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Patent GB-190023516-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cigarette Making Machines.
Inventor: FOX CHARLES JAMES
Filed: 1900-12-22
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 23,516. Fox, C. J. Dec. 22. Cigarette - making machines. - The invention relates mainly to the feeding - apparatus and cutting - mechanism of continuous cigarette machines. An endless travelling band a, Fig. 3, is mounted on rollers 1, 2, 3, 4, disposed as shown, so that it passes under picker rolls b, b<1> and c, c<1>. The tobacco is fed on to the band, and is carried to the picker rolls b, b<1>, which return it to the band at ax, by which it is carried to the picker rolls c, c', these delivering it through the shoot d to the shaping-mechanism. The roller 1 &c. is made adjustable to regulate the tension of the belt, and one or more of the rollers are driven by suitable mechanism. The cutting-knife is fixed on an axle g, Fig. 4, mounted in bearings h, h<1> carried on a sliding frame i, reciprocated by a crank k and connecting-rod m. The sliding frame is carried by a frame j, which can be rocked to throw out the cigarette. According to the Provisional Specification, the rollers for shaping the filler are mounted on spring bearings, and are fitted with adjusting- screws.
Patent GB-190104705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Table Games and the like.
Inventor: PEPLER HARRY DOUGLAS CLARK
Filed: 1901-03-05
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 4705. Pepler, H. D. C. March 5. Net supports. - Relates to means for supporting nets for table tennis &c. The net is secured by cords F<1>, F<2> to an angle - piece A, A<1> of aluminium &c., which is fixed to the table by a clamp C. The net thus extends over the edge of the table, as shown. The cords pass through holes A<2>, A<3>, and are fixed to a cleat A'.
Patent GB-190107880-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pneumatic Apparatus for Separating the Different Sized Grains in Pulverized Matter, particularly adaptable to Emery and kindred Materials
Inventor: PEMBERTON ALGERNON CHARLES
Filed: 1901-04-17
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 7880. Pemberton, A. C. April 17. Separating or sorting emery &c.-Relates to machines for separating according to size, the grains of pulverulent material, such as emery. Compressed air conveyed from a compressor or fan through the pipe H, and controlled by a regulating - valve I, passes through a contracted bore at E and carries away the granular material from the hopper F into the chamber K, a section of which is shown in Fig. 2. In the chamber K the blast of emery-laden air meets with an oppositely-directed current, which is induced by the fan 0 and enters the chamber K through adjustable louvres R. The louvres are adjusted so that a sufficiently low pressure exists in the chamber K to cause a slight upward draught through the narrow openings K<1>. The particles are separated according to their size, the largest falling into the bin L<10> and the smallest into the bin L<1>. The depositing-chamber M for the finest particles is wider than the chamber K, and is provided with hanging screens or baffles to assist in precipitating the dust. To catch exceedingly - fine dust, horizontal corrugated iron plates N may be used, or any other wellknown apparatus. A damper Q controls the induced draught due to the fan O. The feed at the ejector E may be made variable by the use of a sliding nozzle. A forced draught may be used in the chamber K instead of an induced draught. Holes may be formed in the sides of the chamber K.
Patent GB-190108597-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gate-valves.
Inventor: SHIRLEY ROBERT
Filed: 1901-04-26
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 8597. Shirley, R. Sept. 26, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Sliding valves.-The gate valve shown in Fig. 1 has valve discs 15. 16 with corresponding grooved projections 20, which engage with a flanged nut 24 on the end of the valve spindle. One disc is furnished with a pair of convex rockers 34, and the other disc with similar rockers 38. Flanges 36 are formed on the discs so that a pair of correspondingly-shaped wedge plates 28 can be placed between the flanges on the discs. The wedges have one vertical and one inclined face, the latter slightly convex, and on closing the valve the curved wedges exert pressure centrally on the valve discs, so as to force them evenly on to their seats.
Patent GB-190108737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Double Acting Saws
Inventor: PEART GEORGE RICHARD
Filed: 1901-04-29
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 8737. Peart, G. R., and Foxon, F. April 29. Sawing.-The teeth of double-acting saws are made in pairs 1 and 2, 3 and 4, and so on. In each pair the teeth, as 1 and 2, face in opposite directions and are set in the same direction, the next pair being set in the opposite direction. When the saw has become worn down, as shown in Fig. 3, the teeth are re-topped as shown by the dotted lines, the teeth 2 and 3 then forming a pair and the teeth 4 and 5 another pair, and so on. The forms of the teeth may vary and, according to the Provisional Specification, the teeth may be set singly in opposite directions.
Patent GB-190109134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Manufacturing Glassware.
Inventor: O'NEILL FRANK
Filed: 1901-05-02
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 9134. O'Neill, F. May 2. Drawings to Specification. Measured quantities, delivering. -Relates to apparatus for making glass bottles &c. The molten glass is delivered into the pressing-moulds from a divided vessel arranged above the monld carrier and capable of being opened to deposit the glass in the moulds. Above this vessel a pair of rotating knives, each having four blades, is arranged, these knives operating with a shearing action to cut off the superfluous glass. The knives are rotated to present a fresh pair of blades after each action, to prevent overheating. The knives and delivering vessel are automatically operated by suitable cams. The size of the vessel is determined by the size of the article to be manufactured.
Patent GB-190111103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse Shoes
Inventor: BOULDERSTONE HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1901-05-30
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 11,103. Boulderstone, H. E. May 30. Hoof-pads.-The rubber &c. pad c is fixed to a metal bar d, which may be sprung into slots b in the heels of the shoe.
Patent GB-190112221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Steam Generators.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1901-06-14
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 12,221. Justice, P. M., [Soc. Anon. du Temple]. June 14. Water-tube boilers.-The tubes C, connecting the upper and lower drums A, B, are bent into the form shown to enclose two flue spaces x, y. The gases of combustion from liquid-fuel burners placed at the forward end of the flue x pass back- ward along this flue, then forward along the flue y, and finally backward and upward on each side among the tubes C to the chimney. Refractory blocks m separate the two flues, and they are formed with channels for the conveyance of air to support combustion of the gases in the lower flue. Blocks n, which may also have air channels, protect the lower drum B.
Patent GB-190112466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Deriving Electrical Currents of One Direction from a Source of Alternating Current.
Filed: 1901-06-18
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 12,466. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. June 18. Converting alternating and direct currents; switches. -In means for deriving a direct current from an alternating current, an armature of a magnet oscillates synchronously with the current, and makes connection at the desired point, which may be at the zero point to avoid sparking. A condenser is arranged in the shunt circuit of the magnet, to prevent lagging. Adjustable choking- coils may also be fitted in the circuits to assist in the adjustment for make and break. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement. f is the generator, and l a battery to be charged. a is a permanent magnet, and e a coil in a shunt circuit with the condenser n. d is the oscillating armature. Fig. 3 shows another arrangement, in which the permanent magnet is replaced by an electromagnet e having a double winding, one being in shunt with the battery i. g is an adjustable choking-coil, the position of which can be varied. A choking-coil may also be placed in the shunt circuit.
Patent GB-190112474-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Disengaging Couplings for Shafting and the like.
Inventor: TURNBULL JOHN
Filed: 1901-06-19
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 12,474. Turnbull, J. June 19. Cl u t ches.-A positive clutch is composed of a series of fingers 19, hinged at 20 to a boss 17, which is secured to one shaft, and of a hollow boss 14, secured to the other shaft and formed with recesses 15 into which the fingers are pressed by springs 21. The clutch is disengaged by pressing the fingers into grooves in the boss 17 by means of a sleeve 24, which is pushed in over their pivoted ends. This clutch, as shown, may be combined with a friction clutch, of which the male part 10<b> is formed on the boss 14, and the female part 10<a> is adapted to slide on the boss 17. The sleeve 24 is now modified into a series of prongs 25, which work partly in slots in the eye of the part 10<a> and partly in the grooves in the boss 17.
Patent GB-190115849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sand Blast or like Apparatus for Resharpening Files, Rasps and other Tools.
Inventor: BITTNER OLIVER F
Filed: 1901-08-06
Granted: 1902-08-06
Abstract: 15,849. Bittner, O. F., and Weyhenmeyer, A. Aug. 6. Sand blast.-Files, rasps, and other tools are resharpened by a sand-blast apparatus shown in longitudinal and transverse sections in Figs. 2 and 3 respectively. The apparatus comprises chambers 2, 3, 4 placed alongside one another. The abrading-material passes from the chamber 2 through openings 5 into the chamber 3, and the surplus from the chamber 3 passes through openings 6 to the chamber 4, from whence it may be returned to the chamber 2 by the pipe 20'. The file &c. 30 is held against the renewable nozzle 10, which projects into the chamber 2 and emits a powerful jet of sand, water, and either steam or hot air. The chamber 2 is shaped as shown, and has deflecting- walls 11, 12, 13. The steam &c. ultimately escapes by the chimney 14. The steam &c. is supplied by a pipe 20, to which is screwed a nozzle 9 the renewable end 16 of which is of Babbitt metal. The nozzle 9 also screws into the mixing chamber 8, supplied with sand &c. by the pipe 17 connected to the pipe 7 dipping beneath the sand &c. in the chamber 3. The pipe 7 may be raised by a treadle, so that air or steam only may be directed against the tool. The pipe 20<1> is connected to the pipe 20, and governed by a cock.
Patent GB-190200310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fly-paper.
Inventor: LEONHARD JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1902-01-04
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 310. Leonhard, J. H. Jan. 4. Flypapers; traps.-Relates to sticky flypapers in which the adhesive composition b is confined within a border c of a heavier adhesive. The adhesive c is coloured, so that it can be seen through the semi transparent paper a whether the adhesive border c is defective at any point.
Patent GB-190201973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Hollow-glass Wares of Equal Weight and Capacity.
Inventor: HILDE HERMANN
Filed: 1902-01-24
Granted: 1903-01-24
Abstract: 1973. Hilde, H., and K÷gler, E. Jan. 24. Cutting off excess of metal.-In order to produce hollow glass ware of uniform thickness and capacity, the lower part of the partially-sbaped article is cut off, either before or after, or before and after, the blowing-operation. The excess of glass is cut off by cutters a mounted on frames b working on slides c and brought together by suitable mechanism. Figs. 1 and 2 show the operation being performed, before and after the blowing, respectively.
Patent GB-190215098-A (GB)
Title: An Adaptable Girth
Inventor: MCSWINEY WILLIAM DANIEL
Filed: 1902-07-07
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 15,098. McSwiney, W. D. July 7. Saddles, girths for. With the object of adapting the girths to animals of very different sizes, it consists of a band c the ends of which are passed through the loops a and fastened by straps f and buckles e near the centre of the girth. The loops a carry buckles b for the usual tabs &c.
Patent GB-190218907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Metallic Tubes, Rods, Bars, Angles and other Regular or Irregular Sections.
Inventor: WYLIE ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-08-28
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 18,907. Wylie, A., and Wylie, A. W. Aug. 28. Squirting.-In the manufacture of tubes, rods, bars, wire, angles, &c., of zinc, copper, tin, lead, antimony, aluminium, bismuth, alloys, &c., the molten metal is run into ingot moulds corresponding in shape to the container of the squirting-press, and the solid or hollow ingots, when set, are placed in a muffle furnace or stove kept at the temperature at which the metal is most plastic, and are thence taken to the press. The container G, Fig. 1, of the press, and the renewable steel lining H are massive, so as to retain a large amount of heat, are surrounded by a brick-lined casing G<1>, are heated by gas, oil, or coke, &c., and are connected by the bifurcated distance-piece F with the ram B. The die or plunger U, connected by the crosshead W and pillars Y to the cylinder A, closely fits the bush H, and the core J, which passes through a block H<1> in the bottom of the container and is secured to the cross-beam I, is tapered near the end, as shown at J<4>, Fig. 6, and terminates in a short parallel point J<3> of corresponding section to the bore of the tube or other hollow article being made. A series of detachable end pieces of various sections may be used with one core J. The crossbeam I, Fig. 1, is fixed to a second ram C, which works in the main ram B, and may be locked in its highest position by means of the pivoted struts L, and a hand-lever. In operation, the core J is lowered, a hollow ingot is placed in the container, the core is raised and then locked by means of the struts L, and the container is raised and the tube &c. squirted out through the crosshead W. When solid rods &c. are being formed, the perforated disc H<1> is replaced by a solid disc, and the core J and beam I by an extension piece for the ram C, by which the solid disc and the residue of metal are pushed out of the container after each extrusion.
Patent GB-190222385-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hub Clutches for Cycles and the like.
Inventor: RHODES CHARLES M
Filed: 1902-10-14
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 22,385. Rhodes, C. M. Oct. 14. Clutches for bicycles &c. A clutch, suitable for driving, coasting, or applying a brake, consists of plates 16 formed with padded flanges 19 adapted to engage, on forward-pedalling, with a sleeve 10 secured in the hub, thereby propelling the cycle, and, on back-pedalling, with the hub itself, so as to retard the cycle. The plates 16 are actuated by pins 23 engaging in eccentric slots 14 formed in a plate 13 secured on a sleeve 11, which carries the chain-wheel 12, and are guided by lugs 22 and pins 18<a> which slide in slots formed in a plate 15 secured to the axle 11.
Patent GB-190224707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamp Hangers
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1902-11-11
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 24,707. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. Nov. 11. Supporting lamps.-Relates to means for supporting an arc lamp so that it may be attached thereto and detached therefrom by suitably pulling on the single cord by which it is raised and lowered. When the lamp is detached, it is automatically cut out of the circuit. Figs. 1 and 4 are front and side elevations, partly in section. The rope passes over the pulley 4, and is attached to the plug 7, which supports the hook 8 on which the lamp is hung. The plug 7 enters into the socket 9 when the lamp is raised, and is supported there by a pin 10, projecting from the socket, fitting into a notch on the cam-shoulder 11 on the plug. Fig. 6 shows the cam arrangements. When the movement of the rope is checked by the pin entering the notch 13, the rope is slacked and the plug falls, so that the pin supports the plug by the notch 14. On further pulling on the rope, the pin comes to the notch 15, and then, if the rope is slacked, the lamp can be lowered at once. Spring contacts 20 from the line terminals 16, 17 keep the main line closed when the lamp is down, but when the lamp is in position, springs 24, 25 from the lamp terminals 21, 22 make contact with the springs 19, 19<1> respectively, and at the same time separate the contacts 20, thus taking the current through the lamp.
Patent GB-190301668-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Appliance for Carrying and Supporting Umbrellas and the like.
Inventor: DOVE MABEL BERTHA EVELYN
Filed: 1903-01-23
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 1668. Dove, M. B. E. Jan. 23. Attaching articles to wearing-apparel.-Relates to a device for attaching an umbrella &c. to the person. The handle H, Fig. 1, is held by a clip E, Figs. 1 and 2, tightened by a thumb-screw e', the clip being pivoted on a stud d' fixed to a projection d' of the ball-and-socket joint D. The joint D is connected to a steel &c. piece A conforming to the shape of the body and attached to the body by its lower end a<1> being passed between a tongue b<1> and a waistbelt B. The stick of the umbrella may be held at any angle by turning the part d', Fig. 2, in its socket d<4>. The umbrella may be moved from one side of the wearer to the other by turning the pivoted clip E. When not in use, the screw d<5> is slackened and the umbrella is suspended handle uppermost by turning the part d'.
Patent GB-190302470-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brushes for Cleaning or Finishing Ware and other Articles
Inventor: PLANT RICHARD HAMMERSLEY
Filed: 1903-02-02
Granted: 1904-02-02
Abstract: 2470. Plant, R. H., Plant, S. L., and Plant, F. Feb. 2. Rotary brushes.-Brusbes for cleaning, scouring, scratching, and burnishing ware, and for finishing articles of metal, glass, marble, and other materials are made with convex, concave, or hollow cylindrical stocks from which the bristles project normally at every point. The brush shown in Fig. 1 is also formed at the root end with a projecting bunch of bristles e, or with a plate f, Fig. 6, on the face of which is cemented a layer g of sandpaper, glass, or emery paper or cloth, or pumice, or corundum, so that the concave surface and edge or rim of an article can be simultaneously finished. Fig. 2 illustrates the brush with a concave stock for flat surfaces ; the stock may have a rim at c, or may be left sharp. Fig. 5 shows the construction with a hollow cylindrical or other stock.
Patent GB-190303546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Developing of Photographic Pictures
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1903-02-14
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 3546. Newton, H. E., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. Feb. 14. Developing. - Meta-amido-ortho-oxybenzyl sulphonic acid or its salts are used as developers in photography. The following is an example of a solution :-6 grammes of sodium sulphite is dissolved in 100 c.c. of water, and into the resulting solution 1 gramme of meta-amido-ortho-oxybenzyl sulphonic acid and 6 grammes of potassium carbonate are introduced,
Patent GB-190307701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Receiver Clocks.
Inventor: UYTENBOGAART JOHANNES WILHELMU
Filed: 1903-04-02
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 7701. Uytenbogaart, J. W. H. April 2. Electric clocks.- Relates to indicators driven by periodic currents successively reversed in direction, and consists of fixed electromagnets b, c on a plate (removed as shown in the Figure), and a rotary disc d beating permanent magnets e, f. Quarter-revolutions are given by currents which make the poles of the electromagnet similar to the initially-adjacent poles of the permanent magnets, and the former serve as keepers for the latter when no current is passing. A detent i, checking reversal, engages a ratchet-disc h. As a modification, the electromagnets are external to the circle.
Patent GB-190310021-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Tools for Producing Furniture-castor Pegs.
Inventor: ROBSON MARK ANTHONY
Filed: 1903-05-04
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 10,021. Robson, M. A. May 4. Forging ; shearing.-Relates to a method of and apparatus for making castor pegs from lengths of metal rod, in the cold. The rod f is fed through a cutter-plate e and through a die a, a<2>, and the length projecting from the plate e is cut off by a movement of the plate e or of the die. This brings the rod-length opposite to a punch g, one end of the length bearing against a solid part of the plate e. The punch g is then moved up to the die a to form the parts h, i of the pin. The parts h, l are formed in the punch g, and the part i in the die. The longer end is to be screwed subsequently, and the shorter one l riveted up to the horns of the castor. The die may be in two parts a, a<2> which are moved to and from each other to grip and release the pin. The hole in the punch for forming the part l is preferably taper. The feed of the rod f ejects the previously-formed pin.
Patent GB-190311672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Protector Mechanism for Shuttle-boxes of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: BARRON THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1903-05-22
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 11,672. Barron, T. H., [Northrop Loom Co.]. May 22. Loom swells; stop-rods.-The swell finger P<2> is formed by a rearward and upward extension of the stop-rod P. The upper end of the finger is flattened, and through it is screwed the threaded shank c of a contact-member, having a rounded head c<1> engaging the swell Bx. The contact-member may be accurately adjusted, and is secured in position by lock-nuts c<x>. The contact-member may be mounted in a casting secured to the swell, instead of in the finger P'. The swell finger P<2> has an extension p<10>, which may be pushed back by the operative to relieve the pressure of the swell when the shuttle is to be pushed into the shuttle box.
Patent GB-190314086-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Railway Wagons and the like Vehicles.
Inventor: HULME THOMAS
Filed: 1903-06-24
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 14,086. Hulme, T., and Gavigan, W. R. June 24. Ca s ti n g. - In making a socket c<1>, d' for right and left handed screws for use with railway vehicle brakes, the screws are placed in sleeves, and white metal or other alloy m is run in between the screws and the sleeves. Spaces l are left for the lubricant.
Patent GB-190315292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Prevention and Removal of Incrustation in Steam Generators.
Inventor: GAWLIKOWSKI WITOLD
Filed: 1903-07-10
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 15,292. Gawlikowski, W. July 10. Locomotives.-In order to mix coal dust with the feedwater in a method of preventing and removing incrustation, small holes are made in the cover of the reservoir, so that dust broken off by the shovel is able to fall into the feedwater.
Patent GB-190319874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Breech Mechanism.
Filed: 1903-09-15
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 19,874. Armstrong, Whitworth, & Co., Sir W. G., [Soc. Anon. J. Cockerill]. Sept. 15. Ordnance breech mechanism. -Relates to the balancing of the weight of cylindrical breech-blocks which rotate in chambers eccentric to the axis of the gun. Figs. 3 and 4 illustrate one of the simpler devices. A helical spring carried by a box pivoted to the lower edge of the chamber at d<1>, acts on a rod a<a> pivoted to a pin a<1> in the line passing through the centre of gravity of the block b and its axis b<1>, Fig. 3. In other simple devices a helical spring is connected directly to a pin at the centre of gravity of the block, a slot being cut in the block for this purpose ; a laminated or spiral spring may be substituted. Fig. 10 is a rear elevation of an arrangement in which the spring a acts on a bell-crank lever g pivoted at g', one arm of which carries a friction roller h bearing on the bottom of a circular groove h' in the block and struck from its centre of gravity. The block is rotated by a pinion i<3>, driven through bevel gearing by a handle i.