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Patent GB-189916146-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-filling Fountain Pens.
Inventor: STEWART WILLIAM WASHINGTON
Filed: 1899-08-08
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 16,146. Stewart, W. W. Aug. 8. Pens, reservoir. Relates to a reservoir pen which can be filled without removing any portion of the pen. Fig. 1 shows a side view, partly in section, of one form of pen. Fig. 2 shows a transverse section on the line 2 of Fig. 1. The nozzle B is made with a semicircular channel c at the bottom of the central passage. The nib D rests immediately over the channel c, and is surmounted by the movable feeder bar E, which terminates in a spiral extension e. The plug F is angular in cross-section; it has a central passage for the extension e, and is provided with slots h. It is stated that, on inverting an ink filler over the mouth of the pen, the ink will flow along the feeder bar E, while air bubbles escape through the circular opening contained between the nib D and the channel c. Fig. 6 shows a sectional side view of a modification. The nib E<1> is seated above the open-ended feeder bar D', which has a central bore of circular section and external grooves preferably non-circular in section. The feeder bar D' and nib E<1> are enclosed by the collar d', which terminates in the extension e'.
Patent GB-189924724-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Mechanism for Bicycles, Automobiles, and other Machines.
Inventor: WUNDERLICH FRANK WILSON
Filed: 1899-12-12
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 24,724. Wunderlich, F.. W. Dec. 12. Chain - wheels.- Relates to the construction of chainwheels and driving- chains for bicycles, automobiles, a n d other machines. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, rollers dare mounted on axes at the bases of the teeth b. The links e of the chain are recessed to engage the rollers, which are so placed that the chain does not come in contact with the rim g. In a modification, the teeth bare dispensed with, the projections at the sides of the recesses in the links being elongated.
Patent GB-189925712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Navigational Sounding Apparatus.
Inventor: DOBBIE JOHN CLARK
Filed: 1899-12-30
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 25,712. Dobbie, J. C. Dec. 30. Sounding - apparatus.-Water passes to the receptacle A through the tube D fitted into the pivoted lid A'. A non-return valve, consisting o f a cylindrical s t e mpiece E with holes E'surrounded by a rubber or other flexible band F, allows the water to enter freely, but prevents its return. A parachute or spring ball valve may be substituted. A second check valve G prevents sudden jerks from causing a rush of water past the valve E; such a check valve may be applied to existing sounding-apparatus. For sounding to great depths, an intermediate receptacle H is placed between the two valves.
Patent GB-190000095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Knitting Machines.
Inventor: STIBBE GODFREY
Filed: 1900-01-02
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 95. Stibbe, G. Jan. 2. Circular knitting-machines. - The fashioning- needles are made with spring butts, as shown in Fig. 2 ; they are put out of action by means of a stripper c, which is traversed by a rack and pinion step by step the width of a needle, and which presses the needle butts out of range of the cams. In widening, an extra piece d<2>, movable in a slot, lies behind the main part. c of the stripper, and allows the end needle to project from its trick sufficiently to enable it to be depressed, but not to the full extent. Tuck stitches are thus made on each needle as it is re-introduced into work. The stripper c is made to slide in the parts c<3>, c<4>, so that, when it meets the butt of a needle or other obstacle, it does not damage the machine. A stop g<1> causes the strip to move back to its normal position.
Patent GB-190007430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with the Suspension of Trousers, Drawers, Skirts, and the like on the Person.
Inventor: BARTELSTONE MAURICE
Filed: 1900-04-23
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 7430. Bartelstone, M. Oct. 14, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Suspenders for articles of dress; trousers.-Relates principally to means for holding trousers in place on the wearer without the aid of braces, but the invention may also be applied to drawers and skirts. The trousers, Fig. 1, are slit down each side at D for a certain distance, and a pair of straps F, G, Fig. 2, are fastened together over each slit by means of a buckle F<1> engaging with any of a number of holes in the strap G. The inside of each strap is provided with a hook H, Fig. 3, by which it is engaged with a loop M on the trousers.
Patent GB-190007603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor or Street Cars.
Inventor: ANDERSON JAMES CALDWELL
Filed: 1900-04-24
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 7603. Anderson, J. C. April 24. Coupling; steering. - Relates tc motor or street cars propelled by compressed air or other means, particularly of the type described in Specification No. 7602, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Locomotives &c.], in which the steering-wheels are arranged at the ends of the car and the car is specially adapted to turn curves. The front or driving car A, Fig. 2, and the rear or trailing car B, are coupled together by draw-bars which are provided with the knuckle a, Fig. 6, coupling-pin b, and flat tongue or projector c. The steering-wheels E and E<1> are operated by the hand-lever M through the medium of the rods J, P, and Q, and the traverse-bars K, N, 0, so that the rear steering-wheel is swivelled in the opposite direction to that of the front wheel. The steering of the rear wheel in a modified arrangement is effected automatically from the lever N, which is rigidly fixed to the first car. The platform connection between the cars is shown in Fig. 4, and the vestibule in Fig. 5. A roof or hood S and side doors V are provided on the front car, and the rear car has a curved sill W and curved side walls X, and the sill and platform are joined by a footboard Y.
Patent GB-190012339-A (GB)
Title: A Method of and Apparatus for Manufacturing Hollow Metal Ware.
Inventor: CHILLINGWORTH RUDOLF
Filed: 1900-07-07
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 12,339. Chillingworth, R. July 7. Making hollowware.-The metal plate e, from which the article is formed, is placed on the matrix d, Figs. 1 and 2, and is shaped to the desired longitudinal section by the die c in conjunction with the upper recess g in the matrix. The tongue b, which is connected to the die c by the pin and slot a, is then forced down, so as to draw the metal into the narrower recess f in the matrix, in which the article is shaped to the desired crosssection, as shown in Fig. 6. A construction of die is described in which the tongue b is guided between lateral cheeks on the die c, which is also formed with suitable strengthening-ribs.
Patent GB-190013140-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Butchers Chopping Blocks.
Inventor: WILLIAMS THOMAS
Filed: 1900-07-20
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 13,140. Williams, T. July 20. Butchers' chopp i n g - b l o c k.- Small blocks b in a frame are bolted together apart from the frame, bar washers a being introduced between them and the bolt head and nut. The frame is then secured by screws.
Patent GB-190013753-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Covering Table for use in Coating Confections and the like.
Inventor: EDWARDS EUGENE
Filed: 1900-07-31
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 13,753. Edwards, E. July 31. Tables.-A table for use in covering creams, almonds, or other centres with chocolate, fondant creams, or other materials used for coating confections and the like, is provided with a central row of copper, brass, &c. stock-pots c, let into or suspended from holes in the table, and enclosed in jackets d for the introduction of steam, hot water, or other heating-agent, and also with smaller recessed jacketed working-pots e arranged along each side or edge. The vessels are set in non- conducting material.
Patent GB-190015497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Water-tube Steam Boilers
Inventor: HAYTHORN JOHN
Filed: 1900-08-31
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 15,497. Haythorn, J. Aug. 31. Water - tube boilers steam separators; handhole doors.- A number of sections or elements are arranged side by side, each consisting of straight tubes arranged in three sets as shown to form a multiple coil. Steam and water from the pipes G<2> are discharged into a pocket K<1> in the steam drum, whence they are led through an annular passage or centrifugal separator L arranged at the middle of the drum and discharged into the steam space at L'. Return circulation is provided for by downcomers at the sides, or the front headers G may be extended and placed in connection with the steam drum. From the lower portions of the front headers, tubes E<4> lead direct to downward extensions of the rear headers G<1>. A more rapid circulation takes place through these tubes, which are exposed to the direct heat of the fire. They are partly covered with tiles E<5> to form a combustion chamber E<6> between them and the lower tubes of the generating-coils. The lower portions of the front headers may be arranged to form mud receptacles. Fig. 2 shows a marine boiler, and Fig. 9 a land boiler with a vertical baffle partition mainly composed of flat metal pieces T<2>, made with notches to fit the tubes. These pieces are inserted in a horizontal position between the tubes, and turned into the position shown by means of a key engaging square holes at their ends. Figs. 4 and 6 illustrate the methods of securing the covers of the tube-insertion holes in the headers G, G<1> and junction pieces J, J. In the case of the junction boxes, the covers N', Fig. 4, are secured by set-screws N<2> passing through dome-shaped caps P screwed into sockets on the junction boxes. In the case of the headers, the covers Q<1>, Fig. 6, are secured by set-screws passing through cross-bars R. The tubes are preferably screwed into place through the junction-boxes, the apertures in which are larger than those in the headers.
Patent GB-190017338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-Flushing Closets, applicable also Wholly or in Part to Ordinary Water Closets.
Inventor: EVANS CHARLES
Filed: 1900-10-01
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 17,338. Evans, C. Oct. 1. Closet basins; ventilating.-The top of the ba sin of a closet flushed with waste water is made with two inclined collar-like flanges or channels B, C, into which waste rain-water is discharged through a pipe F, which may also serve for ventilating purposes. These flanges B, C may be fixed to the seat, and to ordinary closet basins.
Patent GB-190020569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Sash Fasteners.
Inventor: MCCONNELL MICHAEL
Filed: 1900-11-14
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 20,569. McConnell, M. Nov. 14. Sash fastenings. -The arm 3 engages s curved catch -piece 9 in the ordinary manner. When the arm is moved to the fastening position, it depresses the block 10, mounted on the spring 11, and is secured by the block rising behind it. The arm is released by pressing down the button 13. The spring 11 is, in a modification, placed parallel with the sash and at right-angles with the part carrying the button 13.
Patent GB-190023163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Apparatus for Wireless Telegraphy for Military and other Purposes.
Filed: 1900-12-18
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 23,163. Fleming, J. A., and Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Co. Dec. 18. Wireless telegraphy.-Relates to portable arrangements for military and other systems of wireless telegraphy. A motor van or car is fitted with two or more tables for supporting apparatus such as described in Specifications No. 12,039, A.D. 1896, and No. 12,326, A.D. 1898. The tables consist of platforms loosely mounted on vertical corner rods and held in position by upper and lower helical springs. The aerial conductor preferably consists of a telescopic zinc cylinder e pivoted at d<1> to an insulating-platform d. A catch d' holds the cylinder in either position, f<1>, f<1> being the hoisting-ropes, that also act as guy ropes. A mast and conductor may also be employed. The Provisional Specification refers to the use of a sprit for supporting the conductor. The car is also provided with shelves for accessories and duplicate parts. Trenching-tools are also carried. A ground plate g and attachment conductor g<1> are also carried.
Patent GB-190100353-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Railway Chair Spike
Inventor: BISHOP HENRY
Filed: 1901-01-05
Granted: 1902-01-02
Abstract: 353. Bishop, H., and Shuttlewood, J. J. Jan. 5. Spikes, railway. A spike for securing chairs to sleepers has a number of longitudinal grooves G forming ribs R. These ribs may be notched in one or more places S as shown, and are preferably rounded and sharpened at the end of the spike.
Patent GB-190104195-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Metal Can or Receptacle for Containing Soap or other Soluble Materials.
Inventor: BARTELT FRIEDRICH LUDWIG
Filed: 1901-02-27
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 4195. Bartelt, F. Z. Feb. 27. Disinfecting. - For holding soluble materials such as disinfectants, the container shown is employed. It is formed with perforations, and, for catching drainage, with the saucer f. The latter may also form the opening to the container and be constructed so as to fit lightly within the annular portion c of the container. Feet g are also provided. In a modification, the saucer is secured to one end of the container while a lid of an ordinary form is provided at the top. In another form, an annular space to catch the drainage is arranged within the container.
Patent GB-190114815-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ring Shuttles for Sewing Machines.
Inventor: KRELL OTTO
Filed: 1901-07-20
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 14,815. Krell, O. July 20. Lock stitch shuttle sewing-machines.-Relates to ring shuttles adapted to carry a large spool of thread. The spool casing is central, and is connected with the shuttle ring by a small part only of its periphery. The casing is entirely open at one end (the left in Fig. 5), and has large side openings. The spool is retained on the holder f by a tongue g pivoted to the holder f at i, and having a toe which engages a spring k. The thread is led from the spool through an oblique slot l, Figs. 5 and 6, through a hole m in the tongue g, and under a tension spring n which has a thread-delivery opening o in the axis of the shuttle. Movement of the plate n is prevented by a tongue p formed on one end of it engaging a hole in the tongue g.
Patent GB-190115052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Coal Hoists or the like.
Inventor: TODD CHARLES BOSTON
Filed: 1901-07-24
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 15,052. Todd, C. B., and Pawley, R. July 24. Loading and unloading; lifts; shoots.-Relates to coal hoists and the like for discharging full wagons into ships, and consists of a hoist adapted to deal with both bottom-door and end-door wagons. The shoot or hooper A is connected to the hoist platform B by rollers E running in guides F, and by pivoted links D. When the hoist is in its lowest position, the shoot A can thus be turned np flush with the platform, and this movement is effected automatically, as the platform descends, by the engagement of rollers A' with fixed guides K. The clapper G, which bridges the space between the shoot A and the usual fixed shoot, and is pivoted at H, is at the same time turned up by the engagement of the rollers J with guides B' on the platform. The clapper is retained in this position by a catch 0, which is raised to engage the clapper by an arm T operated by a rope passing round pulleys S, S<1>, on the arm T, and secured to one edge of the clapper. The shoot A can be retained in its folded position by catches U engaging projections V. These catches can be disengaged by inclines on a slide bar W.
Patent GB-190115349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Regulating Devices for Motors
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-07-29
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 15,349. Boult, A. J., [Soc. Anon. d'ElectricitÚ et d'Automobiles Mors]. July 29. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to motors with constant speed regulators, and consists of means for enabling the action of the regulator to be modified, for the purpose of increasing or decreasing the speed of the motor, particularly in connection with automobiles. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section through the steering-pillar of an automobile. On the tube b is arranged a socket d connected by a pin-and-groove connection with a forked lever m by which the regulator can be adjusted. This socket is attached to a block p inside the tube by a bolt passing through slots. The block can be adjusted by a rod r attached to a quick-threaded screw s engaging with a nut which can be turned relatively to the steering-wheel a by the lever x. By these means the adjustment of the regulator and the steering of the vehicle can be effected independently of each other.
Patent GB-190120269-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Vertical Machine for Covering by Winding.
Inventor: ZIMPEL RUDOLF
Filed: 1901-10-10
Granted: 1902-10-10
Abstract: 20,269. Zimpel, R. Oct. 10. Wire and other cores, covering by winding.-A machine is constructed with a number of fly spindles 23, adjustably mounted with grooved clutches on longitudinal bars a on each side of the frame. The wheels 21 on the spindles intergear, and are driven by gearwheels 12, 13, 14, and 15 mounted on a central shaft 11 connected to the main shaft c by bevel-wheels g, 10. The wire is fed from spools 52, and, after passing through the covering - apparatus, is drawn through by drums 55, and passed from them to the take - up drums 56, which are operated by pawl mechanism. Fig. 11 shows the fly mechanism, in which the fly frame 26 is loosely mounted on the wheel 21 by clutch grooves and is provided with a lifting-lever 75 connected to a release bar so as to stop each set as required. The frame 26 has arms for supporting the reels 29 carrying the covering-material. The reels turn under spring pressure, and have guide-rolls spring-mounted in the curved frame 31. Wire guides 40, through which the covering-material passes, are extended to bear against the wings of a smoothing-die 50. The die is formed to work on a socket 46 fixed below the bar a, and consists of two plates adjustably screwed together so as to rub on and engage with any size of covered wire. The take-up mechanism, Fig. 9, consists of two following pawl levers 61 having pivot slots 62 and following springs 64 and operated by cams 67 on the shaft 6. The pawls engage in the ratchet edges of the take-up drums. The wire &c. is evenly wound by means of a reciprocating guiderod mounted longitudinally of the machine and provided with forks for the separate drums. Hooks 83 are connected to the stopping and starting rods 74 to disconnect the feed-pawls when the individual section is stopped. The Provisional Specification refers to the use of any ordinary waxing-apparatus with the machine.
Patent GB-190120294-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Track Construction of Conduit Electric Railways.
Inventor: CHAPMAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-10-10
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 20,294. Chapman, W. Oct. 10. Electric railways and tramways on the conduit system. Conduits.-At crossings, the track rails 63 are supported on yokes with bevelled ends 66 secured together to form a box or casing enclosing a pit. Tne junction of the slot rails 65 is supported on the pillar 71 by the arms 72 shaped to approximate to the form of the intersecting conduits.
Patent GB-190126128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of Making Meshed or Openwork Knitted Goods
Inventor: BENGER GOTTLIEB
Filed: 1901-12-21
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 26,128. Benger, G. Dec. 21. Circular knitting -machines; knitted fabrics.- Relates to a method of making an openwork fabric on a French circular machine. After making a plain row of loops a on all the needles, the loops on alternate or every third, fourth, &c. needles are dropped, as shown in Fig. 2, by using a suitable presser-wheel. Another yarn c is then laid and knitted at the next feeder, and the empty needles d are made to move over the adjacent full needles e and to share their loops, as indicated in Fig. 4, by means of a wheel having bevelled teeth. A course is then knitted in the usual way on all the needles.
Patent GB-190203040-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Draw-off Taps.
Inventor: HUGHES FREDERIC
Filed: 1902-02-06
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 3040. Hughes, F. Feb. 6. Tubular valves.-A draw-off tap for jars &c. has a screwed shank c for securing it to the jar and for holding a washer e. The tubular valve f has closed ends, and the inner conical end g fits on to a seat on the end of the shank. One or more alignable holes i in the shank and tube serve for the inlet of fluid, which escapes through an aperture k in the handle l or head b or through the elongated tube. An adjustable disc o on the shank regulates the play of the valve.
Patent GB-190204273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Automatic Electric Fire Alarms
Inventor: OFFENBROICH PETER
Filed: 1902-02-19
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 4273. Offenbroich, P., and Mafell, L. Feb. 19. Alarms, fire. - Relates to a device for automatically closing the circuit of an electric alarm bell, in case of fire. It consists of a metallic ball e, Fig. 6, which is normally suspended by a thread d fastened by sealing-wax or the like in recesses h. The heat of a fire melts the wax and allows the ball e to fall to the bottom of a wedgeshaped receptacle made in halves a, b insulated from each other by the layer of insulating-material c. The halves of the receptacle, which are connected to the terminals of the electric alarm circuit, are short-circuited by the ball e in its lower position, and the alarm bell is rung.
Patent GB-190205000-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Sheet Delivery Mechanism of Printing and similar Machines.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1902-02-27
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 5000. Lock, W. H., Wich, F. J., and Hoyt, G. L. Feb. 27. Delivery apparatus.-Relates to reciprocating sheet-delivery apparatus for printing and like machines. The sheet carrier 13 is mounted on blocks 12 on endless chains 9 on wheels 8, 10. The shaft 6 of the wheels 8 is driven, alternately in opposite directions, by means of a pinion 5 and toothed segment 4 on a rock-shaft 1. The shaft 6 is locked as the segment 4 completes its movement in the direction of the arrow y, and also when the carrier 13 is in the position shown, for receiving a sheet, by means of an arm 25 on the shaft 1 engaging a concave arm 27 on the shaft 6, after the manner of a Geneva stop mechanism. The arm 25 is fixed by a bolt and slot 26 to the segment 4. In the carrier 13 is journalled a shaft 16 having gripper fingers 17, Fig. 11, fixed on it. On the shaft 16 are also loosely-mounted fingers 28, which push the sheet down away from the carrier as the sheet is delivered to the board 36, when the carrier is at the left band end of its reciprocating movement. The fingers are bent at 31, to act as stops for the sheet 37 as it is fed to the grippers. The grippers are each provided with two abutments 17<a>, 17<b>, and each finger 28 with two abutments 28<a>, 28<b>. In the abutments 17<b>, 28<b> is a spring 29, which operates to hold up the fingers 28 when the grippers 17 are opened to the position shown in Fig. 11 to receive the sheet. The shaft 16 is rocked to open the grippers to receive the sheet, by a cam 19 on the segment 4. This cam operates while the shaft 6 is locked by the arms 25, 27, and consequently while the carrier 13 is at rest. The grippers grip the sheet against sheet guides 24 on the carrier, and the latter then moves to the left, and near the end of this movement a cam-piece 32 on the shaft 16 passes over a pivoted arm 33, which it depresses against the pressure of a spring 35. As the carrier commences its movement to the right, the arm 33 engages the cam-piece 32 and rocks the shaft 16 to open the grippers, and the abutments 17<a> engage the abutments 28<a>, and rock the fingers 28 downwardly.