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Patent GB-190110741-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Turning Green Malt.
Inventor: SINGER FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1901-05-23
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 10,741. Singer, F. May 23. Moving-stirrer apparatus for turning green malt. A frame b, mounted on wheels k, h, carries revolving stirring-arms a, which are driven through gearing d, r from the wheel axle g. The wheel k is of smaller diameter, but broader than the wheel h, to adapt it for running on the surface of the malt while the wheel h runs on the floor. The frame carries a handle by which the apparatus is pushed along. Brushes t and rollers n mounted on rods p serve to clear a path for the operator. At the end of the traverse the frame b &c. is revolved round the wheel axle g, and the apparatus is traversed back. The arms a always throw the malt to the same side.
Patent GB-190115486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Shuttle-changing Motions of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: HARLING RALPH
Filed: 1901-07-31
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 15,486. Harling R., Harling, J., [trading as Harling & Todd], and Starkie, R. July 31. Loom shuttle-changing mechanism; brake mechanism ; driving-mechanism; take-up motions.-Each shuttle box is capable of sliding vertically, and is supported by a rod 9 made in two parts connected by a spring-knife or equivalent joint ; in Fig. 2, the joint is in the form of a stud 10 fitted within bosses on the upper part of the rod, and pressed against the lower part by a spring 11 ; a spring 12 connects the lower part of the rod to the framing. During the normal working of the loom, the rod 9 is straight, and the shuttle box supported by it is in line with the shuttle race 15. The weft fork 25 is mounted on a bell-crank lever 24 fitted on the boss of the weft hammer 26, which is pivoted to a shaft 27 and actuated by a hammer lever 28 and cam 29 on the tappet shaft 20. A strap or the like 22 connects one end of the lever 24 to a pulley 23 secured to a shaft which carries an arm 18. When the weft breaks or is exhausted, the fork 25 engages with the hammer 26 in the usual way, the bell-crank lever is oscillated, and the arm 18 is moved into a horizontal position ; during the ensuing beat-up of the lay 4, the arm 18 strikes the rod 9 and displaces its parts as shown in Fig. 2. Simultaneously, a weighted brake lever 33 is released by an antifriction roller carried by an arm 32, which is secured to the shaft of the pulley 23 and normally holds the lever 33 in an inoperative position. Also, a clutch may be disengaged by means of a vertically-sliding rod 41, actuated by a lever 38, which is oscillated by the action of the brake lever 33 ; the clutch may be of the kind described in Specification No. 7002, A.D. 1902. The full shuttles are stored in a magazine 56, and are supported by pins 69 mounted in brackets 70 secured to the magazine. Sliding-pins 68, connected to an oscillatory lever 67, regulate the descent of the shuttles after each shuttle-changing operation. When the shuttle box 7 descends, it depresses one end of a lever 51, the opposite end of which lifts a lever 54 ; this lever releases a pusher 57, which is then drawn towards the lay, with a full shuttle, by means of a strap 61 and spring-controlled quadrant 62. The spent shuttle is discharged from the shuttle box at the opposite side of the loom, the swell being first drawn back by means of a spring and then pressed forward by a second spring, to eject the shuttle. Simultaneously, the take-up catch is lifted out of gear with the ratchet-wheel of the take-up mechanism, to compensate for the absence of weft while picks are made without a shuttle, and the weft fork is raised to prevent its engagement with the weft hammer.
Patent GB-190117374-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mud-guard Attachments for Bicycles.
Inventor: SHARP ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1901-08-30
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 17,374. Sharp, A. Aug. 30. Guards, mud and dress, attachments for. The mud guard &c. stays 1, 2, Fig. 2, terminate in, or are rigidly secured to, studs 3 and 4 formed respectively with right and left handed multiple screwthreads of quick pitch adapted to engage similar threads formed either in prolongations 7, 8 of the axle nuts 5, 6, or in the ends of the axle, so that, by placing the studs in the sockets and then raising the guard, they are secured in position. Rubber or other washers are fitted on the studs. The front of the guard is secured by a spring fastening to the chain stay bridge or fork crown. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the guard is secured to a plate 17 formed with a hole 18 having a gap to allow the plate to be pressed over the thin shank of a bolt 11 mounted in a socket in the fork crown and pressed upwards by a spring 15, until an enlargement 12 formed on the bolt springs into the hole 18 and secures the guard in position. In a modification, shown in Figs. 5 and 6, the guard is turned up in front and is secured by pressing it between the ends of a spring plate 21, bent as shown in Fig. 5 and secured by a bolt 22 to the fork crown &c. The guard may be slotted to engage the bolt and prevent lateral displacement. Fig. 8 shows a form in which the plate 21 is secured to the crown &c. by a screw 31. According to the Provisional Specification, the bolt 11 may be formed with an elongated head which acts as a turn-button.
Patent GB-190123034-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Mechanism for Manumotive Vehicles, and Yachts also applicable for Starting and Assisting the Propulsion of Tram-cars.
Inventor: BROWNE JOHN
Filed: 1901-11-14
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 23,034. Browne, J. Nov. 14. Driving-gear.- Relates to driving-mechanism for manumotive vehicles, applicable also to yachts. Fig. 5 shows a plan of part of the gearing, Fig. 6 shows an end view, and Fig. 7 is an end view showing the central gearing. A vertical shaft e<1> is driven either directly by a hand-wheel f or through bevel-wheels c, c<1>. This shaft in turn, through bevel-wheels c, c', drives a shaft o which, through two pairs of bevel-wheels c, c', drives two shafts n on each of which are two pinions b which gear with pinions a on the boxes a' of the wheels a' of the vehicle. The shafts n are connected together by rods p and cranks q for the purpose of increasing the speed.
Patent GB-190200252-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Switch for Electric Currents.
Inventor: HINTZE JULIUS WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-01-04
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 252. Hintze, J. W. Jan. 4. Switches.-A switch base A is provided with a series of contacts G', G', G<3>, and a block C sliding in a groove carries a contact-plate E adapted to connect a pair of the contacts. Lips or projections D formed on the block serve to prevent arcing. The handle-bars K, K<1> slide in metal bearings formed by a ring M surrounding the base. Any desired number of contacts may be fitted, and for double-pole switches two sliding blocks are employed.
Patent GB-190200501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ignition Devices for Explosion Engines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-01-07
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 501. Boult, A. J., [Guillou, H.]. Jan. 7. Gas and like engines, igniting in. The igniting- tube 1 is secured to the heating-burner 2 by the clip 23, which also secures the burner to the plug 9 on the cylinder, an asbestos washer 19 making a tight joint between the plug and the tube. A chamber 30 communicating with the plug contains removable blocks 15, by which the clearance, and consequently the timing of the ignition, may be adjusted.
Patent GB-190201411-A (GB)
Title: Self Raising Seat for Omnibuses & the like
Inventor: SHARPLES CHARLES
Filed: 1902-01-18
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 1411. Sharples, C. Jan. 18. Seats and seat backs; seat protectors; omnibuses. -A dry seat for omnibuses and the like is provided by pivoting an additional seat or cover a on hinges under the rear bar c of the ordinary seat d. The rear part of the seat or cover a is weighted with a lining f and a lead sheet g whereby, when the occupant rises, the seat or cover turns back into the position shown in dotted lines, the edge taking under the back rail h.
Patent GB-190204548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Type-writers.
Inventor: CAMPBELL WALTER HOPE
Filed: 1902-02-22
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 4548. Campbell, W. H. Feb. 22. Type - writers. - Relates to typeshuttle machines, and is described with reference to the Hammond type-writer, the invention comprising improvements on the system of interchangeable shuttles described in Specification No. 3268, A.D. 1895. A complete circle of metal is employed as the anvil, and the shuttles are disposed round its circumference, one of them being in gear with the driving-arm. Fig. 3 shows a circular anvil of which the upper portion c has studs which fit into corresponding holes in the lower portion b. In the narrow space which separates the rings c, b fit loosely the fins of three segmental shuttles e. Each fin bears a boss or enlargement g which has an open groove to receive the driving-arm h. This arm, although rigid laterally, is flexible radially, so that it can be disengaged from one boss g and be re-engaged with the boss of another shuttle. A laterally-projecting arm of a spring-tensioned rod passes through the slot k<1> and rests on the boss c<3>, so as to hold the ring c down on the ring b. The anvil shaft a is raised by means-of shift-keys, for change of case, and the shuttles are interchanged for change of fount. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the anvil c has two slots for the fins of two shuttles e. The arm h engages normally with the upper shuttle, but a cam-piece m can be turned on its pivot m<1> in the hub of the anvil, so as to lift the anvil relatively to the shaft a, on the top of which the cam rests. When this is done, the grooved boss of the lower shuttle comes into engagement with the arm h. Two pairs of stops are provided in close proximity to the anvil and shuttles, and whichever anvil is idle for the time being is kept from shifting along its guiding-groove by engagement between thecorresponding pair of stops. It is thus always ready to engage the driving-arm when the front is next changed. In the modification shown in Fig. 9, four shuttles are used. To change from one shuttle to the other in the same guiding-groove, the anvil is turned on the shaft A, which is provided with two grooves g, into either of which a spring-pressed pawl B on the anvil can ba shapped. A screw E prevents the shaft A from turning, while leaving it free to rise for change of case. A cam M is fitted, which acts in the same manner as that shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190210921-A (GB)
Title: Combined Suction and Pressure Hose.
Inventor: MACLELLAN PETER
IPC: F16L11/10
Filed: 1902-05-13
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 10,921. MacLellan, P., and Walker, J. W. O. May 13. Hose pipes.- Combined suction and pressure hose, for conveying water and other liquids and gases, is formed nf a tube b of rubber or rubbercoated fabric or other flexible material provided with interior and exterior strengthening-coils a, c, the convolutions of the coil c being arranged between the convolutions of the coil a. An outer covering d may be applied, as shown.
Patent GB-190212519-A (GB)
Title: Seal.
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-06-02
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 12,519. Allison, C. A., [Cary, S. C.]. June 2. Seals.-Metal seals for cases of liquors, cigars, &c. are made of the form shown in Fig. 1, with the driving-tangs t, t<1> strengthened by corrugations e, e'. Figs. 4 and 5 show modified forms of blank. When in place, the seal is secured by a headless brad driven through the tangs t, t<1> between the corrugations.
Patent GB-190216399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fanlight and Casement Openers
Filed: 1902-07-23
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 16 399. Tonks, Ltd., and Sparks, W. July 23. Window opening and closing apparatus.-Fanlights and casements are opened and closed by apparatus such as that shown in Fig. 3. On a base-plate a, attached to the casement &c. frame, is mounted a worm b provided with a pulley c for an operating-cord e<@>, and on the cheeks a<@> projecting from the base-plate, is mounted by means of the pin f, a lever g having at one end worm-wheel teeth g<2>, which gear with the worm b, and at the other end a pin g<3>, which engages in a slot h of a plate i secured to the casement &c. The pin g<3> is preferably threaded at the end to receive a nut, the end of the pin being then riveted to prevent withdrawal of the nut, so as to retain the plate i permanently attached ; suitable washers are provided to make a tight fit. In the case shown the casement &c. is opened inwards, but the fitting may be adapted to open it outwards.
Patent GB-190223557-A (GB)
Title: Improved Roller-way for Conveying of Lumber, and other Articles.
Inventor: TENOW ADOLF JULIUS
Filed: 1902-10-28
Granted: 1903-10-28
Abstract: 23,557. Tenow, A. J., and Flodstr÷m, J. E. Nov. 21, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Conveyers.-In a roller-way for conveying lumber and other articles, the rollers 1, Fig. 1, are connected to an endless chain 2 or wire rope which passes over drums or chain-wheels 3 at the ends of the track. The upper and lower parts of the roller-way may be used to convey lumber in opposite directions. The rollers run on deals or railway tracks 4, 5, supported by trestles 6, and may be driven by the chain-wheels or by a driving- device arranged at any part of the roller-way. The lumber is placed directly on the rollers, and is prevented from sliding off by flanges on the rollers, or by fixed side-walls on the roller-way. The speed of conveyance may be increased or diminished by making that part of the roller which bears on the track smaller or larger than the part on which the lumber is placed. The rollers consist of two parts 1, Fig. 4, journalled on a common shaft 11, to which the chain is attached. The rollers may be connected in pairs by a bar 8, Fig. 3, which has a downward projection 12 secured to the chain 9. Three or more rollers may be connected so as to form trucks, or all the rollers may be connected by links. In long rollerways where the lower part need not be used, the roller-way is made in parts. The parts may be coupled so as to be all driven from the same driving-mechanism, or may be uncoupled so that only the part in use is driven. The parts may also be driven separately.
Patent GB-190225445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Automatic Gas Lighters.
Inventor: KUHLMANN CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-11-19
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 25,445. Lake, H. H., [Kuhlmann, C. F. A.]. Nov. 19. Lighting gas.-The platinum ignition beads z of an automatic gas lighter are mounted in a holder a supported between two rails b and raised from the inoperative position shown in Fig. 2 to the operative position shown in Fig. 1 by a light chain or cord f, which is attached to a projection g and passes over a pin d<1> fixed to lugs c. The rails are bent at their upper ends to project the beads z towards the axis of the mantle. In a modification, the pin g projects through a slot in a guide-tube embraced by a split ring on a supporting-bracket, and having a forked lower end to engage a grooved screw engaging a lug on the bracket. This screw is adjusted to alter the inclination of the guidetube. The operating-chain passes over a roller mounted in a part which normally protects the ignition beads.
Patent GB-190301939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Driving and Gearing Mechanism for Cycles Motor Cars and other Machinery
Inventor: BOON ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-01-27
Granted: 1904-01-27
Abstract: 1939. Boon, A. W. Jan. 27. Chain-wheels; pulleys.-The circumference of chain-wheels, for cycles, motor care, and machinery generally, is varied by means of blocks B which slide radially in a skeleton drum or disc A and have teeth C pivoted to them. The teeth which, at any time, are out of pitch with the chain, are below the blocks and inoperative. They may be kept normally in the operative position by springs, or they may be free and be brought into position by gravity or centrifugal action. Instead of mounting the teeth on the blocks, they may be pivoted to a pair of links one of which is pivoted to a block and the other to the drum. The blocks may be moved radially by means of wedge-shaped projections d on a collar D. This collar can be moved laterally by a screw F on the axle engaging a nut G, which is prevented from rotating and has a ball bearing connection with the collar. The screw is rotated by a worm J gearing with a circular rack thereon. The sliding blocks may be kept in contact with the projections d by springs such as E. If one chain-wheel is used alone, a jockey wheel is employed to take up any slack in the chain. If two chain-wheels are used, the circumference of one is increased as that of the other is diminished. The Provisional Specification states that a cone is employed to effect the radial movement of the blocks, slots being provided therein for the blocks to travel in as the cone is moved ; that arms may extend at each end of the cone to take a free-wheel attachment; and that the wheel may be used for belt-driving, the teeth being dispensed with.
Patent GB-190311585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Overhead Trolley or Contact Arms, for Electrically Driven Tramcars.
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-05-21
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 11,585. Smith, W. F. May 21. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors.-Trolley beads for electrically-driven tramcars are fitted with two insulated luminous arms or wings W, of unequal length, for facilitating the changing of the trolley arm from the up to the down circuit, and vice versÔ, and also for preventing the trolley from leaving the wire. The arms W are pivoted on the pin P and held in a vertical position by a rod secured to a sliding block F connected to a spring E. This spring is attached to a bolt D and its tension is adjusted by the nut N, a pin Y engaging a slot preventing the bolt D from rotating. The arms W can thus turn down in either direction when an obstruction is met. The wings are coated with vulcanized fibre or other insulating-material and rendered luminous by applying a solution of luminous composition. The parts of the trolley head are, preferably, formed of gun metal, phosphor bronze, or otherlike alloy.
Patent GB-190314206-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Necktie Supports and the like.
Inventor: BRENDON JOHN
Filed: 1903-06-25
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 14,206. Brendon, J. June 25. Neckties.-The necktie is formed on a metal support consisting of the bow-shaped part 1, attached by the clamp 2 to the rod or strip 3, which is preferably flexible or spring-like. The part 1 engages beneath the folds of the collar and the necktie does not pass round the neck. One or more pointed ends 4 engage the ends of the necktie. The rod 3 is fastened to the shirt-front by the clips 5 or by other means. The support may be combined with a scarf ring as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190315397-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Incandescent Burners.
Inventor: ALEXANDER CHARLES JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-07-11
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 15,397. Alexander, C. J. July 11. Gas burners. - The head a of a bunsen burner for heating purposes is made barrel-shaped by uniting two conical parts b, c, preferably by screwing. The upper part b carries the gauze d to prevent lighting- back. Gas and air pass to the head a from the gas nozzle h and air holes i respectively.
Patent GB-190315927-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Joint Wiping Vice for Plumbers Use.
Inventor: DRAKE HENRY JOSIAH
Filed: 1903-07-18
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 15,927. Drake, H. J. July 18. Cramps.-A double vice or cramp for holding pipes while the same are being wipe-jointed has its fixed jaws secured to a base-board or to two slotted bars N which may be bolted together at any angle, the movable jaws L being guided by rods M or on the horizontal parts of the fixed jaws and operated by ball-ended screws J or rapidlyadjusted screws working through enlargements K or through plates secured to the fixed jaw parts. Segments of rings may be used as packing in the hooked jaws to bring pipes of different sizes into alignment.
Patent GB-190318660-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Regulation of Liquid Fuel Burners.
Inventor: CLARKSON THOMAS
Filed: 1903-08-29
Granted: 1904-08-29
Abstract: 18,660. Clarkson, T. Aug, 29. Liquid -fuel fittings.-The needle D<3> and cap D<8> of the burner shown are controlled simultaneously either by a handlever C' or by steam from the boiler acting on the underside of a spring - loaded piston B<2>. The cross - piece B<11>, from which the needle and cap are operated, is fitted loosely over the head of the pistonrod B<3>, and is connected to it by springs A<1>, A<2>, as shown, thereby enabling the hand and automatic controls to be used independently of each other. The hand-lever C<1> works over a notched quadrant C<3>, and is connected by a crank C<4> with an extension of the links B<12>, which pass downwards from the cross-piece B<11> to the lever D<6> of the cap D<8>. By graduating the quadrant C<3> and throwing the catch C' out of gear, the lever C', which will then move with the piston B', can be made to indicate the positions of the needle and cap and also the steam pressure under the piston B'.
Patent GB-190320879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Utilization of Tidal-power, River-flow-power, and Wind-mill-power and for the Storing of such Power and Transmitting the same where Required for Commercial Use.
Inventor: TURNER ALFRED WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-09-29
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 20,879. Turner, A. W., and Tibbitts, J. Sept. 29. Drawings to Specification. Windmills.-To connection with floating waterwheels for utilizing the energy of tidal and other currents, a windmill is connected by bevel gearing to the driving-shaft of the water-wheel by means of free-wheel clutches.
Patent GB-190322191-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of Copying Writing and Printing.
Inventor: SANFORD-BURTON HARRY
Filed: 1903-10-14
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 22,191. Burton, H. Sanford-. Oct. 14. Copying documents &c.-Copying-sheets for obtaining copies of writing, drawing, and printing are made by combining one or more sheets of Japanese or other absorbent paper with a sheet of ordinary paper, by pressure. This may be effected by a roller with or without the aid of a viscous compound. The sheets may be combined in book form or used loosely. The writing, drawing, or printing is effected on the absorbent paper and the ink passes through to the ordinary paper beneath, from which the absorbent paper is then peeled off.
Patent GB-190326391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Extraction of Metals from their Ores.
Filed: 1903-12-03
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 26,391. Ogle, P. J., and Rapid Cyanide Treatment, Ltd. Dec. 3. Pneumatic filters.-Relates to a filter for separating the metallic solution from the gangue in the extraction of ores by a wet process, and consists of a revolving vessel provided along its sides and at one or both ends with gratings covered with filtering-media. Fig. 1 shows apparatus for treating gold ores. The gratings preferably consist of diagonally-arranged strips f on the inside of the vessel a, and the metallic solution is removed from the back of the gratings by an exhaust pump, preferably through the pipes q and a chamber r. Compressed air, or ozone, or both, may be forced through the solvent-supply pipe m into the vessel. The vessel is preferably hung by slings band rotated by a chain d.