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Patent GB-189918837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Delivery Machines.
Inventor: SHANN MONTAGUE HERBERT CHURCHI
Filed: 1899-09-18
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 18,837. Shann, M. H. C., and Johnson, r. M. Sept. 18. Lighters, cigar and like, combined with coinfreed supplying mechanism. The cigarettes or cigars are piled in compartments of a case B, which a counting-mechanism moves forwards over a table B<3> each time a compartment is empty, to bring the next one over a slot B<4>. An undercut slide D on a bed-plate C separates the lowest cigarette from the pile above, and a loaded pendulum arm D<15>, having a finger D<14> which protrudes through a slot in the bed-plate, sets it between a lighter and a suction tube L. A spring nib D<13> on the feeding-lid prevents the cigarette from being pushed too far by the pendulum arm. The lighter is carried by a slide K<1> on a rod J<3>, and thrusts the cigarette into the mouthpiece of the suction tube. The feeding-slide D is drawn back to take the next cigarette, and the piston of an air pump is raised to draw air through the suction tube. The lighter is drawn back, and a rod M working through the suction tube pushes the cigarette clear of the mouthpiece, after which the feeding-slide advances and the unlighted cigarette replaces the lighted one, which rolls down a slope C'. These actions are effected in order by separate electromagnets, each of which switches the next to act in circuit. The switch to the first electromagnet is shifted by a lever G turning with the fall of a weight when a long lever H is struck by the coin and so trips a detent G<2>. The switch is pulled past a dead point by a catch G<4> in the lever, and then springs to its stop. The switch and lever are reset by electromagnets, and the coin lever resets itself when the coin has left it. The coin drops into a swing pan H<1> on the long lever, and this is upset by striking a stop H<5>. When all the cigarettes have been sold, a shutter carried by the sliding case covers the coin entrance slot. The lighter is a coil of platinum wire upon an asbestos core, and when applied completes the circuit between fixed terminals K<5>, K<6>.
Patent GB-190008638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Distributing Valves for Baths.
Inventor: LOEBLICH FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1900-05-10
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 8638. L÷blich, F. May 10. Baths.-Relates to a multiple-way cock for supplying hot and cold water. Fig. 3 shows a section on the line 3-3 of Fig. 1. The valve consists of a hollow cylinder d working in a casing a and rotating on a hollow pivot b, through which cold water enters. This cold water may be closed by a spring valve j, forced on to its seat by a cam j<5> on a handle g which acts against the end of the valve stem j<4>. Two radial passages n<1>, n<2>, Fig. 3, communicate with the inlet c by an annular groove b<1> between the cylinder d and the pivot b. The casing a is fitted with four radial passages I, II, III, and IV. I and IV lead to and from the boiler respectively, II supplies the shower, and III the bath. The passage IV, which is in a different place to the other three, registers with apertures 3 and 4 in the cylinder d. The apertures 1 and 2 are in the plane of the passages I, II, and III. In the position of the valve shown in Fig. 3, all the passages are closed to supply, the boiler being in communication with the atmosphere by small apertures x<2>, x<3>, and the shower rose by an aperture x<1>. By rotating the valve d in the counter-clockwise direction, the first result is to bring the passages n' and III into registration to supply the bath with cold water. Further rotation causes the simultaneous registration of the openings n<1> and I, 2 and III, and 4 and IV. The bath is thus supplied with hot water. Rotation of the valve in the clockwise direction from the position shown in Fig. 3 first registers the openings n' and II to supply cold water to the shower ; further rotation registers the openings 1 and II and 3 and IV to supply hot water to the shower. Since the openings 1 and 2 are close to the passages n<1> and n<2>, the passage II may be set to register with both 1 and n<1>, and thus determine the supply of a mixture of hot and cold water to the shower. Similarly with the bath supply. The handle g, after being turned through 180‹ to open the valve j, is used to rotate the valve d. Separate handles may be used, however.
Patent GB-190010441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flutes, Fifes, Piccolos, and similar Wind Musical Instruments.
Filed: 1900-06-07
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 10,441. Vale-Lane, J., Sowerby, A. L., and Jefferys (Limited). June 7. Flutes, piccolos, &c.-The head a has a reduced screw-threaded part a<1> and a projecting tube d, which fits within a similar tube e on the body b. The tube e has a flange e<1>, which retains in place a female-coupling f intended to screw on the part a'. The screw coupling keeps the parts of the instrument together, while permitting sliding movement between them for the purpose of tuning. Instead of a disconnectible coupling, a permanent one which permits the sliding movement may be used.
Patent GB-190012417-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse Collars.
Inventor: CHAPMAN BENJIMAN FLEETE
Filed: 1900-07-10
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 12,417. Chapman, B. F., and Chapman, W. J. July 10. Collars, neck.-The padded leather part A is covered in front with steel plates A' attached by stitching, and then turning over the edges of the plates to form a beading. The draught attachment may consist of a forked plate B, pivoted or fixed to a base-plate b<1>. Eyes are formed at b. Figs. 5 and 6 show other forms of draught attachments, and Fig. 4 a pole attachment for double harness. The ring D has hooks d for rings at the base of the collar. The Provisional Specification states that the leather &c. may be attached to the plates A<1> by springing over the edges of the plates U or C-shaped beadings.
Patent GB-190015882-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-freed Apparatus
Inventor: WILLIAMS ARTHUR SAMUEL
Filed: 1900-09-06
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 15,882. Williams, A. S. Sept. 6. Drawings to Specification. Spirometers. - In a coin-freed apparatus for testing the lung-power and supplying beverages, the operator blows through a tube into a cylinder the piston-rod of which raises a pivoted lever, against the action of a spring. This lever carries a toothed segment engaging a pinion operating the pointer of the indicator. According to the Provisional Specification the dial may have an independent pointer which remains at the point to which it is pushed by the other pointer.
Patent GB-190022174-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Apparatus for Filling or Charging Bottles or other Receptacles.
Inventor: ROWE GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-12-06
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 22,174. Rowe, G. W. Dec. 6. Bottling. - Relates to apparatus for filling a number of bottles or other receptacles simultaneously with equal quantities of liquid. The liquid is contained in a tank a carried by a frame e, which may be provided with wheels f to adapt it to run on rails g, so that it can be moved over the vessels to be filled, the vessels being arranged in suitable rows, or the apparatus may be stationary and the vessels moved under it. The delivery outlets or nozzles n are arranged in a row beneath the tank and can be opened or closed simul taneously by a slide valve c, or by a valve of cylindrical form, operated by a suitable hand-lever &c. These parts may all be constructed as described in Specification No. 4905, A.D. 1900, while for substances which are only maintained in the liquid condition by means of heat, the tank may be provided with a steam or hot-water jacket. To enable the apparatus to be used for receptacles of different sizes, the tank is mounted so that it can be partially rotated, the nozzles being set transversely for receptacles of the largest size, and more or less diagonally for receptacles of smaller sizes. In the arrangement shown in plan view in Fig. 2, the tank a is rectangular, and is pivoted at one end h, the other end being supported on the quadrant frame by the lug i, which is provided with a clamping-screw k. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the tank is cylindrical, and is supported by bowls p on the frame o, o', the rotation of the tank being effected by means of the worm q, which engages the worm-wheel quadrant r on the tank.
Patent GB-190022957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Apparatus for Separating Solid Particles of Superior Specific Gravity from Fluids Containing them.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-12-15
Granted: 1902-01-15
Abstract: 22,957. Thompson, W. P. Dec. 15. Dust &c., separating front air.- Relates to cyclone or tornado s e p a - rators for separating solid particles of superior specific gravity from fluids, such as dust from air. The chamber A is made with a conical bottom C, and the cone D is provided w i t h a diaphragm plate. In the Provisional Specification, t h e invention is stated to be applicable in the manufacture of salt.
Patent GB-190101454-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Exhibiting Advertisements and other Notices.
Inventor: HIDER EDWARD
Filed: 1901-01-22
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 1454. Hider, E. Jan. 22. Advertising; displaying. -Advertisements and other notices are exhibited on a band a moving behind the transparent front e of a case d, being carried over rollers f, g and wound on rollers b, c, off and on which the band is wound by a hand or by a motor through chain &c. gearing as shown.
Patent GB-190102344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Loading Vessels with Coal, or other Material.
Inventor: BROWN CHARLES
Filed: 1901-02-04
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 2344. Brown, C. Feb. 4. Barges; frames and framing.-Relates to a barge fitted with elevator apparatus for coaling ships. In order to allow of the elevator travelling across and along the barge, cross stays are dispensed with, the necessary strength being obtained by inside and outside ribs b, and a double bottom. The edges e of the bottom are inclined to facilitate the access of the elevator to the contents of the barge. Fender beams c are fixed along the sides near the bottom to prevent undue pressure from coming on the sides. When the barge is at work, hinged distance-pieces 13 are swung out at right-angles.
Patent GB-190106307-A (GB)
Title: A Process of Direct Photo-zincography
Inventor: VANDYKE FREDERICK REGINALD
Filed: 1901-03-26
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 6307. Vandyke, F. R. March 26. Lithographic and like printing.-Relates to a direct process of photo-zincography, Thin zinc plates are coated with bichromatized gelatine. This sensitized plate is exposed under a tracing or other subject to be reproduced. The print is developed with cold water, rubbing lightly with cotton wool. The plate is then inked with a mixture of lithographic ink and bitumen, or of transfer ink and Burgundy pitch, thinned with turpentine. The hardened gelatine is removed by immersing the plate in dilute hydrochloric acid. The plate is then rubbed with magnesium carbonate, and is ready to be printed from.
Patent GB-190107205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Wheel Tyres and Rims.
Inventor: GIDDEON WILLIAM REESE
Filed: 1901-04-06
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 7205. Giddeon, W. R. Sept. 8, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-Relates to attaching rubber tyres to wheel rims, two forms being shown in Figs. 1 and 4. The shallow rim 2 is provided with either a central rib 3, Fig. 1, or a central groove 4, Fig. 4, and the base of the tyre 1 is correspondingly shaped with either a central groove 7, Fig. 1, or a central rib 8, Fig. 4. The base of the tyre may have ribs 13 to ensure close contact with the outwardlycurved parts 11 of the rim when the attaching wires or bands are tightened.
Patent GB-190107863-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Teaching "Number."
Inventor: COOPER ALFRED
Filed: 1901-04-17
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 7863. Cooper, A. April 17. Arithmetic, teaching. -Blocks, tablets, or pictorial representations are employed, each of a length in correspondence with the number it bears, and marked off into an equivalent number of spaces. Groups of five spaces are distinguished from one another by thick border lines or by different colours. The strips shown in Fig. 2 are provided with projections by which they may be hung from pins on a blackboard.
Patent GB-190107864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Frames of Cycles.
Inventor: PIHLFELDT OLAF
Filed: 1901-04-17
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 7864. Pihlfeldt, O. April 17. Frames; adapted for use by ladies.-Relates to anti-vibration frames for ladies' and other bicycles. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3, the saddle post a is pivoted at a<1> to a lug b<1> formed on the bottom bracket, and is connected by any suitable spring device d to the back forks. The bottom tube g is secured to a crown f, which connects together tubes e fitted with lugs d<2> pivoted by bolts d<3> to lugs b<3> secured to the bottom bracket as shown in Fig 2. The top bar k is secured to the head lug i<3>, and is supported by stays i<4> and j as shown. A lug k<1> secured to its rear end is connected to a lug h<2> secured to the saddle post by a spring link h preferably of the form shown separately in Fig. 3 and comprising a tube h<4> having secured on its outer surface stop sleeves h<18>, which slide in a tube h<5> pivoted to the lug h', the motion being limited by a cap h<17> and controlled by a spring h<13> compressed between the end of the tube h<5> and a head formed on a screwed stalk h<11> screwed into, and secured by a lock - nut h<10> to, a tube h<6> formed with flanges h<7>, h<9> and fitting inside the tube h<4>. The tension of the spring can be adjusted when the parts are dismantled by the stalk h<11> &c. In a modification of this part, the tube h<4> fits into the tube h<5>, the parts h<18> being replaced by a shoulder or reduced portion formed on the tube h<4>. In one modification of the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the tubes e are dispensed with, the lugs d<2> being secured to the crown f, and, in another modification, the tubes e are lengthened and inclined to each other so as to meet at the crown f. In a modification of the frame shown in Fig. 1, the stays i' and j are dispensed with, and the curved tube k is replaced by an angular tube connected at the bend to the bottom bar g. In another arrangement, shown in Fig. 8, a straight tube h<5>, fitted with a spring link h, connects the lower head lug to the saddle post, and is connected by a stay j to the bottom bar g.
Patent GB-190109025-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tanning.
Inventor: TRANT LORENZO BEVERLEY
Filed: 1901-05-01
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 9025. Trant, L. B., Soldani, G., and San Martin, P. V. May 1. Tanning.-Pieces of wrought iron, crystals of sal-ammoniac, and refined sugar are placed in an earthenware vessel and nitric acid is poured on them. Rain water is added, and, after all chemical action has ceased, the resulting liquid is strained and used after dilution as the first tanning-liquor for hides or skins which have been depilated in the usual way. The tanning-vat may be of white pine, and the hides should be mechanically agitated while in the vat. The hides are drained after removal from the vat, and are then immersed in a second bath, containing acetic acid or vinegar, magnesium sulphate, and water. A solution of nitrate of iron, with or without free nitric acid, may be used instead of the first bath.
Patent GB-190117601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus and Devices for Controlling Electric Currents.
Inventor: WATKINS STEPHEN
Filed: 1901-09-03
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 17,601. Watkins, S., [Consolidated Railway Electric Lighting and Equipment Co.]. Sept. 3. Lighting, systems of regulating; switches.-Relates to arrangements for controlling electric currents from a generator having a variable speed, being essentially improvements upon the arrangements for train lighting &c. described in Specification No. 28,159, A.D. 1897. Fig. 4 is a diagram of the arrangements, and Fig. 1 shows the construction ; a is the generator with field coil b, the currents through which are automatically controlled. c is a double-wound solenoid, the core of which controls the position of two pawls u, u<1>, and thus controls the direction of rotation of the arm v of the regulating-switch d. f are the lamp resistances, adjusted by a switch. g is a motor for operating the ratchet mechanism through the worm gearing h. o is a switch for maintaining the direction of the current should the generator reverse. n is a switch controlled by electromagnets n<1>, n' for making and breaking the dynamo circuit when its electromotive force reaches the predetermined limits. At k is a switch for controlling the connections of accumulators i and lamps j. Fig. 1<a> shows the arrangement of the rod 3 and cam device of the ratchet mechanism.
Patent GB-190125001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Floatable Caissons for Cleaning Ships Sides and Bottoms, also applicable for other Marine and Submarine Purposes.
Inventor: KAUCHER ROBERT
Filed: 1901-12-07
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 25,001. Kaucher, R. De. 7. Fire-extinguishing vessels; submarine vessels; rafts; pontoons; boats, ballasting; lightships.- Relates to floatable caissons for cleaning the sides and bottoms of ships or for cleaning and repairing walls bordering water fronts, also applicable as a vessel for extinguishing fires on board ship, for saving life, or as a lightship, for sounding depths, locating rocks or wrecks, and for recovering bodies from sunken ships. The caisson or apparatus A, Fig. 2, when not in use or when in use for cleaning the hull of a vessel, is suspended from a carriage or trolley H' travelling along the rail or track H fixed to the ship. The caisson is provided with vertical rotary brushes C upon its exterior, and with a horizontal brush D provided with means for adjusting and rotating it. The ballast compartment A<3>, Fig. 5, at the bottom has a hinged sectional bottom A<4> capable of being opened for the purpose of discharging the ballast. Each compartment of the caisson has suitable lights or windows and an upper railing B<2> and upper and lcwer galleries B<3>, B<4>.A propeller and rudder are arranged at one end of the apparatus. Electric motors work the brushes and the ballast bottom is worked by the winch A<6>.
Patent GB-190207315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Engines
Inventor: WILSON WILLIAM CHARLES
Filed: 1902-03-26
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 7315. Wilson, W. C. March 26. Compound and multiple-expansion engines with co- axial cylinders. The pistons a<2>, c<2> are rigidly connected together, and the slide valves d, e may be worked by one or two eccentrics. High- pressure steam enters the valve-chest f through the passage m, and is conveyed by the port a<3> to the cylinder a, to produce the first inward stroke. On the return stroke the valve d places the ports a<3>, h in communication, and the valve e simultaneously opens the port c<3> to the valve-chest g and admits the high-pressure exhaust to the cylinder c. On the next inward stroke the port a<3> is again opened to the steam chest f, and the port c<3> is opened to the passage i, which conveys the low-pressure exhaust to the space between the pistons, to balance partly the back pressure. The passage n exhausts to the atmosphere or to a separate receiver. The steam in the space between the pistons acts as a lubricant. The cylinders may be duplicated, the exhaust steam from the passage n then passing to the high-pressure valve-chest of the second pair of cylinders.
Patent GB-190207645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Weighing Machines
Inventor: CHAYNEY THOMAS SINCLAIR
Filed: 1902-04-01
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 7645. Chayney, T. S. April 1. Receptacles ; bearings.-Consists in supporting the receptacle or scoop of a Roberval's balance type of weighing - scale, in a cradle b having a pin c adapted to fit into a socket or bearing e on the end upright of the scale.
Patent GB-190209436-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Brake Specially Designed and Adapted for use on Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: CROWDUS WALTER AMBROSE
Filed: 1902-04-23
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 9436. Crowdus, W. A. April 23. Motor road vehicles. - Comprises a brake especially designed for motor vehicles, but equally applicable for use on any shaft which rotates in both directions. Surrounding a brake drum 2 on the shaft 1 which is to be braked is a soft steel, brass, or other metal band 3, about a quarter of an inch thick and turned internally very slightly larger than the drum 2. The ends of this band are shaped, and engage with each other, as shown in Fig. 3, and between the projecting lugs 4, 5 is mounted a cam block by which, through the lever 10, the band can be caused to grip the drum. The brake is enclosed in an aluminium or other casing 12 containing lubricant, which prevents too sudden an application of the brake and secures a more uniform action.
Patent GB-190221658-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Facilitating the Extraction of Frost Cogs from Horse Shoes and the like.
Inventor: PUGH GEORGE
Filed: 1902-10-04
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 21,658. Pugh, G. Oct. 4. Tools for shoeing.-A tool for extracting a frostcog e from a horse-shoe s, consists of a lever c with a loop a provided with wedges d for taking beneath the frost-cog.
Patent GB-190222837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Twisting Frames for Worsted and other Textile Materials.
Inventor: ROBERTSHAW WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-10-20
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 22,837. Robertshaw, W. Oct. 20. Stop-motions; rollers and roller heads.-In twisting-frames for worsted, cotton, silk, &c., the top roller K, which rests by gravity on the lower feedroller g, is supported in the slotted arms of a forked lever L. When the ends are unbroken and the frame is working properly, the lever L is supported in an upright position by reason of its upper edge engaging with a notch n in a lever N, the lower arm of which carries a balanced detector 0, the eye o' of which is engaged by the doubled thread. When the thread breaks, the bent end of the detector O is engaged by the rotary cam i, the notched end of the lever N being thereby caused to release the lever L, and the latter falls forwards into the position shown in the Figure, whereby the top roller K is supported upon a longitudinal bar instead of upon the lower roller g, and the yarn is no longer fed forwards to be wasted or become entangled with adjacent ends. The lever L is provided with a tail-piece l<1>, which, by engaging with the supporting-rail M, prevents the lever from falling too far forwards.
Patent GB-190228246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Shafts of Screw Propellers
Inventor: MAXIM HIRAM STEVENS
Filed: 1902-12-22
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 28,246. Maxim, Sir H. S. Dec. 22. Shaft couplings.-Propeller-shaft couplings are described which permit the two lengths of shafting coupled to be somewhat out of alignment, thereby reducing the stresses on the shaft due to racking of the ship to a minimum. Referring to Figs. 1 and 2, the flanged ends A, A<1> of the shafts are forged of hemispherical shape, having on their faces projections a<1>, engaging with each other and transmitting the rotary movement. To take the thrust, a hardened metallic body B is placed in the hollow interior of the hemispherical ends. The casing C is formed of four sections c, c, c', c<1>, the sections of one half of the casing having their junction at right-angles to those of the other half. Bolts c<3> pass through the body of the sections c, c<1>, and the flanged ends of the shafting, the holes in one or both of the flanged ends being made of larger diameter than the bolts. Lateral rigidity is provided by means of annular plates C<1>. In the arrangements shown in Figs. 3 and 4, only one flange is hemispherical, the other being cylindrical. In this case, the ball B is of mushroom shape. Modifications are described in which a portion of the casing c<1> is dispensed with and the projections a<1> are cylindrical or segmental.