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Patent GB-190014306-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weighing or Testing Machines.
Inventor: POOLEY HENRY
Filed: 1900-08-10
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 14,306. Pooley, H. Aug. 10. Testing strength of materials.-A weighing- machine, specially applicable for weighing railway and like vehicles or for testing the strength of materials, is shown in Fig. 1. The beam a is supported on standards b and carries a weight i partially immersed in liquid in a vessel k. A scale is fixed to one end a<5> of the beam for directly indicating the weight, and the beam is connected to a registering- device c shown in detail in Fig. 3. The fixed axis d supports a vessel f<4> containing liquid, which supports a counterbalance weight f<1> connected by a cord f<3> to a catch-piece f<2>. The catch-piece is pressed against a bracket a' on the beam by the balarce weight, and moves with the beam while any vibration is neutralized by the loose connection between the two and entrance of liquid into the hollow perforated counterbalance weight. The cord carries a pencil f, which makes a record on a chart on the drum c. The drum is revolved after each weighing by the downward motion of the beamactuating ratchet mechanism g<2> on the drum. The recording-mechanism may be actuated by clockwork or other means, and the Provisional Specification states that the beam may be fitted with a fixed weight and movable liquid vessel.
Patent GB-190015698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Receiving Coin and Displaying Stereoscopic and other Pictures Advertisements Notifications or Effects in Exchange
Inventor: QUINLAN THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1900-09-04
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 15,698. Quinlan, T. H. Sept. 4. Advertising. - In a coin - freed apparatus for displaying advertisements, the advertisements are removably attached to frames having pivots carried by chains or bands C passing over rollers D. The advertisements are seen through an opening I, normally closed by a sliding screen K moving in guides L and having a pin - and - slot connection with a pivoted operating-lever M actuated by a spring- pressed lever N pivoted at N' and carrying an adjustable plate N<2> in the path of a pin 0 on the upper roller D. The screen K is held open by a detent P connected by a cord Q to a lever R in the path of a pin W of a spindle operated by clockwork S, so that the screen is released after a picture has been viewed for a certain length of time. The spring is wound up by the action of pins U, carried by a disc V on the operating-shaft G, on a lever T' carrying a toothed sector T' engaging a pinion T. The operating-spindle G has a handle outside the casing, and is connected by toothed gearing to the lower roller D. According to the Provisional Specification, the clockwork mechanism may be so geared to the driving-roller D that, after a certain time, the next picture is. presented at the aperture I, and the coin passes down a vertical or inclined shoot, in which it is held by the protruding angle of a lever. At the opposite side of the shoot there is a bar which, when the operating- handle is turned, pushes the coin against the lever which is connected with a locking-bolt engaging a stud on the mechanism. As the lever is forced back the coin falls into the coin receptacle.
Patent GB-190019317-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Self-closing Taps or Valves.
Inventor: BARR JOHN
Filed: 1900-10-29
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 19,317. Barr, J. Oct. 29. Beer and other beverages, raising and drawing-off.- A waste-preventing and measuring valve or tap for street fountains and the like is shown in Fig. 1. The spindle E of a screw down or other suitable tap B carries a wheel or sector F which is connected by a chain G or cord to a plunger H working in a cylinder M. The cylinder is supported by wires from a sector Q on the handle R. When the handle is turned to open the tap the cylinder and plunger rise and allow a balance weight, not shown, to turn the valve spindle and open the valve. An air valve J at the top of the plunger allows air to gradually escape from the cylinder, so that the plunger falls and the tap is thus closed independently of the handle and after a definite quantity of water has been delivered. An early release of the handle causes the tap to close at once. A radial eccentric weight or a weighted pinion may be used instead of the chain and pinion.
Patent GB-190022440-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dry Hopping Machine
Inventor: HYDE THOMAS
Filed: 1900-12-10
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 22,440. Hyde, T. Dec. 10. Moving beater apparatus.- Relates to a machine for introducing hops through the bunghole into a cask containing beer. Fig. 3 shows a partial vertical section and Fig. 4 shows a front view of the machine, which comprises a hopper a for containing the hops, the lower end a<x> being shaped to fit into a bunghole. Two parallel shafts b, c are mounted in the hopper and, on each, blades e are fitted, which, when rotated by the wheels f, hand handle g, loosen the hops and force them down into the barrel.
Patent GB-190023416-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Phonographic Apparatus.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-12-21
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 23,416. Boult, A. J., [Castelin, J.]. Dec. 21. Phonographs.-Relates to the details of multiple recording-apparatus in which a number of cylinders can be synchronously driven simultaneously, the same record being engraved on each cylinder. Fig. 1 shows a general view of the apparatus, in which two banks of cylinders are shown with separate trumpets; a single trumpet with branches to the diaphragms may also be employed. The cylinder axis is provided with a cone shoulder to engage with a record support cylinder, such cylinder being slightly conical for part of its length, and the rest being reduced in diameter. The support cylinders have washers at each end, so as to bind together and to allow a number to be locked on to one axis. The axis works on fixed and movable pivots, the end of the axis towards the fixed pivot carrying double driving- wheels. The cylinders are carried in a frame 56, which is provided with transverse and backwards and forwards adjustments. The right-hand end of the frame is provided with a sliding or hinged gate frame which carries the adjustable movable pivots 22, and in the case of the hinged gate frame locking-latches 46 controlled by the slide rod 93. The recording-diaphragm is clipped between two hinged rings which are secured in the front of a hemispherical chamber connected by a tube to a frame. The frame carries a number of balljointed tubes corresponding in number to the diaphragms. The ball-jointed tubes have telescopic connection with other ball-jointed tubes which are secured to the base of the receiving- trumpet. The trumpet is formed as two truncated cones connected at their smaller diameters, the larger end of one being closed by a plate carrying the ball-jointed tubes, and the larger end of the other being open. An inner trumpet with an expanded base is secured inside the larger trumpet. The trumpet is mounted on a sliding and pivoted adjustable frame which is carried by the bar 85. Tbe bar 85 has a pivotal sliding connection 86 with the rod 84, and has a half-nut 88 for engaging with the screw 89.
Patent GB-190101736-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Calculating Devices Particularly Applicable for Use in Connection with Typewriters.
Inventor: LABOFISH CHARLES SHACHON
Filed: 1901-01-25
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 1736. Labofish, C. S. June 27, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Calculating - apparatus. -Relates to a calculating- device, particularly applicable for use in connection with type - writers. A number of registering - wheels C, graduated in one direction for additions and multiplications and in the opposite direction for subtractions and divisions, are mounted on hollow bosses b on standards B secured by screws to a base A having lugs for securing it to a typewriter frame. Through the bosses b passes a shaft D having a series of inclined grooves d at one end, a series of toothed wheels or notched collars D<1> adapted to engage toothed recesses in wheels c<1> carried by the wheels C, and two collars DD. The wheels c, c<1>of adjacent registering-wheels are geared together by wheels k<1>, with one tooth, and wheels k, with ten teeth and a detaining-pawl, on axles K. A rocker H, Fig. 6, formed with nine slotted arms H<1>, is pivoted by spring-supported arms h to standards BB, and carries a segment I adapted to operate an elongated ten-toothed pinion E having clutching-teeth pressed by springs against similar teeth on a collar DD, Fig. 2, so as to operate it in one direction only. The rocker H also carries a split dog consisting of a rigid part J and a loose part J<1>, which falls to the left each time it is released from a groove d by the depression of the rocker, and on its return allows the spindle D to advance by one groove d and bring the second wheel D' into gear with the second wheel c<1>. The arms H<1> are disposed upon the rocker so as to be in a stepped order under the type-writer keys, which move them an amount corresponding to the numeral. The casing has sight-holes, slots for the arms H, a pivoted cover for the aperture through which the grooved end of the spindle D passes, and a pivoted spring carrying a pin projecting through an aperture so as to keep the adjacent arm h depressed.
Patent GB-190103054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: WORTH WILLIAM OSCAR
Filed: 1901-02-12
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 3054. Worth, W. O. Feb. 12. Motor road vehicles.- The vehicle is composed of three independent separable parts, comprising the running gear, the p r o p e l l i ng-mechanism mounted on a frame and self-contained therein, and the body. Fig. 3 shows a plan of the propelling- mechanism and running- gear with the body removed, and Fig. 9 shows in side elevation the power - controlling mechanism. The frame a<4>, a<5> and cross-bars a<2>, a<3> supporting the motor B are preferably made hollow, and the air-flush and exhaust from the engine cylinders are discharged into it, to escape from a number of holes drilled in the lower side of the rear cross portion. The carburetter b is connected to the hollow frame by pipes whereby it is heated by the engine exhaust. Motion is communicated from the engine flywheel b<5> by variable-speed and reversing friction gear, comprising a friction pulley c<9> capable of being forced into contact either with the face of the flywheel disc b<5>, or with the brake block c<14>. To enable this to be effected, the shaft c<8>, on which the disc c<9> is splined, is mounted in bell - crank, levers c<4>, c<5>, acted on by a spring which tends to force the pulley against the brake block. The pulley c<9> is forced against the flywheel, when required, by means of a pedal c<11> acting through pinions which gear with toothed segments on the bell cranks. The pulley c<9> is traversed along the sbaft c<8> for changing speed or reversing by a rod c<17> connected to a chain c<19> which can be operated by vertical movements of the hand-lever c<33>, the rod c<27> acting on one of the chain-wheels through a circular rack and a pinion in the casing c<25>. The shaft c<8> transmits the motion to the balance gear D through an oblique shaft c<41>, with universal couplings, and the two-speed gear shown in Fig. 14. The two parts d<1>, d<2> of the divided axle carry bevel-wheels gearing with similar wheels d<7> d<8> carried by the frame d<6>. This frame has beveltoothed faces on opposite sides gearing with bevel pinions d<11>, d<12>, either of which can be clutched to its shaft while the other is set free by an adjustment of the lever d<13>. One of the shafts d<10> is driven direct from the shaft c<41>, and the other is driven through gearing d<16>, d<18> giving any desired ratio of speed. The frame is provided with supports for water and fuel tanks, and brackets for the attachment of the springs.
Patent GB-190106997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Roofs or Covers for Tramcars, Wagons, and other Vehicles.
Inventor: KENNINGTON FREDERICK
Filed: 1901-04-03
Granted: 1902-05-02
Abstract: 6997. Kennington, F. April 3. Bodies; covers and roofs, wagon and Like ; hoods, roofs, and weather screens.-Relates to adjustable roofs or covers for wagons and other vehicles. Fixed boxes c on each side of the vehicle receives panels d containing sliding windows and the sections g forming the arched portion of the roof, rattling being prevented by the springs g. The sections g comprise slats i each of which is in two pieces connected together and to waterproof strips k by screws l. Rollers h, are fitted to alternate slats to guide them and reduce the friction.
Patent GB-190116024-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Implements for Sowing Grain or Seed and Distributing Manure
Inventor: MURCH JAMES
Filed: 1901-08-09
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 16,024. Murch, J. Aug. 9. Seeds, sowing; manuring. - Relates to means for feeding seeds or manures to the delivery tubes of seed and manure drills. In Fig. 2, f represents the seed or manure box, and g the tops of the delivery tubes. Conveyers or worms d are arranged so as to discharge the seed or manure into the tubes g. The worms d are driven by bevel gearing b, c from a shaft a actuated from the main wheels of the machine.
Patent GB-190116814-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means Applicable for Use with Overhead Electric Conductors for the Prevention of Danger in the Case of Telephone, Telegraph or other Wires Falling Across them.
Inventor: WILSON REGINALD PAGE
Filed: 1901-08-21
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 16,814. Wilson, R. P. Aug. 21. Electric railways and tramways with safety appliances for overhead conductors. Conductors. - The sections of the trolley wire A are connected to the main F through circuit-breakers C, which are operated by electromagnets D placed in circuit between the feeder a and the insulated guard wires A'. These magnets are excited when a telephone or other wire makes contact with the guard wire.
Patent GB-190117781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Frames for Protecting and Supporting Purposes.
Inventor: FAVETS JOHN
Filed: 1901-09-05
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 17,781. Favets, J. Sept. 5. Crates.- Frames or crates of wood, cardboard, or metal &c. for enclosing and protecting fragile articles consist of bars a, Fig. 1, having hinged thereto at d end pieces which are secured together at their free ends by bolts c. Or the ends may be pivoted to discs and held apart by blocks on retaining-discs. The bars a are adjustable as to length, and the ends are slotted so that the crates formed therefrom may be varied in size. The crates may be partitioned. Fig. 7 shows a modification, in which the frame f is adjustably secured at right-angles to a frame e, the parts of which are hinged together.
Patent GB-190118263-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Match Stand or Receptacle.
Inventor: PITTS CHARLES COFFIN
Filed: 1901-09-12
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 18,263. Pitts, C. C. Sept. 12. M a t c h receptacles. - A holder, adapted for delivering matches singly, is constructed in the form of a building or house, and comprises side and end walls B, supporting a roof D, which is arranged to slide horizontally along the bent upper edges of the walls B, as far as a stop B<11> will allow. The whole is free to slide vertically upon a fixed partition H, having a grooved upper edge for receiving a match S, which falls from one of the match compartments P, after the holder has been raised into the position shown by dotted lines, in Fig. 3. The side walls are connected by rods L, which are guided by vertical slots formed in the partition H.
Patent GB-190124906-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gates.
Inventor: DAY CHARLES AUBREY
Filed: 1901-12-06
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 24,906. Day, C. A., [Roberts, L. J.]. Dec. 6. Gates.-The frame a, b, c, d is formed of wrought - iron or steel tubing, the ends being connected by a malleable tubular casting h, which is riveted thereto. The connection may be made at one of the corners, as shown, or in the hinged end, the casting resting on the lower hinge-bolt attached to the post o, and all the corners being rounded similarly to the three e, f, g, in the gate shown. The sides a, b of the frame are braced or stayed by tubing, and twisted galvanized steel wires r, q are secured diagonally, vertically, and horizontally to the frames, as shown. The fastening consists of a ring s on the frame d, which engages with a hook t on the post.
Patent GB-190124960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Cleaning and Cooling Apparatus.
Inventor: CROSSLEY WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1901-12-07
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 24,960. Crossley, W. J., and Atkinson, J. Dec. 7. Smoke and fumes, treating.-Gas, such as blast furnace or producer gas, is passed through cooling- towers and rotary apparatus, whereby it is cooled, and dust and other impurities are separated. The apparatus is shown in Figs. 1 and 3 in longitudinal and cross-sectional elevations respectively. The gas enters at b and passes down a tube c which dips an inch or two under water. The gas escapes upwards by an outer annular tube d, dipping in water in a tank a, to a tube e leading to the first of a series of plain condensers g dipping into water within a tank f. Leaving the last condenser by the tube h, it is further purified in a centrifugal apparatus i, preferably constructed as described in Specification No. 17,993, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Centrifugal drying &c.]. A pipe then conducts the gas to a rotary fau k, from which it is led away by the tube l. Some of the dust is thrown down in the tubes c, d, and collects at the bottom of the tower, from which it is removed through a water lute p. More dust collects in the tank f, and falls down the inclined bottom to a deep part m, from which it may be removed by a pump. One or more divisions n are placed so as to dip into the water. Suction pipes o are provided to each tank, so that pumps may carry the water on to the condensers g in the same tank. The water overflows from the colder tank f to the warmer tank a, and is pumped to the top of the tower d. More than two tanks may be used. A little water may be passed with the gas through the rotary machines i, k to assist in throwing down the impurities.
Patent GB-190200308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Leers for Annealing Glassware
Inventor: DUNBAR CLEMENT ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-01-04
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 308. Dunbar, C. A. Jan. 4. Annealing - ovens. -A lear for annealing glass vessels is formed as a tunnel under the floor, and is heated by a gas flame situated in the roof near to the feeding opening. The chamber is provided with rails 35, 36, on which runs an endless chain of trays by means of wheels 40. The wheels 40 are recessed to engage with the jointing-lugs of the trays, and one of the axles 41 is connected to driving- gear. The vessels 9 are lowered on to the trays by means of a divided carrier 10, the halves of which are connected to legs 11 operated by tripping - devices when the carrier is lowered or raised. Sets of carriers may be employed. The articles are moved into the carrier by means of the lever 7 and a guide, the bottoms of articles such as tumblers being indented by an additional arm attached to the lever. In a modified form, the lear is inclined in its first portion so as to obviate the necessity of the feeding-devices. The discharge end is provided with closing-devices.
Patent GB-190205381-A (GB)
Title: Photographic Process and Apparatus for the Reproduction of Plastic Subjects.
Inventor: BAESE CARLO
Filed: 1902-03-04
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 5381. Baese, C. March 4. Photo-reliefs; statuary; facilitating production of.-Relates to a process and apparatus for producing photographs in relief, or models in plastic substances from which casts can be taken. The object to be reproduced in relief is illuminated in such a way that the intensity of the illumination at each point is proportional to the relief. For instance, the object o is illuminated by a series of converging beams of light from a circle of lamps q, q<1>, and the photograph is taken at right-angles by cameras r, r<1> combined with reflectors p, p<1>. Each beam of light passes through a graduated filter, so that the intensity of the light is gradually reduced from the highest points of the object to the lowest. To neutralize the different inclinations and different colours on parts of the surface of the object, a second negative is taken with uniform or oppositely-graded lighting. From this second negative a positive transparency is made, which, when combined with the first negative, neutralizes the effects of inclination and colour. The light filter may be divided into sections as in Fig. 4. The relief is then broken up into steps, as at A, Fig. 5. A model of plastic material may be made by a suitable machine in which the outlines of the steps of relief are made continuous, as at B, Fig. 5. To effect this the disc f, Fig. 10, on which the plastic material is placed is continuously depressed by a screw on the shaft of the disc h as both discs rotate. The nut of the screw is connected to the sleeve on which the disc f is mounted by a lever g. The relief A, Fig. 5, is placed on the disc h, and it is converted into the relief B, on the disc f. The relief is carved out at f by a cutting-tool on the sliding bar i on which there is a tracer which follows in succession the steps of the relief A, Fig. 5. The steps may be in parallel lines or arranged continuously in a spiral. Various modifications in the details of the machine, Fig. 10, are described. By this method of synthesis of steps of relief, the total relief is greatly increased, and busts may be produced by taking a series of photographs at different angles and combining them.
Patent GB-190213313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Advertising or Display Cards or Tablets.
Inventor: BAKER HENRY VINCENT
Filed: 1902-06-12
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 13,313. Baker, H. V. June 12. Advertising.-A card or tablet A, for advertising articles such as perambulators by means of diagrams, is cut away at those parts of the diagram representing the trimmings or fittings of the article, and a coloured disc B is rotated behind the card to show the effect of different coloured trimmings or fittings. The disc B is constructed with sectors of various colours or materials, and is mounted on a spindle D, which projects through the card A and may be rotated to bring any colour behind the diagrams, the colours being represented by the hatching in the Figure. Holes a are made through the card to show the different colours. An almanac or other printed or pictorial matter may be applied to the vacant space on the card.
Patent GB-190214696-A (GB)
Title: A Steam Fire Blower.
Inventor: THORNHILL HILDA
Filed: 1902-07-01
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 14,696. Thornhill, H., [Thornhill, B.]. July 1. Steam supply for increasing combustion. - A hollow receptacle a, formed of metal and shaped as a bird or other animal, is provided with a tube b. By heating the vessel and dipping the tube into water, the latter enters the receptacle. The article is used either as toy or as a domestic appliance for exciting a sluggish fire, particularly a charcoal fire. It is placed on the fire with the outlet tube directed towards or into the heated embers. When the water boils the steam escapes into the fire, and increases the combustion.
Patent GB-190215727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Extracting Moisture from Air,
Inventor: GAYLEY JAMES
Filed: 1902-07-15
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 15,727. Gayley, J. July 15. Drying air.-Relates to a method for extracting moisture from air for use in blast furnaces or converters, by precipitating most of the moisture by refrigerating the air to 0‹ C., and then removing the residue by means of a dehydrant. The partlydried air from a cooling-chamber 3 is passed through a chamber 4 with perforated screens 6 containing layers of calcium chloride or other dehydrant. The screens may be arranged horizontally.