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Patent GB-189922244-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means applicable for use in Turning the Leaves of Music.
Inventor: HARDINGHAM GEORGE GATTON MELHU
Filed: 1899-11-07
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 22,244. Hardingham, G. G. M., [Veenis, J.]. Nov. 7. Leaf-turners ; reading-desks.- Relates to a leaf-turner for pianofortes, harmoniums, organs, &c. The casing is placed above and behind the music desk, which has an adjustable book ledge to suit different heights of book. The leafturning arms R, which are placed between the leaves, project horizontally and then obliquely downwards from discs Q, which are fitted with springs which tend to turn the arms to the left. On each disc is a spring blade, which bears against a sliding stop 0. A cord h, connected to the stop 0, passes over a pulley h<1>, and winds on a drum H having two ratchetwheels I, K. The cord is wound on the drum by means of the ratchet-wheel I, pawl L, lever G, and cord B passing down to a knee piece below the keyboard. At the angles of the piano the cord B is connected by means of bell cranks. A pawl M acting on the ratchet-wheel K prevents return of the drum. When the knee piece is operated, the pawl arm G is rocked, against the action of the spring g, and the cord h is wound on the drum sufficiently to raise the stop 0 and cause it to release one disc Q and arm R which springs over and turns a leaf. When setting the apparatus, both pawls L, M are released by operating the lever N. Rubber pads are used to minimize jar.
Patent GB-190004896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Direct Production of Iron and Steel.
Inventor: TWYNAM THOMAS
Filed: 1900-03-15
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 4896. Twynam, T. March 15. Basic processes; direct processes; open hearth processes.-Relates to a process for reducing iron ore, oxides, scale, or ferruginous cinder, by means of carbon, during the refining of pig-iron in an open-hearth furnace. Molten pig-iron, or pig-iron and scrap, are charged into an open-hearth, and worked down in the ordinary way with suitable additions of ore and limestone, until a layer of slag, of the requisite depth, has been formed. A mixture of ore or oxide, and carbon, is then added to the charge, together with lime or limestone. When one furnace only is used, a portion of the reduced molten metal is tapped off, and the charge again made up to its original amount by adding a mixture of oxide with carbon, and molten pigiron. Preferably, two or more furnaces are worked in combination, one large furnace being employed for reducing the oxide &c. and the molten metal being run into the other furnaces to be finally purified ; these furnaces may contain partial charges of scrap, or scrap and pig-iron. Magnetic iron sands, magnetically-separated iron ores, or other granular forms of iron ores, may be reduced in the same way.
Patent GB-190016520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Vehicles with Movable Bodies and Means of Moving the same.
Inventor: SHAW MALCOLM GRAHAM
Filed: 1900-09-17
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 16,520. Shaw, M. G. Sept. 17. Transporting goods on road and rail without repacking.-The loaded bodies of railway wagons are mounted on wheels F, and can be transferred to the lorry X by means of the ratchet and worm gear shown. The body may be formed in two or more sections, and the wheels F of each fit into channels B on the wagon A, and are secured by hinged bars, not shown. Hinged flaps C are fitted to the underframing of the body A, to form inclined planes when removing the body.
Patent GB-190017378-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Varnishes and Products resembling Resins and Balsams.
Inventor: KRONSTEIN ABRAHAM
Filed: 1900-10-01
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 17,378. Kronstein, A. Oct. 1. Transparent and translucent materials.-Relates to a process of treating oils and other, organic substances to obtain varnishes, and substances like balsams, resins, copal, amber, and glass, such substances being adapted for use in the manufacture of japans, lacquers, linoleum, drying-oils, and the like. The process consists in heating the oils or other substances to a temperature below that of decomposition in a closed vessel or out of contact with air or oxidizing-agents. The process is applicable to the treatment of oils suitable for the manufacture of varnishes, drying-oils, wood oils, fish oils, camphor oil, and organic bodies of the type of eugenol, safrol, iso-eugenol, iso-safrol, allyl malonate, styracine, di-allyl malonate, allyl cinnamate, cyclopentadiene, indene, styrol, or mixtures of these bodies.
Patent GB-190102800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Sheet Metal Knobs and Terminals.
Inventor: HARVEY CHARLES
Filed: 1901-02-09
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 2800. Harvey, C. Feb. 9. Making door and like knobs, and ornamental metalworks.-A knob or terminal, Fig. 2, has the neck b and the main portion a made in one piece from a metal disc, which is stamped to cup form and then drawn by several operations to the form shown in section in Fig. 5. The base may be raised at b<1>, Fig. 2, to fit a recessed pommel d, which is placed in position and secured by spinning in the neck b ; the pommel is roughened or notched to engage the neck and prevent relative rotation. The open end a<2> of the body is contracted to close it completely, or to receive a top piece e, which may be secured by spreading its edge inside the body by a tool introduced through the neck ; an ornament may be attached similarly. In a door knob, the pommel may be made large enough to fill the neck b, and with a square hole. In a modification, a neck is cast with an angular projection, which is passed into a corresponding hole in a cup-shaped body and spread inside the latter ; the open end of the body is then contracted to close it.
Patent GB-190107634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sugar Refining Apparatus.
Inventor: FUCHS LUDWIG
Filed: 1901-04-13
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 7634. Fuchs, L. April 13. Refining sugar.-An osmotic apparatus for use in refining sugar is formed of two series of frames, supporting sheets of osmose paper, and arranged so as to form two sets of alternating chambers for receiving hot water and molasses respectively. Fig. 1 represents one form of molasses frame a, and Fig. 2 a corresponding water frame a'. A vertical bar c divides the lower part of the frame a into two compartments d, e, the compartment d communicating with the inlet f for molasses, and with the interior of the frame by means of apertures g in the horizontal bar b of the frame, while the compartment e communicates with the water channel h and with the inside of the frame a<1>, when the frames are juxtaposed, by means of apertures i in the horizontal bar b of the water frame. Vertical bars s in the upper parts of the frames form a median partition between a molasses channel and hot-water channel l, respectively communicating through apertures k, m with the interiors of the frames a, a<1>. Sediments deposited in the compartments d, e are withdrawn through apertures n, o. In a modification, the inlets and outlets formed in the lower bars of the frames are dispensed with, and tubes secured to the front plate of the apparatus are employed. The apparatus may also be used as a filter, by using filtering instead of osmotic material. In another form of apparatus, the frames are separated into groups by partitions provided with channels for connecting the channels j, l of one group with the compartments e, d of the next group. When this form of apparatus is used as a filter, the channels in the partitions are partially closed by means of movable blocks.
Patent GB-190107930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Raising, Lowering, and Conveying Purposes, and in the Method of Securing such Apparatus in Working Position.
Inventor: SIDEBOTHAM CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1901-04-18
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 7930. Sidebotham, C. H., and Sibbald, R. B. April 18. Hoists ; cranes.- Consists of improvements in apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 16,332. A.D. 1899, and adapted more especially for elevating light loads to the upper floors of buildings. Automatically to prevent the load from running down, a cam 1, Fig. 4, is secured to a pivot 2 in the carriage f, and adapted to bear on the rope. This lock may be released by a rope 3 attached to an arm of the pivot 2. In a modification, the pivot of the pulley e is fixed in the head of the beam a, and the carriage f carries a hook i, Fig. 7, adapted to carry the load. In this case the pivot 2 is carried in a fixed bearing, and a catch h is employed to hold the carriage in place. Or the hook f may be mounted on the same centre as the pulley e. Detachable ties 14 may be used. To secure the beam a in place in a window opening, a hook 5 is secured to the horn a', and slips over a beam 6, which is wedged or screwed against beams 7 resting on the window sill, and prevented from inward or outward displacement by adjustable connections 10 to beams 11. In a modification,- the beam 6 is carried in a frame wedged in the window opening. In another modification, the beam 6 has end projections which engage the inside of the window opening, and is supported on planks similar to 7, Fig. 1, which may be adjust-' able in length. A pulley 16 may be provided to facilitate raising loads to the beam to be lowered thereby.
Patent GB-190111308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Joints for Conducting Cables.
Inventor: HOLMES ISRAEL
Filed: 1901-06-03
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 11,308. Holmes, I. June 3. Couplings.-Relates to a form of connection for concentric conductors. The strands of the outer conductor are spread so as to engage in the conical boring B<1> of a connecting-sleeve B. Part of the boring is screwthreaded to engage with a screw on a conicalended sleeve F, through which the inner insulated conductor passes &c. and by which the strands of the outer conductor are clamped. The inner conical sleeve may be separate from the screwed portion.
Patent GB-190112632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatically Operated Musical Instruments.
Inventor: BROWN THEODORE PARKER
Filed: 1901-06-20
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 12,632. Brown, T. P. June 20. Automatic instruments; organs.-The invention relates to pneumatic actions for reed, pipe, or like instruments, the application being shown to an automatic instrument. The tune-sheet admits air to ports 10 in the trackerboard in the usual way, thus causing the lifting of diaphragms 8 which are situated in the exhaust chambers 1. The ports and the spaces 13 beneath the diaphragms are exhausted through small holes 15 communicating with the chamber 1. The diaphragms act upon the spindles 20 of valves 16, which are connected by flexible strips 18 to a fixed support. The strips may be variously arranged, but the important point is that the arrangement shall be such as not to interfere with the vertical lift of the valves 16. The valves 16 control pneumatics 6 in the ordinary way, and these last operate the sounding-devices.
Patent GB-190117523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Knives, Cutters or Dieing Out Tools.
Inventor: GIMSON JOSIAH
Filed: 1901-09-02
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 17,523. Gimson, J., and Gimson & Co. Sept. 2. Leggings.-A steel knife, cutter, or die for cutting, stamping, or dieing out blanks for leggings, is formed with ribs, corrugations, or indentations B, running in any direction and extending down to the bevelled cutting-edge C, so as to reduce its weight and cost, and increase its strength. The holding and gripping of the tool, whether for use by hand or in a machine or press, is also facilitated.
Patent GB-190120124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Movements for Converting Rotary into Reciprocating Motion.
Inventor: GOODLINE GEORGE
Filed: 1901-10-08
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 20,124. Goodline, G. Oct. 8. Crank linkages.-Relates to means for converting rotary into reciprocating motion with a dwell at the end of each stroke, during which the reciprocating part is locked. The end of the connecting-rod b, attached to the part to be moved to and fro, has notches j, on opposite sides, and curved wings p from which project pins l. The rotating disc a has one or more pins i (two being here shown), adapted to engage with the notches j. In Fig. 3, one of the pins has just engaged the lower notch, and is carrying the connecting-rod along ; Figs. 4 and 5 show intermediate positions, and Fig. 6 a dead centre ; here the pin leaves the notch and the rod remains stationary for half a revolution when the other pin enters the other notch aud moves the rod through its return stroke, Figs. 7 and 8. The disc is grooved to receive the pins l, first by a concentric groove n, and next by two grooves m struck from the centres of the pins i with a radius equal to the distance of, say, the upper pair of pins l from the centre of the upper notch j. A rib o is formed on the inner side of the groove n to bear upon the wings p. It will be seen that the connecting-rod is locked at the ends of the stroke. A reciprocating piece with a crossslide may be used intead of a connecting-rod. Slight modifications in the locking-arrangements are described.
Patent GB-190121085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Steam Boiler Furnaces and Flues.
Inventor: GEARING ERNEST
Filed: 1901-10-21
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 21,085. Gearing, E. Oct. 21. Corrugating.-Relates to the manufacture of steam-boiler furnaces and flues. The furnace walls or flues are made of a form comprising arch-like outward projections resembling in longitudinal section hollow bulbs, and intervening connecting portions, either straight or curved. The projections a have the two side walls d nearest to one another at a part immediate between the outermost part e and the innermost part f. The connecting portions b may be flat, or concave or convex upwards, and the bulbs or projections may be of various forms. The furnaces may be made according to the method of manufacture described in Specification No. 19,485, A.D. 1901, the mandrel of the hydraulic press being collapsable, and the dies being of suitable form.
Patent GB-190209017-A (GB)
Filed: 1902-04-18
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 9017. Frawcett, Preston, & Co., and Bowers, G. April 18. Moulding concrete building and paving blocks and slabs.-A duplex mould a is arranged to slide between projections of a frame c and side cylinders h, and is moved under a pressing-ram d' by hydraulic rams r and chains s, which pass round pulleys r<2>, s<1>. Transverse bars k, attached to piston-rods l working in the cylinders h, strickle the concrete in the moulds and push the moulded slabs on to boards o on trucks p. The pressing- plunger d' is forced downwards by a ram working in the press head f, and is raised by a ram w, crosshead w<2>, and side rods w<3>. A ram t is provided at each side of the press for the purpose of raising the perforated mould bottom b to eject the slab or block from the mould. The size of the pressing- plunger may be varied by means of detachable bars d<3> formed with dovetail ribs d<5>. These bars are secured to the edges of the plunger by bolts d<4>.
Patent GB-190209849-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means or Method of Connecting Incandescent Electric Lamps in Festoons, and for other like Temporary uses.
Inventor: BARKER WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-04-29
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 9849. Barker, W. April 29. Ornamental effects. - Electric incandescent lamps are provided with screw terminals F, G, having open slots, to secure them directly to .bared parts of conducting wires ; the lamps can thus be hung in festoons or otherwise. The lamps are also provided with detachable or fixed insulating- bridges H; when these are fixed; they may have holes to receive suspension cords, to relieve the conducting- wires.
Patent GB-190212247-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Stopping Railway Trains from the Line and for Signalling Purposes.
Inventor: HEGGE-ZIJNEN BERNARDUS ADRIANU
Filed: 1902-05-29
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 12,247. Zijnen, B. A. J. van der Hegge-. May 29. Signalling to cabins; contacts, electric; stopping engines and trains.-An apparatus for stopping trains from the line by actuating the brake mechanism, and also sending a signal to adjacent cabins indicating such actuation, comprises a head a on one end of a lever, pivoted in a casing k, Fig. 3, between the rails and weighted normally to occupy a vertical position, shown in dotted lines in Fig. 3, in which the head a is in the path of a plate p, Fig. 4, connecting levers o on the ends of the plug tap n of the brake pipe, and thus applies the brakes on a passing train. The apparatus may be pulled off by a wire m as shown in Fig. 3. The head carries two insulated pins h, normally pressed away from an insulated plate c by springs d. Wires from a source of electric supply are connected to the plate and to springs g on which the pins rub, so that the contact of the plate p on a train moving in either direction with the head a presses in one of the pins, completing the circuit and sending a signal to the nearest cabins.
Patent GB-190213240-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement connected with Mechanism for Shifting the Points of Tramway Lines.
Inventor: ROSS GEORGE DOW
Filed: 1902-06-11
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 13,240. Ross, G. D. June 11. Points and switches, tramway, operated from the vehicle. A spring connection is inserted between the point tongue and the part worked from the vehicle, so as to yield in case the tongue is obstructed. Fig. 1 shows a spring shifting rod applied to an arrangement such as described in Specification No. 16,840, A.D. 1901. The shifting- rod is in two parts i, e, with a perforated lug on one working between springs k, l, adjustable on the other part e. In a modification, the part i is of stirrup shape, and, in another form, the ends of the rods i, e fit into the ends of a single spiral spring.
Patent GB-190216343-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Collapsable Mast
Inventor: AXTELL THOMAS
Filed: 1902-07-22
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 16,343. Axtell, T. July 22. Flagstaffs.-Relates to collapsable masts specially applicable for use as flagstaffs. Fig. 1 shows the mast collapsed, and Fig. 4 the method of locking the sections when extended. Loops or guides e constitute the sliding connections between the sections, and to the lower end of each section is attached a rope which passes over pulleys f, g in the sections beneath it. The ropes serve to raise the sections in turn. Pivoted at l<1> in a recess at the top of each section is a detent or stop piece l, which takes into a recess o in the adjoining section and supports it. By means of a cord q the detent can be lifted to clear the recess o and allow the mast to be collapsed. Guy ropes k passed through eyes i steady the mast when raised.
Patent GB-190223907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Supporting and Suspending Showcards, Photograph Frames and the like.
Inventor: HICKMAN HENRY NORTON
Filed: 1902-11-01
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 23,907. Hickman, H. N., Hickman, G. G., and Hickman, E. H., [trading as Norton & Gregory]. Nov. 1. Advertising; displaying.- Show cards are supported by a strut consisting of two parts a, b hinged at c and provided with an endless cord or stop d which passes through eyeleted holes in both parts, the part b being attached to the show card. The cord also serves for suspension.
Patent GB-190225286-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Grate Bars for Furnaces.
Inventor: BATES THOMAS OWEN
Filed: 1902-11-18
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 25,286. Bates, T. O. Nov. 18. Firebars.- Laterally - projecting teeth E are so arranged that, when the bars are put together in pairs A, B with the teeth of one fitting the interdental spaces of the other, zig-zag curved spaces are produced above the straight spaces G, distancing lugs C, D being provided.
Patent GB-190228794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery or Apparatus for Manufacturing Continuously Paper having Undulations or Folds Across it and Faced or Covered on both sides.
Inventor: CARTIER ANDRE NUMA GEORGES
Filed: 1902-12-30
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 28,794. Cartier, A. N. G. Dec. 30. Corrugated paper; compound paper.-The object is to glue a continuous sheet of plain paper upon a sheet of corrugated paper the other side of which has already been covered with plain paper. The corrugated paper c passes between feed-rollers f, g, and then beneath guide-rollers e, d, which press it upon the glueing-roller a rotating in the glue bath b. The plain paper h is fed beneath the glued sheet from a roll i. The two sheets are pressed together and against a suitably-heated polygonal drying-drum l by means of an endless band m running over guide-pulleys. The drum is driven by a spur-wheel x fixed to the main shaft and gearing with an internal toothed wheel y. The feed-wheelsf, g may be geared together and to the roller a, which is driver from the pulley w.
Patent GB-190303106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Locks for Asylums and other Public Institutions.
Inventor: KAYE WALTER KELITA
Filed: 1903-02-10
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 3106. Kaye, W. K. Feb. 10. Locks, key; latches.-The striking - plates of multiple locking locks and latches, used in asylums and other public institutions, are constructed so that they may be released in case of fire &c., to allow the doors to be opened without the use of the ordinary and master keys. The striking-plate A of each lock is hinged to the staple casing B, and is provided with hooks C, D for the engagement of noses on pivoted levers H, N. The levers are maintained in the engaged position by means of a spring-controlled lever Q, provided with rollers to bear against the levers. In case of emergency, the lever Q is moved to release the levers H, N. The lever N falls out of engagement with the hook D, and the lever H is raised and retained out of engagement with the hook C by means of a spring-actuated lever L<1>. The lever Q may be moved by a rod U, operated by mechanical, magnetic, or pneumatic means, from some central point or points. Upon closing the striking-plate, it is secured automatically. According to the Provisional Specification, the removable striking-plates may be secured to the casings by wedge-shaped catches, or may be made to slide in grooves and retained in the normal position by catches ; the catches are operated to release the plates by magnets arranged in an electric circuit.
Patent GB-190304135-A (GB)
Title: Improved Non-Skidding Tyre Covers or Treads for Pneumatic Tyres for Motor Cars or the like.
Inventor: PURSER MARK
Filed: 1903-02-21
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 4135. Purser, M. Feb. 21. Tyres, pneumatic.-Between the two canvas linings G, H of the outer cover are interposed metal plates B, to which are secured by bolts or rivets external metal clips A, adapted to receive blocks E of felt, leather, wood, metal, or the like which are additionally fixed by screws F. The blocks alternate with correspondingly-shaped projections D<1> on the rubber D of the outer cover to form a non-slipping tread, and the thickness of the projections D<1> may be equal to, or rather greater than, that of the blocks E. Each block may be formed in two parts E<1>, E<2>.
Patent GB-190305666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion or Internal Combustion and like Engines
Inventor: STRAUB CONSTANTINE LEE
Filed: 1903-03-11
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 5666. Straub, C. L. March 14, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Pistons.-The front ends 4<a>, 4<b> of two cylinders 3<a>, 3<b> driving opposite cranks form pumps, each of which forces air through ports 9<a>, 9<b> into the explosion chamber of the other cylinder, expels the exhaust, and is compressed therein on the in-stroke. The pistons are joined together so that the motor pistons form clearance spaces in the pump cylinders. The gudgeon is secured by a hood through a hole in which the connecting-rod passes.