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Patent GB-190020475-A (GB)
Title: Improved Power Transmission Device applicable for Operating Brakes, Bells and other Parts of Cycles and the like.
Inventor: SCHUBERT ROBERT
Filed: 1900-11-13
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 20,475. Schubert, R. Nov. 13. Tension members in guide-tubes.-Consists of a flexible non-extensible cord and guides therefor, applicable for operating bells, brakes, &c. on cycles and the like. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement for working a rim brake on the back wheel of a bicycle ; the brake is connected by a cord i, passing through a curved tubular guide o, to a handle a', pivoted on a clip on the frame tube b, and so arranged that it may be worked by one of the fingers of the hand on the handle-bar c of the machine. Figs. 7 and 8 show the rear section of the cord i forked with corresponding guides o. As shown in Fig. 5, the handle may be arranged parallel to the handle-bar c, and have a link S to which the cord is connected. Figs. 9 and 10 show a guide to be used in connection with this arrangement.
Patent GB-190022103-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Heel Tip for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: CLARK JOHN BRIGHT
Filed: 1900-12-05
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 22,103. Clark, J. B., and Kirkland, W. Dec. 5. Heel protectors.-In ladies'shoes especially it is customary to place a plate or rim of brass or other bright metal under the top lift of the heel for ornamental purposes. These rims or plates it is now proposed to make with a thickened part c to take the wear. The top lift is cut away to suit.
Patent GB-190101417-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Relief Apparatus for Hydraulic Mains in Gas Works.
Inventor: BELTON JOHN CHARLES
Filed: 1901-01-22
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 1417. Belton, J. C. Jan. 22. Hydraulic mains; valves.-Relates to a relief valve for use in shutting down and re-starting the manufacture of gas in retorts. The valve is arranged between the hydraulic main and the retorts and is automatically put into operation at the last moment of carbonizing, thereby cutting off the connection between the hydraulic main and the retorts : similarly, as soon as the first retort is recharged, the valve is cut out, and the hydraulic main again connected with the retorts. The valve opens when there is a slight pressure in the mains and closes when there is the slightest exhaust. The valve consists of a chamber A containing a bell C having a water seal. A guide-rod b is provided, and an escape pipe B allows any gas produced after the hydraulic main is cut off to escape.
Patent GB-190101932-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: ADLER JOSEF
Filed: 1901-01-28
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 1932. Adler, J. Jan. 28. Change-boxes; cameras.-Relates to a platechanging arrangement combined with camera, which permits the camera to be packed compactly when not in use. Fig. 1 shows the camera open, with three plates unexposed in the box 2. and the rest of the plates exposed lying on a plate 25 in the bottom of the camera. The unexposed plates are released one at a time by an escapement arrangement 8, consisting of a rod of L-section which is actuated by an external knob. A frame 6 is connected to the rod 8, and is raised when the rod is turned to release the front plate and allow it to fall on to the plate 25. When the camera is to be folded up, the plate 25 with its pile of exposed plates 1 is turned up by rotating the axis 19 till the whole of the exposed plates is pushed back into the box 2. The plate 6 and rod 8, becoming detached from its bearings, is pushed back and serves to keep the exposed plates separate from the unexposed. If all the plates have been exposed, the bellows is removed, a receiving-box is fitted over the mouth of the box 2, and the exposed plates transferred to it. The box 2 is charged with unexposed plates from a similar box by removing the door 3 at the back.
Patent GB-190102521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or connected with, Machines for Cutting-off, Drilling or Punching Metals.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1901-02-05
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 2521. Johnson, J. Y., [Howe, F. P.]. Feb. 5. Drilling; punching; sawing; shearing.-The invention is shown as applied to a cutting-off or sawing machine, but may be applied to drilling, punching, and shearing machines, and comprises an electromagnetic stop B against which the rod or tube C is placed and by which it is held to ensure uniform lengths being cut off. A switch is provided, the current being cut off to allow the cut length to fall, or the switch may be operated by some moving part of the machine to energize the magnet when the work is fed forward, and thus draw it against the stop, and to de-energize the magnet wheu the work is clamped or cutting has commenced.
Patent GB-190104738-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Weaving Linen Fabrics.
Filed: 1901-03-06
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 4738. McKeown, R. J., and Milfort Weaving and Finishing Co. March 6. Linen fabrics.-An openwork linen fabric is woven with groups of warp threads m, n, intermeshing with groups of weft threads x, y. Each group consists of three or more threads. Fig. 1 represents the order of lifting and lowering the warp threads, to form the shed for each weft thread.
Patent GB-190105269-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Chimney Cowl
Inventor: WRIGHT ELIAS GEORGE
Filed: 1901-03-13
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 5269. Wright, E. G. March 13. Chimney tops.- The uptake B, formed at the top with four ears F, carries on brackets a a tapering portion surrounded by alternately l o n g and short baffles N, at the top of which is a cap E.
Patent GB-190105883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bale Ties or Fasteners and Appliances for Operating same.
Inventor: JOHNSTONE PHILIP TOCQUE
Filed: 1901-03-20
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 5883. Johnstone, P. T. March 20. Bule-tie fasteners.-The ends of the bale tie H are passed between a slot D in the buckle A, as shown in Fig. 4 ; the buckle is then turned into the position shown in Fig. 3 by the lever J, and is secured by a pin K.
Patent GB-190106095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Transformers and the like
Inventor: BURNAND WILLIAM ERNEST
Filed: 1901-03-23
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 6095. Burnand, W. E. March 23. Transformers. - The core or magnetic circuit is built up of E-shaped and of straight plates formed by stamping straight portions C out of a plate, Fig. 2, and dividing into two as indicated in Fig. 3. The windings are insulated from one another in the straight portions by plates of insulating-material bent at E to form grooves or channels, and from the arm by wrapping insulating- material D around and allowing the ends to overlap at d. In the curved portions, strips F having their edges projecting beyond the coil are employed.
Patent GB-190108377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Thief Proof and like Pockets.
Inventor: STUECK LOUIS
Filed: 1901-04-23
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 8377. St³ck, L. April 23. Pockets adapted for coats &c. are fitted with means to prevent robbery. The pocket h is of wire, and is fitted with a metal fastener. Secured to the lining is a tongue a of leather or cloth with a slit i for obtaining access. Sewn on to the tongue are strips b, b<1>, which serve as guides for bars d, d' forming part of the covering-plate f. A hinged bar e may be padlocked or otherwise secured to close the pocket. The plate f may be covered by a slide c.
Patent GB-190110535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture or Treatment of Paper and other Fibrous Material
Inventor: GOESSMANN CHARLES IGNATIUS
Filed: 1901-05-21
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 10,535. Goessmann, C. I. May 21. Twine; materials and composition.-Paper or like material, either as it leaves the wire of the paper machine or in the finished state, is coated with or passed through a bath of hot glue, and then through a solution of formaldehyde and dried by means of hot air. It is then treated with saturated steam, or passed through a bath of hot water to which a little glycerine has been added. It is finally passed through water containing about one per cent. of ammonia and, if desired, a little alcohol. Paper treated by this process is strengthened and rendered proof against the action of water, grease, acids, alkalies, &c., and may be used in the manufacture of binding-twine, and for other articles and purposes.
Patent GB-190111558-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inanimate Birds for Shooting Practice.
Inventor: HAINES DOUGLAS
Filed: 1901-06-06
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 11,558. Haines, D., Pike, J. F., and Pike, C. W. June 6. Manures.-Inanimate birds for shooting-practice are composed of a mixture of resin, gum, or the like, and a fertilizing-material, so proportioned as to set hard when dry but to crumble away by exposure to the atmosphere. Examples are given in which mixtures containing 20 to 33 per cent. of resin are used. The other ingredients may be kieselguhr, bone ash, slag, lime, calcium superphosphate, earth - wax, linseed, dried seaweed, silica, silicates, dried moss, sawdust, artificial manures, compressed feeding-cakes, chalk, or the like.
Patent GB-190113316-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Boxes which are Intended to Contain Bonnets, Hats, Caps or other kinds of Head-dress for either Male or Female Attire.
Inventor: REDMAN ELIZA
Filed: 1901-07-01
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 13,316. Redman, E. July 1. Hat-boxes.-Boxes for holding bonnets, hats, caps, &c. are fitted internally with a collapsable pyramid for supporting the hat &c. out of contact with the sides or bottom of the box. Two strips 6 of suitable material are secured at right-angles to one another to the bottom of the box, and folded up towards one another and secured together by an elastic band 12 attached to one of them. The wings of the pieces 6 are laid flat upon the bottom to facilitate the packing of the boxes one within the other.
Patent GB-190113506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Pressing and Polishing Linoleum and the like.
Inventor: GODFREY HENRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-07-02
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 13,506. Godfrey, H. W. July 2. Coated fabrics.-In pressing and polishing linoleum and the like, the material i is passed between a heated rotating drum b, and pressure plates d, d<1> carried on a frame c which oscillates on the trunnions of the drum. The plates are intermittently moved towards the drum, to grip the material, by hydraulic presses d<2> which are supplied with water by the pipes g in communication with the inlet pipe e and the exhaust pipe f, the valves of which have threaded spindles fitted with pinions e<4>, f<4> in gear with one another, so that, when one valve is opened, the other is dosed. When the plates are pressed against the material, the rotation of the drum causes the frame c to oscillate until the exhaust valve is automatically opened, and the inlet valve automatically closed by means of an arrangement consisting of spring-pivoted arms h, h<1>, the movement of which is arrested by suitable stops, a lug f<5> on the pinion f<4> abutting against the arm h as the frame oscillates. When the pressure is released, the lower plate d<1>, which is heavier than the plate d, causes the frame to oscillate back to the original vertical position, and the plate d' as it falls away from the material, also serves, by an arrangement of links and levers, to give a similar movement, away from the material, to the top plate. During this return movement of the frame, the inlet valve is automatically opened, and the exhaust valve closed, the lug e<5> on the pinion e' abutting against the arm h<1>. The plates, which are concave towards the drum, may be fitted with a coil of pipes for cooling purposes.
Patent GB-190115142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks.
Inventor: PETERSEN AXEL
Filed: 1901-07-25
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 15,142. Petersen, A. July 25. Locks, key.-A spindle b, Fig. 1, mounted in bearings c, d, carries a head, which is adapted to engage a notch in a catch g fixed to a door frame &c. When the spindle is turned, so that the head is free from the catch, a spring-pressed arm h moves so as to engage a flattened portion of the head, and prevent rotation of the spindle. The arm is forced out of engagement with the head by contact with the catch g, and the spindle is thus turned to engage the catch by means of a spring r. A wheel k, Figs. 1 and 3, provided with notches or teeth to engage similar teeth on a key l, is loosely mounted on the spindle b, and carries two projections, one of which comes against the bearing d to act as a stop, and the other engages a lug s, Fig. 4, on a disc p fixed to the spindle. The lug s comes against a stop on the casing to limit the movement of the spindle. The notched key l is of zig-zag section, and is inserted through a keyhole, to rotate the spindle and withdraw the head from the catch g. After the spindle has been locked in the inoperative position, by the engagement of the arm h with the head, the key can be withdrawn. In order to prevent the operation of the lock by a false key, the bearing d is mounted on a slide, which moves in a groove v in the casing. The bearing is maintained in the proper position by means of a spring x encircling a guide-pin. Should a false key be inserted, the bearing is forced to one side, and one of a number of projections 1 on the disc p is brought underneath a bracket 2 fixed to the casing, thereby preventing the turning of the spindle. In the Provisional Specification, a similar lock suitable for a safe is also described. The locking-bolt is provided with a rack gearing with a wheel mounted upon the same spindle as the key-operated wheel. Where the mechanism is not a spring latch, the wheel k, Fig. 6, the disc, and the wheel 5 are made in one piece, and upon another axis 7 is mounted a spring-controlled notched wheel 8, of the same shape as the wheel k, with which the key l may engage. The wheel 8 is connected by a pin to a disc 9 having a projecting sector 10 to engage a notch in the wheel 5 when the bolt is pushed out. The bolt cannot be retracted until both wheels 8 and k are operated by the key. Two pairs of wheels may be employed, and the key is then formed with notches on each side ; two bolts may be used, each operated by one of the lower pair of wheels. The teeth on the wheel 5 may be arranged so that they are out of engagement with the bolt when it is shot. In a modification, the wheel 5 is dispensed with, and the wheel k is provided with an arm to engage the bolt.
Patent GB-190115595-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Blast Furnace Gases, and the Utilisation of their Heat and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: THWAITE BENJAMIN HOWARTH
Filed: 1901-08-01
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 15,595. Thwaite, B. H. Aug. 1. Smoke and fumes, treating; gas-producers.-The waste gases from blast furnaces are freed from dust and cooled by means of apparatus arranged to utilize the heat of the gases for heating the furnace blast or the air supply for the gas generators. The apparatus comprises a water tank a supporting a casing b divided into two compartments by a horizontal partition c, these compartments being respectively divided into series of chambers by vertical partitions d, e. To each partition d is fitted a pipe h, which extends nearly to the closed lower end of a pipe f secured to the partition c. The air to be heated flows from a pipe s through the pipes h the annular spaces between the pipes h, f, and through the upper chambers successively, into an outlet pipe t. The blast furnace gases flow from a pipe k, and then in zig-zag course through perforations in the partitions e, and into an outlet pipe l. A series of vertically-reciprocating scrapers p, suspended from pulleys m, remove dust or other impurities adhering to the pipes f and partitions e; the dust &c. thus removed falls into the water and is discharged as mud. Fig. 4 shows a plan of the apparatus A arranged to work in connection with a blast furnace N, hot-blast stoves F, and gas-producers E. Hot air passes from the apparatus along a main D to the producers, and through branch pipes G to the stoves. When the furnace N is not working, the producer gas can be passed through the apparatus before being used.
Patent GB-190116191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kaleidoscopes.
Inventor: DIEM ULRICH
Filed: 1901-08-12
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 16,191. Diem, U. Feb. 14, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Kaleidoscopes.-Two metal reflecting-plates a, b are connected together by their front edges c, d or e, f, and are held at any desired angle by means of the notched and graduated bar l, which is passed through the slots k, i or the slots g, h.
Patent GB-190116638-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Signalling Defects of Blast Furnace Tuyeres
Inventor: THWAITE BENJAMIN HOWARTH
Filed: 1901-08-19
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 16,638. Thwaite, B. H. Aug. 19. TuyÞres.-Defects in water tuyeres of blast furnaces are indicated by means of an electrical signalling-apparatus, comprising a U-shaped glass tube containing mercury, and provided with two platinum terminals, one of which is always in contact with the mercury, while the other makes contact when a defect occurs resulting in a decrease, or it may be an increase, in the pressure within the tube. The tube is connected to the supply or discharge pipe, according as the cooling- water is forced, or drawn through, the tuyÞre.
Patent GB-190122897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements Applicable to Filters
Inventor: BROWNLOW RICHARD SYDNEY
Filed: 1901-11-13
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 22,897. Brownlow, R. S. Nov. 13. Pressure filters. -Relates to port able or field service filters, and consists in the combination w i t h the usual porous earthenware filter 16 of a preliminary filter by which the mud &c. in the water is removed. A casing 2 bolted to the pump 1 contains a stout tinned gauze lining, formed with external ribs and having within it a lining 5, 6 of cloth &c. secured at the top by a watertight joint held down by the cover 11. The delivery pipe 3 of the pump discharges iuto the lining through a water-tight joint secured by a nut 12. The lining 5, 6 may be filled with sand, charcoal, &c., or with a paste of asbestos and water. The cover 11 is dome-shaped, so as to act as an air-vessel.
Patent GB-190124050-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Apparatus whereby the Game of Rackets and Fives can be played upon a Table.
Inventor: JONES JOHN WOOD
Filed: 1901-11-26
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 24,050. Jones, J. W. Nov. 26. Racquets and fives.-Relates to apparatus for playing racquets or fives on a table. The playing wall consists of a rectangular frame with side wings formed of uprights 1, 2 and cross-bars 3, 4, over which netting &c. is stretched, as shown. The cross-bars of the centre frame and the wings are each hinged at the middle 6, so as to fold inwards when the frame is out of use. The side wings are supported by hooks 12, and pivoted stiffening-pieces 14 are arranged above the hinges. The table on which the game is played is divided into courts by tapes.
Patent GB-190125175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Signaling for Rail- and Tram-ways.
Inventor: STRUBLE JACOB BAKER
Filed: 1901-12-10
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 25,175. Struble, J. B. Dec. 10. Electric railways and tramways, signalling on ; signalling and communicating between trains.- Relates to automatic electric signals for electric railways and tramways, and more especially to means for preventing the signal mechanism from being affected by leakage or other stray currents. One of the ordinary rails 1 is electrically connected throughout its length, and forms the return for the feed-wire 4 and the direct-current generator 3. The other rail 2 is divided into sections by insulation 5, or the insulation may be replaced by resistances. The rails 1, 2 are connected up to an alternating-current generator 6, and to the relay electromagnet 7, which, when the section is unoccupied, holds up the neutral armature 8, and so closes the signal-operating circuit 10, 11, 12, 13, 8, 19, 15, 16 to lower the signal. When a car enters the section, the magnet is shunted, the armature drops, and the signal goes to 'danger.' The spring 15 in the signal circuit is connected by a link 18 to a polarized armature 9. If a direct current enters the relay circuit, the armature 9 is deflected, and breaks the signal between 15, 16. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, the polarized armature is replaced by an electromagnet 9, the contact-points 19 in the signal circuit 13 being normally in contact with the spring plate 18 attached to the armature of the magnet.
Patent GB-190125409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppering Bottles.
Inventor: ALSTON JOHN SHINN
Filed: 1901-12-12
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 25,409. Alston, J. S. Dec. 12. Stoppers. - The cap stopper 7 is fitted with a packing-disc 8 of cork &c., and is carried by the bail 12, the ends of which are pivoted in eyes 17 in the operating-lever 15. The lever 15 is pivoted in socket bearings 5, 6, set in recesses 3, 4, formed in the swelled part 2 of the neck. The sockets 5, 6 are closed at their inner ends, and have annular flanges adapted to bear against the exterior of the neck. The top of the stopper 7 is formed with an eye 13 and a groove 10 for the bail 12, and is also formed with projecting cam surfaces 11, Fig. 3, which, when the bail is not in alignment with the groove 10, tend to direct the bail into the groove. The surfaces 11 also enable the stopper to be tightened in position when the connections become worn or loose, the tightening being effected by rotating the stopper.
Patent GB-190213437-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lathes and Similar Machine Tools
Inventor: OSGOOD JOHN LESTER
Filed: 1902-06-13
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 13,437. Osgood, J. L. June 13. Lathes; machine framings. - The bearing and guiding surfaces of lathes or other machine tools are provided with removable strips or rods of hardened steel or other metal to take the wear Fig. 2 shows one form which the strips may have, the segmental grooved rods 9 being let into the saddle or headstock 8 and the V-rods 6 being secured to the bed 1.
Patent GB-190214817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steering Machinery.
Inventor: LYALL JOHN
Filed: 1902-07-03
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 14,817. Lyall, J. July 3. Steering-gear.-Relates to means for facilitating the change from steam to hand steering and for increasing the buffer action in machinery of the kind described in Specification No. 6693, A.D. 1898. The rods A, which connect the piston-rods E of the cylinders G to the rudder crosshead, have holes for receiving the coupling-pins of the sockets B of the arms C on the screwed hand-shaft when in the position shown in Fig. 1. Each rod A may be in two parts H, J, Figs. 2 and 3, normally kept apart by the spring N. In the event of the spring breaking, filling-blocks, not shown, are fitted to the space R, Fig. 2, or bars V are formed with toes W, X which are inserted into the spaces R, Fig. 3, and the whole secured by screwing the bolts Y into the sleeve S.
Patent GB-190223382-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Combined Nail Cutter and Nail File.
Inventor: KAUFMANN ERNST
Filed: 1902-10-27
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 23,382. Kaufmann, E. Oct. 27. Nail files, cutters, and cleaners.-The nipping or shearing jaws x, y of the cutter are carried by spring arms, and are closed by the cam-ended lever l, which is pivoted on the lug m and may be formed as a nail file and cleaner. The lever is held closed by a pivoted catch v of L or U shape. The jaws are curved symmetrically or unsymmetrically, the latter form, shown in Fig. 9, serving to cut into corners. The catch forms a shield which covers the point of the cleaner when it is closed.