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Patent GB-190104226-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Veneer Structures.
Inventor: HARRASS MAX
Filed: 1901-02-27
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 4226. Harrass, M. Feb. 27. Drawings to Specification. Veneers; veneering.-Relates to a method of making compound veneers and attaching them to curved or other surfaces. These veneer structures are applicable for wall panels or coverings, parquetry, or linoleum-like floor coverings, and like purposes. The veneer is cemented with a waterproof glue, such as marine glue, to a backing of flexible cardboard or like fabric. Plain or patterned veneers may be cemented on both sides of the fabric. The backing may be fireproof material, such as asbestos. Patterned veneers may be made by combining one or more veneers with a backing, and then cutting out the pattern, one side of the compound veneer being coated with marine glue for attaching to required surface. Such veneers, after the pattern has been cut, may be mounted on a backing.
Patent GB-190105427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Electric Cables and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: DOVER HORACE WALTER
Filed: 1901-03-14
Granted: 1902-05-14
Abstract: 5427. Dover, H. W. March 14. Cables.-Wires, either single or in multiple, are covered with celluloid, xylonite, &c. in an extrusion press. For single conductors, an annular chamber d is formed in a block A, which is transversely fitted with a die block having a cylindrical bore a<3> and a conical internal end a<1>. The guide-block C is provided with a coned end c' forming a tapering channel with the cone a<1>. The block C is reduced at c, and the space is separated from the chamber d by a perforated ring d'. When forming multiple cables, the extrusion die may be rifled, to impart a long twist to the strands, or a twist may be imparted in other ways, such as by inclining the mandrels and either taking up the cables in coils or on a drum revolving on itself, as well as rotating on its axis.
Patent GB-190106943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or connected with, Hand-warming Devices for Cycles.
Inventor: OSMOND ERNEST RICHARD
Filed: 1901-04-02
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 6943. Osmond, E. R. April 2. Warming rider, mears for screens, weather and like.-Means for warming cyclist's hands are shown in Fig. 1, and in section in Fig. 3. The water tank c is fitted over the burner of the lamp, and is connected to the hollow handle-bar e by the pipe f. The top of the lamp is hinged at b<1>, and horizontal shelves provide for the reception of the water tank ; otherwise the lamp is of ordinary construction. Conical guards g, fixed by clips g<1>, protect the hands from the wind.
Patent GB-190109522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottles and the like.
Inventor: RICHARDS SIERRA LEONE
Filed: 1901-05-07
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 9522. Richards, S. L. May 7. Stoppers; refilling, preventing; bottling; emptying bottles &c.- Bottles and the like are provided with means to prevent refilling. A stopper 4 inserted in the neck of a bottle &c. 1 supports a tube 5. which extends to near the bottom of the bottle and is provided at the top with a valve 6. The upper end of the neck is closed by a stopper 8 provided with a passage 11 intersected by a horizontal passage 12. This stopper may be secured to the neck by a spring 14, which takes under a shoulder 13 formed in the neck. A grooved baffle plug 15 is placed between the stoppers 4, 8, and is preferably held in place by the spring 14 which passes through the same. This baffle is provided with a seating for a spring 19 controlling a valve 20 arranged at the bottom of the passage 11. In filling the bottle, the valve 6 is kept raised by means of a pin or other device 7, preferably of less specific gravity than the liquid, which is forced into the bottle through the passage 11, the air contained in the bottle being compressed into the neck. In emptying the bottle, a nozzle is placed in the passage 12, and the valve 20 is opened by means of a pin inserted in the passage 11, thereby allowing the compressed air to force out the liquid as in a siphon bottle. The liquid in discharging liberates the device 7, so that the valve 6 may close and prevent the bottle from being refilled.
Patent GB-190110303-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Crucible Furnace.
Inventor: MICHAEL OTTO
Filed: 1901-05-17
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 10,303. Michael, O. May 17. Crucible furnaces.-Niches are formed in the sides of the furnace for the reception of crucibles c in which a preliminary heating takes place, these crucibles being afterwards removed to the centre of the furnace, when those at first placed there as shown at p have been removed. They are then replaced in the niches by others. The furnace gases escape through flues f opening out of the niches and pass into a flue n, running round the furnace, on their way to the main flue or chimney.
Patent GB-190114248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Petroleum and like Heating Stoves.
Inventor: DYMOND GEORGE CECIL
Filed: 1901-07-12
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 14,248. Dymond, G. C., [Kindermann & Co., C. F.]. July 12. Stove casings.- Oil stoves are placed within a casing representing a fireplace of any convenient shape. In the form shown, the casing a, preferably perforated, is divided by a horizontal partition b into two compartments, the lower one d containing the removable oil stove f, and the upper one c receiving the heated products of combustion from the stove through a pipe e, and acting as a heat-radiator.
Patent GB-190118053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Preventing the Refilling of Bottles and the like.
Inventor: KUESTER JULIUS
Filed: 1901-09-10
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 18,053. K³ster, J., and Menke, G. H. Sept. 10. Stoppers; refilling, preventing.-The neck of the bottle &c. is contracted at 2 to form a stop for the cylindrical valve casing shown, which is formed in two halves 6, 7 and is cemented in the neck, the edges of one half being grooved to receive corresponding tongues on the edges of the other half. One of the halves is provided with a seat 8 for the disc valve 10, which is normally held on the seat by a spiral or other spring 11. The two halves of the casing are provided with alternating partial diaphragms 12, 13, 14, 15, to prevent tampering with the valve, the outlet apertures between the diaphragms and the opposite sides of the casing being intersected by the extensions 4 on the diaphragms. The valve 10 permits the contents to be poured out, but prevents refilling. In a modification, the valve is conical and of sufficient length to project through the seat 8. In this case, the spring 11 may be omitted, the diaphragm 12 acting as a stop to limit the opening movement of the valve. When the bottle has been filled and the casing fixed in position, a stopper 5 is inserted in the mouth.
Patent GB-190118328-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wood Turning Machines, particularly applicable for Making Spools or similar Small Articles.
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1901-09-13
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 18,328. Jones, W. T. Sept. 13. Lathes; sawing; drilling.-A woodturning machine particularly a p - plicable for making spools and similar small articles has a double reel on a shaft 63 slowly driven from the main shaft 4. A number of pairs of opposed co-axial spindles are circumferentially mounted on the reel, and are moved axially inwards by cam-tracks 92 to pick up the drilled blanks from a table 29 and carry them in front of fixed tools 85 adjustably mounted on a segmental bar 84. During the passage of the blanks past the tools, the spindles and blanks are rotated by belts 61 (only one being shown) passing over pulleys on the spindles, idle pulleys 79, and driving-pulleys 9 on the shaft 4. After the turning is finished, the spindles are separated by camtracks 91 allowing the spools to drop off. The blanks are cut from a strip, fed along a table 114 against an end stop, by saws 13, 14 carried by swinging arms 15 rocked from a cam shaft 20. The saw cutting off the end blank is slightly larger than the other to cut through the end blank first. The blanks are then fed forward by ratchet-fingers 33 on a slide 32, reciprocated from the shaft 20 by a rod 38 and rocking arms 40, 42. Each pair of blanks successively comes on slides which are then separated laterally by helical cams on the shaft 20 to bring the blanks against drills carried by two opposed spindles 55 (only one being shown). After being drilled, the blanks are returned to the centre by the slides, and are then again moved forward to be engaged by the reduced ends of the spindles on the reel. The extreme inner ends of the spindles are further reduced to engage holes or bearings in a central spider on the shaft 63 while the blanks are being turned. The bearing- bushes of the spindles are provided with small cutters to trim off any burr around the holes in the blanks. Spring faces are provided on the camtracks 91 to allow each pair of spindles to be partially held back by cams on the table 29 till opposite the drilled blanks, when the spindles are suddenly released and rapidly engage the blanks. Fig. 10 shows one of the double tools 85 used for turning the pairs of blanks.
Patent GB-190118800-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for and Method of Treating and Utilizing Town Refuse.
Inventor: WEIGHTSON WILLIAM PERCIVAL
Filed: 1901-09-20
Granted: 1902-12-20
Abstract: 18,800. Wrightson, W. P. Sept. 20. Refuse, treating.-Town refuse is continuously and automatically converted into fuel blocks or briquettes in the following manner :-The refuse, after being sorted or screened, is fed through a hopper A into a grinding-machine B, and the ground material is raised by an elevator C into a mixing-hopper D, which is also fed with coal dust, clav, or the like, by a shoot E and elevator F. To render the mass more combustible, crude petroleum may be sprayed upon the contents of the hopper by an atomizer d. A binding-agent, such as an alkaline - silicate solution, may be introduced together with steam through perforated pipes b. The mixture is conducted by a shoot i to a combined automatic mixing, moulding, pressing, and delivering machine of any known kind, such machine comprising a mixing-chamber r, a moulding-cylinder H, one or more presses I, J, and delivering-bands L, L'. All the machines are operated continuously from a countershaft g, driven by the engine M.
Patent GB-190120548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stamps for Marking Papers and the like.
Inventor: KOOPMAN ELIAS BERNHARD
Filed: 1901-10-14
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 20,548. Koopman, E. B. Oct. 14. Hand-stamps.-The object of the invention is to unite in one apparatus a number of different office stamps. A number of stamps F are placed on a cylinder or drum E. Some or all of these are removably held in guide grooves e on the drum, so that they are interchangeable. The drum is carried by a lever frame D pivoted at b on arms c fixed on the base A. The frame D is connected by links to parallel arms d, the latter being provided with springs to return the frame to the position shown, with the lowermost stamp resting on the ink pad C. When the frame D is pulled forward by its handle D<1>, the lowermost stamp is lifted from the pad, and carried forwards and downwards to make an impression on the platen B, as shown by dotted lines. The drum may be rotated on its axle to bring any stamp into printing position. The drum has holes j, any one of which may be engaged with a pin J on an arm H fixed on the axle. To rotate the drum, it is moved laterally against the pressure of a spring at one side. To facilitate changing the stamps, the arm H may be rotated, by a button on the axle, until it is stopped by a pin h<1> on the frame D, and the required stamp may then be set to it. The arm is rotated back to normal position, by a spring on the axle, until a projecting arm K on the arm H engages a stop-pin on the swinging frame. The drum may be hollow to receive dating-stamps.
Patent GB-190201263-A (GB)
Title: Rapidly Opened Envelope
Inventor: WALTER WILLIAM NORMAN
Filed: 1902-01-17
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 1263. Walter, W. N. Jan. 17. Envelopes. - A ribbon or tape e is secured inside the flap b of the blank a, with a loop projecting through a central opening f. The envelope is opened by pulling the projecting part of the ribbon &c., t h u s making an angular cut.
Patent GB-190203814-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Foot Stand for use in Viewing Processions, Races and the like
Inventor: ADDISON HENRY
IPC: A63B25/06
Filed: 1902-02-14
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 3814. Addison, H. Feb. 14. Stilts.-A foot stand or elevator to facilitate the viewing of processions, races, and games, consists of a rest B having a concave part to receive the sole and a recess to receive the heel of the boot, and connected to a metal base A by uprights D. The recessed part has, and the concave part may have, spikes or pointed studs b<2>. The base is preferably recessed to increase the foot-hold, and the stand may be attached to the boot by straps S fixed to the sides or passing through loops on the underside of the sole rest B.
Patent GB-190204577-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Lifting Stone or other Material
Inventor: JONES JOHN
Filed: 1902-02-24
Granted: 1903-03-24
Abstract: 4577. Jones, J. Feb. 24. Lifting-dogs.-The gripping-levers c are pivoted to a cross-bar f, and the closing pressure is applied to them by a bar i suspended from the lifting- hook and having slotted ends with antifriction bowls to engage the upper ends of the levers c. The lower ends of the levers c carry adjustable jaws n fitted with shoes n<11>, the jaws being adjustable by means of teeth o and latches p, or otherwise. While the jaws are being adjusted, the device is supported on the stone block or other load by a foot g adjustably screwed into the cross-bar f. A continuation of the foot forms a guide for the bar i. Each jaw preferably has two sets of teeth, and two corresponding latches p, the teeth being stepped so as to give a prior adjustment.
Patent GB-190208602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Making Bricks
Inventor: MATTHEWS WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1902-04-14
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 8602. Matthews, W. J. April 14. Moulding bricks.-Shale, clay, or the like is fed by a hopper F and reciprocating box E to a die or open-ended mould A, which is long enough to hold about eight bricks 1. A ram D, operated by a cam C, forces the bricks to the delivery end of the die, where they are removed by a transverselyreciprocating pusher G. Extra pressure may be imparted to the bricks by a piston H at the delivery end of the die. By this invention, air has time to escape from the shale or clay and serves to separate the bricks from one another.
Patent GB-190208717-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Luminous-gas Electric Lamps.
Inventor: FAIRBURN-HART WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-04-15
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 8717. Hart, W. Fairburn-, [General Electric Co.]. April 15. Vacuum tubes for lighting with ordinary electric pressures, such as 100 volts, are provided with auxiliary terminals for use in starting the lamps by the production of ionized vapour, without requiring a higher starting-pressure. One form is shown in Fig. 8. A long highly-exhausted tube contains a pure mercury cathode and terminal 93, and a main anode 25, which may consist of iron, silicon, carborundum, graphite and clay, or the like, and may have a long thin extension 90, of carbon or other material, towards the cathode. Or the anode may be cup-shaped. The anode is provided with a double seal 26, 95, the intervening connection being made by mercury or a flexible conductor. The mercury is preferably distilled into the tube in vacuo, to purify it. The mercury extends into a side tube 30 containing the auxiliary terminal 94, which is connected, through a solenoid 35, to the positive supply wire 91. In the side tube is a movable glass tube, containing an iron core 33 and weighted with mercury ; this tube is raised by the solenoid 35 when current is first supplied, and the mercury then divides in the neck 49, with production of an arc and of sufficient ionized vapour to render the tube conductive between the main electrodes 25, 3. The movable tube is provided with cushioning-springs 36. The circuit of the main anode 25 may include the electromagnet of a cut-out 97, to open the auxiliary circuit when the tube has become conductive ; the break may however be shunted by a resistance 96, to allow some current to continue to pass between the two bodies of mercury, steadier working being thus obtained when the main current is small. In modifications, the movable tube is omitted ; the iron core may be connected by a flexible conductor to the positive supply wire, so that the starting- arc passes between the mercury and the core when this is lifted. Or the automatically-acting solenoid and core may be dispensed with, starting being effected by oscillating the tube about a loop 75 by hand or by a core and solenoid, to divide the mercury in the side neck 49 or to cause it to make and break contact with an auxiliary terminal fixed over it. The Specification states that vapour of mercury produced by heating only is not sufficiently conductive to start the lamps. In operation, the current through the lamps may be varied, to produce proportionate amounts of light, the electric pressure required being nearly constant.
Patent GB-190209569-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Mode of and Means for Sparging and Washing or Cleansing Foul Linen and the like.
Inventor: MILAN FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-04-25
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 9569. Milan, F. April 25. Washing-machines.-Relates to apparatus for sparging and washing foul linen &c. A corrugated receptacle d, covered by lids n, is provided with a rotary tubular shaft f carrying projecting wings k and bearing a pinion g engaged by a reciprocating rack h, which is driven by a pin i on a rotating disc j engaging a slot h<11>, or by other suitable means. Cold water is admitted through inlets o, p and enters the receptacle through a jet u and perforations m, l in the tubular shaft f. Steam is admitted through inlets o<1>, p<1>. Foul water escapes through exits f. A perforated water pipe may be employed to keep the sides of the vessel clean.
Patent GB-190213300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stone Sawing Machinery.
Inventor: ANDERSON GEORGE
Filed: 1902-06-12
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 13,300. Anderson, G. June 12. Sawing.-The saw frame of a reciprocating machine is lifted at each end of the stroke by means of its guides 19, which work over the rollers 12. The slides 13 work on the columns 8 of the machine as usual and are fed by screws geared together by cross shafts and chain gearing overhead. The rollers 12 are lubricated through their spindles mounted on the slides 13, and the guides 19, which runs on it, are attached to the saw frame 9 at each corner. The guide is built up of two bars 6, 22 with parallel portions in the centre and downwardly-bent portions at the end at 19, so as to lift the frame when they come on to the roller. The sides of the lower bar are raised above the roller path to catch oil, and the open sides of the guide are cased in by plates to exclude grit. The Provisional Specification states that the saw blades may have thickened edges recessed at intervals, perforated webs, and diamonds attached.
Patent GB-190215691-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Charcoal Retorts and Furnaces.
Inventor: LAURENIUS CARL ERLAND
Filed: 1902-07-14
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 15,691. Laurenius, C. E. July 14. Charcoal.-Relates to charcoal retorts and furnaces of the kind in which the combustible gases given off by the charring-material are used as fuel to heat the retort. The gases escape from the retort to the combustion space through porous or permeable material, such as asbestos, forming packing between the edges of an opening in the walls of the retort and a lid or cover. Means are provided by which the gases so escaping can be led direct to the chimney, without heating the retort when desired. Fig. 1 shows a horizontal retort Fig. 8, and two vertical retorts with a common furnace. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the bottom of the retort, which is arched in cross-section, is formed with external ribs to increase the heating-surface, and with an opening closed by a cover 14. The cover has flanges taking into recesses which contain the porous or permeable packing, as shown to an enlarged scale in Figs. 3 and 4, which illustrate two different forms of cover. The packing may, however, be arranged as shown in Fig. 5. The apparatus is at first heated by a fire on the grate 5, and the steam and vapours given off from the wood or peat in the retort escape through a valve 18, which is afterwards closed by hand. The combustible gases generated during the latter stages of the process escape round the cover 14, and are ignited in the furnace chamber. By withdrawing the damper plate 6, the grate is allowed to drop, and the gases and products of combustion pass through the flue 21 direct to the chimney. A modified arrangement with a number of retorts radially disposed round a common chimney is illustrated in the Specification. The vertical retorts shown in Fig. 8 may be continuously worked, material being fed in at the top and discharged at the bottom into trucks which are pressed upwards against the discharge openings. The working is similar to that of the horizontal retorts as regard the escape and utilization of the gases.
Patent GB-190216826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artificial Teeth.
Inventor: STEELE THOMAS
Filed: 1902-07-29
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 16,826. Steele, T. July 29. Teeth, artificial.-The front A of the tooth is formed with a recess A<1> extending from the cervix towards the cutting-edge, and the metallic backing B is attached to it by means of an integral inlay C fitting the said recess. The inlay C is of tubular form, and is provided with longitudinal and transverse cuts C' to give the cement a better hold. When in position, the tubular inlay is expanded and kept expanded by inserting a tapering pin D.
Patent GB-190224324-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Teaching Aiming with Rifles and the like.
Inventor: CAMPION JOHN MONTRION
Filed: 1902-11-06
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 24,324. Campion, J. M., [Birch, F. H. J.]. Nov. 6. Rifle and gunnery practice, teaching.-Relates to apparatus for use in teaching aiming, which may also be employed for comparing and testing the shooting of rifles &c. The rifle s is secured by screws g in U-shaped rests f carried by arms b pivoted to the standard a. The inclination is altered by turning the hand-wheel d. A clinometer is placed on the platform h. The pedestal may be made with a plug-and-socket joint in order to allow lateral movement.
Patent GB-190226081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Bacteria and Filter Beds
Inventor: STIFF CHARLES LESLIE
Filed: 1902-11-26
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 26,081. Stiff, C. L. Nov. 26. Sewage and foul waters, treating; bacteriological processes; filtering.-False bottoms for supporting the loose rubble, sand, &c. forming a bacteria or filter bed are built up of blocks of vitrified blue ware, such as are shown in end view in Fig. 1, and in plan in Fig. 3. The flat upper surfaces A are made with openings E and the sides B, C enclose the sub-channel D. The blocks are made in shapes (angled when necessary) and provided with lateral openings to suit the required formation of the bed.
Patent GB-190300093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carriers for Railway Buffer Springs.
Inventor: ASKEW HENRY
Filed: 1903-01-02
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 93. Askew, H. Jan. 2. Buffers; draw-gear.-The spring J, Fig. 1, for the buffers H and draw-bar D of a railway vehicle is supported in holes in the longitudinal and diagonal bearers C, E. The holes are closed at the bottom by removable pieces M, Fig. 3, which are secured by straps P, P<2> and fitted with iron plates L for taking the wear of the spring. The plates L in the bearers C also form guides for the spring buckle K, Fig. 1. The bearers C are also fitted with removable stop blocks R, Fig. 3, secured by straps P<1>. The blocks I, Fig. 1, on the ends of the buffer spindles are guided by angle-iron brackets S, the cottars U which secure the blocks I being arranged to work in slots T.