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Patent GB-189918200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Ships' Telegraphs.
Inventor: KENNEDY DAVID
Filed: 1899-09-08
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 18,200. Kennedy, D. Sept. 8. Signals, marine and ship.-The spindle of the transmitter in a ship's telegraph, or the wire or chain of the telegraph, is provided with contactfingers a, which, when the transmitter is moved to the 'ahead' or 'astern' position, make contact with the corresponding one of the two contact-plates c, c<1>, so completing an electric circuit e, d, or d, f, through a bell h. Each of the circuits e, f passes through a pivoted contact-lever i<1>, and the lever in the circuit closed by the operation of the transmitter is opened to stop the bell only when the order is correctly carried out ; otherwise, the bell continues to ring. In the arrangement shown, the levers i, i<1> are operated respectively by the collars or projections j, j<1> on the ordinary tell-tale wire k, which is actuated from the engine shaft l &c. When there is no tell-tale, a dummy wire may be provided. In lieu of the arrangement shown, the levers may be operated by studs on the shaft l, or insulated arms on the shaft may be adapted to open contact-springs in the bell circuits. A visible indicator may be employed in addition to the bell. The system may be extended to provide for any desired number of different orders, and may also be used for steering-telegraphs.
Patent GB-189922543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artificial Teeth.
Inventor: REININGHAUS CARL
Filed: 1899-11-11
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 22,543. Reininghaus, C. Nov. 11. Teeth, artificial.- A curved wire frame a, with soldered pieces b to be either applied to natural teeth or provided with supports d for artificial teeth c, replaces the usual palate plate.
Patent GB-189922826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Knitting Frames.
Inventor: SPIERS WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-11-15
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 22,826. Spiers, W., and Grieve, T. S. Nov. 15. Straight-bar knitting-machines. - The thread carriers are in two parts A, B, hinged at C. A spring D acts on the heel of the part B. When the eye B<1> meets with an obstruction, it moves against the action of the spring D, and returns after passing the obstruction. In the form shown in Fig. 4, when the part B is moved by meeting an obstruction, the spring bearing on the rounded part retains the part B in its displaced position.
Patent GB-189922963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grinding Machines for Harvesting Knives, also applicable for Grinding Sickles and for other like Purposes.
Filed: 1899-11-17
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 22,963. Lake, H. H., [Plano Manufacturing Co.]. Nov. 17. Sharpening harvesting-machine knives, sickles, &c. A frame 1, adapted to be clamped on the harvester wheel or other fixed support, is formed with a pillar 9 in which is mounted a spindle 10. The toothed wheel 11, provided with a driving- handle, is mounted on the spindle and gears with a pinion on the spindle of the grinding-roller 23, the supporting-frame 19 of which is pivoted on the spindle 10 and projects behind in the form of a fork 26 embracing an eccentric 30, formed in one with a spur-wheel 29. This wheel is mounted upon a pin 28, which may be clamped in a slotted bell-crank lever 14, 15, which again is pivoted on the spindle 10 and may be clamped to the pillar 9 at any suitable angle, by means of a screw 17. When the pin 28 is clamped at the inner end of the slot, the wheel 29 gears with a pinion 31 formed in one with the wheel 11, and the grinding-wheel is thereby caused to oscillate as it rotates. When the pin is clamped at the outer end of the slot, the wheel is out of gear with the pinion, but engages a fixed tooth on the inturned end of the arm 15 ; by this means the grinding-wheel may be held at any desired height. A spring 36 serves to balance the weight of the grinding-wheel &c. The knifebar 54 is clamped in a holder 41, which is pivoted at 44 to a base 37, clamped on the frame 1 and provided with an adjusting-screw 46 to bear against a lug on the holder 41. For general work, a table, adapted to be clamped in the place of the knife-bar, is provided. The apparatus may be provided with a flywheel.
Patent GB-189923947-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chemical Fire Engines.
Inventor: MERRYWEATHER JAMES COMPTON
Filed: 1899-12-01
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 23,947. Merryweather, J. C., and Jakeman, C. J. W. Dec. 1. Extincteurs.-Relates chiefly to methods of opening the acid bottle. In one form, Fig. 1, the acid bottle B is placed in a cage E in which it can slide when the extincteur is inverted. The bottle is closed by a thin metal membrane C which comes in contact with the cutter G and is perforated when the extincteur is inverted. In another form, Fig. 2, the cutter G<1> is forced against the membrane C<1> by a cam H<1> actuated by an external handle L<1>, the acid bottle B<1> being held in a frame at the top of the extincteur. In a third form, Fig. 3, the axis K<2>, which actuates the cam H<2> by which the cutter G<2> is forced against the membrane C<2> of the acid bottle, is provided with mixing-blades M<2>.
Patent GB-189925757-A (GB)
Title: Improved Gear Chain.
Inventor: KAISER ROBERT
Filed: 1899-12-30
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 25,757. Kaiser, R. Dec. 30. Driving-chains.-Roller bearings are interposed between the pins and the eyes of the links, Fig. 1, or between the pins and the sleeves which couple the inner links, Fig. 6. Where loose rollers are used upon the pins or sleeves, these also are mounted on roller bearings, Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190001573-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rubber Insulated Electric Cables.
Inventor: HEYL-DIA GEORGE EDWARD
Filed: 1900-01-25
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 1573. Heyl-Dia, G. E. Jan. 25. Cables, insulating.-Vulcanized rubber, in strip or sheet form, is employed for the inner sheathing of cables, and an outer sheathing is formed by applying unvulcanized rubber and then vulcanizing it. The Provisional Specification states that this outer sheathing, or its vulcanization, may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190002451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Jacks, or Lifting Mechanism.
Inventor: PORTWAY CHARLES
Filed: 1900-02-07
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 2451. Portway, C., and Graham, J. T. Feb. 7. Lifting-jacks.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 7190, A.D. 1889. To enable the load to be lowered step by step; by the operation of the lifting-lever, a twopronged lever 22 is pivoted at 21 so that projecting lateral springs 25 and 26 engage with the outer ends, on the under surfaces, of the two clutches 16 and 17 when the handle 23 is depressed. The clutches 16 and 17 then reverse their action, the former being disengaged when moving upwards, and the latter simultaneously locking the stem.
Patent GB-190013730-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Raising and Lowering.
Filed: 1900-07-31
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 13,730. Clark, A. M., [Watson, R., and Stevenson, C. E.]. July 31. Fire-escape type of apparatus; hoists; elevators. -The body to be raised or lowered, is suspended from a trolley T on a rail F which, by means of a winch &c. acting through a rope B, is raised on a guide C fixed by brackets to the side of a building. When raised sufficiently, the rail F forms a connection between fixed rails G, on to which the trolley can be run. A spring stop H prevents the trolley from running off prematurely, and also, by means of a projection h, which engages with the underside of the rail G, prevents the rail F from being wound up too far.
Patent GB-190015201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Producing Jacquard Cards or for Operating the Lifting Wires of Jacquard Looms.
Inventor: JUNGE CHARLES
Filed: 1900-08-25
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 15,201. Junge, C., [Handwerck, C.]. Aug. 25. Cards, punching; jacquards. - In punching jacquard cards, or operating the lifting-wires in a jacquard loom, under the control of electric pattern mechanism, each part of the design is represented by two pattern surfaces M, B, arranged one behind the other, of which M bears the part of the design alone and R the corresponding binding or weave. The pattern surfaces are connected to opposite poles of the source of electricity Q, and the contact-springs a, b to the electromagnets E which control the operation of the punches p or the lifting-wires of the loom. The Figure shows the application to a punching device, in which intermediate blocks q between the press m and punches pare mounted in slides and are normally held out of the operative position against the action of springs s by means of needles n having hooks k to engage with the cores h of the electromagnets. When an electromagnet releases one of these blocks, the corresponding punch is operated, after which the block is returned to its inoperative position by a cam D.
Patent GB-190022541-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Billiard Time Indicators.
Inventor: BERNSTEIN MAX
Filed: 1900-12-11
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 22,541. Bernstein, M. Dec. 11. Time-checks for games.-Fig. 1 shows a sectional elevation, and Fig. 3 a plan of the apparatus, which indicates the duration of each game or interval of play and also the total time occupied in play. The casing contains a drawer A, which is opened for removal of the balls, and at the end of a game the balls are replaced through an opening covered by pivoted spring flaps D, D<1>. The time of each game is indicated by a pair of counting-discs q, r showing minutes and hours respectively. The wheel q is moved through one step every five minutes by ratchet mechanism, driven by a twelve-toothed ratchet-wheel b on the hands arbor a of a clock mechanism. The discs q, r are returned to zero position each time the drawer A is pulled out, at the commencement of a fresh game, by a cord n and weight k, the discs being released from their driving-mechanism by a sliding bar h operated by a lever arrangement B' engaged by a hook B on the drawer. The total time of play is recorded and indicated by three counting-discs t, t<1>, t<2>, driven from the arbor a by toothed gearing. The motion of the clock mechanism is arrested, when the balls are placed in the casing, by the operation of a lever F engaged by the balls. This lever permits a sliding bar G to move downwards, and an incline on it operates a lever into engagement with a pin on the balancewheel of the clock mechanism. On the opening of the drawer the alarm bell shown is sounded.
Patent GB-190104458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Distributing Manure, Seed, Sand, and the like.
Inventor: MACDONALD ALEXANDER
Filed: 1901-03-02
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 4458. Macdonald, A., and Macdonald, J. March 2. Sand and the like, scattering.-Relates to apparatus carried on a cart or vehicle for distributing manure, seeds, sand, and the like. The box A containing the material to be distributed is formed with a bottom sloping to an outlet A<1>, adjustable by means of aboard E, suspended on links E', E', and operated by means of the lever E<2>. A number of star-shaped distributing-discs, such as B, are mounted on a series of parallel spindles, such as B<1>, driven by worm gearing from a shaft D, actuated by chain or other gearing from the wheels of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190108183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gates for the Platforms of Tram Cars and like Vehicles.
Inventor: MAURER ADOLF
Filed: 1901-04-20
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 8183. Maurer, A. April 20. Ingress and egress of passengers, controlling.-In the platform gates of tramcars, the horizontal bars d are mounted to slide in the tubes e, while the guided crosshead f has pivoted to it bars e adapted to slide in the tubes b which are pivoted to the uprights a. The gate is fastened by the spring latch h, Fig. 4, which is released by pressing a knob. The collapsed gate may be used as a handle by persons entering or leaving the car.
Patent GB-190113578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Brushes
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1901-07-03
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 13,578. Thompson, W. P., [Rosenfeld, S.]. July 3. Rotary road-scuvengering and like brushes have the bristles d fixed by longitudinal strips or clamps in a number of channelled bars g, which may be permanently fixed, or may be made to slide in radial grooves in the end plates i of the rollers. The bristles project through slots in the periphery of the roller, and may be drawn into or pushed out from these slots by cones l engaging with projections k on the bars g. The cone3 are adjusted axially by a screwed rod n with hand-wheel nuts o. The cones may be replaced by discs with spiral grooves.
Patent GB-190114759-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Manufacture of Gas.
Filed: 1901-07-19
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 14,759. Clark, A. M., [Goldschmid, J. E.]. July 19. Gas manufacture, processes for.-To facilitate the distillation of coal and to obtain a larger percentage of heavy hydrocarbons, a known plan is to admit water gas to the retorts. This invention consists in so regulating the admission of the water gas that most of it is admitted at the commencement of the distilling operation, that is, during the time that the heavy hydrocarbon gases are being evolved in the greatest quantity. The amount is thea diminished in proportion as the amount of heavy hydrocarbons evolved diminishes, and is cut off entirely at the end of the second hour. The total volume of water gas admitted should be about one-third the total volume of gas evolved.
Patent GB-190117122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Metal Dowel Plates
Inventor: DUGON ALEXANDER LAMONT
Filed: 1901-08-27
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 17,122. Dugon, A. L. Aug. 27. Moulding. - Dowel plates for temporarily holding together the parts of patterns and core-boxes are formed from metal with an outline composed of intersecting circles A, so that they may be let into the pattern &c. by the use of a centre-bit. The dowel B and socket C are formed at the centres of a pair of the circles.
Patent GB-190117183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anti-friction Bearings.
Inventor: KEMPSTER DANIEL EDGAR
Filed: 1901-08-27
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 17,183. Kempster, D. E. Aug. 27. Roller bearings for shafts, heavy machinery, &c. Figs. 1, 3,. and 6 show three arrangements of the bearing. Rollers 3 are inserted - between the shaft 10 and a box or casing 1. The rollers are reduced in diameter at the ends, forming necks 4, and discs 5 are arranged between these necks to separate the rollers, the axis of each disc lying in the plane of the axes of the rollers in contact therewith. The rollers may be formed at the ends with collars 12. The discs 5 are retained in position by rings 6 and 8, which may be split and kept in position by the end caps 7 or collars 12, or may be formed integral with the said caps. In cases where the bearing has to be built up round the shaft, the ring 8 may be made in two parts, or it may be dispensed with, the shaft itself serving to retain the discs. The casing 1 may be made in one part, as shown in Figs. 3 and 6, or may be made in two parts connected together by bolts, as shown in Fig. 1, the caps 7 being correspondingly formed. The caps are screwed to the interior or exterior of the casing, or connected thereto by screws. In the bearing shown in Fig. 6, the rollers and discs are held by the retaining-rings to form a rest, which may be removed from the shaft and casing. Any end thrust of the rollers is sustained by the caps 7 or by collars formed on the shaft, and fibre, hide, &c. washers 15 may be introduced between the rollers and caps or collars. In the case of a bearing for the hub of a motor road vehicle &c., a hardened bush and sleeve may be provided for the casing and shaft respectively. In long bearings, intermediate necks and separating-discs may be provided.
Patent GB-190121002-A (GB)
Title: Improved Smoothing Iron with Spirit Heating Contrivance
Inventor: KALMAR ISIDOR
Filed: 1901-10-19
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 21,002. Kalmßr, I. Oct. 19. Ironing.-Relates to a hand-iron heated by spirit vapour. Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section, and Fig. 2 a horizontal section. The burner c, provided with downwardly-directed openings f on its inner sides, is supported on ridges e arranged beneath the openings a of the body portion b, and is connected by the elbow pipe h with the vaporizer d, which is fed from the reservoir k. A small amount of spirit is first run into the recess p through the branch pipe r, and the screw plug m is raised ; the spirit in the recess p is then ignited to start the vaporization of the spirit in the vaporizer d, which is afterwards heated by the jets s from the elbow pipe h.
Patent GB-190125037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pasteurizing Apparatus.
Inventor: OLLENDORFF CARL
Filed: 1901-12-09
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 25,037. Ollendorff, C. Dec. 9. Liquids, sterilizing.-The bottles g containing the substance to be pasteurized are carried by a frame b having a handle c by which it can be lowered i n t o a boiling-pot a, which is fitted with a lid d, formed with a depending flange d', a hole for a rubber stopper e and thermometer f, and with a safety - valve comprising an opening k normally closed by a rubber plate i secured to a spring plate h.
Patent GB-190125431-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Coupling for Railway Vehicles with Side Disconnecting Mechanism.
Inventor: ROHR WALTHER
Filed: 1901-12-12
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 25,431. Rohr, W. Dec. 12. Couplings, automatic and non-automatic.-Each of the double draw-bars 1, which swing about the pivots 2, have forks which receive the links 4 mounted to turn on the horizontal pins 3 and having fixed vertical pins 5, one of which carries the fixed jaws 6, while the other forms a pivot for the arms 10, having blocks through which pass screwed arrow-headed rods 8. For automatic coupling, the winged plates 22 are fitted to the spring bars 21 supported in the sliding brackets 20. When two vehicles come together and the plates 22 strike, the brackets 20 are pushed back, the depending pins 25 are released, and the parts 6, 9 couple automatically under the influence of the weights 19, which are mounted on bell cranks 16 linked to shoes 18 which slide on the lower bars 10. Coupling or uncoupling by hand can be effected by turning the shafts 12, which each have an arm 13 connected by a link 14 to the bell crank 16. The tension of the coupling is adjusted by turning one of the shafts 35 connected by the spur gearing shown and the telescopic rods 29, 30 to the slotted shanks of the bolts 8. In modifications, the link 14 is controlled by one compression spring or two tension springs.
Patent GB-190205294-A (GB)
Title: Electric Rammer for Foundry and other use.
Inventor: CASPAR DENIS ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-03-03
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 5294. Caspar, D. A. March 3. Moulding. - An electrically - o p e - rated rammer for foundry use consists of an electromotor a carrying a frame e, in which is a crank shaft d driven by belt gearing b from the motor and operating the rammer stem g, which is guided in a socket i on a fork h pivoted on the crank shaft. The rammer may be suspended b y means of a counterweight l, and an additional guide - tube k, may be provided, if the stem g is of considerable length.
Patent GB-190209373-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dyeing Leather.
Inventor: RIEDER RICHARD
Filed: 1902-04-23
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 9373. Rieder, R. April 23. Dyeing.-In order to obtain uniform effects in the dyeing of leather (on the grain side only), the skins are stretched on inclined slabs a, supported on rests b in the vessels c, and the dye liquor is run or sprayed over the same by means of distributing- pipes k, to which motion may be given. The liquor is contained in tubs d, and is drawn therefrom through a pipe f to a centrifugal pump g which forces it through a steam heater p into pipes h leading to the distributers k. The pump also serves to remove liquor from the vats c on opening cocks l, and to return it to the tubs d through a pipe q on opening a cock r thereon.
Patent GB-190212283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Letter Files or Binding Cases.
Inventor: YAWMAN PHILIP HENRY
Filed: 1902-05-29
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 12,283. Yawman, P. H. June 3, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Filing papers.-A knock-down case or binder for letters &c., made of pasteboard or other suitable material, comprises a slide 5, Fig. 1, and a case 1 having scored edges 4, 10<x>, 11<x>, &c. The bottom flap 11 is secured in place by means of the interlocking parts 16, 23, Fig. 5, of metal pieces 17, 20, which are attached by passing the tangs 18, 21 through suitable openings.
Patent GB-190214469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couches or Chairs.
Inventor: SWAN ALEXANDER EDMOND
Filed: 1902-06-30
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 14,469. Swan, A. E. June 30. Chairs ; couches; bedsteads. - T h e couch or chair framework, shown in Fig. 2, is extensible in width for use as a bedstead. A sliding frame, composed of draw-bars E, a side piece F, and a sliding bar G, is mounted on a supporting-framework comprising side members A, B, end guide-bars C, and cross-bars D. Apertures are formed in the piece F to receive legs. Folding cushions are used on the framework, which may be hinged to a box base. The couch shown in Fig. 5 is also provided with an extensible head-rest. The side piece F and sliding bar G are extended upwards and connected together by rods M, which pass through apertures in an extention of the member A. Flexible supporting-bands N are fixed between the parts F, G, and pass over the member A. Other bands P may be fixed between the members A, B.
Patent GB-190216267-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Acetylene Generators.
Inventor: LANCASTER EDWARD WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-07-22
Granted: 1903-08-22
Abstract: 16,267. Lancaster, E. W. July 22. Acetylene.-Relates to generators in which the supply of carbide is automatically regulated to non-automatic generators. The feeding-mechanism consists of carbide receptacles X, wider at the bottom than at the top, revolving in a covered casing or box S. The receptacles are secured to the metal plate a, and are closed at the bottom by valves Y opening downwards, these valves being controlled by rollers Z bearing on the bottom of the case S. The plate a is secured to, and revolves with, the shaft b, which is fitted into the bottom of the case S and provided with a gland and stuffing-box to prevent gas from escaping. A grooved pulley h rides loose on the shaft b and engages the ratchet-wheel g by means of the pawl j. A cord runs round the pulley, having a weight l at one end, and being passed through eyes m, n on the bell, and the trunk of the gas holder is secured by a disc o and provided with a clamp p. When the gas bell L falls, it engages the clamp p, and this causes the weight l to rise, and the pulley h to drive the shaft b by means of the pawl j. This brings a carbide receptacle over the mouth of the shoot H, so that the valve Y falls and the carbide is emptied into the generator. As the fresh gas passes into the holder, the bell L rises, and the weight l falls, turning the wheel h to its original position, ready to rotate the shaft b and discharge the contents of another receptacle. The ratchet-wheel g may be provided with as many teeth as there are receptacles X, and thus be made to indicate the number emptied. The generator is provided with a sloping bottom to facilitate the removal of spent carbide at the discharge valve. A double wire basket 5 receives the carbide from the shoot, and, by means of a spindle provided with a gland and stuffing-box, serves to agitate the water in the generator. The end of the shoot g may be wholly or partly covered with an india-rubber flap, to prevent gas from escaping from the generator into the shoot. If the gas holder is combined with the generator, the charging-hopper takes the form of a ring of suitable receptacles rotating in a casing outside or over the gas holder, the shoot to convey the carbide into the water being placed outside the generator. The gas is delivered from the generator by a perforated pipe I into water in a chamber O, whereby it is cooled and purified before passing up into the holder.