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Patent GB-189920173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for Railway and Tramway Vehicles.
Inventor: FRAMPTON HENRY SWITHIN
Filed: 1899-10-07
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 20,173. Frampton, H. S. Oct. 7. Couplings, automatic.-The draw-bar J, which has its hook removed, is linked or, as shown, bolted to the plate D attached to the hollow cylinder A formed with the plate B and having a spiral slot d for the pin c of the cylinder M formed on the sliding rod L, which carries the coupling-disc N having an inclined face and semicircular recess g. The cylinder A, which also has transverse and longitudinal slots e, f, is surrounded by a cylinder E slotted to receive the pin c and having projections G, H and a hook F, On bringing the vehicles together, the discs N are in the position shown in Fig. 9. The impact causes the rods L to move inwards and compress the springs S, and the pins c traverse the slots d, turning the discs into the position shown in Fig. 12, and then the weight of the handles T and the tension of the springs S force the rods L out again, replacing the discs N in their original positions but one behind the other with the rod of each in the recess g of the other. To uncouple, the rod T connected to the pivoted links n, o is turned upwards, partially rotating the case E, causing the pin c to traverse the groove e and impart a half-turn to the discs N and allow them to be withdrawn. In this position, should the discs N meet, the pins c merely move in the slots f without rotating the rods L. The hook F is used to connect a vehicle having an automatic coupling to one that has not. In a modification, the case E is rotated for uncoupling by a toothed quadrant engaging with teeth on its periphery.
Patent GB-189923037-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of Operating the "Shuttle" employed in Looms for Weaving and Apparatus for effecting the same.
Inventor: CRYER JOHN MAKANT
Filed: 1899-11-18
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 23,037. Cryer, J. M., and Bullen, W. E. Nov. 18. Loom picking-motions.-A shuttle of aluminium or the like is operated by electromagnets I on a sliding frame K, which is moved across the loom by a cord M passing over a scroll O and actuated by cords S from treadle-levers U. Electricity is supplied by wires c, g, h, a switch X, and terminals d, e upon metal plates b on opposite sides of a wooden bar f, contact being made with the metal plates by brushes Y on the frame K.
Patent GB-190000863-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Wave Power Motor.
Inventor: NEWELL WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-01-15
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 863. Newell, W. Jan. 15. Actuating pumps.- Wave action is utilized to operate pivoted gates placed along a tunnel and connected to pumps. A canal C with an inclined floor is used to cause the waves to converge on a gate E at the entrance to the tunnel A, which is inclined as shown in Fig. 1, and provided with intermediate gates and an end gate F leading into a return conduit. Canals at different levels to allow for the rise of the tide may converge on the gate E, and each canal may be provided with closing gates. When the gates along the tunnel, such as E, are turned by the waves, a wheel N on the pivot-shaft D' is rotated and operates chains K, K<1> attached to the ends of rocking-arms I, to which is fastened a crank M on the shaft L for operating the pistonrods P, P<1> of pumps O, O<1>. An inlet pipe Q of the pumps for salt water is placed over the gate and extends to the bottom of the tunnel.
Patent GB-190007792-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrically Operated Brakes for Centrifugal Drying Machines or Hydro-extractors.
Inventor: LONGSDON HENRY CROFTS
Filed: 1900-04-27
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 7792. Longsdon, H. C., and Dale, S. April 27. Brakes for electrically-driven and other hydroextractors. A disc c, prevented from rotating in a casing e', is pressed down by a spring against a disc a, fixed on the upper end of the machine spindle b. An electromagnet e, e<2> is mounted above the disc, and this is energized when the machine is started and draws the disc c out of contact.
Patent GB-190008515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in Apparatus for the Manufacture of Indiarubber Goods.
Inventor: HAMET HENRI
Filed: 1900-05-08
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 8515. Hamet, H. Feb. 16, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Moulding indiarubber toys, panels, mouldings, &c.-A sheet of indiarubber k is placed over a mould d, which is heated by steam, and raised by a cam b against a weighted clamping-plate f and a fixed die e i. A passage e leading to the mould is put in communication with a vacuum pump during the moulding o p e r a - tion, and also serves for the introduction of compressed air for the purpose of detaching the moulded article from the mould. The plate f is free to slide on vertical guide-rods, and is pressed down by a weighted lever. In a modification, the rubber sheet is forced into moulds by compressed air admitted to elastic pockets attached to the plate f, and, in another arrangement, fluid pressure is admitted through a passage in the plate f to the space above the sheet rubber. The moulded pieces may be united to form a complete article. Toys, panels, or mouldings in imitation of wood carving may be thus produced, and hollow articles may be inflated in any suitable manner. The mouldings may be applied to a backing or filling of any suitable material.
Patent GB-190011998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed Gearing applicable to Motors, Motor-cars and the like.
Inventor: DUPONT FERDINAND
Filed: 1900-07-03
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 11,998. Dupont, F. Dec. 8, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Motor road vehicles, variable-speed gearing for. Pinions 2, 4, carried in a loosely-mounted drum B, gear with a wheel 1 secured on the driving-shaft and with a wheel 3. A clutch E is mounted on a feather on the boss of the wheel 3, and is normally pressed, by a spring R, into engagement with the drum, whereby the gearing is locked and the pinion P on the drum rotates at the same speed as the shaft. When the clutch is drawn back, the gearing becomes inoperative, and no motion is transmitted to the pinion P ; but, by applying the brake F to the clutch, the wheel 3 is locked, and the pinion is driven at a low speed. The motor may be started by a crank placed at H.
Patent GB-190012228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Single Wheeled Road Vehicles.
Inventor: MARTIN HENRY
Filed: 1900-07-06
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 12,228. Martin, H., and Cribb, F. July 6. Single-wheeled vehicles; harness attachments.- The bearings for the wheel a are carried by " grasshopper " springs c, while the seat is mounted on four standards e. The shafts have frames f to which is secured the yoke h, passing over the horse's back. This yoke has a spring pad j, which is fastened to the horse.
Patent GB-190102994-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Knife Cleaner
Inventor: HALL WARREN
Filed: 1901-02-12
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 2994. Hall, W. Feb. 12. Knives, cleaning.-A board A bears two or more pairs of felt leaves B, C, between which the knife blades are inserted and reciprocated. One pair of leaves is preferably wet and the other dry.
Patent GB-190112816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wireless Telegraphy.
Inventor: SHOEMAKER HARRY
Filed: 1901-06-24
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 12,816. Shoemaker, H. Jan. 22, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Wireless telegraphy.-Relates to the coherer arrangements at the receiving-station. Two insulating coherer tubes C are mounted between arms D on posts D<1>, and have the internal conducting- blocks F recessed to form a cavity between them. A double decohering- maguet H has the end and central pole-pieces M extended upwards and turned over the tubes so as to attract the filings &c. upwards. The decohering-magnet is in the local circuit with the coherers, relay R<2>, and battery B.
Patent GB-190123615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Axle Boxes.
Inventor: WOOD ERNEST JOHN
Filed: 1901-11-21
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 23,615. Wood, E. J. Nov. 21. Axle-boxes.-The grooves a<1> in the axle-box A are lined with renewable wearing blocks or strips in one piece or in sections and formed of hardened spring steel. or, in some cases, of soft metal. A large number of modifications are described, in all of which the liners are detachably secured by or without bolts, rivets, or screws. In the form shown in Figs. 2 and 4, the liner B is dovetailed into the groove a', the ends b<2> being turned over and fitted into recesses made at the ends of the groove. In Figs. 8 and 9, the block B, which forms the guideway, is secured by a wedge D, while Figs. 10 and 14 show other forms of liners with the means of securing them. In Fig. 19, the bottom section is locked by the side sections b<6>, which are passed through the blocks A, their ends being riveted over. Figs. 22, 23, and 24 show alternative methods of riveting or bolting the liners B to the box A.
Patent GB-190203720-A (GB)
Title: A Detachable Harrow Tine Point
Inventor: COPPIN RICHARD HENRY
Filed: 1902-02-13
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 3720. Coppin, R. H. Feb. 13. Harrows.-Relates to detachable points for the tines of harrows. The point b is formed with a socket c to fit over the shaped end of the tine a. The point is secured by a metal or wood pin d.
Patent GB-190204528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self Acting Lubricators.
Inventor: SPENCER JAMES
Filed: 1902-02-22
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 4528. Spencer, J. Feb. 22. Moulding bricks.-Relates to apparatus for use in lubricating the moulds and presser-plates of brick-making machines. A reservoir a, Fig. 1, for the lubricant carries bearings b for a shaft c driven from the machine. Upon the shaft are mounted one or more pulleys d dipping into the oil in the reservoir. A trough a<1> is mounted in frnnt of the reservoir, and is divided into a number of compartments corresponding to the number of pulleys d. In each compartment is journalled a spindle, on which is adjustably fixed, by means of a set-screw &c., a shoe g, which carries a flat rod h adapted to engage a pulley. The oil is carried up from the reservoir by the pulleys d and is scraped off and conducted to the trough a<1> by means of the rods h. Pipes i convey the oil from the troughs a' to the parts to be lubricated. By adjusting the position of the shoe g, the rod h may be made to overhang the rim of the pulley d, so as to reduce the supply of oil to the trough. A strip k of wire gauze may bear against the circumference of each pulley, to scrape the thickest of the oil, and the solid impurities therein, back into the reservoir.
Patent GB-190204868-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Running-gear for Toy Vehicles.
Inventor: BLEAKLEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-02-26
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 4868. Bleakley, W. Feb. 26. Toys, driving-mechanism for ; toy vehicles.-Relates to running-gear for toy vehicles in which momentum is obtained by means of a heavy disc or flywheel. In slots 2, 3 in a frame 1 are placed two shafts 4, 5 carrying pairs of loosely-running wheels 6, 7, which are retained in position by a removable spring frame 11 threaded over the ends of the frame 1 and under the shafts. Between the wheels 6, 7 and resting upon them is a shaft 8, which is retained in position by overhanging brackets 10 on the frame 1, and carries a heavy flywheel 9. The shaft 8 is kept down upon the wheels 6, 7 by a pair of discs 12 mounted on studs 13 on the frame. The flywheel is put in motion by repeatedly running the apparatus forwards on the ground. Holes are provided in the frame for screws for connecting it with toy vehicles. On withdrawing the spring frame 11, the apparatus may be taken to pieces.
Patent GB-190206207-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Garment Measuring and Drafting Devices.
Inventor: RYAN CATHERINE
Filed: 1902-03-13
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 6207. Ryan, C. March 13. Measuring for.-An appliance for measuring garments consists of a number of flexible measures adjustably connected together, as shown ; A, Fig. 1, serves for measuring the neck, B the waist, C the centre front length, D the centre back, E the shoulder, bust, &c., and F the side and under arm. Fig. 4 shows the appliance in position on the wearer. In combination with the pieces E, F, a measuring-square, Fig. 2, is used to obtain certain measurements, and means are provided for fastening the square, Fig. 2, to the piece F. The square, Fig. 3, curved as shown on its inner side, is used in draughting the pattern from the measurements obtained. An important feature of the invention is the duplication on the edges of the measures A, B, &c. of the marks representing the fractions of an inch, whereby the smaller fractions are readily distinguishable from the larger fractions.
Patent GB-190207738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Securing Glass in Window or other Openings or Frames.
Inventor: FABRY EDOUARD
Filed: 1902-04-02
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 7738. Fabry, E. April 2. Glazing windows &c.-The glass panes hare secured to angular metal bars i of the frame by T- shaped bolts or clamps b, f fitted with nuts e, washers a, d, and cushioning springs r. Washers and pads p, of caoutchouc, cotton, putty, amianthus, or the like, are interposed between the glass and metal, and lead strips j are interposed between the lower edges of the glass and frame. The heads b of the clamps may be formed in one piece with the shanks f, as shown in Fig. 5, or separately, as shown in Fig. 8. Armoured glass sheets are used for fireproof structures.
Patent GB-190216976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Carriage Door Locks.
Filed: 1902-07-31
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 16,976. Tonks, Ltd., [Leverett, G., and Poole, H.]. July 31. Fastenings, railway-carriage door. -In a fastening for railwaycarriage doors, the case consists of an angle plate a, a', and a back-plate b screwed to the angle plate. Both plates are recessed to receive bosses d<2> formed on the latch d, which is wedgeshaped in cross-section, and is acted upon by a spring e. To prevent rattling, and also to prevent wear on the staple f, it is fitted with a plate spring g, against which the latch acts when turned into the fastened position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190219110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: GREEN FREDERICK JAMES
Filed: 1902-09-01
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 19,110. Green, F. J. Sept. 1. Arc lamps. - A clutch lamp is shown in section in Fig. 2. The reel insulator for suspension and an insulated plate are attached to the top plate b, which is connected to the base-plate a by two T-shaped bars c forming guides for the upper carbonholder l. The globe cover d is attached to the base-plate by pillars e held by the screw f and bolt g, provided with an extension i for carrying the lower carbon. Under the beaded edge of the globe w is a band w<1> with pivot bolts x engaging with lugs on the cover d. Brackets o carry the series and shunt solenoids n, Fig. 1, the cores p of which actuate a rocking-frame q pivoted at r to the bars c, the carbon being lifted by means of the link t and washer clutch s sliding upon a guide-rod u. A dash-pot steadies the motion. The porcelain bobbin z carries a resistance.
Patent GB-190221744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve-locking Mechanism for Gas-burners.
Inventor: COHEN MORRIS ISAAC
Filed: 1902-10-06
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 21,744. Cohen, M. I. Oct. 4, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Water heaters, gas.-The gas cock 4 in the supply pipe 3 of gas burners, more particularly applicable to instantaneous water heaters, is normally locked in its closed position by a rod 17 which drops by gravity into recesses in the casing and the plug. The rod slides in a vertical guide tube 18 and has a horizontal extension 19 projecting through a slot 20 into the path of an arm 21 which revolves with the thumb-operated cock of the pilot burner 10, so that the main cock 4 cannot be opened before the pilot cock. A horizontal arm 7 carried by the cock 4 engages the water-valve operating lever 8.
Patent GB-190226313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Flanges of Warp Beams used in Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: BLACKBURN WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-11-29
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 26,313. Blackburn, W., and Knowles, M. R. Nov. 29. Warp beams. - The central portion of the flange a is made of wood, metal, or other material, in one or more parts, and is lightened by being perforated. Secured to each flange are two or more projections or keys b at right-angles to the flange and sliding in grooves c' in the beam c. At the bottom of each groove is secured a light strip of metal, and the flange a is held in any desired position by a bolt d passed through slots in the projections b, or by nipping-screws passed through the projections b and into holes in the metal strip linings of the grooves c<1>. The flange may be enlarged by securing by bolts round the central portion a, extension rings f, tongues f<1> on which fit grooves in the portion a.
Patent GB-190227480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fasteners for the Waist Bands of Women's Skirts and the like.
Inventor: LORRAIN ELIZABETH
Filed: 1902-12-12
Granted: 1903-12-12
Abstract: 27,480. Lorrain, E. Dec. 12. Waistband fastenings.-Relates to a fastening for the waistbands of skirts, and consists of a metal frame formed of two articulated portions which engage with an eye. The eye portion 6 is preferably an elongated U with loops 7 at each end for attachment and is curved from front to back. The gripping-portion consists of two frames 1, 2, the former of which 1 is attached to the waistband and is provided with a detent swell 3 at the rear end, or in each of the side arms, to hold the slightly-curved frame 2 in its closed position, as shown in Fig. 4, when it has been engaged with the eye.
Patent GB-190301106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery or Appliances for use in connection with the Manufacture of Seamless Metallic Tubing
Inventor: SANGSTER CHARLES THOMAS BROCK
Filed: 1903-01-16
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 1106. Sangster, C. T. B., and Cowan, R. O. Jan. 16. Drawing ; r o lling.-Relates to appliances of the kind described in Specification No. 18,307, A.D. 1897, for reducing the gauge of metal tubes, and applicable for drawing tubes. As used for forming double butt-ended cycle tubes, a die casing a contains two bearing-rings f which have coned surfaces f <I> adapted to hold a number of rolls b in a cage c and against the work e. The rolls are adjusted by means of a screwed bush h, so that they engage more or less deeply with the work and they have spherical central parts which act on the work and conical ends working in the coned bearings. The die may be traversed on the work, or vice versÔ, and either or both may be rotated. The device may be used for making seamless metal tubing by drawing.
Patent GB-190301656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Type Writing, Type Founding and Type Setting Machines.
Inventor: THOMMEN PAUL
Filed: 1903-01-23
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 1656. Thommen, P. Jan. 23. Type-writers; linotype and like machines.-Relates to machines having series of rotatable discs, on which a line of types or matrices is set up, and an impression or cast taken from the set-up line. The discs 2, which are equal in number to the number of characters in any line, are placed side by side on a shaft 1, and the half of the circumference of each disc is formed with teeth and notches a. The types &c. for printing or casting are formed on the projections or teeth, and index characters are formed in the notches or recesses. When a printing-character of any disc is in position opposite the impression device I, the index character of that disc is visible through a slot or window 3, so that the set-up line may be verified. The discs are set in succession by operating key levers 23, 24, each of which lifts a transverse bar 19 under a pin 17. The bars 19 are each on pivoted arms 20. The pins 17 are arranged to slide radially in a frame formed of two curved bars 14, 15. The frame 14, 15 is moved transversely, by ratchet gear, to bring the row of pins 17 successively under the radial stop-pins 8 in transverse frames formed of fixed bars 4, 5, 6 arranged in a curved series. Spiral springs 9 surround the pins 8 and grip them with sufficient friction to hold them in raised position when operated. The discs 2 are rotated, at each depression of a key lever, by any suitable means, and a projection 21 on each disc engages a stop-pin 8 projected by the key mechanism. After the impression or cast, the whole of the raised pins 8 are returned by bars 10 sliding radially on the frames 4, 5 and having inclined ends 12 for depressing them against the pressure of springs 11.
Patent GB-190304544-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Governors for Regulating the Speed of Motive Power Engines and other Machinery.
Filed: 1903-02-26
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 4544. Thunderbolt, E., Craggs, E. H., and Thunderbolt Patent Governor Co. Feb. 26. Stop gear.-The apparatus is of the type described in Specifications No. 15,481, A.D. 1893, [Abridgment Class Governors &c.], and No. 23,343, A.D. 1896, in which a fluid is pumped by the engine to be governed through a cataract cylinder, the piston of which closes the throttle valve and the outlet from which is regulated by the fluid pressure or by a pendulum in marine engines or a solenoid in electric motors. The invention consists in combining two of these methods of regulating the outlet for the fluid, so that the throttle valve shall be adjusted by the first that is affected by a change in load, speed, or position, and in adapting the governor to act as an engine stop gear. Fig. 2 shows two valvesj, e for controlling the escape of fluid from the cataract cylinder by a pipe. The valve j is controlled by the fluid pressure acting upon a spring piston k, which pressure increases with the engine speed while the valve e is controlled by the inclination of a pendulum f. Fig. 3 shows one form of safety device for closing the stop valve if the motor should be arrested or the fluid-pressure connections of the governor break. The controlling fluid entering at v normally supports a spring piston t, acts on the piston z connected to the throttle valve, and escapes through the valve j ; but, if it fails, the piston t falls, closes the port w and, by means of a three-way valve 3, puts the cylinder y into communication with a pipe 4 from the boiler. The piston t may itself act as the steam valve, and it may admit steam to a small cylinder which releases a spring arm and engages the piston-rod 1 below its crosshead, thus holding the throttle valve closed until released by hand. The apparatus may control steam, gas, oil, and other motive fluid or electricity to motors.
Patent GB-190306929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Phonographs.
Inventor: BECKER NICOLAUS
Filed: 1903-03-25
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 6929. Becker, N., and Krafft, H. March 25. Phonographs.-A removable carriage slide f is provided on the phonograph casing e, between the clockwork mechanism b and the diaphragm c, which slide supports a number of phonographic records a<2>, a<5>, in a row. The spindle g of each record carries a wheel h, gearing with the wheel i driven by the clockwork mechanism b. Securing- appliances may be used to ensure the engagement of the gears. Other slides contain additional records.
Patent GB-190307762-A (GB)
Title: Fire Escape Life Saving Apparatus.
Inventor: BATEMAN JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-04-03
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 7762. Bateman, J. W. April 3. Fire-escape type of apparatus; window attachments to facilitate. - A lowering- apparatus, primarily intended for a fireescape, consists of jaws a, b, pivoted at c and clamped to a window sill by a screw d. An arm f passes through a slot in the jaw a and carries a pulley for the lowering-rope. Two sets of jaws may be connected by transverse bars carrying the arm f.