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Patent GB-189907504-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Preventing the Re-filling of Bottles, Jugs, and the like.
Inventor: GREENHOW THOMAS PERCY
Filed: 1899-04-10
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 7504. Greenhow, T. P. April 10. Stoppers; refilling, preventing.-Relates to means for preventing the refilling of bottles, jugs, &c. The stopper e is made in two longitudinal halves, formed with a chamber g and seat for the valve k, a recess h for the stem l of the valve, and zig-zag outlet passages i, which also prevent tampering with the valve. The stopper is fixed in position by ribs b, c on the neck engaging corresponding grooves f in the stopper, by a ball j, which is inserted in corresponding recesses in the two halves to prevent their relative movement, and by a washer on the stopper or in the neck. The mouth of the vessel is normally closed by an ordinary cork &c. n. When the cork is withdrawn, the valve k permits the contents to be poured out, but prevents refilling. A washer m is mounted on the stem l, to prevent the valve from blocking the passages i when the vessel is inverted.
Patent GB-189907621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Gear, Chiefly Designed for Use in connection with Velocipedes.
Inventor: CRUTCHFIELD CHARLES PITMAN
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 7621. Crutchfield, C. P., and Pitman, J. I. April 11. Driving-mechanism ; frames.-The Figures show the driving-gear as applied to a bicycle. A wheel B keyed to the crank axle has roller or other teeth b<1>, which drive a wheel A which gears also with a wheel C keyed to the rear wheel hub. The wheel A is mounted on balls g carried between a groove d<4> in the wheel A and rings screwed and secured by locking-rings to a disc A' secured to the stay F. The stay F has its centre portion F<3> cranked and provided with a lug f as shown in Fig. 3, the disc A' having a circular hole a provided with a slot a<1> corresponding with the lug f. In assembling the parts, the disc is passed over the stay F till the slot a' engages the lug f. It is then moved forward and rotated to bring the slot into the position shown by the dotted lines in Fig. 1, and is then secured to the stay by the screw n.
Patent GB-189909098-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Making Crank Shafts.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-05-01
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 9098. Boult, A. J., [Harrington, J. P.]. May 1. Bending; f o r g i n g.- A plain shaft is bent and upset into a crank shaft by dies D E, F, G, J, K. The shaft, Fig. 1, is placed in sockets A, with which the dies D are integral, filling - pieces C and bushings B being provided if necessary. The die E is placed rouud the shaft, and is suitably operated in conjunction with the dies F, G, to bend and upset the shaft as shown in Fig. 2, the dies being recessed to form collars S<1> on the webs. The dies F, G are then withdrawn, and dies J introduced to correctly set the webs and crank-pin as shown in Fig. 3. The dies J are alternately reciprocated with dies K, Fig. 7, to shape the webs.
Patent GB-189909256-A (GB)
Title: A Chromatic Shade Finder and Index for use in Colour Blending.
Inventor: HENDERSON GEORGE KEVEN
Filed: 1899-05-02
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 9256. Henderson, G. K. May 2. Colours, comparing and testing.-Relates to a device for determining the proper proportions of primary colours required to produce any desired shade. Three discs D, E, F, marked with the three primary colours-yellow, red, and blue respectively, are pivoted to a base B. Corresponding graduated circles A, B, and C are fixed to the base. Each disc D, E, and F is graded from the lightest to the deepest shade of colour upon it. The yellow disc D is of paper, while the red and blue discs E and F are of transparent material such as celluloid &c. Handles or index-fingers G, H, I are attached to the discs and point out the proportion of colour required for any particular shade. By rotating the discs, any desired shade may be obtained at the shade-registering point J.
Patent GB-189909321-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Implements for Pulling up Potato Plants.
Inventor: DAMBACHER ANTON
Filed: 1899-05-03
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 9321. Dambacher, A. May 3. Potato diggers. - Relates to a machine for pulling up potato plants and removing them preparatory to the digging of the tubers by a machine of ordinary construction. The main frame l is carried on main wheels a and front steering-wheels c. The mechanism for pulling up, cutting up, and removing the plants is carried by a secondary frame k pivoted in front on the shaft n and adjustably supported at the rear by a chain o<2> wound on a windlass o'. The pulling-up mechanism consists of a number of hooked arms e<1> on a rotary cylinder e, and of spring plates q adapted to work in conjunction with the 'arms. The plates q are connected by a chain to levers r operated at the right moments to grasp and to release the plants by cams r<1>, r<1>. The plants, when released by the arms e', are caught by a conveying-device f with tines s which carry them against rotary sickle-shaped knives g. The knives g acting in conjunction with fixed knives h cut up the plants, which then either fall upon the ground or into a suitable receptacle. The plants are gathered so that they may be grasped by the arms e<1> by arms m on the frame l and boards i on the frame k. A rake t is provided to remove any tubers that may be pulled up with the plants. A share u may be mounted at the rear of the machine to loosen the soil for the digging-machine. All the moving parts are driven by suitable gearing from the axle of the wheels a.
Patent GB-189916378-A (GB)
Title: Composition for Expelling or Driving Away Rats and other Vermin.
Filed: 1899-08-11
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 16,378. Dowie, E., and The Faramel Manufacturing Co. Aug. 11. Animals, destroying.-Relates to a composition for driving away rats and other vermin. Chili pepper (25 per cent.) and hellabore (5 per cent.) are mixed with a suitable powdered carrying- material, such as the ash of anthracite coal. This composition is sprinkled on the premises from which it is desired to expel the vermin.
Patent GB-189920237-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Apparatus for the Manufacture by Electro-deposition of Articles Plated with Platinum, Gold, and Silver.
Inventor: BOURDILLON LEON
Filed: 1899-10-09
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 20,237. Bourdillon, L. Oct. 9. Copper and silver, depositing.-Articles formed of thin platinum or gold with a backing of copper are made by first winding a sheet of thin platinum or gold around an aluminium drum T, or by attaching such a sheet to one or both sides of a plate p. In the first case, curved copper anodes A. and a brush B are used, the electrolyte being agitated by paddles on the axle of the drum. In the second case, the anodes A are perpendicular, and the cathode is given a to and fro movement. For backing thin platinum crucibles and other formed articles, the crucible &c. is filled with tin foil, solder, &c., and then closed with a stopper through which a conducting-rod passes. Silver or several layers of different metals may be similarly deposited. Surfaces, removing deposit from.-To prevent an ordinary polished silver deposit from adhering to the cathode used, a current of great intensity and high tension is passed at the commencement of the operation. For a dull surface, the mould is coated with a soluble or insoluble conducting-material, such as plumbaginous grease. When depositing on relief surfaces, e.g., cooking-utensils or coils, the mould is formed of a fusible alloy, which will crack off if placed in boiling water.
Patent GB-190003078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Engines.
Inventor: NOBLE JAMES HEARN
Filed: 1900-02-16
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 3078. Noble, J. H., and Seaton, G. D. Feb. 16. Gas and explosivevapour engines.- The engine works on a four-stroke cycle. A small extension L of the cylinder contains a piston M with a spring P or closed air cylinder Q behind it which absorbs some of the force of the explosion. A vaporizer W, of the shape shown, and containing an igniting - tube T, is fixed in the side of the combustion chamber and heated at starting by a lamp placed in the space C. The oil is sprayed on to it through an aperture D on the opposite side of the chamber by a pump controlled by the governor. The exhaust valve is operated by a cam H, which may be adjusted for reversing the engine and acts through a rod I having a slot through which the crank shaft or its bearing passes.
Patent GB-190007355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Microphones.
Inventor: CERPAUX JULES
Filed: 1900-04-20
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 7355. Cerpaux, J. April 20. Telephones. - Mi c r o - phones are constructed with the carbon granules c held in shouldered or cylindrical holes or recesses in a metal block a. The block n is preferably of silver - plated copper, and is secured to the case by a screw g. d is a metal backing plate, and e is an insulating-disc, the screw g being insulated by an ebonite bush f. k is the carbon diaphragm gripped between the front and back portions of the metal case, and t is a protective gauze screen.
Patent GB-190010283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Leather Stoning Machine.
Inventor: GUIGUES ALBERT ALEXANDRE
Filed: 1900-06-05
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 10,283. Guigues, A. A. June 5. Surfacing and polishing.-Relates to machines (or rubbing down or smoothing the coatings applied to leather in the process of japanning or enamelling it. A rotary cylindrical emery or like stone C is mounted in bearings b at the end of a frame B<1>, which overhangs the adjustable table A on which the work is placed. A wire brush m' presses lightly upon the stone, and is rotated by contact with it. The brush is mounted on a carriage o<1>, which travels to and fro on a screwed shaft P, cut with crossed threads. A diamond or other turning-tool may be substituted for the brush when the stone requires trueing. The shaft P is driven from a pulley on a shaft, which is provided with a swivelling bearing at one end and an eccentric bearing at the other, so that the friction pulley q may be brought into contact with the friction pulley q<1> on the main shaft D. The table A is formed with an aperture through which projects a drum F formed with a brush or bristle surface, so as to provide a yielding bed for the work. The drum F revolves at the same peripheral speed as the stone C, in order to prevent injury to the drum when an accidental contact takes place. The drum is mounted in bearings g carried by a yoke G pivoted at K. To the lower sides of the bearings are pivoted links H provided with rolls h moving in grooved guides I. A treadle lever J actuates the arms k and links k<1>, so as to push forward the links H and raise the drum F, thereby pressing the work, which is manipulated by hand, against the stone. To prevent vibration of the drum, the rolls h are made to fit tightly in the guides I. To enable them to do this and yet to move freely, each roll is divided into two discs, of which one rolls on the upper and other on the lower surface of the guide. Half the longitudinal surface of the guide, both above and below, is cut away, so that the two parts of the roll are free to rotate in opposite directions.
Patent GB-190011452-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Soldering Irons.
Inventor: BULMER FRED
Filed: 1900-06-25
Granted: 1901-06-25
Abstract: 11,452. Bulmer, F. June 25. Blow lamps.-Relates to self-heated soldering- irons, Fig. 1 representing a sectional elevation of one form of iron, and Fig. 10 a modification in the head of the iron. The tubular handle A, forming the container for benzoline or other spirit, is closed by the screw-cap B and tightly packed with a wire-fixed wick, which passes up the inner tube C to the valve at D. A vent-hole is provided in a suitable part of the wick tube to allow some of the gas to escape into the spirit in the reservoir, and so constantly to force the spirit up the wick. The spirit in the container is vaporized by placing it over a trough of lighted spirit, or by spirit burning in the groove A'. The vapour on escaping from the valve emerges by the nozzle E and is ignited in the burner-tube G, air being allowed to enter the tube by apertures H controlled by the sleeve G'. The copper bit J, attached by screws, is deeply recessed, as at J<1> and M, and is formed with the plug L'. The flame traverses the recesses in the bit and then returns outside the burner tube through the annular space between the bit and the tube. In Fig. 10 the burner tube G is shown tapered, and the bit J attached by a screw-threaded metal ring P. Radiating-arms allow space round the burner tube for the escape of the heating- gases. In this form of bit, the central plug L' is preferably omitted.
Patent GB-190013841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Two-speed Gear for Motor-cycles and other Motor-driven Road Vehicles.
Inventor: SANGSTER CHARLES THOMAS BROCK
Filed: 1900-08-02
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 13,841. Sangster, C. T. B. Aug. 2. Motor road vehicles. - Relates to two-speed toothed gears for motor cycles and other motordriven road vehicles, and the objects are to avoid jarring or jerk when the gear is changed while running and to isolate the gearing from the frame of the vehicle. Fig. 1 shows the general arrangement of the gear in a motor cycle, the front cover of the gear box being removed. Fig. 1 also shows how the gear is disposed on the side of the motor crank-box b. Fig. 2 shows a vertical section through the gearing on a larger scale. The motion is transmitted from a prolongation c of the engine crank shaft to a wheel on the driven axle con. tained in the casing g<1> through a pinion d which is constantly in gear with the driven wheel.. The pinion d is loose on the crank shaft c, but is capable of being clutched thereto, by the sliding- jaw clutch f mounted on a squared portion of the crank shaft, for driving at the high speed, or of being disconnected therefrom and driven indirectly through the series of pinions e, h, j for driving at the low speed. To bring the low-speed gear into action, the pinion e is clutched to the crank shaft by the jaw clutch f. The clutch f is shifted by means of a ring f<4> internally grooved so as to engage with a rib or collar on the clutch, and swivelled in a swinging fork keyed to a spindle f<7> suitably connected to an actuating-lever. The ring f<4> is preferably made in sections bolted together.
Patent GB-190016090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Musical Instruments.
Inventor: GRUNERT ALFRED HERMANN
Filed: 1900-09-10
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 16,090. Grunert, A. H. Sept. 10. Automatic instruments.- The invention relates to a stringed instrument. The strings a are struck by strikers o carried by springs n, screwed down at one end on pads z, and having the other end k bent sideways and upwards. The tune-sheet p is driven by a rubber-shod roller d, against which it is pressed by the springs n. The holes in the tunesheet allow the ends k to pass, thus releasing the springs causing the strikers o to act upon the strings.
Patent GB-190016946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mounting the Saddles or Seats of Cycles, and such like Vehicles.
Inventor: DUFFY JAMES JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-09-24
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 16,946. Duffy, J. J. Sept. 24. Motor road vehicles. -To lessen vibration, the saddle or seat of a cycle or other vehicle, such as a motor car, is supported by one or more spiral springs bearing on the saddle pillar. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the tube c is fitted into the down tube, and the saddle pillar is carried in the lug d and is pressed by the spring f, which is clamped between the lug e<1> of the clip e and the clip g of the saddle pillar. In modified arrangements, there are two or three side springs bearing on lugs, and, in the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the down tube is slotted and the saddle pillar is carried by the spring-pressed cross-pin i.
Patent GB-190022456-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Sulphonated Colouring Matters belonging to the Diphenylnapthylmethane Series.
Filed: 1900-12-10
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 22,456. Abel, C. D., [Actiengesellschaft fur Anilin Fabrikation]. Dec. 10., Dyes, artificial.-Sulphonated dyes belonging to the diphenylnaphthylmethane series are produced by acting with fuming sulphuric acid containing about 30 per cent. of anhydride at about 20‹-40‹ C. upon the dyes obtained by condensing tetra-alkyldiamidobenzophenone with methylphenyl-alpha-naphthylamine. The sulphonated dye thus produced, which is derived from tetramethyldiamidobenzophenone and methylphenyl-alpha-naphthylamine, dyes wool in an acid bath a pure and intense violet.
Patent GB-190102252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Valve Seats
Filed: 1901-02-01
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 2252. Hopkinson, J., Hopkinson & Co., J., and Lowis, J. Feb. 1. Seats; casings.-Valves such as lift, safety, sliding, &c. valves are fitted with a movable seat ring secured by a retaining-ring as shown in Figs. 1 and 3. The seat ring C, Fig. 1, has an external shoulder c, on which the retaining-ring D rests, and the ring D is secured to a fixed ring E or to the casing by studs G. In a modification, the retaining-ring D, Fig. 3, has wedge-shaped lugs L, which form a bayonet joint with' corre sponding lugs M on the casing.
Patent GB-190103460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weighing Scales.
Inventor: SANDFORD LAWSON
Filed: 1901-02-18
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 3460. Sandford, L., and Hachenberg, L. Feb. 18. Platform machines; Roberval's balance type; steelyard apparatus.- Relates to devices for balancing the load by varying the centre of gravity of the beam quickly and without shock. The beam E, Figs. 1 and 3, of a scale of the Robervalbalance type, carries a sliding rack H from one or both ends of which weights G are supported. By means of a handle L carrying a pointer q working over a dial and having on its axis K a pinion I gearing with the rack, the rack and weights can be moved until the load is balanced. Rocking of the beam is obviated by making the point of contact of the pinion and rack teeth coincident with the axis of the bearing d of the beam. As adapted to a platform scale, the platform B<2>, Figs. 4 and 5, rests on pivoted levers connected by a link v to a double scale beam E. Each beam carries a rack and weights F, which are separately actuated by handles L, L<1> connected by gearing k<1>, h<1> to the rack pinions I, so that one beam can be used as a. tare beam and the other as a load beam. The rack and pinion gear may be replaced by a cord or chain and pulley, or the beam E, Fig. 9, may be weighted and slide in a fixed cradle N.
Patent GB-190103539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Windows.
Inventor: FRYER JAMES
Filed: 1901-02-19
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 3539. Fryer, J., and McKeggie, P. Feb. 19. Windows.-Rabbeted sash stiles a, Fig. 4, are pivoted at k to rabbeted sliding stiles c, and are formed with quadrantal or segmental projections f, which work in corresponding recesses e in the sliding stiles. When the sash is turned into a diagonal or horizontal position for cleaning &c., projecting portions of the sash bear against stop surfaces e<1>, e<2> of the sliding stiles. In a modification, shown in Fig. 8, a block a<1> of the sash stile fits in a recess c' in the sliding stile, and bears against the face of the sliding stile when the sash is turned down. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 9, the pivots are dispensed with, and curved blocks a<2>, f of the sash slide on segmental ribs of the sliding stiles. The bearing-surfaces may be faced with metal, and the sashes may be fitted with stays, bolts, catches, &c.
Patent GB-190105639-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Point for Tram Rails.
Inventor: MUNDAY FREDERICK PERCY
Filed: 1901-03-18
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 5639. Munday, F. P., Cook, G., and Rock, W. B. March 18. Points and switches, tramway. The tongue A is held closed in one direction by the sliding bolt D and spring B mounted on a stud in the box C forming part of the rail.
Patent GB-190118605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Venetian Blinds
Inventor: TUEMLER ALEXANDER FRIEDERICH
Filed: 1901-09-17
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 18,605. T³mler, A. F. Sept. 17. Window blinds.-Relates to ladder tapes for venetian blinds. The cross-strips are made with a loop e, f to receive the lath, and with a flexible extension e' secured to the tape d, which is raised or lowered by a cord passing over a pulley d'. The lifting-cord h passes between the tapes f, which are set alternately on one side and the other as shown in Fig. 2. The top part of each loop is slightly different in width from the bottom part, thus facilitating the insertion of a lath.
Patent GB-190119102-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Suspension and Supporting of certain kinds of Show Cards Show Cases Photo Frames and such like, particularly those used for Displaying Jewellery in Windows.
Inventor: HEWITT GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1901-09-25
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 19,102. Hewitt, G. F. Sept. 25. Picture frames.-Photograph frames &c. are fitted at the back with a plate a having sockets e, d which are adapted to receive the tongues f<4>, f<3>, respectively, of a strip f, according as the article is to be supported, as shown in Fig. 1, or suspended from a shelf, as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190120099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cycles Motor Vehicles and the like
Filed: 1901-10-08
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 20,099. Easom, r., and Humber, Ltd. Oct. 8. Clips ; guards dress; steering- mechanism. - Relates to dress-guard attachments, steering-locks, and retaining-devices for cycles, motor vehicles, &c. The dress-guard attachment A, shown in Fig. 1, has a clip A' embracing the back-stay B, and is provided with a slotted extension A<3>, to which are secured all the cords C' of the dress-guard forward of the back-stay. The lug A<2> engages under a projection B' on the back-stay, and the looped end A<6> is secured by a screw F which passes into the back-stay. The cords C' of the dress-guard rearward of the backstay are secured to a slotted plate E, which hooks on to the attachment A. In a modification, the cords are threaded through rings which are hooked on to swivel-links attached by a helical spring to the back-stay. The steering-lock, shown in Fig. 4, comprises a bolt J having a quick screw thread which engages with a nut N adapted to be turned into either of two positions by means of an arm. Rotation of the bolt is prevented by a lug O engaging in a slot K<1>, so that turning an arm slides the bolt and locks or unlocks the steering- mechanism K. The retaining-device, shown in Figs. 5 and 6, may be employed instead of finger bolts and butterfly nuts for connecting together parts which are subject to vibration ; thus it may be used for securing the bonnet of a radiator to the frame of a vehicle. The pin S, pivoted to the stem R secured to the frame, carries a sliding conical sleeve T which is pressed by the helical spring U into a recess Q<2> in the slotted plate Q, which projects from the bonnet so as to embrace the pin.
Patent GB-190120847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Circular Brushes.
Inventor: SHAW FRED
Filed: 1901-10-18
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 20,847. Shaw, F. Oct. 18. Rotary brushes for painting velvets &c. The bristles 2 are fixed to segments 1 made of aluminium &c. which are attached to perforated discs 3 by screws (not shown). The discs 3 and the end flanges 8 are keyed to the spindle 4. In a modification, the bristles are carried by short, interlocking lengths of tube placed end to end.