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Patent GB-190007104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Revolving Articles of Furniture, Combining Washing-stand, Dressing Table, and Ward-robe, or the like.
Inventor: TURNER CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-04-17
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 7104. Turner, C. F. April 17. Washstands; tables; wardrobes; cupboards.- Relates to a revolving article of furniture comprising a dressing - table, washstand, cupboard, wardrobe, &c. A base a has feet b and an annular bearing-ring c, on which bears another ring d on the underside of the flanged base e. On the base e are fixed partitions g, g<1> having a cap h. One compartment is fitted up as a washstand, another as a dressing-table with cupboard, and the third as a wardrobe. Curtains may be hung on rods below the cap h, and may cover one or all of the compartments.
Patent GB-190012737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in & connected with Holders for Electric Incandescent Lamps.
Inventor: OPPENHEIMER HERMANN
Filed: 1900-07-14
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 12,737. Oppenheimer, H., [Actiengesellschaft Mix & Genest]. July 14. Incandescent lamps, holders for. A key-switch holder for a bayonet - c a p p e d lamp, having a case made in parts 1, 4, which screw together as shown in Fig. 1, may have the slotted eaternally-threaded part 1 provided with a rib to stiffen it and limit the extent to which the internally-threaded part 4 can be screwed on. The holder shown is provided with two insulating-parts a, i ; the upper one i has a projecting portion of the form indicated by section lines in the underside view, Fig. 3, fitting into a recess in the lower insulator a, and the two are connected by two screws n passed through the lower part into metal pieces in the upper one. The heads of these screws may be covered with plaster. The upper part has two parallel openings o, Fig. 3, and the lower part has corresponding recesses, to give access to binding-screws p on metal pieces, which receive the ends of supply conductors passed through holes in the upper part. A groove y, in the face of the lower part, separates two holes having shoulders to support plunger carriers d in contact with the metal pieces in the upper part. The upper part is hollow, to contain a switch r of any construction, which is covered by an insulating-disc v, provided with holes to pass the conductors.
Patent GB-190013235-A (GB)
Title: Life Saving Device for Ships and in Particular for Saving Masters of Sinking Vessels.
Inventor: LIVONIUS OTTO
Filed: 1900-07-23
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 13,235. Livonius, O. July 23. Rafts. - Fig. 1 shows a plan of a raft, which is particularly designed to save the captain of a ship, and which for that purpose is carried on the bridge. Similar rafts may be hung on a ship's sides for the use of the crew and passengers. Each consists of a pair of floats a, b connected by end bars and supporting a plank p by means of a netting. As shown in Fig. 3, the captain's raft is carried on the bridge, the float a being supported by pins resting on brackets c, and the float b being in the position shown in dotted lines. When likely to be required, the float b is raised and supported by brackets c on the other rail of the bridge, the plank p then resting on the floor. The captain may thus stand on the raft while directing the getting out of the boats, and, should the vessel suddenly go down, is given a chance of saving his life.
Patent GB-190013390-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus for Cutting, Slicing and otherwise Disintegrating Potatoes, Turnips and like Vegetables.
Inventor: GLEICHMANN FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1900-07-25
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 13,390. Gleichmann, F. July 25. Cutting and slicing roots.-A drum D carrying cutters E is mounted in bearings F suspended from a removable frame resting over a tank. Above the drum is arranged a hopper I for the carrots, mangold-wurzels, potatoes, swedes, or turnips &c. to be cut as food for animals. The drum is rotated through the gearing by a handle G, and the cut-off strips fall into the water in the tank, and are thus washed. Fig. 4 shows a modified form of drum. It consists of two halves D', D' having cutting-edges a, b.
Patent GB-190016936-A (GB)
Title: Jointed Spring Crank
Inventor: THOMPSON ROBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-09-24
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 16,936. Thompson, R. W. Sept. 24. Cranks.-Relates to variable-throw cranks for engines or for hand or treadle driving-gear. The crank is made in two lengths, jointed together and coupled by a spring, so that normally they form an obtuse angle. Upon the application of pressure to the end of the crank, the angle opens out and the length of the crank is increased.
Patent GB-190020437-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Cans.
Inventor: SWANTON HUGH
Filed: 1900-11-13
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 20,437. Swanton, H. Nov. 13. Direct air-pressure apparatus; vacuum apparatus.-A can A, for containing petroleum or other oil, is fitted with a delivery pipe E, E' and an internal cylinder B, the top of the can, between its sides and the cylinder B, being closed hermetically by the cover a. The tube D, connected to the bottom of the cylinder, extends above the liquid in the vessel. The piston-rod c' of the piston c is open at both ends, the upper end being adapted to be closed by the finger or hand of the operator. The delivery pipe E<1> may be pivoted to the pipe E, and a cut-off valve F may be interposed between them. The valve F consists, as shown in Fig. 4, of two discs f, f<1>, pivoted at f and formed with apertures corresponding with the pipes E<1>, E. The valve is open when the pipe E is in operative position, the apertures in the two discs being then in alignment. When the pipe E<1> is turned into the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1, and corresponding with that illustrated in Fig. 4, the valve is closed. In operation, the pipe E<1> is inserted in a lamp reservoir or other receptacle to be filled, and the piston c is operated, its upper end being closed by the finger &c. during the downward stroke. The air thus forced through the pipe D into the can A causes the delivery of the liquid through the pipes E, E'. The delivery can be stopped as required, by uncovering the end of the piston-rod. Oil may be withdrawn from a lamp reservoir into the can, by closing the end of the piston-rod during the upward stroke of the piston.
Patent GB-190022591-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnetic Ore Separators.
Inventor: BARNARD CHARLES ALBERT
Filed: 1900-12-11
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 22,591. Barnard, C. A. Dec. 11. Magnetic separators.-A series of magnets D, shaped so as to be capable of acting as conveyer blades, is mounted upon a shaft d, which is preferably inclined and driven by any convenient means. The magnets are energized by means of coils C, C<1>, preferably wound in opposite directions upon a cylinder A, connected to annular heads B and provided with a ring B' for separating the coils. The heads B and cylinder A are preferably rotary, and mounted upon the shaft d. More than two coils may be employed, if desirable. Wires c, c', supported by a disc D', connect the coils to the sections E, E<1> of a commutator mounted on the shaft d and provided with brushes e, e<1>. A chute G<1> for use in discharging the magnetic material into a box I, or the non-magnetic material into a box H, is pivoted at g and connected by a link f to a switch F. The shaft d may be driven from a short horizontal shaft by means of bevel-wheels.
Patent GB-190103059-A (GB)
Title: A Temporary Rudder for Ships.
Inventor: SALVESEN NILS
Filed: 1901-02-12
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 3059. Salvesen, N. Feb. 12. Rudders; jury gear.-In the event of a vessel's rudder being carried away, a rope is paid down through the rudder trunk, its end brought on deck, and bent into the form shown in Fig. 3. The bights are secured by cords or small ropes g, and enclosed in a bent metal or other plate a, a<1>, as shown in Figs. 4 and 5. To the plate is secured an attachment e, over which a loop h of chain is passed. A rudder is thus formed, and is secured by passing the loop h over the heel of the stern frame, and making it fast by chains j, l. The end n of the rope is then hauled taut and made fast. Ropes m, attached to eye-bolts, are used to operate the rudder. In the case of a sailing ship, the chains j are not required.
Patent GB-190104242-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Steam Boiler or other Furnaces
Inventor: NEWTON GEORGE ALEXANDER
Filed: 1901-02-27
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 4242. Newton, G. A. Feb, 27. Air, supplying ; smoke - consuming; doors.- Channels for the supply of air at the grate level are formed by a ribbed plate A, shown separately in plan and elevation in Fig. 3. This plate rests on the dead-plate, or may be fitted below it. The fuel is heaped up over it so that the air enters the body of the fire. A spray of steam or compressed air is delivered at G' above the fire, and air may be admitted, when required, through the fire-doors, which may be constructed of four parts as shown in Fig. 1, the two middle parts G being hinged to the two outer parts F, which are in turn hinged to the frame. This form of door is not, however, claimed. According to the Provisional Specification, there is preferably no fire-door, but airadmission openings are provided in connection with the steam or air jet G'.
Patent GB-190110356-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Malt Kilns.
Inventor: HAYNES THOMAS
Filed: 1901-05-18
Granted: 1902-05-17
Abstract: 10,356. Haynes, T. May 18. Malt kilns.-To prevent contact of products of combustion with the malt, the fireplace is enclosed in a chamber d from which a coiled flue pipe e leads the products of combustion through the chamber beneath the perforated floor b of the kiln, and, if desired, through the kiln chamber also. Air entering at a<1> is heated by contact with the walls and roof of the chamber d, and by the flue e, and rises through the perforated floor. The walls and roof of the chamber d may be corrugated or otherwise formed to increase the heating-surface.
Patent GB-190111120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Galleries or Holders for Gas, Electric Light, Oil Lamp and like Globes or Shades.
Inventor: WYLER BERTRAND FRANK
Filed: 1901-05-30
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 11,120. Wyler, B. F. May 30. Lamp shade and g o b e holders. - Holders for the shades and globes of gas, oil, electric, and o the r lights comprise a gallery A, B, which is L- shaped in crosssection. Within t h i s gallery is a sliding ring E formed with projecting tongues H, which, w h e n the ring is turned by a knob F passing through a slot G in the gallery, are forced inwards by projections J, as shown in Fig. 3, to grip the rim L on the shade or globe K.
Patent GB-190111918-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Skirt Supporters and Shirt Waist Retainers.
Inventor: GAIR MARIE
Filed: 1901-06-11
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 11,918. Gair, M. June 11. Hook fastenings.-Relates to a belt provided with means for supporting a skirt and for retaining the shirt waist or blouse in position to prevent it from rising above the belt. The rear of the belt, Fig. 1. consists of a metal plate a provided at each end with three slots b, c, d, through which the ends of the webbing e of the belt are passed in the manner shown in Fig. 4 so that they are held in place without riveting or sewing. The skirt S, Fig. 3, is supported by loops or hooks j which take over the recessed part of the plate a. The loops or hooks j are attached to the skirt S by safety-pins j<1>. The lower part of the plate a is provided with prongs or staples f which penetrate the shirt waist or blouse B, Fig. 3. The prongs or staples f are passed through perforations in the lower edge of the plate a, and this edge is subsequently turned up so as to hold them in place. Plates m provided with prongs o may be inserted at the sides of the belt to prevent the shirt waist from rising up under the arms.
Patent GB-190112862-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Electric Cables or Conductors where Branch Terminals are used especially applicable to the Wiring of Electrically Driven Vehicles
Inventor: DAWSON PHILIP
Filed: 1901-06-24
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 12,862. Dawson, P. June 24. Electric railways a n d tramways.- Cables are formed with the various conductors in pairs a, a', the latter of which is extended to form an external loop b for taking off a branch. The conductors are joined at the ends in pairs by caps c for attachment to the distributing-devices.
Patent GB-190113017-A (GB)
Title: Recording Apparatus for Electrical Measuring Instruments.
Inventor: HILL ALEXANDER
Filed: 1901-06-26
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 13,017. Hill, A. June 26. Recording electric currents. - Current to be measured is passed through a fixed coil C, and causes a magnetic needle therein to turn under control of a spring S. An extension P of the needle then touches one of two stationary contacts at C<1>, between which it moves, and a current is thus supplied from a battery B to one of two electromagnets M<1>, M". The electromagnet moves an armature to release one of two clockworks, which act oppositely, through any ordinary differential gearing, on a vertical shaft A, carrying the upper end of the spring S The spring is thus turned until the arm P opens the circuit at C<1>. An arm N of the vertical shaft A carries a pen marking on paper on a drum X, driven by a clock.
Patent GB-190122410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatically Operated Lubricators
Inventor: SCHMIDT HERMANN
Filed: 1901-11-06
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 22,410. Schmidt, H. Nov. 6. Lubricators.-Relates to lubricating-devices in which the lubricant is conveyed to the parts to be lubricated by means of compressed air. In the lubricator shown in Fig. 1, a glass reservoir 1, provided with a scale 1<a>, is mounted between plates 2, 3, secured in position by a screwed spindle 4. A pipe 7 and passages 24, 8 connect the reservoir with a compressed-air vessel, the supply being controlled by a cock 6. An adjusting screw 11 is provided for fixing the position of the handle 12 of the cock. Should more lubricant be temporarily required, the handle can be moved over to the other side, and the cock opened to a greater extent. The plate 2 is provided with a filling-opening closed by a plug 14. The outlet pipe 10 is connected to a passage in the plate 3. The passage of the air bubbles through the lubricant indicates that the lubricator is working. The lubricator is mounted on a bracket 29, or may be secured to a lug mounted on a round bar. Fig. 2 shows the general arrangement of the lubricating-plant. The pipe 37 conveying the compressed air is connected by branch pipes with the oil reservoirs 44, 45, from whence the oil is forced to the bearings &c. 53, 54. Branch pipes lead from the bearings &c. into a pipe, which conveys the oil to a filter 61. After the oil has been filtered, it may be used again in the reservoirs. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the oil enters the reservoir through a pipe 16 and passages 17, 18, 19, the supply being controlled by a cock 15. A cock 20 and suitable passages are provided for the escape of the air during the time the reservoir is being supplied with oil. The cock 6 for controlling the compressed-air supply is closed during the filling of the reservoir, and the cocks 15, 20 are closed when the lubricator is in operation. In another modification, the cock for controlling the oil supply is provided with a passage which registers with openings to the reservoir and the atmosphere, when the cock is open, and permits the air to escape. The oil is supplied to a number of these reservoirs from a central tank.
Patent GB-190203414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reciprocating Machines for Stone Cutting
Inventor: DAVIES GEORGE
Filed: 1902-02-11
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 3414. Davies, G., [Peckover, J.]. Feb. 11. Sawing.-A carrier frame B, slung by links a' from nuts on the feed-screws a, consists of two box-like side members held apart by distance-bars B<1>. Each side member is built up of two angleirons b, a top plate b<3>, end covers b<8>, bearing-pieces b<4>, and distance-bolts b<5>, with rollers c which act as distance-pieces, to keep open the slot in the bottom. Glass discs, convex on their upper sides, are embedded in Babbitt's metal in recesses in the pieces b<4>, to act as bearing-surfaces for the slide blocks d which carry the saw frame. The saws d<4> are attached to the channel-iron end bars D, which have the slide blocks d projecting into the carrier frame. The ends of these blocks have recesses d' with inclined parts, which ride up over the rollers c near the end of the stroke, to lift the saws and then to drop them as they return. Instead of the rollers c, inclined stops may be used. The saw frame is reciprocated by the connecting-rod e<4> and crank e<2>. Pivoted links e<1> connect the carrier frame to the standard in which the crank shaft is mounted, and the saw and carrier frames are thus kept in the same relative positions as they rise or fall.
Patent GB-190205278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Couplings.
Inventor: LENA JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-03-03
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 5278. Lena, J., Whitelegg, R. H., and Baker, F. N. March 3. Couplings, automatic.-The outer ends of the coupling-links c a r e bevelled so that, when the wagons approach each other, the end of one of the links slides up the other link and then over the surface of the horn f, and engages with it, as shown. To uncouple the vehicles, the hook, which is pivoted on a pin h, is lifted by a pin o and a lever n on a cross-bar l rotated by weighted hand-levers m, shown by dotted lines, at the sides of the vehicle. The inner ends of the links c are supported by semicircular channels k on the draw-bar heads, and rest beneath the shoulders i on the coupling-hooks. The pivots h of the hooks are placed in slots in the draw-bar heads b, so that, when two coupled vehicles move towards each other, the link c forces back the hooks against the springs j, which also serve to keep the hooks and links in their normal positions. The weights p on the hand-levers m enter recesses in the quadrants q and hold the hooks in or out of the coupling-links. The hooks are made with horns g for use with ordinary coupling-links,
Patent GB-190205481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Open Stoves or Fire-places
Inventor: JOBSON EDGAR WILLIMAN
Filed: 1902-03-05
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 5481. Jobson, E. W. March 5. Grates.-To combine the advantages of an open fireplace with some features of a slowcombustion stove, the grate is formed of a set of bars e combined with a solid block a. The bars e are cast in one with, or fixed to, the casing f of the block a, while the latter is provided, around its sides and back, with a curved ridge b. The side cheeks k have end supports for the front bars m. A removable fret or ash-guard n allows of access to the ashpit.
Patent GB-190212486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Inflatable Tubes for Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: REID THOMAS
Filed: 1902-06-02
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 12,486. Reid, T. June 2. Tyres, pneumatic.-Theinner tube consists of a length of india-rubber or like tubing closed at its ends, which are joined by a spigot-and-socket joint. Fig. 2 shows oneform of the joint. A piece b closed by an elastic diaphragm d is attached to or formed with one end of the tube, and is inserted into the other end c, which is fitted with a similar diaphragm e. The piece b may be tapered to facilitate its insertion, or may have the same diameter as the tube. In this case, the socket into which it is inserted consists of a piece of a larger tube, to which the diaphragm e is attached. The diaphragms d, e may be convex or concave outwards, or may be corrugated concentrically, radially, or otherwise, or may be cupshaped. For heavy wheels for motor cars &c., the socket c may be strengthened by a band, selvage, or rim of stronger material cemented round it, or the edge of the mouth of the socket may be turned back and cemented.
Patent GB-190214883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephonic Inter-communication Systems.
Inventor: AITKEN WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-07-03
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 14,883. Aitken, W. July 3. Telephone s y s - tems.-Relates to intercommunication systems of the kind described in Specification No. 4287, A.D. 1900. Each subscriber is provided with as many three - point jacks j as there are subscribers, and the jacks of each subscriber are c o n - nected in parallel by lines a', b<1> ; a common battery f with line e and earth or return d connects all the subscribers. A bell s<1> is branched at each station to one contact r<5> of a double relay r<6>, r<7>, the centre point of which is connected to the battery lead. The second relay armature r<1> closes the talking- circuit when the plug p is inserted in a jack and the telephone is taken off the hook s.
Patent GB-190217004-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Indicating Stations for Advertising and similar Purposes on Tram Cars and the like
Inventor: BACH ALBERT WILHELM ZUM
Filed: 1902-07-31
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 17,004. Zum Bach, A. W., and Lichau, F. W. July 31. Indicators, station, stopping-place, and like; indicators, route, for vehicles. -Relates to means for displaying the names of stopping - stations, the direction of travel, and the like on tramcirs &c. The names &c. are marked at suitable intervals on a band b, which is passed round guide-rollers g, g<1> and wound on rollers a, a<1>. Each of the rollers a, a<1> is geared through a clock train, as shown, to a spring or other driving-drum c, c<1>, and is normally held at rest by the teeth s or s<1> of the armature lever r or r<1> engaging with the notched discs p, i or p<1>, i<1>. When one of the controlling-magnets t or t<1> is energized, it disengages its armature from the notched discs, and permits the corresponding roller a or a' to wind up the band b so as to expose the next indication, the motion being stopped when the notched discs have completed a revolution. Each train is provided with ratchet gearing o', l<1> or o, l, which permit the reverse movement of the roller from which the band is being drawn, Another band w, wound on rollers 1, bears a word or words indicating the direction of movement of the vehicle, this band being connected to a knob 2, which is moved by hand along a slot in tho casing to alter the indication for the return journey. The knob 2 also serves to connect up the magnet t or t', as shown in Fig. 5, according to the direction of travel. The lead 5 of the operative circuit is connected to a spring-controlled rod 7, the lower end of which is provided with a roller 9 adapted to run in the groove of the rail 8. The rail is formed with a recess 15, which permits the rod 7 to descend, so that its collar 6 makes contact with the conducting - ring 11, and completes the circuit of the controlling-magnet t or t' to effect the alteration of the indication. The alteration is effected after leaving a station, to indicate the name of the next station. The indications are illuminated by an electric lamp 16.
Patent GB-190222138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spherical Valves for Gas Pipes.
Inventor: SCHERFF HUGO
Filed: 1902-10-11
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 22,138. Scherff, H. Oct. 11. Actuating valves and cocks; casings; gas valves and cocks; lift valves.- A sliding case c in which is enclosed a sphere e and spring f, can move over a bottom plate b, in which is a gas aperture g, the movement being regulated by a guide-pin a. Fig. 2 shows the valve closed. Gas passes through the opening g, when the case c is moved to the right by means of a system of levers, or by means of the two armatures d of an electromagnet.
Patent GB-190222635-A (GB)
Title: Antiseptic Telephone Mouth Pieces.
Inventor: ENGLISH WILLIAM M
Filed: 1902-10-17
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 22,635. English, W. M., and Burns, G. A. Oct. 28, A.D. 1901. [date applied tor under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Disinfecting and deodorizing. - Telephone or other mouthpieces are rendered antiseptic by forming them of two concentric shells A, B, with an intervening space 2, communicating through perforations 4 with the interior of the mouthpiece, and through an opening 5 with a receptacle 6 containing a volatile antiseptic or deodorizing- substance.