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Patent GB-190123534-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Operating Points and Signals on Railways and Tramways, and for other like purposes.
Inventor: TAYLOR WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-11-20
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 23,534. Taylor, W. Nov. 20. Signal levers ; controlling and locking signals ; semaphore &c. signals. - Points, switches, and signals on railways and tramways are worked and locked by a screw-and-nut mechanism, which dispenses with counterweights. As shown in Fig. 1, the points &c. are connected by a rod i to lugs h on the end g of a quick-pitched screw or twisted bar a, which is turned in its bearings d by a nut b moved along the screw by a hand-lever j. The nut b has a lug n working in a slot in the base to prevent its rotation, and the lever j is pivoted on or in a bracket or chamber l in the base. The lever has shoulders which take against pins p on the nut at the ends of the stroke to aid in locking it. When the points are operated from a drawbar, a right and a left handed screw are mounted side by side, and a twin nut connected to the drawbar works over them. In a modified arrangement, the nut is mounted to turn, and the twisted bar is given the longitudinal motion.
Patent GB-190124486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Wrought Iron Pipes.
Inventor: JANKE PAUL
Filed: 1901-12-02
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 24,486. Janke, P. Dec. 2. Flange joints.-Relates to flange couplings for wrought-iron pipes in which clamp rings are employed. One clamp ring d, Fig. 1, has a flat contact face, while the other clamp ring d<1>, for purposes of tightening up the joint, bears a ridge e or teeth which are as deep as, or deeper than, the sum of the thicknesses of the pipe flanges. Instead of the ridge e, a support or bearing-ring s, Fig. 3, may be employed between the clamp rings or a flat ring may be used between peripheral grooves formed in the opposite faces of the clamp rings.
Patent GB-190125519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of Consuming Smoke, and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: FALLER OTTO
Filed: 1901-12-13
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 25,519. Faller, O. Dec. 13. Smoke-consuming.-The mixture of products of combustion with heated air supplied at the firebridge is ignited by electric sparks at f. The current is derived from a secondary coil e, the primary of which is supplied by thermo-electric batteries d set in the walls of the furnace. The application of electricity for heating the air is mentioned.
Patent GB-190203413-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement Applicable to Lawn Mowing Machines.
Inventor: RICHARDSON JOHN
Filed: 1902-02-11
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 3413. Richardson, J. Feb. 11. Lawn-mowers.-Relates to an attachment to ordinary lawn-mowers, to be used when cutting the edges of lawns. The spindle c of the barrel cutter is prolonged and carries a pinion d, which, by means of the gearing e, f, drives a disc cutter g fixed on the boss of the wheel f. The disc g works in conjunction with a fixed ledger blade h. The wheels e, f are mounted on pins screwed into the frame of the machine, so that they can be removed when not required.
Patent GB-190207061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Air Tubes of Pneumatic Tyres.
Filed: 1902-03-22
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 7061. Salf-Sealing Air Chamber Co., and Franklin, A. March 22. Tyres, pneumatic.-The air tube of a pneumatic tyre is constructed with ends a, b detachably connected together. Two stout rubber rings c, d are secured within one end a, which engages in a slightly-conical sleeve e fixed inside the other end b by a thickened ring f. The number of rings secured within the end a may be varied.
Patent GB-190207893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means Employed for the Manufacture of Jaws of Stone Breakers and other Articles.
Inventor: BAXTER WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1902-04-04
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 7893. Baxter, W. H. April 4. Casting and moulding.-Moulds for casting the jaws of stone breakers and other articles are made wholly or in part with chills, to reduce the labour of moulding and the trimming of the castings. Figs. 1, 2, and 3 show a mould, formed with chills C, D, E, F bedded in sand H round a pattern A, and a top box B containing sand. The chill F has a well f in communication with the pouring-gate b in the top box and having gates f<1> leading to the mould proper. Projections or cores d<2>, f<2> are provided to form bolt holes. In the mould shown in Fig. 5, the use of a pattern is dispensed with, the chills forming the lower box I, which has a recess of the required shape. The box may have a detachable bottom J. A core may be used to form the division between the well f and the mould proper. The top box may consist of a metal block or plate with rising and pouring gates.
Patent GB-190209996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and Apparatus for, Distilling and especially for Distilling Salt Water
Inventor: FOUCHE FREDERIC
Filed: 1902-04-30
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 9996. FouchÚ, F. April 30. Distilling water &c.-Apparatus particularly designed for distilling salt water consists of a jacketed still B provided with an agitator F. The water is distilled by steam admitted to the jacket, so that two quantities of fresh water are produced, viz., that condensed in the jacket and that condensed from the water distilled. The condensation of the latter is effected in a condenser, which is preferably in two parts, in one of which G the water to be distilled serves as the cooling-medium, while in the other E the cooling is effected by a current of air produced by a fan M. The apparatus may be worked under reduced pressure, and several may be coupled together for multiple effect.
Patent GB-190214381-A (GB)
Title: A Massage Appliance chiefly for the Self Treatment of the Scalp.
Inventor: SCHILLBERG TORSTEN
Filed: 1902-06-25
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 14,381. Schillberg, T. June 25. Massage.-Relates to an appliance for massaging the head. Conical hollow pieces B, made of rubber &c. and ribbed on the interior, are fixed by clamping-plates a' to handles A. Two handles may be connected by a link C, or can be used independently.
Patent GB-190217615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Traps.
Inventor: SAMSON ROBERT DUNLOP
Filed: 1902-08-11
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 17,615. Samson, R. D. Aug. 11. Steam traps.-The discharge pipe a is governed by a valve c carried by an open-topped float b guided on the pipe a. A tipping-tank, divided into two compartments by a partition g, is pivoted at e below the inlet for the condensed steam. It is thus alternately discharged to the right and left. The sudden change of level thus produced in the trap prevents dribbling and leakage. In a modification, the tipping-tank is dispensed with, by enlarging the top of the casing and mounting the valve with a certain vertical play in a ring carried by the float.
Patent GB-190226201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Methods of Destroying Town Refuse by Burning and the Utilisation of Certain Valuable Ingredients thereof.
Inventor: NAYLOR WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-11-28
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 26,201. Naylor, W. Nov. 28. Refuse, treating.-Town refuse, before being fed to a destructor furnace, is dried in a chamber A heated by tubes C, through which pass the waste gases of the furnace. The refuse may first be mixed with lime or soda-lime. The ammonia evolved in the process is recovered in a condensing- apparatus..The clinker from the furnace, when lime has been mixed with the refuse, is ground, and used as a building-cement.
Patent GB-190303719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Interrupters or Regulators for Electric Circuits
Inventor: MCDONNELL GEORGE PHILIP
Filed: 1903-02-17
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 3719. MeDonnell, G. P. Feb. 17. Drawings to Specification. Motors, controlling. -Motors are controlled by supplying them with intermittent current, the interruptions being produced and varied by means of a special switch.
Patent GB-190306598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements Applicable to Hoists or Elevators
Inventor: HEAP ROBERT SMITH
Filed: 1903-03-21
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 6598. Heap, R. S. March 21. Lifts.-Relates to lift-well doors and means for automatically operating them. The well door is divided horizontally into two parts e, e<x> connected by ropes, so that when the upper part rises, the lower drops. A rope f connected to the upper part e is led round five pulleys arranged in a box h at the side of the shaft, and its end is anchored. The pulleys j, k are movable in inclined slots i in the sides of the box while the other pulleys are fixed, and thus an upward movement of the pulley k or a downward movement of the pulley j opens the well door. These movements are effected by hinged projections o, o<x> on the cage adapted to operate the pulleys j, k respectively, according as the cage is descending or ascending. The rope f instead of being fixed direct to the door e, is secured to a catch p, Fig. 5, which, under the action of a weight q, normally locks the doors e, ex together, but is opened by the tightening of the rope f.
Patent GB-190306874-A (GB)
Title: A Game Played with Balls and Cues.
Inventor: CARTER HENRY
Filed: 1903-03-25
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 6874. Carter, H. March 25. Games played with balls, cues, puppets, hoops, tables, and striking - appliances; bagatelle and like games.-A game is played by striking balls, by means of cues, towards arched apertures in a partition B placed at the end of a table or board, opposite to the baulk line. The bed of the table A is level or slightly sloping towards the player. The table may be suitably covered ; or a bagatelle or like table may be used. The apertures each bear a number, which is scored by the player when his ball passes through that aperture. When a ball passes through an aperture, it releases a rubber or other spring and causes a model figure to rise. The springs are normally retained by strings E, which are hooked to the table. There may be two or more players, and preferably nine balls are used. The first player to reach a certain score wins. The partition may be covered with india-rubber to deaden the sound. When an inclined board is used, the partition is made of curved shape, so that the balls will roll towards the sides of the table, through a hole in the end of the partition, and back to the player. The game may be played out of doors, larger balls being bowled along the ground. The balls may be driven by a portable piece operated by a spring.
Patent GB-190307413-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversing Feed Motions for Lathes
Inventor: MACNAB THOMAS POLLOCK
Filed: 1903-03-31
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 7413. Macnab, T. P. March 31. Lathes.-The traverse of the saddle is arrested or reversed by means of a quadrant A carrying pinions G, C, H. The pinions G, H are in mesh with the wheel D on the shaft B of the rack pinion, and the pinion C is in mesh with the pinion G. The quadrant may be rocked to engage one or other of the pinions C, H with a pinion on the cross-shaft F, or to hold both disengaged.
Patent GB-190308287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Extraction of Ammonia from Distillation Gases
Inventor: BRUNCK RUDOLPH
Filed: 1903-04-09
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 8287. Brunck, R. April 9. Coking.-Ammonia and its compounds are extracted from the gases evolved during the dry distillation of coal, wood, peat, &c., and especially from the gases produced by the carbonization of coal in coke ovens. The gases are treated with concentrated acids, such as sulphuric acid, contained in open vesseh, and maintained at such a temperature that the steam from the gases does not condense, and the salts produced separate directly as crystals. Figs. 2 and 3 show a form of vat. The gas enters by a pipe e leading to compartments c, c', &c. formed by plates having serrated lower edges which dip under the surface of acid contained in the open vat a. The gases pass under the plates into the compartments d, d', &c. leading to the exit pipe f, the salts produced falling to the bottom and being baled out. Any tar which condenses escapes through an opening o. In addition to the treatment in the open vat, the gases may, either before or after this treatment, be passed through closed scrubbers &c. of known construction, the acid from which is then run into the open vats. The amount of ammonia absorbed in the closed vessels must not be sufficient to cause the deposition of ammonia salts.
Patent GB-190308586-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Treating Fodder Preparatory to Compressing same.
Inventor: WESTCOTT MARK KNIGHT
Filed: 1903-04-15
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 8586. Westcott, M. K. April 15. Moving-stirrer apparatus.-In an apparatus for heating and mixing fodder preparatory to compressing it into blocks, the material is fed on to the spreader B so as to cause the separate particles to fall on to the worm c by which it is conveyed through the shoot G and discharged into the hopper H.
Patent GB-190311034-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Cigar Labels.
Inventor: BOLLARD ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-05-14
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 11,034. Bollard, A., and Woodburn, G. H. May 14. Labels.-A cigar band or label which can be removed only by partial destruction consists of an elongated band 2, Figs. 2 and 3, having end loops 1 which encircle the conical ends of the cigar. The slack is taken up by folding the band 2 at the centre, as shown in Fig. 2, so that the widened part 3, bearing a trade mark &c., lies on the top of the fold. The fold is then gummed or otherwise secured. The label may be made in two separate portions, which are gummed together at the centre of the cigar by overlaying instead of folding.
Patent GB-190312281-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Projectiles.
Filed: 1903-05-29
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 12,281. Cammell, Laird & Co., Fairholme, F. C., and Fletcher, J. E. May 29. Projectiles, ordnance. -The projectile is cast or forged with a solid base. A soft-metal cap d is pressed over the hardened point c, and lapped at the edges, being retained in position when the point c is screwed into the nose of the projectile.
Patent GB-190314490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Side-saddles and Numnahs
Inventor: CRADOCK EDITH
Filed: 1903-06-30
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 14,490. Cradock, E. June 30. Saddles; saddle cloths.-The tree a of a side saddle is constructed with both sides of the same shape and with a deep cut b at the bridge, and the thickness of the numnahs or saddle cloths is reduced along the centre line and may be varied by the interposition of layers of felt, so that the same saddle may be used for different horses. The numnah, covered with leather on the side in contact with the horse, is fastened by side straps to the points of the tree and, at the back, to the cantle, which is raised so that the seat slopes slightly towards the bridge. A piece is cut out of the cloth so that it may go behind the wither instead of over it. The lower pommel d is placed lower and further back than usual, while the bellies of the seat, preferably built of cork blocks with top steel plates, are on the same level on both sides and are curved in towards the centre at the place where the left leg drops. The fore part of the seat at the off side is widened.
Patent GB-190317434-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Reduction of Iron and other Metals from their Ores.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1903-08-11
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 17,434. Mills, B. J. B. Aug. 11. Direct processes of obtaining; blast furnace processes.-Iron is extracted by smelting a mixture of oxide and sulphide ores in an electric furnace. The iron collects at the bottom of the furnace, and may be tapped off into moulds. Carbon, manganese, or other agent may be added to the melted iron to produce any desired quality of metal.
Patent GB-190319890-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Stand or Holder for Thread Spools.
Inventor: MCDOWELL ROBERT GEORGE
Filed: 1903-09-15
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 19,890. McDowell, R. G. Sept. 15. Work receptacles.-A metal receptacle 5 for bodkins, scissors, thimbles, hair-pins, jewellery, &c. is mounted on a hollow stand 1 by means of a bolt 16 and nuts 20, and is covered by a combined reelholder 28 and pincushion 38 forming a rotating cover mounted on the bolt 16.
Patent GB-190320451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cooling Milk and other Liquids
Inventor: WILLOWS EDWARD
Filed: 1903-09-23
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 20,451. Willows, E. Sept. 23. Cooling liquids.-In the annular space between two concentric drums, a spiral " worm " or channel is formed through which milk or other liquids may flow ; the whole apparatus is contained in an outer vessel, and both this and the inner drum contain ice and a freezing-mixture. In the form of apparatus shown, the inner drum has a central cylindrical opening enclosing an inner cylinder b, which projects upwards from the bottom of the outer drum. A second annular space is thus left, down which the milk &c, flows from the funnel h, before passing up the spiral " worm " formed by the plate c. The normal outlet for the milk &c. is shown at r, but the liquid may be drawn off by the pipe s. The bunghole r serves to draw off water from the outer vessel.
Patent GB-190323977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Coloring Bottle Capsules.
Inventor: PRECHTEL TOBIAS
Filed: 1903-11-04
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 23,977. Prechtel, T., and Neuwirth, J. Nov. 4. Painting.-Relates to a machine for colouring metal capsules for bottles. The capsules are placed singly on a block b, Fig. 1, which fits on a rotating spindle c. The colouring-matter is applied to the rotating capsule by a plush or felt-covered pad f, fixed on a segmental part e, which rotates in the opposite direction either continuously or intermittently. A covered flange g applies the colouring-matter to the end of the capsule. The segment e, in the machine shown, is arranged below the spindle c, but may be placed at the side, and is driven from the spindle c through worm gearing h, bevel gearing k, and spur and belt gearing, as shown. A trough s, containing the colouring- matter, is supported in the frame t below a roller q which rotates in transversely-movable bearings r and applies the colour to the pad at one part of its revolution. The roller is pressed forwards to make contact with the pad by means of springs or weights. The pad is adjusted with respect to the capsule by means of the adjustable pillars u, on which the frame is supported, and the screw w which works the slide v carrying the frame t. A clutch y, operated by the handle z, may be arranged between the bevel-wheels k and the spur-wheels m to start and stop the rotation of the pad. The colour roller q may be revolved by gearing or by the friction of the segment e.
Patent GB-190406471-A (GB)
Title: Novel or Improved Means of Preparing Rubber Solutions and the Utilization of such Means and of Subsequent Treatment for the Conversion of Waste into Serviceable Rubber.
Filed: 1904-03-17
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 6471. Robinson Bros., and Clift, G. A. L. March 17. India-rubber, solvents for, and extracting by solvents.-Pyridine and like bases or heavy bases from coal tar, bone oil, and the like are used as solvents for rubber in making rubber solutions, or in extracting rubber from waste. This is preferably done in a number of tanks into which the rubber within a cage is successively lowered, or by placing a cage in each tank and circulating the solvent through the latter so that fresh solvent first comes in contact with the nearly-dissolved rubber. The rubber is precipitated by acid. Coal tar, benzol, naphtha, or other solvent not precipitated by acids may be added to take up the rubber. After neutralizing, wood spirit or amyl alcohol may be used instead of acid for precipitating, provided benzol, naphtha, or the like have not been used.
Patent GB-190411526-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mountings or Suspensions for Road Wheels of Vehicles.
Inventor: FULTON CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-05-19
Granted: 1905-06-19
Abstract: 11,526. Fulton, C. W. May 19. Springs, bearing; undercarriages; axles, attaching to springs or body.-Relates to mountings or suspensions for the wheels of road vehicles, especially motor road vehicles. The wheel is mounted on a stud axle B, Fig. 1, formed on a sleeve or hub b, which can ride up and down on a pillar E connected to the main axle F by a bracket C. A spring D is placed between the hub b and the upper arm c of the bracket C, and another spring G between the axle F and the body of the vehicle. Rubber pads d may be placed between a spring D and the arm c. The axle B is preferably inclined to bring the point of contact with the road below the spring D. Holes E*, e* may be provided for lubricating the sleeve b. If the wheel is a steering-wheel, a projection on the hub b is connected by a rod H with the steering-mechanism. Otherwise, the sleeve b may be prevented from turning by making the pillar E other than round, or by forming a projection on the sleeve b to work on a guide on the bracket C. Instead of the sleeve b sliding on the pillar F, it may be fixed to the pillar, and the pillar may slide in the bracket C. For a steering-wheel, instead of the sleeve turning on the pillar, the pillar may turn in the bracket, and the sleeve turn with it. The pillar may be curved, and the sleeve b connected to a convenient part of the vehicle by a radius rod. Or the bracket C may be allowed to rock on the axle F, and the axle be connected to a spring G', Fig. 3, by a hinged link M, the motion of the sleeve b being controlled by a radius rod. Or the axle F may slide in a guideway N, Fig. 8, fixed to the spring G. Or the ends of the spring G may be connected to the scrolls by long links or may be fitted with blocks sliding in guideways on the framing. Or the pillar for the sleeve b may consist of a flat bar E', Fig. 11, working in slotted guideways C<2>. Or one end of the pillar may be pivoted to a fixed or spring-supported bracket 0, Fig. 14, and the other end be guided by a curved guideway Q. In the case of a steering-wheel, the pivoted end of the pillar E is fitted with a double joint R, Fig. 15, to allow steering by means of a hinged arm H. The axle F, Fig. 1, may be hinged to the vehicle at the end away from the wheel. Two or more springs D<1>, D', Fig. 14, of different stiffness, and separated by a thimble P, may replace the single spring D, Fig. 1. One of these springs may be a leaf spring. Or the bracket C may be connected to the vehicle by a suspension arrangement similar to that which connects the axle B to the bracket. Figs. 25 and 27 show other modifications. If a radius rod is used, it may be telescopic as shown in Fig. 20, and capable of yielding to compression when the force of compression exceeds the initial force exerted by a spring K' initially compressed. A pull on the rod is transmitted through rubber pads K<7>. The length is adjusted by means of a nut K<6>.
Patent GB-190417727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Whip Stitch Sewing Machines.
Inventor: WEVER FRITZ
Filed: 1904-08-15
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 17,727. Wever, F. Aug. 15. Overedge-stitching machines ; double-loop stitching machines.-In overedge-stitching machines as described in Specifications Nos. 6532 and 11,096, A.D. 1904, in which the under thread is passed through the needle-threaded loop, drawn over the edge of the material and spread for the passage of the needle on its next descent, in order to avoid unnecessary friction between the threads, an additional hook o is arranged so as to engage the under thread 2 during its passage through the needle loop 1 and to hold it out of contact with the latter. The hook is carried at the end of the spindle l of the hooked catcher (not shown) which carries the needle thread over the edge of the material.