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Patent GB-190014293-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Watch Case.
Inventor: FRAINIER ALFRED
Filed: 1900-08-09
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 14,293. Frainier, A. Aug. 9. Watch cases.-The bezel L is made in one piece with the riog C holding the movement M, and fits into the band A of the case, the winding-stem or a lug e and notch preventing rotation. The movement M may be secured in the ring by the eccentric head of a screw V. The movement may also be protected by a glass cap fixed under the ring into a notch K.
Patent GB-190022007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Moving or Transporting Cargo and other Heavy Goods.
Inventor: NEEDHAM RONALD ALLPORT
Filed: 1900-12-04
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 22,007. Needham, R. A., and Kemp, R. L. Dec. 4. Loading; cranes.-A travelling crane b, running on rails h, h<2>, is arranged to receive at one point in its track a trolley c from a side rail d, mounted in a frame f and extending over the hold of a ship, say. The trolley can be similarly transferred at another point along the track to an opposite side rail e. The rail d is trunnioned in the frame f so that it can be turned up out of the way. Fig. 4 shows an arrangement for preventing the trolley c from running over the ends of the crane gantry when not opposite to either of the transferring-points. At these points plates p are notched to engage with the hooked end of a rod m. At intermediate points the rod, as shown on the left of the Figure, is held down by the plate p, and thus serves as a stop for the trolley. On the right the rod m is shown engaging with a notch and leaving the trolley free to run off. The rods are mounted on the ends of levers s pivoted at r and fitted on their inner ends with frictionwheels adapted to engage with the top of the trolley. When these ends fall, upon the transference to a side rail, the lever m locks the gantry until the return of the trolley. In a modification, the plate p is fitted in hinged sections, so that the transference can take place at any point along the track.
Patent GB-190023487-A (GB)
Title: Electro-mechanical Emergency Brake for Tramcars Driven by Electricity.
Inventor: PLANTA EMANUEL VON
Filed: 1900-12-22
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 23,487. Planta, E. von. June 23, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Brakes.-Relates to electro-mechanical emergency brakes for tramcars. Fig. 1 shows a diagrammatic view. When the supply of current to the motors a is cut off and the "short-circuit" switch b is closed, the momentum of the car causes the motors to act as generators to supply current to the electric brakes. At the same time, the detent d is attracted by the electromagnet c, and releases the levers e, f, g to drop the skids k on to the rails and allow the wheels to run on to them and rapidly bring the vehicle to rest. Sanding rails.-An electromagnet may also be fitted for operating the slide of a sand box directly the circuit b is closed.
Patent GB-190102823-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Guard for the Carriage Wheels of Spinning Mules and Twiners.
Inventor: BOWKER JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-02-09
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 2823. Bowker, J., Butterworth, C., and McVay, T. Feb. 9. Mules and twiners.-The carriage wheels c are provided with guards consisting of blocks b sliding on the rails d and connected together by strips a of metal, wire, &c. The strips a are preferably bent downwards, so that the upper edge thereof may be below the inner edge of the wheel rim. The strip a shown in Fig. 1 is made by cutting a strip of hoop iron nearly through at the centre, and then bending the strip in the manner shown so as to cause the cut edges to overlap when they are secured by a bolt h. The blocks b may be of lignum vitae, arranged with the grain vertical, and, when the rails d are short, the blocks are made to extend as far beneath the wheel c as possible, to prevent them from falling off the end of the rail. The inner block may also have a flange, which extends beneath the carriage bearer, and prevents the opposite block from falling from the rail at the end of the traverse. The blocks b may be plain or shaped to fit the flanged rim of the wheel ; they are preferably soaked in oil before use, and may be hollowed out and filled with oil from time to time. The guard may be made of one piece of material only.
Patent GB-190104026-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mould for Imparting Shapes to Food-stuffs.
Inventor: ALLARD EUGENE
Filed: 1901-02-25
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 4026. Allard, E. Feb. 25. Moulding food, sweetmeats, &c. -Relates to moulds for shaping potatoes, fritter patties, nougat, sweetmeats, &c., by cooking them in fat &c., or congealing them in cold air or a freezing- mixture. The halves a, b of the mould are constructed of linen or fine wire netting stretched on wire frames, and are connected by hooks c, and a loop or ring, which slides on the handles f and over a projection g.
Patent GB-190117291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Delivery or Supply of Regulated or Measured Quantities of Liquid.
Inventor: SMITH ALFRED
Filed: 1901-08-29
Granted: 1902-08-29
Abstract: 17,291. Smith, A. Aug. 29. Measured quantities, delivering.-The apparatus is shown in use for the supply of disinfectant liquid to cisterns which are emptied from time to time. Attached to the reservoir g, or fitted to the bottle r of disinfectant, is a measuring-vessel i or p, having the inlet at one end and the outlet at the other, controlled by a pair of valves a, b or m on the ztem of a float f or u in the cistern. The effect of the rise and fall of the float in one case is shown as being the reverse of that in the other case, but may be the same in both. The float may be replaced by a lever.
Patent GB-190122114-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hose-reel.
Inventor: JONES WALTER
Filed: 1901-11-02
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 22,114. Jones, W. April 4, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Hose reels.-A hose reel, which can turn about a vertical axis to face in any direction, and on which the hose is wound from the middle outwards towards the ends, is shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 2 shows a plan of the reel when empty. The spool 3 is mounted in the brackets 2 projecting from the frame, which is pivoted by the rod and apertured lugs 7, 10 to the collars 11 mounted on the water main or hydrant 12. The spool is divided into two compartments 15<a> by the partition 15, which is notched at 16 to receive the looped-up middle part of the hose.
Patent GB-190122142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Offals.
Inventor: DAY CHARLES AUBREY
Filed: 1901-11-02
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 22,142. Day, C. A., [Staubschutz Gse.]. Nov. 2. Refuse, treating; disinfecting.- Offal, refuse, or the like is separated into finer portions, consisting mainly of sand and ashes, and coarser portions, consisting of paper, rags, bones, &c., and the coarser portions only are disinfected. The disinfection is effected by means of superheated steam, heated air, steam and air, or other hot gaseous products, in a hermetically-closed room containing a shaking- device, preferably in the form of an elevator discharging upon sorting-aprons.
Patent GB-190124184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Fireproof Floors.
Inventor: CRACOANU OVIDIUS
Filed: 1901-11-28
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 24,184. Cracoanu, O. Nov. 28. Floors.-Fig. 2 shows in elevation, and Fig. 3 in plan. a floor constructed of hollow bricks laid with liquid mortar or cement between iron bars or wires l, q. The bricks are connected telescopically by cores or tubes a, which may be made of cement, cardboard, sheet metal, or the like, and prevent the entrance of liquid mortar into the hollow bricks. Small distance-blocks or rings u on the rods keep the bricks at the required distance apart, and prevent them from touching the rods.
Patent GB-190201373-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches.
Inventor: CROFT FREDERICK LISTER
Filed: 1902-01-18
Granted: 1903-02-18
Abstract: 1373. Croft, F. L., Perkins, T. A., Wigglesworth, F., and Lindsay, H. Jan. 18. Clutches, friction. Fig. 1 shows a construction of a disc clutch in connection with a hauling- drum ; the drum 4 is secured to discs 9, 10 mounted loose on the shaft, one on each side of the fixed disc 2. Friction rings 12, 13, carried on studs in the discs 9, 10, are pressed against the disc 2 by means of pairs of levers 17, 18. A link 28 serves to couple these levers together and to the lever 37, which is linked to the operating- sleeve. The upper end of the lever 37 is formed with noses adapted to bear against rollers on the pin of the levers 17. The pin of the lever 18 is enlarged to fit over the link 28, and is adjustably secured by a nut 31. In a modified arrangement, a spring is interposed between the enlarged part of the pin and the nut. The lever 37 swings on each side of a radial line so that the effect of centrifugal force is to tighten the clutch when in action, and to hold it out of action when disengaged. Spings 40 on the bolts 41 serve to force apart the friction rings when the pressure is relieved. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the disc 2 is gripped between the end 62 of the box 50 and a disc 51, a projection on which passes through a slot in the diaphragm 54. The bell-crank operating-lever 37 is pivoted in the box 50 and bears by means of a roller on a stud in the disc 51 ; it has the same action in regard to centrifugal force as that described above. Another arrangement of clutch is shown in Figs. 7 and 8 ; here an annular flange 73 is gripped between pairs of jaws 70, 71 operated in the manner shown. The jaws are coupled by a lever 86, so that the effect of centrifugal force is neutralized.
Patent GB-190202855-A (GB)
Title: Machinery for Making Paper Tubes.
Inventor: WHEATLEY WILLIAM HUMPHREY
Filed: 1902-02-04
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 2855. Wheatley, W. H., [Denney, T.]. Feb. 4. Paper tubes, machines for making. An apparatus for making paper tubes is shown in plan in Fig. 1. The hollow sleeve A is revolved by the wheel a', and is attached to the mandrel C upon which the tube material is wound. Extending from the hollow revolvable sleeve A is the fork c carrying the paper reel B. The ribbon d' passes through the sleeve A, is pressed by the spring v<1>, and is wrapped spirally in the mandrel C, being fed by the means shown in Figs. 5 and 6. The grooved feed-rolls b<4> are carried by the revolving head A', which is driven by the spur-wheel f from the spur-wheel of the sleeve A. The feed-rolls are carried bodily around the mandrel in the same direction as the mandrel rotates, but with only about one-half the speed, and serve the double purpose of regulating the revolvable speed of the core upon the mandrel and of feeding the core longitudinally along the mandrel. The head A<1> and the barrel B<1> rotate at different speeds, and motion is transmitted to the feed-rolls through the gears h<4>, k<4>, and the worms k<1> and wheels i. The barrel B<1> has an intermittent rotating movement in a direction opposite to the head, arising from a cam-andratchet movement through a shaft parallel to and worked from the shaft g. A hand-lever, which controls a swinging-bar and so controls the cam movement imparted, provides for any modification that may be desired in the speed of the feedrolls carried by the head. To complete the tube, a number of strips are wound spirally around the core formed on the mandrel. The paste box E is provided with a paste-feeding roller r, a paper-feeding roll s, a scraping-roller q, and tension bars t. A gas burner G may be provided, to dry the material as it passes along. The tube formed is cut automatically by the circular saw K. The shaft I of the saw is moved longitudinally by the cam K' at the same speed at which the tube to be cut is travelling. The pulley L only rotates the cam K<4> when the cam is free ; when the stud d<7> and the stud e<7> engage, the pulley L runs free as when the bar R is retracted and the saw is idle. The cam t<7> lifts the tube against the saw. When the end of the tube passes off, it strikes the plate T<1> on the lever T and, moving the lever against the stop a<7> on the rod R, causes the rod R to slide and bring its stud d<7> away from the cam K<4>.
Patent GB-190209544-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lead Presses.
Inventor: KINGSBURY JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1902-04-24
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 9544. Kingsbury, J. E., [Western Electric Co.]. April 24. Squiring.- Relates to squirting- presses for forming lead pipes, especially as armouring on electric conductors. Fig. 1 shows a partial vertical section, and Fig. 2 a horizontal section. The die-block a, which is formed in two parts fitting horizontally, has a tapering cavity surrounding the nozzle of the guide-tube e and leading to the die-plate d. The block is shaped to support the nozzle immediately under the opening g leading to the lead chamber in the block b. The die-block is arranged with adjustable gas heaters l for producing an even flow of the lead. The block b is steam-jacketed and the apparatus is mounted on the hydraulic ram t so as to be raised against the plunger c.
Patent GB-190215938-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Machine for Plaking Felt Hats
Inventor: ROBINSON THOMAS
Filed: 1902-07-17
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 15,938. Robinson, T. July 17. Felt hats, plank- ing. Fig. 1 shows a front view, and Fig. 2 a side view, of the machine. The hats are planked between a member H, which has a reciprocating motion imparted to it, and a member 0, which is sus- pended by weights R so that it has a motion toward and away from the member H. The planking - surfaces J, Q consist of fluted strips or sheets of rubber.
Patent GB-190226182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Elastic Tyres
Inventor: GRAY CHRISTIAN HAMILTON
Filed: 1902-11-27
Granted: 1903-11-27
Abstract: 26,182. Gray, C. H., and Sloper, T. Nov. 27. Elastic fabrics; coated fabrics.-The thickened edges of pneumatic and other tyres, which are provided for attaching the tyres to wheel rims, are formed so that the embedded strengthening-canvas or like material is not bent at the junction of the edges with the main part of the tyre. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the embedded material consists of two cord layers A<1>, which pass straight through the middle of the thickened edge B, and have their extremities A<3>, A<4> bent laterally. The thickened edge may be formed by coiling the extremities. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, the strengthen. ing-fabric A<2> is wrapped around a core C. The embedded material may be secured by vulcanizing stitching, or otherwise.
Patent GB-190300081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packers for Oil and other Wells.
Inventor: STIRLING ROBERT
Filed: 1903-01-01
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 81. Stirling, R. Jan. 1. Wells. - Relates to a packing-device for oil or other wells, for preventing the mixture of any water with the oil. The packing may be c u pshaped, or may consist of an elastic tube or ring, which is caused to bulge outwards. In one form, a rubber or like tube h, Fig. 1, is fitted on a tubular portion d of the pipe b to be packed, and is held between a fixed socket c and a sliding collar i, secured to an internal sleeve k by screws m capable of sliding in slots in the portion d. The hexagonal end of the internal discharge tube c fits into a sleeve screwed into the sleeve k, so that, when the tube c is rotated, the sleeve k and collar i rise, thereby causing the tube h to bulge against the casing of the well. In a modification, the sliding collar i, Fig. 2, is at the upper end of the tube h, and is forced downwards in opposition to a spring v by the weight of the tube cresting on a shoulder on the piece k<1>. In a second form, the packing- device consists of a rubber or like ring 18, Fig. 5, fitted in a socket 19 on the pipe b, and expanded by a conical sliding sleeve 20. The sleeve 20 is connected with an internal collar 23 by screws 24 passing through slots 22 in the pipe b, and is forced downwards in opposition to a spring 25 by the weight of the discharge tube c resting on the collar 23. In a third form, cup-leather or like packing 2, Fig. 3, strengthened by plates 3 and provided with inner and outer coverings 5, 4, is secured to a pipe 11 screwed into a socket 8 on the pipe b. Rods 15, connected to a washer 13 fitted loosely on the socket 8, pass through holes in a flange 14 on the pipe 11, and are secured to a washer 16 connected by chains 17 to the packing 2. In order to release the packing, the pipe b is turned, so that the socket 8 uncovers ports 12 in the pipe 11, and allows the liquid above the packing to flow to the other side. further movement of the socket 8 causes the chains 17 to draw the packing 2 from the casing. In a modification, communication between the two sides of the packing may be effected by a valve connected to the sleeve.
Patent GB-190303578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Bicycles or similar Vehicles
Inventor: DUNCAN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1903-02-16
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 3578. Duncan, A. Feb. 16. Drawings to Specification. Motor road vehicles.-According to the Provisional Specification, the vehicle is driven by leading the driving-belt over a guide-pulley and placing one portion in contact with the periphery of the driving-wheel.
Patent GB-190304096-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Box for Containing Butter.
Inventor: CARROLL THOMAS
Filed: 1903-02-20
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 4096. Carroll, T. Feb. 20. Boxes for butter, lard, &c.-Relates to boxes for containing butter, margarine, lard, &c., the interior parts of which taper from top to bottom to facilitate the removal of the butter &c., while the external parts taper in one direction only. The box shown is fitted with two inclined pieces e resting against the ends a. The handholes f permit the circulation of air at the ends of the box. The box may be provided with a sliding or nailed lid, and additional ventilating- holes may be provided in the ends a. For transit &c., alternate boxes are packed bottom upwards.
Patent GB-190305138-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Nut Locks.
Inventor: BARTLEY MILTON
Filed: 1903-03-05
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 5138. Bartley, M. March 5. Locking nuts.-Figs. 1 and 2 show the invention as applied to a rail joint. A washer 1 is formed along one or more sides with a flange or retaining lip 3 adapted to bear against the structure to which the bolt is applied so as to prevent the washer from turning. In a position corresponding to the edge of the nut, the washer is cut down, as at 4, so as to leave a tongue 5, which may be curved outwards at the top and may be bent forwards in the line of the cut 4. When the nut is screwed up, the tongue 5 is bent outwards, so as to bind against the side of the nut. The nut may be unscrewed after the tongue is bent back to its original position. In another construction, the washer is rounded at the corner to fit the corner of a bed-plate &c., and it is provided with one or more lips extending from this corner to engage the sides of the structure. When used for a bolt with a left-hand thread, the position of the tongue 5 is reversed, or two tongues may be provided.
Patent GB-190305769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Gauges
Inventor: WEHNER CLEMENS
Filed: 1903-03-12
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 5769. Wehner, C., Maltner, C., and Bansen, F. March 12. Gauge-glass fittings. -A combined automatic and hand ball valve for closing the boiler connection of a gauge glass is described. Steam or water from the boiler enters the cup-shaped chamber b by aperture b<1>, and passes into the gauge-glass holder d. If the glass breaks, the boiler pressure will force the ball into the position shown and close the aperture c. Upon screwing down the spindle A, the cup-shaped end a will cause the ball to close aperture b<1>.
Patent GB-190306121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Rotatory Knife-cleaning Machines
Inventor: VAUGHAN ERNEST
Filed: 1903-03-17
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 6121. Vaughan, E. March 17. Knives, cleaning.-In rotary knife-cleaning machines, the discs are faced with leather or other buffing-material h, rings of felt, kamptulicon, &c. h<1>, being placed between the discs and the leathers, to form a yielding bed for the latter. Each disc is provided with an annular series of studs i, to which the leather is attached by cords k, passing through holes or eyelets j provided in the turned-over edges of the leither. Hooks may be substituted for the studs and eyelets if desired. The upper disc is rotated by a handle c<3>, and the lower one is frictionally driven by the upper one. The pressure between the discs may be regulated by a spring f, and a screw g. Openings are provided in the casing for the insertion of knife blades, and the apparatus is adapted to open, so that polishing powder or composition may be applied to the discs. Any tendency of the leathers to twist round on their discs tends to tighten the lacing fastenings.
Patent GB-190311099-A (GB)
Title: A Case or Cover for Holding Cards, Papers, Memoranda and the like.
Inventor: RIED LOUIS HENRY
Filed: 1903-05-15
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 11,099. Ried, L. H. May 15. Albums; memorandum books.-Relates to covers for holding and displaying pictorial postcards, papers, memoranda, and the like. A series of stubs b are bound in covers a. Each of the stubs is gummed along one side, and the card, memorandum, or the like c is attached to the gummed portion. Stubs b<1>, of less width than the gummed stubs, are interposed between the latter to compensate for the thickness of the attached cards.
Patent GB-190315568-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Prop or Standard for Rose-trees and other Plants, Shrubs and Trees.
Inventor: BLOUNT HENRY
Filed: 1903-07-14
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 15,568. Blount, H. July 14. Plants, supporting. -A support fcr plants, shrubs, and trees, especially rosetrees, consists o f a stem, divided at its lower end into two or more feet, and having at its upper end a collar, formed of two arms 3, 4, hinged together at 5, and fastened by a button 7 one arm engaging a notch on the other. The collar may be formed o f a fixed cross-piece, having its ends curved to form eyes, and a curved metal strap, one end of which is pivotally mounted in one of the eyes and the other end hooked into the second eye. The interior of the collar is padded with straw, felts, &c. The stem may be formed of two sliding parts 9, 10, the height being adjusted by a ring 17 passing through a hole in one part, and engaging with one of a series of notches in the other.
Patent GB-190320044-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Scale for Determining the Size, Enlarged or Reduced in Proportion, of Pictures and the like for the Press
Inventor: BONNIN ALFRED
Filed: 1903-09-17
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 20,044. Bonnin, A. Sept. 17. Scales.-In a combination of two rectangular pairs of rules for providing a scale for proportionately enlarging or reducing rectangular prints and the like, the rectangular members A have a pin A' sliding in the slot B' of the rod B, and are adjusted to coincide with two rectangular corners of the picture D. By sliding one of the frames A to a position such as that shown dotted, the exact proportions to which the prints must be reduced or enlarged to come within a given space are seen at a glance.
Patent GB-190323681-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Motor Lamps and the like
Inventor: WORSNOP CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1903-11-02
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 23,681. Worsnop, C. H. Nov. 2. Carriage and vehicular lamps.-Relates to an arrangement for temporarily shutting off the light from gas and other lamps used on motor cars, carriages, and other vehicles. Between the flame and the lens are placed twodiscs having circular central orifices, The front disc is fixed, and has its edge bent over to embrace the rear disc, which may be rotated by a handle E operated by a cord F which passes over a guide-pulley on the lamp, and is controlled from the car. Between the discs, two plates C, D are pivoted on pins H. Each plate has a pin which projects into a slot J in the rear disc. The rear disc is held in its normal position by springs K, when the plates C, D do not interfere with the passage of the light through the discs. When the handle is pulled, the rear disc rotates, and the slots J cause the plates C, D to close over the orifice, shutting off the light until the cord is released.