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Patent GB-190010264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Railway and Tramway Vehicles.
Inventor: PRICE WILLIAM GUNN
Filed: 1900-06-05
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 10,264. Price, W. G. June 5. Brakes.-Relates to brakes, the blocks of which are set by the momentum of the vehicle. When the lever G is turned by a pull on one of the rods F, F<1>, the cam D<3> presses on a plunger D', which separates the discs C, D and forces the discs A, loose on the axle A', against the disc A<2>, which may form part of the wheel A<3>, and the friction set up tightens the chain B<1> and sets the brakes. Water is drained from the working parts of the discs A, A<2> through holes A<4>, A<5>, and, to ensure uniformity of action, the bearing-surfaces of the parts C, D, B are arranged to form a universal or gimbal joint, the points of contact being 90‹ apart. As shown in Fig. 3, the parts C and D are connected by the lugs C<1> and the spring bolt I, while washers J<1> are placed between the part C and the sleeve B, which is connected to the disc A. The rod D<8> is mounted telescopically in the sleeve D<8>, to permit vertical play.
Patent GB-190012170-A (GB)
Title: Electric Meter.
Inventor: MANDOWSKY PAUL
Filed: 1900-07-05
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 12,170. Mandowsky, P. July 5. Quantity meters. -A disc A, geared to a counter, is driven by a pawl m on a curved lever l, which is oscillated by an arm i of a current meter carried on a pendulum b, c, each movement of the disc being proportionate to the downward displacement of the arm i by the current passing at the time. The pawl lever l is pivoted in the axis of the disc, and is passed through an eye or slotted to engage a pin on the arm i, which is carried by a magnet, pivoted in a coil e ; this coil is fixed on an arm of the pendulum, balanced by a weight g, and supplied with current through flexible connections attached to the pendulum near its pivots h, from a main current shunt x. The pendulum consists of the two rods b, c on a cross-piece pivoted in a support a, and an iron rod p, adjustable vertically by nuts. It is electrically driven by two coils E, F acting on the rod p, one F being supplied continuously with a shunt current, and the other E supplied intermittently through a spring r on the pendulum, and a stationary contact-screw s'.
Patent GB-190014017-A (GB)
Title: New Catch for Brooches & other similar Articles.
Inventor: ROBATHAN JOHN WHITE
Filed: 1900-08-04
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 14,017. Robathan, J. W. Aug. 4. Brooches; jewellery fastenings.- Relates to the catches of brooches &c. The catch tube B is slotted at C, and an inner securing-tube A is arranged to slide or rotate as desired.
Patent GB-190014086-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wireless or Hertzian Telegraphy.
Inventor: BROWN ALFRED CHARLES
Filed: 1900-08-07
Granted: 1901-08-07
Abstract: 14,086. Brown, A. C. Aug. 7. Wireless telegraphy.- Relates to the arrangements in connection with the aÙrial conductors in wireless telegraphy. The post A is formed of metal or of wood &c. with a partial or whole metal surface, and is made sufficiently rigid to be supported by insulators B, B<1> without employing guy ropes or stays above the level of the structure to which it is attached. The post, preferably tubular, either of metal or metal supported on an internal wooden or other rod, is a modified form of the broad strip referred to in Specification No. 28,955, A.D. 1896. The spark gap and coherer are arranged either between parts of the conducting-post or between the post and earth or a capacity. D, D<1> show spark knobs, and a, b the coherer connections ; this circuit includes a long range switch. c, d are the local circuit connections, the attachments being made as far as possible apart. The Provisional Specification refers to a post in three portions, the gaps containing the spark gap and coherer, and a sleeve being provided for protecting the part not in use.
Patent GB-190100265-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dress or Garment Suspender
Inventor: KNOWLES ANNIE
Filed: 1901-01-04
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 265. Knowles, A., and Field, J. E. Jan. 4. Suspenders for articles of dress.-Fig. 1 shows the inside of a dress skirt with one form of the suspender attached to it. It consists of a main cord A, to which are attached two or more subsidiary cords a<1>, a<2>, a<3>, which are passed through a loop and attached at their lower ends to loops or eyes d<1>, d<2>, d<3> sewn to the dress. These loops may be connected together by cords a<4>. The cord A is passed through an eye or guide e<1> formed at the back portion of a hook catch E, Fig. 3, which is situated at the front of the dress and holds the cord A in any desired position. A tag a<6> prevents the cord A from slipping entirely through the catch E. A modification is described, in which a continuous length of cord is employed, the ends of which are passed through an opening in the waistband and are held in place by twisting them around a button attached to the front of the waistband.
Patent GB-190105755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rim Brakes for Velocipedes and the like.
Inventor: GILBERT GEORGE
Filed: 1901-03-19
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 5755. Gilbert, G., and Mushing, E. March 19. Brakes, rim. Figs. 1 and 3 show the application to a bicycle. The brake comprises two arms 2, of the shape shown, which are secured by bolts 3 so that recessed portions cut in them fit together and form a socket 4, Fig. 3, in which is secured a tube 23 connected to the inner wire of a Bowden mechanism. The outer wire bears on a flange 20 formed in a socket 19, which is formed either in the head of a bolt 27 secured to a bridge 17 clamped to the backstays, or in a bracket secured to the usual bridge. The brake shoes 11 are secured in sockets 12 formed on rods 13, which fit tightly in the arms 2 and slide loosely in sockets 8 clamped to the back-stays and serving to prevent the parts of the brake from rubbing against the forks. Springs 14 and 25 press the brake out of action.
Patent GB-190108923-A (GB)
Title: A New Product especially applicable for use in the Manufacture of Colours and Inks, and Process of Manufacture of the said Product
Inventor: BRANDEL FELIX DE
Filed: 1901-04-30
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 8923. Brandel, F. de, and Asson, A. de B. d', April 20. Paint vehicles.-A product for use in the manufacture of colours or inks, is obtained from heavy mineral oils by the addition of a solutionÀ of a coal tar product in benzol, tribunic amylic or methylic alcohol, chloroform, &c. In some cases, e.g., when alizaline colours are used, an alkali or alkaline earth is added.
Patent GB-190118356-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Hanging Pictures and the like.
Inventor: STONE EDWARD MULREADY
Filed: 1901-09-13
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 18,356. Stone, E. M. Sept. 13. Pictures &c., hanging on walls.-A plate A, secured to a wall &c. by nails or suspended from a rod &c. by a hook E, has stamped up from it or secured to it three or more hooks or knobs B, D. The cord C passes over the hooks &c. in a zig-zag, and the weight of the picture &c. prevents accidental longitudinal motion of the cord &c., and so ensures the correct hanging of the picture &c.
Patent GB-190121896-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Brake Mechanism for Cycles.
Inventor: SAWYER ALFRED STAVELEY
Filed: 1901-10-31
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 21,896. Sawyer, A. S. Oct. 31. Brakes for bicycles &c. A flexible cord 4, actuated by the usual hand-lever and passing round pulleys 5 secured to the frame, is attached to a curved lever 10 pivoted in the upper end of a block 14 secured to cranked arms 18, the screwed ends of which are attached by clips 22 to the frame. The lower end of the lever 10 engages a lever, pivoted to the block 14 and connected by a link 30 to a rigid stirrup 31 carrying brake blocks adapted to engage the rim, and sliding in eye-bolts secured by clips 35 to the frame. Springs 38, mounted on extensions of the stirrup, remove the blocks from the rim.
Patent GB-190122435-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Operating Fanlights, Shutters, Ventilators and the like.
Inventor: WAIT EDWIN
Filed: 1901-11-07
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 22,435. Wait, E. Nov. 7. Window blinds.- A roller blind is fitted to the top rail of the fanlight, and is arranged to pass between the hinged lower rail of the light and an operating shaft A, which acts as a guide.
Patent GB-190126663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Air Brakes for Railway and Tramway Vehicles
Inventor: SHOUREK JOHN
Filed: 1901-12-31
Granted: 1903-01-31
Abstract: 26,663. Shourek, J. Dec. 31. Couplings, disconnectible for air brakes. Fig. 21 shows a detachable coupling for connecting a driver's brake valve to the casing 41. When these couplings are connected in pairs by the lever 201, air can pass through the apertures 196 from a hose, not shown, to the casing 41, but, when disconnected, the spring 205 slides the stem 195 within the sleeve 191, and seats the valve 193 to prevent the escape of air.
Patent GB-190201053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Wheels
Inventor: BIRKBECK HENRY
Filed: 1902-01-14
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 1053. Birkbeck, H., [Furmidge Spring Wheel Co.]. Jan. 14. Spring wheels; axle-caps, felloes or rims; hubs; spokes.-Relates to wheels with curved spring spokes, one form being shown in elevation and in detail section in Figs. 5 and 7, respectively. Each spoke 1 consists of a curved spring strip, the outer end of which is pivoted to a transverse bolt secured between lugs L on the rim R. The metal hub 27 has at each end a flange 28, 29, in which are V-shaped grooves 30 having enlarged ends to receive the curved ends 32 of the spokes. The spokes pass alternately to opposite flanges, and they are held in position by plates 33 which are secured by bolts 36 and by caps 25, 35 screwing on to the hub 27. The plates 33 have turned-over rims 14, which are recessed to allow for the spokes. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, the wooden hub 4 has recesses in which the spokes are held by plates 8 secured to the hub by bolts 7. Additional bolts 12 pass into the wooden hub through the eyes formed by the curved ends of the spokes.
Patent GB-190203150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artificial Ear-drums.
Inventor: NUTTALL RICHARD CHARLES
Filed: 1902-02-07
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 3150. Nuttall, R. C. Feb. 7. Ear intruments and appliances.-An artificial ear drum is formed of a disc a of india-rubber of such size or shape as to fit closely to the natural drum of the ear. A cotton cord b is threaded through two small holes in the centre of the disc, and the two plies of the cord are tied together at c by a piece of thread. The cord b is waxed, to give it rigidity. The dies is coated with glycerine, glycerine and ether, or glycerine, ether, and alcohol being placed in the ear, which operation is conveniently effected by means of the light wire instrument d shown in Fig. 4. The projecting- cord b is cut short down to the lobe of the ear.
Patent GB-190207080-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electrical Measuring Instrument.
Inventor: THORNTON WILLIAM MUNDELL
Filed: 1902-03-22
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 7080. Thornton, W. M. March 22. Current meters.-In an indicating or recording ammeter or volt-meter, applicable for showing low-frequency waves, a circular coil P, carrying the current to be measured, is movable vertically in a uniform radial magnetic field, in opposition to the action of supporting-springs, and is connected by a cord T to the indicator or recorder. The radial field is produced between a vertical cylindrical iron core E and a concentric i r o n shell A, by coils C carrying an independent current, or by permanent magnets. In the form shown, end plates F of iron or other material are screwed on the core E. The core E has a diametrical slot and is perforated axially, to receive radial arms supporting the coil P on two axial wires or strips Q. These may be of flexible copper, attached to rotary drums L, L<1>, and kept extended by springs connecting the drums to their shafts, which carry ratchet - wheels in engagement with stationary pawls, permitting alteration of the tension of the springs. Or the wires or strips Q may be extended between aligning helical springs. Electric connection with the coil P is made through the parts Q, L, L<1>. In an ammeter, the coil P consists of strips wound spirally, and the ends of the strips serve as radial supporting-arms ; the main field coils C are assisted by auxiliary windings connected in parallel to the movable coil P. The movable coil P may contain two or more windings, connected with several wires Q.
Patent GB-190210730-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drawing the Charge from Retorts used in the Manufacture of Gas.
Inventor: MCKINLAY ROBERT
Filed: 1902-05-09
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 10,730. McKinlay, R. May 9. Retorts, drawing charge from. The apparatus consists of a carriage a mounted upon wheels b, and provided with end and centre e standards, c, d, e. The rake m runs on rollers n within a beam g carried by, and pivoted at h to, a a frame f. Stops are inserted in holes k in the frame to limit the amount of tilting of the beam. The raising and lowering of the frame carrying the beam, and the forward and backward movements of the rake rod, are effected by suitable motors, hydraulic cylinders o, v, w being shown. A rope or chain p is attached to the frame f at q, passes over a fixed pulleys, and thence around a pulley at t<2> on the ram to a fixed point a<2> on the standard. The rams v, w act in opposition to one another, for pushing in and withdrawing the rake respectively. They have fixed rams and sliding cylinders provided with shoes x for travelling on guides y. The rope and chain 2 is attached to the rear end of the rake, and passes around pulleys 14, 12, 24, 22, 8, 6, 10, 20 and pulleys at 18<a>, t<2> on the vertical ram, to a fixed point a<3>, while the rope or chain 3 also attached to the rake passes around pulleys 15, 13, 23, 21, 9, a pulley at 6, and pulleys 11, 19, and pulleys at 18<a>, t<2> on the vertical ram, to a fixed point a<2>. The blade 16 of the rake is hinged at 17 so as to fold down on entering the retort, and open to remove the coke on its return movement. The first effect of either of rams v, w is to raise the corresponding end of the rake rod.
Patent GB-190211093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Carburettors for Motors.
Inventor: RAINEY CHARLES
Filed: 1902-05-14
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 11,093. Rainey, C. May 14. Gas or explosivevapour engines, carburetting in. The valve D by which oil under pressure is admitted to the carburetter or cylinder is lifted by the pressure of the exhaust on the piston E. The lift of the valve may be controlled by the screwed sleeve E', and the oil passage A<3> by the screw F. The exhaust may mix with the oil and assist in spraying it.
Patent GB-190213787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Railways on a Sectional Conductor System and in Signals therefor.
Inventor: FARNHAM ED WILSON
Filed: 1902-06-17
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 13,787. Farnham, E. W. June 17. Drawings to Specification. Electric railways and tramways, signalling on ; lamp signals.-Relates to a sectional conductor system of electric railways. Lamp signals are used to indicate that a section is live or occupied. They preferably consist of two sets of three incandescent lamps, coloured red and green on opposite sides, placed in parallel between the sectional conductor and the return.
Patent GB-190219797-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toys.
Inventor: ACKERMANN HEINRICH
Filed: 1902-09-10
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 19,797. Ackermann, H. Sept. 10. Toy building-blocks.-The blocks a are made of the form shown in Fig. 1, the width of the end notches b being equal to the thickness of the block. The blocks can be connected together, as shown, for instance, in Fig. 3, to form various buildings &c.
Patent GB-190222273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Radiators or Cooling Apparatus particularly applicable for Automobiles.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-10-13
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 22,273. Boult, A. J., ["Automobiles Belgicõ" Soc. Anon. Franco-Belge de Construction Automobile]. Oct. 13. Gas and like engines, cooling cylinders of. A radiator or cooler for automobiles is constructed of a number of elements, each composed of two concentric tubes, the space f between which constitutes the conduit for the cooling-water, while the internal space g is open at both ends so as to form an air conduit. The tubes may have any desired cross-section, and may be provided with external ribs.
Patent GB-190224317-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dress-holder.
Inventor: WATTERSTON ISABELLA SMITH
Filed: 1902-11-06
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 24,317. Watterston, I. S. Nov. 6. Suspenders for articles of dress.-The dress-holder, shown in Figs. 2 and 3, consists of a light metal chain, or strong cord, tape, or the like, to one end of which a safety-pin is attached, and which passes through loops or eyes in other pins. The holder is attached inside the skirt at the back by the pins, in the positions shown in Fig. 2, a length of the holder beyond the pin E, being threaded through an opening in the skirt band. The chain, cord, or the like is provided long enough to allow the dress to hang normally ; by pulling the holder through the opening the dress is readily lifted, and is retained at F by a hook or fastener, as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190226018-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Valve Especially Intended for use with Cylinders or the like Containing Compressed or Liquefied Gases.
Inventor: BERRY GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-11-26
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 26,018. Berry, G. F., and Mackenzie, R. Nov. 26. Lift valves; safety-valves; seats spindles.-Relates to a valve especially intended for use with vessels containing compressed or liquefied gases. The valve A which screws into the end of the cylinder is bored transversely to receive the spindle B' of the charging or admission valve which has its face b made of copper which abuts against a very sharp seat a. The spindle B' is rendered tight by a ring of rubber held in place by a washer and by a gland or nut having a left-handed screw thread. A spring safety-valve F is also mounted in the same casing.
Patent GB-190227280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Refuse Carts
Inventor: LEBACH ELIAS
Filed: 1902-12-10
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 27,280. Lebach, E. Dec. 10. Scavengers' carts and wagons; tip-carts and tip-wagons.-Relates to the removal of dust or similar refuse. In the apparatus shown in Figs. 1, 2, 4, and 7, the refuse is placed in a bucket a having a cover d which is held in position by a projection b on one side and by a releasable catch and hook e on the other. Under the projection is a hook f which can be engaged with a rod a' carried by two arms r pivoted at the sides of an opening A in the body of the vehicle. The catch is released, and, when the bucket is turned about the hook and rod, it pushes back the flap k, which normally closes the opening, and the refuse is emptied into the vehicle, the cover of the bucket being opened by the handle h engaging a rib c<1> on the flap. To discharge the contents of the vehicle, the body is tipped by means of mechanism b, Fig. 7, in which a chain a<11> is guided round a pinion by a guide roller, and is connected at both ends to the body. In modifications the cover may be detachable from the bucket, and the flaps k may be suspended in any manner. Figs. 11 and 13 show a form in which the bucket a is provided with an iron bar h<111> having projecting ends g<111> adapted to engage with and slide on two rods d<111>, e<111> fixed to the hinged flap c<111>, which normally closes the opening a<111> in the body of the vehicle. The rods may be formed of angle-iron, and one is preferably longer than the other.
Patent GB-190227969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Carburettors.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-12-18
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 27,969. Boult, A. J., [Fabrique de Moteurs et de Machines]. Dec. 18. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. The float b bears against an adjustable nut d on the valve spindle c. The float may be depressed by a spring plug e. The nozzle g may be cleared by a spring-pressed or counterbalanced needle h, and air is supplied through ports k<4>, k<5> in a rotary valve k held down by a flange k'. A rod m serves to ease the admission valve if it should stick.
Patent GB-190300675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastening and Locking Trunks, Boxes, and Travelling and other Cases.
Inventor: HORNER EDGAR CHARLES
Filed: 1903-01-10
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 675. Horner, E. C. Jan. 10. Fastenings; locks, key.-The auxiliary or side fastenings for trunks, boxes, travelling cases, &c. are so arranged that they are secured by turning down the locking-hasp into engagement with the lock. Figs. 1, 2, 3, and 4 show the application of the invention to a trunk. Each of the side fastenings consists of a tongue or link C pivoted to a plate A on the lid and taking over a projection E<1> on a plate E secured to the body of the trunk. A slotted projection F on the link C passes through a hole in the plate E to the interior of the trunk. The tongues C may be spring-controlled. Bolts &c. J, J<1>, operated by the hasp H, are arranged on the interior of the trunk to engage the projections F and so secure the side fastenings. The bolts J, J<1> carry studs, or are connected to slides L, L<1> carrying bevelled studs N, which project through the wall of the trunk. The studs are forced apart by the hasp, when turned down, and so serve to shoot the bolts. When the hasp H is raised, the bolts are withdrawn from engagement with the fastenings by a spring P or springs, weights, &c., or by hand. Insteadof the studs N, the hasp may beformed. with a wedge-shaped projection to engage between shoulders on the slides L, L<1>. The bolts may be arranged to secure other types of side fastenings.
Patent GB-190301447-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Light-car or Vehicle Attachment for Bicycles and Motor Bicycles.
Inventor: GRAHAM WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1903-01-21
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 1447. Graham, W. J., and Graham, S. C. Jan. 21. Coupling, arrangements f o r ; passengers, for conveying.-Relates to an attachment for pedal-propelled or motor-driven bi - cycles, whereby one passenger or more can be carried side by side with the rider of the bicycle. In the form shown in elevation and plan with parts removed, in Figs. 1 and 2 respectively, the body d of the attachment is supported by springs d<2> on a tubular framing c', c', e', e<2> of which the rear member c<2> has its ends respectively carried by a wheel f and detachably connected to the axle of the driving- wheel g of the bicycle a by a slotted plate and nut g<6>. The member c<1> has an adjustable part g', the end of which is detachably connected to the chainstay of the bicycle by a clip g<7>. A hinged, adjustable, inclined member h may detachably connect the seat-lug i of the bicycle to the member c<1>. The front parts of the members e', e' support the dashboard d<3> of the attachment, and are connected by a socket. clip e<6> and tube to a transverse support k, which is detachably connected by a double clip m<1>, m<2> to the tube n of the framing of the bicycle. Foot-rests o may be formed on the support at each side of the bicycle.