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Patent GB-190016304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Kitchen Ranges or Fires.
Inventor: ROBERTS HARRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-09-13
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 16,304. Roberts, H. W. Sept. 13. Cooking stoves and ranges boilers; hot-plates ; ovens and hot-closets.- The fireplace consists of an arched grid a, having inclined sides d and a front e formed of glazed bricks, and an ashpit b beneath. It is enclosed so as to act as a slowcombustion stove. Beneath it is a hotcloset j, and on either side an open chamber or arched recess k, one serving for the coal receptacle l, the other for storing pots &c. Above the fireplace is an openwork grid or hot plate m, made in parts, on which the pots &c. are placed to be heated. Behind is a boiler f, having a front sloping forwardly and upwardly, and provided with open flues at the sides leading to a main central flue h, partly closed by a movable blower 'i. The latter is pivoted'at its upper end, so that it can be pulled out over the fire when the oven is not in that position. Above are rails a, upon which a metallic oven n can travel, so as to be brought immediately over the fire or placed at the side. The oven has corrugated back, top, and sides, and the bottom is sloped upwards from the front, the side plates forming a kind of cowl leading to the opening in the lower part of the blower i. The corners p are bevelled off, and are provided with transparent panels, one for admitting light, the other for viewing the interior of the oven. Above the oven are hot-closets r with sliding doors s, which are suitable for warming plates, dishes, and the like. In a modification, the oven is vertically instead of horizontally movable. In this form, it is provided with a counterbalancing- weight, and a chain &c. passing over pulleys, while the rails o and the hot-closets r are omitted.
Patent GB-190022498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Removing Leaves or like Matter from the Water Supply of Turbines and other Motors.
Inventor: PARSONS LAWRENCE
Filed: 1900-12-10
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 22,498. Rosse, Lawrence Parsons, Earl of. Dec. 10. Straining liquids.-Relates especially to the removal of leaves &c. from the water supply to turbines and other motors, and consists of a moving strainer, such as a vertical rotating cylinder a, through which the supply passes, and which hai a small discharge passage j leading to the tail race and so situated that a portion of the water flows through it in the reverse direction, so washing away the leaves &c. collected on the strainer. In a modification, the cleared water is delivered axially from the cylinder to the turbine, which may be mounted on the same shaft as the cylinder. In other modifications, the strainer is in the form of a disc mounted vertically or in an inclined position, while, according to the Provisional Specification, it may also consist of a hollow reciprocating chamber. A flexible flap m is provided at the entrance of the passage j.
Patent GB-190102642-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Can Soldering Machines.
Inventor: SHORT BERTRAND HARRIS
Filed: 1901-02-07
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 2642. Short, B. H. Feb. 7. Soldering.-Relates to can-soldering machines, more particularly for use in soldering cans of unequal radii, such as those of elliptical form. The cans are placed in holders 13 on a sprocket chain 10, which passes round sprocket-wheels at each end of the machine, and carries the cans so that they dip to the required extent into the soldering bath a. The end sprocket-wheels are adjustable to regulate the tension of the chain, and adjustable intermediate wheels 29 are provided to prevent the top of the chain from sagging. Each holder 13 consists of a base-plate 13<a>, Figs. 4 and 5, and a detachable rim 13<c>, and is connected by a flanged nut &c. 14 to its spindle 11, the slot 13<b> in the base-plate 13<a> permitting the movement of the holder on its spindle. The spindles 11 are mounted at an angle of about 20‹ to the horizontal, in offset links 12 on the chain 10, and are rotated, while the cans are passing through the bath, by the pinions 16 on the spindles gearing with the fixed rack 17. The cans are held in the holders by a curved plate at the end where they descend into the bath, and, while in the bath, by the plate 24. The plate 24 is formed with projections 24<a>, to diminish the bearing surface, and can be raised on its pivots 26 to facilitate cleaning &c. The cans are further supported, while in the bath, by the plate or rail 23, the pinions 16 being held in gear with the rack 17 by the rail 19. The plates 23, 24 are inclined in opposite directions, and the corners of the cans dip between them into the bath.
Patent GB-190105693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Recovery of Metallic Copper from Copper Precipitate.
Filed: 1901-03-18
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 5693. McKechnie, D., and United Alkali Co. March 18. Furnaces for copper fumes, treating.-Relates to a process of and apparatus for recovering copper from copper precipitate. The copper precipitate is moulded into blocks or briquettes, dried, and charged with coke into a cupola or blast furnace A from which the molten copper runs into a reverberatory furnace B in which is arranged a curtain wall b. An opening in the bottom of the wall b allows the metal to run through so that it can be run into a refining-furnace E or can be ladled out through a door b<3>. The products of combustion pass to a chimney, not shown in Fig. 3. The fumes from the blast furnace A pass to a dust-collecting chamber F and thence to a scrubber G. The water from the scrubber G contains copper salts in solution, and these may be recovered therefrom.
Patent GB-190108074-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Refrigerating Process and Apparatus therefor
Inventor: BLOUME LEON
Filed: 1901-04-19
Granted: 1902-04-19
Abstract: 8074. Bloume, L. Sept. 21, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Ice-making and refrigerating.-Relates to an icemaking and refrigerating process in which the apparatus is charged with water and with ammonia under pressure. The apparatus may consist of a condenser or absorber C, a refrigerator or evaporator R, and a temperature exchanger E. The gas flows as indicated by full-line arrows through the compressor P and oil separator H. The weak and the strong liquors are circulated, as indicated by dotted-line arrows, in opposite directions through the exchanger by a liquid pump p, their passage being further controlled by a valve D.
Patent GB-190109508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Matrixes for Stereotyping.
Inventor: ELIAS LEOPOLD
Filed: 1901-05-07
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 9508. Elias, L. May 7. Stereotype.-Relates to improvements in the asbestos stereotype matrices described in Specification No. 22,496, A.D. 1900, and consists in the use of felted asbestos fibres. In some cases the fibres are mixed with filling or body-giving material tree from sand.
Patent GB-190114013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Printing and Scoring Box-blanks.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1901-07-09
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 14,013. Marks, G. C., [Kidder Press Co.]. July 9. Platen presses; cutting-apparatus; inking-apparatus.-Cardboard &c. for box blanks is printed in one or two colours and then cut or scored in the combined press shown in side view in Fig. 2. The printing and scoring presses, shown respectively at the left and right sides, comprise stationary platens 11 and movable beds 12 supported on toggle-levers 13 and carrying respectively printing-formes and scoring-rules or cutting-knives. The cardboard &c. passes from a web-roll W, between guide-rolls 17, 18, through the printing-press, round a guideroll 19, an adjustable register roll 20, and a guide-roll 21, and between intermittently-actuated main feeding-rolls 22, 23, then through the scoring- press, over a guide-roll 24, and between intermittently-actuated feeding-out rolls 25, 26, and ordinary slitting-rolls 27, 28 and shears. The driving-gear of the machine is shown as comprising a main shaft 30 provided with fast and loose pulleys 31, 32 and terminal bevel gears for shafts gearing with cam shafts actuating the toggles 13, and the gear at the printing-press end is adapted to be thrown out of operation by usual means to allow of scoring only. A crank arm 42 on the cam shaft of the scoring-press is adjustably connected by a crank-pin to a rack-bar 43 meshing with gear 44 provided with a ratchet-and-pawl connection for actuating the feeding-roll 22. The rolls 25, 26 and 27, 28 are geared together, and the latter are geared to the shaft of the roll 22. The shears are actuated from a cam on a shaft 52 connected by gear 51 to the shaft 30. Inking-apparatus for the printing-press is shown in detail in Fig. 3. The bed 12 usually has two formes F<1>, F with corresponding ink fountains B, R. These fountains respectively co-operate with ductor rollers 60, 70, distributing-rollers 61, 71, intermediate rollers 62, 72, and distributing- drums 63, 73. When the fountains contain different inks, other drums 66, 76 disconnected from the fountains act as storage rollers. When the fountains contain similar ink, the drums 66, 76 are connected by the insertion of rollers 660, 760. The forme-rollers 64, 65 are operated as usual and respectively engaged with the drums 63, 66 and 76, 73 in turn.
Patent GB-190122258-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Presenting the Name of Destination on Public Conveyances such as Tramcars and the like.
Inventor: FANSHAW EDWIN
Filed: 1901-11-05
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 22,258. Fanshaw, E. Nov. 5. Indicators, route, for vehicles.-The destination boards are made in the form of stencils of metal &c., with a light-transmitting material such as xylonite secured to the back, or they may be made of a framework of metal &c. carrying the xylonite &c., and painted or otherwise marked with the name of the destination. The boards are made interchangeable, each being adapted for insertion in the frame X, Fig. 2, on the front or rear of a tramcar &c., and also for suspension on hooks Fig. 6, at the sides of the car. The frame X, Fig. 2. is formed with grooves A, B, to receive two or more boards, and is pivoted in the fixed frame Y, Fig. 1, through the front of which the name of the destination is displayed. A pulley or segment of a pulley C fixed on the shaft of the frame X is connected by a cord or chain D to a similar pulley on the handle F, by the operation of which the frame is turned to alter the indication. A pawl G on the handle engages with a projection on the supporting-bracket E, to retain the indicator in the position in which it is set. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 6, the two boards are suspended by cords or chains I passing over pulleys, and a weighted bar K is attached on one side, to over- balance the board at the other end of the cords &c., this bar being connected by cords &c, passing over a stepped pulley to the handle F, or to a separate handle. The operation of the handle raises the bar K and the indicator connected thereto, and lowers the other board into the indicating position. When the bar K is connected to the handle F, all the indicators are altered by one operation. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 8, the indicators are altered by the reversal of the trolley bnom, the revoluble portion of the trolley stand being pro- vided on each side with a toothed segment adapted to gear with a pinion on the upper end of the vertical shaft Q. On the lower end of this shaft is a cam R, which, when turned, effects the opera- tion of the indicators through the spring-controlled rods S. The operating-cords M and the stepped pulleys L of the lateral indicators are shown in this Figure.
Patent GB-190125052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Actions of Pianofortes
Inventor: MUNT WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1901-12-09
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 25,052. Munt, W. G., and Munt, E. Dec. 9. Pianofortes.-The invention relates to actions, more especially applicable to horizontal pianofortes. The hammer has a tail f<2> carrying an adjustable set-off button g<2> which engages with the jack d when the key a is struck. The escapement check f<7> is either carried by a spring f<8> in the shank of the hammer, and bears against the jack as shown, or else carried by a spring in the jack and bears against a projection on the shank. A spring h connects the jack with its adjustable carriage b.
Patent GB-190200248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Flooocloths and like Fabrics.
Inventor: GODFREY HENRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-01-03
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 248. Godfrey, H. W. Jan. 3. Coated fabrics.-Patterns are produced on linoleum or other like material by apparatus such as that shown in the Figure. The linoleum &c., which is formed by compressing the coating- material to the backing a between rollers c, is operated upon by a roller h having a pattern in relief. Into the sunk lines &c. formed by the roller h, coloured material k carried on an oscillating- platej is deposited, the surplus being removed by a scraper l. The linoleum &c. finally passes between the rollers c, m, by which it is consolidated and finished.
Patent GB-190200628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Means for Facilitating the Removal of the Tyres of Bicycles and other Velocipedes and Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: GREEN RICHARD
Filed: 1902-01-09
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 628. Green, R. Jan. 9. Forks; axles, supporting. - Relates to means for facilitating the removal of the tyres of bicycle, velocipede, and motor-vehicle wheels by modifying parts of the vehicles. The Figures show applications of the invention to a bicycle rear wheel. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the fork end B is detachably secured by inserting an enlarged and tapered end b<1> formed on it into a tapered socket c' formed in the forked end of the stay C, and securing it by a nut b<2> screwing on to an extension of the end b<1>. On releasing the nut b<2>, the fork end can be turned up, as shown in dotted lines, to allow the tyre to pass. In a modification, shown in Fig. 4, the fork end B is secured by a bolt E against a flat lug formed on the stay C, the curved end of the part B abutting against a similarly-curved shoulder formed on the stay C. In another arrangement, shown in Fig. 5, the rear-wheel axle A projects only just beyond the hub, leaving between the axle A and fork end B a space which is normally closed by a distance-piece G, adapted to screw on to the end of the axle A formed with a screwed extension secured by a nut g<3> to the fork end. The chain adjuster H, Fig. 7, which is gripped between the fork end and the piece G, is hook-shaped, to allow of its ready removal. In chainless machines, the part H is replaced by a slotted washer formed with a boss adapted to fit in a socket formed in the fork end. In another modification, shown in Figs. 11 and 12, a space left between the flared ends k<1>, f<1> of a distance-piece K and the bearing-cone F is normally closed by a block J having undercut grooves j<3> to engage the flared ends k' , f to which it is clamped by a bolt and nut j<5> spanning a slot formed in the block J. In other forms, the block J is replaced by two blocks having circular undercut grooves and secured together either by two bolts or by a hinge and one bolt.
Patent GB-190202621-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Attachment to the Person as a Knitting Ball Holder.
Inventor: CHEESEBROUGH JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-02-01
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 2621. Cheesebrough, J. Feb. 1. Attaching articles to wearing-apparel. -An appliance for attachment to the person, and serving to hold a ball of wool for knitting consists of a case, preferably in the form of a spherical shell with a flat side, the shell being in two sections a, b, hinged together or otherwise constructed so that the case can be opened and shut. The case is hung round the user's neck by the ribbon g, or is fastened to the dress by a clasp or safety - pin. The wool f is drawn out through the aperture e.
Patent GB-190211693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loose Leaf Ledgers.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1902-05-22
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 11,693. Thompson, W. P., [Krag, E. L.]. May 22. Filing papers.- Temporary binding-mechanism for loose - leaf ledgers is shown in back view in Fig. 4 and section in Fig. 6. Binding plates 1 are provided with telescopic holders 28, 29, and also with h expansion plates 2 adjustably secured by studs 3 and washer 6 in slots 4 of a connecting - plate 5. The plate 5 is operated by a screw 9 and detachable key 12. The screw 9 is mounted in a crossbar 7, which is slotted to receive guide rivets 14 on the plates 2. Another slotted guide-bar 15 is provided at the opposite ends of the plates 2. Flanged cover-plates 21, 22 are connected to the plates 2.
Patent GB-190213144-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Gas Lamps.
Inventor: KEITH JAMES
Filed: 1902-06-10
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 13,144. Keith, J., and Keith, G. June 10. Gasaliers; globe and reflector holders.-Relates to pendant incandescent lamps chiefly intended for lighting workshops and other large buildings with high-pressure gas, and consists in providing a lamp with a reflector to which a glass globe or shade enclosing the burner is attached so that it can be readily removed and supported on the lamp fitting. The lamp shown in Fig. 1 is carried on the upturned end A<1> of a pendant A, which is coupled to a gallery D by means of a collar and nut a, and is provided with a flexible bend B and an anti-vibration spring C. The gallery D is fitted in a reflector E, and is provided with catches d to retain a glass globe G, one catch being formed on or by a counterweighted lever d', preferably of bell-crank form. When the globe is released, it is supported on a lateral horn H on the pendant, as indicated in dotted lines.
Patent GB-190213783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trousers Stretchers or Shapers.
Inventor: ANDERSON LOUIS FRANCIS
Filed: 1902-06-17
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 13,783. Anderson, L. F. June 17. Trouser creasers; trouser stretchers.-Relates to appliances of which one is placed in each trouser leg to stretch and crease it. Each appliance consists of two shaped pieces A, B, to the latter of which is adjustably connected a third piece B<1>. The pieces A, B are adjustably connected together by cross-pieces C', C', which engage with a screw C<4> by the manipulation of which the parts A, B can be forced apart or brought nearer to each other. The whole appliance may be hinged at E.
Patent GB-190217607-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Spinning and Doubling.
Inventor: MONCRIEFF ROBERT WIGHTON
Filed: 1902-08-11
Granted: 1903-08-11
Abstract: 17,607. Moncrieff, R. W. Aug. 11. Spindle apparatus. -Consists in improvements in the inventions described in Specifica - tions Nos. 13,800 and 13,861, A.D. 1901, and has for its objects to provide means for spinning or doubling on to the bare tapered spindle, and to provide the twisting-disc, described in the above-ment i o n e d Specifications, with a permanent surface to work on, and thus enable finer counts of yarn to be dealt with. The twisting disc c is made to revolve freely about the metal or other sleeve a, which slides freely up and down the spindle b, and is made to rotate therewith by inwardly-projecting pins a<1> fitting into two or more parallel grooves d in the spindle b. The flange a' of the sleeve a and part of the disc c rest upon the copping-rail, or upon an interposed felt or other washer carried by the copping- rail. When bobbins or tubes are used, they are provided with vertical grooves, or, instead, with projections and the sleeve a with grooves. The sleeve a and disc c may rise and fall with the copping-rail, to which they are held by the dragcord, or, instead, the spindle, tube, or bobbin may rise and fall, actuated by suitable means. In the case of spinning on to the bare spindles, in connection with the sleeve a is used a short, removable, cone-shaped starting-piece f of wood or other material, fitting on and revolving with the spindle b.
Patent GB-190224534-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf and similar Balls and in the Method of Manufacturing same.
Inventor: WOOD WALTER
Filed: 1902-11-08
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 24,534. Wood, W., [executor of Bartlett, T. H. N.]. Nov. 8. Balls for golf &c. Small balls, varying from half an inch to <1>/32 of an inch in diameter, are made of india-rubber and vulcanized. A suitable number of these are grouped together and wrapped with pure cut sheet rubber into the form of a rough sphere. This is covered with gutta-percha about <3>/16 or “ of an inch in thickness. The gutta-percha cover is then wrapped with gutta-percha tape or tissue until the ball is of required weight, usually 27¢ dwts. The whole is then warmed, and moulded to the form of a true sphere. A hard core of celluloid, rubber, vulcanite, or wood may be used, round which the small balls are clustered ; or pneumatic balls may be used for the entire filling or for the centres only. Sometimes a hard metal ball may be used for the centre of the group, so as to increase the weight and to act as an anvil on which the smaller balls may strike or be compressed.
Patent GB-190224809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastening the Handles or Stales of Brushes-Brooms and like Implements
Inventor: COOPER LOUISA MALVINA
Filed: 1902-11-12
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 24,809. Cooper, L. M. Nov. 12. Handles, fixing to stocks.-A steel or other ring or ferrule is cut so as to form teeth or indents A, B, bent as shown. The points of the teeth are turned over, and the lower edge of the ferrule is turned inwards at C to prevent it from cutting. The bent teeth afford an automatic wedging action between the handle and the socket of the brush head.
Patent GB-190224840-A (GB)
Title: A Combination Spoon and Fork.
Inventor: SYMONDS POWELL BIDDULPH
Filed: 1902-11-12
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 24,840. Symonds, P. B. Nov. 12. Spoons.-In a combined spoon and fork the prongs c of the fork are formed on the end of the bowl a of the spoon.
Patent GB-190228797-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Formaldehyde Gas Generators.
Inventor: CARMAN RINGGOLD WASHINGTON
Filed: 1902-12-30
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 28,797. Carman, R. W., and Lawrence, F. M. Feb. 4, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Disinfecting deodorizing.-A formaldehyde-gas generator for disinfecting and deodorizing purposes consists of a tablet 12 of paraformaldehyde upon which is fixed, by means of a little gum arabic, a tablet 13 composed of powdered vegetable charcoal and a binding agent, such as a little gum arabic, with or without a very small quantity of potassium nitrate which serves to facilitate ignition by a match. For ensuring uniform burning, the tablet 13 is made substantially cone-shape, and the apex is provided with sharp edges which favour ignition. The whole tablet is mounted on a shallow tin dish 11, which protects the tablet 12 from taking fire and is perforated below for escape of the gas.