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Patent GB-190017662-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Adjustable Reclining Chair with (or without) an Overhead Awning.
Inventor: SHARP JOHN
Filed: 1900-10-05
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 17,662. Sharp, J. Oct. 5. Chairs.-Relates to chairs which can be adjusted from an upright to a reclining position, and which are attached to the lower part of supports carrying an awning. The supports consist of a pair of bars A, A' pivoted at the top, and supporting a covered box C containing a spring roller, on which can be wound front and back awnings E. The bars A are connected at the back by a pair of crossed stays F, and at the front by a bar G. Pivoted connecting- bars B at the sides keep the supports open. The front awning bar K is carried by bars J pivoted to bars H, which are pivoted to the bars A', and carry the back awning bar. The spring roller automatically winds up the awnings, but, by pulling on the bars J, their lower ends abut on the bars F and cause the bars H to open and unroll the back awning. The lazy-tongs jointed frame of the chair is hinged at M' to the bars A', and rests at the front on rocking bars or frames T, cross-bars U, U on which engage the bars A as shown. The frame T may be dispensed with, and the front of the chair suspended. The front rest is pivoted at P and held in place by chains R and supports S A slight pressure on the back is sufficient to effect the adjustment of the chair. The awnings may be dispensed with, and the bars A cut down and fitted with table flaps to form an indoor or hospital chair.
Patent GB-190022763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Friction Clutches.
Filed: 1900-12-13
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 22,763. Osborn, C., and British Motor Traction Co. Dec. 13. Clutches.-The friction blocks B', C' are forced apart in the shells B, C by screws which carry pinions B<3>, C<3> . The pinions are rotated by a rack which passes through the hollow shaft A, and the invention consists in making this rack in the form of a screw, so that, by rotating it, the wear of the parts may be taken up. The Provisional Specification states that the invention is specially applicable in connection with the speed gear described in Specification No 13,671, A.D. 1899.
Patent GB-190100396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tires
Inventor: IVES JOHN FISH
Filed: 1901-01-07
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 396. Ives, J. F., Gammeter, J. R., and Palmer, T. R. Jan. 7. Tyres, pneumatic. -Relates to a tubular lining for a pneumatic tyre, formed in two layers from a continuously-wound single thread. The thread is wound diagonally round a mandrel M along the line a b to the point c where it is bent at right-angles, and is then led along the line c d back to the point a. From there a similar loop a e f g is made, so that the two loops together form an 8-shaped figure. This is repeated all the way along, one set B of loops being made to overlap the other set A to form a double tube, of which the two layers A, B are separated by a small amount of rubber. The projecting part of the tube A fits into the projecting part of the tube B, and an endless double tube is thus produced. The line D along which the parts of the thread overlap lies within the rim, the bent parts E, c, f being arranged to form the tread. If desired, more than one thread may be wound at the same time.
Patent GB-190103285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Changeable Speed and Reversible Gearing.
Inventor: SHAVER OLIVER PERRY
Filed: 1901-02-15
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 3285. Shaver, O. P. Feb. 15. Motor road vehicles; traction engines.-Relates to variable-speed and reversing gearing applicable for motor vehicles, road engines, &c. The driving- shaft 4 carries, on a sleeve 5, two friction cones 6, 7, and the driven shaft 8 carries, on a sleeve 9, another friction cone 10. The sleeves are moved simultaneously, so as to cause different parts of the cones 6, 10 to gear with each other, in order to vary the speed in forward driving, or so as to bring the cone 10 into gear with the cone 7, for reversing. The sleeves are operated by forked levers 11, 12, and racks 18, 22 in gear with pinions 19, 23 ; the pinion 19 is on a hollow shaft 20 provided with a lever 28, and the pinion 23 is on a spindle 24 which passes through the hollow shaft and carries on its upper end a pinion 27. This pinion gears with a rack 30 coupled by a link 32 to a handle 29, which is thrown over, into the position shown in dotted lines, to press the cone 10 into close contact with the companion cone after the gearing has been set. Each forked lever engages studs on a disc, Fig. 5, between which and the discs 13 fixed on the sleeve are interposed ball bearings.
Patent GB-190105203-A (GB)
Title: Tobacco Pouches or Receptacles Combined with Receptacles for a Tobacco Pipe, Matches and other Smokers' Requisites.
Inventor: PIETRONI CHARLES LOUIS MARIE
Filed: 1901-03-12
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 5203. Pietroni, C. L. M. March 12. Match boxes and like receptacles.-Relates to a combined tobacco pouch, pipe case, match receptacle, &c. A. piece of leather &c. is cut into the form Z, Z<1>, and a second piece is formed with a flap B and a rectangular base part, which extends from Z' to M<1>. The two pieces are placed together and stitched along the dotted lines forming two pockets A, N, the former for tobacco being closed by the flap B, and the latter for a pipe being closed by the flap 0. The flap B is fitted on its inner side with a match receptacle C, striking- plates D, D<1>, and a loop F to receive a knife, roll of cigarette paper, a pipe cleaner, &c. The flap 0 is similarly fitted on its inner side with a matchreceptacle loop &c. The flaps, when closed, are secured by slits W, V and studs such as G.
Patent GB-190105494-A (GB)
Title: Drinking-Horn to be used with the Chalice.
Inventor: COHR CARL MADS
Filed: 1901-03-15
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 5494. Cohr, C. M. March 15. Drinking-vessels. -Relates to a drinking-vessel or horn to be used with a chalice, to prevent infection, each person having his own drinking- horn. The horn is open at both ends, and, when held to receive the wine from the chalice c, the end a is at a higher level than the end b, from which the person drinks. The horn is large enough to contain the whole of the prescribed quantity of liquid without overflowing, when held in the position shown.
Patent GB-190115671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Dynamo Electric Generators and Motors.
Inventor: CHURCHWARD ALEXANDER
Filed: 1901-08-02
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 15,671. Churchward, A. Aug. 2. Field magnets; distortion of field, preventing.- In order to overcome the injurious effects of armature reaction, each of the field poles is provided with a slot g, Fig. 2, extending diagonally with reference to the polar axis ; or, where the armature is intended to run in either direction, each polar projection is provided with two such slots g, h, Fig. 4. At the same time, either one or both of the pole tips e, f may be chamfered, as shown in the two Figures respectively. In a modified construction, Fig. 5, the slots 31 are radially disposed, and alternate laminµ of the polar projections have their tips chamfered. The coils composing the field winding are held in place by plates 28, supported by eye-bolts 27 from the core clamping-bolts.
Patent GB-190118983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Luggage Carriers for Velocipedes
Inventor: BONNICK ARTHUR JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-09-24
Granted: 1902-09-24
Abstract: 18,983. Bonnick, A. J. Sept. 24. Luggage - carriers.- A luggage-carrier comprises arms h, h<1> formed with loops U to receive straps, and with circular ends secured bv nuts s and a bolt i to a block g pivoted to a block e secured by wire arms c and nuts d to a clip b encircling the ball head &c. The block g is secured in a raised position by a spring r formed with a handle t and adapted to engage in forks formed on the part e. When in a horizontal position, the arms h, h<1> can be secured in either of the positions shown in Fig. 2 by a plate k, pivoted in a slot in the block g and pressed by a spring n into engagement with slots o formed in the arms h, h<1>. The arms are secured in a horizontal position, when extended, by a lug formed on the arm h engaging a shoulder formed on the part g, but, when the arms are not extended, flat surfaces formed on their ends come opposite the shoulder and allow the hinge to work.
Patent GB-190125935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stencil Cutting Machines.
Inventor: ELLIOTT STERLING
Filed: 1901-12-19
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 25,935. Elliott, S. Dec. 19. Type - writers and like machines.-Relates to machines for cutting or punching stencils. The punching-tools are mounted to slide vertically and independently in a rotary head A driven through a friction device, by a shaft P geared to a shaft H having a driving-pulley K. The head A is stopped with the proper character or punch in position by means of an arm on its shaft engaging one of a series of vertically-movable stops in a ring 151. Any stop may be moved upwardly by the operation of one of the levers 19, by its finger key F<1>. The levers 19 are connected to the stops by rods 100. When the arm engages a stop pin, a lever on the arm operates a rod 50 passing through the hollow shaft P. This rod 50 operates a detent 45 to release a stop-bar L which normally holds a clutch 36. When the clutch 36 is released, the eccentrics 5, 6 are driven through a revolution. The eccentric 5 operates a rod 130 connected to a lever 7 connected by a rod 1 to an arm E, pivoted at p, and provided with a roller 15 on its lower end. The roller 15 engages a curved or cam surface 16 on a lever D which it operates to depress the positioned punch. A cam 53 on the side of the eccentric 5 returns the bar L to its stopping position, and the detent 45 re-engages and holds it until the rod 50 is again operated. The paper &c. strip to be punched is carried by spring grippers 90, 91 on a slide d<1> fed forward intermittently against the pull of a cord and weight, by a rack and pinion operated by ratchet &c. mechanism from the eccentric 6 which is fixed to the eccentric 5. The grippers are movable by means of an arm 93 and catch to bring the paper &c. strip into position for different lines of characters. The cord and weight return the slide d<1> and grippers when it is released from the ratchet gear. The strip is punched upon a bed, the upper part of which consists of a paper &c. strip which is fed forward intermittently and removes the pieces punched out. This strip is fed by rollers 70, 71 on shafts 4<a>, 4 operated by ratchet gear 12 and rod 11 &c. from the eccentric 6. The ratchet 12 may be also actuated by hand, lever, and pawl mechanism. In another machine, the punch head is rotated to the required positions by hand, and is provided with radial index arms. The arm E is operated by a connection with a foot-lever or treadle, which, at the same time, operates means for centering or positioning the punch head and operating the feed-wheel..,
Patent GB-190201240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seeding and Planting Machines.
Inventor: ZIMMERMANN ROBERT DANIEL
Filed: 1902-01-16
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 1240. Zimmermann, R. D. Jan. 16. Seeds, sowing.-Relates to the construction of a drill for planting seeds. The seed box 7 is pivoted to the draught-pole at 10 by means of depending brackets, and is adjusted in relation thereto by means of a hand-lever 12, pivoted to the pole at 13 and connected by a link 14 to a strap 15 fixed to the seed box. The axles 17 for the main wheels are secured eccentrically on the ends of the seed box. The coulters 8 are secured rigidly to the bottom of the seed box, and are provided with grooves on their rear sides for the passage of the seeds. Discs 18 are pivoted at the side of the coulters to clear the soil of weeds. The seeds are distributed by means of a slide 6 having holes which may be made to register, more or less completely, with holes in the bottom of the seed hopper, to regulate the amount of seeds sown. The slide 6 is actuated by one of two series of cam-teeth 4, 5 on one of the main wheels operating a roller adjustably secured on the end of the slide 6. A spring is employed to keep the roller in engagement with the cam-teeth.
Patent GB-190211004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: COCKBURN SIDNEY MANTHORP
Filed: 1902-05-13
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 11,004. Cockburn, 8. M. May 13. Evaporative efficiency, increasing ; water-circulating, promoting.-In boilers in which there are beating-surfaces situated above an internal furnace, the furnace is surounded by a jacket from which ascension pipes proceed upwards to the steam space and other pipes pass downwards to the bottom of the water space. The steam generated by the heat of the furnace is thus diverted from the highersituated heating-surfaces, and the circulation of the water is improved. Fig. 2 shows the invention applied to a return-tube marine boiler, the jackets a being provided with inspection doors f. The ascension pipes b are so proportioned, and the amount of water flowing over the heating-surfaces of the furnace is such, that, under the pressure resulting from the head of water, no steam is liberated in the jacket, but only in the ascension pipes.
Patent GB-190212258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Connecting Spools or Bobbins to Spindles
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1902-05-29
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 12,258. Brookes, A. G., [Rabbeth, F. J.]. May 29. Spindle apparatus.-Relates to means for driving the bobbin from the spindle. The usual driving- pin b, carried by the flange or disc b<1> on the spindle, engages with the inturoed end c<3> of a flat spring ring c, which is sprung into the groove in the end of the bobbin, and is prevented from being removed laterally therefrom by reason of the groove being undercut and the outer face of the ring being correspondingly shaped as shown.
Patent GB-190212453-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of Desiccating Fruit, Vegetables and similar Produce
Inventor: PASSBURG EMIL
Filed: 1902-05-31
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 12,453. Passburg, E. May 31. Drying fruit, vegetables, &c.-In order that the produce may retain its natural colour after desiccation, a preliminary heating is effected by the introduction of hot steam into the drying - chamber, after which, on a vacuum being obtained, the desiccation is completed by steam heat, or water, or by both. Preferably two chambers of the nature shown in Fig. 1 are employed, in order that the partially-dried fruit with its diminished bulk may be transferred to a chamber of smaller dimensions in which the drying is completed. The chambers each contain groups of heating-plates h, on which the fruit in suitable trays is placed. When steam is admitted, the admission depending upon the produce under treatment, it enters by the valve F. The extraction of the moisture is indicated by a rise of temperature, shown by a thermometer. The vacuum in the chamber or in another chamber which receives the diminished bulk is then obtained, while heating in the plates upon which the trays are placed is effected by water or steam at a temperature such as not to discolour the produce, the temperature being lessened as the degree of desiccation proceeds.
Patent GB-190215142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Incandescent Electric Lamp Holders
Inventor: VANDAM ALBERT
Filed: 1902-07-07
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 15,142. Vandam, A., and Marsh, T. H. July 7. Switches for incandescent lamp holders. In order to effect a sudden make or break of circuit, a handle o is fixed on a shaft p, which passes freely into a rotatable switch k, and carries a loose coupling - piece q. The piece q has two flat sides, one of which is shown in Fig. 1, and the shaft p carries a cross-pin t between them. The sides of the piece q pass between two flat projections n on the switch k. The parts q, n are situated between four flat springs w, held in slots in a metal piece u. Considerable amounts of lost motion occur between the parts t, q, n, so that the handle o, when turned in either direction, positively turns the switch k through an eighth of a revolution, whereupon the springs w complete a quarter turn of the switch k. The springs w bearing on the piece q, and one of those bearing on the switch projections n, may be dispensed with. The switch k acts by bridging the space between two parallel springs. The parts are contained in a hollow insulator b.
Patent GB-190305584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Coin-freed Vending-machines.
Inventor: VINING ROBERT WILLOUGHBY
Filed: 1903-03-10
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 5584. Vining, R. W. March 10. Sale apparatus ; delivery mechanism.-Packets of sweetmeats &c. are delivered from hollow' columns C, C' in a casing A, by spring-closed slides H, H<1>. The bottom packets rest on a fixed plate K, beneath which slide tongnes on the slides. These tongues, in conjunction with tongues on the casing, prevent a packet from entering a delivery orifice M, M' until the slide is returned. Coin action; coin-discharging mechanism; fraud, preventing.-A coin dropped down a shoot F, F<1> enters slots in one of the slides H, H<1> and one of the operating-slides G. The coin rests on a rack I, which prevents the return of the slide before the coin is discharged through a shoot N to the till. A fixed gauge may be used above each delivery slide to prevent the coin from falling through the slots before it reaches the shoot N. Coin-slit closing devices.-A weight Q on the top of each pile of packets has a projection q, which, when the column is empty, acts on a pivoted arm P and raises a rod R so as to block the coin shoot.
Patent GB-190307219-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in School Desks.
Inventor: JONES THOMAS HUGHES
Filed: 1903-03-28
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 7219. Jones, T. H. March 28. School desks.-Relates to desks with movable tops constructed so as to prevent injury to the fingers should they be caught between the fixed and movable parts of the top. A movable piece B, Fig. 4, is hinged to the front of the fixed part A of the top by metal plates C, Fig. 1, or other joint, and is normally held horizontally by a spring D. The piece B gives readily should the fingers be caught between it and the movable top E. The edge of the piece B is shaped so as to fit into the curved or grooved front edge of the part A. The piece B may also be held in its normal position by counterweights instead of springs. The ink-wells, pen and pencil grooves, &c. are carried by the fixed part A.
Patent GB-190314455-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locking-washers.
Inventor: PARKER THOMAS
Filed: 1903-06-29
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 14,455. Parker, T. June 29. Locking nuts.-A washer a, for locking nuts used in motor cars and other machinery where there is excessive vibration, is made of steel, and is concave on one side and convex on the other, the nut b bearing on the convex side. The hole is drilled eccentrically to the bearing-surface of the washer, which may be of any desired shape in plan. When the nut is screwed up, the unequal pressure of the washer causes it to tilt and grip the bolt d.
Patent GB-190314993-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Box for the Reception of Letters, Packages, and other Articles.
Inventor: KALB MARIA
Filed: 1903-07-06
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 14,993. Kalb, M. July 6. Letter-boxes; collecting- boxes. - A letter-box or collecting-box for bulky packages, bread, articles of food, &c. has a rounded top with an opening through which the articles are dropped into the cylinder b, which has a similar opening. The cylinder b is turned by a projecting handle on one of the pivots c, to discharge the articles into the box a. The door a<1> has a slot a<2> for letters.
Patent GB-190318103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Lubricating of the Cylinders and Valves of Steam Hammers.
Inventor: BERRY CHARLES HIBBERT
Filed: 1903-08-21
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 18,103. Berry, C. H., and Walthew, E. J. Aug. 21. Lubricating the cylinders, pistons, and valves of steam, pneumatic, and like hammers. A ratchetfeed lubricator a is fixed to the frame of the hammer or in any other convenient position. The operating-lever c for the hammer is connected by a link d to the arm e, which carries the pawl for actuating the ratchet-wheel f of the lubricator. By this arrangement, lubricant is fed to the hammer &c. at each operation of the lever c. The pipe v leads from the lubricator to the steam &c. pipe, and is provided with a cock u. The handle t of this cock is connected, by a link s, to one arm of a bell-crank lever h pivoted on the hammer frame. The other arm of the lever h takes between collars on a rod o, which is coupled to the spindle q of the stop valve p. When the rod o is moved to open or close the valve p, the valve u is opened or closed simultaneously.
Patent GB-190318269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Chocolate and like Cooling Apparatus.
Inventor: MAGNIEZ PAUL FREDERIC ERNEST
Filed: 1903-08-24
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 18,269. Magniez, P. F. E. May 13, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Cooling-chambers for chocolate. Fig. 1 shows an elevation of a cooling-chamber for chocolate in the course of manufacture. The cakes are placed in open-bottomed trays k, Fig. 4, which are slidden into the chamber through end openings, closed by hinged doors h, and are supported in tiers on flanges b. Each chamber for the reception of a tray is at each end fitted with a door, through a hole in which an indicator rod j slides. The air is cooled by a refrigerating-coil n, and is circulated by a number of fans mounted on cross-shafts o, p. The trays k are loaded from one end of the chamber and emptied from the other, the rods j indicating their condition.
Patent GB-190321190-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in connection with Belts or Belting for Motor Cycles and other Purposes.
Inventor: CALDERWOOD YOUNG ALEXANDER
Filed: 1903-10-02
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 21,190. Calderwood, Y. A. Oct. 2. Belts and bands; pulleys.-A driving-belt for motor cycles &c. consists of a wire helix A, Fig. 4, surrounding the core B of rubber, hemp, leather, or other material. The helix may be embedded in the belt as shown in Fig. 12. Such a belt may be formed by providing the helix with an inner core and an outer covering of rubber, and vulcanizing the two together. The belt, wire, and helix may be of any desired cross-section. Two or more helices may be embedded in the belt. In a modification, the helix has an outer covering only. The grooves of the pulleys are preferably V-shaped, and are lined with rubber, leather, or other material.
Patent GB-190327231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Lamps, Stoves and Lanterns for Lighting, Heating or Cooking Purposes
Inventor: SHERRING EDWIN
Filed: 1903-12-12
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 27,231. Sherring, E. Dec. 12. Oil stoves.- Relates to modifications of the oil lamps, stoves, and lanterns for lighting, heating, and cooking purposes described in Specification No. 13,360, A.D. 1887. Figs. 1 and 3 show the application to a lamp. The inlets h to the outer air chamber bare formed preferably in projections or metal strips on the chamber walls in order to prevent spilt oil from entering the inlets. The oil chamber or chambers d are surrounded by air passages, and communicate through passages g with the outer chamber a. A gravity-operated tubular extinguisher k formed with an upper, preferably perforated, curved or dome-shaped portion k<1> is slidably mounted on the wick-case, and, when round extinguishers are used, a fixed stop is arranged above the draught tube. The invention is applicable to duplex or triplex lamps.
Patent GB-190400394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottles for Gum and such like Substances.
Inventor: BEAL ARTHUR REGINALD GEORGE
Filed: 1904-01-06
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 394. Beal, A. R. G. Jan. 6. Bottles; stoppers. -A bottle a for holding gum and like substances, is shaped as shown, and is filled through an aperture c, which is afterwards corked. The substance can be poured direct on to any desired object, through a small opening e at the apex of the bottle, which opening is stopped by a pin b when the bottle is not in use.