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Patent GB-190008033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Darts and Dart Boards.
Inventor: ATKINSON JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1900-05-01
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 8033. Atkinson, J. H. May 1. Toy darts and targets.-The point a of the dart is made of wire twisted into a coil to fit on the stem. The stem is split to receive the wings, and is provided with a sliding wire coil b, which can be pushed up to keep the wings in place. The ends c of the stem are bevelled to deflect a following dart. The slits d for the wings may be made longer than usual, and are given a slight twist to cause the dart to rotate. In this case wing papers of the form shown in the dotted lines are used. The target is made of wood, the divisions being burnt in with an hot iron.
Patent GB-190015087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Artificial Fuel.
Inventor: MAINGARD LOUIS ADRIEN
Filed: 1900-08-23
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 15,087. Maingard, L. A. Aug, 23. fuel.-An artificial fuel may be obtained by moulding a mixture of any suitable absorbent substance with molasses, which has been concentrated and partially desiccated by heating. The blocks of fuel may be plunged into a hot or cold bath of wood tar, coal tar, pine resin, or bitumen, and then coated with wood charcoal, or coal dust, ashes, sawdust, or the like. Among the absorbent substances which may be employed, spent sugar cane, coke or coal dust, ashes, charcoal, charred vegetable materials, sawdust, shavings, spent bark, vegetable and domestic refuse, rattan, turf, and manure are mentioned. The inflammability of the fuel may be increased by adding petroleum, or residues of mineral oil, oils, oily and fatty dregs, resin, tar, pitch, hydrocarbons, alcohols, copra, or other highly - inflammable substances to the ingredients of the fuel.
Patent GB-190015347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Applicable to Circular Knitting Machines
Inventor: WARD JOHN JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-08-29
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 15,347. Ward, J. J. Aug. 29. Circular knitting-machines.-Relates to making lace or openwork on the instep needles by tucking. The instep needles a work in tapered tricks and engage slotted pivoted jacks b. These needles which are to knit continuously, except when making the heel and toe, engage jacks, the tails e of which engage with a half-ring f, raised and lowered to put the needles out of or into action as usual. Some of the needles are removed, some engage jacks having tails g engaging with a half-ring hand others engage jacks having tails i engaging with a grooved half-ring j. When the half ring f is raised, it raises the ring h, and also the ring j, by means of pins k, but the rings h, j can be raised and lowered independently of the half-ring f by means of rods h<1>, j<1>, yokes h', stems h<3>, levers h<4>, and pattern bits h<12> on a pattern wheel h<11> driven by worm gearing. A bit p<2> on a pattern chain acts, through a lever o, on a lever n pivoted to the arm h<4> and puts the end n out of reach of the stem h<3> when tuck-work is not to be made at any part of the stocking and when the slack courses hetween successive stockings are made. In the Provisional specification it is stated that the needles may be put out of action by raising them out of range of their cams ; also that the tuck-work can be made by bearded needles and a cut presser opened and closed by means controlled from the pattern mechanism.
Patent GB-190017291-A (GB)
Title: An Adjustable Cord Holder for Venetian Blinds, and like Purposes.
Inventor: BAXTER RICHARD HENRY
Filed: 1900-09-29
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 17,291. Baxter, R. H. Sept. 29. Cleats or holders.-An adjusting device or holder for the cords of venetian blinds and the like consists of a flat or slightly-curved metal plate a formed with three slots b through which the cords c are threaded. The grip of the plate is sufficient to hold the cords when they are adjusted longitudinally in the plate.
Patent GB-190017748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements appertaining to the Pistons of Steam and like Motor Engines.
Inventor: MURTON WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1900-10-06
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 17,748. Murton, W. H. Oct. 6. Pistons.-Relates to expanding packing-rings. The rings a, in the form shown in Fig. 1, are made with lugs b, b<1>, against which abuts a spring c, held in position by a curved bolt d. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the outer ring is expanded by an inner hinged ring a, and to one of the lugs b<1> is attached a cover e for the spring.
Patent GB-190108695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Free Wheel Clutches for Cycles.
Inventor: BINKS CHARLES
Filed: 1901-04-27
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 8695. Binks, C. April 27. Clutches are arranged so that a chain - wheel o f small diameter may be used. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2. the chainwheel B is supported by balls E carried between races B<1> formed on the wheel, and on collars F and F<1>, one of which F is secured rigidly to the hub, and the other F<1> adjustably secured by a locknut to the hub. The hub is formed with sockets to receive semicircular pawls G, which tend to fall out of the sockets against teeth B<3> formed on the chain-wheel B, so as to secure the parts together during forward rotation, but to permit free-wheel action. In a modification, the pawls G are replaced by balls which are carried in radial sockets. Springs may be used to press the pawls or balls out of their sockets.
Patent GB-190111063-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Threading Nut or Die and Common Nut
Inventor: MANN ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1901-05-29
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 11,063. Mann, A. E., and Mann, C. H. May 29. Nuts.-A nut is formed so that it may be used as a die or screw - threading nut and as an ordinary or holding nut. Holes intersecting the thread are formed at D, E. There is a plain or guiding part A, a taper, screw-threading part B, a holding part U, and another screw-threading part, but with a full-sized threid, at H. The part C may may have longitudinal grooves for conducting away the shavings.
Patent GB-190116371-A (GB)
Title: Indoor Tennis Table
Inventor: KNIGHT WILLIAM SMITH GEORGE
Filed: 1901-08-15
Granted: 1902-08-15
Abstract: 16,371. Smith, W., and Knight, G. Aug. 15. Tables.-Relates to an indoor tennis table. The table top consists of a frame in two parts rabbeted to receive and support a number of strips of compoboard. Crossed struts f are hinged to crossbars c, and are secured to the legs by binges with movable pins. The crossed legs are hinged to the frame a, and fold as shown by the shaded parts. The two halves of the table are placed one on another.
Patent GB-190125698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for Pulverizing and Amalgamating Ores
Filed: 1901-12-16
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 25,698. Redruth Foundry Co., and Tregoning, T. H. Dec. 16. Amalgamating. - Relates to pulverizing and amalgamating apparatus. The perforated rotating disc c is moved away from the solid bed disc b periodically, to facilitate the feeding of the ore, by means of a worm and wheel, the latter carrying a roller which serves to depress the tail of a lever t, the front end of which engages with a sleeve on the shaft of the disc. To regulate the movement of the water and amalgam, the pan is fitted with slotted plates h adjustable by means of screws.
Patent GB-190200843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Interchangeable Panoramic Cameras.
Inventor: TRUMBULL ROLLIN HENRY
Filed: 1902-01-11
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 843. Trumbull, R. H. Jan. 11. Cameras.-Relates to a panoramic camera. The camera rotates on the axis of the toothed wheel a<3>, Fig. 3, which is fixed to the tripod stand. This wheel gears with a pinion on the axis of the roller a<8>, which is driven by the film as it passes from the store spool B' round guide-rollers b<7>, b<8>, b<9> to the receiving-spool B<3>, driven by clockwork. The speed of this clockwork is regulated by a fly or the like, and on the axis c<7>, Fig. 4, of this fly is a brake-disc c<8>, by means of which the feed is arrested automatically when the notch d<5> comes opposite the end of a brake-lever. The disc d' with the notch d<5> is driven by gearing from the friction roller a<8>, and, the disc d' being connected to the driven axis D by friction, the notch d<5> can be set by hand to any required position. On the axis D there is also a graduated disc, to indicate length of film exposed. The movement of the camera may be arrested by hand by turning the lever f<1> on the disc c<8>, and a sliding shutter connected by a cord f<3> and crank f at the same time closes the lens. The width of the exposure slit G, Fig. 3, in front of the film is adjustable by a parallel-ruler mechanism.
Patent GB-190201151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Games Played with Balls and Cues or Strikes
Inventor: COLE GEORGE
Filed: 1902-01-16
Granted: 1903-01-16
Abstract: 1151. Cole, G. Jan. 16. Billiards and like games.-Relates to the form of game apparatus described in Specification No. 21,732, A.D. 1899, and consists of means for allowing both the table and striker to be capable of being revolved, so that they can be brought in front of the player while seated. The table is mounted on a frame c', which turns on a frame c carried by a support h, and is kept in position by a rod b<4> and nut b<3>. The striker is adjustably mounted in a socket m, which is connected to the end of a plate g<1> so as to be capable of turning therein. The plate g<1> is connected to a ring g which turns on a reduced part of the frame c. The table frame may be fitted wich a bevel-edged metal &c. plate to act as a cushion, or may itself be formed of metal with an inwardly-projecting flange. In a modification, the table simply rests on a support, and is turned by hand.
Patent GB-190201438-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction and Working of Water-level Indicators for Steam-generators and the like.
Inventor: DEWRANCE JOHN
Filed: 1902-01-18
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 1438. Dewrance, J., and Wall, G. H. Jan. 18. Gauge-glass fittings. - To allow the top and bottom fittings to be blown out by successive movements of a single wheel or handle, a rotary or sliding valve of special construction is provided, which may be combined with means for unseating, or preventing the seating of, a safety ball valve in the upper fitting during the blowing out of the upper fitting through the gauge glass. Fig. 1 shows a rotary valve and Fig. 6 a sliding valve. Figs. 3, 4, and 5 are respectivelv sections at x-x, y-y, and z-z, Fig. 1, and Fig. 7 is a front elevation, showing the handle for operating the valve shown in Fig. 6. The plug of the rotary valve, Fig. 1, has a straight-through passage a, which has a continuing recess as shown in Fig. 4, and communicates with a passage a<15> leading to another straight-through passage a<16>. By manipulating the plug, either the top fitting and gauge glass, or the bottom fitting may be placed in communication with a lateral blow-out passage a<17>, Fig. 5. The plug is connected by a spindle A with a carrier a<1>, Figs. 1 and 3, for the ball valve, which prevents escape of steam should the glass break. This carrier is moved with the plug so as to unseat, or prevent the seating of, the ball valve when it is desired to blow out the upper fitting. The valve shown in Fig. 6 is a cylindrical slide moved longitudinally by a lever handle C. It has a through passage a<2>, recesses a<3>, a<4>, and a longitudinal escape passage a<5> with lateral openings at a<6>. When the valve is raised, the passages a<3>, a<4> successively put the water space of the boiler, and the gauge glass respectively in connection with an enlargement b<x> of the casing of the valve, and so with the blow-out passages. By means of the spindle a', the raising of the blowout valve acts to lift the automatic safety-valve a<x>. Reference is made to Specification No. 2517, A.D. 1901.
Patent GB-190202478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle-locks.
Inventor: PETERSEN CARL AUGUST NICOLAI
Filed: 1902-01-30
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 2478. Petersen, C. A. N. Jan. 30. Steering - mechanism, locking. Relates to steering- locks for cycles. A bolt e, sliding in a case c and adapted to be pressed by a spring i into engagement with a slot formed in the steering-post b, is normally held in a retracted position by pressing a handle m, by which the bolt e is actuated, so as to cause a bolt l to which it is secured to enter the bent end n of the slot in which it slides when the bolt e is actuated. A slot k in the bolt e permits this movement. The bolt e is locked in its engaged position by mechanism of the Yale type, comprising bars g sliding in sockets formed in the bolt e and pressed by springs h into similar sockets formed in a fixed block d. The bolt is released by pressing a suitable key o under sliding bars f, which raise the bars g to the position shown.
Patent GB-190218848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Moulds for Casting Type
Inventor: DUNCAN HAROLD MALCOLM
Filed: 1902-08-27
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 18,848. Duncan, H. M., Prichard, C. H., and Macauley, C. R. Aug. 27. Type; monotype and like machines.-Relates to typecasting moulds, especially such as are employed in monotype machines (Specification No. 8633, A.D. 1899), and consists of an arrangement by which quads are cast shorter in length than the type bodies. Fig. 1 shows part of a monotype machine in which B is the mould and C the actuating- lever for the matrix-centering pin. The lever C is pivoted at A', and is actuated by a lever C' &c. The mould B, Fig. 3, has a mould cavity B<1>, one wall of which is formed by the end of the mould blade or plunger E, E', Fig. 4. The two parts E, E<1> of the plunger are mounted to slide one on the other, and when a quad is about to be cast, the part E<1> is moved forwards on the part E so that its end E<11> forms a cover to and shortens the mould cavity B<1>. The parts E, E' are formed with slots E<2> in which engages the cross-pin G, Figs. 5 and 6, by which the plunger is connected with its operating- slide. The cross-pin G has two lateral enlargements or cams G', G', and, when the pin is moved longitudinally in the slot E<2>, these cams move the part E<1> to one of its two positions on the part E. The pin G is fixed on the end of a pin G<3>, into the other end of which is screwed a pin G', on which slides a box or cylinder G<5> pressed towards the pin G<3> by a spring G<6>. The pin is moved longitudinally by a lever G<9> engaging the lugs G<7> and operated by a lever G<11> rod G<13>, lever G", and cam H. The movement of the pin G is normally prevented, so that the box G<5> only is moved against the pressure of the spring G<6> by the cam H &c. This is effected by a spring arm K engaging a groove in the pin G<3>. When the die case D moves into position for casting a quad, a pin D<2> projecting from it engages a rod N, pivoted on a lever M, and moves its upper end N<2> into engagement with the lever C. When the lever C descends, it depresses the rod N and operates the lever M, and this operates a lever L, the end L<2> of which engages and depresses the spring arm K from engagement with the pin G<3>. The pin G', G is then moved by the cam H &c. until its cam G' moves forwards the part E<1> of the mould plunger.
Patent GB-190219895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Calcining or Smelting Furnaces
Inventor: PFOSER ADOLF
Filed: 1902-09-11
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 19,895. Pfoser, A. Sept. 11. Glass &c. furnaces.-In "calcining, melting, or " smelting furnaces " surmounted by steam boilers heated by the escaped products of combustion, a protective covering or roof formed by the plates p is arranged between the furnace arch o and the boiler. The Figure shows a glass furnace so arranged. The plates p are joined together by tongues and grooves z, and they are provided with roofed-over extensions u. Passages v admit cold air between the arch o and the cover p, and this air passes under the boiler through the openings u. The gases escaping from the furnace pass through the flues k direct to the boiler. Any water that falls on the cover or roof p is led away by the pipes x.
Patent GB-190222933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Glass Reflecting Mirrors.
Inventor: PARSONS CHARLES ALGERNON
Filed: 1902-10-21
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 22,933. Parsons, C. A., and Stoney, G. G. Oct. 21. Reflectors.-To maintain the reflectors of searchlights &c. in a cool condition, they are backed by a shaped metal plate b between which and the reflector a thin sheet of paper or other material may be placed. The outer surface of the backing- plate may be ribbed to increase the radiating- surface ; or it may be kept cool by the circulation of cold air, water, &c. ; or crystals of sodium acetate may be used as a cooling-agent. The plate b may be pocketed to receive heat - radiating substances, such as shot. Specification No. 12,217, A,D. 1894, is referred to.
Patent GB-190226146-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Method of Producing a Half Tone Effect in Machine-made Guipure d'Art Lace, whereby a Better Imitation of Hand-made Guipure d'Art Lace is Obtained.
Inventor: MANDERFIELD CHARLES
Filed: 1902-11-27
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 26,146. Manderfield, C., and Mosley, A. Nov. 27. Lace and lace-making.-Relates to an improvement in the method of making guipure d'art lace described in Specification No. 4030, A.D. 1876, and has for its object to produce a half-tone effect, whereby a better imitation of hand-made guipure is produced. Instead of moving the third warp guide bar 1, over six carriages as in the abovementioned Specification, it is made to move over four carriages only. In the present machine, a fourth or extra spool guide-bar F is used, and this is threaded with one thread in every third guide, the threads being independent and led from spools so that as much as necessary can be used of each thread. The bar F is moved by its cam as follows : -When the carriages are in the front comb, the bar F rises four gaits, the selected jacks enter, F falls three gaits, and the carriages go to the back comb, F rises three gaits, the selected jacks enter, F falls four gaits, and the carriages go to the front comb. This movement of the thread across four carriages enables a thread, when required, to be put in a straight line and have the effect of being woven in as in hand-made guipure. A similar effect may be made as follows :-When the carriages are in front, the bar F rises four gaits, and, after the selected jacks have entered, it falls three gaits. The carriages now go back, and the bar F rises two gaits, and, after the selected jacks have entered, it falls three gaits. The carriages then go to the front. Fig. 2 shows the wheel for operating the bar 1.
Patent GB-190302430-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Anti-vibrator for Incandescent Gas Lighting
Inventor: THORP FRANKLIN
Filed: 1903-02-02
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 2430. Thorp, F Feb. 2. Reflectors; anti-vibration devices.-Relates to an anti-vibration device for incandescent gas burners, combined with a reflector. The burner is fixed to a centre plate c, attached to two wires b, b<1> inclined at an angle of about 30‹ and extending to about three inches above the top of the burners. The ends of the wires engage with hooks or loops at the ends of wires a, a<2>, attached to the underside of an annular reflector A. At right-angles to these are two other hooks a<1>, a<3> projecting downward, to which are jointed the ends of a wire d by which the lamp is suspended, preferably through two helical metal springs e, e'. The gas is preferably led in through a piece of flexible metallic tubing. Where great steadiness is required, a suitable weight w is added. Another mode of arranging the springs is shown in Fig. 4. The reflector is preferably of white enamelled iron.
Patent GB-190303071-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Toy.
Inventor: UHRIG ROBERT
Filed: 1903-02-09
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 3071. Uhrig, R. Feb. 9. Dolls; jumping toys; dancing toys.-A tube e, having a rubber ring f at its lower extremity, slides on a rod c attached to the bottom of a box a with an inwardly-projecting flange d. A spiral spring g is coiled on the rod, and attached to the upper end of the rod and lower end of the tube e, so as to be extended when the latter is pressed into the base part a. The rubber ring then retains the tube until it is overcome by the spring, when it darts upwards. A dancing figure is shown in Fig. 2. It is mounted on the tube e, which is merely placed over the rod, the rubber ring not being used.
Patent GB-190314600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Motors
Inventor: SAWTELLE HENRY F
Filed: 1903-06-30
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 14,600. Lake, H. H, [Sawtelle, H. F.]. June 30. Water and other liquid pressure engines.-Relates to a hydraulic motor for imparting an intermittent motion to a shaft. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the apparatus, and Fig. 3 an elevation. The motion of the pistons in the cylinders 3, 4, derived from any convenient source of liquid pressure, is communicated, by means of friction clutches attached to the levers 20, 21, to the sleeve 6, which works loosely on the shaft 9 to be turned. The construction of the clutches is shown in Fig. 9. A number of eccentric surfaces 22 join radial surfaces 23 and, in the wedge-like pockets so formed, hardened steel rolls 25 are placed, which grip the sleeve when the lever 20 is rotated in one direction, and rotate freely upon it when the lever is rotated in the other direction. The sleeve 6 actuates the bevel-gear wheels 7,11, and motion is communicated from one or other of these to the shaft 9 by means of a clutch-sleeve 15, which is feathered to the shaft. The clutch is actuated by a shipper-lever 17 working in the groove 16 in the clutch and held in position by a notch 69. The arrangement of the valves communicating between the source of liquid-pressure supply (in this case, a double-acting pump 70) and the cylinders is shown in vertical section in Fig. 12, and in section along the line E-E in Fig. 13. Two plug valves 42, 43, each containing two ports, communicate between the two horizontal chambers 51, 52 and the two vertical chambers 55, 56 in the manner shown in the Figures, so that, when the chamber 56 is in communication with the chamber 51 and the pressuresupply pipe 71, the chamber 55 communicates through the chamber 52 with the return pipe 72. The two plug valves are connected by spur-wheels, such as 44, so that they work together and, as one cylinder fills from pipe 71, the other empties through pipe 72, and vice versÔ. The valves are actuated from racks 26, 27, connected to the pistons, through the spur-wheel 30, shaft 31, and bevel-wheels 32, 33. The wheel 33 is connected to the double lever 35 in such a way that, when one of the pistons is at the bottom of its stroke, the weighted arm 64 is forced over, and this, acting on the lever 58 connected to the spurwheel 44 and rocking between the stops 66, actuates the valves and reverses the flow of liquid. In a modification of the driving-mechanism, the sleeve 6 is dispensed with, and bevel-wheels 7, 11 are mounted loosely on the shaft, motion being communicated in one or other direction to a shaft to which the bevel-wheel 13 is fixed by the clutch 15.
Patent GB-190317349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spinning Tops.
Inventor: MARX CONRAD
Filed: 1903-08-10
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 17,349. Marx, C. Aug. 10. Tops.-Relates to a top which is built up of a number of hollow cones fitting in each other, thereby forming a single top, which, when set spinning, separates into a number of separatelyspinning tops. A double ton is shown in Figs. 2, 2a, and 3. The parts A, B of the top are engaged with each other by a pin C, which enters a groove A<2> in the next outer portion. The central solid top is provided with a neck B<2> for the spinning string, and with a loose handle or button E for holding the top during spinning.