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Patent GB-190122696-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Controlling Railway Wagons in Loading and Unloading
Inventor: MILLER JOHN DAVIE
Filed: 1901-11-11
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 22,696. Miller, J. D., and Yates, R. Nov. 11. Delivering or passing vehicles on inclines.-Relates to means for controlling the movements of wagons upon railway inclines when loading and unloading. A wooden or other spring lever a is pivoted to the bar l carried by brackets m fastened to beams b attached to the sleepers. To the bar a is pivoted a catch lever e having projections f and connected by the parts shown to the weighted hand-lever j which may also be operated by hydraulic power. In operation, the lever a being raised intercepts and brakes the leading axle d of the first wagon and stops it. The levers a and e are then lowered, and, as the axle d slips over the lever a, the lever e is again raised so that the axle is engaged by the first of the projections f and the vehicle can thus be advanced step by step as it is being loaded or unloaded. To prevent shocks, the quadrant shown has a brake rim to which is applied the shoe p connected by the licks q, r, bell crank s, and chain t to the outer end of the lever e.
Patent GB-190123993-A (GB)
Title: A Machine for Moulding Stamping and Wrapping in Paper Wrappers Tablets of Soap or other Soft Substances
Inventor: JAMIESON WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-11-26
Granted: 1902-11-26
Abstract: 23,993. Jamieson, W. Nov. 26. Soaps.-In moulding tablets, rough blocks of soap are placed by hand on a die 51 carried by a rocking frame 1 mounted on a shaft 2, and are moulded with lettering or designs in a mould 16 between the dies 18, 51. The frame 1 is rocked by a cam on the shaft 2 acting through levers 4, 5, and the die 5 is reciprocated by a cam 12 acting on a lever provided with a pin 15 adapted to enter a hook 14 at the end of the plunger rod 11. The mould 16 is raised and lowered by a lever 21 and rod 20 operated by a cam on the shaft 2, and the upper plunger 17 is operated by cams and side rods connected to a cross-piece.
Patent GB-190200497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Ventilating and Cooling Buildings.
Inventor: WHEATLEY WILLIAM HUMPHREY
Filed: 1902-01-07
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 497. Wheatley, W. H., [Titus, J., and Titus, W.]. Jan. 7. Air, supplying, methods of; forced ventilation.- In ventilating and cooling buildings, such as hospitals &c., a cold-air pipe descends from a cooling- chamber c, Fig. 1, into which fresh air is forced, through a pipe E, by a fan F. Both pipes are fitted with registers G, D at equal levels, by which regulated quantities of the air from each pipe are admitted to the compartments A'. The registers are provided with radial arms a connected by rods b secured at the ends to thermostats H, which thus serve to control the registers automatically. The outlets from the pairs of registers at equal levels may lead to single pipes which open into the compartments. The various pipes may be fitted with dampers e, f. Fig. 3 shows a modification, in which the cooling-chamber A is placed underneath. The air is forced by a fan C to the chamber A and pipe B<7>, and also to the pipe D<7>, the air being deflected in regulated quantities along the two routes by a pivoted valve E<7>, the position of which can be suitably regulated. From the pipes B<7>, D<7>, the air enters the mixing-chamber E', through registers f<7>, g<7>, which are automatically controlled by a thermostat F<7>. The outlet from the chamber E<1> is controlled by a register m<7>, which is actuated by the pressure in the chamber through a piston I<7>, lever J<7>, and link r<7>.
Patent GB-190202716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Candle-shade Holders.
Inventor: WILD HARRY WATKINS
Filed: 1902-02-03
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 2716. Wild, H. W., and Wild, T. C. Feb. 3. Candle s hade holders.-The holder d of the shade e is connected to the clip a on the candle b by sliding wires c, the descent of the holder being regulated by a depending wire f, of which the bent end g rests upon the upper edge of the candle.
Patent GB-190203596-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Windows
Inventor: MOORE JOHN CRAWFORD
Filed: 1902-02-12
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 3596. Moore, J. C. Feb. 12. Windows.-In order to avoid the cutting away of the fixed frame of sashes arranged to turn inwards, as described in Specification No. 20,993, A.D. 1900, the lower portions a<1>, b<1> of the parting and inside beads a, b, are fixed to a metal plate d, which is arranged to slide horizontally between studs or screws f driven into the pulley stile. The plate is secured in place by a turn-button g, a spring or other bolt, or otherwise, and projections e of the plate prevent the entire withdrawal of the plate from the frame. The ends of the inside bead are halved or formed with a lap-joint h.
Patent GB-190207662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Steam Boilers.
Inventor: JAMESON WILLIAM LOOMIS
Filed: 1902-04-01
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 7662. Jameson, W. L. April 1. Agitating water ; incrustation, preventing and removing.-To promote the separation of steam and to prevent and remove incrustation, the water in a boiler is kept in agitation by means of blades attached to a central reciprocating frame B and passing between the tubes, either horizontally as shown at C in Figs. 1 and 2, or vertically as shown at C<1>in Fig. 4. The frame B is supported on bars D fixed to the top and bottom rows of tubes ; it is reciprocated by means of a crank D' operated by a steam cylinder or otherwise. Curved blades E or brushes E', attached to the frame, prevent the collection of sediment at the bottom of the boiler. Similar blades or brushes may act on the tubes.
Patent GB-190224447-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Extracting Apparatus.
Inventor: HEIMANN EMANUEL
Filed: 1902-11-07
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 24,447. Heimann, E. Nov. 7. Extracts.-Relates to apparatus for continuously extracting substances in such a way that the fumes of the solvent are always utilized for heating and drying the material to be extracted and, when condensed, for extracting more material. Two or more containers b are surrounded by a vessel a, to the shape of which they are adapted. Each container has two openings, one, for charging, at the top, and one, for discharging, either at the bottom, as shown in the Figure, or at the side, and each may be provided with steam coils and stirring- apparatus. The material to be extracted is placed in the container, and then the extracting-substance is run in. When the solvent has reached a certain height, it is siphoned over by the pipe e into a distilling-vessel B, where it is evaporated, the fumes flowing back through the pipe f into the vessel a, and encircling the container and passing through the pipe g into the condenser C from which the liquid flows back through the pipe h into the container b, and so continues the extraction. When the material is exhausted, the solvent is expelled from the container (the fumes passing into the condenser), the material is changed, and the operation recommenced. The containers, which work independently, are charged and re-charged in succession at regular intervals, without interruption of the working of the apparatus as a whole. When the discharge opening is at the side of the container, the vessel a acts as the distilling-vessel, but the discharge of pulverulent substances is greatly facilitated by having the opening at the bottom, as shown at i.
Patent GB-190300758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rolling Mills.
Inventor: EDWARDS VICTOR EVERETT
Filed: 1903-01-12
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 758. Edwards, V. E. Jan. 12. Rolling.-A mill for reducing rods or bars to finished sizes has two trains a, l of pairs of grooved rolls, geared together by pinions i, j, k and arranged as shown in Fig. 2, so that the trains rotate in opposite directions. The bar passes successively through the pairs of rolls b, m, c, n, d, o, being guided from one pair of rolls to the next by curved guides p, q and troughs r, s. The alternation of successive passes between the two trains enables the curved guides to be of large radius.
Patent GB-190304209-A (GB)
Title: Variable Feed Gear for Coal Cutting Machines.
Inventor: WILSON ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1903-02-23
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 4209. Wilson, A. Feb. 23. Undercutting &c.-Relates to a variable-feed gear for coal-cutting machines. An eccentric c, fast on the driven shaft A, carries a loose toothed ring D, which gears with the internally-toothed wheels Q, P, both loose on the shaft and having a different number of teeth. One wheel P is connected to the drum B which hauls on a rope, and the other wheel Q is frictionally held by a band brake G or by a clutch. The pressure on the brake may be controlled by the lever K, spring H, and adjusting-screw L, or by extending and weighting the lever K.
Patent GB-190307466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coking Ovens
Inventor: LEITER LEVI ZEIGLER
Filed: 1903-03-31
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 7466. Lake, H. H., [Leiter, L. Z.]. March 31. Coking.-A coke oven, preferably of bee-hive form as shown, has a space G below a slotted bottom b, through which air is supplied from a pipe G'. The slots distant from the supply pipe G' are made of increasing width, to equalize the supply of air at different parts of the oven. The floor b consists of firebrick or tile supported on slotted blocks c. Additional heat may be obtained by providing a lower space I, divided by partitions forming a zig-zag flue, through which hot gas is drawn from an opening H at the top of the oven. In the later stages of coking, gas from the opening H may be supplied through a valve to the air pipe G<1> and air space G, to reduce the combustion. Air is delivered into the upper part of the oven through four nozzles D', arranged somewhat tangentially to the oven wall, in order to cause the gas to circulate within the oven. The openings containing the nozzles D' are inclined upward. Just sufficient air is passed through the nozzles to prevent smoke. To remove sulphur, the coal is mixed with ammonium or sodium chloride, lime, or limestone, dry or in solution, or a layer of salt is placed on the bottom of the oven.
Patent GB-190308594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Air Locks for Caissons and the like.
Filed: 1903-04-15
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 8594. Cleveland Bridge & Engineering Co., and Davis, F. W. April 15. Caissons.-Relates to air locks for caissons, the object being to enable material to be raised from the caisson through the air lock by one crane without handling of the buckets other than in the initial filling. The chasmber a, fitted to the upper part of the caisson, is provided with an air lock c, which is fitted with airtight covers f, e. The cover f is hinged, and is closed by means of the rope m, which passes over the windmg-drum s, actuated by an electric motor through the medium of worm gearing and a friction clutch. The cover e, provided with a stuffing-box for the passage of the hauling-rope z, is kept tight by the hinged door 2 held down by means of screwed handles 14 and stops. In order to prevent the door 2 from being opened whilst the air lock c is under pressure, the cylinder 4 is provided, communicating with the air lock through the pipe 6. The piston-rod carries a tongue-piece 8, which, when the air lock is under pressure, prevents the withdrawal of the stops holding the door in the closed position. When material is being raised from the caisson, the cover f is open, and the cover e is closed, but on lifting the bucket into the air lock c, the door f is closed by the motor, which is automatically stopped when this is effected. The air is allowed to escape from the air locks, which permit the door 2 to be lifted and the bucket withdrawn. An electric crane may be used fur lifting purposes controlled either from the inside or outside of the caisson, the change from the internal to the external controller being automatically performed by means of a switch operated either by the air pressure in the air lock or by the closing of the cover f.
Patent GB-190324382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Record Cylinders for Phonographs and similar Sound Recording Instruments.
Inventor: RUNGE WALTER C
Filed: 1903-11-10
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 24,382. Runge, W. C. Nov. 10. Phonographs &c.-A thin collapsable recording- surface is combined with expansible means for mounting the same on the instrument, consisting either of an expansible mandrel or an expanding mantle which may be inserted between the recording-surface and a fixed mandrel. The expansible mantles are shown in Figs. 3 and 5, and the alternative expansible mandrels in Fig. 8. In its simplest form, the mantle consists of a split piece which is coned internally to fit the mandrel, and has either a cylindrical or slightly conical external surface for the record, but it may consist of two or more sections c<1> divided longitudinally and held together either by spring clamping-rings d, or by having flanges e secured by studs f to both ends of one of the sections, the others being then kept in place by pins and slots in the abutting edges of the sections and on the ends and flanges, play being allowed between the parts in all directions except the longitudinal one. The mantle may have a flange forming a stop for the end of the record surface. Fig. 8 shows an expansible mandrel r made in sections each of which is supported by links p pivoted to loose collars o which abut against collars n fixed to the sleeve m provided with a hand-wheel w. The driving-pulley y carries a disc u, and its hub extends into the sleeve and drives the latter by the pin and slot s, t. Upon pressing in the hand-wheel, the mandrel is forced against the disc, whereupon the pressure of the fixed collars upon the movable ones causes the sections to move further from the axis and fit the record tightly, in which position they may be locked. Springs may be employed to press the sections outwards. Single-piece mantles divided along a helical line are also described.
Patent GB-190401858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Hinges for Doors, Applicable to Buildings, Gates, Railway Carriages, and the like.
Inventor: SMITH HAROLD
Filed: 1904-01-25
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 1858. Smith, H. Jan. 25. Hinges.-A hinge for doors of railway carriages, buildings, &c., and for gates is made adjustable for wear &c., by passing a bolt in a back foundation plate through a slot in one of the leaves of the hinge. Two or more links f, Fig. 1, turning on pins b, g, connect the hinge leaf h to the plate a, which is screwed to the door jamb &c. Bolts k, l, secured by nuts m, or by casting swells n on the plate a, pass through long slots i in the leaf h. A bend in either direction may be formed in the leaf h, and washers of suitable thickness may be placed on the bolts k, l between the leaf h and plate a.
Patent GB-190405721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Tires.
Inventor: RUSH MARTIN VAN BUREN
Filed: 1904-03-08
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 5721. Rush, M. van B. March 8. Tyres, pneumatic. -To prevent the puncture of pneumatic tyres, an outer cylindrical tube a has an inner semicircular air tube d protected by a semicircular annulus of cork b, the cork and the air tube being separated by a thin metal hoop c. The mass of cork consists of a number of segments, which, to prevent shrinkage, are cut to a larger size than required, and then steamed and compressed to the proper size. The hoop coated with paint or varnish, is bound by cotton or other fabric to the cork, the bindings e being painted or varnished to assist adhesion to the adjacent parts.
Patent GB-190413958-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Cooling Water or other Liquids.
Inventor: CODRINGTON CLAUDE ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-06-20
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 13,958. Codrington, C. A. June 20. Cooling liquids.-Relates to an apparatus for cooling water or other liquids, particularly adapted for use on board ship. Within a receptacle formed wholly or partly of porous material, such as coarse canvas, is located a tube b having a bore of increasing diameter. The larger end of the tube is connected to a steam condenser or other means for creating a partial vacuum. The lower end of the tube b is provided with a bell mouth which dips into water contained in a trough h. A cock e admits the moist air in a fine stream to the tube b. The trough h is located so as to collect the water which has percolated through the porous receptacle. Bottles of wine may be cooled by immersing them in the liquid contained in the receptacle. The apparatus may be suspended by ropes i.
Patent GB-190419408-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Lamps for Motor Cars and for similar Services.
Inventor: LUCAS HARRY
Filed: 1904-09-08
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 19,408. Lucas, H. Sept. 8. Carriage lamps.- A cap e is provided around the chimney b, which is open at the top, and around the annular airsupply space c. The cap has openings hfor the escape of the waste gases, and has an annular opening g for the admission of fresh air, which is then directed by the baffles i, j to the holes d and thence to the burner:
Patent GB-190421899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vulcanising Apparatus.
Inventor: FROST HENRY HARVEY
Filed: 1904-10-11
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 21,899. Frost, H. H. Oct. 11. Moulding indiarubber tyres.-Relates to a portable vulcanizing - appa - ratus. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the tyre J is pressed against the hollow walls B<1>, B<2> by means of an expanding mandrel consisting of hollow members G, G<1> pivoted together at g and expanding by toggles G' and a screw.
Patent GB-190422147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Handles for Racquets, Bats and other Articles.
Inventor: CLARKE HENRY OSMER
Filed: 1904-10-14
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 22,147. Clarke, H. O., and Weeks, J. W. Oct. 14. Oars.-The Figures show the invention applied to the handle of a golf club, but it is stated to be applicable to oars &c. The bandles are formed with strips or detached pieces B of rubber, felt, leather, &c., which are let into the surface and secured by cementing or by springing them into undercut grooves, such as A<1>. A channel B<2> may be formed at the back of the rubber strips to increase the elasticity.
Patent GB-190422521-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cake Tin for Preventing Cakes and Puddings and the like from Burning
Inventor: WARD HERBERT TREVOR
Filed: 1904-10-19
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 22,521. Ward, H. T. Oct. 19. Baking-tins.- A round or other shaped cake, pudding, or like tin is suspended within, but entirely separate from, an outer tin, as shown in Fig. 2, by means of books &c. a or feet, the bottom of the outer tin being perforated at b. The device may be used for cooking puddings by employing suitably-shaped tins.
Patent GB-190423806-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Spindles of Shuttles for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: BELL WILLIAM ROBERT
Filed: 1904-11-03
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 23,806. Bell, W. R. May 3, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Loom shuttles; stop-motions; weftreplenishing mechanism.-In order that cops upon paper or other quills may be readily placed and firmly held upon the shuttle spindle, the spindle is con. structed of two hollow tapering semicylindrical parts A, B, which are soldered, brazed, or riveted together at their ends C and are normally kept apart by their own elasticity and the action of a leaf spring E. The heel H of the part A fits within the heel G of the part B, which has an end wall G<1> and is formed with an inner shoulder P to retain the spring E in position. When the spindle is raised into the position shown in dotted lines, the heel H comes against a stop J on the shuttle spring O, and is forced into the heel G, thus allowing the quill to be placed upon the spindle. The top and bottom of the spindle are preferably formed with teeth K, which bite into the interior surface of the quill. The parts A, B are stamped from sheet steel, and the heels G, H may be formed integral therewith, or may be stamped separately and afterwards brazed or soldered to the rear ends of the parts B, A. If it is desired to adapt the spindle to receive a stop-motion or weft-replenishing mechanism controlling member, which is held within the split quill until the weft is substantially exhausted, recesses are formed at the inner edges of the parts A, B at one side of the shuttle.
Patent GB-190502853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Linotype and like Machines
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1905-02-11
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 2853. Johnson, J. Y., [Aix, F. C. L. d']. Feb. 11. Linotype and like machines.-A linotype or like machine is provided with different founts of matrices in magazines 1 mounted radially on a vertical post 6 and retained by means of a lever 13. The magazines are, preferably, connected so as to move together. In operative position, the lowermost matrices engage the escapement mechanism, and, when the magazine is to be shifted, the matrices are first locked by engagement of a rod 9 with the lowermost matrices. The rod 9 is seated in bearings 10 on the magazine casing, and, preferably, passes through apertures 7<1> in the matrices 7. The lowermost , matrices extend a short distance into the conducting-channels, and, consequently, the magazines have a limited longitudinal movement on the post 6, by means of a lever 15.
Patent GB-190503274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trees and Display Forms for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: COCHRANE JAMES NELSON
Filed: 1905-02-16
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 3274. Cochrane, J. N. Feb. 16. Trees and stretchers.-The front portion a is made of moulded pulp-board, to which is pivoted at c the ends of a bent wire b, which engages the heel portion of the boot. A stretcher wire d pivoted at e serves to adapt the tree to boots of varying width. The leg portion f, also of moulded pulp-board, has its edges g kept apart by the agency of a spring h mounted on internal studs i. The portions a, f may be used separately ; or they may be connected by the engagement of a tongue j, Fig. 5, on a wood insertion l with a recess k in a similar insertion m. The pulp-board from which the portions of the tree are made is soaked in water and then lasted, its lower edges being turned inwards. It is then heated to about 300‹ F., and immersed in a solution such as a mixture of resin and methylated spirits, after which it is dried and if desirable sand-papered or varnished.
Patent GB-190506816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Glass Substitutes
Inventor: CARL JAMES
Filed: 1905-03-31
Granted: 1906-03-31
Abstract: 6816. Carl, J. March 31. Transparent and translucent materials.-Relates to a substitute for glass. A net or gauze woven from string, wire, &c. is treated with a solution of chloride of lime or ammonium chloride and sulphide and dried. The pores are then filled by passing the material through an aqueous solution containing sodium silicate, alumina, and gelatine, and then through an aqueous solution of albumen. The dried material is immersed in a solution of potassium bichromate, dried, and exposed to daylight in order to render it insoluble. The gelatine is prevented from dissolving in the above solution by a prior treatment with formalin. The yellow stain produced by the bichromate is removed by repeated washing in alum solution. Colouring-matter may be incorporated in the above ingredients, or applied to the finished article in the form of a solution containing also acetic acid and albumen, the colour being fixed by coagulating the albumen with steam.