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Patent GB-189900134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Locking the Doors of Railway Carriages and the like.
Inventor: STRANGE HARRY THOMAS
Filed: 1899-01-03
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 134. Strange, H. T. Jan. 3. Doors, locking automatically.-Relates to means for locking the doors of railway carriages and the like while the train is in motion. A tumbler 4, Fig. 3, pivoted in a casing 8 fixed to the jamb 5, is engaged by a pin 2 fixed to the door. When the door is open, the tumbler 4 hangs with the recess 3 towards the outside of the carriage ; and, when the door is shut, the pin 2 enters the recess 5<a> in the jamb and moves the tumbler to the position shown. When the train is in motion, the tumbler 4 is locked by a hooked lever 7, which is moved to engage the upper projection of the tumbler by a cord 9 connected to a fan 11, Fig. 4, mounted on the roof of the carriage. A casing 12 surrounds the fan 11, except on the lower side, where there are a number of air guides or slats 14 which direct the air against the lower half of the fan. The rotation of the fan, caused by the motion of the train through the air, winds the cord 9 on to the pulley 15, and moves the lever 7 into the position shown in Fig. 3. A stop 9<a> on the cord prevents it from being lifted too far, and a weight 9<b> serves to lower the cord when the train stops, and by means of the stop 9<a> to release the lever 7 from the tumbler 4, allowing the door to be opened. Instead of the fan wheel, a diaphragm may be used, the pressure of air on one side being reduced or increased by suitable means when the train is in motion. The Provisional Specification describes a modification in which a spring catch on the door passes behind a stop or abutment similar to the tumbler 4.
Patent GB-189901353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boats.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-01-19
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 1353. Boult, A. J., [Cailleaud, L.]. Jan. 19. Boat footboards; water, entrance of, preventing. -To prevent water from entering through centreboard and other openings in boats, the means used is a grating consisting of transverse bars A, A supporting longitudinal battens B, B and two central boards D, D<1> to which are hinged boards E, E<1> resting on the sides of the centreboard.
Patent GB-189904443-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Tube Drawing Machinery.
Inventor: REYNOLDS ALFRED MILWARD
Filed: 1899-03-01
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 4443. Reynolds, A. M. March 1. Drawing.-Relates to tube-drawing machines, and more particularly to those for manufacturing butted or reinforced tubes for cycles and the like according to Specification No. 24,931, A.D. 1897. Fig. 1 shows a plan and Fig. 3 a sectional elevation of the machine. The frame A carries the racked slide or saddle B, which gears with the pinion C secured upon the shaft D, upon which is also secured the spur-wheel E in gear with the clutch-controlled pinions F. One of the shafts G, G<1> transmits the power to the machine. The sliding clutches J may be thrown into gear with the corresponding pinions F by means of the double-forked lever K. The saddle B is brought automatically to rest by means of the draw-bar N. Buffer springs are provided to assist the starting of the slide. Chucks B', B<2> are attached at the saddle ends, and have holes to receive the ends of the mandrels on which the tubes are drawn. The dies are fitted in recesses in the ends a<1>, to which is attached the table 0 with the adjustable slotted brackets P, against which abut retaining-pieces which fit over gripping sleeves or nuts shown in the drawings accompanying the prior Specification. A necked mandrel and a plain mandrel may be arranged side by side at each end of the machine, so that the operations may be performed simultaneously at each end. The tubes may be removed by an ordinary extractor box. A single-ended machine may be arranged in a similar manner to the double-ended machine shown..
Patent GB-189908627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed-changing Mechanism.
Inventor: LAWLEY PHILIP
Filed: 1899-04-25
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 8627. Lawley, P. April 25. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to variable-speed gearing for motor vehicles. Three or other number of belt pulleys or toothed or chain wheels i, j, k are mounted upon concentric sleeves g', f<2>, e<2>, free to rotate but prevented from moving endways, either of which may be driven by a corresponding clutch sleeve g<1>, f<1>, e', which, while free to be moved endways, is caused to rotate with the shaft h. In Fig. 1, cone clutches are shown, and ball bearings are provided in the thrust collars ; claw clutches may, however, be used.
Patent GB-189909845-A (GB)
Title: Improved Bearings or Doll-heads for the Shafts of Rotary Cylinders or Heated Rollers.
Inventor: BAXENDALE THOMAS
Filed: 1899-05-10
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 9845. Baxendale, T., Baxendale, G., and Gent, J. May 10. Stuffing-boxes.-Relates to bearings for cylinders or rollers of drying-machines, printing-machines, &c., which cylinders are supplied through their trunnions with steam or hot air. The trunnion a<1> rotates within the spherical bush or sleeve d, which is supported by the curved part c<2> of the casing c. The spherical form of the bush d enables it to adjust itself, should the axis of the cylinder be out of alignment. When the bush becomes worn, it may be turned round in its seating. At the back of the bush d is inserted a ring of special shape, which bears on the bush and forms an abutment against which the packing g is compressed by the gland e.
Patent GB-189911793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weaving Shuttles.
Inventor: FELL JOHN CORRY
Filed: 1899-06-06
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 11,793. Fell, J. C., [DÚpierre, X.]. June 6. Loom shuttles.- A guiding screw. hook, or equivalent v is placed in front of the peg p. and the eye b a short distance behind the point of the peg. either in the side or the base of the shuttle.
Patent GB-189913168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Assembling and Distributing Type-dies.
Inventor: ROGERS JOHN RAPHAEL
Filed: 1899-06-24
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 13,168. Lake, H. H., [Rogers, J. R.]. June 24. Linotype machines; stereotype-matrix machines.-Relates to the assembling and distributing devices for the matrices or dies of linotype or stereotype-matrix machines, more especially the machine described in Specification No. 15,060, A.D. 1890. The matrices are in the form of slender rods A, Fig. 11, having the characters at their lower ends and hanging by hooks a from guides consisting preferably of slotted tubes B of rectangular section. The guides are endless, one being provided for each character. Fig. 1 shows a front elevation of the mechanism. The guides B are bent outwards from the point X in such a way as to separate them, and on each guide the matrices collect by gravity above the escapements E, of which there is one for each guide. The escapements are operated from the keyboard H. When a key is depressed, a matrix slides down the corresponding guide towards the point of convergence Y. The guides here assume the relative positions shown in Fig. 16, being arranged in two parallel vertical series separated by a distance just sufficient to take the suspended matrices. The matrices are of graduated length, so that their lower ends will align at a common level, and the casting or impression is taken from a line of matrices or dies assembled by the successive operation of the proper escapements. Distribution is effected in the following manner :-A distributing-finger J, Figs. 15 and 16, is carried by an endless chain K passing round three guide-wheels M, L, N. The finger serves to sweep the assembled line up the inclines P, Q, Fig. 1, to the point of divergence X, as shown in Fig. 15. From this point each matrix falls down its inclined guide to join the series collected above the escapement E. The distributing-finger passes down between the diverging guides to carry on the next line from the assembly point. The escapement device consists of a vertical spindle the lower end of which is grooved on one side so that, when it is given a rotary oscillation from the keyboard, it will receive the upper end of the forward die in the groove and carry it forward, allowing it to pass freely down the guide, while holding the remainder of the group in check.
Patent GB-190002792-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Harness.
Inventor: OLSEN CARL BERNHARDT
Filed: 1900-02-12
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 2792. Olsen, C. B. Feb. 12. Harnessing, systems of; collars, neck. - The hames A are formed with loops B, and the traces 13 are attached to either of the sections 10, 11, 12. The breast strap C, passing through the ring C<2> on the neck yoke C<1>, is attached to bars 14 which slide through the loops B. The bars 14 are also attached to straps 17, 27 connected respectively to the back strap 20 and the breeching 23. Straps 26 connect the breeching to the martingale 25, which is looped round the neck yoke C<1>.
Patent GB-190017324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pressure Reducing Apparatus.
Inventor: SIMONDS WILLIAM EDGAR
Filed: 1900-09-29
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 17,324. Lake, H. H., [Simonds, W. E.] Sept. 29. Regulators.-Relates to apparatus for reducing fluid pressure, and is shown as applied to the blast of a rivet-heating furnace. The plug a of the valve is pressed down by the spring d, the pressure being regulated by the nut e, between which and a second nut e<1> a spring f is carried which engages in recesses in the bonnet c and holds the valve in set position. The plug a is provided with passages h, either of which can be brought over the discharge pipe g, and the passages terminate in nozzles of different sizes for regulating the discharge. The air is delivered through the opening m, and induces a draught through the opening n.
Patent GB-190102386-A (GB)
Title: Improved Holder or Receptacles for Matches, Cigarettes, and the like, and Means for Delivering or Withdrawing the Articles therefrom.
Inventor: DURRANT ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1901-02-04
Granted: 1902-02-04
Abstract: 2386. Durrant, A. E. Feb. 4. Match and like receptacle s.-A holder or receptacle for matches &c. comprises a case a, within which is fitted a roller b, formed with a longitudinal groove c adapted to receive a match &c., when the holder is in its normal position, shown in Fig. 3. The holder may be mounted in bearings upon a counter or other support, and the roller is so weighted, that, when the holder is revolved through two right-angles, the roller rotates until the groove is uppermost, and the match &c. can then be removed. A slide g actuated by means of a pin f, serves to lock the roller as shown in Fig. 3. The case may be fitted with a spring lid i, and guides e for the matches &c. In a modified form, the ends and sides of the case are secured together by bolts or staples, and the ends of the roller are gripped between the ends of the case. By pressing these ends towards each other, their upper parts are caused to diverge so as to release the grooved roller.
Patent GB-190102496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Hammers.
Inventor: SHAW CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1901-02-05
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 2496. Shaw, C. H. Feb. 5. Percussive hand tools.-The tool shank 14 is struck by a hollow plunger 2 formed with a shoulder 12 and openings 15, 18. The plunger oscillates in the cylinder 1, the bore of which is enlarged at 4, and also at 3 to receive the inner shell 6. The cylinder 1, inner shell 6, and valve casing 19, Fig. 1, are held rigidly together by the screwed nipple 23 conveying the steam, air, or other motive fluid. Within the casing 19 is the valve 20 provided with a channel connecting the space round the stem with the space 21, so that the valve is normally held in its raised position. It is depressed by the handle 28 on the sliding sleeve 30, which is held up, when the tool is not in use, by a spring 32. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the valve casing 19, Fig. 1, is replaced by the perforated block 40, and the valve 39 is worked by a lever 44 and trigger 48. In both forms, when the valve is depressed the live air has access to the chamber 11 through perforations 9, 35 and channels 8. In the forward movement of the plunger air enters the hollow plunger by channels 18, or, if the valve is opened further to increase the pressure, by channels 18 and 15, and the exhaust takes place through the opening 17. In the rear movement the air acts only on the shoulder 12, and the air in the space A serves as a cushion and lessens the shock to the workman's hands.
Patent GB-190103943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for Generating and Storing Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: ANDERSON ERNEST
Filed: 1901-02-23
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 3943. Anderson, E. Feb. 23. Acetylene. - Relates to acetylene generators of the class in which the supply of water to the generating- chamber is controlled by the movements of the gas holder. The essential feature consists in connecting the outlet from the water reservoir to the gas-holder bell, so that the said outlet is raised and lowered with the bell above and below the water level in the reservoir. In the arrangement shown, a flexible tube g is connected at one end with the water reservoir f, and at the other with an open-ended tube h, carried by the bell i and dipping into a water seal contained in a surrounding tube j closed at its lower end. The carbide is carried in receptacles d arranged at different heights on a removable support e suspended from the wall of the generating-chamber c, and this chamber is provided at the bottom with a funnel-shaped outlet x to facilitate the removal of sludge. A pipe l conveys the gas from the holder to the purifier. The Provisional Specification describes an alternative arrangement, in which water is supplied to the generator from a vessel mounted on trunnions and actuated by the gas holder bell, so as to bring the delivery spout alternately above and below the water level in the reservoir.
Patent GB-190106666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Dyeing, Scouring, Bleaching, and otherwise Treating Yarn in Cop or other Similar Compact Form.
Inventor: HINDLEY EDWARD
Filed: 1901-03-30
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 6666. Hindley, E., Walker, S., and Rose, M. March 30. Yarns, finishing.-Apparatus for dyeing, scouring, bleaching, or otherwise treating yarn, in cop or other similar compact form, is provided with a portable chamber or chambers a, having holes in the top for receiving the perforated yarn tubes or skewers. Each of the said chambers is formed at the bottom with a socket i, which fits over a spigot h, in connection with the pipe k leading to the circulating pump. The cop tubes are kept in place by a cover plate g, supported on pillars e, to the upper ends of which are screwed the handles f, for lifting the chamber a into and out of the liquor vessel.
Patent GB-190108396-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Funnel
Inventor: MALYON CHARLES
Filed: 1901-04-23
Granted: 1902-04-23
Abstract: 8396. Malyon, C. April 23. Funnels. -Relates to funnels for filling lamps or other vessels. To prev e n t overflowing, the funnel is provided with an indicator B, which is connected to a cork or other float C by a stem E. The stem passes through a loop in a wire A stretched across the funnel, and through a hole in a disc D, which prevents the liquid from depressing the float, the liquid discharging through lateral apertures H above the disc.
Patent GB-190110729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Contact Bodies for use in Catalysis, especially intended for use in the Catalytic Process for the Manufacture of Sulphuric Acid.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1901-05-23
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 10,729. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. May 23. Catalysis; sulphuric anhydride.-Catalytic bodies, especially intended for use in the manufacture of sulphuric anhydride, are formed by coating with platinum, chromium oxide, copper oxide, or iron oxide, or a mixture of any two of these or of all three. The oxide used must be free from arsenic. Reference is made to Specifications Nos. 15,948, 15,949, and 15,950, A.D. 1898.
Patent GB-190112577-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smoke Consuming Furnaces
Inventor: REHKOP HEINRICH
Filed: 1901-06-20
Granted: 1902-07-19
Abstract: 12,577. Rehkop, H. June 20. Smoke-consuming. -The products of combustion from a steam-boiler or other furnace are returned, mixed with air, to the fire. They are led through flues d, a n d perforated plates i, e, to the flue k, air being drawn in through the chamber n and tubes connected therewith and delivered at p, q in the direction of the flow of the gases. Passing through the chamber l, where more air is mixed with them, the gases pass by the pipe m to the furnace a.
Patent GB-190115520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Despatch Apparatus.
Filed: 1901-07-31
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 15,520. Lamson Pneumatic Tube Co., [Lamson Consolidated Store Service Co.]. July 31. Pneumatic despatch apparatus.-Where the carriers arrive by a tube B and emerge by striking open a lid, they can be despatched through any one of several tubes F, which are connected to the arrival tube Bby a box A, while the remaining tub e s are closed so that the suction is only maintained through the one in use. For this purpose, each tube has a lid M, which is connected by a tube and rod link K', K<3> with a correspon d i n g lid K in the junction box, so that the two are opened together, but the lid of the tube is kept open by a cam N getting under a catch M till another lid is opened, in which operation all the catches turn together.
Patent GB-190122752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Combined Turning Lathes and Milling Machines.
Inventor: MUENCH EMIL MAX
Filed: 1901-11-11
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 22,752. M³nch, E. M. Nov. 11. Milling; i screwing lathes.-A lathe for turning shafting or cutting helical or screw threads on spindles has a double slide-rest, the part 2 carrying a milling-cutter for removing the bulk of the metal, while the finishing cut is simultaneously taken by a turning-tool or a second milling-cutter on the part 3. The cutter 8 is angularly adjustable on a vertical slide 5, and is driven by bevel gearing 12, 11, 10, shafts 6, 13, 9, and a speed cone 15. For plain cylindrical work, the cutter is set vertically, while for screw-threads it is set at the required angle. A longitudinal groove may be cut by holding the work stationary, the cutter being set horizontally. For ordinary turning, the work is driven by the ordinary cone 21, but, when the milling-cutter is used, the mandrel is rotated by worm gearing 17, 18, 20 from a speed cone 16. The saddle is traversed by a leading-screw and change gearing in the ordinary way. A steady rest 25 may be used.
Patent GB-190202105-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Appliance for Polishing Stoves, and other Articles.
Inventor: BOERNER JULIUS FRANZ
Filed: 1902-01-27
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 2105. B÷rner, J. F. Jan. 27. Polishing; emery, sand, and like cloth u n d paper. - An appliance for polishing stoves and other articles is formed of a holder a having a handle b. Upon the holder are secured, by glue or nails or by a bordering strip d, sheets c of polishing-material, such as emery cloth, emery paper, or glass paper. The sheets are torn off when worn out.
Patent GB-190204565-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Targets.
Inventor: GAUDET FREDERICK MONDELET
Filed: 1902-02-22
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 4565. Gaudet, F. M. Feb. 22. Targets.-A miniature aiming-target A is made of a size inversely proportional to the length of the miniature range, and the scoring-target B, which is hit by the miniat u r e shots, is arranged above or below the aiming - target according to the trajectory of the shots and sighting of the rifle, so as to imitate the shooting with fullsized ammunition on real ranges. The target B may be arranged to the right or left of the target A, to produce an apparent wind effect. The dimensions of the target B may be calculated from the mean of the errors of the miniature ammunition, as determined experimentally for a given miniature range.
Patent GB-190226821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Bracket Seats
Inventor: SMITH ERNEST EDWARD
Filed: 1902-12-05
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 26,821. Smith, E. E. Dec. 5. Seats.-Relates to folding bracket seats. The seat is pivoted to a wall plate, and is supported, when in use, by a stay pivoted to it at one end and sliding on a fixed guide at the other. Fig. 6 shows the guide and stay in section. Fig. 7 shows a modified form of stay, which is pivoted to a socket which slides on a guide-rod c. The back is hinged so as to be capable of turning down on the seat before it is folded up. A catch, which also acts as an umbrella holder, can secure the seat in the open or closed positions.
Patent GB-190308664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Electrical Signalling for Railroads.
Inventor: BARBER CYRUS
Filed: 1903-04-16
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 8664. Barber, C. April 16. Signalling and comntunicating between trains; signalling to cabins and stations ; signalling approach of trains; contacts, electric; audible signals.-Telephones upon trains are kept in circuit with others in the cabins or in other trains on the same track section by means of contact-pieces sliding on conducting-wires placed on each side of a third rail on the track, an alarm being sounded in the cabins or the other trains by means of an auxiliary circuit as the train enters and leaves a track section. Fig. 2 shows wires 13<1>, 14', from the telephone on the vehicle, connected to pivoted arms kept in contact by means of springs 22 with the conductors 13, 14 held in insulated grooves in the rail 11. The arms are attached to a carriage 15 rolling by means of a wheel 16 upon the rail 11. At crossings, the shoe 37 is forced upwards, and carries with it the rod 35 and carriage 15, which slides in the frame 18, thereby lifting the contact-arms. The conducting-wires are discontinuous between the sections, and have leads 27, 28, Fig. 1, to the cabin telephones. At the end of each section, the contactblock 23 attached to one of the arms makes connection with a fixed contact or contacts 29, the wire 14 being insulated at these points. The battery 30 then energizes all the circuits of the section, and the telephone bells ring, the ends of the sections being .distinguished by different numbers of contacts.
Patent GB-190309042-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coal Cutting Machines
Filed: 1903-04-22
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 9042. Hirst & Son, A., and Hirst, H. April 22. Undercutting &c.-The carriage or body of a coal-cutting machine is made in three readilydetachable portions a, b, c, Fig. 1, to facilitate transport in the mine. Temporary axles may be attached, as shown in Fig. 4, by straps h fitted into staples g and retained by lugs i, or the straps may be bolted to the boxes by the bolts which hold them together. The tools or bits n are held on the cutter-wheel by a tapered reversible clamping- blockj, having a rib at one end and a groove at the other end, registering with grooves in each end of the cutter-box, so that the tools may be mounted to cut forward or backward.
Patent GB-190310082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bullet-proof Shields for use on Motor Vehicles
Inventor: PALLISER EDWARD
Filed: 1903-05-04
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 10,082. Palliser, E. May 4. Carts convertible into fortifications; ambulance vehicles.-Consists in improvements in bullet-proof shields for motor and other road vehicles. The shield a, Fig. 2, is composed of metal plates, and is pointed at the front end as shown and provided with doors c affording access to the motor. The rear end is composed of a number of hinged doors d, e, f, g, k. Fig. 3 shows the doors turned out into a plane perpendicular to the longtitudinal axis of the vehicle. The doors f, g may be turned up and are held in position by the catches h, and the doors d, e may then be turned into the position shown in Fig. 2, the centre door k being turned up and suspended by chains to enable it to be used as a table or seat. The wheels are also provided with protective casings l. The protected vehicle is particularly applicable for ambulance purposes, and the shield may be applied to steel or ordinary wagons.