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Patent GB-189911374-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Lighting Miners' Safety or other Enclosed Lamps by Electric Currents.
Inventor: WARRINGTON JOHN
Filed: 1899-06-01
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 11,374. Warrington, J., and Brown, E. June 1. Lighting oil lamps.-Relates to electrical apparatus for igniting miners' safety and other enclosed lamps without opening the casing or lantern. The lamp, after it has been cleaned, trimmed, and locked, is so placed upon the metallic plate E of a non-conducting stand S', that a metallic conductor D, A, which is insulated in the lamp glass B, is located opposite to a sliding contact I on the stand.. When the lamp is pushed forwards, the piece D, pressing the slide I on to an insulating- pad K on the spring L, completes the primary circuit Q, T by making contact between the spring L and an adjustable screw S. A spark from the induction coil 0 then passes between the part A and the wick-tube C, and ignites the wick. The invention may be adapted to existing lamps.
Patent GB-189913984-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Securing Handles to Cans, Drums, and similar Receptacles.
Inventor: MENDHAM CONRAD FIELD
Filed: 1899-07-06
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 13,984. Mendham, C. F., [Bailey, W. L., and Murray, P.]. July 6. Handles.-Relates to a method of securing handles to cans, drums, or like receptacles for containing oil &c. A ferrule c is formed round the ends of the handle b as shown in Fig. 1, the handle being free to turn in the ferrule. The lid or top a of the can &c. is pressed out into raised portions d, e, and the ferrule is then soldered between them as shown in Fig. 3. The ferrule may be merely soldered to the flat surface instead of to raised portions, or a groove may be formed to receive it.
Patent GB-189920255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stage Appliances.
Inventor: GRISMER JOSEPH RHODE
Filed: 1899-10-09
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 20,255. Grismer, J. R. Oct. 9. Theatrical appliances.- Relates to apparatus for producing a realistic snow storm on the stage. Paper flakes, discharged by a flake dropper 2<a>, and sand, salt, meal, or other granular substances, discharged by perforated rotary cylinders 2, are driven across the stage and against the windows, doors, and scenery by air from fans 3 worked by electricity or hand power. An ordinary flake dropper is used, consisting of a perforated hopper or casing of wire netting, suspended by cords 2<g>, and operated by cords 2<h> in the usual manner.
Patent GB-189920968-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Extracting Corks or other Substances from the Interior of Bottles or other Vessels.
Inventor: MORRIS JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1899-10-20
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 20,968. Morris, J. E. Oct. 20. Bottles &c., cleaning.-Relates to means for extracting corks or other substances from the interior of bottles &c. The appliance consists of two or more hooks A of wire &c., twisted or otherwise fastened together, as shown at E, and used in the manner shown. A suitable handle is attached to the end F.
Patent GB-189924196-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Thermostatic Electric Switches or Pushes.
Inventor: HARRISON GEORGE
Filed: 1899-12-05
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 24,196. Harrison, G., [Auto - Protective Appliance Co.]. Dec. 5. Incubators.-In a push - button and thermal switch adapted for an alarm in incubators, conservatories, &c., the contactsprings d, d<1>, of the shape shown, are secured to the base at d<2>, and the free ends 2, 3 are adapted to be pressed into engagement by the push e. The free end 5 is pressed against the part 4 by a thermostatic arrangement, consisting preferably of a metallic vessel f having a flexible bottom 7. The vessel is filled with a volatile liquid such as a hydrocarbon, the expansion of which under excessive heating, forces down the bottom 7 and completes the circuit.
Patent GB-190004826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steering Machinery.
Inventor: BROWN ANDREW BETTS
Filed: 1900-03-14
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 4826. Brown, A. B. March 14. Steering-gear.-Relates to gear of the type described in Specification No. 10,132, A.D. 1889. On the tiller A<1> is mounted an electromotor or a high-speed steam engine driving a shaft carrying two loose pinions D, D, each of which has made in one with it the outer part of a coil clutch. The motor shaft is geared, directly through the pinion D, and indirectly through the pinion E, to a countershaft which again is geared to a worm shaft. The worm rotates a pinion in gear with a fixed circular rack through a clutch such as is described in the Specification referred to above. The pinions D and E are put in gear with the motor shaft by coil clutches operated by a sleeve N' having slight lateral play on a flanged block N. The sleeve N' is moved endways by a bell crank P, one arm of which carries knife edges P<1> bearing on an inclined portion of a bar Q. This bar is jointed to a lever R, connected to a lever on a spindle S which carries a second lever S<1> actuated by telemotor or other gear from any desired part of the ship. When the block N has been moved in either direction it is held by a catch which retains the clutch in gear until the rudder has been moved through the required angle. The catch is then withdrawn, and a spring returns the block N to its mid-position. Figs. 6 and 7 show one of the coil clutches. On the motor shaft is keyed a disc K, which is surrounded by a coil L secured in the middle to a rim E<2> cast in one with the pinion. Projections on the ends of the coil are engaged by short arms on a lever M which has an adjusting-screw in its free end. When the block N is moved endwise, it bears on the screw and puts the clutch in gear. In a modification, the motor and gear are placed apart from the tiller, and operate the latter in any ordinary way.
Patent GB-190007395-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clips or Attachments for Cycle Pumps and in the Manufacture of the same
Inventor: BOOKER GEORGE WARSOP GRIFFITHS
Filed: 1900-04-21
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 7395. Booker, G. W. G., and Repenning, H. April 21. Making parts of velocipedes. - The clips or attachments for cycle pumps to be fixed to the saddle tube are shown in Figs. 4 and 5. The upper clip has the flange or flanges A made to fit between the handle and body of the pump, and the lower clip is reversible, having a socket b<4> at one end and a point b<5> at the other. The clips may be shaped from one piece of sheet metal, the lower clip having the fixing part B made by bending the metal into a conical form. Portions of metal are bent over to stiffen the parts a<2>, b<2> of the clips.
Patent GB-190007799-A (GB)
Title: Machinery or Appliances to be used for Attaching Sticks to Alamanacs, Show-cards and the like.
Inventor: BILLING FRANCIS
Filed: 1900-04-27
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 7799. Billing, F., Billing, A., and Billing, C., [trading as Billing, Son & Co., M.]. April 27. Calendars. - Relates to apparatus for attaching stiffening-sticks to almanacs, show cards, advertising sheets, and the like. The sheets are carried through the machine by an endless band b passing over rollers as shown. A series of cords d keep the sheets flat on the band, and the sheets are fed in between the two rollers b<1> and b<14>, which are geared together. Some of the guide-rollers may be mounted in adjustable bearings to allow the band and cords to be tightened. The sheets pass under two glueing or gumming attachments, each consisting of a box e<3>, containing the adhesive, rotating discs e<4> and e<7>, and an endless elastic or other band or cord e<10>, which transfers adhesive to the sheets and may pass between a pair of grooved rollers or over pads to remove superfluous adhesive. The roller e<4> may be rotated by a band e<13> from a roller e<14> geared by toothed wheels to the driving-shaft of the roller b<1>. The glueing-apparatus is secured to a pair of bars g<1>, g<2>, having counterweights g<8> and carried by adjustable bearings. The glueing-band is alternately raised and lowered by the action of a cam g<9>, having adjustable and detachable lifts g<12>, and geared to the roller b<1>, on a lever g<11> bolted to the carrier g<1>, g<2>. The glueing-attachments are laterally adjustable to suit sheets of various widths. Each arrangement for attaching the sticks to the sheets consists of a pair of oppositely-disposed guide-bars i<3>, i<4>, having side channels to receive the ends of the sticks, which are pressed against the sheets by a pressure-bar j, which may be actuated by a cam j<5> and levers j<8>, j<11>, and j<13>, the cam being driven by gearing from the rollers b<1>. The transfer of the sticks to the sheets is controlled by levers k, in Fig 8, moved inwards by springs and outwards by the pressure-bar j. A stop m<4> prevents the stick from moving with the lever m. To enable sticks of various sizes to be used, the guide i<4>, Fig. 3, is carried by a saddle n<6> adjusted on a guide-plate n<7> by a screw n<8>, and the presser-bar is made in two pieces, sliding on one another and secured together by a double-slotted connecting-piece and pins. To allow transverse adjustment, the guide-bars are carried by saddles n adjusted on guides n' by screws n<3>. To arrest the sheets while the sticks are being secured, steps or gates p and o are provided. Each gate may consist of a bar carrying fingers normally raised by a spring and lowered by the action of a cam on an arm carried by a rock shaft carrying arms to which the bar is attached. The cones are driven by gearing from the roller b<1>. Instead of using gates or stops, an intermittent motion may be imparted to the band b. Change-wheels may be used to vary the speed of the gearing.
Patent GB-190011027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse-shoes.
Inventor: WILKINSON HARRY
Filed: 1900-06-18
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 11,027. Wilkinson, H., and Bedford, E. June 18. India-rubber; pads or cushions for preventing slipping.-Renewable tapering rubber pads A are fixed to the heels by jaws B, B'. The pads prevent noise, slipping, and concussion. The jaws B<1> may be riveted or screwed to the shoe, so as to be adjustable. The Provisional Specification states that the pads may be carried by studs fixed to the heels by pins.
Patent GB-190013562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Oil and other Filter Presses.
Inventor: BONVILLAIN PHILIBERT
Filed: 1900-07-27
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 13,562. Bonvillain, P. July 27. Filter presses.-A series of rings a are fitted one above the other, each having a circular groove containing a cord or band h of felt, hair, or other suitable filtering-material, which is slightly compressed when the rings are pressed together by the bolts m and thick outer rings. The liquid has access to, and escapes through, the filtering- material by radial slots g. The rings a are fitted together by means of projections and corresponding grooves. The bands h may have metallic cores i.
Patent GB-190015126-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or connected with the Helmets used by Divers and others.
Inventor: BLAKE JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1900-08-24
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 15,126. Blake, J. H. Aug. 24. Helmets fitted with inflatable attachments.-Relates to a pneumatic collar for use in making an airtight and water-tight connection between the helmet and the body of a person working in a non- respirable atmosphere. The air tube a of the collar has a soft rubber or like flange b, which occupies the space within the annulus except for a central hole e through which the head can be passed. The bottom of the helmet rests on the air tube, and the flange b presses against the neck of the wearer.
Patent GB-190017622-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Automatic Feed Device for Presenting Metal Canister Bodies to the Closing Seaming or Flanging Machine or the like.
Inventor: WALLER WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-10-04
Granted: 1902-01-04
Abstract: 17,622. Waller, W. Oct. 4. Metal, sheet, seaming and joining, for making canisters. Consists in a closing, seaming, or flanging machine having an automatic feed-device for presenting the metal bodies for treatment. Fig. 1 shows in perspective a machine of this class, which is described in Specification No. 1351, A.D. 1899, as fitted with the feed revolving disc or table. The table consists of the lower fixed disc K, which is attached to brackets on the vertical slide-rest B, and of the upper feed-plate k<2>, which is mounted on the spindle k<1>. The plate k<2> is formed with a series of gaps, provided or not with gripping- springs. Into each gap is placed a canister below an elastic guard, so that, by a step-by-step movement, a canister is brought into the position for treatment between the upper and lower chucks. When, by the chucks, the closing or other operation has taken place, the canister is released and is passed onwards by the feed-plate over gaps in the lower table K, whence the falling canisters are diverted by a shoot. The feed-plate is also provided with holes, into one of which, after each step-by-step movement, a pin is raised by the spring h<6>. The lower chuck then engages and presses the canister against the upper chuck. By suitable adjustments, canisters of different heights and diameters may be treated, as also those of oval or of four-sided shapes. The step-by-step movement is communicated to the feed-plate by the cam f<3> within a frame attached to a vertical guided rod. This rod operates a bell-crank lever on the machine such that motion is conveyed to a pawl and ratchet-wheel, which is keyed to the spindle of the feed-plate. For raising the lower chuck c<5>, a forked double-armed lever is employed, the lever being operated from the cam f<1>. The forming-rollers i<4> are put into position through the movements of the cam f<2>, similar forming- rollers being provided for the lower ends of the canisters. By means of the slide-rests upon which various parts of the machine are carried, the necessary suitable adjustments may be made.
Patent GB-190100964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Working Swing Boats by Steam
Inventor: CLARK JAMES
Filed: 1901-01-15
Granted: 1902-01-15
Abstract: 964. Clark, J. Jan. 15. Driving-gear; valve gear.-Relates to means for driving swings by a portable engine. The engine S is placed between two swings, both of which may be driven by it through similar mechanism. The swing is mounted on an axle A carried by a cross-bar B on supports C. The axle A is fitted with a segmental wheel D driven by a rack E fixed to the piston-rod E<1> of the vertical cylinder F, the rack working in a guide G<1> carried by a vertical girder G fixed to a flange on the cylinder. The valve rod L carries tappets M and is actuated by a sliding piece K connected by an adjustable rod I to an arm on the wheel D. A hand-lever P, connected with the lower end of the valve rod L through a rod Q and bell-crank lever R, allows the engine to be stopped or reversed.
Patent GB-190101411-A (GB)
Title: Folding Accomodation Ladder for Yachts or Ships.
Inventor: BRACEGIRDLE PHILIP
Filed: 1901-01-22
Granted: 1902-01-22
Abstract: 1411. Bracegirdle, P. Jan. 22. Ladders.-A folding accommodation ladder for yachts or ships is constructed of steps b, pivoted to parallel bars a, d, and a detachable hand-rail carried by standards i which fit in sockets of the steps. The ladder is raised and lowered by ropes and tackle attached to the bottom step, and the top step is hinged to the side of the vessel to allow the ladder to fold up out of the way when raised.
Patent GB-190104121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or connected with Gas Meters
Inventor: ROBERTS JOHN
Filed: 1901-02-26
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 4121. Roberts, J. Feb. 26. Calculating- a p p a - ratus.-Relates to an apparatus attached to or separate from a gas meter, to show readily the cost of the gas consumed. The meter a has the usual counting-dials b, c, d, and, in the example shown, the price-indicating device is attached to the meter. It consists of a casing f having three slots or openings g, h, i, within which rollers k, l, m can be rotated by turning the handles q. Each roller has four spaces, No. 1 indicating the numeral shown by the pointer of the corresponding dial, namely, the numeral on roller k agreeing with that on dial b, that on l with c, and that on m with d, while Nos. 2, 3, and 4 indicate the cost in pounds, shillings, and pence respectively of the number of cubic feet indicated by the numeral in No. 1 of the same roller. Thus, 9 on k represents 90,000 cubic feet, the cost of which at 2s. 6d. per thousand is ú 11 5s. ; 6 on l represents 6000 cubic feet, the cost of which is 15s., and 4 on m represents 400 cubic feet, the cost of which is ls. The rollers k, l, m may be connected by bevel or other gearing to the spindles of the corresponding dials so that the former shall be operated by the latter. Fig. 2 shows bevel gearing s, s<1>, s', t, t<1>, t<2>, u for connecting the spindle r with the roller k. An opening displays two noughts indicating tens and hundreds of cubic feet.
Patent GB-190106428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Portable Distilling Apparatus.
Inventor: KIRKALDY JOHN
Filed: 1901-03-27
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 6428. Kirkaldy, J. March 27. Drawings to Specification. Watering-carts.-Relates to portable distilling- apparatus which is particularly adapted for military and transport purposes, and consists in arranging the apparatus so that it is carried by a traction engine. One of the pumps forming part of the apparatus may be used for pumping water for sanitary purposes.
Patent GB-190115323-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Kneading and Mixing Machine.
Inventor: HOLECEK JAN
Filed: 1901-07-29
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 15,323. Holecek, J. July 29. Moving-beater apparatus for kneading and mixing dough &c. The mixing-blades 2, 3, curved so as to present, both in plan and elevation, the form of a gothic arch, are secured by means of a bar 4 to a spindle 6. This spindle is carried by an arm 9, 10, journalled in the frame 19, 20 ; a vertical spindle 7, passing through the boss 10 of the arm, is geared to a longitudinal shaft 14, which carries a driving-pulley 15 or a crank handle, and, by means of a pinion 42, to a wheel 40, formed on the bar 4 and provided with a flange 43 to engage in a segmental recess 44 formed in the arm ; the spindle 6 also carries a pinion 39, in gear with an internal wheel 38 secured to the framing, so that the beaters rotate on the axis of the spindle 6, and revolve about the axis of the spindle 7, which lies in the centre of the tub 1. The entire apparatus is supported by brackets 32, 33, fixed to the rim of the tub, and may be turned up clear of the same, as shown in Fig. 1. In a modification, the gearing 38, 39 is replaced by an internal ring, fixed above the tub, with which the wheel 40 engages.
Patent GB-190116648-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Finishing Straightening and Polishing Tubes Bars and the like and Removing Tubes from Mandrils
Inventor: PLATT GEORGE
Filed: 1901-08-19
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 16,648. Platt, G. Aug. 19. Rolling; straightening; drawing.-A reeling- machine for finishing, straightening, and polishing tubes, rods, bars, &c., and removing drawn tubes from their mandrels, has the axes a<1>, b<1>, Fig. 3, of the rolls A, B parallel in plan but inclined in opposite directions to the horizontal, and so arranged that they may be driven in the same direction by worm-wheels C, D of equal diameter engaging a long worm on a shaft E. Between then is placed a guide-bar F, Fig. 5, for supporting and adjusting the work. The eyes f<1>, f<2> of the bar have slots to pass over studs on the frame on which they are secured by nuts above and below the eyes, thus allowing each end to be independently adjusted horizontally and vertically. The upper edge of the bar may have bearing-rollers i as described in Specification No. 17,211, A.D. 1895.
Patent GB-190120019-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for the Manufacture of Electric Fuses for Explosive Charge Holders.
Inventor: TIRMANN HANS
Filed: 1901-10-07
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 20,019. Tirmann, H., and Tirmann, H. Oct. 7. Blasting fuzes.-Relates to electric fuzes, and consists of a machine for connecting the wires to the fuze cases. Fig. 1 shows a sectional elevation, Fig. 2 a plan, Fig. 5 a fuze case 12, Fig. 6 a pair of wires 24 with stopper 65 attached, and Fig. 7 the fuze case 12 and wires 24 connected. A rectangular frame, . formed by side pieces 1, 1 and end-pieces 4, 5, is carried on a cross-shaft 2, and is provided with bars 40, 44, and 53, which slide in guides 42 on the frame. The bar 40 is employed for stripping the insulating-material from the ends of the wires, and for receiving the stoppers 65. The bar 44 carries plungers 49 for pushing the stoppers into the fuze cases, and is operated by eccentrics 45 from the shaft 2, which is rotated by hand-wheels 46. The bar 53 slides on pins 51 mounted on the bar 44, the two bars being pressed apart by springs 52. The bar 53 carries a clamp 54 for the wires 24. When the plunger bar 44 pushes the stoppers 65 into the fuze cases, the bar 53 follows it, but when the bar 44 makes its return movement the bar 53 is held back by spring catches 56, and prevents the wires from being drawn back. While the frame is horizontal the wires are clamped thereto, and their ends stripped and cut to a length, after which the frame is turned into the vertical position to bring the wires and stoppers over the sockets 12. A platinum wire is then soldered to the ends of the wires and is cut between each pair of wires, after which the stoppers are driven into the sockets and secured in position by insulating-material which is melted and poured upon them.
Patent GB-190125391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Braking Systems for Electric Railways.
Filed: 1901-12-12
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 25,391. British Thomson - Houston Co., [Case, F. E.]. Dec. 12. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles. - To prevent the skidding of the rear wheels by the electric brakes owing to the diminution of load on account of the surging of the vehicle, the current actuating the rear brakes is partly shunted through a resistance r, as shown in Fig. 3, preferably in the last four braking positions of the controller. Fig. 4 is a diagram of the circuits for a pair of motors A, F, capable of running as generators to supply current for the brakes B<1>, B<2>, the controller and reversing-switch at one end of the vehicle only being included. The braking part of each controller has an extra pair of contacts 14<a>, 15<a>, which shunt the resistance r around the brakes B<1> or B<2>, according to the direction, by means of the common lead 15 and the lead 14 running from the brake at one end to the controller at the other end of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190126742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Motors for Driving Sewing Machines or other similar Apparatus.
Inventor: WELLMAN HAROLD ROBINSON
Filed: 1901-12-31
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 26,742. Wellman, H. R. Dec. 31. Frames; motors, controlling; motors, gearing for. - A motor for driving sewing-machines or other similar apparatus is so arranged that, by the operation of a treadle, it can be caused to start, stop, or vary the speed of the driven machine. The driving-wheel 6 of the sewing- machine receives its motion from the motor 8 through the medium of a friction - wheel 9, arranged at right- - angles to it. The motor is supported on a standard 11, pivoted on a pin 12, and, by means of a bell-crank lever 19 in connection with a treadle rod 20, it can be moved through an arc limited by a pin 17, engaging with an arc-shaped slot in a fixel plate 15. When the motor is moved from the position shown to the operative position, a contact-plate, mounted on an insulating-support 22, bridges a pair of contacts on the standard 11 and completes the circuit of the motor. A spring 18 returns the motor to its inoperative position.