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Patent GB-190104256-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of an Improved Stiffener for use in Dress Making and similar purposes.
Inventor: HALL JOHN
Filed: 1901-02-28
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 4256. Hall, J. Feb. 28. Dresses.-Relates to stiffeners for use in dressmaking and for similar purposes, and consists in making them of a number of strands a of vegetable fibres united by a thread-covering c plaited upon them in a braiding-machine. Size, glue, and the like may be employed to impart additional homogeneity to the stiffener. The vegetable fibres may be those known as "kitool," bass, or white fibre, and they are held in place in the strand by stitches b. The Provisional Specification states that the strands may be composed of a mixture of " kitool " and " bohia " fibres.
Patent GB-190105148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grinding and Polishing Wheels
Inventor: HYDE DAVID BLISS
Filed: 1901-03-11
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 5148. Hyde, D. B. March 1]. Sharpening; polishing; emery wheels.-Theemery or buffing &c. wheel A, of the section shown, is clamped between concave plates H, J, formed with teeth to grip the wheel. These teeth may be formed over the whole, or only part, of the surface as shown. The teeth may be of ratchet form.
Patent GB-190106951-A (GB)
Title: Rotary Engine.
Inventor: CRAIG JOHN FRANKLIN
Filed: 1901-04-02
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 6951. Craig, J. F., and Fleming, T. V. April 2. Crescent-shaped chamber type.-The shaft 5 has an eccentric piston 4 keyed on it. The piston moves in contact with the periphery of the chamber 1, and has diametrically-opposite abutments 13, 14 secured to it by straps 13<a>, 14<a>, which work in grooves in the piston. Concentric grooves 7, 8 at one end of the piston are connected by passages 9, 10, Fig. 6. to opposite sides of one of the abutments, and serve for the supply and exhaust of steam through two suitably-spaced ports in the wall of the casing. The abutments slide in recesses 2 in the casing as the piston rotates. The casing may be arranged to rotate round a fixed piston.
Patent GB-190111979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppers for Bottles for Aerated Waters and other Liquids under Pressure.
Inventor: ILLES FRANZ
Filed: 1901-06-12
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 11,979. IllÚs, F. June 12. Siphon bottles.-Relates to stoppers designed to replace the tops of siphon bottles containing aÙrated liquids &c. The outlet passage a is formed directly in the neck, or in a top g, which is provided with a packing-washer q and pressed or screwed into the neck f. The outlet a, Fig. 1, is closed by the rubber ball valve b, the sleeve c of which is passed over the arm d of the operating- lever d, h. The arm d passes through an opening in the neck, or the lever, valve, &c. may be mounted in a stopper secured in the neck, the valve being held on its seat by a spring i &c. on the lever h. The opening in the neck is closed by a washer j, or by a flange on the sleeve c, the washer or flange being pressed against the neck by the clasp or band l. The valve b is opened to discharge the contents by operating the lever h. In the form shown in Fig. 10, the valve b is mounted on the spring push u, and normally closes the passage between the chamber s and the outlet a.
Patent GB-190116243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Devices for Preventing the Backward Movement of Vehicles upon Ascents
Inventor: KLAIBER EUGEN
Filed: 1901-08-13
Granted: 1902-08-13
Abstract: 16,243. Klaiber, E. Aug. 13. Backward motion on inclines, preventing.-A ratchet - wheel b is mounted on the inner - side of the hub of a road wheel, and a pivot pin d is secured to the axle by a clip f, so as to allow the pivoted pawl c either to prevent backward motion on an incline by engaging with the ratchetwheel or to be withdrawn from engagement by means of the rod h. The pawl has attached to it a projecting spring g which deadens the sound.
Patent GB-190117689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Trucks for Tramcars and other Rolling Stock.
Inventor: WAINWRIGHT JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-09-04
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 17,689. Wainwright, J. W. Sept. 4. Axle-trucks or undercarriages; springs, bearing. -Relates to trucks for tramcars and other rolling- stock. Continuous longitudinal beams a, carrying a flange h, have horn-plates b, connected together by bars c and to the body of the frame by rods d having blocks e to which are secured laminated springs f bearing on the plungers g. The top chord k, which is rigidly secured to the body, has spring plungers m of various lengths according to their position, and these pass through holes in the flange h, while plungers 2 prevent lateral motion between the body and truck. At the ends of the truck beyond the ends of the beams a are arranged spring plungers m<1>, and washers 26 are inserted between the vertical flanges 25 of the rods d and the brackets 27 on the track frame. Over the axle-box s, which is pressed upwards by the spring z, is a bar t having rods u with washers v, between which and the washers w fixed to the horn-plates, springs x are arranged. The blocks of the brakes, which may be constructed in the manner described in Specification No. 8919, A.D. 1901, are carried by hangers 13, which are embraced by spring clips 16 to allow the blocks to be rapidly retracted. A cross-frame at the centre of the truck has spring-supported rods 7 for carrying an electric motor. In modifications, the ends of the rods d are clipped to the springs f, or spiral springs are substituted for the laminated springs.
Patent GB-190123449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Gas or Vapour Heating Devices.
Inventor: BOWMAN DANIEL WEBSTER
Filed: 1901-11-19
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 23,449. Bowman, D. W. Nov. 19. Gas and vapour burners.-Relates to apparatus for obtaining heat from oil or gas. In the former case, the oil is first vaporized. In either case, part of the gas or vapour may be led away for lighting purposes. The oil or gas, natural or artificial, passes up a tube 10 to a tube 8 leading to an entry chamber 1<a>. Its passage is regulated by a valve operated by the hand-wheel 9<e>, the valve and tube 8 being similar to the valve and tube 14 described below. The gas or oil passes from the entry chamber to a spiral passage arranged in the chamber 1, and, when oil is used, this passage is partially filled with sand or gravel 1<d>. Assuming oil to be the fuel employed, it overflows through a gauze cap 7<a> at the end of the spiral to a tube 7 leading to a connection 6, and thence passes upwards and overflows into a trough 3<a>, where it is ignited, the valve 9 being now turned off. When the oil in the trough has burned itself out, the parts above are sufficiently hot, and a ring 4 is turned, by a handle 4<a> working between stops 3<c>, so as to open inlets 3<b> for air, while the valve 9 is again opened. The vapour generated from the oil by the heat of the heated apparatus now passes down the tube 7 and up the tube 2, becoming mixed with the air which enters through the openings 3<b>. At the top of this tube there is screwed a cap 12, having teeth 12<b> on its bottom edge and three inclined paths 12<a> formed on its outer surface. Above the cap is an adjustable cover 13, having supports 13<a> which rest upon the inclined tracks 12<a>, so that, by turning the cover one way or the other, it is raised or lowered. Depending from the cap is also a fluted central piece 13<c>, to act as an air and gas mixer. Near the edge on the underside is a series of teeth 13<e> engaging with the teeth 12<b>, the spaces between the two sets of teeth being greater or less according as the cover is raised or lowered. On the cover are radial flanges 13<b> forming supports for vessels to be heated. The mixture of vapour or gas and air is further mixed by the piece 13<c>, and escapes through the spaces between the teeth 12<b>, 13<e>, and is ignited. The shape of the flame is varied by an adjustable ring 11, which is provided with inclined paths beneath, which engage with studs 1<c> projecting from the casing 1. The ring has a curved upper surface. When gas is used, the. oil trough 3<a> is not required. A portion of the oil or vapour may be allowed to pass off through the tubes 14, 17 to any lighting-burners. This passage is regulated by a special needle valve, consisting of a spindle 15<d> operated by the external handle 15<e>, and having a valve seat 14<a>, screwed into the tube 14, provided with a central hole, and cut so as to leave a space between it and the tube.
Patent GB-190203914-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for the Production of Saccharine Foodstuffs.
Inventor: STEFFEN CARL
Filed: 1902-02-15
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 3914. Steffen, C. Feb. 15. Food preparations.-Saccharine food-stuffs are prepared by treating beet-root, or the residue left after extracting beet-root juices, or unpeeled beetroot, or the leaves or other portions of beet, with a large quantity of hot inspissated beet-root juices or syrups or molasses or mixtures of the same with other nutritious liquids or fats &c., thereby equalizing the concentration of the added liquid and the juices in the beet. The mixture is then disintegrated in a suitable press, and the liquid is expressed. The solid residue can than be dried by steam or gas, in any ordinary drying appliance, and used as a food, the liquid being concentrated in vacuo and used to treat fresh quantities of beet-root.
Patent GB-190210688-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus or Device for Reseating Valve Seats and the like.
Inventor: GIBSON ROBERT
Filed: 1902-05-09
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 10,688. Gibson, R. May 9. End-facing.-A device for re-facing valve seats and the like is shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 5. The device is secured to the valve casing by brackets 8, which are clamped to, and adjustable on, a pair of rods 1 carrying a boss 9. The boss has a screwed feed-sleeve 10 enclosing the vertically-adjustable tool spindle 17, which is secured by a clamp 13 to a rotatable sleeve 12 carrying a ball bearing 14. The spindle carries a centering-disc 22 which is adjusted inside the seat opening so as to bring the cutting-tool 18, secured to the spindle by collars 19, into contact with the seat.
Patent GB-190216575-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Apparatus for Measuring Electrical Resistance.
Inventor: RECORD JOHN WESTMORELAND
Filed: 1902-07-25
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 16,575. Record, J. W., Brooker, H., and Goss, W. H. July 25. Resistance meters.-Relates to an instrument tor measuring resistance of the same type as the current meter described in Specification No. 1488, A.D. 1901. Two coils B, C, Fig. 4, are wound at right-angles on a metal (preferably aluminium) cylinder A. This cylinder is mounted on pivots between the poles of a magnet (not shown) and an iron core D, Fig. 2. The core is supported by legs G riveted to a ring E, which is supported by two feet F. The coil C passes through openings H in the cylinder A, and between the legs G of the core, while the coil B passes between the legs F of the core. The resistance to be measured is placed in series with the low-resistance coil. The other coil, which is high-resistance, to measure pressure, is first excited till the maximum deflection is obtained ; the low-resistance coil is then excited, whereupon the index is turned back by an amount which measures the resistance on a suitably- calibrated scale.
Patent GB-190216787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artists Paint Boxes
Inventor: CLARKSON LAURA ALBERTA LAVINIA
Filed: 1902-07-29
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 16,787. Clarkson, L. A. L. July 29. Bottle holders.- Artists' paint boxes are fitted with a bottle A adapted to turn neck upwards, the bottle being heavier at the bottom and provided with grooves at the end to receive pivots B ou the box. According to the Provisional Specification, a metal or glass oil bottle is used.
Patent GB-190221573-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: VAUTIER AUGUSTE
Filed: 1902-10-03
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 21,573. Vautier, A. Oct. 3. Cameras.-In a camera for photographing distant objects, such as the moon and stars, the image is formed by a telescopic lens e on a sensitive plate at k, the rays from the lens being reflected successively at l and m<2>. The focussing is effected by adjusting the lens board d by means of a screw h turned by the external handle h<1>. Screws i, p are fixed inside the camera to prevent stray light from falling on the plate at k. The top of the camera is covered by a flexible fabric o. When the camera is not in use, the top part is folded down by turning the frames k, m on their hinges.
Patent GB-190303047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Fitting and Draping Sleeves and the like, in the Making of Dresses and other Garments.
Inventor: ROCHELEAU MELINA FLORA
Filed: 1903-02-09
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 3047. Rocheleau, M. F. Feb. 9. Measuring for.-Relates to an appliance for use by dressmakers for fitting and draping sleeve linings and sleeves in the making of dresses and other garments. The appliance d is made in the shape of an arm, and is mounted on a spindle c in such a manner that it cannot be rotated, but can be removed to have the sleeve lining drawn over it. The appliance has a cloth covering, so that dress goods may be pinned to it.
Patent GB-190304080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fountain Pens.
Inventor: MOLIN PER
Filed: 1903-02-20
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 4080. Molin, P. Feb. 20. Pens.-Relates to means for filling the reservoirs of fountain pens by causing the ink to be sucked in through the nozzle. The pen, of which a is the barrel, is provided with a reservoir c of rubber or other elastic material, into the front end of which fits the nozzle d. The ink is supplied to the pen b by a hole in the nozzle. In the rear end of the barrel a is mounted a movable plunger f, to which is fixed a spring or tongue g, bent as shown. When the plunger f is pressed in, the spring g engages with the curved part or projection of a similar spring or tongue e, fastened to the front part of the barrel, which compresses the reservoir c. When the plunger f is released, the action of the springs g, e will cause it to move outwards and the reservoir will expand, when, if the nozzle d be dipped in ink, the ink will enter the reservoir. In order to ensure the return stroke of the plunger f, it may be acted upon by a helical spring h mounted between the plunger and a stationary piece i.
Patent GB-190313747-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a Wax-like Composition.
Inventor: LEWY JULIUS
Filed: 1903-06-19
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 13,747. Lewy, J. June 19. Paraffin and similar wax-like bodies; candles.- A wax - like composition for making candles, matches, artificial flowers, &c., is made by mixing a ketone or ketones, or a mineral oil, or both ketone and oil, with paraffin wax or a mixture of paraffin wax with stearic acid, palmitic acid, ceresin, or the like.
Patent GB-190316294-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: BECK HEINRICH
Filed: 1903-07-23
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 16,294. Beck, H. July 23. Arc lamps.-An electrode a, Fig. 3, is made with a projecting longitudinal ridge b, which may be a flat strip of carbon glued in a groove in a cored carbon, or may be formed by moulding the electrode of wedge or pear section. The ridge may be coated with metal to retard combustion. A holder for such an electrode has a guiding-sleeve through which the electrode a slides by gravitation, and a metallic or refractory stop c, against which the end of the ridge b bears. The stop c may be inclined, to throw off ash, and may. carry another sleeve f, which encloses the lower part of the ridge b to retard its combustion. Such holders may be used in a lamp to receive two or more ridged electrodes, either parallel or inclined as shown in Fig. 3. Or one such holder may be used, g, Fig. 10, the positive ridged electrode in it being connected by a cord s with a movable holder carrying an ordinary negative electrode a, the position of which is determined by the movement of the ridged electrode. To strike the arc, a connecting-piece may be moved electrically to and from the stationary electrodes, in an ordinary manner, or one or both electrode holders may be pivoted. Fig. 10 shows one holder pivoted and placed in equilibrium by a weight m adjustable above the pivot. The electrodes may be separated by the action of a small magnet on the movable holder, or by magnetic repulsion between the current passing through the movable holders, and an interposed U-shaped permanent magnet or main-current or differentiallywound electromagnet i, Fig. 8. This magnet also steadies the arc. In order to prevent damage to the lamp if the carbons burn out, the ridge is cut away from the upper end of the controlling- electrode, or from both electrodes, so that the last bit of carbon drops suddenly, and a cap on the upper end may move a lever to displace the other carbon and break the arc.
Patent GB-190317728-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for use in Developing Washing, Fixing or otherwise Treating Photographic Plates.
Inventor: HUNAEUS PAUL
Filed: 1903-08-15
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 17,728. Hunaeus, P. Aug. 15. Developing; washing; fixing; dishes; dark slides.-The dish a, Fig. 1, has a tightly-fitting cover, and either or both are made of wellpolished transparent non-actinic material. The flexible or jointed pipe b is connected to the inlet h and also to the liquid container c. By raising and lowering the container, the developing, washing, and fixing liquids can be applied to, and withdrawn from, the plate in the vessel a. A partition f<1> is provided forming the space g to hold the liquid when the dish is used in a vertical position. Instead of the tube band container c, a rubber ball, or a pump containing the liquid may be applied directly to the inlet h; or a funnel and vertical tube may be used. As shown in Fig. 14, the vertical dish a is supported on detachable feet d and is closed by the slide l. The end walls are wedge shaped, to hold the edges of the plate. An overflow pipe may be provided. For use with films, the vessel has, preferably, the cross-section shown in Fig. 11. The film may be introduced by means of a transparent film-holder, wider at the top and bottom for the purpose of keeping the film away from the walls of the vessel. Fig. 12 shows a lightproof device e for transferring the plate from the dark slide k to the vessel a. On withdrawing the shutter m, the plate falls on to the platform q, which is rotated from the outside by the spindle n. The plate then falls into the vessel a, previously opened by withdrawing the slide l. The spindle o can be arranged in a vertical lightproof slot to enable the platform q to be raised and lowered. The platform q may have a clip to hold the plate, operated from the outside. Fig. 14 shows a similar, but simpler, arrangement for use with the vertical vessel a. Figs. 17 and 18 show a dark slide k constructed to facilitate the transference of the plate to the chamber e, and to prevent the plate from coming in contact with the shutter m. The plate r is held at one end by the projections s, and at the other end by the catch t held over the edge of the plate by the spring u. The spring v presses against the underside of the plate. On drawing out the shutter m, the catch z engages the notch z<1>. When this catch is released, the shutter can be drawn out still further, causing the recess y to engage the projection w on the catch t, which is thereby withdrawn, releasing the , plate. In the case of double dark slides, the same device is provided on both sides.
Patent GB-190326493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Perspective Drawing Instruments.
Inventor: ROBINSON HUGH CECIL
Filed: 1903-12-03
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 26,493. Robinson, H. C. Dec. 3. Curves, figures, &c., plotting and reproducing.- Relates to improvements on the apparatus described in Specification No. 15,688, A.D. 1903. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the apparatus. To constrain the tracing-point on the bar 4 to describe a line at right-angles to the length of the bar, the screw mechanism, described in the earlier case, is replaced by the rope and pulley tackle shown. A cord a fastened at e passes over a pulley d, on the sliding carriage to which the bar 4 is attached, and thence around a pulley c, on a graduated bar f, to a fixed point on the sliding carriage. The lower end of the barf has a cord i attached to it, which passes around pulleys k, m, and n to a weight, which thus keeps the cord j, and hence the cord a, taut. The carriage 7 carrying the tracing-point slides on the bar f on which it may be clamped at any point. The bar 4 being inclined at an angle of 60‹ with the guide 11, it follows that as the bar moves across, into the position shown, through a certain distance along the guide 11, the bar f will move along the bar 4 through half that distance. The tracing.point will therefore describe a straight line at right-angles to the direction of the bar 4. One end of the cord a may be attached to the upper end of the barf, and the other to a point on the carriage 9, the intermediate cord passing around an adjustable pulley on the main frame.
Patent GB-190327090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Elastic Connections of Cannon and their Cradles with the Supporting Means on the Carriages of Armoured Turrets.
Inventor: POUTET VICTOR JEAN
Filed: 1903-12-10
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 27,090. Poutet, V. J. Dec. 15, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Mountings; turrets.-Turret guns are elastically connected to their supports, in order to avoid shocks in the event of the turret being struck by a projectile. The trunnions may be mounted on slides, so that the gun is capable of horizontal movement in any direction against the springs (including the recoil spring) shown in Fig. 2. Preferably the springs are made double-acting, as shown in Fig. 4, the recoil-spring thus serving as a buffer at the end of the return motion.
Patent GB-190328187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Manufacture of Steam Boiler Furnaces and Flues.
Inventor: GEARING ERNEST
Filed: 1903-12-22
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 28,187. Gearing, E., and Rainforth, W. Dec. 22. Corrugating.-In the manufacture of steamboiler furnace flues, the plain tube is first formed with corrugations of the shape shown in Fig. 1, and then subjected to successive rolling operations, whereby the shape is changed gradually to that shown in Fig. 9. The intermediate stages of manufacture are shown in Figs. 2, 3, and 4, while Figs. 6, 7, and 8 show the form of the rolls employed.
Patent GB-190328375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Boilers for Gas Stoves and the like.
Inventor: NUTTING JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-12-24
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 28,375. Nutting, J. Dec. 24. Boilers for gas stoves &c. A flat or corrugated boiler is arranged in the space between the oven and the top frame or hot plate of a gas, oil, or like stove, and may be combined with the boiler or hotwater tubes described in Specifications Nos. 19,583 and 23,151, A.D. 1901. Fig. 1 shows a boiler a of rectangular section, arranged along three sides of the stove and connected by pipes f, g to a hot-water tank h. Fig. 3 shows a similar boiler a connected to a boiler k of the kind described in Specification No. 19,583, A.D. 1901.
Patent GB-190403507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gaseous, Liquid, and Pulverulent Fuel Burners.
Inventor: NEU ADOLF
Filed: 1904-02-12
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 3507. Neu, A. April 10, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Liquid, gaseous, and pulverulent fuel fittings.-In a rotary cement or other kiln, fuel and steam are supplied through two concentric pipes 8, 9 of the form shown, while the air is forced through an outer elbow pipe 6 fitted with an internal spiral rib 7. The position of the hottest zone in the flame is varied by an ellipsoidal, spherical, or diamond shaped valve 15 on a screwed stem 14. This valve, the inside of the end of the pipe 9, and the outside of the conical end of the pipe 8, are spirally grooved.