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Patent GB-189900517-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Type-printing Telegraph Apparatus.
Filed: 1899-01-09
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 517. Abel, C. D., [Siemens & Halske Aktiengesellschaft]. Jan. 9. Telegraphs, printing. Relates to apparatus available both as transmitter and receiver in printing- telegraphy. Fig. 1 shows the apparatus diagrammatically, when continuous currents are employed, the circuits being modified when alternating currents are employed. Z<1>-Z<7> are terminals, of which Z<3>, Z<4> are connected to line, and Z<5>, Z<6>, Z<7> are connected to the split battery LB. The terminals Z', Z<2> and the switch X are employed when the line is to be used by telephones instead of the printing-telegraph apparatus. a is the main shaft, driven by clockwork A and carrying a type-wheel B, nose cam N<a>, escapement-wheel C, and a loose toothed wheel J. The wheel J carries a pin 0, which projects into the path of the ring of letter-key pins, and has also two small pins N', N<2> between which engage a pin L and spring M on the escape-wheel C. The escape-wheel is controlled by the anchor on the pivoted armature D of the electromagnet E, which is excited by currents of alternating polarity from the two halves of the split battery LB. The printing- magnet F is in the same circuit as the magnet E, but only brings the printing-roller, on the armature G, against the type-wheel when the current is prolonged. H is the line relay for reversing the local circuits, and P is the starting-key. The starting- key is arranged to act on a sliding rod Q, which in turn acts on the pivoted arm R controlling the contacts k<3>, k<4>. The arm R is also controlled by the lever S, the spring end U of which is in frictional contact with the clockwork spring case A, and the extension d<1> of which is in contact with the printing-lever G. An arm T pivoted to the lever S is tripped by the nose cam N<a>, except when it is moved'out of the path of the nose cam by the action of the printing-magnet. When released, the arm T makes contact with the stud k<5>. The instruments are arranged to effect unison after three rotations of the transmitter axle and two of the receiver axle.
Patent GB-189906782-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Door Check.
Inventor: COOMBS SAMUEL
Filed: 1899-03-29
Granted: 1900-03-29
Abstract: 6782. Coombs, S. March 29. Door checks.-In a recess C in the door jamb A a lever D is pivoted at d. A tongue d<2> on the l e v e r D projects through a slot c in the plate covering the recess. The tongue is pressed down by a wedge F, which presses down by its weight between the roller E and the back of the lever. When the door is closing, the banging stile B presses back the tongue d<2>, raising the wedge F, which by its friction and weight retards the closing of the door and prevents slamming.
Patent GB-189907937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Filing of Documents and in Apparatus or Appliances therefor.
Inventor: BROWNE SAMUEL GRAHAM
Filed: 1899-04-15
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 7937. Browne, S. G. April 15. Filing papers.-The hinged cover A, A', Fig. 1, of a case is connected to the front flap D by the links E, E<1>, F, so that they open and close together. In a modification, the cover of the case is provided with an overhanging front. The cases are made by glueing together two suitable blanks of leatherboard or the like cut and folded to the necessary form, which are heated under pressure in a suitable mould. The filing-board R, Fig. 9, is provided with a covering-flap T, hinged at the end S, and loosely secured beneath it till the file is full of papers, when it is folded over the top and the whole is put into a suitable case. The index sheets, Fig. 3, have tabs L secured beneath the folded edges, which are filed on the wire N attached to the back plate 0, which is fastened in the back of the filing-case. Suitable clips, such as described in Specifications No. 4162, A.D. 1887, and No. 5776 A.D. 1883, are provided to enable the cases to hang in an inclined position when pulled forward from the compartments of a cabinet. A punch, such as described in Specification No. 17,104, A.D. 1894, may be employed.
Patent GB-189909660-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Double or Multiple Tubular Metal Articles, such as Gun-barrels.
Inventor: EHRHARDT HEINRICH
Filed: 1899-05-08
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 9660. Ehrhardt, H. May 8. Drawings to Specification. Metal tubes.-Double or multiple tubular articles, such as gun barrels, are formed in one piece by stamping a blank in dies by two or more mandrels or punches to form a tubular blank, and then drawing it to the required size.
Patent GB-189913511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toy Houses.
Inventor: SCHEER BERNHARD KARL EMIL
Filed: 1899-06-29
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 13,511. Sheer, B. K. E. June 29. Toy buildings.- Consists in joining together detachably the several parts of sheet-metal toy houses by means of tongue - and - groove like bends on the contact edges, the external form of the houses and their general fitting - up being as desired. Figs. 1 and 2 show respectively the elevation and plan of one form of house. The vertical edges a of the sides bare doubly or trebly bent, while the oblique edges on which the roof rests are bent to form a single tongue.
Patent GB-189918961-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Boot and Shoe Uppers.
Inventor: HUENERWADEL ALBERT
Filed: 1899-09-20
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 18,961. H³nerwadel, A. Sept. 20. Uppers; ornamenting.-To facilitate the putting on of boots and shoes, and to render them more flexible over the instep, the higher portion of the upper is made in two parts A, B. The front part A overlaps the back, and is secured at both sides by fastenings a. The lower part of the front portion is held firmly on the foot by elastic strips b<1>, b<2>. The fastenings a may also be of an elastic nature. False button or lacing-pieces may be added to the front A for ornamental purposes.
Patent GB-189925447-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Brakes for Electric Railway Vehicles and the like.
Filed: 1899-12-22
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 25,447. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Case, F. E.]. Dec. 22. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles. - Relates to electricallyactuated brakes especially for electric railway vehicles and the like. Mechanical brakes and ordinary rigging are worked by a motor E through gearing such as worm gearing e<2> in Fig. 2, so as to hold the brake in whatever position it may be when the motor stops, or a band brake M normally holding the motor is released by the coil N when the current is turned on, as in Fig. 5, to fulfil the same purpose. The braking motor E is regulated by contacts on the main motor controller, the contacts 1<b>, 3<b> serving to drive the motor for the on position and the contacts 1<a>, 2<a>, 3<a>, 4<a> for driving the motor to release the brakes. The latter contacts may be in advance of or in line with the first power position of the controller, and the trolley current or a battery current &c. is used for driving. The motor controllers may be worked from master controllers.
Patent GB-190003928-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Signalling on Locomotive Engines, Guards' Brakes, and the like.
Inventor: ELVIDGE THOMAS JAMES
Filed: 1900-02-28
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 3928. Elvidge, T. J. Feb. 28. Locomotives.-To enable a locomotive to be stopped automatically a movable bar or rail A, worked in conjunction with the ordinarv railway signals, is adapted in its raised position to tilt the trailing lever I on the engine. This lowers the rod L, which raises a miniat u r e semaphore, opens the cock N of the steam whistle by means of the connections R, Q, P, and throws over the lever T, by means of the connections S, U, to close the steam regulator V.
Patent GB-190006738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Garment Hangers.
Inventor: PIKE EDWIN BERTRAM
Filed: 1900-04-10
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 6738. Pike, E. B., and Brown, H. C. April 10. Suspenders for articles of dress. -Relates to an appliance for hanging-up trousers and other garments. Fig. 1 shows a front view, and Fig. 2 shows an end view of the appliance. It consists of a rod 3 having a central loop 4, by which it is hung up, and also having turned - over ends 5, which serve to hold in place springs 10 coiled round the rod 3. The ends 12, 13 of the wire forming each spring are bent downwards, and the extreme ends 15 lie in grooves 14 formed in two pieces 7, 8 so as to hold these pieces in place on the rod 3, but with a certain amount of freedom of motion. The pieces 7, 8 together form a clamp for suspending the garment.
Patent GB-190009347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks Latches and like Fastenings for Windows Fanlights, Doors, Bags, Dog Collars, and various other Articles particularly applicable for Cycles for Locking the Driving and Steering Mechanisms.
Inventor: POGSON ARTHUR DAFT
Filed: 1900-05-21
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 9347. Pogson, A. D., and Johnson, J. May 21. Locks, key.-Relates to a lock or fastening for window sashes, fanlights, dog collars, bags, doors, steering and driving mechanism of cycles, &c. A sliding bolt c, Fig. 1, controlled by a spring g, is disposed within a casing a provided with a coverplate a<2>. Spring catches d, which may be formed out of a steel plate, are fixed within the casing concentric with the bolt, and in the cover a<2> are formed holes corresponding with the catches. The lock is operated by pressing in the bolt until the spring catches engage the back of a collar &c. c<3> on the bolt, and thus retain it in the shot position. To release the bolt, a key e, Fig. 5, provided with pegs or bits e<2> to engage the holes in the coverplate, is inserted so that the spring catches are forced back sufficiently to allow the spring g to withdraw the bolt. A cover e<4> is provided for the key when it is not in use. The bolt may be pressed into the locking position by a barrel piece o<2> on the key, in which case the cover-plate is extended so as to come flush with the end of the bolt when it is withdrawn. In another arrangement, the key has to be partially rotated after insertion, in order to bring the pegs into engagement with the catches. In a modification, one spring catch is made to engage a projection behind the collar, the key being provided with a short peg to correspond, thus presenting more difficulty in case of tampering with the lock. In fitting the device to the steering-mechanism of a cycle, the casing a, Fig. 7, is connected to the steering-socket by a clip x, and the bolt passes through the socket and engages a hole t in the steering-post. In applying the lock to cycle driving-mechanism, the bolt part may be attached to the chain-wheel, and the bolt arranged to engage a hole or eye, or to take between projections on the bottom bracket. Figs. 8 and 9 show the application of the invention to a bag and as a sash fastening respectively.
Patent GB-190107095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Grinding, Trueing, or Surfacing Leather Covered Rollers and the like Employed in Machines for Preparing and Spinning Textile Fibres
Inventor: DRONSFIELD JAMES
Filed: 1901-04-04
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 7095. Dronsfield, J. April 4. Rollers. - Relates to apparatus for grinding, trueing, and surfacing leather-covered rollers &c. used in machines for preparing and spinning textile fibres. The roller a to be ground is mounted in fast and loose headstocks q<1> carried by a swinging frame r, which may be adjusted by means of a screw and hand-wheel s<1> so as to regulate the distance between the roller a and the grinding-roller A. The roller A is mounted on a grooved shell or sleeve b containiog a single traversing-screw, which is driven alternately at a speed which is slightly greater and slightly less than that of the shell, in order to traverse the roller thereon. The shell is driven at a constant speed by a strap e<2>, and the screw is driven by two sets of fast and loose pulleys l*, l, l<1>, l<1>, the straps j, j' being moved automatically so as to bring one set or the other into action by means of a bar g carrying the strap forks i and provided with adjustable tappets g<1>, with which the roller engages at each end of the traverse. The grinding- roller is covered with a strip of emery, glass, or like cloth, the ends of which are clamped between a pair of plates n, n<1> placed in a recess of the grinding disc or roller and secured by a screw p. Beneath the grinding-apparatus is a receptacle C for dust &c., which is fitted on one side with a door and on its upper part with a number of slits or apertures provided with louvres or flaps for directing the dust &c. into the box.
Patent GB-190107132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Winding and Twisting Machines for Yarn or Thread
Inventor: RYO ALPHONSE
Filed: 1901-04-04
Granted: 1902-04-04
Abstract: 7132. Ryo, A., and Ryo, H. April 4. Winding-machines; rollers; stop-motions; building-motions; yarns and threads, clearing.- The yarn or thread is wound in the form of a cop on a paper tube N, placed on a skewer or bobbin R, Q, R<1>, the base R<1> of which rests on a felt washer supported by a disc s on the spindle. The yarn is laid on the cop by a verticilly-reciprocating screw-threaded spindle T, which is intermittently rotated by a ratchet-wheel J to alter the position of the thread-guide h. The material is drawn from the skein by a grooved pulley P, which is provided on one side with a spiral scroll for facilitating the placing of the thread in the groove of the pulley. The thread is drawn over a fixed guide a, formed of a number of discs or washers of cloth or felt placed side by side for the purpose of clearing the thread; thence it passes over the pulley P, and over a guide b on the balanced lever D to the traversing guide h. The weighted lever D carries a suspended rod c, at the end of which is a stop piece e. When a thread breaks, the balanced lever D raises the stop piece e so as to. lift the disc R<1> from its driving-washer, and, a projection f on the disc engaging with the stop-piece e, the rotation of the skewer is blocked until the end has been repaired. The grooved pulley P may be applied to twisting-machines.
Patent GB-190108838-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Steam Cooking Apparatus.
Inventor: KNIGHTS JAMES WEST
Filed: 1901-04-30
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 8838. Knights, J. W. April 30. Steam cooking-apparatus.-A cylindrical or other vessel a, of sheet metal or pottery ware, is provided with a cover e, handles, f, a perforated false bottom b, and perforations c, and is used for steamcooking by standing it in an open pan d containing water and placed over a stove &c.
Patent GB-190112576-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Cigar Holder.
Inventor: JANY MAX
Filed: 1901-06-20
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 12,576. Jany, M. June 20. Cigar holders.-A mouthpiece a carries a tubular spike b, which is forced into the cigar as shown, smoke being drawn through openings c. The cigar may be further supported by a rest d.
Patent GB-190115110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Serving Aerated Waters on Draught.
Inventor: JACKSON JOHN PERKINS
Filed: 1901-07-25
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 15,110. Jackson, J. P. July 25. Measured quantities, delivering. - Relates to counter fountains designed to dispense any aerated beverage previously prepared and stored close by and in communication with the fountain itself. Fig. 1 shows a sectional elevation through the liquid measuring-chamber 1 of the fountain. A valve 10 controls the supply of aerated liquid to the chamber 1 ; 11 denotes the discharge valve, and 12 a snifting-valve. By raising the handle 8, a bridge-piece 33 opens the valve 10, and when the chamber 1 is full a downward movement of The handle causes a bridge-piese 34 to open the snifting- vatve 12 which, in its descent, operates lever mechanism 26 to open the discharge valve 11. Syruping is effected in the chamber 1 by means of a pair of pumps connected to valves (not shown) in the bottom of the chamber 1. Each pump is put into connection alternately by a sliding clutch, and is operated by a handle which is returned to its place by a spring. An ice box is employed for cooling the aerated liquid.
Patent GB-190118453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lavatory Stands or Basin Frames.
Inventor: INNES GEORGE DONALD
Filed: 1901-09-16
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 18,453. Innes, G. D. Sept. 16. Lavatory basins. - Relates to an adjustable corner bracket for lavatory basins. Arms bare pivoted in wall blocks a. The outer ends of these arms are slotted and connected by hinge-pieces d, e, to which the front of the bracket may be bolted. In a modification, slotted bars are employed to connect the parts.
Patent GB-190120390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewers and the like.
Inventor: CROSS AMBROSE WOOTTON
Filed: 1901-10-12
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 20,390. Cross, A. W. Oct. 12. Drain and sewer pipes; culverts.-Each pipe or sewer length is made up of upper and lower sections I, C, connected by a tongue-and-groove joint H. The two sections are alike, each having a tongue on one side and a groove on the other. Any two sections can thus be put together. The sections externally are of polygonal section, to give a flat base. Webs Ware grooved at G to receive tie-bands.
Patent GB-190123873-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Means of Attaching Frost Studs to Horse Shoes
Inventor: HOBSON ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1901-11-25
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 23,873. Hobson, A. E. Nov. 25. Roughing.-The frost studs x are carried by a toe piece b and heel piece c, which are shaped to grip the inner edge of the shoe a, and are forced apart to hold them in position by bolts and nuts d, e. The roughing-device may be attached and detached without removing the shoe from the hoof. The studs may be of wedge shape, and may be passed through the pieces b, c from the back, or they may be attached by screwing &c.
Patent GB-190125218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Resistance Coils
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-12-10
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 25,218. Johnson, G. W., [Electric Controller and Supply Co.]. Dec. 10. Switches.-The contact-blocks e of a resistance switch are screwed on magnetic cores, which are surrounded by coiled resistances, magnetic fields being thus produced to stop arcs between the blocks. The last resistance of the series is provided at its rear end with a magnetic plate connecting its core to a magnetic rod situated behind an unconnected contact, on which the switch may be placed to open the circuit.
Patent GB-190125469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of and in the Apparatus for Fractional Distillation.
Inventor: MILLER JOHANN HUBERT
Filed: 1901-12-13
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 25,469. M³ller, J. H. Dec. 13. Fractional distillation, apparatus for.- Consists in replacing the columns containing a number of horizontal diaphragms or trays, as usually employed, by a single rectifying- stratum b surmounted by a condenser consisting of an upright tube c externally cooled. A series of similar combined rectifiers and condensers may be employed, m e a n s being provided at the base of each, after the first, for redistilling any condensed products and for conveying any residues from the redistillation back to a rectifier nearer to the original still a.
Patent GB-190126029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supports for Curtains, Pictures, Wall Decorations and the like.
Inventor: MOMSEN FRED
Filed: 1901-12-20
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 26,029. Momson, F. Dec. 20. Hooks; nails.-A spike a of polygonal section having a screw-threaded hole b with a flared mouth is driven into the wall. A hook c, d is screwed into the hole b, and is used to support curtains, pictures, wall decorations, &c. The outer end of the part c may be screwthreaded to receive an ornament d.
Patent GB-190200217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Laundry and Tailors Irons.
Filed: 1902-01-03
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 217. Hygienic Stove Co., and Greenwood, E. P. Jan. 3. Ironing.-Relates to laundry and like irons, and consists in providing them with a number of arched or upwardly - projecting gills b, Figs. and 2, cast or formed in one piece with the bottom of the iron and serving to conduct the heat from the gas burner e to the bottom of the iron. In combination with this, to aid in increasing the temperature of the iron, a plate c having downwardly-projecting spikes c' is employed ; the sides d of the iron are also corrugated for the same purpose. The products of combustion escape through a chimney a<111> or through holes formed in the sides of the iron. The air-holes e' of the burner e are surrounded by a protective cap g, and a shield h prevents lighting back. Non-conducting material n may be placed above the plate c. A reversible form of iron provided with gills b is also described. The iron may be heated by charcoal, the burner being omitted if desired.
Patent GB-190209530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Hassocks, Kneeling Boards, and the like.
Inventor: NOLAN SARAH
Filed: 1902-04-24
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 9530. Nolan, S. April 24. Chairs; seats.-A cushion or pad consisting of a cork &c. body covered with knitted fabric is secured to a base A carried from a chair by pivoted or sliding arms, as shown, so as to be capable of turning or sliding out of the way.
Patent GB-190210061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Spanners or Wrenches
Inventor: SWINDEN CHARLES FRANCIS EDWARD
Filed: 1902-05-01
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 10,061. Swinden, C. F. E., [Jones, G. B.]. May 1. Spanners and wrenches.-The movable jaw D carries a worm E, which may be put in or out of gear with the teeth F on the stem B. When the parts are out of gear, the jaw D may be slid rapidly along the stem, and when the parts are in gear a fine adjustment may be given to the jaw D by turning the worm E. The worm turns on a spindle G, which is eccentrically pivoted and carries projections J which serve as stops and as means for turning the spindle.
Patent GB-190212794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Floors, Partitions, Walls, Beams, Joists, Pillars and like Structures in Strengthened Concrete.
Inventor: FOORT HENRI
Filed: 1902-06-04
Granted: 1903-08-04
Abstract: 12,794. Foort, H. June 4. Floors; girders and beams; columns; walls; partitions; tie-rods; struts; concrete structures.- Metal strengthening-rods a for concrete structures are strutted apart at intervals by forked steel rods b, or in the case of columns, by metal frames, discs, or plates, and are bound together by bands or ties c. Auxiliary rods e, f, in tension, are embedded in the upper parts of beams, floors, &c., and extend beyond the points of contrary flexure. Counterforts or buttresses for walls are strengthened by vertical angle-irons and inclined channelirons, riveted together in pairs, and trussed or connected by horizontal struts and inclined ties.
Patent GB-190218783-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Lubricating Bearings.
Inventor: HAAS HERMAN
Filed: 1902-08-26
Granted: 1903-08-26
Abstract: 18,783. Haas, H. Aug. 26. Lubricants.-Oil mixed with substances which are absorbent and have a thickening action, such as wood-sawdust, peat, or bark, is employed for lubricating bearings and axle-boxes, the mixture being brought into contact with the shaft &c. In cases in which the lubricant cannot be applied to the upper part of a bearing, it may be supplied to the lower part of the bearing by means of a U-tube connecting the bearing with a supply box containing the lubricant.