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Patent GB-189922620-A (GB)
Title: Improved Automatic Double Coupling.
Inventor: ROBINSON HERMANN
Filed: 1899-11-13
Granted: 1900-11-13
Abstract: 22,620. Robinson, H. Nov. 13. Couplings, automatic; buffers; draw-gear.-Relates to a double coupling which can be used with vehicles having central or side buffers. Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Fig. 2 a side elevation. The outer end of the draw-bar a has a hook b<1>, and a socket b containing the bolt c on which are hung the shackles h, h<1>. A link k is hinged to the forward end of the shackle h<1>, and both shackles are raised, preparatory to coupling, into the oblique position shown in Fig. 2 by side levers, not shown. Should a vehicle having these fittings be brought against a vehicle with side buffers, the shackles are released, and the link k automatically engages the draw-hook A, Fig. 3, while the shackle h falls through the shackle h<1>. If, however, the vehicle meets another similarly fitted, the central buffers d strike and a catch is released so that the shackle h falls over the buffer head e and the link k engages the hook b<1>. The buffer rods d are bifurcated, and each limb g is passed through the plates r<1>, r<2>, r<3>, r<4>, surrounded by springs v and made fast by nuts n. The plates r<1>, r<2> are connected by bolts o<1>, o<2> passing through brackets n<1>, n<2>, n<3>, n<4> secured to the frames D. The draw-bar may be adjusted by turning the nut p on its screwed end by the bevel-wheels shown.
Patent GB-189925753-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Fastener for Cords and the like.
Inventor: DEVORE LEVI
Filed: 1899-12-30
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 25,753. Devore, L. Dec. 30. Cleats or holders. -A fastener, applicable to shoes, gloves, or o t h e r wear i n -apparel, and bags fastened by cords, has a marginal flange a, which projects towards the article to which the fastener is attached, and a central projection, around which the cord is fastened. In the annular space a<1> the cord is confined.
Patent GB-190003611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Plates or Tablets of Glass, Metal, Earthenware, Porcelain and like Articles of similar Substances for Various Purposes, and Having a Surface Capable of Adhering to Plaster or Cement.
Inventor: STOREY ISAAC HENRY
Filed: 1900-02-23
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 3611. Storey, I. H., and McCalla, W. E. Feb. 23. Facing-tiles; slabs; enamels; enamalling.-Glass, metal, eartehnware, or like tiles, slabs, or plates for floors, ceilings, walls, baths, tanks, &c. are pitted or roughened to key with the cement by applying enamel containing sawdust or combustible material to the backs of the tiles &c. On firing the article, the sawdust is burnt, and the enamel fixed. The faces of the plates &c. may be decorated by coloured enamels, or the backs of glass plates may be ornamented by coloured enamels and cements to produce mottled or marbled effects. In applying the invention to glass or earthenware articles, the combustible material may be pressed into the soft glass or clay during the moulding operation. The combustible material may be in the form of coarse canvas, which may be applied with, or without, a filling of enamel. The plates may be flat or curved, and are capable of resisting atmospheric and chemical action.
Patent GB-190004193-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Signalling Devices for Telephone Systems.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1900-03-05
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 4193. Justice, P. M., [Williams, H. M.]. March 5. Telephone calls.-An apparatus for repeating from the called station an audible signal, so that the calling-station shall know that the called subscriber's bell has rung. Fig. 2 shows a sectional plan, in which the magneto bell hammer b is provided with a rear extension 2, capable of giving a series of blows to a sliding rod 4. The rod 4 has a returning-spring 7, and at its other end carries a pawl for engagement with a ratchet-wheel 11. The locking-pawl of the ratchet-wheel is provided with a releasing-device acted upon by the rod 4. The ratchet-wheel 11 winds up a coiled spring, which, when released, can operate a ratchet-wheel 33 acting on a vibrating hammer 37 capable of striking a membrane 29. The membrane chamber 28 is connected by tubes 30, 31 to the microphone, which is temporarily cut into the line by a throwover switch.
Patent GB-190006258-A (GB)
Inventor: OCHS FREDERICK LOUIS
Filed: 1900-04-03
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 6258. Ochs, F. L. April 3. Tyres,pneumatic etc.; felloes or rims.-The pneumatic tyre a is provided with separately-inflatable edges a<2>, each of which, when deflated, is passed into a chamber c<1> within the rim c, through a narrow opening c<3>, and is secured within the chamber by subsequent inflation. The chambers c<1> are formed by curved strips c<2> and an outer semicircular strip c<5>, the edges c<4> of which are beaded. There may be a separate tread or tyre e, which has a stem e<1> held between the inner parts d of an auxiliary rim d<2>, the parts d being connected by a base d<1>.
Patent GB-190007771-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Safety Attachment for Stirrup-leathers.
Inventor: JONES CAROLINE DIANA MARION
Filed: 1900-04-26
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 7771. Jones, C. D. M., [Jones, R. J.]. April 26. Stirrup straps, suspending.-The stirrup strap l is suspended from a bar b, supported at one end by an eye e fixed to the plate p, and connected at the other end by an eye e<2> to another eye e' on a lever pivoted at i to the plate p, and held normally in an upright position by a springs. A slot o in the casing c enables the eye e<1> to travel to and fro. The rear end of the bar b may be guided so as to move to and fro by any other means. If the rider is thrown, the bar b is drawn backwards, until free from the eye e, when the bar turns, as shown, and liberates the stirrup leather.
Patent GB-190009792-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Screw Propellers.
Inventor: PARSONS CHARLES ALGERNON
Filed: 1900-05-28
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 9792. Parsons, C. A. May 28. Screw propellers.-Relates to means for reducing cavitation in high-speed screws. The pitch of the blades is reduced by about 10 per cent. at their tips. The reduction is gradual, and extends over from a half to one-third of the blade. Further, blades or vanes v, such as shown in Fig. 5, are attached to the cone behind the boss, to reduce the cavitation at that place by interfering with the vortex motion of the water.
Patent GB-190013074-A (GB)
Title: An Implement for Cultivating and Pulverizing Land.
Inventor: BERGOM HANS ANDERSON
Filed: 1900-07-19
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 13,074. Bergom, H. A. July 19. Cultivators.-Relates to an implement for cultivating and pulverizing land. A shaft B is mounted in a frame A, and supports a number of independently-rotatable discs D, carrying tines F for stirring the soil. A pulverizing-board I is carried by arms J from the shaft B, and is connected by a link Q to a bell-crank lever 0, P, the handle 0 of which can be secured in position by a catch engaging the quadrant S. Fastened to the board I by a shank L are blades M, which are situated between the rows of tines F, and blades K, which enter the soil and pulverize the clods.
Patent GB-190014006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Power Machines for Clipping Horses and other Animals.
Inventor: PLANT WILLIAM HART
Filed: 1900-08-04
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 14,006. Plant, W. H. Aug. 4. Horse clippers and the like.- The flexible shaft A of the clipper K is connected directly to the spindle a of the driven band wheel B. The end coils of the shaft A, Fig. 5, are soldered together and covered with a ferrule p, so that the connecting-piece q may be unscrewed without much difficulty. The shaft A and the spindle of the clipper are connected in the same way. The band wheels B, C are mounted between parallel bars b, b<1>. In the pillar form of machine, the frame b is pivoted at c to the fork H, connected by a set-screw l to the stem F, which is made in one piece and fits loosely in the socket k of the base G. The position of the frame b in a vertical plane is adjusted by a curved bar D pivoted at d and provided with a handle h. The bar D has notches e, one of which is normally held against a locking-pin f by the spring g. In the hanging form of machine, the frame b<1> is pivoted at n to the forked hanger m.
Patent GB-190102921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumps
Inventor: GARVENS WILHELM
Filed: 1901-02-11
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 2921. Garvens, W. Feb. 11. Air vessels; valve chambers.-Relates especially to high-speed pumps. The suction air chamber b is situated by the side of the suction valve chamber a, and separated therefrom only by a partition c. The chamber in which the plunger is guided is formed in one with the chamber a.
Patent GB-190104933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Machines for Cutting Screw Threads in Boiler Stay Holes or for similar Purposes
Inventor: PEDDIE ANDREW
Filed: 1901-03-08
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 4933. Peddie, A. March 8. Tapping.-A portable apparatus for tapping holes for boiler stays, or for similar purposes, has a spindle D driven by toothed gearing C, B mounted in a frame A. The pinion C is driven by a pulley F, the frame being held against rotation by a pin G, which engages a convenient hole in the work. The spindle D may be formed as a tap or carry sleeve taps T. A slot H forms a handle for carrying the apparatus.
Patent GB-190108184-A (GB)
Title: A New System of Construction with Beton Strengthened by Metal.
Inventor: HABRICH FRANZ
Filed: 1901-04-20
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 8184. Habrich, F. April 20. Floors; walls; concrete buildings.-Fig. 1 shows a floor constructed of girders a, a, arranged one above another, and twisted hoop iron bars or strips z embedded in beton. The girders are connected at intervals by bent pieces of metal b. The strips extend over several spans, and may be bent back and looped through adjacent strips. The centering for supporting the concrete is laid on the flanges of the lower girders. Fig. 4 shows in sectional plan a portion of a circular wall of a tank, such as that of a gasometer. A metal skeleton is constructed of twisted hoop-iron strips x between pairs of standards v, which are supported by struts w anchored in concrete foundation blocks. Segmental wood centerings are attached to the flanges of the standards, and concrete is filled in about the metal skeleton. Quay walls and other structures are erected in a similar manner.
Patent GB-190121676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Riding Saddles, and in the Manufacture of Parts of such Saddles.
Inventor: MARTIN PATRICK ALPHONSUS
Filed: 1901-10-29
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 21,676. Martin, P. A. Oct. 29. Saddles, riding. The detachable seat b is made of blocked leather, and is fixed to the head a<2> and cantle a' of the tree a by the hook-section ends of the seat, assisted at the pommel by laces i connecting the seat to the end of straining-webs e fixed at their rear ends to staples e<1> on a metal strengthening-plate d'. The fastening of the cantle end of the seat may be assisted by buttons &c. f. The detachable panels shown in Fig. 3 consist of a layer of felt c<1> stitched at the edges to a leather sheet c<2> with an intermediate padding c<5> of layers of serge, kersey, &c. The panels are attached to the tree by pockets c<4> and fastenings c<6>. Fig. 9 shows the dies p, q, r for blocking the seat o<1>. When the arched central part is flattened out, the vertical flanges o<5>, o<6> incline inwards towards one another. The dies q, r may be in one piece.
Patent GB-190121774-A (GB)
Title: Improved Potato-digging Machine and Cultivator.
Inventor: ANDREWS FRANK OSMUND
Filed: 1901-10-29
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 21,774. Andrews, F. O. Oct. 29. Potato diggers; cultivators; weeds, destroying.-Relates to an implement for digging potatoes and for use as a cultivator for breaking up the soil and separating the weeds which are left in a row upon the ground. Fig. 2 shows one modification of the machine in plan. The machine comprises a share 24, behind which is a vibrating grid for separating the potatoes or weeds from the soil. The share 24 is carried on a pair of side bars 23 pivoted at their forward ends on the bearings of a shaft 17 and connected by links 46 to cranks 45 on the end of a rock-shaft 37 operated by a hand-lever 36 to adjust the depth of work or to raise the share 24 clear of the ground. The movable grid consists of two sets of bars 27, 32 carried by levers 21 pivoted on the bars 23. The bars 27 are corrugated, and have straight ends which work through holes in a plate 25 attached to the rear of the share 24. The levers 21 are operated by rods 20 from crank-discs on the end of the shaft 17, which is driven from a sprocket-wheel 8 fast on the main axle 3 by the intermediate gearing shown. The machine is drawn by a pole 14, and is supported on main wheels 1 with tread plates 2 mounted loosely on the axle 3 and connected therewith by ratchet clutches. The Specification describes a modified arrangement of the machine, in which the bulk of the driving-gearing is arranged at the rear of the main axle. The main frame is correspondingly modified.
Patent GB-190201408-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Scaffolding
Inventor: DAVID FLORANCE MEREDITH
Filed: 1902-01-18
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 1408. David, F. M. Jan. 18. Scaffolding. - Putlogs or ledgers D are secured to standards or poles A by double sockets B, C, which are set at an angle with one another, so that the parts are locked together when the lower ends of the standards are forced apart. To adjust the height of the scaffolding, the feet of the standards are drawn towards one another. The poles and sockets may be of round, square, or other shape in cross-section.
Patent GB-190202948-A (GB)
Title: Improved Vertical Steam Engine Air Pump.
Inventor: HOYLE JOHN
Filed: 1902-02-05
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 2948. Hoyle, J. Feb. 5. Air pumps; stuffing-boxes.-The pump is constructed so that the water is discharged separately from the air and vapour. In the form shown in vertical section in Fig. 1 and in sectional plan in Fig. 2, the water inlet is at A and the discharge at G. There are no foot-valves, the water falling by gravity to the bottom of the barrel when the bucket B is above the openings C in the liner N. The discharge valves D are disposed round the barrel in a concentric chamber F, and are of conical form and guided by central studs b with a rubber washer below and a nut above to limit the lift. The air and vapour are discharged during the upward stroke of the bucket through a combined packing and valve L. This is in the form of a cup containing split packing-rings i embracing the piston-rod M, and has a rubber-faced flange g forming the valve proper. The combined packing and valve are acted on by a spring and are enclosed in an open-sided box n with a cover m containing a spherical seating for the spring abutment ring. In a smaller pump shown in the Specification, the discharge chamber is beneath the barrel, and the discharge valves are of an ordinary kind opening downwards.
Patent GB-190203535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Range-finders and like Instruments
Inventor: BADEN-POWELL BADEN FLETCHER SM
Filed: 1902-02-12
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 3535. Powell, B. F. S. Baden-. Feb. 12. Range-finders.-A mirror or prism f is mounted at the end of a box a at an angle of about 45‹. By observation through a peep-hole e, a rectangular base line is set off. Then, by measuring along this base line until the object is sighted through a second peep-hole h, the necessary elements for the determination of the range are obtained.
Patent GB-190206654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Switches.
Inventor: BRAY EDWARD NEVILLE
Filed: 1902-03-18
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 6654. Bray, E. N. March 18. Switches. - Relates to doublepole switches and means for giving a quick break. Fig 1 shows one arrangement. The two levers a carrying contacts fare pivoted at b and connected by links or toggles e with a guided sliding rod c. A spring h tends to pull the arms into the 'off' position. When the switches are closed by the handle d, the links e are in a straight line or slightly below, and the spring h cannot open them until the handle has been moved upwards slightly. The rod c may not be connected directly to the links, but may have a slight free movement. Fig. 2 shows a modification, the arms a being moved by a pin n carried by an arm m attached to the handle loosely mounted on its pivot. The two arms a are geared together at o. The pin n also serves to trip the toggles, to open the switches.
Patent GB-190206821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Ordnance of the Class in which the Gun Barrel alone Recoils.
Inventor: REICHWALD AUGUST
Filed: 1902-03-20
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 6821. Reichwald, A., [Krupp, F.]. March 20. Mountings.- Relates to recoil apparatus. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section, and Figs. 4, 5, and 6 show, in sectional elevation, sectional plan, and cross-section, respectively, the rear portion drawn to a larger scale. The recoil is absorbed by a spring H in the cylinder A, which is carried on the mounting, and by the friction produced by three metal strips B<1>, B<2>, B<3>, which are drawn by the gun through the plates C', C', C<3>, C<4>, the latter being pressed together by springs P. As the recoil proceeds, the pressure on the strips is increased by the rearward movement of the bearing, whereby its outer surfaces N wedge themselves between the converging surfaces R, all movements between the surfaces being facilitated by ball bearings Q. The pressure on the strips is further regulated by two rods Z, which are pivoted to the transom S and are connected by cranks V to the shafts U carrying the eccentric rollers W<1>, W<2>. During the recoil movement, the rollers W<2> are moved by the cranks into contact with the shaped sides of the strip B', and, during the running-out movement, the rollers W<1> are moved into contact with the sides of the strip B'.
Patent GB-190209110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Regulating and Steering Mechanism for Motor Cars, Launches and the like
Filed: 1902-04-19
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 9110. Paget, A., Northey, P. W., and Electric Motive Power Co. April 19. Steering-gear.-Relates to mechanism for steering and controlling motor vehicles, launches, and the like, in which a single steering-head or operating-shaft controls by its backward and forward movements the change-speed gear, and by its rotatory movement controls the steering ; and comprises improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 8596, A.D. 1896. Several forms applied to road vehicles are shown. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of one form in which the vertical shaft b is supported in a bearing c capable of turning on a horizontal axis c<o>. Rotatory movement is made to adjust the steering-wheels through arms a, d connected by a link a' with a ball joint at each end. Backward and forward movements are made to control the speed through the rod j. Fig. 3 shows in plan one way in which worm gear may be used with this form of steering- mechanism. The steering-shaft is supported by a casing b<2> pivoted on an axis c<2> and enclosing a worm-wheel with which a worm h on the steering- shaft engages. The steering-axles are actuated by an arm on the worm-wheel spindle and a balljointed rod a<1>, or other intermediate linkage. Fig. 12 shows, in elevation, the use of a wormwheel and rack transmitting-gear in this mechanism ; the casing b<2> in this form is pivoted on an axis c<4> passing through the pitch line of the rack. Other forms with worm gear are shown, and also a form in which cords wrapped round segments are used in place of a rack.
Patent GB-190227626-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Hair Nets and the Manufacture thereof.
Inventor: MARSH JOHN TAYLOR
Filed: 1902-12-15
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 27,626. Marsh, J. T., [Cornet, M.]. Dec. 15. Hair-nets are made like tulle on a loom by means of a jacquard card arranged to produce smaller meshes at intervals, and the continuous material is cut into lengths at those points and dressed with cellulose or other dressing. Straggling ends and knotting of the ends to prevent unravelling are thus avoided.
Patent GB-190227991-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Machines for Scouring or CleaningYarns.
Filed: 1902-12-18
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 27,991. Carter, G., and Baldwin & Partners, J. & J. Dec. 18. Washing. - Consists of a hank machine in which the liquor is squeezed from the hank or dole by the action of a pressure roller upon that from which the yarn is suspended in the liquid, thereby dispensing with the auxiliary pressure or squeezing rollers hitherto employed, of devices for keeping the hank within circumscribed limits upon its roller, and of devices for stripping the hank from its roller, to which it tends to cling owing to the action of the pressure roller. A roller 19, Fig. 1, over which the hank is placed, is carried on a frame 11 on a central spindle 7, and a heavy roller 14, of metal, such as brass, or of metal and wood, carried by a shaft 13 pivoted at 12, presses on the hank. The pressure may be augmented by springs placed above the shaft in a support 15<a>, or below the main roller shaft 20 ; or a suitable link containing a spring may surround the shafts 13, 20. The roller 19 is driven by a toothed wheel 21 engaging a rack 22 on the frame of the machine, and a support 15 carried by the shaft 13 is arranged with a roller to engage on a camsurface on the frame of the machine, thereby raising the roller 14 when it comes to the end of one half of the machine, the tub being preferably divided into two by a partition, thus allowing the hank to be removed. It is then replaced on a roller 14 and traverses the cleaner liquid in the second portion of the apparatus. A forked guide 19<b>, kept in position by a stud x, orelse by an adjustable counterweight on one arm of a bell-crank lever carried by the roller shaft, the other arm of which carries the guide, serves to prevent the hank from spreading over the edge of the roller 19, or guide-flanges 19<a> may be used instead. The bottom roller may be made concave and the top one convex, for the same purpose. For stripping the yarn off the roller 19, a roller 20<b>, Fig. 6, in frictional engagement with it, drives another roller 20<c>, which thus revolves in the same direction as the roller 19 and draws the yarn off the latter, preventing it from lapping under the roller. Or the yarn may pass under a roller 20<i>, Fig. 8, carried by a chain or the like 20<h>, thus ensuring the immersion of the lower part of the hank in the liquid. When the arm 15, Fig. 1, comes on to the cam-surface for elevating the roller 14, a roller on an arm 20<e> also engages the cam, whereby the roller is pressed rearwards, pulling with it a roller 20<l>, since the lever arms 20<d>, 20<e> are integral with each other. The chain is consequently pressed by the roller 20<l> and the roller 20<j> raised, allowing the yarn to be removed. In the Provisional Specification, the bottom roller is stated to be of large diameter to ensure immersion of the hank and to prevent the two sides of the hank from engaging. The top roller may be positively rotated, driving the lower one by frictional contact, or both may be positively rotated.