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Patent GB-190022578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Water Pressure Indicators.
Filed: 1900-12-11
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 22,578. Lake, H. H., [Luxsche Industriewerke, A.-G.]. Dec. 11. Signals, bell.-In apparatus for transmitting pressure from a water conduit d, Fig. 1, to an instrument a for operating the switch r of the circuit of an alarm bell at the water works, a number of air vessels n are attached to pipes m between the conduit d and the registering &c. apparatus. To prevent the apparatus from responding to temporary changes of pressure, a metallic disc o, Fig. 2, with a central perforation and covered on both sides with wire gauze q, is placed in each joint between the flanges j of the pipes m, Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190105890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collecting and Holding Sheets for Postage and other Stamps
Inventor: LEHNIG MAX
Filed: 1901-03-20
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 5890. Lehnig, M. March 20. Filing papers.-Relates to further methods of forming the pockets of the sheets described in Specification No. 3974, A.D. 1901, for collecting and holding stamps &c. Strips C, Figs. 1 and 1<a>, are attached to a sheet A by longitudinal seams B &c., and are placed at intervals wide enough to receive two columns of stamps as shown. The pockets G are closed at the ends by transverse seams D. The seam may be made centrally in the strip to form pockets at each side. The sheet shown in Fig. 3 is formed into double folds H held together by longitudinal seams J, which may be replaced by transverse ones spaced to include two, three, or more stamps. The sheet shown in Fig. 5 is formed with folds L, L<1>, held by transverse seams, which may be replaced by longitudinal ones. The sheet shown in Fig. 7 is folded and seamed to form pockets G<6>, G<7> on either side, and a similar arrangement is formed from strips N, Fig. 8.
Patent GB-190113348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looms for the Production of Patterns similar to Embroidery.
Inventor: KOBES CARL FERDINAND
Filed: 1901-07-01
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 13,348. Kobes, C. F. July 1. Loom lays; shedding-motions; lifting-cords &c.- Designs, similar to embroidery, are produced in looms by means comprising two sets of needles or thread-lifters e, respectively attached to two longitudinally-movable racks k, which are fitted to an auxiliary lay a, capable of sliding within vertical frames i on the main lay. The auxiliary lay is supported by cords c secured to a roller d, and is normally held in its highest position by means of a weighted rod f, which is attached to the roller d by cords e. The rod f is raised, so as to allow the lay a to descend and carry the needles round into their operative positions, by means of cords h actuated from the jacquard. Toothed wheels p gear with the racks k, and are driven by pawls o, attached to levers m, which are connected to the jacquard by means of cords n, and pivoted to a standard t on the auxiliary lay. The upward movements of the levers m, and the distances traversed by the racks, are regulated by means of adjustable screws s.
Patent GB-190122046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Paper and other Tubes, Cylinders and like Articles
Inventor: JONES EDWARD
Filed: 1901-11-01
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 22,046. Jones, E. Nov. 1. Paper tubes.-Relates to the manufacture of paper and other tubes, cylinders, and like articles, and more especially to means for cutting paper tubes for cartridge cases and other purposes, adapted for use in conjunction with a machine for glazing and finishing the tubes. Fig. 3 shows the machine in sectional side elevation, and Fig. 5 the parts in section on the line Y-Y<1>. The paper tubes are passed automatically into the top of the receiving cage or hopper C, and descend one by one as the escapement mechanism, comprising the pivoted carriers F, F<1> having shelves, is oscillated from the shaft D<2>. The cam J gives one movement to the carriers, and the return stroke is effected by the spring P. The rod K is also provided with an interposed spring. The springs prevent damage to the tubes in the event of the tubes being caught or arrested between the carrier projections and the side of the cage. The discs or cutters Q are mounted upon the pivoted frame R, which receives its motion from the cam R<1> on the shaft D<2>. When a tube arrives at its lowest position before discharge, the rotating and reciprocating spindle B enters the tube and rotates it. The cutters Q are then advanced, and the tube is cut to the desired length.
Patent GB-190122653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Small Arms.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1901-11-09
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 22,653. Thompson, W. P., [Ideal Holster Co.]. Nov. 9. Drawings to Specification. Holsters.- Consists in stiffening a holster by attaching it to a metal frame to form a gun stock for attachment to a pistol or like small-arm.
Patent GB-190122876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Explosive Projectiles or Shells for Ordnance
Inventor: PUFF CARL
Filed: 1901-11-12
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 22,876. Puff, C. Nov. 12. Fuzes for projectiles.-Consists in making percussion fuzes so that they can be set to act either immediately upon impact, or only after a certain interval of time. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, a plate b is interposed between the igniting- pellet a' and the exploding charge c', i. The plate is provided with two or more orifices, of which one g is empty, and the others h contain fuze compositions of different speeds. By turning the plate, the time of explosion after impact is arranged. In modifications, (1), Fig. 5, the fuze body a<3> is provided with an opening f and a delay composition g<3>, the inner part c<3> being turned to the desired position, and (2), Fig. 7, the part c<3> carries a fuze composition ring k<3>, which is adjusted as in a time fuze. The invention is applicable to combined time and percussion fuzes, as well as to simple percussion fuzes.
Patent GB-190124851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hermetically Sealed Boxes or Cases.
Inventor: FINCKEN GEORGE
Filed: 1901-12-05
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 24,851. Fincken, G. Dec. 5. Stoppers; capsuling and sealing bottles &c.-In hermeticallysealed receptacles, such as are described in Specification No. 1669, A.D. 1900, the sealing cap a, Fig. 3, is provided with perforations b over the rubber packing-ring c, so that the rubber may enter the perforations when the cap is under pressure, thus preventing the cap from turning free from the packing-material. Jn the form shown in Fig. 4, the sealing-cap is dispensed with, the edge of the box engaging in a groove in the lid, and the groove being fitted with a packing-ring h. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the mouth of the box tapers, the lid being correspondingly shaped, and fitted with a packing-ring.
Patent GB-190125006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Splicing Mechanisms for Knitting Machines.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1901-12-07
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 25,006. Marks, G. C., [Coleman, H. C.]. Dec. 7. Circular knitting-machines, splicing-mechanism for. The object of the invention is to ensure a loose end by which the splicing-thread can be carried along to the needles by the main thread. The main and splicing threads pass through eyes 1, 2 on a lever k pivoted at p ; the main thread passes through a slot y in the fixed part w of the splicing-thread clamp, and thence through the eye d to the work ; the splicing-thread passes through a hole s in the pivoted part o of the clamp, thence over the curved and grooved part t and through the eye d. A spring presses upwards the part o of the clamp pivoted at p and clamps the thread as shown in Fig. 3 : the thread breaks at some point between the needles and the point where it leaves the curved part of the clamp. When splicing it to re-commence, a sliding block h, connected by a pin and slot to the lever k, is moved to the left as shown in Fig. 4 ; a cam on the block h acting on a pin on the part o unclamps the splicing-thread ; at the same time the splicing-thread is slackened, and the main thread is brought down into the groove t in gradually-increasing contact with the loose end of the splicing-thread, and carries it to the needles. A lug 26 on the block h operates a lever 23 and rod 25 which acts on the stitch cam, and causes longer loops to be drawn while splicing. By means of a spring plunger the part o can be held in an inoperative position for threading.
Patent GB-190125888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Account Books and the like.
Inventor: SCHUMACHER EDUARD
Filed: 1901-12-18
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 25,888. Schumacher, E. Dec. 18. Account books ; book-keeping.-Account books, cash books, ledgers, and the like are provided with pages of decreasing length to obviate carrying forward page totals, and the corresponding columns may be printed so as to be in alignment when the book is opened. Folios 1 and 50 of a book containing five sections of ten folios each are shown respectively in Figs. 2 and 6. The Dr. side of folio 1, Fig. 2, extends to the line A and the Cr. side to the line B to expose the Dr. page total, and the successive pages decrease one line each up to folio 9, the Cr. side of folio 10 being of the length of the Dr. side of folio 1 and containing lines for the several Cr. page totals. Extra leaves contain three lines for sectional totals as shown in Fig. 2. The Dr. side of folio 11 is the same length as that of folio 1, and the Cr. side two lines shorter, and the Cr. sides decrease by lines to folio 19, and the Cr. side of folio 20 is of such length that the page totals of folio 11 are in alignment. Extra lines contain the sectional totals. The Dr. side of folio 21 is one line shorter than that of folio 11, and the Cr. side two lines shorter than the Dr. side, and so on, the Cr. side of folios 30 and 40 containing lines for page and sectional totals and being one line longer and shorter respectively than the Dr. side of folio 1. The Cr. side of folio 50, Fig. 6, is the same length as the Dr. side of folio 1, and contains lines for page and sectional totals as indicated, and extra leaves contain lines for totals 31-50, 1-30, and 1-50.
Patent GB-190203967-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Electrically connecting Tram and like Rails.
Inventor: ARCHER GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1902-02-17
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 3967. Archer, G. H. Feb. 17. Rail bonds or couplings for tram and the like rails. Grooves B, C, preferably across each other, are cut in the plate A of rail or other section which is secured to the bottom flange or web of the rail ends. Copper bars, connected at the centre and ending in eyelets or collars E, are placed in these grooves, and the eyelets which project into holes in the flanges &c. are expanded by wedges.
Patent GB-190205205-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Percussion Primer or Detonator
Inventor: HOLMSTROEM CARL
Filed: 1902-03-01
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 5205. Holmstr÷m, C., and K÷hler, G. A. March 1. Primers; detonators.-To render a primer or detonator water-tight, the flange c of the percussion cap is gripped between the body A and the charge carrier B, cement a<6> being added round the opening a<5> in the body.
Patent GB-190207594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generating Plant
Inventor: LEDRU JEROME
Filed: 1902-03-29
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 7594. Ledru, J. March 29. Acetylene.-Relates to means for automatically controlling the supply of water to the carbide. The generator 10 contains a number of triangular trays arranged to form a regular hexagon in plan and superposed vertically. Water is admitted to the generator from a tank 9 by a pipe 18, which extends to the bottom of the generator and is fitted with a cock 31. The entrance to the pipe 18 is fitted with a pin valve, Fig. 5, the rod 20 of which is suspended from a lever 21 pivoted, at 22. This lever also carries at its other end a pair of spring arms 26, 27, which terminate in semi-bushes 24, 25. A rod 23, which is of two diameters, terminates in a weight 30, which is normally supported by the gas-holder bell 2. When the carbide on a few of the trays has been attacked, the bell rises, the rod 23 is pushed through the bushes 24, 25, and through an opening in the lever, and the valve rod 20 is allowed to fall and shut off the supply of water to the generator. When the bell falls sufficiently, the thick part of the rod 23 in its descent engages the bushes 24, 25, and thereby operates the lever 21 so as to raise the valve-rod 20 and admit water to the generator. The rate at which water is admitted is adjusted by a set-screw 32. A nut 41 on the rod 23 determines the distance between the weight 30 and the bell when the latter is in its lowest position after the exhaustion of all the carbide. When the bell is approaching this position, a rack 3 operates the hammer 5 of a bell 6. The gas, on leaving the bell 2, passes through a purifier 16.
Patent GB-190209670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Compressing Scrap Metal into Blocks or Slabs.
Inventor: SHARP TREVELYAN
Filed: 1902-04-26
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 9670. Sharp, T. April 26. Piling.-An apparatus for compressing scrap metal into blocks or slabs has a box a with a sliding lid d and a movable end b reciprocated by a ram c. The fixed and movable ends, when brought together, enclose a rectangular space e diagonally situated with respect to the box. The lid and movable end are drawn back and the box is charged with scrap metal, the lid being then closed. The ram c is then operated to compress the metal into the space e, the lid moving with the end b. The lid is then fully opened, in which position it is supported by guides d' on a frame f, and a vertical ram h registering with the space e is brought down to complete the compression. The forward movement of the ram c is limited by check-nuts i<1> on a rod i connected to the ram. The rams may be withdrawn by water pressure or by weights w. Water may be circulated through a space h<1> to cool the box. The rams may be replaced by other suitable devices, such as screws.
Patent GB-190210821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Machines for Cutting, Punching and Embosing or Stamping Leather and other Materials.
Inventor: PEARSON MARSHALL HENRY
Filed: 1902-05-12
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 10,821. Pearson, M. H. May 12. Embossing; stamping.-Relates to machines for cutting, punching, and embossing or stamping leather &c. and especially to machines for stamping-out leather washers or links for the manufacture of leather belting. In Fig. 6, 20 represents a hollow cutter or die corresponding in shape to that of the link required and carrying within it a pair of punches 21 for simultaneously punching corresponding apertures in the link. The knife and punches are mounted in a sliding plunger 3 which is reciprocated by the levers 4, 8 and a rod 34 connected with a treadle. The lever 8 is mounted on an eccentric pin, by adjusting which the height of the cutter or die above the block 27 may be regulated. Within the hollow knife is a plate 23 provided with a stem 24, which during the upward movement of the plunger is blocked by an adjustable cross-pin 26 carried by the frame so that, as the plunger continues to ascend after the ascent of the plate 23 is stopped, the cut-out link is automatically forced out of the cutter. The cutter block 27 is held on the lower part of the bed by independently-adjustable clamping-plates 28, so that the block may be adjusted from side to side and also rotated to bring fresh parts thereof into engagement with the cutter. For stamping and embossing purposes, the cutter and punches are replaced by suitable dies.
Patent GB-190210823-A (GB)
Title: Double Folding Bedstead.
Inventor: GARVIE JAMES
Filed: 1902-05-12
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 10,823. Garvie, J. May 12. Book cases and shelves. - Relates to folding double or compound bedsteads. The two bedstead frames are pivoted in two parts of a sham wardrobe &c. which are hinged together. The casing can be opened on its hinges, Fig. C, and the two bedsteads can be folded down and set in line, at right-angles, Fig. F, or parallel, Fig. E. Four bedstead frames can be fitted in one cabinet, or one frame only ; in the latter case, the other part of the cabinet can be fitted with washstand or wardrobe fittings, or with shelves for books &c. Holes are made in the casing to allow of ventilation when closed np.
Patent GB-190212738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means or Apparatus for Effecting an all Glass Seal Between the Stem which Carries the Filament of an Incandescent Electric Lamp and the Enclosing Bulb.
Inventor: SWAN ALFRED
Filed: 1902-06-04
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 12,738. Swan, A. June 4. Incandescent lamps.-The stem carrying the filament for an electric lamp is sealed into the bulb, and the neck is then formed by blowing in a mould 16, in the machine shown. The stem is supported by a rod 8, which is carried by a set-screw in a hollow shaft 10. This is adjustable vertically by a sleeve, a rack 21, a pinion 19, and a handwheel, on a stand 11, and is rotatable by bevel and spur gears 6, 5, 4 and a sliding pinion 3 on the driving-shaft 1 of the machine. The driving- shaft also carries a worm driving a worm-wheel 2 and three cams to control the operations of the machine automatically. The pinion 3 is movable by a sliding link 36 and a cam groove. The lamp bulb is supported between three fingers 17 on a sleeve, which turns with the vertical shaft 10, and is adjustable vertically by a hand-wheel and a pinion 23 engaging the rack 21. The mould 16 is carried by a perforated rod 14, which slides in the hollow shaft 10, and is normally held down by an edge-cam, but is raised by a spring for a short time after the stem has been attached to the bulb. While the mould is raised, air pressure is applied inside the bulb from a cup with a flexible edge 42. This cup is carried by the overhanging end 48 of an air tube, which slides vertically in the stand 11, in front of the parts shown in Fig. 1. The air tube is raised by a lever linkage bearing on an edgecam, and the cup is then turned aside by a helical part of a slot in the tube engaging a stationary guide-pin. When the cup is allowed to descend on the bulb, an opening in the air tube comes opposite an air-supply port, to admit the pressure to the bulb. The sealing is effected by several gas burners 26 and air jets 25, carried by a support 24, which is adjustable vertically on the stand 11 by a hand-cam 34. The air and gas are supplied to the jets and burners through valves 31, which are connected by links and a lever 39 to the slider 36, to stop the flames while the moulding is effected and the bulbs are changed ; at the same time the rotation of the bulb is stopped, by movement of the sliding pinion 3.
Patent GB-190215730-A (GB)
Title: Acetylene Gas Generators
Inventor: MONTEL LEO
Filed: 1902-07-15
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 15,730. Montel, L. July 15. Acetylene lamps; velocipede lamps.-Relates to acetylene generators of the intermittent-contact type particularly applicable for use in portable lamps, such as table lamps, bicycle lamps, &c. Figs. 1 and 3 show the application to a table lamp, Within the water reservoir A is supported a shell B, fitted with an internal tube C closed at its upper end, the space between B and C being divided by partitions x into a generating-chamber D, a washing-chamber F, and a pressure-equalizing chamber E. The shell B has a vent f<1> with valve f<2> to allow the escape of air during its insertion into the reservoir. The tube C receives a carbide container G, in which a stick of carbide is supported on a grating g, secured to strips or projections o terminating in a ring g<6>. When the container is pushed up into the tube C, a conical head g' closes the lower end of the said tube, while relative rotary motion is prevented by a lug g<3> engaging with an offset g<4>. The carbide container can be raised out of the water, so as to stop the generation of gas, by means of a lifter H, preferably consisting of a wire frame pivoted to the shell B, and actuated by a rod h through the medium of a swinging bar h<1>. The rod h passes up through a tubular guide h' and has at its upper end a pin h<3>, engaging with a #-shaped slot in the said guide, and also with a cam slot in the end of the operating lever I, whereby it may be locked in either position. In re-starting the apparatus, the inactive coating is removed from the carbide by a scratcher K, the shell B and container G being rotated, while the scratcher is held stationary by engagement with a fixed part k<2> on the reservoir. The gas generated passes away through a #-tube f into the washing-chamber F, thence through a tube e into the equalizing-chamber E, and thence to the burner. The tube e is fitted with a cock e\ which is connected to the lifting-mechanism above described so as to be operated simultaneously therewith. An excess of pressure in the generating chamber is relieved by a blow-off tube L, opening into the equalizing- chamber E. A somewhat modified form of the shell B is also described.
Patent GB-190220468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Operating the Valves of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: HUMPHREY HERBERT ALFRED
Filed: 1902-09-19
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 20,468. Humphrey, H. A. Sept. 19. Gas and like engines, valve gear for. The valves are worked by fluid pressure. Fig. 1 shows an admission valve a of a double-acting engine worked by the motor c, to which compressed gas is distributed by the rotary valve e. The movement of the valve is cushioned by a cataract cylinder i. A diaphragm may replace the piston b, the cylinder c may be single-acting, and the valve e may be a piston valve. The compressed gas for working the valve may be supplied from the motor cylinder after each ignition, through a loaded valve into a reservoir.