baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-190009314-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for Fitting to Band-saws for Cutting Wood on the Twist or Wind, especially adapted to Cutting Wood Bars for Saddles.
Inventor: HOPTON EDWARD HENRY
Filed: 1900-05-21
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 9314. Hopton, E. H. May 21. Sawing.-Relates to an appliance fitted to band saws for cutting wood on the twist, and especially adapted for cutting wood bars for saddles. The machine is shown in plan in Fig. 1 and in elevation Fig. 2. The table or saw bench B is mounted so as to swing on an axis supported by brackets b<x> and passing through the saw 1, extreme positions of the bench being shown in dotted lines in Fig. 2. The wood to be sawn is fastened by screws a to the end of a swinging arm A pivoted to the bench at A<2>. This arm is actuated by the oscillating movement of the bench B, to which it is connected by a rope C passing over guide-pulleys D, r e t u r n movement being effected by a counterweight connected by the rope C<x>. The table is oscillated by the crank-disc G and connecting - rod H, the disc being actuated by disengageable worm gearing f<2>. The arm A may be mounted on the opposite side of the table, as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190009696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Releasing Gear for Ships' Boats.
Inventor: DESTY ALEXANDER FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-05-26
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 9696. Desty, A. F., and Sainsbury, A. H. May 26. Boat-disengaging gear.-The hoisting-tackles are engaged by twisted hooks a at the ends of a longitudinal shaft b. By turning this shaft through an angle of 45‹, by means of a hinged lever h, near the middle of the boat, the hoisting-tackles are let go. A hinged lever g prevents the tackle from being accidentally disengaged. It is secured in the locking position by a pin, which is removed to allow the tackle to be engaged with the hook when the boat is to be hoisted. The shaft b is mounted in roller bearings, so that it can easily be rotated even when the boat is not waterborne. Figs. 11 and 12 show a modified form of hook a, which is not twisted and has a locking-lever g arranged as shown.
Patent GB-190011537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Perambulators and other Light Vehicles
Inventor: LEAVER HENRY ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-06-26
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 11,537. Leaver, H. A. June 26. Perambulators, children's mail carts, and like vehicles; brakes.-On releasing the handle of a perambulator, mail cart, or other light vehicle, the pivoted lever a falls by its own weight, and automatically applies the brake blocks c to the wheels f. The Provisional Specification states that the brake preferably comprises two struts which are applied to the ground.
Patent GB-190022418-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Surfacing or Finishing of Paper.
Filed: 1900-12-10
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 22,418. Westfield Paper Co. and Stewart, G. Dee. 10. Calendering; colouring web; damping.-In the surfacing, finishing, and colouring of paper, the lowest calendering-roller B runs in a trough A of water or colour, which is warmed by the heat transmitted from the second steam-heated roller B<1>, and the roller B is dried for a short distance from each end by suitably-covered rollers or pads a. Jets c of air &c. prevent scum &c. from running past the edges of the sheet. When using colouring-matter, as in the manufacture of " duplex" papers differently coloured on the two sides, the colour may be spread upon the roller B by means of an additional brass or metal roller placed between the trough and the nip of the rollers B, B<1>.
Patent GB-190023493-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Chlorinating Natural or Artificial Sulphides by Means of Free Chlorine.
Inventor: ALVIST UGO
Filed: 1900-12-22
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 23,493. Alvisi, U. Dec. 22. Sulphur is obtained by leading sulphur dichloride into water. Sulphurous acid and hydrochloric acid are simultaneously formed.
Patent GB-190100483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rolling Mills for use in the Manufacture of Fish-plates.
Filed: 1901-01-08
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 483. Lake, H. H., [Continuous Rail Joint Co. of America]. Jan. 8. Rolling.-Fishplates for street-car tracks are rolled from a bar in sets of three-high rolls having passes P<1> .... P<9> of such shapes as to gradually produce the section shown in Fig. 1, which shows the rail A and two fishplates F differing only in the shapes of the heads H, H<1>. The rolls shown produce the shape H, a second set with a different finishing- pass being used to produce the head H<1>. The portions of the rolls for producing the recessed foot E, the web W, the rib R, and the head H are respectively lettered E', W, R', H<2> in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190101286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machine for Cleaning, Straightening, and Reinsulating Old Wire.
Inventor: FLEMING JAMES BARTON
Filed: 1901-01-19
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 1286. Fleming, J. B., and Henninger, F. W. Jan. 19. Straightening. - A machine for cleaning, straightening, and re-covering old wire has a frame B, mounted on a trunnion b. The wire A' passes through a hole in the angle-piece b<1> and under a pulley C to a double swivelling scraper M, adjusted by a nut C'. The wire then passes over a pulley E, on the axis of which is pivoted an arm D carrying a tension pulley F, under which the wire passes to a pulley G, feathered on a spindle g mounted in the frame The wire then passes through a hollow journal a', on which is mounted a friction disc H<1>, carrying a tape-holder K, and driven by a disc H on the spindle g. The pulley G has grooves of different diameters, either of which can be slid under the wire to alter the speed of the tape-holder disc H'. The arm D is held by a screw passing through a quadrant slot b<5>, the pulley F and scraper M being adjusted to give the wire a tortuous path to take out kinks and otherwise straighten it. The discs H, H<1> may be face and edge discs, the edge disc being adjusted to vary the angle at which the tape is wound.
Patent GB-190101749-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Ships Rudders
Inventor: SWEETING FREDERICK JOHN
Filed: 1901-01-25
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 1749. Sweeting, F. J. Jan. 25. Rudders.-The main post of the rudder is made either in one piece or in two pieces B, F connected as shown at G. The square or oblong steel or iron post B is tapered and grooved for the reception of the single plate rudder C. In connection with each lug H on the stern post A, two braces or arms D are so arranged on opposite sides of the plate C that all the rivets pass through both arms. The tapered pintle bolts E are screw-threaded at their upper ends, and may be further secured by stops on the undersides of the braces. One or more of the fore ends of the braces on each side can be formed so as to make a stop against the stern post.
Patent GB-190102443-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: MILLAR DAVID
Filed: 1901-02-05
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 2443. Millar, D., [Sinclair, J. C.]. Feb. 5. Vertical and locomotive-type boilers; tubes, water; feedwater, heating. - Closeended tubes C project into the firebox space, and are connected together in pairs by semicircular tubes E arranged in horizontal planes. Each of the tubes C may be closed by a valve H, as shown in Fig. 4, and self - closing valves G, Fig. 3, stop the ends of the tubes E in case of a burst. A horizontal fireclay - lined barrel forms a flue in which transverse tubes J connected in series, and each fitted with arched tubes K, form a feedwater-heater. The whole boiler may serve as a feed-heater, or as an auxiliary to a large boiler.
Patent GB-190104335-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dumb-waiter.
Inventor: ZIERENBERG ERNST
Filed: 1901-02-28
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 4335. Zierenberg, E. Feb. 28. Dumb-waiters.-Relates to a dumb-waiter for serving oysters and other shellfish, hot dishes, claret-cup, &c. A heavy base a supports a basin b having brackets c with holes to receive pins d on the turned-in lower edge of the cylinder e, which receives the turned-in lower edge and lower part of the dish f. When for serving oysters &c., tho plates are put in the dish f, and the shells of the used oysters are placed in the basin b. When for serving claret-cup, the basin is filled with ice. When for serving hot dishes, a lamp g is suspended from the rim of the cylinder by arms i.
Patent GB-190108904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Alloys and to Processes for the Production thereof.
Inventor: SIMONDS WILLIAM EDGAR
Filed: 1901-04-30
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 8904. Lake, H. H., [Simonds, W. E.]. April 30. Manganese steel is prepared by adding to the molten iron or steel in an open-hearth furnace ferromanganese which has been kept in a molten condition for more than 30 minutes, preferably from 2¢ to 5 hours. The alloy should be immediately cast.
Patent GB-190112928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dies and Mandrels for Shaping Tubular Wrought Metal Articles.
Filed: 1901-06-25
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 12,928. Lake, H. H., [Stirling Co.]. June 25. Stamping forging; corrugating. - Relates to dies or mandrels for use in making headers, blow-off connections, &c. for water-tube boilers and other hollow articles having an irregular shape, from wrought iron or steel. The mandrel 1, Figs. 1 and 2, consists of a cast hollow body, with plain sides and corrugated top and bottom faces 3, strengthened by webs or struts 6, and lightened by perforations in the sides. Or the mandrel may be similarly shaped from a block of wood covered by an iron sheathing to protect it from burning while in use. The mandrel is placed in the rectangular tubular blank 12, Figs. 9 and 10, resting on a fixed die 14 with a corrugated face 18 and a plain face 16. A top die 15 with a corrugated face, and a plain side die 17, are then operated, preferably alternately, to forge and press the blank to shape, the portions of the side walls opposite the depressions in the mandrel being upset into the blank. The cast-iron mandrel is removed by breaking it by a bar &c., the wooden mandrel being burnt out, longitudinal holes being made in it to facilitate burning. The mandrel may be in two or more sections, longitudinal or transverse.
Patent GB-190118238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Grain Separating Apparatus, applicable also for the Removal of the Germs from Coarsely Broken Grain
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-09-12
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 18,238. Boult, A. J., [Gaff, T. T.]. Sept. 12. Washing grain.-Relates to apparatus suitable for removing the germs from coarsely-broken maize by a wet separating process in accordance with the invention described in Specification No. 18,237, A.D. 1901, and also applicable for washing grain in general in order to remove light refuse. On each side of a casing A, A<1>, shown in section in Fig. 4, are arranged a hopper C and a settling-tank B, the settling-tanks communicating at the bottom with the casing A, which therefore contains liquid at the same level as that in the tanks. The material is fed from the hopper C by a feed-roll c to the chute D ; and an agitating wheel E, which just dips into the liquid, ensures the submergence therein of all the material. A current of liquid from the pipe a is directed upwards by the inclined lip a<1>, and serves to carry off the germs or other light material through the overflow shoot b<1>. The starch-bearing or heavier materials sink in the tank B and enter the chamber A, where they are raised by the perforated blades of the slowlyrotating conveyer E to the point j. At this point, a pivoted scraper H removes them from the blades of the conveyer, and discharges them by a shoot J.
Patent GB-190121732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spools for Music Rolls for Use in Automatic Musical Instruments.
Inventor: KELLY GEORGE BRADFORD
Filed: 1901-10-29
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 21,732. Lake, H. H., [Kelly, G. B.]. Oct. 29. Automatic instruments.-The invention relates to rollers for tune-sheets. The roller consists of two parts, to the larger of which A<2> the tune-sheet is attached, while the smaller part A<3> is loosely connected to the larger by a plate E forming a feather which allows of relative endways movement. The object is to compensate for change in the width of the tune-sheet. The part A<3> is supported in a yielding bearing g in the spindle G by which the roller is turned.
Patent GB-190202351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Binnacle Tops.
Filed: 1902-01-29
Granted: 1903-02-28
Abstract: 2351. Clark, F. W., and Kelvin & James White. Jan. 29. Compasses, magnetic.-Fig. 2 shows a plan of a binnacle. top of the lighthouse pattern, adapted to facilitate the taking of bearings by making an opening A to admit an azimuth instrument, and a similar opening B, through which an observation can be made. These openings are closed by a shutter C. The top cover I, as shown in Fig. 3, is fitted with rifle sights D; E, and is adapted to tilt and rotate, to take quick emergency bearings.
Patent GB-190205111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Match Boxes Applicable also to Cigarette Cases
Inventor: ROGERS EDWARD
Filed: 1902-02-28
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 5111. Rogers, E. Feb. 28. Match boxes. - Relates to drawer-andshell match or cigarette boxes or cases, adapted to deliver the contents one at a time. The drawer d, Fig. 3, is provided along one side with a delivery slot e, and is held forwards by means of a spiral spring h or an elastic band i in a longer shell a provided with a fixed ejector strip f and open at one end. The delivery end of the slot e is partially covered by a spring retaining-plate. A thin plate may be fixed across the bottom of the drawer at the delivery end. The shell is closed at the top by a fixed transverse strip and a hinged lid, and is provided with retaining-ledges b at the open end. In the case of vesta or other small boxes, the shell may have a solid front end with a delivery opening, and the drawer is then operated by means of a projection sliding in a slot in the bottom of the shell.
Patent GB-190209434-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Carburetters Especially Applicable for Motor Bicycles.
Inventor: CLEMENT ADOLPHE
Filed: 1902-04-23
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 9434. ClÚment, A. April 23. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. The carburetting-apparatus is specially applicable to motor bicycles. The air enters through an aperture e encircling the petrol nozzle d, and the liquid therefrom is sprayed against a pipe' g heated by the exhaust gases. The supplementary air supply from the opening m and the passage of the mixture to the engine are controlled by valves l, k worked by levers o, n.
Patent GB-190210866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Furnaces of Locomotive and like Type of Boilers.
Inventor: RICHARDSON JOHN
Filed: 1902-05-12
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 10,866. Richardson, J. May 12. Firebars and grates mechanical stoking.-The firebars of locomotive and like steam boilers, or some of them, project through an opening B at the back or side of the firebox, where they are connected with cams G, or other suitable mechanism arranged to give their outer ends a rising and falling, and backward and forward motion. The cams for operating alternate bars are oppositely set, or alternate bars may be fixed. The rear ends of the moving bars are supported on rocking links I, or on a fixed bearer. Above the projecting ends of the bars is a fuel hopper H with crushing-rollers M.
Patent GB-190223244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of Fixing Bristles in Brushes.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1902-10-24
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 23,244. Thompson, W. P., [B³rstenfabrik Erlangen Akt.-Ges. vorm. Emil Krõnzlein]. Oct. 24. Bristles, fixing.-Bristles a are fixed in blocks b of wood, bone, &c. by means of pieces or anchors d<1> of special form. The anchor is first inserted as shown in Fig. 3, and then pressed down as shown in Fig. 4, so that the arms penetrate or jam against the sides of the hole. Figs. 5 and 6 show other forms. The openings in the anchors may be of circular or oval form.
Patent GB-190224002-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compartment-Boxes for Checks or the like.
Inventor: HICKS JOHN TYLER
Filed: 1902-11-03
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 24,002. Hicks. J. T. March 6, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Receipts, checking; checks and tokens, collecting. -A glazed or transparent partitioned box for use by cashiers &c. for the reception of sales-checks and the like has the glass or transparent front 4, sides 5, top 6, and partitions 9 seated in channelled india-rubber packing 11, 12, 22, 23, 20, 26, in grooves or rabbets in the base and frame 1, 2, 3. The rabbet 14 has an inclined face to assist in making a tight joint ; the front upper corners of the partitions 9 enter slots 17 in the india-rubber packing 12 and support the top-plate 6, and the side-plates 5 are secured in their vertical positions by screw eyes 35. The checks are inserted through the slots 28, and may be properly placed or arranged in the compartments by means of wires passed through the orifices 21. The transparent back 7 slides longitudinally through a slot 8 in the post 2<a>, in a channelled metal piece 30, wherein it may be secured by a padlock 34.
Patent GB-190228694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Breaking Scutching, Cleaning or otherwise Treating Fibrous Material
Inventor: SHELY WILLIAM ADONIRAM
Filed: 1902-12-29
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 28,694. Shely, W. A., and Shely, A. M. Dec. 29. Breaking and scutching apparatus for flax, hemp, jute, &c. Fig. 1 is a plan of the machine. The stalks are laid transversely across a table a and fed by toothed bands b and the roller c on to a triangular platform d, along which they are traversed by a toothed chain e, the ends projecting more and more as the apex of the platform is approached. Along each side of the platform are screw blades h for assisting in the feeding of the stalks which hang between a pair of break bars f terminating in concaves g arranged concentrically with the oscillating or rotating scutcher blades j, k. Between the break bars f may be fitted nipping- rollers or flat rotating blades i. Fig. 2 shows each beater shaft 20 provided with a pair of helical toothed blades j, k, which are each mounted at one end on a suitable eccentric so that they may be rotated in opposite directions and act on opposite sides of the projecting stalks alternately. As the stalks approach the pointed end of the platform d, they are carried beyond it by endless bands q, and, being gripped by the projecting end of one of the feed-screws h and a superposed roller, the central unscutched parts of the stalks are treated by one of the set of beaters j, k, which is extended for this purpose. Various arrangements of rotary scutching-blades are described. When treating long stalks, the platform d may be of doubleinclined or pyramidal shape having its highest and broadest end nearest the table a, at which end there are provided a set of three breaking-rollers, for breaking and bending the central portions of the stalks in order that they will lie on the inclined sides of the platform. The sides of the platform are adjustable, and, instead of the feed-screws h, a number of toothed bars may be employed, which are connected at the ends by universal joints to rotating and inclined discs, so that the bars will stroke the material forwards along the platform.
Patent GB-190304304-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Adjusting the Wicks of Lamps.
Filed: 1903-02-24
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 4304. Polkey, G. A., and Polkey, Ltd., G. Feb. 24. Wick-raising apparatus; wick-locking devices.- An externallythreaded tube T is fixed by means of a flat position t<1> to the burner, and through this tube passes the spindle S of the usual form of wick-raising screw. A milled nut N screws upon the tube T, and has its face serrated, as shown at n<1>, Fig. 3. A milled head H is screwed on to the spindle a, and has its inner face serrated so as to bite into the face of the nut N. The end of the spindle is riveted over, and the hollow in the head H is filled with solder. The wick is adjusted to the correct height, and the nut N is then screwed back on to the spindle head, so that the serrated faces lock and thus fix the wick.
Patent GB-190305839-A (GB)
Title: Clip Guard or Protector for Moving Parts of Machinery.
Filed: 1903-03-13
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 5839. White & Sons, W. B., and White, R. March 13. Guards.-Relates to protectors for set-screws and the like used for attaching pulleys &c. to shafts, the object being to prevent such screws from catching in the operatives' wearing-apparel &c. Fig. 1 shows a U-shaped clip 4 with arms 5 embracing the collar 2, which is attached by the screw 3 and the shaft 1. Fig. 3 shows a modification, in which the shield 8 projects from the clip 5. Fig. 5 shows a clip covering two set-screws. The clip shown in Fig. 6 has side-plates 9, so that the screw is completely enclosed.
Patent GB-190308600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Transmitters.
Inventor: FAHNESTOCK ERNEST B
Filed: 1903-04-15
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 8600. Fahnestock, E. B. April 15. Telephones.-The supporting-arm C of a telephone transmitter is pivoted frictionally between steel plates B cast into the base A. At the end of the arm C is formed a casing D to receive a removable microphone E, which is shown in transverse section within the casing D in Fig. 4, and in perspective view removed from the casing in Fig. 5. The leading-in wires c are carried through the tubular extension d and arm C to the terminals e of the microphone. A removable mouthpiece F is fitted to the end of the casing D. The body G of the microphone is recessed at H, I, and the flange J is cut out centrally to form the chamber K, which contains the granular carbon L. Carbon electrodes M are secured to studs P, which pass through flexible diaphragms N. Washers R, Q separate the diaphragms N from the main diaphragms S, of metal, glass, or other material. The diaphragms S are flanged at U and are cemented to the body G, to prevent access of the sound waves to the back of the diaphragm. The same result can be obtained by connecting the edges of the diaphragms to rings of flexible material also connected to the support, or the edges of the diaphragms may merely make close contact with the recesses in which they fit. In a desk transmitter in which the diaphragm is horizontal, its edges may be turned downwards so as to dip into an annular trough containing mercury. The microphone is received in guides at the top and bottom of the casing D, a sound chamber being left on each side between the diaphragm S and the wall of the casing for the transmission of sound waves from the mouthpiece F.
Patent GB-190308821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Blast Furnaces.
Inventor: DUDGEON ALEXANDER JOHN
Filed: 1903-04-18
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 8821. Dudgeon, A. J., [Soc. Anon. John Cockerill, and Savage, H.]. April 18. Blast furnaces.- Relates to means for preventing the entry of air into the pipes leading or delivering gas from blast furnaces when the mouth of the furnace is opened, thus avoiding explosions. The passage of the gas from the inlet 2 to the outlet 3 is controlled by a tubular shutter or valve 11, which is connected by the rod 14 to a bell 5 working in a water seal 4 and adjustable by counterweights. The pressure of the gas thus controls the position of the valve 4 and opens or closes the lateral openings in the end 6 of the outlet pipe 3.