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Patent GB-190101077-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Cutting Pieces of Uniform Length from a Rod or Bar.
Filed: 1901-01-16
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 1077. Pierpont, F. H., and Lanston Monotype Corporation. Jan. 16. Sawing ; pipe and rod severing machines.-A machine for cutting uniform lengths from a rod or bar of metal or other material and suitably discharging them, has a suitably-driven cutter G, which operates on the bar N held between a fixed jaw F<1> and a movable jaw F carried by a block C on a table B. The table slides on a saddle A adjustable at right-angles on a standard A<1>, and has a rack B<1> engaging a pinion B<2> on a spindle B<3> on the saddle. The travel of the table in one direction is limited by a fixed stop, and in the other by a spring stop J, the table being restored to the normal position shown in Fig. 4 by the joint action of the spring stop and a spring B<4> attached to the pinion and the standard. A lever D. pivoted on the spindle, has a slot D<2> engaging a pin E' in the lower arm of a bell-crank lever E, pivoted on the block C. The pin E<2> passes through enlargened apertures in the block. A plate H, secured to the standard A', supports a shoot K, Fig. 9, down which the cut lengths can fall, and from which they are pushed into a receptacle L by a pin C' on the block C. A stop M, with a rounded corner, passes through a slotted extension F<2> of the fixed jaw, and determines the length cut off. Starting from the position shown in Fig 4, the operation of cutting off a length is effected by first moving the hand-lever to the right, causing the lever E and link E<3> to move the jaw F to grip the work firmly, and the pin E<2> to move forward the block and table to out off a length, the jaws being slotted to accommodate the cutter. The lever is released, allowing the table to return, and is then moved to the left, which first releases the bar and then draws back the table till the cut length is over the shoot K. The operator then pushes in the bar to push out the cut length, which then rests on an otfset K<4> in the shoot and on the slotted extension F<2> of the jaw F<1>. The lever is then released, allowing the table to return to its initial position, during which movement the end of the bar slides over the rounded corner of the stop M on to the flat side, which correctly adjusts it, the cut, length falling down the shoot to be pushed into the receptacle L by the next forward movement of the pin C<4>.
Patent GB-190102563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or connected with, Traction Engines and the like.
Inventor: MCLAREN JOHN
Filed: 1901-02-06
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 2563. McLaren, J., and McLaren, H. Feb. 6. Condensers.-Relates to condensing and draughtinducing apparatus, and comprises improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 22,216, A.D. 1900. The condenser A, constructed.as described in the former Specification, is situated over the boiler or footplate and is supported by uprights c. Air is drawn through the condenser tubes by a fan B, preferably of the centrifugal type, closed by a plate at the top, which fan, instead of being situated under is placed over the condenser. It is driven by a vertical shaft b<2> passing up through a tubular opening in the centre of the condenser either from the main engine or by a small engine D provided for the purpose. The water of condensation passes by a pipe f into the water tank.
Patent GB-190103403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Furnace Bars
Inventor: OHREM CLEMENS
Filed: 1901-02-16
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 3403. Ohrem, C. Feb. 16. Firebars.-A wire cord is cast in the bar to strengthen it and prevent it from breaking as the result of unequal heating. The cord is shown at b. The ends of the bar are enlarged to hold the cord more firmly.
Patent GB-190104305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tidal Motors for Use in Generating Electricity.
Inventor: DERBYSHIRE RICHARD WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-02-28
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 4305. Derbyshire, R. W. Feb. 28. Tide mills.-A moored raft or barge A, which is placed in the tideway, has a central channel B to receive an undershot wheel C. The buckets or vanes b are pivoted between rings D, D<1>, connected by cross-bars, and bed upon the periphery of the wheel F. The ring D is slotted, and may be operated from the axle G by means of links to adjust the angle at which the vanes are set. Instead of the links, a screw J, working in a head H attached to the ring D and engaging a nut K secured to the wheel F, may be operated by a hand-wheel to adjust the vanes. Two or more wheels may be arranged within the channel. The motion of the wheel or wheels is transmitted to one or more dynamos.
Patent GB-190107008-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Babies' Feeding Bottles
Inventor: LUCA GUISEPPE VINCENZO DE
Filed: 1901-04-03
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 7008. Luca, G. V. de. April 3. Feeding- bottles; stoppers.-The feeding-bottle A is formed with a smooth internal surface, without ridges or creases &c., and has an upwardly- inclined neck b, b<1> at each end, so that, when it is not in use, the contents will not leak or come in contact with the teat or stopper. The teat d is formed with leech-bite perforations k, and is stretched over the rim c on the neck b. The neck b<1> may be closed by a ground-glass stopper, as shown in Fig. 1, grooves e, f being formed in the neck, so .that, by turning the stopper until the grooves coincide, a passage is provided for the admission of air. Instead of employing a glass stopper, the neck b<1> may be closed by a cap g, Fig. 6, of rubber &c., having a leech-bite perforation h, or by a cap of the form shown in Fig. 8, in which the perforation is made at j.
Patent GB-190109835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Key-chains and the like.
Inventor: KNIGHT RICHARD DEXTER
Filed: 1901-05-11
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 9835. Lake, H. H., [Knight, R D.]. May 11. Key rings and holders.-Relates to key chains and the like. The ends A, B of a flexible chain are secured in flanged hubs or collars C, D. An internallyscrewed socket E is arranged on the hub C so as to be free to turn, and a socket F is similarly arranged on the hub D. A tubular extension G is secured in the socket F, and is adapted to engage the socket E, thereby securing together the ends of the chain.
Patent GB-190111394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle-brakes.
Inventor: HEYLMANN OTTO
Filed: 1901-06-04
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 11,394. Heylmann, O. June 4. Brakes.-Brake blocks (not shown) are attached to the lower arms of the pivoted levers 3 connected together by the bar 19 and to the breeching 10 by the hooked straps 13. When the horse, in descending a hill &c., presses back on the breeching, the levers 3 apply the brakes, which are taken off by springs 9 as soon as the straps 13 become slack. The vehicle may be backed, without applying the brakes, by causing lugs a' on a cross-shaft a to engage the levers 3.
Patent GB-190111491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tarpaulin String and Wagon Rope Fasteners.
Inventor: WILLIAMS LLEWELLYN WYNN
Filed: 1901-06-05
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 11,491. Williams, L. W., and Williams, O. R.. June 5. Cleats or holders for securing the strings of tarpaulins and the ropes used for holding loads in wagons. The fastener consists of a double flanged head formed in two parts a, a<1>, which are arranged to form a V-groove a<2> to receive the tarpaulin string. The parts are held together by a bolt b, spike, or riveted pin, and the outer end of this bolt &c. is looped to receive the wagon rope, or, preferably, to receive a ring c to which the rope is secured. The inner end of the bolt, spike, or pin is used to secure the fastener to the wagon, or screws may pass through the part a<1> for this purpose.
Patent GB-190114325-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Steam Cultivation.
Inventor: FOWLER ROBERT HENRY
Filed: 1901-07-13
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 14,325. Fowler, R. H.,and Benstead, T. July 13. Steam cultivation; ploughs.-Relates to detail improvements in the implements described in Specifications No. 9299, A.D. 1890, No. 12,035, A.D. 1893, and No. 14,584, A.D. 1897. The tools are carried by a parallel-motion frame to which the draught-ropes 17 and 18 are attached in such a way that the pull on the rope at the headland automatically reverses the angular position of the parallel-motion frame, and at the same time reverses the discs or other ploughing-tools so that the implement operates as a one-way plough. An arm 12 is pivoted to both the front bar 1 and rear bar 13 of the parallel-motion frame, and carries a guide-pulley 14 and a guide-segment 19 mounted on a horizontal pivot 20. The ropes 17 and 18, which are maintained in contact with the segment 19 by a pivoted guide 25, are arranged as shown, and are connected respectively to the front bar 1 at 15 and 16. Fig. 2 shows the arm 12 in its central position ; a pull on one of the ropes will cause the frame to move into one of its angular positions, where it is locked by a stop 23 on the arm engaging a stop 24 on the frame. The tools are carried on frames 4 connected by universal joints 5 to quadrants 2 supported on the bar 1. The quadrants are all connected together by ropes such as 6, so that they turn together to reverse the tools. The end segments are connected by ropes 9 to the side bars 11 of the frame, in such a way that the movement of the frame automatically operates the segments to reverse the tools. The depth of work is adjusted by means of a skid 27 connected by a link 32 to the bar 1 so that the skid will always move in the same direction as the ploughing-tools. A vertical spindle 28 is supported on the skid 27, and is operated by a handwheel 28<a>. A nut 30, connected to the frame carrying the ploughing-tools, works on a threaded portion 29 of the spindle 28 by the operation of which the depth of work is adjusted. When disc ploughs are used, they may be arranged either singly or in pairs upon the frames 4.
Patent GB-190117726-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Regulating the Flow of, and Separating Mechanical Impurities from, Water, Steam and other Fluids
Inventor: BROPHY MICHAEL MARY
Filed: 1901-09-04
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 17,726. Brophy, M. M. Sept. 4. Plug cocks; casings; removal from vessels, facilitating.-Relates to an improved valve specially applicable to the hot and cold water fitting described in Specification No. 15,186, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Hydraulic engineering], for accurately controlhng the flow of water and steam to the mixing - chamber and for preventing dirt from being carried to the seats of the drawoff valves. The valve consists of a socket b having flats by which it can be screwed into the casing c, and carrying the hollow plug g containing the strainer k. A nut i holds the plug tightly against the shoulder h, and locks it after the plug has been turned by a spanner, applied at j, so that the ports in the plug and socket register more or less. To clear the strainer, the socket b is taken out without disturbing the adjustment of the valve. Specification No. 21,647, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Steam generators], is also referred to.
Patent GB-190123348-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Manufacture of Stud or Boss for Protecting the Surfaces of Sheet Metal Travelling Trunks and the like.
Inventor: DAVIS ALFRED
Filed: 1901-11-19
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 23,348. Davis, A. Nov. 19. R i v e t s.-The surfaces of sheet-metal trunks &c. are protected by studs s or bosses a of the form shown, which are formed by stamping from scrap sheet metal and are secured by rivets c.
Patent GB-190208033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rail-joint Holding Means of Street or Road Permanent Way.
Inventor: TRAVERS WALTER HENRY
Filed: 1902-04-07
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 8033. Travers, W. H., Howdle, B., and Jackson, H. April 7. Rail joints; rails, securing to sleepers; chairs. - The rail ends are held down by being bolted to the plates e, placed in or under the concrete foundation or sleepers d. The plate e may be a T-section casting, Wedge-shaped washers f<3>, with a rib at one edge tc prevent turning, afford a level bearing for the nuts. A plate i<1> with inturned edges may be used as a shoe to support and embrace the flanges at the rail ends, and may also be held by the bolts f. This construction may also be used to secure the rails between the joints.
Patent GB-190209594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Scissors Gauges.
Inventor: WOLFF FRANK CARVER
Filed: 1902-04-25
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 9594. Wolff, F. C. July 9, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Scissors.-Relates to cloth scissors, and provides a guide and gauge to enable the material to be cut to any desired width. Fig. 3 shows a cross-section of a pair of scissors, with the gauge 1 attached by screws 9 to the lower blade 10 of the scissors, and Fig. 4 shows the separate parts of the gauge. The gauge consists of a graduated plate 1, carrying a slide 14 which forms the guide to the cloth, while the plate 1 has also an overhanging part 12, beneath which the cloth passes on its way to the cutting-edges.
Patent GB-190218572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam-turbines.
Inventor: STUMPF JOHANN
Filed: 1902-08-23
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 18,572. Stumpf, J. Aug. 23. Steam turbines.-Relates to steam turbines of the impact-wheel type, in which the pressure of the steam is transformed into velocity before it impinges on the curved vanes of the wheel. As the jet of steam passes round the curved vanes, the centrifugal effect produces compression in the steam and the invention consists in curtailing the preliminary expansion so that the pressure at the moment of impact is equal to the maximum centrifugal pressure produced by a fully-expanded jet.
Patent GB-190221465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Incandescent Vapour Lamps.
Inventor: PROSKEY WINFIELD SCOTT
Filed: 1902-10-02
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 21,465. Proskey, W. S. Oct. 2. Incandescent vapour lamps.-The oil reservoir H of an incandescent vapour lamp is fed with oil and air by a pump I, the oil being driven by air pressure up a pipe K, controlled by a valve M, to a pipe L leading to a vaporizer A. This vaporizer has a controlling-valve at one end, and consists of a number of concentric intercommunicating tubes heated by the burners E, which receive their supply of vapour through a pipe D from a superheating- chamber C surrounding a mixing-tube B. The vapour passes from the vaporizer through a laterally-adjustable upright branch W having a nozzle X with an inwardly-projecting cone to form a trap for impurities and solid particles, which pass through a series of diaphragms in the vertical extension W. When the valve M is closed, a valve M<x> is opened to discharge oil, left in the tube L, through a pipe S to an overflow reservoir R. The vaporization is started by a burner Q supplied through a pipe P, controlled by a valve P<1>, with a mixture of vapour and air from a reservoir N containing oil, through which air is passed from a pipe 0 communicating through a valve 0<1> with the air space of the reservoir H.
Patent GB-190222104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Construction of Girders for Building and other Purposes.
Inventor: ACKERMANN ADOLF
Filed: 1902-10-10
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 22,104. Ackermann, A. Oct. 10. Girders and beams; ceilings; floors.-A hollow U-shaped girder b, for floors, ceilings, &c., is strengthened by a tension rod a, which is hooked over the ends of the girder and put in tension by cross-bars c inserted between the rod and lower edges of the girder and by wedges d introduced into the hooks at the ends of the girder. The girder may be slightly curved, as shown in Fig. 3<a>, and may be filled in with cement; it may support ceiling blocks e, or V-shaped spring plates f and wire netting g.
Patent GB-190223982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chucks.
Inventor: VERKSTAD GRONKVISTS MEKANISKA
Filed: 1902-11-03
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 23,982. Gr÷nkvists Mekaniska Verkstad, and Nilsson, L. A. Nov. 3. Chucks.-A drill chuck for use in lathes consists of a body c, Figs. 1 and 2, with a recess d for attachment to the lathe spindle and a tubular extension k, in which are slots h to receive rollers, balls, or the like i to grip the drill n, the rollers being moved inwards by cam-tracks m formed on a part l of a sleeve a. The sleeve is kept in place endwise by a split ring g secured by screws f to the sleeve and engaging in a groove e in the body, or by a block q, Fig. 8. The ring g is made frictionally tight on the body, to hold the sleeve in any angular position in which it is placed. In the form shown in Fig. 8, the rollers are held in their innermost positions by a spring o connecting the block q on the sleeve a to a pin p in the body. In the modification shown in Fig. 9, the rollers have reduced ends engaging radial slots in discs r, s and cam-slots in discs 1, 2. The discs r, s are connected to the body, and the discs 1, 2 to the sleeve. Additional rollers 4 are attached to the discs r, s.
Patent GB-190310542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Rail Fastenings.
Inventor: PAGE SYDNEY ELLIOTT
Filed: 1903-05-08
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 10,542. Page, S. E., [Weber Railway Joint Manufacturing Co.]. May 8. Rails, securing to sleepers.-Rails are secured to sleepers by means of clips D and inclined bolts G, so that they can be adjusted both horizontally and longitudinally. A plate C may be interposed between the rail and the sleeper. The clips D have inclined faces E, against which the nuts and washers bear, and they are provided with large bolt holes K, so that they may be moved to allow of the adjustment of the rail. The clips, which are staggered, bear upon the rail flanges and against the web, their outer ends only bearing upon the plate C. The bolts may extend from a common abutment block I, or they may extend from separate abutment blocks and cross each other. The faces of the various parts may be corrugated, as shown.
Patent GB-190322437-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cycle Pedals.
Inventor: LUCAS HARRY
Filed: 1903-10-17
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 22,437. Lucas, H. Oct. 17. Pedals.-The leather or other sheaths which are usually cemented on the toe-clips used to retain the feet of a cycle rider upon the pedals, are secured by a mechanical fastening. The leathercovered projections b overlap a central portion c of the clip, which, by means of screws and a clamping-nut plate e, is adjustably secured to the supporting-arm f. Upon the overlapping edges of the sheaths a projecting spring washer g is fitted under the head of one or each screw. For additional security, the washer has inwardlyturned points g' adapted to penetrate the leather sheaths.
Patent GB-190324821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: DELATOUR EUGENE
Filed: 1903-11-14
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 24,821. Delatour, E. Nov. 14. Tobacco pipes. - The stem c is split to receive a tongue a<1> formed on the mouthpiece a, the two parts being jointed together by a pin b. The surface a<11> is tightly pressed against the corresponding part of the pipe, the mouthpiece being retained in the closed position by projections d which fit into recesses formed in the stem. Several variations in the form of the two jointed parts are described ; in one modification the connecting pin joins two lugs situated just below the bowl of the pipe, and in another a spring is arranged within a mortice cut in the stem, so as to press a projection, carried by the mouthpiece, into a corresponding recess in the stem, thereby retaining the two parts in position.
Patent GB-190404177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Method of and Means for Securing Tips to Billiard Cues and the like.
Inventor: WATT ALFRED ERNEST
Filed: 1904-02-19
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 4177. Watt, A. E. Feb. 19. Augers, hollow. The end of a billiard cue is prepared for receiving a ferrule, carrying the tip, by means of a rosette cutter p, Fig. 5. The cue a is held by fourjaws m, Fig. 6, arranged in a screwed socket k, into which screws a tapered tube l adapted to force the jaws m against the cue. The cutter p is introduced through a tube r, and cuts away the outside of the cue, leaving a stem b to be attached to the ferrule.
Patent GB-190409701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sand-papering Machines.
Inventor: BARKER DAVID
Filed: 1904-04-28
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 9701. Barker, D., and Barker, D. V. April 28. Sandpapering.-Relates to means by which sandpaper may be readily and tightly wrapped round the revoluble cylinder used in sandpapering-machines in which the cvlinder operates through an opening in a guide-table located above it. The end of the paper 7 is fixed in the usual manner in the slot 8 in the cylinder 4. The cylinder is then turned by the hand-lever 5, while the paper is pressed against it by a brake. In the case of a machine where the table 10 is hinged, the brake may consist of a board 12 pressed against the paper by a wedge 15.
Patent GB-190418106-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Gas Buoy.
Inventor: WILLSON THOMAS LEOPOLD
Filed: 1904-08-20
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 18,106. Willson, T. K. Aug. 20. Drawings to Specification. Buoy lamps.-A lamp having a reducing-valve is fitted to a buoy having an automatic acetylene generator in which the carbide intermittently comes into contact with water.
Patent GB-190421740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Means for Controlling and Belaying or Fastening Ropes or the like.
Inventor: WESTMACOTT ALFRED
Filed: 1904-10-10
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 21,740. Westmacott, A. Oct. 10. Cleats or holders.-A tube a is formed with a notch a<1> at one or both ends, or a notch a<1>x in the middle, or a combination of both notchings. The middle notch may be clear above the tube, and, where there is a terminal notch, a lateral sheave may be added.
Patent GB-190422985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car Trucks
Inventor: PECKHAM EDGAR
Filed: 1904-10-25
Granted: 1905-10-25
Abstract: 22,985. Peckham, E. Oct. 25. Axle-trucks or undercarriages.-Relates to modifications of the tramcar truck described in Specification No. 4824, A.D. 1896. The main side frames are formed of one or more continuous forged bars 1, Fig. 3, with pockets 2 for the axle-boxes. If two bars are used, they are spaced apart by distance-pieces 11. The bars are strengthened by a central member 3, Fig. 5, truss members 4, journal boxes 5, and wheel pieces 6, which permit removal of the wheels. The journal boxes 5, shown on a larger scale in Figs. 1 and 2, also form housings for springs 17, by which the truck is supported from the axle-box. The springs are connected to the axle-box by a U-shaped bolt 21, which allows a certain amount of lateral motion. The top of the axle-box is widened at 23 to give clearance for the springs. The height of the truck can be adjusted by means of nuts 24. The ends of the body are supported from the ends of the truck by springs 10, Fig. 4, and are held down by U-shaped bolts 25 and springs 28.