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Patent GB-189916343-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Apparatus for Creasing Pasteboards and the like to Facilitate Bending them.
Inventor: WEUSTER ALBERT
Filed: 1899-08-11
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 16,343. Weuster, A. Aug. 11. Bending.-Cardboard and the like are bent by means of a machine provided with two oscillating plates a, having sharp upper edges c, which act in conjunction with plates i mounted to slide upon pins h, forming parts .of the plates a. The lower ends of the plates a have extensions d, connected by coiled springs e. A verticallyadjustable rail or distance-piece f serves to regulate the distance between the plates a, at the commencement of the bending operation. During the bending operation, the work p is gripped between the plates a, i, and, as the plates approach under the action of a rod o and links l, m, which are connected to the plates i, the material is sharply bent.
Patent GB-189917858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Phonographs.
Inventor: SPAETH CARL
Filed: 1899-09-04
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 17,858. Spõth, C. Sept. 4. Phonographs.-The diaphragm h with recording or reproducing tool is mounted on an arm g pivoted at f to an upright e. The record cylinder l is mounted on a shaft provided with a flywheel c. The cylinder or its cover is arranged with a square or similar screw-thread, in which the record is made and which also acts as a guide for the style. The record may be removed by means of a tool formed as a comb to enter the thread, a smoothing-pad being added.
Patent GB-189924163-A (GB)
Title: Improved Combined Processes and Treatment of Cotton or like Vegetable Fibres in the Operations of Boiling, Purifying, or Extracting, and Bleaching and Mercerising.
Inventor: COPLEY JAMES FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-12-05
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 24,163. Copley, J. T. Dec. 5. Fibres, treating; yarns, mercerizing.-Cotton or like vegetable fibres or yarns are boiled, purified, or extracted, and bleached in one operation, or they may be bleached and mercerized in one operation, or the bleaching may be partly effected during the boiling or purifying operation and completed during the mercerizing operation. The purifying and bleaching bath consists of a solution of sodium or potassium hypochlorite, to which has been added Turkey-red oil, soap, carbonate of soda or potash. or other suitable reagents having detergent or alkaline properties. The bleaching and mercerizing bath consists of caustic soda or potash, to which is added a suitable quantity of sodium or potassium hypochlorite.
Patent GB-190002052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Weight Hooks, Hangers, Thumb-screws, and the like.
Inventor: APPLEBY JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-02-01
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 2052. Appleby, J. Feb. 1. Hooks; screws.- Weigh t-h o o k s, hangers, and other articles, such as thumb-screws &c., are made by suita b 1 y bending a length of wire to form a shank A with a flattened end a, shown in dotted lines in Fig. 2, which represents a weight-hook. The head B is formed from a sheet blank, Fig. 5, which is perforated to pass over the shank, and is then folded and squeezed over the part a to secure it in place, the holes b forming the suspension eye. Or each end of the blank may have a semicircular recess, so that, on folding the blank, the recesses will form a socket for the reception of the shank, which is secured by brazing or otherwise.
Patent GB-190003203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Interrupters for Electric Circuits.
Inventor: LECARME JEAN
Filed: 1900-02-17
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 3203. Lecarme, J., and Lecarme, L. Feb. 17. Switches; condensers.-Interrupters for use in Hertzian radiations &c. The frame a is of iron, and supports the bobbin c. Within the core slides an iron rod e carrying a contact-rod f adapted to dip into mercury contained in a cup g. In order to prevent splashing of the mercury, the rod f is fitted with an extension of insulating-material which always remains immersed. The upper end of the rod carries an extension h fitted with a spring i, and the frame carries an adjustable rubber buffer p against which the extension h strikes. To prevent the rod from descending too far, it is fitted with a rubber washer o adapted to strike a crosspiece. To minimize the undulations of the mercury, the mercury container may be made 8-shaped. To prevent sparking, the terminals are connected by a fine wire u and connected to a condenserj.
Patent GB-190009503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Igniters for Explosion-engines.
Inventor: BERGMANN THEODOR
Filed: 1900-05-24
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 9503. Bergmann, T. May 24. Gas and like engines, igniting in. A shaft b oscillates under the influence of a cam d, and actuates simultaneously the generator a and a contact-breaker carried by the plug u in the cylinder. The position of the lever c relatively to the cam d may be adjusted by sliding it on the rod b, or by sliding the rod itself to time the ignition.
Patent GB-190010771-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Cleaning and Polishing Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: MOORE GEORGE
Filed: 1900-06-13
Granted: 1906-12-22
Abstract: 10,771. Moore, G. June 13. Boots and shoes, cleaning and polishing. - The apparatus consists of rotary brushes d placed above the stand b and driven by the treadle i.
Patent GB-190011667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supports for Riveting Apparatus.
Inventor: TYNAN JOSEPH JAMES
Filed: 1900-06-27
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 11,667. Tynan, J. J. June 27. Riveting.-A support for a riveting-machine while being used on ships' plates &c. comprises a tube a hooked over a plate &c. at b and secured at its lower end by an eye-bolt c. The tube carries a clamp h with a second clamp f in which is a bar e. One end of the bar has a screwed stay or strut l, adjustably held by lock-nuts, and the other end has a ball-and-socket joint n to receive a link r carrying a riveting-apparatus p. The bar e can be adjusted laterally in its clamp, and the clamp h is adjusted vertically on the tube to reach any rivet with the range of the support. The socket n may be carried on a short rod telescoping in the bar e, so that two adjacent rivets may be operated on by merely telescoping or extending the rod. The whole of the apparatus is balanced by a chain u with a number of weights sliding in the tube a.
Patent GB-190011810-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vapor Burners.
Inventor: MILLER THEODORE
Filed: 1900-06-29
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 11,810. Miller, T. June 29. Vapour burners.-Relates to vapour burners with automatic regulating-apparatus controlled by variations in the temperature produced, and more especially suitable for use in connection with the steam boilers of motor cars, but applicable also for other purposes. Oil is vaporized in a coil d, and the vapour is delivered through a nozzle a, which is fitted with a regulating-valve a', air being supplied through a hood d<3>. The valve a' is opened by the pressure of vapour against the action of a spiral spring, and it is also connected to an arm on a rock shaft m, which is operated by a " Bourdon " coil k, according to the varying pressure in a closed tube h containing water and exposed to the steam as it issues from the boiler through the pipe f. The connection between the " Bourdon " coil and the shaft m is adjustable by means of set-screws n<1>. The tube h is fitted with an inner tube i, and water is run through it from a funnel j until it trickles out through the valve i<1> ; this valve and a valve at j<2> are then closed, thus sealing up the tube. At starting, the vaporizing- coil is heated by burning oil in a series of troughsp containing asbestos wicks.
Patent GB-190013350-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Spring Frames for Velocipedes.
Inventor: MULLEN GEORGE MC
Filed: 1900-07-24
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 13,350. McMullen, G. July 24. Frames, spring. The saddle 12 and crank axle 7 are mounted on a frame 17, the lower part of which is connected to radius rods 1 working on the rear axle. The frame 17 carries a piston 18 working against springs 19, 20 enclosed in a cylinder 21, which is mounted on trunnions 22 in the forked rear part of the top frame tube 23. The lower part of the frame 17 is formed with three arms 13, 14, 15, the central arm 14 working on rollers 26 carried by the forked rear part of the frame tube 27. The crank axle is fitted with the usual chain gearing. Ball bearings are fitted to the trunnions 22 and at 30 to the cylinder 21.
Patent GB-190013582-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine or Apparatus for Bending Metal Plates.
Inventor: GREEN GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-07-28
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 13,582. Green, G. W. July 28. Bending; flanging.-Relates to the bending and flanging of iron or steel plates such as are known as tunnelling or tank plates, which have generally been cast. A framing A carries a fixed upper die F of the desired contour, with side dies F<2> sliding thereon and operated by hydraulic or other rams G. The lower die B is made in two or more parts, sliding in guides D on a table C' and forced together by fixed wedges E when the table is raised by a ram C. The plate is first brought up to the fixed die F by the bottom dies, the side dies being then pressed into place. To release the plate, the table is lowered, causing the lower dies to open out, the side dies being then withdrawn. The Provisional Specification states that the plate may be released by first withdrawing the side dies and then separating the lower dies.
Patent GB-190102578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joiners and similar Cramps
Inventor: GLOVER FRANK ERNEST
Filed: 1901-02-06
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 2578. Glover, F. E. Feb. 6. Cramps, joiners' and like.-Relates to means for joining the bars of two ordinary joiners' or like cramps to form one long cramp with adjustable jaws at each end. The bars a, e, carrying the adjustable jaws b, d, are united by collars f, g. Where the bars have holes h, a pin f<1> is put through two coinciding holes, and a wedge g<1> is inserted in the collar g. Where the bars have ratchet teeth, the tops of the collars are serrated inside or carry serrated pieces j, which are made to engage with the teeth j<1> on the bars by wedges k. Where the bars are of T section, the collars have a rib to come between the vertical webs of the bars, which are arranged thus :-T T.
Patent GB-190102938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Railway Signalling, Train Stopping and Alarm Sounding Apparatus.
Inventor: CASALONGA LOUIS DOMINIQUE AUGU
Filed: 1901-02-11
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 2938. Casalonga, L. D. A. July 12, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Signals on engines; stopping engines &c. ; fog and audible sign a l s ; contacts, mechanical ; signals for line. - Relates to a portable apparatus adapted to be fixed at any part of a railway line, to protect from collision a train which may be stopped through accident, breakdown, or other cause. The apparatus, when in position, serves in known manner to actuate a depending lever on the approaching locomotive, the lever being arranged to open a valve in the air-brake system, or to actuate the steam valve, or reversing-lever, or a warning signal, &c. The operation of the lever may also be marked on a card as a check. The apparatus, one at least of which should be provided in each guard's van, cabin, station, &c., comprises a curved striking-plate e, Fig. 1, pivoted in a frame b, adapted to be secured between the rails, as shown. Springs f-f<1> on the frame engage laterally with two of the fishplate nuts, and hooks g-g<1> pass through a cross-piece on the frame and engage under the nuts, the ends of the frame being supported by pointed plates l-l<1> on the rail flanges or on a sleeper. Tne plate e is held up in operative position by the hooked lever x, Fig. 4, this lever being released after a predetermined interval of time by the clockwork mechanism shown, to allow the plate e to fall over automatically. The lever x is controlled by a spring y, and carries a roller v which bears on the pinion. u of the hour-hand r. The pin q on the pinion u bears on the boss of the pointer p, which can be set to any desired time on the dial n, the release of the plate e from the lever x being effected when the pin q enters the notch p<1> in the boss of the pointer. The plate e in falling may ring a bell, or sound a whistle by compressed or liquefied air. The clockwork may also be arranged to ring a bell, and the lever x may release other warning signals, either visible or audible, or parts acting automatically on the steam supply. The frame b may be placed automatically in position when the train is slowed, but is preferably placed by hand. The striking-plate e and the levers on the engines may be arranged on opposite sides of the centre of the track, so that the plate then serves to stop all trains travelling in the opposite direction. In this case, the plate may be fixed in position, and arranged to fall over, but not automatically.
Patent GB-190106846-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Show Cards, Signs, Window Tickets, Certain Advertisements and the like.
Inventor: GRAINGER FREDERIC
Filed: 1901-04-02
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 6846. Grainger, F. April 2. Window tickets are formed with letters or symbols which are corrugated vertically, as shown in Fig. 1. According to the Provisional Specification, the corrugations may be in other directions.
Patent GB-190108281-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mantle Supports for Incandescent Gas Burners
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-04-22
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 8281. Boult, A. J., [Soc. LumiÞre Boule]. April 22. Incandescent gas lamps. - To permit the mantle to be adjusted without concussion, and to ensure that it shall retain its concentric position relatively to the burner, the adjustment of the mantle is effected by loosening the setscrew g and sliding o r rotating the sleeve a, which carries the mantle rod e, upon the burner c.
Patent GB-190109810-A (GB)
Title: Letter Sheet Envelope.
Inventor: CZERMAK LEO
Filed: 1901-05-11
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 9810. Czermak, L. May 11. Envelopes; letter-sheets.-Relates to a combined letter-sheet and envelope constructed to prevent tampering. Figs. 1 and 3 show two forms. After folding along the lines shown in the Figures, the envelopes are secured by the gummed flaps c, d and the ornamental flap f. The edges g are curved inwards to facilitate opening.
Patent GB-190111540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Refuse Destructors.
Inventor: FORSTER JOHN
Filed: 1901-06-06
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 11,540. Forster, J., and Liversedge, A. J. June 6. Refuse-consuming furnaces.-Relates to the receiving, storing, and charging of refuse. The charging-openings are arranged in the crowns or walls of the furnaces or destructor cells, and near to them is provided a roadway or platform upon which the loaded carts arrive. Between the roadway and the furnace a swinging or tilting platform or bridge E is arranged. This bridge receives and stores the refuse, and discharges it to the furnace on being tilted by electric, hydraulic, or other gearing.
Patent GB-190115099-A (GB)
Title: Combined Jet and Spray Device for use in Distributing Liquid.
Filed: 1901-07-25
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 15,099. Ireland, J. T., and Presto Gear Case and Components Co. July 25. Nozzles; spray -producers and spreaders.-A nozzle, used for the purposes of watering gardens, cleaning windows, fire-extinguishing, distributing liquid manure, &c., is fitted with an apparatus for spreading out the jet into a fan-like or other form when required. The nozzle A, which is conveniently provided with a tap B, has pivoted to it a curved spreader C, provided with a backward extension C<1> to form a handle. The spreader C is normally retained in the path of the jet by means of a spring h, which encircles a pin f passing through a slot in the handle C<1>. By depressing the handle, the spreader can be moved out of the path of the jet. The pin f may be screwed and provided with a nut i for retaining the spreader in an adjusted position. The spreader may be so arranged that, normally, it is out of the path of the jet, and is brought into operation by pressing the handle. The forward edge d of the spreader is, preferably, rounded or bevelled.
Patent GB-190119735-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Roofing Tiles
Inventor: BROWN SAMUEL PARKS FREDERICK ISAAC
Filed: 1901-10-03
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 19,735. Parks, S., and Brown, F. I. Oct. 3. Roofing-tiles are stepped and flanged so as to overlap one another and form three thicknesses at the battens M, and are formed with hanging-nibs A, holes for receiving screws or nails, interlocking projections and recesses C, and abutment stops or projections D.
Patent GB-190123402-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Sinks and the like.
Inventor: CAMPBELL DAVID
Filed: 1901-11-19
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 23,402. Campbell, D. Nov. 19. Sinks.-The end of the sink is made with a tapering recess a, which leads to the outlet b. This space is covered in by a separate plate c, in which overflow openings d are formed. By this arrangement the nesting of the sinks for transport is facilitated.
Patent GB-190124806-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electro-magnetic Switches for Electric Railways.
Filed: 1901-12-05
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 24,806. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Stewart, S. B.]. Dec. 5. Electric railways and tramways on a road-contact system with electromagnetic switches. Conductors; switches. - The electromagnetic switches are provided with a number of coils, preferably two, which are changed from parallel to series connection when the switch is closed so as to reduce the current required. As shown in the diagram, Fig. 1, the plunger A, which carries the contact W to complete the circuit to the service studs C, also carries the contacts D, E, and H which respectively make the parallel and the series connections of the coils O, P. Current for the coils is supplied through the second row of contacts C' from a battery x on the vehicle, or as a shunt from the motor circuit through the resistance R. The battery is charged through this resistance and the switch N, and the resistance also serves to check the flow at the moment when the coils are short-circuited at the change. A section of the switch is shown in Fig. 2. The armoured coils O, P have a fixed core Z and a movable core A carrying the various brushes. These include the brush W with auxiliary contacts 8 for a secondary break in the neighbourhood of blow-out magnets 4 and also the brushes D, E, H, of which the latter H is an annular plate. These brushes D, E, H work against carbon contacts carried by springs D', E', H<3>, so that the lower ones will follow their brushes until the upper brush lifts its contacts. Thus the circuit through the coils is not broken, but only short-circuited temporarily, and the requisite momentum is reduced.
Patent GB-190126142-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Utilizing Exhaust Steam in connection with Liquid Fuel.
Inventor: CHENHALLS JOHN SNELL
Filed: 1901-12-21
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 26,142. Chenhalls, J. S. Dec. 21. Liquid-fuel fittings.-Relates to means for utilizing exhaust steam, particularly the exhaust of motor cars, in connection with liquid fuel, which may in part consist of the waste lubricating - oil from the engine. The exhaust steam is mixed with the oil and the mixture, after having been heated in passing through a coil or coils, is burnt in a suitable burner to heat a steam generator, or for other purposes. According to the Provisional Specification, the steam and oil are separately heated, and subsequently mixed by means of an injector or nozzle. The Figure shows the form of burner preferably employed. The oil is supplied at a, and the steam at b. The oil passes through a check valve f to mix with the steam, and the mixture is passed through coils c, e within the casing of the generator, and delivered through a nozzle d. A pilot burner for igniting the jet is indicated at g.
Patent GB-190200856-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Bib and other similar Cocks or Taps.
Inventor: MADDOCKS THOMAS
Filed: 1902-01-11
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 856. Maddocks, T. Jan. 11. Taps or valves and pipes, connecting. - To obviate the use of a wiped joint, a bib-cock or the like is connected to a water pipe by means of a metal junction piece a having a socket c into which the tap is screwed. The junction piece is fixed to a support by a plate b, and may have an extens i o n a' which can be clamped or otherwise used.
Patent GB-190202286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewing Machines.
Inventor: O'DONNELL EDMOND GREGORY
Filed: 1902-01-28
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 2286. O'Donnell, E. G. Jan. 28. Hat-sewing machines; guiding materials; worksupports.-Relates, more especially, to machines for sewing sweat bands into hats, but is partly of wider application. Fig. 2 shows a plan and Fig. 3 a front view. The presser and needle are covered by a curved guide 22, which acts as a guide for the hat brim and is carried by the presser-bar 17. The brim is also guided by a curved plate 23, against which it is pressed by a roller on a spring-pressed rod 28. The reed d is guided into place by a guide 32<a> at the end of a spring plate 31, and the position of the reed in the hat is determined by a roller 34 adjustable on the plate 31. The rod 28 and the plate 31 have a pivoted support, so that they can be swung clear away from their operative position. The lower arm of the machine has a depression 12 in which the sweat band c can lie, so as to be in its natural shape while being sewn. Presser-feet; needle-driving; stopping-gear.-The crank-disc 38, Figs. 6 and 9, from which the needlebar is reciprocated is loose on the shaft 36, but is clutched thereto by locking-pins 41 carried by a disc 40 pressed into locking position by a spring. On raising the presser, the disc 38 is unclutched by the engagement of a roller 49 connected to the presser-bar with the face 48 of a lever connected to the disc 40, Fig. 9. On further raising the presser bar, a projection 57 of the yoke 50 carrying the roller 49 engages a segment 55 gearing with teeth on the disc 38, which is thus turned so as to raise the needle. As, however, the radius of the segment 55 is twice that of the disc 38, the needle overtakes the presser-foot, and the two finally stand well clear of the work plate. Governing needle thread.-59 is a thread-controlling device, which, however, forms no part of the invention.
Patent GB-190202836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Head Locking Mechanism.
Inventor: PARKES JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-02-04
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 2836. Parkes, J. Feb. 4. Steeri ng-mechanisnm, locking. A steering-lock comprises a band 10 encircling the steering- post and adapted to be forced into frictional engagement with it by a bolt 11 secured to the band 10, passing through a socket 9 in the head 6, and fitted with a nut 12 and lock-nut 15. A spring 16 may be provided, to prevent rattling.