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Patent GB-190119152-A (GB)
Title: Process of Producing Illuminating or Heating Gas.
Inventor: DIBDIN WILLIAM JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-09-25
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 19,152. Dibdin, W. J., and Woltereck, H. C. Sept. 25. Gas manufacture, processes for.-Liquid hydrocarbon, preferably crude petroleum, is sprayed through an injector C (by means of steam superheated in a coil N) into a retort A, heated by the regenerator furnace B. The retort is packed with perforated iron or other suitable metallic discs K, mounted upon a central rod R. The steam and oil are both decomposed at a high temperature, while the iron &c. is continually being oxidized by the steam and reduced by the oil. The produced gas passes up the ascension pipe D to the hydraulic main I. Instead of using a metal, the oxide thereof may be used.
Patent GB-190121172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Centrifugal Machines for Separating Solids from Liquids.
Inventor: BERRIGAN JOHN JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-10-22
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 21.172. Lake, H. H., [Berrigan, J. J.]. Oct. 22. Separating liquids from solids. - Relates to machines for the continuous separation of liquids from solids, and comprises the use of conical drums having a planetary motion. The pan 5, secured on the hollow rotating shaft 6, supports, by means of an inclined flange, a core 28 having inclined conical openings to receive the drums 8. The drum spindles are geared to a central driving-shaft 21, and are supported in the pan and in a cap 51 screwed on the pan. Between the core and the cap are a wedge piece 39 and a forked feeding-pipe 49. The feed is delivered on to the drums at the points the most remote from the axis of the pan. The liquid escapes by openings 14, under an inclined flange, into the pan, in which it forms a wall at the radius of the outlet 15. The solids move up the conical drums, but cannot escape, except when carried round towards the axis of the pan opposite openings formed in the wedge piece and cap. A simpler form of apparatus has one drum only, with its axis parallel to an enclosing- drum.
Patent GB-190200201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Outside Seats.
Inventor: SUDLOW SAMUEL SCOTT
Filed: 1902-01-03
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 201. Sudlow, S. S. Jan. 3. Seats and seat - backs. - Relates to outdoor seats for tramcars &c. The seat c is pivoted on a rod b carried by uprights a and is weighted so as to become vertical automatically when vacated ; in the horizontal position it abuts against a bar e, and when vertical it abuts against buffers g on a cross-rod f and is protected from wet by the fellow seat or by a casing. The overlapping top rail h prevents rain from wetting the right side of the seat.
Patent GB-190201418-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Time Checking Apparatus applicable to the Outer Cases or Holders for Watches, and also to the Glass Fronts of Watches and Clocks.
Inventor: JONES PENRY CHARLES
Filed: 1902-01-18
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 1418. Jones, P. C. Jan. 18. Hands.-An additional fixed hand D, capable of being adjusted by a key, is fitted to the glass or transparent case of a watch or clock. The invention is specially applicable to watches for use by football referees, the additional hand being set to the time when half or full time will expire.
Patent GB-190205185-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Templets
Inventor: COLE WILLIAM STEWART
Filed: 1902-03-01
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 5185. Cole, W. S. March 1. Templet gauges. -In the pipe templet shown the flange a is secured to the base-plate b, to the b a c k of which are hinged the two slotted tail-plates e, f so that the set of the plate b and the flange carried by it may be arranged as desired. The tail-plate f is hinged through the link-piece m, while the tail-plate e is hinged directly to the lug n at the back of the base plate. The device can be attached to coppersmiths' rods by forming a loop at the end of the rod.
Patent GB-190219899-A (GB)
Title: Improved Dental Carrier and Holder for Strips or Filaments.
Inventor: COOGAN JOSEPH VINCENT
Filed: 1902-09-11
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 19,899. Coogan, J. V. Sept. 11. Dental instruments.-Forcleaning the teeth, and for other dental purposes, s thread or strip of silk or other material is stretched in a bow-shaped frame 2, attached to a honow handle 1, containing a supply of the material wound on a bobbin 11. The thread 6 is secured by cleats 4 and can be severed, when worn, by a cutter 5. In a modification, Fig. 3, the frame is pivoted to the handle at 13 and is held, either line with the handle or at right-angles thereto, by the thread 6 and a stop pin 14.
Patent GB-190300623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Hulling or Shelling of Cereals and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: ZOEGER CARL CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1903-01-09
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 623. Z÷ger, C. C. Jan. 9. Hulling grain.-Relates to apparatus for hulling or decorticating grain. The grain is fed by a roller d from a hopper c to the space between the roller a and the rollers f, g, h. The roller a is covered with some hard material, such as emery, and the rollersf, g, h are covered with some soft material, such as rubber, or vice versÔ. The rollers are all driven from the shaft of the feed-roller d by belt gearing in such a way that the surfaces of the rollers f, g, h adjacent to the roller a are driven in the same direction as, but at a different speed to, the adjacent surface of the roller a. The grain and hulls are removed from the casing m at n, while the flour may be extracted at o.
Patent GB-190303528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Barometers.
Inventor: DECOR PAUL LOUIS ANSELME
Filed: 1903-02-14
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 3528. DÚcor, P. L. A. Feb. 14. Barometers. - A tube a b, bent at right-angles and made with an air trap c, is filled with mercury, which, while remaining of constant length, rises and falls under the influence of the atmosphere, which enters by the aperture d in the horizontal branch b. The pressure may be read either against the vertical or the horizontal column. In a modification, the branch b is coiled into a spiral; in another, the branch a is inclined to give a more open scale. The branches a, b may be hinged together, so that they can be folded parallel to one another for transport.
Patent GB-190310700-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices to Prevent Rattling in Windows.
Inventor: LYMAN GEORGE FREEMAN
Filed: 1903-05-11
Granted: 1904-05-11
Abstract: 10,700. Lyman, G. F., Stephenson, P. S., and Taylor, A. B. May 11. Windows.-In order to prevent rattling, each edge of a sash is recessed, as shown at i, j, k, to receive a spring arm e, which is bent at f and again at c to form a securing portion, which is held between two grooved discs a by screws d. The free end of the spring is bent to a circle so as to embrace the axis of a roller h, which bears with a spring action against the centre spline, thus pressing the window against the bead.
Patent GB-190314014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Artificial Fuel
Inventor: CORY COLIN
Filed: 1903-06-23
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 14,014. Cory, C. June 23. Fuel.-Briquettes are made more waterproof than those described in Specification No. 4830, A.D. 1901 by the addition of pitch or suitable hydrocarbon. The base material is crushed coal, charcoal, peat, &c., to which is added agglutinant matter such as sago or other medullary material and also a quantity of pitch or hydrocarbon. The three ingredients are mixed preferably in a dry state, the mixture is passed through a pug-mill, and briquettes are formed in the ordinary way. To prevent any tendency to smoke, when bituminous coal is used with pitch, anthracite coal is mixed with the base material.
Patent GB-190314291-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Compressing, Forging or Rolling Steel Ingots.
Inventor: CUINAT PAUL
Filed: 1903-06-27
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 14,291. Cuinat, P. June 27. Forging; rolling. -The longitudinal shrinkage of steel ingots is prevented, and their soundness increased, by compressing, forging, or rolling them laterally as soon as their crusts are solidified sufficiently to allow them to be manipulated. In the press shown in Fig. 10 for compressing ingots, four dies d are fixed to the pistons c of four hydraulic or other cylinders b, having their axes at rightangles to one another, and suspended by chains g. The pressing- operation commences at the. bottom of the ingot a, and the cylinders b are gradually raised. The ingot is cooled during, or both before and during, the operation, by jets of water h. In the rolling-mill shown in Fig. 12, four cam-shaped rolls i are mounted with their axes at right-angles to one another, and the ingot is thrust between them by means of the press k. When the ingots are flat, such as those used for rolling into sheets, two parallel, cam-shaped, and power-driven rolls are used.
Patent GB-190316340-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Making Models of Transparent Material for Teaching and Studying Solid Geometry and its Principles.
Inventor: COLLIVER ALFRED
Filed: 1903-07-24
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 16,340. Colliver, A. July 24. Geometry, teaching.-Models for use in teaching and studying solid geometry are made of transparent material, such as mica, glass, or talc. Fig. 1 represents a model showing the inter-penetration of a cone a and cylinder b, with a sphere c, touching both surfaces. If desired, the centre of the model may be made opaque, so that it may be seen through the outer parts of the model.
Patent GB-190320675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricators.
Inventor: HALL SETH MALTBY
Filed: 1903-09-25
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 20,675. Hall, S. M. Sept. 25. Impulse meters for lubricators. The cylindrical chambers 18 have inlets 17 and outlets 19. Each chamber contains a shaft with a number of wings 22, on each of which is a flexible strip 23 preferably of leather, wit h a projecting end, and held by a plate 24. The shafts are connected with dial indicators.
Patent GB-190323746-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Sprayer.
Inventor: REEVES ROBERT HARRIS
Filed: 1903-11-02
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 23,746. Reeves, R. H. Nov. 2. Sewage and foul waters, excremental matters, and refuse, treating; spraying.-Consists in a spraying- device for ventilating sewers and for other purposes, comprising a rotating piece with spiral water passages. Fig. 1 shows one form of the apparatus, the head or plug B having spiral channels C. The plug B is screwed into a socket A. and a reducing-piece D also screwed into this socket bears on the piece K, which is connected by another screwed piece J to the piece I. This piece I is connected to the arm H which carries the screw L between which and the piece K the rotating part of the apparatus works. The plug B, with the pieces A, D, attached is rotated by the action of the water. Fig. 2 shows a modification in which the reducing-piece D is screwed tight up against the plug B, and these together with the socket A rotate on the piece I, which is provided with a small hole to act also as a reducer. Fig. 3 shows a form specially suited for spraying in the manholes of sewers to ensure ventilating, and for ventilation purposes in general. The plug B is formed with a cone M and with an angled hole N leading from the screw plug J. An air chamber Q, placed above the supply pipe P, assists in breaking up the water by aÙrating it. The adjustable sleeve R encircles the cone M and regulates the spray.
Patent GB-190403186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Filling Receptacles with Fluid or Semi-fluid Substances.
Inventor: WIGZELL EUSTACE ERNEST
Filed: 1904-02-09
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 3186. Wigzell, E. E., [Prescott, J. E.]. Feb. 9. Measured quantities, delivering. - A machine for filling receptacles has measuring -tubes which are filled from an elevated reservoir, the fluid being delivered into the receptacles through selfclosing nozzles. The measuring-tubes 3, Fig. 1, depend from the bottom of a reservoir 2 supported on a rigid frame 1, and are fitted with the selfclosing nozzles 4. The valve-stems 9 are fastened to a horizontal grid 8 which is suspended from a crosshead 6 by rods 7, 7. The conical valve 10, Fig. 4, of the tube 3 fits within a yoke 11 of the piston 12 with suitable packing 13. A long tube a projects from the detachable cap 14, terminating in a conical end b<3>, and is enclosed by a slidable sleeve c. An inside hole 15 in the screw of the end b<3> provides an outlet for the fluid when the sleeve c is raised. Pressure against the treadle y, Fig. 2, lifts the dog end 23 of the lever p against a retaining-spring, and retracts its cam end 24, permitting the clutch 25, Fig. 3, projectei by the spring s, to interlock with the fast collar u of the driving-shaft 19 which starts the mechanism. The pinion k<1> on the shaft 19 drives the spur-wheel k and thus raises the crank rods 20, to which are pivoted the crosshead 6 which slides on guide-rods 5, Fig. 1. The rising motion is transmitted to the pistons 12 through the rods 7, 7 and grid 8, and the tubes fill with fluid from the reservoir 2. Meanwhile, at the proper moment determined by adjustment of cams j, a sliding table 17 containing a tray with receptacles is moved upward so that the lips of the receptacles embrace the ends of the nozzles 4 and press against the lateral projections 16 on the sleeves c, Fig. 4, which rise and expose the outlets 15. As the crosshead 6 descends, the liquid is forced by the pistons into the receptacles, and when the pistons have reached their lowest limit, the table is dropped by the cam j and the sleeves c urged by the springs e close the nozzles. The machine is automatically locked by the interlocking of the dog end 23 of the spring-pressed stopping lever p with the notch of the stop disc o, and the simultaneous retraction of the clutch pin 25 by the cam 24. By means of a lost-motion device consisting of adjustable nuts f, g on the rods 7, 7, the amount of fluid delivered during any one operation can be regulated at will.
Patent GB-190407792-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Strengthening Pipe and Tube Joints.
Inventor: HAHN ALBERT
Filed: 1904-04-02
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 7792. Hahn, A. April 2. Boring.-Consists in strengthening the screwed ends of the sections of boring-tubes by heating them to a red-heat and scattering finely-powdered yellow prussiate of potash thereon. The externally-threaded ends of the pipes are hardened internally, and the internally-threaded ends are hardened externally. If greater strength is required, the pipe ends may be hardened both internally and externally.
Patent GB-190412230-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Floor Polishing, Scrubbing, Cleansing and Finishing Apparatus.
Inventor: RISCHKE JACOB
Filed: 1904-05-30
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 12,230. Riachke, J., and Gottfried, J. May 30. Polishing, French and like.-Relates to a machine, running on rollers, which may be used for polishing, smoothing, and similarly treating floors. The pistonrod 17 of a motor, mounted o n the main frame 1 of the apparatus, is connected to driving-wheels 4 on a shaft 3, which drives vertical shafts 5 carrying the polishing-discs 6, through helical gear 13, 14. The discs may be covered with emery paper to smooth wood, marble, and similar floors. They are connected to the bottoms of the shafts 5 by bolts 8, around which are fitted helical springs pressing against the heads 10, and sleeves 9. through which the bolts pass ; the discs 6 have hardened central bearings 12 for the shafts to abut against. The shafts 5 can be vertically adjusted by means of set-screws 25 on the end of pivoted levers 21 secured to the shaft heads. A fender 26 prevents the apparatus from running into walls &c.
Patent GB-190412902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Typewriting and Adding Mechanism.
Inventor: CRAM EDWIN BEECHER
Filed: 1904-06-07
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 12,902. Cram, E. B. June 7. Calculating-apparatus.-A type-writing attachment is provided on an adding-machine for alternate operation on the same line on a movable platen. The platen 12, Fig. 1, is pivoted on a cross-bar 11, so that it can be swung to and from the positions shown in dotted and full lines, respectively, for the operation of the adding and type-writing mechanisms. Secured to the bar 11 are end-plates 14, 15, Figs. 1 and 2, connected by a top-plate 16. Mounted in the plates 14, 15 is a rock-shaft 19 carrying arms 20 and connected to the plate 14 by a spiral spring. A type-wheel 49 in connection with a handle 41 and index plate 42 is carried by a hub 47 feathered on a shaft 30, which is mounted in sliding plates 25, 26 connected by a bevelled bar 27. The plates 25, 26 are pivoted to the arms 20, and have stud-and-slot connections 28 with the plates 14, 15. The shaft 30 carries a fast bevel-wheel 31, fast collars 32, and a loose collar 33. Carried by the loose collar 33 is a short shaft 34 surrounded by a sleeve 35 carrying a bevel-wheel 36 engaging with the wheel 31. Secured on the upper end of the sleeve 35 is an elongated gear wheel 37, engaging with a toothed segment 38, which is pivoted on the plate 16 and carries the handle 41. Secured to the type-wheel 49 is a starwheel 50, and surrounding the hub 47 are two end-plates 51, 52 connected by a top-plate 53 and forming a carriage for co-operation with a rack-bar 18 carried by the plates 14,15. Blocks 55 connected by an integral plate 56 are screwed on the plate 53 and receive the bevelled bar 27. Inking-rollers 57 for the wheel 49 are carried on the plate 51. A rock-shaft is mounted in lugs on the plate 52, and carries a locking-arm 61 for engagement with the star-wheel 50, and a bent arm 62 terminating above the rack-bar 18. Pivoted to the plate 56 is a feed-dog 65 locked by a pin 66. A finger 68 stopped by pins 69, 70 is provided for release of the dog 65. Pivoted to the plate 25 is a key-bar 71 carrying a key 73 for depressing the parts to effect printing and feeding of the carriage. Pivoted to the bar 71 is a short key-lever 74, carrying a key 75 and provided with a locking-finger 76 held by a spring 77. The bar 71 presses through an opening in the plate 16 of width sufficient to allow of the passage of the finger 76 only when it is in its normal position, so that the movement of the bar 71 can be limited to obtain a feed of the carriage without printing.
Patent GB-190413526-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle-stoppers
Inventor: BOEGELMANN HERMANN
Filed: 1904-06-15
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 13,526. B÷gelmann, H. June 15. Stoppers.-The stopper 2, Fig. 1, consists of a plug formed with a hole 3 to receive the spring bail 4, which is preferably made in one piece, and may be plated to protect it from oxidation, The bail is coiled to form two lateral springs 5, 6, and is bent at the part 9 into the form of a bow, which is adapted to embrace about three-fourths of the circumference of the bottle neck beneath the shoulder 7. The ends of the bail are connected together by eyes 11, or by soldering &c. To insert the stopper, the plug 2, which has a packing- washer 1, is pressed down on the bottle mouth, and the bow 9 is sprung on to the neck. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the lateral spring coils 10 of the bail are formed so that their axes are horizontal, as shown, instead of vertical, as shown in Fig. 1. The head of the stopper is also of hemispherical or other rounded shape, and the horizontal part 4 of the bail lies only a little way above the bottle mouth, this construction being adapted to prevent the stopper from being accidentally unseated, and to prevent the bail from being injured by an attempt to raise the plug without disengaging the bow 9.
Patent GB-190415784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Protocatechuic Aldehyde
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1904-07-15
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 15,784. Boult, A. J., [Fritzsche & Co., F.]. July 15. Protocatechuic aldehyde is obtained by treating heliotropin with dilute acids, such as hydrochloric acid, or with solutions of acid salts, such as bisulphates, bisulphites, or chlorides of metals, such as zinc chloride, at a pressure not exceeding 12 atmospheres and at a temperature not exceeding 190‹ C. In an example, heliotropin, water, and hydrochloric acid are heated at 5 atmospheres (150‹ C.), the proportion of aldehyde being further increased by having the heliotropin in solution, say in hydrocarbons, such as toluol, or in alcohol. In another example, water and sodium bisulphite are used as above, the water acting as a solvent for the heliotropin in the presence of the salt. The volatile heliotropin may be blown off after neutralizing, and the aldehyde extracted by evaporation; or the product is first neutralized, the heliotropin extracted by means of ethers, and, after acidulating, the aldehyde is recovered. Or the aldehyde may be precipitated, after neutralizing by means of lead salts, liberated, say, by sulphuretted hydrogen, and obtained by evaporating the water solution. The aldehyde forms a raw material for making vanillin and other chemicals.
Patent GB-190417361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Gas Arc Lamps
Inventor: BARTLETT JOHN
Filed: 1904-08-09
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 17,361. Bartlett, J. Aug. 9. Lift valves.-A valve p, placed at the bottom of a lamp bracket, is operated by a vertical stem q sliding or turning in an extension socket, and terminating in a knob.
Patent GB-190418678-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cranks for Cycles and like Vehicles
Inventor: HASLAM WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-08-29
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 18,678. Haslam, W., Trotter, R. B., and Higgins, W. Aug. 29. Cranks, securing.-To enable the rider of a freewheel, motor, or other cycle or the like to sit with both his feet in the same horizontal plane, one crank is so mounted that it may be turned back through a semicircle. The crank E, loosely mounted on an extension B of the axle, carries a disc H provided with a projection J and a spring- holder K. A cover P, carrying a projection R adapted to be engaged by the projection J, is connected to the axle by a pin T, passed through an extension S and engaging a flat C. A spring L, provided at its inner end with an elongated slot, is secured to the axle under the head of a screw or hook D, and is held at its outer end by the holder K, as shown in Fig. 5. Thus, in forward pedalling, driving is effected through the projections and the cover, but, in free-wheeling, by turning the loose crank backwards against the tension of the spring, both pedals may be brought into line. On relieving the pressure on either foot, the pedals recover the normal position. The crank is preferably bent outwardly away from the machine.