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Patent GB-189908624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Railway Waggons, Coaches, and the like.
Inventor: LADBURY ROBERT BOULTON
Filed: 1899-04-25
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 8624. Ladbury, R. B. April 25. Couplings, automatic, for wagons &c. Fig. 3 shows a plan of the coupling with the links in tension. The link L is mounted to slide in sockets a<1> pivoted to the arms A fixed on the shaft B. For coupling, the shaft B is turned by one of the handles H until the arms A are supported by the chains R placing the link L in an inclined position ready to snap over the hook w<2> of the vehicle W<1>, which may have similar fittings to the vehicle W. The arms A are turned back, when not required, against the ends of the vehicles, and secured by catches.
Patent GB-189909961-A (GB)
Title: Improved Puncture-proof Band or Cover Applicable to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: LIAIS LUCIEN
Filed: 1899-05-11
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 9961. Liais, L. May 11. Tyres, pneumatic. -Puncture is prevented by a metallic band, formed of closely-meshed interwoven or interlaced helices a of wire, and flattened to the form of a sheet m. The band is enclosed in canvas t, the edges being covered with paper, and the whole is applied to the outer cover E, preferably between it and the air tube C.
Patent GB-189910453-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for Discharging Cargoes and for Coaling on the High Seas.
Inventor: PITT WILLIAM JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-05-18
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 10,453. Pitt, W. J. May 18. Cranes; winched.-The apparatus is designed for loading and unloading ships. Two winding-drums d and d' are employed, one for raising the load by the rope d<3>, and the other d<2> for luffing the jib. The driving-shaft f has pinions g<1>, mounted loosely upon it, and gearing with spur-wheels on the two drums. By means of clutches A, B either drum can be driven. The luffing may be effected either by spur gearing meshing with a toothed quadrant mounted coaxially with the lower end of the jib, or by a differential winding-drum which acts upon the jib through three ropes attached at different heights.
Patent GB-189915420-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fly-catchers.
Inventor: WILLIAMS JOSEPH DENMAN
Filed: 1899-07-27
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 15,420. Williams, J. D. July 27. Traps for flies. Symmetrical ornamental articles, such as the leaves A and B, are coated on one side with sticky composition. The coated sides are then placed together so as to protect the composition until the trap is required for use, when the parts are opened out as shown in the Figure. The articles are preferably made of paper or other similar material, but they may be made of sheet metal or the like to which removable pieces of coated paper may be affixed. The Specification describes various modifications as regards the form of, and method of, folding the traps.
Patent GB-189916398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Annular Kilns.
Inventor: FELD WALTER
Filed: 1899-08-11
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 16,398. Feld, W. Aug. 11. Kilns.-Relates to "annular" or continuous kilns, consisting of a number of separate chambers which may be placed in communication, one with another. Fig. 2 shows a transverse vertical section through one chamber. Each chamber is provided with two furnaces constructed with vertical grates C, C, from which the furnace gases pass through the goods in the chamber in which firing is proceeding to the perforated central flue E, whence they pass through flues in the floor of the kiln to the spaces behind the furnaces of the next chamber, and so on, finally escaping from the last chamber through the central opening D, removable pipe L, and flue M to the chimney. The air for combustion is drawn through the preceding chambers in the same manner. It enters the first chamber through the opening D, the pipe L not being in place.
Patent GB-189919664-A (GB)
Inventor: KINROSS ANDREW
Filed: 1899-09-30
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 19,664. Kinross, A. Sept. 30. Packing-cases.-In securing the lids of packing- cases without the use of nails, the upper edges of the cases are fitted on three sides with wire clamps, such as that shown in Fig. 1, or with L-shaped strips of hoopiron etc.; for the lid to slide under, the lid being secured at the free end by a screw or lock &c.
Patent GB-189924976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-freed Locks and Apparatus for Various Uses.
Inventor: SALTER GEORGE
Filed: 1899-12-16
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 24,976. Salter, G., and Bache, E. W. Dec. 16. Door fastenings.-The casing, which consists of a box a with a cover-plate, is secured on the door by screws passing through the cover-plate and sockets in the box and keeping it flush with the edge of the box. A sliding bolt f, shot by a spring g, is drawn after prepayment by turning a handle, the pin e of which bears a follower e<7> working in a slot f<1> in the bolt. It is also drawn by a handle c<1> on the other side of the door, which bears a follower d acting on a pin f<4>. A springless bolt (not shown) operates a sliding plate n showing the word "vacant" and covering or uncovering the word "engaged" on a fixed plate underneath. To suit the application of the lock to the right or left side of a door, or to a door opening either way, the wedge head h of the main bolt can be turned round after removal of a guide-plate i, the pins of the operating-handles are made reversible, and the indicating - plates can be removed and reversed and are mounted in a cradle k to be inclined outwards. The coin lodges between a fixed lug f and the bottom edge of the slot in the bolt. The follower e<7> thrusts the coin away, and then shifts the bolt, whereas, if there were no coin present, its notched head e<8>, e<9> would catch on the upper edge of the slot of the bolt. The coin, inserted through a slot a<9> in the casing, runs to the slot in the bolt through a shoot j formed by a slope j<3> and a cheeky. Coins which are too small escape through the gap j<2> in the cheek. An inserted wire is bent aside by a bevelled ridge j<7> just above the bolt. The sliding plate n indicating use of the fastening closes the coin entrance a<9>.
Patent GB-190002763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drawing-boards.
Inventor: GJELLERUP JULIUS FREDERIK
Filed: 1900-02-12
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 2763. Gjellerup, J. F. Feb. 12. Drawing-boards.-A drawing-board a of wood, millboard, or the like is provided with two parallel guides b, between which is fitted a base or underlayer e, consisting of two sheets of cardboard or the like glued together. The upper surface of the top sheet of the base e is flush with the upper surfaces of the guides. A drawing-block c, comprising a series of superposed sheets bound together by glued strips of paper d, is secured to the top sheet of the base e. A small spring lock or the like may be used for holding the block within the guides. A sheet of glazed or other paper i may be attached to the lower sheet f of the base, and may be held in position by an elastic band. The combined drawing-board and drawing-block is specially adapted for school teaching purposes.
Patent GB-190005187-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Telephone-call Recorder.
Inventor: LAMKIN ARTHUR EDWIN
Filed: 1900-03-19
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 5187. Lamkin, A. E. March 19. Telephone systems. -Relates to apparatus for recording the number of calls in a telephone system, and for deleting or nullifying by the exchange the number of any call which is not completed. Fig. 1 shows the apparatus arranged at the subscriber's station. d is the spur-wheel of a counter which is operated one step by the pawl c each time that the telephone is taken off the hook a. The counter may be turned back by a pawl i operated by an electromagnet h in the circuit g connected with the exchange.
Patent GB-190008366-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Irons for Laundry or Domestic Use.
Inventor: HANCOCK DAVID
Filed: 1900-05-05
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 8366. Hancock, D. May 5. Ironing.-The heated hand-iron is placed inside the casing b having a thin sheet-metal bottom with a clean polished under surface for ironing purposes. The end e is pivoted at c', and provided with a handle c<2>. In a modification, the bottom of the casing consists of perforated sheet metal faced exteriorly with glass.
Patent GB-190008514-A (GB)
Title: A Process of Rendering Soluble Amylaceous or Starchy Matters for use in Brewing and Distilling and in the Manufacture of Syrups.
Filed: 1900-05-08
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 8514. Soc. Anonyme Alliance Industrielle. Nov. 14, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Maltose.-Relates to a process for rendering soluble starch intended for use in the production of beer or alcohol or in the manufacture of maltose and dextrin syrups. For this purpose cereals or their products are mixed with water to which a small quantity of aluminium chloride has been added, and the mixture is heated. The aluminium chloride can be subsequently removed by the addition of sodium silicate.
Patent GB-190008704-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Facilitating the Photometry of Arc-lamps, and like sources of Light.
Inventor: CARTER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-05-11
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 8704. Carter, F. W. May 11. Photometers.-The instrument is for comparing the light emanating from arc lamps &c. in various directions. This is done by a sliding photometer head P which compares the light received from the lamp L through a funnel S, having a translucent plate at the bottom and a mirror M<4> for directing the rays to the head P, with the light received in any direction after three reflections from the mirrors M<1>, M<2>, M<3>. To vary the direction, the mirror M<1> is carried on an arm C D turning about an axis and having a pointer to facilitate adjustment. The mirror is set at an angle of 45‹ to both C D and D M'. The mirrors M<2>, M<3> are similarly mounted, except that tubes carrying them can slide longitudinally and turn the former in the arm E F, which is equal to C D, and the latter in the bearing G. The tubes are connected by a rod H K and by an inextensible cord F H K G passing through guide-rings. The rod H K is fixed to the tube carrying the mirror M<2>, and slides through a tube at right-angles to and turning with the tube carrying the mirror M<3>. By the arrangement described, when the arm E F is set parallel to C D the ray is reflected along the required path, and, the cord being kept taut, the length of its path will remain constant for all parallel positions of the arms C D and E F.
Patent GB-190009206-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Stirring Device for Culinary purposes.
Inventor: TAYLOR LAURA WORSLEY
Filed: 1900-05-18
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 9206. Taylor, L. W. May 18. Moving - stirrer apparatus for stirring sauces and other liquids in saucepans &c. The spring motor A is mounted by telescopic arms D on the top of the saucepan C ; its spindle B has a telescopic arm F, to which the stirrer is secured.
Patent GB-190016647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Music Leaf Turners.
Inventor: SCHAFFTER FLORIAN
Filed: 1900-09-18
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 16,647. Schaffter, r. Sept. 18. Leaf-turners; leaf - holders.-The leaf-turner is shown in plan in Fig. 1, and in side elevation in Fig. 6. The leaf-arms, in this case four in number, are shown at D, and the lever for swinging the arm at N. The device is carried upon the frame B, attached, for instance, to the grand piano f. The arms N are each pivoted at C and provided with adjustable depending fingers F for gripping the leaves. The gripper is hung from the projecting portion j, and comprises a member k, tongue l, cushion m, and finger-pieces for opening the grip to engage a sheet. A semicircular support I is provided for supporting the arms as they swing. The lever N for operating the arms D is oscillated by means of the knee-lever or other similarlyactuated device through the rocking-shaft K, to the head of which the lever N is secured. As the lever reaches the end of its stroke, its shorter end is depressed by a cam-shaped slot and projecting lug, with the result that the extremity of the long arm is released from the arm D and the spring M allowed to bring the lever back to its position for dropping across another leaf-arm D. The outer end P of the lever N, shown in Fig. 4, is constructed with a finger which bends in one direction, but is rigid in the other. To remove the device from the piano, the upper part of the rocking-shaft is detached from its lower portion. When the device is employed in connection with a piano, the support holds the cover a above it.
Patent GB-190022042-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor-vehicles.
Inventor: ARNOLD HORACE LUCIAN
Filed: 1900-12-04
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 22,042. Arnold, H. L. Dec. 4. Motor road vehicles.-In a motor vehicle, driven by a gas, electric, pneumatic, or steam motor, the driving-shaft 12 carries a number of worms 13, 14, 3, and 4, Fig. 5, engaging wheels 18, 21, 19, and 20, any one of which can be locked to its shaft by a clutch so as to transmit a particular speed and direction of motion to the driving-wheels 44. The various shafts are geared to the differential driving- mechanism as shown in plan in Fig. 1. The clutches are operated by a lever 68, Fig. 4, locked in any of its positions by a pin 69 engaging holes in a quadrant 70. Each clutch may consist of a divided ring 23 which locks the wheel 20 to its hub 20<1> when toggles 24 are pressed outwards by a removable cone 25 on a rod 26 adjustably connected to a sleeve 22. The clutch is normally held disengaged by a spring 29, and is put into engagement by a lever 60 having a stop 60<3> and carrying ball bearings 31 engaging the hardened conical nose 30<1>. Each lever 60 is operated by a projection 58 on a shaft 54 operated by a toothed sector and a rack attached to an arm 66 on the spindle of the lever 68. Two of the projections 58 are made in two parts. held in place together by springs so as to act in one direction only. The steering-mechanism may consist of a rack 85, Fig. 1, operated by a pinion 86 attached to the spindle of a lever 87 provided with a spring catch to engage a quadrant 90. The shaft 12 has an operating-handle 12<1>.
Patent GB-190022408-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Iron.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1900-12-08
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 22,408. Justice, P. M., [Talbot, B.]. Dec. 8. Fertilizers.-Slag, containing phosphate of lime, obtained during a preliminary refining of iron in a furnace used for supplying molten metal to a puddling furnace or furnaces, is employed as a fertilizer.
Patent GB-190103325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Petroleum or Gas Motors.
Inventor: CLAUDEL HENRI
Filed: 1901-02-15
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 3325. Claudel, H., and Hopkinson, W. Feb. 15. Gas and explosive-vapour engines.-In a twostroke cycle engine, air and gas or oil are drawn into the lower part of the cylinder through valves P, M, and gauze Q, and are mixed by a perforated disc or turbine wheel Q<1>, preferably on the spindle of the valve M. The admission and exhaust ports are tangential, so that, as the charge enters the cylindrical cavity in the cover H, it receives a whirling motion which further tends to mix it and arrange it in stratified layers. After the exhaust port R is closed, a layer of burnt gases is left on the piston, which tends to beat the new charge. The igniting-points I enter a cavity in the head of the valve L, when it rises to admit a new charge, and are protected against the deposition of oil.
Patent GB-190108899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paper Guides for Typewriting Machines
Filed: 1901-04-30
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 8899. Clark, A. M., [Wagner Typewriter Co.]. April 30. Type-writers.-Relates to paper-gui les for postcards, envelopes, &c. in type-writers Fig. 1 shows the platen in plan view and Fig. 2 in front elevation. Secured to the platen frame B is a detachable supporting rod C, which fits at one end in an ear d, and is provided at the other end with a flange e slotted at f and clamped by a screw D. To the rod C is secured a collar h formed with ratchet teeth to engage adjustably a loose collar j, which is connected to a coiled spring k. The opposite end of the spring k is secured to a loose collar l, from which projects a stud m which enters an opening in the oscillating frame E of the paper-guide. A collar o prevents longitudinal movement of the frame E on the rod C. The frame E carries the guide-fingers F, which press on the platen. The fingers terminate a short distance above the printing-line a. A guide-arm G for the left edge of the postcard &c. also extends from the frame E, and is provided with a finger-piece p by means of which the frame can be rocked on the rod C so as to lift the fingers F from the platen. By moving the finger-piece H to the right, a finger q can be interposed between the frame E and an abutment r on the rod C, so as to retain the fingers F in the raised position.
Patent GB-190108964-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for use in Operating from a Car or Train Switches Employed with a Surface Contact System of Electric Traction.
Inventor: PARKER THOMAS HUGH
Filed: 1901-05-01
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 8964. Parker, T. H. May 1. Electric railways and tramways on a surface contact system with mechanically - operated switches. Switches.-The switch is on or operated from the spindle of one of the sprocket-wheels b, b<1> round which passes a chain c carrying projections or rollers d adapted to be struck by a tappet e carried by the vehicle. The other sprocket-wheel may be an idler, or may operate a second switch or a locking-device, or may be formed as a roller. The chain is shown with four arms to give the switch half a revolution at each stroke, but the appliance may be placed at an angle, and may have a suitable number of arms to give any desired revolution of the switch.
Patent GB-190109584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Motor Vehicles.
Filed: 1901-05-08
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 9584. Norris, W., and Coulthard & Co., T. May 8. Plunger pumps.-Relates to steam-propelled road vehicles, and comprises the construction of the feed-pump shown in section in Fig. 9. The plunger 68 is worked by an eccentric enclosed in an oil bath 69, and slides in a guide 78, projecting into the stuffing-box so as to enclose the plunger entirely and protect it from dust. The suction valve 86 is arranged to work between two collars on a spindle 88, whereby the lift may be regulated as desired.
Patent GB-190114266-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Alloy.
Inventor: WOLFE JACOB STEEL
Filed: 1901-07-12
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 14,266. Wolfe, J. S., Englert, L. K., and Geiger, T. J. July 12. Alloys for tools, armour-plate, bridgework, &c. consist of 85 parts of copper, 4 parts of tin, 6 parts of iron, and 5 parts of common salt.
Patent GB-190118140-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines, Vans and Carts, for Distributing Water or other Liquid over the Surface of the Ground.
Inventor: WADSWORTH ROBERT
Filed: 1901-09-11
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 18,140. Wadsworth, R. Sept. 11. Watering-carts.-Relates to watering carts and vans provided with revolving distributers and to means for regulating the flow of liquid to the distributers. On the bottom of the tank A, near the back, are holes L to which are fitted hose or other tubes M leading through a box K, and opening above the revolving distributers J. In each hole fits a conical plug valve O connected by a rod N to a grooved pulley P, of which the spindle S moves in vertical slots formed in standards Q fixed on the top of the tank. Slides T move in guides in line with the pulleys and are operated from levers V, so that the bevelled ends T' of the slides allow any of the valves to be opened or closed by moving the levers.
Patent GB-190121907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bedsteads and Cots with Falling Side Rails.
Inventor: TAUNTON ROBERT PERCY
Filed: 1901-10-31
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 21,907. Taunton, R. P., and Evans, R. E. L. Oct. 31. Bedsteads and cots.-Relates to bedsteads and cots having side frames. The object of the invention is to cause the lower end of the side frames to move inwards, when they are lowered, so as to be out of the way of the feet of the attendant. Lugs C, Figs. 1 <A>, 2, and 4, have holes C<1> or C' to guide the pillars B of the side frame, and projections C<3> to cause the side frames to occupy an inclined position when lowered. The pillars of the bedstead or the outside rails B of the side frames may be cranked, or cranked guide-rails or inclined guide-rails E, Fig. 10, or lugs on the side angle-irons and projections or cranks or bends on the rails B, Fig. 13, may be used to produce the same effect.
Patent GB-190125386-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Tightening, Straining and Repairing Wires, Ropes, Cords and the like.
Inventor: BRADBURY SAMUEL WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-12-12
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 25,386. Bradbury, S. W. Dec. 12. Drawings to Specification. Wire; bending.-The handle by which the pulley of a wire or cord strainer is rotated is provided at one end with a fork, and at the other with a perforation for twisting the binding wire or cord in making a joint in repairing wire &c.
Patent GB-190125676-A (GB)
Title: Continuously Acting Distilling Apparatus.
Inventor: STILL CARL
Filed: 1901-12-16
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 25,676. Still, C. Dec. 16. Distilling benzene, hydrocarbons, oils, petroleum, &c.-Relates to continuously-acting apparatus for distilling petroleum, tar, benzene, hyarocarbons, &c., and is specially applicable for the treatment of the heavy tar oil which has been used for washing gases in benzene works. The liquid to be treated is preliminarily heated in the vessel A, and is then run into the still C, in which it is treated with steam introduced through the perforated pipe f. The vapours evolved in the still C pass into the condenser B. The vessel A communicates through openings i with the condenser B so that any vapours evolved in this vessel are condensed.
Patent GB-190204873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Supporting and Securing together Skirts and Bodices or Blouses
Inventor: GAIR MARIE
Filed: 1902-02-26
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 4873. Gair, M. Feb. 26. Safety - pins. - Metal plates e, Fig. 6, are secured to a skirt and blouse or bodice, or underskirt, by safety-pins h, which are hinged at one end in looped tongues g, and received at the other end in tongues or hooks i ; other tongues or hooks f on the plates are engaged with a metal strip or plate connected to a flexible belt.
Patent GB-190205197-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fire-extinguishing Apparatus or Engine
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1902-03-01
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 5197. Thompson, W. P., [Sodorfabrik Z³rich]. March 1. Portable pressure reservoirs.-Relates to a tank containing fire-extinguishing liquid and fitted with capsules containing highly-compressed or liquefied gases. The apparatus is shown in section in the Figure. The capsules g are perforated by forcing them down on mandrels h. The pressure is applied to the ends of the capsules by a cap l, which is forced down by a screw k turned by the handle i. There is a ball tearing m between the handle and the cap l, which is prevented from rotating by a pin n. The gases from the capsules enter the tank a and force the liquid out through the pipe c.