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Patent GB-190005290-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Screw Driving Apparatus.
Inventor: GUDE FRANZ
Filed: 1900-03-20
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 5290. Gude, F. March 20. Screwdrivers.-The blade b is fixed to a spindle a provided with a cross-handle i and with a screw - thread d for engaging with the head e supported by legs g from a base as shown. The head e is connected to the legs g by wing nuts h, h<1>. The operator stands upon the base, and introduces the blade into the nick of the screw by slacking the nuts h, h<1> and lifting the spindle a.
Patent GB-190010459-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Machine for Removing Wool and Hair from Skins.
Filed: 1900-06-08
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 10,459. Johnson, S. L., and Electrical Wool Pulling Syndicate. June 8. Furs; hides and skins, raw, treating.-Relates to machines for removing wool and hair from skins by means of electrically-heated wires. The skin 2 is secured to a drum 3 by means of hooks 18 set in recesses or grooves 17 in the drum. The drum is connected through a clutch to a wormwheel 6 driven by a worm 8 on the shaft 10, which is itself driven from the pulley 50 through a sleeve 51, bevel gearing 14, and gear-wheels 12, 9, 5. The hair &c. is removed by electrically-heated wires 20, carried by insulating-blocks 21, mounted in holders 22 of the type described in Specification No. 26,576, A.D. 1898. The holders 22 are supported on a carrier 23, which is reciprocated both longitudinally and in the vertical plane. The longitudinal reciprocation is effected by the crank-shaft 10, pivoted lever 55, and link 57, and the vertical reciprocation by the crankshaft 13, connecting-rod 68, bell-crank levers 65, 60, and suspension links 70. To raise the wires clear of the skin, the links 70 may be shortened by winding the chains 73 on the ratchet drum 75. Combs 30, moving in elliptical paths, one behind the other, remove the severed hairs. The combs are actuated by eccentrics 33, and the rods 34 of their supporting-frames slide in brackets 36 pivoted on studs 37, carried by brackets which are themselves adapted to be swung upwards or downwards to move the combs into or out of action. Band brakes 80, 81, controlled by a treadle-lever, are provided for holding the drum 3 firmly in place when securing the skins to it.
Patent GB-190020473-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Medical Vaporizers or Inhaling Apparatus.
Inventor: BENSON ROBERT LEE
Filed: 1900-11-13
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 20,473. Benson, R. L. Nov. 13 Vaporizers.-Relates. to atomizing vaporizer apparatus for inhaling purposes. It consists of an air-compressing pump 1, filter 14, air reservoir 15 containing some antiseptic material &c., a second vessel 19 in which the air pipe 17 terminates in a spray-producer, and a coil 24 in which the air and vapour are heated by a flame on their way to the nozzle 26. The pump has a hollow piston-rod containing air o u t l e t valves 5, 6 therein. Preferably these valves consist of a single strip of leather or the like extending above and below the piston. These valves, and also the inlet valves 7, 8, have wire stems bent at the outer end into an eye 9. The air is led to the filter by a flexible tube 4. The spray-producer consists of a nozzle 20 on the air pipe and a liquid eduction pipe 21 attached to a sleeve adjustable on the air pipe. A bye-pass valve 32 is provided, so that the air need not pass through the spray-producer. A non-conducting coupling 30 connects the heated coil 24 and the flexible nozzle pipe 25.
Patent GB-190104112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Dumping, Discharging or Unloading Matters in Bulk.
Inventor: GOODWIN JOHN MARSTON
Filed: 1901-02-26
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 4112. Goodwin, J. M. Feb. 26. Dumping-vessels.-In an apparatus for dumping, discharging, or unloading scows, vessels, or the like, having a number of V-shaped compartments 2, each compartment has two centre valves 3 and two side valves 4. The side valves are connected by bar hinges 6 to the body of the apparatus, and, when closed, their lower ends rest on the centre valves, which are carried by pivoted struts 11. Rollers 12 on these struts are supported by detents 15 on releasing-shafts 14. The detents 15 have lateral flanges and their curved surfaces vary in extent, so as to discharge the compartments in succession. The discharge may take place at either side, down short shoots 16 and auxiliary\pivoted shoots 17 raised and lowered by chains 32, or at the centre. Swinging retarding- valves or plates 17<a> are provided. Auxiliary valves 18, mounted on spring hinges 19, are arranged to close the spaces between the central valves 3 and the fixed shoots 16, and, when discharging centrally, these valves are turned back so that the valves 4 swing on to the springs 19. The valves 3, 4 are closed by means of chains 23 connected to a pulley-block 22 and carrying weighted hoisting- hooks 25 engaging links 26 sliding in slots. When the chains 23 are slackened, the hooks 25 fall away from the links 26 and release the valves. The struts 11 have teeth at the sides to enable a crowbar to be used to move the central valves. The releasing-shafts 14 are operated by slotted arms engaged by a pin on a piston-rod.
Patent GB-190111567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Match Boxes or Holders.
Inventor: GAMLEN JACKSON TAYLOR
Filed: 1901-06-06
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 11,567. Gamlen, J. T., and Nicholas, W. R. June 6. Match boxes and receptacles. - A match box, provided with means for igniting matches as they are withdrawn, comprises a case A with lid B having roughened partitions b<1>, which form slightlytapering channels for receiving the matches c. The tail ends s of the matches may project beyond the lid. In a modification, the partitions may be formed in the case A, and, according to another modification, the box may be completely closed by means of a hinged lid, and rods or rollers extending across the box may serve as igniting- appliances. A match holder for table use comprises a stand, to which a casing, provided with match-striking partitions, is hinged. A curved base-plate is removably fitted in the bottom of the casing. In another form of match holder, a casing for matches is hinged to the lower side of a support, which is suspended by a cord from any suitable support.
Patent GB-190114658-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in water and like Gauges.
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM SYLVESTER JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-07-18
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 14,658. Jones, W. S. J. A., and Bowerbaak, A. W. July 18. Gauge - glass fittings.-One end of the glass is received in a socket at the end of a movable cylinder C, the upper part of which forms a a valve. When the glass breaks, or is removed, the steam pressure above closes the valve. Both ends of the glass are received in similar sockets, which are provided with packing f. The cylinder C may be raised and lowered by means of the nut wheel s. or by means of a hand-lever fitted to it. It may be fitted with packing- rings like piston rings, in which case the stuffing-box c is unnecessary.
Patent GB-190115546-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Working Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BORMANN JOHANN GOTTLIEB LEBERE
Filed: 1901-07-31
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 15,546. Bormann, J. G. L. July 31. Gas and like engines.-A gas rich in oxygen is used at high pressure to support combustion in the engine, and, when the engine is working at above 75 per cent. &c. of its full load, water is automatically sprayed into the cylinder to reduce the excessive temperature, and prevent premature ignition. The engine is governed by controlling the fuel supply, it being possible to burn the smallest quantity in the oxygen, or, if it is desired to economize oxygen, both gases may be cut off and the exhaust valve held open while the speed is excessive.
Patent GB-190122465-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Machine for Fixing Material Carrying Spangles, Sequins and the like upon Cloth or other Textile Fabrics.
Inventor: CORNELLY EMILE
Filed: 1901-11-07
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 22,465. Cornely, E., and Cornely, R., [trading as Cornely & fils, E.]. Nov. 7. Sewing-machines, spangles attaching in; cords, applying; needle-holders; embroidery.-The spangle material, consisting of a thread b on which the spangles A are threaded and a thin cord d, is fixed to the cloth by the thread g of the rotating threadcarrier, which thread is passed into the spaces between the spangles and wound round the thread b, the cord d, and the stitches of the sewing. The spangle material is guided down the hollow needle-bar, and, to ensure the spangles hanging as shown, the needle-bar is funnel-shaped at the top, and the spangle material is guided into it by a roller. To guard against twisting of the spangle material, the needle-bar is of oval section, and it is secured in the usual rotary tube L by the aid of a sleeve m, Fig. 6, with an oval central hole and springy sides 2 fitting the tube.
Patent GB-190124579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Conveying or Transporting Hot Coke, or for other like Uses.
Inventor: MARSHALL FREDERICK DEACON
Filed: 1901-12-03
Granted: 1902-12-03
Abstract: 24,579. Marshall, F. D. Dec. 3. Conveyers.- Relates to apparatus for conveying or transporting hot coke and for other like uses. The water trough in which the conveyer runs is fitted with lateral bye-pass passages a having openings c to the trough at each end, The water pushed forward in front of the mass of coke &c. can thus return to the rear thereof and does not overflow. To prevent the entrance of coke dust &c. into the passages a the openings c are fitted with louvre plates suitably placed, and the passages have removable covers, so that dust &c. which does accumulate may be readily removed.
Patent GB-190200609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Switches and Cut-outs
Inventor: HALL ROBERT FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-01-09
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 609. Hall, R. F. Jan. 9. Cut-outs; switches.-The fittings and parts of switches and fuses are of such size and shape as to be readily combined or interchanged. Fig. 1 is a front view of a closed switch, and Fig. 6 shows it partly open. The base a is channelled, and is fitted with spring contact-pieces b, b<1>. The contact-lever c is preferably formed as a strip of copper bent to U-form, pivoted to c<1>, and provided with a spring d for giving a quick break. The handle lever e is formed with ears, and is pivoted at c<1>; it is provided with a gap or opening e<3>, so that it may have a limited movement independently of the contact-lever c. The base a may also serve as the base of a fuse, Fig. 15 showing a suitable fuse-carrier. The block i carrying the fuse wire is fitted with contact-pieces i<5> adapted to engage the contacts b, b<1>. These segments or units can be built up into groups or into double-pole switches and cut-outs &c. for switchboards.
Patent GB-190201260-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Milling Machines for Milling Textile Fabrics.
Inventor: ASQUITH JAMES DIXON
Filed: 1902-01-17
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 1260. Asquith, J. D. Jan. 17. Milling.-The fabric, in addition to being operated upon by the usual rollers b<1>, b<2>, is also operated upon by blocks c' carried on reciprocating-shafts c<2>, thus obviating creasing &c. To permit of the operation of the blocks, the sides and top of the spout D are removed near its end. The shafts c<2> are reciprocated by cams c<1> on the countershaft C and by springs c<5>. In a modification, the shafts are reciprocated by forked levers operated by crank-discs on the shaft C.
Patent GB-190202873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fabric Cutting Machines.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1902-02-04
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 2873. Thompson, W. P., [Adams Top Cutting Machine Co.]. Feb 4. Linkwork.-In a fabric-cutting machine, the material is fed by a reciprocating gripper, which is operated by a crank 62 and the link mechanism shown. The reciprocating gripper is connected by a link with a sleeve 19 sliding on the rod 20 and connected by a pin and slot arrangement with the slotted lever E. A similar slotted lever 56 is adjustably fixed at one end 63 and connected at the other by means of a link 61 with the crank 62, the two levers 56, E being connected together by a pin 60 which is adjustably secured in the slot of the lever 56 and slides in the slot of the lever E. By this arrangement, in all positions of adjustment, one limit of the reciprocating movement remains fixed in position.
Patent GB-190207677-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stopping Devices for Bottles.
Inventor: GROSS ROBERT
Filed: 1902-04-01
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 7677. Gross, R. April 1. Corks ; stoppers ; corks, retaining. - The neck of the bottle is formed with two extensions g, h, the edges of which are curved or shaped to form a seat for the cork a. The cork is placed transversely across the mouth of the bottle, and is secured in. position by a suitable fastening - arrangement attached to a collar i on the neck. The fastening may consist of a strap b secured by a catch c, Fig. 1, or by a screw d &c., Fig. 3. The cork a may be of the usual cylindrical shape, or it may be of rectangular or other cross-section, the seat on the neck being formed of corresponding shape.
Patent GB-190213097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball Mills
Inventor: REDFERN CHARLES GEORGE
Filed: 1902-06-09
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 13,097. Redfern, C. G., [Commercienrath Gotthard Sachsenberg]. June 9. Ball mills.-Relates to means for conveying material from one compartment of a mill to the next. The compartments b, c, d are separated by narrower compartments h fitted with helical blades i, which lift the material passing through the annular openings g, and deliver it through openings l into cones k, the large ends of which open out into the next compartment.
Patent GB-190213750-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Mixing Gas and Air.
Inventor: SEYMOUR JOHN
Filed: 1902-06-17
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 13,750. Seymour, J. June 17. Mixing air and gases.-Gas and air are mixed in desired proportions in the apparatus shown. Within a closed casing a is mounted a closed rotatable cylinder f, which is mounted upon a shaft i driven by sprocket gearing from a shaft z. The latter may be operated by a cord &c. 13 and falling weight. The interior of the cylinder f is divided into compartments by helical blades h, which are flared out at the right-hand side y so as to increase at that part the capacities of the compartments. Air is admitted to the drum through a tube o, a tube surrounding the shaft i, and a tube p rising above the water level within the casing and drum. Gas is admitted to the outer casing through the tube e, and is drawn into the compartments of the drum through perforations g in the periphery, the perforations for each compartment being diametrically opposite to the air inlet for that compartment. The mixture of air and gas escapes by the tubes q, r. The inlet and outlet pipes o, r are continued downwards by tubes u, v, into closed drip boxes s, t, for water. These boxes are provided with siphon outlets w, x. The proportions of air and gas in the mixture are varied by altering the level of the water within the apparatus.
Patent GB-190214017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Blast Furnaces
Inventor: MEEHAN PATRICK
Filed: 1902-06-20
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 14,017. Meehan, P. June 20. Fumes, treating.-The gas passages 7 in the upper part of a blast furnace are protected by cast-iron thimbles or pipes 8, embedded in the masonry of the furnace lining, and preferably thickened at their lower ends and formed with passages 12 for currents of water flowing through pipes 13, 14. Each downcomer consists of a long ascending pipe 15, a parallel descending pipe 16, and an intermediate large chamber 17 the upper part of which may be provided with an explosion valve 28. In the lower part of the chamber 17 is a hopper 18 having a discharge shoot 19, preferably with weighted valves 23, 24, 25. Finely-divided material, such as ore or coke dust, carried in suspension by the gases, is deposited to a large extent in the hopper 18 and conducted to the charging-hopper 5 ; in order to facilitate this deposition of fine material, a baffle-plate 20 may be fitted in the chamber, and jets of air or steam may be injected against the plate 20 by pipes 20<1>. Spray pipes 27 may be used for moistening the fine material in the shoot. The furnace may have only one downcomer, and the thimble may be inclined throughout. In a modification, the top of the furnace is dome-shaped, there is no special chamber 17, and the thimble, hopper 18, and pipe 19 are not employed.
Patent GB-190214223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cigarette-making Machines
Inventor: CALBERLA GEORG
Filed: 1902-06-23
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 14,223. Calberla, G. June 23. Cigarette-making machines.-Relates to a continuous-rod machine for making cigarettes provided with metal foil or like mouthpieces. Fig. 1 shows an elevation of the mechanism for cutting the metal foil and attaching it to the paper, and Fig. 2 a section of the tobacco-supplying apparatus. The tobacco is fed by band on the endless band 1, which conveys it between the ribbed or spiked roller 2 and the smooth roller 3. After passing the shield 4, it is caught by the spikes of the rapidly-rotating roller 5, and discharged through the funnel 6 and upon the paper which is fed along the channel 9. The shield 4 may be covered by an endless band, which may be run over the roller 3. The metal foil resting on a protecting-band 21 is drawn over the table 20, and is held at intervals by the pair of vertically-reciprocating grippers 23, placed at each side of the cutting-blade 24, which is fixed to the slide 27 operated by a connecting- rod. The movements of the blade 24 are adjusted so that it cuts the foil without injury to the band 21. The foil is prevented from rising with grippers 23 by suitable means. The cigarette paper 40 is gummed, at the places to receive the foil, by the gumming-roll 28, against which it is pressed by the roller 42 carried by arms 43 and actuated by the cam 33. The roller 34, mounted in spring- pressed arms 35, is periodically moved by the finger 38 and cam 33, so that the foil is only applied to the paper 40 at the proper intervals. The foil attached to the paper is pressed in place by the cam 44, and is then dusted by the brushes 39. When the tobacco has been discharged upon the paper from the funnel 6, Fig. 2, it first passes beneath a convex wheel 11, which compresses the tobacco into the channel 9, then beneath a plate which prevents the tobacco from rising, and finally beneath a wheel with a grooved rim, which compresses the tobacco core into a cylindrical shape.
Patent GB-190215588-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Counting Device.
Inventor: CHRISTERSSON ALBIN
Filed: 1902-07-12
Granted: 1903-07-11
Abstract: 15,588. Christersson, A. July 12. Counting-apparatus.-A counter having a projecting actuating-arm, ratchet gearing, two pointers and dials, and a signal bell, is applied to a platform weighing-machine, or to a hand-truck or wheelbarrow, to count the number of articles weighed or carried, such as bags of wheat. On the weighing-machine the arm may be actuated by the locking-handle of the machine. A barrow is provided with a large knob to depress the arm. The arm 2 is provided with a hinge joint, stops to limit the movement about this hinge, and a spring to hold the arm straight, normally. The counting- mechanism is constructed as shown. The arm 2 is attached to a cam 7, and carried on a pivot. A small pivoted arm 8 is held against the cam 7 by a spring 11, and supports a spring-pressed pawl 3 in engagement with a ratchet-wheel 4, which carries a pointer over a number dial. A pin 17 on the wheel 4 turns a second wheel 18 one tooth for each revolution of the wheel 4, and the wheel 18 carries a pointer over a second number dial. A pin on the second wheel engages an arm 29 of a hammer 31 and a cam under pressure of a spring 34, once in each revolution, to strike a bell 32. Pawls 13, 27 prevent reverse motion of the wheels. The first wheel can be turned forward by a head. The second wheel carries a bevel-wheel which can be engaged by a bevel-wheel on a shaft 23 to turn it forward.
Patent GB-190217908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ignition and Starting Devices for Explosion Motors
Inventor: CLEMENT ADOLPHE
Filed: 1902-08-14
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 17,908. ClÚment, A. Aug. 14. Gas and explosive- vapour engines. - Re- lates to electrical devices for testing the working of explosion engines, and for starting such engines. As adapted for a four- cylinder engine, the circuits L, Figs. 1 and 2, of the cylinders are connected to a switch box A. Each circuit has two curved terminal springs b, which normally are connected to a cross-pin c on an insulated push-rod B. By depressing the push- rods, three at a time, so that the circuits of the corresponding cylinders are broken, any one cylinder which is out of order can be identified. The switch box has lateral push-knobs D, which are used for starting the engine. An indicating- pointer on the engine cam shaft indicates which cylinder is ready for firing, and the push-rod of that cylinder is then actuated. In a modification, the terminal springs have two projecting parts so that only one push-knob is required. In the modification shown in Figs. 5 and 6, a disc E has four pairs of curved contacts 1 ... 8 connected to their respective cylinders. A pivoted bar g has bridge-pieces l<1> adapted to work on the curved contacts. An extension bar h is pivoted to the bar g, and carries a bridge-piece adapted to put an external contact v in circuit with pin-contacts e, f, for the respective cylinders.
Patent GB-190222790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Automatic Weighing Machines.
Inventor: BERESFORD WALTER
Filed: 1902-10-20
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 22,790. Beresford, W., and Eccles, J. H. Oct. 20. Automatic -feed weighers, specially adapted for weighing and delivering small quantities of material by means of an equi-armed balance and standard weights. The receptacle 6 is mounted on a shaft 7 suspended by a yoke 11 from one end of an ordinary beam, not shown, which carries the usual weight pan at its other end. The feed-hopper 1 has a mouth 2 containing a cylindrical brush on a shaft 47. A constantly-rotating pulley 50 rotates the brush by means of a ratchet device 49, except when the ratchet is disengaged by a sliding cone 56 operated by the gateclosing g mechanism. In operation, the rising empty receptacle 6 carries with it an auxiliary beam 70 having adjustable weights 75 and adapted to balance the material in the air when thegate closes. The auxiliary beam moves a pivoted bent lever 37, which pushes a rack 25 into engagement with a constantly-rotating wheel 15. The rack is pivoted to a sliding bar 18 carrying a stud 19 working in a slotted adjustable guide 20 on the gate 4, so that the sliding bar opens the gate. A projection 28 on the rack is caught by a fixed projection 29, and holds the gate open until the auxiliary beam falls and the arm 38 of the bent lever releases a pawl, which, engaging with the rotating wheel 15, raises and releases the rack. The gate is now closed automatically by the springs 24. The loaded receptacle descends until a worm-wheel 63 on its axis engages with a constantly-rotating worm 60, so that the receptacle is turned over and emptied. The operation then starts again.