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Patent GB-189903212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for use in Cutting up Vegetables, Meats, and other Substances.
Inventor: ELLENSOHN FRANZ
Filed: 1899-02-13
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 3212. Ellensohn, F. Feb. 13. Vegetables, cutting; m i n c i n g. -A cylinder a is fitted with a revoluble guide - plate b which is slotted for the passage of a series of reciprocating radial knives e. The knives are carried by a head f secured to a rod g around which a spring h is coiled. The guide-plate b also serves as a scraper to remove adherent pieces of meat or vegetable.
Patent GB-189905314-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Instrument for Measuring and Recording the Speed of and Distance Covered by Road Vehicles, such as Cycles, Motor Cars, Carriages, and Wagons.
Inventor: SADGROVE HORACE GROVES
Filed: 1899-03-10
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 5314. Sadgrove, H. G. March 10. Odometers; speed indicators.-Relates to means for indicating and recording the distance travelled by and the speed of a vehicle, and is shown in section in Fig. 2 applied for use with a cycle. The apparatus is enclosed in two casings a, c, which are fastened together by hinging so as to leave sufficient space between them for the recording-dial d. The casing a contains a clock mechanism, of which the projecting hour-arbor d' carries the dial d, to which it is secured by a plate d' and prongs e. As the dial revolves, it is marked at the end of each mile by a pencil g<2> carried on one end of a spring-controlled pivoted lever g, of which the other end is moved by a projection g<3> on a toothed wheel h<5> operated from the cycle wheel through the wheels h<3>, h and pins h<4>. The dial is divided into 10-minute spaces, so that examination of it shows the speed at any time and the distance travelled. The distance travelled is also indicated through a sight-hole f by means of figures on two wheels h<8>, h<10> operated from the wheel h<5>.
Patent GB-189905444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ribbon Looms.
Inventor: SCHAUM OTTO WALTER
Filed: 1899-03-13
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 5444. Schaum, O. W., and Gartner, A. March 13. Swivel looms. - In ribbon looms the shuttle blocks q, reeds, and shuttle - operating mechanism o, p are mounted upon a metal rail m, which i s reciprocated horizontally upon guide-rods f, for the purpose o f beating - up, b y means of connecting-rods i<4> from the crank shaft of the loom.
Patent GB-189907468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Pliers.
Inventor: BAYLES ALFRED GRESWOLD
Filed: 1899-04-10
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 7468. Bayles, A. G., Saussure, L. D. de, and Herron, T. April 10. Pliers.-The serrated jaws 8 of pipe and gasburner pliers are made of tempered metal and are fixed to the other parts of the pliers, which are untempered, by screws 9. The jaws 8 and their recesses 7 are tapered as shown.
Patent GB-189908773-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Checks, Tokens, Tickets, Medals, and the like, and in Means or Apparatus Employed in the Manufacture thereof.
Inventor: SPINK JOHN MARSHALL
Filed: 1899-04-26
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 8773. Spink, J. M., Spink, S. M., Spink, C. F., and Winter, C. April 26. Making labels, tickets, medals, &c.-Such articles as are shown in Fig. 9 are made from a dished and suitably-perforated metal blank a, Fig. 2, with a cardboard or other filling b, Fig. 8, and metal &c. backing &c., which may also be dished, the various parts being secured together by turning over the edges a<1>. Suitable dies or punches are used for cutting out the various blanks, closing the parts, and marking the ticket, &c. Fig. 13 shows the apparatus which may be used for cutting and dishing the blank a from a sheet 1 by means of the die 3, which contains a holding-down plate 6, and the finished work is removed by the ring 5, which is pressed upwards by the spring block 14 acting through the pins 10.
Patent GB-190003445-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Stuffing Boxes for Engines Worked with Superheated Steam.
Inventor: KOENIG EDUARD
Filed: 1900-02-21
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 3445. K÷nig, E. Feb. 21. Stuffing-boxes.-The metallic packing a is prevented from being overheated by fitting a sleeve b inwardly of the stuffing-box b<1>. The spherical joint c allows play in all directions.
Patent GB-190007351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looms for the Manufacture of Face-to-face Pile Fabrics.
Inventor: LEROUX EDMOND
Filed: 1900-04-20
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 7351. Leroux, E. April 20. Looms, pile-forming in; let-off motions.-In looms for weaving face-to-face pile fabrics, the pile warps coming from the bobbins are passed through a grid l, a series of rings m provided with tension weights n, a second grid q, and a pair of gripping-jaws r, the upper of which is lifted at each pick by levers 8 actuated by cams 2. After, the pick has been made, the cams actuate other levers y carrying a bar x, which depresses all the warps between the grids l, q to the same level, and draws off sufficient thread for the next pick without putting tension on the threads between the gripping-jaws and the fabrics.
Patent GB-190017740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Advertising or Notice Boards.
Inventor: HEIMANN ALBERT
Filed: 1900-10-06
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 17,740. Heimann, A. Oct. 6. Advertising; signboards and the like; letters.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 27,005, A.D. 1897. Letters or signs &c. are attached to a plain or corrugated backing a, by means of flanges b on the letters &c. which pass through perforations or slits in the backing, the flanges being secured by wedges &c. or by bending them.
Patent GB-190020534-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Leather-rolling Machines.
Inventor: WILSON EDWARD
Filed: 1900-11-14
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 20,534. Wilson, E. Nov. 14. Hides and skins, tanned or tawed, treating.-In leather-rolling machines in which a wide roller D is employed, the bed A is formed in two longitudinal sections, as shown in Fig. 2, in order to equalize the pressure. Each section is separately pivoted at its ends, either directly on the end frames B, or on knife-edged pivots C', Fig. 4, borne on a yoke E, which is itself supported on the pivot C. Reference is made to Specification No. 955, A.D. 1900.
Patent GB-190020543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Filters.
Inventor: CHARON JULES EDOUARD
Filed: 1900-11-14
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 20,543. Charon, J. E., and Astrue, P. Nov. 14. Tap filters; filtering- media.-Spun glass a is used as a filtering- medium, enclosed in perforated plates and secured in place between the shoulders i and u of the two halves d, e of the casing. A charcoal block m is also used, or, in a modification, a layer of felt is enclosed below the spun glass between the perforated plates. The parts d, e are connected by screw-threads formed on them as shown, or soldered to them, or by other means, such as a bayonet-joint. The filter is connected to the tap by a rubber union f. According to the Provisional Specification, both charcoal and felt may be used with the spun glass together, as well as separately.
Patent GB-190023129-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spittoons and Urinals.
Inventor: BLAIR JOHN CARLISLE
Filed: 1900-12-18
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 23,129. Blair, J. C., and Wedekind, R. Dec. 18. Spittoons.-The invention is described as applied tu a spittoon for dentists &c. A bowl A is fitted with a convex disc B, the surface of which is washed by water from a nozzle C supplied through a pipe E provided with a two-way cock f. Below the disc is a receptacle for disinfectant &c., holes g being provided for the escape of fumes therefrom. A water trap H is fitted as shown, or a trap may be arranged in the neck A'. The nozzle C, Fig. 2, is of the form shown, and is provided with two sets of openings c<2> and c<3>, the former supplying water under the deflecting-cap C' and the latter above it. The openings c<2> can be more or less opened or closed by screwing the cap C' up or down, and the supply of water can be regulated by a screw D, the head of which also serves to close more or less the openings c<3>. The invention is stated to be applicable to urinals.
Patent GB-190104797-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Washing Apparatus.
Inventor: LAWLOR SIMEON CARPENTER
Filed: 1901-03-06
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 4797. Lawlor, S. C. March 6. Windows, cleaning.-Relates to an instrument which may be used to clean all parts of a window while the operator stands inside the room. The squeegee, sponge, &c. is secured to the jointed support 42, which slides on the rod 3, and is connected to the operating-cord 34 and to a cord 38 made of elastic material, or provided with a counterbalance. The apparatus is secured in the window frame by means of the tubular rod 1, which is provided with screw adjusting ends, and may also be lengthened by the insertion of a suitable extension. The bar 2 is pivoted to the rod 1 by means of a spring-held clasp fastened by a latch. The parts are secured together at any angles by means of joints 7, 8, 9, 42, consisting of overlapping members pivoted together, one of which is provided with teeth and is fixed in any desired position by a removable latch.
Patent GB-190104930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seats and Seat Covers for Tramcars Omnibuses and the like.
Inventor: GREEN BENJAMIN
Filed: 1901-03-08
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 4930. Green, B. March 8. Seats and seat backs; seat protectors.-Relates to the outside seats of omnibuses, in which the ordinary seat b is normally protected by the spring cover a which is lifted in wet weather. The seat b has a back-rest s by which it may be rotated with the spindle g attached to the plate f which has locking - projections l which may engage with notches in the plate h<1>. The collar of the spindle g rests on the spring p or on an india-rubber ball or block, not shown.
Patent GB-190104973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signalling.
Inventor: BOTTOM ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-03-08
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 4973. Bottom, A. March 8. Signals on engines; indicators and repeaters, signal.-Relates to apparatus, especially intended for use during fog, for indicating to the enginedriver the position of the ordinary signal. A lever e, weighted at f, is mounted in a casing b between the rails in alignment with a lever n, Fig. 3, pivoted on one of the engine guards m. The lever e is operated through the wire &c. i from the signal cabin, the signal lever, when pulled over, raising the lever e into operative position, as shown in Fig. 1, and when put back allowing the weight f to lower the lever e into inoperative position, as indicated in dotted lines. A stop-piece g limits the upward movement of the lever e. The lever n, when tripped by the lever e, acts through the linkage p, q, s, t to operate a gong or other alarm signal w. A second lever e may be arranged near the other rail, to engage a lever pivoted on the corresponding guard on the tender, the latter lever being also connected to the lever t through the rod D &c. The Provisional Specification also states that the apparatus may sound a whistle on the engine, that several levers e can be placed in the track to give signals for stopping, slowing, &c., and that the track levers e are bent or curved at the parts which engage the apparatus on the engine.
Patent GB-190105473-A (GB)
Title: Improved Gripping-mechanism for Use in Gripping Flowers, Fruit and other Substance and Securing the same to Wearing-apparel or to the In-door and Out-door Drapings of Rooms and Streets
Inventor: TURNER ALFRED WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-03-15
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 5473. Turner, A. W., and Bowen, W. March 15. Ornarnental effects.-Relates to clips for attaching flowers, fruit, feathers, or other articles to the dress or to drapings for decorative purposes. Fig. 1 shows a form of clip provided with a clamping- plate d pivoted in ears a on the body-piece and kept closed by a spring tongue c which may be fixed to, or cut out of the body-piece. Pins b serve for attaching the clip to wearing-apparel &c. The body &c. may be stamped from sheet metal or cast, the pins b being formed integral therewith, or connected thereto, by passing them through eyes or otherwise. In modified arrangements, the pins are replaced by a brooch-pin fixed behind the bodypiece. The clamping-piece may consist of a spring tongue c', Fig. 13, stamped up from the bodypiece and is sometimes jewelled. The clamping- plate is sometimes formed with a projection so as to form two compartments when closed. The clips are made in various sizes to receive single flowers, bunches, &c.
Patent GB-190108169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks or Latches
Inventor: RODNEY ROBERT WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1901-04-20
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 8169. Rodney, R. W. H. April 20. Locks, key; latches.-Relates to a reversible, right or left handed, lock and latch for a door. The spring-pressed latch bolt A is formed with a tail piece a', which is curved on the inner side and is adapted to be engaged by a concave follower E mounted on the knob spindle D. The tail-piece may be concave, and the follower convex. On the follower is a lug or projection e<3> into which is screwed a peg e<5>, the head e‹ of which engages a guide-slot b<1> in the cover-plate formed concentric with the spindle D. A narrow slot b<4> in the cover-plate communicates with the slot b<1>, and is at right-angles thereto. The bevelled nose a<3> of the bolt is detachable, and is formed with a T- shaped rear part which engages a corresponding slot in the bolt. When the latch is to be reversed, the spindle D is removed, and the peg e<5> is loosened sufficiently to allow the bolt A to be pushed forward, the peg sliding in the slot b<4>. The nose a<3> of the bolt is reversed, and the parts returned to position. The locking-lever F works in guides f<1> in the casing, and is adapted to engage notches in the bolt A so as to lock it in either the shot or retracted position.
Patent GB-190109617-A (GB)
Title: A Machine for Damping and Mixing Cement and the Preparation of Evenly Gauged Test Briquettes therefrom ; and for making Bricks from Powdered Materials.
Inventor: DAVIS ARTHUR CHARLES
Filed: 1901-05-09
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 9617. Davis, A. C. May 9. Testing cement.- Cement is supplied to the space between rollers D, E from a hopper B, is moistened by water from a tank C, and conveyed by rotary mixing-blades F, G to a mould H. The cement is pressed in the mould by a die or plunger J, and the block is ejected from the mould by a loose bottom acted on by a lever K. The relative quantities of cement and water can be regulated to produce standard blocks or samples for testing the strength of the material.
Patent GB-190109811-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flushing Cisterns.
Inventor: JONES EDWARD
Filed: 1901-05-11
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 9811. Jones, E., and Moore, J. H. May 11. Water-waste preventers, siphon-discharge. The trapped siphon shown is started by opening a valve q to allow the air to escape from the crown c. The piston valve q is held on its seat by a spring u in a cylinder k. The air escapes through the openings l.
Patent GB-190118460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Transmission Appliances in connection with Automobiles.
Inventor: HITCHON ALFRED
Filed: 1901-09-16
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 18,460. Hitchon, A. Sept. 16. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to toothed changespeed and reversing transmission gear for automobiles, in which the changes can be controlled by a single hand-lever and the toothed wheels are always in gear with each other, a "free-wheel" action being provided for in one or more of the wheels according to the number of changes of speed for which the gear is designed. Fig. 2 (Sheet 4) shows in plan one form of the invention with five forward speeds and one reverse speed. In this, A is the engine shaft, on which can be slid the series of pinions C<7> to C<5>. In alignment with the shaft A is the driven shaft B, which is suitably geared to the differential gear box. For the highest speed, the shaft A drives the shaft B directly through the toothed clutch B', C<6>. The other speeds are provided for by pairs of wheels on the shaft A, and on a countershaft gearing with the shaft B through the wheels E, B<1>. The pairs of wheels comprise the wheels C<2> and F, C<3> and G, C<4> and H, C<5> and J, each wheel in succession on the shaft A being longer that the preceding one, so that they can be slid out of gear one after the other, all the others remaining in gear. This is rendered possible, without entailing the locking of the gear, by the provision of "free-wheel" roller clutches in each of the wheels F to J on the countershaft. The result of this arrangement is that the driving is always effected by the pair of wheels giving the highest speed of all those in gear, and, as stated above, by suitably sliding the wheels on the shaft A, each wheel can be put out of gear so as to make the one below give the next highest speed, or can be made to give place to the speed above. Reversal is effected by bringing the wheel C<7> into gear with the wheel E<5>, and with the wheel N on the countershaft L by simultaneously shifting also the latter wheel. Fig. 2 (Sheet 5) shows a modification, in which the same speed changes are provided for by the use of the same number of wheels, with roller clutches, on two countershafts. Other arrangements with one and two countershafts and giving other speed changes are also shown in the Specification.
Patent GB-190200503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: WALTERS JOHN FORREST
Filed: 1902-01-07
Granted: 1903-04-07
Abstract: 503. Walters, J. F. Jan. 7. Drawings to Specification. Lubricating oil - engine cylinders. The oil is supplied in excess in the form of spray, and that which is not burnt serves as a lubricant.
Patent GB-190202273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Screens for Photographic Reproduction Purposes.
Inventor: SCHLOEMILCH KUNO
Filed: 1902-01-28
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 2273. Schloamilch, K., and Fichte, A. Jan. 28. Photo-mechanical printing.-Relates to the production of screens for hatching photo-mechanical printing-surfaces. The lines or the like. are etched by hand on a metal or like plate, which is then inked up. The inked surface is coated with collodion, gelatine, or the like, and the coating, when stripped off, retains the ink and is used as. the screen. The material of the screens may be coloured.
Patent GB-190208259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Stringing of Musical Instruments.
Inventor: MIDGLEY CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1902-04-09
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 8259. Midgley, C. H., and Midgley, J. A. April 9. Pianofortes, tuning. The frame is made with square holes D, which are grooved at E to leave room for the string A. Nuts B having squared flanges at their ends fit into the holes D and run on screws G. the ends of which are shaped to receive the tuning- key. The string is wrapped round the middle of the nut and passes over a quadrantal block L, the central angle of which lies in a groove provided for the purpose in a frame. The end flanges of the nuts are cut away, as shown at B<2> in Fig. 5, to avoid injuring the strings.
Patent GB-190209983-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Jumping Sheet for use in Case of Fire.
Inventor: WILLIAMS ALFRED HAMLYN
Filed: 1902-04-30
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 9983. Williams, A. H. April 30. Fire-escapes and the like.-Relates to a jumping- sheet for use in case of fire. The sheet A is connected to the supporting-rods E by elastic connections consisting of india-rubber rings C, as shown in Fig. 1, or by spiral springs C attached to plates D, as in Fig. 2. The bars E may be supported on men's shoulders or by supporting-bars F, Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190212579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wire Fencing
Inventor: GRATTAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-06-02
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 12,579. Grattan, W. June 2. Wire compensators.-In wire fencing, the line wires are kept taut by spiral springs A, Fig. 2, to which the ends of the line wires B, B<1> are attached. Instead of using spiral springs, flat springs E may be used, as shown in Fig. 4 : or the flat springs may be used with the spiral springs.
Patent GB-190213042-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pumps for Liquid Fuel
Filed: 1902-06-07
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 13,042. Lake, H. H., [Vereinigte Maschinenfabrik Augsburg und Maschinenbau-Ges. N³rnberg]. June 7. Governing or controlling pumps; delivery, regulating; suction reservoirs.-Relates to pumps for supplying thick liquid fuel against a high pressure. The suction valve is positively held open towards the end of the suction stroke and the beginning of the delivery stroke by a rod a which is moved in unison with the plunger b by a lever c pivoted at d. The position of the pivot d is controlled by a governor driven by the combustion or other engine for which the fuel is supplied, and the proportion of the delivery stroke during which liquid is forced past the delivery valve is thus controlled automatically. The liquid level in the suction reservoir is kept constant by a float e and valve f.
Patent GB-190213405-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Box for the Automatic Delivery of Cigarettes, Cigars or other Articles which it Contains.
Inventor: HENSEL PAUL
Filed: 1902-06-13
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 13,405. Hensel, P., and Zelzer, F. J., [trading as Hensel & Co., P.]. June 13. Cigar and cigarette boxes. - Cigars or cigarettes are delivered from an inner box D, sliding in an outer box A, by vertical plates C fixed to the base B of the outer box and projecting through grooves in the concave bottom F and the top E of the inner box. To deliver the articles, the inner box is lifted and then lowered, the upward motion being limited by screws a engaging grooves d.
Patent GB-190214077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Producers.
Inventor: WHITFIELD CHARLES
Filed: 1902-06-21
Granted: 1903-09-21
Abstract: 14,077. Whitfield, C. June 21. Drawings to Specification. Cements.-In the manufacture of producer gas, chalk or limestone may be added to coking coal, and the clinker from the producer may then be ground and used as mortar or cement.
Patent GB-190223163-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of Hot Water or Steam Heater or Radiator for Buildings and the like.
Inventor: FENLON HENRY THOMAS
Filed: 1902-10-23
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 23,163. Fenlon, H. T. Oct. 23. Steam generators combined with heat-radiators ; safety-valves.-Fig. 1 shows a steam or a hot-water radiator A with the depending boiler B heated by gas jets D, which, however, may be replaced by oil burners, or by means for heating by electricity. When used as a steam heater, the boiler B is only partially filled with water. The radiator is of an ordinary type. When gas jets are used, a copper reflector J is provided for giving the appearance of a fire. Fig. 3 shows in section the water-feeding cup F with a safety-valve M when the apparatus is used as a steam heater. The seating G of the valve is secured to the socket L, the valve M being kept down by a spring N, the strength of which is adjustable by a screw-cap P. The usual draw-off and air taps are provided.
Patent GB-190226675-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rivet Calking Tool.
Inventor: SWEENEY PATRICK JOHN
Filed: 1902-12-03
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 26,675. Sweeney, P. J. Dec. 3. Chisels percussive hand tools. -A tool for caulking the rivets of boilers, tanks, and other vessels consists of a shell D with a guide-bush E for a rod P, reciprocated by the piston of a pneumatic or other motor. The rod has a rounded head G to engage the suitably-shaped ends m of levers h, pivoted on curved pins i, held in place in the shell. The lower ends n of the levers are formed to act as caulking-tools when moved inwards against the rivet head c by the descent of the rod P, the levers having rounded lugs l to act as bearings against the shell. After being struck by the rod, the levers are returned by springs S, the whole tool being gradually rotated during the caulking operation.