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Patent GB-189920093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Velocipedes.
Filed: 1899-10-06
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 20,093. Mills, G. P., and Raleigh Cycle Co. Oct. 6. Handle-bars; brakes, chains, adjusting tension of ; steering-mechanism.-Relates to a handle-bar which may be partly rotated against spring pressure. The two parts A, A' rotate in the tube C, and are united by a cottar B, one end of which passes through the slot c and bears upon the cap d of the spiral spring D. In a modification, the two parts of the handle-bar are united by a screwed joint, and the cottar pin is screwed into the central part of the bar. The Provisional Specification describes also :-(1) A back-pedalling brake for bicycles, the chain adjustment of which is effected by an eccentric pedal-crank axle bracket. A lever connected to the brake is fixed on the bracket cup, and is operated by a pawl on the pedal crank when the latter is turned backwards. (2) A steering- lock, consisting of a metal band which is made to grip the tubular extension of the fork by means of a screw connected to the frame.
Patent GB-189924363-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Fastening Leggings, Gaiters and the like.
Inventor: SHIPWAY ROBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-12-07
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 24,363. Shipway, R. W. Dec. 7. Strap fastenings; lacing-fastenings.-Leggings, gaiters, &c. are fastened by lacing, the end of the lace or strap being looped and secured over a button or hook secured to the breeches. A buckle may be used to secure the strap &c., or the lace may be tied to the button &c.
Patent GB-189924793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Umbrellas and the like.
Inventor: BLUEMEL CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-12-13
Granted: 1900-12-13
Abstract: 24,793. Bluemel, C. W., Bluemel, E. A., and Bluemel, F. H., [trading as Bluemel & Bros., C. W.]. Dec. 13. Telescopic umbrellas, parasols, &c. -For convenience in packing, the handles are made detachable and the stick-ends telescopic. Fig. 3 shows a handle as detached from its stick and retained thereto by a chain, and Fig. 7 an umbrella end telescoped within its stick. The handle C is formed with the projection E, which passes over the correspondingly formed end of the stick, being secured in position by the projection M which enters the slot N and the spring pin J which passes into the hole at L. Similarly the stick end is secured in its extended position by the spring pin V. In a modification, the telescopic stick end is held by screwing a peripheral portion into the end of the stick. The Provisional Specification refers to Specification No. 30,902, A.D. 1897. If desired, the ferrule-tip may be screwed into the outer end of the stick.
Patent GB-190002628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Apparatus for Moving Coal and other Substances in Ships' Holds and other Places.
Inventor: HORSTMANN OTTO
Filed: 1900-02-09
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 2628. Horstmann, O. Feb. 9. Hand-trucks for trimming coal in ships' holds &c. A scoop 32 is mounted on trunnions 33 in a frame 34. The hauling-rope passes around a disc, so that the first effect of the tension is to tilt the scoop from the position shown into a horizontal position, and thus fill it. Brakes on the wheels 40 are then released, and the scoop drawn to below the hatchway and emptied by releasing a pawl 49 which engages with a rack 46 on the body of the scoop.
Patent GB-190005738-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Gas Cocks.
Inventor: GUNNING JOHN
Filed: 1900-03-27
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 5738. Gunning, J. March 27. Ratchet gearing.-A gas cock actuated by ratchet gearing is shown in Fig. 1. The plug a is fitted with an eight or six toothed ratchet-wheel b, and the stem of the plug carries a lever c. The lever is fitted with a pawl d and oscillates between stops, so as to move the ratchetwheel and plug through a definite distance at each oscillation.
Patent GB-190009026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Prepayment Coin Freed Apparatus for Gas Meters.
Filed: 1900-05-16
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 9 0 2 6 . Stansfield, A., and Meters (Limited). May 16. Gas meters.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 15,740, A.D. 1893. The coin-freeing mechanism is mounted in a frame M which fits between rails on the meter casing and is secured by set-screws through a foot and through lugs on the frame and on the inlet pipe H. The spindle J of a wheel C, geared with a pin-wheel B which is turned by hand after prepayment, bears a cam D which engages a bowl F on a loose wheel E geared to the meter. The spindle consequently slides to open the valve when it is turned, and to close the valve when the meter wheel has been turned to the same extent, there being a disc on it overlapping a disc K<1> on the valve stem K. The pin-wheel B, which is turned by hand, has only two pins B<1>, and the wheel C on the sliding spindle has two sets of teeth, deep ones C' to engage the pins, and alternating shallower ones C<2> to enable the pinwheel to lock when not driving.
Patent GB-190010015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Humidifying and Ventilating Apparatus for Weaving Sheds and like Places.
Inventor: WALTON TOM
Filed: 1900-05-31
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 10,015. Walton, T., and Walton, J. H. May 31. Steam-heated boilers; feedwater, supplying and controlling.-For moistening the air in weaving- sheds by steam from untainted water, water in a cylinder a is heated by steam which circulates through pipes d contained in the lower portion. Feedwater is supplied from the tank q by means of an injector k, which is started and stopped by the fall and rise of a float x acting upon a valve in the steam-supply pipe.
Patent GB-190010446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Packing Cases or Boxes.
Inventor: HUTCHINSON FREDERICK GEORGE
Filed: 1900-06-08
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 10,446. Hutchinson, F. G. June 8. Trunks for ships' cabins &c. are formed of ends made up of separate wedge-shaped &c. pieces C, C' secured to the sides, and presenting on the inner side ledges to support shelves B, which are preferably formed of separate boards with spaces between for ventilation, or with handholes to facilitate removal. The pieces C, C' may also be secured to the ends of existing trunks &c. By this arrangement the shelves are not apt to be displaced when the trunk &c. is overturned, and sagging is prevented.
Patent GB-190012061-A (GB)
Title: Improved Continuous Drying Machine for Yarns in Hanks and Chains.
Inventor: DALGLISH JOHN
Filed: 1900-07-04
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 12,061. Dalglish, J., and Dalglish, H. C. July 4. Drying yarns.-An endless travelling chain E passes round a number of guide-pulleys H in a drying-chamber A, and has depending arms h, Fig. 4, which support lateral bobbin -carrying spindles F. shown only in Fig. 4. The yarns are hung on the bobbins, and the chain is supported in grooved and inverted rails C. The inner ends of the spindles carry ratchet-wheels f, which are carried by the motion of the chain against projecting arms g on the rails, and intermittently rotated so that the yarns are evenly dried. Hot air is forced into the chamber through apertures i underneath the travelling chain, and the upper part of the chamber is fitted with steam pipes B.
Patent GB-190012942-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Boiler Feed Check Valve and Stop Cock.
Inventor: KATER JAMES
Filed: 1900-07-18
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 12,942. Kater, J. July 18. Clack boxes.-Consists in combining with a boiler-feed check valve f a plug cock j by means of which the valve may be cut off both from the boiler and the feed pipe. The check valve may then be removed for repairs. In a modification, the plug of the cock is inverted and operated from the small end.
Patent GB-190101559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flush Tanks for Water Closets.
Inventor: DENTON JOHN
Filed: 1901-01-23
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 1559. Denton, J. Jan. 23. Ball and float valves for fushing tanks. Fig. 1 shows the valve fitted to the bottom of the cistern. The valve proper f<1> is secured to the bottom of a rod f<2> depending from the float arm f. It bears against the constricted end 'of a tubular casing c' screwed to the lower casing a<2>. A screw-cap c<1>, when removed, admits of ready access for repairs &c. The valve may also have a tail. piece, which works in a guide in the cap c'. A spring may also be interposed between the valve and the cap c'. The casing may also be modified in shape to adapt it for fitting on the edge of the cistern.
Patent GB-190102331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cuff Links and like Fasteners.
Inventor: OWEN HENRY
Filed: 1901-02-04
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 2331. Owen, H. Feb. 4. Sleeve-links.-A sleeve-link comprises a shackle or link D pivoted at each end to a button or head each comprising a gold or other front plate A, a spring plate B, and a back plate C which is slotted and recessed to receive a shank E engaging a slot in the link D and fitting into the recesses in the plate C. A raised portion of the plate B presses on the link D, and tends to secure it in any position. The slots in the link D enable it to be turned flat against the plates C.
Patent GB-190110852-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Means for Drawing-off Beer and other Liquids
Inventor: RATCLIFFE ROBERT STENSON
Filed: 1901-05-25
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 10,852. Ratcliffe, R. S. May 25. Beer and other beverages, drawing-off. -Where liquor is drawn up from a cask c through a flexible pipe a, the latter is not connected directly to the tap e, but to an intervening rigid pipe d, which has curved upper and lower ends and rises to the top of the cask. Sometimes the rigid pipe branches to two flexible pipes.
Patent GB-190114244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam and Heating Boilers.
Inventor: MAYNARD EDWARD
Filed: 1901-07-12
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 14,244. Maynard, E. July 12. Locomotive and marine boilers.-Steam and heating boilers of the locomotive or marine types are constructed with a second smoke-box g, above the firebox or furnace, to which return tubes f lead, and from which other tubes i conduct the gases to a third smoke-box. Baffles e and h, with convex lower surfaces, are fitted in the first and second smoke-boxes. It is stated that more than three smoke-boxes may be used. According to the Provisional Specification, U tubes may be used to connect the firebox with the smoke-box g. By the use of the invention it is stated that smoke is consumed.
Patent GB-190118909-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Machines
Inventor: SMITH MARK
Filed: 1901-09-23
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 18,909. Smith, M. Sept. 23. Folding paper.-The machine folds two sheets or sets of sheets and pastes them together along the fold line. The two sheets are fed, by two operators, to adjustable gauges i<1>,j<1> on two tables i. j, one above the other. The folding-blade is carried by a bar k mounted to reciprocate vertically at one side of the machine, and having a bowl n engaging the cam o. The bowl n, descending from the part 6, 7 of the cam to the position shown in Fig. 1, lowers the blade l through the slot in the upper table, and partly folds the sheet or sheets thereon. The blade then dwells, as the bowl n passes to the point 8 of the cam, and during this dwell the upper sheet is pasted along the fold line by a roller t in levers s rocked by the arm q and rod p connected to a crank-pin at one end of the cam. The knife then descend and carries the top sheet down on to the other one, and folds them together through the slot in the table i, to rubber-covered drawing-rollers h, h<1>. The sheets then pass through the pressing-rollers g, g<1> to flyers z, by which they are delivered to the table z'. The pasting-roller t has a pinion at one end gearing with a fixed rack, and at the other a roller running on a rib v<1>. It recedes paste from a roller w, in a paste trough, rotated by a ratchet and pawl operated by a rod x connected to the sliding bar k. The parts are driven from the shaft 1 by gearing a, b, c, d, e, &c.
Patent GB-190119583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boilers for Gas Stoves and the like.
Inventor: NUTTING JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-10-01
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 19,583. Nutting, J. Oct. 1. Gas and oil cooking-stoves.-A shallow boiler a is fitted on the top of the stove b, and is provided with conical openings a<1> above or enclosing the usual burners c. The saucepans &c. d are supported above the burners on the usual grid e. The boilerlis connected by circulating-pipes g, h with a raised hot-water tank i, from which the hot water is drawn off by a tap j. The waste heat of the oven is also utilized to heat the boiler, a flue k leading the heated air therefrom under or through the boiler. Instead of a raised tank, a raised back or sides may be provided to the boiler.
Patent GB-190200108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: THWAITE BENJAMIN HOWARTH
Filed: 1902-01-02
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 108. Thwaite, B. H. Jan..2. Flywheels.-In order that the retarding of the piston of a gas or like engine during the non-impulsive strokes may not be transmitted to the driven machinery, particularly to polyphase electric generators, two flywheels are employed, one a keyed to the crank shaft b and the other c driven from a by leather brake bands h or other form of friction clutch. The bands are fixed to links f carried on brackets e attached to the wheel a, one end of the band being fixed to a pin g<1> nearer to the free end of the links than the other end.
Patent GB-190204261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Metal Injecting Mechanism for Type and similar Moulds.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-02-19
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 4261. Boult, A. J., [Lanston Monotype Machine Co.]. Feb. 19. Type; monotype and like machines, -Relates to the fluid-metal injecting-mechanism of type - casting and like machines, and has for object the reduction of the quantity of air compressed in the mould and the production of more solid and perfect types. Fig. 1 shows a metal pump, such as is described in Specification No. 8980, A.D. 1901. C is the pump, D the piston, E the passage leading to the nozzle B, and A the seat into which the nozzle is engaged for each injection of metal into the mould. In order to prevent too great a return flow of metal in the nozzle and passage E, and a corresponding admission of air therein, on the back or upward stroke of the piston, a valve D<1> is provided between the pision and the nozzle, to retard the backward flow of the metal. This valve is preferably cup-shaped and made of iron or other metal of lower specific gravity than the type metal, so that it seats upwardly when the piston is not making its downward stroke. In order to permit of a slight withdrawal of the metal from the nozzle, the valve D' is perforated at H ; or the valve may have an increased throw. A screw plug G permits of access to the valve chamber F.
Patent GB-190212700-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Active Material for the Plates of Electric Accumulators.
Inventor: ROSENTHAL SIGMUND ADOLF
Filed: 1902-06-03
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 12,700. Rosenthal, S. A. June 3. Secondary batteries.-The active material consists of an oxide of lead mixed with sulphate of urea.
Patent GB-190221302-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Lampholders
Inventor: CHALMERS THOMAS
Filed: 1902-09-30
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 21,302. Chalmers, T. Sept. 30. Incandescent lamps, holders for. The case of a holder for a capped lamp carries means for gripping the insulated suspending-wires, and a clamping-ring to hold a shade. The case is in two parts a, b, connected by a flanged external ring c screwed to the upper part. The leads e pass through a central hole in the insulating-plug d, and are held tightly therein by a pin g in a transverse hole f, the plug being kept in position by its base h, which abuts against the neck of the part a. Rotation of the plug within the casing may be prevented by using a pin g long enough to pass through holes i the casing, or by a recess in the plug into which a feather on the casing fits. The shade l is kept tightly pressed against the ring c by a divided spring ring m, which grips the case b and is pushed against the shade l, preferably with an indiarubber washer n interposed, by means of the cup-shaped end p of a special tool. The opposite end q of the tool will fit inside the casing b, and thus enable the holder to be supported during removal of the shade and supporting-ring.
Patent GB-190225209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drying and Roasting Apparatus.
Inventor: HECKING MAX
Filed: 1902-11-17
Granted: 1903-11-17
Abstract: 25,209. Hecking, M. Nov. 17. Drying and roasting furnaces.-A rotary drying or roasting drum t is mounted horizontally on rollers r, r' and heated by steam, hot air, or gases from a furnace o. These gases mix with the material treated, which is admitted and discharged at channels e, a having counterweighted traps b, b<1>. The waste gases escape through a pipe d on a collector s. The drum has inwardly-projecting longitudinal ribs, between which adjustable spiral cross-bars l or chains k are arranged to accelerate or retard the movement of the material.
Patent GB-190304034-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Punching and Eyeletting Machines.
Inventor: PEARSON MARSHALL HENRY
Filed: 1903-02-20
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 4034. Pearson, M. H. Feb. 20. Eyeleting. - Relates t o combined punching and eyeleting machines such as are described in Specification No. 8477, A.D. 1891. The improvements relate to the construction and operation of a rising or falling anvil plate arranged to act as a shield for the lower eyelet setting die during the action of feeding. Figs. 2 and 10 show arrangements when the feed is obtained by the lateral movement of the lower setting-die. As shown in Fig. 2, the anvil G carries a sliding block G<11>, which is drilled to receive the die-setting tool E adjustably mounted in the oscillating arm K. The anvil G is carried by a rod G<14>, which is operated by a treadle or lever. Fig. 10 shows the anvil block P mounted solid on the frame I<2>, the raising-screen N<2> being mounted in the arm K<1> and having a groove N' in the lower end of the stem to engage in the forked end L<3> of the operating-lever L<2>. In the other forms, the feed is performed by the lateral motion of the punch before the punch is disengaged from the work by the presser-foot. Fig. 5 shows one form in which the anvil block G works in a slotted portion of the frame and surrounds the setting-tool E, which is fixed by an adjusting-screw E<2> and a locking taper screw E<3>. The anvil is normally raised by a spring G<3> acting on the hollow stem G<2>. The spring rests against a solid bottom or against a closing-plate D<4>. The motion of the anvil is limited by a roller having a rectangular recess H<2> forming a detent and a narrow curved recess H<1> against which the adjusting-screw H<3> is locked. In the form shown in Fig. 9, the tool E is adjusted by a transverse tapering screw E<7>, and the anvil block is operated by a treadle &c. through a rod L, M being a spring- pressed retarding-pin which engages in a V-slot in the stem G<1> when the anvil is raised. Fig. 12 shows a further modification, in which the anvil block G<5> and tool E are fixed, the screen G only being movable by means of a raising- spring G<2>.
Patent GB-190308319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for Indicating Pressure or Temperature, or both, of Saturated Steam.
Inventor: GLASCODINE RICHARD THOMSON
Filed: 1903-04-09
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 8319. Glascodine, R. T. April 9. Pressure gauges.-A mercury manometer is graduated to read directly the pressure and temperature of saturated steam, and the scale is adjustable to allow for the variations of atmospheric pressure. The back-board b, Fig. 2, graduated to read height atj, pressure at k, and temperature at l, slides in guides m and is moved by means of the worm n and worm-wheel r, the screwed spindle of which passes through a nut on the back-board. The mercury tube a, open at the top, is supported in brackets w, fixed to the guides m. To facilitate reading, a mirror 17, mounted in a frame 18, sliding on the guide-posts 19, reflects on to the fixed mirror 20. The sliding mirror is suspended by a cord passing over the pulley 29, round a drum at the back, with handle 33, and having a counterweight at the lower end. A gas jet 24 is placed on a plate 25 attached to the frame 18. To the bottom of the mercury tube are connected in series the mercury vessel shown in section in Fig. 4, the water vessel, Fig. 6, to prevent transmission of heat, and the steam vessel, Fig. 8. The first two are formed with cylindrical portions y, adjacent to the fluid surface, and of diminishing section, downwards to save mercury. and upwards to allow of the removal of air. The studs 3, for the escape of air from all three vessels, the stud 2, Fig. 4, with funnel for the introduction and the stud 4 for the removal of mercury, are all formed with valve seatings 7 and holes 8 running through the studs. The tube c is connected to the mercury tube, and the tube 10 to the boiler or other vessel. The ring 12, Fig. 8, is used to adjust the water level in the vessel. In setting the manometer, the steam vessel being open, the mirror 14 is fixed to the guides m, so that the hair line 15 indicates the level of the mercury, and in reading, the back-board is first adjusted so that the graduation corresponding to the barometric height coincides with the hair line, that portion of the scale being on metal and more finely calibrated than the rest. The surface of the mercury is protected by a film of glycerine.
Patent GB-190309551-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Governors for Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-04-28
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 9551. Boult, A. J., [Continental Turbine Co.]. April 28. Steam &c. turbines. -In governing elastic - fluid jet turbines, speed - controlled electromagnetic clutches are employed to put a constantly - running shaft into gear with the spindles of piston throttle valves constructed as shown in Fig. 9. The valve uncovers in succession from the bottom upwards the ports 83, and admits steam to the various passages 37 leading to the turbine wheel.
Patent GB-190309856-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: PLATT JOHN
Filed: 1903-05-01
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 9856. Platt, J. May 1. Incandescent gas lamps. - According to the present invention, the central heating and mixing chamber described in Specification No. 18,698, A.D. 1902, is utilized as the body of the burner a, being, preferably, made conical or bell-shaped, and provided with an inner cope or cones b, c and a gauze diaphragm n for preventing lighting-back, and for facilitating the heating of the gas and air mixture by retarding its rate of flow. The burner a may be fixed upon or preferably suspended over, a gas bracket or fitting h having a Bray's or ordinary burner or nipple g, which may be changed to suit the pressure &c. of the gas. The conical shape of the burner, and the position and arrangement of the chimney and globe holes minimize the shadow. The globe holder 2 may, however, be made separate from, and be mounted in a lower position upon the burner than, the chimney holder 1. The burner a and its accessories are, preferably, but not necessarily, mounted upon an anti-vibration device, such as a lyre e and a spring k suspended from above, or an extended mantle rod attached at its upper end to a coiled wire or a resilient frame, which is carried by a bracket or fitting h. Cluster burners are supported by a cruet-like frame suspended from the anti-vibration device. A ring m is provided to position the reflector upon the lyre or frame e.