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Patent GB-189825833-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Games Played with Mechanical Figures.
Inventor: SHAW ROBERT HARRIS
Filed: 1898-12-07
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 25,833. Shaw, R. H., and Shaw, J. F. Dec. 7. Toy football players.-The ground or floor is constructed with dished or inclined areas in such a way that the ball rolls to the feet of one or other of the automatic figures, one of which is placed at the lowest portion of each dishing or inclination. On this taking place, a foot of the figure strikes the ball and kicks it into another area, where the action is repeated. The kicking may be effected through electrical apparatus as shown in Fig. 3, or by mechanical arrangements as shown in Fig. 5. Thus, in Fig. 3, as the ball rolls into position at m, the spring m<x> is depressed and an electric circuit completed through the magnet i, with the result that the attracted armature pulls down the rod g. The rod g is attached to the pin f upon the leg of the figure, and thereby causes it to move about the pivot e and perform the operation of kicking. Instead of using the weight of the ball for making and breaking the circuit, the ball itself may be made of suitable metal for that purpose. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, a clockwork or other motor revolves the tappet shaft p, so that, on the ball rolling into position at the top of the system of levers t, t<1>, the arm t<1> is pushed forward above the tappets, struck, and released in such a way that the leg of the figure kicks the football. The apparatus may be combined with coin-freed or other equivalent apparatus of known or suitable construction.
Patent GB-189826004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Dowels for Joints relating to the Felloes or Rims of Wheels of Carriages, Carts, and other Vehicles.
Inventor: NEWLAND SAMUEL
Filed: 1898-12-09
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 26,004. Newland, S. Dec. 9. Pins, dowel.-A metal dowel pin for securing together wheel felloes is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The pin comprises a tapered centre-piece B provided with four or more knife-edged arms A, and is placed between consecutive felloes F, F<1>. The modification shown in Fig. 4 is formed of a knife-edged ring C across which passes a straight knife-edge D having a tapered piece E.
Patent GB-189908938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Artificial or Patent Fuel and Apparatus therefor.
Filed: 1899-04-28
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 8938. Patent Aggloment Fuel Syndicate, Forester, H. C. B., and Yeo, J. A. A. April 28. Moulding fuel.- Relates to extrusion presses for making blocks of artificial fuel, such, for instance, as that described in Specification No. 6853, A.D. 1896. In order to obtain more complete adhesion of the successive charges of fuel, the chamber, into which it is fed and from which it is extruded, has the part in which the plunger works of smaller cross-section than the remainder. Alternatively the plunger chamber may be the larger ; or the plunger may be of smaller crosssection than its chamber ; or the plunger face may have projections and recesses ; or the plunger may be of differing diameter. In order to adjust the pressure in the extrusion chamber, it is made with a movable side and top held in place by a spring and levers, and connected at their adjacent edges by a sliding strip Y, Fig. 6. The extruded fuel is cut off by a pair of cutters reciprocated from opposite sides and meeting near the middle. The cutters work between the end of the press and a support of somewhat larger cross-section. For two parallel presses, the outermost cutters are carried on one rod and the innermost on another, blocks being thus cut from each press alternately. The cutters are operated at different intervals according to the length of block it is desired to cut. For this purpose the eccentrics S', P', Fig. 9, operating the cutters, are carried on a shaft W<x> connected by a clutch with the driving-shaft. This clutch is held out of action by a catch 6, the position of which is controlled by a cam on the shaft v driven step by step from the main shaft. This arrangement may be used in combination with means for varying the plunger stroke.
Patent GB-189908993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Alimentary or Nutritive Pastes or Doughs and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: MULTEDO ROSE
Filed: 1899-04-29
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 8993. Multedo, R. Oct. 29, A.D. 1898, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Dough-working machinery; cakes; pastry.-Relates to means for treating dough containing upward of 15 per cent. of gluten, so as to produce nutritive pastes such as pearls, porridge pastes, pastry slices, macaronies, vermicellies, nouilles or cakes, &c. The dough is first kneaded as usual, any suitable nutritive material being added if desired. It is then passed repeatedly between cold rollers C, C', Fig. 1, which are coated with a thin layer of gluten flour, to prevent sticking, by means of a hopper T and a box B. The dough is then rolled in a similar arrangement, in which the rollers are heated, the dough being repeatedly folded into layers and again rolled. It is next passed between a series of rollers of the type shown in Fig. 4, the rollers being heated by means of internal gas jets G, by which the elasticity of the dough is diminished sufficiently to enable it to be converted by the usual means into pearls &c. In a modification, shown in Fig. 5, the heated rollers may be replaced by cold rollers, the table S on which the dough is carried being heated by hot fluids &c.
Patent GB-189910175-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Steaming and Humidifying Air in Weaving Sheds and like Places.
Inventor: WALTON TOM
Filed: 1899-05-15
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 10,175. Walton, T., and Walton, J. H. May 15. M o i s t e n i n g.-A number of cylindrical chambers a, shown in section in Fig. 2, with curved outlets b, are arranged about a weaving - shed. They are supplied with clear water by a pipe c<1> leading from a tank with a b a l l valve, which keeps the level constant, and the water is vaporized by a steam pipe d.
Patent GB-189912966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks Operated by Keys.
Filed: 1899-06-22
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 12,966. Wormald Patent Locks Co. and Turner, H. June 22. L o c k s, key.- Relates to locks specially suitable for the money receptacles of coinfreed gas meters, but applicable also to other purposes. The money drawer b, Fig. 3, is fitted with a sleeve a, and the hasp or pivoted plate c<1> has a bush d which is opposite the sleeve a when the hasp is turned down. The lock, Fig. 5, is preferably separate, and is passed through the bush d and sleeve a. When the lock is pressed down, the flap f<1>, Fig. 8, is protruded by the action of gravity or of the spring g, and engages behind the end of the sleeve a. In unlocking, the key is inserted through the tube e', and its bit acts on the cam piece f<3>, Fig. 9, on the pivot f<2> of the flap f turning the flap inwards. The key, which is shown in Fig. 15, is constructed in accordance with Specification No. 23,418, A.D. 1892. The bit l<1>, mounted on the solid stem l, is protruded by the movement of the_sleeve i, which is forced back against the spring when the key is pressed into the lock. To prevent picking by a wire &c., a ward o<1>, Fig. 12, may be provided, the key-bit l<1> being slotted to pass by it. Instead of a hinged flap f<1>, a sliding piece f<4>, Fig. 10, may be used, the spring q and key-bit l<1> acting on a stump r. To enable unauthorized opening of the lock to be detected, an opening is made in the outer plate e of the lock to receive a paper or other seal. The seal is placed in position after the flap f has been moved inwards, the lock inserted into the sleeve a and the key withdrawn, but before the lock is pressed down.
Patent GB-189915010-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Salt Cellars and the like.
Inventor: TAYLOR CHARLES LAWRENCE
Filed: 1899-07-21
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 15,010. Taylor, C. L. July 21. Condiment receptacles.-Relates to a salt cellar for delivering salt through a valve. In the section shown in Fig. 1, the valve d is kept closed by a spring f, and is pushed open to deliver the salt through the spout c, by pressing down the knob k. The top of the vessel is perforated so that it can be used as a caster to sprinkle the salt.
Patent GB-189920184-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Inflating Foot-balls and of Retaining the Air after Inflation.
Inventor: HODGKINS SIDNEY MORETON
Filed: 1899-10-09
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 20,184. Hodgkins, S. M. Oct. 9. Balls. - Relates to a valve for footballs. The bladder is fitted with a casing A, which is perforated at D, D and is threaded to receive a plug B. The plug B has a screw-thread formed in it to receive the nozzle of the inflating-pump, and can be screwed up against a leather washer U provided with openings corresponding to the holes D, D. The plug is unscrewed from-the washer before inflating the bladder, and is afterwards screwed up, The internal and external threads on the plug are reverse-handed, so that it can be operated by the pump. The football can be laced up before the inflation is completed.
Patent GB-189921942-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Watering Cutting Wheels on Lathes and the like.
Inventor: GUDGEON HENRY HALLIDAY
Filed: 1899-11-02
Granted: 1900-11-02
Abstract: 21,942. Gudgeon, H. H. Nov. 2. Lathes; lubricating a n d cooling tools.-An apparatus for watering cutting -wheels on lathes &c. has a reservoir a with trunnions E engaging in slots f in standards d on a heavy base b. The reservoir is held in a vertical position by lugs H on it engaging the standards. The top of the reservoir has a cap G, through which passes a wick N surrounded by a rubber tube. The cap carries standards I, M with a pinching-plate L and screw L<1>. To lubricate the tool, the trunnions are placed in one pair of the slots f, and the reservoir turned into a horizontal position, to rest on a screw 0 in a bracket C on the base. The screw is adjusted so that the wick just touches the tool or work, and the flow is regulated by the pinching-screw L'. The reservoir is turned into the position shown when out of use.
Patent GB-189925470-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Directories, Indexes, and the like.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1899-12-23
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 25,470. Thompson, W. P., [National Mechanical Directory Co.]. Dec. 23. Directories; indexing. -Relates to a mechanical apparatus for exhibiting a directory printed on strips, any part of which can be brought under observation by turning a handle. Fig. 3 shows one form of apparatus in end elevation enclosed in its case 1 with glass covers 2, 3, 4 through which the strips are viewed. Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of the apparatus removed from the case. The main strip 10, with the names printed in alphabetical order on one side, and classified into " trades " on the other, is connected to rollers 14, 15, and passes over rollers 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, so that one side is seen through the cover 2 and the opposite side through the cover 3. The rollers 14, 15 are driven in either direction by a crank handle on an axle 29, through gearing 30, 26, 22, 27, 23 arranged as shown. The pinions 26, 27 are carried on a rocking-lever 28, frictionally connected to the axle 29, so that movement of the handle in either direction puts one of the pinions into gear but frees the other. To facilitate reference to the directory, a supplementary strip 12, with the letters of the alphabet arranged on it at distances proportional to the number of names under each letter, is mounted on rollers 32, 33, and is exhibited through the cover 4. The rollers 32, 33 are geared by chains &c. 38, 39 with the axles 24, 25 of the rollers 14, 15 respectively, so that the strip 12 moves slower than the main strip 10, but always exhibits corresponding letters thereto. This arrangement allows the main strip to be traversed rapidly until the required letter is reached. Alterations of the main list, such as changes of address, are inserted on the supplementary strip 12. The crank handle is detachable, and the case is provided with a door 9 at the back to allow removal of the apparatus. In a larger form of apparatus, the main strip is printed with the alphabetical arrangement on both sides, and two supplementary index strips are used, one corresponding to each side. A third strip is provided for names classified into "trades" &c. The three supplementary strips are driven through chain gearing in a similar manner to that shown.
Patent GB-190003325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mail-carts, Perambulators and like Vehicles.
Inventor: WILSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-02-20
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 3325. Wilson, W. Feb. 20. Perambulators, children's mail carts, and like vehicles; invalid carriages. - A wire or other spring mattress B is attached to or supported by a wood or metal frame A, Figs. 6 and 8, which rests on the ledges of the well of a perambulator, mail cart, &c. The frame A, which is in some cases suspended by springs from the body of the vehicle, may be rigid or folding, or have a tensioning-device for the mattress. In the form shown in Fig. 6, and suitable also for invalids' chairs, beds, or couches, inflatable or other india-rubber tubes or strips B or helical springs are attached to the bais G, one of which is carried by. the pivoted levers H, which serve to distend the frame, a catch J being fitted to lock it in this position. Fig. 9 shows a canvas mattress B having springs N underneath and carried by rods L which are slipped into the slotted brackets M.
Patent GB-190005067-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coupling for Railway Wagons.
Inventor: EDWARDS JOHN
Filed: 1900-03-17
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 5067. Edwards, J., and Morgan, W. March 17. Couplings non-automatic.-The transverse shaft c is rotated and causes the link k to be elevated to the coupling position by means of the arm e. guided chain f, and the cross-bar j. In a modification, the shaft c and beam i are carried in slots in brackets hinged to the ends of the vehicles.
Patent GB-190007162-A (GB)
Title: Clamping Apparatus for Guillotine Cutting Machine
Inventor: SMITH EDWIN JAMES
Filed: 1900-04-18
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 7162. Smith, E. J. April 18. Cutting-machines for paper &c.-Relates to clamping-apparatus for guillotine machines. The clamping-frame C is adapted to slide in grooves in the frame A, and has pivoted to it two toothed quadrants G in gear with each other. A rod E is jointed to each quadrant, and passes down the centre of a spiral spring D arranged within the frame. A spring-controlled bracket I sliding on the knife-holder B carries a pivoted lever K, the end of which is adapted to engage teeth on a projection or horn fixed to the knife-holder. The lever K engages a roller secured to one of the quadrants G. A lever M, connected at one end to the bracket I, is arranged to make contact with a cam piece N secured to the frame of the machine. When the knife descends, the clamping-frame is carried down with it, and, on the ascent of the knife. the lever M comes into contact with the cam N, and draws the lever K out of engagement with the projection L. Brackets are connected to the frame C, and coupled by rods to a treadle S, so that the paper &c. may be clamped independently of the clamping operation above described. The treadle S is restored to its original position by a balance weight. A cam U on the main shaft of the machine is arranged to operate a spring bar W, connected by an adjustable chain X with the treadle, so that the clamp can be brought down in advance of the knife to any desired extent.
Patent GB-190008401-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bedsteads or Cots.
Inventor: BLACKETT RALPH FENWICK
Filed: 1900-05-07
Granted: 1901-05-07
Abstract: 8401. Blackett, R. F. May 7. Bedsteads and cots.- Relates to folding bedsteads or cots. The bars A of the end frames are in two parts hinged together at B and to the sides E at C. The Figure shows the cot being folded. As the cot is opened, it tightens up the bottom D, which consists of chains and springs and is secured by screws or rivets to the sides and ends.
Patent GB-190008961-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving Gear for Motor Cars and other Machinery.
Inventor: HOLLAMBY WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-05-15
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 8961. Hollamby, W. May 15. Pump stroke, varying. - Relates to hydraulic driving or transmission gear for motor cars and other machinery designed to allow starting with no load. Fig. 3 shows a section through the pump. The plungers 12 are bored deeper than the stroke of the eccentric rods 8 which are not positively connected to them. The ball ends of the rods bear on seatings bedded on resilient blocks 14, and operate only to force the plungers inwards. The outward stroke is effected by springs 15. In order to enable the discharge to be regulated, the stroke is made variable by means of an adjustable stop 63. This stop can be shifted by a hand-lever so as to stop the pumps altogether, and enable the motor to be relieved of all load at starting, or to allow any proportion of stroke from zero to the full length.
Patent GB-190009428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Cream and like Separators.
Filed: 1900-05-22
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 9428. Lake, H. H., [Vermont Farm Machine Co.]. May 22. C r e a m separators &c. -Within the drum a are placed two longitudinally - corrugated shells f, g. The shell f is formed with holes i, at the tops and bottoms of the corrugations, and is provided with strengthening - rings f<1>; it is removably secured to the cover, and rests upon seatings p in the outer shell g. The outer shell is also formed with holes k, m, but the holes k are a little on one side of the tops of the corrugations ; it is supported on a pin h, and is kept from rocking by ribs a' in the drum ; at its upper end is a pin r, which takes into a recess in the cover. The cover if formed with a feed-chamber o, from which radiate a number of pipes n, the lower ends of which enter between and bear against the corrugations of the inner shell ; they deliver the milk inside the cream wall. The cream outlet is at d ; the milk passes down the inner shell, up between the inner and outer shells, and down between the outer shell and the drum, and the separated milk escapes at e.
Patent GB-190011936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Street Railway or Tram-cars.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-07-02
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 11,936. Thompson, W. P., [Moore, G.]. July 2. Windows; window blinds; window-shutters.-Relatesto street railway or tramcars having convertible open or closed sides. The side and top frames 2 are grooved to receive the sliding window sash 5 and panel or louvre 6. Fig. 2 shows the sash 5 pushed up and retained by the locking-lever 33 engaging the stop piece 32 on the framing. The top rail 7 of the panel has a recess 18 into which the spring latch 16, which may be turned back by hand, snaps when the sash and panel come together, so that these parts may be raised or lowered together as well as separately. The panel has a lever 34 for engaging with the stop 32, and a finger 35 for preventing the lever 33 from engaging this stop while the sash and window are being raised or lowered together. The panel comprises top and bottom rails 7, 8 and slats 9 having interfitting concave and convex edges. These parts are connected by links 10, the overlapping ends of which are joined by wires 11 fitted into recesses 12 formed in the convex edges. The links fitted to the rails 7, 8 are screwed to receive nuts 13, the recesses 14 into which they fit being closed by wood plugs 15.
Patent GB-190023429-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Massage Apparatus
Inventor: PRETZSCHNER GUSTAV HERMANN
Filed: 1900-12-21
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 23,429. Pretzschner, G. H. Dec. 21. Massage. - Massage appliances consist of hammers carried by springs attached to boxes and oscillated by the movement of arms mounted eccentrically on axles mounted within the boxes. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the hammers f are supported by flat springs d, w h i c h vibrate when the axle c carrying an eccentric arm b is rotated. In a modification, shown in Fig. 4, four hammers are used, the hammers f<1> being supported by springs of adjustable length which are also fitted with yokes g carrying adjusting-screws h to engage the springs d and limit the amplitude of the oscillations. In another modification, the springs d<1> are secured to the handle of the apparatus.
Patent GB-190023860-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Distribution Systems.
Inventor: HEWLETT EDWARD M
Filed: 1900-12-31
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 23,860. Hewlett, E. M. July 28, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Distributing; switches.-Relates to means for switching a single-phase circuit on to a polyphase system. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement. The mains 1, 3 are connected to terminals 7, 8, and the main 2 to the terminals 5, 6. The single-phase conductors are connected to the pivots 9, 10 of throw-over switches 11, 12. Fig. 2 shows a suitable construction of switch. The terminals 6 and 8 are fitted with sparking-knobs 16, 17, with which engage spring plates pivoted to the lever and fitted with tips 19, 20. Buffers 21 prevent the tips from striking the base when contact is made.
Patent GB-190100436-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Securing Wire Netting to Wire or other Fencing.
Inventor: CLEGHORN JAMES
Filed: 1901-01-08
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 436. Cleghorn, J., and Main, R. R. Jan. 8. Fencing; wire netting. - Wire netting is secured to wire or other fencing by a wire device A, Fig. 3, or by an open wire helix, which engages with both.
Patent GB-190103497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Water-tube Boilers.
Inventor: HAMPSON FRANK GEORGE
Filed: 1901-02-18
Granted: 1902-02-18
Abstract: 3497. Hampson, F. G. Feb. 18. Water-tube boilers; feedwater, heating; superheaters, steam.-A boiler is made up of a number of elements, each consisting of three horizontal or inclined tubes A, B, C, connected together by looped or sinuous tubes H, I, arranged as shown in Figs. 5, 6, and 7. The same construction may be applied to feedwaterheaters, steam superheaters, and evaporators. The lower tubes are connected to a collector F, and the upper ones to a steam drum E, above the water level. External downcomers are provided in the boiler shown in Fig. 2. Enclosing the elements at the back and sides, within the casing, are vertical tubes J, J', connecting together horizontal tubes which are independently connected to the water tube F and the steam drum. The furnace gases take the course shown by arrows in Fig. 2, the spaces between the horizontal tubes A, B, and C being filled for the greater part of their length by refractory blocks G ; or the tubes are placed close together, the openings being formed by flattening or reducing them near their ends. Deflecting or baffle rings may be attached to the tubes H, I, as shown at N in Fig. 7. Fig. 8 shows a modified arrangement of the element in which the tubes at one end form downcomers and in which a division strip A<8> is placed in the upper horizontal tube A. External downcomer pipes may, however, connect the steam drum with both ends of the bottom tube B. In another modification, the steam drum is centrally disposed with reference to the elements, and return circulation tubes are fitted within the upper tubes A to conduct the returning water to the outermost vertical tubes at both ends, which serve as downcomers.