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Patent GB-190107821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Furnaces where Gas is Used.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1901-05-25
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 7821. Thompson, W. P. May 25. Gaseous-fuel furnaces; glass furnaces.-Relates to furnaces in which perfect combustion is obtained with almost the theoretical proportions of air and gas, while more useful heat and power are obtained than usual. Air and gas, both under pressure, are mixed in a separate chamber near to the point of combustion, porous intercepting- diaphragms being employed to prevent back-firing. In the example shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the air, which may be heated by passage through a tube U, is forced into a tube I, while combustible gas is forced through the tube H, both air and gas being under a pressure of from 50 to 200 lbs. per square inch. Each tube is provided with a back-pressure valve G, and with a regulating-cock W. The gases mix in the conical chamber D, and pass through the cylindrical nozzle B, which is provided with two finely-perforated plates B', C, and with a tubular circulating water jacket Y. In Fig. 2, three burners L, L, P are shown, each inclined approximately at an angle of 60‹, while other nozzles are indicated by circles. This furnace is intended for melting glass, the material being charged from a hopper K to a hearth J. The molten glass flows down to, or over, a shallow place or bridge M, and thence passes beneath transverse baffle-walls, perforated below, to an outiet T. The pressure of the air and gas at first is low, so that the flame forms at the nozzle, but, when the furnace is sufficiently hot, the pressure is increased so that the flame does not form at the nozzle, but on the material to be heated. This results in a much higher temperature at those parts, while the escaping gases are at a lower temperature than the object heated. Through the nozzles P an excess of air is projected, so as to obtain a very hot oxidizing-flame. The Provisional Specification states that, by varying the proportions of the gases, either an oxidizing or a reducing flame may be obtained.
Patent GB-190110554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Cigars
Inventor: STEPHAN JOHANNES
Filed: 1901-05-21
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 10,554. Stephan, J. May 21. Cigars.-Relates to moulds for shaping the cores of cigars. A series of moulds a, each consisting of two parts hinged together at b, are arranged between partitions d in a casing provided with a cover f carrying a separate cover for each mould, as shown. When the moulds have been filled, the cover is placed in position, and submitted to pressure. The lower parts of the moulds are shaped so that by pressing them together the moulds may be opened.
Patent GB-190116030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flash Lamps for Photographic or other Purposes.
Inventor: COLLARD GEORGE
Filed: 1901-08-09
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 16,030. Collard, G. Aug. 9. Lamps, actinic.-Relates to an arrangement for projecting magnesium powder through the flame of a spirit lamp to produce a flash light for photographic purposes. Fig. 2 shows an end view of the arrangement. The magnesium powder is placed on a long shelf H, which, on pulling the loop L off the catch K, is projected upwards by spiral springs S<2>. The powder is thus shot through the spirit flame of a wick W surrounding the opening and thereby ignited. The spirit for the wick is contained in an annular recess Q fitted with supply tubes C', C<2>.
Patent GB-190122821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tubular Bells
Filed: 1901-11-12
Granted: 1902-01-02
Abstract: 22,821. Lake, H. H., [Bawo & Dotter]. Nov. 12 Bells and gongs; chimes; striking-mechanism.- The tubular bells B are specially applicable to clock chimes, to which they are shown applied in Fig. 1. They are suspended by cords from a bracket a', and operated by hammers C controlled by a pin-cylinder A<5>. The tubes are closed at the end b, and supported at a node by a fixed tube b<3> or stud b<4>, or at the top by a cage b<5>. They are tuned by holes or by notches b<x>, b<1>, b<3>.
Patent GB-190125276-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Manufacture of Rackets and Bats used in Table Tennis and other Analogous Games.
Inventor: BRYAN FRANK
Filed: 1901-12-11
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 25,276. Bryan, F. Dec. 11. Drawings to Specification. Battledores or racquets.-Wooden bats or drumhead battledores for playing table tennis &c. are faced with thin sheet india-rubber, which is preferably covered with small projections so as to put " screw on the ball.
Patent GB-190125429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppers or Means for Preventing the Refilling of Bottles and the like
Inventor: CRUTCHLOE EDWARD
Filed: 1901-12-12
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 25,429. Crutchloe, E., and Kemp, S. Dec. 12. Stoppers; refilling, preventing.-The stopper a consists of a cork furnished with a discharge tube e and an air-inlet tube f, which extend up through the metal plate b, and are normally closed by the flap valve g pivoted to the lug b<1> on the plate. The stopper is locked in the neck of the bottle &c. by any suitable means, such as hooked catches d on the plate b engaging in recesses B or in an annular groove in the neck, so that it cannot be removed without breaking the bottle &c. The valve is provided with a packing-disc g<2> of cork &c., and is normally held on its seat by one or more cam projections g' on the valve engaging corresponding projections h<1> within the protecting-cap h. This cap is attached to the plate b so as to be capable of partial rotation thereon, and is provided with a conical cup j to retain the ball k, which serves to seat the valve when the bottle is returned from the inverted to the upright position. The cup is formed with a recess, which is turned, by rotating the cap h, into alignment with the projection g<1>, to permit the valve to open when pouring out the contents. The cap h is formed with an outlet port (not shown), and the tubes e, f may be protected by a metal or other sheath. The tube f may lie within the tube e, and may be formed by a partition in the latter. The Provisional Specification also states that the cap h may be provided with baffleplates, and the cup j may be grooved &c., to prevent the valve from being tampered with by means of a wire &c.
Patent GB-190200707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bottle Stoppers
Inventor: MARLEY ERNEST LEONARD
Filed: 1902-01-10
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 707. Marley, E. L. Jan. 10. Stoppers.-A projecting stem or thumb-piece d is formed on or fixed to the usual milled head b of a screw stopper, to facilitate the insertion and removal of the stopper.
Patent GB-190201985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Composing Casting and Setting Type.
Inventor: STUTCHBURY WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1902-01-24
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 1985. Stutchbury, W. T., and Gorick, C. Jan. 24. Monotype and like machines.-Relates to improvements in machines such as those described in specification No. 23,684, A.D. 1894. (1) Means whereby, on depressing a release key, the indicating-mechanisms are returned to starting position, and the trip hole and feed hole are at the same time punched in the strip. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement in which the release key k operates through levers l<1>, l<2> a rod f which is connected to an arm d<2> of a shaft d<3>. An arm d' releases the pawls p, p<1>from the spring drum r of the counting-indicator c. Another arm d<5> of the shaft d' is connected by a rod to an arm d<6> which operates the shaft of an arm d<8>, by which the pawls p<2>, p<3> are operated to release the justification indicator mechanism r<1>. The rod f also operates an arm b<2> which makes contact between the contacts a, b to close the electric circuit s, m of the required punch magnets. (2) Electromagnets used in the strip perforating or the casting-mechanisms are made with two cores, only one of which is wound, so that the magnets may be packed close together. Fig. 2 shows a magnet having two soft-iron cores g, g' fixed in an anchor plate g<2>, the core g being wound with fine wire g<3>. The armature lever r of soft iron is pivoted to the upper end of the core g<1>. (3) Means for stopping the casting machine in case a splash of metal should get between the mould and the matrix. Fig. 5 shows such an arrangement. When the matrix plate n has been brought to proper position over the mould n<1>, it is finally adjusted by depressing a pin n<2> into a cavity in its upper side. The pin n<2> is carried by a hollow bracket n<3>, sliding in eyes o, o<1>, and operated by a lever n<4> against the pressure of a spring n<5>. A strong spring n<7> allows a certain amount of play of the pin n' in its socket in the bracket. Pivoted in the bracket is a lever w, one end of which is engaged by the pin n<2>, and the other end of which bears upon a rod w<1> pressed up by a spring w<2>. If the pin n<2> does not descend through the normal distance, the rod w<1> is depressed and operates a lever w<3>. The lever w<3> may close the circuit of a magnetic switch or other stopping device, or may operate a stopping device mechanically. (4) Means for conveying the electric current, for heating the pipe leading to the nozzle, to the nipple x<2>, Fig. 6. The current passes to the nipple x<3> through a steel yoke x having a thickened end x<1> forming a collar, which is split and clamped on to the nipple by a screw x'.
Patent GB-190202118-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lining for Ladies Muffs.
Inventor: KNIGHT HENRY MANNING
Filed: 1902-01-27
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 2118. Knight, H. M., [trading as Knight & Co., H.]. Jan. 27. Muffs. - Relates to linings which can be put into and taken out of muffs, and consists in so constructing them that they will retain their place in the muffs without being attached to them. For this purpose, the linings are provided with a framework A, Fig. 1, of steel, whalebone, or other flexible material, or are, themselves, lined with a fabric comprising parallel pieces of wire, horse hair, or the like. Fig. 2 shows a lining rolled up for insertion into a muff.
Patent GB-190204541-A (GB)
Title: A Dry Steam Generator.
Inventor: LENDERYOU JOHN
Filed: 1902-02-22
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 4541. Lenderyou, J., and Clayton, H. Feb. 22. Instantaneous generators.-One or more thick metal tubes a are fitted with a rod or tube to which are secured a series of deflecting-surfaces k, l<1>, l<2> adapted to direct the water repeatedly against the internal surface of the tube. The deflectors l<1>, l' are of ring form, to allow a central passage for the steam.
Patent GB-190204562-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Nail, Spike, and other Driven Holdfast Devices.
Inventor: HASS CAESAR
Filed: 1902-02-22
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 4562. Hass, C. Feb. 22. Nails, spikes, and the like. A nail, spike, or the like is formed with a point which consists of a central sharp end 3, three or more concave cutting-edges 4, and corresponding grooves 1. The edges 4 may extend slightly beyond the sides of the shank 2. These points cut across the fibres of the wood and prevent splitting.
Patent GB-190207627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fishing Baits.
Inventor: WYERS CHARLES
Filed: 1902-04-01
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 7627. Wyers, C., and Wyers, O., [trading as Wyers frÞres]. April 1. Artificial bait.- The vanes 9 are made as extensions of a washer 8, which is secured between the body 7 and head 6, which are screwed together.
Patent GB-190224131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turbines.
Inventor: LENNON JOSEPH PAKENHAM
Filed: 1902-11-04
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 24,131. Lennon, J. P., and Banks, C. E. Nov. 4. Steam &c. turbines.-A reversible fluid-pressure turbine of the impact-wheel type has a wheel D, Figs. 2 and 3, built up of radially-slotted discs 1 mounted on a shaft 4 between end plates 5 and separated by spacing-discs 3. The outer portions of the slotted discs are slightly bent alternately to the right and left to form vanes, so that a fluidpressure jet from the reversible inlet valve A<1> passes through the vanes to the exhaust E<1> and rotates the wheel. Transverse rods may be passed through the vanes to keep them parallel and accurately spaced. In a modification, the end plates 13, Fig. 8, are serrated at 14 to engage with the similarly-shaped side of the rim 12 of the wheel, which contains the rings of vanes 11.
Patent GB-190226371-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Linoleum, Lincrusts,or the like.
Inventor: KRONSTEIN ABRAHAM
Filed: 1902-11-29
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 26,371. Kronstein, A. Nov. 29. Coated fabrics.-In the manufacture of alkaliproof linoleum or lincrusta, coagulated Chinese wood oil or tung oil, or a mixture thereof with other oils or resins, is substituted for solidified linseed oil and gum copal, or for solidified linseed oil obtained by the Taylor process. The coagulated product is mixed with ground cork or other fillers and with colour by means of kneading- rollers. After passing the mixture through a mill and again rolling and kneading it, the mass is spread on a surface or base of fabric or the like by hot rollers, and smoothed by heated ironing or smoothing rollers. The linoleum thus made is then dried at a temperature of from 50‹ to 60‹ C. If the Chinese wood oil is used alone, it is solidified at a temperature of not more than 220‹ C., but, if used with other oils and with or without resins, the temperature may be increased to 300‹ C. The hot products, as drawn off from the kettle, are spread in thin layers to avoid self-ignition, and are subsequently powdered or ground. Inlaid linoleum may be made in a similar manner.
Patent GB-190301787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Soldering Irons
Inventor: MOSSIG MAX
Filed: 1903-01-24
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 1787. Mossig, M. Jan. 24. Soldering.-In a soldering-iron in which the copper bit is attached by screwing and is heated by means of a bunsen flame, the end of the mixing- tube is widened out so as to form a combustion chamber d unprovided with air apertures, so that an explosive mixture is sucked into the mixing- tube. The products of combustion escape through the passage beside the soldering-bit. The mixture may be deflected by a baffle, in which case a shortening of the flame takes place. In Fig. 7, the deflector m, which may be adjustable and perforated, extends above the mouth of the mixing- tube, so that the flame is deflected towards the left and then back again in an arc. The bit, which is pivoted, may project laterally or parallel with the handle. To prevent lighting-back, wire gauze may be employed. The chamber d is covered with some material which is a bad conductor of heat.
Patent GB-190305939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fire-tube Steam Boilers of the Marine or like Type.
Inventor: INGLIS GARDINER
Filed: 1903-03-14
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 5939. Inglis, G. March 14. Marine and similar type boilers.- A secondary combustion flue or chamber E, Fig. 1, is led from the upper part of the combustion chamber D to the front of the boiler, where it terminates in a chamber F, from which the smoke-tubes are led back to the uptake H.
Patent GB-190308124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Cycles, Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: JONES DANIEL JOHN
Filed: 1903-04-08
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 8124. Jones, D. J. April 8. Suspension or tension wheels; hubs; spokes.-To lessen the vibration of the frames of cycles, motor cars and like vehicles, the wheel axle b, which does not rotate, is passed through a hub a extended through a drum d connected by the spokes e to the wheel rim f. Plates c on the hub bear against the ends of the drum d and spring spokes g extend from these plates to the rim.
Patent GB-190311403-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process of, and Means or Apparatus for, Producing Solid or Seamless Tubular Metal Articles.
Inventor: POETTER HEINRICH
Filed: 1903-05-19
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 11,403. Poetter, H. May 19. Rolling ; forging.-Solid rods or seamless tubes are rolled between oscillating segmental rolls 3, 4 or continuously-rotating recessed rolls 1, 2 (shown dotted), arranged so that gravity assists in feeding and straightening the work. The rolls may have a number of grooves to operate on a number of pieces of work simultaneously. The work blank may be hollow and placed on a mandrel b, Fig. 1, or may be solid and suspended by a carrier-rod. The feed is assisted by rollers 7, 8, which are reversed to lift the work when it is released by the rolls. Solid blanks may be perforated by rolling them on to a mandrel c, Fig. 3, supported as shown, and pressure being applied, if necessary, to force the work on to the mandrel. The work may be partially rotated in the usual way to prevent the formation of a burr, or the burr may be raised to form strengthening-ribs on the rods or tubes, which may be produced of various crosssections, as shown in Fig. 9, the number of rolls used corresponding with the number of ribs.
Patent GB-190311530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boiler Cleaners
Inventor: HODGE ROBERT BAGLEY
Filed: 1903-05-20
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 11,530. Hodge, R. B. June 20, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901. Cleaning tubes.- Relates to that class of boilercleaner which consists of a steam nozzle adapted for introduction into combustion chambers for blowing soot through the tubes to the chimney. Fig. 1 shows the cleaner in action within a marine boiler, and Fig. 3 the cleaner in section. The cleaner, which is introduced through a thimble J, is supplied with steam by the pipe F. It is fitted with the adjustable plug which abuts upon a seat at the end of the cleaner and is formed with the eccentricallysituated aperture i having an inclined upper side. In addition, a lower outlet e<1> is provided. The result is that all parts of the combustion chamber and the flues may be in turn attacked by a concentrated flow of steam, the Boot below being stirred up and driven through the tubes to the chimney.
Patent GB-190312994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Latching Bolts of Latches and Locks.
Inventor: SIMKINS CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1903-06-10
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 12,994. Simkins, C. H., Hadley, C., and Hadley, W. June 10. Latches.-Relates to latching-bolts actuated by spiral springs. The latch head A is secured to a plate A<1> which is cupped at its tail end A<2>. The spring is passed over a strip h, which is left in the centre of an opening g in the plate A, its rear end bearing against a washer m and a cheek j, which is riveted to the bottom and sometimes to the lid of the case, and in which the strip h bears.
Patent GB-190316370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Magic Lanterns
Inventor: WRENCH ALFRED
Filed: 1903-07-24
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 16,370. Wrench, A. July 24. Magic - lanterns.- A plate c, in which one of the lenses d of the condenser is mounted, is hinged at e and carries rods h, upon which the plate f, carrying the projecting lens, is mounted. To the outer end of the plate c, a mirror i is pivoted, which is set at an angle of 45‹, resting upon a ledge k, when, as shown, the apparatus is required for vertical projection. For ordinary use, the plate c is lowered into a vertical position and the mirror i turned outwards into a horizontal position. For the projection of opaque objects, the mirror i is lowered into a vertical position and a small table of adjustable height and carrying a mirror is placed in front of the condenser b. For use as a lime-light box, the hinge pins are removed to detach the fittings.
Patent GB-190320545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Chain Guides for Cycles and Motor Vehicles
Inventor: HOLUB ANTON
Filed: 1903-09-24
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 20,545. Holub, A. Sept. 24. Chain guides.-A chain guide for cycles and motor vehicles is attached to the chain fork near the crank, and is fitted with a brush which clears the chain as it passes through the guide. The edges of the forked piece a are bent over and form a channel in which a brush g is held. The brush, which may be readily removed, consists of a piece of leather carrying tufts of hair h. The piece a is adjustably secured to a piece b having two elastic arms d which are secured by a bolt e to the chain fork.
Patent GB-190323124-A (GB)
Title: A Range Finder and Follower and Station-keeper.
Inventor: BAKER FREDERICK NOLAN
Filed: 1903-10-26
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 23,124. Baker, F. N., and Lena, J. Oct. 26. Range-finders; sextants.-A range-finder and follower, and station-keeper, more especially for naval use, has a frame A with an arc a graduated to indicate the height of a base line, for instance, a mast, a fixed half-silvered mirror L, an adjustable mirror D, and an index-arm B with a clamping-screw b<x>. The mirror J is carried by an arm j<1> having an agate point pressed by a spring against a cam C pivoted at c to the index-arm. The cam arm C' is pressed against the end e of, and operated by, a fine screw E by a spring G. The range is indicated by a pointer I, on a drum D, shown separately in section in Fig. 2, the head Q of which has a feathered connection with the spindle M, while the end P engages a coarse screw F secured to the end of a casing D<1>. The range or distance being known, the apparatus may be used for ascertaining the height of the base line.
Patent GB-190324511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosives.
Inventor: YONCK MARIE EUGENIE ANNE CATHE
Filed: 1903-11-11
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 24,511. Yonck, M. E. A. C. Nov. 11. Explosives.-Alkali nitrate or oxalate, ammonium nitrate or oxalate, or oxalate of earthy alkali is added to explosives having as their base ammonium perchlorate and a combustible substance. One composition is :-Ammonium perchlorate 51À2 per cent., sodium nitrate 37À3 per cent., and naphthaline 11À5 per cent. Another is :-Ammonium perchlorate 37À40 per cent., sodium nitrate 27À17 per cent., ammonium nitrate 8À34 per cent., tri-nitro-naphthaline 27À09 per cent. Another is :-Ammonium perchlorate 47À7 per cent., sodium oxalate 27À3 percent., ammonium picrate 25À0 per cent. Another is:-Ammonium perchlorate 53À24 per cent., ammonium oxalate 32 per cent., tri-nitronaphthaline 14À46 per cent. Another is :-Ammonium perchlorate 48À4 per cent., calcium oxalate 33À8 per cent., and tri-nitrotoluol 17À8 per cent.
Patent GB-190325593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collar or Shirt Studs and Solitaires.
Inventor: COLLINS CHARLES HOWARD
Filed: 1903-11-24
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 25,593. Collins, C. H. Nov. 24. Studs.-S h i r t and collar studs of the kind described in Specification No. 29,143, A.D. 1896, are so modified that they cannot be divided, the head, at the same time, being hinged. The pin 16, Fig. 4, secured in the outer column 1, passes through a slot 12 in a shank 4, the end 13 of which presses into a spring clip 14, Figs. 4 and 5, which is kept in place by a ring 18 and a metal disc 19. The base 21 is spun over a pearl or other back 17. The upper part of the shank 4 is flattened and is hinged at its end to the head 5, which is caused to snap into position by the spring 9, the lower part of the head entering a recess 2 on the end of the column 1 when the stud is in the closed position.