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Patent GB-189901255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Valve Gear of Direct-acting Steam Pumps and Compressors and similar Engines.
Inventor: KNOWLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-01-19
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 1255. Knowles, A. Jan. 19. Drawings to Specification. Steam pumps, direct-acting. Relates to the distribution valve gear. The valve is operated during the greater part of the stroke from the main crosshead, but at the end of the stroke is given a further movement by means of a fluid-actuated piston, or a spring, acting through toggle joints.
Patent GB-189903044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pastille Presses and the like.
Inventor: KAHNEMANN PHILIPP
Filed: 1899-02-10
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 3044. Kahnemann, P. Feb. 10. Moulding lozenges, sweetmeats, &c.-The powder or other substance is placed in a mould a of the required shape and pressed by forcing down a stamper c, and the tablet or moulded article is ejected from the mould by a rod h, which is operated by a lever i, and bears against the loose bottom g of the mould. The plunger and ejecting- rod are automatically retracted by springs e, k when released. The mould is screwed into the table or frame b, and can be readily changed.
Patent GB-189905817-A (GB)
Title: New and Improved Appliance for Coupling Railway Trucks (Waggons) Carriages and the like.
Inventor: WATERS FRANK
Filed: 1899-03-17
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 5817. Waters, F., and Bourne, J. H. W. March 17 Couplings, automatic. - The coupling-link b is rule-jointed at f to the link a. Upon turning the cross-shaft h, its crank h<1> raises the links a, b, so that, when two cars come together, the front link b rises over and drops into the hook c. The position of the links shown in dotted lines is that in which they are held during shunting operations.
Patent GB-189913438-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Coin-freed Boot Brushing Machinery.
Inventor: FELL JOHN CORRY
Filed: 1899-06-28
Granted: 1900-06-28
Abstract: 13,438. Fell, J. C., [Martin, A.]. June 28. Boots and shoes, cleaning and polishing.-Fig. 1 is an elevation and Fig. 2 a plan of different parts. A boot on the foot is cleaned, blacked and polished respectively by three rotary reel shaped brushes on a common shaft which is driven by an electromotor. Guard casings, removed in the drawing, partially enclose the brushes but have apertures for the insertion of the foot. An index and dial inform the user when. to shift his foot from one brush to another. The blacking stirred up in a box A by means of an arm on a spindle G, is supplied by a cushion roller C at the front of the box, when the box is wheeled on tracks B till a girdle of small rollers D in contact with the cushion roller are wiped by the rotary brush n. The box is wheeled into action when a pin v on a wheel u passes over a lever x connected by a rod to bell cranks y<3>. The circuit of the electromotor is closed after prepayment by a hand switch consisting of interacting arms d, d<1> connected by a wire and adapted to enter forked terminals e, e'. When the upper arm d is turned by a handle c it leaves the corresponding terminal e but shifts the lower arm d' into contact with the other terminal e' where it remains because a ratchet slide g jointed to it holds on a spring catch i. The upper arm is then released and is pulled back by a spring M so as to complete the circuit. Without prepayment the switch cannot be operated because a finger k projecting from the lower arm e<1> encounters a shoulder l on the fixed guide-plate of the ratchet slide. The action is stopped when a pin w or a wheel trips a lever K, L which draws the spring catch i by means of a rod j..The coin dropped through a slot a is stopped at the mouth of a second shoot J by the head of a vertical lever b and so forms an inclined plane for lifting the finger k on the switch over the obstructing shoulder l. The pin w on the wheel trips aside the lever b which chokes the coin shoot.
Patent GB-189918660-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of Lithographic Print Opaline Pictures.
Filed: 1899-09-15
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 18,660. Brown & Rawcliffe and Brown, R. H. Sept. 15. Pictures; picture mounts.-Consists in mounting lithographic prints upon glass so as to form opaline pictures. The print is soaked in a solution of gelatine and water, and floated on to a piece of glass with the printed side next to the glass. The excess of solution is drained off, and the print is rolled by means of an india-rubber roller which spreads it on the surface of the glass and squeezes out air bubbles &c. The picture is allowed to dry and mounted in a frame. The glass is preferably cut or rounded on the edge, and projects from the frame so that it looks as if the print is printed on or in the glass.
Patent GB-189920257-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Chimney Tops.
Inventor: KERNCHEN JOHANN TRANGOTT
Filed: 1899-10-09
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 20,257. Kernchen, J. T. Oct. 9. Chimney tops.- Consists of a pipe a, open at the top and having lateral outlets c, covered by hoods d within a cone e and under a cup g.
Patent GB-189920932-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Traps.
Inventor: LAMPLOUGH FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-10-19
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 20,932. Page, J. Oct. 18. Loom bobbins, pirns, and tubes.-A tapered tube a of sheet metal, such as zinc or tin, has a considerable portion of the side removed, as at b, to allow the spring d of the ordinary shuttle-peg e to protrude through it.
Patent GB-189922628-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process for Manufacturing Metal Pipes.
Inventor: SCHMITZ ALBERT
Filed: 1899-11-13
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 22,628. Schmitz, A. Nov. 13. Metal pipes and tubes.-Compound metal pipes are made by bending plates or sheet strips by hand or mechanical means into pipe-like form, one after another and over each other, and intimately uniting them by suitable means. Such pipes may be united by suitable means with pipes of any kind.
Patent GB-190005753-A (GB)
Title: Improved Edge-runner Mill for Grinding Clay and similar Substances.
Inventor: ERFURTH OTTOMAR
Filed: 1900-03-27
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 5753. Erfurth, O. March 27. Edge-runners and pans for grinding moist clay, for bricks and tiles, and other substances. Rollers W<1>, W<2>, the lower faces of which form an acute angle with the surface of the pan, work the material out from the centre, under the runners, and towards the edge of the pan, whence it is removed by a blade.
Patent GB-190009205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Movable Keels for Ships, Yachts, Boats, Canoes, and the like.
Inventor: PRESTON ALFRED ELEY
Filed: 1900-05-18
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 9205. Preston, A. E. May 18. Centreboards and dropkeels.-Relates to improvements in the fittings described in Specification No. 6835, A.D. 1899. The weight C is pivoted to the arms A, B, so that it is horizontal in all positions. The arm A is double to enclose the other and is closed at a<1>. Both arms project beyond their pivots and are connected by a link E. The keel is raised and lowered by a cord F passing to a winch f.
Patent GB-190012719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid-pressure Engines.
Inventor: KITCHEN JOHN GEORGE AULSEBROOK
Filed: 1900-07-14
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 12,719. Kitchen, J. G. A. July 14. Engines with mechanism other than simple connecting-rods transmitting motion to shaft.-Relates to reciprocating fluid-pressure engines in which the conversion of the reciprocating into rotary motion is effected by ratchet clutch mechanism and chains attached to the piston-rods, the object being to produce a light engine especially intended for motor cars or cycles. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation, and Fig. 2 a plan of a two-cylinder form of the engine. The two single-acting cylinders 1, 1 are connected by a cross-piece 2 forming the valvechest. In this are secured four stay bolts 37, to which are attached bearers supporting bearings for the shaft 15. The piston-rods 8 are connected by a pitch chain 12 passing over two chain-wheels 13, formed with roller or other clutches arranged to turn the shaft in the same direction, and over a guide chain-wheel 14 or its equivalent. The pistonrods, being subjected to tension only, may be of very small diameter. Steam is distributed by an oscillating plug valve at 24 operated by tappets 31 on the chain-wheel 14, which act on a stop on a disc 29. This disc is formed with notches 32, 33 into which a roller is thrust by a spring so as to hold the valve and to ensure that it performs a complete stroke. The engine may be made with a single cylinder, a spring being provided for turning the guide-wheel in one direction ; or, in other cases, compound working may be provided for, or two or more sets of cylinders employed.
Patent GB-190015935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cleaning Ships' Bottoms
Inventor: FOWLER JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-09-07
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 15,935. Fowler, J. W. Sept. 7. Hulls, cleaning.-A drum A, covered with steel wire, fibre matting, bristles, or other materials, is drawn up and down the side by means of lines attached to the outwardly-bent arms D. The drum is locked to prevent its rotation on the spindle by means of nuts E and F and collars and washers G, H respectively. Guide-ropes are secured to loop-nuts J.
Patent GB-190016398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hooks and Eyes for Garments.
Inventor: GRANT HARRIOTT AMELIA
Filed: 1900-09-14
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 16,398. Grant, H. A. Sept. 14. Hooks and eyes. -The hook and eye are made of wire in which is made a twist or cross c, as shown in end view in Fig. 3, at the place where the upper part of the hook or eye is bent back on the lower part. This crossed part serves to hold stitches which fasten the hook or eye to the garment at this part, so that it is stitched to the garment at both ends, whereby gaping of the fastened parts of the garment is prevented. The part 1 of the hook, Figs. 1 and 2, is raised in a curve at its central part, and its end is bent upwards so as to provide a guard to hold the eye in place, and to prevent it from rubbing against the stitches which secure the part c in place. Fig. 6 shows an eye provided at one end with pointed prongs b, by which the eye is fastened to the garment, and the points are then covered with the tubular ends of the plate f.
Patent GB-190022858-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Coal Screen and Coal Breaker for Inclined Retorts.
Inventor: CROSS FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-12-14
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 22,858. Cross, F. W. Dec. 14. Apparatus.-Relates to a coal-breaking screen for controlling the size of coal to be fed to inclined gas retorts, and for facilitating the breaking of the large lumps. The screen is shown in section in Fig. 1, and in plan and section on a larger scale in Figs. 2 and 3. It is of cast or wrought iron or steel, and is curved in cross-section. Four angular points d rise from the four sides of each mesh. The screen is arranged at the top of the coal hopper b, and coal conveyed by elevators is tipped upon it. The large lumps which fail to pass the screen are easily broken upon it.
Patent GB-190108973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas, Oil, and like Explosion Engines.
Inventor: PHELON JOAH CARVER
Filed: 1901-05-01
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 8973. Phelon, J. C., and Rayner, H. May 1. Gas and like engines, starting. To relieve compression, a small cam B is placed at 180‹ or a little more in advance of the exhaust cam A. A distance-piece F is brought between the cam B and the head G of the exhaust-valve spindle C by the lever D, which times the electric igniter at starting. The piece F may be operated by a separate lever.
Patent GB-190110120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Telegraphy.
Inventor: MUIRHEAD ALEXANDER
Filed: 1901-05-15
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 10,120. Muirhead, A. May 15. Telegraphs.-Relates to automatic telegraphy in which currents of varying duration produce combination signals, such as described in Specification No. 5589, A.D. 1901. The arrangements of the circuits are the same as those described in the prior Specification. In this case, the automatic transmitter is modified by the insertion of a rotating cam and extra battery, so that the repetition of perforations representing currents of the same sign will cause no break in the signalling-relay circuit. Fig. 3 shows the receiving-arrangement at an intermediate station in which the siphonrecorder cradle is provided with an arm 55 attached by a wire 56 to a vibrator 54. Rotating or other relay contacts 67, 58 are adjustably mounted so that the re-transmitting relay circuit is controlled by the motion of the wire. The wire may also be connected directly to an arm on the coil. When the message is to be punched at the receiving- station, the three contacts of the receiving-relay are connected to relays operating the dot, dash, and spacing perforator magnets. The middle contact represents the spacing, and an additional interrupter circuit is superimposed, so that prolonged signals or spaces are split up to produce the relative number of perforations.
Patent GB-190113291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Step Rolling Tubes.
Inventor: REIMANN JAQUES
Filed: 1901-06-29
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 13,291. Reimann, J. June 29. Rolling tubes. Relates to the rolling of tubes on a mandrel where the tube blank has a step-bystep motion through the rolls, which are eccentric or have gaps left on them. One object is to prevent shocks when the gapped parts of the rolls liberate the blank and allow it to be forced forwards a step by the spring on the feed-carriage. The tube blank j is carried by a mandrel h secured to the socket n by pawls k. The socket is carried by the rod p, which slides through eyes in the carriage q and is acted on by springs s. The carriage runs on rails, and has a spindle a<1> which carries spur-wheels b<1> for running on fixed racks c' and hand-wheels t for operating the carriage. The stop a, against which the shoulder z of the blank is forced, is adjustable in the fixed socket c by nuts e screwing on the tube v. The stop is also backed by a spring d to prevent shocks. The collar u for the same object slides on the tube g, and is backed by a spring w in the socket n. As the collar is forced back, the tube which carries the collar strikes against the pawls k and liberates the mandrel. A conoidal washer x, Fig. 3, may be interposed between the end of the tube blank j and the socket y to which the mandrel h is fixed, the object being to enable the rolls r to act on the blank quite to its end.
Patent GB-190115799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: MEREDITH OWEN
Filed: 1901-08-06
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 15,799. Meredith, 0. Aug. 6. Vertical boilers.-Relates to various forms of boilers with conical domed fireboxes and horizontal tubes. The domed crown of the firebox is jointed on a horizontal or inclined plane, and has an openiug to a wet or dry backed combustion chamber, from which two groups of tubes lead to one or two smoke - boxes. Figs. 2 and 4 show two arrangements of the tubes, which are fixed in flat tube-plates. A similar arrangement to that shown in Fig. 4 is applied to a dry-backed combustion chamber, and the tubes may radiate from the outer tube-plate.
Patent GB-190115833-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Armatures for Electric Clocks.
Filed: 1901-08-06
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 15,833. Wise, W. L., [Akt.-Ges. "Magneta" (Electrische Uhren ohne Batterie und ohne Contacte)]. Aug. 6. Electric clocks.-The oscillating armature 3 of the electromagnetic propelment is bent up on one side in proximity to a permanent magnet 4, which rises from the core of the electromagnet.
Patent GB-190122934-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Table Game.
Inventor: BEDFORD ALFRED
Filed: 1901-11-13
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 22,934. Bedford, A. Nov. 13. Games imitating football.-A board, marked as shown in Fig. 1, and provided with flags b and goal posts o, to represent a football field, has placed on it a number of men s representing the opposing teams. The ball is propelled by a spring appliance shaped like a leg, as shown in Fig. 2. The spaces on the board are suitably coloured to represent the two teams, the right to " kick the ball being determined by the space in which it comes to rest. The " forward spaces for each team are placed between the " half back " and back spaces of the other team. The men may be similar to chessmen, or may be made to represent players in various attitudes ; they are sometimes fixed to the board.
Patent GB-190124055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Tea-brewers, Sugar Tongs, and other Table Articles.
Inventor: GALLUS SIGMUND
Filed: 1901-11-26
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 24,055. Gallus, S., and Wolf, I. Nov. 26. Tea &c. making apparatus.-Relates to a selfclosing spring handle for tea brewers and the like. Fig. 1 shows the application of the invention to a tea brewer. The two halves a of the perforated container are connected to bent levers d, e pivoted together atf. The outer ends g, h of these levers are pivoted to a spring handle c. By squeezing together the sides of the spring c the container a, b is opened, and, when the pressure it released, the container is closed by the action of the spring.
Patent GB-190201900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collars or Rests for Use in the Packing, Storing, or Nesting of Felt and other Hats or Head Coverings.
Inventor: WATERWORTH HERBERT
Filed: 1902-01-24
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 1900. Waterworth, H., Waterworth, J., [trading as Waterworth & Son], and Bardsley, J. A. Jan. 24. Nesting or packing.-The rings or collars a, Figs. 3 and 4, for nesting felt and other hats, have their edges cut to the shape of the curves of the brims so that the ring shall be in complete contact with the brim throughout its length. A paper sleeve or sleeves b are preferably fitted on the ring. The rings are preferably cut from a flattened tube of millboard or pasteboard, so that they are readily collapsable. The ring may be made extensible. The rings are cut out by two blades secured together and of the contour of the edges to be cut.
Patent GB-190203911-A (GB)
Title: Improved Safety Device for a Lift.
Inventor: WILSEY WILLIAM HORATIO
Filed: 1902-02-15
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 3911. Wilsey, W. H., and Chaffee, W. Feb. 15. Lifts. - Consists of means for preventing the welldoor from being opened unless the cage is stopped, or the cage from being started unless the well-door is closed. The sliding welldoor 3carries a shaft 5 having at one end a flat 7 and shoulder 8 against which a spring catch 9 normally rests, thus holding the door closed. The shaft 12 of the motor-controlling laver 11 in the cage, Fig. 5, has fixed to it, outside the cage, an arm formed with a slot 15, which, when the motor is stopped is vertical and exactly opposite a pin 19 on the catch 9. In this position, therefore, the catch 9 can be pushed back and the door opened, this being prevented in other positions of the lever 11 by the wings 16 on each side of the slot 15. The catch 9 is pushed back by turning the shaft 5 by the handle 16<1> against the action of a spring 18, which normally holds the handle 16<1> against a stop 17, a projection 10 on the shaft 5 being thus caused to engage the catch 9. On the door being opened a ledge 4 thereon retains the catch 9 in its retracted position with the pin 19 in the slot 15.
Patent GB-190205164-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Cleaning, Waxing and Polishing Inlaid Floors, Linoleum and Wax Cloths.
Filed: 1902-03-01
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 5164. Rotthamp, J., and Handlung und Fabriltation Technischen Neuheiten f³r Sport und Andere Zmecke " Truf ". March 1. Polishing, French and like.-Relates to a process and apparatus for cleaning, waxing, and polishing inlaid floors, linoleum, and wax cloths. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the lower portion, and Fig. 5 a vertical section of the apparatus. The lower part a is perforated and provided with slots d, portions of its lower surface may be roughened, and a cloth, which may be provided with bristles, may be attached to it. The upper part c, provided with an opening i and a handle k, is attached to the lower part a by the spring-held belt h. The parts may be heated before being placed together, and cleansing or waxing liquids, polishing-wax, turpentine, &c. introduced through the opening i.
Patent GB-190215258-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Trap or Catcher for Files and like Insects.
Inventor: ELLIS JAMES ALBERT
Filed: 1902-07-08
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 15,258. Ellis, J. A. July 8. Traps or catchers for flies and like insects consist of a shaped piece of paper or the like coated with fly gum or other suitable adhesive and folded into a pyramid or cone. Fig. 1 shows one method of preparing it. A series of triangular pieces of cardboard or like material a, a<1>, a<2>, a<3> are attached to a shaped piece of paper so that, when folded along their edges, the paper assumes a pyramidal form. Ungummed margins a', a<5> are left ; a<4> is marked or perforated so that it may be readily torn off, and a<5> is turned down on to the gummed surface when the trap is being set up. A string c is arranged to pull the trap into shape. It is attached to a, and passes through a<3> and a<1> as shown. The trap may be arranged with the gummed surface on the inside. or the outside, or both. Advertisements and directions may be printed upon it.
Patent GB-190219122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hygroscopes.
Inventor: BAXTER ROBERT SIMPSON
Filed: 1902-09-01
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 19,122. Baxter, R. S. Sept. 1. Hygroscopes.-A coiled band E, Fig. 2, of flexible material, coated on one side with gelatine, glue, or other hygroscopic substance, is fixed at one end to the casing F and at the other to a spindle H carrying a pointer. The expansions and contractions produced in the coil, by one of the two surfaces absorbing and giving off moisture with greater facility than the other, causes the pointer to move over a dial, Fig. 1, marked with 'rain,' 'change,' and 'fair.' Stops J limit the movement of the pointer. The flexible material may comprise paper, oil paper, parchment, leather, cloth, oil cloth, &c.
Patent GB-190220250-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Constructing Stringed Musical Instruments, such as Banjos and the like
Inventor: SKINNER CHARLES
Filed: 1902-09-17
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 20,250. Skinner, C. Sept. 17. Zithers; banjoes and like instruments. - The vellum or head A is placed about an inch below, the surface of the finger-board B, and the rim of the shell G may be depressed, as shown, or may be raised to the level of the finger-board. An adjustable or fixed finger-rest F, secured by bolts E, E', may be fitted. The strings C are raised above the head A by a bridge D.
Patent GB-190221425-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Ambulance Hammock for use in Trucks or Trolleys as Employed in Mines and like Places.
Inventor: PICKHARDT GUSTAV
Filed: 1902-10-02
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 21,425. Pickhardt, G. Oct. 2. Litters, ambulance.-A hammock 2 of interwoven spiral wire or other material, and shaped to support a reclining person, is attached to the sides of a wire or other frame 1. The frame is attached by spiral springs 3 to hooks 4, clasps, or the like, adapted to suspend the whole from the sides of a mining car, trolley, or other conveyance.
Patent GB-190222529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vises.
Inventor: LONG JOHN REEVES
Filed: 1902-10-16
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 22,529. Long, J. R. Oct. 16. Vices.-The stem of the movable jaw B carries a toothed forked piece H, which, together with a chain L, serves to grip a pipe &c. G. The chain is adjustably or permanently fixed at one end to the fixed jaw ; the other end may be fixed to the fixed jaw or the jaw B. In one form, pins 3 engage with hooks 5. The adjusting-nut N is carried by a pivoted dog E so as automatically to lock the swivelling vice to its base C when the work is gripped by either pair of jaws.