baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-190210720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Reversing Gear for Lathes and other Machinery.
Filed: 1902-05-09
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 10,720. Lake, H. H., [Smith Single Belt Reversing Countershaft Co.]. May 9. Lathes. - A reversing-gear for lathes, automobiles, and other machinery comprises a belt pulley a, loose on the countershaft A, a clutch member b fixed to the shaft, an internally-toothed ring f loose on the pulley sleeve a', a spur-wheel e also loose on the pulley sleeve, a clutch member e<4> feathered on the shaft, and a fixed member c carrying pinions c<2> connecting the wheel and ring. The shaft may be driven in one direction by coupling the pulley directly to the shaft by the clutch b, or in the opposite direction by pressing the member e' into engagement with a clutch member e<3> formed on the spur-wheel, the pressure being transmitted to the ring f to couple it to the pulley by friction surfaces f <2>. The cones b<3>, e<7> for operating the clutches are connected by a shipper rod B, which may be moved to a central position to disconnect the pulley from the shaft. The abutment e<9> for the bell cranks e<6> for operating the member e' is adjustable in a thimble e<13> pinned on the shaft to compensate for wear.
Patent GB-190210746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Trawl Apparatus for use on Board Ship.
Inventor: LAMB JOSEPH MITCHELL
Filed: 1902-05-10
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 10,746. Lamb, J. M. May 10. Rollers, fairlead.-A fair lead for a trawling-gear consists of a hollow stayed post having mounted in cheeks at its lower end a pulley B, and at its upper end a swivelling bracket carrying a fair-lead pulley E, the spindle of which is mounted in bushes .E<2>. A guard is provided at D<2>, and guards for the pulley B are fitted inside the post.
Patent GB-190217420-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Safety Saddle Bar
Inventor: NIND THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-12-03
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 17,420. Nind, T. W., Hampson, W., Scott, J., Sanders. A., and Wood, F. Y. Dec. 3. Stirrup straps, suspending, safety saddle-bars for. In a safety saddle-bar, the stirrup leather is looped over an elbow-piece c pro- vided with an ordi- nary thumb-bit e, and the piece c is connected to the base-plate a by a staple b, and rests against an abutment d formed on or fixed to the plate a. The piece c is thus capable of swinging outwards from the plate a.
Patent GB-190223456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Brewing
Inventor: MACARDLE JOHN ST PATRICK
Filed: 1902-10-27
Granted: 1904-01-27
Abstract: 23,456. Macardle, J. St. P. Oct. 27. Brewing.-In order to prevent the development of wild and secondary yeasts and bacterial contamination in the brewing of ale &c., filtered air is employed. Fig. 1 shows a sectional elevation of a brewery. The fan a, Fig. 1, draws air through the cottonwool screen d, and forces it through the pipe e and the cottonwool filters k, l to the pipe m, which supplies air to the chambers containing respectively the hop back n, the cooler q, and refrigerators r, the mash tuns t, and the fermenting-vessels v. The yeast store x is supplied with air through the pipe z, any excess escaping through the valve 1. Yeast passes from the fermenting-vessel v through the funnel 6 secured to a sliding pipe 7 and provided with a cover 10. The double doors 4, 5 form an air lock.
Patent GB-190228677-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Railway Carriages and the like
Inventor: BARNETT STEPHEN DOD
Filed: 1902-12-29
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 28,677. Barnett, S. D. Dec. 29. Couplings, automatic.-Light auxiliary automatic couplings, fitted in lieu of the ordinary safety - chains, are combined with the main automatic couplings, and normally hang in a slack or inactive condition. Spring rods 9 mounted to slide and tnrn in bearings 10 have side arms 11 terminating, respectively, in a hook 12 and an eye 13. When two vehicles come together, these hooks and eyes engage automatically, and at the same time as the main couplings. The eyes 13 are elongated so that, normally, the arms 11 are slack. The pull on the lever 5, which releases the locking-pin of the main coupling, also, by means of the chain 16', disengages the auxiliary couplings. In a modification, the rods 9 are in two lengths, and the hooks are formed with extensions to enable two cars of different heights to couple. In the form shown in Fig. 9, the link 30 and the hook 31 form parts of bell cranks having slots 35, which receive the ends 33 of pivoted three-armed spring levers.
Patent GB-190228816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sofa Beds and the like.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-12-30
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 28,816. Boult, A. J., [Hunt, O. R.]. Dec. 30. Bedsteads and cots; sofas, couches, and lounges.- Relates to a convertible sofa and bedstead. The wirework bottom is composed of a number of double members B, Figs. 10, 11, and 13, having a hook at one end and an eye at the other. These members are connected transversely by links B<2>. The surface can fold as shown in Fig. 11, or along the line of links B'. The hinged flap A is provided with a pivoted stay A' passing through a slot a<4> in the leg A<6> and having an inclined turnedup end a<6> and a slot a<7>. When the flap A is raised to the horizontal, the notch a' engages the bottom of the slot a<4>. In order to fold the flap down again, it is first raised a little ; the inclined turnedup end a<6> now presses aside the turned-over inclined-edged lug A' and, when the flap is lowered, the end a<6> rides on this lug, and the notch a<7> does not engage with the bottom of the slot a<4>. The flap C at the other end is provided with a pivoted stay D, which has a pin D<1> engaging a slot F in the side member A<1>. When the flap C is raised, as shown, a spring d<1> causes the pin to engage a shoulder F<2>, and so hold the flap C in place. To fold down the flap to the horizontal, it is first moved a little in the reverse direction ; the pin D<1> then is pressed through the loop d<5> of the spring, and falls to the bottom of the slot, and moves to the end F<3> when the flap is lowered. On raising the flap, the pin rides up over the spring, and snaps into the shoulder F'.
Patent GB-190303769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compositions of Matter to be used for Pigments and in the Process of Making same
Inventor: ARMBRUSTER WILLIAM JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-02-17
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 3769. Armbruster, W. J., and Morton, J. Feb. 17. Pigments.-A pigment, consisting of a mixture of precipitated barium carbonate and precipitated zinc hydrate, is prepared by mixing solutions of barium hydrate, a carbonate of an alkali metal, and a salt of zinc. The two precipitates may be formed either successively or simultaneously, and, in the former case, either the zinc hydrate or the barium carbonate may be precipitated first. As an example, a solution of one molecular proportion of barium hydrate is mixed with a solution of one molecular proportion of zinc chloride, and a solution of one molecular proportion of sodium carbonate is subsequently added. When using zinc sulphate, the barium carbonate must be precipitated first, so as to avoid the formation of barium sulphate.
Patent GB-190305015-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Puzzle or Game.
Inventor: MCGREGOR DONALD
Filed: 1903-03-04
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 5015. McGregor, D. March 4. Puzzles; games played with balls, boards, counters, discs, pegs, roulette apparatus, &c.-A puzzle or game is played on a wood, paper, cardboard, &c. board a marked out into a number of squares b,f, g, i, j. At the points on the board marked with a small circle in the Figure, are placed holes or marks for the reception of pegs, counters, or the like. The pegs k fit in the holes, and are numbered from 1 to 25. Blocks A, B, C, D are provided with holes to receive the pegs before commencing the puzzle or game. Peg 13 is inserted in the centre of the board. The puzzle is to arrange the pegs quincuncially in the holes of the squares, so that the numbers of the five pegs forming a quincunx when added together make 65. When played as a game, the opposing sides, using the pegs in blocks D, C, or in blocks A, B, try to form a number of quincuncial arrangements adding up to 65. The peg 13 is common to both sides. The peg played by either side may be determined by chance. A ball may be given a chance movement around a ring divided into twenty-four marked divisions, and the peg used is the one having the same number as the division against which the ball stops.
Patent GB-190306091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kilns.
Inventor: STEHMANN DORA
Filed: 1903-03-16
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 6091. Stehmann, D. March 16. Kilns.-Fig. 1 shows in vertical section a continuous kiln for producing cement, lime, and the like. Material to be treated is passed by the hopper F into the upper portion o f the rotating drying- drum C which is provided with internal ledges C<1> for guiding the material, as it dries, to the upper end of the kiln-shaft. Hot gases from the kiln are drawn into the drum and through the internal pipe G by the exhausting-fan H, the gases finding an outlet through the covered holes G'. Finely divided material escapes by the holes C<2> to the cavity I. The kiln-shaft is formed with the throat A', below which is the preliminary heating chamber A' and the bars I arranged step-wise above the usual burning chamber. The air-supply is heated by traversing passages L in the walls.
Patent GB-190306742-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for Telegraphically Recording Type Written Characters.
Filed: 1903-03-23
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 6742. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. March 23. Telegraphs.-A type-writing receiver includes a type-wheel revolving synchronously with four contact arms b<1>, b<2>, b<3>, b<4>, which travel over four stationary studded discs s<1>, s<2>, s<3>, s<4>, and co-operate with a polarized line relay r<1>, so that two opposite line currents at variable times are required for each letter. The first line current causes the relay r' to make contact at I, and thus discharge a small condenser k, through the next stud on the disc s<1> touched by the arm b<1>, into the corresponding one of nine larger condensers k<1>-k<9>. The line current in the opposite direction causes the line relay r<1> to close a contact II, so that a current from a battery q passes into the small condenser k, through the next stud on the disc s<3>touched by the third arm b<3>, and through one winding of a local relay r<2>, to close a gap IV in circuit with the recording-apparatus a. At this time the second arm b<2> has arrived at a corresponding group of contacts on the disc s', and when the arm b<2> touches a contact connected with the particular condenser k<1>-k<9> that was charged, this condenser is discharged through the apparatus a, causing the letter then in position to be recorded, by printing, photography, or other means. Subsequently the fourth arm b<4> supplies a current from the battery q to a second winding on the local relay r<2>, and thus opens the recording circuit at IV. Each contact on the disc s<2> corresponds to a particular type. The first line current is timed. so that the arm b<1> selects a group of the contacts on the disc s<2>. The opposite line current is timed so that the arm b<3> selects one contact in each of one or more of the groups of contacts on the disc s<3>. The line currents are effective as soon as the arms have left the contacts previous to those to be selected, a certain latitude being thus allowable in the timing of the line currents.
Patent GB-190327483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Printing Yarns or Threads.
Inventor: KEEFER WILLIAM BAIRD
Filed: 1903-12-15
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 27,483. Keefer, W. B. Dec. 15. Printing yarns, threads, and the like; printing- rollers.-Relates to a method of printing yarns, threads or similar material in several colours by a single continuous operation so as to form, when woven into a fabric by a single continuous operation, a complete pattern. The yarns are fed from spools a, Fig. 1, to a reed b adapted to spread out and hold the yarns in one plane. From thence they pass over an octagonal drum c, having grooves c<1> each of which receives one or a number of yarns, and round a grooved guide-roller c' to a table A, preferably rectangular, the four faces of which are provided with grooves a' corresponding in number with the grooves in the drum c and roller c'. The yarns pass over three sides of the table and from thence under a grooved octagonal roller d and over a series of skeleton reels e<1> arranged within a steaming and colour - fixing chamber e. At either side of the table are arranged three rollers f, f<1>, f<2>, Fig. 2, partially submerged in dye-stuffs carried by vats g, g<1>, g', each vat containing a different colour or tint. Three rollers h, h<1>, h<2>, on which are arranged blocks or types i, move across the upper surface of the table. The types fit into the grooves a' in the table, and are brought into contact with the yarns therein, so that, as the rollers move across the table one after the other, the yarns are printed in colours. The types are so arranged as to leave a space between adjoining colours to prevent running. The type-rollers h, h<1>, h<2> receive colour from one or other of the sets of rollers f, f<1>, f<2>, the type-rollers and the other rollers being rotated together. The rollers f, f<1>, f<2> are only raised against the typerollers after the latter have reached a position immediately over them ; normally they occupy the position shown in dotted lines. While the type-rollers are receiving colour, the table A is rotated through a quarter of a revolution, bring- ing another length of the yarns under the operation of the typerollers. The sides of the table are cleaned successively by a rotary brush a<4>, Fig. 1, carried by a pivoted bracket a<5>. The brush is held against the table by a spring a<7> acting on the other end of the bracket. A strip a<8> of felt or other absorbent material is arranged on the bracket in advance of the brush, and absorbs any fluid matter accumulating in the grooves a<2>. In the rear of the brush is arranged a perforated tube a<9> from which issues flame jets a<10> to dry the grooves, and make them ready to receive a fresh length of yarns as the table is rotated.
Patent GB-190402008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Explosion Motors
Filed: 1904-01-26
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 2008. Soc. Anon. des Moteurs et Automobiles " Herald." July 10, AD. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Gas and like engines, governing in. The speed is controlled by acting on the admission valve gear by hand or by a governor. The spindle a of the admission valve k is raised by a spindle b forked to embrace the cam spindle d. A lever e f is pivoted to the fork at l, and at the other end is coupled to a crank h mounted on a spindle i w h i c h can be turned by a crank l e v e r n. The cam m acts on a bowl g carried by the lever to lift the valve. The duration of the lift is varied by turning the spindle i, and adjusting the position of the bowl.
Patent GB-190403695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Photographic Enlarging Cameras
Filed: 1904-02-13
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 3695. Kodak, Ltd., [Brownell, F. A.]. Feb. 13. Cameras; shutters; enlarging; lens fittings. - Consists of an enlarging-camera, capable of being folded into a small compass, in which both the lens holder and the negative holder are capable of independent adjustment. Fig. 2 is a side elevation, and Fig. 3 is a horizontal section of Fig. 2. Fig. 1 represents the camera when closed. The front half 4 is hinged to the rear half 1 at the point 5, and, when folded down, forms the camera baseboard supporting the negative and lens holders 17, 16. In the sides 6, of the front half 4, are grooves in which slides a frame, or extensible bed, formed of side-pieces 7, and crosspieces 8, 9 at the ends. On the inner sides of the side-pieces 7, grooves are provided to enable the carriage 15 to be adjusted, which carries the hinged lens holder 16. To close the camera, the screws 62 are loosened, and the extensible portion of the bed moved in ; the carriage 15 is then moved to its innermost position against the stop 11 where it is held by the leaf spring 12, the end of which engages in a recess 13 under the carriage. The negative holder 17 is disconnected by loosening the screw 18. This holder is then inserted horizontally between the cross-pieces 8, 9 of the extensible bed. The bracket 32, which holds the lens holder vertical, is next revolved till it lies flat against the lens holder. The front half 4 may then be folded up and the position shown in Fig. 1 obtained. In another modification, the rear half 1 is attached to a frame capable of sliding backwards in the camera baseboard 4, giving in this way a greater range of adjustment. A tortuous air passage in the lens holder 16, connects the two bellows 19, 20. For focussing to the best advantage with a negative of given size, say " 3 A," the pointers 61, 64 are set opposite this mark 3 A on the two scales 60, 63, and then clamped by means of the screws 62, 67. Each of the bellows terminates in a rectangular frame 21 which fits upon the lens support and is held by means of pins 22, 24. The lens board itself is rectangular, and is secured in the lens support 16 by means of tongues 38 which fit into grooves on it, and a leaf spring 39 which is arranged in one of the grooves. A lens stop and a shutter are provided, and the former is operated by means of a hollow shaft terminating in a handle, and the latter by another shaft extending through the first-mentioned shaft. Both stop and shutter may be maintained in either the open or closed position by means of springs.
Patent GB-190404753-A (GB)
Title: Stopper for Bottles
Inventor: RUFFIN STANLEY
Filed: 1904-02-26
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 4753. Ruffin, S. Feb. 26. Stoppers for bottles &c. are formed of non- resilient material, and are provided with grooves, as shown in Figs. 4 and 6, to render them resilient on the surface. In the examples shown, the stoppers are made of wood, with the grain running transversely to the length. In some cases, a wire 9 is passed down the centre of the stopper, and is turned over at the lower end, as at 10, and formed with an eye 11 at the top for removing the stopper. When the wire is omitted, the stopper is withdrawn by a corkscrew.
Patent GB-190409878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Oil Burners
Inventor: JULHE JEAN BAPTISTE ISIDORE AR
Filed: 1904-04-29
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 9878. Julhe, J. B. I. A. April 29. Oil and spirit burners.- Relates to burners for the combustion of petrol or oil for the heating and lighting of public places and buildings. The cup 1 or wick-holder is approximately U-shaped in vertical section, and is connected by two tubes 2 to the interior of the cup 3. The wick 4 is formed of a copper band impregnated at its edge with a solution of potassium silicate, about twothirds of the silicated part of the band projecting from the wick-tube. The inner walls of the tube are secured to the wick by a solution of the silicate to prevent the passage, and consequent cooling, of the oil in contact with the metal walls. Strands of non-twisted cotton or other absorbent material are placed in the bottom of the cup before introducing the wick. They are also passed through each of the tubes. The burner and chimneyholder 5 are fitted on the support 7. The perforated casing permits of lighting the burner without touching the glass chimney. The lower portion of the support 7 connects the burner with the supply pipe 8, the passage of oil or spirit being controlled by the needle valve 13. which is operated by rotating the knob 11. To ensure tight joints, glycerined gelatine may be used.
Patent GB-190412893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Means for Range Finding.
Inventor: DREYER JOHN TUTHILL
Filed: 1904-06-07
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 12,893. Dreyer, J. T. June 7. Range-finders; minute angles, measuring.-In determining the range of an object at sea or on land, a telescope is used having an object glass divided into two parts along a vertical diameter, the range being determined from the relative motion of these two parts necessary to bring two objects, or two parts of one object, into coincidence. The apparatus may be also used for determining small angles, and the altitudes of an object of which the range is to be determined. Figs. 1 and 2 show a telescope having one half a of the object glass fixed and the other half a' movable, this part being secured to a lever a<2> pivoted opposite its focus. The adjustment is effected by a lever g piloted to a support h adjusted on a scale c<1> according to the height of the object. The lever g is operated by a nut e on a handoperated screw d ; thenut may carry a roller e<1> and indicates the range on a scale f. In the modification shown in Figs. 3 and 4, a spring-pressed lever g is used, operated by a screw d<X> engaging a nut ex, adjusted on a scale c<X> according to the height of the object and clamped in position by a set-screw e‹. The range is indicated by a pointer f on a spiral scale on the head f of the screw d<X>. Both parts of the object glass, shown in Fig. 5, are movable ; they are mounted to carriers a<o>, a<x>, geared together by a pinion i and secured to levers a<2>, one of which carries a scale of angles and the other a vernier.
Patent GB-190413721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Pumps.
Inventor: DRUMMOND WALTER
Filed: 1904-06-17
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 13,721. Drummond, W., and Drummond, G. W. June 17. Steam pumps.-In direct-acting steam pumps for locomotive and other engines, the main slide H, Fig. 1, is actuated by boiler steam. The admission of steam to the pistons J<1> is controlled by the auxiliary slide L, which receives motion from the piston-rod E through the roller R and T-shaped rocking lever M.
Patent GB-190423171-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lathering Device
Inventor: BECK THEODORE ERNEST
Filed: 1904-10-27
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 23,171. Beck, T. E. Oct. 27. Shaving -appliances.-Appa - ratus for forming a lather directly upon the face consists of a sponge 2, preferably of indiarubber, held on the end of a piece of soap 1 by an elastic connection 4, attached to a piece of meshed fabric 6, preferably of woven wire, stitched to the sponge. The outer surface of the soap is protected from the water running down by a layer of collodion 8.