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Patent GB-190115397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Retort Settings Combined with the Gas Producer and Regenerative Chambers for Heating Secondary Air Supply by Means of the Waste Gases leaving the Setting of the Retort.
Inventor: HERRING WALTER RALPH
Filed: 1901-07-30
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 15,397. Herring, W. R. July 30. Retort furnaces; gas-producers; air supply, heating.-Inclined gas retorts are heated by gas from a producer combined in the same setting, the gas being burned by air which has been heated by the hot waste products of combustion. Fig. 1 shows three sectional elevations of a portion of a retort bench, in which the gas-producer a delivers gas by gas passages b, c to a combustion chamber d, where it meets with hot air from the vertical chamber f and flue e. The flames pass around the retorts, and escape by passages g, g<1> (the latter arranged on each side the air chamber f) to the flues h leading to main flues. The chamber f is built up of a number of blocks, having vertical rectangular openings m separated by partitions m<1>. Each block has projecting top flanges n forming a socket for the base of the next upper block to rest in, leaving, however, a small space for cementing material. Upon these flanges also rest bricks or blocksp which cross the waste gases chamber g<1> and rest on the opposing wall. They thus act as struts or stiffeners for the air chamber, and also as baffles for the chambers g<1>.
Patent GB-190116180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Keys for Turning Taps.
Inventor: ROESLER RUDOLF
Filed: 1901-08-12
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 16,180. Roesler, R. Aug. 12. Actuating valves.-A key for opening and closing taps which is fixed on a rod or a gas-lighting torch is shown in Figs. 2 and 3. Two flat opensided boxes C, D are fixed on the ends of bent arms a, b pivoted to a clip N on the rod s. A stop L prevents downward movement of the arms, and the boxes, which are adapted to engage the tap handles, are arranged at right-angles or inclined to one another. In a modification, two boxes are arranged on a single reversible bent arm.
Patent GB-190116206-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal Combustion Engines or Motors.
Inventor: HOERBIGER HANS
Filed: 1901-08-12
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 16,206. Koerbigrer, H., and Rogler, F. W. Aug. 12. Crossheads, engine.-Relates to a double-acting two-stroke gas engine with three pistons working in the same cylinder and forming two combustion chambers, one on each side of the central piston. Fig. 4 shows one form of the engine in plan partly in section. In this, the cylinder is in three parts, the two outer ones, in which the two outer pistons A, B work being of the same diameter, and the central part in which the middle piston C works being of smaller diameter. The two outer pistons are connected together by crossheads F, G, of the form shown, and side rods E, and work on the two side cranks O<1>, 0<3> ; and the middle piston has a rod passing through the front piston B and works on the middle crank 0'.
Patent GB-190201561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Azo Colouring Matters and of Material for Use therein.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1902-01-20
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 1561. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Jan. 20. Dinitro and diamido-p-and o-chlorbenzyl sulphonic acids.-The dinitro compounds are prepared by nitrating p- and o-chlorbenzyl sulphonic acids, respectively, and the diamido compounds result upon reduction of the dinitro compounds, for example, by means of iron and acetic acid. The diamido compounds appear to have the constitution, CH2.SO3H : NH2 : Cl : NH2 = 1 : 3 :4 : 5] and [CH2.SO3H : Cl : NH2 : NH2 = 1 : 2 : 3 : 5], respectively. 1:3-Diamido-4-chlorbenzene-5-sulphonic acid is produced by reducing the corresponding dinitro compound, which results from the successive sulphonation and further nitration of p-chlornitrobenzene. Dyes, artificial.-Disazo dyes are produced by tetrazotizing the foregoing diamido compounds, acting upon the tetrazo solutions with a weak alkali, such as sodium carbonate or acetate, whereby the chlorine atom is replaced by a hydroxyl group, and then combining the resulting hydroxytetrazo compounds with two molecular proportions of #-naphthol, or of another dye-stuff component, or with one molecular proportion of each of two different compounds, as described in Specifications Nos. 15,678 and 16,811, A.D. 1901. The dye obtained when diamido-p-chlorbenzyl sulphonic acid is used, appears to be identical with that of example 2 of Specification No. 15,678, A.D. 1901 ; and the dye obtained from the corresponding o-chlor compound dyes wool red-brown shades, which on treatment with chromates are converted into violet-black of great fastness. The technical mixture of diamidoo- and p-chlorbenzyl sulphonic acids derived from the crude chlorination products of toluene or benzyl chloride may also be employed in the foregoing processes.
Patent GB-190202158-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lighters
Inventor: BERNSTORFF HANS
Filed: 1902-01-27
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 2158. Bernstorff, H. Jan. 27. Barges or lighters a fitted with lifting-apparatus for loading and unloading ships g have fixed or vertically-moving uprights b, c, d, e, between which the railway wagon or load-carrier f is hoisted to such a height that upon opening the doors or hatches the coal, petroleum, or other contents will pass down slideways or pipes to or from the vessel. Two or more small lighters may be employed as supports for the uprights instead of one larger lighter, and one or more tanks are provided for the reception of water ballast to compensate for the displacement of water and maintain the position of the lighter. By adjusting the movable uprights or the compound pulleys of the fixed uprights, the carrier may be made to assume a horizontal or other position to facilitate the loading or unloading operations.
Patent GB-190202978-A (GB)
Title: Improvement connected with Automatic Musical Instruments for Preventing Operation of the Tune Changing Mechanism whilst Playing.
Inventor: FRYER TOM
Filed: 1902-02-05
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 2978. Fryer, T. Feb. 5. Automatic instruments.-The invention relates to means for locking the pin drum or the like of an automatic instrument while the tune is being played. The pin drum is shifted endways in the usual way by a cam G carried by a Geneva stopwheel F, which is actuated by a projection P on a disc N. The disc N is turned by a handle M. A is a spring or weight-actuated slide, the lower end D of which engages in the notches in the wheel F until lifted from it by a lever I. This lever is actuated, at each revolution of the drum near the end of the tune, by a pin K which causes the lever to press against a pin L on the slide and engages it with a shoulder Q on a spring catch R. The drum can then be shifted. When the new tune commences, the pin K presses against the catch R, thus releasing the slide A which falls and again locks the wheel F.
Patent GB-190202981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Warming Apparatus for Beds, Incubators, Carriages, and the like; also Applicable for Lighting Purposes.
Inventor: LUCIANI PASQUIN
Filed: 1902-02-05
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 2981. Luciani, P. Feb. 5. Footwarmers. - Relates to a candle heating- apparatus suitable as a warming-pan, footwarmer, or carriage heater. The warmer, shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3, consists of an oval casing of sheet metal 3 covered with asbestos and ganze, with wooden or other ends 1, 2. The end 2 is movable and has slides 5, and carries the candle in the vessel 14, which is pivoted at 13 and mounted in a pivoted yoke 10. The undulated disc 15, Fig. 5, is placed over the candle to prevent splashing. The spring- pressed sector-like plate or damper 17 regulates the admission of the air for combustion by the openings 16. When the damper is partly open, the candle burns moderately, and, when closed, the candle is extinguished.
Patent GB-190206251-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Attaching the Tines or Blades to Horse Hoes and similar Implements.
Inventor: HILL FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-03-14
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 6251. Hill, F., and Childs, M. March 14. Hoes, horse; tines, securing.-Relates to means for securing the tines or blades of horse hoes or similar implements to their standards. The standard A is formed with a curved tapered end B flat on its lower side D. The blade H is formed with loops, grooves, or ridges J, J, which fit over the tapered end B and are forced further up the standard and more securely fastened by the pressure of the soil when at work.
Patent GB-190208101-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Floats for Fishing Hooks.
Inventor: ZIEGENSPECK FRITZ
Filed: 1902-04-07
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 8101. Ziegenspeck, F. April 7. Line floats.-The eyed pin e is secured by a metal ring d, instead of the usual serving.
Patent GB-190210980-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Driving Mechanism for Cycles.
Inventor: DOULD CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1902-05-13
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 10,980. Dould, C. E. May 13. Cranks for motor or other cycles fitted with free-wheel mechanism are arranged so that they can be placed opposite to each other so as to act as foot-rests. A ring B, carrying the crank K and formed with internal flanges B', which are made deep and solid in the part C, is mounted free to rotate on the chain-wheel A and on a disc H secured to the chain-wheel. During forward driving, the end C' of the part C bears on a cross-piece G secured to the chain-wheel, a pawl E, actuated by a spring F and pivoted between the flanges B<1>, engaging the other side of the part G. On back-pedalling on the crank K only, the pawl is caused by the pressure of the part G on its inclined face N to move outwards until it becomes engaged by a spring-actuated block I sliding in a hole in the part C ; the crank then turns back until the end C<2> of the part C engages the part G. On removing the pressure, a spring M connecting the parts C to the axle L returns the parts to the position shown.
Patent GB-190213574-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Storing or Carrying Anglers' Artificial Flies Mounted on Gut.
Inventor: PICKARD GEORGE ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-06-16
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 13,574. Pickard, G. A. June 16. Fly-books and tackle - cases.-Comprises apparatus for storing and carrying anglers' artificial flies mounted on gut in such a way that the gut lines are held straight, and each line and fly can be separately inserted or removed without interfering with the others. Fig. 1 shows the open case with the flies and gut lines in position. The gut lines are held by the pressure of spring flaps or clips F against india-rubber blocks or cushions E. Fig. 4 shows a perspective view of one clip and pad.
Patent GB-190223964-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process of Treating Vegetable Fibres or Goods Woven from Vegetable Fibres in the Production of Pulp for Paper Making and other purposes.
Inventor: LEE CHARLES TENNANT
Filed: 1902-11-03
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 23,964. Lee, C. T. Nov. 3. Materials, fibrous; papier mÔchÚ.-Flax waste, rags, bagasse, &c. are treated for the manufacture of pulp for paper-making, the manufacture of moulded articles, &c., by boiling for three hours in a 3 per cent. solution of the saccharate of lime, magnesia, &c. Bagasse may be boiled under pressure, when the product contains less lime than the raw material and also a substance derived from the pith of the material, which strengthens the product and renders it non-absorbent of moisture.
Patent GB-190224120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Diaphragms or Membranes for Dry Gas Meters.
Inventor: ARON HERMANN
Filed: 1902-11-04
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 24,120. Aron, H. Nov. 4. Meters.-The inaccuracies in dry gas meters consequent on the shrinkage or change in the material used for the flexible diaphragms are obviated by the employment, for the flexible diaphragms, of leather which has been prepared with ferrous, chromous, or other metallic compounds insoluble in water. Leather thus prepared is said to be practically exempt from change under the influence of the gas.
Patent GB-190227727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sewing Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-12-16
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 27,727. Boult, A. J., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. Dec. 16. Lock-stitch shuttle sewing - machines; boot - sole stitching- machines; leathersewing machines; governing n e e d l e thread ; governing under thread.-Consists essentially in setting the stitch against an unyielding shuttle thread by a yielding pull on the needle thread. Previous to each stitch, a predetermined length of shuttle thread is drawn off against the relatively heavy shuttle tension by an oscillation finger A, the takeup F being at this time stationary, and the needle thread locked by the pawl g<1> engaging the ratchetsheave G. During the take-up, the sheave G is released, and the stitch is set against the needlethread tension, the stroke of the take up being sufficiently long to cause the needle thread to render through its tension. The finger A is adjustably operated from a cam-lever B. Fig. 3 shows the preferred arrangement of shuttle tension, t being a spring acting on the thread, and t<1> a brake spring on the bobbin.
Patent GB-190228637-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Casting and Treating Ingots of any Length and Section.
Inventor: IVANOFF WASSILY
Filed: 1902-12-27
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 28,637. Ivanoff, W. Dec. 27. Rolling; crucibles; foundry ladles.-The casting of ingots of any length, which are immediately rolled or drawn into bars, wire, pipes, hollow girders, sheets, &c., is effected by the use of a receptacle b for the molten metal, and a mould a of the required cross-section, leading from the receptacle to the rolls c or a combined rolling and drawing machine. The mould a is made of some good conductor of heat, or is air or water cooled, so that the metal issues therefrom in a solid state, while the walls of the receptacle are made of a non-conductor of heat, the receptacle being similar to a regenerative furnace, as shown in Fig. 1, or to an externally-heated crucible, as shown in Fig. 3, or being kept hot by an electric arc, as shown in Fig. 9, or by fuel contained in the crucible itself, or being removed to a furnace when it is to be heated, or the metal being kept in a molten state by the passage of an electric current. When pipes &c. are being made, the hollow mandrel f, Fig. 3, is cooled by water circulating through the pipes d, and when sheet metal is being rolled, the various sheets are prevented from welding together in passing through the rolls c, Fig. 9, by jets of steam or water, or by powdered charcoal &c. sprinkled between the plates. While the receptacle is being filled, a short ingot or plug, which welds on to the molten metal, is held in the end of each mould a by an obturator g.
Patent GB-190304057-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Repairing Vessels at Sea.
Inventor: MCLAUGHLIN NEIL JAMES
Filed: 1903-02-20
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 4057. McLaughlin, N. J. Feb. 20, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Leaks, stopping.-The stopper on plate A having a pad B is slit, centrally, as shown, to allow the passage of the rod G and rope F. The operator, who stands on the ledge M, is lowered with the plate A, and turns the drum E by the hand-wheel H so as to make a tight joint. The drum is retained by a ratchet.wheel fitted with a pawl which may be released by a spring rod L<1> having a handle outside the casing D.
Patent GB-190307796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Coin Freed Mechanism of Gas Meters.
Inventor: GLOVER RICHARD THOMAS
Filed: 1903-04-03
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 7796. Glover, R. T. April 3. Gas meters.-Relates to improvements on the inventions described in Specifications No. 22,830, A.D. 1894, and No. 20,014, A.D. 1901. The valveoperating worms A, B are superposed, and the frame J carrying them is made in one piece, with one limb having a turned down end J<1> to carry the spindle D of the unconsumed-gas indicator. A top-plate J<2> screwed on this frame has two ears J<3>, J', carrying the cross spindle P' intermediate between the meter-spindle S and the superposed worms, one of these ears being curled to carry one end of the spindle of the meter-counter. The rack C, gearing with the spindle of the unconsumed-gas indicator, is upon a bar E pivoted to the travelling pinion G, and is applied to the pinion K on the spindle by a spring under a bracket I on the topplate J<2>. A rod M, connecting the traveller H to the valve, is attached to the former by a split end N.
Patent GB-190308136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Devices for the Couplings of Colliery and like Trams, Tubs, or Hutches.
Inventor: EVANS JAMES
Filed: 1903-04-08
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 8136. Evans, J. April 8. Couplings, non-automatic.-Railway wagons and the like, and colliery and like trams, tubs, or hutches are prevented from becoming uncoupled by a spring controlled plate or bar A, which can swivel about a bolt passing through the bottom of the vehicle, the underframing, and the hitching- plate. The bar is adapted to engage a recess formed centrally in the curved piece B at the end of the vehicle, and projects above the shackle pin so as to prevent its rising sufficiently to allow of the uncoupling of the trams. To remove the pin, the bar A is forced to one side.
Patent GB-190310716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flasks for Moulding and Casting.
Inventor: REED JOHN C
Filed: 1903-05-11
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 10,716. Reed, J. C. May 11. Casting and moulding.-Relates to moulding- boxes for baths and other large articles having thin walls. As shown, the boxes are made substantially of the form of a bath or other article to be cast, and are furnished with off-sets h, in which the gits i are made. Horizontal passages k connect the gits with the mould.
Patent GB-190310863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pianoforte Iron Frames and Bridges in a Consolidated Form.
Inventor: SQUIRE ALFRED
Filed: 1903-05-13
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 10,863. Squire, A. May 13. Pianofortes.-The middle bar 2 of the iron frame is provided with the elevation 1, to which is consolidated by casting, soldering, cementing, brazing, or otherwise the bridge 4 of non-rustable material and of suitable cross-section. The bridge 4 is of gold, silver, platina, copper, brass, nickel, phosphor-bronze, gun-metal, tin, or other suitable metal. Three forms of bridge are shown.
Patent GB-190312877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in Teaching Writing and Copying Manuscripts
Inventor: BRUCE GEORGE
Filed: 1903-06-08
Granted: 1904-06-08
Abstract: 12,877. Bruce, G. June 8. Copy-holders.-In an apparatus for use in copying manuscript, a board A, Figs. 1 and 2, is provided with a raised side strip B. The copy is carried by an inclined plate C which is secured to the front ends of spring:'arms D, the back part of the arms being secured underneath the board A by bolts d<1>. A blotting-pad is carried by tongues beneath a plate E which is provided with projections at the sides which engage with and slide on the springs D. The copy G may pass through slots c, c<2> in the plate C so that only a few lines are exposed on the front of the plate, the upper end of the copy being pulled rearwardly from time to time to expose afresh portion. The part of the plate above the slot c is bent so as to grip the paper. Or, a roller may be fitted behind the upper part of the plate, the spindle of the roller being carried in bayonet slots in the bent ends of the plate. The roller is provided with fingers which grip the copy, and with a knob for turning the roller as required. The sheet I upon which the copy is to be made is passed under the plate c, the latter being slightly raised for the purpose, and, as each written portion is passed forwards under the plate, the blotting-pad is brought down by the springs to blot the writing. In some cases, the plate E and the blotting-pad are replaced by a cross-bar or plate attached to or forming part of the springs D, the plate C being supported a slight distance above the bar. When a roller is employed, a wire may be arranged to pass across the copy to indicate the line which is being copied. The plate E has tongues c<5> at the front to support head-line cards for teaching children to write.
Patent GB-190314242-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Lids or Covers for Crucibles or the like
Inventor: APPLEYARD JOHN HENRY ROSS
Filed: 1903-06-27
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 14,242. Appleyard, J. H. R., and Cranfield, W. June 27. Crucibles.-The lids of crucibles, such as are used in chemical testing, are made with convex inner surfaces terminating in a central point, such as is shown in Fig. 1, to assist in returning liquid to the body of the crucible.
Patent GB-190314543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders for Telephone Directory-cards and the like
Inventor: NAPP CHARLES ELMER
Filed: 1903-06-30
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 14,543. Napp, C. E. June 30. Telephone-station apparatus for indicating subscribers' names and other information.-Thin metal holders for telephone directory cards are pivoted on metal rods supported in a suitable frame. The frame 1, Fig. 1, has cross-pieces 2, which are concave in section, as shown in Fig. 2, to facilitate attachment to a wall, and carry also a threaded socket 4 for a like purpose. Metal rods 8 are held in holes 7 in a bottom bar 6 and can be kept in position by a hinged bar 11 fastened down by a padlock 14 upon the top of bar 9, in which are corresponding holes 10 to receive the upper ends of the rods. Upon the rods are hinged rectangular thin metal frames 15, of U -shaped cross section, each containing a vertical slot at the hinge end by which the card 16 is slipped into place. The metal rod is then inserted through the top hole and the cylindrically-shaped sides of the slot into the lower hole 7, the bar 11 being thrown up to allow of this. Holes are made at the top and bottom of the-frame for the rod to pass through.
Patent GB-190316839-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of and Apparatus for Effecting the Separation of Minerals and Extracting some of them as Concentrates
Inventor: GOYDER GEORGE ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-07-31
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 16,839. Goyder, G. A., and Laughton, E. July 31. Washing zinc and other ores.-Relates to a method of, and apparatus for, separating minerals, and extracting some of them as concentrates, and is cspecially applicable for separating zinc blende from its gangue. Fig. 2 shows a longitudinal section, and Fig. 3 a transverse section. The finely-divided ores are fed from a hopper E into a shoot L leading to near the bottom of a shallow tank A containing an acidulated or other suitable solution. The bottom of the tank A is horizontal throughout a portion of its length, but is inclined upwards at 0 towards the discharge end. A steam jacket B, underneath the bottom of the tank, enables the solution to be heated. Inclined planes or deflector plates D, a slight distance above the bottom of the tank, are separated by V-shaped troughs C, the edges of which lie underneath the plates D, thus leaving small spaces R between the edges of the troughs and the plates. The gas-floated particles of ore rising from the bottom of the tank, pass through the spaces R ; the gas bubbles, on reaching the surface of the solution, burst, and the particles which had been adhering to them sink and are caught in the troughs C. The ore is moved along the bottom of the tank by rakes F carried by chains H passing over wheels K, K<1>, and the tailings are discharged at the end S. The concentrates are removed from the troughs C by scrapers M carried by chains passing over wheels P, and are discharged at T or the tailings &c. may be discharged into a lower compartment. In a modification, the plates and troughs are placed transversely instead of longitudinally, the concentrates being carried into a compartment on the side of the tank.