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Patent GB-189915261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Velocipedes.
Inventor: MCCORMACK ROBERT
Filed: 1899-07-25
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 15,261. McCormack, R. July 25. Brakes, rim. Fig. 1 shows a front wheel &c. brake operated by a compression rod f. The shoes d' are carried on levers d pivoted on clips b fixed to the frame. The levers are connected to the rod f by links e enclosing springs g, which act on the ends of the levers so as to normally keep them out of action. The rod f does not pass through a guide, so that the links &c. are free to move laterally to compensate for irregularities in the rim. Fig. 5 shows a similar arrangement, applicable to a rear wheel, actuated through a tension rod i, wires, &c. Set-screws h are provided to adjust the brake levers to the proper position for any cycle. The links e may consist of adjustable rods screwing into sockets, the springs g being replaced by a spring connecting the upper ends of the levers d. When the brakes are constructed specially for a new cycle, the adjusting- devices are dispensed with.
Patent GB-189918821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Animal Food Composed of Peat and Molasses.
Inventor: SCHWARTZ WILHELM
Filed: 1899-09-18
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 18,821. Schwartz, W. Sept. 18. Food for animals.-A food containing peat and molasses is mixed with other substances, either solid or liquid, to increase the food value of the mixture. Such substances may be one or more of the following :-Albumen, malt germs, brewers' grains, bran, oilcake meal, blood, distillery residues, skim milk, butter-milk, oats, maize, and other grains, and ingredients having flavouring or bonemaking properties.
Patent GB-190000936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Frame Stands for Lavatory Basins and other similar purposes.
Inventor: MOULD WILLIAM DAVID
Filed: 1900-01-16
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 936. Mould, W. D. Jan. 16. Brackets. - Fig. 1 shows an elevation, and Fig. 2 a plan, of a bracket for lavatory basins and for similar purposes. The sides 11 and the front 20 are made separately, and each is scored at intervals transversely, to facilitate breaking-off to any length. The corner joints are made with angle-irons 16 with slotted projections 17 through which the sides 11 and 20 slide and are secured with set-screws 19. In brackets without the front bar 20, the sides may be made in two parts, one of which slides over the other.
Patent GB-190003825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Apparatus for Hydraulic Machinery.
Inventor: COLSON ROSE
Filed: 1900-02-27
Granted: 1901-02-27
Abstract: 3825. Colson, R. Feb. 27. Hydraulic pressure, apparatus for actuating machines by; stamping.- Relates to a distributing- valve for hydraulic or similar machines, such as cutting and stamping presses &c. Fig. 4 shows a section in which 4 and 13 are the admission and delivery valves respectively. Water enters from the accumulator by the passage 2 and normally closes the valve 4, but when the valve is raised' by the action of a cam the live water passes to the machine by the passage 9, and at the same time passes by the passage 8 to the back of the delivery valve 13, and thus keeps it on its seat until it is opened by a hand-lever and cam. The valves are also fitted with spiral springs, which, in the event of the bursting of the supply pipe &c., force. the valves to their seats to prevent running down of the machinery. By varying the diameter of the cylindrical portions of the valve the effective closing-pressure can be adjusted.
Patent GB-190009634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Corsets and the like for Ladies Wear.
Inventor: LIMB MARY CATHERINE
Filed: 1900-05-25
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 9634. Limb, M. C. May 25. Corsets.-Relates to corsets, stays, bodices, or like laced underwear for women, and consists in providing them with means for readily adjusting the tension around the waist. Two bands A, B, Figs. 1 and 4, have each at one end preferably three members a, b, c, d, e, f, by which they are attached to the edges of the laced-up part of the corset as shown in Fig. 4. The other ends of the bands are brought round to the front of the wearer, and are fastened together by a buckle C or the like so that the tension can be readily varied as desired. The corset may be left unlaced at the parts where the bands A, B are attached to it.
Patent GB-190009896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Leggings and the like.
Inventor: WATTS WILLIAM ROBERT
Filed: 1900-05-29
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 9896. Watts, W. R. May 29. [Grant of Patent refused.] Leggings.-The upper end A of the legging is shaped to the wearer's leg. The fastening is effected by two straps D, G, attached respectively to the upper and lower ends of the legging, as shown, wound spirally round it and fastened together about the middle H.
Patent GB-190016711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Preservation of Milk in Transit.
Inventor: STORER DAVID
Filed: 1900-09-19
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 16,711. Storer, D. Sept. 19. Milk cans.-Relates to the application to milk cans of a perforated receptacle for charcoal, which sterilizes or purifies the air, and thus tends to preserve the milk. The charcoal receptacle may be attached to any suitable part of the lid or can, and may be partially or wholly immersed in the milk. In Fig. 1, the charcoal receptacle A is shown secured to the underside of the lid B by means of a hinge and of a fastening at b.
Patent GB-190022286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches.
Filed: 1900-12-07
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 22,286. British Thomson - Houston Co., [Potter, W. B.]. Dec. 7. Electric railways and tramways on a surface contact system with electromagnetic switches. Switches particularly adapted for use in surfacecontact traction systems such as described in Specification No. 20,501, A.D. 1897. Electromagnetic means are provided to give a blow to the moving part of the switch, should the contact adhere owing to arcing &c. Fig. 1 shows the construction p r eferred. In an iron box B having a cover C is fitted a coil A having a metal lining U<1> to prevent sparking at the surface contacts. The box is bolted to a base D, below which the terminals E, E<1> are fixed. The core G or moving part of the electromagnet slides through a hole in the bottom of the box, and through a sleeve F of non-magnetic material. It is fitted with a cap Y of non-magnetic material to prevent sticking. The moving part of the switch consists of a resilient plate H, to which the carbon contacts J, J are fixed. The core or plunger slides through a hole in this plate, its range of movement being limited by a nut M and shoulder K. When the coil is energized, the core is drawn in, and the plate lifted to connect the terminals E, E<1> and contacts J, J<1>. When the coil is open-circuited, the plunger drops, and strikes the plate H should it have remained up.
Patent GB-190022582-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receptacles or Containers for Discrete Materials whereby Arbitrary Portions may be withdrawn.
Inventor: BELLINGHAM SIDNEY READ
Filed: 1900-12-11
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 22,582. Bellingham, S. R., Fell, D., and Richards, N. P. Dec. 11. Grain bins.-Consists of an oblong chamber A having a vertically-sliding front B and a wedgeshaped drawer C, which slides under it, friction rollers B<4> being provided at the bottom of the sliding front. Oblique strips A<1> or overhanging plates are put on the side walls of the chamber, to prevent material from getting between them and the sides of the drawer. The base A' of the chamber projects to some extent, and may be hinged or bear a spring flap A<5> to catch escaping material. The sliding front may sink by its own weight, or be pushed down by springs. The bottom of the chamber may have a hopper shape with a channel for the drawer. Several chambers of the same or different sizes may be attached together.
Patent GB-190102705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin Freed Mechanism for the Sale of Magazines, Catalogues and the like.
Inventor: WILSON WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1901-02-07
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 2705. Wilson, W. J. Feb. 7. Sale apparatus; coin action.-In a coin-freed apparatus for the sale of magazines, catalogues, and the like, each magazine is kept in place in a casing b by wires c on a frame hinged at e and supported by a lever d. A coin dropped down a shoot f falls into a recess in a push g, and, when pressed inwards, tilts the lever d so to allow the wires c to fall. The push g and the lever d are returned by springs. When a magazine cannot be paid for with one coin, a separate shoot and lever d is provided for each coin
Patent GB-190108766-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Attachment to Pails and the like.
Inventor: CHALLIS CHARLES EBENEZER
Filed: 1901-04-29
Granted: 1902-04-29
Abstract: 8766. Challis, C. E. April 29. Pails.-The detachable device A, clipped over the edges of a bucket, is used as a strainer for separating solid d from liquid refuse, or as a shelf or support for soap, brushes, clotbs, and the like. It is preferably made with a perforated bottom and upstanding sides. In a simpler form, it is corrugated and without sides.
Patent GB-190113043-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device or Means for Assisting the Swallowing of Pills and the like.
Inventor: KOPPENHAGEN BENNO
Filed: 1901-06-26
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 13,043. Koppenhagen, B. June 26. Medicines, a dministering. - Re - lates to means for facilitating the swallowing of pills &c., and consists of a glass vessel a provided with a grating, an obliquelyinclined tubular portion b, and an obliquely-cut open end c. The receiver a is filled with liquid, the pill e is placed on the grating, and the pill and liquid are then swallowed together, the tongue being pressed down by means of the tube b.
Patent GB-190123369-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Grinding or Polishing Knife or Fork Handles.
Inventor: NUTT JOSEPH NATHANIEL
Filed: 1901-11-19
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 23,369. Nutt, J. N., [Johnston, A.]. Nov. 19. Surfacing and polishing the handles of knives and forks. The blade of a knife k<1>, Fig. 6, or the pronged end of a fork, is fitted into a tube 24, which is rotated by a bevel-wheel 23, and is capable of rocking with the pin 28 pivoted to the part s. The handle of the knife &c. is pressed against the face of the grindstone c by a holder u. which is moved on the slide v of the carriage i by an arm t on the rod r carrying an,arm w by which it is rocked. The carriage i slides on the way q, and, like the part s, forms part of an arm h, Fig. 4, pivoted at g so as to move in a horizontal plane. The knife &c. handle thus moves towards and from the grindstone, is rotated, and is reciprocated along the face of the grindstone. The last motion is obtained by a rod j fixed to the carriage i and to a lever k operated by a link eccentrically pivoted to the shaft o. The rotation of the knife, by which all sides of the handle are acted on, is effected by bevel-wheels 23, 22. The wheel 22 is carried by the spindle 21, which is connected to the spindle 11 by mechanism which converts the uniform rotation of the spindle 11 into variable rotation, by which means the edges of the knife handle are rotated more quickly than the flat sides, so that less material is removed from the edges than would otherwise be the case. This mechanism consists of a disc 16 slotted at 17 for a slide engaging an eccentric pin 19 on the disc 20. The arm w is actuated so as to press the handle against the grindstone by means of a fork 7 on the rock-shaft 6, and by an extensible spring pin z, the position of which may be varied to vary the effective force of the spring. The machine is started by a treadle and automatically stopped by one of a number of pins on a ratchet-wheel fixed to the shaft 57. One of these pins releases a lever to allow the treadle to rise and stop the machine. A pawl actuates the ratchet-wheel. The shaft 57, itself carries a pawl 58 actuating a nut 60, by which means the grindstone is advanced to take up wear. After a complete revolution of the shaft 57 a snail cam upon it liberates a spring pawl, and allows it to turn a loose wheel 47, Figs. 4 and 5, which is toothed except at one point 48. The pawl thus brings the teeth into gear with a constantly-rotating pinion 49, which now drives the wheel 47. A cam-groove 53 on this wheel actuates by the connecting-rod 55 the arm 56 of a rock-shaft which carries a second arm provided with a tool for dressing the grindstone.
Patent GB-190201510-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grinding Machines.
Inventor: GRIFFITHS EDWARD MEREDITH
Filed: 1902-01-20
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 1510. Griffiths, E. M. Jan. 20. Surfacing and polishing.-In machines in which there are discs covered with sheets of abrading- material cemented in place, two discs as, a<6> are used on the spindle a<2>. These discs are clamped against the shouldered faceplate a<3> by a nut a'. While the abrading-material on the disc a<6> is being used, that on the disc a<5> behind it is being firmly pressed on, and the cement is drying. When the material on the front disc has been worn, a fresh sheet is cemented on it, and the positions of the discs a<5>, a<6> are reversed. The work is clamped on the table X by a slide c', which is moved vertically in the block c<3> by a cam c<5> with a handle c<6>. The block can be fixed in different positions along the bar c, which can be adjusted vertically on the bolts c'. The table is fixed to the sleeve b<1>, and is advanced by turning the hand-wheel b<4>, which is fixed to a screw b<3> engaging with a nut b<2>, attached rigidly to the bar b. A stop b<8> is carried by a ring b<6> clamped to the hand-wheel. This stop engages with a sliding-bolt b<9>, so that the table may be accurately returned to a previous position.
Patent GB-190201625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collars for Horses and other Animals.
Inventor: MAUSSNER FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1902-01-21
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 1625. Maussner, F., and Gordon, A. J. Jan. 21. Collars, neck.-The fore and after wales are covered with a casing A<3> of leather &c. open at the back to allow the pad B of hair &c. to protrude as shown. The edges A<1> of the casing are turned inwards and the edges of the pad are stitched to them and to the body of the collar. Stay A<2> keep the edges A<1> in place.
Patent GB-190205002-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Controlling and Operating the Valves of Steam and other Engines.
Inventor: ROSSIGNOL ALFRED ERNEST LE
Filed: 1902-02-27
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 5002. Le Rossignol, A. E. Feb. 27. Valve gear.-The object is to provide means for controlling and operating the valves by electricity, thus enabling ordinary valve gear to be dispensed with. Fig. 1 shows the application to a vertical engine with Corliss valves. The admission valves a, a' are opened by pistons b, b<1> working in cylinders c, c', and are closed by springs d. The admission of fluid under pressure to the valve - actuating cylinders is controlled by small valves e, e<1> which are operated by solenoids h, h<1>. The solenoids are energized by current supplied through conducting-strips k, k<1> on the shaft and brushes m, m<1>. The brushes may be carried by an arm o, so as to be adjustable by the governor, as shown in Fig. 2, for the purpose of regulating the point of cut-off. The exhaust valves p, p<1> are operated in the same way except that the springs effect the opening and the fluid the closure, and the brushes are fixed. The invention is also shown as applied to a horizontal engine with vertically-moving piston valves, and a method of regulating the cut-off by the use of a wedge-shaped conducting - plate and axial adjustment of the brushes is also described.
Patent GB-190211506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Holders for Newspapers and the like.
Inventor: ESSEN EDUARD
Filed: 1902-05-20
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 11,506. Essen, E. May 20. Newspaper holders. -In a holder for newspapers and the like, a back a carries a base b to which are attached projecting arms d. The arms provide bearings for a wire e which passes through the lower part of a clamping- plate c and acts as a pivot. The clamping-plate is provided, midway between the arms d, with an angular projection f, the base b being cut away at the middle and provided with an inclined plate g on which the projection slides. The bottom inside corner h of the clamping-plate is bevelled, and rests against the base in the open position of the holder. The papers are placed vertically against the back a, and rest on the base b. The projection f springs the clamping-plate slightly at its middle, and so keeps the holder in the open or closed position. The holder is opened or closed by a slight pressure applied to the upper edge of the clamping-plate.
Patent GB-190212854-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hydraulic Presses and Kindred Apparatus such as Hydraulic Shears, Hydraulic Rivetters and the like.
Inventor: PHILIPP OTTO
Filed: 1902-06-05
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 12,854. Philipp, O. June 5. Shearing ; riveting. - Relates to hydraulic presses, shears, riveters, &c. in which a high pressure is produced by forcing a spindle into the cylinder. Fig. 1 shows the invention as applied to a press. Within the cylinder G, which is attached to the base A by columns B, is a plunger or ram D. A hollow screw E, working through a nut or crosshead F, passes into the cylinder, and is actuated by a hand-wheel G provided with a water tank G<1>. A collar H on the screw is adapted to engage a crosspiece or plate J fixed across the top of the plunger to raise the same. A valve K, Fig. 2, controlled by springs k working on guide-pins k<1>, is arranged at the bottom of the screw. When not working, the plunger is held in the raised position by the screw, the valve K being open owing to the engagement of the pins k<1> with the cross-bar J. In operation, the spindle E is screwed downwards and the plunger D falls. As the spindle continues its travel, the valve K is closed, and, as the water cannot escape, the pressure can be increased as desired. The spindle E is screwed upwards to relieve the pressure and to raise the plunger, the water from the cylinder being forced back into the tank G'. The tank G<1> may be closed and preliminary pressure derived from a main or by compressed air or steam. The spindle E may be moved by a piston operated by steam, compressed air, or water.
Patent GB-190217915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Oil Separators.
Inventor: RANOE JAMES PHILIP
Filed: 1902-08-14
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 17,915. Ranoe, J. P. Aug. 14. Steam separators. - Relates t o a n automatic dis- charge valve for oil separators, for use particularly with steam sepa- rators for steam engines, and con- sisting of a divided rocking vessel F mounted on a fixed ported cylinder B with a transverse partition B'. Oil or oily water from the separator enters through the pipe C and passes through one or other of the ports into one or other of the divisions of the vessel F. When this division is filled sufficiently, it overbalances and reverses the apparatus, so that the other division fills, while the one just filled empties itself through ports on the other side of the partition B<1>.
Patent GB-190223999-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mechanism for use in Cleaning Windows and for like uses
Inventor: KITCHEN EDWARD MARK
Filed: 1902-11-03
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 23,999. Kitchen, E. M. Nov. 3. Mops and like cleansing - appliances ; dusting- appliances.-Relates to an appliance for cleaning windows and other like uses. The cloth is secured to the plate a, which has a series of teeth on it adapted to prevent the cloth from slipping. To the back of the plate are secured the handle-socket bracket b, the handle socket c, and the springs d, e which secure the cloth to the plate. The spring d is formed with loops f on either side by which it can be lifted, and a thumb rest l is provided to facilitate opening the spring. A handle of adjustable length is fixed to the.socket c in any ordinary way.
Patent GB-190227869-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicles.
Inventor: SAYER ROBERT COOKE
Filed: 1902-12-17
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 27,869. Sayer, R. C. Dec. 17. Balancingon axle; propelling; steering. - Relates to vehicles s u pported either on one wheel or on two wheels placed side by side, and propelled either by an animal in the ordinary way or by a man or animal carried on the vehicle. In the form shown in Fig. 1, propelled by an animal in the ordinary way, the axle d supported on the road-wheels a carries side-bars c to which are pivoted frames e carrying friction wheels e<3>, e', the springs b<2> connected to the shaft straps h and the friction-wheels being adapted to prevent the vehicle from rotating on its axle. Figs. 11 and 12 show a vehicle which carries the propelling-animal. The animal is tethered to the frame and moves a travelling platform j, the motion of which operates variable-speed gearing k and so rotates the road wheels a, a' which are provided with the friction rollers e<3>, e<4>. The platform consists of stepped planks j<5>, Figs. 17 and 22, pivoted together and provided on the interior surfaces with a channel j<3>, in which lie balls b<11> running in a corresponding channel b<10> formed on the exterior surface of the tubular metal framework b'. The framework is stayed to give rigidity and is supported from the frames e by transverse bolts e<10>. The steering- mechanism comprises two steering-wheels s, which are pivoted in arms s<3> connected to vertical tubes s' and normally are pressed upon the ground by helical springs s<12> coiled round inner spindles. The vertical tubes carry worm-wheels s<14> which can be rotated by means of the handle s<7>, spindle s<8>, and worm s<6>. To alter the direction of motion of the vehicle, the handle s<6> is pressed inwards, putting the spinple s<8> into gear with differential pulleys s<9>, s<10>, Fig. 25. Turning the handle operates the cords s<15>, s<17>, and lifts the tube s<4> and wheels s out of contact with the ground, so that the wheels s can be easily turned and placed on the ground in the direction desired.
Patent GB-190304832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Effecting the Transference or Exchange of Heat between Fluids.
Inventor: BENNETT FRANCIS EDGAR
IPC: F28D7/10
Filed: 1903-03-02
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 4832. Bennett, F. E. March 2. Feedwater, heating.-Relates to surface apparatus for effecting the transference or exchange of heat between fluids, suitable for the purpose of a feedwater heater. The apparatus in its general construction is similar to that described in Specification No. 6146, A.D. 1901, and the object of the present invention is to facilitate its construction and to allow the tubes to be taken apart for cleaning. The apparatus consists of two pairs of concentric tubes a<1>, a', Fig. 1, enclosing between them annular spaces b<1>, b', through which water to be heated passes. The ends of the tubes are sweated into the sockets d<1>, d', and the spaces b<1>, b<2> are in connection with the inlet or outlet passages f<1>, f<2> by means of the circumferential passages e', e'. The inlet connection consists of a tubular plug G, which screws into the branch F<1>, and holds it tightly against the branch F<2> and the pipe c, and thus keeps the tubes in position. Water to be heated flows in through the openings shown in the plug, when the plug G is open at the end and passes into the annular spaces b<1>, b<2>. If the water enters through a pipe at the top, the end of the plug is closed, and the branch F<1>, instead of being made as shown at f, is extended upwards as at H<1>. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the inlet pipe is in direct communication with the interior of the sockets D', D', which are connected to the tubes a', a' by being held between top and bottom nuts k<1>, k'. Instead of the sockets being applied to enclose and connect with the vapour spaces, they may be applied to enclose and connect with the liquid spaces. In another arrangement, instead of making the socket of two diameters, with the inner and outer tubes of different lengths, they may be made of the same length, and the annular space b<1> or b<2> may be closed at the end to about twothirds of its circuit by a segmental filling-piece, as described in the prior Specification.