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Patent GB-190012298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blowing and Exhausting Fans, Mechanical Blowers and Exhausters and in Water Pumps.
Inventor: GRANGER WILLIAM ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-07-07
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 12,298. Granger, W. A. July 7. Piston pumps; centrifugal pumps; suction pipes. -The efficiency of fans, rotary blowers, and water pumps is increased by delivering the air or water through a taper pipe, the small end A of which is of the same diameter as the delivery aperture of the fan or pump and may have a curved entrance F ; the taper may be broken by a parallel piece K, Fig. 2. The taper piece may be inserted in the delivery pipe some distance from the fan or pump, or attached to the inlet of a fan.
Patent GB-190101320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Attaching Letters, Symbols, Signs, and Emblems to a Transparency, or other Bodies.
Inventor: CAESAR EMIL
Filed: 1901-01-21
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 1320. Caesar, E. Jan. 21. Letters ; signs.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 9838, A.D. 1900, for attaching letters, emblems, signs, or symbols to transparencies or other bodies. In that Specification an attachment mat or border, in which the letter &c. is inserted, is used. In the present invention, the same mat or border 5 is also used, but, in addition, a mat or border 7, which may be integral with the former, and on which the edges of the letter &c. 10 rest is used. The border 7 is attached in any suitable manner to the transparency, and the letter &c. is secured by putty 11. Letters &c., such as that shown, may have a central mat or piece 13. In a modification, the border 5 may be ribbed, thus dispensing with the second border.
Patent GB-190102446-A (GB)
Title: Sweeper and Scraper for Streets, Floors and the like
Inventor: HAERST PIERRE
Filed: 1901-02-05
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 2446. Haerst, P. Feb. 5. Floors and the like, cleaning.-Relates to machines for scraping and sweeping streets, floors, and the like. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of the machine, and Fig. 2 a plan. A forward shovel or scraper 31 is adjustably attached to the side members 19 of a refuse conduit by upturned slotted endpieces 32 and bolts, and has a supporting spring 33. The conduit is attached to the side members 8 of the frame by adjustable slotted side braces 34 and the refuse is swept up it by brushes 20 on link belts 21 driven by sprocket - wheels having tension sprockets 25, carried by eye bolts 26 passing through lugs 27, and having adjusting - springs 29 and nuts 30. A sweeping-brush 44, enclosed by a casing 47, can be turned about a shaft 42 and is secured in position by a slotted arm 48 and a nut 50. This brush sweeps dirt into a conduit 37 rotatably mounted on a shaft 12 and up which the dirt is conveyed by brushes 38 on a chain 39 driven by sprocketwheels. The casing 47 has castors and a cover 51 with a canvas top 52. The brushing-device can be held out of action by bringing loops 59 into engagement with hooks 58 on the pivoted handles &c. 55. The apparatus may be transformed into a simple sweeper by substituting a guide-wheel for the scraping-device. Plates 53 are placed on each side of the elevator heads, which discharge into a removable receptacle 35 carried on supports 36 on the main frame. The brush and elevators are driven from the traction-wheels 6 by chain gearing as shown, and are put into or out of action by clutch pinions and sprockets 11, 16 having notches to receive pins in the ends of the driving-shafts. These pinions and sprockets are normally held in engagement with the pins by springs 61, Fig. 2, and are thrown out of engagement by a pivoted lever 63 and rods 66, 69 operating bell-crank levers 68, 70 acting as shifters to the clutch pinions &c. The notches are bevelled at one side so as to allow of driving in one direction only.
Patent GB-190102763-A (GB)
Title: Improved Checking and Steering Device for Ships
Inventor: HOLM EBERHARD
Filed: 1901-02-08
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 2763. Holm, E. Feb. 8. Stopping way; steering by plates at sides.-Relates to appliances specially applicable to tugs &c. on canals and other water-ways. To each side of the vessel is hinged a plate f, which is normally held flat against the side by a hook g. When this hook is disengaged by a line passing from the bridge or other part, a pair of springs push the plate outwards. The movement of the plate is controlled by a spring in the casing c. The plate is drawn against the side, after use, by a line passing to a winch in the interior of the vessel. The vessel can be steered by using one plate only.
Patent GB-190104238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: LEGRAND JEAN PAUL
Filed: 1901-02-27
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 4238. Legrand, J. P. Sept. 3, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Tyres, pneumatic. -The tyre e is protected along the tread by short metallic plates b, placed close together and pivoted to pins a, which pass transversely through a vulcanized tread-piece b<1>. The thickened edges t of the tyre are protected by short metallic plates c secured by rivets r, and the inner edges of these plates are bent to take under the edges of the rim j. Specifications No. 11,993, A.D. 1898, and No. 23,107, A.D. 1899, are referred to.
Patent GB-190113745-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Manufacture of Para-cymene-3-sulphonic Acid and of its Salts and of Thymol.
Inventor: DINESMAN MAURICE
Filed: 1901-07-05
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 13,745. Dinesman, M. July 5. p-Cymene-3-sulphonic acid is produced by heating a mixture of 2-bromo-p-cymene-3- or 5-sulphonic acid with ammonia and zinc dust in a digester at about 170‹ C. for several hours. After distilling off the ammonia and filtering off the zinc oxide, the solution is concentrated to crystallize out zinc salts, and then evaporated to dryness. The bromocymene sulphonic acid which is used is obtained by dissolving 2-bromo-p-cymene in fuming sulphuric acid, containing 15 to 20 per cent. of anhydride at normal temperature, diluting the mixture with some water, whereby two layers of liquid are produced, and then separating the lower layer and allowing 2-bromo-p-cymene-3-sulphonic acid to crystallize out. Thymol is produced by heating with melted caustic potash the foregoing p-cymene-3-sulphonic acid or its salts at about 300‹ C. The potassium thymolate thus produced is decomposed by sulphuric acid, and the thymol which is precipitated is purified by distillation.
Patent GB-190115146-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trolley Stands for Electric Cars.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1901-07-25
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 15,146. Marks, G. C., [Parker, E. J., and Paton, A. S.]. July 25. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors.-The trolley pole 16 is clamped in the forked piece 14, which is pivoted at 13 on the stand, and its motion is limited by stops 26. Surrounding the spindle are coiled springs 18, fixed at their outer ends to the stand and tending to turn the ratchet-wheel 17 with which the fork 14 engages by means of a spring pawl 19. A second pawl 22 on the stand can be liberated from the catch 24 so as to engage the ratchet-wheel, if the tension of the springs is being adjusted by manipulating the pole. The stand swivels on ball bearings on the stud 27, which is placed in the rear part of the stand under the pole.
Patent GB-190119063-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fastener for Bottle Corks.
Inventor: BLEZINGER RICHARD
Filed: 1901-09-24
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 19,063. Blezinger, R. Sept. 24. Corks, retaining.-For securing corks in bottles containing effervescent beverages &c., a fastener made from a single piece of wire, as shown in Fig. 4, is employed. The pointed ends c of the wire are adapted to be inserted in the cork, as shown in Fig. 3, and serve as pivots to enable the bow a to be clipped on and detached from the neck of the bottle, as required. The arms b are bent to conform to the shape of the neck, and are bent at g under the bow a, the wire being also bent to form spiral windings f between the parts b, a. The ends c may also be placed over the cork and connected by a tubular or flat cross-piece. The wire is preferably enamelled to prevent it from rusting.
Patent GB-190123556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Raw Cotton, and Cotton Goods, to Reduce the Inflammability thereof.
Filed: 1901-11-20
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 23,556. Perkin, W. H., and Whipp Bros. & Tod. Nov. 20. Fireproofing,fibres.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 9695 A.D. 1901, the object being to further fix the precipitate which has been formed in or on the material. The material which has been treated in accordance with the prior Specification is passed through or immersed in a solution of sodium silicate of 25‹ Tw., and afterwards, either with or without a preliminary drying, is treated with a solution of magnesium sulphate of 26‹ Tw. A solution of albumen or of tannic ac d may be used in place of the sodium silicate and magnesium sulphate, the goods being subsequently heated or steamed and dried.
Patent GB-190206834-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Coupler or Fastener for Joining or Connecting Tapes, Belts, or other Flat Bands.
Inventor: DARGUE WALTER
Filed: 1902-03-20
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 6834. Dargue, W., and Dargue, A. W. March 20. Staples.-Relates to a staple or fastener for connecting tapes, belts, &c. In one arrangement, an oblong plate is punched or cut out in a serrated or zig-zag manner, as shown in Fig. 1, the teeth being turned up at an angle to form an opening. In another arrangement, an H shaped slot is formed in the plate, and the metal between the end slots is turned up to form an opening, as shown in Fig. 2. The ends of the tapes to be joined are passed through this opening, and are then folded back through the opening, each tape being turned back on itself, or the two overlapped and folded back, or folded back in any other manner. By means of a pair of pliers, formed with slots or recesses to receive the tape, the teeth or the metal strips of the plate are flattened out, so as to embed themselves in the tape, which is thus secured.
Patent GB-190206849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Safes or other Receptacles
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-03-20
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 6849. Boult, A. J., [Meilink Manufacturing Co.]. March 20. Safes and strong-rooms; screw fastenings; locks, key.-Relates to means for rendering a safe or other receptacle water-tight. A gasket or washer C, which may be of vulcanized rubber, is fastened to one of the steps of the door B and engages a corresponding step on the wall of the body A. A threaded hole D in the wall is adapted to be engaged by a screwed bolt passing through the door, so that the door can be drawn closely up to the body. This bolt has an enlarged portion E<1> provided with slots E<2>, one of which is engaged by the lock bolt F when the door is shut. In order to indicate that a slot is in the proper position for engagement with the bolt F, the handle of the screw bolt has a cross-bar E<4>, so placed in relation to the slots that it acts as an indicator. If more than one lock bolt is employed, a screw bolt may be arranged in connection with each lock.
Patent GB-190207211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rocking Chairs, Cradles and the like
Inventor: MAWSON MAJOR
Filed: 1902-03-25
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 7211. Mawson, M. March 25. Chairs, cradles, &c.-Relates to chairs or cradles &c. which rock on a base. One or more bolts d hinged to the fixed or rocking frame c', c<11> has snr- rounding it a spring h bearing against the frame c<11> or c<1>. The spring checks the rooking motion. (For Fia. 1 see next page.)
Patent GB-190218954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Rounding or Trimming the Soles of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-08-28
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 18,954. Boult, A. J., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. Aug. 28. Stopping gear; clutches.-Relates to sole rounding or trimming machines of the type in which a knife is caused to travel round a pattern of the sole to be produced. The table 10 mounted on a central standard is driven through bevel gearing b, c by a shaft a, the pinion b being connected to the shaft by a clutch so that it can overrun, thus allowing the table to continue its movement after the shaft has stopped and thereby ensuring that the knife completes its circuit. An adjustable spring f returns the pinion b and table to the starting position. The machine is fitted with automatic stop mechanism constructed as follows:- A pulley g, mounted on the driving-shaft a, turns loosely on a sleeve g<1>, both the sleeve and pulley being normally forced inwards by a spring j so that the pulley is clutched to a wheel h fixed to the shaft. A loose sleeve mounted on the bearing a<2> can be turned by a lever n to connect or disconnect the pulley g and wheel h. The disconnection is effected by sliding pins n<1> which engage a cam-surface n<2> and act on a disc m, which in turn acts on a disc l with pins l<1> which push back the sleeve g<1> and pulley g against the action of the spring j. The movement of the sleeve also applies brake-shoes h<2> to the rim of the wheel h, these shoes being connected by links h<4> to the pins n<1>. An adjustable spring o tends to rotate a shaft o' which is connected by a rod 0<5> with the tail end of the lever n, the spring thus tending to keep the lever in the position in which the wheel his disengaged from the pulley g. The operating-lever n is held by a pivoted catch in the position in which the wheel h and pulley g are clutched together. The pivoted catch is released at the completion of the revolution of the table 10 by a spring clip thereon acting through a pivoted lever. The catch can also be released at will, so as to stop the machine, by a grip lever arranged in proximity to the handle of the starting-lever n. A push-piece connected to the operating-handle is arranged to bring the catch into operative position.
Patent GB-190219518-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Operating Moving Targets.
Inventor: PORTER JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-09-05
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 19,518. Porter, J. W. Sept. 5. Targets.-A movable disappearing target F, on a vertical spindle G mounted in a traveller B on rails A, is moved across the line of fire by an endless wire or cord C, which is operated by a winch E<1>, or otherwise, and is gripped by a roller D<6> of a weighted spring lever D<1> pivoted to the traveller. The target is rotated intermittently, a right-angle at a time, by a star-wheel H on the vertical spindle coming in contact with fixed pins J below the rail A, and is maintained parallel to, or at right-angles to, the line of fire by a spring K<1> bearing against a square boss M' on the shaft. Two or more targets may be worked on different sections of the track, and the clutches may be thrown out of action automatically by rollers D' of the levers coming in contact with curved blocks or cams A' held in place by pins engaging with holes in the rail.
Patent GB-190222271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Casings for Engines and Motors.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-10-13
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 22,271. Boult, A. J., ["Automobiles Belgica" Soc. Anon. Franco-Belge de Construction Automobile]. Oct. 13. Casings.-The object is to allow the lower part of the casing of a motor to be removed without interfering with the working of the motor. To this end, the bearings for the engine shaft A have cap-pieces C independent of the lower part of the casing, which is formed with pockets or boxes where the bearing-caps are situated. The lower part of the casing is secured by bolts V. V<1> which can be unscrewed to detach the removable part of the casing without interfering with the bearings or other parts of the motor.
Patent GB-190226298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Puncture Closing Devices for Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: TUPINIER GEORGES
Filed: 1902-11-28
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 26,298. Tupinier, G., and Sennevoy, Baron R. P. de. March 7, [date applied for underPatents Act, A.D. 1901]. Tyres, pneumatic.-A puncture in the air tube e of a pneumatic tyre is closed by forcing through the hole an elastic tube 5 closed at one end by a solid conical part c. The other end has a vulcanized rubber or like flange d, which, on inflating the tyre, is pressed between the air tube and the outer cover. After the elastic tube has been placed in position, a stone ball h or similar article may be inserted to increase the diameter of the tube.
Patent GB-190228433-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Packing
Inventor: SHAW ANDREW
Filed: 1902-12-24
Granted: 1903-12-24
Abstract: 28,433. Shaw, A. Dec. 24. Stuffing-boxes.-In metallic packing for rotating spindles, especially Corliss-valve spindles of the type employing a cup and collar rotating with the spindle, the cup b, Fig. 1, and the collar d are cut or recessed, so that they interlock and rotate together. Fig. R shows a cup b and a collar d on a spindle a, the collar being secured to the spindle by a stud f.
Patent GB-190306851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Candle Sockets.
Inventor: RANSFORD ROBERT BOLTON
Filed: 1903-03-24
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 6851. Ransford, R. B., [Hellers S÷hne, B.]. March 24. Candle holders; candlesticks.-The adjustable candle socket a is formed with spring tongues b, bent over between an annular plate i and a cover plate h and into a spiral groove k in the plate i, so that, by rotating the double top h, i, the socket can be expanded or contracted to fit the candle. The tongues b are of increasing length for engagement in the spiral groove ; a trapezoidal or a star-shaped blank may be used. The socket is formed with a shoulder e, and is sprung under the bent edge of a cap f, and fixed in the cap by forcing in a dished disc g.
Patent GB-190308527-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Valves.
Inventor: REDFORD PERCY
Filed: 1903-04-15
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 8527. Bedford, P. April 15. Plug cocks; casings; spindles.- Relates to large steam valves in which the valve is opened or closed by a small angular motion of its spindle. The valve, in its closed position, is shown in section in Fig. 2. A rotary plug c, formed with a segmental portion between its ends, is adapted to be rotated in a cylindrical chamber b by means of a handle k. A plate f, shaped to fit the casing at the outlet e, is carried in a recess in the plug c, and, when the valve is closed, is pressed to its seat by the pressure of the steam. Packing-rings h may be secured upon the face of the plug f. The valve is fully opened by turning the segmental plug through an angle of ninety degrees, and suitable stops are provided to ensure that the valve, when closed, is over the exit port. The valve spindle may pass right through the plug, or short shafts j, j<1> may be formed at the ends of the plug as shown. In a modification, the segmental part of the plug may be duplicated, so as to obtain a balance, the back segmental part, however, not fitting tightly against the inlet port, thus allowing steam to pass freely round it to the interior of the plug. The spindle of the valve may be surrounded by a dished washer l, or a shoulder on the spindle may be adapted to bear against a recess in the casing. Steam passes through a perforation in the end of the spindle, and forces the shoulder tight against the casing. The handle k may be fixed in any position, by means of a spring pin r, adapted to engage holes s in the casing. An opening, so placed as to be open to steam in every position of the valve and leading to a steam trap, may be provided.
Patent GB-190310307-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: TYLER EDMUND DEEBLE
Filed: 1903-05-06
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 10,307. Tyler, E. D. May 6. Drawings to Specification. Nails; spiked plates.-The soles and heels of boots and shoes are protected by a device consisting of a number of heads integrally connected, and provided with a number of tangs, spikes, &c. for driving into the wearing surface. The protector may be moulded so that the heads are connected by a web. The heads may be of any suitable design such as truncated cones or pyramids.
Patent GB-190310927-A (GB)
Title: Improved Protective and Advertising Device for Telephones and the like.
Inventor: EFFERTZ JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-05-13
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 10,927. Effertz, J. May 13. Telephones.-A protective and advertising device for receivers and transmitters, adapted to prevent the transmission of disease, consists of a plate b, removably attached to the receiver or transmitter, and a number of detachable sheets g attached thereto. Both plate and sheets have a central aperture for the passage of sound waves, corresponding with the centre of the diaphragm. The sheets g may have advertisements on them, and each time the instrument is used, one sheet is torn off, thus preventing any communication of contagious diseases. The rim b<1> of the plate may also be used for advertising purposes.
Patent GB-190314408-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Armour for Boots and Shoes
Inventor: MORRALL GEORGE LEE
Filed: 1903-06-29
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 14,408. Smith, C., and Smith, W. T. June 29. Compasses, drawing.-Relates to drawing-compasses in which pencils of different sizes can be readily fixed, and processes in the manufacture of the same. The pencil attachment consists of a pair of claws A, pivoted at b<1> to the screw B, which is drawn through the hole c<1> of the leg C by a nut F. The other leg is stamped up, slotted, and pierced from metal blanks E, as shown in Figs. 7 and 9. Figs. 11, 12, and 13 show the successive steps in the stamping up and piercing of the leg C. The tentacles A and nut F are also cut out of sheet metal and stamped up as required.
Patent GB-190314446-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Coin Freed Mechanism.
Inventor: KELSEY LUCIEN
Filed: 1903-06-29
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 14,446. Kelsey, L., [Pelzer & Co.]. June 29. Sale apparatus requiring several coins for its release. Money shoots ; coin action.-A funnel C divides into two shoots A, B, beside which hangs an escapement F having two pallets E, H convergent to the groin. The first coin is directed by the pallet F into the first shoot A, and, striking the foot G of the escapement, tilts it and drops into a slot in the delivery slide M. By means of the pallet H, the second coin is thus directed down the second shoot B and, in occupying a second slot in the delivery slide, it holds a pivoted slope I across the shoot. The third coin is accordingly directed into a rear shoot D branching from the second shoot B, and, in a third slot of the delivery slide, it forms a cam, which lifts a detent as the slide is drawn. If four coins are used, the third shoot is provided with an escapement as the first. Coin-slit closing devices.-The last coin sets a lever J, L so that a shutter or deflector lies across the top of the funnel C.