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Patent GB-189908868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knock-down Barrels or Kegs.
Inventor: MAYOTTE US PHILIS
Filed: 1899-04-27
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 8868. Mayotte, P., and Cyr, I. April 27. Collapsable casks for beer and the like are formed of ordinary staves which are secured by chain hoops. The links of the hoops near the bilge have internal flanges b to receive the heads of bolts D, which pass or partly pass through the staves and permit of the hoops being tightened up, while preventing the movement of the hoops along the length of the staves. The bolts D are passed through only a few of the end links, the remaining links being held in place by pins E projecting from the staves. The hoops are tightened by screws C.
Patent GB-189910808-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Forming Lozenges, Pills, Tablets, and the like.
Inventor: MORRIS ABRAHAM ROWLAND
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 10,808. Morris, A. R. May 23. Moulding tablets, pills, &c.-The lower plunger e of the press is actuated by a cam g<1> acting on a roller h<2> carried by a yoke h attached to a sliding rod k which is connected by adjustable forked brackets k<1>, k<2> to the plunger. The brackets are clamped on the rod k, which may be screwed and fitted with adjustable nuts k<6>, or the rod may be plain. The forks of the brackets are arranged to slide on the plunger spindle e<1> to an extent limited by adjustable clamps or stop collars m, m<1>. To allow the yoke to be removed, the cam-groove is left open at g<3>. The machine is driven by a pullev and toothed gearing, and the upper plunger or die is actuated by an eccentric on the shaft a<3>. Bv means of the adjustable brackets, the feed can be regulated, and any wear of the parts of the machine allowed for.
Patent GB-189913543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Brake Mechanism.
Inventor: HYDE CHARLES AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1899-06-30
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 13,543. Hyde, C. A. June 30. Brakes, rim, for bicycles &c. The brake blocks b<3> are carried on a horse-shoe shaped frame b working in guides k<1> on the front fork, and pivoted to a rod d passing up into the steering-post and screwing into a sleeve d<3> enclosed in the handle-bar stem. A cross-pin d<4> on the sleeve d<3> is connected to a cord h passing over a pulley h<2> through the handlebar. The opposite end of the cord is fixed to a screw eye f<7>, Fig. 2, connected to a screw plug i<2> fitting in the end of the handle i. The handle is movable on the bar, and carries a pin i<1> engaging a helical groove f<6> so that rotation of the handle causes it to move longitudinally and apply the brake. A spring g, enclosed in the handle-bar stem and acting on the sleeve d<3>, normally keeps the brake out of action. In a modification, the screw eye f<7> is connected to a lever y, y<3> pivoted on the handle i as shown in Fig. 5. The pulley h<2> is carried by a frame h<5> fitted to the cap h<6> of the handle-bar.
Patent GB-189920619-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Patching Material for the Repair of Air Tubes and Covers of Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: RAPER EDWARD BELL
Filed: 1899-10-14
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 20.619. Raper, E. B. Oct. 14. Tyres, pneumatic.- Relates to a patching- material for the repair of punctures, and consists in p l a c i n g upon a sheet of rubber two textile fabrics, of which the fibres a, b of one set are inclined, preferably equally, to the fibres c, d of the other. In a modified form, the material consists of three or more layers of parallel fibres embedded in rubber, so that the fibres of one layer are inclined, preferably equally, to those of other layers.
Patent GB-190002246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life Guards or Obstruction Removers for Tramcars and the like.
Inventor: BELLAMY CHARLES REVILL
Filed: 1900-02-05
Granted: 1900-12-08
Abstract: 2246. Bellamy, C. R. Feb. 5. Obstruction-removers for tramcars. The rubber fender 7, adapted to clear obstructions laterally from the track, is carried by the frame 6, which is pivoted on horizontal pins 5 but is practically rigid laterally. The front of the frame 6 is supported by the guide castor wheel 8, which is arranged so that its point of contact with the ground is behind the point of pivotal attachment to the frame.
Patent GB-190006826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Switches for Electric Currents.
Inventor: JANISCH JOSEPH CHARLES DE
Filed: 1900-04-11
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 6826. Janisch, J. C. de. April 11. Switches operated by buttons or plugs for use in lighting and adapted to close the circuit of a single lamp or of a group, or for like purposes. Figs. 1 and 2 show one construction, i n which four buttons are employed. On the base is fitted a support a, through which passes a sliding rod c fitted at the ends with buttons d, e. The rod carries a conducting-piece r, and is embraced by contacts g to which the lead h is attached. Adapted to rock on the rod c is a lever k, operated by the buttons or plugs i, j and making contact with either the terminal m or n, to which the leads p and q are attached. In modified forms for making or breaking circuits, either the rocking lever k is dispensed with, or the sliding rod c. Fig. 5 shows a simple construction.
Patent GB-190010304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rotary Motors
Inventor: SAILER LOUIS
Filed: 1900-06-05
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 10,304. Sailer, L., and Fey, H. June 5. Annular-chamber type.-A rotary engine of the kind described in Specification No. 19,514, A.D. 1899, is shown in the Figures. The drum 5 carries a piston vane 14, and is connected by toothed gearing to a recessed rotary abutment 6, which is fitted with packing-strips 10. The motive fluid is supplied to a chest 21, which contains a reversing slide valve 25 by means of which the ports 18, 19, in the wall 4 of the annular chamber are opened to the supply and exhaust or vice versÔ. The supply pipe is connected to a subsidiary chest 21<a>, from which an opening leads into the chest 21, and a disc valve 27, which has one or more segmental openings 34, is rotated by gearing connected to one of the engine shafts, so that the supply is cut off when the piston vane is passing through the recess in the abutment. The disc valve may be used for expansive working.
Patent GB-190011373-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Labelling and Corking Bottles and the like and for Labelling only.
Inventor: FYFE SAMUEL
Filed: 1900-06-22
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 11,373. Fyfe, S. June 22. Damping and affixing labels and the like.-Any suitable forms of labelling and corking machines for bottles or the like are combined in one machine. Fig. 1 shows a combination of the labelling- mechanism described in Specification No. 14,886, A.D. 1898, with an ordinary corking-machine, and also a special attachment for the labelling-machine to prevent the label from being wiped off the bottle. The arms d, which carry the label carrying and applying disc or plate a, are worked by the link m<3> from the lever m, which operates the corkcompressor l and inserting - plunger o. Rollerended arms v on the upper parts d<2> of the arms d ride over the hinged plate u on the standard during the forward stroke, and, when the divided plate a opens to wipe the label on the bottle, the plate u rises between the rollers v so as to keep the plate a open and clear of the label on its return. According to the Provisional Specification, the rollers are arranged to travel in guides on the plate, and mention is also made of rotary label-holders capable of being turned to give a fresh supply when one holder is emptied.
Patent GB-190012407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Shifting Belts from one Pulley to another, Members of Clutches and other like uses.
Inventor: WALES ALFRED BURNHAM
Filed: 1900-07-10
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 12,407. Wales, A. B., and Wyman, W. H. July 10. Clutches; belt forks, operating; starting and stopping gear.-The belt-shifter or other bar S is locked up by a latch L supported by another pivoted latch 35 held up by a spring 37. The latch 35 forms the armature of an electromagnet M, and moves towards it when it is energized, thereby allowing the latch L to drop and liberate the belt-shifter, which is shot forward by springs. When the belt-shifter is pushed back, it moves the latch L back to its normal position.
Patent GB-190013171-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Bicycle Brake.
Inventor: CLEGG JAMES
Filed: 1900-07-21
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 13,171. Clegg, J. July 21. Brakes.-Relates to a brake for bicycles, tricycles, and like road vehicles, having a strap and drum which will not transmit heat to the axle or bearing on which it is mounted and in which the parts are renewable. The rim B of the drum A is of wood or other non-conductor, and the strap C, which is bifurcated and hinged together at some convenient point, is lined with wood or brass. The contacting-surfaces are concave and convex respectively, the upper part of the strap C is raised normally by a suitable support, and the brake is applied by suitable means, such as a Bowden wire.
Patent GB-190102365-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Manner of Manufacture of the Flushing Rims of Earthenware Water Closets, Urinals and Analogous Appliances.
Inventor: ADAMS MOSES JAMES
Filed: 1901-02-04
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 2365. Adams, M. J., and Rowley, S. H. Feb. 4. Moulding closet and urinal basins &c.-The mould A is made with a projecting rim A<1>, so that the flushing-rim D<1> can be moulded integrally with the basin B. The external opening is closed up with a strip of clay. This opening may be left on the inside of the rim.
Patent GB-190107868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Devices or Guards for use in connection with Electric Traction Cars and the like.
Inventor: CHARLESWORTH ALFRED
Filed: 1901-04-17
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 7868. Charlesworth, A. April 17. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-Relates to safety devices or guards for electric tramcars and the like. The guard is shown in side elevation in Fig. 1, and the framing thereof is shown in plan in Fig. 2. According to the invention, a series of rotatable surfaces is presented to any object met with, the rotatable surfaces serving to divert or put aside the obstruction. In the example shown, rollers g are provided. Various forms of rollers, with plain and grooved surfaces, with or without rubber rings or other resilient material, are also shown.
Patent GB-190108794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ties.
Inventor: CURRIE EDWARD
Filed: 1901-04-29
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 8794. Currie, E. April 29. Necktie retainers.-Relates to means for attaching made-up bows to collars, particularly stand-up turned-down collars. A spring plate A, Figs. 4 and 6, provided with central notches a and perforated outwardly-bent ends a<1>, is stitched inside the cover of the bow at the back. A softer, preferably bendable, plate C, Figs. 5 and 6, is provided with a V-shaped forward extension c and lips c' to extend through the notches a and over the plate A. The loop or knot D of the bow is fastened over the central parts of the two plates. In applying or removing the bow, the ends of the plate A are pressed forward to open the gripping-jaws formed by the two plates. The front plate may be made bendable, and the back plate springy ; or both plates may be bendable or springy. The forms of the plates are varied for other kinds of collars, e.g., for ordinary standup collars the ends of the plates are turned upwards to fit under the bottom edge of the collar.
Patent GB-190113663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Transmitters.
Inventor: FAHNESTOCK ERNEST BENJAMIN
Filed: 1901-07-04
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 13,663. Fahnestock, E. B. July 4. Telephones.-Relates to microphones in which the granular carbon is contained between two diaphragms, the whole being enclosed in a case forming a single undivided air cell. The carbon v<3> is contained in a cell formed by the ring g<1>and the carbon face v carried by the diaphragms m. v<1> are metal discs having screw shanks by which damping-rings m<1> are secured to the outer faces of the diaphragms. g, g are annular faceplates which, by means of screws, bold the microphone together. The microphone is mounted in the case by means of screws. The case has a mouthpiece D, and is attached to a pivoted arm. More than one microphone may be mounted in a single case.
Patent GB-190114409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Shaving Brushes.
Inventor: HESSELING BERNHARD
Filed: 1901-07-15
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 14,409. Hesseling, B. July 15. Shaving - brushes. - The brush is made of a bundle a of cheap material, such as vegetable fibre, bound with cord or wire and provided, if desired, with a holder d. The ends b of the fibres are impregnated with soap solution. The brush is to be used once and then thrown away, to prevent any chance of communicating diseases.
Patent GB-190114531-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stays or Props for Bicycles
Inventor: HANNAY JAMES
Filed: 1901-07-17
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 14,531. Hannay, J. July 17. Supports for bicycles. A support comprises a tube B formed with a suitable foot to engage the ground and telescopically mounted in a tube A secured by a bolt E and spring E<1> to a clip D secured on the saddle-post so that the tubes can be turned into a vertical position, as shown in Fig. 6. The tube B is held in an extended position by a spring pin C. When not in use, the tubes are closed up, and the lower end of the tube B is held in a clip F.
Patent GB-190114897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Meters.
Inventor: RIEUNIER PAUL
Filed: 1901-07-22
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 14,897. Rieunier, P. July 22. Supporting or mounting bearings in electric meters. Bearings for the spindle 2 consist of a perforated bracket 20 on the top of the frame 1 of the meter, and a hollow agate or sapphire set in a copper cylinder 13, which rests on a spring 14, attached to a plug 12 in the lower part of the frame. The plug is screw-threaded to engage a supporting finger 17 on the frame, and can be raised so as to bear against a conical projection 18 on the spindle, and to hold another projection 19 against the top of the frame.
Patent GB-190115990-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Incandescent Vapour Lamps
Inventor: LUX HEINRICH
Filed: 1901-08-08
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 15,990. Lux, H. Aug. 8. Incandescent vapour lamps.-To extinguish lamps in which vaporization is effected by means of a heatconductor from the bunsen flame, the supply of vapour from the vaporizing - chamber R through the nozzle D to the burner i s momentarily and suddenly interrupted by rapidly pulling out the piston of the pump P. When the piston is in its extreme outward position, the vapour, which continues to be generated for a time by the heated parts, can return more readily through the pipe V, the pump cylinder, and the passage A to the reservoir B than it can escape through the nozzle D. Similarly, condensed vapour returns to the reservoir.
Patent GB-190117372-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction and Arrangements of Ovens for Kitchen Ranges and Portable Cooking Stoves.
Inventor: DUCKETT JOSEPH DANIEL
Filed: 1901-08-30
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 17,372. Duckett, J. D. Aug. 30. Cooking stoves and ranges.-Any range is provided with two superposed ovens E', E<2>, which are required to be at two different temperatures, and either or both of which may be used at one time. The flames pass to a flue F having baffles G, G<1>, and then divide, part passing upwards through the flue F<1>, over the oven E', around the baffle G<3>, and away through the flue F<3>; and the other part passing downwards through the flue F<2>, under the oven E<2>, around the baffle G<2>, and away to the flue F'. In the case of portable ranges, however, instead of being led to the flues F<3>, F', the products pass to a flue-box F<5>, to which at J a smoke pipe is attached. Dampers M, M are provided, and also valves K, K, controlled by rods projecting from the stove, for allowing of the escape of fumes from the ovens.
Patent GB-190120252-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Grits, Hominy and other Milling Products of Maize
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-10-10
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 20,252. Boult, A. J., [Gaff, T. T.]. Oct. 10. Hominy; preserving flour and meal.-Relates to the treatment of hominy, grits, and similar milling products of maize or indian corn to render them proof against attack from weevils. The grits are immersed in a strong solution of brine and then dried. The grits are preferably immersed in brine by means of the machine described in Specification No. 18,238, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Grain &c.].
Patent GB-190209024-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Skirt Grips or the like.
Inventor: MARKS LEWIS
Filed: 1902-04-18
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 9024. Marks, L. April 18. Blouse. and skirt fastenings.-A retaining-device for blouses and skirts is shown. A metal plate or strip A, preferably curved and provided with one or more ribs A<1>, is formed with downwardlydirected claws B, preferably in the form of serrated tongues, for engagement with a blouse, and with upwardly-directed claws B' for engagement with a skirt band. Three slots C are provided at each end of the strip, to receive attaching-bands secured by a buckle or other fastening; or a single band may be used, one end of it being detachably secured to the plate.
Patent GB-190209406-A (GB)
Title: Combination Kitchen Table and Ironing Board.
Inventor: HUEGLE OTTO
Filed: 1902-04-23
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 9406. H³gle, O. April 23. Ironing-boards.-Relates to a combined kitchen table and ironing-board. The top 1 is hinged to the frame. The ironing-board is in two parts 4, 5 hinged together. The part 4 is secured to battens 6, 7 hinged to the inside of the front of the table frame, notches 9, 10 being provided to allow the part 6, 7 to fold out as shown in Fig. 2. Sags 12, 13 are pivoted to plates 11, 14 of which the latter can slide in guides 16. When not in use, the board is folded and rests on a cross-bar 3. To use the board, the top 1 is lifted and the boards and lugs unfolded, taking care to slide the plate 14 outward in order that the part 5 may be adequately supported.
Patent GB-190215529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Straining Devices, and in valves, Cocks and the like Provided with such Straining Devices.
Inventor: BROOKE ROBERT GRUNDY
Filed: 1902-07-11
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 15,529. Brooke, R. G. July 11. Pump valves; pump strainers.-R e l a t e s t o straining - devices f o r liquids, which can be readily fixed in position and removed from the casing of the valve or other casing or passage through which liquid passes, and are stated to be applicable to the suction or delivery pipes of pumps. In one construction, shown in Fig. 1, the straining-device consists of a cage-like tube 1, 2, 3, closed at the outer end 4 and screwed into the casing 5; the upper end of the cage fits the casing so that liquid passes through the cage from one side of the casing to the other. Around the cage a piece 6 of gauze or perforated sheet metal is wrapped ; the ends are secured by metal lips 9 which are spun over the strainer at each end, and the overlapping edges are secured by a staple or other fastening to one of the bars 3 of the cage. In a modification, a separate strainer is used for the inlet and outlet passages, the strainers being fixed on a lengthened cage, which passes through the wall separating the two passages ; in this case the strainer is secured by a winding of metal tape or wire from end to end. The strainer may, however, be secured by a wrapping of sheet metal perforated to correspond with the cage, or merely by soldering to the cage. Another construction of strainer consists of an externally-screwed cage in the bottom of the threads of which wire is wound to form the strainer. The strainer may be applied to a loose disc valve, or to a clappet or check valve as shown in Fig. 1. In this arrangement, the valve 15<a> is hinged or pivoted at one side of the casing 5 as at 18. A removable cap or cover 19 is provided.
Patent GB-190224364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Taking and Viewing Stereoscopic Panoramic Scenes.
Inventor: DICKSON WILLIAM KENNEDY-LAURIE
Filed: 1902-11-06
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 24,364. Dickson, W. K.-L. Nov. 6. Drawings to Specification. Stereoscopes.-Relates to apparatus for taking and viewing panoramic or other stereoscopic pictures. The pictures are taken on one film in two parallel strips, the views being laterally displaced through the distance between two stereoscopic lenses. Lateral inversion, to avoid severing and re-uniting, is obtained by reflecting-prisms. The two parallel views are obtained by means of non-dispersive prisms for which mirrors may be substituted. The pictures may be viewed in a stereoscope fitted with non-dispersive prisms set to bring the pictures to a common level. The photograph may be mounted on rollers, one of which may be operated by hand to produce a traverse. The Provisional Specification refers to arrangements for lighting the views as transparencies, or by reflected light when they are opaque.
Patent GB-190225135-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Steam Trap
Inventor: GRANGER WILLIAM ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-11-15
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 25,135. Granger, W. A. Nov. 15. Steam traps.-The outer casing B, which is made of an alloy of nickel and steel or ferro-chrome and steel with a small coefficient of expansion, carries the usual valve E which Feats on the end of an expanding tube U of sceel or brass fixed to the cap D, which, upon the entry of water, contracts and opens the valve to allow of the ejection of water through an opening F. A second expanding tube H comes into play at high temperatures by abutting against flanges J on the valve and thus keeping it open against a spring I. In a modification, the valve is operated by one end of a lever pivoted at the middle to a rod of nickelsteel and acted upon at the other end by an expanding tube connected to the expanding casing by a non-expanding rod. A similar compound system may act upon the fulcrum of the lever acting on the valve.
Patent GB-190306089-A (GB)
Title: A Registering Triangle for Pyramids and like Games.
Inventor: MARSHALL EBENEZER ROYDEN
Filed: 1903-03-16
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 6089. Marshall, E. R. March 16. Billiards and like games; time checks for games. -Relates to a registering triangle for pyramids and like games, of the kind described in Specification No. 13,184, A.D. 1902. One side of the triangle has a door 5 acted on by a spring 22, which tends to open it. When in this position, the triangle can be removed from the balls without disturbing them. The door is kept closed by a catch 7, shown separately in Fig. 9, having two arms 10, 11, either of which can be acted on by separate pushes. The push 19 is used when the table is taken by the hour. It acts upon one arm of the catch 7, and also upon a lever 15, which operates a counting-apparatus 12, as shown in Fig. 3. A push 25 is used when payment is made per game or per cue. The push is shown separately in Fig. 7, and is made from one piece of metal stamped out and bent. The arm 30 is acted on by a spring, Fig. 4, which restores the push to its normal position. The arm 28 operates a counting-apparatus in two parts 13, 14, one of which can be set back to zero, while the other shows the total number of actuations of the push. The counters are adjustably mounted in a support 60. The arm 31 acts on the arm 11 of the catch, while the arms 32, 37 support a pawl 35 which actuates the hammer 36 of a bell. Both sets of counters can be operated by a single push if desired. The figures are exhibited through holes 59. The apparates also includes a paper strip carried by rolls and moved by a finger-piece 52. The times when the games are started and finished are entered upon the paper strip, part of which is exposed through a hole 56 in a transparent cover 55. The surface over which the paper passes may be roughened to ensure indelible marking. The strip can be operated by clockwork.