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Patent GB-189924184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrically Propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: NEWMAN FREDERICK JACOB
Filed: 1899-12-05
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 24,184. Newman, F. J., and Ledwinka, J. Dec. 5. Wheels with motors; hubs.-Electromotors for propelling vehicles are placed in the wheel hubs. As shown in Fig. 1, the field magnets 7 are carried by the extensions 6 of the fixed axle 5, and the armature is carried by a spindle 17 which is mounted in bearings 18, 19, on the end of the axle 5 and a cup 8 screwed on to the extensions 6. The hollow hub, built up of several parts as shown, runs on ball bearings 13, 14, and has an internally-toothed ring 25, by which the wheel is driven from the pinion 21 on the armature shaft through the gearing 23, 22 mounted on a stud on the part 6. A modified form is also described, in which the armature is mounted to run on an extension of the fixed axle.
Patent GB-189924853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Bedsteads.
Inventor: WHITFIELD SAMUEL ILSLEY
Filed: 1899-12-14
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 24,853. Whitfield, S. I. Dec. 14. Bedsteads.-Relates to hospital bedsteads, and has for its object so to arrange the legs as to enable nurses or doctors to move about from bed to bed without kicking them. The bottom frame is made with curved corners a<2>, a<3>, and the legs B are set inwards, both towards the longitudinal centre of the bedstead and towards the head end ; the legs may be set diagonally as in Fig. 6. The foot end legs may be detachable, as in Fig. 4, and be connected by a bar b<3>; they have male dovetails b<4> engaging corresponding holes a<4> in the bottom frame. The end a' of the bottom frame may be curved in elevation, as well as in plan, to give a curved surface to the wire meshwork of the bottom. The wire meshwork may be connected to the end a<1> by springs or links of various lengths, or to a straight bar set inwards of the part a'.
Patent GB-190000025-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stands or Supports for Bicycles.
Inventor: JONES CHARLES ALLAN
Filed: 1900-01-01
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 25. Jones, C. A. Jan. 1. Stands and supports.-Relates to the construction of a collapsable stand for supporting a bicycle with both wheels off the ground and with the front wheel over the rear wheel. Fig. 8 shows one of several modifications described. A vertical pillar 1 is jointed to a stay 8 provided with a wheel 7, and is further connected to it by a jointed bar 2. A bar 11 jointed to the pillar 1 is provided with a hook or clamp 5 to hold one limb A of the back fork, and with a support 6 for one end of the hub of the rear wheel B. Pivoted rods 18 and 19 are provided to hold the rear wheel in position. A foot 14 projects laterally from the pillar 1 to hold the stand firmly. The Speci6cation describes modifications in details affecting the mounting of the wheels 7, the arrangement of the foot 14, and the pivoting of the various parts together.
Patent GB-190004642-A (GB)
Title: Metal Corner-plate for Bridles and the like.
Inventor: DREWRY GEORGE
Filed: 1900-03-12
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 4642. Drewry, G. March 12. Bridles.-The joint between the cheek strap E and noseband F is strengthened by metal plates A B, C D placed on each side of the straps and riveted through.
Patent GB-190004730-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Couplings for Railway Carriages and Wagons.
Inventor: MEACH HENRY
Filed: 1900-03-13
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 4730. Meach, H. March 13. Couplings, automatic and non-automatic; drawgear.-By depressing the handle 13 attached to the shaft 14 into the position shown in Fig. 2, the weighted levers 15 and rods 17 bring the link 12 into the position for coupling, while the weighted pawl 18, shown detached in Fig. 2<A>, engages the cam 19 and its end 18<1> lies in the path of the projection 20 of the draw-bar. When the buffers are forced in, the projection 20 releases the pawl 18, and the link 12 falls automatically on to the hook 28. The link 12 may be coupled by hand, by turning the shaft 24 by a wheel 25 causing a rulejointed spring pawl 22 to engage a stud 27 on the pawl 18 and release it. The distance between a pair of draw-hooks 28, Fig. 5, is regulated by turning a hand-wheel 34 to actuate the right and left handed screw 30 by the gearing shown, or the same result is effected by eccentrics attached to the draw-bars.
Patent GB-190007317-A (GB)
Title: A Novel or Improved Apparatus for Mixing the Ingredients (Eggs, Vinegar, Oil, Mustard, and the like) of Mayonnaise Sauce.
Inventor: SEHOLZE JOSEF
Filed: 1900-04-20
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 7317. Scholze, J. April 20. Moving- beater apparatus for mixing the ingredients of mayonnaise sauce (eggs, vinegar, oil, mustard, &c.), The vessel a is provided with a lid b, in which is supported the spindle of a beater h. having bent ends; in a gap formed in the bottom of the main beater are placed small auxiliary beaters k ; the beaters are operated by a handle f. The lid is formed with observation slots c, and is provided with au oil-supply pipe d.
Patent GB-190016686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Letter Boxes.
Inventor: MAURY WILLIAM GORDON
Filed: 1900-09-19
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 16,686. Maury, W. G. Sept. 19. Letter-boxes.-To prevent the fraudulent withdrawal of the contents, the box is fitted at the rear with an inclined block A<1>, and at the front with a block D, to which is hinged a plate E, having serrations F at the edge, and end flanges E', which normally rest against the front of the box, and serve as stops. The plate E is connected by bars H with a pivoted cross-bar I at the top, from the end of which depend weighted bars K, or these may depend from the block A<1>. When the letterslit flap C' is opened, it lifts the bar I, and thus the serrated plate F, thus practically closing the passage G, and, aided by the bars K, preventing the withdrawal of the contents.
Patent GB-190023878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Process of and Mechanism for Separation of Conductors from Non-conductors.
Inventor: BLAKE LUCIEN IRA
Filed: 1900-12-31
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 23,878. Blake, L. I., and Morscher, L. N. Dec. 31. Separating ores &c. -An electrostatic apparatus, particularly designed for separating particles of precious or other metals from sand, slate. or other similar materials, comprises a wheel B connected to the positive pole of a source of electricity, a series of inclined delivery platforms C, and an inclined feed-platform A, the platforms C and A being connected to the negative pole of the source of electricity. A plate D, connected to the positive pole, may also be mounted near the lower end of the platform A. The ores &c. are fed from a hopper J, and travel along the platform A, whence they pass to the wheel B, being attracted by the action of the electric charges of the wheel B and plate D. The metallic particles are then repelled from the wheel B, and pass along the platforms C into a box G, while the gangue falls into a receiver K. A scraper H removes any particles which adhere to the wheel G. In a modified form of apparatus, the ores &c. are fed into the space between inclined and opposed plates, having electric charges of opposite signs, by means of an endless band, above which is arranged an electrically-charged plate.
Patent GB-190105090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Nose-bags for Horses and the like.
Inventor: ELLIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-03-11
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 5090. Ellis, W. March 11. Nosebags; bridles; ventilation. -The bag 1 of canvas &c. is kept in place by a front strap 3, side cords 5, and a strap 12. The strap 3 is attached to a headstall made up of the straps 6, 7 and the throat-lash 9. At the junction of the straps 6, 7 are pulleys 8, o v e r which the cords 5 pass to the hames &c. The strap 12 is secured to the collar or breastplate, or, when the nosebag is not in use, serves to strap up the bag into a small compass. The front of the bag is puckered and stitched to a lining-strap, so as to form channels 14 for ventilation.
Patent GB-190107226-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coupling for Railway Carriages, Wagons, and like Vehicles
Inventor: HOYLE WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-04-06
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 7226. Hoyle, W., and Bowman, J. April 6. Couplings, non-automatic.-The U-shaped shackle d, which has vertical play in the slots e and is prevented from being wholly withdrawn from the beam a by stops s, carries depending arms, to the pin p of which the supported operating-levers g, gx are pivoted. The dotted lines in Fig. 3 show the shackle lifted ready to drop over the draw-hook of the adjacent vehicle.
Patent GB-190107561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Tiles, Plates, Slabs and the like.
Inventor: STORP MAXIMILIAN
Filed: 1901-04-12
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 7561. Storp, M. April 12. Tiles ; slabs.-In order to retard the setting of plaster of Paris to allow it to be pressed in a mould, one part by weight of magnesium chloride is mixed with five parts of plaster of Paris. The mixture is moulded into slabs, tiles, and plates, which may be soaked in paraffin, or coated with a celluloid solution or varnish, to make them weatherproof.
Patent GB-190108635-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folio-registering Mechanism of Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: HOLLOWAY CHARLES THOMAS PINNEL
Filed: 1901-04-26
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 8635. Holloway, C. T. P. April 26. Counting-apparatus for the number of folios and words written on type-writing machines. The counter is in the form of a watch, and is secured to the frame of the machine by suitable clips. Projecting through a slot in the case is a lever h, in the path of a stud a<2> carried by an arm a' depending from the spacing-bar a. The lever h carries a spring-controlled pawl h<1>, shown in the rear interior view, Fig. 3, and this pawl actuates a ratchet-wheel i, which drives a train of gearing giving movement to the three hands e, f, g. The hand e records single words up to 72, or one folio ; the hand f records folios up to 60 ; and the hand g moves one-twelfth of a revolution for each complete revolution of the hand f, thus recording up to 720 folios. The lever h is maintained in its raised or normal position by a segmental spring o, but it can be depressed so as to throw the counter out of action by means of a segmental sliding plate, which is provided with an actuating stud or handle p<1> and fits closely to the inner periphery of the case.
Patent GB-190112023-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mechanically Operated and Electrically Controlled Alarm Apparatus.
Inventor: KIELPINSKI WLADISLAW
Filed: 1901-06-12
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 12,023. Kielpinski, W. June 12. Alarms, burglar.-Relates to a bell actuated by clockwork, which is released by an electromagnet when an electric circuit is broken by a switch in case of a fire alarm or inadvertently. The fly b of a train a of clockwork n', n<11>, m<111> is released by the fall of the armature a of an electromagnet y when the electric circuit containing the electromagnet is broken. The wire a' connected to the armature releases, by its fall, the fly b, and also causes an indicator x pivoted on the axis o to fall. The bell g is struck by its hammer when the pins s on the wheel m<111 >press back the lever t and thus deflect the spring q, which on its return causes the hammer to impinge upon the bell. A second bell, similarly operated, may be mounted on the other side of the casing. The alarm may be used as a burglar alarm when the circuit is broken by the burglar.
Patent GB-190119480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheel Building Machines
Inventor: HENDERSON HENRY THOMAS
Filed: 1901-09-30
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 19,480. Henderson, H. T. Sept 30. Building wheels.-Relates to means for setting carriage or other tyres when cold, for pressing axle-boxes into or out of hubs, and for replacing spokes, and is shown in plan and sectional elevation in Figs. 1 and 2 respectively. The upper surface of the bed-plate b is radially grooved, and opposite each groove b<1> is an aperture through the rim c, in which works a screw d provided at one end with a handle d<3> and at the other end with a nut d'. The nuts bear against curved blocks e, which have tenons working in the grooves b<1> and which press upon the tyre f of the wheel. Between the blocks e and the tyre there may be placed distancepieces h, Fig. 9, which are provided with upper and lower tenons h<1>, h<2> adapted to engage in the grooves b<1>. The blocks e and the distance-pieces h have engaging end parts h<4>. For replacing spokes, the ends o<2> of a bent iron frame o pass through a stirrup q, Fig. 7, and are provided with filling-parts which clamp the stirrup to the spoke when the screw q<2> is rotated. The part o' of the frame is then placed in contact with one of the blocks e, which, when forced forwards, pulls out the spoke. By omitting some of the blocks e and forcing forwards the others, the wheel can be deformed to allow a new spoke to be sprung into position. The screwed standard k<1>, supported on the transverse beam k, is provided with a lower hand-wheel k<3> for holding a cup k<4> on which bears the wheel hub f<4>. The axle-box f<5> is pressed into the wheel hub by forcing down the stepped cone k<5> by means of an upper hand-wheel k<2>.
Patent GB-190123530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Military Bicycles.
Inventor: HALL ALFRED EDWARD
Filed: 1901-11-20
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 23,530. Hall, A. E., Wellborne, H. de M., and Knight, W. Nov. 20. Saddle supports; bicycles adapted for use by ladies; military bicycles.-The saddle pin A slides in a plug or plugs B secured in the saddle post, and is pressed into a raised position by a tension spring D surrounding an extension A<1> of the pin A. A sliding bolt or frame C is normally pressed by a spring C<1> into a recess formed in the pin A so as to lock the pin in its upper position. On releasing the bolt C by means of a cord or other means, the pin can be depressed to assist in mounting &c. It is held in its lower position by a pivoted link E, adapted to be turned over a lug A<2> on the pin, which is released by its own weight when the support is further depressed by the rider's weight.
Patent GB-190206531-A (GB)
Title: Molds for Concrete Structures
Inventor: WHEATLEY WILLIAM HUMPHREY
Filed: 1902-03-17
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 6531. Wheatley, W. H., [American Construc- tion Machine Co.]. March 17. Walls; concrete building.-Fig. 1 shows a set of movable moulding boards or sections 2, 3, 4, 5, for use in the erection of hollow concrete walls. The boards 4, 5 are fastened to uprights 8, 9 fixed to cross bars 10, and the boards 2, 3 are fastened to bars 6, 7 pivoted to the cross-bars. After the con- crete within the mould boards has set sufficiently, the boards 2, 3 are turned out of the way by a lever 12 and links 13, 14, and the apparatus is moved bodily to form another section of the wall. The ends of the mould carry loose cross-shafts with hooks adapted to engage with pins 19 project- ing from the outer boards or sides 2, 5. Levers on the cross-shafts bear against the ends, and force them firmly against the edges of the side boards 2, 3, 4, 5. For moulding the corners of hollow walls, each of the middle boards 3, 4 is made up of two parts at right-angles to one another. The short sections of these middle boards are pivoted, so as to turn away from the concrete, and are formed with horizontal arms, which are recessed to receive a #-shaped lifting-rod pivoted to a rocking lever. For moulding solid walls, the middle sections of the mould are dispensed with.
Patent GB-190208758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Polishing Machines and the like
Inventor: KEITH-JONES FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-04-15
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 8758. Jones, F. Keith-, and Willcox, A. J. April 15. Polishing, French and like.-The object is to give to the rubber a rotary or eccentric as well as a reciprocating movement. The rubber 1 is pivoted to a yoke 2 fixed by a set-screw 5 to the holder 3 which is itself fixed to the slide 4. This slide is reciprocated on a bar by a working or power arm attached to the link 14 pivoted to the slide. Fixed to the rubber is a gear-wheel 6 meshing with other gear-wheels 7 loose on spindles 8 fixed to the yoke 2. The wheels 7 carry pawls 9 gearing with pinions 10 also loose on the spindles 8. Toothed sectors 11 pivoted at 15 gear with the pinions 10, and connection is made between the sectors and the link 14 by hinged forked pieces 12. Thus, as the link oscillates, the wheels 10, 7, 6 are rotated and the rubber is given the motion required. In French polishing, the rubber is hollow to contain the polishing-liquid which passes through a perforated plate to the pad or material 16 fixed to the rubber by a band 17 with a screw coupling 18. The now of liquid is regulated bya second perforated plate which may be moved over the first by a screw 25 with a fly-nut 24.
Patent GB-190211644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lighting Devices for Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: KEITH JAMES
Filed: 1902-05-22
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 11,644. Keith, J., and Keith, G. May 22. Lighting gas.-Relates to devices for lighting incandescent gas burners by means of an electric spark through the intervention of a bye-pass pilot light, the bye-pass being automatically cut off as soon as the burner is lit. The burner a, Figs. 1 and 2, is provided with a plug tap b operated by a cross-lever c, to which a chain d may be attached. The tap b has an orifice e, which, when the gas supply is shut off, lies transversely to the passage f leading to the burner. When the tap is turned a little beyond the position it occupies when the gas is full on, the orifice e is open both to the passage f and to a bye.passage h leading to the pilot tube j. The free end of a spring q coiled round the end of the tap b bears against a pin r, and, when the pull on the chain d is relieved, the spring q turns the tap to the full-on position and cuts off the bye-passage h. The tube j has a number of jet orifices k, up which the flame travels when the lowest gas jet is ignited by an electric spark produced between a spring wire on an insulated terminal of a battery circuit secured alongside the tube j, and another wire on the arm of the crosslever c. The orifices k may be arranged spirally round the tube, so that the top jet, which ignites the mantle, may be at right-angles to the lowest jet ; and the size of the jets may be regulated by a screw s at the bottom of the tube. For applying the current, one pole of a battery may be attached to the gas main at any convenient point, and an insulated wire run with a branch to each light ; or for lighting street lamps the battery may be carried by the lamplighter, and the contact made through the lighting-pole.
Patent GB-190215033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Trawl Fishing Gear.
Inventor: MYROFT FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-07-05
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 15,033. Myroft, F. July 5. Nets.-Relates to trawling nets, and comprises a p p a - ratus for keeping the mouth of the net open. An inclined board a has ropes c, c attached, so that the head line b is held up, during trawling. Ropes e, e are also attached to the otter-boards d, to which the main trawling lines g, g are attached. The ground line f is, as usual, weighted.
Patent GB-190215135-A (GB)
Title: Clips or Staples for Securing Rabbit Crates, Butter Boxes and the like
Inventor: BURRELL WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-07-07
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 15,135. Burrell, W., and McMeekin, J. P. July 7. Staples.-The parts of butter boxes, rabbit crates, &c. are wholly or partially held by clips or staples so as to allow the lids to be readily removed or replaced, or the boxes taken apart to economize space in transport. Figs. 1, 2, and 3 show crates or boxes with various forms of clips. The clip A, Fig. 1, used at the meeting ends of the crate consists of a steel strip pivoted at a and turned over at the end a<1> to engage the side of the crate, or the pivot may be replaced by a turned-over part as shown at E. A clip for use at the centre of the crate may be formed from a strip B provided with pointed projections b, or may be a cross-shaped piece C with projections c<3>, or it may consist of an S-shaped piece D. When the lid is made in two portions, it may be connected to the side by a clip F, Fig. 2, which is formed with beat-over portions f to enter the side of the box, and feet f<1> to enter the lid. In another form, the clip is inserted between the lid and the body of the box, and is provided with turned-up ends to engage the parts. The clip G for use at the end of the box has a web g adapted to enter the material of the lid and side, and projections g<1>, g' to engage the side and lid respectively. The web portion may be dispensed with as shown at J, Fig. 3. In another form, a clip H is pivoted to the side. and is provided with a bent-over portion h to engage the lip, or a clip L, which may have a web portion l, is provided with bent-over parts l<1> to engage the lid and side. A clip K, pivoted to the top of the box, is provided with bent-over parts k at the ends to engage the lid and the box. The sides of the box may be secured together by an L-shaped clip L.
Patent GB-190215403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flying Machines.
Inventor: NEMETHY EMIL
Filed: 1902-07-10
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 15,403. NÚmethy, E. July 10. Drawings to Specification. Reaction-wheels.-The air propeller of a flying- machine may be combined with a reaction-wheel, of the Barker's mill type, driven by gas produced by the explosion of benzine vapour &c. in the hollow shaft of the propeller.
Patent GB-190219793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Door-closing Devices.
Inventor: LINDEWIRT GUSTAV
Filed: 1902-09-10
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 19,793. Lindewirt, G. Sept. 10. Door-closing apparatus; hinges.-Relates to an arrangement of hinges which causes a door to close automatically by gravity. The pin e of the lower hinge, Fig. 2, is set out on the arm c at some distance from the door frame a. This gives the door an inclined position when open, and raises its centre of gravity, whereby it closes automatically when released. The pins in both the upper and lower hinges are conical, and the sockets enlarged, to give the necessary play when the door takes the inclined position.