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Patent GB-189906959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means and Appliances for Delivering, Receiving, and Registering Tickets or Checks for Theatres, Halls, Athletic and Race Grounds, and other Places of Public Entertainment.
Inventor: MARSH ALBERT
Filed: 1899-03-30
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 6959. Marsh, A. March 30. Admission-fees, registering and checking.-Relates to a check issuing and receiving system for theatres &c. by which the issue and receipt of each check is electrically signalled to the manager's room. The tickets or checks E of different values are piled up in separate magazines A, each with a front A<1> sliding in grooves and a bottom C in which is a slot c. The magazine is bound at the top with a strengthening-band and fitted with a strap by which it can be carried, and the sliding front is locked at the top. A fastening B at its lower end has a bolt which, while the magazine is being carried about, closes the slit through which the tickets are issued ; when, however, the magazine is placed on the issuing - apparatus, Fig. 5, the bolt is shot back by a key K turned by gear k, k<1>, in which position the key is fixed in the lock so that the magazine cannot be withdrawn until the bolt is again passed over the issuing slit. A weight F, with spring-pressed detents f<1>, f<1> engaging racks D, D at the side of the magazine presses the tickets down, and prevents one from being inserted at the bottom, a pair of spring catches situated in recesses in the plate C further ensuring this result. The tickets are issued by pushing forward the spring slide J having a projection j<1> working in the slots c, I. This slide has a laterally-projecting arm which actuates a set of Geneva-geared counting-wheels and closes circuit for an electric counter in the manager's room. A specially-formed hooked instrument is provided for lifting the weight F when necessary, the hooks taking into the recesses f<4>, f<4> under the detents f<1>, f<1> and freeing them from the racks D, D. The checks when delivered up to the attendants are passed through a slit into a box P, Fig. 9, and fall upon a counterbalanced lever Q<1> which, rocking on its pivot, actuates a counter and also completes circuit at u<2>, u<3> for an electric counter in the manager's room. A rod S can be moved so that pins s, s upon it embrace the end of the lever Q<1> while the box is being carried about and prevent its movement : the entrance slit to the box is closed by the same action.
Patent GB-189906962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Binocular Field Glasses and Telescopes.
Inventor: STEWARD JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1899-04-01
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 6962. Steward, J. H. April 1. Telescopes; and field - glasses.-Relates to mechanism for adjusting the distance between the tubes in binoculars, especially of the Porro type. The tubes are secured to the plates A, A<1>, which are adjusted by rack-and-pinion mechanism acting on the slides B, B<1>. The invention consists in correspondingly grooving the bars, as shown at E, D, Fig. 3, to obtain a mole accurate motion.
Patent GB-189909720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Apparatus.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1899-05-09
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 9720. Brookes, A. G., [Littlefield, F. A.J. May 9. Lift valves.-To facilitate the operation of and partially balance the main valve, fluid is allowed to pass from the inlet A<2> through openings c<3> and an aperture c<x>, controlled by an auxiliary valve d<1>, into a cylinder C on the main valve. A piston f works in the cylinder C, and its rod f<1> passes loosely through a hub b<3> and rests on the valve casing. The auxiliary valve is attached to the main valve, and its play limited by a pin c<1> secured to the cylinder cover c and passing through a slot d<2>. A ring b<x> of soft metal &c. is retained within a flange b<1> of the disc d by a flanged sleeve b<1>.
Patent GB-189911440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Concentrating and Separating Ores and other Substances.
Inventor: BUSS JULIUS
Filed: 1899-06-01
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 11,440. Buss, J. June 1. Washing ores &c.-A concentrating or separating table A, for ores or other substances, is supported by inclined springs E, and reciprocated longitudinally by an inclined connection L with an eccentric K, the table thus moving up and down to some extent. The springs are attached to brackets on transverse supports F, provided with screws to elevate one side of the table ; they rest on a longitudinal frame H, which may be provided with screws C to elevate the head of the table. The material is supplied from a hopper D at the highest corner of the table, and a water supply pipe N extends along the highest side ; the lighter parts are washed into a channel along the lower side, and the heavier parts pass into an end channel Q. The stroke of the eccentric and the connections of the rod L are adjustable. The table may be hung, instead of being placed on springs.
Patent GB-189913185-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mops for Washing Purposes.
Inventor: SLATER GEORGE
Filed: 1899-06-26
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 13,185. Slater, G. June 26. Mops. - Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section. Strips or webs C of washing-material are secured between the rod B and the disc D forming one end of a socket E capable of turning and sliding on the handle A. By turning the disc D, the strips Care twisted and wrung dry.
Patent GB-189923515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: MCKELLEN SAMUEL DUNSEITH
Filed: 1899-11-25
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 23,515. McKellen, S. D. Nov. 25. Change-boxes ; cameras.-Relates to a platechanging apparatus to be fitted in magazine hand cameras. The plates are placed in sheaths c, Fig. 1, the backs of which project above the plates so as to catch in notches in two discs e mounted on a shaft d. The plates are pressed forward in the magazine by the spring f. When the front plate has been exposed, the axis d is turned by an external handle ; the plate, being thus released from the notches in the discs e, falls into the bottom of the camera a.
Patent GB-190000807-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Collar for Uniform.
Inventor: WIECZOREK-NEE-ZIMMERMANN GERTR
Filed: 1900-01-13
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 807. Wieczorek, G., [nÚe Zimmermann]. Jan. 13. Collars.-Relates to the collars of uniforms, and consists in inserting in the collar a layer f of thin waterproof material, preferably india - rubber, i n order to prevent the external cloth covering e from being injured by perspiration.
Patent GB-190001873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Machines for Hammering, Punching, Stamping, and the like Operations.
Inventor: OBERMEYER ALEXANDER
Filed: 1900-01-30
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 1873. Obermeyer, A. Jan. 30. Hammers, power; punching; stamping. - The tool c is raised by a cam d on the shaft f, and is returned by springs b or by a weight a. The pulley and flywheel h are loose on the shaft, being put into gear with it by a spring pin g on the flywheel which engages in a slot v in a disc p fixed on the shaft. The pin is normally held out of engagement with the disc by a cam spring fork i mounted on the rod o, which is depressed, by means of a treadle t, to permit the engagement. The fork i has a projection k which engages in a notch w on the edge of the disc p to arrest the tool in the raised position. The cam d has also a depression on its surface to assist in holding the tool in this position. The spring or springs may be compressed by a sliding block having cords passing over pulleys which are actuated in either direction by gearing to increase or diminish the force of the springs and thus of the tool.
Patent GB-190001890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam and other Fluid Engines.
Inventor: ROBBINS MOSES RILEY
Filed: 1900-01-30
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 1890. Robbins, M. R., and Mallett, A. E. Jan. 30. Valves and valve gear.-Relates to an engine in which the admission valve is lodged in the piston, and the exhaust valves are disposed inside the cylinder. In the example shown, steam is admitted through the hollow rod 18 to a chamber 19 in the piston, in which works the lift valve 20. This is actuated by tappets 22, which strike against the cylinder ends on the completion of each stroke. The exhaust slides 7 are also operated by the tappet action of the piston. They may, however, in a modification, be worked by a cam. The two exhaust valves are connected together by a link 9, so that, by the hand-lever 10, the engine may be started in either direction or reversed.
Patent GB-190002270-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-02-05
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 2270. Boult, A. J., [Soc. Anonyme des Moteurs et Voitures " Aigle "]. Feb. 5. Drawings to Specification. Cone bearings.-The crank shaft of an internalcombustion engine is supported in cone bearings, which are adjusted by check-nuts on the cones.
Patent GB-190009114-A (GB)
Title: Brakes for Cycles and other Rubber Tyred Vehicles
Inventor: BROOKMAN FREDERICK THOMAS
Filed: 1900-05-17
Granted: 1901-05-17
Abstract: 9114. Brookman, F. T. May 17. Brakes.-The rollers A of hard wood extend across the tyre, and are mounted on the axles B carried by the side plates C, so that, when the brake is applied to the cycle or other rubber-tyred vehicle, the rollers A may rotate. The side plates or carriage may swivel on the pivot H. In the Provisional Specification, the brake is shown as applied for back-pedalling, for a carriage, and as a rim brake, the rollers then being inclined and carried on pivots on two arms of the plunger rod.
Patent GB-190010137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Electric Lamps.
Inventor: KRAYN ROBERT
Filed: 1900-06-01
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 10,137. Krayn, R. June 1. Incandescent lamps; incandescent-arc lamps.-A magnesia incandescence body, as described in Specification No. 19,424, A.D. 1897, and a preliminary heater therefor, are both connected at one end to one terminal, their other ends being connected through separate terminals to an ordinary hand or automatic switch, by which current may be cut off from the heater when the magnesia body has become incandescent. An ordinary incandescent lamp may be connected in parallel with the heater, to give light during the preliminary heating of the magnesia body. The preliminary heater may be a platinum wire or an arc pro luced between carbons, the parallel lamp not being necessary when an arc is used.
Patent GB-190011539-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Holding Fire Hose Couplings and the like used to Facilitate the Securing of the Hose thereto.
Inventor: MURPHY WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-06-26
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 11,539. Murphy, W. June 26. Jointing tools and apparatus. - A n apparatus for holding hose couplings, while the hose is being secured thereon, is shown in Fig. 1. The coupling h is fixed upon the rubber block or rings a, which are compressed to grip the coupling by screwing up the metal discs b by the handle c', or by a hand-wheel. One disc b bears against the boss d of the bracket f while the screwing up takes place. The bracket may be secured to a bench or fixed in a vice.
Patent GB-190012672-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Glass by Electrical Heating and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: VOELKER AUGUST
Filed: 1900-07-13
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 12,672. Voelker, A. July 13. Obtaining metal.-Relates to the manufacture of glass in electric furnaces. The raw materials are fed by worms b from hoppers a to the furnace c, and are fused by heat from an arc passing between the carbon electrodes d, e. The molten glass flows into the clearing-tank f, where it is further heated, for the purpose of clearing it from air bubbles, by an electric current passing through the tank between electrodes m, n. A current may also be passed through the receiving-tank p to keep the glass at the required temperature.
Patent GB-190013042-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Expanding and Compressing Gases and Vapours, for use in Refrigeration and for other Purposes.
Inventor: ALLEN LEICESTER
Filed: 1900-07-19
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 13,042. Allen, L. July 19. Vapour engines; cylinders; cycles.-The expanding-cylinders of refrigerating-machines are so constructed that two stages of expansion may be performed in opposite ends of the same cylinder and the pressures at the two stages adjusted as desired. For this purpose, the clearance at the high-pressure end is increased by opening cavities 7, 9 in the cylinder cover 8 by means of pistons 10 or screw-down valves 8<a>, and the admission of the gases or vapours is cut off at a definite part of the stroke by the valves 15, 18. The volume of the clearance at the high-pressure end is a function of that at the low-pressure end and of the ratios of expansion. The process of deriving the formula from which the clearance may be calculated is given in the Specification. By increasing the number of cylinders any number of expansions may be obtained.
Patent GB-190014475-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artificial Teeth
Inventor: EILERTSEN LUCIEN
Filed: 1900-08-13
Granted: 1901-08-13
Abstract: 14,475. Eilertsen, L. Aug. 13. Celluloid and like compositions; india- rubber, preserving. -Relates to means for rendering arti- ficial teeth antisep- tic, and consists, mainly, in the use of soft india-rubber and celluloid, the surfaces of which are rendered anti. septic by special treatment. N o n - vulcanized rubber or celluloid is dissolved in a suit- able solvent, and antiseptics, such as naphthol, betol, &c., are added to the solution, which is then applied as a coating to the required parts. When applied to parts made of hard rubber, these are first coated with a layer of pure rubber to facilitate adhesion of the liquid coating. As antiseptics are driven off by heat, it is necessary to apply the coating subsequently to the heating processes, or to prevent volatilization by covering the layer con- taining the antiseptics with celluloid or varnish. The antiseptics may be combined with the layer of celluloid or varnish, which can be renewed as required. In certain cases, tissues coated with antiseptic layers may be used instead of rubber. Metal plates are coated with celluloid, so that the plates can be coloured to correspond with the gums, the layer being renewable without separating the parts of the teeth &c. The plates are perforated so as to allow the celluloid to pass through and form a connection between the two sides. The model is first covered with a layer of metal foil, on which the plate is then shaped, the teeth &c. being temporarily fixed in position by wax &c. The foil is removed and the plate again put in position. Wax is then run in, and a mould is formed from the coated plate, which serves for moulding the celluloid layer to the plate. The process is re- peated for the opposite side. In another method, a three-part mould, shown in Fig. 4, is used, the wax-coated plate 2 being supported by the central part 5, and the outer parts being removable to allow the successive casting of the mould-parts 3,4. For the lower jaw, the back part of the plate is made of tin covered with celluloid, which extends for- wards to the front so as to throw the centre of gravity towards the back.. The springs used for connecting the upper and lower plates are con- nected to such plates by pins carried on discs secured to the springs and working in tubes, or by pins or staples on the plates engaging holes in the discs. The discs are notched so that, in one posi- tion, they can clear hooked pieces or hooked parts of the pivot pins on the plates, thus allowing the springs to be detached for cleaning when the plates are removed from the mouth. Soft rubber, coated with an antiseptic layer &c., is introduced between the spirals of the springs. The suction parts are made of tissue provided with an annular rim of rubber, these parts fitting in a recess in the palate so that they are on a level therewith. The tissue is normally closely adherent to the palate.
Patent GB-190015774-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electrical Signalling Apparatus for Fire Alarm and other purposes.
Inventor: CLAR WALTER
Filed: 1900-09-05
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 15,774. Clar, W. Sept. 5. Signals, electric.-Relates to electrical signalling- apparatus applicable as an automatic fire-alarm and for signalling to a given place or places by manual operation. A bell or other audible signalling-apparatus n and an electric lamp p are placed in the circuit of a battery m, the circuit being normally broken between the spring contacts d, d<1> of the circuit-closer c, Figs. 1 and 2. The springs d, d' are connected through spiral or other springs e to cotton, worsted, silk, or other threads a, suitably arranged in the rooms &c. to be protected, the ends of the threads being fixed so that the tension is sufficient to hold the contacts apart The severance of one of the threads by fire, or by hand, when it is desired to transmit an alarm signal other than by fire, releases the springs d, <1> and closes the alarm circuit. To facilitate the collapse of the threads at any given temperature, they may be provided with fusible connections f, different forms of which are shown in Figs. 4, 5, and 6. The fusible part may consist of a composition of fatty and resinous substances, bismuth amalgam, or other composition melting at the desired temperature. It may be in the form of a ring p, Fig. 4, or a plug p, having separate eyes or wires o, Figs. 5 and 6. The threads a may be impregnated with materials such as are used in pyrotechnics, for effecting ignition by temperature only. Similarly impregnated threads may be suspended from the threads a.
Patent GB-190015990-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clutches.
Inventor: MACDONALD JOHN KING
Filed: 1900-09-08
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 15,990. Macdonald, J. K., [Singer Manufacturing Co.]. Sept. 8. Clutches for transmitting motion from a rotary reciprocating driving-member to a continuously or intermittently rotating driven member, applicable for the operation of sewing-machine feeding-wheels, and in the treadle gearing described in Specification No. 7225, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Animal-power engines &c.]. The part A secured to the spindle a is formed with two annular recesses for the reception of the divided rings C, between the ends of which are fitted the ends of bent arms D. These arms are pivoted between lugs b<1> on the driving-members B, which are formed with pinions b. When the parts B move in the driving direction, they carry with them the arms, and these, taking an inclined position between the ends of the rings, force them apart and expand the rings in the recesses in the part A, which is thereby locked to one of the parts B. Upon the backward movement of the parts B, the arms, which may be provided with springs d, bed upon their bosses b<2>. For imparting intermittent motion. to the part A, one driving-member only is required.
Patent GB-190101208-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Eliminating Stones from Pit Coal during its Screening.
Inventor: ALLARD FRANCOIS
Filed: 1901-01-18
Granted: 1902-01-18
Abstract: 1208. Allard, F. Jan. 18. Screening coal.-Relates to apparatus for the removal of foliated stone or slate from coal in the process of screening it. Figs. 1 and 2 show a suspended reciprocating screen provided with hexagonal openings at a for preliminarily screening the coal, which then passes on to a screen b composed of bars d arranged in separately removable sections. The flat stones and slates which fall through the bars are accompanied by some small coal, which is screened again at c. The bars d are shown in side elevation in Fig. 3, and.in section at their two ends in Figs. 6 and 7, and 5 and 8, the sections shown in Figs. 6 and 7 being preferable. The bars are inclined upwards towards the tail end of the screen, and are slightly tapered so as to widen apart in the same direction. Obstruction by jamming of the materials is thus prevented. Transporting belts or chains or inclined planes &c. may be used with the apparatus, and the buckets of the transporting-device may be divided by partitions so as to carry both the coal and slate &c. The screens may be of rotary drum form, instead of flat. The Provisional Specification states that the apparatus is applicable to the coal-washing system as well as to the dry system.
Patent GB-190101308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Pipes or Tubes, Cables and the like
Inventor: POWELL ALBERT
Filed: 1901-01-21
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 1308. Powell, A. Jan. 21. Screw unions; flange joints; sleevejoints.-Relates to couplings for pipes or tubes, electric cables, or other articles, and consists in attaching two flanged coupling-sleeves a to the pipes or articles by screwing or soldering, and tightening up by means of the screws or nuts e, which screw into the union f and abut against the flanges c of the sleeves a. The flange faces are made with tapering, square, or rounded projections and cavities.
Patent GB-190102074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Connection with the Dressing of Shop-windows and the like
Inventor: SIDNEY HARMMAN
Filed: 1901-01-30
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 2074. Sidney, H., and Scharlach, S. A. Jan. 30. Window fittings.-Layers of small goods, such as confectionery, are supported against the window- pane a by means of metal plates g, which are held up by fixed uprights b. Vertical partitions are formed by V-irons c slipped in channels d attached to the uprights.
Patent GB-190106583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway and other Carriage Doors.
Inventor: TAUNT JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-03-29
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 6583. Gaunt, J. March 29. Finger-guards for doors.-The yielding flap A is screwed with the panel B to the side of the carriage. A second flap H may be fitted as in Fig. 2 or the edges of the door F and the carriage C may be rounded off as in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190108310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Abrading Machines.
Inventor: NASH JOHN MILTON
Filed: 1901-04-23
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 8310. Nash, J. M. April 23. Sandpapering.-The woodwork, either round, as at R, or flat, is acted on by strips H of sandpaper or the like, which are wrapped around the flanges b of the ribs G, which project from the disc D fixed to the rotating shaft A. The strips H are gripped between brackets I, formed on the disc D and spring dogs J pivoted at K. The strips Hare backed by brushes or the like P, mounted in sockets M which are pivoted at L and are pressed outwards by springs N. An annular plate protects the working parts L, J, &c., and a spider on the shaft A keeps the strips H from coming off the flanges laterally.
Patent GB-190116293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flushing Apparatus.
Inventor: BURGUM JOHN
Filed: 1901-08-13
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 16,293. Burgum, J. Aug. 13. Water-waste preventers, siphon-discharge. The float C of the inlet cock acts also as the crown and inlet of the discharge siphon. Water enters by pipes 16, when the crown is depressed by hand, and passing to the collapsable outlet starts a flush. In a modification, for automatic and intermittent action, a well is formed at the bottom of the float, which is emptied by a supplementary siphon. The inlet cock is fitted with a dribbling time-passage in the latter case.