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Patent GB-190009230-A (GB)
Title: Improved Odometer for Cab-fare Indicators.
Inventor: HANSEN HEINRICH
Filed: 1900-05-18
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 9230. Hansen, H. May 18. Odometers; fares, registering and checking; counting-apparatus.-The odometer for cab-fare indicators is driven by the action of a roller a<1>, mounted on a cam a, upon the resilient rod b, the movement of which is limited by stops e, c. The cam a is driven from the vehicle wheel. A pawl b<1> and detent g are carried by the rod b, the former feeding the wheel d tooth by tooth, and the latter preventing overdriving. At each rotation a deep notch f in the tooth d comes round, and the pawl advances the adjacent wheel e one tooth.
Patent GB-190009897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hooks.
Inventor: GAVITT JAMES ALEXANDER
Filed: 1900-05-29
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 9897. Gavitt, J. A., and Tucker, P. M. May 29. Hooks for harness &c. A hook consists of two parts, the part a, Fig. 4, and the part e, Fig. 1. The part a has the form of two parallel hooks, b e - tween which, in the space c, slides the part e, also hook-shaped. Pins g in the slot e<1> limit the movement. The part e is spread out at d and roughened so that it may be operated by the thumb.
Patent GB-190013209-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Exercising and Developing the Fingers.
Inventor: MORAT JEAN
Filed: 1900-07-21
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 13,209. Morat, J. July 21. Exercising-apparatus.-Relates to apparatus for exercising the fourth finger, and is specially intended for the use of students of the pianoforte. The apparatus consists of a beam f supported at the middle on a knife edge s, the height of which can be adjusted by a screw p operated by a knob r. On the ends the beam are vertically guided keys b, like those of a piano, which are pressed down alternately by the fourth finger of the one hand against pressure exerted by the fourth finger of the other, or against the pressure of springs.
Patent GB-190013393-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pneumatic Sole for Boots Shoes, and Slippers
Inventor: DOHERTY JOHN
Filed: 1900-07-25
Granted: 1901-07-25
Abstract: 13,393. Doherty, J. July 25 Soles; heels; slippers.-Between the outsole and insole of a boot, shoe, or slipper is placed a pneumatic cushion A, which is inflated through a nozzle B at the heel. The latter is recessed to accommodate the cushion and nozzle. A strip of leather or rubber D may be placed between the outsole and welt, to afford the space for the cushion and at the same time to exclude moisture.
Patent GB-190014112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fertilizer Distributers.
Inventor: HOYER RUDOLPH CHARLES
Filed: 1900-08-07
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 14,112. Hoyer, R. C. Aug. 7. Manuring and fertilizing.-Relates to an appliance to be carried by the operator for distributing fertilizers. The appliance consists of a conical canvas receptacle with stiffening-wires 5 and 6 and supporting-strap 3. The bottom of the receptacle is open, and formed with a slit 4. A rod 2 is attached at one edge of the slit 4, and the operator, by turning the rod 2, can open or close the outlet, and by moving the rod up and down can control the discharge of the fertilizer.
Patent GB-190016120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed Mechanism.
Inventor: HAMPSON FRANK GEORGE
Filed: 1900-09-11
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 16,120. Hampson, F. G. Sept. 11. Variable-speed and reversing gearing.-Relates to mechanism of the class described in Specification No. 107, A.D. 1900. Three cranks A', on the driving-shaft A, Fig. 2, are connected by links A' to the upper ends of levers E ; these are fitted with slide blocks F, which are connected by links K' to friction ratchets on the shaft B to be driven. The pivots of the levers E are formed by segmental journals E', which work in corresponding bearings in the frame. The side rods F<2>, which support the blocks F, are pivoted on arms F<3> which project upwardly from a cross-shaft F<4>; this shaft is moved up and down in a guide by means of a handlever G ; when the blocks are in their highest position, the pivots of the side rods lie in the axis of the pivots of the levers E. The links K<2> are jointed to arms which project from discs, toothed on both sides and free to rotate between collars on the shaft B. Friction ratchets, having toothed outer members. adapted to drive in opposite directions, are mounted on opposite sides of each disc, and are free to be moved along the shaft by means of clutch forks H<1> on a shaft H. Normally, both sets of friction ratchets are out of action ; by moving the shaft H endways, one set or the other is brought into engagement with the discs, and the shaft B is drawn in the corresponding direction and at a speed depending upon the position of the blocks F on the levers E. The forks H' may be mounted on the shaft between springs held up by collars. The lever L, by which the shaft is moved, passes through the hand-lever G, which is so mounted as to be movable in two planes. Figs. 6, 7, and 8 show a construction of friction ratchet or clutch in which the rollers N are formed with collars N<1>, which engage in a groove D<4> in the central part D<3>, whereby they are kept from twisting. The rollers are pressed up by springs D<15>, which fit in slots D<6>, and have tongues D<16> which enter the groove D<4> ; the springs bear against loose rings on the collars, or they may be fitted with friction-rollers. The outer part of the clutch is in two parts, screwed together and locked by a tangential set-screw and a plug with a concave end ; it is here shown with a driving-arm D'. One link K<2> may work two clutches by means of a swivelling crosshead, which will allow one clutch to fall slightly behind the other if they are not perfectly synchronous in their action. In another arrangement, a pair of clutches have their arms projecting in opposite directions, and each is coupled by a link to one block F, so that one clutch will drive in the forward and the other in the backward movement.
Patent GB-190022164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Starting Engines.
Inventor: BROWN ANDREW BETTS
Filed: 1900-12-06
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 22,164. Brown, A. B. Dec. 6. Starting - engines. -Relates to starting-engines of the kind described in Specification No. 3871, A.D. 1882, and consists of an arrangement of levers for obtaining the centralizing or return movement of the valve or valves. In the form shown in Fig. 1, A<1> is the steam cylinder, B the hydraulic cylinder, and A<2> the valve-chest. The hand-lever E, centered on a bracket on the hydraulic cylinder, has a short arm F jointed by a pair of links F<1> to a part G projecting from a curved bar G<1>. The part G is also jointed to the valve rod H<1>, and the curved bar G<1> is fitted to slide in a block J clamped to the main piston-rod. When the hand-lever E is pulled over to either side, the valve rod H' is raised or lowered accordingly ; the resulting movement of the piston-rod rocks the curved bar about its point of attachment to the links F<1>, and thus returns the valve to its middle or neutral position, and so brings the pistons to rest. In the form shown in Fig. 4, a rod K with an arm L<1> jointed to the valve rod H' is pivoted to the arm F, and is fitted to slide through a block K<1> swivelled to a block fixed on the piston-rod. When the piston-rod B' moves, the consequent angular movement of the rod K re-adjusts the valve. The supply of water in the cylinder B is made up by condensation from the valve-chest, which is forced through a non-return valve at C<1>.
Patent GB-190022200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Photographic Cameras
Inventor: CONTI NAPOLEON
Filed: 1900-12-06
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 22,200. Conti, N. May 9, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Cameras ; roller slides.-Relates to a panoramic camera in which the picture is impressed on a film mounted on rollers. Fig. 2 shows a sectional plan of the camera. The lens E is mounted in a cylinder which is capable of being rotated on a vertical axis. Behind the lens is mounted a fan-shaped chamber g, which turns round with the lens and spreads the image on to the film supported by the curved glass C. The lens &c. is rotated by a spiral spring acting on the cylinder I, which is furnished with a transverse slot k engaging with a pin l on the lens mount. The movement of the cylinder I is regulated by air enclosed between it and a fixed cylinder j and escaping at a determinate rate through the valve L. A shutter y behind the lens is opened and closed automatically at the beginning and end of the movement of the lens. The film is drawn from the store spool K round the curved glass C on to the receiving-spool K<1>, which is turned by an external key.
Patent GB-190022625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Dressing Boxes for Swimming Baths.
Inventor: PEARCE FREDRICK RICHARD ROACH
Filed: 1900-12-12
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 22,625. Pearce, F. R. R. J. Dec. 12. Public baths partitions.-Each partition is constructed of two leaves a, a', connected together by lifting or detachable butt hinges b, and the inner leaf a is supported at the upper end by a sliding hinge and pivot c, while the lower end is mounted on a ris'ng pivot d, formed with inclined surfaces d<3>, d' and locking-recesses d'. The leaves a<1> are maintained in position by transverse hooked distance-rods h, and slotted hinged plates e, which engage with projections f of plates f<1> fixed to the ceiling below the gallery. T-headed studs, projecting from plates fixed to the ends of the seats, engage with slotted plate, l fixed to the levers a. Doors i are connected to the leaves a<1> by detachable lifting-hinges i<1>. The doors and leaves can be stowed away in the recesses m<1> in the wall when the bath is required for a public meeting or a swimming match.
Patent GB-190100499-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ice Safes.
Inventor: ROBINSON HERMANN
Filed: 1901-01-08
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 499. Robinson, H. Jan. 8. Refrigerators.-The chamber is surrounded with an insulating-layer without metallic or wooden connections. The outlet for melted ice water is dispensed with, the water being retained with the ice in the suspended ice box. Wooden connections are used where the doors touch each other or the walls. These joints consist of a pad of asbestos pasteboard a, surrounded by insulating-paper c and water-tight asbestos fabric b, carried by wooden strips d. The space between the inner and outer walls is filled with insulating-material, and stability is given by plugs or stays consisting of asbestos pasteboard e supported by wooden strips f and filled with solid insulating-material g.
Patent GB-190103187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary-engines.
Inventor: EIDEL JOHANN BAPTIST
Filed: 1901-02-14
Granted: 1902-04-14
Abstract: 3187. Eidel, J. B., and Hartmann, G. Feb. 14. Annular-chamber t y p e.-A compound steam engine of the annular-chamber type, which may be modified for use as an explosion engine, is shown in Fig. 2. The cylinder o has a high-pressure chamber t and a lowpressure chamber u separated by a steam chest w and intermediate chest v. The piston drum 30 has two conical end discs 31, 32, forming steamjacket spaces z, and e a c h carrying two diametrically opposite pistons x, which work in conjunction with sliding abutments y in the chambers. Steam passes from the chest w through a reversing- valve 10 into a pair of admission valves 2 on the high-pressure chamber, and then passes through the chest v into the lowpressure chamber, suitable cam-operated valves being provided. The piston drum is packed by means of ordinary spring rings s, which are pressed against liner rings r in the cylinder by means of linked chains or rings m, Figs. 6 and 7, pressed outwards by centrifugal action. The engine may be adapted for multiple expansion by adding one or more additional drums and chambers. As adapted for an explosion motor, the piston drum is fitted with fan vanes 28, Fig. 8, which draw air into the space v which serves as a cooling chamber. Annular passages l in the cylinder wall serve to heat the incoming air which is drawn into what was the low-pressure chamber and is then compressed into the chamber w, from whence it passes into the annular chamber u. Explosive fluid is introduced through a supply chamber 21 fitted with a suitable sparking-device 24.
Patent GB-190110406-A (GB)
Title: Method or Process of and Apparatus for Decorating Wood-work
Inventor: SMITH HENRY
Filed: 1901-05-20
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 10,406. Smith, H. May 20. Drawings to Specification. Woodwork, ornamental.-Designs in oil cr spirit colour on paper, such as those on sanitary wallpaper, are transferred from the paper to smooth surfaces of wood, which are afterwards allowed to dry, sized, dried again, and varnished, oiled, waxed, or polished. The wood is previously coated with a thin mixture of whiting and milk, which may be tinted ; it is then rubbed smooth, and coated with - a mixture of one part of crystal paper varnish with three of kerosene.
Patent GB-190119509-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Cables.
Inventor: BENNET KARL TOMAS
Filed: 1901-09-30
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 19,509. Bennet, K. T., and Johansson, J. T. March 29, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Cables. - The cables consist of two pairs of wires a, preferably separated and insulated as described in Specification No. 19,510, A.D. 1901, and a central conductor c. This combination may form a complete cable, or a strand in a larger multiple cable.
Patent GB-190202599-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastening or Lock for Miner's Safety-lamps.
Inventor: WOLF PAUL
Filed: 1902-01-31
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 2599. Wolf, P. Jan. 31. Miners' safety lamps.-A locking-pin k, screwed to a slide h engaging a box at the side of the oil reservoir b, is held in a recess n in the frame ring of a miner's safety lamp by an armature f pivoted at g in a recess in the slide h. A projection p on this armature is pressed by springs l, m into locking engagement with a recess c and a projection d. The fastening is released by pressing the slide h upwards, bringing a magnet into contact with a pole-piece q fixed to the casing, and then allowing the slide to drop.
Patent GB-190204991-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Snap-Hook.
Inventor: BRIGGS FREDERICK JOHN
Filed: 1902-02-27
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 4991. Briggs, F. J. Feb. 27. Hooks. - The hook for securing a bearing-rein to a saddle, &c. is formed in two parts a, ariveted together at g, h. In the slot f there is pivoted at d an S-shaped piece c, e. When the hook is closed, the part c fits into a notch k. The part e has a projection i, which snaps past the end b of the part a. To release the rein &c., the end j is knocked up.
Patent GB-190205268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rulers.
Inventor: WARD WILLIAM RUNDLE
Filed: 1902-03-03
Granted: 1903-03-03
Abstract: 5268. Ward, W. R. March 3. Rulers.-A roller a is mounted between two end pieces b, which carry a bevelled straight-edge c and a circular ruler e. Both of these may be divided to indicate lengths.
Patent GB-190207679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dental Appliances for Making Metal Tooth Crowns.
Inventor: SHARP WARREN MILTON
Filed: 1902-04-01
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 7679. Sharp, W. M. April 1. Casting.-Relates to the production of undivided moulds in which a metal cap is expanded to form an artificial tooth crown. A mould corresponding t o the required crown as shown in Fig. 8 is filled with highgrade vulcanized rubber and kept at a temperature of 260‹ F. for about twenty minutes. Fig. 7 shows the elastic core thus produced. A mould 5, Fig. 4, with an opening 6, and V-shaped ribs 7 is placed on the core 3 and a fusible alloy composed of bismuth, solder, and cadmium is run in through the opening 6. The mould 5 and flexible core are then removed, and the slug, Fig. 6, thus produced is used for making the metal crowns. This is done by expanding a cylindrical metal cap in the slug by means of sand and a punch &c. The slug is then melted or broken to free the crown.
Patent GB-190208363-A (GB)
Title: Improved Igniting Device for Miners Safety Lamps and the like.
Inventor: DAVIES HENRY
Filed: 1902-04-10
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 8363. Davies, H. April 10. Miners' and like safety lamps.-In order that a miner's or other safety lamp may be ignited electrically while locked, without a spark occurring outside the lamp, the bent and flattened upper end of an igniting-pin d, Fig. 1, which is guided by means of the slotted upper end of the insulating- tube c, is kept normally in contact with a projection f on the wick-tube g or on an extension of the tube b. When the lamp is placed in the igniting- ring i, Fig. 2, the pin r is in contact with the bottom of the lamp, and the pin o with the bottom of the igniting-pin. The spring o' is weaker than the spring e, Fig. 1, so that the pin o, Fig. 2, is brought in contact with the screw p before an arc is formed between the pin d, Fig. 1, and the projection f. The tube c may be of metal and coated with vitreous enamel, or of glass, earthenware, asbestos, &c., and is kept in position by a bush b<3>. The ring i, Fig. 2, is in communication with the main z, and the bridge m with the main u, a condenser q being in the circuit, but the brass tube surrounding the pin o may be'connected with one main, and the pin r extended to make contact with a bridge m placed below it.
Patent GB-190214151-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in and relating to Ticket Holders for Railway Wagons
Inventor: SHEPHERD WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-06-21
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 14,151. Shepherd, W. June 21. Label holders for wagons. The holder F has rollers which run on the pivoted rod A, B, fitted with end guides. The label may therefore be read from either side of the wagon, by inclining the rod.
Patent GB-190227956-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Outside Seats for Tram-cars, Public Parks, Pleasure Steamers, and the like
Inventor: ASHFORD ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1902-12-18
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 27,956. Ashford, A. G. Dec. 18. Deck-seats.-Relates to means for keeping dry steamer seats when not in use. The seats a, a<1>, pivoted to framing, are fixed to rods d, d' which are jointed to rods e, e<1> supporting the weight c, and stand back to back when not in use. On pulling over the balanced back, say to the left, the pins f on the arms g act on the seat a and cause the parts to assume the position shown in Fig. 1, and they are retained in this position as long as the seat a' is occupied. Springs may be substituted for the weights c, h.
Patent GB-190302713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Telephonic Transmitters.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM EDWIN
Filed: 1903-02-05
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 2713. Heys, W. E., [Hutchison Acoustic Co.]. Feb. 5. Telephone.-Relates to carbon-granule microphones in which a carbon block is divided up into insulated sectors or rings, one surface being connected to the diaphragm and the other surface being in contact with a layer of carbon granules. Fig. 1 shows a section and Fig. 2 a plan of one form. The carbon sectors a, a<1>, b, b<1> are connected together alternately in pairs, and the granules e are protected by a felt ring or insulated cap f. The mouthpiece C may be arranged below ; or it may be above, in which case the diaphragm B is above the microphone.
Patent GB-190303177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bricks and in the Manner of Laying the same.
Inventor: BURZLAFF EMIL
Filed: 1903-02-10
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 3177. Burzlaff, E. Feb. 10. Bricks for chimneys, arches, towers, piers, tunnels, walls, viaducts, &c., are formed with dovetailed grooves to receive keys X of mortar or cement.
Patent GB-190304848-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Apparatus for use in Filling Casks and other Vessels.
Inventor: SLOPER PERCY
Filed: 1903-03-02
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 4848. Sloper, P. March 2. Filling with liquids. - Two openings A, B, Fig. 1, are provided in the part of the apparatus fitting the bunghole of the cask. The liquid is filled into the cask through the opening A, the tube D being provided with a valve K which closes on the tube being lifted. A telescopic tube, shown in Fig. 2, may be used, to fit any sized barrel. The opening A is connected to the main by a flexible tube, or by tubes with joints J. The pipes may be supported by a chain passing over pulleys and carrying a counterweight. In the opening B is fitted a float valve F, which allows the foam to escape through the tube G into a convenient receptacle, but closes when the cask is full. A sight-hole Q is provided for watching the float.
Patent GB-190305800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Incandescent Gas Lamps.
Inventor: LORENZ LUDWIG
Filed: 1903-03-12
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 5800. Lorenz, L. March 12. Incandescent g a s lamps.-The illuminating power of the lamp is increased by arranging the burner as shown at h, and causing the air supply to enter through openings n and become warm while passing beneath an annular baffle m, as shown by the arrows, the mixed air and gas in the head i being deflected towards the edge of the gauze o by the cone p. Additional air entering at s is heated while descending between the globe r and the transparent extension q of the mutual chimney or flue f. In a modification, the special burner h is dispensed with, and the opaque and transparent parts of the chimney or flue are connected by a sleeve, which is movably suspended on the upper part of the flue.
Patent GB-190306992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Machinery and Apparatus for Transporting and Piling Timber and for like purposes.
Inventor: SOUTHERN JAMES
Filed: 1903-03-26
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 6992. Southern, J., Wintringham, T., and Wills, S. H. March 26. Conveyers; loading.-Relates to apparatus for transporting and piling or stacking timber, logs, &c., and for like purposes, and consists of a portable and adjustable roller conveyer fitted with means for delivering the timber &c. at various points as required. The conveyer consists of a number of sections capable of being joined up as required, and each pivotally mounted at its centre on a telescopic trestle tower running on wheels. Fig. 8 shows a side view, and Fig. 11 a cross-section of part of one section. Rollers b, rotated from a common longitudinal shaft, propel the timber &c. forward, and at intervals are diverting-rollers 8 set obliquely. The shaft 13, Fig. 7, of each roller 8, is capable of swinging on the main shaft d, from which it is driven, and its other end, on which the roller is mounted, is lifted when required from its normal position where the roller is out of contact with the passing deals, by means of a lever 15 pivoted at 16 and operated by a hooked lever 17 and wire 21. When the lever 17 is lifted, a roller 20 thereon forms a pivot for the deal to swing round. The delivery of the deal is completed by a side roller 9, and its manipulation by the men on the pile is facilitated by an outrigger beam 26, on which the deal rests. Pins 32 prevent it from swaying round too far. The levers 23, by which the wires 21 are pulled, may be arranged in one or several groups, each under the control of a single operator, who stands on a platform 28, conveniently carried by the outrigger frame. The conveyer track is fitted with a side fence 1, against which the deals &c. may be pressed by making the rollers slightly inclined or slightly conical. Parts of the conveyer may have two tracks at different levels as shown in Fig. 11. The telescopic towers are extended by means of wire ropes and winches. The motive power may be transmitted through one of the towers by means of compensating-gearing comprising two jointed shafts, so that the transmission is not affected by the height of the tower. The Provisional Specification describes slight modifications in detail.