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Patent GB-189916048-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Cycles and the like.
Inventor: MACEY JOHN
Filed: 1899-08-05
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 16,048. Macey, J. Aug. 5. Brakes, rim, for bicycles &c. The brake shoes H, K are carried on crossed levers A, B, pivoted on a pin C, tho upper ends of which are connected by links E, F to the operating- cord G. A spring L normally keeps the brake out of action. The pivot pin C is adjustably mounted in a slot 0 in a bracket clamped to the fork crown. Links connected to the lower part of the arms A, B are secured to clips N on the fork or to the foot-rests &c., to prevent strain.
Patent GB-189919362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Impregnating Long Pieces of Wood.
Inventor: LEBIODA GEORG FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1899-09-26
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 19,362. Lebioda, G. F. Sept. 26. Sleepers; wood, preserving.- Relates to an apparatus for impregnating long pieces of wood such as tree trunks, railway sleepers, and the like with antiseptics, fireproofing-substances, or dyes. The pieces of wood w are placed on a carriage, and run into a receiver a by opening one of its hinged ends g. Hollow cylinders o at one end are then forced by screws t against one end of each piece of wood. The impregnating- liquid charged into the receiver a passes through the aperture s and openings at r to one end of each piece of wood. Pressure is now applied through the tap 3, when the liquid is forced along the fibres of the wood, till it reaches the other end, where the excess is drawn off at the taps 8. By suitably displacing all the cylinders o, the liquid can be next forced in the opposite direction through the wood. The contents of the cylinder can be heated by a steam coil b.
Patent GB-189921102-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: CORNISH PHILIP
Filed: 1899-10-23
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 21,102. Cornish, P. Oct. 23. Water-tube boilers.-Helical water tubes f, f form supports for solid fuel or, according to the Provisional Specification, for substances heated by liquid or gaseous fuel. The tubes open below into a water chamber b, into which feedwater is supplied at c, and above into a steam chamber a. In the centre is a divided tube the upper part l of which has an inner tube l<1> and forms a superheater for the steam, while the lower part k is perforated for the supply of air to the fire. A perforated grating n serves for the discharge of ashes. The fire space is preferably surrounded by a cylindrical coil g of water tubes, and outside is an annular flue space z through which pass bolts i, i, holding the chambers a and b together. Liquid fuel may be introduced through suitable nozzles. Such a boiler is specially suitable for use on motor cars and launches.
Patent GB-189923573-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Valves for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-11-25
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 23,573. Boult, A. J., [Haupt, C. de]. Nov. 25. Gas and like engines, valves for. The valve shown in Fig. 1 admits air to the cylinder in inverse proportion to the quantity of combustion products that remain therein. The exhaust valve 1 is controlled by the governor, and when the exhaust is throttled the residual products are compressed in the chamber 3, and, acting through a pipe 17 on a piston 12, force a piston 10 upwards so as to cover more or less the holes 6 in the hollow stem 5 of the air valve. The combustible charge enters by the aperture 7, and mixes with the air as it passes through the valve. The piston 12 is prevented from falling during the suction stroke by a valve 26, but during the explosion stroke it is forced so high that the gas beneath it escapes by an aperture 27 and the spring 23 forces it down. In Fig. 6, the exhaust valve 34 is seated on the hollow admission valve 33, through the central tube 37 of which the exhaust passes to warm the air entering through the annular space 45. The exhaust-valve spring 48 aids the spring 42 in keeping the valve 33 on its seat.
Patent GB-189925579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car Axle Lubricators.
Inventor: FREEMAN ALBERT ALLEN
Filed: 1899-12-27
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 25,579. Freeman, A. A., and Armstrong, 0. Dec. 27. Axle-boxes, lubricating.-The box f may be mounted, as shown, on the pedestal a, in which case a flexible tube f<2> communicates with the passage b<1> in the axle - box. Modifications, h o w - ever, are described, in one of which the box f is mounted on the axle-box and in the other of which it is mounted on the axlebox cover. The oil reservoir g has an outlet g<1> controlled by the valve h, held up by the spring h<1>. The valve stem passes through a square aperture in the bridge-piece k, which prevents it from turning, and engages an adjusting-nut h<4>. The reservoir g is provided with a cover, which preferably forms a strainer for the oil. Oil fed into the axle-box drops into a cup e<2> and passes through a channel e<4> to the recess e<3> in the bush e, or through a pair of diverging channels to recesses at the sides of the bush.
Patent GB-190004735-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Water Purifying Apparatus.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-03-13
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 4735. Boult, A. J., [Kennicott, C. L., and Blair, C. J.]. March 13. Water, purifying and softening; decanting and settling.-The untreated water, and reagents from the tanks t and g, are mixed in a pan e, whence they flow with decreasing velocity down a flaring conduit d, the base area of which is equal to the area of the annular passage surrounding it. Perforated baffle-plates f complete the clearing of the water. Lime water is made in a mixing-tank g with purified water supplied by a pump o and pipe n. j is a perforated pocket for the lime, and below it is a preliminary mixing-chamber fitted with baffle plates. Reagent such as soda is supplied from the tank t by a pump u. The water to be treated in entering the apparatus drives a waterwheel, from which the pumps and stirrer h are driven. The proportions of reagent are varied by altering the pump strokes.
Patent GB-190012242-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Brushes.
Inventor: FARNHAM FRANK GUNN
Filed: 1900-07-06
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 12,242. Farnham, F. G. July 6. Rotary brushes; tools for making.-Relates to rotary brushes for polishing metals, such as jewellery and dental work, leather, such as boots, or glass, &c. The brush is built up of a number of elements, each consisting of two discs of cloth &c. c, which enclose a smaller disc of paper or wood &c. a and the ends of the brush fibres d, which are cemented in place. These elements are nailed together, with or without intervening discs of strawboard f, and are clamped between metal discs g, g<4> arched in cross-section. The discs g, g<4> may bear on the cloth discs or on the bristles, or on both as shown in Fig. 23. The outer edge of the metal discs may be covered with rubber. The centre of these discs may be strengthened by metal collars h. The brush is secured to the spindle p by screwing it directly thereon, or by employing a sleeve k, which may be split and clamped on the spindle by a screw through a split collar k<3>, Fig. 22, or may carry a soft metal filling k<5>, Fig. 23. The metal discs g, g<4> may be in a piece with the collar k<3> and nut k<2>. Before nailing the brush elements together, they are threaded on a horizontal tube loosely mounted on a support, and are turned about until the brush is evenly balanced in every position.
Patent GB-190014076-A (GB)
Title: Means for Automatically Changing Bobbins or other Weft Holders in Loom Shuttles when the Weft is Exhausted.
Inventor: BAKER WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1900-08-07
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 14,076. Baker, W. H., and Kip, F. E. Aug. 7. Loom shuttles, changing bobbins and the like in automatically.-The full bobbins or other weftholders 2 are mounted by spring clips 16, Fig. 2, on a pair of endless chains 13 passing over sprocketwheels 8, which are rotated intermittently to move the weft-holders successively up to a fixed stop f by means of a slip belt or the like. The bobbins or the like, with or without cases, are held in the shuttle n by spring jaws 3, Figs. 3 and 5, and are provided with a radially-moving indicator 5, which on the exhaustion of the weft is pressed outwards by a spring 6 and engages with a spring-actuated feeler v. This feeler is pressed inwards against its spring by a lever i, actuated by an arm l and a spring o on the rocking-shaft k, but at each backward motion of the lay it is released by a fixed tappet q engaging with an arm p on the shaft. When the weft is exhausted, the inward motion of the feeler is arrested by the indicator, and a dagger t, Fig. 2, is caused to engage with the arm z of the transferring-lever y, which forces a full bobbin &c. into the shuttle, and at the same time ejects the used one through an opening in the lay c. The chains 13 are supported at their lower side by fixed guides 15.
Patent GB-190015172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Peptone.
Inventor: MEWBURN JOHN CLAYTON
Filed: 1900-08-25
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 15,172. Mewburn, W. R., Mewburn, G. R., and Robson, H., [Executors of Mewburn, J. C.], (Chemische Fabrik von Heyden Actiengesellschaft). Aug. 25. Peptones.-Peptone is prepared from crude peptone solutions by saturating with ammonium or zinc sulphate or the like, filtering off the precipitated albumoses, then separating the remaining albumose compounds by concentrated sulphuric acid and a ferric salt, again filtering, nearly neutralizing the acid, and precipitating an iron peptone compound by ferric salt, filtering, and washing with ammonium sulphate &c. The salt obtained is stirred in water, ammonia or sulphuric acid being added, and is then treated with lime and baryta, which is afterwards removed by precipitating with sulphuric acid or carbonic acid. The solution is finally concentrated and precipitated with alcohol, either direct or after acidifying with acetic acid.
Patent GB-190017754-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Indicating "Fouling Points" on Railways
Inventor: FLETCHER JAMES RICHARD
Filed: 1900-10-06
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 17,754. Fletcher, J. R. Oct. 6. Points and switches. -Relates to means for indicating "foul- "ing points" on railways, and consists of a projecting piece A fixed to the rail by bolts b &c., preferably so that its upper surface is flush with the top of the rail, in position to be kept bright by the train wheels. The part a of the indicator is made somewhat shorter than the distance between the flanges of the rail, so that, by means of packing-pieces d, the indicator can be adjusted to either new or worn rails. A washerplate e may also be attached to the rail by the bolts b, as an additional indication. The parts A, e may be painted, marked, or shaped in any distinctive manner ; e.g., those used for fouling points on lines may differ from those used for foul sidings. The indicator, instead of being fixed to the rail, may be fixed to or form part of a chair or fishplate, or it may be secured to a sleeper or to an independent support.
Patent GB-190022748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electromagnetic Brakes for Railway and Tramway Vehicles.
Inventor: CLARK FRANCIS LUDLOW
Filed: 1900-12-13
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 22,748. Clark, F. L. May 14, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Brakes, electromagnetic. The application of the magnetic rail shoes 5 operates to set the wheel shoes when the car is running in either direction. Each wheel shoe 11 is pivoted to a pair of jointed links 9, between which pass the brake levers 14 connected by the cross bars 15, 16. Pairs of pivoted links 12 are jointed at their lower ends to the short thrust bars 13 secured to the rail shoes 5. Should the vehicle be travelling to the right and the rail shoes be applied, the left-hand thrust bar 13 will be forced against the cross-bar 16, and set the left-hand brakes. At the same time the pull on the adjustable chain 21 acts to set the righthand brake shoes. The movable pulley 23 and pull-rod are also drawn to the right, and the brake shoes on the wheels of the other truck are applied by the levers shown in Fig. 2. If the car moves to the left and the rail shoes be applied, the thrust on the right-hand bar 13, acting on the right-hand cross-bar 16, will force the upper ends of the levers 14 to the left. The left-hand cross-bar 16 will then be forced against the point 19 as a fulcrum, and the wheel shoes 11 will be applied. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the lower ends of the levers 14 carry pivoted cam plates 40 having engaging teeth 41 and extensions 42. When the rail shoe is applied, one of the bars 13 engages the extension 42 of one of the cam plates, and rocks it. Both cam plates turn downwards, and the lower ends of the levers 14 are forced in opposite directions. The pressure of the shoes 11 on one truck is transmitted to the wheel shoes of the other truck by the chain 21 and pulley 23, Fig. 1. The brakes may be applied by hand.
Patent GB-190100800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heaters for Curling Irons and the like.
Inventor: ALLDAY HARRY
Filed: 1901-01-12
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 800. Allday, H., [trading as Horton & Allday]. Jan. 12. Stoves for hair curling &c. appliances. - Relates to a folding portable stove, burning solidified spirit, and useful for heating curling-irons and the like. Fig. 3 shows a section through the stove when folded up, and Fig. 4 when opened out for use. It consists of a casing a with a hinged cover a'. In the casing a is placed the solidified spirit, preferably in a separate holder b. Within the cover are folded certain hinged plates, which, together with the hinged catch e, form the necessary supports. The innermost support c is hinged at c<1> to the lid, and can be folded down as shown in Fig. 3, or erected as shown in Fig. 4. The folding arms c<4>, c<3> open out on their hinge c<6>, as shown in Fig. 4, the inner end being supported by a peg e' upon the plate e entering a recess e'. The outer end is supported by a hinged leg g, while another hinged support c<2>, jointed on the same pin as g, forms a rest for the handle end of the curling- tongs. Instead of the sections of the carrier arm being collapsable by folding, they may be telescopic.
Patent GB-190104339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Carrying Devices for use on Velocipedes and the like.
Inventor: TURNER HAYDN GOUGH
Filed: 1901-03-01
Granted: 1902-01-02
Abstract: 4339. Turner, H. G. March 1. Luggage-carriers; clips; guards, mud.-In the form shown in Fig. 1, a luggage-carrier comprises frames 2 and 3 covered by network &c. 6, the curved end 4 of the upper frame 2 extending beyond the straight end of the frame 3. The frames are preferably secured by engaging their bent ends 7, 8 in suitable clips 9 on the forks, and by struts 10 connecting them to clips 12 on the forks. Cross-stays 13 may also be arranged either as shown in full or in dotted lines. A roll 14 may be strapped to the end of the frames. In another form, the frame may be curved and covered with waterproof material, so as to serve as a mud guard, or it may be made of sheet metal, which is strengthened by suitable grooves and by dishing its edges. The carrier may comprise two frames 2 and 30, Fig. 5, formed with eyelets 31, which are connected together by springs 32 and serve as attachments for the supporting-stays &c. Fig. 2 shows a form intended to be secured to the steering-forks. It comprises a frame 20 closed by network &c. 6, formed in front with a lamp bracket 21. and secured by stays 10, and by clips 23 which fit between the plates of the fork crown and are preferably of the forms described in Specifications No. 21,719, A.D. 1899, and No. 5683. A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Fastenings, Lock &c.]. An opening 27 is provided for the brake-rod. Fig. 8 shows a clip for securing a carrier to ordinary handle-bars, consisting of a plate 41 clamped over the bars by bolts 42 passing at each side of the stem 39. When the handlebars are secured in front or behind the stem, the plate 41 is arranged as shown in Figs. 11 and 12, and is secured by bolts 42 arranged vertically on each side of the lug carrying the handle - bars. When a rifle is carried on the machine, the barrel is supported on a grooved waterproof parcel carried by the handle-bar clip.
Patent GB-190105068-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Curtain Poles for Bay Windows and the like
Inventor: CHISHOLM GEORGE
Filed: 1901-03-09
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 5068. Chisholm, G. March 9. Curtains, drawing and suspending.-Relates to joints for the curtain poles for bay-windows. The joint is made up of two cups B with stems b<3> which fit into the ends of the parts of the pole. The meeting faces of the cups are polished or finished, and may be rabbeted. The cups are connected by a pivot riveted over into countersunk holes. The cups are preferably malleable castings, and are covered with sheet-metal caps E, held in place by the ends of the tubes A, which are shaped as shown at a<1>, Fig. 6. The tubes are preferably of oval section, but may be circular. Fig. 4 shows a section at right-angles to that shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190111057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Protractors, for Drawing and Surveying Purposes.
Inventor: PRICE CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1901-05-29
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 11,057. Price, C. E. May 29. Protractors; rulers.-The face of a ruler is recessed semicircularly, and fitted with a pivoted protractor as shown.
Patent GB-190111510-A (GB)
Title: A Double Lens Inspection Lantern for Sanitary Engineers to Examine Drains with or Pipes of any kind
Inventor: RAWLINGS WALTER JOHN GUY
Filed: 1901-06-05
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 11,510. Rawlings, W. J. G. June 5. Examining internal state of pipes.-A tnbe-shaped lantern, for use by sanitary engineers in examining the interior of drain and other pipes, is mounted on wheels, secured to an axle by sunken-headed screws, and has two lenses, or a lens and a reflector, and air inlet and exit apertures. An electric or other light is used, and the electric current may be supplied by an accumulator, or a house supply through a plug and flexible wires. The lantern is propelled by a rod screwed to a socket. According to the Provisional Specification, a double action plug with bayonet and screw joints is used.
Patent GB-190113948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks and Latches
Inventor: RODNEY ROBERT WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1901-07-09
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 13,948. Rodney, R. W. H., and Parkes, J. H. July 9. Locks, key; latches.-The mechanism of a lock or latch is so arranged that all levers and springs, except the latch bolt spring, are dispensed with. A guide block (or blocks) L is fixed to the casing B by rivets &c., and is formed on the edge with a number of projections and recesses to correspond with the bitt of the key. The engaging projection a<4> on the bolt A, with which the key engages to withdraw the bolt, is so arranged that, unless the key bitt accurately corresponds with the guide L, the bolt cannot be moved, thereby rendering it difficult to pick the lock. The sides of the pro- jection a' may be cut away so as to allow only the central portion of the key bitt to operate the bolt.
Patent GB-190116460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Electric Alternating Current Transformers and Accessories thereto.
Inventor: WILKINSON GEORGE
Filed: 1901-08-16
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 16,460. Wilkinson, G. Aug. 16. Couplings; distributing; transformers.-In alternating-current distribution with transformers, the transformers are mounted on suitable supports or pedestals, and placed in the road or on the side-walks. The pedestal is made hollow to contain the connection &c., and may also be fitted with an extension stalk for street lighting &c. Fig. 1 shows the general arrangement, in which a is the pedestal, b the transformer or its casing, c a cover for protecting it from the weather, and d the end of a lamp support. The pedestal a is divided by a partition on which is mounted the low-tension connections and bus bars, as shown in Fig. 6. The high-tension connections are preferably fitted within an inner box having a locking-door. The casing and pedestal are earthed by being connected by a metal clamp z to the lead covering of the cables. The apparatus is ventilated by holes near the ground and openings under the cover.
Patent GB-190116600-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Guards for Wood Planing Machines and the like.
Inventor: MALKIN JACOB
Filed: 1901-08-19
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 16,600. Malkin, J., Binns, J. J., and Foster, J. Aug. 16. Planing and moulding.-Relates to guards for wood-planing machines and the like, which are adjustable to suit different sizes of cutters. The cover for the cutters consists of two semicircular pieces A, B, of which A slides longitudinally in B and can be fixed in the required position by means of a screw C and slot. The piece B is mounted on a vertical rod D, which is adjustable for height in the bracket E.
Patent GB-190117739-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Spring Controlled Forks for Velocipedes and like Road Vehicles.
Inventor: MORRIS GEORGE LEONARD
Filed: 1901-09-04
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 17,739. Morris, G. L. Sept. 4. Forks; bearings, spring supports for; axles.- In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the axle A comprises two parts formed with flanges a, the parts interlocking as shown, and being secured together by a sleeve A<1> and nut a<1>. The flanges a are pivoted to the steering-forks C, and are formed with lugs a<2> connected to the forks by springs D, the strength of which can be adjusted by nuts d. The forks C are rigidly connected by arms c and a cross-bolt E. In a modification, shown in Fig. 3, the axle is enlarged, and is pivoted at E to the forks C, the motion being controlled by rubber or other springs D carried between lugs c' on the forks and lugs f pivoted at a<4> 'to the axle A. In another form, shown applied to the rear wheel in Fig. 4, the axle A is pivoted on a rod E secured in the fork ends, the motion being controlled by springs D, D<2> mounted on bolts pivoted at c<1> to the forks and passing through a guide a<2> secured at a<4> to the axle A. According to the Provisional Specification, the front forks may be hinged and connected by spring appliances to the steering-post.
Patent GB-190123087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Letters, Numerals and the like for Attachment to Fascias, Windows, Tablets and other Surfaces
Inventor: WILLIAMS LLEWELLYN ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-11-15
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 23,087. Williams, L. A. Nov. 15. Letters and numerals.-Letters, numerals, and the like for facias, windows, tablets, &c. are formed of cast lead, the outer surface being coated or plated with tin.