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Patent GB-190124602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for reducing or rendering Fish-waste, Fish, and other Material
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1901-12-03
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 24,602. Haddan, H. J., [Edson, E. R.]. Dec. 3. Fats and fatty oils.-Relates to apparatus for reducing fish, fish waste, or other material for the production of oil and glue or gelatine. The material is placed in the receptacle a, and heated by means of the steam jacket d and the connected heating-drum c. Pneumatic pressure is maintained from the compressed-air &c. reservoir j, in order to prevent ebullition. The oil is drawn off from the surface by the pipe l, which is adjusted by the rack and pinion n, o, and is provided with a conical receiving-end m covered by a strainer s. The solution of gelatine &c. passes through the filtering- material x to the draw-off pipe 31. While passing through the filter, the temperature of the liquid is maintained by the lower part of the steam jacket d. When the operation is complete, the contents of the receptacle a and the filtering-material x are discharged through the slide valve 11. A sight glass t, lamp u, and water-supply pipe w are provided.
Patent GB-190202770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grates used for Warming the Apartments of Dwelling Houses, and other Buildings.
Inventor: SIM JOHN
Filed: 1902-02-04
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 2770. Sim, J. Feb. 4. Air - heating fireplaces.-The grate is placed in, but quite clear from, a fireplace which is closed on the top, sides, and back. The grate is formed of a hollow back 4, sides 5, a fire-back 11, and a bottom projecting block 12 supporting the b a r s 13. These parts may be formed of fireclay or other suitable mineral which is enamelled on the outside, and d are joined together by fireclay joints 14. The back, sides, and fire-back are provided with ribs 8. The hollow back is covered with a removable lid 6. Openings 9 are provided to allow air from the apartment or from outside to enter the hollow space, and other openings 10 to allow of the escape of heated air to the apartment or elsewhere. A cover 1, which may have heat-radiating ribs, is provided for leading the products of combustion to the outlet 2. Above the cover is a stone lintel 17, a sheet-iron lintel 18, and a sliding soot door 19.
Patent GB-190206997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boot and Shoe Cleaning Machines
Inventor: MUELLER OTTO
Filed: 1902-03-21
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 6997. M³ller, 0. March 21. Boots and shoes, cleaning.-Fig. 1 shows a diagrammatic side view of the machine, Fig. 2 a plan with the guide-rail &c. removed, Fig. 3 a vertical section, Fig. 4 a plan of the parts shown in Fig. 3, Fig. 5 a front view of a blacking or a dirtremoving brush, and Fig. 6 a front view of a polishing-brush. The brushes 2, 3, 4, 5 are driven from the main shaft 8, which may be operated by hand or power. The cleaning and blacking brushes 2, 2, 3, 3, consist of discs 15 carrying segmental brushes 17 secured by hinges 16 and pressed outwards by springs 20, the terminal flaps 18 being secured by hinges 19 and being pressed outwards by springs 21 bearing against extensions 22 of the backs of the brushes 17. The polishing- brushes 4, 4, 5, 5 consist of rings 23 faced with bristles, and carrying hemispherical brushes 24 provided with sleeves 25 mounted to slide on and rotate with shafts 6 carrying pressure springs 28. The boot or shoe is placed upon a tree or holder 40 provided with a spring-pressed lever 60 carrying a second spring-pressed lever 65, and provided with a hook and adapted to be held by a rack 62. The claws 41 of the holder embrace a flange 42 of a bar 30, and the extension 45<1> is pushed along by a finger 45 projecting from a travelling chain 31. After the operation, the boot-holder is diverted to a collecting-rod 47 by a flat spring 51, carried by a rail 48, coming in contact with the holder 40, causing a hook 52 to bear against and engage the rod 47 at the time the claws 41 pass the end of the flange 42. Blacking is periodically applied to the brushes 3, 3 by means of a lever 55, 56, which is operated by a projection 59 on the chain 31 and carries a loose brush roller 57 supplied with blacking from a receptacle 58.
Patent GB-190214011-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combination Projectors and Reflecting Apparatus for Artificial Light.
Inventor: ENGELSMANN AUGUST
Filed: 1902-06-20
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 14,011. Engelsmann, A. June 20. Arc lamps.-A projecting apparatus consists of a vertically adjustable parabolic mirror a and two vertically adjustable plane mirrors b, which can be adjusted about a horizontal axis by screws c and links d so as to reflect the light in two opposite directions or in one direction, or concentrate it at one place. The screws c and links d may be replaced by worm or other gearing to enable the mirrors b to be rotated about a vertical axis. The whole projector is carried by a frame A, which can be turned by a motor B and gearing C. The plane mirrors may be of elliptical form and consist of strips of quartz or metal.
Patent GB-190214990-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottom Dies or Plungers for Tile Presses.
Inventor: BURTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-07-05
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 14,990. Burton, W., and Taylor, R. L. July 5. Moulding tiles.-The bottom die or plunger of a tile press is made with grooves a or air ducts a<1>, a', to allow air and any surplus dust to escape. In dies made of an upper part or acting face of steel and a base of cast metal, the grooves or air ducts may be made entirely in the base, as shown in Figs. 1 and 3.
Patent GB-190218261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Low Water Alarms for Steam Boilers.
Inventor: WHEATLEY WILLIAM HUMPHREY
Filed: 1902-08-19
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 18,261. Wheatley, W. H., [Jones, E.] Aug. 19. Alarms, low-water.-The expansion of a copper tube due to the displacement of water within it by steam actuates a whistle. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of the apparatus as applied to existing fittings, Fig. 2 a vertical section of the expansion tube with accessories, Fig. 3 a modification in the method of application, and Fig. 5 a section of part of the arrangement shown in Fig. 3. The applica- tion of the device to automobiles is mentioned in the Specification. The copper tube E and whistle G, Figs. 1 and 3, are carried upon mountings which open into the boiler through the gauge-cock open- ings C, C, steam being admitted to the whistle by the pipe D and boiler water to the expansion tube by the pipe D'. When the water falls below the level of the pipe D', steam is admitted to the tube E, which expands and, by reason of the rods g, b<1> and the yoke b, opens the cock I' of the whistle through the lever I. Upon a re-filling of the boiler, steam is cut off from the pipe D<1>. The steam entrapped therein condenses, and causes the tube to contract with the consequent closing of the whistle. The cooling of the steam is hastened by the condensation upon the exterior of the tube of the steam escaping from the whistle. On open- ing the cock e, air is admitted by the pipe d and holes f to the expansion tube, and the vacuum formed therein is destroyed. The tube d and cock e serve also for testing the apparatus. In Fig. 3, the apparatus is shown as connected directly with the boiler. The pipe K<1>, Figs. 3 and 5, con- veys the steam to the whistle when opened, and the pipe K<2> the water or the steam to the expan- sion tube. The test-cock is situated at the upper extreme end of the expansion tube, and when opened permits the escape of water through the tube d.
Patent GB-190221514-A (GB)
Title: A combined Seat Pillar and Inflating Pump for Cycles
Inventor: GRAY JOE
IPC: F04B33/00
Filed: 1902-10-03
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 21,514. Gray, J., and Davidson, J. S. Oct. 3. Frames; inflators, tyre and like, carrying and securing.- The saddle post is used as the inflator barrel. A hollow rod c, fitted with a piston c<1>, slides in a gland in the saddle pin, a hole being formed in the saddle to allow for its motion. The air enters by a hole a', and is expelled through a hole a<3>, into which is screwed one end of a flexible tube e fitted with a nipple e<1> adapted to be screwed to the tyre valve. A plug g closes the lower end of the saddle post. The tube e, when not in use, is carried in the rod c, the end c<2> of which is enlarged to receive the nipple e'.
Patent GB-190224589-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Non-punctureable Lining for Pneumatic Rubber Tyres, and Covering for Air Tubes for Cycles, Motor Cars, War Carriages and other Wheel Conveyances.
Inventor: DAILY JOHN JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-11-10
Granted: 1903-11-16
Abstract: 24,589. Daily, J. J. Nov. 27, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Tyres, pneumatic.-Relates to the manufacture of puncture-preventing linings for the pneumatictyre covers of cycles, motor cars, war carriages, and other vehicles. Raw hide is treated with milk of lime, washed, partially dried, and then treated with a solution of potassium chromate, common salt, and aluminium sulphate. After being washed, and partially dried, the hide is immersed in a bath of barium chloride, partially dried, and dipped into a solution of paraffin wax and resin. The hide may then be split and cut into strips adapted to surround the air tube, and the strips are coated with shellac varnish, over which rubber solution is applied to secure the strips as linings for the outer covers of tyres. The edges of the strips are sewn or cemented together so as to lie within the wheel rim.
Patent GB-190300602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incadescent Lamps for Liquid Hydrocrabons.
Inventor: WALTHER ROBERT EMIL
Filed: 1903-01-09
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 602. Walther, R. E. Jan. 9. Vapour lamps and burners.-Relates to lamps burning the vapour of liquid hydrocarbons, in which the heat of the flame is conducted by a metal post through two superposed chambers, to vaporize the liquid in the lower and dry it iu the upper chamber. The tube a, from the liquid reservoir, is filled up to the enlarged part e with a capillary material b, such as layers of lamp wick, which supplies liquid to the chamber c, and prevents any back rush of gas to the vessel. The heating-post h passes through the chambers c, d, but does not rest on the material b, its lower end being surrounded by a filling i of absorbent material held in two cylinders or cones k of wire gauze &c. The gas formed in the chamber c passes into the drying-chamber d through openings e, f, of which the latter may be closed by a screw valve g. The gas then enters the mixing-tube, drawing in with it the requisite quantity of air for combustion. The filling i, k, when worn out, is easily replaced by unscrewing the part d. To start the lamp, the wicks l are lighted, and, when gasification commences, the gas is lighted.
Patent GB-190302740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Winding a Length of Wire Around Two or More Wires for the Purposes of Connecting the same.
Inventor: HEYDE JULIUS
Filed: 1903-02-05
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 2740. Heyde, J. Feb. 5. Conductors, repairing; wire, covering by winding. -An appliance for making a wire-wrapped joint in an electric conductor, signal wire, or the like is shown. A casing a, provided with a hand-grip b, has a tubular projection f, in which a hollow shaft g is mounted. This shaft is rotated by a handle e and geared wheels c, and carries a frame l into which a wire-carrying bobbin m is screwed: The bobbin has lateral washers, so that the tension of the drawn-off wire can be adjusted by means of the milled head n<1>. A slotted holder q is placed inside a slotted projection r, and passes into the hollow shaft, and the ends of the wires j which are to be joined are placed in the slot and secured by a catch w. The hollow shaft carries at its forward end a helical nipple or cam i. In operation, the free end of the wrapping-wire k is twisted round the overlapping ends of the wires j, and then, as the handle is operated, the wrapping-wire is twisted round the wire ends and guided into a helix by the cam. Variations in the slotted holder and driving-gearing may be made.
Patent GB-190306847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Evaporating Liquids.
Inventor: DEININGER HEINRICH
Filed: 1903-03-24
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 6847. Deininger, H., and Andre, H. March 24. Evaporators; heating, special means for; multipleeffect apparatus vacuum apparatus.-Relates to vacuum apparatus for evaporating liquids such as milk, fruit juices, sea-water, sewage, &c., and for distilling. A number of Pistorius pans 2, arranged one above another in the chamber 1, are connected by pipes 3. Steam, admitted through the perforated pipe 6, passes round the pans and through openings in the plate 16 to flow through the pipes 33 which have their openings beneath the partition 11. The liquid to be evaporated is preliminarily heated, and is supplied through the pipe 31, whence it flows over the plate 25 and the partition 11, then over the plates 22, and finally through the pipe 28 to receptacles, heated by steam from the pipes 33. The vapour produced passes through the pipes 29, 27 and through the pipes 23, 30 and the chamber 12 to the pipe 10 leading to the preliminary heater. The water produced by the condensation of the steam flows along the upper surfaces of the plates 16 and through the pipes 20 to the discharge pipe 21.
Patent GB-190309723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for Colouring Sheets or Cards by Spraying
Inventor: BURDICK CHARLES LAURENCE
Filed: 1903-04-29
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 9723. Burdick, C. L., and Harrison, F. W. April 29. Painting.-Colour is sprayed on to cards or sheets of paper or other material by means of apparatus specially adapted for use with stencils. The table over which hangs the stencil a, if used, is supported by a bell-crank lever h which is lowered into the dotted position by the pedal k, against the pull of a spring i, or a coiled spring on the axis l. The motion of the levers o, which have coiled springs on their axes, is restricted by the stops s, t, so that in both the inclined and horizontal positions the stops n which fix the position of the paper are depressed below the surface of the table. The paper is thus allowed, in the lowest position, to slide off on to a travelling band u, to whinh motion is transmitted from the pedal k by suitable gearing, e.g., an adjustable connecting-rod 13, a pawl w mounted on a loose disc x, a ratchet-wheel z and pulley 1, both keyed to the shaft y, and a pulley 3 mounted on the shaft 4 of the belt pulley 5. The Provisional Specification also states that the table may be normally inclined, movable stops being provided for holding or discharging the paper ; that, in the normally horizontal table, there may be stops to prevent fresh paper coming into position before the other is discharged ; that levers for this purpose may be used having stops at either end so that when one end is depressed the other is elevated ; that fixed stops may be used, the paper being discharged by a supplementary table ; that a pile of cards may be used the top card being kept at the same level by means of a spring, and being removed by a finger, pusher, or suitable sucking device; and that the table may move bodily upwards and downwards as well as on a hinge.
Patent GB-190314215-A (GB)
Title: Improved Trap for Surface Drains, Public Lavatories and the like.
Inventor: ROBERTS JOHN
Filed: 1903-06-27
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 14,215. Roberts, J. June 27. Lavatory basins, traps for. To facilitate cleaning, a water-sealed removable cover E is placed directly over the drain outlet D. The sewage enters by the grate C, and the stench is prevented from escaping through this by the usual water seal. The cover E is made stench-proof by another water seal, formed by a flange E<1> dipping into an annular space filled with water, which enters by holes round the edge of the cover. In a modification, the outlet D is extended upwards, replacing the web B<1>, and the flange E<1> dips into the water in the trap casing, the separate water seal being dispensed with.
Patent GB-190318170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signalling
Inventor: CHAVANNES FERDINAND BERNE DE
Filed: 1903-08-22
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 18,170. Chavannes, F. B. de. Aug. 22. Signals on engines ; semaphore &c. signals ; stopping engines and trains.-A short lever is connected to the mechanism for operating a disc signal so that when the signal is at danger, the lever projects above one of the rails of the permanent way and operates signals on the engine. It may also put on the air brakes, and reduce the speed of the train. The lever 8, Fig. 2, is mounted on the shaft 7 connected by toothed gearing to the spindle 2 of the disc signal. In the position shown, the lever 8 deflects a lever 27, Fig. 8, suspended on the locomotive by a shaft 30. A friction roller 29 on the upper end of the lever 27 deflects a segment 21, which pushes back a valverod 11, and passes steam to the pipe T<1> of the siren. The segment 21 may also, by pushing back the rod 32, close the circuit of an electric bell at 35. The valve is held open by a detent lever 26 which falls behind a projection R on the rod 11, till the detent lever is pulled back by the engine driver. Air from the pneumatic brake may be used to operate the siren, in which case the brakes are put on when the siren is sounded.
Patent GB-190319636-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Blocks for Mounting Stereotype and other Printing Plates or Surfaces.
Inventor: COREY JAMES ALBERT
Filed: 1903-09-11
Granted: 1904-09-10
Abstract: 19,636. Corey, J. A. Sept. 11. Printing-surfaces.-The usual wooden blocks for mounting stereotype and other printing - surfaces are encased on all sides except the top with a coating b of metal to prevent them from being affected by dampness, heat, &c. The operation is performed in a casting-box having adjustable sides and a bottom consisting of a movable plate, each of which is provided with internal adjustable pins or projections or sliding ribs or wedges for determining the thickness of the metal casing. The top of the mould may be provided with a covering-plate, and the metal injected through a sprue or runner, or the mould may be left open and the metal removed from the upper surface of the block by sawing. The metallic casing may be strengthened by forming diagonal saw cuts c in the lower edges, or vertical saw cuts on the sides of the wooden block, or the lower edges of the block may be cut off at an angle. The blocks thus formed may be machined to the required dimensions, and the plate mounted on the uncovered wooden face.
Patent GB-190322715-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Slate Pencils.
Inventor: CRUTCHLEY WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-10-21
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 22,715. Crutchley, W. H., and Jones, M. R., [trading as Owen & Co.]. Oct. 21. Pencils.-Slate pencils are formed from a mixture of about equal parts of powdered clay and slate dust with or without the addition of French chalk or colouring-matter, and are dipped in a disinfectant and coated with enamel. The ingredients are formed into a paste with water, and allowed to stand for a few days. From 5 to 10 per cent. of silicate of soda is then added, and the mixture is pressed through a die having circular openings, or is otherwise formed into pencils. The pencils are dried by a gradually-increasing heat, and are dipped into any non-poisonous disinfectant such as liquid sanitas, formaline, salicylic acid, boric acid, borax, oil of cloves, oil of eucalyptus, camphor, or thymol, either singly or in combination. The pencils are then coated with enamel to prevent evaporation of the disinfectant. Pencils are also formed of crude slate, dipped in the disinfectant and coated with enamel.
Patent GB-190324604-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Working and Locking Railway Points.
Inventor: HODGSON CHARLES
Filed: 1903-11-12
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 24,604. Hodgson, C., [Dutton, F. H.]. Nov. 12. Points and switches.- Relates to means for working and locking railway points of the kind described in Specifications No. 20,673, A.D. 1892, and No. 25,849, A.D. 1902, by means of which such points are held firmly in a facing position while at the same time permitting vehicles to trail through them without straining the apparatus Fig. 1 shows a plan of a railway track with the operating and locking mechanism fixed to the pair of points. The points and levers are operated through the locking-bar b which is connected at one end to the operating-lever in the usual manner, and at the other end to a lever f centrally fulcrumed on the casting d. The ends of this lever are connected to the rods g, g<1> by sleeved links f <1> so that the rods and lever can be moved together or independently. The arms of a lever, which is pivoted centrally between the points, carry rollers n; n<1> which bear on the curved guide o. The broken lines show the positions of the levers when the points have been reversed. The links m<1> are so adjusted that the one connected with the closed point is in a straight line normal to the rail and guide o and passing through the pivot axis of the centrally pivoted lever, the point being thus held closed. When a vehicle trails through the points, the points move over and the rods g, g' are forced against the springs without moving the lever f.
Patent GB-190324983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Cultivators.
Inventor: EDLINGTON JOHN BUTLER
Filed: 1903-11-17
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 24,983. Edlington, J. B. Nov. 17. Cultivators ; h o e s, horse.-In a cultivator which may be used as a grubber or a hoe, the pivoted tines are pressed by adjustable springs, and are attached by special movable clips to transverse bars pivoted on a rigid frame and placed before or behind the axles of the wheels, means being provided for regulating the inclination of the points of the tines and the depth of work, and for moving the soil behind the wheels. Fig. 2 is a sectional view of the cultivator, in which the points of the tines are all at the same level. The rigid frame a is fitted with one or more transverse bars b, b<1>, the rear bar being lengthened so that tines may be placed behind the wheels d. The solid or spring tines e are inclined or lifted simultaneously by rotating the bars b, b<1>, by means of the lever g, the bar b<1> being linked to the lever by a rod h<1>, and a notched quadrant g<1> being provided. The bars b, b<1>, are preferably square in cross-section, the ends being mounted in sleeves or bushes fitted into brackets bolted to the frame a. The sleeves are made plain or with a flange at one or both ends, and the brackets are made in one or two pieces. The axles c of the wheels d are mounted on arms k, pivoted atj, and the depth of work is regulated by adjusting the arms by means of the lever k<2> and notched quadrant m. The two arms k may be connected, or separate levers may be used. Toothed segments, hand-wheels, racks, and screws and links may be employed. Fig. 3 shows one of the movable clips. It is made in two parts a<1>, a', fastened together by bolts or a staple. The tine e is pivoted on a pin c* and passes through a slot in the lug d*. It is acted upon by a spring s, which presses against a seat t and is adjusted by means of the cap v and screw u. The clip may be made in one piece, and the spring s may be on the opposite side of the bar x and the lug d* and pin c* above it.
Patent GB-190325331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements applicable to the Lubrication of what are known as "Self-contained Spindles" used in "Ring- and Traveller" and other Spinning and Doubling Frames
Filed: 1903-11-20
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 25,331. Bodden & Son, W., and Bodden, J. Nov. 20. Spindle apparatus. - Relates to attaching an oil cup d, Figs. 2 and 3, to the bolsters a, in order to lubricate the " self- " contained " spindles of ring and traveller, flyerthrostle, and other spinning and doubling frames. A multiple-threaded screw c is turned on the lower part of the bolster a fitting the oil cup d which may thus be secured by a portion of a turn, the conical lower part of the bolster and projection f, Fig. 2, or the square end d and conical recess g, Fig. 3, forming a liquid-tight joint.