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Patent GB-190015913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hooks and Eyes.
Inventor: GROESCHEL EDWIN WRIGHT
Filed: 1900-09-07
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 15,913. Groeschel, E. W. Sept. 7. Hooks and eyes.-Relates to the construction of hooks to prevent accidental disengagement and to keep the eye from slipping out of its proper seat. The following are typical forms :-The shank members a, b, Figs. 1 and 2, are provided with humps h, and the central tongue g terminates in a loop n. Figs. 6 and 7 show a form in which the shank members a, b are bent up to form flat-faced projections m. The shank members may be made without humps, and the central tongues g bent into such forms as those shown in Figs. 21 and 22. Figs. 4 and 9 show two forms of eye k which may be employed.
Patent GB-190022325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed, Distance, and Gradient Indicators and Recorders for Vehicles.
Inventor: HOLT HAROLD EDWARD SHERWIN
Filed: 1900-12-07
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 22,325. Holt, H. E. S. Dec. 7. Clinometers.- Consists of a spindle b with a vane c working in a dash-pot cylinder a filled with glycerine or other liquid. Spilling is prevented b y a float valve k. The spindle is geared at g, h with a weighted double sector h<1>; it carries an index hand. The spindle of the sector carries an arm, a pencil on which traces a curve on the paper strip. Mention is made of Specification No. 11,696, A.D. 1898.
Patent GB-190023489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Planing Machines, and other Reciprocating Machine Tools.
Inventor: BONNENBERG CLEMENS
Filed: 1900-12-22
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 23,489. Bonnenberg, C. Dec. 22. Planing; gearing, driving; feed-motions.-A reciprocating motion is imparted to planing- machines and similar machine tools by a hydraulic cylinder. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the cylinder c is secured to the table, the piston and rods being fixed. The rods are hollow, to serve as water pipes, the admission and exhaust being controlled by a four-way cock h, operated by a weighted lever g which is knocked over by stops on the cylinder. A pressure-regulating valve d of suitable construction may be placed in the supply pipe. The cross feed of the tool-holder may be effected by ratchet gearing i operated by a cylinder y, the pipes of which are under the control of the cock h, and the piston of which moves at each reversal of the table. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the cylinder is fixed, the piston-rods carrying pulleys over which passes a rope or chain attached to the table by adjustable screw bolts. The piston in each arrangement is made differential to give a quick return.
Patent GB-190106946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Telephone Exchanges
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1901-04-02
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 6946. Haddan, H. J., [Strowger Automatic Telephone Exchange Manufacturers]. April 2. Telephone systems.-Relates to the arranaements of the circuits and apparatus in that class of automatic telephone systems described in Specifications No. 23,239, A.D. 1897, and No. 22,545, A.D. 1898, in which the various subscribers are provided with calling keys for operating the selecting- devices, so that the required subscriber can be picked out by number. Fig. 8 shows a system divided into four groups 114, 213, 312, and 411 ; the subscribers of corresponding number are shown connected thereto. Each connecting-switch has two wires N, leading by wires 34, 40 to the two magnets B of the selecting-switches 24, 25, 26, 27, and each selecting-switch has a number of wires M corresponding in number to the subscribers in each group of the connecting-switches, these wires M being connected by leads 43 to the individual subscribers' switches. The magnets of both connecting and selecting switches are branched from a common battery lead P.
Patent GB-190107547-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Incandescence Electric Lamps.
Inventor: SMITHERS CHRISTOPHER DUNKIN
Filed: 1901-04-12
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 7547. Lake, H. H., [Smithers, C. D.]. April 12. Incandescent lamps.- An incandescence rod E, of material conducting only after preliminary heating, is supported near a reflecting-body A o f plaster or other insulating- material set in a metal shell B, part of which is formed to fit a screwthreaded holder. The rod E is supported by wires connected to the shell B and a central contact D. A heater of any kind may be combined with the device. The reflector may be concave, as shown in Fig. 3, or may be a projecting solid cone, the rod E being curved inward or outward, or straight. The reflecting-surface may be silvered or white.
Patent GB-190107551-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sewer Cleaner or Scraper.
Inventor: GUNN JOHN
Filed: 1901-04-12
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 7551. Gunn, J., and Gunn, N. M. April 12. Cleaning pipes. - For removing obstructions from a drain or sewer, a dished metal plate a with pointed ends a' is drawn through it. This plate is fitted at one end with a flap b, which opens in one direction only. Wheels c may be fitted to the plate. The frame may be strengthened by cross-bars f, f<1>.
Patent GB-190107648-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Chalices.
Inventor: MOLLER THOGER CHRISTIAN THEODO
Filed: 1901-04-13
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 7648. M÷ller, T. C. T. April 13. Drinking-vessels. -Relates to a chalice with a central reservoir from which wine is discharged successively into a ring of cups, so that each person drinks from a different cup. The wine is forced out of the reservoir b by a piston c, which is moved upwards by the screwed pedestal d when it is rotated relatively to the external casing with the ring of cups a. The wine is discharged through the nozzle f into each cup, the rotation being stopped by a spring catch when the cup is full. Leakage past the piston collects in a recess h.
Patent GB-190107832-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mixing Machine.
Inventor: SMITH THOMAS L
Filed: 1901-04-16
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 7832. Smith, T. L. April 16. Moving-container apparatus for mixing concrete &c. used for paving, asphalt, mortar, &c., and for mixing liquids. Consists of an open-ended rotary drum 14, having conical or equivalent ends, and internal spiral or spirally-arranged blades 27, 28 running in opposite directions, w i t h each spiral extending past the centre. The drum is mounted on a n d between rollers in a frame 13 which is mounted on trunnions in standards 22, so as to be capable of being tilted to discharge the contents of the drum through one of the open ends; the other end is provided with a feed-shoot 26. The trunnions are arranged at or about the level of the centre of gravity of the drum when loaded, and the frame is provided with a counterweight 20. The drum consists of a central driving and grinding ring to which the ends are secured. Figs. 1 and 3 show the apparatus mounted on a four-wheeled truck 7 with an engine 9 for driving ; the toothed driving-ring is coupled by a chain 19 to a wheel on the spindle 12 which is geared to the engine shaft which is coaxial with the trunnions ; the frame is tilted by bars 25 inserted in a disc 23 on one of the trunnions. Fig. 6 shows a modification, mounted on a twowheeled truck, in which the drum may be rotated by handles or otherwise and is charged by a pivoted hopper 42, which is filled when turned down and resting on the ground, and is then swung upwards by hand to discharge its contents into the drum.
Patent GB-190110218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Detaching Harness Horses from Vehicles.
Inventor: MITCHELL JAMES GIBBON
Filed: 1901-05-16
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 10,218. Mitchell, J. G. May 16. Harness attachments; runaway or fallen horses, releasing.-Relates to releasing a runaway or fallen horse, and is shown in plan and elevation in Figs. 1 and 1<A> respectively, applied to the shaft S of a vehicle. The saddle chains, the tug chains, and the trapping chains are connected to the bow-piece C, one end of which takes under the headed bolt D. The other end lies between the undercut guides A<1> of a plate A, and is normally held in position by a tongue B which slides on the guides and covers the end of the bow-piece. When the driver pulls the bar L, the tongue is forced back against the action of the spring J, and the uncovered end of the bow-piece is forced up by the spring F, whereby the parts are released. The bellyband is attached to a draw-bolt G pivoted to the tongue B and engaging with a projection H. In vehicles with poles instead of shafts, the chains from the hames are connected to the pole end by a similar attachment, and the two ends K, Q<A>, Fig. 3, of the hames are connected together by the spring-pressed tongue B, which releases the ends when the driver pulls the cords M, M<1>.
Patent GB-190111791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dredgers especially suitable for Use with Auriferous and other Alluvial Earth.
Inventor: LEVAT DAVID
Filed: 1901-06-08
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 11,791. Levat, D. June 8. Dredgers.-Relates to dredgers especially adapted for working auriferous, platiniferous, stanniferous, diamond-bearing, or other valuable alluvial earth, and more particularly to the washing, separating, and discharging of the material and to the means for regulating the discharge in the sluices employed. Fig. 3 shows the dredger and Fig. 5 a portion of a sluice. The rotating cylindrical or conical sizing- trommel 5 is provided with several nozzles 6, 6<1>, 6<11>, attached to the delivery pipe of a force pump in addition to the ordinary washing-apparatus. The jets are set obliquely and in opposition to the flow of the material. Hydraulic jets are also used to loosen the soil or material which the dredger is to excavate. In operation, the dredger is turned about one of two heavy piles 4, which can be raised or lowered by a steam-winch and tackle. The transverse regulating-boards 8, 9, with or without boards attached at right-angles to their lower portions, are arranged in the sluice to regulate sudden flushes of water resulting from movements of the dredger or other cause. The buckets 2 discharge above the hopper 12, which has a flap valve B adapted to direct the material from the buckets either to the trommel or to the supplementary conveyer 11. The tailings are delivered to the discharging-elevator 10. The features of the invention may be applied to existing dredgers.
Patent GB-190112668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thrust-blocks for Shafts of Ships' Screws.
Inventor: CORDES CARL
Filed: 1901-06-21
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 12,668. Cordes, C. June 21. Thrust bearings for propeller shafts. A roller, preferably conical, is mounted on the propeller shaft, and bears against rollers m forming members of sets of rollers I, II, III. Each set of rollers is mounted in a frame b, and consists of the roller m, fixed to a shaft l mounted between two pairs of rollers or wheels n and running on the periphery of a pair of rollers on a shaft which communicates motion to another pair of rollers. A number of pairs of these rollers and shaft are arranged, the last pair of rollers c being mounted on a shaft h having rigid bearings. The shafts of the intermediate rollers run in grooves f or between pairs of rollers o. Two blocks or bearings are necessary, one for forward and the other for backward motion.
Patent GB-190113570-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Pneumatic Service Systems
Filed: 1901-07-03
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 13,570. Lamson Pneumatic Tube Co., and Giles, E. L. July 3. Pneumatic d e sp a t c h apparatus. - Where e a single tube is used for both journeys of the carriers, an indicator affected by the fall of pressure is used, to show when the carrier has arrived at its destination and the tube is empty. As shown, the swivelling hood 12, which either connects the supply pipe 7 and the transit tube 8 or leaves the latter open to a receiving-arch 13, carries a cylinder 1 from which a piston-rod is protruded by the pressure. An alternative to the piston is a diaphragm operating a sector behind a fixed index.
Patent GB-190117956-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Feed Water Regulators
Inventor: SCHUMANN WALTER
Filed: 1901-09-07
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 17,956. Schumann, W. Sept. 7. Feedwater, controlling.-The float g is counterbalanced by an adjustable weight, and by its movements rotates a nut on the screwed stem of the regulating-valve.
Patent GB-190120109-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Linotype Machines.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1901-10-08
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 20,109. Thompson, W. P., [Dodge, P. T.]. Oct. 8. Linotype machines. - Relates to means for enabling type matter to be produced in any one of several different founts. Each matrix is formed with two or more matrix cavities, and the line is cast from any row of cavities. Fig. 1 shows a line of matrices A held in a support or elevator B in position for casting a linotype in the mould C. The mould-slot is brought into alignment with either of the two rows of matrix cavities by adjusting the eccentrics G on which the mould-carrying frame D is pivoted. The adjustment is effected by means of the worm I and wheel H. The orifices in the mouth F of the fixed metal pot are of sufficient vertical depth to communicate with the mould slot in either position. Fig. 4 shows a line of matrices A suspended from their guidewires M. The mould C, which is carried by the vibrating arm N, is held down on its seating by springs Q, but can be shifted to change the fount by moving the wedge-plate R inwards. The metal pot may be adjustable vertically by means of screws beneath it, or the height of the mouthpiece F<1>, Fig. 5, may be varied by inserting the key f<1> above or below it.
Patent GB-190125179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Machines for Reeling or Winding Silk, Thread, Yarn, Tape, Paper and other Materials
Inventor: YOUNG JOSEPH HENRY
Filed: 1901-12-10
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 25,179. Young, J. H. Dec. 10. Reeling-machines.- The machine is shown as applied to the winding of silk into hanks or skeins, but it may be applied to the winding or reeling of tape, paper, or other material. The delivery bobbins 62 are supported within the water tank 60, and are driven by the friction drums 61. The threads pass once completely round the tension drums 64, which are driven at a slightly-greater speed than the drums 61, and thence through the traversing guideeyes 69 to the reel, which is driven at a surface-speed slightly greater than that of the drums 64. To facilitate the doffing of the completed hanks, one end of the reel is supported on a pivoted gate 45, on which the hanks may be temporar ly placed, while this end of the reel is raised by the levers 46, 47, 48, when the gate may be swung aside and the hanks removed. The reel is made up of four fixed and four movable segments 10, 11, carried by a hollow shaft 14, the movable segments being caused to slide radially, for the purpose of expanding and collapsing the reel, by means of screws 26 and bevelwheels 27,24 operated by a central shaft 22 provided with a hand-wheel. For the purpose of drying the hanks &c., there is situated within the reel a system of hot water or steam pipes 18, 19, which are carried by the fixed segments 10, and are connected with two concentric tubes 40, 38 for the admission and discharge respectively of the hot water or steam. The arrows indicate the course of the beating- fluid. At the end of the reel at which the material is removed, the end plate may be cut away to allow of the sliding of the movable segments 11, the segments being in this case provided with overlapping flanges 11<a>, to prevent the escape of hot air from the inside of the reel.
Patent GB-190126033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Indicators.
Inventor: MARSHALL ALFRED WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-12-20
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 26,033. Marshall, A. W., and Woods, M. W. Dec, 20. Signals, electric, indicator or visible. shaped, geometrical and other.-Relates to electrical transmitting and indic a t i n g apparatus for signalling numbers, letters, words, or other signs to one or more distant stations. The indications are marked on the disc a mounted on the spindle b, which is adapted to be rotated by an electric motor to expose the desired indication through the sight aperture n. A series of electromagnets k, each controlling a stop lever g, are mounted on a frame f, their arrangement being such that, when a signal is transmitted, the corresponding electromagnet is energized, and raises its stop g into position to engage the arm l on the spindle b, so that it stops the disc a when the proper indication is exposed. The transmitter consists of a series of contacts corresponding with the indications on the disc a, and a transmitting-lever or other switch, which can be brought into contact with any of the series of contacts, as required. The contacts may be arranged in circular form, or on the surface of a cylinder, &c., and each is connected by a separate lead with the corresponding electromagnet k, all the electromagnets being connected to the operating-lever or switch through a common return lead, which includes the electric motor. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the motor is connected with a pulley d, which actuates the disc a through the cord D and pulley y. When the transmitting-circuit is broken, the disc is returned to zero position by the weights G, e acting through the cord H on the pulley y. Instead of employing a cord and pulleys, the motor may be connected to the spindle directly, or through spur or other gearing. When it is not desired to return the indicator to zero after each operation, the counterweights are dispensed with, and the sight aperture n is normally closed by a shutter r, Figs. 6 and 7, which, on the transmission of a signal, is displaced from the aperture n by an electromagnet v. The stop mechanism g, k may be modified, and two or more indicators may be connected in parallel or series with the same transmitter. The apparatus may be duplicated or triplicated &c., for the transmission of two-figure or three-figure numbers &c., the figures of which may be exposed through separate apertures, or through a single elongated aperture. The disc a may be replaced by arms carrying the indications, or, in the case of steam-engine telegraphs &c., a single arm may be employed in conjunction with a series of sight apertures marked with the indications. For indicators such as are used in railway stations, hotels, or other public buildings, an electric bell, gong, &c., or an electric lamp or other suitable known means, may be employed for drawing attention to the indications.
Patent GB-190203001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Means of Measuring Angles and the like.
Inventor: ERSKINE-MURRAY JAMES ROBERT
Filed: 1902-02-06
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 3001. Murray, J. R. Erskine-. Feb. 6. Angle-measuring instruments. - A mirror B is mounted so that a fiducial line on its face, is in the axis of a graduated quadrant C, upon which slides a sighting pinhole and indicator I. To determine the angle between two distant objects K, L, say, one is sighted over and the other in the mirror B. In a modification, the mirror and indicator are mounted on two fixed or folding arms at rightangles to one another. In a second case, the indicator is dispensed with by taking a second sight of the object against the graduated arc.
Patent GB-190210082-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method for the Production of Files
Inventor: RAMM CARL MAX
Filed: 1902-05-01
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 10,082. Ramm, C. M., and Eckhardt, F. P. May 1. Drawings to Specification. Making files.-Round and half-round file-blanks are made in a turning-lathe.
Patent GB-190211772-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Operating and Changing Illuminated Devices.
Inventor: COLLINGS JOHN HILLERY
Filed: 1902-05-23
Granted: 1903-05-23
Abstract: 11,772. Collings, J. H. May 23. Magic-lanterns.-Relates to apparatus for projecting illuminated devices, for advertising and the like, constructed and arranged as shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The motive power is furnished by gas, which is admitted into a flexible receptacle or bellows A, and from which it is again allowed to escape, thus causing it to rise, and fall, and so actuating an arm C connected therewith. The movement of the arm serves to actuate automatically the gas cock B, so as to close it towards exhaust and open it towards the inlet and the bellows, and again to close it towards the inlet and open it towards the bellows and exhaust, counterweighted levers serving also to operate in conjunction with the arm. The arm also actuates a ratchet-disc K through a rod j and pawl L, thus giving the ratchet-disc an intermittent movement. On the back of the ratchet-disc is a pin which actuates a spring lever movably mounted on a disc K connected with the advertisement &c. disc P. The spring lever is thus moved until it withdraws a catch from one of a series of pins 0<1> on a fixed disc 0, when the disc P moves until the catch engages with the next pin 0<1>. In this manner the transparent advertisement or like discs on the disc P are brought in succession before a magic-lantern for projecting the advertisements on a screen as shown in Fig. 1. The gas from the exhaust, may be used for lighting the apparatus, or electric &c. light may be used.
Patent GB-190212503-A (GB)
Title: Improved Tilting Scoop for Cleansing Trap Gulleys or Sinks
Inventor: YEARSLEY HENRY
Filed: 1902-06-02
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 12,503. Yearsley, H. June 2. Refuse, collecting.-A scoop a for emptying gully traps &c. is pivoted between the ends of two rods c, between which slides a third rod e connected to the scoop by a link f. The scoop is tilted by the operation of the handle g of the rod e.
Patent GB-190220319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Meters
Inventor: LACROIX ERNEST
Filed: 1902-09-17
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 20,319. Lacroix, E. Sept. 17. Meters.-A gas meter is provided with h a n upper hermetically-closed water reservoir or tank a for maintaining a constant water level within the meter, and a receptacle m is fitted with a tube n fixed to the outflow orifice of the siphon, for preventing obstruction of the siphon. The reservoir a is fitted with a pipe e and cock c, and the pipe e extends to the normal water level. In order to prevent the formation of a globule or meniscus at the free end of the pipe e, a wire &c. device l is provided, and extends beyond the end of the pipe.
Patent GB-190223896-A (GB)
Title: New and Improved Process for Emulsifying Resin Soap in Water.
Inventor: ERFURT MAX
Filed: 1902-11-01
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 23,896. Erfurt, M. Nov. 1. Sizes.-Resin soap containing free resin is emulsified with water. The resin soap is heated by steam or otherwise in a suitable receptacle and is then led off to a measuring-vessel heated by a steam coil &c. On its way to the emulsifying-vat, the liquid is atomized by passing through a water and steam mixer, such as an injector, force pump, &c. The final emulsion is drawn off into vats and thence passes to the rag-engine.
Patent GB-190228106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumps for Inflating Pneumatic Tyres and the like
Inventor: SPOONER ARTHUR FREEMORE
Filed: 1902-12-19
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 28,106. Spooner, A. F., [Compagnie Franþaise Des Nouvelles Pompes Ó Air]. Dec. 19. Inflating pneumatic tyres &c. Two cylinders a, b are supported on a base-plate h, in which are valves b g leading to a chamber formed by securing the edge i of a casing e in a circular groove by means of a screw r. The chamber has one aperture connected to a manometer, and another to the article to be inflated. In each cylinder is a piston d, which is provided with a spring-pressed valve f, and is operated by a rod l, connected to a lever o and to a crank n on a shaft q rotated by means of the handle z. The cranks are coupled at an angle of 180‹.