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Patent GB-189915299-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Horse-shoe Nails.
Inventor: BECK WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1899-07-25
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 15,299. Beck, W. J. July 25. Nails for horseshoes. The nail head E is enlarged so as to take the wear at a point where the shoe is worn. The head is roughened on the top, and a central depression F is provided. The head may be in a piece with the shank D, or may be cast or welded to the ordinary head, preferably roughened. The head may consist of a separate washer or block as shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-189920582-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Fly or Insect Trap or Catcher.
Inventor: FERGUSON THOMAS
Filed: 1899-10-13
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 20,582. F e r - guson, T. Oct. 13. Flower holders or supports.-The stopper f of a fly or insect trap may be provided with recesses for holding flowers and the like.
Patent GB-189923203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Coke.
Filed: 1899-11-21
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 23,203. Lake, H, H., [Universal Fuel Co.]. Nov. 21. Coking.-This process is especially intended for coking coal generally regarded as unsuitable, and for shortening the time of the operation. Any suitable apparatus may be used. A blast of air is driven through a furnace B, above the coal in which is placed a layer of lime or similar material G when the coal to be coked is sulphurous. The gases pass through the open brickwork C, and thence to a reservoir F. From the latter they are carried to the beehive coking-oven A, and admitted above the coal by a branch f The oven is provided with an upper central opening or tunnel, and is constructed of the best firebricks. Air enters through the tunnel, by which also the waste gases escape. Air may also be introduced by the branch f<1> along with the hot blast, or after shutting off the blast. By this arrangement, a temperature of about 4,000‹ F. is attained in the oven, the coking is much more rapidly effected, and the starting of the operation is also more rapid. Several ovens may be used.
Patent GB-190005704-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Apparatus for Fastening Scaffolding and the like.
Inventor: SEABOURNE JOHN
Filed: 1900-03-27
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 5704. Seabourne, J. March 27. Clamps. - Scaffolding poles d, e, or the like, are secured together in line, or at an angle with one another, by U -shaped straps or bolts a, which pass through holes in a square plate c, and are tightened about the poles by nuts b.
Patent GB-190010009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Blind Furniture and the like.
Inventor: SILVA ALFRED MONTE DE
Filed: 1900-05-31
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 10,009. Silva, A. M. de. May 31. Window blinds.-The cord pulley A is made in one with a fixing-ferrule B for the roller and a ratchet-wheel C. The pulley is fixed, by a nut F, loosely on the pivot D, in one with the bracket E, which has a slot G to drop on to a hooked rail fixed to the window &c. A pawl lever L is pivoted at H to the part E" of the bracket, and the pawl is held in gear by a spring S encircling a peg P which forms a stop to the lever L. The operating-cord is fixed at K, and, after a turn has been taken round a roller I, is fixed to the pulley. M, N are cord guards. The pawl is disengaged from the ratchet both in raising and lowering the blind, clicking being thus prevented.
Patent GB-190010306-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Separating and Feeding Sheets of Paper of Various Thicknesses.
Inventor: HARRIS CHARLES GRANT
Filed: 1900-06-05
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 10,306. Harris, C. G. Dec. 26, 1999, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Feeding sheets.-Relates to means for separating and feeding sheets of paper of various thicknesses, and consists in the employment of one positivelydriven member which will drive another co-acting retarded member only when in direct contact therewith, or when there is a single sheet between them. Fig. 3 shows an arrangement for feeding sheets from the bottom of a pile placed between the parts j, i. The driven member consists of a set of rubber-covered rollers 1 on a shaft 2, and the other member consists of a set of endless bands a on pulleys d. The shaft of the rear pulleys d is retarded by a brake, and the shaft 2 is driven intermittently forward to separate and feed the sheets to the rollers o, p. The rollers 1 drive the bands a only when in contact therewith, or when one sheet is between them. For feeding from the top of a pile, the rollers 1 and bands a should be inverted. In a modification, the rollers 1 are replaced by a set of endless bands.
Patent GB-190010485-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bottle Stoppers.
Inventor: MARCHAND CHARLES
Filed: 1900-06-08
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 10,485. Marchand, C. June 8. Stoppers. - Relates to stoppers adapted to relieve excessive pressure within bottles containing gas-charged liquids &c. The stopper 2 is made preferably of rubber, slightly vulcanized. It is formed with a head or flange 3, and with a central cavity or recess 5, which extends to about # in. from the bottom end of the stopper. The end wall 7 of the cavity is formed with a pin-hole perforation 8, which is normally closed by the elasticity of the stopper, but is opened by excessive pressure within the bottle. The end of the stopper may be flat, as shown, or concave. The stopper may also be fitted with a plug 9, preferably of wood, between which and the walls of the stopper the gas can escape. In this case, the flange 3 is formed with projections, on which the head 10 of the plug bears. In case of the plug 9 being wet by the contents, through the accidental overturning of the bottle in transport, the plug will swell and temporarily close the cavity 5, until the bottle is returned to the upright position.
Patent GB-190010618-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Holding Open Books, Pieces of Music, and the like.
Inventor: PATERSON JAMES VINCENT
Filed: 1900-06-11
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 10,618. Paterson, J. V. June 11. Leaf-holders.-The usual leaf holders or fingers c' for desks are pivoted to guides c sliding on a bar b fixed to the book ledge a'. The fingers are thus adjustable to suit different sizes of books. A spring c<2> or a set-screw is used to hold the slide in place when adjusted.
Patent GB-190010695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings for Trousers Breeches and the like.
Inventor: WATSON EDWIN BURGES
Filed: 1900-06-12
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 10,695. Watson, E. B. June 12. Tab fastenings. - Trousers, breeches, &c. are fastened by securing to the underside of the outer flap a metal tab a having the point g turned up slightly and adapted to engage under a loop c secured to the under flap. The tab and loop are secured to the material by passing projections b and f formed on them through the material and bending them over.
Patent GB-190012303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Watertight Switch Cases.
Inventor: LAWLEY-PINCHING EDWARD
Filed: 1900-07-07
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 12,303. Lawley-Pinching, E., and Walton, W. H. July 7. Switches.-A water-tight casing is formed in two parts K, L, within which an ordinary switch is placed. On the top of the casing is fitted a disc B, over which a disc A may be rotated. The disc A is fitted on a spindle C, which carries an arm F engaging with a lever G, which is adapted, when the disc is rotated, to operate the switch lever H.
Patent GB-190015013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Compressing Wheel Tyres and other Articles.
Inventor: TODHUNTER BENJAMIN EDWARD
Filed: 1900-08-22
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 15,013. Todhunter, B. E. Aug. 22. Building wheels; tyres, non-elastic.-Relates to hydraulic apparatus for compressing hot or cold wheel tyres or like articles, a sectional elevation and plan being shown in Figs. 1 and 3 respectively. Specifications Nos. 10,920 and 21,534, A.D. 1894, [Abridgment Class Metals, Cutting, &c.], are referred to. Equidistant cylinders C are fixed by lugs E to a bed-plate B, which is provided with an external abutment ring A. In each cylinder moves a radially-sliding piston F, of which the inner curved ends F<1> are adapted to bear against the outer periphery of the article to be compressed. Each piston is connected by a bolt G to a block H, which slides in a radial groove J in the bed-plate and which is held in position by a lower plate K. The plates K have arms L connected by rods R to levers Q which slide on radial rods N. On each rod N is a helically-coiled spring M, of which the compression can be regulated by means of the nuts P, P<1>. As the pistons F move radially inwards, the spring-controlled levers Q compensate the forces which the various pistons exert on the article to be compressed. For varying the diameter of the work, dies, having pins adapted to take into the holes T, are provided.
Patent GB-190016193-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Connection with Sliding Window Sashes Arranged to Open Inwardly.
Inventor: BROWN GEORGE CRAIG
Filed: 1900-09-12
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 16,193. Brown, G. C. Sept 12. Windows.-Relates to catches and retaining- devices for sashes adapted to turn inwards as described in Specification No. 23,489, A.D. 1898. The sash cord b is attached to a flanged slotted locking-plate a, which engages with a sash plate k, and is retained by a spring catch h entering the slot when the sash is turned inwards. When the sash is turned back into the frame, a bevelled projection of the plate k forces the catch h back out of action. The locking- plate of the upper sash is made with a flange or guard to keep it in place. A portion m of the parting-bead is arranged to slide back in a recess in the pulley stile, against the force of springs, and is retained by an inclined flanged bolt r, which slides downwards under the action of gravity. When the sash is raised in the frame, the bolt is forced back, and the released parting-bead springs outwards.
Patent GB-190023529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tyres for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: BLACK ALEXANDER
Filed: 1900-12-24
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 23,529. Black, A. Dec. 24. Tyres, pneumatic. - The air tube or the lining of the outer cover of a pneumatic tyre is constructed from rubber sheeting B, in which are embedded parallel threads A separated sufficiently to allow each thread to be completely surrounded by rubber. The threads are placed obliquely to the length of the tyre, and each thread is just long enough to coil round the tyre once. A second sheeting, with its threads inclined to those of the first sheeting, may also be employed.
Patent GB-190101369-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanisms to Actuate the Movements of a Valve.
Inventor: BRONDER GASTON ALOYSIUS
Filed: 1901-01-21
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 1369. Bronder, G. A. Jan. 21. Actuating valves; sliding valves.-A device for actuating valves is shown in Figs. 1 and 3 as applied to a gate valve. The casing B is formed with vertical guides b, on which the valve disc A slides. A connecting-rod D is fastened to the valve disc and to a crank e, which is carried by a horizontal shaft E rotated by means of worm gearing or by other suitable gearing. The valve is closed by moving the crank from a nearly-vertical to a nearly-horizontal position, and vice versÔ. Recesses a', e<2> in the valve disc and crank, and the sloping top c<3> of the casing, prevent the crank from being moved too far. The connecting-rod is adjustable so as to allow for wear.
Patent GB-190102516-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Calculating Rules or Scales.
Inventor: PROELL REINHOLD
Filed: 1901-02-05
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 2516. Proell, R. Feb. 5. Computing-scales.-Relates to computing-scales which comprise an upper transparent member, divided as shown in Fig. 2, and a lower member divided as shown in Fig. 1. Each member consists of a logarithmic scale divided into lengths which are arranged one above the other, and the two logarithmic scales read preferably in opposite directions, one from the top and the other from the bottom. The commencing points C', A and the finishing points A', 0 of the two scales are supplemented by four other marked points B<1>, B, D', D, which are in line with the ends of the scales and separated from them by a distance D', D<2> equal to the depth A' A<2> of the scales. The scale lines of the lower member are marked alternately at the right and left hand ends with semicircles S. To extract the square root of a number, the number on the lower member is joined by a straight line, preferably the edge of the upper member, to one of the points A, B, C, D. The point chosen must be to the left or right according as the semicircle S is to the left or right of the scale-line on which is the number, and the upper or lower point must be chosen according as the number consists of an odd or even number of digits. The square root of the number is indicated at the middle point of this line, e.g. #3=1À732, which is indicated at the middle point of the line joining 30 to A ; #60=7À75 the middle point of the line joining 60 to C. For extracting cube roots, the scale-lines are numbered I, II, III in order, and the lines A B, D C, together with the equidistant parallel line E F, are bisected. One end, the bisecting point, and the other end of the line A B are then numbered I, II, III, of the line E F, III, I, II, and of the line D C, II, III, I. One of these points is joined to the number by a straight line, and the cube root of the number is indicated at one-third the distance along this line. Multiplication and division are performed according to the usual setting, but any one of the points A, B, C, D may be used. In a modification, the scales run in the same direction.
Patent GB-190104900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Exhibiting Series of Photographic or other Pictures in Succession.
Inventor: BRETON LEOPOLD
Filed: 1901-03-07
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 4900. Breton, L. March 7. Stereoscopes. - Relates to clockwork apparatus for exhibiting, one at a time, a series of stereoscopic views. The views are hinged to rods g which pass through peripheral holes in discs f on a shaft e working in supports d and driven by clockwork wound up by a half-turn of the handle e'. The pictures are held up by a spring catch s which allows them to escape, one at a time, to fall upon arms v. When all the pictures have fallen in front of the eye-pieces and the handle e' is again operated, a pin on its boss engages the frame of the arms v, raises it, and thus simultaneously with the winding restores the pictures to their raised position.
Patent GB-190106818-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fly-catchers Adapted to be used for Advertising Purposes
Inventor: NICOLA LOUISE
Filed: 1901-04-01
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 6818. Nicola, [nÚe Kappel], L., April 1. Calendars.-A tear - off calendar for the days of the week, and containing advertisements, is applied as shown to the base a of a fly -catcher, or to covers separating a series of pillars provided with advertisements and adhesive material and supported on the base.
Patent GB-190107400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hooks and the like.
Inventor: SAUER THEODOR BONAVENTURA
Filed: 1901-04-10
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 7400. Sauer, T. B. April 10. Hooks; eyes.-Relates to a hook or the like for supporting cane &c. in ceilings &c. It consists of a spike a with a hooked part b, Fig. 1, resting against the shoulder g and the curved part k, and fixed by a pin d. A curved part c slides on the part b, and is held against it by the T-head l, which passes through a slot in the part c. In the form shown in Figs. 4 and 5, the parts b, c abut at h on a curved line, the part c bears against a shoulder g, and a pin or screw d fixes the part b. The half-rings b, c have pressed-out ribs e.
Patent GB-190114556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Operating the Points of Tramway and like Rails.
Inventor: LEATHERBARROW JOSEPH BISPHAM
Filed: 1901-07-17
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 14,556. Leatherbarrow, J. B. July 17. Points and switches, tramway, operated from the tramcar. The tongue A is connected to a block B having inclined surfaces J, K alternately engaged by rollers G, I on the arms of the star-wheel C, so that the tongue is set alternately for the main line and siding when the wheel is struck by the rod M lowered from the vehicle to run in the grooved rail L. This rod M may be raised by the treadle N connected to the lever P and held up by a catch R, or it may be lifted by hand. A similar rod M at the other end of the vehicle may be connected to the first rod M by a rocking bar, and lowered to strike the wheel and return the points, or a second star-wheel may be placed beyond the points for the same purpose.
Patent GB-190117568-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Embossing Calendering Machines.
Filed: 1901-09-02
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 17,568. Abel, C. D., [Kleinewefers S÷hne Maschinen Fabrik, J.]. Sept. 2. Calendering.- In embossing - calendering machines in which each series of rollers comprises an engraved metal roller and a corresponding counterroller coated with paper, cotton, &c., the whole stack is provided wit h a strong bottom roller of large diameter and having a rubber or other elastic surface, to resist any downward bending. An arrangement of an engraved roller a, a counter-roller b, and a bottom roller c is shown. A top roller may be fitted above the engraved roller to take off direct pressure from the journals, and also to prevent bending. These additional rollers also allow reduction of the diameters of the engraved and corresponding rollers.
Patent GB-190126767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Universal Joints or Shaft Couplings.
Inventor: SINCLAIR JOHN
Filed: 1901-12-24
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 26,767. Sinclair, J. Dec. 24. Universal joints for coupling propeller and other shafts. A spherical shell, formed in two parts and fixed on the end of one shaft, fits over a sphere fixed on the end of the other and is formed with peripheral grooves extending in the direction of the shaft. The sphere is formed with sockets to receive the stems of shoes which engage in these grooves, Fig. 2 ; or it has pins projecting from its surface for the same purpose, Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190204566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Crushing or Grinding Heads or Rolls
Inventor: MASON VOLNEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-02-22
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 4566. Mason, V. W. Feb. 22. Crushers; mills and apparatus; roller mills.-A grinding or crushing head or roll is composed of a core a and a number of segments b of hard, tough, yet ductile, unmachineable material, as manganese steel. The segments are formed with tapering dovetailed ribs b<1> which engage in corresponding grooves in the core ; they are locked by wedges c held in place by running in molten zinc a<3>. Narrow spaces n are left between the segments, to allow for distortion. The crushing- head shown is intended for a crusher with a gyrating head.
Patent GB-190208993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hats and other Head Coverings.
Inventor: SHAW WILLIE
Filed: 1902-04-18
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 8993. Shaw, W. April 18. Hats fitted with looking-glasses and mirrors.- Hats, caps, helmets, or other head coverings made of felt, silk, straw, or other material have a mirror fixed in them.
Patent GB-190210914-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Endless Conveyors of the Travelling Belt or Chain Type, particularly those for the Carriage of Coal, Coke, Slack, Grain and similar Substances.
Inventor: MURRAY THOMAS RANDOLPH
Filed: 1902-05-13
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 10,914. Murray, T. R. May 13. Conveyers.-Relates to endless conveyers for coal, coke, grain, and the like, and consists essentially in supporting the horizontal rims of the conveyers in water troughs. The conveyer is composed of a series of boxes or floats e, hinged together and running over two polygonal drums f, g, between which they pass through water troughs a, c. The ends of the troughs are curved gradually upwards and provided with rollers, to facilitate the entry and exit of the floats e. The load may be carried on either the upper or the lower run, the drums in the latter case being of skeleton formation to allow of the discharge of material through them. The floats are in the form of boxes, either completely closed as in Fig. 5, or with one side open. Their load-carrying sides overlap, and are provided with retaining-edges u. In another modification, the floats are of boat shape. When the load is carried by the lower run, the floats are connected at their load-carrying surfaces, but at their opposite surfaces when the load is carried on the upper run, as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190210994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Converting Circular into Reciprocating Motion
Inventor: YOUNG HARRY HOWLETT
Filed: 1902-05-13
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 10,994. Young, H. H. May 13. Fans, punkah.-The link a, connecting the crank with the punkah d, is made with a spring section b or f, which serves to absorb shock. The Provisional Specification describes an arrangement for driving the crank, in which the electromotor is mounted inside a crank-wheel and drives it by worm and wheel; the crank-wheel may be formed by bending a steel strip, its teeth being produced by stamping or by slotting.
Patent GB-190214205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrical Sparking Devices for Explosion Engines.
Inventor: BRASIER HENRI CHARLES
Filed: 1902-06-23
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 14,205. Brasier, H. C. Feb. 11, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901] Gas and like engines, igniting in. An arm 4 on the movable terminal 5 is pressed against the fixed terminal 1 by a tappet rod 12, which engages an arm 8<a> on a sleeve 8 connected to the terminal 5 by a stiff coiled spring 10. The tappet is ultimately tripped by a block 22 or an arm on the sleeve 8, and the terminals are suddenly moved apart by a spring 9 attached to a lever 7, which is keyed on the terminal 5. There are ratchet teeth on the adjacent faces of the parts 7, 8, the latter part engaging the former after its release.
Patent GB-190222687-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement applicable to Loom Shuttles
Inventor: STANSFIELD CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1902-10-18
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 22,687. Stansfield, C. H., and Bibby, W. Oct. 18. Loom shuttles.-To hold the shuttle peg steady when in working position, the spring A is extended and bent up at the end B, in which a v-shaped notch is cut to engage a V-shaped formation E on the shuttle-peg head. Lateral movement of the peg is thus prevented, the usual rest-pin for supporting the peg being dispensed with.
Patent GB-190302710-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Spindle Studs for Looms
Inventor: MATHER ISAAC
Filed: 1903-02-05
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 2710. Mather, I. Feb. 5. Loom shuttle boxes.-The conical end of the picker spindle is supported in a replaceable steel block c, Fig. 4, resting in a groove or channel b, Fig. 2, in the face of the spindle stud a. The block is recessed to receive the end of the spindle, and has a projection c' to take into a recess a<1> at the bottom of the channel b.