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Patent GB-190103857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Illuminated Advertising Signs and the like
Inventor: SAWYER WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1901-02-22
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 3857. Sawyer, W. J. Feb. 22. Gas valves and cocks. - Characters forming advertisement signs are separately illuminated by specially-controlled gas burners D which are separated from one another by vertical partitions C let into notches at the top and bottom of the casing. The burners are lighted in succession by adjustable projections e<3> on a bar or lever E, pivoted at e and actuated, through levers I, K by cams h on a drum H which may be rotated by clockwork. The lever E carries at its end a weight F which causes the quick return of the lever to extinguish the lights. Each burner is constructed, as shown in Fig. 4, with a casing o and a drop valve M which is actuated by an arm p mounted on a spindle q having suitable asbestos bearings to lessen friction, the spindle carrying a counterweighted frame Q which is operated by the projection e<3> on the lever E. The burner is provided with a bye-pass r.
Patent GB-190104755-A (GB)
Title: Liquid Cooler.
Inventor: STROBEL CHRISTAIN
Filed: 1901-03-06
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 4755. Strobel, C. Aug. 10, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Cooling liquids, such as beer, for bar use. The tube B has a 'number of vertical and inclined plates a, s attached so that, when it is placed in the outer tube A, there is a circuitous course for the beer between the inlet and outlet sockets C, D through the annular space. The tube B has annular end plates g, which close the ends of the space, and the joint is made tight by gaskets f and end cups E, F drawn together by a bolt and nuts h. The caps have openings to admit the cooling-medium into the centre. A handle is provided in the inner tube B to aid in removing it.
Patent GB-190104885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pressure Reducing Apparatus.
Inventor: KAEFERLE FRITZ
Filed: 1901-03-07
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 4885. Kaeferle, F. March 7. Reducing - valves. - A pressure-reducing apparatus, of the kind in which the supply of fluid admitted by the valve d into the low-pressure chamber b, is regulated by a float a on the valve spindle. The float rests in liquid contained in a chamber o connected by a pipe to an adjustable chamber g. To prevent a rush of fluid through the valve carrying the liquid with it, a perforated diaphragm m is placed at the top of the float chamber.
Patent GB-190106245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fretwork Tables.
Filed: 1901-03-25
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 6245. Hobbies, Ltd. and Jewson, H. March 25. Sawing.-Relates to a table for fret-sawing. The table consists of the flat metal part or table proper A, with the usual opening B, and a clamping-screw E carried by the bracket D, which may be formed in a piece with or attached to the part A. The bracket may have a piece d to fit in an undercut socket C on the part A.
Patent GB-190112031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Delivering Equal Quantities of Liquid.
Inventor: MUSCIACCO AUGUSTO
Filed: 1901-06-12
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 12,031. Musciacco, A. June 12. Measured quantities, delivering.-By means of a rocking deflector 47 on a shaft 48, water flowing from the head of the casing is distributed in equal quantities alternately to right and left chambers 68, 69 with curved bottoms 66, 67 and outflow pipes 70, 71. The shaft 48, bearing a crank arm 54, is operated by a slotted reciprocating slide 57, which derives its motion from a crank-pin 58 upon a wheel 51 driven by an endless chain 61. The shaft of the driving-wheel 23 of the endless chain is geared through a vertical shaft 15 to a spring barrel 5, but its rotation is controlled by an escapement which consists of a horizontal anchor 28 rocking against a disc 24 bearing a lug. The anchor, having a shank which extends across the casing, is worked by a crank-pin 36 upon a disc 34, which turns with a similar disc 35 when a crankpin 37 on the latter escapes from notches 41, 42 in a pair of intergeared shafts 38, 39. One of these shafts is driven by a clock, and the reciprocating slide which terminates the chain of mechanism drives counters 75, 79.
Patent GB-190115770-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Receptacle, Dredging-box, or Device, for Salt, Spices, Flour, and the like
Inventor: WILKINSON CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1901-08-06
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 15,770. Wilkinson, C. H. Aug. 6 Condiment receptacles.- Dredging-boxes, bottles, or the like receptacles a for salt, spices, flour, and the like, used for domestic and similar purposes, are provided with lids b, which are preferably threaded t o engage with the receptacles a, the lids having perforated flat tops, inside which are pivoted slit discs, cylinders, or segments e, which are adapted to be rotated by means of projections g passing through slits c in the lids. The rotation or oscillation of the slit discs &c. serves to pulverize the contents, and to prevent the perforations in the lids from getting clogged.
Patent GB-190119501-A (GB)
Title: Process for Obtaining Organic Acids, Carbohydrates and Albumenoid Substances from Carbonic Acid.
Inventor: WALTHER JULIUS AUGUST CAESAR
Filed: 1901-09-30
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 19,501. Walther, J. A. C. Sept. 30. Sugars, synthetic production of.-Carbohydrates are produced by the gradual reduction of a saturated solution of carbonic acid, or of compounds, such as carbonates, which yield carbonic acid, by electrolytic hydrogen under certain conditions. The concentration of the cations is rendered greater, than that of the anions by warming the anode liquid by means of steam or an electric resistance; or by employing a cathode of larger area than the anode ; or by employing a cathode material which has a negative relation to the anode material, for example, an iron cathode or a cathode containing iron oxide and a platinum anode ; or by using anodes and cathodes of different form, for example, a cathode forming the coating of the vessel and composed of aluminium silicate containirg a high percentage of iron mixed with carbon, and a platinum anode in the form of brush ; or by adding to the cathode liquid substances, such as vegetable albumen, which increase its resistance. At the ordinary temperature, and with a low electromotive force, oxalic acid is produced, and, with a greater current strength, tartaric acid and citric acids respectively result. By increasing the voltage and current strength and operating for a longer time, carbohydrates are obtained, hexoses, bioses, and compounds of the cellulose group being respectively formed as the voltage is increased.
Patent GB-190125411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam or Gas Turbines.
Inventor: STUMPF JOHANN
Filed: 1901-12-12
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 25,411. Stumpf, J. Dec. 12. Steam &c. turbines.-A steam or gas turbine driven by a riog of nozzles has a casing f into which the nozzles a are inserted and secured by lugs d and screwed caps g. The nozzles have a central contracted part b, and the outlets c have a square cross section, to produce a continuous ring of steam. The ring of nozzles may be interrupted, and the size of the nozzles may be varied according to the steam pressure &c.
Patent GB-190200213-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Embroidering Machines.
Inventor: PERRY FREDERICK JAMES
Filed: 1902-01-03
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 213. Perry, F. J. Jan. 3. Embroidery. -Consists of improvements in the cording - apparatus for laying a cord round each needle thread. Loosely mounted on each tubular needle-bar A', Fig. 5, is a sleeve C carrying a cording-guide C' and having pivoted to it at D<1> a support D<2> for a cord bobbin D'. The sleeves are rotated by helical gearing C<1>, C<2> from a shaft C<3>. Upright bars F<1>, one on each side of each needle-bar, are formed at their upper ends with holes which engage the ends of horizontal cross-bars on the supports D<2>. The bars F<1> are carried by a bar E, to which such a motion is given that the bars F<1> keep the bobbins D<4> always vertical. The motion of the bar E is compounded of a vertical motion, due to the arm E<3> actuated by cams E<5>, E<6>, on the shaft C<3>, and a longitudinal motion obtained directly from face cams also on the shaft C<3>. The cross-bars on the supports D<2> engage the bars F<1> on one side of them during their downward movement, and the bars F<1> on the other side during their upward movement, but are of sufficient length to engage both bars at the highest and lowest positions. The sleeves C are rotated intermittently, remaining stationary, while the needles are making the stitches, with the bobbins D' in their highest or in their lowest position according to whether the embroidery frame is moving upwards or downwards. To obtain these results, the shaft C3 is driven by rack, pawl, and ratchet gearing, giving the required intermittent motion, there being two sets of this gearing G<3>, G<4>, Fig. 2, corresponding to the two stopping-positions above referred to. The head J<5> of the rack-actuating slide J is formed with two slots through which the racks I, I' can pass, and one or other of the slots is stopped, in order to actuate the appropriate rack, by means of a selector plate M, shifted by a lever N and friction disc 0 driven from the pantograph. The shaft C<3> is driven from the shaft G<2>, through a large spur-wheel carrying stop pins G<8>, which are engaged by an arm G<9> on the slide J in order to prevent overrunning. When the cording-gear is out of action, the bobbins D<4> are rotated to wind up the cord by friction discs on a shaft P. This shaft is driven from a pulley on the shaft carrying the cams which operate the slide J, the pulley or the cams being connected to their shaft by a clutch. According to the Provisional Specification, the cording-bobbins are wound up by wipers on a cam-actuated bar, and the bobbins may be retained vertical by weights.
Patent GB-190206413-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Preventing the Fraudulent Refilling of Bottles and other Containers
Inventor: FERDIN LEON
Filed: 1902-03-15
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 6413. Bizouarne, L. F., and Kugler, E. March 15. Stoppers; refill- ing, preventing.- The neck of the bottle or other con- tainer, Fig. 1, is fitted with a hollow cylinder a, prefer- ably of glass, which is secured in posi- tion by the pack- ing-ring s, and by dogs q, controlled by wedges r engaging the in- clined part of the neck. The cylinder is provided with a diaphragm c, form- ing a seat for the cup-shaped valved, which has a stem k loosely connected to a weight l, the opening movement of the valve being limited by the ring n and disc m. Above the valve, a conical baffle-plug b, having lateral outlet ports j and a depending mushroom-headed stem i, is inserted, to prevent tampering with the valve. The valve has a packing covering e, and contains a coiled spring f, which is held compressed by a disc g of the same packing-material. If an attempt is made to destroy the packing by a corrosive, the disc g is also destroyed, and the spring f is released and engages the head i, so preventing the opening of the valve. When the bottle is inverted, the valve is opened, and the liquid flows out through the ports p, j. On returning the bottle to the upright position, the weight l closes the valve before the horizontal position is reached. In the form shown in Fig. 6, the cylinder is secured in position by the cap 2, which engages the shoulder 3 of the bottle neck and the flange 4 of the cylinder. The valve 9 is fixed to a cork float 7 provided with a star-shaped disc 8, and is loosely connected by the stem 11 to the stirrup 13, from which the weight l is sus- pended. In this case, if an attempt is made to fill the bottle while it is inverted, the float 7 raises the valve to its seat, the stem 11 sliding through the stirrup 13. In the modification shown in Fig. 12, the stem 23 of the valve 21 passes between two clamps 26, which are pivoted to the disc 30 con- nected to the weight l, the clamps engaging the stem between the collar 24 and the nut 28. When the bottle is inverted, the clamps bear on the collar and open the valve, and are then opened by the incline 32 on the valve seat to release the stem, so that, if an attempt is made to fill the bottle, the valve will be seated by its float 20. When the bottle is restored to the upright position, the parts are returned to their original positions by the weight l.
Patent GB-190207547-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Filling Cartons, paper Bags and the like with Flour Starch and other Articles or Substances
Inventor: KIRTLEY GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1902-03-29
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 7547. Kirtley, G. H. March 29. Measured quantities, delivering.-Flour, starch, and the like are measured in a tube T with an adjustable side, provided with valves S, S<1> operated by a treadle rod P. Below the tube is a hopper J which is depressed by a handle F and enters the bag, carton, tin, box, or other receptacle to be filled, which is carried in a guide B fixed to the plate A.
Patent GB-190207771-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Cutting Pasteboard Tubes into Lengths for use in Making Cases for Razors, Spectacles and the like.
Inventor: KELLNER WALTER
Filed: 1902-04-02
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 7771. Kellner, W., and Kl³ser, A. April 2. Spectacles and eyeglasses.- Relates to apparatus for cutting pasteboard tubes of rectangular or like crosssection into shorter tubes, for use in making cases for razors, spectacles, &c. Within the tube is placed a wooden filling - piece to prevent deformation during the cutting operation, and opposite sides are cut simultaneously by means of upper and lower cutters e, h, of which h is fixed on the table b, while the upper cutter e is mounted on a vertically-reciprocating frame c. The position of the tube to be cut is regulated by adjustable gauges l, l<1>, and it is supported prior to the descent of the frame c by spring pins k<1>, k<3>,
Patent GB-190208187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: LOCKWOOD WILLIAM CARR
Filed: 1902-04-08
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 8187. Lockwood, W. C. April 8. Water-tube boilers.-A water-jacketed firebox a communicates through short flue tubes a<7> with flue spaces at the sides and rear traversed by vertical water tubes b<5>. The water tubes connect water chambers b', b<3>, which communicate with the water jacket of the firebox, and the upper chambers, as well as the top space of the firebox jacket are connected, as shown, with a steam drum d. Cross water tubes a<6> are fitted in the firebox.
Patent GB-190209152-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cigar Cutter or Nipper.
Inventor: WILCOX THOMAS
Filed: 1902-04-21
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 9152. Wilcox, T., [trading as Wilcox & Son, M.]. April 21. Seals. - Relates to a cigar cutter which may be provided with a seal, and may be used as an ornamental appendage. The spring arms a<2>, a' carry cutting- blades B, C. The pivoted cover E may be used as a seal. The appliance may be made principally of wire.
Patent GB-190211552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Coloured Impressions on Tin Plates with a Partially Clouded Ground, Produced by Means of Etching.
Inventor: KROKERT FELIX
Filed: 1902-05-21
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 11,552. Krokert, F. May 21. Printing on tin plates.-Relates to a process for printing coloured impressions on tin plates, with a clouded or crystalline ground on parts of their surface, such ground being produced by etching. The plate is first well scoured, and the parts on which the clouded ground is not required are then printed with any suitable body colour or opaque colour. The plate is then treated with a solution of nitric acid, to cloud the parts not covered by the body colour. After washing and drying, the plate is printed with the colours in the usual manner.
Patent GB-190216742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shaft Couplings
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1902-07-28
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 16,742. Haddan, R., [Lehman, I.]. July 28. Universal joints for coupling shafts. The coupling-piece C, made in two halves, is formed with two segmental recesses 20, 21, in planes at rightangles to each other. The shafts are formed with segmental heads 15. to work in these recesses and pass through slots 22 in the wall of the coupling- piece ; the one shaft is formed with a spherical head, and the other with a corresponding seat 14. The segmental beads are formed with shoulders 16 to bear against shoulders on the slots.
Patent GB-190228228-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Artificial Teeth Plates.
Inventor: ZBORIL CYRILL
Filed: 1902-12-22
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 28,228. Zboril, C. Dec. 22. Teeth, artificial.-A dental plate is stamped in one piece with the back plates for the artificial teeth and preferably with the clamps for the natural teeth ; the teeth and the clamps, when not made in one piece with the plates, are soldered to the plate with an easily-fusible alloy of tin and silver. The artificial teeth d are secured on the model t, Fig. 3, by means of a strip of wax f, and the clamps b. are fitted to the plaster teeth g, representing the natural teeth. A second mass of plaster i is then applied on the labial side, extending up to the points of the teeth, and allowed to harden. The wax is then removed (see plan, Fig. 3), the gaps between the teeth filled with a plastic material, and a third plaster mass applied on the palate side. When hardened, this and the teeth and clamps which are embedded in it are removed, and a further model k, Fig. 5, in plaster or metal is made from it. From this model k, a counter-stamp is made, and, if the model is of plaster, a stamp also. The dental plate is then stamped. The clamps are attached to the upraised edges l by means of the flexible alloy. The back plates e are pierced with holes m, and the teeth secured by bending the pins. The teeth and, if necessary, the clamps are then fastened with wax, which is fused in the ordinary manner.
Patent GB-190300851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Treatment of Printed or other Paper.
Inventor: RICHARDSON CHARLES JOHN
Filed: 1903-01-13
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 851. Richardson, C. J. Jan. 13. Printed paper, finishing.-The printed sheets when thoroughly dry are fed up to the stops F on the shaft G, which is rocked by a crank and roller running on the cam K of the brushing-macbine shown. The gripper M is fixed on the shaft N which rotates with the drum L. A pinion 0 on the end of the rod N gears with a pivoted lever, one end of which runs over the fixed cam T. A take-off cylinder X delivers the sheets to tapes or to a second brushing-machine which treats the reverse side of the sheets. The revolving brushes U are carried in adjustable brackets, and are driven by spur gearing from the pinion Y<1> mounted on the shaft which drives the drum L.
Patent GB-190304894-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Puddling and similar Melting and Re-heating Furnaces.
Inventor: JONES JOHN
Filed: 1903-03-03
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 4894. Jones, J. March 3. Reverberatory furnaces ; smoke-consuming.-To consume smoke and to promote efficiency in melting, puddling, and like furnaces of the kind shown in sectional plan, air is drawn from the chimney end f through the hollow walls a of the structure and discharged into the upper end of the fuel chamber g.
Patent GB-190307405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Steam Boilers and Feed Water Heaters.
Inventor: DAVIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-03-31
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 7405. Davis, W., and Edwards, F. W. March 31. Steam - generator furnaces ; gaseousf u e l fittings. - Boilers are heated internally and externally by bunsen burners c, d, which are suitably supplied with gas through mains provided with cocks. Hoods q, and eduction pipes r, may be fitted over the ends of the tubes in which the burners are placed, in order to carry off the gases. The sides of the external flues o are formed of tanks k, in which feedwater is heated.
Patent GB-190308135-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gas Retorts
Inventor: ANGUS WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-04-08
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 8135. Angus, W., and McPherson, C. April 8. Gas retorts.-In gas retorts, more particularly of the inclined type, the coal stop may be fastened to the door in such a way as to allow it conveniently to clear the top of the retort mouth when the door is opened, also the door may be supported by the locking-bar in such a manner as to give it more opportunity of accommodating itself to the mouthpiece and making a tight joint. One method of supporting the coal stop B (Fig. 1) consists in fastening the supporting-rod E to the lower part of the door C by a loose joint, which allows of movement in any direction. When in the position shown in the Figure, the stop is resting on the bottom of the retort A ; but as it is being withdrawn, the stop B slides down the retort until supported by the links F, G, which are then stretched out in approximately the same straight line. In this position, the stop is sufficiently lowered to clear the top of the mouthpiece D. Another means of accomplishing this is to dispense with the links F, G, and shape the bottom of the support E as shown at E' (Fig. 8). In this case, the whole stop is supported by a small bracket M, fastened to the inside of the door, in the lower ledge of which a sufficiently large hole is made to allow the end E<1> to have the requisite vertical movement. In both cases, when the door is opened, the stop can be swung right out of the way. The door C, Fig. 5, may be supported on the locking-bar J, by a curved bolt H, which allows of a slight movement or twist of the door round a horizontal axis as well as round a vertical axis. An eccentric collar on the nut K passes through the rib C<1>, and provides means for adjusting the amount of play allowed to the door.
Patent GB-190312256-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Continuous Kilns for Burning Bricks and other Clay Goods also for Limes and Cements.
Inventor: VAUGHAN HENRY ROBERT
Filed: 1903-05-29
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 12,256. Vaughan, H. R. May 29. Kilns.-Relates to improvements in regenerative and continuous kilns for burning bricks, terracotta, pipes, pottery, and clay goods, and also for lime and cement, such as are described in Specification No. 19,168, A.D. 1899. Fig. 4 shows in cross-section two rows of parallel chambers placed back to back, Fig. 6 showing the adaptation of the improvements to existing kilns. Each chamber, e.g., 6, 9, Fig. 4, communicates with the smoke-flue c by openings f, channels h, and openings g controlled by valves g<1>. To carry off the steam, transverse flues i in the arches are provided with two or more openings j. The flues i communicate direct with the main flue c. By opening the valves an up-draught is created. In the floor, and along the whole width or length of each chamber, is arranged the distributing hot-air flue l, which is covered with bars m of cast iron or refractory material, the tops of which serve as grates for consuming the fuel. The fuel is supplied through openings n, o in the roofs of the chambers. To utilize the heated air, a trunk p, built either as shown or in the centre wall, is provided. By means of a portable tube q, shown in dotted lines, or through openings j, the hot air can be extracted and conveyed to the trunk p from which by flues p<1> or flues in the centre wall it is led to below the fuel grating. In the case of the kiln, Fig. 6, the trunk hot-air flue p communicates by the channel p<1> to the chamber l below the grating m. To extract the hot air and pass it to the trunk p, the portable tube q may be used, or outlets s fitted with the dampers t may be employed.