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Patent GB-189919299-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Abdominal Supporters and Body Trainers or appliances for Correcting Round-shoulders and other Deformities.
Inventor: KELLOGG JOHN HARVEY
Filed: 1899-09-26
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 19,299. Kellogg, J. H. Sept. 26. Deformity appliances; trusses.-Relates to appliances for correcting round shoulders, flat chest, prolapse of the viscera, &c. A thin metallic supporter 9 is provided with slots into any of which are adjusted the staples of back pads 13. Slotted plates 14 fit over the staples, and receive buckles 15 secured to elastic back straps 7, depending from a shoulder brace, which consists of the usual straps 1 passing over the shoulders and round the arms, a connecting-piece 2, a brace portion 3, and adjusting-buckles 4. The ends of padded curved spring arms 15 pass through the staples of the back pads, and are adjustably secured by a setscrew, which passes through a central aperture in the plate 9 and through registering apertures in each of the arms. Eyelets in the other ends of these arms lock with pins or studs on abdominal pads 16, and bands passing between the legs are also attached to buckles on the plates 14 and to the pads 16 to hold these pads down against the action of the suspending-straps 7 &c.
Patent GB-190004884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Hooks, Nails and the like by Cold Process.
Inventor: BLUMENBERG WILHELM
Filed: 1900-03-14
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 4884. Blumenberg, W., and Gleue, G. March 14. Holdfasts.-The object is to make hooks, nails, window holdfasts, and the like from metal in the cold state, without waste. Hoop iron or figured iron is employed cut into suitable lengths. The head end a is then bent up, as required, and the shank b is doubled and pressed together in the manner shown in Fig. 4 and described in Specification No. 16,085, A.D. 1897, [Abridgment Class Nails &c.]. The point is formed by cutting the shank obliquely and then knocking it into a central position.
Patent GB-190009880-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Over-running Gear, or Clutches, for Velocipedes, and the like.
Inventor: LEA RICHARD HENRY
Filed: 1900-05-29
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 9880. Lea, R. H. May 29. Ball bearings for velocipedes and the like. Separate bearings are provided for the sprocket-wheel H, of the free-wheel clutch, and the hub B, each bearing being upon the stationary axle A and capable of separate a d j u s t - ment.
Patent GB-190011799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cooling Vapours, Gases, Liquids and the like.
Inventor: MOODIE ROBERT
Filed: 1900-06-29
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 11,799. Moodie, R. June 29. Cooling gases and liquids.-Steam to be condensed, or vapour, gases, or liquids to be cooled, are passed through one or more coils H over which air and spray are passed by the fan F and perforated spraying-tube K on the shaft N. The spraying-tube K is fed by the attached lifters L, which dip into the bottom of the casing A, where fixed plates M prevent rotation of the liquid. A shield D surrounds the coil H. The fan F may be replaced by a chimney, the coil H by vertical tubes or an annular chamber, and the tube K by a number of perforated tubes. The apparatus is generally similar to that described in Specification No. 233, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Furnaces &c.], for treating smoke &c.
Patent GB-190100799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chocks for Ships' Boats.
Inventor: BURNETT WILLIAM MORE
Filed: 1901-01-12
Granted: 1904-11-30
Abstract: 799. Burnett, W. M. Jan. 12. Boat raising, lowering, and supporting gear.- Each of the two or more grouped chocks upon which the boat is supported consists of two crossed arms 12 pivoted together at 13, and pivoted, respectively, at 15, 16 to the foundation beam or skid 10 and to a slide 17 working in a guide 18 on the skid. To receive the boat, the chocks are raised and retained in their upright position by service wedges 24. Rods or tubes 20 passing through the skids are connected together at 29 so as to be simultaneously operated by a single lever 27. When this lever is turned up and secured by the slip link 30, stops 23 on the rods 20 are raised to form abutments for the slide 17, and the service wedges 24 may be withdrawn. To clear the boat for launching, the slip link 30 is displaced and the lever 27 is turned down, whereupon the chocks simultaneously drop, and the boat can be swung out.
Patent GB-190114533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ball-Taps.
Inventor: LEWIN JOHN FREDERICK
Filed: 1901-07-17
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 14,533. Lewin, J. F., and Lewin, D. H. July 17. Ball and float valves.-In order that the height of the ball may be readily adjusted, the float lever B is jointed or hinged. The joint has roughened surfaces, and is secured by a screw. The float lever may have an extension A at rightangles to its length, and the ball F, provided with a bracket D, is secured on this extension.
Patent GB-190117247-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Pumps.
Inventor: ALLDAY WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-08-28
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 17,247. Allday, W., and Allday, E., [Hosken, W.]. Aug. 28. Centrifugal pumps for pumping muddy water from mines and for other purposes. The pump is provided with a removable liner c of hard metal, such as manganese-steel, secured in place by a hollow plug f. In order to facilitate access to the interior of the pump, the casing is divided horizontally, instead of vertically as usual.
Patent GB-190118343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversible Propellers
Inventor: WILLIAMS ADOLPH ANDREW
Filed: 1901-09-13
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 18,343. Williams, A. A. Sept. 13. Screw propellers.-The blades 13 are so mounted on the shaft 1 that they may be rotated by means of cam-slots 20 in a longitudinally-working sleeve 18 to vary the pitch, whereby the direction of movement of the vessel propelled may be reversed without reversing the direction of rotation of the said propeller. The wrists 12 of the blades 13 are rotably mounted in recesses formed in the hub 4 and in cap 7, which is secured in position by a nut 8, studs 6 on the cap 7 engaging with recesses 5 in the hub 4. When the sleeve 18 is moved longitudinally, the engagement of the elliptical lugs 15 with the slots 20 causes the blades to rotate until, in one extreme position, they assume an angle directly opposite to that assumed in the other extreme position. By arranging the lugs 15, as shown in Fig. 4, relatively to the blades 13, the blades 13, when in the middle portion of the slots 20, will lie parallel to the sleeve 18 and in a feathering position, whereas by arranging the lugs 15, as shown in Fig. 5, a non-feathering propeller is obtained.
Patent GB-190125385-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Packing Hair Nets
Inventor: WHITE ROSA
Filed: 1901-12-12
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 25,385. White, R. Dec. 12. Packing hair-nets. -A wrapper a is employed having one or two slits e, f, through which the net g is passed and then doubled on to itself. The wrapper is closed by first folding down the side flaps b, c, then folding it about the line i, then about the line k, and finally by folding down the flap d.
Patent GB-190201961-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Heating Metals in Electric Baths.
Inventor: GIRLOT JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-01-24
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 1961. Girlot, J. Jan. 24. Working by electricity; forging; rolling; welding. -Rings, rods, or other articles are electrically heated for forging, lamination, or other purposes by alternately immersing them in a conducting- solution from which a strong electric current is passed into them, and exposing them to air to allow the excessive superficial heating thus produced to be reduced, and to extend to the centre of the articles. For this purpose, a ring to be heated may be supported vertically between four revolving grooved rollers so as to be partly immersed. Two of the rollers, above the solution, are movable by handles, and are of metal to conduct the electric current from the ring : the lower rollers are of insulating-material, and are revolved to turn the ring. Part of a bar P may be heated by reciprocating it vertically into the conducting- solution, so that it passes within a hollow conical electrode 0, immersed in the solution, in order to equalize the heating along the immersed part of the bar ; the reciprocation may be effected by an eccentric K. The whole of a bar may be uniformly heated by passage horizontally through several heating-vessels and intervening air spaces ; the bar may be conveyed by horizontal series of rollers, and pass flap valves on the ends of the vessels. Solution passing these valves falls into a receptacle and is pumped to a raised tank, from which the vessels are supplied. A boiler tube may have its lapped edges heated for welding by passage horizontally through one or more small vessels, parts of the edges being heated and welded successively ; circular gaps in the ends of the vessels permit the passage of the tube, and correspondingly curved pieces supported by rods retain the solution above the joint.
Patent GB-190203432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bicycle Locks.
Inventor: NIEMEYER WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1902-02-11
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 3432. Niemeyer, W. H. Feb. 11. Locking - apparatus to prevent theft.-Relates to a lock which locks either the cycle wheel or the cover of a name plate secured on the cycle fork against motion. The lock casing D and the name plate G are secured to the fork by a clip E. The lock comprises a barrel H having an eccentric portion M surrounded by a ring N formed with a bolt P adapted to pass through the casing D and fork, and lock the sliding cover R of the name plate G, and with a bolt 0 adapted to enter holes formed in the wheel hub A. The barrel is held in either of its active positions by a spring S engaging flat surfaces formed on the barrel, and is actuated by a key K, having lugs J, which is passed through a rotatable disc L mounted in the case D and engages in holes I formed in the barrel.
Patent GB-190205562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable-Speed Driving Mechanism for Cycles and other Light Vehicles.
Inventor: LECLERCQ CHARLES
Filed: 1902-03-06
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 5562. Leclercq, C. March 6. Driving-mechanism.-A toothed wheel, Fig. 1, keyed to the rear-wheel hub, is connected through wheels q, t, p, o, mounted on axles carried between bars a forming one of the rear forks, to a wheel l mounted between the bars a and rigidly secured to a wheel h adapted to be driven by wheels r, s, as shown. A sleeve i, free to slide but not to rotate on the crank axle, is formed with wheels m, n adapted to engage with the wheels l, s, respectively. The sleeve is actuated so as to engage either pair of wheels by springs w carrying rollers, which press the sleeve inwards against a sleeve f loosely-mounted on the crank axle and caused to slide longitudinally by moving a rod g secured to it and extending through a helical slot in the bottom bracket. The crank axle is supported in three rows x, y, z of ball bearings, as shown. In a modification, shown in Fig. 5, the sleeve f is actuated by a nut 3 engaging a lug on the sleeve f and provided with external worm teeth engaging a worm 4. In another modification, shown in Fig. 6, the sleeve is actuated by a pin 9 sliding in a hole 10, pressed outwards by a spring 7 adapted to engage with either of two notches 6, 14 in the bottom bracket, and extending through a longitudinal slot formed in the bottom bracket into engagement with the forked end of a sliding and rocking lever 11 supported by a pin 12 on the frame engaging in a slot 13 in the lever. The toothed wheels may be fitted with roller teeth k, as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190208698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Molding and Trenching Machines for Wood Working
Filed: 1902-04-15
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 8698. Walton, S., and Hardill, Sons, & Co., W. April 15. Trenching; moulding.-Relates to a machine chiefly applicable for cutting taper slots in wood. The slot or trench is formed by a cutter 5 revolving on a vertical axis 3. A taper form is given to the slot by imparting a slow lateral movement to the cutter 5 as it is fed along the surface of the wood operated upon. This movement is effected by a lever 12 fulcrumed at 9, and gradually raised at its outer end by a fixed inclined bar 15. The other end 13 of the lever depresses the sleeve 8, which deflects a pendent lever 1 to the lower end of which the cutter 5 is fixed. The guide 17 on which the cutter frame slides is pivoted to the bracket 20, so that the slot can be cut in any direction. Taper grooves for stair treads and supports may be cut by this machine.
Patent GB-190225308-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of Fastening for Securing or Sealing Envelopes and for other like purposes.
Inventor: JOSEPH OWEN GLADSTONE
Filed: 1902-11-18
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 25,308. Joseph, O. G., and Joseph, G. A. Nov. 18. Envelopes.-In a fastening-device, which may be applied to the or securing closing of buttons, envelopes, cardboard boxes, labels, or the ends of tape &c. bindings, a headed stud is forced into and engaged by the lips of a socket. The stud a, Fig. 2, is struck up from a disc having an upwardly-projecting edge b. The socket, which has an inwardlyprojecting lip c, Fig. 1, is struck from a disc which is dished at d to receive the edge or the disc of the stud. The two parts of the fastener may be secured to the respective parts g, g<1>, Fig. 3, of the article by means of barbs f struck out of the discs ; the material to which the fastener is attached becomes located between the overlapping edges of the discs, and thus any attempt to force the fastening by inserting a knife would result in the cutting of the material. Either portion of the fastener may be split to provide a yielding contact.
Patent GB-190225746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stop-motions for Combing-machines.
Inventor: OWEN OSCAR LEDOIT
Filed: 1902-11-22
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 25,746. Owen, O. L. Nov. 22. Stop-motions for combing-machines. The object is to prevent the breakage of the cushion plate and to stop the rotation of the lower feed-roller b when the sliver laps on this roller. One of the bearings a' of the roller is provided with an extension a' in which are notches a<5>, a<6>. On the shaft of the roller b is a loose collar a<7>, which is weighted by means of a lever and weight a<9> and is provided with a projection a<8>. When the machine is working properly, the projection a<8> rests on the upper surface of the extension a<4>, supporting the weight a<9> in the raised position shown in dotted lines. When, however, the roller is raised owing to the lapping of the sliver thereon, the collar a<7> is turned by the weight a', so that the projection a<8> rests first in the notch a<6> and afterwards in the notch a<5>, and the roller is raised sufficiently to move the toothed wheel thereon out of gear with its driving- pinion, whereby the rotation of the roller is stopped.
Patent GB-190306261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Generators.
Filed: 1903-03-18
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 6261. Wise, W. L., [Webb, H. W.]. March 18. Acetylene and like lamps.-Acetylene and like generators for cycle, motor car, and other lamps, comprise a water chamber 1 communicating with the calcium-carbide container 2 by a port 7 controlled by a screw - threaded needle valve 5. Secured within the container 2 by a screw and nut 20, and prevented by bosses or indentations 14 from coming into too close contact with the container walls, is a bottom, or receptacle 8, preferably shaped as shown in Fig. 1. Water from the port 7 passes to an annular channel 12 formed between the parts 2 and 8, either by reducing the lower end 11 of the part 8 or by forming a groove in either of the parts 2 or 8. From this channel 12 the water ascends the narrow passage 13 to the calcium carbide by capillary action, forming a film which ensures a regular feed of water to the carbide while resisting the back pressure of the gas generated. Details, such as the relative arrangement of the water and carbide chambers, and the shape and arrangement of the receptacle 8, may be varied.
Patent GB-190309212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rotary Pumps, Blowers or the like.
Inventor: REIN CARL
Filed: 1903-04-23
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 9212. Rein, C. April 23. Annular - chamber type.-A rotary pump, which may be adapted for use as a blower, compressor, or motor, is shown in Fig. 1. The concentricallymounted shaft b carries a piston drum a, which is surrounded by a strap d having a projecting tail-piece or abutment e. The inlet g and outlet h are separated by the abutment, which slides and rocks on a projection f. The abutment may pass through a slotted spindle, which forms a bearing for its free end, or it may be arranged tangentially to the piston drum.
Patent GB-190310476-A (GB)
Title: A Removable Floor for Railway Cattle Waggons or Cattle Pens on Steam Boats, and for the Greater Safety of Cattle during Transit.
Inventor: HENDERSON HUGH
Filed: 1903-05-08
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 10,476. Henderson, H. May 8. Cattle ships. - The floors of cattle pens on steamboats and the like are fitted with removable non-slipping false floors. The invention is described as applied to a cattle truck. The false floor is made in three portions, as shown. The two end portions may be hinged at one side, so that they can be lifted up for cleaning, or stowed against the side of the truck when it is required for carrying ordinary merchandize. The middle portion may be secured by pins entering holes in the main floor. The side portions may also be secured in the same way.
Patent GB-190311863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Blackthorn Sticks.
Inventor: ACRES HENRY ALFRED
Filed: 1903-05-25
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 11,863. Acres, H. A. May 25. Walking-sticks.-The natural colour of blackthorn sticks is improved by heating the sticks in an alkaline mixture. A suitable mixture consists of carbonate of ammonia, potash, soda, borax, water, and sand, raised to a temperature from 80‹ to 200‹ F. A water or steam jacket may be used round the containing vessel, or the vessel may be heated directly as, for instance, in a kiln.
Patent GB-190317103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Getting more Perfect Combustion of Fuel in the Fire Chambers of Boilers and also for the Prevention of Smoke and Sparks.
Inventor: TIMMIS ILLIUS AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1903-08-06
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 17,103. Timmis, I. A. Aug. 6. Smoke consuming.-Relates to arrangements in which smoke is consumed and sparks prevented in steam-boiler furnaces by injecting air in thin sheets or otherwise above the fire. The metal castings or forgings C, C<1>, Fig. 1, for guiding the air entering through the damper A, are prevented from burning by water tubes h, h', or by water jackets. These tubes or jackets may form part of the water space of the boiler, or they may be supplied with water from the injector or otherwise. Instead of the tubes or jackets, the upper parts of the guides may be formed of refractory material ; or the guides may be formed entirely of refractory material as in Fig. 11, and provided with a metal lining l. Fig. 4 shows a different arrangement in which the air is injected through nozzles N inserted in a tube A, which is provided with a water jacket U. In Fig. 7, the nozzles are shown attached to a tube T fitted outside the firebox and passing underneath the barrel of the boiler. Air catchers C are fixed at the ends of the tubes A, T. Fig. 9 shows the firebox fitted with a brick arch and the air injected in the direction of either of the arrows. If desired, the air may be injected with steam instead of by the motion of the locomotive ; or a fan driven by a steam or electric motor may be fitted. Further, the air may be heated by passing through the smoke-box, combustion chamber, or boiler.
Patent GB-190317351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Transmitting Rotary Motion.
Inventor: OPPERMANN CARL TUNSTILL JOHN
Filed: 1903-08-10
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 17,351. Oppermann, C. T. J. Aug. 10. Motor road vehicles.-An elastic connection is made between driving and driven parts of a shaft &c., such arrangement being especially adapted for mechanically-propelled vehicles. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, a casing e is fixed to the driving-part a, which acts as a support for the driven part a<1>. Ratchet-wheels c, c<1> with oppositely-inclined teeth are loosely mounted on the part a', and have springs d, d' attached thereto. The springs are also secured to the part a<1> or to sleeves k, k<1> keyed to slide on the part a<1>. Instead of the springs shown, clock springs may be employed. Pawls h, h<1> carried by the casing are adapted to engage the wheels c, c<1>. Upon rotation of the part a in either direction, one of the springs is wound up through the ratchet-and-pawl connection, until the force exerted is sufficient to overcome the resistance of the part a<1>, the other pawl slipping over the ratchet-wheel. A pin may be inserted through the casing e and the part a' for the purpose of rigidly coupling the parts a, a<1>.
Patent GB-190321487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Threading Pipes and the like.
Inventor: BORDEN BRADFORD
Filed: 1903-10-06
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 21,487. Borden, B., and Neracher, W. A. Oct. 6. Screwing. - Relates to machines of the kind described in Specification No. 22,832, A.D. 1901, for screwing pipes, the dies of the machine described being allowed to take the position of the pipe by reason of the machine being hinged on a horizontal pivot, thus assuring alignment, and preventing undue strain on the dies. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of the machine. The ring frame 1, to which the tubular portion 6 is attached, has a projecting arm 2 with parts 5<a> which receive a collar 5<b>. The spindle 3 passes through this collar and carries the pinion 4. On the part 6 is mounted a sleeve 16, shown in Fig. 3, lined with soft metal 20 and provided with felt washers 21, and attached to the wheel 17 and die-holder 13. The guidescrew 18 is attached to this sleeve. To the ring frame are attached horizontal arms 8 carrying the screw blocks 9, and the frame is hinged on a horizontal pivot 25 mounted on the base-plate 24 which may be carried on legs or fixed to a bench. A stop 26 limits the movement of the screwing- apparatus in one direction. The pipe is passed through the part 6, and held by the grip-screws 7, shown in Fig. 2, and the dies 14. The wheel 17 and the parts attached are rotated by the pinion 4, and the sleeve 16 is carried along the part 6 by means of the fixed screw blocks 9 gearing with the screw 18. These blocks, which are slotted and held by the spring 12, as shown in Fig. 4, may be pulled out of engagement with the screw 18, and the sleeve and the parts attached, slid back to the starting position on the part 6. The collar 5<b> prevents the wheel 17 from going too far.
Patent GB-190324469-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Suspending Chain for Electric Lamps and the like.
Filed: 1903-11-11
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 24,469. Hinks & Son, J., and Wright, A. H. Nov. 11. Flat-folded link chains.-Relates to a chain for suspending electric lamps, chandeliers, paraffin lamps, and the like. The double link A A<1>, Fig. 1, with the narrow connecting-band B is stamped out of thin sheet brass, the sides a being given a trough-like form, as shown in Fig. 2. The link A A<1> is then turned over on the neck B as shown in Fig. 5, and several links are connected together to form the chain, through which a continuous passage is formed by the sides a of the links. Through this channel, the electric conductors or the gas tubing is passed. In a modification, the parts A, A<1> are made separately and are connected to the next pair by the metal clip G, Figs. 12 and 16.