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Patent GB-190107415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Lanterns or Lamps
Inventor: DUCELLIER GABRIEL
Filed: 1901-04-10
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 7415. Ducellier, G. April 10. Acetylene lamps.-An acetylene lamp or lantern comprises a cylinder a having at the top a water container b with a perforated conical pipe b<1> to prevent water from being splashed through a hollow screw stopper b<2> having non-coincident perforations. This container communicates by an aperture s with a rear reservoir c having a discharge screw plug c<2> and a partition c<3> forming a compartment c' connected by a pipe g with a nozzle h<2>, the aperture of which is reduced by a metal rod h<3> with flattened ends. The carbide receiver e, having central perforated water tubes e<1>, e<2>, is screwed to a square or circular tube d soldered or otherwise fixed to the cylinder a and having a cap d<4> with a flange d<3>, against which a perforated plate f is screwed. A bent tube r, extending above the water level in the container b, communicates at one end with the lower part of the tube g, and at the other end with the space d<2> in the cap d', which is connected by another bent pipe k, extending above the water level in the container, with a space l closed by a cap l<1> and leading to the burner i. When the pressure exceeds a certain amount, the gas escapes through the water containers and the plug b<2>. The spaces d<2>, l are filled with hygroscopic cotton or the like and calcium carbide. A parabolic or other mirror reflects the light through a glass n held in the cover n<1> by a circularly-bent resilient wire n' engaging a groove. Two coloured glasses or lenses are arranged in the sides. A chimney o is provided having a perforated plate o<1>, perforations o', o<3>, and side tubes p closed at the front by the coloured lenses p<3>, having perforations p<2>, and open at the back to direct the products of combustion against the water container b to prevent freezing. The lantern has a handle r<2> and devices for fixing it to a motor car or other vehicle.
Patent GB-190108544-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Duplicating Machines.
Inventor: KLABER AUGUSTUS DAVID
Filed: 1901-04-25
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 8544. Klaber, A. D. April 25. Copying documents &c.-Relates to rotary stencil copying-apparatus. On a base A, which may be provided with feet A', are fixed two standards B in which the shaft B' of the stencil carrier C<1>, C<2> is journalled. The carrier consists of end segments C<1> and a support C<2> perforated except at the edges. The pressure roller E<3> is carried by arms E<2> fixed to a shaft E, and is moved down below the surface of the base A, except when the carrier C<2> is opposite to it, by a link F<1> operated by a cam F<3> on the shaft B<1>. A spring E<4> pulls upwardly on the roller arms E'. The roller may be locked in its depressed position by a catch J. The sheet is placed against a stop G, and is lifted by the roller E<3> against the stencil, and passes over the stop when being stencilled. The stop G may be a bar having extensions G<1> clamped under the standards B. Strippers H carried by short shafts H' ensure the removal of the sheet from the stencil. The stencil may be inked by a pad K at the back of the plate C<2>. This pad may be held in position by a light frame K<1> having cross-bars K<2>, and secured in place by screw clamps K<3>, K<4>. The carrier and pad may be inked, when the stencil is removed, by a roller M in the frame L pivoted at H<1>. The frame L is connected by a rod N to a lever N' operated by the cam F<3> and a spring N<3>. Means for locking the frame L to hold the roller M away from the carrier C<2> are provided. The roller M may be inked by means of a reservoir P on a bracket P', a handle P<3> being provided for rotating the roller. An ink-supplying arrangement for the roller M may be carried by the frame L. A roller may be interposed between the inking-roller M and the carrier C<2>.
Patent GB-190109407-A (GB)
Title: Improved Brake, suitabe for Vehicles with Two or More Wheels.
Inventor: WALLACE ROBERT
Filed: 1901-05-07
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 9407. Haigh, R. W. May 7. Axles; brakes.-Rolates to brakes for vehicles and is especially applicable to two-wheeled road vehicles. In the form shown in broken plan in Fig. 3, the non-rotating axle A is of rectangular cross-section between the wheel hubs B and carries two conical sliding blocks C. A conical collar F is secured by bolts E to the axle-box D of each wheel hub, and against these collars the blocks C are forced when the rods K are moved by means .of the lever H pivoted to the axle. In modifications, the collars F may be formed integral with the axle-box as shown in Fig. 6, and additional collars F<x> and non-sliding blocks C<x> may be provided at the outer ends of the axle-boxes and axle respectively.
Patent GB-190114972-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hand-tool for Capsuling Bottles and like Articles.
Inventor: BAUMGARTEN ALBERT
Filed: 1901-07-23
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 14,972. Baumgarten, A. July 23.' Capsuling bottles.-The hand tool shown is for applying capsules (usually made of foil) to the necks of bottles, jars, &c., and consists of two semi-cylindrical jaws A, B, pivoted together at C, provided with handles A', B', and furnished with elastic bushing-pieces D, D', which are fitted into the jaws between the upper and lower flanges a<1>, a<2>, b<1> thereon. The upper flange a<1> of the jaw A is extended so that it bears on the top of the capsule when the tool is placed over the neck of the vessel. The bushing-pieces are formed, as shown in Fig. 2, with V-shaped ribs and corresponding grooves in their meeting edges. In use, the tool is placed over the neck having the capsule thereon, and the handles A<1>, B' are then pressed together, the capsule being applied by the pressure exerted on it by the bushing-pieces. The handles are arranged to abut together, as shown in Fig. 2, to prevent excessive pressure on the bottle &c.
Patent GB-190120553-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of a New Colouring Matter, of Lakes therefrom, and of an Intermediate Product relating thereto.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1901-10-14
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 20 553. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Oct. 14. Pigments.-By diazotizing pÀchlor-m-nitraniline sulpho acid and coupling it with #-naphthol, a red colouring-matter is obtained which, even in the form of its sodium salt, is very difficultly soluble in water. The calcium, barium, aluminium, zinc, and lead salts are practically insoluble in boiling water, and form colour lakes of red shades, fast to acids, alkalies, and light. These lakes are useful for lithographic printing, for the preparation of paints, coloured papers, and wall-papers, and can be prepared in the manner described in Specifications No. 25,511, A.D. 1899, and No. 2784, A.D. 1900, by suspending the sodium or ammonium salt of the colouring-matter, or the free acid, in water, and adding thereto a soluble metallic salt, oxide, hydroxide, or carbonate, or a mixture of two or more compounds. The lake is advantageously formed in the presence of a substratum or substrata, such as are generally used in preparing lake colours of this class.
Patent GB-190122068-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Operating of Tramway Points and the like
Inventor: VRANCKEN GERARD LEOPOLD
Filed: 1901-11-01
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 22,068. Vrancken, G. L. Nov. 1. Points and switches, tramway &c., convertible into spring automatic points or into hand-operated points. Reference is made to Specification No. 20,193, A.D. 1898. The tongues D are connected by an adjustable bar E, placed in a covered box between the rails. Springs H, adjustable by nuts K on the rod, bear against saddle pieces J and partitions B in the box when automatic action i, used. When operated by hand, these springs are released, and the points are held on one side or the other by the spring bolts 0 in the boxes N engaging the ribbed collar L on the rod.
Patent GB-190211704-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stylographic Fountain Pens.
Inventor: DICKIE ROBERT BRUCE
Filed: 1902-05-22
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 11,704. Dickie, R. B. May 22. Pens, stylographic. The pen 1 is made with a writing-point 3 and a capillary tube 4. It is filled by suction. Absorbent cotton or other suitable material 2 is provided to retard the flow of ink to the writing-point. The pen is preferably made of transparent material such as glass.
Patent GB-190220171-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Corset
Inventor: SINGER PETER
Filed: 1902-11-17
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 20,171. Singer, P. Nov. 17. Corsets.-The busks A are made in three separate parts a, b, c, inserted in the cloth B of the corset. Horizontal incisions d are made in the cloth between the parts a, b, c. Each part of the corset may be loosened separately without opening the dress, by pressure on one of the knobs h, which causes the eyes f to open and release the studs e.
Patent GB-190220649-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Window Sash Fastener.
Inventor: SIMPSON GEORGE
Filed: 1902-09-22
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 20,649. Simpson, G. Sept. 22. Window holders.-A number of holes Bare formed in the side rail of the upper sash C, and a number of holes D in the window frame E. A U-shaped pin or staple A is shaped so that one leg may engage one of the holes B, and the other leg one of the holes D according to the position of the sashes. In order to retain the pin A, one leg is formed with ratchet teeth F to engage the edge of a retaining-plate G. The pin can only be with- drawn by springing one leg so that the teeth are drawn out of engagement with the plate. The bend in the pin is preferably fitted with a piece J to prevent the insertion of a stick &c. from outside the window. The pin may be secured to the window frame by a chain.
Patent GB-190225564-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Street and other Gulley Traps.
Inventor: BROWN ROBERT HAMILTON
Filed: 1902-11-21
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 25,564. Brown, R. H. Nov. 21. Gully traps are provided with a vertical grating a together with, or instead of, a horizontal one c, thus allowing storm wa'ter to drain away when the horizontal one has become choked. The surplus water entering the gully through the grating a escapes directly through the outlet e. A transverse incomplete partition d separates the box into two parts, one A<2> for the storm water, and the other A<1> for the deposition of mud, that which enters by the grating c being prevented from entering A<2> by the leaf f. The water in the compartment A<1> overflows through the opening f<1> into the outlet e, and any mud in the compartment A<2> is allowed to enter A<1> by the space under the partition, thus facilitating cleaning.
Patent GB-190302426-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastening for Folding Horse-collars and other Articles
Inventor: STUART FRANCIS ELLIOTT
Filed: 1903-02-02
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 2426. Stuart, F. E. Feb. 2. Fastening hames, collars, &c. A fastening particularly adapted for use with hinged horse collars such as employed in fire - engine stations consists of a nose-piece expanding within a socket. One end of the collar ends in a socket 2, Fig. 1, on which is formed an annular flange 12 against the inner surface 13 of which bear the pawls 5 pivoted in a longitudinal slot in the nose-piece 3 attached to the other end of the collar. The pawls are pivoted as shown and move together by means of a steel ball 10 carried in suitable recesses. A spring 9 presses the pawls outwards, their range being limited by shoulders 11 bearing against the nose-piece 3. The catch is disengaged by inserting a pin through a hole 15 in the socket.
Patent GB-190304129-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Contrivance for Fastening a Live Bait to a Fishing Line or the like
Inventor: BISCHOFF PAUL
Filed: 1903-02-21
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 4129. Dischoff, P. Feb. 21. Live-bait tackle.-Consists in means for attaching live bait to a fishing-line or the like, without piercing its body by a hook or pin. As shown in Fig. 1, the bait is secured by a loop or loops a, b, one or both of which may be adjustable. The loops are kept apart by suitable means, such, for example, as the carrier c to which the hooks i and line d are attached.
Patent GB-190304755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Gear for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: MABLE EMILE
Filed: 1903-02-28
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 4755. Marle, E. Feb. 28. Manumotive vehicles.-Relates to a gearing for use on such vehicles as coupÚs, victorias, brakes, &c. Fig. 2, shows a portion of the front end of the vehicle A worm-wheel l is driven by an endless screw k, which is driven either by hand or a motor j, acting separately or together. Chain gearing connected to the worm-wheel by toothed gearing n, o is used for connecting the driving-shaft p and the rear driving-axle. The driving-shaft p is connected to the chain-wheel q by a clutch r, so that it may be freed if desired. The arrangement is such that a man of average strength can drive the vehicle.
Patent GB-190320087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Condensing Gas Stoves
Filed: 1903-09-18
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 20,087. Fletcher, Russell, & Co., Neil, A., and Neil, W. R. Sept. 18. Gas stoves.-In ordinary condensing gas stoves, the waste products are let out of one or more orifices b in the bottom plate a. If the gas be turned on some time before lighting, explosions may occur. To obviate this, a large orifice c is made in the bottom plate, and closed by a pivoted plate d, with a balance weight e, to act as a valve opening outwards and downwards. When an explosion occurs, its force drives the valve downwards, and the gases find vent, rendering the explosion harmless.
Patent GB-190324403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Controlling Hydraulic Presses, Stamps Shears, and the like.
Inventor: ASTFALCK WILAND
Filed: 1903-11-10
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 24,403. Astfalck, W. Nov. 10. Stamping; shearing.-Ralates to controlling- devices for hydraulic presses, stamping-machines, shearing-machines and the like, and consists in so arranging and actuating the valves of the charging and high-pressure conduits that the valve of one conduit is closed and locked before the other is opened to the pressure cylinder. Passage of water at high pressure to the charging-conduit is thus prevented. In Fig. 1, the high-pressure valve 4 is connected to the charging-valve 3 by a lever 9, which is pivoted to the rod of the hydraulic operating-device. A cam at the end of this piston-rod operates the sliding bolt 20, which locks the valverods 18, 19 in position when closed. The piston 8 of the operating-device is moved by the highpressure fluid in the pipe 14, and its movement is controlled by the device A which is operated by a lever 28. The apparatus B, which is also worked by the lever 28, places the space below the pressure piston 34 in communication with the supply pipe 14 or the exhaust pipe 26. Fig. 2 shows a modification of the arrangement, in which the valves 3, 4 are directly connected to the operating-piston 8 of the device. The plug 4 is so arranged that it does not allow communication between the pipes 39, 40 and so of the high-pressure pipe 14 with the pressure cylinder 11, until the valve 3 closes the charging-conduit 13.
Patent GB-190324981-A (GB)
Title: A Double Knife Cutter Bar for Mowing and Reaping Machines
Inventor: GIRLING HERBERT CHARLES
Filed: 1903-11-17
Granted: 1904-12-17
Abstract: 24,981. Girling, H. C. Nov. 17. Reaping and mowing machines. - The cutting- apparatus consists of two knives oppositely and rapidly reciprocated one above the other on the front edge of the cutterbar, the flat sides of the blade sections being in contact. The knives D are held in place by keeps F fixed alternately above and below the bar, so that the pressure on the sections may be uniform. The speed of the gearing may be reduced, and the length of the cutter-bar increased. The knives may be driven by a double-throw crank shaft and two connecting-rods, cr by other means, the travel being half the usual amount. The Provisional Specification states that the knives may be driven by a rocking shaft actuated by one connecting- rod.
Patent GB-190328790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and Apparatus for, the Manufacture of Glass Sheets, or Plates.
Inventor: FOURCAULT EMILE
Filed: 1903-12-31
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 28,790. Fourcault, E. Dec. 31. Glass furnaces.- Relates to apparatus for the manufacture of glass sheets, in which molten glass is made into sheets by solidifying it as it is raised from a bath of the molten glass, so as to produce continuous sheets, which are, at the same time, gradually annealed and cooled. The reservoir c, from which the glass is drawn, is heated from below by burners 2, receiving hot gases and air through passages 3, 3<1> which are in communication with the air and gas chambers of the melting-hearth. In a portable form of the apparatus, shown in Fig. 14, the apparatus communicates with the melting-hearth through a small opening b, adapted to be closed by a sliding damper. The molten glass is delivered into a reservoir in a block 1, of refractory material, and is kept in a fluid state by a furnace 30. The hot gases issue through holes 32 and so heat the lower part of the annealing-apparatus.
Patent GB-190403751-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coal Undercutting Machines.
Inventor: GARFORTH WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1904-02-15
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 3751. Garforth, W. E., Sutcliffe, R., and Buxton, W. Feb. 15. Undercutting &c.-Relates to arrangements for guiding coal undercutting-machines by utilizing the props usually employed on the goaf side of the working. The framework of the machine is composed of two longitudinal side-plates 1, 2 and transverse bearers 3, 4 upon which any desired mechanism, driven by air or electricity, is carried. The mechanism drives a toothed wheel 5 which operates a horizontal-wheel 6 carrying on its periphery a number of sets of cutting-tools. The machine is drawn along parallel with the face 10 of the coal by a cable passing around a winding- drum 11. The framework is carried upon sleigh runners 12, 13, and to a bracket is pivoted a trailing rod 14 which bears against the props 19 some distance in the rear of the machine, the rod being adjusted by a thrust pin 18 and block 17. When the machine is to travel in the reverse direction, the rod is removed from the pivot, moved back, and the other end pivoted to the bracket, so that the rod still trails behind the machine. A fender rod 23, held out by a block 22 and pin 21, extends in front of the machine. Another fender bar 24 also extends in front of the machine and bears against the coal face, the bar being removed and pivoted to another bracket 25 when the machine is to travel in the reverse direction. The bars 14, 23 do not bear against the props in immediate proximity to the machine, so that in case of disarrangement of the props, the workmen attending to the machine are not injured.
Patent GB-190403877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Smoke-box Fittings for Locomotives and the like
Inventor: HEATON JOHN WHITE
Filed: 1904-02-16
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 3877. Heaton, J. W., and Holmes, E. E. Feb. 16. Dust and ash trays ; buffles.-Relates to smokebox fittings for locomotives, portable engines, and the like, whereby sparks and ashes from the flue tubes 3 are cooled, by water from the boiler, in a holder or receptacle 16 at the bottom of the smokebox, to prevent the ignition of materials on the roadway. The cinders are directed into the holder by an inclined plate 14, and to separate the cinders from the smoke effectively, before it passes through a strainer 9, a compressed air or steam pipe 20 is provided, the supply being regulated by a cock 22. A door 17, closed by a spring, is provided at the bottom of the holder, and the discharge is effected either by the weight of the ashes, or by means of a cable 21, operated by the engineer. The ashes are damped by water from the pipe 24, connected to the bottom of the boiler. This pipe also serves for removing mud from the boiler. The draught is regulated by a damper 10, which is fitted to the deflector plate 8.
Patent GB-190404575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Filtering Apparatus.
Inventor: ELLIS REGINALD EATON
Filed: 1904-02-24
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 4575. Ellis, R. E., [Maschinenfabrik Grevenbroich]. Feb. 24. Filters; cleansing.-The filter consists of a receptacle with a foraminous partition c, upon which rests the filtering-material. A cleansing- device in the chamber d consists of a central pipe, with a junction piece, carrying a pipe n formed with arms o, and is mounted in bearings i, k, communicating at its lower end with the pipe l, and having its upper end formed with a square head, whereto suitable driving means may be applied. The arms o are of elliptical section, and are formed with perforations p, facing in the direction of rotation, and, at their lowest point on the opposite side, with a perforation q, whereby any filtering- material entering the perforations p may be washed out. The liquid to be filtered enters at the cock r and passes off by the pipe s, while the washing-water enters by the pipes u, l, and passes off by the cock v. Alternatively, steam may be admitted by the pipe l for cleansing purposes.
Patent GB-190412760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Sparking Plugs.
Inventor: DOSSETTER WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1904-06-06
Granted: 1905-09-06
Abstract: 12,760. Dossetter, W. J. June 6. Locking nuts. - A clamping-nut g for a screw c to which are coupled the ends of wires by means of a serrated cup-like disc is locked by leaving some of the serrations standing until the nut is in place, and then folding these over as shown.
Patent GB-190412980-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Measures for Liquids or other Materials.
Inventor: MASSOT FRANCOIS XAVIER
Filed: 1904-06-08
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 12,980. Massot, F. X. June 8. Measures of capacity.-A measuring- vessel 5 has a truncated conical bottom 1, 2, 3, 4 and a mouthpiece 6, which may be made in one piece with the vessel or fixed by screwing. To empty the vessel, the thumbpiece 19 is depressed, against the resistance of a spring 18, and lifts the valve-rod 9 and valve 8. The mouthpiece 6 has longitudinal grooves in its outer surface, to facilitate the filling of bottles. To remove the valve for cleaning, two projecting pieces of a key are inserted into holes in the upper surface of the valve, while the rod 9 is unscrewed. The apparatus is made of nickel or white metal free from lead and zinc, and the measuring-vessel is cast or stamped from one piece. The truncated cone 1, 2, 3, 4 is of capacity equal to the volume of the rod 9 and socket 10 immersed. The yoke 11 and handle 14 are fixed by means of the extensions 12, which are attached by screws to the vessel if it is cast, and soldered if it is punched, in which case it has also an outer strengthening- rim riveted or soldered to it. The yoke may be detachably secured, for instance by a bayonet joint. A stand, consisting of a metal ring with three legs, may support the measure when it is not in use.
Patent GB-190413415-A (GB)
Title: Fuel Feeding Devices for Boiler Furnaces.
Inventor: REAGAN JAMES
Filed: 1904-06-14
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 13,415. Reagan, J., and Reagan, W. June 14. Mechanical stoking.- The fuel is automatically and intermittently supplied to the stoker of a boiler furnace by a rotating cylinder K mounted at the bottom of a hopper, and in the periphery of which a pocket f<1> is formed. This pocket fills and discharges during each complete revolution. Within a cylindrical casing D, beneath the feed-roller, is mounted a. shaft C, upon which a number of blades B are fixed. These blades, as shown by Fig. 11, are widened at their outer ends and may be mounted so as to overlap one another. The fuel as it drops is struck by the rotating blades B and spread over the bottom of the furnace. The arrangement is such as to prevent the forcing of air into the furnace and the accumulation of air pressure in the apparatus.