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Patent GB-190005109-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Drying or Carbonizing Textile Fabrics and the like.
Inventor: PITSCH ADOLF
Filed: 1900-03-17
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 5109. Pitsch, A. March 17. Carbonizing fabrics.-A tubular machine for drying textile fabrics, which can be adapted for carbonizing fabrics, is fitted with rollers b over which the cloth is drawn through the machine. By means of a lower casing c the drying action on the outgoing cloth can be regulated by drawing in air through an aperture k by means of an exhauster not shown which then discharges the air through passages i into the upper partitioned part d of the machine so that it travels over the cloth in the direction in which the nap is inclined. By introducing into the exhauster air from outside instead of from the lower casing, the lower casing may be used for carbonizing textile fabrics.
Patent GB-190006561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Letter Weighing Apparatus.
Inventor: JANISCH JOSEPH CHARLES DE
Filed: 1900-04-07
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 6561. Janisch, J. C. de. April 7. Postal balances.- A weighing-apparatus which indicates the weight and corresponding postage of a letter or other mail matter is shown in Fig. 1. The letter is placed in a V-shaped pan or rack a, connected by arms b to a frame y, which rests on the beam c and is kept vertical by a pitman d. A rod g is suspended from the weights end of the beam, and carries a conical weight i. A casing j is recessed to receive rings h<1>, h<10> of equal weight arranged so as to be lifted centrally, and one by one, by the conical weight when the beam tilts. The load end of the beam carries a curved panel k, marked with two series of figures so as to mdicate the load and corresponding postage through an opening m in the casing. The knife-edges are laterally pointed, and held in position by lateral plates on the bearings so as to reduce friction and increase the sensibility. The beam carries an adjustable weight o. In a modification, the scale-pan a, Fig. 5, is held in position by a balance weight r, and the weights h<1> are provided with loops s<1> of varying lengths through which the beam is threaded.
Patent GB-190007914-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Valves for Liquids.
Inventor: SCHONHEYDER WILLIAM ANTON GOTT
Filed: 1900-04-28
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 7914. Sch¾nheyder, W. A. G. April 28. Sliding valves; lift valves.-A device for producing a grinding action when a valve is opened or dosed, is shown in Fig. 2 applied to a sluice valve. The lower end of the spindle d is formed into a loop c which has two sets of internal teeth. The valve proper b consists of two discs fitted together and formed with circumferential teeth. The valve discs are partially rotated whenever the spindle moves up or down. As applied to a stop valve, the spindle k, Fig. 4, has a squared end h which fits in a recess in the valve proper g. When the spindle is screwed down, its squared end partially rotates the valve before a disc i on the end of the spindle strikes against the bottom of the recess and removes the valve from its seat.
Patent GB-190013817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Calculating Machines.
Inventor: VERMEHREN JOHANNES
Filed: 1900-08-01
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 13,817. Vermehren, J. Aug. 1. Calculating-apparatus.-In a machine for multiplying, dividing, squaring, &c., and calculating by means of logarithms, discs a and a', operating counters t and t<1> and mounted upon screw-threaded or longitudinally-adjustable spindles c and c<1>, engage friction discs band b<1> on spindles d and d<1>, which may be operated separately or connected by a clutch operated by a handle f. The spindles c and c<1> may be stationary, and the discs a and a<1> form nuts which are connected to the counting-mechanism. In performing logarithmic calculations, additional counters are connected to the discs band b<1>. The discs a and a<1> may have projections, while the discs band b<1> have recesses, or vice versÔ. Cones may be used in place of the discs band b<1>, and in one case a ring, embracing a cone, is used instead of a disc a. The spindles c and c' may carry two or more discs, so that, when one passes off its friction disc or cone, another comes into action.
Patent GB-190100846-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Syphon Bottles for Aerated Liquids.
Inventor: FASSMANN JOSEF VICTOR
Filed: 1901-01-12
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 846. Fassmann, J. V. Jan. 12. Siphon bottles.- The head is made in two parts, one of which contains the valve and may be permanently attached to the bottle, while the other part is detachable and may be used in succession with any number of bottles provided with the first-named part. The part which may be permanently attached to the bottle consists essentially of a bush d provided with a ball valve c, which is normally pressed upwards by a spring b. The removable part j is of usual construction, except that it does not contain the valve.
Patent GB-190105354-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cartridge Clip.
Inventor: ROTH GEORGES
Filed: 1901-03-13
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 5354. Roth, G. March 13. Ammunition receptacles.- Chargers for magazines of repeating guns. The cartridge-clip frame R carries a spring F, which is concave towards the bases of the cartridges, so as to prevent any contact with the caps. The spring is secured to the frame by a projection B. Either flanged or grooved cartridges may be taken.
Patent GB-190114452-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fasteners for Driving Belts.
Inventor: NIELD WILLIAM HERBERT
Filed: 1901-07-16
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 14,452. Nield, W. H., and Melland, W. July 16. Locking bolts.- Relates to a fastener for driving-belts which consists of a bolt with a thin-edged head and a non- circular point and a flanged nut, having on its outer face a non-circular rec@ into which, and over the point of the bolt, a piece of malleable metal may be forced in order to lock the two together. Other locking-devices may be used. The lower sides of the nut may be toothed or grooved. Figs. 4 and 5 show two nuts combined for a butt-joiut fastening. Figs. 6 and 7 show a key for turning the bolt, the head of which is formed with four holes.
Patent GB-190115368-A (GB)
Title: A Safety Device for Exposed Electric Leads.
Filed: 1901-07-29
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 15,368. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.- Ges.]. July 29. Electric railways and tramways.-Relates to a safety device for exposed electric leads such as trolley wires. The breaking of the wire allows the support to swing into contact with a conductor connected to earth or the other pole of the generator. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement. The trolley holder c is carried on an arm b pivoted at d, and on either side are conductors g connected to earth. Fig. 2 shows another arrangement. The holder i is supported by a cross-wire k, above which is a wire l connected to earth. Straddling the wire is a loop m connected to the wire e.
Patent GB-190124061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fountain Pens.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1901-11-26
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 24,061. Haddan, H. J., [Laughlin, J. W.]. Nov. 26. Pens, reservoir. Fig. 2 shows a longitudinal section, and Fig. 4 a cross-section of the pen. Fig. 3 shows the method of filling, Fig. 5 the feeder, and Fig. 6 the protector. The barrel 1 of the pen is shaped at the top 5 to conform exactly to the upper surface of the nib 4, which rests on shoulders 3. The feeder 7. made of flexible material, is provided with an ink duct in its upper surface, a thumb-piece 9, an enlarged part 6 to fit the oval lower portion of the pen barrel 1, and a catch 10 to engage the edge of the pen barrel when the feeder is drawn outwards for filling purposes. The protector 11 is provided with a ledge 12 to prevent it from being pushed too far over the penholder, and with grooves 13 for the passage of air.
Patent GB-190124852-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for Loosening and Tightening Screw Nuts.
Inventor: STAUBER EMANUEL
Filed: 1901-12-05
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 24,852. Stauber, E. Dec. 5. Nuts, screwing into place.-The nut d is screwed up and loosened by an appliance which consists of a pinion a provided with an opening to fit the nut, the teeth of which gear with teeth on a sliding rack b or on a second wheel m. The rack band wheel m are provided with an operating-handle f and are attached to a plate c provided with a circular opening for the tubular part e of the pinion a. The size of the nut opening in the pinion may be varied by screwed sleeves r, Fig. 6, or by jaws t, Fig. 7, forced inwards at their lower ends by a spring s and clamping-screw u.
Patent GB-190203877-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Catch for Securing Folding Doors.
Inventor: TAYLOR WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-02-15
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 3877. Taylor, W. Feb. 15. Double-door fastenings.-A fastening for the inner member of a pair of folding doors for book - cases, cabinets, &c. is operated by the opening or closing of the other member, which carries the lock. A spring- controlled lever B is pivoted within a casing A secured in the edge of the inner door member D<1>. One end of this lever is hook-shaped, for engagement with a catch plate E secured to the body of the book-case &c., and the other end is rounded, and projects, normally, beyond the edge of the door. When the door D<1> is closed, the lever passes through an opening in the plate E. In closing the outer door D<2>, the rounded end of the lever is pushed inwards and the hooked end is forced into engagement with the plate E. Upon opening the door D<2>, the lever is released from engagement with the plate E by the action of the spring.
Patent GB-190204499-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Ladders.
Inventor: CHAMBERLAIN ARTHUR NEVILLE
Filed: 1902-02-22
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 4499. Chamberlain, A. N., and Hall, W. t. Feb. 22. Ladders. -Portable ladders for affording access to the upper berths in cabins are fitted with folding steps b fixed to shoes c pivoted to sleeves d fixed to oval tubular metal frames a. The steps are supported in a horizontal position by slotted links k, which are pivoted to the steps, and slide in pins e projecting from the sides of the ladders. Fixed or sliding hooks h of the ladder engage with the rail of the top berth, and a lower hooked stay s is fitted to one of the steps, or the side of the ladder. The frame may be formed of a piece of tube bent to a U-shape and connected at the ends by sockets a<3> and a crosstube a'.
Patent GB-190207745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Centrifugal Machines for Filtering and the Separation of Suspended Solids from Liquids
Inventor: BAMBER MONTAGUE KELWAY
Filed: 1902-04-02
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 7745. Bamber, M. K., and Roger, J. April 2. Fillering liquids ; water, purifying.- Relates to machines for filtering, and the separation of solids from liquids, applicable to the bacterial purification of water and other liquids. The liquid is first brought to a suitable temperature in a tank provided with heating or cooling devices; the tank may be provided with a strainer for the removal of large solid particles. The drum, Fig. 1, is provided with a removable lining, smooth or corrugated, upon which the solid matter is deposited ; the liquid is delivered by a central opening in the bottom, and the top or the bottom is removable, to allow the lining to be taken out ; at its lower end, the lining beds upon a pad of cork &c. For bacterial purification, an unglazed porcelain lining, Fig. 2, enclosed in a perforated metal shell, is used, and the liquid passes through this lining to the space between the perforated shell and the wall of the drum, and is discharged by a pipe which is provided with a regulating-device.
Patent GB-190210187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Brown Colouring Matters Containing Sulphur
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-05-02
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 10,187. Johnson, G. W., [Kalle & Co.]. May 2. Dyes, artificial. - A dye-stuff which contains sulphur, is easily soluble in water, and dyes cotton red brown shades very fast to light, is produced by heating a m - dinitrotoluene, for example, (CH3 : NO2 : NO2 = 1 : 2 : 4 or 1:2:6), or a mixture thereof, with sodium sulphide and a little sulphur at 200‹-220‹ C. When sodium tetrasulphide and sulphur are employed, a melt results which is insoluble in water, but it becomes soluble when mixed with further quantities of sodium sulphide and a little water at about 100‹ C. The dye-stuff thus obtained dyes clearer and more orange shades.
Patent GB-190218681-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Numbering Device for use in connection with Printing Machines or the like.
Filed: 1902-08-25
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 18,681. Turck, F. M., and Tracy Manufacturing Co. Aug. 25. Numbering-apparatus; rotary machines.-Relates to apparatus for printing series of numbers, signs &c. on sales' slips or other papers, particularly for use in conjunction with machines for printing other matter on the paper. Fig. 2 shows a sectional elevation of the apparatus. The paper to be numbered &c. is passed from a roll A round a first impression cylinder 8, on which it is numbered on one side, thence round guide-rollers 3, 4, 5, 6 and a second impression cylinder 9, on which it is numbered on the other side. The numbers &c. are printed by types on two sets of chains 43, 29, passing round guide-pulleys on shafts 45, 15, 31 respectively. Each of the pulleys or wheels 27 or 28 is polygonal, (as shown, square), Figs. 6 and 7, and its corners 36 are flattened to form platens or supports for the individual types at the time of inking and making the impressions. The links of the chains are hinged together, each link carrying a type 38, and the sides of the pulley 27 or 28 are notched at 41 to receive the hinges. The types are arranged to print consecutive numbers, or otherwise, each of the platens 36 impressing a type on the paper as it passes the cylinder 8 or 9. In the arrangement shown, every seventh type on the chain is successively impressed on the paper. On each side of the pulley 27 or 28 are discs 33, 34, which guide the chains latently. These discs may be provided with recesses for types 39, adjacent to the corners 36, removably fixed by screws 40. One of these discs may be made broad enough to receive typographic numbering-devices 67 of well-known construction, and the devices 67 may be actuated by arms 69 on the chain, The types supported by the platens 36 of both sets of chains 43, 29, are inked before printing by rollers 26, 25, 24 supplied by a vibrator 23 from a roller 56 in an ink duct 22. The roller 56 is driven by ratchet mechanism actuated by a suitable part of the machine. The arms 63 carrying the roller 23 are rocked by a cam on the shaft 15. The numbering-chains are carried by a frame 16, pivoted =n the main frame 1, and resting at its free end on eccentrics 17 on a shaft 18 having a lever for raising and lowering the frame 16, so as to place a gear wheel on the shaft of the pulleys 27 out of, or into, gear with a wheel on the shaft of the impression cylinder 9. The impression cylinders are geared together and are driven by suitable means. A sprocket-wheel on the shaft of the pulleys 27 drive= a chain in gear with a sprocket-wheel on the shaft 15. The sprocketwheel is loose on the shaft, and is driven by a pawl on a disc fixed on the shaft, engaging a notched hub on the sprocket-wheel. The shaft may be thus turned independently for setting the numbering- mechanism in case of breakage of the web &c., and is provided with a hand-wheel for this purpose.
Patent GB-190219726-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in File Cutting Machines
Inventor: CRANE HENRY
Filed: 1902-09-09
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 19,726. Crane, H. Sept. 9. File and rasp cutting machines.-In a machine of the ordinary pattern, the blank e, together with the tang-holder c, and lead cushion d, are allowed to move slightly up the inclined bed b as each blow is struck, such movement being produced by the action of the bevelled face of the chisel f on the blank, and allowing the full force of the blow to be received by the blank. The return of the parts is prevented by any suitable form of automatic stop mechanism. The form shown comprises a screw g, loosely engaging the tang-holder and passing through a nut h, held between bearings i on a frame secured to the bed. A chain k, passing over a toothed ring on the nut, has its ends connected to weighted cords k<1>, k', passing over guide-pulleys l, b<2>, a', the weight on the cord k<1> being heavier than that on the cord k<2>. The nut is thus rotated to advance the screw each time the tang-holder moves forward, the screw being kept in contact with the tang-holder. The bed b has the usual feed movement imparted to it in the ordinary way.
Patent GB-190221670-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of Greaser for Lubricating the Axles o Colliery Tubs
Inventor: DODD WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-10-06
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 21,670. Dodd, W. Oct. 6. Lubricators.-Relates to fixed apparatus for lubricating the axles of colliery tubs or corves. The corrugated and rotatable lubricating-disc a is mounted in a pivoted and guided arm f, which is depressed every time an axle is greased, and is returned by the spring i placed outside the box k.
Patent GB-190300882-A (GB)
Title: Device for Inserting New Bobbins in the Shuttle in the Weaving Operation.
Inventor: GABLER JOHANNES
Filed: 1903-01-13
Granted: 1904-01-13
Abstract: 882. Gabler, J. Jan. 13. Loom shuttles, changing bobbins in, automatically; checking shuttles; bobbins.-A horizontal rod or feelerf, controlled by a spring f<1>, projects into the shuttle box at one side of the loom, and has a forked end which strikes the weft in the shuttle after its entry into the box. An inclined surface formed on the rod f is adapted to release a cranked lever a pivoted to an oscillatory bar h<1> and also arranged to engage with a projection on a lever e forming part of a mechanism, of known construction, for stopping the loom on breakage of weft. As long as there is sufficient weft on the bobbin, the rod f is forced back so as to keep the shoulder of the forked end into contact with the lever a, which, therefore, remains in its inoperative position, bnt, when the bobbin is exhausted to a predetermined extent, the lever a is released from the shoulder. The lever e transmits motion through the lever a and bar h' to a tappet b secured to a spindle d. This spindle carries an arm a<1> connected by a link i to a lever i<1>, which is pivoted to an oscillatory rod i<2> actuated by a cam l. The lever i<1> is formed with a shoulder i<3> which, when the lever i<1> is lifted by means of the arm a<1>, strikes the lower end of a rocking lever k<1> ; the upper end of this lever is forked and engages with a rod b<2> attached to two sliding rods m, which eject the spent bobbin and also force a fresh bobbin from the magazine into the shuttle. A plate c<4> pivoted to the lay and connected to a rod c' pivoted to the loom framing, serves to check the shuttle and thrust it into a position to allow a fresh bobbin to be introduced. The magazine comprises two rack bars z engaging with pinions z<1> on a spindle d', which is rotated by means of a ratchet-wheel x<2> and a pawl x actuated by the bar b<1>. The bobbin frame and thread-guide are contained within transverse recesses formed in the bars z.
Patent GB-190309543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: EMMET WILLIAM LE ROY
Filed: 1903-04-28
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 9543. Emmet, W. Le R. Dec. 3, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Steam &c. turbines.- The turbine casing is made in sections, and has an upper part 44, Fig. 1, containing a dynamo, not shown, two ring sections 14, 10 separated by a diaphragm 15, a n d a lower part 3, forming a condenser chamber and provided with a connection 8 for the condenser. The driving - shaft 34 carries two vane wheels 35, 26, each containing several rings of graduated vanes 25, which intermesh with an interrupted upper series of guideblades 22, mounted on plates 30, and with a continuous lower series of f guide - blades mounted on a ring 10, respectively. A pipe 43 supplies motive fluid to a series of chambers 40, each having a set of nozzles corresponding to one of the upper sets of guide-blades, and controlled by valves 42. The intermediate chamber 46 or steam chest has a metal ring 53, to collect the water of condensation, which passes to the condenser chamber through valve-controlled passages, not shown. Steam from the intermediate chamber passes through ports 18, as indicated in Fig. 7 in developed section, to the lower sets of nozzles 67, the supply being controlled by hand-actuated valves 50. The nozzles are in sets of eight, and are separated by draining-passages 71.
Patent GB-190314746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Petroleum Burners
Inventor: HAGGER WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1903-07-02
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 14,746. Hagger, W. T. July 2. Vapour lamps; hand lamps; signal lamps. -In hand, signal, and other lamps, a burner of the Barton type is provided with a wick-tube having a constricted part running vertically up the centre. The wick is shaped similarly to the tube, the flow of oil at the centre of the wick being thereby checked and a flame produced which is hollow at the apex. The burner a is connected to the reservoir b by a pin c, which enters a socket d of the reservoir, the two parts forming a bayonet joint which is invisible from the exterior, and is protected from dirt. The oil which overflows from the wick-tube e passes through an orifice g<1>, Fig. 5, which leads into a cup-shaped portion g provided with a perforated part h, through which the oil may pass to the reservoir. An inverted cup-shaped part j is formed with a serrated edge k, which rests in the cup g, so that the vapour generated in the reservoir may escape when its pressure exceeds a safe limit. Asbestos or other non-conducting washers prevent the heat of the burner from being transmitted to the reservoir, the button for turning the spindle of the wick-raising device being similarly protected.
Patent GB-190318826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Supports or Rests for Bottles
Inventor: STEVENS JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-09-01
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 18,826. Stevens, J. Sept. 1. Bottles, washing. -The wheel of a bottle-washing machine is fitted with longitudinal ledges B, Fig. 2, wedgeshaped in section, to accommodate the circular shape of the bottles. The ledges may consist of separate metal strips, sheet metal rolled to a V-shape to form supports for adjacent compartments, or hollow metal bars. They are secured to the frame by rivets, studs, hooks, &c., and are arranged both above and below the bottles. Fig. 2 shows the invention applied to a wine bin, in which supports below the bottles only are needed.
Patent GB-190323113-A (GB)
Title: A Bearing-bottom for Springs in Upholstered Furniture.
Inventor: GRUNDSTEDT ERNST
Filed: 1903-10-26
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 23,113. Grundstedt, E. Oct. 26. Spring surfaces. -Springs, which are used in the manufacture of upholstered furniture, are secured between bearing-surfaces formed of chains. The springs a, Figs. 1 and 2, are iutroduced into the links of the chains b, and the projecting ends c of the springs. turned outwardly to prevent withdrawal from the links. A firm elastic bolster may be obtained by this means.
Patent GB-190407585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Machinery for Trimming Book Edges.
Inventor: HAZELL RALPH CAREY
Filed: 1904-03-30
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 7585. Hazell, R. C., and Lea, E. C. March 30. Gilding book edges. A screw cramp a is provided which supports the books on a telescopic plate a<6> provided between removable checks a<5> by gauge pieces a<7>. The cramp - first used in the cutting- machine.
Patent GB-190411258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-proof Quartz Bricks or Blocks
Inventor: STOEFFLER ERNST
Filed: 1904-05-16
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 11,258. St÷ffler, E. May 16, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Firebricks.-Magnesia is used as the binding- agent in fireproof quartz bricks. The quartz or sand is preferably heated before mixing, and the brick is hardened in steam Under pressure, and is then burnt.