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Patent GB-190022667-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Cleaning or "Recutting" Files, Rasps and other Articles.
Inventor: LAFONTAINE LOUIS MAURICE
Filed: 1900-12-12
Granted: 1902-03-12
Abstract: 22,667. Lafontaine, L. M. Dec. 12. Files and rasps, cleaning and re-cutting. Files, rasps, milling- cutters, &c. are cleaned and re-cut by first roughly cleaning them by placing them in a mixture of water, sodium hydrate, and hydrochloric acid (say in the proportion of 100, 5, and 3 parts respectively) and then immersing them with carbon plates in a cell containing a mixture of water, nitric acid, and hydrochloric acid (say in the proportion of 100, 7, and 3 parts respectively). The files &c. are thus acted on by electrolytic action. Each pair consisting of the files and carbon may form a separate circuit, or they may be connected in series. The carbons are composed of 70 per cent. of powdered wood charcoal and 30 per cent. of powdered coke, kneaded and pressed together. The files are afterwards removed, treated with sodium hydrate, washed, and dried. Fig. 1 shows one part of the apparatus used. Cells are formed by removable partitions B in a tank A. The carbons I and files R are fixed by suitable metal clamps H, K to the metal frames F in the cover E which may be raised and lowered by a counterweight.
Patent GB-190100301-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Suspending of Window Sashes in their Frames
Inventor: ROBERTSON THOMAS WILSON
Filed: 1901-01-05
Granted: 1902-01-04
Abstract: 301. Robertson, T. W., and Hamilton, D. Jan. 5. Windows, holders for. Conical or round studs G, carried by the sash, are forced outwards by springs H into perforations in the frame, or into perforated plates fixed to the frame, or the sash stiles may be perforated to receive studs let into the frame.
Patent GB-190105632-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Moulding Projectiles.
Inventor: ASTBURY ALBERT JAMES
Filed: 1901-03-18
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 5632. Astbury, A. J. March 18. Casting and moulding projectiles. Relates to patterns for moulding projectiles with raised bands. In the pattern, the raised band Q is formed on four blocks F, which are forced out into position by four wedges H, and are withdrawn by four springs K, when the wedges H are withdrawn. The wedges H are moved by a cone C and cup D, which are carried on the screw spindle A, and are raised and lowered by rotating the spindle in the nut B.
Patent GB-190105677-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for Steam and other Engines.
Inventor: ELLIOTT GILBERT RUGGLES
Filed: 1901-03-18
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 5677. Elliott, G. R. March 18. Valves, distributing; expansion, varying; reversing.-Comprises a rotary admission and exhaust valve provided with means for varying expansion and reversing. Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section through the valve, and Fig. 4 a transverse section on the line Y ... Y. In a casing 1, furnished with two pairs of branches 2<a> extending to the cylinder ends, are placed two adjustable cylindrical shells or linings 20, 30, in which revolves the twopart main valve 11, 15. The part 15 controls the admission to the cylinder, steam being supplied at 5, and the part 11 controls the exhaust, which escapes finally by the pipe 6. The several shells are formed with ports disposed so that, by angularly adjusting the middle sleeve by the lever 27, the point of cut-off can be varied from zero up to seven-eights of the stroke, and by a similar adjustment of the outer shell by the lever 37 the direction of driving can be reversed.
Patent GB-190106270-A (GB)
Title: Pin Securing Apparatus for the Pins of Neck-ties and the like.
Inventor: PIETSCH PAUL
Filed: 1901-03-25
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 6270. Pietsch, P. March 25. Pins, s c a r f.-A safety appliance to prevent the loss of scarf pins &c. consists of a wire a bent as shown, and secured to a short tube c through which the pin d passes. The frame a is sufficiently springy to grip the pin d, and the safety appliance is still further secured by its engagement with a notch or recess e formed on the pin. The safety device, if visible, may be set with jewels.
Patent GB-190116547-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Refuse Destructors
Inventor: HOWDEN JAMES
Filed: 1901-08-17
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 16,547. Howden, J., and Hume, J. H. Aug. 17. Refuse-consuming furnaces.-Air is led from heaters to a furnace for consuming or destroying towns' or other refuse, by a conduit A', Fig. 2, lagged with non-conducting material. The air is delivered into a heating-conduit G<1>, Figs. 2 and 3, made of iron or steel plates A<2>, A<3>, A<4>, A<5>. The bottom plate A<5> has openings B<1>, with or without guide-plates B', to admit air into reservoirs D<1> above and opening into the furnace fronts E'. The air thence passes into the furnaces K<1> above the grates V<1> and the ashpits M<1> below the grates. In a modification, heating-conduits lead from the main conduit G<1> through the casings separating the furnaces and the end walls. The air finally passes through distributing-boxes at the back of the furnaces, or is admitted to the furnaces direct. As shown in Figs. 9 and 10, the hollow front of each furnace consists of inner and outer disc-like plates A and B connected partly by a shell plate C and having openings for a clinkering-door EA and ashpit GA. A shell J forms a clinkering-door passage, and an inner perforated air box L is fixed to the outer door by studs K. Air enters the door passage through ports M adapted to register with ports in a sliding valve N, which also controls openings Q, Q<1>, and Q<2>, leading to perforated airdistributing boxes R and R', and is actuated by a crank handle N', a spindle N', and an arm N<3> engaging a projection N' on the valve. The passage of air to the lower part of the furnace front, and thence to the ashpit, is controlled by valves G<2> operated by handles outside the plate B. In a modification, the ports Q<1> and Q<2> are controlled by separate valves sliding in guides and connected to the valve N by rods and bell-crank levers. In a second modification, the ports M, Q, Q<1>, and Q<2> are formed in a small auxiliary chamber, the passage of air to which is controlled by a sliding valve. In a third modification, an auxiliary valve chamber is used, but the furnace front is formed of three separate castings, one forming the upper part with clinkering-doors, another forming the valve seating, and the third forming the ashpit door framing.
Patent GB-190124705-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Constructing Railway Tracks
Inventor: LENCHERES GEOFFROY LE ROY DE
Filed: 1901-12-04
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 24,705. LenchÞres, G. le R. de. Dec. 4. Sleepers ; rails, securing to sleepers.-Sleepers are made of a composition described in Specification No. 19,045, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Cements &c.], with or without metal parts to strengthen it. The composition consists of salts of alumina and potash, silica, oxide of manganese, sulphate of lime and of baryta, suitable hydrocarbons, gravel, and flint. As shown in plan in Fig. 5, combined longitudinal and cross sleepers b, c are used, and the rails are partly embedded and held by gauge bars d moulded in the material. Or, as shown in Figs. 7 and 9, metal boxes f or other strengthening-parts are used in combination with the composition. The Provisional Specification states that metal strengthening- plates may be fixed on the lower heads of doubleheaded rails.
Patent GB-190201602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Out-door Seats applicable for Tramcars and other Places.
Inventor: TAYLOR JAMES
Filed: 1902-01-21
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 1602. Taylor, J. Jan. 21. Seats. - Relates to tramcar seats which can be turned so that either face may be used. The seat A is composed o f slats a mounted in the frame B, which has trunnions b adapted to turn in spring sockets in the side frames. Rollers E, having stops e for supporting the seat when in use, may also assume the position shown on the right of Fig. 2, when the seat is being turned.
Patent GB-190201616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Automatically Varying the Direction of Flow and Point of Discharge of a Continuous Stream of Liquid
Inventor: ROBINSON HENRY
Filed: 1902-01-21
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 1616. Robinson, H. Jan. 21. Liquids, distributing.-Liquid is delivered by a tube a to a horizontal trough b, from which it passes by an adjustable opening to a water-wheel c, and thence is delivered to a horizontal rotating vessel d. This vessel is rotated by means of the water-wheel, through sprocket and chain gearing l, m, worm gearing o, p, and a pinion r gearing with teeth s formed on the edge of the vessel d. The inlet of the water to the wheel is regulated by a plate w, carried by a rod x from a shaft y which is supported in any desired notches in a pair of uprights z. The rotary vessel d has a single outlet f leading to a fixed vessel g, divided into compartments by partitions h and provided with any desired arrangement of outlets i to lead the liquid away. The vessel d is carried upon ball bearings. A turbine or other water-actuated motor may replace the water-wheel.
Patent GB-190207942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Sewing Heavy Materials.
Inventor: NEWLANDS HUBERT
Filed: 1902-04-04
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 7942. Newlands, H. April 4. H a n d sewing- tools; sewing carpets and saddlery; lock-stitches.-Consists of an improved hand tool for sewing heavy goods such as those mentioned above. On a handle a, Fig. 1, containing a reel or ball of thread bare mounted an awl i and a needle e, detachably secured in holders f. The needle holder is mounted on an arm j, which is pivoted at i and can be clamped with the needle at any desired position from the awl. Other means for adjusting the distance between the needle and awl may be employed. The thread passes to the needle through the centre of the handle and tension is put on it by passing it through holes c and a recess d. When using waxed thread a length of thread is drawn off, waxed, and then wound on an exterior reel s. The reel b may be dispensed with, and the thread is then led through a hole in the end of the handle and under a rubber tension-ring. In this case the reel is mounted on a spindle A, Fig. 12, clamped to the table by a jaw B and nut C. In another modification the handle consists simply of bent wire. When a locking-thread is employed, it may be wound on a double conical bobbin split at one end to engage the thread. Or a spool of locking- thread may be carried on a spindle r, Fig. 7, in a case p consisting of a split open-ended cylinder with conical caps. The needle may be straight or curved, and with a closed or open eye.
Patent GB-190208013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Hammers or Mallets for Dental and other Purposes.
Inventor: THATCHER JOSEPH WYKOFF
Filed: 1902-04-05
Granted: 1903-04-04
Abstract: 8013. Thatcher, J. W. April 5. Dental instruments. - Relates to a dental 1 mallet applicable also for other purposes. The tool 2 is secured to a rod 1 formed with blocks 3, 4, which slide in a slotted tube 10 surrounded by solenoids A, B, the terminal wires of which are connected t o a plate b and to plates c, d secured to an insulating-plate 23. Wires W connect a battery to metal strips 27 adapted to engage pins 26.25 formed respectively on the plate b and on a similar plate a secured to the plate 23. An arm 9 carried by the rod 1 connects lugs 28, 29 on the plates a, d when the tool is pressed inwards, thus energizing the solenoid B and causing an armature 7, loosely mounted on the rod 1 and pressed by springs 5, 6 into the position shown, to impinge on the block 4 and move it forwards until stopped by a flange on the tube 3. This movement draws the arm 9 down, and connects the plate a with a lug on the plate C, thus causing the solenoid A to retract the armature 7. The rod 1 is pressed into a mean position by springs 20, 21 bearing on loose ferrules 18, 19, which engage a sleeve 15 connecting the tube 10 with a guide-tube, and also engage a pin 17 sliding in slots in the sleeve 15 so as to prevent the tool &c. from rotating. A cover is secured by a nut over the solenoids, and a cap 24 screwing on to the plate 23 encloses the switch. By using a tool having a bent end and drawing it out, the armature 7 is caused to impinge on the block 3 and give a backward blow.
Patent GB-190209993-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Photographic Emulsion.
Inventor: SCHARTZ YORK
Filed: 1902-04-30
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 9993. Schwartz, Y. April 30. Printing-paper; developing.-Relates to a photographic emulsion for coating printing-paper, or other films or surfaces, containing phosphate of silver, chlorate of silver, and a silver salt of, an organic acid. When the image is not printed out on the paper, it may be developed by a solution of bichromate and bromide of potassium, to which an alcoholic solution of gallic acid is added.
Patent GB-190211583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Concrete and like Bricks or Blocks and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: IMPSON JOHN
Filed: 1902-05-21
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 11,583. Impson, J., and Jewson, H. May 21. Moulding building-blocks.- Fig. 1 shows a brick or block made in the shape of a hollow double cube with a central partition A and channels or grooves a, a<1>, b, c, e, D<1>, E<1> for the reception of grouting or cement. A wall built of these blocks would require no inside plastering, and would be dry, sound-proof, and damp-proof. Fig. 2 shows a machine for moulding the blocks from concrete, cement, or the like. The mould K is arranged to slide on pillars F<1>, and is raised and lowered by a hand-wheel G<1>, spur gearing H', and pinions H<1> gearing with racks J<1> fixed to the mould. The cores are fixed to a bridge-piece L of the mould, and move through a loose bottom N which rests on a fixed frame M. Concrete or the like is rammed into the mould about the cores, and is pressed into shape by a cover plate O. The mould plates are formed with ribs for producing the grooves in the block.
Patent GB-190216196-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Dough-parting and Loaf-forming Machines.
Inventor: KUEPPER PETER
Filed: 1902-07-21
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 16,196. Kuepper, P. July 21. Moulding dough.-A dough-parting and loaf- forming machine is shown in elevation in Fig. 1. The dough is fed through a funnel F to a pair of cylinders, one of which is mounted in stationary bearings and has a smooth surface, and the other is mounted in adjustable bearings and provided with knives 8 disposed in radial slots and notched to receive a guide-ring 23. The divided dough passes through an outlet 26 into bowls 27, which are actuated in elliptic paths to form the dough into balls. The shaft 4 drives the dividing- cylinders from a pulley 10, and is also provided with a wheel 37 for driving a table 36, and a wheel 28 for driving a vertical crank shaft. The crank- pin 32 engages eyes of arms 33 of the bowls, and slots in the arms 33 engage pins 35 on the table. The bowls have open bottoms with rounded edges, and the dough is supported on pins 42 of false bottoms 43, which are hinged to the table, and provided with movable supports 44 carrying rollers running in a race 46, so that the moulded dough is delivered to an endless belt 48. The bowls may be replaced by channel or ring shaped receptacles. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 10, a long channel-shaped receptacle 63 is driven from an eccentric disc 67, the table 64 is stationary, and an endless belt 65 receives the dough on pins 79.
Patent GB-190221327-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or Additions to, Finger-rings, Bangles, Bracelets and like Articles for Personal Wear
Inventor: CONSTANTINE ALFRED
Filed: 1902-10-01
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 21,327. Constantine, A. Oct. 1. Electric and magnetic jewellery.-Finger-rings, bangles, bracelets, armlets, anklets, and like articles for personal wear, are provided with a galvanic or magnetic lining comprising metallic rings, strips, plates, or other elements, for treating rheumatism &c. In the signet ring shown in Fig. 2, the body part a is made of gold, silver, or other precious metal, and is provided with an annular recess a' for a galvanic lining b consisting of a series of slightly separated but connected rings of silver and zinc, or other elements forming a galvanic couple. The interstices between the elements allow of access of moisture from the finger. In the ring shown in Fig. 9, a magnetic lining b consisting of a horse-shoe or circular, permanent, preferably tungsten-steel, magnet is provided, the poles b<1>, b<2> being connected by jewellers' solder &c.
Patent GB-190225146-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mowing and Reaping Machines
Inventor: BAMFORD SAMUEL BRASSINGTON
Filed: 1902-11-15
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 25,146. Bamford, S. B. Nov. 15. Reaping and mowing machines.-Relates to detail improvements in reaping and mowing machines of the type described in Specification No. 24,932, A.D. 1901. The seat standard is made of a curved cross-section, and is tapered at its lower end to fit into a correspondingly-tapered socket in the poleplate. The end of the seat standard may be bent just above the point that enters the socket. In this case, the tapering of the seat standard and socket may be dispensed with. A special plate or bracket is bolted to the pole-plate, and projects forwards to carry the fulcrum stud on which is mounted the quadrant for lifting the finger-bar. The cap on the end of the draught-pole is formed with a plate, which fits into a slot in the end of the pole and is secured by cross-rivets. The plate is formed with a projection on top of the pole and two underneath the pole for engaging with the loop of the breast pole and preventing it from coming off. Fig. 10 shows an arrangement for adjustably mounting the front guide-roller l on the main shoe m. The serrated arm n to which the wheel plate is usually affixed is placed further back on the shoe than is customary, and a bracket o' is employed having two slotted serrated surfaces, one of which is adjustably secured to the arm n and the other of which carries the wheel plate adjustably attached to it. Fig. 12 shows an arrangement for mounting the knife-bar connecting- rod s on the crank-pin so that it can rock from side to side. The crank-pin is mounted in a bush s<4> having trunnions s<5>, s<5> mounted, respectively, in recesses in a casting s<6> and in a cap s<2> fixed in the forked end of the connecting-rod s. The crankpin t, Fig. 16, is lubricated from an oil cup t<1> screwed on the end of the pin t and having a filling-hole closed by a screwed plug t<3>. Oil is conveyed to the bearing by a pin t<2> having strands of cotton attached to it. A divider is fixed to the outside shoe, when the machine is to be used for reaping. A socket on the divider fits over the point of the shoe, and a slotted bracket on the back of the divider serves for adjustably bolting the divider to the shoe. The bar forming the back of the knife-bar is made of channelled crosssection. The channel is placed underneath, and holds the heads of the rivets securing the knife section. The Provisional Specification states that the drop slide and the portions of the main shoe on which the knife-bar slides are made with chilled surfaces to increase their durability.
Patent GB-190226881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatic Steam Traps also applicable to Pressure-reducing Valves.
Inventor: RUSSELL FREDERIC MONTAGU
Filed: 1902-12-05
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 26,881. Russell, F. M., [Heintz, A.]. Dec. 5. Reducing-valves.-Relates to the automatic steam trap described in Specification No. 15,581, A.D. 1901, the invention being also applicable to pressure-reducing valves. The ends of the expansion tube R terminate in sliding pieces A, B, which are slotted to receive a neck J on the spindle of the valve D and a neck on the regulating-screw W respectively. A rod G is supported in a socket in the end of the screw and connected to the valve spindle, and the movement of the valve is directed by guides projecting from the valve seating which is fitted in the trap inlet S. The tube R is contracted, and the valve remains open until steam and water of condensation passing through the trap to the outlet S' heats the tube sufficiently to expand it and thus close the valve. As the trap cools, the tube contracts and opens the valve, and collected water of condensation followed by steam passes through the trap until the heat again closes the valve.
Patent GB-190227126-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Disinfecting Apparatus for Beer Barrels, Wine Casks and the like
Inventor: VANDAM LEON
Filed: 1902-12-09
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 27,126. Vandam, L. Dec. 9. Disinfecting ; disinfectants. - In disinfecting beer barrels, wine casks, and the like, and fermenting-rooms, &c., the disinfectant, which may be formaldehyde, formol, sulphurous acid, or chlorine, &c., flows from a vent D to the funnelshaped mouth of a tube C, from which it flows along the tube to a mixing-pipe B ; in this it encounters dry steam which enters by the pipe A, by which it is caused to pass in gaseous form through the pipe E to the cask or chamber &c.
Patent GB-190228938-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Purifying and Separating Metals.
Inventor: SIMPSON WILLIAM SPEIRS
Filed: 1902-12-31
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 28,938. Simpson, W. S. Dec. 31. Separating metals.-Relates to a method of purifying and separating molten metals by concussion. A ladle or other receptacle lined with refractory and non-conducting material, is filled with the molten metal and is dropped a number of times from a suitable height on to a solid foundation. The method is especially applicable to metals having iron as their base, such as pig iron, scrap iron or steel, scrap tin, &c. It is also applicable to the elimination of metallic oxides and other impurities such as carbon, phosphorus, and gas, which rise to the surface and burn there, or are skimmed off.
Patent GB-190300806-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Crochet Hooks-
Inventor: JOHNSON ERNEST
Filed: 1903-01-13
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 806. Johnson, E., and Lewis, G. Jan. 13 Crochet-hooks.-A crochet-hook is made from a single piece of wire bent in the middle so as to form a riug, as shown, or into the shape of the figure 8. The bent portion is held between the fingers and thumb, and prevents the crochet-hook from turning round when in use.
Patent GB-190306735-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Candle Fittings of Electric Incandescent Lamps.
Inventor: O'CONNELL MAURICE WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-03-23
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 6735. O'Connell, M. W. March 23. Incandescent lamps; supporting lamps.-Imitation candle lamps are made with the lamp and candle portions connected together, so as to be removable as a whole from their holders, which are of the bayonet-joint or other type. The parts may be formed in one piece, as shown in Fig. 1, consisting of the stem a of porcelain or enamelled glass, with a constriction at c, and the bulb b blown on the end. The filament d is supported by stems e, preferably with a cross-piece f, the whole being exhausted. The stems e may be of glass carrying the conductors, or may be the conductors themselves. The thimble holder h, in this case of the bayonet-joint type, is supported in the socket g by means of packing-material k, such as fibre, asbestos, or india-rubber, formed into a ring or applied in a loose condition and pressed into position. The lamp bulb may be made separately and connected to the candle by cement, or by means of a screw ferrule, as shown in Fig. 3. A modified holder, shown in Fig. 4, is made of insulating-material, with a metal ring t into which the portion q on the lamp screws, and a tube u for receiving the split pin r, an insulating-block p being attached to the base of the candle to support the contacts.