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Patent GB-190009660-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes and Brake Operating Mechanism for Velocipedes, Motor Vehicles, and other similar Vehicles.
Inventor: LONG JAMES EDMOND
Filed: 1900-05-25
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 9660. Long, J. E. May 25. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to brake-operating mechanism for bicycles and motor cars. The Lrake is operated through a series of disconnected balls c or rollers working in a tube b enclosed in the handle bar and head. The handle q, Fig. 2, which fits on the extension i<1> on the handle a, carries a curved cam l which depresses the balls &c. when the handle is rotated, the motion of the column of balls being communicated to a rod e, Fig. 1, adjustably connected by a nut to a tube e' carrying the brake shoe at its lower end. The rod and tube pass thruugh the tubular steering-post, and are normally raised by a spring g'. In a modification, the handle works on a helical groove and carries a projectinn q<2>, Fig. 5, which bears on the outer ball. The mechanism may be used to actuate a brake of a different kind from that shown.
Patent GB-190010457-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Game for Two Players.
Inventor: REID JOHN ANDREW
Filed: 1900-06-08
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 10,457. Reid, J. A. June 8. Games played with pieces or men and boards.- A game for two players is played on a board marked like a union jack. The nine points where lines meet are marked with the names of South African towns. Each player has three pieces respectively representing British and Boer leaders. The pieces are moved backwards and forwards from point to point, and the game is won by the player who first gets his three pieces arranged in a straight line. A similar game may be played with two sets of five men each, upon a board marked with twenty-five positions: or larger numbers of men and of positions may be employed.
Patent GB-190010958-A (GB)
Title: Racks or Supports for Music, Books, or the like.
Inventor: STEWART CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1900-06-16
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 10,958. Stewart, C. E. June 16. Leaf-holders; reading-desks.-Pivoted to brackets 3 on a back piece 2, or desk, having a notch 7, is a rocking trough or angular sectioned support 1. When the book, music, &c. rests on the back flange 1<b> the front flange keeps it open,but, by depressing the front flange, the back flange rises, and the leaf can be readily turned.
Patent GB-190011044-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Fuel Blocks or Briquettes.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-06-18
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 11,044. Boult, A. J., [Menzel, E., and Wolff, O.]. June 18. Fuel.-Fuel blocks or briquettes are made by mixing waste coal, coke, or the like with lime and water so as to form a mass of mortar-like consistency, which is moulded under slight pressure to form porous blocks. Sawdust, moss, or other vegetable matter may be employed as a binding- material.
Patent GB-190016162-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rail Supports for Railways and the like
Inventor: SKALA JAROSLAV
Filed: 1900-09-11
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 16,162. Skala, J. Sept. 11. Chairs; sleepers; rail joints. - The bearing- surface a, on which the rail rests in the chair or on the sleeper, is sloped away from the centre on each side, so that the rail rests on a single line and may have a rocking motion. At supported joints, if the rails are of unequal heights, the ends may be placed so that the tread gives a level surface, as in Fig. 3. At suspended joints, a supporting-plate a, Fig. 4, may be held under the rail ends by the inwardly-turned bottom flanges of the fishplates.
Patent GB-190100740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in & connected with Call Lines in Telephone Exchanges.
Inventor: OPPENHEIMER HERMANN
Filed: 1901-01-11
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 740. Oppenheimer, H., [Act.-Ges. Mix & Genest]. Jan. 11. Telephone systems.-Relates to the arrangements between two exchanges of a separate call line capable of being used in one direction only. The Figure shows the arrangement at the two exchanges ; t is the extra call line, e being the calling- plug, which operates the annunciator c by the battery g. At the exchange the operator throws over the five-way switch a, completing the circuit through the coil b and battery d. The armature of the coil b now remains attracted as long as the plug e remains in its socket. The switches a and o are for cutting the operators' instruments in and out.
Patent GB-190103866-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Imitating Fire Flames for Theatrical or Scenic Exhibitions or the like.
Inventor: HAIN MARTHA
Filed: 1901-02-22
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 3866. Hain, M. Feb. 22. Theatrical appliances; exhibitions, scenic and spectacular.-In order to produce the effect of fire on a stage, strips c of cloth or other material are fastened to bars of a grating b at the top of a funnel or casing a, and are fluttered by air currents produced by a fan d driven by an endless band or otherwise. Coloured lights are thrown on the strips to give the appearance of tongues of flame.
Patent GB-190108903-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Screw Propellers.
Inventor: COOPER JAMES ALFRED
Filed: 1901-04-30
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 8903. Cooper, J. A., and Stellner, W. April 30. Screw propellers. -Fig. 2 shows a rear view of a propeller, and Fig. 4 a cross-section through a blade and arm. The blades are of the form shown, and are carried by arms B, which increase in thickness but decrease in width towards the boss. The blades are flanged rearwardly as shown at D, to prevent cavitation.
Patent GB-190110755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thermostats.
Inventor: SUTHERLAND WILLIAM COOPER
Filed: 1901-05-25
Granted: 1902-05-24
Abstract: 10,755. Sutherland, W. C. May 25. Thermostats. - Relates to a thermostaticallycontrolled valve which may be applied to water boilers, or may be used to control a gas, oil, or steam supply for heating rooms, halls, churches, buildings, and the like. Fig. 1 shows one form of thermostat in which the supply valve K mounted on the screwed spindle F is closed or opened through the lever D pivoted at e and E by the expansion or contraction of the rod A within the tuoe B. In the form of trap shown in Fig. 3, the diaphragm valve T is placed between the inlet 0 and the outlet N, and the bye-pass Q connects the chambers above and below the diaphragm together. Mercury on expansion, or a pointed rod, closes the opening of the bye-pass Q, and, the pressure rising in the chamber R, the valve T shuts and cuts off the fluid supply. In another modification, the bye-pass opening is controlled by a valve mounted on a lever D worked by the expansion and contraction of a rod as in the thermostat shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190121978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction and Working of Double-chain Grabs.
Inventor: PRIESTMAN WILLIAM DENT
Filed: 1901-10-31
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 21,978. Priestman, W. D., and Priestman, L. D. Oct. 31. Grabs; cranes.-Relates to double-chain grabs wherein one chain is for operating or lifting the load, and the other for opening the grab or dumping the load. The chains are operated respectively by means of two barrels, each capable of independent action. Upon the driving-shaft a a suitable clutch b, such as is shown in Fig. 5, is mounted, and upon the barrel-shaft c a drum d about which the brake-strap d<1> is disposed. The hand-lever e is connected with the brake-strap and with the lever l which operates a fork or lever pertaining to the moving part of the clutch b. When the hand-lever e is raised, the driving-power is applied, while the brake is applied on depressing the hand-lever. In a slightly modified arrangement, the brake is applied on raising the handlever, and the power on depressing the hand-lever. The clutch, Fig. 5, comprises two parts, one the rotary part having the disc A keyed to the shaft a and having wedge-shaped blocks C mounted in recesses formed in its periphery, and the rollers D supported upon the blocks C and the friction ring B surrounding the parts, and the other or sliding part comprises the disc E formed with tapered fingers E<1> adapted to enter the openings in the disc A beneath the blocks C. If required, a brake may be applied to the friction or spur ring B.
Patent GB-190125380-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Method and Means for Attaching the Carriers of Electric Light Shades to their Standards or Supports.
Inventor: MARSHALL SIDNEY BENJAMIN
Filed: 1901-12-12
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 25,380. Marshall, S. B. Dec. 12. Supporting lamps.- A lamp-holder may be screwed on a tube b, which connects three spring arms a, adapted to hold the frame B of a silk or other shade. The arms a are extended to form legs a. The tube b may be attached to a standard, bracket, electrolier, or other support. The apparatus may be used as a portable lamp, for table decoration, or on a desk.
Patent GB-190205085-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Casting Metal Objects.
Inventor: HARRISON GEORGE
Filed: 1902-02-28
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 5085. Harrison, G., [Cobianchi, J.]. Feb. 28. Casting.-An apparatus for casting hollow metal objects, particularly mild steel hollow ingots which can be afterwards used in the manufacture of tubes, has an ingot mould L secured to a shaft J', mounted in a step bearing K supported by a ball and socket from the frame A. The shaft J' is driven from a shaft J coupled to an electromotor D mounted in the frame. The upper end of the mould is guided by rollers R and provided with a cover X with a central hole. The frame A is provided with a protecting casing, and is mounted on a shaft M carried in fixed bearings. The mould is rotated while the metal is poured, the metal assuming a funnel-shape. The frame and mould are then turned to a horizontal position, and the mould rotated at a higher speed, so that the metal assumes a cylindrical form. When the metal is sufficiently set, the mould is turned to the vertical position and the casting withdrawn, the mould being tapered internally to facilitate this. Several moulds may be arranged on the frame, to be driven by one motor.
Patent GB-190205534-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looking Glass Movements, and for the like Purposes.
Inventor: CARTLAND JOHN HOWARD
Filed: 1902-03-06
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 5534. Cartland, J. H. March 6. Pivot a d justments.-Relates to a pivot adjustment for looking-glasses, combining great friction with automatic adjustment for wear and tear. In the section, Fig. 1, is shown a disc 16, riveted on the boss of a plate screwed on the pedestal 27. Fitted on the disc 16, so as to turn on it, is a flanged disc 19, and between the faces of the discs 16, 19 a wedge 22 screwed to the side of the looking-glass, is inserted. The pressure of this wedge regulates the friction between the two discs, and takes up wear automatically.
Patent GB-190217179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Punching and Registering Apparatus for Tickets and the like.
Filed: 1902-08-02
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 17,179. Lloyd, F., and Ticket Punch and Register Co. Aug. 2. Ticket clips and punches.-Arrangements are made in a ticket punch to prevent its actuation, except when a ticket is placed in the slot, to ensure completion of each punching operation, and to register the number of operations. Fig. 1 shows a front view with the cover-plate removed, Fig. 3 a sectional view, and Figs. 4 and 6 views of details. A thumb-piece actuates the spring-controlled main bar b longitudinally, and this bar b depresses the attached circular cutter a across the ticket slot c'. A rod d slides freely inside the cutter a, and connects through rods e, f, to a pivoted pawl g, Fig. 4. If an attempt is made to depress the thumb-piece when no ticket is inserted, the rod d falls across the ticket slot, and allows the rod f to fall, so that a spring g<1> causes the pawl g to engage with a projection b<1> on the bar b, and thus prevent its descent. If, however, a ticket be first inserted, it prevents the fall of the rod d, and consequently of the rod f, which thus holds the pawl g out of engagement with the bar b, which can then descend. A projecting slotted lug b' on the bar b, Fig. 6, actuates suitable registering-mechanism, Fig. 1, by engaging with the spring-controlled pivoted crank i<1> at each punching operation. A projection i' on this crank i<1> meets the stop i<3>, and so allows only one operation at a time to be registered. A pivoted spring-controlled piece b<3>, attached to the bar b, actuates the hammer of a bell as it descends only. To secure the completion of each punching and registering operation, a pivoted rocking piece l is actuated by a reversing-spring l<1>. When the bar b is slightly moved down, the part l<2> of the rocking piece engages with the part b<4> on the bar b, and prevents the bar rising again. On pressing bar b further down, a projection b<5> moves the rocking piece l over so that the spring l<1> pulls the part l<2> against the stop m. The bar b can now rise, and a projection b<6> moves the rocking piece into position for the next operation. A window or suitable aperture may be arranged m the cover, so as to render the registering-mechanism visible.
Patent GB-190218583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Blocks and Tiles for Paving and other Purposes
Filed: 1902-08-23
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 18,583. Livingstone, G., and Sanitary Block and Tile Pavement Co. Aug. 23. Building-blocks; tiles.-A noiseless and durable block or tile for street or other paving, and for other purposes, is made of granulated wood, preferably wood fibre, and a binding-agent, such as bituminous asphalt or cement with or without pulverized limestone or the like. The sawdust or other granulated wood is dried at 180‹-200‹ F. and conducted by conveyers, elevators, &c. to a mixing- machine, in which it is thoroughly mixed with the bituminous cement heated to about 300‹ F. The pulverized stone is subsequently added, and the whole is thoroughly mixed. Asphalt of the kind set forth in Specification No. 5439, A.D. 1897, is preferably used, and the ingredients are moulded in a press such as that set forth in that Specification.
Patent GB-190220411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rotary Engines and the like.
Inventor: COLBOURNE THOMAS SALMON
Filed: 1902-09-18
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 20,411. Colbourne, T. S. Sept. 18. Roots'-blower type of engines or pumps. When used as an engine driven by steam, water, or other fluid pressure, a casing 1 encloses three or four shafts 6 geared together and to a common shaft 18 by wheels 28 and carrying curved rotary vanes 5 adapted to touch one another so as to enclose a chamber 41 of varying size. The steam chest 30 opens into tubular ported valves 9 in the axes of the lower vanes, which have curved admission ports 7 and the steam, after expanding in the chamber 41 and rotating the vanes, exhausts through ports 10 in the upper vanes to the exhaust passage 4. A countershaft 15 driven by the main shaft locks a curved slotted bar 12, and the admission valves are connected by linkwork 20, 22 to a bar 19 engaging with the slotted bar and adjustable by hand-gearing 24, so that the throw of the valves and the expansion can be varied. A packing-plate 32 at one end of the chamber 1 is pressed against the vanes by the action of the steam on a small piston 36 in a chamber containing liquid, which is pressed against the back of the plate. Each shaft may have several vanes, arranged tandem fashion, and a central admission valve may be used.
Patent GB-190306283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reducing Iron Ore to Iron Sponge and in Furnaces therefor.
Inventor: GROENDAL GUSTAF
Filed: 1903-03-18
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 6283. Gr÷ndal, G. March 18. Blast furnaces; spongy iron, obtaining; blast for blast furnaces.-Iron ore is reduced to spongy iron by feeding a mixture of the ore and charcoal, coal, coke, or the like into a furnace, provided with cross tubes a, a<1>, Figs. 1 and 2, arranged in zig-zag fashion and open on the undersides. The tubes a are supplied with air from an inlet c, and the tubes a<1> with combustible gas from an inlet d; a perforated partition e separates the air and gas chambers. The iron, cooled by the air or gas, passes between rollers k, rotated by worm gearing, and valves l carried by arms m on shafts n operated externally; the metal then falls into a groove q and is led by a conveyer r to a closed chamber. Inert gas, to protect the iron from the air, is supplied through a pipe s. In a modification, the iron is cooled by air supplied to the lower tubes, which are closed except at their ends. The tubes may be made of iron or refractory material.
Patent GB-190311231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spinning Yarn from Flax, Cotton, or other Fibres, and in the Machinery for same.
Inventor: MEEKIN ADAM MC
Filed: 1903-05-18
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 11,231. McMeekin, A. May 18. Special yarns, producing. - In order to produce rough, or lumpy yarns, the speed of the retaining-rollers on the shafts m is periodically accelerated, the speed of the drawing-rollers remaining constant. The shaft m carries a wheel w, driven by the pawls p<1>, on a free wheel p, driven by the gearing q, r, s from the shaft t of the drawing- roller. The speed of the shaft m is accelerated by means of a pawl and ratchet-wheel o fixed to the shaft m. The pawl is carried by brackets which are driven by slotted rods h, and are periodically oscillated by means of the projections g<1> on the cam g, which bear against rollers i, secured by pin and slot arrangements to the rods h. The cam disc g‹ is driven through the change wheels e, f and wheels c, b from the cylinder axle a. The amount of acceleration given to the speed of the retaining-roller is adjusted by altering the throw given to the bracket by the eccentric gear, or, as described in the Provisional Specification, by having a radial slot in the disc-wheel.
Patent GB-190316765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trolleys.
Inventor: HALL EDWARD
Filed: 1903-07-30
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 16,765. Hall, E., Townsend, J. R., and Peace, C. F. July 30. Electric railways a n d tramways on the overhead system. Collectors. - Relates to a device for preventing the trolley wheel from leaving the overh e a d conductor. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation and Fig. 3 a back view, partly in section, of the trolley head. The trolley wheel f is mounted on a shaft f<2> supported in the blocks c, which are arranged to slide in the frames a<3> against the springs d. Two fingers h, which are pivoted at g in the trolley head, have their ends passed loosely through keepers h<5> fixed in the blocks c. As the pressure on the trolley wheel varies, the fingers will rise or fall, thus automatically taking up a position so as to prevent the wheel from leaving the conductor.
Patent GB-190317326-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Loading or Unloading Vessels, and for similar purposes, especially for Rapid Loading and Unloading of Bananas, Loose Oranges, Fruits, Vegetables, and other like Articles that Require Careful Handling to Avoid Injury
Inventor: BIRKBECK HENRY
Filed: 1903-08-10
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 17,326. Birkbeck, H., [Harris, B. J.]. Aug. 10. Elevators; conveyers; loading and unloading.- Consists of apparatus for loading and unloading vessels &c., and especially for dealing with bananas, loose oranges, fruits, vegetables, &c., which require careful handling. A frame B, running on rails on the quay, has pivoted to it at d a swinging frame composed of the pivoted links D, E, E<1> capable of being swung into any desired position to suit the vessel, state of tide, &c., by means of tackles H, K operated by drums H<1>. These drums and one of the truck axles are driven through clutches from a motor C and shaft C<2>. The swinging frame supports an endless elevator and conveyer, comprising two chains G<1> running on pulleys F, F<1>, &c. and f, f<2>, &c. mounted in pairs, so that the endless looped apron G, Fig. 3, for receiving the fruit &c. is passed between the pulleys. The loops of the apron are unloaded gently by means of adjustably mounted rollers N adapted to engage the loops, Fig. 5. The connection between the apron and each cross-tie P, Fig. 7, of the elevator, comprises a sleeve R, round which the apron is clipped, this sleeve being mounted on the cylindrical ends of two nuts Q screwed on the tie P and formed with flanges q. The reduced ends of the tie pass through the links of the chain, and are fitted with washers.
Patent GB-190317625-A (GB)
Title: Improved Luminous Sight for Rifles, Guns, and other Fire Arms.
Inventor: PREDA ERMINIO
Filed: 1903-08-14
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 17,625. Preda, E. Aug. 14. Sights. - Relates to sights for night firing. A small electric lamp L, Fig. 1, supplied with current from an accumulator, after exciting phosphorescence in a substance in a glazed frame S, is switched off. In the fore-sight a diaphragm A, with a T-slot, as shown in Fig. 2, is fitted behind the frame S, the T being inverted in the back-sight. The gun is sighted by bringing both cross-bars of the T's into line with the object, so that they form a cross.
Patent GB-190318656-A (GB)
Title: Remedy for Scab or Mange in Sheep
Inventor: ROBERTSON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1903-08-29
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 18,656. Robertson, A. Aug. 29. Ointments.-Relates to a preparation for treating scab or mange in sheep in those cases in which the fleece is short, the object being to apply the medicament in a form in which it will not be dissolved by rain or be blown off by the wind. Carbolic acid and arsenic are incorporated with a base formed by treating lanoline, resin, and mineral oil with caustic soda.
Patent GB-190319538-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes of Making Pigments.
Inventor: ARMBRUSTER WILLIAM JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-09-10
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 19,538. Armbruster, W. J., and Morton, J. Sept. 10. Pigments.-A pigment composed of barium carbonate and zinc sulphide is made by precipitation from solutions of barium sulphide, the carbonate of an alkali-metal, and a salt of zinc. An example is given in which solutions of barium sulphide and sodium carbonate are mixed together, whereupon barium carbonate is precipitated. To the resulting solution of sodium sulphide, a solution of zinc sulphate is added, and zinc sulphide thereby precipitated. The precipitates are removed from the solution, mixed, washed, drained, and dried. The nitrate, acetate, chloride, or any soluble salt of zinc may be substituted for the sulphate ; the order of mixing may be varied so long as no barium sulphate is precipitated ; and the mixing may be simultaneous, the same condition being observed. Potassium or ammonium may be substituted for sodium, and strontium for barium.