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Patent GB-190104399-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lemon Squeezer.
Inventor: CHAMBERS CORNELIUS
Filed: 1901-03-01
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 4399. Chambers, C., and Prior, J. D. March 1. Lemons, squeezing.-A lemon squeezer is shown in sectional elevation in Fig. 1. A stand B is provided with a clamping-screw D, a pommel b<1> on which a glass or other dish A is mounted to be turned to and fro, and a boss b in which a lemonholder spindle or plunger E is feathered. The dish A has a pyramidal fluted part a<1>, a rim a<2>, a spout with or without pip and pulp retaining- pegs, and a handle a<5>. The spindle E carries a knob H, and is retracted by a spring G, and the lemon-holder F has internal ribs or spikes and holes f for ejecting the half lemon by means of a knife or a projection b<3> on the stand B ; or the spindle may be tubular to receive a wire pusher or extractor. In another modification, the spindle is screw-threaded, and the dish is preferably stationary on an oval pommel and provided with a downwardly-turned spout delivering into a glass on a sliding carrier.
Patent GB-190106322-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Steel and Ingot Iron.
Inventor: HICKMAN ALFRED
Filed: 1901-03-26
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 6322. Hickman, Sir A., and Hutchinson, W. March 26. Manures.-Slag obtained during the refining, by the basic process, of iron to which phosphate of lime, or phosphate of alumina, or both, have been added, may be employed as a fertilizer.
Patent GB-190112771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Putting Up Threads, Ligatures, Sutures, or the like.
Inventor: ZEAL GILES HENRY
Filed: 1901-06-22
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 12,771. Zeal, G. H. June 22. Putting up threads, ligatures, sutures, or the like. -Relates to improvements in the arrangement for putting up ligatures &c. described in Specification No. 23,692, A.D. 1900. The ligatures &c. are wound on glass reels b mounted on a glass axis c, which is kept in position by the inturned edges a<*> of the container a. The reels are separated by collars f, and the axis is flanged at the ends c<1>, to prevent them from slipping off. The container a is filled with antiseptic material, the ligatures d &c. passing through india-rubber stoppers e. In a modification, the ends of the axle seat themselves in the conical ends of the container. The container may be constructed to contain one or more reels.
Patent GB-190112913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines, and in Carburetters therefor.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1901-06-25
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 12,913. Mills, B. J. B., [Pan American Motor Co.]. June 25. Gas or explosive-vapour engines. Valves and valve gear.-The admission valve 29 is contained in the exhaust valve 18, which has holes 26 in its stem 19 for the passage of the new charges. The exhaustvalve seating 13 is secured by a nut 26, and can be easily removed after swinging the valve lever 35 aside horizontally. Carburetting.-Oil is drawn from the nozzle 46, and air through the pipe 43. A piston 50 with a hanging web 56 gradually rises as the suction increases, and admits more air, ultimately bringing the ports 54, 58 into coincidence for the same purpose.
Patent GB-190117651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Air Compressors
Filed: 1901-09-03
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 17,651. Lake, H. H., [George F. Blake Manufacturing Co.]. Sept. 3. Compressing.-The distributing-valves of an aircompressor are of the oscillating type, and are operated by levers a', which are connected by toggle-links a<8>, a<9> to another lever a<5>, which is connected to the oscillating plate C. When the air pressure reaches a certain limit, it acts on mechanism that shifts a cam a<7> over which a bowl a<10> on the end of the toggle a<8> works, so that the distance betwcen the centres 1 and 3 is shortened, as in Fig. 6, and the valve leaves the cylinder open to the atmosphere. The cam is adjusted by worm gearing a<6>, e<13>, the worm shaft e<12> being operated by a chain e<9>, Fig. 8, which passes over a pulley e<8> on the piston-rod of the water-pressure cylinder e<6>. The passage of water under pressure to and from the cylinder e<6> is controlled by a valve e<3> operated by the air pressure acting on a diaphragm at E to which it is connected by links e, e<2>.
Patent GB-190120351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bicycles.
Inventor: COFFIN CHARLES HAYDEN
Filed: 1901-10-11
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 20,351. Coffin, C. H. Oct. 11. Bicycles; tandems; frames.-Relates to a tandem bicycle in which the front rider is seated over the front wheel and drives the front wheel only through gearing of the "Crypto" type, the rear rider being mounted on a dropped diamond or other extension of the frame and driving the rear wheel .through the usual bicycle chain gear. The rear wheel is, and the front wheel may be, fitted with a free-wheel clutch to allow a lady rear rider to coast without stopping the front rider. In the frame shown in Fig. 1, the saddles are carried in supports h, i, and the fixed handle-bars in a socket j formed on the frame.
Patent GB-190124168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Fans for Domestic Purposes
Inventor: LEWIS JOHN
Filed: 1901-11-28
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 24,168. Lewis, J. Nov. 28. Fans.-A centrifugal fan for domestic purposes comprises a casing d with a wooden top and sheet-iron base and sides, and blades a of semicircular cross-section driven by a hand-wheel f through rope gearing. Air enters through apertures l.
Patent GB-190125586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Leather Belts.
Inventor: SARGEANT EDWARD FRANK
Filed: 1901-12-14
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 25,586. Sargeant, E. F., and Smith, B. T. Dec. 14. Belts and bands, leather. Relates to improvements in the invention described in Specification No. 26,985, A.D. 1898. Long strips are cut spirally from the hide, and then split into two layers. The grain strips are laid down side by side, in number sufficient to make up the required width of belt, between guide-bars c on a long table a, Fig. 2 ; the flesh strips d are then cemented down upon them. The flesh strips are tacked down at one end of the table, and are passed round a roller e, which is drawn along the table by means of a chain f and a winch g, the cement being applied by hand to the upper and lower strips, and the requisite tension being applied by hand or by mechanical means as the roller moves along. After the passage of the roller, the upper strips are pressed down by hand tools, and finally the ends of the strips are tacked down to the table until the cement sets. Narrow belts may be made with the flesh layer in one width and the grain layer in two, one being turned end for end when cementing together. A belt may be made up of an ordinary single leather belt combined with two layers of spirally-cut strips as in Fig. 3 ; or the ordinary single belt may be split and cemented to a single layer of spirally-cut strips, as in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190202253-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Garment Buttons.
Inventor: CAPEWELL GEORGE JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-01-28
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 2253. Capewell, G. J. Jan. 28. Buttons and button - fasteners.- A metal button for trousers, overalls, weather coats, and the like, is shown in central section in Fig. 4, and the corresponding fastener at one stage of formation in Fig. 7. A head 15, Fig. 4, is placed on a cylindrical shank having a flange 19 and socket 20, and then retaining-beads 24, 25 are formed on the shank by pressure. A tapered stem 26, Fig. 7, is provided with a solid head by enlarging one end 27, folding a cap 28 over this end, and swaging. The stem 26 is tapered to different lengths in planes at rightangles, and the socket 20 is of circular crosssection, so that the stem binds on two sides only. The point of the stem engages the tapered end of the socket and is thickened out, causing the two binding-sides of the stem to be forced tightly against the wall of the socket.
Patent GB-190203421-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Box for Cigarettes, Cigars, Matches or other Articles.
Inventor: CURRIE FRANCIS DAVISON
Filed: 1902-02-11
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 3421. Currie, F. D. Feb. 11. Match and like boxes.-Relates to cardboard and like boxes for cigars, cigarettes, matches, and other articles. Fig. 1 shows the form of blank. The side flaps 5 are folded together and secured by adhesive to the bottom flap d, the extension h is then turned over and the point of the flap c placed in the slot g. After opening the flap c, the extension h is caused to spring up by pressing the ends of the box.
Patent GB-190214553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Binders for Sheets of Paper and the like.
Inventor: DADE HARRY EDWARD
Filed: 1902-06-30
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 14,553. Dade, H. E. June 30. Filing papers.- Relates to binders in which the sheets are filed upon rods attached to a lower strip, and a second strip is detachably secured to the filing-rods above the papers. Preferably covers are hinged to the strips to protect the papers. The following are typical examples of the forms of apparatus used. The upper strip 6, Fig. 1, carries grippers 7, 8 provided with recesses 11, 12, to receive the filing-rods, which are clamped in place by the sliding piece 17 operated by the pivoted eccentric 15. Fig. 5 shows a strip 43 provided with two pairs of pivoted grippers 44, 45, which are clamped on the filing- rods 2, 3 by the sliding pieces 46, 47 operated by the pivoted eccentric 48. Springs 51 may be placed in the recesses 49, 50. Fig. 9 shows the clamping-strip 77 in the form of a casing with a removable cover 78. The grippers 80, 81 clamp the rods 2, 3 under the action of the sliding blocks 82, 83, operated by the wedge 84 and screw 85. Where three filing-rods are used, a single gripper, on the middle rod, is employed. The grippers may be made normally to clamp the rods, and the sliding pieces constructed to open the jaws to release them.
Patent GB-190217402-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Glass Smoothing and Polishing Machines
Inventor: REMBAUX LEON
Filed: 1902-08-07
Granted: 1903-08-07
Abstract: 17,402. Rembaux, L. Aug. 7. Surfacing and polishing glass. The object is to raise the travelling table or platform from its rails so that it may rotate upon a vertical pivot beneath the grinding disc or surface. The platform rests upon a work-table provided with a pivot F<1> turning in the adjustable bearing F carried by the support E. This support is bolted to the eccentric heads h of pistons H, which slide in hydraulic cylinders B cast integrally with the bed A. After the work-table has been raised by the pistons, a wedge I is slid beneath the support E, and the water in the cylinders is run off. The pistons may be readily removed after turning them so that their eccentric heads are disengaged from the support E.
Patent GB-190222797-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Motor Cycles.
Inventor: ROGERS JOHN KENT
Filed: 1902-10-20
Granted: 1903-10-20
Abstract: 22,797. Rogers, J. K., and Rogers, J. F., [trading as Rogers, J. J.]. Oct. 20. Motor cycles; clutches. - Relates to clutch mechanism for allowing the motor to work independently of the cycle and also to means for propelling the cycle without affecting the motor mechanism. The bottom bracket B is separate from the frame and has lugs C by which it is connected to the back forks D, seat-pillar tube E, and bottom tube F, the arrangement allowing the motor A to be supported in the vertical position. The axle G carries the loose wheel H, which is driven from the motor shaft and has on its hub a loose clutch plate M held disengaged by the spring plate U, in which position the lugs 3 on the lever Z rest in the notches 2 of the cone Y, shown detached in Fig. 5. By moving the lever 5 over a notched plate 6, motion is conveyed by the link 4 to the lever Z and the lugs 3 slide up the inclines 1 and cause the clutch M, which carries a chain-wheel P, to engage frictionally the coned surface of the driving-wheel H. The axle G is fitted with ordinary cranks and chain driving- gear. In a modification, the friction clutch M is forced outwards when disconnecting the motor.
Patent GB-190224793-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Working the Travel of Railway Point Switches and the like.
Inventor: GENDERS SAMUEL
Filed: 1902-11-12
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 24,793. Genders, S. Nov. 12. Points and switches.-To facilitate the working of railway points and switches and to dispense with the necessity of oiling the chairs over which the points slide, the rod A connecting the points T is jointed at two points H to parallel links B pivoted at C to plates J secured to the sleeper D. When the points are moved, the links B lift them slightly above the chairs, as shown in the central dottedline position. The action of the links also tends to keep the points against the stock rails. In a modification, the links B are pivoted to the top of the sleeper, and the rod A is suitably cranked.
Patent GB-190305612-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bolts for Fastening Doors Windows Shutters and for other like uses.
Inventor: GORDON JAMES
Filed: 1903-03-10
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 5612. Gordon, J. March 10. Sliding bolts for doors, windows, shutters, &c. In order to facilitate the shooting and withdrawing of the bolt B, the arm C thereon engages a slot D in the barrel A, the slot being formed with an inclined end or ends so that a screw motion is imparted to the bolt when it is moved. The slot may be inclined at one end only, as shown in Fig. 1, or at both ends, as shown in Fig. 4. In some cases, the slot is so arranged that the inclined portions are on opposite sides of the barrel. In the case of a bolt having the arm formed integral therewith, a peg or projection, screwed or otherwise secured to the bolt, engages the slot.
Patent GB-190306206-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railway Ties or Sleepers
Inventor: ALFRED FRANK HOOKER
Filed: 1903-03-17
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 6206. Alfred, F. H., and Chipman, P. March 17. Sleepers rails, securing to sleepers.-Sleepers or ties are formed of concrete and strengthened by means of embedded metal rods or bard. Figs. 1 and 2 show a part of a sleeper A constructed with a base A', recessed at A<3> to receive the ballast, and an arched and tapering web A<2> containing the strengthening-rods or bars B. Bearing-portions A<4> are formed near the ends of the sleeper to receive the rails C which rest on cushions composed of wooden blocks D and metal plates D' placed in recesses A<5>. The rails are secured by plates E overlapping the lower flanges, which plates are fixed by bolts F passing through the blocks D and plates D<1> and engaging nuts held by stirrups G embedded in the concrete. Lateral openings are provided for enabling the nuts to be placed in the stirrups. The heads of the bolts F enter pentagonal recesses E' in the plates E and they are locked by means of triangular pieces H, as shown in Fig. 6. The sleeper may be strengthened by means of a single embedded bar the ends of which are twisted to lie in a vertical plane ; or any number of embedded rods or bars may be used. The base A<1> may be provided with a downwardly-extending central portion, and the rails may be secured by spikes driven into embedded wooden plugs. These plugs are made conical, the largest end being placed at the bottom, and when they are to be replaced, a cylindrical plug J' is driven home and spread by a wedge J', as shown in Fig. 14. Or the rails may be bolted to metal plates K having extensions K' embedded in the concrete, as shown in Fig. 13.
Patent GB-190307903-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tripod Heads and Tripod Stands for Cameras and the like.
Inventor: CRALLAN FRANKLYN ARDEN
Filed: 1903-04-06
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 7903. Crallan, F. A. April 6. Tripod stands.-The head of a tripod stand for cameras and the like is made in three detachable pieces, held together by the screw which fixes the head to the camera. The tripod set up ready for use is shown in Fig. 3, the three pieces A, B, C being held together by the screw F which fixes the head to the camera. The legs are connected to the head-pieces by bolts E, or, in the usual way, by springing the upper ends of the legs on to studs. Fig. 4 shows the three head-pieces folded up and held together by the screw F. The pieces A, B, C may be permanently held together by a flanged tube as shown in Fig. 8.
Patent GB-190311067-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand-applied Duplex Brake Mechanism for Cycles
Inventor: PIHLFELDT OLAF
Filed: 1903-05-15
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 11,067. Pihlfeldt, O. May 15. Brakes.-In d u p l e x hand-applied brake mechanism for bicycles &c., two o links c, f, communicating with the front and back brakes respectively, are jointed directly to the operating-lever a, which is of the pull-up type. For determining the order of operation of the brakes, an adjustable screw device m is interposed, while to prevent too sudden application, a spring device o is arranged in either or both mechanisms. The back brake is operated through adjustable links f, g and levers h, i. A spring k restores the parts to normal position when pressure on the lever a is relieved, the rearward motion being limited by the engagement of the rear arm of the lever h with the clip h<2>. A screw m<4>, secured to the yoke n, passes into a nut having a stem m<1> capable of rotating in a block m<6> pivoted in the lever i, so that rotation of the nut regulates the distance of the blocks from the wheel, and so determines the order in which the two brakes operate. In the spring device o, a spring is interposed between the lower end of the casing and a plunger coupled to the front-brake arch ; thus, when the rod c and the casing are raised, the movement is transmitted to the brake through the spring. The take-off spring d of the front brake, acts directly upon the lever a, a stop d' limiting its return. The system may be actuated by a lever of the push-down type, or by a rotatory shaft provided with a pair of arms, to which the links are attached.
Patent GB-190312461-A (GB)
Title: Couplings for Electrical Conductors.
Inventor: WHERRY WILLIAM HOWARD
Filed: 1903-06-02
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 12,461. Wherry, W. H. June 2. Casting.-The adjoining ends of electric conductors, such as rails C, C\ are electrically connected together by a copper conductor or bond E (such as a single wire, a flexible strand, a number of flexible strips or wires, or a cable), placed against the web of the rail, and secured to each rail by casting copper d, d<1> round the ends of the loops of the conductor. Each mould consists of a block A, clamped in position as shown in Fig. 4. The blocks are secured to one another by a metal strip B having slots, through which bolts b can pass into the mould. By this arrangement, the distance between the moulds may be varied. Molten copper is poured in at the inlet a<3>, and allowed to run nut at a<4> until the web is sufficiently heated ; or the web may be heated by a hot blast or other means. When the web is heated sufficiently, the lower opening is plugged up, and the copper allowed to set. Afterwards, the mould is removed, and the copper trimmed up above and below the terminal, as shown in Figs. 6 and 7. Before use, the mould is coated with a substance to prevent the adherence of the molten copper thereto, e.g. a clay wash.
Patent GB-190315815-A (GB)
Inventor: TURNER ALFRED
Filed: 1903-07-17
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 15,815. Turner, A. July 17. Bedsteads, cots, etc.; tables; towel h o r s e s; brackets.-Relates to bedsteads, cots, and like furniture, and particularly to such as are used in hospitals and institutions, and are provided with side rails, and consists in the provision (1) of a feeding-table to be supported by the side-rails, and (2) of a combined towel holder and table receptacle on one or both end frames. (1) Two or more uprights d, Fig. 1, of each side rail are forked or slotted at the top to receive extensions of the transverse sides e of the table frame, and the table is fitted underneath with bolts for engagement in holes g in the uprights d. When the sides e are deep, they may be notched to rest in the slots, and the notched part may be protected by a metal lining. An ordinary rail may be adapted by clamping or otherwise attaching brackets p, Fig. 6, having a projection q forming the required slot between it and the upright c. (2) Horizontal rods j, Fig. 1, are bolted to the end or intermediate uprights k of the end frame, or to the cross-bar l, and carry uprights m bent to support a towel rail n. The table is placed on the rods j and leans against the end frame or the towel holder. A cross-rail r may be provided between the rodsj.
Patent GB-190316120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilators for Windows and the like
Inventor: GLACKIN EDWARD JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-07-21
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 16,120. Glackin, E. J. July 21. Window ap p l iances.-Relates to a combined blind and window appliance for ventilating purposes. Triangular pieces f, pivoted to brackets on the frame stiles, carry a transverse rod h by means of thimbles g at the lower ends, and a blind roller j at their upper ends. The edges of the blind are covered by flanges l on the pieces f. Cords m, n are attached to the upper end on one side. The upper sash being open, the appliance is tilted into the position shown by dotted lines by pulling the cord m, the blind, previously vertical, being now inclined at the upper part to act as a baffle for the incoming air. The blind may be omitted, and a short piece of metal, wood, or fabric fitted to the pieces f and rod h. For deep windows, a deflecting- board u is provided in slotted boards s ; and for ordinary or shallow windows, the pivots e project beyond the inner side of the frame.
Patent GB-190322275-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rattle.
Inventor: BAILEY LESTER JAMES
Filed: 1903-10-15
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 22,275. Bailey, L. J. Oct. 15, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Rattles.-A rattle box is built up of six similar plates B, C, D, E, F, and G, Fig. 1, which are interlocked, as shown, to form the box containing a ball or balls; the plate B is extended to form a handle B<1>. The several plates are recessed on one side, forming shoulders C<2> which overlie and secure the sides of the other plates. The box may be made of wood.