is pivoted at the centre of its ends n in an outer frame m, which has at each corner a guide f running in curved grooves in four uprights. The berth is supported by means of pulleys k, l, which run over cords i secured to the upper ends of the four uprights. An awning o encloses the berth &c., and prevents the occupant from seeing moving objects.
Patent GB-189916134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shuttleless Looms.
Inventor: KUETT GEORGE FRANCIS
Filed: 1899-08-08
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 16,134. Kuett, G. F. Aug. 8. Shuttleless looms.-The warp e, Fig. 1, passes over a series of parting bars d, and its tension is regulated by weights f. The weft passes from a suitable tension device o', preferably formed of a flyer and two spring levers p<1>, p<2>, and is inserted by two series of double-eyed cranked needles b<2>, Fig 4, which are mounted on bars u, v and reciprocated by bell-crank levers and connecting-rods k<2> from cam - actuated levers j<5>. The weft loops are held by a series of pivoted vertical needles g<3>, mounted on a frame e<5>, f<1> and reciprocated vertically by eccentrics k<6> on the shaft k<5>. The reeds are mounted in plates c<2> fixed to the batten i by screws d<2> and blocks d<3>. In order to allow a dwell for the insertion of the weft, the batten is operated by a slotted bracket l, connecting-rod o, and link p from the flywheel k. The take-up roll r' is operated by spur gearing r<5>, s<1>, s<2>, s<3>, ratchet gearing s<4>, s<5>, and a cord t<2>, from the batten i. In a modification, the weft-holding needles are arranged and reciprocated horizontally.
Patent GB-189922821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drag Devices for Bobbins of Drawing and Spinning Frames.
Inventor: SMITH SAMUEL
Filed: 1899-11-15
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 22,821. Smith, S. Nov. 15. Spindle apparatus.-Relates to means for applying and regulating the drag on the bobbins in gill-boxes, drawing-boxes, weigh-boxes, finishing- boxes, and flyer-spinning frames for worsted, flax, &c. The lower head f of the bobbin is connected by pins f<2> with a plate I, which rests and rotates upon antifriction balls on the flange g<1> of a tube g, which can be adjusted in the rail by screwing and secured by a lock-nut H. The ring or plate I is preferably conical on its under surface, and rotates within a cup L containing a conical pad K of leather or other suitable material, the cup being adjustable on the screwed tube g to regulate the pressure on the plate I and being secured in position by the lock-nut M.
Patent GB-189923690-A (GB)
Title: Spraying Apparatus.
Inventor: RICE RICHARD WAYNE
Filed: 1899-11-28
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 23,690. Rice, R. W. Nov. 28. Spray - producers.-Relates to apparatus for distributing disinfectants or deodorants, for spraying or spotting tobacco plants in the field, or for spraying tobacco in warehouses. A receptacle B for containing the liquid to be sprayed is provided with an air pump P by means of which air can be forced into the vessel B, for use afterwards for forcing out the liquid through a pipe 18 and spraying-nozzle 24. The delivery valve of the air pump consists of a rubber tube 17 closing over holes 12. The pump is worked by a handle 16. In the smaller form of apparatus shown in Fig. 1, which is intended for warehouse use, the tube 18 is connected to the vessel B by a plug valve V<1>, which cuts off the discharge when the tube is turned into a vertical position. It is held in the vertical position by a spring. A cock V is used to adjust the flow. The liquid is sprayed by a truncated conical obstruction 25 in front of the discharge orifice. In the larger form of apparatus shown in Fig. 2, which is intended for use in the field, the discharge pipe is made longer, the flow is cut off by a spring-closed valve opened by a thumb lever 21, and is regulated by a cock 19. The discharge is sprayed by a flared deflector S'. The apparatus is carried by shoulder hooks D, and steadied by a back-rest D<1>.
Patent GB-189924453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Boxes.
Inventor: THOMPSON JOHN S.W.
Filed: 1899-12-08
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 24,453. Lake, H. H., [Thompson, J. S. W., and Washington, H. S.]. Dec. 8. Folding - boxes are formed from blanks cut and scored as shown in Fig. 5. The ends 13, 13<a> are first turned up at rightangles to the bottom 10, and the flaps 18, 19 are then folded at right-angles to the ends. The sides 17 are next turned up to abut against the flaps 18, 19, and the flaps 16 are folded so as to abut on the inner sides of the flaps 18, 19, and the locking-flap 20 is folded so as to abut against the end 13. The cover 24 has a flap 26 which covers the end 13 on the outer side, and fastening tongues or flanges 28 which are inserted inside the sides 17. Flaps 22 to cover the contents may be cut out of the sides, or the end 13 may have a flap for the purpose, as shown in dotted lines, or this flap may be used as a locking or strengthening flap.
Patent GB-190002695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Match Boxes.
Inventor: JAMES REGINALD WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-02-10
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 2695. James, R. W., [Egidi, A., and Lenti, C.]. Feb. 10. Match boxes.-A cardboard or like match box is made by cutting a piece of cardboard or other material so as to form a blank, Fig. 1, having folding-creases and portions a, b, c, d, e, f, g, and then folding the blank so as to form the box shown in Fig. 2. The cover is normally held in the closed position by an elastic cord or the like, and its wings b serve to hold it in the open position by abutting against the bottom of the box. The matches are kept out of contact with the wings b by means of a rectangular strip of paper laid in the box.
Patent GB-190005287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toys.
Inventor: DAUBER JOHN GEORGE
Filed: 1900-03-20
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 5287. Dauber, J. G., Ruth, E. L., and Fisher, O. K. March 20. Toy parachutes.-A paper parachute E is connected by cords D to the head B of a rod A, provided at its lower end with an enlargement C to fit in a tube F. The rod is projected by blowing into the tube, or by other means, so as to carry the parachute into the air.
Patent GB-190007082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Telegraphs
Inventor: CEREBOTANI LUIGI
Filed: 1900-04-17
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 7082. Cerebotani, L., and Moradelli, C. April 17. Wireless telegraphy.-A tape printing-telegraph consists of transmitting and receiving apparatus modified from those described in Specifications Nos. 20,389 and 10,040, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Electric telegraphs &c.], so that the printing of each letter is effected by a succession of similar currents, without the use of different relays, such as those described in Specification No. 13,729, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Electric telegraphs &c.]. The currents operating the receiver may consequently be obtained from a local battery, relay, and coherer, controlled without a. connecting line-wire by a sparking radiator at the transmitting-station. The modification in the printing- mechanism is shown in Fig. 9. The type-wheel 20 is carried by a loose sleeve 7 provided with two ratchet-wheels 15, 16, which are respectively operated by pawls on arms of another loose sleeve 10 and a shaft y. The teeth on the wheels 15, 16 respectively correspond to one and three type lengths each. The shaft y and sleeve 10 are rotatable by motors, and controlled by wheels 18, 17 and two escapements and electromagnets E', E ; impulses of current are sent through these successively, so that any of 25 letters may be selected with not more than nine impulses of current. Another impulse sent through an electromagnet D effects the printing of the selected letter, and the parts then return to their starting positions. The electrical apparatus at one station is shown in Fig. 8. The transmitter consists of a row of keys T, each corresponding to one letter, and each serving to connect a line battery l, through a particular spring v and ring of contacts on a cylinder W, to its shaft x, a spring s, and relay magnets p, a switch k being on the sending- stud 1. The cylinder W at each station makes one revolution when any key is depressed, the movements being approximately synchronous. For this purpose the cylinder is detained by a catch, which is releasable by an electromagnet c, when current passes through this from a local battery B, a connecting-ring I, and a contact II on the cylinder, and the armature of the line relay R, on current passing through the magnet of this as stated. In rotating, the selecting-spring v and ring of contacts on the cylinder W send a definite number of impulses through the magnet p, each closing and opening the primary circuit of an induction coil J and its battery d, to produce an electromagnetic impulse. At the receiving-station, the switch k is on the stud 2 as shown in Fig. 8, a coherer f being thus in circuit with the battery l and relay R, which starts the cylinder W on receiving the first of a series of impulses. After the first impulse, the local currents from the relay R are passed by the connecting-ring I and successivelyacting contact-rings III, IV, V into the magnets E', E, D, to select and print a letter, at each station.
Patent GB-190016140-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Apparatus for Humidifying Cotton during Treatment in Carding Machines.
Inventor: BREWER GRIFFITH
Filed: 1900-09-11
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 16,140. Brewer, G., [Bocciarelli, G.]. Sept. 11. Carding-engines ; damping fibres.-Steam or the vapour from hot water is applied directly to the fleece as it leaves the doffer of a carding-engine. Steam from a boiler is passed through a coil in a water tank and through a tube A passing through a pipe B communicating with the tank. The pipe B may serve a number of carding engines, and near the delivery end of each carding-engine, a vertical branch from the pipe B opens with a flaring mouth beneath the fleece as it passes from the doffer g to the calender rollers i. Suitable cocks and valves are provided for regulating the steam supply from the tank &c. and the supply of vapour from the branches of the pipe B.
Patent GB-190020567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Mode of and Apparatus for Purifying Casks, Jars, Bottles and other Vessels for the Purpose of Destroying Germs of Disease and Putrefaction.
Inventor: HILL HENRY
Filed: 1900-11-14
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 20,567. Hill, H. Nov. 14. Drawings to Specification. Cleaning bottles, jars, and like vessels.- Jars, bottles, and the like are purified by stocking them in a closed chamber, in which sulphurous-acid gas, formaldehyde, or other suitable germ-destroying gas or vapour is produced, the chamber being heated or moistened with steam. Or the gas or vapour may be produced in one of the jars &c. and carried through the others by tubing. The vessels thus treated are afterwards suitably washed.
Patent GB-190104779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Lamp Shades.
Inventor: FRENKEL SIEGFRIED
Filed: 1901-03-06
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 4779. Frenkel, S. March 6. Lamp shades.-Truncated conical shades, formed of corrugated or accordion-pleated paper or other material and designed, when in use, to surround the lamp globe entirely, are divided longitudinally to allow of their being spread out, as shown in Fig. 3, or folded, as in Fig. 5. When required for use, the pleated or corrugated sheet a is taken by the edges c, d, and extended. The conical form which the sheet then assumes is retained by securing the adjacent or overlapping edges by fasteners e, Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190105319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sash-pulleys
Inventor: CAMPBELL ALVA VINCENT
Filed: 1901-03-13
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 5319. Campbell, A. V. March 13. Pulleys, axle, frame, and like.- One or more loose pulleys C are mounted o n a spindle H, screwed at one end and slotted at the other, which is passed through the window frame. The mortices for the pulleys may be fitted w i t h linings b.
Patent GB-190108765-A (GB)
Title: Driving Mechanism for Cycles and the like
Inventor: MEHL ALFRED
Filed: 1901-04-29
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 8765. Mehl, A. April 29. Driving-mechanism.-The driving-mechanism for cycles and the like shown in Figs. 1 and 2 consists of the foot-levers a, b, pivoted to the stud c in the cycle frame, and the cranks h, g, with rollers i engaging with the guides d. The weight of the crank arms may be increased by weights, iron plates, and the like, to add to the oscillating masses so as to aid in the propulsion. The oscillating motion may be converted into a driving motion by means of the curved rack l engaging with the wheel m on the axis of the ratchet-wheel which drives the gear-wheels p, q, or by a plain rack driven by a bell-crank connection, or by a bell-crank and pawl arrangement.
Patent GB-190110041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seats Exposed to Rain or Snow, for Vehicles or Analogous Purposes.
Inventor: KEIGHLEY HAROLD SPINK
Filed: 1901-05-15
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 10,041. Keighley, H. S. May 15. Seats and seat backs.-Relates to adjustable omnibus and other outdoor seats, and consists in providing means for ensuring dry surfaces in inclement weather. In the application to seats with reversible backs, Fig. 1, the pivoted back E is retained in the normal vertical position by springs L or weights, not shown, but, on pulling over the back to the right or left, the seat A, which is pivoted on studs B, is reversed by the rack-andpinion gearing shown. Fig. 3 shows a seat with a fixed back in which the seat A is reversed by depressing the footboard M, and is automatically returned, when vacated, by springs or weights. Stops are fitted to limit the motion of the seat A.
Patent GB-190113318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Ladies' Bodices for Under Wear.
Inventor: RONALDSON MARY
Filed: 1901-07-01
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 13,318. Ronaldson, M. July 1. Under-bodices are made with pocket parts 1 for the bust. The pockets may be formed by sewing together three or more sections 2, or they may be woven or knitted in one piece and be attached to circular openings in the bodice.
Patent GB-190114807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Contact Ploughs and Conduits for Electrically-propelled Cars.
Inventor: CONNETT ALBERT NEUMANN
Filed: 1901-07-20
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 14,807. Connett, A. N. July 20. Electric railways and tramways on the conduit system. Conduits; collectors.-When the conduit is made shallower than usual and the conductors 5 are brought nearer the surface, as on bridges for instance, the collector is lifted by wings 3 on its shank riding up inclined guides 4 fixed to the sides of the conduit.
Patent GB-190115882-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Brakes.
Filed: 1901-08-07
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 15,882. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Case, F. E.]. Aug. 7. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-R e l a t e s to electric brakes especially for electricallyactuated cars o r trains, the circuits being arranged to prevent the sticking of the brakes by sending reverse currents through them to demagnetize them. This is done in the first position of the power controller, and also, in some cases, automatically during the braking. Fig. 1 shows a diagram of the circuits &c., which includes the trolley T, power controller K, reversing-switch RS, braking- switches BR, H, B, motors A<1>, F<1>, A<2>, F', brakes B<1>, B<2>, and resistances R<1>, R<2>. Fig. 3 shows the conditions during the first position of the power switch when part of the trolley current is shunted through the brakes to demagnetize them. The star-wheel on the power switch is not provided with notches at this point, so that the driver may pass it quickly. Fig. 6 shows the conditions during the first position of the braking-switch with an additional differential electromagnetic switch S to control the connection of the auxiliary resistance R<2>. Various other connections and arrangements of the brakes, motors, switches, resistances, equalizer connections, &c. are shown, and Fig. 12 shows the brakes B<1>, B<2>, placed between the equalizing-connection E and the armatures A<1>, A<2>, in the first braking position, so that, if one brake sticks, current from the other motor will demagnetize it, and will speed up the slower motor. A diagram of the full connections for this arrangement is also given in the Specification.
Patent GB-190117085-A (GB)
Title: Brush Holder.
Inventor: MACKAY CHARLES BRODIE
Filed: 1901-08-26
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 17,085. Mackay, C. B. Aug. 26. Supports for hearth brushes. The brush e is hung from a hook &c. c on a plate a fixed against a wall &c. The bristles are hidden by a plate b attached to or forming part of the plate a.
Patent GB-190117141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Preventing Singles in Slubbing, Intermediate and Roving Frames, or such like Machinery for Preparing Fibrous Material
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1901-08-27
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 17,141. Brookes, A. G., [Draper, G. 0.]. Aug. 27. Delivery, s t o p - ping, in slubbing, intermediate, and roving frames, &c. As the two slivers, which are to be joined together into a single roving, pass respectively through the guides g, h, g<1>, h' in the plates G, h<x>, they support levers d, which are pivoted on the studs F. Each lever rests on the sliver which is furthest from its pivot, that part of the lever which projects over the nearest sliver being provided with teeth d<x>, which, when the lever falls on the breakage of an end, engage with and hold the unbroken sliver, so that it also is broken by the drawing action of the rollers. A stop 10 is provided for preventing the lever d from falling too far when a sliver breaks, as shown on the left-hand portion of Fig. 4, or from being turned over too far when turned up for piecing a broken end, as shown on the righthand portion of the Figure.