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Patent GB-190014778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Artificial Stone
Inventor: COIZIER ALEXANDRE HENRI
Filed: 1900-08-17
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 14,778. Croizier, A. H.. and Thomine. A. E. Feb. 5, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Bricks, building-blocks, slabs, &c.-Blocks, bricks, tiles, cornices, mouldings, ornaments, &c. or artificial sandstone are moulded under pressure from a mixture of slaked lime, clay or loam, and sand, or in some cases of lime and clay only. Colouring- matters may be added, and blast furnace or like slag may be subsituted for the sand. If the lime is slaked in the mixing-apparatus, the mixture should stand for from 24 to 36 hours before moulding. The moulded blocks &c. are subjected to the action of high-pressure steam in a closed chamber.
Patent GB-190019246-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement by Way of Ventilation in Horse Loin Cloths.
Inventor: MACKAY ROBERT MURDOCH
Filed: 1900-10-27
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 19,246. Mackay, R. M., [trading as City Repair Co.]. Oct. 27. Clothing for animals; ventilation.-A loin cloth consists of a woollen cloth A covered with a waterproof sheet B, in which is a central ventilating-aperture H loosely covered by a strip E riveted in place. Strips C, beaded at D, prevent water from running through the aperture H.
Patent GB-190102713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in Apparatus for the Industrial Production of Liquid Air.
Inventor: PICTET RAOUL PIERRE
Filed: 1901-02-08
Granted: 1902-02-08
Abstract: 2713. Pictet, R. P. Feb. 8. Drawings to Specification. Turbines.-The energy contained in air which is liquefied at a pressure of fifty odd atmospheres is utilized to drive a turbine.
Patent GB-190107861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cornice Pole and the like Rings.
Inventor: ALLMAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-04-17
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 7861. Allman, W. April 17. Curtains, drawing and suspending.-Relates to cornice-pole rings. The ring is preferably of semicircular section. Two rollers 8, 9 are threaded on a springy wire 7, and are inserted in the ring so as to bear on the pole ; they are kept from contact with the ring by beads 10 or by bends 11, 12.
Patent GB-190108061-A (GB)
Title: Improved Battle-door.
Inventor: MALLY JOSEPH ROBERT
Filed: 1901-04-19
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 8061. Mally, J. R. April 19. Battledores or racquets.-A length of round cane a is bent to the form shown, and the ends b, which are of half-round form, are bound together by split cane c, d, and e. The frame is split to receive the edges of a piece of parchment f, which is secured by brads, rivets, or screws g. A piece of thin tin h and a strengthening-wedge i of hard wood are let into the base of the frame on both sides of the battledore.
Patent GB-190115531-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Purifying and Decolorising Resins, Oils and Fats.
Inventor: ARLEDTER HERMAN
Filed: 1901-10-24
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 15,531. Arledter, H., and Whitney, R. J., [Arledter, F.]. Oct. 24. Resins and resinous compounds.-Relates to a process for purifying and decolorizing commercial resins, fats, and oils. The resin or other material is heated under pressure, and at a high temperature, in presence of a suitable alkali, water, and carbonic-acid gas. The mixture is then allowed to cool and the purified resin is separated from the lye. If desired, sulphurous-acid gas may be passed into the solution to bleach the resin or oil.
Patent GB-190122150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Applying and Adjusting the Pressure on the Pressing Rollers of Drawing, Roving and Spinning Frames.
Inventor: BARBOUR JAMES
Filed: 1901-11-04
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 22,150. Barbour, J. Nov. 4. Rollers and roller heads for drawing, roving, and spinning frames. The pressure rod is in two parts J, K, which are c o n - nected at their inner ends to a tumbling lever H, the motion of which is limited in on e direction by a stop H<1>. The pressure is applied by means of a spring L &c. to the rod K, until a pointer M sliding on the rod indicates on a scale I that the desired pressure has been attained, the lever H resting against its stop H'. The adjusting-nut N of the rod J is now turned until the lever H ceases to rest against the stop H<1>. Should the nut N be turned too far, or the pressure on the rollers be too great, the levers H will turn too far from its stop H<1>, and the pressure will cease to be applied to the rollers.
Patent GB-190203944-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes, Cigar and Cigarette Holders.
Inventor: KENNEDY JAMES
Filed: 1902-02-15
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 3944. Kennedy, J. Feb. 15. Tobacco pipes and cigar and cigarette holders.- An appliance is inserted in the stem of a pipe, cigar, or cigarette holder, in order to cause the smoke to travel a long distance before reaching the mouth. Fig. 2 shows a section of a pipe stem with the appliance in position, and Fig. 4 shows a perspective view of the appliance. Two pieces of aluminium &c. A are united longitudinally, to form a Y or T in cross-section. The ends are covered by discs b<2> suitably recessed, and openings b, b<1> are made. When the appliance is in position in the stem, the smoke has to travel along the channel B, through the opening b, along the channel B', through the opening b<1>, and, finally, through the channel B<2>.
Patent GB-190208112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Indicating and Controlling Mechanism.
Inventor: BROUGHAM REGINALD THOMAS DUDLE
Filed: 1902-04-07
Granted: 1903-04-07
Abstract: 8112. Brougham, R. T. D. April 7. Steering-gear.- Relates to means for controlling the position of a body such as a rudder from a distance, and also to means for indicating the movement or position. Switches, such as described in Specification No. 5168, A.D. 1902, are arranged in connection with synchronous motors, which may be such as those described in Specification No. 8362, A.D. 1902. Fig. 1 is a diagram of an electric steering-gear. A, B, C denote synchronous motors controlled by switches, and C a motor for operating the steering- gear, or a switch for throwing in a motor &c. Fig. 2 shows the operating-mechanism of the switch and indicator. The switch arms I, J are eccentrically mounted on a disc D fixed on the spindle E. A disc F is loose on the spindle and is provided with a stud K passing between the arms I, J. The disc is formed as a worm-wheel, and is driven by a worm G operated by the motor. A hand-wheel 0 may be caused to engage the spindle through the gearing P, Q or is withdrawn from it and locked by a pin R. An indicator N is operated by the shaft E. On turning one of the hand-wheels 0, say of the first switch, the arms are thrown over and all the motors started. The discs F are thus rotated, and the switches finally opened. In the second switch, the indicator is operated and serves to show the position of the first, and of the mechanism controlled.
Patent GB-190217006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Lighting Gas Burners.
Filed: 1902-07-31
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 17,006. Schwab, M., and Greene & Sons, H. July 31. Gas valves and cocks. - The ends of the channel j of the plug cock h are flared, so that when the lever s is lifted by the lamplighter's torch r into the intermediate position, gas passes temporarily to both the climbing light f and the main burner a. When the lever s is pushed so as to open fully the cock h, the gas supply to the climbing light is cut off.
Patent GB-190219135-A (GB)
Title: Acetylene Generator
Inventor: BAILLY BENNOIT
Filed: 1902-09-01
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 19,135. Bailly, B., and Chauvin, V. Sept. 1. Acetylene.-Relates to apparatus for automatically supplying water to the carbide, in which a nearly-constant pressure is obtained and the gas is cooled by the feed water. A wire-gauze carbide receiver f is placed in a cylinder a provided with vertical internal ribs e and supported on brackets c within a cylinder b closed by a cover d. The cylinder b is immersed in water in an outer vessel k, and, when the cock p on the gas-outlet pipe o is opened, water flows into the cylinder b by the siphon pipes i, and thence into a cranked pipe in the cylinder a provided with a succession of holes and ending in an open funnel q. Excessive pressure causes some water to be .driven back through the siphons i, and thus the generation of gas is suspended.
Patent GB-190222215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Appliances for Illuminating and Igniting purposes.
Inventor: SLADING JOHN
Filed: 1902-10-13
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 22,215. Slading, J. Oct. 13. Acetylene lamps. -Relates to a lamp for generating and burning acetylene, for use as a gas-lighter or torch, and also for illuminating purposes. The lower part 2 of the body contains the carbide, and has a detachable base 3 having a central fixed tubular stem 4, which extends through the carbide chamber and screws on to the nozzle of the water-supply pipe 5. The carbide chamber is rendered gas-tight by elastic packed joints at its top and bottom edges, which allow the gas to escape when the pressure becomes excessive. The lower joint consists of a rubber washer 6, surrounding the central stem, and held between the base 3 and the lower end of the chamber. The bottom of the water reservoir 1 is made with two downwardly-projecting flanges 7, 8, forming a channel in which is placed a rubber ring 10, which forms an elastic joint with the top edge 9 of the carbide chamber. The inner flange 8 may be formed on a loose disc which is screwed on to the nozzle of the pipe 5. The stem 4 has orifices 16 to allow the water to pass to the carbide. The stem is surrounded by a perforated zinc cylinder 15. The flow of water is regulated by a rod 11, which screws into the end of the supply pipe 5, the water being admitted to the pipe through orifices 14. The plug 17, which closes the filling-orifice, is perforated to allow the escape of any gas which forces its way up through the supply pipe. A screwed collar 22 on the burner permits of a gauze cylinder being attached when a protected light is required. The base of the lamp may have a socket for attaching to a pole. When used for a lamplighter's torch, the carbide is kept in place by a coiled spring. When used for illuminating purposes, two inclined burners are used, so that the flames impinge upon each other and spread the light. The lamp is also fitted with a handle.
Patent GB-190223386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Apparatus or Devices for, the Manufacture of Sound Record Cylinders of Phonographs and like Instruments.
Inventor: PETIT ADEMOR NAPOLEON
Filed: 1902-10-27
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 23,386. Petit, A. N. Oct. 27. Phonographs.-A blank celluloid cylinder is supported with a matrix in a holder having screw clamping arrangements for making airtight joints at each end, and passages for the introduction of the hot fluid under pressure which is to force the matrix into the blank. The blank cylinder 1, Fig. 1, surrounds but does not quite touch the electrolytically-deposited matrix 9. The flanged lower ends of both rest in a recess in the baseplate 3, and are covered by a washer 15 of indiarubber, which is pressed upon them by a collar 14 on the central bolt 5. A wheel-nut 17, furnished with a washer 18, can urge the collar towards the end of the cylinder. At the upper end the bolt 5 is hollow and contains a slide plug 19, through which and the collar 24 passes a stud 23 capable of sliding in the slots 22 of the bolt 5. The rotation of the nut 21 on the screwed end 20 of the slide plug thus forces the collar 24 to compress the washer 25 against the flanged end 11 of the matrix and the top plate 4. A wheel-nut 26 and washer 27 form an airtight joint round the bolt 5. Passages 6, 7 in this bolt are for the admission of hot air or steam to force the matrix on to the blank, and other passages 29, 30 are for the escape of air from the space 13. In the modification, Fig. 2, the perforated bottom plate 3 is in one piece with the bolt 5, which has only one hand-nut and washer, placed at the upper end. The internal collars 14, 24 are forced against their respective washers by a spring 31. Steam pressure is followed by air pressure, and water is finally used to cool the blanks externally. The blanks may have their edges protected by metal rings, such as those described in Specification No. 18,917, A.D. 1902.
Patent GB-190227163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Slabs for Grinding Drawing-pens, Pen-nibs and the like.
Inventor: MARTINEZ MAX
Filed: 1902-12-09
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 27,163. Martinez, M. Dec. 9. Ruling - pens are reground by drawing them to and fro with in a curved hollow b, in a slab a of metal or emery &c.
Patent GB-190305723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hot Water Heating Systems and Valves therefor
Inventor: O'BRIEN JOHN OWDEN
Filed: 1903-03-12
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 5723. O'Brien, J. O., [Grasset, P.]. March 12. Stuffing - boxes.-In the construction of the three-way valve shown in Fig. 1 for use in the pipes of water heating - systems, the gland s, and the bottom ring r of the box are divided along the axis, so that they can be removed for repacking and for lubrication without stopping the working of the valve. The upper end of the gland s is held together by a cross-piece T drawn down by bolts in the ordinary manner.
Patent GB-190311237-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottles for Aerated Waters and other Liquids.
Inventor: RAWSON HARRY
Filed: 1903-05-18
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 11,237. Rawson, H. May 18. Bottles; capsuling bottles.-The beading at the mouth of an aÙratedwater or other bottle is flattened, as shown at A, Fig. 1, on opposite sides, to enable the capsule label to be more readily attached. Instead of two, there may be four flat sides, and these may be continued below the beading down the neck.
Patent GB-190314426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Liquids Fuel Heater Burners
Inventor: PEDERSEN JOHANNES THEODOR
Filed: 1903-06-29
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 14,426. Pedersen, J. T. June 29. Gaseous-fuel fittings.-The invention is more particularly applicable to steam boilers for locomotive and marine purposes. Oil under pressure is conveyed by a tube B, Figs. 2 and 3, to a central chamber D, and is vaporized in radial tubes F, closed at their outer ends by a removable cap F<1> and containing an inner tube G connected with the chamber D. From the tubes F the vapour passes into the outer chamber A, and is superheated in a second series of radial tubes H before it is conveyed by the tube C to the burner nozzle a, which is controlled by a needle valve. The tubes F are inclined downwards to prevent the oil from flowing into the chamber A before being vaporized.
Patent GB-190319367-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Insulation of Electric Conductors.
Inventor: PINCHING EDWARD LAWLEY
Filed: 1903-09-08
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 19,367. Pinching, E. L., and Walton, W. H. Sept. 8. Conductors, insulatiug; insulating-compositions.- Electric conductors, either bare or covered with a fibrous or porous material such as cotton, wool, or paper, are insulated by means of a non-inflammable compound of gelatine and tannin obtained by precipitating gelatine with a solution of tannin in water. The conductor may be steeped in succession in gelatine and tannin baths, or vice versÔ, or the fibrous covering may be so treated before its application to the conductor and, if desired, after prior treatment with any known non-inflammable solution. The precipitate may otherwise be obtained separately and applied to the conductor or its covering either alone or in combination with other substances. The use of the gelatine-tannin compound renders the insulation fire-resisting and less absorbent of moisture.
Patent GB-190322177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Operating Water-tight Doors for Ships' Bulkheads, Caissons and the like.
Inventor: HEATHCOTE THOMAS ALMA
Filed: 1903-10-14
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 22,177. Heathcote, T. A., Black, J., and Gladstone, J. Oct. 14. Bulkhead doors. -Relates to watertight doors in which the door D is raised and lowered b ythe screwed rod A operated by bevelwheels P, Q. The screwed rod A works in a nut B attached to the door. The nut is in two portions, the front half E alone being screwed. This half is provided with a slot L in which works a lever H arranged so that the front half of the nut may be moved away from the screw, thereby allowing the door to fall by its own weight. The lever H, upon being released by the pin M is moved by the spring N.
Patent GB-190322927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paper Ruling Machines
Inventor: WAITE THOMAS ELI
Filed: 1903-10-23
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 22,927. Waite, T. E., and Waite, L. Oct. 23. Ruling-machines.-Relates to ruling machines in which the paper is fed in between a top cloth and strings, and consists (1) of an arrangement of driving-gear, and (2) of means for adjusting the height and pressure of the gate. (1) The top cloth, bottom cloth, and layboy are driven independently. The front and back top-cloth rollers are carriers simply, and the top cloth is driven by by an additional roller f, Fig. 1, driven by a chain or otherwise from the main driving-shaft b, instead of driving the front top-cloth roller from a front string roller of practically equal diameter. One bottom-cloth roller h and a pulley g<2> on the layboy are driven respectively by straps f<1>, g<1> from a grooved pulley g on the roller f. By this arrangement, any slackness of the top cloth is on the under or return part, and the maximum tension is at the upper part just behind the front roller. The front string roller is disposed lower, and is driven either from the main shaft b or from a spur-wheel j<2> on the front top-cloth roller, and can be reduced in size, so that it does not obstruct the view of the paper approaching the gate. The striker and gate-lifting cams may be actuated by a shaft i driven either from the main shaft b or, as shown, by change gearing from a spur-wheel j on the front top-cloth roller. (2) A screw x, Fig. 3, passing through a lug w secured on the gate shaft t, bears upon a tail-piece v<1> of the gate lifter v, and is held in contact with the tail-piece by a rubber ring y or otherwise.
Patent GB-190327669-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Flooring Cramp, applicable also as a Lifting Jack.
Inventor: THOMPSON JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1903-12-17
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 27,669. Thompson, J. H., and Porter, F. W. Dec. 17. Lifting - jacks. - Relates to a cramp with interchangeable parts for gripping joists, boards, and other kinds of flooring, or for counter floors, reflooring for mills, fireproof flooring, and the like, but which may also be nsed as a lifting- jack. The cramp bar g slides in a groove f and is fixed to a guide-block moving on a screw rotated in bearings b by a handle. The joist is fixed between an eccentric j, with ratchet teeth, on a bolt k and a stud l, and a spike may be driven into it through the hole a<1>. The cramping-bar is then forced out and the head g<1> pressed against the edge of the board. When the cramp is used for flat doors, the eccentric and stud are replaced by pins or spikes. The apparatus may be converted into a lifting-jack by turning on end and removing the eccentric and bolts.
Patent GB-190403362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic, Spring and similar Flexible Tyres.
Inventor: BRACKELSBERG CARL ADOLF
Filed: 1904-02-10
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 3362. Brackelsberg, C. A. Feb. 10. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-A flexible tread consisting of a series of blocks is linked to a flexible ring round the rim. The ring b, Figs. 1 and 2, is a chain of links the pivots d of which also support arms c to which are pivoted blocks of metal filled with wood, paper, rubber, or the like. The arms c may be slotted to play on the pivots d, and may be attached to adjacent blocks, as shown in Fig. 4. Linked connections c, Fig. 6, may be used instead of the arms c, and each connection may support a separate block. A continnous tread may be formed by laying a flexible band h, Fig. 9, in links c<1> having projections i.
Patent GB-190403726-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Inverted Incandescent Gas Burners
Inventor: JACKSON WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1904-02-15
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 3726. Jackson, W. H. Feb. 15. Incandescent gas lamps ; globes; globe holders. - The metal mixing-tube b, Fig. 1, of an inverted lamp is lined or surrounded by a loose porcelain tube b<1> to prevent overheating, and d a porcelain dome e diverts the waste gases into the openings between the arms f of the globe or shade holder, the sides of each arm f being turned upwards to form channels for conveying the air supply to the air-inlets g. These channels may be lined with asbestos &c. Instead of being open at the bottom, the globe or shade d has openings i arranged so as to deflect the incoming air against the inner side of the shade. The mantle is supported from wires m held together by a ring r and provided with button-headed or hooked ends, which are passed respectively through slots p, Fig. 3, or notches, Fig. 5, in a flange k at the top of the mantle, and are locked by turning the mantle.
Patent GB-190412748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fitted Cases.
Inventor: RANDOLPH THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1904-06-06
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 12,748. Randolph, T. H., [trading as Huxtable & Co., J. T.]. June 6. Dressing-cases; travelling bags. - Around the inside of a travelling bag or dressing-case are arranged a number of sheaths or sockets separated by vertical lines of stitches D' and adapted to receive tongues formed on the movable pockets G for the fittings, or on the fitting themselves. The pocket G', closed by the straps H, is similarly attached to the lid by tongues.F<1> and sockets D<2>. The sockets D may be formed upon a movable metal or wooden band fitted in the case. Clips or spring fittings may be used instead of sockets.
Patent GB-190412907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Valves for Steam Engine Cylinders.
Inventor: BEYA FREDERIC
Filed: 1904-06-07
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 12,907. Beya, F. June 7. Valves and valve gear. - A separate admission, fluidactuated, lift valve controlled by a governor and initially released, directly or indirectly through a small valve, by the piston is shown in Fig. 1. The piston strikes the plate 2 and raises the flat wedge-shaped valve 1, the movement of which is completed by the steam. The valve spindle allows steam to pass from the cylinder into the recess 6 provided with a governor-controlled cock which connects it with the upper side of the piston 4. The underside is connected with the outer air through an adjustable cock. The piston may strike against a small auxiliary valve which admits steam to raise the inlet valve. A mechanical arrangement for raising or closing the valve may be used as a safety appliance in case of need.
Patent GB-190413724-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Drills.
Inventor: DUNTLEY WILLIAM OBED
Filed: 1904-06-17
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 13,724. Duntley, W. O. Juue 17. Drilling.-Portable breast drills are driven by self-contained electric motors. The casing 1, Fig. 2, of the drill forms the magnet frame for the motor, and the armature runs on ball bearings 5, 9 carried by caps at the ends of the casing. The upper bearing is adjustable and the cap at this end of the casing serves to enclose the brushes and commutator. A handle 21 operates the motor switch. A pinion 6 on the motor shaft drives pinions 14 mounted on studs 15 on the drill spindle and gearing with a fixed annular wheel 17. Gauze-covered openings are provided in the casing and a fan 19<a> circulates air to cool the motor.