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Patent GB-190014867-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Match Boxes.
Inventor: PAUL HENRY CORNELIUS
Filed: 1900-08-20
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 14,867. Paul, H. C., and Hilbig, F. Aug. 20. Corkscrews. - A combined match box, corkscrew, cigar-cutter, and toothpick holder comprises an outer case 1, fitted with an internal frame consisting of side walls 18, transverse walls 15, 16, and a base 17, forming compartments 22, 21 for holding matches and toothpicks respectively. The side walls 18 have curved extensions 19 forming a compartment for a corkscrew 24, the base 25 of which is pivoted to the side walls of a sliding block 23, by means of a pin 27 passing through an elongated slot 28 in the base 25. A lid 2 is pivoted to the case 1 at 9, and is provided with a spring 13, which tends to close the lid and is formed with a hook 12 engaging with a shoulder 11 on the case 1. When the corkscrew is required to be used, the lid 2 is opened, and the screw is pulled out until the block 23 is stopped by teeth 31 on the wall 15 ; the corkscrew is then swung outwardly, so that the base 25 lies between the opposed edges of the extension 19, and the terminal portion of the base is forced into a socket 29 formed in the block 23. A knife or cigar-cutter 3 is pivoted at 4 within the lower part of the box, and is held in the open or closed position by a spring 7<1>, which engages with a recess 6 when the cutter is in its open position, and with a hook 5 when the cutter is closed. A small tubular portion 8 is punched from each side wall of the case 1, and the cutter 3 works between the opposed ends of these tubular portions.
Patent GB-190020438-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lock Nuts.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1900-11-13
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 20,438. Imray. O., [Bryce, A. van N., and Wix, G.]. Nov. 13. Locking nuts.-The nut consists of two parts, the outer part 5 having the flats for the wrench and the inner part 4 having the screw-threads. The part 4 is split at one side, and formed externally with wedge-like projections 8 to engage with similarly-formed grooves in the part 5. The part 4 has longitudinal grooves 14 to increase its flexibility, and has bevelled parts 12, f as shown. On turning the part 5 after it has reached the work, the part 4 travels inwards alone, and contracts so as to grip the bolt by reason of its wedge-like projections and faces. Fig. 10 shows a simpler form, in which the parts 4<1> 5<1> engage with plane tapering faces.
Patent GB-190102404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feed Tables for Pig Iron Breaking Machines.
Inventor: WINTERBOTTOM THOMAS
Filed: 1901-02-04
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 2404. Winterbottom, T. Feb. 4. Breaking.-A feed-table a for a pig-iron breaking machine rests on eccentrics c keyed on axles d, d' and connected by rods e<1> so that the eccentrics move together to raise and lower the table. The axles have wheels f running on rails g between side frames h on which the pigs i rest, the table being reciprocated by a rock-shaft t and levers u connected to the axle d'. Blocks k, k<1>, resting on the axles and connected by a rod l, are respectively engaged by catches j,j<1> connected to the side frames to hold the table while it is raised or lowered. When the table is in the lowered position and at the commencement of the feeding- stroke, it is held by the catch j, so that the table may be first raised by the movement of the rock- . shaft and eccentrics, and then moved forward. The movement of the eccentrics is limited by stops engaging teeth p, and the table is held in the raised position, to carry the pigs clear of the side frames, by pawls n engaging teeth p<1>. At the end of the feeding-stroke the table is held by the catch j<1> while it is lowered by the return movement of the rock-shaft, the pawls n being tripped by blocks q on the side frames, and the table being returned in the lowered position. Arms m, m' on the axles disengage the catches j, j<1> after the table has been raised and lowered.
Patent GB-190104359-A (GB)
Title: A Process of Manufacturing Fodder from Peat.
Inventor: BORTRAEGER HUGO
Filed: 1901-03-01
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 4359. Borntraeger, H., Wagner, W., and Sahlfeld, F. March 1. Food for animals.-Relates to a preparation of peat for use as a food for animals. The peat is steamed under a pressure of 5 to 6 atmospheres. The steamed peat is then used directly as a food, being previously dried or not as desired, or the fibres are separated and the residue is used in the form of an extract.
Patent GB-190104875-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Table-game.
Inventor: HODGSON WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1901-03-07
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 4875. Hodgson, W. G. March 7. Drawings to Specification. Games imitating cricket.-Relates to a table game in imitation of cricket. A board is marked out with spaces on which pieces are arranged to represent players on a cricket ground. Runs &c. are determined by throwing a fourteen - sided die marked to represent the various "fielders," runs, and boundary hits. One side places two batsmen on the board, and the other side places three " fielders " in any selected position. The batsmen are replaced by other pieces, when the throw of the die indicates that they are " out by a side representing one of the three " fielders " coming uppermost.
Patent GB-190108809-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Cigarettes.
Inventor: DAVIS JOHN FRANCIS
Filed: 1901-04-29
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 8809. Davis, J. F., and Newman, W. H. April 29. Drawings to Specification. Cigarettes.-The filler of a cigarette is covered at one end with a piece of unmanufactured tobacco leaf, which is perforated at the end to allow the passage of the smoke. The leaf is secured to the filler by a suitable adhesive, and with the filler is inserted in the wrapper. The leaf prevents the escape of particles of tobacco into the mouth, and renders the cigarette firm &c.
Patent GB-190114565-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Compressed Air Railway Brakes.
Inventor: PASS ERNEST DE
Filed: 1901-07-17
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 14,565. De Pass, E., [Soc. Anon. des Freins " Stop "]. July 17. Brakes, air-pressure. Relates to valves for simultaneously and forcibly applying the brakes throughout a train. Each vehicle has a valve box a jointed to the train-pipe b and containing the valves f, p and the differential piston r. When the pipe b is fully charged, air can pass freely through the perforated disc e, valve f, and passage o to the brake cylinder, and, as soon as the piston r is balanced by the air acting on its four faces, it is pushed up by the spring u, the slide s then closing the passage o. Venting the train-pipe b causes the piston r to rise further, and the spring v can now open the valve p, which vents the cylinder through the ports q and, owing to the small area of the piston r<1> relatively to that of the piston r', the brakes will be applied with great force, but may be moderated by pumping up the pipe b to move the slide s. The screw d is proportioned so that a nearly-complete revolution of the handle h entirely closes the valve f, any intermediate position being attained by causing the spring stud h to engage one of the holes in the plate i. The valves f on the front coaches are almost closed, while as the rear of the train is approached each valve is allowed a little more opening. The valve p may be lifted by pulling the rope y.
Patent GB-190118389-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Black, Sulphur Colouring Matters, directly Dyeing Cotton.
Filed: 1901-09-14
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 18,389. Levinstein, L, Mensching, C., and Levinstein, Ltd. Sept. 14. Dyes, artificial.-Black sulphur dyes are produced by heating dinitrophenol, [OH : NO2 : NO2 =1 : 2 : 4], and a second component, viz., oxyazobenzene or its homologues, or phenol-bi-diazobenzene (diphenyltetrazophenol) or its homologues or substitution products, or mixtures thereof, together with sulphur and an alkali sulphide, either in aqueous solution, or to dryness. An example is given in which dinitrophenol and oxyazobenzene are boiled at the reflux condenser with an aqueous solution of sulphur and alkali sulphide, and the dye is then precipitated by a mineral acid, common salt, sodium carbonate, or a current of air. The blue or green shade of the dye increases with the proportion of the second component, and the shade may also be varied by adding metals or their salts during the process. It is preferred to use enamelled or leaden vessels.
Patent GB-190122012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fittings for Conduit Systems of Electric Wiring.
Filed: 1901-11-01
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 22,012. Lander, L. H., and Simplex Steel Conduit Co. Nov. 1. Couplings.-Relates to an inspection fitting for use in connection with conduit systems of electric wiring. The cover 3 is dished by stamping, and is slightly coned to fit tightly under pressure in the bored cylindrical portion of the fitting. Fig. 7 shows an inspection pendant fitting of similar construction.
Patent GB-190123088-A (GB)
Title: A Self-locking Bicycle Pump Carrier.
Inventor: ALLANSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-11-15
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 23,088. Allanson, W., and Jones, A. Nov. 15. Clip for attaching bicycle pumps. A pump is supported with its lower end resting on a point formed by embossed portions of a flexible band c, Fig. 1, secured to the saddle post by a screw b, and is engaged at its upper end by a point f, Fig. 3, formed on a plate H pivoted on a screw b, which also secures a band c to the saddle post. The plate H is held in either an operative or an inoperative position by an internal point d formed on the band c engaging in recesses e formed in the plate H. A lug i may be formed on, or a screw may be secured to, the band c, to act as a stop for the plate H. In a modification, the plate H is of the shape shown in Fig. 9.
Patent GB-190202542-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Fastening Rain-water Pipes and the like to Walls.
Inventor: GIBSON WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1902-01-31
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 2542. Gibson, W. J. Jan. 31. Holdfasts.-Relates to means for fastening rainwater pipes and the like to brick walls and other walls. The holding-plate D is fixed to the joint G in the wall by the two spike bolts E<1>, E', which are passed through elongated slots in the plate. The locking-plug B has outer flanges B<1> and inner keys or projections B', B' and is loose on the pin H, which is cast along with the pipe socket or which may be cast with a loose collar to fit the pipe, or on a piece placed between a flange on the pipe socket and the plug and bolted to the flange. The plug keys B<2>, B<3> are inserted by the keyways D', D<5>, and when the plug is turned round the pipes are held to the plate D and to the wall. The locking-plug B may be dispensed with, the holding.plate D being then mounted loosely on the pin H.
Patent GB-190202865-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Smelting Furnaces
Inventor: AUMAN HARVEY ELIJAH
Filed: 1902-02-04
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 2865. Auman, H. E. Feb. 4. Crucible furnaces.-A smelting-furnace for brass and other metals is shown in Fig. 1. The sheet - metal casing A is lined with firebrick B, and the lower part is provided with a solid firebrick crucible support C, the combustion chamber G being near the bottom and at the rear. The hydrocarbon burner D sprays the fuel against the face c of the support. The crucible E is narrowed at the top and bottom, and is held by inwardlyprojecting and openly-spaced firebricks F, F<1>, at the bottom and top respectively. The firebrick cover H is hinged by the metal h<1>, and has a central feed opening h<3>. The furnace is mounted on shafts or pivots on the legs J, and one shaft has a hand-wheel for tilting the furnace. The molten metal flows out by a gutter in the upper face of the firebrick projection F<1>.
Patent GB-190207071-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Luminous Dry Heat Baths.
Inventor: DOWSING HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1902-03-22
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 7071. Dowsing, H. J. March 22. Light, treating diseases with.-Relates to improvements in the apparatus described in Specification No. 20,905, A.D. 1901. Two incandescent lamps c are mounted in a hood a in front of an angular mirror d which can be adjusted in slots f in the ends of the casing. The lamps are in circuit with a pair of resistances i one or both of which may be switched out at will. Air may be admitted through apertures regulated by a slide behind the lamp so that it is heated before reaching the patient.
Patent GB-190207781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Metal Billet Piercing.
Filed: 1902-04-02
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 7781. Joseph, J. E., and Tubes, Ltd. April 2. Rolling; jorging.-In the piercing of metal billets, the mandrel B is supported near the piercing-end by a guide-block E, to ensure the central piercing of the billet D, without the previous formation of a centre. The block slides in one of the guides C for the billet, so that it may retire as the billet passes over the mandrel. The invention is shown as applied to the piercing- machine described in Specification No. 23,702, A.D. 1895, but may be employed whether end pressure is applied to the billet by the rolls A, A<1> which rotate it or by other means. The Provisional Specification refers to an arrangement in which two guide-blocks may be used.
Patent GB-190213493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders for Securing Scaffolding Poles.
Inventor: STEFFGEN CARL
Filed: 1902-06-14
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 13,493. Steffgen, C. June 14. Scaffolding.-The horizontal pole or ledger is held in position against the vertical pole by a lever P, which is pivoted adjustably in slotted bearings a of a bracket, and is forced inwards by the weight of the scaffolding acting through toggle links D, D'. A bracket is formed of two parts S, S<1> of channel, angle, or T-iron, jointed together at C so that the part S' can turn up and fold over the part S when not in use, and is secured to the pole by a chain K, or rope. The link D moves freely up and down in a slot in the bar S, and the link D' is pivoted at i to the bar S<1>, which is formed with a spur s.
Patent GB-190213843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wire or Cord Retaining and Adjusting Attachments for Suspending Picture Frames and other Articles.
Inventor: STILL CHARLES IRVING
Filed: 1902-06-18
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 13,843. Still, C. I. June 18 Pictures, &c., hanging on walls.-Relates to cord retaining and adjusting devices for attachment to picture frames or the like. A stud 11 is attached by its screw 12 to the back of the frame, or the stud may be attached by a loose screw passing through it. Projections 11<a> engage the picture frame, and hold the stud in its screwed-up position. A spool 10 rotates on the stud, preferably against a flange 13 on the stud. The spool carries a length of the hanging cord or wire 15. A recess in the outer face of the spool, Figs. 1 and 2, is formed with ratchet teeth 18 engaged by a pawl 19 pivoted on the stud at 20. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the stud is formed with a square on which is placed a ratchet-wheel 23 engaged by a crescentshaped pawl 22, resting in a semicircular recess in the spool. A retaining-washer 25 is fixed on another square projection of the stud, and this washer has a square or the like 28 for screwing-in the stud. The pawl 22 may be replaced by a pawl sliding radially in a rectangular recess in the spool.
Patent GB-190216302-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locomotives.
Inventor: SMYTHE THOMAS DIXON
Filed: 1902-07-22
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 16,302. Smythe, T. D. July 22. Locomotives.-The object is to obtain great tractive power with minimum weight on each wheel, and at the same time to allow the engine to pass freely round sharp curves without danger of derailment. Fig. 1 shows a form of the invention as applied to very heavy locomotives, and Fig. 2 a plan of the same with parts broken away. The locomotive and tender are carried on a series of bogie trucks A<1>, A<2>, A<3>, each pivoted to turn about a vertical axis which is capable of moving laterally. Each truck has two axles F<4>, F<5>, coupled by outside connecting-rods H<1>, and each axle has a central crank by which it is coupled to the nearest axle in the adjacent truck, the crank-pins and coupling- rods having ball joints to permit of lateral movement and swivelling of the trucks when passing round curves. The main driving-axles F, F<1> are connected in the usual manner with the outside cylinders D and do not swivel, but in other respects are connected and coupled in a similar manner to the truck axles. The main features of the invention comprise the manner in which the axles are coupled, the large number of driving-wheels, and the driving of the tender wheels. Other modifications embodying these features are also described.
Patent GB-190220218-A (GB)
Title: Oleaginous Compound and Process for Producing same
Inventor: ADAMS CUSHING
Filed: 1902-09-16
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 20,218. Adams, C. Sept. 16. Fatty oils; lard substitutes.-Cotton-seed oil and other vegetable oils are converted into solidified or semi-solidified products by adding a solution of casein to them. The products may be used as a substitute for lard.
Patent GB-190221735-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Burners applicable for use in Furnaces.
Inventor: MACKENZIE JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-10-06
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 21,735. Mackenzie, J. W., [Eagle Oil Burner Co.]. Oct. 6. Liquid - fuel fittings.-Oil is supplied to the chamber 1 and steam to the chamber 2, whence they issue, respectively, through holes 9,10, arranged horizontally, as shown in the cross-section, Fig. 3, into a bulbous mixing-chamber 12, hot air being supplied by the pipe 22. An annular air regulator 19 is fitted round the neck of the mixing-chamber, to control the supply of additional air through the openings 18. A projecting rim 7 surrounds the openings of the holes 9, 10, to prevent oil from spreading or flowing into the air inlet.
Patent GB-190223532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Elevating, Traversing and Sighting Apparatus of Field Guns
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1902-10-28
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 23.532. Dawson, A. T., and Buckham, G. T. Oct. 28. Mountings; sights and methods of sighting.- Relates to field guns having elevating and traversing gear of the kind described in Specification No. 14,298, A.D. 1902. This gear is arranged to allow of the simultaneous or independent movement of the gun and sight so that the "pointing" and " ranging can be done from opposite sides of the mounting. The elevating-wheel G is geared, as shown in Fig. 3, to the lower of the telescopic screws g<8>, g<7>, by means of a rotary sleeve g<3>, mounted in an oscillatory bracket G<1> having trunnions g<4> supported on the trail. The screw g<7> is pivotally connected by a crosshead g with a sbaft f, carrying the traversing-worm f<1> and supported by lugs d on the traversing-bar D. The worm f<1> gears with the traversing-rack b, which slides on a guide-piece d<1> shown in Fig. 7. The screw h of the ranging-gear engages at its lower end with a nut h<2 >bolted to the rack b. Fig. 4 shows a core h<3>, within the hollow screw h, pivotally connected to the cradle by a cross-bar h<5> carrying the shaft h<9>, which is actuated by the hand-wheel H and is geared to the screw h by a pinion h<8> and bevel-wheel h<7>. A sight-disc I is rotated by means of a worm h<10> on the shaft h<9> of the wheel H. To allow the gun and cradle to be turned with respect to the traversing-bar D, the vertical pivot b<2> of the cradle carries an axle d<4> contained in recesses of a socket d' for the vertical pivot b<2>, as shown in Fig. 8. The axle d<4> is slightly inclined to the axis of the trunnions d<3> of the traversing-bar D to allow for lateral deviation. The sighting-apparatus, comprising two rods E, E<1> laterally adjustable with regard to each other, is supported by a bracket e<2> on the traversing-rack and pivotally connected to an arm e' carried on the training- pivot of the cradle. Fig. 9 shows a locking-device for the hand-wheels consisting of a spring catch J adapted to engage in notches Jx in the hand-wheel or its shaft.
Patent GB-190304184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vapour-burning Stoves.
Inventor: HURSCHMANN OTTO
Filed: 1903-02-21
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 4184. Hurschmann, O. Feb. 21. Vapour lamps and burners; overflow fittings.- The vessel b, Fig. 2, into which a small quantity of combustible liquid is run and then ignited for the purpose of setting the burner in operation, is made large enough to contain the whole of the contents of the supply reservoir a in order to prevent the liquid from overflowing in case the tap is left on after the burner has been extinguished. In addition, the vessel b acts as a screen to prevent radiation of heat downwards and laterally to the table or other article, on which the stove is placed. Several forms of the vessel are described, the most important being shown in the accompanying Figures. In the form shown in Fig. 4, it is provided with a rim c, to which are fixed supports e for culinary and other utensils, while, in the form shown in Fig. 6, it has an extension f carrying a foot g for supporting the reservoir a, Fig. 2. Fig. 8 shows two vessels b rigidly connected together and supported by several feet h.
Patent GB-190311254-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Imparting Motion to Bodies without Initial Thrust
Inventor: MOROVICZA STEFAN VON HEINRICH
Filed: 1903-05-18
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 11,254. Heinrich O'Morovicza, S. von. May 18. Propelling by impact of moving weight.-Relates to mechanism for imparting motion to a body, such as a boat, without any external thrust. A rod b is pressed against some part of the body e to be moved and is surrounded by, or its ends are connected by, a spring a or other elastic body. The spring a is strained by compression or otherwise in the direction of the body e by levers, screws, or other power, and, on its release, is stated to produce a motion of translation of the whole body e in the direction of the arrow +R.
Patent GB-190313278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Alarm and Controlling Apparatus
Inventor: WERNER JOSEF
Filed: 1903-06-13
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 13,278. Wener, J., and Olsen, J. June 13. Tell-tales for checking watchmen &c. Electric apparatus by means of which clocks in different places are actuated at desired times from one clock is shown in Figs. 2, 3, and 7. The hour band of the clock makes contact with contacts on the dial connected to the plates or rods 5, which are arranged on the commutator 6 at the back of the clock. Washers 10, insulating-discs 11, and indexes 9, insulated except at their notched ends 15, are arranged alternately upon the central tube 8. The indexes 9 are connected by the wires 13 to the terminals 12. The contact-bars are coloured or marked, or of different lengths, to distinguish them. For checking watchmen &c., the movable clappers generally employed are connected to the terminals 12 and to contact-buttons connected up with the battery.
Patent GB-190314428-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Wind Musical Instrument Played by the Mouth
Inventor: STEINERT GUSTAV
Filed: 1903-06-29
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 14,428. Steinert, G. June 29. Ocarinas; flutes.-A wind instrument, shaped as shown in section, has a mouth-piece b and an internal lip c directing the air current against the opposite edge d of a sound hole e. Two sound holes g are provided on the lower side for the thumbs, and eight sound holes f on the upper side for the fingers. A sound hole h may be provided at the rear end of the instrument.