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Patent GB-190010815-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Cutting Tables of Biscuit Making Machines.
Inventor: GILLESPIE ANDREW
Filed: 1900-06-14
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 10,815. Gillespie, A. June 14. Moulding biscuits.-A cutting-table for biscuit machines is arranged so that it may adapt itself to the cutters, and may be readily adjusted in height. The table a is formed with a concave bottom a' resting on a raised portion b<2> of the base b, and is free to rock within the limits of stops b<3>. The base is fitted with four lugs c through which pass screwed spindles d on which are arranged wheel nuts f. The nuts are rotated by the gearing shown.
Patent GB-190014785-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus for Enlarging Designs.
Inventor: MACKINTOSH HARRY
Filed: 1900-08-17
Granted: 1901-06-13
Abstract: 14,785. Mackintosh, H. Aug. 17. Magic-lantern apparatus.-Figs. 2 and 3 show optical projection apparatus for enlarging to scale textile and other designs. The design to be copied is placed in the stage of a lantern 114, and, by means of a lens 115 and mirror 116, is projected upon a horizontal table 120 with rectangular motions. The lantern platform 106 is mounted in a stand 103, in which it can be raised and lowered by a screw and bevel gear 104, 105. The longitudinal position of the lantern on the platform is adjusted by a screw and bevel gearing 109, 112.
Patent GB-190020483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Carburettors for Explosion Motors.
Inventor: PERKS EDWIN
Filed: 1900-11-14
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 20,483. Perks, E., and Birch, F. Nov. 14. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. Hydrocarbon is fed into the vessel 2, Fig. 1, through a pipe 6 and valve 14 controlled by a float 12, and issuing through lateral openings 16 flows over blocks 18 of rough cork or other suitable material. The air enters the vessel by the pipe 19, and escapes by the pipe 24. The carburetting is controlled by a valve 33 with carburetted-air ports 34 and pure-air ports 35 ; it tends to open one set as it closes the other. The quantity of carburetted air passing from the apparatus is controlled by a valve 27. The valve 14 may be opened by pressing the float 12 by a rod 38. The vessel is fitted with windows 30 and a lever lid 3. The carburetter shown in Fig. 3 is suitable for a motor wheel described in Specification No. 7928, A.D. 1899. The hydrocarbon reservoir 42 is formed above the carburetter 2, and the carburetted air is drawn off past two partitions 53, 54, the former being reflexed at the top and having a space at the top and one side, and the latter at the opposite side only. 'A three-way valve 46 controls the quantity of the mixture passing, and a slide valve 47 the admission of air to the pipe 44, and consequently its quality.
Patent GB-190022610-A (GB)
Title: Self-lighting Cigarettes Cigars and the like
Inventor: GUADAGNINI POMPEO
Filed: 1900-12-11
Granted: 1901-12-11
Abstract: 22,610. Guadagnini, P. Dec. 11. Cigarettes, cigars, &c.-Relates to self-lighting cigars, cigarettes, &c. Tobacco is washed to remove the salts which render it hygroscopic, and is then dried and combined with a mixture of saltpetre, chlorate of potash, or similar substance and liquid glue. The tobacco thus treated whilst moist is filled into the ends of the cigarettes or cigars, the tobacco therein being pressed back. The end of the cigarette is then tipped with igniting-composition, such as is used for safety or other matches. When the glue dries, it renders the ignitible plug airtight. The striking-surface may be placed on the box, or in the form of a removable ring round the cigarette &c.
Patent GB-190104979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grinding Mills.
Inventor: GAISER OTTO
Filed: 1901-03-08
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 4979. Gaiser, O. March 8. Roller and - ring mills.-A flexible shaft b is used to connect the grinding-roller a to the fixed driving-shaft c.
Patent GB-190109401-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Abdominal Belt for Women.
Inventor: GARMS AMALIA
Filed: 1901-05-06
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 9401. Garms, A. May 6. Belts. - An abdominal belt for women is composed of a hip portion f, secured round the hips by straps g, h, and attached to a stay-like back portion a bv means of crossed front straps b, c, d, e, in the manner shown.
Patent GB-190113520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Brakes for Velocipedes
Inventor: SLACK THOMAS
Filed: 1901-07-03
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 13,520. Slack, T., and Whitaker, T. July 3. Brakes; steering- mechanism. -A rear-wheel rim brake for bicycles &c., which is not effected during steering, comprises levers K carrying brake shoes and pivoted to a stirrup E encircling the wheel tyre &c. and secured to the forks by clamps H, which are secured in slots in the stirrup to allow of adjustment. The levers K are actuated by a wire 0 passing over a pulley B secured to the usual handlever M, guided round the frame by pulleys A, and secured to the levers K. One end of the wire is wound on a pulley C formed with ratchet teeth and engaged by a pawl D so that the tension of the wire can be adjusted by rotating the pulley C. The pulley may be replaced by a lever B, shown separately in Fig. 3, pivoted at its centre T and provided with split arms R', R', which are clamped to the wire 0 by setscrews S', S'.
Patent GB-190116762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electric Switches
Inventor: FARRELL HENRY OLIVER
Filed: 1901-08-21
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 16,762. Farrell, H. O. Aug. 21. Switches.-Switch blades are formed with two members pivoted or similarly connected so that good contact may be obtained at the pivot, yet on opening the switch it moves freely to give a quick break. Fig. 1 shows one construction. The switch blade is formed of two members a, a<1>, hinged together at b and pivoted in a post c. In the 'on' position, the free ends are pressed together in the contact-jaws c', so producing an outward tendency in the post c. Fig. 4 shows a construction in which the pressure can be adjusted by two screws G, H.
Patent GB-190117004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dress Fasteners.
Inventor: SANGAN LOUIS JULES
Filed: 1901-08-24
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 17,004. Sangan, L. J. Aug. 24. Hook fastenings.- A skirt grip fastening, for securing together skirts, bodices, blouses, frocks, jackets, &c., comprises a plate 1<B> sewn to one garment and formed with hooks adapted to engage in suitable recesses formed in a plate 1<A> sewn to the other garment. In a modification, the recess consists of a central longitudinal slot. In another form, the lower end of the plate 1<A> is turned up and slotted along the band to receive the hooks. In another form, shown in Fig. 4<c>, the plates are triangular, the hook being formed by turning over one of the rounded corners of one plate, the recess being formed in the upper portion of the other plate. In a modification of this form, the recess is placed centrally, and is slotted along its upper edge as shown in Fig. 5<c>.
Patent GB-190120004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spark Arresters
Inventor: JARVIS ELMER ELSWORTH
Filed: 1901-10-07
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 20,004. Jarvis, E. E. Oct. 7. Spark-arresters.-The uptake 1 is formed with a bye-pass 4 and a blind branch 6, and is provided with a trunnioned screen 8 to deflect the sparks into the branch.
Patent GB-190125422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Draft Arrangement for Balance and Anti-balance Ploughs used in Steam Cultivation.
Inventor: FOWLER ROBERT HENRY
Filed: 1901-12-12
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 25,422. Fowler, R. H., and Turner, W. Dec. 12. Steam cultivation; ploughs.-Relates to means for securing the hauling-ropes to ploughs used in steam cultivation, so that the tail rope may be laid alongside of and parallel with the line of cut. The ropes b, c are attached to levers a, a', coupled together by a link d and by a chain f passing over a guide-pulley g. The link d is connected to the plough frame by means of drag-chains e. The pull on the draught-chain b causes the lever a' to assume the position shown and to lay the tail rope c alongside the line of travel of the plough.
Patent GB-190201573-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ping Pong Racquets.
Inventor: LAIRD WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-01-21
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 1573. Laird, W. Jan. 21. Drawings to Specification. Battledores or racquets.- Wooden racquets for ping-pong are covered on one or both sides with india-rubber or other elastic material, which is corrugated or formed with pyramidal or circular projections &c., so as to give a roughened surface.
Patent GB-190206930-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Ventilating the Covers of Manholes and Inspection Pits.
Inventor: LACEY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-03-21
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 6930. Lacey, F. W. March 21. Junction and test boxes.-The covers are fitted with a central ventilating opening covered by a perforated plate b and fitted with a chamber c for arresting dirt. A groove f controls the dripping.
Patent GB-190207065-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artificial Teeth or Tooth Crowns.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1902-03-22
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 7065. Thompson, W. P., [Friedland, H.]. March 22. T e e t h, artificial.- Artificial teeth or tooth - crowns, which are suitable for use with metal or vulcanite fittings, are provided with lateral recesses a, which do not extend as far as the front or face of the tooth, and with projecting-pins c which are fixed in the tooth and serve for attaching soldering-strips b when metal fittings are used, or for the direct attachment of the separate teeth in a plastic mass when vulcanite fittings are employed. More than one pin c and pair of plates may be provided, and, for vulcanite work, the pins may be bent into a.hook shape.
Patent GB-190208777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Curb Hooks.
Inventor: COPE JOHN
Filed: 1902-04-15
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 8777. Cope, J. April 15. Hooks. -The hook for fastening a curb chain to a bit has the form shown.
Patent GB-190208794-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for Recessing Trolley Wires
Inventor: MCCALLUM WILLIAM ANDREW
Filed: 1902-04-15
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 8794. McCallum, W. A. April 15. Stamping.-Recesses y, Fig. 7, are formed at intervals in opposite sides of a round trolley wire of an electric railway, so that it may be supported by clamps H, Fig. 8, from the span wire, while presenting a smooth surface for the trolley wheel. The recessing is effected by a hydraulic press A, which may be mounted on the repair wagon x, Fig. 3. The press has a short cylinder with a ramp, Fig. 1, carrying a pair of dies d<1>, d<2>, Figs. 5 and 6, with central recesses to receive the wire and to impart to it the desired shape when side indenting- tools e, Fig. 4, are forced inwards. The side tools are operated by the raising of the ram, which brings the upper die against the ends b<1> of segmental or bell-crank levers B, causing the other ends b<2> to force in the tools until the ends b' bear on the dies. The levers B are pivoted on spindles c<1> mounted in studs c on the press and held together by catches c<2>, which can be turned back to allow the wire to be inserted or removed. The press may be adjustable along guides a<2> on the wagon and is operated by a hand-pump f.
Patent GB-190213648-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Burners for Hydro-carbons.
Inventor: LEHMANN ERNST
Filed: 1902-06-16
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 13,648. Lehmann, E. June 16. Incandescent oil lamps.-Relates to incandescent hydrocarbon burners, and consists in rendering the flame non-luminous by deflecting it over a central air current by means of a lateral air current supplied some distance above the wick through a double or multiple cap or cone, the flame at the same time being throttled and subjected-to the action of a cold external air current below the lower cap or cone. The annular wick-tube a, Fig. 1, is surrounded by a perforated gallery shut off at the top by a plate f, which may be horizontal or somewhat inclined or provided with guide-surfaces. An upper cap d passes through an annular slot in the platef, and a lower cap b rests on a plate c, which is disposed in the lower part of the gallery, and perforated in the part outside the cap b, and, if desired, in the part inside the cap b, but not close to the wick-tube. The plate c may carry an annular wall concentric with the wicktube. The lower edges of both caps are at a higher level than the top of the wick-tube, or at the most flush with it. The surfaces of the caps b, d are shaped to form an intervening injector or nozzle-like aperture. The upper aperture of the lower cap is of a diameter as large as, or larger than, that of the flame, and the apertures of the upper cap or caps are approximately equal to, or smaller than, that of the lower cap. The upper cap is provided with an approximately-cylindrical upper extension, which may serve as a support for the incandescent mantle or body. Instead of providing an annular opening between the caps, discontinuous openings may be provided as shown in Fig. 2, the caps b, d being connected at the top, and the cap b provided with one or more rows of apertures. A flame divider may be used. The annular slot in the plate f may be replaced by apertures or slots, and the plate may be provided with small bosses to support the chimney and admit air below it. The plate f may be dispensed with, and the gallery constructed to support the chimney. The upper end of the cap d may be provided internally with projections, corrugations, &c. to assist in constricting the flame. A tube with corrugations, perforations, &c. may extend downwards from the top of the cap b and surround the flame, as indicated in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190214296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Systems of Electrical Distribution.
Filed: 1902-06-24
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 14,296. Lake, H. H., [General Electric Co.]. June 24. Distributing ; regulating ; transformers. - In alternating - current systems in which a constant current is derived from a constant-potential source through reactive coils, arrangements are made for minimizing the effects of short-circuits or grounds, and for indicating when these occur. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement, in which 1 denotes the source, and the constant-current translators, such as the lamps 8, are placed between the coils 10, 11 of the reactive coil. Thus, should grounds occur at, say, 14, 15, one coil 11 would still be left in the circuit. Further protection is also obtained by connecting a neutral point in the system to ground, e.g., such a point as the middle of the transformer 4 to ground at 6. Should a fault now occur, the coils act as a transformer, and assist the regulation. To indicate when faults occur, au indicator 19 may be connected in the secondary circuits of two transformers 17, 18, the primaries being connected in shunt to the coils 10, 11 and opposing one another. Normally no current is produced in the secondary, but, when a fault occurs, sufficient current flows to operate the indicator, which may be a lamp, semaphore, &c. Fig. 2 shows another arrangement for indicating. A transformer having three coils 23, 24, 25 has the two former connected to the leads and normally magnetizing in opposition, and hence no current flows through the coil 25. When a fault occurs, the balance is disturbed. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, additional coils 20, 21 are arranged in inductive relation to the coils 10, 11, and operate an indicator 22.
Patent GB-190215123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rock-drills or Bits for Rock-drilling Machines.
Inventor: COLLINS HORATIO
Filed: 1902-07-07
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 15,123. Collins, B. July 7. Rock drills.-Relates to drill bits with detachable teeth. The cutting-end of the drill, which is bevelled or slightly convex, has four radial tapered slots c, c<1>, c<2>, c<3> of angular section. The tapered teeth d, d', d<2>, d<3>, with cutting- edges d<4>, are fitted into these slots, packing-pieces being sometimes interposed. The teeth are kept in position by the end e of the taper key D fitted into a taper hole B in the drill shank. This key may be driven from the outer end or by the following arrangement :-A longitudinal hole f, Fig. 8, is formed in the drill shank, and a hole f<1> in the key D partly registers with it. The key D is tightened by driving the cotter f<1> into the holes f and f<1> ; it can be loosened, after removing the cottar f<2>, by driving a cottar f<3> into the hole f beyond the end of the key D.
Patent GB-190221224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Billiard and Dining Tables.
Inventor: BERRY GEORGE DAVIES
Filed: 1902-09-30
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 21,224. Berry, G. D. Sept. 30. Billiards. - Relates to means for adjusting a billiard table or bed 11 on a dining - table 1. Brackets 2 are fixed to the table 1, preferably at the corners. Each bracket 2 is provided with a slide bed 4 for a rack 5 adapted to engage with a toothed sector 3. The slide bed 4 is provided at the top with a stop for contact with a lug 17 on the rack 5. The sector 3 is provided with a recess for receiving a locking-pin 13 sliding in an inclined hole 14. The rack 5 carries a chased spindle 7 provided with a hand or thumb wheel 8 surmounted by a stud or nipple 9 forming part of a ball or universal joint 10 on the table 11. A. coarse adjustment is effected by raising the table 11 until the sectors 3 are locked by the pins 13, and fine adjustment is effected by means of the wheels 8. To lower the table 11, it is first jerked upwards to turn the sectors 3 over against the pins 13, as shown in the Figure.
Patent GB-190300345-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Apparatus for Playing Games.
Inventor: WEINTRAUD ALFRED
Filed: 1903-01-06
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 345. Weintraud, A. Jan. 6. Games played with tables and balls.-A table A, Fig. 1, has compartments or alleys K, L, M, N, made by walls J and partitions, as shown. The whole is rocked about its centre line B by means of clockwork mechanism beneath the table, in such a manner that any desired number of complete oscillations may be described before coming to rest. The balls thus strike against the walls J, and move towards the partition N. The players are provided with bats or strikers, with which they attempt to prevent their opponents' balls from reaching the pocket P in the last compartment.
Patent GB-190301266-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Cutlery Grinding Machines.
Inventor: HEMMING BENJAMIN CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1903-01-19
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 1266. Hemming, B. C. Jan. 19. Surfacing and polishing cutlery. The knife 31, 32 is fixed to its holder 28 by means of stops 31<a>, 33, an adjustable cam 35, and a spring-controlled lever 39. The holder 28 is pivoted at 29 to the slide 23, and can be clamped in its adjusted position. The slide 23 is supported on the carriage 17 by guides 26, 27, and is moved horizontally at right-angles to the plane of Fig. 2 to carry the knife across the grindstone 6 by means of a crank and connecting-rod universally jointed. The carriage 17 slides upon an oscillating frame 15 adjustably pivoted at 16 to the standards 7 of the slide 2, which can be adjusted on the bed 1 by the screw 4. The carriage 17 is forced down against the stop 18 by springs 19, and is locked in its lowest position by bars 45 pivoted at 47 and pulled down by springs 51. The bars are raised by a cam 58 acting on a yoke 53 pivoted at 55 to the bars. The carriage is moved back by a cam 66<a> acting on the roller 68 on the arm 67 of the carriage. The frame 15 is oscillated by the cam 65. The cams 58, 66<a>, and 65 are carried by a spindle 59, which can be rotated by a handle or from the main shaft by a connecting-rod and a pawl 79 engaging with the ratchet-wheel 80. The main shaft is connected to the driving-pulley by a clutch actuated by a bell-crank lever and a connecting-rod. A stop 86 on the grooved disc 85 engages with the connecting- rod so as to disengage the clutch.
Patent GB-190305799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locking Devices particularly applicable to Firearms.
Inventor: AUGEZD BARON ADOLF ODKOLEK VON
Filed: 1903-03-12
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 5799. Augezd, Baron A. O. von. March 12. Machine guns.-Relates to devices for locking the breech-bolt in closed position, and consists in employing the hammer to operate the locking- device. Fig. 1 shows in side elevation the breechbolt 1 and locking-plate 3, Fig. 3 the hammer 2 and locking-plate, Fig. 4 the breech-bolt, locking- plate, and hammer combined, and Fig. 5<a> three views of the locking-plate. The plate 3 is hinged at its front end to the breech-bolt 1, while its rear end moves vertically in the slots 4. When the gun is discharged, the forward movement of the hammer 2 causes the surface S to depress the plate 3 into engagement with the breech-casing at 6, and the backward movement of the hammer, following the discharge, causes the surface T to raise the plate and release the breech-bolt. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the locking-plate is replaced by a round bar 3, which travels in the slots 4 in the breech-bolt, and is depressed into engagement with the breech-casing by the slot 5 in the hammer.
Patent GB-190306107-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nut Locks.
Inventor: HARRIS GEORGE WASHINGTON
Filed: 1903-03-16
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 6107. Harris, G. W., and Harris, S. J. March 16. Locking nuts; washers.-Beneath the nut D is placed a locking-plate E of soft steel or wroughtiron, having a projection e engaging with a recess b in the fishplate B. The hole through which the bolt passes is elongated to allow for the expansion of the rail A. When the nut is in place, the plate E is bent down so that its straight end engages one side of the nut, as shown in Fig. 2. Fig. 4 shows a modification in which the plate or washer E<1> is bent up to lie adjacent to one side of the nut. Fig. 8 shows a further modification adapted for use against wood.
Patent GB-190306698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Watering Carts or Tanks and the like.
Inventor: CREED EDMUND ANDERSON
Filed: 1903-03-23
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 6698. Creed, E. A. March 23. Laying dust in mines.-In a watering-cart for use in mines &c., the pressure of the confined air is used to force out the liquid from a tank A, mounted on a truck or trolley and held in place by straps F. The inlet pipe D extends inside the tank to within a short distance of the bottom, and is provided with a valve D<1>, to which is secured a flexible hose pipe G and a nozzle J. In charging the tank, the nozzle is disconnected, the pipe G attached to the supply pipe, and the valve opened. When a sufficient quantity of water has been admitted, it will begin to escape through the blow-off valve E connected to the pipe E<1>. The valve D<1> is then closed, the nozzle replaced, and the liquid may then be discharged, under the pressure of the confined air. Jets or sprays may be connected to the hose, and a manhole may be provided on the tank. A cock K may be fitted at the lower part of the tank, so that water can be drawn off if desired.
Patent GB-190315886-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Tool for Cleaning Tubes, Pipes and the like.
Inventor: JORDAN THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-07-18
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 15,886. Jordan, T. W. July 18. Cleaning p i p e s and <:t&M. - Consists of a tool for cleaning pipes, more particularly the uptake pipes of gas mains, or the pipes of gas plant generally. A piece of saw steel A has teeth B formed on it, which have a " set" given to them, so that consecutive teeth h point in opposite directions, the piece A being riveted to the handle D. In a modification, shown in Fig. 3, the piece A is enclosed by a split ring of steel A<x>, provided with teeth and carried on a fork E, which is attached to the handle. The inner cutter may, in some cases, be omitted, and, in place of the handle, a chain may be used to move the outer cutter.