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Patent GB-189803445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sprinklers or Spray-producers.
Inventor: MORRIS SAMUEL
Filed: 1898-02-11
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 3445. Morris, S., and Hamer, G. B. Feb. 11. Spray-producers.-A rose for fitting to a hose pipe is formed of a plate a having a number of spiral or concentric slits, or concentric orifices are formed by rings d<1> adjusted by a bolt e. In another form, a flat quadrant-shaped rose b is formed by transverse bars g held by plates h. Narrow orifices may also be formed in a circular rose in a similar manner. In another quadrantshaped rose, two long narrow slits are formed by a quadrant-shaped bar passing from end to end of the opening and adjustably held by screws at its extremities.
Patent GB-189804762-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Detergent, applicable also for Preventing Incrustation in Boilers, for Preventing Rust and for similar purposes.
Inventor: MILLS EDMUND JAMES
Filed: 1898-02-26
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 4762. Mills, E. J. Feb. 26. Preservative compositions; paints, removing.-A detergent composition which may be used to prevent rust or corrosion, or for removing paint &c., is made by mixing suitable proportions of resin oil, caustic alkali, slaked lime, and water.
Patent GB-189807583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electrical Switches.
Filed: 1898-03-29
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 7583. Jacoby, H. C. E., and White, Jacoby, & Co. March 29. Switches for controlling electrically-operated lifts &c. A shaft A is rocked by a rope and pulley or other suitable means, and in turn directly operates the reversing-switch B and through an eccentric D, connecting-rod C, and other gearing the arm M of the resistance switch Z. The arm M thus always moves in the same direction, from the starting point. The connecting-rod C is fixed to a pulley F loose on the shaft G. The pulley F is connected by a cord H, on which is a weight K, with the pulley L fast on the shaft G. The switch arm M is also carried by the shaft. To prevent too rapid a movement of the shaft and arm M, a checking-device is employed. In the arrangement shown, this consists of a pendulum V rocked by an eccentric U carried on a shaft T" driven by gearing S, T. The wheel S is loose on the shaft G and carries a pawl engaging with a ratchet-wheel Q connected to the pulley L by a pin O having a certain amount of play in the slot P. The ratchetwheel is thus driven by the pulley L after it has moved through a certain space. Lugs N, N' are fitted on the pulleys, so that, when the pulley F is moved back, it also carries back the pulley L without actuating the checking-mechanism.
Patent GB-189809134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mining Surveying Instruments.
Inventor: STANLEY WILLIAM FORD
Filed: 1898-04-20
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 9134. Stanley, W. F. April 20. Surveying-instruments. - Mining surveying- instruments, such as miners' dials, or theodolites of ordinary construction can be adapted to sight straight up and down by applying to the end of the telescope a cap, guided by a slot and projection, and carrying a bracket on which a mirror can be adjusted accurately at 45‹. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the telescope itself can be turned into a vertical position, the support J of the Y's K being bent out so as to clear the limb M. The Y's are shorter than usual.
Patent GB-189813528-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Combined Brush and Comb.
Inventor: MORELLE ALEXANDRE
Filed: 1898-06-17
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 13,528. Morelle, A. June 17. Combs, hair.-A double comb c of celluloid &c., with a tubular part c' and flanged end c<2>, is sprung over the brush a for the hair, beard, or moustache. Dyes, hair washes, &c. may be readily applied by this combined brush and comb.
Patent GB-189813984-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Gas Regulator.
Inventor: SONDERMANN EMIL
Filed: 1898-06-23
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 13,984. Sondermann, E. June 23. Regulators.-The regulator consists of a floating bell G, from which is suspended a dish F containing m e rcury, which forms, with the serrated lower end of a tube E on the gas conduit, a liquidseal valve for accurately regulating the pressure.
Patent GB-189901752-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hot Water Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: PAYNE FREDERICK GEORGE
Filed: 1899-01-25
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 1752. Payne, F. G. Jan. 25. Lamp stoves.-A hotwater boiler for heatiug buildings is heated by means of a lamp stove, Fig. 7. The lamp slides into the boiler through a side opening, and is fitted with a mica shield D, which prevents draughts.
Patent GB-189901835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Switches for Starting and Controlling Electric Motors.
Inventor: HIRST HUGO
Filed: 1899-01-26
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 1835. Hirst, H. Jan: 26. S w i t c h e s for controlling motors. The contact-arm of the resistance switch is fitted with a spring and a releasing- device so that, on opening the circuit or by the current failing, the arm is returned to the normal position with all resistances in the circuit. Fig. 1 shows a section of one arrangement. The contact-arm a is carried by a box b enclosing a spring c, one end of which is fixed to the spindle A. The box carries a toothed disc d with which a pinion e is adapted to engage but is normally held out of engagement by a spring p. On pressing in and rotating the handle, the disc d and contactarm are rotated. The wheels are held in engagement against the pressure of the spring p by an electromagnet f so long as a current is flowing in the circuit. In the construction shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the contact-arm a is fitted with bushes v, v<1> adapted to connect contacts n, n', and is carried by a box b containing a spring c by which it is coupled to another box b<1>. This box contains the main spring c<1> and carries a ratchetwheel r with which engage two pawls d and e. The pawl d normally prevents the return of the wheel, while the pawl e is pivoted on an arm D oscillating on the spindle A and operated by the handle H. The wheel r may be released by turning the handle H, when a pin i strikes a forked arm j, which then lifts both pawls out of the teeth. An electromagnet g is also included in the circuit, and, should the current fail, the armature springs away under the action of a spring and a rod operates the arm j. At H<1> is a handle for moving or fixing a stop for controlling the maximum movement of the arm a.
Patent GB-189919941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Tramcars with Overhead Collectors.
Inventor: PICK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-10-05
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 19,941. Pick, W. H. Oct. 5. Electric tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors.-A water-tight joint in a temporary or permanent roof of a tramcar, allowing angular and swivelling movements for the trolley pole, is formed by a dome 9, preferably made in two parts connected by flanges 10, mounted concentrically with the standard 12 on ball bearings 7 in a flanged rim 5. The pivoted trolley pole 14 passes through a slot 13 in the dome, and an india-rubber sleeve 16 surrounds the slot and poles as shown.
Patent GB-189920268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Actions for Combined Pianofortes and Organs.
Inventor: SPENCER EZRA JOHN
Filed: 1899-10-10
Granted: 1900-10-10
Abstract: 20,268. Spencer, E. J., [trading as Spence & Co.]. Oct. 10. Organs; pianofortes.-An organ a is hinged to the top of a pianoforte, the tails c of the pallets being actuated by stickers e which are operated by the piano keys F. By means of a rail h operated by a stop the organ can be turned about the hinge and raised so as to be disconnected from the piano, which can then be used alone. Various devices are suggested in the Specification for throwing the organ out of action. The piano can be silenced by a rail K which acts upon the hammers and disconnects the action from the keys.
Patent GB-190002700-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Indicating Speed or Current Frequency of Electric Generators.
Inventor: MERSHON RALPH DAVENPORT
Filed: 1900-02-10
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 2700. Mershon, R. D. July 12, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Drawings to Specification. Speed indicators.-A small electric alternator is driven by any rotary machine, the speed of which is found by measuring the frequency of the current produced, using a direct-reading electric testing- apparatus.
Patent GB-190101495-A (GB)
Title: An Improved "Bath Brush or Scrubber."
Inventor: KNICKERBOCKER BURTON DEIDRICH
Filed: 1901-01-22
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 1495. Knickerbocker, B. D. Jan. 22. Flesh brushes.-The brush consists of a rubber or like receptacle a with perforated bristles b of the same material. A hose pipe is connected at a' so that, in use, the brush is constantly supplied with water. The brush has a rubber strap handle c.
Patent GB-190101711-A (GB)
Title: Brake Mechanism for Velocipedes.
Inventor: ARTER JOHN JAMES BEDNEY
Filed: 1901-01-25
Granted: 1902-01-25
Abstract: 1711. Arter, J. J. B., Renouf, P. L., and Renouf, J. Jan. 25. Brakes; driving-mechanism; clutches.-Relates to back-pedalling brakes for bicycles, tricycles, &c. Fig. 1 shows the application to a bicycle. The hub A is formed with an enlarged spoke flange a<1> of the shape shown and with a right-handed screwthread on which is mounted a bearing-cone B and a sleeve C forming one of the bearing-cups, these parts being secured by a nut D on a left-hand screw-thread formed on the hub. The chainwheel E is mounted in ball bearings e, e<1> of ordinary construction in the parts B and C, and is connected to the sleeve C by any well-known driving and free-wheel clutch C<1>. A brake ring F, mounted on an extension of the wheel E and prevented from rotating by a flexible or sliding connection with the frame, is forced against the flange a<1> on back-pedalling by balls f mounted between face cams in the ring F and a circular groove in the wheel E. Fig. 2 shows the brake as applied to a hub of ordinary construction, the chain-wheel E being mounted on the hub of a disc C screwed on the hub and on a disc I screwed on the hub. A brake ring F, connected by a flexible connection H to the frame, is driven by balls f against the disc C as in Fig. 1. In the application to a tricycle balance-gear shown in Fig. 3, the chain-wheel E is mounted in ball bearings e, e<1> on, and is connected by a clutch e" to, the wheel C which carries the differential gear. Brake rings F, F<1> rotating with, but free to slide longitudinally on, the wheel C, are forced on back-pedalling against the sides of the gear box by balls f carried in face cams between the wheel E and the rings F, F<1>. In a modification shown in Fig. 4, the brake ring F slides on the case L, and is pressed, on back-pedalling, by the clutch f against a brake disc C<1> secured on a wheel C on which the wheel E is mounted and which carries a pinion K, which gears with a wheel N on one part of the axle and an annular wheel M on the other part. The face cams f may be replaced by the brake devices described in Specifications No. 11,267, A.D. 1897, and No. 14,177, A.D. 1898, respectively.
Patent GB-190101962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Closing and Opening Watertight Bulkhead Doors.
Inventor: CRAWFORD WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-01-29
Granted: 1902-03-29
Abstract: 1962. Crawford, W., and Crawford, A. R. Jan. 29. Bulkhead doors.-Relates to improvements on the inventions described in Specifications No. 1802, A.D. 1897, and No. 5330, A.D. 1898. A horizontally-moving bulkhead door B is opened by a handle T geared by bevel-wheels to a shaft carrying a clutch 0 pressed by a spring R into engagement with a member on the end of a shaft L carrying pinions F<1> engaging racks J on the door. Closing is prevented by a ratchet-wheel Q and a detent P. As the water rises in the ship's bilges, the air pressure in the air vessel I rises and, acting on a diaphragm H, frees the clutch through a lever S. Oil or other fluid passes from an accumulator or a vessel G, containing air under pressure, through a hollow rod and piston C, carried by the framework D, to a cylinder A carried by the door, which is thus closed when the clutch is released. The cylinder A may be carried by the framework, and the piston by the door. In a modification, the diaphragm H operates a valve through a rack and pinion, so as to put each end of a cylinder, carried by the framework, alternately in communication with the fluid under pressure and with an exhaust tank, the cylinder containing a piston connected to the door. The cylinder may be carried by the door, and the piston by the framework. The invention may be applied to doors made in halves, one of which is closed upwards.
Patent GB-190103224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: WORTHINGTON AMASA
Filed: 1901-02-14
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 3224. Worthington, A. Feb. 14. Water-tube boilers.-Relates to boilers of the class having inclined water tubes in two series crossing one another as shown. The upper headers are connected directly to the steam drums as shown, and the lower headers are connected, each to the steam drum on the opposite side, by inclined circulation tubes d<4> . The drums are connected together by tubes d, d<1> as shown. The lower headers, of which there is a separate one for each vertical row of tubes, are extended downwards and form the walls of the firebox, and, if desired, of the ashpit also, as shown in Fig. 1. They are connected below to mud drums or boxes E, E', which may be at the side of, or below, the extensions. In Fig. 1, the fire and ashpit doors are shown in one end wall of the casing ; in Fig. 3, they are shown below one set of lower headers. In the latter case, the headers above the fire-door are connected together by a short box b<2>. Fig. 1 shows the firebars resting on transverse bearers supported on brackets attached to the extensions of the headers. In Fig. 3, the boiler is shown supported on a frame which forms the ashpit and which supports the firebars. It has wings f<9> which guide ashes into the removable ashpan N. The whole is enclosed in a casing composed entirely or partly of sheet metal lined with cement, magnesia, fire-felt or the like. Part of the casing may also be constructed of cast-iron plates lined with firebrick. Baffles formed of tiles or the like are placed above the lowest generating-tubes and the circulating-tubes d<4> respectively in the arrangement with the fire-door at one end as shown in Fig. 1. These baffles project respectively from the front and back of the casing. Tie-rods may connect the steam drums and the foundation plate, as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 3. The handholes in the headers &c., through which tube expanders are inserted for securing the generating-tubes or connecting-nipples in place, are closed by hollow plugs l<1>, Fig. 7, of ductile metal. These plugs are flanged to fit against the front plate of the header, and are expanded inside the front plate to secure them in place. They are cut away at the bottom and bent up at the sides to remove them. They are expanded by means of the tool shown in Fig. 9, which consists of three rollers, one of which is shown at k<2>, within radial gaps in the block K. By turning the screw K<1> with the conical end k<3>, the rollers are pressed outward and revolved at the same time, their lower edges forming a bead near the base of the plug. Specially-arranged openings are provided in the casing for the introduction of steam jets to clean the outsides of the tubes.
Patent GB-190103878-A (GB)
Title: A Double Friction Clutch and Free Wheel for Motor Bicycles.
Inventor: SIMKISS JAMES
Filed: 1901-02-23
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 3878. Simkiss, J. Feb. 23. Motor cycles. - Consists in the application of a double - gripping friction clutch to motor bicycles for disconnecting the engine, thereby allowing the engine to be started without driving the machine, and also allowing the engine to be thrown out of gear so that the machine can be run without driving the engine. On the driving-shaft A two friction discs C, D are mounted so as to rotate with the shaft while they can be pressed towards each other by the spring G so as to grip the driving V-grooved belt pulley B which is mounted between them on a ball bearing. The sliding disc D can be separated slightly from the disc C when desired, the pulley B being thereby released, by means of the hand-lever J.
Patent GB-190104271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means or Apparatus for Frying Fish and other Articles.
Inventor: STOCKS JAMES STANILAND
Filed: 1901-02-28
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 4271. Stocks, J. S., and Stocks, L. H. Feb. 28. Frames for holding viands while cooking.-Relates to apparatus for holding, turning over, and removing fish and other food in frying. Two perforated metal plates a, b are arranged to fit in a frying-pan or other utensil as shown in Fig. 6, and each is made in one piece with or without a turned-over edge, or either is made telescopic as shown in Fig. 8, one portion e having a turned-over edge i and a projection f guided in a turned-over edge g of the other part d. The plates may be held together by means of holes p and jointed loops or catches n. Each plate has a pair of loop or other handles k attached by rings m. When the apparatus is not in use, the handles k may be turned down, and the plates suspended by the loops n.
Patent GB-190105226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and appertaining to Gas-burners.
Inventor: ROSTIN HELIODOR
Filed: 1901-03-12
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 5226. Rostin, H., and Szubert, S. March 12. Signals, electric-bell and like, for indicating the accidental extinction of a gas flame, are actuated by the movements of a flexible diaphragm o, which is distended and contracted by the expansion and contraction of air or volatile fluid contained in a chamber k, to which heat is conducted by a rod when the burner a is alight.
Patent GB-190107641-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Telephone Exchange Systems.
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM FREDERICK
Filed: 1901-04-13
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 7641. Smith, W. F. April 13. Switchboards.-Relates to a telephone system in which each subscriber is provided with a numerical call by which the number of the subscriber is made known and with telegraph printing-apparatus for recording any message in the absence of the subscriber wanted. At the exchange the switchboard is arranged with rotatable plugs for throwing in extra battery power, and with plug-ejecting devices when a subscriber hangs up his receiver. The switchboard is arranged with winged plugs 42, capable of rotation when it is desired to throw in extra battery power for operating the telegraph. Each plug socket is provided with an ejector pin 9 operated by the magnet 92 when the circuit is closed both at springs 94, 95 by the action of the collar 97 and at 108, 109 by the momentary action of the pin on the telephone lever when hanging up the telephone.
Patent GB-190108961-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Semi-rotary Wing Pumps.
Inventor: LAING HUGH
Filed: 1901-05-01
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 8961. Laing, H., and Wood, I., [administratrix of Wood, J.], and Brown, R. May 1. Oscillating vane type. -A semi-rotary pump suitable for use on ships is shown in Fig. 1. The partition A is preferably made integral with the casing B, suction pipe C, or both. A division plate F is fitted in grooves in the casing and partition, and supports the rocking vane D, which has lift valves D'. The vane is driven by a connecting-rod H enclosed in a casing B<1> and actuated by a lever or wheel driven crank g. The connecting-rod may be fixed to the centre of the vane, and other modifications in detail may be made. The connecting-rod H, Figs. 4 and 5, if a long one, may be in two or more parts coupled together and having a rocking link h connected to the casing B<1>.
Patent GB-190109341-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Umbrella Sticks.
Inventor: HARSLEM OSCAR
Filed: 1901-05-06
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 9341. Harslem, O. May 6. Umbrella sticks; handles. - The stick consists of a conical or cylindrical tube b of vulcanite or other similar material with a hollow or solid metal core. The core a may project at the upper end so as to form a plain or screwed peg for the attachment of the handle ; or the tube and core may be bent, as shown in Fig. 2, so that the handle and stick are continuous and in one piece. The point of the stick may consist of the metal core alone, or it may be covered with wood, vulcanite, &c.
Patent GB-190110684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coverings for Tram, Bus or Garden Seats or any Seats Exposed to the Weather
Inventor: THRIFT WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1901-05-23
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 10,684. Thrift, W. H. May 23. Seats and seat backs; seat protectors.-Relates to covers for omnibus and other exposed outdoor seats. In the application to a seat with a fixed back, the hinged covers A, Fig. 1, are drawn down into the horizontal position when required, and returned by springs D immediately the occupant rises. Fig. 2 shows the application to seats with reversible backs. Pairs of covers K are connected by springs, as shown in Fig. 1 or Fig. 5, and stop hinges P, Q, Fig. 6, so that, when one is in the horizontal position, the other fills the space at the back of the seat and forms a shield against pickpockets.
Patent GB-190115263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corsets, Bodices, and the like.
Inventor: GROSSLAUB CARL RICHARD
Filed: 1901-07-27
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 15,263. Grosslaub, C. R. July 27. Corsets ; dresses.-Relates to corsets, bodices, and the like, and consists in stiffening them by means of horse-hair, which can be woven into the fabric in the form of a weft either throughout the fabric or only at those places where bones or steels are usually inserted. The seams may also be strengthened by strips of horse-hair fabric. To prevent the horse-hairs from being drawn out, the fabric is preferably woven in the manner described in Specification No. 21,937, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Weaving &c.].