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Patent GB-190117034-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mechanism for Pumping Up Pneumatic Tyres of Vehicle During Use and for Indicating the Attainment of the Maximum Pressure therein.
Inventor: GLUEER HERMANN
Filed: 1901-08-24
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 17,034. Gluer, H., and Taubenheim, W. Aug. 24. Wheels with air-comp re s sing appliances; tyres, pneumatic.-Relates to the means, shown in sectional elevation in Fig. 2, for inflating pneumatic tyres by the motion of the vehicle. The pump cylinder c connected to the valve v of the tyre r rotates with the vehicle wheel, and the piston k is oscillated within in the cylinder from the eccentric A fixed to the non-rotating axle a. When the pressure in the tyre and cylinder reaches a certain limit, the spring - controlled valve y rises and allows air to escape through the side channel u to sound the whistle w. The eccentric is fixed to the axle merely by a pin o, which passes through a hole in the sleeve n of the eccentric and enters a hole in the boss m on the axle, so that releasing the pin o by hand when the whistle sounds uncouples the eccentric from the axle, and so throws the piston out of action. The presence or absence of a puncture in the tyre is inferred from the number of strokes required to sound the whistle.
Patent GB-190123339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Winding Yarns and Threads of Cotton, Flax and other Fibrous Materials
Filed: 1901-11-19
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 23,339. Dobson & Barlow, and Rushton, T. H. Nov. 19. Winding-machines.-In quick-traverse winding- frames, the traversing thread-guide n is pressed lightly upon the bobbin during the winding operation, but, when the end breaks, it is turned upwards against the stationary rail g. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the guide is mounted loosely on the traverse rod o, and is connected thereto by a spring, and, when the thread breaks, the guide is moved upwards by a pivoted wire s, which is operated by the wire u carried by the spring slide l of the stop-motion. In a modification, the guide is mounted on a slide which can move longitudinally in guides carried by a pivoted rod, and engages in a notch in the upper edge of a flat traverse bar. When the thread breaks, a projection on the slide l rotates the pivoted rod, whereby the thread-guide is raised as before.
Patent GB-190125063-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Manufacture or Treatment of Tannin Extracts to Increase their Utility for Tanning Leather.
Inventor: KLENK GEORG
Filed: 1901-12-09
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 25,063. Klenk, G. Dec. 9. Tannins and tanning liquors. - Decolorized tannin extracts, which are soluble in water and possess an acid reaction, are produced by first mixing with the hot crude tannin extract a solution of aluminium sulphate or alum, then stirring in a solution of sodium bisulphite, and, after the mixture has cooled to 20‹-25‹ C., drawing off the liquor and allowing the precipitated alumina and other suspended matters to settle. The reaction of the salts is represented by the equation :- In place of sodium bisulphite, sodium sulphite and caustic soda may be used if the necessary precautions are observed. The process is suitable for the preparation of extracts of quebracho, mimosa, hemlock, sumac, firs, oak, chestnut, &c. The extracts impart a light-yellow colour to leather.
Patent GB-190126343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Filed: 1901-12-24
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 26,343. British Thomson- Houston Co., [Davis, A. G.]. Dec. 24. Regulating. - A r c lamps, supplied from constantpressure alternating - current mains, are provided with means for producing a constant current in each lamp independently of the arc-regulating mechanisms. For this purpose, the arc and two series coils 12 are con nected as a bridge between two corners of a quadrilateral arrangement of coils 3, 5, 6, 4, the other two corners being connected to the supply mains 1, 2. Two opposite coils 3, 4 in the quadrilateral are inductive. The other two coils 5, 6 act as primaries to a secondary winding 13, which is connected to a condenser 14 ; or condensers may be inserted directly in place of these coils 5, 6.
Patent GB-190200224-A (GB)
Title: Soap Granulating Apparatus.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1902-01-03
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 224. Imray, 0., [Cavenaugh, R. W.]. Jan. 3. Soap receptacles. - Apparatus for granulating s o a p for toilet and other purposes. The soap block V, provided with a central hole to receive the guide-rod J, is depressed by the weight U against the rotating cylinder B, which consists of a series of toothed cutting- blades R arranged between the discs P, Q. The teeth of adjacent pairs of blades point in opposite directions. In its lowest position, the weight U is supported by the plate at the bottom of the guide-rod J.
Patent GB-190204370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Bread, Cakes, Crackers and the like.
Inventor: BLOTT WILLIAM ORPWOOD
Filed: 1902-02-20
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 4370. Blott, W. O. Feb. 20. Bread; cakes; biscuits.-In making rye, rice, oat, and particularly wheat or barley bread, cakes, crackers, and the like,a portion of the flour or meal is first boiled with water or milk until the starch cells are broken up, and is then worked in with the ordinary dough. Flavourings may be kneaded into the dough, or placed in the water or milk in which the portion of flour or meal is boiled.
Patent GB-190209631-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device or Arrangement for Advertising Purposes.
Inventor: CROWDEN ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-04-25
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 9631. Crowden, A. April 25. Advertising; letters; signs.- An illuminated sign or the like for advertising purposes is formed with a front metallic plate B, which is provided with a series of perforations. Over these perforations are fitted interchangeable half-globes &c. of semi-transparent material, some being of different colours to the others to form letters and a background. The halfglobes &c. preferably have flanges so as to be secured between the front plate B and a back-plate A, both plates being secured together by screws C. The sign or advertisement plate is suitably encased, and illuminated at the rear.
Patent GB-190209831-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Nozzle for use in Spraying Liquids.
Inventor: WALLWORK ROUGHSEDGE
Filed: 1902-04-29
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 9831. Wallwork, R., Wallwork, C. H., and Wells, A. C. April 29. Painting. - Relates to a nozzle for spraying liquids, such as whitewash, paint, &c. and consists in arranging the device so that the form of the spray can be varied and the nozzle fixed at any desired angle. Fig. 3 shows an arrangement in which two nozzles are employed. A coarsely - threaded spindle a passes through a stuffing-box and gland d arranged on each nozzle. The packing d' in the box serves to form a liquid-tight joint and also as a nut for the screw a. The screw is pointed at the end and acts as an adjustable valve to control the passage of the liquid through the spraying-aperture e, which may be formed in a detachable piece e<1>. A passage h leads from each nozzle to the supply pipe h<1>, and within this passage is screwed a hollow plug k provided with perforations. This plug acts as a strainer for the liquid, and may be surrounded by a sleeve of wire gauze &c. By turning the nozzle relatively to the plug, the angle of the nozzle may be adjusted relatively to the supply pipe. The pipe h<1> is provided with a spring- controlled valve to control the supply to the spraying-device. This valve is operated by a handlever pivoted to a projection on the hose guard.
Patent GB-190209930-A (GB)
Title: Life Saving Apparatus applicable to Tram, Motor, Cable and other Cars and Vehicles
Inventor: CARR JOHN
Filed: 1902-04-30
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 9930. Carr, J. April 30. Obstruction-removers.-An obstruction - remover for tramcars, motor cars, cable cars, and the like is formed by a tray or shoot A, Fig. 1, supported between brackets B by studs D, D on the tray entering slots or grooves C, C in the brackets. Either or both of the slots in each bracket are inclined so that, when an obstruction causes the tray to move backwards, the tray dips downwards at the front and lifts the obstruction. The studs D may have rollers on them to reduce fricticn. Guards F may be placed at the sides of the tray to prevent the brackets B from striking the obstruction. In a modification, shown in Fig. 6, the tray has only one stud D at each end and is counterweighted to rest normally on a bar G.
Patent GB-190219222-A (GB)
Title: Complete Manufacture of Dyed Wadding in One Continual Process
Inventor: LONGLEY HENRY
Filed: 1902-09-02
Granted: 1903-09-02
Abstract: 19,222. Longley, H., and Longley, W. Sept. 2. Dyeing.-Relates to a continuous process for manufacturing dyed wadding. The cleaned material, after passing through the carding- machine and a pair of pressing-rollers, is carried by an endless cloth to a second pair of pressing-rollers A, from which it passes to a dye vat B heated by a steam pipe C and containing a suitable dye mixed with alum solution. It is guided through the vat to a pair of pressing-rollers G by an endless band D carried by rollers E, F. From the rollers G it passes through squeezing-rollers on to endless chains, which guide it through a drying-chamber heated by steam pipes. It is next passed through a sizing and finishing calender of ordinary construction, and is finally conveyed back through the drying-chamber,
Patent GB-190220074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps
Inventor: WIRTZ LUIS
Filed: 1902-09-13
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 20,074. W i r t z , L., and Adams, T. Hamilton-. Sept. 13. Solenoids. - A solenoid used in an arc lamp is so constructed that, on passing a current, the attraction of the core is made gradual. Two half bobbins e, e<1> are fixed on a brass or other non-magnetic hollow cylinder f, so as to be separated by an annular space q. The solenoid wire is wound on a mica cylinder h, and is covered by an iron cylinder i. A hole tapering at the bottom is bored nearly the whole depth in the iron core j, and is filled with a non - magnetic substance such as brass. It is found that the core is not suddenly attracted when a current is passed d through such a solenoid.
Patent GB-190222931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Running Gear for Vehicles.
Inventor: SCHMITZ FRANK
Filed: 1902-10-21
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 22,931. Schmitz, F. Oct. 21. Hubs.-Comprises a construction of wheel with a supporting-spring between the axle on which the vehicle is supported and the wheel hub. Fig. 5 shows how the bent axle E is rested on a spring H lying in a recess in a metal casing G, between which and the wheel hub are interposed ball bearings as shown.
Patent GB-190225322-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Braces or Trouser Suspenders.
Inventor: MACWILLIAM HUGH GORDON
Filed: 1902-11-18
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 25,322. Macwilliam, H. G. Nov. 18. Braces.-The shoulder straps 1 are connected to the rear tabs 6 by a cord 4 aranged to form two running loops C, D. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the cord 4 runs freely through guides 3, 5, 8, and its ends are gripped by a clip 9 fixedly or pivotally connected with the guide 8. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, two separate cords 4 are used clipped together at 9 and running through guides 3, 5. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the cord is fixedly gripped at 3, 9, and runs through guides 5, 8. The guide 8 and clip 9 are connected by a cord or band 10 adjustable in length.
Patent GB-190226941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Insulated or Coated and Impregnated Cases, Vessels and Bottles and in Machinery for Manufacturing the same
Inventor: PRIESTLEY GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-12-06
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 26,941. Priestley, G. F. Dec. 6. Painting.-Relates to insulated or coated, or impregnated, cases, vessels, bottles, bottle envelopes, &c., of strawboard, cardboard, asbestos board, sheeting, or metallic gauze, &c. The vessels of whatever material, and however constructed, are dipped in a composition, paint, or an enamel preferably hot, and are then operated upon in an apparatus such as that shown in Figs. 1 and 2, to compress the composition on the surfaces of the vessels, and to force it into the pores or interstices of the material. The vessel is placed on a form, consisting of dies 11 which rock on pins or springs on a plunger plate 7, the dies resting at one corner on the pins or springs, and at the opposite corners on springs 12. Within the dies works a crossshaped wedge 13 which, when the plunger is raised, forces the dies outwards on the springs 12 to press them against the sides of the vessel. At the top is a hinged die 6 against which the bottom of the vessel is pressed, and plungers provided with suitably-shaped plates 5 operate on all sides of the vessel, thus acting in conjunction with the inner dies to effect the compression. The vessel on its ascent passes within a guide ring or frame, which throws off the vessel on the descent of the plunger. Vessels thus treated are rendered airproof, acidproof, and waterproof.
Patent GB-190228200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Cleaning and Sorting Grain Seeds and the like.
Inventor: MUMFORD CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1902-12-22
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 28,200. Mumford, C. E. Dec. 22. Sieves or sifting-surfaces, cleaning.-A brush, scraper, or sweeper K is carried by endless chains over reciprocating inclined sieves for cleaning and sorting grain, seeds, and the like, which may be of the type known as " Boby " screens. The chain passes over toothed wheels F, G on the frame, actuated, by means of intermediate wheels B, C, from the main or dip shaft, the wheel F being vertically below the wheel C when the sieve is at the middle point of its traverse.
Patent GB-190303601-A (GB)
Title: New and Useful Double-working Boiler-feeder and Meter.
Inventor: GREENING WILLIAM ALFRED
Filed: 1903-02-16
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 3601. Greening, W. A. Feb. 16. Liquid meters.-A cylindrical chamber T and a bucket B in a chamber A are reciprocally filled with water by gravity through pipes b, d, and are emptied by steam through pipes f, h, the rise and fall of the bucket operating the steam-distributing slide valve N with the aid of a tumbling bell crank C.
Patent GB-190315551-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Burners
Inventor: KRAMER WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-07-14
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 15,551. Kramer, W. July 14. Gas burners.-A gas burner is formed from a thimble of aluminium or other metal, and consists of a tapered portion A, Figs. 1 and 4, a dome-like portion A<1>, and a gas outlet with two opposed openings c<1>. Beneath the top of the dome, the sides are indented by dies forming convex portions a extending outwardly from creases a', Fig. 4, and forming a chamber. The outer portions of the dome A', Fig. 3, form channels c connecting the chamber in the portion A with the opposed openings c<1> in the gas outlet, which form a continuation of an intermediate narrow slot. The sides of the gas outlet may be extended to form lips c<3>, Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190316479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Slubbing Intermediate and Roving Frames for Preparing Fibrous Material for Spinning
Inventor: MACKIE JAMES
Filed: 1903-07-27
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 16,479. Mackie, J., and Kirk, R. July 27. Slubbing, intermediate, and roving frames.-Relates to linkwork for carrying the toothed wheels 2, 3, between the driving-shaft C and the rising and falling bobbin shaft B. The axles d, e of the intermediate wheels 2, 3 are connected together by a link D ; the axle d is suspended by a link from the shaft C or is constrained to move in a curved slot d<1> ; and the axle e is carried by a lever E suspended from the shaft B, the free end of the lever E being pivoted to the end of a swinging lever or caused to move in a curved slot f. A curved slot similar to f may be formed in the lever E and caused to engage with a fixed stud on the frame.
Patent GB-190319360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1903-09-08
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 19,360. Thompson, W. P., [Rath Light Co.]. Sept. 8. Gas valves rotary or oscillating cylindrical valves; rotary or oscillating disc valves. -The gas supply to an incandescent burner is controlled by a cap 11, Fig. 5, which fits over the diaphragm on a nozzle in the burner which is connected to the supply pipe. The cap is provided with pearshaped apertures 12 which come over apertures 10, Fig. 4, in the diaphragm, so that, as the cap is rotated, the effective aperture is varied. The mixing- chamber is provided with ports which are controlled by a rotatable ring having similar ports, so that the air supply may be varied.
Patent GB-190320552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppers for Receptacles Containing Liquid, such as Bottles and the like.
Inventor: BENDER FRANCISCO
Filed: 1903-09-24
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 20,552. Bender, r. Sept. 24. Stoppers. - Artificially-treated india-rubber used to secure a tight joint, is replaced by pure natural rubber, such as Para rubber. This may be applied either in the form of a solid disc a, Fig. 1, or as a facing f, Fig. 2, to a stopper d of some other material, in each case being clamp3d to the neck of the vessel by a cap or similar device.
Patent GB-190327956-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Temperature Alarm.
Inventor: MUNRO WILLIAM TOM
Filed: 1903-12-21
Granted: 1904-12-21
Abstract: 27,956. Munro, W. T., and Lumsden, W. W. Dec. 21. Alarms, fire; sprinklers, automatic; automatic appliances; fires, minimizing.-The opening or closing of a mercury or similar circuit is arranged to give an alarm, actuate sprinklers or close fireproof doors &c. Thin and thick bulbs A, B, containing air or gas, are connected by capilliary tubing C bent as shown and formed with other bulbs D, E in its vertical part; either of the bulbs D, E may be dispensed with. Heat expansion of the liquid on a gradual rise of temperature closes the circuit in one instance, or, as shown in Fig. 3, breaks the circuit at F, owing to the expanding liquid siphoning into the depression L. Differential action, due to unequal heating, forces the liquid round on a sudden rise of temperature. The apparatus may be suspended and fitted with a pointer and dial, so that its sensitiveness may be adjusted, and, if the pressure in the bulbs in the modification shown in Fig. 3 differs from that of the atmosphere, by introducing a wire between the terminals F, G, breakage of the apparatus can be signalled.
Patent GB-190328602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cupolas or Kilns, applicable for Treating Materials used in the Production of Basic Linings for Converters and Furnaces and for like purposes.
Inventor: MACKENZIE JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-12-29
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 28,602. Mackenzie, J. W., [Fas, H.]. Dec. 29. Discharging ; hearths. -Relates to cupolas or kilns for the production of basic material which is used for the linings of converter and other furnaces, and consists in providing means whereby the continuous removal o f material from the hearth of the cupola or kiln is effected to prevent the tendency of the material to form a block within the cupola. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement in which the cupola a is in connection with a closed chamber b, having a hearth plate c, the whole being supported upon girders. As the material falls from the cupola on the hearth c, it is pushed by a reciprocating pusher bar e through openings g into hoppers h closed at the bottom by counterbalanced doors i. By the above arrangement it is not necessary to shut off the blast for any length of time while the discharge is being effected. In the case of a kiln in which blast is not used, the material may be discharged from the hearth on to the floor below, or other convenient place. The pusher bar may be replaced by contiguous revolving rollers, or an endless conveyer chain or the like. According to the Provisional Specification, the chamber b may be dispensed with, in which case openings are formed opposite to one another in the wall of the cupola, extending from the hearth to the required height, or the kiln may be supported upon piers. The hearth plate may be conical with an annular space around it, and made to revolve beneath fixed scrapers which push the material off the edge of the plate.
Patent GB-190404741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Drills.
Inventor: WALLACE THOMAS
Filed: 1904-02-26
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 4741. Wallace, T. Feb. 26. Drilling.-To operate a pneumatic drill, chiefly of the type described in Specification No. 8038, A.D. 1897, at right-angles to the casing, the socket c is screwed directly to the motor gear casing b. The gearing for rotating the drill spindle j consists of wheels f carried by a frame g, to the spindle g<x> of which is attached the bevel - wheel h, which meshes with the bevel-wbeel l held in position on the spindle j by a flange m, ferrule or sleeve n, nut o, and washer p. The air for driving the motor is led into the casing a and allowed to escape through holes u in the casing b. The casing b may be in two pieces, and the bevel-wheel h may be applied to the spindle of a gear-wheel driven by the motor through a pinion.
Patent GB-190405547-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Blow Lamp
Inventor: SMALLWOOD JOHN
Filed: 1904-03-07
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 5547. Smallwood, J., and Crowther, W. E. March 7. Blow-lamps.-The capillary action of the wick of a blow-lamp is assisted by the flexible-diaphragm pump H, Fig. 1, operated by grasping a spring J bearing upon the handle K, or by pressing with the finger on the diaphragm. The pump forces the oil into the inner chamber B of the lamp. The handle is preferably made of a coil of wire as shown. The nozzle D is secured by a union cap F, which in the modification shown in Fig. 2, is large enough to slip over the flange, but is prevented from doing so by a washer L, so that the wick-tube C may be formed in one piece with the nozzle D. In the regulator spindle E is fixed a cleaning-wire N, Fig. 4, which is secured by means of a piece O of watchmakers' bushing-wire. The stopper of the lamp is fitted with a ball safety-valve, which seats upon a pad M, Fig. 3, of leather, cork, or other material. According to the Provisional Specification, the handle K may be attached to a metal bow secured by a thumb-screw to the lamp, and the top of the wick tube may be fitted with a stopper of wire gauze, perforated metal, or porous material.