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Patent GB-190005098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in the Manufacture of Bricks and the like.
Filed: 1900-03-17
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 5098. Hall & Boardman and Hall, J. March 17. Moulding bricks &c.-Bricks from the cutting table or machine are pushed on to sliding blocks or sections 6 which are afterwards separated by levers 24, 18, 12 in order to separate the bricks from one another. The spaced bricks are pushed from the blocks 6 on to a pallet, and carried to the drying - shed. The blocks 6 are arranged to slide on guide-rods 4, and are connected to the parallel levers 12 by cranked arms 9. The levers 12 are connected to links 15, 16, and are made of increasing length from the centre outwards in order to cause the outer blocks 6 to move at an increasing rate of speed. Instead of arranging the blocks to slide outwards at each side of a fixed section 7, they may all slide in the same direction away from a fixed end block. The levers 12 may engage with trunnions of the blocks, and the Provisional Specification states that the blocks may be operated by lazy-tongs mechanism.
Patent GB-190007248-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Gripping Device for use with Cycle Pedals.
Inventor: DENNY CHARLES
Filed: 1900-04-19
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 7248. Denny, C. April 19. Pedals.-Relates to an attachment for pedals for engaging the heel of the rider's foot to prevent slipping. A plate A, of the form shown, with a serrated end a<2> to engage the heel, is adjustably fixed by screws C to a plate B clamped to the rear side of the pedal by screws and a plate E.
Patent GB-190008294-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Forced Blast Apparatus for Steam Boilers.
Filed: 1900-05-04
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 8294. Simpson, Strickland, & Co. and Cross, W. May 4. Furnace door fastenings.-The handle L, which regulates the admission of air to the blast fan of a furnace, is also connected to a catch bar M, which prevents the fire-door from being opened when the air-admission slides are fully open, thus preventing the issue of flames into the stokehold. Where there are more doors than one, the bar M is continued above them, and provided with projections engaging lugs on the various doors.
Patent GB-190009560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Digging and Harvesting Potatoes.
Inventor: RUTH CHARLES
Filed: 1900-05-24
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 9560. Ruth, C., and Oelsen, Baron L. May 24. Potato diggers.-Relates to a machine for digging potatoes, separating them f r o m the haulms and soil, and delivering them into o a suitable receptacle carried by the implement. The potatoes are raised by a share c' pivoted at c<2> to a bar secured to the main frame and adjusted in depth by means of a link and hand-lever c<4>. The potatoes and soil are elevated from the share c' to an endless travelling perforated band n<2> by a lifter wheel c, provided with curved elevating-blades d. A second perforated band y<3> is mounted above the band n<2>, and is driven in the same direction, but at a higher speed than, the latter. Pivoted pressure rollers z, z<1>, z' are mounted over the acting surface of the band y<3>, and cause the potatoes to be separated from the soil and haulms. The potatoes and haulms pass to a separating-device consisting of a drum s with radial arms t, t, which work between a series of fixed curved arms u. This separating-device delivers the haulms into the receptacle x, and allows the potatoes to fall back into the receptacle w. All the moving parts of the implement are driven from the axle of the wheel c, which is inclined to the horizontal to facilitate the elevating action of the blades d. The axle of the wheel c carries a drum, on which is wound a cable h which can be fixed to a stake h<1> fixed in the ground, so that the axle is rotated as the machine is drawn forward. Manually-operated gearing is provided for re-winding the cable h on its drum.
Patent GB-190019291-A (GB)
Title: Improved Brake for all Kinds of Road Vehicles.
Inventor: SULLIVAN TIMOTHY
Filed: 1900-10-29
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 19,291. Sullivan, T. Oct. 29. Brakes.-The wheels have brake rims b, to the insides of which are fitted brake blocks carried by the ends of the shaft c, which is mounted to slide in the direction of the length of the vehicle and connected to the pivoted lever g, linked to the spring pedal o in the manner shown in Fig. 1. The brakes are applied by depressing the pedal. In modifications, suitable for hansom cabs, the shaft c, which may be in two parts and is free to turn and slide, is connected by levers to a treadle passing through the driver's seat. When the brakes are applied, a wire t fixed to the body of the cab is wound on a drum s, and lifts the shafts, taking some of the weight off the horse's back.
Patent GB-190101420-A (GB)
Title: Improved Window Sashes and Frames
Inventor: LEWIS WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1901-01-22
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 1420. Lewis, W. J. Jan. 22. Windows.-Relates to sashes a pivoted to rabbeted sliding stiles c so as to turn inwards for cleaning, ventilation, &c. Fig. 3 shows one of the pivots for connecting the lower end of the sash stile to the sliding stile. The pivot is screwed through the boss of a rectangular plate of the sliding stile into a plate, which is fixed to the sash stile, and is rounded to clear the rabbeted edge of the sliding stile. The sashes are secured within the frame by thumb-screws b passing into the sliding stiles. A recess is formed in the windowhead to receive the lower sash when it is desired to turn the lowered upper sash inwards. To facilitate the renewal of sash cords, they are passed down grooves and through holes i in the sliding stiles.
Patent GB-190103852-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Coating Thin Wood Rods or the like with Suitable Veneers.
Inventor: HUGENDUBEL ERNST
Filed: 1901-02-22
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 3852. Hugendubel, E. Feb. 22. Veneering.-Relates to a method of affixing veneers to wooden rods such as billiard cues. Strips of paper, canvas, or the like are attached by their edges to the rod to be coated. The veneer, moistened on its outer side and coated with adhesive on its inner side, is then laid on the paper or canvas, and by means of that is wrapped round the rod and held till dry. The gap between the edges of the veneer is filled in with a separate strip. The veneers may be inlaid before they are applied to the rod.
Patent GB-190110136-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Needle Threader
Inventor: REDHEAD JOSEPH ELLIOT
Filed: 1901-05-16
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 10,136. Redhead, J. E. May 16. Needle-threaders.-The hooked threading-pin d, fitted with a thumb-piece f, slides in guides b, c on a base-plate A. In use, the plate A is placed in the palm of the hand, and the pin d is moved by the thumb, which rests on the plate f, the needle being held with its eye opposite the guide b. The device may be used for sewing-machine needles, as well as for hand-needles.
Patent GB-190110173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Apparatus for Day and Night Signalling.
Inventor: STOKES WILLIAM JOSEPH CHARLES
Filed: 1901-05-16
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 10,173. Stokes, W. J. C. May 16. Signals, pyrotechnic, aÙronautical, flag, and audible.- For day or night signalling on land or sea, code signal flags D and signal lights E attached to parachutes C are employed, the flags &c. being enclosed in heads or casings A, Fig. 1, adapted to be connected by a bayonet joint &c. to a rocket B, which carries the signals to a sufficient altitude. The signals are fired from the rocket by a powder charge F ignited by a quick match G, and the signal light E is fired by a slow match from the powder F. The signal light may be a coloured fire for night use, and serves also as a weight, as shown in Fig. 2. A detonating charge M, attached to the side of the rocket, is exploded, to call attention to the signals, when the latter are discharged.
Patent GB-190114987-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Picture Frames.
Inventor: COHN GEORG
Filed: 1901-07-23
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 14,987. Cohn, G. July 23. Picture frames.- Relates to cardboard &c. picture frames adapted to be folded flat for packing and to be bent or folded to give a solid-looking frame. A middle part a, Figs. 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 13, and 14, to form the back of the frame, is divided off by folds or grooves which may be parallel or inclined respectively to bring the face or front and back parallel as shown in Fig. 2, or inclined as shown in Fig. 1. A method of grooving and folding is shown in Figs. 4 and 5, a square portion d being cut out to give projecting squares g at the corners ; or, instead of cutting out the square portion, a diagonal incision and fold or groove may be made, and the two triangular portions folded backwards and secured by adhesive. The blank shown in Fig. 13 is provided with cross grooves l, m and parallel corner grooves n, o, p, and in folding, the grooves n, p are brought together ; the modification shown in Fig. 10 has parts q, r cut out, and the corner grooves inclined ; the corner piece between the grooves n, p may be cut out as shown in Fig. 14, and the corners provided with tongues s and slits t or secured by staples &c.
Patent GB-190115687-A (GB)
Title: An Improved System or Process, and Means used therein, for the Production of Vacuum.
Inventor: FANTA FERDINAND
Filed: 1901-08-02
Granted: 1902-11-01
Abstract: 15,687. Fanta, F. Aug. 2. Drawings to Specification. Exhausting.-High vacua are produced in electriclamp bulbs &c. by first exhausting the air through a heavy liquid hydrocarbon seal by a piston pump, then filling the bulb with heavy hydrocarbon vapour, and again exhausting by a pump with clearance spaces filled with heavy liquid hydrocarbon. Valves are placed between the groups of bulbs, so that air may not enter all if one breaks.
Patent GB-190117110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings for Brooch Pins and the like.
Inventor: BLESSING HEINRICH
Filed: 1901-08-26
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 17,110. Blessing, H. Aug. 26. Brooch fastenings.-The fastening-pin a, Figs. 1 and 2, of a brouch is secured by springing it between the ends of a spring c of the shape shown in Fig. 2, so as to engage and depress the arm d<1> of a curved lever, pivoted at e to the brooch, causing the forked end d<2> of the lever to engage over the spring c and secure the pin in place. The lever is moved so as to release the fastening by pressing a lug g formed on it. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, a spring h, having a lug to engage a notch in the arm d' when the latter is depressed, is secured to the brooch so as to prevent a garment from accidentally releasing the fastening.
Patent GB-190122313-A (GB)
Title: Steam Generators.
Inventor: ORVIS ORLAND DORE
Filed: 1901-11-05
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 22,313. Orvis, 0. D. Nov. 5. Tubes, water; water-circulation, promoting.- Water tubes G are arranged between the furnace grate and the bottom of a tubular or other boiler, and connected as shown to the front and rear of the boiler in such a way that circulation of water takes place through them. The tubes are covered with blocks I as shown in Fig. 5, but one or more spaces H are left for the passage of the flames. The rear connecting-pipes are crossed at c, as shown in Fig. 4, which is a rear elevation, so that expan- sion can take place freely. An ordinary blow-off valve is fitted at l for the purpose of removing sediment from the pipes and the tubes G.
Patent GB-190122486-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Carbonic Acid Gas Generator and Holder.
Inventor: HENDERSON JAMES FORBES
Filed: 1901-11-07
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 22,486. Henderson, J. F., and Clayton, C. W. Nov. 7. Carbonic acid.-In apparatus in which the supply of acid to a carbonate is automatically regulated, a lead-lined cylinder A, having a drain cock a<1>, supports an inner glass vessel B, having an outlet b in which works a valve D. The vessel A is charged with a carbonate solution, and the inner vessel B with an acid. The carbonic acid developed by the contact of one with the other can be drawn off through the tube F, and operates by its pressure a piston E, adjustably held by springs e<1>, e<2>. The spindle e of the piston is connected to a lever d', the other end of which is connected to the valve spindle d. As the pressure increases, the valve D closes the outlet of the vessel B ; as the pressure decreases, the valve is more or less opened. A pressure gauge G, a safety-valve H, and charging- inlets c, a<2> for acid and carbonate respectively are provided. The vessel A can hold a small amount of gas, so that no external holder is necessary.
Patent GB-190124413-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cinematographs.
Inventor: BARKER REGINALD WALTER
Filed: 1901-11-30
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 24,413. Barker, R. W., [Boettner, H. A., and Sacher, S.]. Nov. 30. Kinematographs.-A series of pictures a', a<2>, a<3>, a<4> showing moving objects in successive positions, are arranged in line, and the observer looks at them while travelling rapidly past so as to obtain a kinematographic effect. The observer may travel on a railway, motor car, bicycle, &c. Partitions may be placed between the pictures, if necessary.
Patent GB-190209696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of a New or Improved Metallic Alloy or Metal
Inventor: JUST THOMAS WEMYSS
Filed: 1902-04-26
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 9696. Just, T. W., and Frith, W. F. L. April 26. Resistances are made of an alloy prepared as follows :-Copper is melted in a crucible with a suitable flux ; nickel, iron, lead, tin, and zinc are then added in succession. The temperature is allowed to fall, and palladium, aluminium, and vanadium are added successively. The temperature is then again raised, and the alloy poured.
Patent GB-190213659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Water Spraying Appliances Particularly Applicable for Disinfecting and Fire Extinguishing Purposes.
Inventor: VERSCHUREN AUGUSTE
Filed: 1902-06-16
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 13,659. Verschuren, A. June 16. Disinfecting.-Relates to water-spraying appliances particularly applicable for disinfecting and for extinguishing fire. A nozzle r for attachment to a hose pipe has connected to it by a union h a receptacle a containing a disinfectant or fireextinguishing solution. The solution is delivered through a cock d and tube l, so as to become intimately mixed with the water issuing from the nozzle. The supply of section is regulated by an interchangeable perforated disc i, clamped between washers j, k. A spraying-plate n is pivoted to the nozzle as shown. The receptacle a is provided with a cover b having an air opening normally closed by a pivoted plate c.
Patent GB-190213862-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Steam Generators for Auto-cars and the like.
Inventor: DYMOND GEORGE CECIL
Filed: 1902-06-18
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 13,862. Dymond, G. C., [Bevilacqua, A.] June 18. Water-tube boilers. -A water-tube steam generator for autocars and the like has a group of curved tubes h ending in the conical bottom of a vessel and a cylindrical part a screwed on to a vertical hollow column o. The combustion chamber is bounded by a series of spirally-coiled tubes s, which convey the feedwater from the bottom of the column o to the chamber l. The feedwater is also heated in a supply coil t opening into the chambers d, m. The chamber l communicates through holes with the interior of the cylinder n. A mild cast-steel structure q is secured in place by bolts and nuts b, and forms a steam chamber z to which steam passes through drying and superheating tubes k. A rotary firegrate g may be used having fireclay walls w, resting on an ashpan c, and operated by an endless screw y so as to bring each part of the grate opposite the fuel hopper in turn. The chamber a may be closed at the bottom and a fixed grate used, and the whole apparatus is enclosed in a very light sheet-metal casing.
Patent GB-190217177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sugar Moulds.
Inventor: PASSBURG HEINRICH
Filed: 1902-08-02
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 17,177. Passburg, H. Aug. 2. Casting sugar.-A mould for use in producing grooved or channelled slabs of sugar adapted to be readily broken into cubes or lumps, has a series of recessed or indented partitions c fitted within a box or frame a. The frame is provided with a hopper-shaped cover d, and its lower edges rest upon india-rubber placed in dovetailed recesses f formed in a base-plate e. Hooks, engaging with studs g on the base-plate and projections h on the frame, hold the parts together.
Patent GB-190218982-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Baking Tin or Mould for use in 'Peel' and other Ovens
Inventor: CRUSE WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-08-29
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 18,982. Cruse, W. Aug. 29. Baking - tins. - Tins or moulds are made with curved corners and with bottoms of an inverted camber a. Moulds thus formed are easier to clean, while the peel is more easily and quickly inserted underneath.
Patent GB-190222640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Casement Opening and Closing Mechanism.
Inventor: SHOWELL CHARLES
Filed: 1902-10-17
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 22,640. Showell, C. Oct. 17. Window opening and closing apparatus. - The toothed arm 6, used for opening and closing casement windows, is made V-shaped on its upper edge 7, and is held down upon the toothed pinion or worm-wheel, by means of a grooved roller 8. In the modified form shown in Fig. 3, the arm is grooved and the roller is V-shaped.
Patent GB-190226520-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Bottles.
Inventor: MASON JOHN FRANKLIN
Filed: 1902-12-02
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 26,520. Mason, J. F., and Mason, W. E. Dec. 2. Sealing bottles ; refilling, preventing.- Relates to means for sealing bottles, so that, when once used, they cannot be refilled without showing evidence of the fact. In the arrangement shown, one or more sealing-wires 6 are embedded in the material of the bottles, with their ends projecting, these end s being twisted, knotted, or otherwise sealed at 7 over the stopper 8, so that the bottle cannot be opened without breaking the wires. The bottle may be stoppered at the bottom, instead of at the top, the wires being adapted to be sealed at 10 over the stopper 9. The bottle is preferably made in two parts 3, 4, which are secured together against the gasket 5. The wires 6 may extend through the part 3, and then be passed over the part 4 to secure the latter in position ; or they may be threaded through apertures formed for them in the part 4. When the stopper 9 is used, a solid head 4 may be used, and the neck with the wires 6 made in connection with the bottle body. In this case, the head is removed to open the bottle, thus breaking the wires. In another arrangement, a wire fixed at one end to the bottom of the bottle is passed upwards through the interior of the bottle and through the stopper, against which its free end is knotted or sealed after the wire has been drawn taut, so that the stopper cannot be withdrawn without breaking the seal.
Patent GB-190300769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rails for Tramways or Street Railways.
Inventor: BERTLING WILHELM
Filed: 1903-01-12
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 769. Bertling, W. Jan. 12. Rails.-Relates to divided or compound rails for tramways and street railways, such as described in Specification No. 16,451, A.D. 1902, and consists in forming the rails of a fixed longitudinal base portion and a removable and renewable upper or wearing portion. The rail may consists of a lower T-shaped portion 1 flanged at a and connected to the upper recessed wearing portion or head 2 by screws 3. Fig. 3 shows another form, in which the lower part 1<a> is grooved to receive a lip or web formed on the head 2<a>. The two parts may be slotted and connected together by cottars m, n and keys e, as shown in Fig. 4, in place of screws.
Patent GB-190305636-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Manufacture of Water Closet Seat Hinges and the like.
Inventor: ADCOCK WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-03-11
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 5636. Adcock, W. March 11. Stamping.-Relates to hinges for the sides of water-closet seats made from sheet brass. The pin b<1> on the plate B is formed by punching a small hole and pressing the metal out as shown in Fig. 3. The pin b<1> is passed into the hole a' in the plate A, and may be spread out into the countersunk part by a punch. The pin may be raised without a centre hole by pressing.
Patent GB-190306004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Reversing Valves for Regenerative Furnaces and the like
Filed: 1903-03-16
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 6004. Beardmore & Co., W., and Atha, C. G. March 16. Valves.-Relates to water-seal reversing- valves for use in connection with regenerative and other furnaces, where it is necessary to reverse the flow of gas, or of gas and air. The ports A<2>, A<3>, A<4>, are covered by a fixed casing C, with doors C<3>, C<4>, and with a gas inlet C<2>. A wheeled and arched valve-hood D runs across the turnace on rails E, which are formed with raised portions and recesses so that, when, in its extreme positions, the hood encloses the central port and either of the side ports, its ends rest in water troughs and it is rendered gas - tight. It is actuated by the lever H<2>, and suitable links. The wheels D<4> and rails E may be arranged outside the casing C at the sides or ends, the axles or the frame of the hood D being suitably extended and formed to dip into the water trough. Gas enters at the inlet C' and passes to the port which is outside the hood D, while gases from the furnace enter the port which is covered by the hood, and pass through the port A<3> to the chimney.
Patent GB-190307096-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Folding Invalids Chair, Perambulator or the like.
Inventor: KRIZ KARL
Filed: 1903-03-27
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 7096. Kriz, K. March 27. Invalid carriages; perambulators.-An invalid's folding chair, perambulator, or the like, to be carried in a canvas bag &c., is shown extended. Legs 1, 3 are pivoted to seat supports 9 and cross-supports 11 on iron crossrods 12, 13, 14,15. Small wheels 8 are carried by the legs 3, and large wheels 7 are detachably secured by thumb-screws in an axle bearing 6 carried by springs 5 attached to the legs 1. The supports 11 carry a foot-rest 11<1>. The legs 1 are integral with the back 17. On the rods 12, 13 are wooden rollers for supporting a cloth, webbing, upholstered, or like seat. Arms 20 are pivoted on the rods 12 and extend beyond the back 17 between hand-grip supports 26 pivoted on the cross-rod 28 of the back. The arms 20 are connected by cross rods 25, 25<a>, and, at a broad part 22, are provided with a stop peg and hollowed to receive the rod 28. The rod 25<a> projects and slides on the upper edge of the supports 26 and is received in hooks 29. A backboard 30 is mounted on the rod 28 and provided with hooks 32 for engagement with the rod 25. In folding, the backboard 30 is turned forwards so that the rod 25 is released and the parts 26, 20 fall down, and then the seat portion is turned backwards and the wheels 7 are detached and strapped under the folded body.
Patent GB-190307181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clock Escapements
Inventor: WILLMANN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-03-27
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 7181. Willmann, W. March 27. Escapements combining features of the gravity escapement and the pin-wheel escapement and making only one advance for the double beat of the pendulum. The escape-wheel a having nine teeth, a gravity pallet e bearing a locking- lug g has a branch f which crosses the wheel and ends with a frictionless impulse-pin f<1>. After giving the impulse to the pendulum d, the wheel flies to the locking-lug, and then a lifting-wheel i, acting on a second branch h of the pallet, restores it to its initial position from which the pendulum trips it to repeat the impulse.