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Patent GB-190100970-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Feeding Mechanism for Hat-body Forming Machines or other Purposes.
Inventor: WARING PIERRE CROSBY
Filed: 1901-01-15
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 970. Waring, P. C. Jan. 15. Measured quantities, delivering.-Relates to automatic feeding-apparatus for hat-body forming machines, or for other machines in which certain quantities of some material are to be fed out intermittently and at predetermined intervals of time. A further object is to provide a feeding- mechanism for use with those machines which automatically weigh out and feed certain quantities of material from a hopper. Fig. 1 shows a side view and Fig. 2 a vertical section of the apparatus as applied to a hat-forming machine. A is a rotary bucket conveyer in each of the buckets C<1> of which is placed a previously-weighed quantity of fur, which is delivered into a hopper D, and passes through two feed rolls d on to a picker roll d', from which it is deposited on the floor E<1> of the hopper. This floor is mounted on one end of a pivoted lever e and is kept closed by a counterweight e<3> until the latter is overbalanced by the weight of the fur deposited on the floor E', when the floor E' is lowered slightly until it rests upon the end j<1> of a pivoted counterbalanced lever J, which is upheld by resting upon a projection k<1> of a pivoted lever K. At the end of a predetermined time, a trip h<x> on the cone pulley H comes in contact with and oscillates the lever K, causing its projection k<1> to enter a groove in the lug J<1> and to temporarily hold the detent J until the exact termination of said interval of time, whereupon the projection k<1> passes out of the groove and the weight of the fur causes the floor E<1> to drop past the detent J and drop the fur on to the conveyer apron F on which it it evenly spread by a rotary distributer F<2>. The counterweight e<3> meanwhile brings back the floor E<1>, which swings past the pivoted finger j<1> of the lever J.
Patent GB-190101971-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Writing-tables.
Inventor: BAUSCHKE ROBERT
Filed: 1901-01-29
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 1971. Bauschke, R. Jan. 29. Tables, writing. The slope a is pivoted at c in a recess in the top b, and has a pair of downwardly-projecting brackets d, which normally rest, as shown in Fig. 1, against projecting noses e on blocks g. The blocks g are connected by a bar secured to two slides f working in grooves in the frame and carrying, at their front ends, inclined blocks i. A pull-bar n is pivoted to a fork m, secured to the bar l, and works through a guide o. A spring p normally presses the notched underside of the bar n into engagement with the part o. By disengaging and pulling out the bar n, the noses e acting on the brackets d cause the slope to rise as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1. By pulling out the top b, the brackets d slide up the blocks i as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190106141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Exhaust-fans for Gases of Blast Furnaces and for other uses.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1901-03-23
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 6141. Brookes, A. G., [Akt.-Ges. f³r Eisen-und-Kohlen Industrie Differdingen Dunnenbaum]. March 23. Smoke aud fumes, treating.-Blast furnace and other dust-laden gases are washed in one or more exhaust fans by which they are forced to a gas engine, or otherwise disposed of. The gases are drawn into the fan b through the pipes a to which water is supplied near the axle by pipes d or through the axle itself. The gases, water, and impurities pass through a pipe e into a separating tankf, from which the gas escapes by the pipe g. The chamber f is closed to the atmosphere by the liquid seal formed by the walls h, k, leaving a passage l, through which sediment can be removed.
Patent GB-190106351-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of Guarding the Openings of Lift Wells or Shafts.
Inventor: CAREY ROBERT FALKLAND
Filed: 1901-03-26
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 6351. Carey, R. F. March 26. Lifts.-F i g. 1 shows a section. A well guard in the form of a broad band,ropes, or chains, is fixed at the top and bottom of the well, and passes around the cage and over pulleys6, as shown. To prevent the guard from being pushed in wa r d s, the ropes forming it pass between inclined pivoted dogs 7, which are pushed inwards by the passing cage. When the guard is formed by crossbars between two chains, two pivoted hanging cams on opposite sides of the well are employed.
Patent GB-190110395-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators
Inventor: COOPER ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-05-20
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 10,395. Cooper, A. W., and Greig, J. S. May 20. Superheaters, steam. -In the boiler flues are arranged bent metal tubes B, the extremities of the tubes being expanded in the glands C, Fig. 3, which are bolted to the junction pipe A, the ends of the tubes being provided with jointing- rings D. The junction pipe A is divided into two chambers by the partition E. Bottom doors G and side doors H and the framing F facilitate the withdrawal or insertion of the bent tubes. Three valves in the chest M provide for the control of the steam from the generator to the superheating- tubes B or to the main steam pipe as required. The brickwork is arranged so that the tubes can be readily withdrawn, and the junction pipe is carried by brackets and bearers upon frames at the back end of the main flue.
Patent GB-190118511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ladders.
Inventor: MERRYWEATHER JAMES COMPTON
Filed: 1901-09-16
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 18,511. Merryweather, J. C. Sept. 16. Ladders.-The upper section K of a telescopic extension ladder carries a pivoted footboard E, a semicircular guard-band G, and a forked bracket H adapted to embrace a lamp post. The board E is turned up out of the way in ascending the ladder, and rests on brackets F when in use. The lower section A is mounted on wheels Band carries a hinged lever frame C for use in moving and lifting the ladder. The frame is secured at right-angles to the ladder by diagonal stays D secured to swivelling brackets by cottars, catches, or the like. A pair of side struts are pivoted to the lower section to make it self supporting.
Patent GB-190125092-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Regulating Gas Generators and Apparatus Employed in connection therewith
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-12-09
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 25,092. Boult, A. J., [Hille, F. M.]. Dec. 9. Steam generators combined with gas-producers; feedwater, supplying.-For every stroke of the piston of a motor connected to a gas-producer, an amount of water is supplied to the producer proportional to the amount of gas drawn therefrom. The water is supplied to a tube 7 which leads to a vaporizing coil 6 surrounding the charging hopper 5 and connected with a tube 8. In this the steam is superheated, and the superheated steam is led to the space 3. The gas produced is drawn off through tubes 10, 11, 12, the two latter opening beneath a bell 16 in a tank 15. The bell is counterbalanced by a weight 17. Upon each suction stroke of the engine, the bell falls, and the plunger 19 is depressed to a proportionate amount, whereby a corresponding amount of water is pumped from the tank 15 through the tube 20 to the tube 7. The tank is provided with supply and overflow pipes 21, 22 to maintain a constant water level. In one modification, the supply of the water is controlled by a centrifugal governor, and in another the water leaves the tank for the vaporizer through an overflow pipe closed at the top but provided with pear-shaped openings near the top.
Patent GB-190203305-A (GB)
Title: Tide Motor
Inventor: STONEY THOMAS BUTLER
Filed: 1902-02-10
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 3305. Stoney, T. B. Feb. 10. Tide mills.-A hollow float A, or a series of floats coupled together, is connected to a rack B sliding on rods secured to the shore wall. The float is enclosed in a basin to which the t i d e is admitted through sluices, so that the rate of rise and fall may be regu- lated. Two toothed pinions engaging the rack B are connected, through clutches, to a shaft D, and are arranged so that one pinion drives the shaft during the rise and the other during the fall of the tide. The float has a shutter which is opened automatically, or by hand, when the high-water mark is reached, thus admitting water into the float, to assist in the fall. A valve is opened in the float, when it reaches low-water mark, to allow the water contained therein to escape.
Patent GB-190205387-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Improving Tobacco and the Products thereof.
Inventor: REIMANN CARL
Filed: 1902-03-04
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 5387. Hermann, C. March 4. Tobacco; cigars; cigarettes.-Tobacco, in its raw or manufactured state, or the products thereof, such as cigars or cigarettes, is subjected to the vapour rising from vinegar in which a small amount of camphor has been dissolved.
Patent GB-190209388-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flushing Syphons for Sewage and the like
Inventor: DOULTON HENRY LEWIS
Filed: 1902-04-23
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 9388. Doulton, H. L., and Pleace, R. J. April 23. Water-waste preventers, siphon-discharge. To facilitate the starting of automatic and intermittent flushing-siphons, a pipe E is led from the bottom of the trapping-seal to a point G in the outlet F.
Patent GB-190211496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Pins.
Inventor: LIGHT GEORGE WESLIN
Filed: 1902-05-20
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 11,496. Light, G. W., and McClure, C. W. May 20. Safety - pins are made from a single piece of wire with a looped guard 6 embracing the catch 4 to hold the pointed end of the pin 1 therein. The end of the wire, which is twisted round the body 2, is bent round to form the guiding-loop 5, and then formed into the guard. The loop 5 may, however, be omitted.
Patent GB-190213338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Oil Colors.
Inventor: RAFFAELLI JEAN FRANCOIS
Filed: 1902-06-12
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 13,338. RaffaÙlli, J. F. June 12. Paints, materials for.-Relates to the manufacture of oil paints in the form of solid sticks, crayons, or pencils. To the usual ingredients of oil colours are added one or more of the following hardening substances, viz. :-Beeswax, mineral or vegetable waxes, resin, amber, glue, stearine, iudiarubber, cellulose, or similar materials. The oil, colours, and the wax are heated together and moulded into sticks which are then varnished and covered with impermeable paper or enclosed in a casing of wood, or the sticks or blocks may be otherwise prepared for use.
Patent GB-190220028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Filling Machines for Use in Sausage Making.
Inventor: REYNOLDS WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-09-13
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 20,028. Reynolds, W. Sept. 13. Sausages &c.-A sausage-filling machine is provided with means for indicating the weight of meat fed from the machine. A slide or guide L adjacent to the machine carries a scale M and a pointer O ; the scale is coupled to the plunger-rod F by a connecting-piece N, and the pointer is adjustable by means of a slot P and nut Q. A known quantity of meat is placed in the filler C, and the distance the slides move for each pound, say, of meat expelled is ascertained, and the scale graduated accordingly. The skins are bunched up on the pipe E, and the cylinder charged. A preliminary compression is then given to the meat, the end of the pipe E being stopped by hand, and the pointer 0 adjusted so as to coincide with the first division on the scale M. The handle K is then turned so as to fill the skins, a space being left in the resulting sausage each time a division on the scale coincides with the pointer, thus dividing the sausages into pounds or other pre-arranged weights.
Patent GB-190222151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to the Outside Seats for Tramcars, Omnibuses, and the like and Seats in other Exposed Places
Inventor: HAMPSHIRE WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-10-11
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 22,151. Hampshire, W., and Ogden, H. Oct. 11. Seats and seat backs.-Relates to means for securing dry surfaces in omnibus and like seats. A lattice frame, composed of slats c fastened to leather strips, passes over the roller p and is secured to the spring drums e, f. By pulling the frame, a dry seat can be obtained, all slack being taken up by the spring drums. The back of the seat has a shield g, and guards k are fitted over the lattice on both edges of the seat. The space between the side frames a is covered by a copper or other non-oxidizable plate b, which is perforated to let water drain into the trough q.
Patent GB-190223394-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Purifying the Compressed Air in Beer Forcing Apparatus, and for Preventing the Beer becoming Stale.
Inventor: KLIMEK EDMUND
Filed: 1902-10-27
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 23,394. K l i - mek, E. Oct. 27. Beer, preserving. -The compressed air used for forcing the beer is supplied through a washing- trap, of the construction shown, containing a suitable liquid, such as alcohol, to which has been added 10 per cent. to 15 per cent. of beer yeast.
Patent GB-190223694-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Shunting Switch for Protecting the Shunt Coils and Carbon Holders of Arc Lamps.
Inventor: ECKSTEIN AUGUST
Filed: 1902-10-30
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 23,694. Eckstein, A., and Angold, A. E. Oct. 30. Arc lamps.-An electromagnetically-operated cutout, especially applicable to arc lamps in series, shunts the terminals of a lamp through a resistance when the voltage across them is too great. Between the terminals C, C<1> there are three circuits; (1) through the armature F, contacts G, G<1> and coil H of resistance equal to a normal arc ; (2) through the high-resistance many-turned winding B of the iron core A ; (3) through the short thick-wire winding D and the lamp E. The windings are in opposition and normally the cut-out is held open by springs or by gravity. If the current through the lamp becomes too great, the series coil B closes the switch, the arc will go out, and the increased current in the shunt coil D will continue to hold the armature F until the arc is struck. The connections are similar to those described in Specification No. 8478, A.D. 1901, and in the case of shunt lamps the resistance H is slightly higher than that of the normal arc.
Patent GB-190224239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatic Feed Mechanism for Printing and Ruling Machines and the like.
Inventor: JOHNSTON WILLIAM GRANT
Filed: 1902-11-05
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 24,239. Johnston, W. G. Nov. 5. Feeding sheets.-Relates to apparatus for feeding sheets from a pile to printing, ruling, and similar machines, and more particularly to (1) means for maintaining the top of the pile at the proper level, and (2) means for separating and feeding the sheets. Figs. 4 and 6 show sectional elevations of the apparatus. The pile of sheets is placed on a table 6 guided vertically and connected by posts 11 to a bar 10 carrying tubular sockets 12 having nuts 13 at their lower end, with which engage screw shafts 14, geared together to move in unison by a chain and sprocket wheels 17. On one of the screw shafts 14 is a toothed wheel 16, and above this an arm 19 carrying a pawl adapted to engage and feed the wheel 16. The arm 19 is oscillated by a crank-pin and lever &c. mechanism. On a cross-bar 31 carried by posts 30 on the frame 2 is fixed a curved arm 36 carrying a pivoted block 37 having a roller or bar 38 resting on the pile. The bar 31 carries bearings for two shafts 33, 34. On the shaft 34 is an arm 28 having a pin 26, which, when in its lowered position, engages a spring 27, and moves the pawl into engagement with the wheel 16 at one end of the movement of the arm 19, and causes a feed of the screws 14 to raise the table. The block 37 has fixed to it an arm 39, connected by a rod 40 to an arm 35 on the shaft 34. When the level of the top of the pile falls, the shaft 34 is rocked to lower the arm 28 and pin 26. On the shaft 33 is fixed a block carrying a suction pipe 44, the end of which is curved down to approach and lift the top sheet as the shaft 33 is oscillated. The shaft 33 is oscillated by a cam-arm thereon engaging over the pawl arm 19. Above the level of the pile are rollers 46, 47 carrying cords 45. When the top sheet is lifted by the suction pipe 44, a spring plate 4 is inserted between it and the rest of the pile, and this plate presses the lifted sheet against the roller 48, by which the sheet is fed until gripped by the roller 46 and bands 50 on rollers 49. The rollers 48, 49 are driven by gearing. The plate 4 rests in a groove in the roller 49, and engages a pin 55 on the top of a lever 52 rocked by a cam 53. The plate 4 slides over a fixed cross-bar 3. The table 6 is slotted to receive guide-rods 8, which maintain the pile in place, and these rods 8 are retained in position by adjustable rods 9.
Patent GB-190224878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Producers.
Filed: 1902-11-12
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 24,878. Beanes, W. H., and Werner, Pfleiderer, & Perkins. Nov. 12. Gas-producers.-To admit of ashes &c. being readily agitated, broken up, and removed without opening the ashpit directly to the atmosphere, the lower end of the producer is provided with the hopper-shaped ring 2 with the tubular extension 6 dipping into a water-seal. The ring is formed with lateral wings so as to form two chambers 10, 10<a>, the former closed and the latter open to the atmosphere. The inclined bottom 8 of the seal facilitates the withdrawal of cinders &c. The tubular carrier 12 of the hollow fuel surface 17<a> is supported by arms from the rocking shaft 14, which may be oscillated by hand or by power through the lever 16. The fuel surface 17<a> is formed with the air-escape apertures 17<b>. Air admitted to the chamber 10 escapes to the fuel by the openings 19. When it is desired to agitate the fuel, the rock-shaft is oscillated, but when ashes are to be discharged, a grating 20, shown in dotted lines, is thrust through the fuel. To obtain access to the interior of the producer, the openings 22, closed by a plate 23 with lining 31, is provided. The plate is formed with the doorway and the hanging door 25, through holes in which the temporary bars may be thrust, to rest if necessary upon the cross-rod 27. To enable the gas to pass away from the producer at an approximately uniform temperature, the regenerative chamber 34 is provided. It communicates with the interior of the producer by apertures 35, and is provided with brickwork arranged chequerwise, or with suitable material. One or more pipes 40 for supplying air to the closed chamber 10 may be passed through the regenerator, as also pipes into which water may be led for conversion into steam and use with the fuel. When using tarry or oily fuel, the regenerator chamber may be charged with coke or other fuel free of tar with a view to firing volatile matter and supplying carbon when required. The coke also serves as a filter. In some instances, the regenerator chamber with its contents of coke may be constructed as a separate appendage with its hopper and air-supply opening.
Patent GB-190300364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tube Cleaners.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-01-06
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 364. Boult, A. J., [Elliott, W. S.]. Jan. 6. Cleaning tubes.-The cleaning - tool shown in Fig. 2 consists of the head or holder 2, carrying freely-swinging arms 3 provided with tooth cutters 4 adapted to operate upon the tube scale when rotated, and also the central boring or drilling head 8 located between the swinging arms. In the modified tool shown in Figs. 4 and 5, the central rigid bit 8 has cutting-edges 9, and is cut away at 10 to provide clearance for the cutters which are toothed flats instead of cones. The tool is secured to a turbine or rotary motor, preferably by a flexible coupling. The outer ends of the arms 3 may have lateral sides 12 connected together by cross-bars 13 curved on their outer faces to correspond to the curvature of the tool.
Patent GB-190300473-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving Gear for Autocars.
Filed: 1903-01-08
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 473. Ridley, J., and Ridley Autocar Co. Jan. 8. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to autocars having driving-gear constructed as described in Specification No. 14,979, A.D. 1900, such driving-gear comprising a transmission shaft 5 crossing a singlepiece axle 8, and driving the same by one or other of two sets of skew bevel gearing. The present invention consists in providing a third bevel pinion 33, for reversing, in conjunction with means for temporarily locking the road-wheel 9 to the axle. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the pinion 33 is locked to the shaft 5 by a jaw clutch actuated by a lever 38, which also shifts a sliding frame 44 on the axle 8 and thereby connects or disconnects the wheel 9 by sliding the pins 50 in or out of engagement therewith. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, the pinion 33 is made to slide on the shaft 5 in or out of gear.
Patent GB-190302044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Funnels
Inventor: REVILL GEORGE EDWARD
Filed: 1903-01-28
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 2044. Revill, G. E. Jan. 28. Funnels are graduated inside and provided with a spring outlet valve, which can be opened by pressure on the upper end of an attached rod, so that measured quantities of a liquid may be delivered without the use of a separate measure. The valve f is closed by a spring h supported on a bridge carried on a cap c, which screws down upon a washer d into the aperture in the diaphragm b. The valve f slides on guide-pins j, and a seating-washer g is provided between the valve and the diaphragm b. The operating rod or wire k extends from the valve beyond the top of the funnel.
Patent GB-190304757-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Racing Track for Velocipedes, Auto-motors and the like.
Inventor: COTTRELL JAMES
Filed: 1903-02-28
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 4757. Cottrell, J., and Smith, A. H. Feb. 28. Tracks for sporting purposes.-Relates to a plan and construction of a curved racing-track for velocipedes, motor cars, and the like. The track is laid out so that the length of each of the two edges will be equal to the length of the middle line, or any other line having the distances from the edges in a constant ratio, in order to ensure that no competitor will have any advantage due to the position allotted to him on the track. The track is constructed in a double loop form, as shown in Fig. 2, or in other curved forms, such as is shown in Fig. 4 ; in all the forms, the total bend to the right is equal to that to the left. At the crossings, as shown in Fig. 2, one track is sunk or the other elevated, the elevated track being carried over the lower track by a bridge, as shown. Side arches a are provided for the passage of spectators to the ground within the loops. Dressing and refreshment rooms may be provided under the elevated track near the bridge.
Patent GB-190308824-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Culinary Utensil.
Inventor: MATTHEWS WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-04-18
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 8824. Matthews, W. April 18. Saucepans.-A perforated vessel a, Fig. 5, for use in cooking vegetables &c. is provided with a handle b and an adjustable swinging support c which is pivoted at its upper end to the side of the vessel opposite the handle and bent up at its lower end so as to form a clawfoot d. A shoe attachment f is riveted to the underside of the vessel and opposite the claw d. On removing the colander with the cooked vegetables from the saucepan k in which it has been used, it is supported on the rim of the saucepan by means of the claw d and shoe f, and the vegetables &c. allowed to drain. A perforated plunger g, Fig. 3, having a handle h is then used to express the water from the vegetables. The plunger may be placed on top of the vegetables while cooking, and prevents the water from boiling over. The vessel a may be made of wire, and the handle b may be detachable or arranged to fold down against the side of the vessel.