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Patent GB-190103029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sanitary Appliances such as Lavatory Basins, Baths, Sinks, Closets, Cisterns, Urinals and the like.
Inventor: CLIFF WILLIAM DEWHIRST
Filed: 1901-02-12
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 3029. Cliff, W. D., and Reynolds, E. F. Feb. 12. Drawings to Specification. Metal and earthenware pipes and articles, uniting.-Relates to the overflows, outlets, and inlets of earthenware, fireclay, and the like sanitary appliances, such as lavatory basins, baths, sinks, closets, cisterns, urinals, and the like. The waste pipe is attached to a flanged metal coupling-tube placed in the undercut recess of the outlet. The discharge outlet may be enlarged into a socket for the pipe, and the pipe may be secured by bolts in addition to a lead or other filling.
Patent GB-190103101-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Artificial Stone, In Situ Pavements, Floors, Walls, Ceilings and the like.
Inventor: HOWETT FREDERICK
Filed: 1901-02-13
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 3101. Howett, F. Feb. 13. Ornamental cement or concrete paving.-Relates to the production of inlaid ornamental designs in artificial stone, or in cement or concrete pavements, floors, &c. Patterns or designs in wood, metal, earthenware, glass, concrete, &c.are laid or fixed in position on the floor &c., and the intervening spaces are filled up with concrete or other plastic material so as to produce an inlaid pattern on a concrete or like ground. The patterns may be removed, the cavities being filled up with coloured material. The floor or wall of a nursery may be inlaid in this way with animals, birds, flowers, letters, numbers, &c. suitable for teaching young children.
Patent GB-190108068-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Manufacture of Slag Blocks.
Inventor: PARSONS HENRY DAVID
Filed: 1901-04-19
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 8068. Parsons, H. D. April 19. Annealing-ovens.-Relates to the construction of ovens for annealing slag blocks. The oven is shown in transverse section in Fig. 8. Its floor and sides are lined with firebricks n, and the roof consists of pairs of hinged flaps p faced with fireclay q. End doors are also provided.
Patent GB-190108571-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Construction of Valves for Fluids or Gases.
Inventor: LOCKWOOD WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-04-26
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 8571. Lockwood, W. April 26. Spring-coil valves. -A conical spiral coil V, Fig. 1, made of metal wire or the like, is secured in a seat S, and a spring X acting between a cage F and a cap T on the coil normally closes the valve. The lack of concussion and large outlet make the valve suitable for a relief valve, but any ordinary operating-means may be used. A cylindrical coil may be used, and the spring X may be placed inside the coil, or dispensed with.
Patent GB-190118160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generator Feedwater Heaters.
Inventor: FLORACK GOTTFRIED
Filed: 1901-09-11
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 18,160. Florack, G. Sept. 11. Feedwater, heating.-In an apparatus for heating boiler feedwater by exhaust steam, the water is fed by a pipe n to the space between two cylinders b and c divided by partitions e into compartments f communicating at the top and bottom alternately. These cylinders have ribs h projecting into the steam spaces in an enclosing cylindrical casing a, to which the steam is led by a pipe i having a small draw-off pipe k. The water of condensation is discharged by a small pipe connected to a baseplate d, which supports the cylinders.
Patent GB-190120800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Oyster Cultivation
Inventor: WHEELER ERNEST FOREMAN
Filed: 1901-10-17
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 20,800. Wheeler, E. F. Oct. 17. Oyster culture.-For the reception and protection of oyster spat, a hive-like vessel a, with a perforated and removable bottom c, is provided. This vessel is partly filled with shells g, and is perforated at f. In a modification, the vessel assumes the shape of a small inverted bowl.
Patent GB-190121931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chills or Moulds for Casting Hoops, Rings, or Tyres.
Inventor: SHEPARD WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-10-31
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 21,931. Shepard, W. Oct. 31. Moulding.-Chill moulds for casting rings, hoops, and tyres, particularly rings for the rollers of mortar, gannister, and like grinding-mills, are made of a number of segments a, Fig. 3, which may be connected together by loops d, Fig. 7, passing over lugs c. By the use of such a chill, rings with cambered or other surfaces may be produced, and rings of various sizes may be cast by removing a segment or inserting an additional one, or a filling-piece, thus reducing the stock of chills required. Spaces e between the segments may be luted with sand or loam
Patent GB-190123485-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Working of Electric or other Tramway or Railway Points.
Inventor: STEWART WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1901-11-20
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 23,485. Stewart, W. J. Nov. 20. Points and switches for electric and other railways and tramways worked from the vehicle. Relates to improvements on the means described in Specification No. 16,667, A.D. 1900. The plunger B is carried, so that it can pass round curves, by the arms or frames A pivoted on brackets D, D<1> on the axle-box, and a ribbed wheel G may be mounted in the frame A to run on the rail. The plunger is depressed by a weight B<1>, or spring such as H, when it comes to the deepened part of the rail groove, but normally it is held up by a bolt J' connected to the short arm of a weighted bell crank I, which can be lifted by a cord connection K from the driver's platform. Ratchet or other holding-gear may, however, be used. The end B<2> of the plunger may be renewable with packing-strips B<5> to allow for wear, or it may be hinged and also provided with yielding pieces B<3>, B' so as to give in case of obstruction. The point tongue may be held open, until the last wheel has passed, by lengthening the operating- lever and by a flange N on the tongue for the plunger to bear against during its passage. A recess o in the rail accommodates this flange.
Patent GB-190203152-A (GB)
Title: A Process of Preparation of Mono-formyl-alpha1-alpha2 Naphthylene-diamine beta3 or beta4 Mono-sulphonic Acid.
Inventor: GAESS FRANZ
Filed: 1902-02-07
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 3152. Gaess, F. Feb. 7. Monoformyl-alpha, alpha2-naphthylenediamine-#3- or #4- sulphonic acid, or mixtures thereof, are produced by heating al alpha2-naphthylenediamine-#3- or #4-sulphonic acid, or mixtures thereof with formic acid. An excess of formic acid of 20 to 30 per cent. is specified in the examples, and temperatures of 95‹ to 105‹ C. The excess of formic acid is removed by distillation or filtration. Dyes, artificial.-The foregoing product yields a monodiazo compound, which combines with naphthols, naphthylamines, or their sulphonic acids, to form azo dyes.
Patent GB-190207804-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Air Inlet Valves for Ventilating Purposes.
Inventor: GEEKIE ALEXANDER EDWARD
Filed: 1902-04-03
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 7804. Geekie, A. E. April 3. Valves.-Relates to self - acting air - inlet valves for the ventilation of drains, sewers, and the like, also adaptable for the rooms of dwelling- houses, and for workrooms and the like. A disc-valve C of mica, oil-silk, or other suitable material is mounted upon a central pin carried in guides and placed in a siphon-shaped casing, which is adaptable to the usual stand-pipe. The valve rests upon the seating E. For large drains, the disc valve may be provided with a balancing-lever. To carry off water produced by condensation, the aperture F is formed in the valve-casing.
Patent GB-190215401-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Spouts for Vessels Containing Explosive Liquids.
Inventor: LICHTENBERG GERHARD
Filed: 1902-07-10
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 15,401. Lichtenberg, G. July 10. Drawings to Specification. Cans and canisters.-To prevent explosions in vessels containing inflammable liquids, one or more ball valves are placed in the spout of each vessel. By constricting the spout, valve-seats are formed, as also indents to prevent the valves from falling outwards.
Patent GB-190217132-A (GB)
Title: A Novel or Improved Moulding Frame for Making Pattern Plates.
Inventor: WILKINSON HARRY
Filed: 1902-08-02
Granted: 1903-08-01
Abstract: 17,132. Wilkinson, H. Aug. 2. Casting and moulding.- In the formation of a mould for a plate pattern for plate-moulding, a cutout plate d is formed on or registered with the lower flask b. The flange c<1> of a plate c corresponds externally with the aperture in the plate d and internally with the plate pattern to be cast. The flasks are first filled and rammed, as shown in Fig. 2, after which the top flask is raised by packing-strips f, Fig. 3, to obtain the desired thickness of pattern plate. The flange c<1> prevents metal from running out of the mould, while the plate pattern is being cast, and may be protected during casting by asbestos or sand.
Patent GB-190218432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Valve or Meter Boxes and the like.
Inventor: HAM FREDERICK GEORGE SISON
Filed: 1902-08-21
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 18,432. Ham, F. G. S. Aug. 21. Road service boxes; manhole doors.-A valve or meter box or the like A is fitted with an inner hinged cover E secured by a lock &c. to prevent tampering. The cover E may be in one or two parts havings lugs G for a padlock. Various modifications are described, in one of which the cover E, Fig. 11, has a rim P which is pressed into a recess R containing packing.
Patent GB-190226781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Universal Joints.
Inventor: BOUHEY ETIENNE
Filed: 1902-12-04
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 26,781. Bouhey, E., and Le Grand, R. P. A. Dec. 4. Universal joints.-To permit longitudinal displacement of one shaft towards the other, as well as the ordinary movement of a universal joint, one of the shafts B is fitted at the end with a transverse pin F, which is pivoted to a broken disc G moving in grooves E in the cap C on the outer shaft A, the cup having also recesses D to permit of the movement of the shaft B. The centre of the circumference of a central plane passing through the disc G is in the axis of the pin F, and at the point of intersection of the axes of the shafts A, B.
Patent GB-190228124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shedding Mechanism for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: STAFFORD GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-12-20
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 28,124. Stafford, G. W. Jan. 2, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Loom dobbies.-A double-acting dobby has a series of hooks c each with two beaks c<1>, c<2> adapted to engage with upper and lower lifting-knives b, b<1>, which are actuated in the usual way by the T-lever b<6>. Each hook c is controlled by means of two needles e<2>, e<3>, respectively connected, at their lower ends, to pattern levers e, e<1> actuated by the pattern chain d ; the upper end of the needle e<2> is connected to the shorter arm of a lever e<4> pivoted at e', and employed for lifting the corresponding hook. For the purpose of keeping a heald lifted for any required number of successive picks, a holding-arm f, formed with a tooth f<1> and curved extension f<2> is employed, and engages with a bar g when the pattern requires the corresponding heald to be kept in its raised position. The arm f is normally held it its inoperative position by a shoulder formed on the needle e<3>. Both the hooks c and arms f are pivoted to slides i connected to the healds. An arm h mounted on a rock-shaft h<1>, which may be actuated by means of the upper knife b, may be employed for lifting into engagement with the knife b, just before the completion of an outward stroke, the hooks of those healds which had been kept up by means of the arms f but are required to descend during the next inward stroke of the knife. The engagement of the hooks with the knife before the end of its outward stroke relieves the pressure between the bar g and the arms f, which are then free to be raised by the needles e<3>. In a modification, swinging levers are employed instead of the slides i.
Patent GB-190228595-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes for Purifying and Concentrating Pyroligneous Acid.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1902-12-27
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 28,595. Thompson, W. P., [Glock, G.]. Dec. 27. Acetic acid.-Relates to a process for purifying and concentrating pyroligneous acid, and consists in employing an acid sulphate, preferably sodium bisulphate, for separating the tar and for fixing the water. In operation, a separation of tar is first effected by adding to the acid one half to an equal quantity of sodium bisulphate and applying heat, whereby the tar is caused to rise to the surface. The solution is filtered or otherwise separated from the tar, and is next fractionally distilled in a still, which is connected directly with the refrigerator without the interposition of a column or condenser. The residual solution in the still is used again repeatedly for the separation of tar from further quantities of pyroligneous acid. The distillates of the same concentration obtained by these operations are mixed together, and treated with from an equal to two and a half times their weight of sodium bisulphate, and again fractionally distilled. The fractions of equal concentration obtained by the second series of distillations are mixed together and treated as before, the operations being repeated until the whole quantity of pyroligneous acid has been separated into concentrated acid of 60-70 per cent. and water containing 0-2 per cent. of acid. A raw acid of 10 per cent. gives this separation in two distillations, and the product is free from tar and ready for use in the arts, except for alimentary purposes.
Patent GB-190307496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bits for Horses and other Animals.
Inventor: SHEPSTONE SIDNEY WILLIAM BROOK
Filed: 1903-03-31
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 7496. Shepstone, S. W. B. March 31. Bits.-A bit for horses or other animals is formed with a snaffle a extending through eyes b connected by a rigid bar or bit c covered with rubber. The reins are attached to rings d, and the cheek straps to slotted lugs b*. The bar c, instead of being rigid, may consist of two studs riveted to the eyes b and connected by two links.
Patent GB-190310061-A (GB)
Title: Frames for Show Cards Calendars and like Articles
Inventor: GREGORY ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-05-04
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 10,061. Gregory, A. May 4. Calendars and date indicators.-Special attention is directed to a particular part of a calendar or like article by a metal or other frame a, which, by means of pins c, is affixed so that the part to which it is desired to draw attention shows through the opening b. The front of the frame may be utilized for printed, painted, or other advertisements.
Patent GB-190312846-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Attachment for Door Knobs.
Inventor: BIRKBECK HENRY
Filed: 1903-06-08
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 12,846. Birkbeck, H., [New York Lock Co.]. June 8. Knobs and handles, attaching. - In attaching knobs to spindles, the spindle A, Fig. 3, of square section is provided with a loose shank B, to which the knob C is screwed, or the knob may be made in two parts, one part being made integral with the shank, and the other part being sprung over the rear section. A cavity of square section in the shank receives a sleeve D for supporting the spindle, and an opening b<3> communicating with the square cavity receives a locking-plate E, Figs. 3 and 6, which passes over the spindle and has a tongue e engaging screw threads f in a louse collar F, which rotates and slides on the shank and abuts against the flange e<1>. In operation, when the locking-plate is in the inclined position, it bites upon the spindle and secures it to the knob, and a screw g holds the parts fastened, but, by rotating the collar F until the locking-plate is vertical, the spindle is freed and may be withdrawn when required. The lower end of the locking-plate is secured against movement longitudinally by entering a recess formed between the inwardlyprojecting lugs d and the inner wall of the cavity.
Patent GB-190317694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cleaning Boiler Tubes and the like
Inventor: HINTZEN ROBERT
Filed: 1903-08-15
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 17,694. Hintzen, R. Aug. 15. Cleaning pipes and tubes. - To prevent jamming, the operating-handle is connected to the apparatus eccentrically of the centre-line of the tube being cleaned. Toothed - rollers c, c are mounted to rotate in the frame b to which the handle 0' is pivoted, the point of connection being on the line g drawn at right-angles to the e centre of the line e-f which passes through the centres of the rollers. The outside dimensions of the apparatus measured along the line f-f is somewhat in excess of the internal diameter of the boiler or other tube operated upon. The lug d prevents the roller c from moving too far in front of the roller c<1>.
Patent GB-190319152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Construction of the "Atwood's Machine," for use in Illustrating the Theory of Accelerated Motion.
Filed: 1903-09-05
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 19,152. Harris & Co., P., and Belcher, S. Sept. 5. Gravity, measuring force of.-Figs. 1 and 2 show elevations at right-angles. The upright is made from a hollow tube of rectangular section filled with lead and fitted together in two sections by a spigot and socket joint D. At the upper end, the tube is slit to form a fork B, in which the aluminium pulley Q is mounted between screw centres, as shown. Each of the supporting brackets consists of a wall plate I carrying a slit tube G with a screwed clamping-head K. A short rod L enters the tube G, and, at its outer end, is made with a peripheral groove, to form a head to engage with a keyhole slot in the upright. Each of the tables T is made from a single blank, and is clamped by a cam-lever Y. The iron weight l is covered or partly covered with brass to neutralise the effect of residual magnetism in the electromagnet j.
Patent GB-190322257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Closing Apparatus for Swinging and other Doors
Inventor: HART CHARLES JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-10-15
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 22,257. Hart, C. J., and Finch, W. Oct. 15. Door and gate closing apparatus; hinges; door checks. -A rising spring hinge for swing or other doors or gates consists of the box 1, preferably circular, which receives the pivot 8, attached by means of the square shoe 10 to the door 11. In the box is the inclined ball race 4, in which the balls 7 are retained by the cam-plate 14, fixed by the pin 13 to the pivot 8. The plate 14 is pressed downwards by the spring 17 bearing against the underside of the cover 12. In the Provisional Specification, it is stated that a spiral spring and a spring catch may be inserted between the cam and the race plate, to prevent jarring when the door closes against the jamb, and to prevent the door from being opened by wind &c.
Patent GB-190325875-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Food for Animals and a Process for Making same.
Inventor: ROCHER PAUL
Filed: 1903-11-26
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 25,875. Rocher, P. Nov. 26. Food for animals.-The skins or husks of apples, grapes, and other fruits are dried, crushed into powder, and mixed with slightly fluid molasses. The product is said to form an alimentary food particularly adapted for horses and cattle. The molasses is preferably free from the salts which are used to purify the saccharine juices.
Patent GB-190402047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Atmospheric Gas Burners.
Inventor: EHMANN CHARLES PHILIPP
Filed: 1904-01-27
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 2047. Ehmann, C. P. Jan. 27. Incandescent gas burners; anti-vibration devices. - In atmospheric burners such as incandescent gas burners, the mixing-chamber a of the burner is provided with a nozzle a' over which slides loosely a socket b depending from the upper part of the burner. A spiral spring c surrounds both the socket and the nozzle and supports the upper part of the burner, some of the coils c', c<4> of the spring being constricted to embrace the socket and nozzle respectively. The central part c<2> of the spring may also be constricted to engage the socket.
Patent GB-190407528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carding Engines.
Inventor: ROSS GEORGE EDWARD
Filed: 1904-03-30
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 7528. Ross, G. E. March 30. Carding-engines.- Relates to the means for driving the doffer cylinder described in Specification No. 22,287, A.D. 1902. To obviate the necessity for shifting the driving-rope when stopping or starting the doffer, the barrow pinion e, Fig. 1, which drives the doffer c, and the changewheel g, driven by the pinion h, are carried on an adjustable stud, while the pinion h is connected by a toothed, plain, or conical friction clutch, such as that shown in Fig. 2, to the rope or belt pulley i, driven by a belt or rope from the pinion p. The clutch, which is normally held in gear by a spring l, is thrown out of gear by the hand-lever n.
Patent GB-190411146-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cuff-holder and Regulator.
Inventor: GREEN JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-05-14
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 11,146. Green, J. W. May 14. Cuff suspenders.-A. resilient piece of metal bent to the shape shown in Fig. 1, is provided with recesses e in each of which is fixed a double clip f. The meeting-edges of the cuff are brought together and held one in each part of the clips. At the end a are attached two chains g, each having a stud with a flat shank. The studs are inserted into buttonholes in the cuff. The clips are made of two superposed pieces of steel united at the centre. By pressure of the outer limb of the spring against the inside of the coat sleeve, the cuff is retained in position.
Patent GB-190413839-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Washing Coppers.
Inventor: THEISSEN CARL
Filed: 1904-06-18
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 13,839. Theissen, C. June 18. Washing-machines.-In order to wash as well as to boil clothes in a copper, a rotatable perforated drum is disposed in it. Figs. 2, 3, and 4 show one construction, in which the drum, consisting of a central cylinder with convex ends, rotates on an axis resting in bearings d which are secured to supports d' held on the edge of the copper by screws or the like d<2>. The drum is rotated by means of spur-wheels e<1>, h<1> and a crank h. Its depth in the water may be adjusted by varying the length of the supports d<1> and using spur-wheels h<1> of different sizes. The drum and the copper are made of material unaffected by caustic solutions, and the drum is provided internally with ribs or the like to assist in cleaning the clothes. The drum may be removed and the vessel used for boiling or steaming substances such as cattle food. In another form, the bearings for the drum may rest directly on the sides of the copper, the drum being directly rotated by a crank. Water for rinsing is heated by the waste gases in a vessel e, Fig. 4, resting on the flattened top of the smoke pipe a<1> or on a separate plate provided there.
Patent GB-190414208-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blank Catridges for Small Arms.
Filed: 1904-06-23
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 14,208. King's Norton Metal Co., Bayliss, T. A., and Smith, H. M. June 23. Cartridges, small-arm.-A practice cartridge is shown in which a tubular metal mock bullet b is secured in the case a by the shoulder b<1> and the cannelure a'. The wad c may be waterproofed, and, in a modification, is placed between the base of the mock bullet and the cannelure. The case a is preferably tinned and the bullet blackened.