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Patent GB-189918231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake for Bicycle, Tricycle, and Motor Carriages.
Inventor: LAMPLUGH HENRY ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-09-09
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 18,231. Lamplugh, H. A. Sept. 9. Motor road vehicles. - Relates to brakes for bicycles, motor carriages, &c. Relates to the form of brake described in Specification No. 82, A.D. 1894, [Abridgment Class Velocipedes], in which a wire &c. encircles a grooved flange on the wheel. According to the present invention, the flange is made detachable, and, in one arrangement, the brake is actuated by back-pedalling. The flange b, Figs. 3, 4, and 5, consists of an open ring with a groove and inwardly-projecting rim b<2>, which fits over the felloe of the wheel, as shown in Fig. 5. The ring, when in position, has its ends drawn together by a bolt c, Figs. 3 and 4, and is further held in place by the inflation of the tyre. The brake wire &c. l is connected by a tubular link with a lever on the handle-bar, and, when applied to the rear wheel, passes over guide pulleys on the frame. Fig. 7 shows one end of the wire fixed to a bracket, and the other secured to an arm r on the crank axle and capable of being actuated through a backpedalling clutch. According to the Provisional Specification, studs &c. on the chain-wheel on the crank axle actuate the brake during back-pedalling by coming in contact with a lever connected to the cord.
Patent GB-189920720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Electric Lamps having Illuminating Bodies Composed of Second-class Conductors.
Inventor: FEENY VICTOR ISIDORE
Filed: 1899-10-16
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 20,720. Feeny, V. I., [Allgemeine Elektricitõts Gesellschaft]. Oct. 16. Resistances.-A resistance, for controlling the current supplied to a lamp having an incandescing body which becomes more conductive when it is heated, consists of iron or other metal having a high temperature resistance coefficient, enclosed in a vessel containing hydrogen or other indifferent gas. The metal is used as fine wire formed into a coil of such dimensions that it is heated to low redness by the current for which it is intended. The vessel may be exhausted, to increase the working resistance of the wire ; this may be effected also by coiling the wire more closely.
Patent GB-189921968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arc Lamps and Roller-clutch Mechanism for Feeding and Controlling the Electrodes therein.
Inventor: LEIGH HENRY HARINGTON
Filed: 1899-11-02
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 21,968. Leigh, H. H., [Drohan, T. E.]. Nov. 2. Arc lamps.-A clutch is constructed as illustrated. The upper carbon i is loose in a vertically-movable tube c, carried by the core of a series solenoid. A split block d is clamped on the tube, and has an inclined slot to contain a lava or other insulating- roller, made with end flanges g to keep it in place. The axle of the roller engages slots in a bifurcated lever h, which is pivoted to the block d. When the tube rises, the roller descends in the inclined slot and bears against the carbon, gripping this in the tube, and lifting it, to strike an arc. When the tube descends, the lever comes in contact with a stop k, and holds up the roller, permitting the carbon to slip.
Patent GB-189923219-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Signal Alarm and Safety Devices for Railways.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-11-21
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 23,219. Boult, A. J., [Cumont, F.]. Nov. 21. Signals on engines; indacators and repeaters, signal ; recording signals; contacts, electric.-The ordinary signal 1 is provided with a contact 22, which connects the contacts 23, 24 in the circuit of the track battery 21, when the signal is at 'danger.' The battery circuit is connected with the insulated rails 4, 5, mounted between the ordinary rails 2, the rails 4, 5 being adapted to make contact with the brushes &c. 6, mounted on the locomotive or tender. When the train passes a signal at ' danger,' the circuit of the battery 21 .is completed through the relay magnet 9 on the engine, and the armature 31 closes the contacts 32, 33. The contact 32 closes a local circuit from the battery 20, through the lead 37, contact 32, magnet 9, leads 27, 34, contact 12 on the fixed ratchet-wheel 11, contact 25 on the controlling- lever shown, the controlling-lever, and the leads 35, 36. This circuit keeps the magnet 9 energized, while the contact 33 closes a second circuit from the battery 20 through the bell, whistle, or other indicator 10. By rotating the controlling-lever until its contact 25 comes on the second contactstrip 13 of the ratchet-wheel 11, the magnet 9 is cut out, but the bell &c. still continues in operation through the closing of the circuit 20, 39, 10, 41, 42, 13, 25, 35, 36, 20. The bell &c. is stopped by continuing the rotation of the controlling-lever until it again makes contact with 12, the pawl 15 preventing a backward rotation of the lever. The pinion 16 on the lever spindle is geared to a numbered indicating-wheel 17, which shows, through an aperture in the casing, the number of times the apparatus has been operated by passing a 'danger' signal. When the wheel 17 has made a full rotation, it is stopped by the stops 18, 19, and can only be reset by opening the case, raising the pawl 15 by hand, and d rotating the gearing back to the starting position. The re-setting cannot be effected by the responsable official of the train. In a modified arrangement, two batteries are employed on the engine, and the contact 33 is omitted.
Patent GB-190002231-A (GB)
Title: Telephone Ear Instrument Holder.
Inventor: STAMP ALFRED HERRING
Filed: 1900-02-05
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 2231. Stamp, A. H. Feb. 5. Telephones.-Holders for telephones, whether used on the table or wall, have an adjustable vertical rod g provided with a rotating cap h carrying an arm i at the end of which is an adjustable clip l for the receiver. In table stands, the rod g slides in a vertical tube mounted on a base. In wall brackets, the rod g slides in a collar e on the end of an arm d pivoted at c to a wall plate d.
Patent GB-190003172-A (GB)
Title: A Rope Grip.
Inventor: WALLACE JOHN HUTTON
Filed: 1900-02-17
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 3172. Wallace, J. H. Feb. 17. Bridles; hobbles; fastening - A rope grip adapted for snaffling or hobbling a horse, and for other purposes, is shown in Fig. 1 as used for snaffling a horse. A triangular plate B is hinged to a frame A, and the knotted end of a rope E' is passed through holes in the plate and in a projection C, Fig. 3. The rope is then passed through a ring connected by a hook K to an L-shaped hook fastening L on the saddle and through the ring of a corresponding hook attached to the bit, and the free end F is passed through an aperture in the frame A and a notch b in the plate B, which grips the rope. The hook fastening L is replaced by a suitable device when the appliance is used for other purposes
Patent GB-190009065-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Heating of the Air Supplied under Pressure to Destructor and other Furnaces.
Inventor: HEENAN HAMMERSLEY
Filed: 1900-05-16
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 9065. Heenan, H. May 16. Air supply, heating and moistening.-The air supplied under pressure to destructor and other furnaces is heated and moistened by a jet of live or exhaust steam supplied through a nozzle B to the inlet of the blast fan A, or otherwise.
Patent GB-190009358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cork Pullers.
Inventor: WALKER EDWIN
Filed: 1900-05-21
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 9358. Walker, E. May 21. Corkscrews and cork-drawers.-The corkscrew E is capable of revolving in the sliding carrier D, mounted within the inclined barrel C, the lower end C' of the barrel terminating in a semicircular extension C<2>, to receive the bottle neck. The parts C', C<2> are preferably provided with a lining c of rubber &c. The operating-lever consists of a plate or boss H, provided with a handle H<1>, the plate having a stud I engaging in the groove d of the crosshead D' on the carrier, to effect the reciprocation of the latter. The nut F, which effects the rotation of the corkscrew, is prevented from rotating by the studs f, and is provided with a stud F<1>, which is engaged by the circular edge J of the plate H, to hold the nut stationary while the corkscrew is being inserted in the cork, and also while the drawn cork is being stripped from the screw. While the cork is being extracted, the nut is moved in unison with the carrier by the cam J' on the plate H engaging the stud F<1>.
Patent GB-190012874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Telephonic Apparatus.
Inventor: BLANCK GREGOR
Filed: 1900-07-17
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 12,874. Blanck, G. July 17. Induction coils.-Relates to the employment of a number of microphones in separate primary circuits of an induction coil having one secondary. Fig. 2 shows a section of the induction coil in which three cores k are separately surrounded by the primaries g, h, i and the whole is bound together by the secondary l.
Patent GB-190015954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Water Current Motors.
Inventor: MCGREGOR DUNCAN
Filed: 1900-09-07
Granted: 1901-10-07
Abstract: 15,954. McGregor, D. Sept. 7. Water-current motors.-A drum A is mounted on a vertical spindle B, the lower end of the spindle running in a lignum - vitµ bearing, or in a metal bearing lubricated through a feed p i p e D. Blades E are hinged or pivoted to the drum, and opposite pairs of blades are connected by links F, slotted to encircle the spindle, and arranged so that when one blade is extended by the water current the other is closed round the drum. Each blade is provided with a projecting lip G pivoted to it and working against a stop, for the purpose o f enabling the current to open the blade readily. The drums may be mounted o n fixed or floating piers, shaped so as to concentrate the current upon the blades. Where the current is tidal, hinged flaps are arranged to direct the water, the flaps reversing when the tide turns. The drum is placed so that the top is about level with the surface of the stream, and it may be arranged to slide longitudinally on the shaft, to adjust itself for variation in level by its own buoyancy. In some oases the drum is mounted in a frame supported on floats immersed in wells. The floats are preferably provided with arrangements for altering the amount of air contained therein, so as to adjust the buoyancy. The drum A may be provided with a hole R near the bottom and a cock S near the top. Air is pumped in, or exhausted through the cock, for the purpose of altering the water level in the drum and thereby adjusting the buoyancy. The motor is employed for generating electricity, and according to the Provisional Specification, sewage may be employed for operating the motor.
Patent GB-190019249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Door Curtain Rods.
Inventor: WOOD THOMAS PATON
Filed: 1900-10-27
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 19,249. Wood, T. P. Oct. 27. Curtains, drawing and suspending; brackets.- Relates to door curtains. In order to make the short hinged extension R of the rod move parallel with the wall as the door opens, it has loosely connected to it by a book M or G a rod B, which is pivoted at E to another rod C, which is pivoted at E<1> to a rod D pivoted to the door frame on a bolt A. Fig. 2 shows the position of the rods B, C, D when the door is open. In a modification shown in Fig. 4, a rod H, connected to the hook M or G, works in a tube K pivoted on the bolt A. The curtain rod can be fitted to the right or left side of the door. The brackets W for supporting the rod on the door are secured to the top of the door by a hook T, Fig. 5, or by a plate V and screw X, Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190022133-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bits for Horses.
Inventor: ESMARCH CARL FRIEDRICH VON
Filed: 1900-12-05
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 22,133. Esmarch, C. F. von. Dec. 5. Bits.-A horse is induced to keep its tongue beneath the bit by fixing bristles a of " magnolia" metal &c. upon the upper side of the mouth-bar b of a stiff or hinged bit. These bristles irritate the lower side of the tongue, but do not affect the palate.
Patent GB-190100573-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weather-proof Thresholds and Window-sills.
Inventor: BUNDY JESSE EDGERTON
Filed: 1901-01-09
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 573. Bundy, J. E., and Conne, J. A. Jan. 9. Door sills; window sills; draught and weather excluders.-When the door A is closed, a projection 8 at the bottom of the door comes in contact with a weather strip or movable portion 6 of the sill 4, and tilts it about the outer edge until the inclined surface 5 comes into a vertical plane and bears against the outer face of the door. The upper edge of the strip 6 comes in contact with a covering-rib 11, which may be padded with felt, rubber, or other soft material. The sides 3 of the frame are recessed to receive the ends of the weather strip. Fig. 3 shows the application of the invention to casements or double doors. The leaf A<1>, which is usually closed, is bevelled as shown at 12 to allow the strip 6 to rise when the leaf A is closed, and the acting leaf A is bevelled diagonally at 10 at the hinged side of the door.
Patent GB-190104313-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Statement or Invoice Form.
Inventor: GOLD GEORGE JOHN VICTOR
Filed: 1901-02-28
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 4313. Gold, G. J. V., and Schwabe, L. Feb. 28. Wrappers, postal. A statement or invoice and like form is provided with a flexible tab or clip C at one end and with a line of perforations B. After folding backwards along two or more lines D, E, so that the perforations and the name and address of the addressee are outside, the document is secured by bending over the tab C.
Patent GB-190109337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Profitable Disposition of Sewage Sludge and other similar Costly Nuisances
Inventor: BARNARD THOMAS JOHN
Filed: 1901-05-06
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 9337. Barnard, T. J. May 6. Manures.-Relates to the treatment of sewage sludge and the like such as that produced as described in Specification No. 20,759, A.D. 1899, for converting it into manures. Very liquid sludge containing about 90 per cent. of water is filtered by the aid of chalk, limestone, or the like, and the mixture thus obtained is used as described in the prior Specification. The more solid sludge is directly converted into a manure. The manure is produced by mixing human or other excrements, in the form of sewage sludge, with calcined limestone or chalk so as to form a solid mass.
Patent GB-190112064-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Valve Gear of Gas and Oil Engines.
Inventor: COLLIS ARTHUR BENTALL
Filed: 1901-06-13
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 12,064. Collis, A. B. June 13. Gas and explosive-vapour engines, valve gear for. All the valves are worked by one shaft A passing out of the crank chamber and carrying a face cam J, which operates through levers H, H<1> the exhaust and admission valves B, B<1>. The lever H<1> is formed on a sleeve p, which has another arm H' carrying a hit-and-miss governing-device G<2> for operating the gas valve B<2>.
Patent GB-190115998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looms particularly Circular Box Looms.
Inventor: WALKER ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1901-08-09
Granted: 1902-08-08
Abstract: 15,998. Walker, A. E., Walker, A., and Walker, G. Aug. 9. Loom change-box motions.-A rotary shuttle box 2, having four or other desired numb e r of compartments 20, is provided with as many swells 40, each having a cam-piece 41 engaging with a curved stop - rod finger 42, which is fitted with curved extensions 42<i> and 42<e>. Beyond the pivot of each swell is a backward extension which prevents the swell from opening too far, and a spring presses upon this extension and tends to force the swell against the shuttle. When a compartment is in its lowest position, the corresponding cam-piece 41 is pressed upwards by an auxiliary spring 53 on the lay. After each oscillation of the shuttle box, it is brought into its correct position by means of a hooked rod 94 attached to the usual draw-rod 61, by means of a pin-and-slot connection 96. A spring 97, fixed between pins 98 on the rod 61, presses against a pin 99 on the rod 94, and serves to check the movement of the shuttle box during each oscillation.
Patent GB-190120423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Transformers and the like
Inventor: BURNAND WILLIAM ERNEST
Filed: 1901-10-12
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 20,423. Burnand, W. E. Oct. 12. Transformers.-Relates to improvements upon the transformer described in Specification No. 21,410, A.D. 1897. The core is built up of a number of plates a, groups of which are separated by brass rods or tubes b and staggered as shown in Fig. 2. The windings are then placed on, and the core built up as indicated in Fig. 5, the corners being clamped together by clamps g, g<1>, h, h<1>. The whole is enclosed in a casing, a fan being arranged to produce a current of air, which passes in through an opening to the bottom and also through the clamps, which are arranged to produce a circulation. In order to increase the flow of air, it is discharged into a space between conical plates k, l as shown in Fig. 7, in which j is a motor driving the fan i.
Patent GB-190123134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Air.
Inventor: DOWSON JOSEPH EMERSON
Filed: 1901-11-15
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 23,134. Dowson, J. E. Nov. 15. Heating air.-Air is heated by being drawn through the inside of the casing b, which surrounds the tubes or pipes a through which the hot gaseous exhaust products of combustion from a gas or other engine are discharged. The air is drawn in through one or more openings at f, and leaves by the outlet h near to the exhaust inlet i. The tubes a connect together the inlet and outlet boxes or chambers c, d. A fan x may be employed for the air, and the heater may be horizontal, vertical, or sloped.
Patent GB-190123158-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Safety Appliance for Swimming Baths.
Inventor: YOUREE JOHN RICHARD
Filed: 1901-11-15
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 23,158. Youree, J. R. Nov. 15. Swimming a n d bathing appliances. - Beginners are supported by a belt 15 attached b y a spring 11 to a pulley 7 which runs on an overhead rail 6. A guide-bar 19 prevents derailing.
Patent GB-190124139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roofing-sheets.
Inventor: SCHECK JOHANN
Filed: 1901-11-27
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 24,139. Scheck, J. Nov. 27. Coated fabrics.- Roofing-sheets are made of wire cloth or perforated metal a coated on both sides with tarred paper, asphalt, cement, or the like. The edges of the sheets are curled to interlock with adjacent sheets, and are secured to the roof timbers by hooks.
Patent GB-190202012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with the Marking and Cutting Out of Dress Linings and the like
Inventor: LIDSTER ELIZABETH
Filed: 1902-01-25
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 2012. Lidster, E. Jan. 25. Cutting-out.-The various patterns required for making a garment are printed or otherwise delineated on a piece of lining or like material. The Figure shows a roll of material with a set of dress body patterns exposed to view.
Patent GB-190204769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drawing-down Devices for Banjo Vellums.
Inventor: STENT WALTER JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-02-25
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 4769. Stent, W. J. Feb. 25. Banjoes. - Relates to means for straining the vellum. A single or double hook 5 engages with the bezel 1, and is connected by a loose bolt with a hook 7, which engages with the underside of the rim 3. The hook 7 may be replaced by a bracket attached to and projecting from the side of the rim.
Patent GB-190205794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes for Purifying Phlegms, Wines, Fermented Wort, and Dilute Alcoholic Liquids generally and in Apparatus therefor
Inventor: GUILLAUME EMILE
Filed: 1902-03-08
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 5794. Guillaume, E. March 8. Distilling wine, wort, etc.; distilling and con- densing apparatus, general arrangement of; recti- fiers.-Relates to the distillation of phlegms, wines, fermented wort, and dilute alcoholic liquids generally, with the object of effecting their recti- fication or purification or of making brandy or fine liqueurs from them. The invention consists, broadly, in diluting the liquids to be treated to such a degree that amylic alcohol and other sub- stances, which usually form part of the tail pro- ducts, are removed by vaporization at the same time as the head products, so that only a mixture of alcohol and water descends to the bottom of the distilling-column. The liquid used for dilution is wine, or fermented distillers' wort or, preferably, hot water or hot liquid residuals from rectifying- columns or even hot low wines from which the alcohol is exhausted. Fig. 1 shows apparatus for carrying out the process. It consists of three superposed columnar stills 1, 2, 3, in the lowest of which the main distillation of the liquid takes place. The dilution takes place through the pipe 5 at the head of the column 2, in which the tail products are continually being vaporized, being drawn off through cocks 8. In the column 3 the head products are concentrated, and they are drawn off from the refrigerator R through the pipe 22. The supply of water to the condenser C is regulated by a float valve 18, which is actuated by the pressure of the vapours in the condenser C. The necessary modifications of the apparatus are described, when it is used (a) with an ordinary recti6er, (b) with apparatus for discontinuous rectification, and (c) with apparatus for the dilu- tion and purification of alcohol to be used in the manufacture of liqueurs.
Patent GB-190208059-A (GB)
Title: A Puzzle or Game for Young Children.
Inventor: BIRCH MARGARET KERFOOT
Filed: 1902-04-07
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 8059. Birch, M. K. April 7. Reading, teaching.-- A pictorial design having a corresponding word printed in bold letters on one or more margins is cut into strips so that each has a single or duplicated letter upon it as indicated. The pictures are made in sets relating to special subjects &c. The strips serve as a puzzle or for teaching spelling.
Patent GB-190211766-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Guards for Calendars or Cylinders of Laundry Machines and other Machines.
Inventor: TURNER ERNEST JAMES
Filed: 1902-05-23
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 11,766. Turner, E. J., and McLeish, P. R. May 23. Calendering and pressing.-Relates to guards for the cylinders of laundry machines, paper making or printing machines, &c. The roller j, Fig. 1, is gently pressed against the cylinder a by springs k, which bear upon bolts h resting on the gudgeons i and are mounted in sockets g. The adjusting- wheels m are secured in position by nuts n. Instead of hand-wheels m, bevel-wheels may be used gearing with wheels on a spindle so that they are operated simultaneously. Fig. 4 shows the roller j pressed against the cylinder a by the arm o governed by the spring and nut m. Counterbalance weights may be used instead of springs.
Patent GB-190213614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Separation of Pieces or Fragments of Iron and Steel from the Zinc Refuse or Dross of Galvanising Works, and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: DICK GEORGE ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-06-16
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 13,614. Dick, G. A. June 16. Crucibles and melting-pots.-Relates to the separation of pieces or fragments of iron and steel from the zinc refuse, dross, or hard spelter of galvanizing works. The material melted at a temperature higher than that of its formation, but below that of the melting joint of iron and steel, is passed through a filter or a magnetic separator or both. Firebrick, asbestos, coke, sand, &c., may be used as a filter, and may be fitted in the melting-crucible as shown at c in Figs. 1 and 3, or may be used in a separate vessel as shown in Fig. 4.