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Patent GB-189923211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bascule Lift Bridges.
Inventor: COWING JOHN PHILO
Filed: 1899-11-21
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 23,211. Cowing, J. P. May 25, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Roller or antifriction-wheel bearings.-The flanged segmental end B of a bascule bridge A is mounted on rollers D, of different diameters, journalled in base blocks E attached to the pier F, and carries segmental racks G' which gear with toothed wheels G driven by a motor and pinions H. Skew-blocks L, fixed to the pier, partially support the bridge and load when the bridge is in use, and a curved stop piece comes in contact with the end roller when the bridge is raised into a vertical position. The bridge is counterweighted so that the centre of gravity is at the centre of the segmental end, which may be provided with an axle or trunnions mounted in bearings. In the latter case, the pier may be recessed to receive the weight. In a modification, the end rollers are connected by an endless chain, and are driven by toothed gearing so as to impart rntary motion to the segmental end by frictional contact. Other operating-mechanism may be employed, such as a strut or connecting- rod &c.
Patent GB-189924149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cigar Boxes.
Inventor: BROWN MORRIS
Filed: 1899-12-04
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 24,149. Brown, N., and Moskovitz, S. Dec. 4. Cigar boxes are constructed with a false bottom D supported on four helical springs B tapered as shown in Fig. 2, the weight of the cigars being so balanced that the uppermost layer is flush with the upper edge of the box, whether it is full or partly emptied. The following devices are employed to indicate the contents of the box and to prevent re-filling :- An arm d extending downwards from the false bottom D is provided with a lug d<1> projecting through a vertical slot d<2> in one end of the box. A series of leaf springs d<4> allow the lug d' to rise in the slot, but prevent its return, and as the lug rises it turns the index pointers d<3> into the vertical position and so records the number of layers of cigars removed from the box. A frame e provided with a glass front covers the above-mentioned parts. A catch G is used to retain the false bottom in place when the box is being filled.
Patent GB-190001840-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Flexible Tyres for the Wheels of Road Vehicles.
Inventor: DEWES ABEDNEGO
Filed: 1900-01-30
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 1840. Dewes, A., and Whiting, H. A. Jan. 30. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic ; felloes or rims. -A metallic or wooden band b with undercut edges c is placed on the felloe a so as to secure the edges e of the flexible tyre d. The tyre has sidebeads f, which fit into grooves in rings g secured by transverse bolts h to the felloe. The rings have outwardly - curved edges i to avoid chafing, and the tyre may have air spaces j. In modifications, radial helical springs may be placed in the air spaces, and the edges of the tyre may be secured in grooves in the felloe.
Patent GB-190005632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Clips for Glazing Bars and the like.
Inventor: WHITE ROBERT
Filed: 1900-03-26
Granted: 1900-06-09
Abstract: 5632. White, R. March 26. Glazing; roofs.-Clips or stop pieces B, for supporting the lower edges of the glass sheets or the like at the ends of the bars A, are formed of metal strips, rods, or wires which are bent transversely round the bars, and are secured by bolts C, or by bending or twisting the ends of the strips, rods, or wires through holes in the bars. A transverse notch may be made in the web of the bar to receive the strip or rod as shown in Fig. 4. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 14, a flanged stop plate B is clipped to the notched end of the bar A by a bolt C, under the bar, and is made with drainage holes B<2>.
Patent GB-190006509-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rim Brakes for Cycles.
Inventor: DUFFY THOMAS
Filed: 1900-04-07
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 6509. Duffy, T. April 7. Brakes.-Relates to rim brakes of the form described in Specification No. 26,481, A.D. 1897. The brake shoes a are carried by crossing levers pivoted on the fork crown, the upper ends a' of which work in slots in a cross-piece E or in links fixed to a pull-up brake rod C. The rod C is fixed to the brake lever F, which is pivoted at the end f to the handle-bar. A spring f<1> returns the brake when released. The brake may be fitted to the rear wheel by using suitable connections.
Patent GB-190007777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Wireless Telegraphy.
Filed: 1900-04-26
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 7777. Marconi, G., and Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Co. April 26. Wireless telegraphy; transformers.-Relates to improvements in the arrangement for wireless telegraphy described in Specifications No. 12,039, A.D. 1896, No. 12,326, A.D. 1898, and Nos. 6982 and 25,186, A.D. 1899. Fig. 1 shows the transmitting-apparatus, and Fig. 2 the receiving-apparatus. In Fig. 1, the secondary of the induction coil c is connected through one or more condensers e to the primary d of a transformer, the secondary d' of which is connected to earth E or a capacity and with an adjustable inductance g connected to the aÙrial conductor A. In the receiving-apparatus, the aerial conductor A is connected through a similar inductance g<1> to the primary g<1> of an induction coil, with which a condenser h is arranged in parallel. The secondary j<2> is divided by a condenser j<3>, and has its terminals connected to inductances g<2>. The inductances are connected through the coherer T and a condenser h<1> in parallel. The local circuit including impedances c', c<2> is connected to the terminals of the condenser j<3>. Several forms of transformer and induction coil are described for use with the transmitter and receiver respectively. The transformer is wound preferably on a rectangular frame, the secondary being divided and lying on each side of the primary. A cylindrical transformer, having equal turns in each coil, may also be employed, or one in which the layers of the secondary decrease in numbers outwardly. Several arrangements of induction coils are described, in which the secoudary is centrally divided by a condenser. The primary may be single, divided, or in several parallel coils. The secondary may be wound in a single layer, inside or outside the primary, or may be in several layers decreasing outwardly in number.
Patent GB-190008361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Switching Electric Currents On and Off especially suitable for Lighting Telephone Switchboards.
Inventor: GILL FRANK
Filed: 1900-05-05
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 8361. Gill, F., Gilmour, R., and Claxton, P. H. May 5. Drawings to Specification. Actuating valves and cocks. - Relates to the electric lighting of telephone switchboards, and to the supply of current for calling purposes when the work is not continuous, and to like purposes. On receipt of a call a motor is started and drives a generator for supplying current, which may be employed to switch on gas &c.
Patent GB-190013802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Separating Stones from Loam and Clay.
Inventor: KUHNERT AUGUST
Filed: 1900-08-01
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 13,802. Kuhnert, A. Aug. 1. Roller mills for separating stones from loam and clay. The material is passed between a pair of helicallygrooved rollers a, g, so placed that the groove of one collar comes opposite the projections or ribs on the other at the line of contact. The grooves engage the stones and carry them out at the side of the machine, the clay &c. passing between the rollers. Small stones passing through with the clay &c. are crushed. The rollers are geared together by wheels i, k, and the lower roller is driven by gearing e, f from a shaft c. The roller g is journalled in check, l pivoted on the shaft of the roller a, and the checks l have extensions provided with segmental racks m gearing with pinions o on a shaft n. The shaft n is turned to adjust the roller g to the desired position. Brakes or clamps p are provided for fixing the shaft n when the parts are adjusted.
Patent GB-190015903-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cycle Wheel Brakes
Inventor: GARRARD CHARLES RILEY
Filed: 1900-09-07
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 15,903. Garrard, C. R., and Garrard, C. G. Sept. 7. Brakes.-A front wheel rim brake is shown in Fig. 2. The pads a are mounted on the steel spring piece A, which is secured to small brackets B, B', clamped upon the steering-forks. The rod C is connected by the wire E to the handle F, and the handle F is connected to the steel spring piece F<1> fixed to the bracket G. The brake may be applied to the back-wheel rim, or to the tyres of the wheel.
Patent GB-190022510-A (GB)
Title: Attachments for Wire Ropes & Cables
Inventor: BECKER WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1900-12-11
Granted: 1901-12-11
Abstract: 22,510. Becker, W. H., and Williams, R. Dec. 11. Wire ropes.-A socket C, cap, or other attachment is secured to a wire rope or cable by keys, wedges, or cottars D passed through holes and grooved in metal shoes A on each side of the rope. In a modification, the metal socket is placed over the rope, and tightened by keys, wedges, or cottars engaging keyways in metal rings or bands placed round the socket.
Patent GB-190022741-A (GB)
Title: Method of Preserving Roasted Coffee.
Inventor: FEITLER SIEGMUND
Filed: 1900-12-13
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 22,741. Feitler, S. Dec. 13. Coffee.-In order to preserve coffee for purposes of transport &c., the beans, after roasting, are mixed, at a suitable temperature, with a resinous substance such as shellac, so that, when cool, each bean is covered with a thin protective coating.
Patent GB-190106823-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lashing Rings, Sling Rings Trace Hooks and the like.
Inventor: RODENKIRCHEN HEINRICH
Filed: 1901-04-01
Granted: 1902-04-01
Abstract: 6823. Rodealcirchen, H. April 1. Eyes for ropes and cords. Lashing rings, sling rings, trace hooks, and the like for use with slings for raising goods by means of ropes, and for other purposes where rings are used through which ropes or the like are passed, have a number of rings e threaded upon a ring a of circular section, the carrying-hook d beirg connected to the cross-piece c in such a manner that the hook can revolve upon its axis.
Patent GB-190108344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nails and Spikes.
Inventor: WALKER GEORGE TAYLOR
Filed: 1901-04-23
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 8344. Walker, G. T. April 23 Screw nails.-The twisted or screw nail or spike has flat sides and rounded corners, which are continued into three or four flat faces, which together form the point. The lower part of the shank is twisted to the extent of one or more half turns. The corners may be serrated. The sides may be square, fluted, concave, or hexagonal &c.
Patent GB-190109557-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Apparatus for Elevators.
Inventor: BRUCKSCH EMIL
Filed: 1901-05-08
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 9557. Brucksch, E. May 8. Safety retaining - apparatus ; overwinding, preventing.-Relates to cage lifts. A frame f, g, capable of motion with regard to the cage to an extent limited by the spring c, is fitted with bars k embracing the shaft guides and having pivoted in them catches e. On the rope breaking, the spring d is drawn down, thus retracting its ends hand allowing the catches e to engage the sides of the shaft and hold the frame f, g fast. Further motion of the cage then causes the bars m, attached thereto, to slide along the inclined outer edges of the bars k, thus forcing these bars hard against the guides which they embrace, and stopping the cage. Projections n on the cage normally lie between projections o on the bars k, and so hold the bars clear of the guides. In preventing overwinding, the frame f, g is stopped by projections fixed in a suitable position in the shaft, and the cage is then brought to rest in a manner similar to that described above.
Patent GB-190112644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printers' Lock Ups.
Inventor: COCHRAN ROBERT B
Filed: 1901-06-20
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 12,644. Cochran, R. B. June 20. Quoins ; type, setting.-Relates to printers' furniture and lock-ups. The device consists of two parts, one H having tubular extensions or guides F in which slide the legs B, B<1> of the other part A. Pivoted o the e part A is a screw C having a head C' for turning it. The guides F are connected by two cross-pieces I, between which the screw C passes. Between the cross-pieces I are two dogs D having helical teeth on their heads engaging the screw C. Lateral projections E<1>, E<11>, D<11> on the ends of the dogs engage above and below the pieces I, and prevent the dogs from getting out of place. Pins P form fulcrums on which the dogs may be rocked against the springs S, to disengage their teeth from the screw. The threads of the screw and teeth of the dogs are ratchet shaped in section, so that the screw may be drawn out through the dogs to extend it. The screw is then turned to lock-up the parts. The edges of the pieces I engaged by the projections on the heads of the dogs are depressed or inclined to cause the dogs to engage the screw more firmly as pressure is applied.
Patent GB-190112884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Metallic Advertising Tablets.
Inventor: WALTERS WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-06-25
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 12,884. Walters, W. June 25. Advertising.-Tablets are, to prevent the corrosive action of the atmosphere, formed of galvanized iron or steel sheeting, and are suitably painted.
Patent GB-190124404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Temperature-exchanging Apparatus
Inventor: DESMAROUX JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-11-30
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 24,404. Desmaroux, J. Oct. 5, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Liquids, sterilizing.-Relates to temperatureexchanging apparatus for fluids or liquids, especially for cooling and heating water to be sterilized. Two metal sheets a, b are rolled in a spiral, and two metal bands g, h are rolled between them and brazed on the opposite edges so as to form two distinct passages e,f, closed on one side and open on the other. The two faces of the spiral coil are then closed by india-rubber discs and end-plates (not shown), drawn together by bolts. Inlets and outlets are provided at l, m, p, q, in the core and periphery. More than two plates may be used to make a corresponding number of passages.
Patent GB-190126369-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Means for Transmitting Power from Electro-magnetic Devices to Movable Bodies.
Inventor: GLASCODINE RICHARD THOMSON
Filed: 1901-12-24
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 26,369. Glascodine, R. T., and Kenshole, H. H. Dec. 24. Electromagnets.- The invention consists essentially in transmitting power from the armature of an electromagnet to a moving body through an elastic or yielding connection. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, a coiled spring 4 is interposed between the armature 2 and the moving body 3. Other arrangements are described, (1) in which a pivoted armature acts so as to compress a combined metal and rubber spring in connection with the movable body, and (2) in which the movable body is actuated by the core of a solenoid through a compressed metal and rubber spring.
Patent GB-190201144-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Covers or Lids for Metal Boxes and the like
Inventor: JAILLE ANDRE DE LA
Filed: 1902-01-15
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 1144. La Jaille, A. de. Jan. 15. Metal, sheet, seaming and joining.-The cover or lid c, Figs. 1, 2, and 3, of an airtight metal box or other like receptacle for enclosing paints, oil, or fatty substances &c. is formed with a flange which is coated with tin or other soft metal d, so that, when the flanges of the lid and body are folded together, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the soft-metal coating will serve as a packing, or by using a heated tool it may be melted while the flanges are being folded.
Patent GB-190202442-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Film Cameras
Inventor: HOUGHTON GEORGE
Filed: 1902-01-30
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 2442. Houghton, G., and Holmes, H. Jan. 30. Cameras; roller slides.-Relates to a method of inserting and removing film spools in' cameras. One stud e is fixed to the end of the spool chamber b in the camera. The other stud i is mounted on a spring-supported platform f which can be tilted to one side, for inserting or removing the spool c, as shown in Fig. 2. The platform f is supported by a spring k, and guided by pins g working in elots h.
Patent GB-190204632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing Rings
Inventor: KIRSCHNING HERMANN
Filed: 1902-02-24
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 4632. Kirschning, H. Feb. 24. Joint - making packing.-Comprises packing-rings of pasteboard, asbestos board, or similar material characterized b y having sheet metal strips pressed edgeways into the substance of the ring. Fig. 11 shows a square a of valvechest packing with a metal strip g. Fig. 10 shows how the strip g is pressed into place. Several variations as regards the number of strips and the shape of the strips and rings are shown in the drawings attached to the Specification.
Patent GB-190204676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Appliances for Limiting the Extent of the Shocks or Variations of Pressure Produced Intentionally in Gas Supply Pipes for the Purpose of Igniting or Extinguishing Gas Jets.
Inventor: SHILLITO THOMAS RICHARD
Filed: 1902-02-24
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 4676. Shillito, T. R., [Goliasch & Co., G.]. Feb. 24. Drawings to Specification. Lighting and extinguishing gas.-Check valves are arranged at different parts of the gas supply of house, street, or other lights, which are ignited or extinguished by varying the pressure in the supply pipes, so as to prevent the effect from extending to burners other than those of a particular group.
Patent GB-190213175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Equalising Appliances for Inter-connected Polyphase Current Systems.
Filed: 1902-06-10
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 13,175. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. June 10. Distributing; regulating; transformers.-Relates to improvements upon the equalizing-appliances for polyphase-current systems described in Specification No. 3206, A.D. 1901. The Figures show two arrangements of coils for transformers. The coils A B, B C, C A are divided into three equal parts, and equal coils are connected from the points of division to a central point O. In Fig. 2, additional coils are inserted as shown. These coils are arranged on the three limbs of a stationary transformer.
Patent GB-190216811-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: WILLIS HENRY MORRELL
Filed: 1902-07-29
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 16,811. Willis, H. M. July 29. Tobacco pipes ; tobacco-pipe cleaners.-The stem a, Fig. 1, is fitted with a removable scoop E, shown separately in Fig. 4, which is rotated on withdrawal to clean the inside of the stem. Fig. 5 shows a pipe with modified scoop E, provided with grooves i, k at the ends of the central cavity, and with a cam-shaped outer end D, shown in Fig. 8 ; the stem has a lining h of metal or other non-hygroscopic substance, and a saliva chamber s is formed at the inner end cf the mouthpiece C. Fig. 14 shows a hollow scoop E with a groove k at the mouthpiece end, a slot r to communicate with the bowl, and a pin n in the cam-shaped end f to enter a recess in the body of the pipe to secure the parts in place.
Patent GB-190221736-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Producing Gyratory Magnetic Lines of Force for Therapeutic Purposes.
Filed: 1902-10-06
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 21,736. Triib & Co., R. March 12, [date applied for unnder Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. M e d i c a l treatment, special methods of. -Relates to an arrangement for treating nervous &c. complaints by means of gyratory lines of force produced by a revolving electromagnet. An electromagnet a, k, is carried by a shaft b which is driven by a pulley e. A direct or alternating current is led to the coils of the magnet through contacts f, g and insulated collars h, i. To increase the effect, a block of iron may be arranged so that the part of the body to be treated is t placed between the magnet and the block.
Patent GB-190306964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Envelopes
Inventor: HYDE ARNOLD
Filed: 1903-03-26
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 6964. Hyde, A. March 26. Envelopes.-A safety envelope is provided with a gummed flap b, which is secured to the body a of the envelope so as to leave a tongue c of the flap free. A gummed flap d, which is slotted at f, may be secured over the flat b, the upper end of the tongue, which is gummed on either side, passing through the slot and under the flap d. A layer of wax e, or a paper covered with wax, is placed between the back of the body a and the flap b, so that an attempt to open the envelope by steaming &c. is indicated by the melting of the wax.
Patent GB-190308147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Incandescent Vapor Lamps.
Inventor: BURKE JOHN BENJAMIN BUTLER
Filed: 1903-04-08
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 8147. Burke, J. B. B. April 8. Vacuum tubes.-A mercury-vapour lamp is surrounded by a jacket confining a very dilute solution of eosin or other fluorescent substance.
Patent GB-190310815-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: CLITHEROE ALBERT JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-05-12
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 10,815. Clitheroe, A. J. May 12. Tyres, pneumatic.-To facilitate repair and for other purposes, the covers of pneumatic tyres are made of a tangent fabric, the edges of which, provided with bands of tape or webbing or with threads, are stitched together at intervals or along their entire length. The fabric with folded edges c', c' has two bands of tape d<1>, d<2>, the edges of the cover being secured together by stitches e. In lieu of the tape, threads are, preferably, wound in the folded edges of the fabric, rubber solution being applied to the threads and to the edge of the fabric to be folded over them. By cutting a few stitches near to a puncture, the tube may be pulled through, repaired, pushed back, and the cover stitched up again. The Provisional Specification states that the spaces left when the edges are stitched at intervals may be closed by hooks or isolated stitches.
Patent GB-190310825-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Label or Ticket Holder for Cloth Boards and the like.
Inventor: GUENTHER HANS
Filed: 1903-05-12
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 10,825. G³nther, H. May 12. Label holders.-Relates to a label or ticket holder for boards on which cloths, laces, or the like are wound. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the label is slid into the turned-over edges of a plate a clamped between the bent ends c<2> of a clip c adapted to be sprung open and placed on the cloth &c. boards by pressing the ends c together. In a modification, shown in Fig. 4, the plate a is secured by a rivet to the clip c', and is supported by plates c<3> riveted to the clip c<1>. In another modification, the plates c<3> are dispensed with, and the plate a is secured by rectangular rivets to the clips c<1>.