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Patent GB-190018071-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances to be Employed in the Opening and Closing of Fanlights, Windows, Sky-lights, Ventilators and the like.
Inventor: NEWMAN GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-10-11
Granted: 1900-12-08
Abstract: 18,071. Newman, G. F. Oct. 11. Window, ventilator, and like opening and closing apparatus.-Fig. 3 is a plan, partly in section, showing a fanlight a' operated by an endless cord f passing round a pulley - nut e, which is carried by a swivelling bracket d of the fanlight, and works on a screw b, pivoted to a bracket b<2> of the fixed frame a. A pivot d<1> of the bracket d is arranged to turn in an eye or bearing of a bolt c', which is adjustable in a bracket c of the fanlight by means of a wheel nut c<8>, or rack and pinion, or the bolt may be arranged to slide, and be clamped by a screw, lock-nut, lever, cam, or the like. Rotation of the bolt is prevented by a set-screw c<4>, arranged to bean against a flat side of the bolt, or the bolt may be made of angular shape in section. The cord passes between guide pins or rollers of the frame d, and over a guide-roller g, carried by the bracket b<2>.
Patent GB-190020459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Waste Valves for use upon Lavatories, Sinks, Baths, Wash-tubs, and the like.
Inventor: HOWSON RICHARD GEORGE
Filed: 1900-11-13
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 20,459. Howson, R. G. Nov. 13. W a s h - t u b s.-A waste valve, of the kind described in Specification No. 19,775, A.D. 1898, for lavatories, sinks, baths, wash-tubs, and the like, is shown in Fig. 1 as applied to a lavatory basin. The basin a has a cylindrical space b containing a tubular lift valve d which has passages d' at its lower end and which is normally seated on the top of the waste pipe c, so that an overflow can take place through the opening a<1> in the basin and through the openings d<3> in the top of the valve, and so to the waste pipe. The cap f has apertures h which allow access of air when the valve is seated, and when the valve is raised the stem g closes the apertures and a siphon discharge for cleansing purposes takes place over the top of the valve as well as a discharge through its lower apertures. In modifications the valve is made rotatable, and a separate air escape valve is fitted to the cap.
Patent GB-190103508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buckets for Endless Conveyors.
Inventor: CLARKE PEETE BASIL
Filed: 1901-02-18
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 3508. Clarke, P. B. Feb. 18. Conveyers.-Fig. 4 shows a side elevation, partly in section, and Fig. 2 a cross-section. The swing- ing buckets 6 are mounted on cross-shafts 117 carried by parallel chains 118 and 119. Pulleys 120 on the axles of the buckets run between rails 123 and 124. To dump the buckets automatically at any point in the run, a frame 160 is mounted adjustably on cross-shafts 165. Each bucket is fitted at its ends with laterally-projecting cams 162, and alternate buckets are fitted with additional cams 164. Two dumping-frames are then placed near to one another, and the first one spaced to engage with the cams 164 only, while the second frame engages with the cams 162. Alternate buckets are therefore dumped by the first frame, so that the discharge is equally divided between the two frames.
Patent GB-190103735-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Barrel Tilters.
Inventor: WALLACE JOHN ROBERT
Filed: 1901-02-21
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 3735. Wallace, J. R. Feb. 21. Tilters.-The chains d, k, hooked to the front and rear of the barrel respectively and connected by a chain m, are secured to the hooked ends of an arm a fixed to or suspended from the ceiling, and of a lever g pivoted to the arm a, a spring i being interposed between the chain k and the lever g. The apparatus is put into the operative position by turning the handle h of the lever g downwards, until the latter is in alignment with the arm a, when it may be secured in position by a pin n.
Patent GB-190104556-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Placing Bands and the like on Pulleys.
Inventor: MUNDLOS HEINRICH
Filed: 1901-03-04
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 4556. Mundlos, H. March 4. Bands, placing on pulleys.-To one side of the pulley is hinged an arm which, by means of a spring, can be held in one of two positions, i.e., either lying across the pulley rim or extending at right - angles thereto. To place the band on the pulley, the arm is turned down so as to hold the band in place on the side upon which it runs on to the pulley ; then, upon the rotation of the pulley, the band is carried round upon it ; when the arm reaches the point at which the band runs off, it is automatically turned back by the pressure of the band.
Patent GB-190108787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Washing Machines.
Inventor: PARRY JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-04-29
Granted: 1902-04-29
Abstract: 8787. Parry, J. April 29. Bottles, washing.-The hollow cylinders a and cones f, mounted on the rotary shafts b, i, are provided internally with brushes e, the backs of which slide in grooves, and with projecting brushes h for cleaning the insides of the bottles. Splash guards k are provided.
Patent GB-190109951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Handles for Tea & Coffee Pots, Water Jugs, Kettles, Doors, Walking Sticks, & such like Articles.
Inventor: MEESON JAMES
Filed: 1901-05-14
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 9951. Meeson, J. May 14. Walking-s t i c k s.- Handles for walking- sticks and like articles are secured in place by filling the socket portions with soft rubber or a rubber compound, placing the handle in position, and vulcanizing the rubber. A peg G, Fig. 1, secured to the handle A by a non-conducting plug H, is secured in rubber &c. R contained in the socket E. In modifications, the block of vulcanized rubber is bored to receive a pin or is covered with a ferrule of compressed paper, fibre, &c.
Patent GB-190111442-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Method of Manufacturing Thin Boiling or Modified Starch
Inventor: DURYEA CHESTER BURNELL
Filed: 1901-06-04
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 11,442. Duryea, C. B. June 4.] Starch.-Starch for laundry and other purposes, is treated to render it less viscous when hot, by heating it for some hours with dilute acid, preferably sulphuric acid, then neutralizing, washing with water, and finally moulding and drying as usual. The Figure shows a suitable form of apparatus. The starch to be treated is placed in a tank F fitted with a stirrer f comprising bars f<2>, f<6> connected by chains f<4>, f<5>, and having a drawoff tube G, pivoted at g, operated by a chain g<3>, and fitted with a stop-cock g<2>. The tank is then filled with warm water from a tank C, heated by a steam coil c and thermostat E. The suspended starch is next pumped through a pipe H to the converter A, and acid from a tank N is added. The converter is heated by a water coil connected to the tank C, the water being circulated by a pump D. The liquid is agitated by a stirrer M comprising a rotating shaft having helical blades. After conversion, the starch passes through a pipe I to a tank F<1>, similar to the tank F, in which the final washing is performed.
Patent GB-190111499-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway and like Buffers and Springs
Inventor: BYRNE FRANCIS ALBAN
Filed: 1901-06-05
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 11,499. Byrne, F. A., and Boardman, G. June 5. Buffers.-Around the buffer shank f are arranged discs a built up of indiarubber rings, of various sections, which touch one another and may or may not be separated to form approximately - f l a t layers in the manner shown. The rings may have metal cones, or metal retaining-rings m may be fitted.
Patent GB-190114391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vessels for Holding Volatile Inflammable Liquids.
Inventor: POSNO VICTOR
Filed: 1901-07-15
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 14,391. Posno, V. July 15. Stoppers. -Relates to improvements in the vessels described in Specification No. 19,113, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Hollow-ware], for holding volatile inflammable liquids, such vessels being each provided with a safety outlet in case of ignition of the contents. Modifications of the present devices are shown in Figs. 1, 6, and 8 respectively. The screwed outlet b opening at its side to the tube c is provided with the hollow stopper a, which is formed with a perforated circumferential groove f, with holes i, and with a plug h of fusible metal. On a heating of the vessel, the plug melts. This allows the vapour within the vessel to pass to the air through the hollow stopper and the holes i, a current of air at the same time being drawn through the tube c to the stopper without entering the vessel. Instead of the fusible plug, which may have a tube through it, a plug which expands but slightly may be employed, so that, when the metal of the outlet is heated, the plug will fall. In the device shown in Fig. 6, the stopper is suppressed, the tube j connecting the filling funnel i and the spout m. In Fig. 8, the stopper n is shown fitted with the T-pipe p, the branches of which serve for the issue of vapour and the circulation of air in case of accident. The pipe is provided with a stopcock which is fitted with two fusible plugs, which, when melted, open the interior of the vessel to the atmosphere.
Patent GB-190115810-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Adjustable Supports or Brackets for Shelves.
Inventor: BEER ALFRED ERNEST
Filed: 1901-08-06
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 15,810. Beer, A. E. Aug. 6. Brackets.-Relates to brackets for supporting shelves. The bracket a has a slot b and two lugs h, f, and is connected to a rail, standard, wall, &c. e by a bolt c passing through the slot band through one of the holes d. When turned to the vertical position shown in dotted lines, the lug h bears against the flange g, and holds the bracket in place. Instead of using a pivot c and slot b, the bracket may be arranged to slide in a suitable pivoted socket, or other equivalent means may be used to produce the same result.
Patent GB-190123026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Resilient Tyres.
Inventor: DUCASBLE ALFRED
Filed: 1901-11-14
Granted: 1903-01-14
Abstract: 23,026. Ducasble, A. Nov. 14. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-Relates to hollow resilient tyres in which an outer cover g, attached by its edges to the rim h, encloses a ring formed with stiff elastic chambers a and intervening spaces b. The chambers and spaces communicate through small holes e, and the spaces communicate with the atmosphere through holes j in the rim. The walls of the chambers are thinned along the lines of contact d with the cover, and plugs f close the holes left during manufacture.
Patent GB-190123306-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Shipping or Transferring Coal and the like.
Filed: 1901-11-18
Granted: 1902-11-18
Abstract: 23,306. Armstrong, Whitworth & Co., Sir W. G., and Wright, R. Nov. 18. Loading and unloading.-Relates to a system for shipping or transferring coal. A railway wagon a is run on t) a cradle b on the platform c of a hoist on which it is secured preparatory to tipping, by hooks b<1> and side supports b<2>. The hooks b<1> work in vertical guides, and are connected by their lower ends to bell-crank levers b<3> connected by rods b<4>. The raising and lowering of the hooks is effected through spur gearing by a hand-wheel b<9>. The supports b<2> are moved laterally by screws b<11> operated in a similar way. The cradle b, which is pivoted at c<2> to the platform c, is tipped by a hydraulic cylinder e to discharge the wagon a into shoots h leading to a number of s naller trucks j. The cradle is prevented from tipping too far by a lug b<31> coming in contact with a bar c<3>, and is returned to its original position after tipping by a balance weight f. Fig. 5 shows in plan one method of dealing with the coal. The large trucks are tipped in the way described at D into boxes j, which are then run on lines alongside the quay to travelling pedestal cranes by which they are transferred to the hatches of a ship. Trucks of the usual size are dealt with by end tippers H.
Patent GB-190203824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Solderless Side-seams for Tin Cans.
Inventor: ADRIANCE BENJAMIN
Filed: 1902-02-14
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 3824. Adriance, B. Feb. 14. Making cans and canisters.-Solderless interlocking side seams which are indented transversely, are strengthened by stamping along the seam a continuous indentation. The cross-section of the indentation may be either straight at the bottom, as at g in Figs. 2 or 3, or V-shaped as at h in Figs. 4 and 5. In the case of double indentation, the cross-grooves i may be shortened as in Fig. 5, or lengthened as in Fig. 3. If desired, the cross-grooving may extend to the longitudinal indentation.
Patent GB-190204866-A (GB)
Title: A New Fumigator or Candle for Diffusing Antiseptics, Disinfectants, Perfumes, Medicaments and Insect-destroying Chemicals or Compounds.
Inventor: FLEMING JOHN
Filed: 1902-02-26
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 4866. Fleming, J. Feb. 26. Disinfecting, deodorizing, and fumigating ; pastilles for burning ; vaporizers.-Relates to an appliance in the form of a candle for diffusing antiseptics, disinfectants, perfumes, medicaments, and insect-destroying substances. It is made on a cylindrical " former " of smooth surface with a tapered apex around which is wrapped a layer of thin paper over which is laid a cellulose tissue or other open material which is then dipped in the substance to be volatilized. When this is dry, it is covered with a layer of asbestos or other non-inflammable material, and over this is wrapped a layer of a slow-burning material which serves to volatilize the disinfectant &c. This slow-burning material may be paper saturated with nitrate or chlorate of potash. The " former" is then drawn out. In some cases the disinfectant &c. may lie on the outside of the candle, and the slow-burning material on the inside. In the Provisional Specification, the candle is described as made by applying the disinfectant &c. to the inside or outside of a cylindrical or conical body and the slow-burning material to the reverse side, the body remaining as a part of the candle.
Patent GB-190207415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cotters.
Inventor: BRETT EDWARD SAMUEL
Filed: 1902-03-27
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 7415. Brett, E. S. March 27. Cottars.-The tongue 11 is formed in the centre of the stem 9, and may extend to the end of the cottar or stop short of it, as shown in Figs. 1 and 4, respectively. The tongue may project laterally, as shown in Fig. 2. The head may be formed as shown at 13, or may consist of a projection 14 formed by indenting the opposite face. These cottars are advantageously formed from a bar of the section shown in Fig. 7.
Patent GB-190210718-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Washing Machines
Inventor: KALTER ANTON
Filed: 1902-05-09
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 10,718. Lake, H. H., [Kalter, A.]. May 9. Washing-machines.-Fig. 2 shows a cross-section of a washing-machine, and Fig. 3 a plan of the packing-arrangement for the plunger rods. Two conical plungers L, provided with perforated diaphragms M, are mounted on rods K secured by bent springs S to cranks I on a rotary shaft H. The receptacle is provided with a rubbing-surface D. The rods K pass through openings a in a bar E between stationary packing and spring-pressed packing c.
Patent GB-190228005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Drills and like Machines.
Inventor: HAYES GEORGE HARRY
Filed: 1902-12-18
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 28,005. Hayes, G. H. Dec. 18. Drilling; tapping. - Portable pneumatic machines for drilling, tapping, tube-expanding, &c. are driven by a fluidpressure engine of the type described in Specification No. 19,011, A.D. 1898, having at least two sets of cylinders arranged at right-angles, each set comprising at least two cylinders. A cylindrical valve 13, Figs. 2 and 5, controls the admission and exhaust of fluid to and from one set of cylinders 2, 4 while a second similar valve 14 is provided for the other set of cylinders 3, 5. The valves are oscillated by eccentrics 24, 25 on the crank shaft 43, and can be moved longitudinally in their chambers 7, 8 by a yoke 32 to reverse the engine. Fluid is supplied to a passage 6 in constant communication with the annular recesses 15 in the valves. The supply pipe is provided with an ordinary tubular throttle valve and with a sleeve 39, which can be rotated by hand, and carries a wheel 38 gearing with a pinion 37 on a spindle 37<a>. A crank-pin 35 on the spindle engages a slot 34 in the yoke 32, so that the engine may be reversed by turning the sleeve 39. In the position shown, the admission and exhaust to and from the cylinder 2 by means of the ports 2<a> are controlled by admission passages 16, 16<a>, shown in the development of the valve surfaces in Fig. 11, communicating with the passage 15, and by an exhaust port 21 communicating with a central passage in the valve. The cylinder 4 is controlled by admission passages 19, 19<b> and exhaust port 23. The other set of cylinders is similarly controlled by the valve 14. When the valves are moved to reverse the engines, the admission to the cylinders 2, 4 takes place through the passages 17, 17<b> and 18, 18<a> respectively, and the exhaust through ports 20, 22. The passages 16<b>, 17<a>, 18<b>, 19<a> allow fluid to act on the opposite sides of the valves to balance them. The tool spindle is driven by gearing 47, Fig. 3, contained in an oil-bath casing 57. A ring 58, integral with the casing 57, is removably secured to the engine casing 1, passages 57<a> being formed between the parts 57, 58 to allow the exhaust from the valves to pass into the atmosphere. A cover 58<a> is secured to the gear case, and wire gauze 58<b> is placed between the valve chambers and the final exhaust passages 57<a>. The valves may be modified so that admission takes place through a central passage in the valve, and exhaust through passages or channels in the valve surface.
Patent GB-190303276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fishing Reels
Inventor: PREEDY THOMAS RANDALL
Filed: 1903-02-11
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 3276. Preedy, T. R. Feb. 11. Reels and winches, rod.-Relates to a brake for fishing-reels. To the inner face of the fixed plate a is secured a flat spring b having on one side of its free end a finger-piece c, which projects through a hole d in the plate a. A piece e of rubber or other material is placed on the inner side of the piece c, so that, by pressing this piece against the cheek f of the drum, it can be retarded, as desired.
Patent GB-190304659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Locks.
Inventor: ALRUTZ HEINRICH
Filed: 1903-02-27
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 4659. Alrutz, H., and Werner, R. Feb. 27. Locks, key.-Relates to a night-latch or automatic door lock, which may be put out of action when required. The bolt, which is shot by a spring i, is maintained in the retracted position, when the door is opened, by means of a tumbler, and is released, by means of a catch, when the door is closed. The catch a, which is controlled by a spring, is provided with a hook o, adapted to engage a tongue c, connected with a lever b, coupled to the tumbler l by a link n. Upon closing the door, the catch a is forced back, and the lever b is moved so as to raise the tumbler and release the bolt, which is shot by the spring i. The tongue c snaps over the hook o and retains the catch. Upon drawing back the bolt to open the door, the catch a returns to the shot position, and the bolt is retained in the retracted position by the tumbler, the tongue c being restored to its normal position by a spring d. The catch &c. mechanism may be secured in an inoperative position by means of a spring-controlled bar f which is moved by means of a key. When the bar is moved down, a hook k thereon engages the spring i and releases it from engagement with the bolt. The catch a is forced inwards, and a hook m on the bar engages a recess h in the catch to retain it in the retracted position. The lock can now be operated by means of a key. Upon raising the bar f, the mechanism is restored to the operative position.
Patent GB-190326867-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mowing Machines.
Inventor: HUTCHINSON RUTHERFORD HORATIO
Filed: 1903-12-08
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 26,867. Hutchinson, R. H. Dec. 8. Mowing-machines.-Two sets of knives 7, 8 are slidably and independently mounted on the cutterbar 5, and are connected to opposite ends of a rocking bar 17, by which they are oppositely reciprocated. A countershaft 14 is driven by spur-gearing from the axle 10 of the groundwheel, and the pin of a disc-crank 16 upon it is connected by a rod 20 with an arm 18 on the rocking bar 17, which is thus oscillated. The crop is divided by rods 6, fingers being dispensed with.
Patent GB-190327054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coin-controlled Punching Bag Apparatus.
Inventor: MILLS HERBERT STEPHEN
Filed: 1903-12-10
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 27,054. Mills, H. S. July 31, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Dynamometers.-In a coin-freed bag-punching apparatus, an inflated bag B, Fig. 1, suspended by a cord a from a headboard A<2>, which projects from a vertical casing A, is lowered to a convenient place after prepayment and is struck against the hinged underplank A' of the headboard, through which it affects an indicator D and effects its own return to the inoperative position. Prepayment disengages a pawl f, Fig. 4, from a ratchet-wheel d, so that this is turned by a spring e till a pin d' on it strikes a stop d<2>, and the index which turns with it points to zero. In this action, a pin i<5> on one of the spokes strikes away a detent k from a notch i<2> in a vertical rod i, so that this falls till its foot i<1> rests on a diaphragm h<1>, which constitutes the cover of a cylinder F containing a piston h<2>. The bag being attached by its cord to a sliding rod n, which is also released by the prepayment, is now drawn down and struck. The hinged under plank A' of the headboard being connected by rods l<1> to a crosshead l on the piston-rod, the blow transmitted through the air in the cylinder throws up the vertical rod which rests on the diaphragm. Having a lug i<3> to strike a pin i<4> on one of the spokes of the ratchet-wheel, the rod accordingly advances the index. The pawl engaging the ratchet-wheel holds the index at the reading till the next operation. The slide n to which the bag is attached by the cord is normally held down by a detent m engaging a notch n<1>, but, after being pulled up, it is propped by the detent engaging at a lower notch. The coin disengages the detent from the first position, and a cam q which is connected by a rod r to the hinged under plank, from the second. One side of the coin shoot C, Fig. 9, being formed by one arm of a bell-crank lever g ending in a nose g', the coin E in passing out displaces it so that the other arm, Fig. 4, lifts the ratchet pawl f, and the coin proceeding passes through a slot n<3> in the slide n, from which the suspending-cord a of the bag is led, and when this is pulled disengages the detent m from it. The detent re-engages at a lower point in the rod as the coin escapes at a recess. A latch, Fig. 4, holds the coin-operated bell-crank lever g till it is tripped by a finger (not shown) on the slide n.
Patent GB-190328507-A (GB)
Title: Improved Hairpin
Inventor: BRENT CHARLES DANIEL
Filed: 1903-12-28
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 28,507. Brent, C. D. Dec. 28. Hair - pins. - A hair-pin is formed with equal - sided bends 2, 8, the latter being halfway between the bends 2, 12. The angles 5, 6 are preferably 120‹ to 130‹.
Patent GB-190400229-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Circulating Hot and Cold Water by Power
Inventor: HURN EDWARD
Filed: 1904-01-05
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 229. Hurn, E. Jan. 5. Screw pumps.-Hot or cold water is circulated through pipes by means of an external or internal screw arranged in one of the pipes. Fig. 1 shows an external and Fig. 2 an internal screw arranged as described. The screw is provided with a pulley driven by motor, gas-engine, or steam power.