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Patent GB-190004351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Finishing or Grinding and Polishing of Ceramic and similar Ware.
Inventor: BOLLE EUGENE HONORE LOUIS
Filed: 1900-03-07
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 4351. Bolle, E. H. L. March 7. Surfacing and polishing.-Consists in dressing, polishing, and glazing the surfaces in ceramic, vitrified, and similar ware by working separately each of the parts or fragments, by the subsequent placing together of which the whole surface will be formed, instead of treating them when assembled together. For dressing or trimming, plates or discs of stone, emery, or cast iron, used with sand or emery powder, are employed, and, for polishing or glazing, plates or pads built up of cords, or of layers or strips of leather and lead. Fig. 1 shows a glazing or polishing disc, and Fig. 2 a trimming or dressing disc ; both are horizontal, so that the bricks, tiles, slabs, &c. may be laid upon them. Fig. 2 shows stops or arms by which the work is prevented from rotating with the disc.
Patent GB-190009661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam-engines.
Inventor: SMIT PIETER
Filed: 1900-05-25
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 9661. Smit, P. May 25. Marine engines; v a l v e s and valve g e a r.-Relates to engines of the marine type with three high-pressure cylinders of equal power placed side by side and working on three cranks placed at 120‹ apart. Fig. 1 shows an end elevation, partly in section. The valvechests and valves 7 are all placed at one side of the cylinders in the same plane, and a separate shaft, bearing eccentrics 10, is provided for working the valves, the dimensions of the engine in the direction of the shaft being thus made a minimum. The eccentric shaft is driven from the crank shaft 6 by a pair of cranks and coupling-rods 15, one at each end at right-angles to each other. For tugboats and small engines, reversal of the engine may be effected by an angular adjustment of all the eccentrics simultaneously. This is provided for by mounting the eccentrics on a sleeve 11, which, as shown in Fig. 4, is angularly adjustable on the shaft 12. The feathers 18 pass through straight slots in the sleeve 11, and enter helical grooves in the shaft 12, and are connected through the mediation of suitable divided rings, permitting the necessary freedom of motion, with levers 28, by which they may be shifted longitudinally, thereby effecting the desired adjustment.
Patent GB-190010314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trees for Boots and Shoes
Inventor: LUCKING JOHN
Filed: 1900-06-05
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 10,314. Lucking, J., [Pabst, G.]. June 5. Trees.-The toe and heel pieces are connected by a screwed rod e, which can be adjusted by rotating the vertical spindle h. The rod c is hinged at e, and the nut d is pivoted in the toe piece. Worm gear may be substituted for the bevel gear shown.
Patent GB-190011647-A (GB)
Title: Process of Manufacturing Yohimbine.
Inventor: SPIEGEL LEOPOLD
Filed: 1900-06-27
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 11,647. Spiegel, L. June 27. Yohimbine, the alkaloid of YohimbehÚ bark, which is that of a tree of the order Apocynaceae and species Tabernaemontana found in the Cameroons, is extracted by treating the pulverized bark with dilute acetic acid, and is precipitated from the solution thus obtained by addition of sodium carbonate solution. After drying and recrystallizing from alcohol, it is obtained as white needles. nearly insoluble in water, melting at 234‹ C., and having the composition C22H30N2O4 or C23H32N2O4. Its salts are obtained by dissolving the alkaloid in diluted acids, and evaporating the solution until Crystallization begins.
Patent GB-190012252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filters and Fittings for the same.
Inventor: JANDUS WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-07-06
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 12,252. Jandus, W. July 6. Tap &c. filters; filters of similar filtering- units; filter b l o c k s, forms and construction of ; cleansing.-The filter block 12 is fitted into a casing 1, and has ribs or the like on its outer surface to cause the water entering at 2 to be spread all over this surface. The block is packed by packing-rings 15 pressed against the bevelled edges of rings 13 formed on the ends of the block. Unfiltered liquid is drawn off through a valve consisting of a ball 20 supported in a cage 4 carried by a collar screwed on the outlet nipple 3. In a modification, the parts of the filter are held together in a slightly-different manner from that illustrated. A number of these filters may be connected to form a battery, the outlet 3 of one being connected to the inlet 2 of the next, and the filtered water outlets 9 being also connected.
Patent GB-190018132-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Controlling the Wind Supply and Pressure in Organs Harmoniums and the like
Inventor: GALE JAMES RANDOLPH COURTENAY
Filed: 1900-10-12
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 18,132. Gale, J. R. C. Oct. 12. Organs and like instruments.-The invention relates to means for regulating the pressure to reeds or pipes. A reed 21 is sounded from a windchest 11, to which there is an auxiliary supply trunk 1 furnishing wind at a higher pressure. A diaphragm 2 between the chambers 1 and 11 is closed by a valve 4, which may be a flap valve as shown. Butterfly double beat balanced valves and roller blind valves are also shown and described in the Specification. The valve is operated by a pneumatic 10, which is controlled by a lever 14. The lever 14 is operated by a pedal, and a spring 13 is interposed between the pedal and the pneumatic. On depressing the pedal, the valve 4 is opened, but the opening is controlled by pressure within the pneumatic 10. Various arrangements of weights may be used in place of the spring 13. The Provisional Specification mentions an arrangement which provides for an additional means of release of wind from the chest 11 when the pedal is raised, thus causing the pressure in the chest to return more rapidly to its normal state.
Patent GB-190100982-A (GB)
Title: Cartridge Clip for Magazine Guns.
Inventor: RUSSELL ANDREW HOWLAND
Filed: 1901-01-15
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 982. Russell, A. H. Jan. 15. Ammunition receptacles.-Relates to chargers for the magazines of repeating guns. The clip is shown in front, back, and side elevation in Figs. 1, 2, and 3, and in plan, to a larger scale, in Fig. 4. It consists of a plate A having turned-in edges A<1> to receive the bases of the cartridges, and a double spring hook C, C<1> to retain the ends of the column of cartridges. The hooks C, C<1> have projections E, E<1>, the upper one of which is engaged by a shoulder 0 on the gun when the clip is pushed down into the magazine, vide Fig. 11, and the hook C or C<1> is thereby withdrawn from the top of the cartridge column and releases it. A spring catch H retains the hook in its back position. The clip is retained in the gun by the projection E or E<1> passing under the shoulder 0, or by the hook C or C<1> entering the recess P.
Patent GB-190107556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing Devices for Buckets and Pistons especially applicable to Petroleum Well Pumps
Inventor: HOWARD ELIOT
Filed: 1901-04-12
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 7556. Howard, E., and Lloyd, R. S. April 12. Pistons,pump. The object is to avoid frequent adjustment or renewal of the packing for pump buckets and pistons, especially those of deep-well, petroleum, and like pumps. To this end, in addition to the usual cupleather packings h, hemp gasket or other suitable packing-material a, a' is used in connection with loose rings d, d<1> having conical faces towards the packing. These rings, being free to move slightly, are capable of compressing the packing as the liquid pressure comes on each in turn. Balls or rollers may be provided behind the rings to reduce friction. Other Figures show the rings and packing in different positions.
Patent GB-190107782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Foot Coverings.
Inventor: BUIST MARGARET JEFFERSON
Filed: 1901-04-16
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 7782. Buist, M. J. April 16. Socks.-A foot covering to be worn inside, in place of, or outside the foot of, an ordinary sock or stocking, is made of one or more thicknesses of soft washing-material, and consists of a number of sections B<1>, B<2>, A, &c. cut to patterns and joined together so as to fit the foot without creasing or stretching. Three thicknesses of material may be used, an inner and outer layer of smooth easy sliding material, such as silk, enclosing a layer of impervious or absorbent material such as indiarubber or lint, flannel, and cellular cloth.
Patent GB-190111715-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture or Production of Mortar, and the Treatment of Stone and the Construction therewith of Masonry Work.
Inventor: LORENC CENEK
Filed: 1901-06-07
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 11,715. Lorenc, C. June 7. Mortars; ; stone, preserving ; fireproof compositions. -Relates to the production of masonry work which is free from excrescence, fireproof, durable, and of such strength as to render the use of iron in the structure unnecessary. A mortar is used which is so prepared that its tensile strength is equal to that of the stone employed. The mortar consists of a cement composed of water-glass, infusorial earth, and trass, (including all volcanic rocks, tufas, scorified lava, and trachyte), to which is added Portland cement and sand. For the Portland cement may be substituted other cements, lime, gypsum, &c. Particulars are given in the Specification as to the proportions of the above materials which will produce mortars of certain specified tensile strengths. As materials for use instead of sand, are mentioned ashes, marble, limestone, burnt clay, alum slate, iron filings, chalk, asbestos, cork meal, cellulose, animal or vegetable fibres, &c. The building stone is soaked in water and before use saturated with a solution of water-glass containing infusorial earth, and the masonry, when completed, is painted over with this solution, or with clay, or with fluorides, immediately after the mortar has become hard. Hollow flat ceilings of considerable span can be built of stone with the mortar described, and openings can also be made in the main walls, or self-supporting walls of any span can be built without using ironwork.
Patent GB-190119194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dress Pins, Hat Pins and the like.
Inventor: STUMPF FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1901-09-26
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 19,194. Stumpf, F. Sept. 26. Pins, dress and like.-Pins used by tailors and others in trying on clothes, or as hat &c. pins, or for general purposes, consist of wire with one end coiled and the other end pointed.
Patent GB-190122022-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Full-gate Reaction Turbines with Draught Tube.
Inventor: LARSSON RICHARD DANIEL
Filed: 1901-11-01
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 22,022. Larsson, R. D. Nov. 1. Turbines.-A full way reaction turbine f of the parallel-flow type is fitted with a draught tube H to steady the outflowing water. The draught tube consists of an outer tube h and an inner tube i or solid column. The inner and outer edges of the turbine align with the corresponding edges of the draught tube, which is expanded at its upper end as shown.
Patent GB-190204436-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tin Opener.
Inventor: DAY GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-02-21
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 4436. Day, G. W., and Rush, D. E. Feb. 21. Cans, opening.-The tin opener consists of a cutter d with thumb-piece f capable of sliding along upon the square shank b, which is provided with a depressed point c.
Patent GB-190208790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoves.
Inventor: GRIFFITHS CLEMENT JAMES
Filed: 1902-04-15
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 8790. Griffiths, C. J. April 15. Water-heating stoves.-Relates to improvements in the stoves described in Specifications No. 732, A.D. 1892, and No. 14,725, A.D. 1897. The stove is formed of two communicating circular water casings a enclosing a full space or combustion chamber band a rear space c beneath the flue p. Within the space c is fitted a coil o, communicating at each end with the water jacket and forming at q a support for the fuel, thereby taking the place of the vertical grate bars formerly used. The magazine x is hinged, so as to allow of access to the combustion and rear chambers for cleaning and other purposes. The water jacket is connected to external hot-water pipes.
Patent GB-190211539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Acetylene Generators.
Inventor: KLINGER RICHARD
Filed: 1902-05-20
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 11,539. Klinger, R. May 20. Acetylene.-Consists in re - charging apparatus. Within a cylinder d, projecting downwards into the water in a generating- chamber f, is movable a gas-tight plunger a, which is provided with a recess for receiving the perforated carbide receiver b. When the plunger is lowered by the cord c, it displaces the water in the cylinder, and carries the receiver b down into the water in the generator. When the plunger is raised, it is followed by a column of water which seals the cylinder, and, after the water contained in the recess has flowed out into a gutter g, which is connected with the generator by a pipe h, the exhausted receiver is replaced by a charged one and the plunger is ready to be lowered as before.
Patent GB-190217861-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Carrying Device for use with Cycles and the like.
Inventor: LEWIN WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-08-14
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 17,861. Lewin, W. Aug. 14. Umbrella and like holders; luggage- carriers. -Relates to means for carrying umbrellas, walking- sticks, fishing - r o d s, and the like on cycles. In the application to carrying a hockey stick C on a bicycle, the lower end of the stick rests in a leather or similar socket A, which is attached to the forks B by clips, straps, or their equi- valents A'. The upper part of the stick passes through a leather loop D,secured to the handle-bars by a smaller strap D<1>. The socket may be formed conical or cylindrical by stitching, lacing, or otherwise securing together the edges of a shaped strip of leather, metal, or other material.
Patent GB-190223861-A (GB)
Title: A Dress Bodice, Skirt, and Waist-Belt Connector.
Inventor: BENNETT FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-11-01
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 23,861. Bennett, F. Nov. 1. Hook fastenings. - Blouses and bodices and skirts are connected by members shown in Figs. 1 and 7, and where a separate waist-belt is also to be connected, an intermediate member shown in Fig. 4 is provided. The members consist, respectively, of plates A, H, E, provided with holes for stitching and with a loop or channel b, a spring tongue i, and a slot f.
Patent GB-190228446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Cups used for the Lubrication of Bearing Surfaces
Inventor: MATTHEWS CHARLES ALFRED
Filed: 1902-12-24
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 28,446. Matthews, C. A. Dec. 24. Oil cups.-The lubricator c is so shaped that it may be inserted in any oil receptacle already existing, the construction being such that it may be readily removed for cleaning &c. In the case of an axle-box for a railway locomotive, the receptacle is in the upper part of the axle-box. The conical ends e<1> of the lubricating-tubes e fit into enlargements formed in the ordinary oilholes b. The side tubes f provided with caps g allow additional lubricant to be supplied to the bearing without disturbing the oil wick passing down the main tube. When it is undesirable to recess the already existing oil-holes, the ends of the lubricating tubes are shaped to suit the raised portions generally left at the heads of oil-holes to prevent the ingress of sediment. An additional oil tube may be added to already existing lubricators, extending from the side of the existing tube, or the double lubricating- tube may be applied to ordinary oil cups on engines. The invention may be used on steam ships.
Patent GB-190301026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weighting Arrangements for Warp Beams of Looms
Inventor: IVERS PETER
Filed: 1903-01-15
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 1026. Ivers, P. Jan. 15. Loom let-off motions.-A cord from the warp beam is fixed to one end of a short lever C, the other end being connected at G near the fulcrum of another lever D, on the long arm of which a weight hangs. A smaller weight than with the usual arrangement is sufficient, which reduces the labour of slackening warp &c. The fulcra of the levers are adjustable so as to give a wide range of warp tension suitable for different yarns.
Patent GB-190301521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxes.
Inventor: GALLO ADOLFO
Filed: 1903-01-21
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 1521. Gallo, A. Jan. 21. Match boxes.-The body of a box for matches and other articles is formed from a blank of paper, cardboard, sheet metal, or other material which is cut and scored as shown in Fig. 2. To form the box, the side flaps b are turned up at right-angles to the bottom B, and the part A, which serves as an inner partition or guide for the lid, is folded over, and the flaps a thereon are caused to engage in the recesses i in the flaps b, and are folded down on the outside of the flaps b. The part C, which forms the top side of the box and has an aperture F, is then folded over to rest on the top of the sides b, and the flaps c are folded down on the outside of the flaps a. The aperture F is covered by a lid D, Fig. 4, which slides between the parts A, C, the lid having a projection to prevent withdrawal. The lid may have a tongue d which may be connected with the tongue l on the part A by an elastic ring, so that, when the lid is withdrawn, the tongue is automatically turned at right-angles to the lid, as shown in Fig. 6, to hold the lid in position, the lid being again automatically closed when the tongue is inclined. The lid may have a slot f through which a sealing-label passes, the label being cut by the inclined edge of the slit on withdrawing the lid.
Patent GB-190302440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Utilizing of Gases given off in the Calcination of Copperas or Sulphate of Iron.
Inventor: CAMPBELL ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1903-02-02
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 2440. Campbell, A. Feb. 2. Iron oxides and sulphates.-Relates to the absorption and utilization of the sulphurous and sulphuric acids evolved in the calcination of copperas (iron sulphate) for the production of oxide-of-iron pigments. The gases, on leaving the calciners, are passed into an apparatus preferably provided with a stirring arrangement, as described in Specification No. 17,012, A.D. 1888, and containing finely-ground dry oxide of iron, which should be pure or nearly so. Many commercial iron oxides are suitable, as, for example, scale from rolling-mills and nail and bolt works, iron-pyrites cinders, native iron ores, purple ore from copperextracting works, black hydrated iron oxide from aniline works, &c. The ferric sulphate produced may be employed as a disinfectant, in the treatment of sewage, or may be calcined in a soft powdery condition in an ordinary muffle furnace, yielding oxide of iron pigments of red and purple shades. If the ferric sulphate is required in cakes or blocks, a small quantity of moisture is added to the soft powdery material, the pasty mass is allowed to solidify in moulds, and the cakes thus formed are dried and calcined, preferably in the furnace indicated in Specification No. 4001, A.D. 1893.
Patent GB-190303730-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trichromatic Photography
Inventor: JUMEAUX BENJAMIN
Filed: 1903-02-17
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 3730. Jumeaux, B., and Davidson, W. N. L. Feb. 17. Producing coloured photographs; transparencies.- Three negatives are obtained by the usual trichro matic process. For transparencies, a print is made on an ordinary lantern slide, and toned blue. A print is next made from the second negative on bichromated gelatine on a celluloid film. This film, after printing, is immersed in dilute glacial acetic acid, washed, and placed in dilute sulphuric acid. It is again washed, and placed in glacial acetic acid. It is now gained with acid magenta or azo red. The density of the dye is adjusted by washing. A print is made in a similar way from the third negative, and suitably stained. The three prints are clipped, fastened, or cemented together. When transparencies are not required, the first print may be on paper.
Patent GB-190304376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Washing Sand, Gravel Auriferous Alluvia and the like.
Filed: 1903-02-24
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 4376. Maurice, P., and Soc. Nouvelle des Etablissements de l'Horme et de la Buire. Feb. 24. Separating or sorting ores.-Relates to improvements on the centrifugal washing - apparatus described in Specification No. 8399, A.D. 1897, [Abridgment Class Centrifugal drying &c.]. Sand, gravel, auriferous alluvia, and the like are fed at 1 on to a spring-supported shaking-table and a screen 2 which discharges large material into the hopper 14 and small material through the hopper 11 and shoot 12 into the centrifugal washing- appliance. The table and screen are supported on springs 13 and shaken by an eccentric and connecting-rod 3. The first part of the table is plain and terminates in a ridge which divides it from the second or screening half. Water is supplied by pipes 16, 17.
Patent GB-190304717-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Moving Targets for Rifle Practice.
Inventor: THACKRAY WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-02-28
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 4717. Thackray, W., and Thackray, W. L. Feb. 28. Targets.-Relates to mechanism for reciprocating a target or dummy figure for rifle practice, and to means for raising the target into position after it has been caused to fall by the impact of a bullet. The weighted carriage D, Fig. 1, to which the target 0 is jointed, is caused to travel to-and-fro along fixed rails B by means of an endless belt K connected by a rod M with the carriage D and passing round pulleys I, J operated by clockwork or by a motor. The carriage D consists of a horizontal piece having a pendent weight G and provided at each end with hooks d, d' for engaging under the rail B and with pulleys F for bearing on the rail B. In some cases, the target is jointed to the top of a vertical spindle P, Fig. 4, mounted in bearings on the carriage D and provided at its lower end with a spur-wheel or segment Q which gears with a rack R. In this modification, the rod M is connected to the rack R instead of to the carriage D, and motion is given to the carriage D by adjustable pins 7, 8 on the rack R striking against brackets 3, 4 on the carriage D, the target 0 being reversed, before the stroke of the carriage D is completed, by the movement of the rack R relatively to the wheel Q. The target 0 is normally held in its raised position by a spring catch, such as U, engaging with a flange T on the lower part of the target, but is allowed to fall backwards when struck by a bullet ; the target is returned to its normal position by a rocking rail V, Fig. 1, pivoted in bearings W on the bar B and operated from the firing point by a cord or wire attached to a lever X on the end of the rail V. The pulley J may be mounted in adjustable bearings, thereby enabling the tension of the belt K to be regulated. In one form, the joint of the target is provided on its front portion with a stop for preventing the target from falling forwards. The actuating mechanism of the target is protected by brickwork or masonry, or by a bullet-proof shield fixed to the same framework A as the rails B. Two or more targets may be operated by the same shaft.