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Patent GB-189912828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rolls for Rolling Hollow Billets or Shaping Metallic Ingots.
Inventor: DAVIS LEONARD DELANO
Filed: 1899-06-20
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 12,828. Davis, L. D. June 20. Rolling.-Two bevelled discs A, B for rolling ingots or hollow billets are rotated in opposite directions, their axes being respectively above and below the line of travel of the billet. The mandrel C may have a tip for piercing the billet, or may be a plain one on which a previously-pierced billet is further rolled. The inclined faces of the rolls are formed both to stretch and reduce the billet without twisting it. The central portions may be dished to allow the billet a space in which to cool, or a drip device may be used, which also serves to impart a polish to the surface. The discs may be inclined to one another, to give the billet more freedom in leaving them, allowing it to cool.
Patent GB-189922044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Closing Bottles, Jars and the like.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1899-11-03
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 22,044. Johnson, J. Y., [Price, T. B. A.]. Nov. 3. Stoppers. - Relates to means for stoppering bottles, jars, &c., and is more particularly intended for aerated-water bottles. The stopper B, B<1> is carried by the lugs c on the block C, which is mounted on the bail d pivoted in recesses a in the neck of the vessel, or in a collar fixed on the neck. The top of the stopper is formed with a groove d<1> to receive the bail d. The parts C, d form a toggle combination, which, in the closing position, is balanced on the dead centres of the parts, and retains the stopper in position against the internal pressure. By moving the closure to either side, the bail d is disengaged from the recess d', and by the same movement the stopper is swung clear of the mouth of the vessel.
Patent GB-190007287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Railways with Underground Conductors
Inventor: HENNE LUDWIG
Filed: 1900-04-19
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 7287. Henne, L., and Sch÷nfelder, G. April 19. Electric railways on a road contact system with switches operated mechanically, supplemented by electromagnetic arrangements in some instances. Conductors; switches.-The roller-ended plunger g is depressed against a spring i or counterweight by the collector K, and brings the lever h into the contacts l, which are connected to the conductor n. The switch is contained in the box d with removable insulated cover a, which is grooved on the top for the collector to pass. The conductor n is in lengths equal to the distance between the boxes, and the ends are brought into the boxes and connected to the insulated bridge m carrying the contacts l. An electromagnet r may be arranged in the box to withdraw a catch from.the lever h, or, as shown in Fig. 7, to close a normally open break between the contacts and the conductor n by means of a switch arm u. The coil of this magnet is connected to the lid by the spring v, and to the earthed part of the box at w, so that it receives a shunt from the main current or a battery current when the main current fails. Collectors.-The collector K consists of a strip supported edgewise so that it is flexible laterally.
Patent GB-190008158-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoves.
Inventor: MONAUNI GUIDO FELICE
Filed: 1900-05-02
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 8158. Monauni, G. F., and Kubala, L. May 2. Slow-combustion stoves.-Within the outer casing a are two coal shafts b, leading to the grate c. The inner walls of the shafts are perforated, to allow the fire gases to circulate around the inner tube g. The fire gases pass upwards through this inner tube, and their exit is controlled by the fixed or adjustable plate h, whereby the unburnt gases and sooty particles are consumed. The flames then pass up the flue i, over a partition l, and down the flue m, n to the inlet o of the chimney. A light transparent plate k is let into the front wall, to enable the stove to give light to the room.
Patent GB-190009451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Manifold Paper.
Inventor: WEEKS FRANK WING
Filed: 1900-05-22
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 9451. Weeks, F. W. Oct. 23, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Drawings to Specification. Copying documents.- Carbon papers are made with a hardened surface or coating of carbon. The cake of colouring-matter, of the consistency of soap, may be applied and distributed by a suitable machine, and the surface hardened and polished by vibrating platens, rolls, or other means. The cake of colouring-material is made by mixing wax and tallow with finely-divided colouring-matter such as lampblack or Prussian blue. After mixing, the composition is melted and poured into moulds.
Patent GB-190013256-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Winding Machines.
Inventor: STEWART BURDICK ALLEN
Filed: 1900-07-23
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 13,256. Stewart, B. A. July 23. Transformers.-Machine for winding a covering of tape or the like upon an endless form such as a coil of a transformer or armature. In the construction shown, a transformer coil is supported above a table 1, and a hollow bobbin 31 formed in two parts hinged together is opened and slipped over the coil. The bobbin is supported in a carriage 5, and is rotated to wind the tape 52 on the coil 30, while the carriage 5 moves over the table 1. The bobbin 31 is provided with smooth flanges 32, which engage with adjustable rollers 35, 45 and with a roller mounted on a shaft 16, which also carries gearing for rotating the bobbin. The shaft 16 is rotated by means of gearing and the shaft 11, which passes through a central opening in the table and is connected to the main driving- mechanism by a universal joint. The carriage is moved over the table by means of a wheel 2 engaging with a rack 3 fitted into the guideway formed in the table. The wheel 2 is driven from the shaft 16 by spur gearing 25, 26, and the relative speed can be varied by changing the wheels. The tape-holder 51 is carried on an arm 50, and the tape 52 passes around the bobbin and through an aperture 54. To lessen friction, the periphery of the bobbin may be fitted with a number of rollers. The coil 30 is supported upon a series of supports, which are automatically moved out of the way of the carriage. The supports 57 are carried by links 59, 60 supported by toggle-levers 61, the whole being supported on pivoted bars 55. The table, Fig. 8, is made in a number of sections, so that its size and shape can be changed.
Patent GB-190022874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cycles Invalid Chairs and the like.
Inventor: SAWYER NORTON ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-12-14
Granted: 1902-01-14
Abstract: 22,874. Sawyer, N. A. Dec. 14. Invalid chairs.-Relates to invalid chairs and the like driven by the hand-power of the occupant, and is shown in Fig. 2 applied to a wicker chair. The fork B of the rear steering-wheel supports a head C<3> connected by preferably inclined members C' to vertical side members C<1>, on which the handle-bar L is supported. The side members are connected by curved arms E to the forks A supported on the two larger side wheels, and by bent arms C<4> to the footboard D supported on curved parts of the arms. The forks A are connected by a brace E', which is preferably secured to the arms C<4> and which may be in line with the wheel axles. The driving-mechanism consists of sprocket-wheels G<4>, fixed to the wheel hubs, and driven either by bevel gearing or by chain gearing G<3> from the handles G<2>, an ordinary free - wheel mechanism being employed, if desired. The wheels may be driven either independently or by a revolving axle provided with differential gear. The small rear wheel is steered by securing to the top of the steering-tube an adjustable plate against which the back of the occupant rests. A front steering- wheel may be connected by rods to the back wheel. In a modification, the wicker chair is replaced by an adjustable seat which rests on the arms C<4>, and the footboard is then connected directly to the forks A.
Patent GB-190100176-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Feeding or Rotating the "Laps" on Carding Engines
Inventor: ROTHWELL JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-01-03
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 176. Rothwell, J. Jan. 3. Carding-engines.-In feeding a lap to a carding- engine, means are provided for driving the lap rod e directly, when the weight of the lap is reduced to such an extent that it is not properly rotated by friction with the roller a on which it rests. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the roller a is provided with indented, milled, or corrugated rims g, which, when the diameter of the lap becomes sufficiently small, engage either directly with the lap rod e or with rims h thereon similar to g.
Patent GB-190104099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Muffles or Furnaces for Annealing and like Purposes
Inventor: SMALLWOOD ALFRED
Filed: 1901-02-26
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 4099. Smallwood, A. Feb. 26. Annealing-furnaces.-Fig. 1 shows a couvertible close and open annealing-furnace for metal tubes, sheets and rods, glass, pottery, and other articles, which are placed in the chamber C. As shown the furnace is arranged for close annealing, but by removing the door H, raising the damper K, and lowering the damper K<1>, the furnace gases are caused to pass through the chamber U and above it to the chimney outlet Z. Fig. 5 shows a close annealing-furnace with inclined retorts or muffles C having external prolongations C<1> in which the goods can cool. Horizontal retorts or muffles may have similar prolongations. Fig. 8 shows a group of three furnaces B with a single movable firebox or "grate" E<1> mounted on wheels, so that it may be used to heat either of the three furnaces while the others are cooling.
Patent GB-190105592-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Manufacturing Filaments for Incandescing Electric Lamps.
Inventor: VOELKER WILLIAM LAWRENCE
Filed: 1901-03-16
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 5592. Voelker, W. L. March 16. Incandescent lamps.-Carbide filaments, such as are described in Specifications No. 6149, A.D. 1899, and No. 11,344, A.D. 1900, are now made by soaking a thread of carbonizable material in a solution of a chloride, acetate, cyanide, or other readily-decomposed salt or organic compound of uranium, titanium, zirconium, beryllium, thorium, or like metal, drying it, and baking it at 400‹ F.; the thread is ammoniated if a salt of a mineral acid has been used. The thread is carbonized by packing it with charcoal in a crucible, which is heated to a high temperature while coal gas or gaseous hydrocarbon is passed through the materials. The filament is then mounted in bulbs the space in which is freed from oxygen, and may contain vapour of the metal or a salt of the metal used, and the filament is heated nearly to fusion by passing current through it. The thread or filament may be soaked in the salt solution at any stage in the manufacture.
Patent GB-190112276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Furniture Castors.
Filed: 1901-06-17
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 12,276. Gunn Castor Co. and Piercy, L. R. June 17. Castors.-Relates to the method of securing the plate a or combined ring and plate to a fixing wood- screw c. The plate is made with a hole to fit the part c<5> of the screw, and a depression a<3> to bear on the horn socket ; it is dropped on the shoulder c<3>, after which a washer d is put on and the shoulder is expanded over the washer, as indicated in Fig. 6. A socket fixed to the leg can be used in place of the plate or combined plate and ring. The plate may be secured to the bottom of the leg by screws, or by tongs which may be driven into the leg.
Patent GB-190115285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin Freed Weighing Apparatus.
Filed: 1901-07-27
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 15,285. Wise, W. L., [Pumphrey, W. H.]. July 27. Drawings to Specification. Indicating and registering mechanism; platform machines.-The casing of a coin-freed spring or other platform weighing-machine has an opening normally covered by a coloured, blank, or covered part of a circular weight-indicating scale. This scale is carried by a shaft carrying a loose pinion engaging a weighted operating-rack, the descent of which is limited by a plate connected to the weighing-mechanism and arranged in the path of a spring stop at the bottom of the rack. The scale may be formed on a ribbon, tape, or rod.
Patent GB-190118979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Piston Heads.
Inventor: IMLER JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-09-23
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 18,979. Imler, J. Sept. 23. Pistons.-The piston head is composed of two hollow sections B and a central dividing-plate C of smaller diameter, all secured to the rod by the same nut. The sections B each have bosses I bearing against the plate C for the clamping - bolts E, and ports F to which are fitted spring-closed non-return valves K opening inwards. By means of these valves the interior of the piston is always kept supplied with steam under pressure, and thus steam lubrication is provided for. Excessive cushioning is also avoided at the same time. To prevent the resiliency of the springs from being destroyed, the valves each have a flange L, which envelopes the spring and limits the compression thereof.
Patent GB-190120904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Exchange Tills.
Inventor: HAYDON GEORGE
Filed: 1901-10-18
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 20,904. Haydon, G., and Mouflet, A. Oct. 18. Money-delivering apparatus. - R e - lates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 6130, A.D. 1900. Change for halfsovereigns is contained in sliding and tilting trays B, which are rendered accessible in succession by the up - ward travel of a shutter E moving with endless chains F when a ratchet lever 1 is operated. To make up the change for a sovereign, a half-sovereign is delivered from a pile in a tube by means of a slide 39, which the ratchet lever operates through the medium of coupled levers 46, 50. The half-sovereign or sovereign to be changed is introduced into the apparatus by means of a slide 2 having two corresponding holes, and becomes a load upon one of two weighing-levers 57, 35, which accordingly lifts a detent 15 from a notched disc 7 attached to the ratchet-wheel 5, 6. Having a hinged foot 36 or 58 which rests on a fixed pin 37, the lever remains propped in its new position while the coin falls off,-a half-sovereign into the main casing and a sovereign into a pocket 42 upon the slide for delivering a half-sovereign. The sovereign thus becomes a connection between the slide and the coupled lever 50, but drops out of the pocket when it gets to the end of a fixed pin 55. Fraud, preventing.-The intermediate lever 46 lifts a horizontal hinged rod 52 against the foot of the coin lever to right it again. To ensure the sovereign getting out of the pocket, the halfsovereigns slide has attached to it a rack-bar 43, which is engaged by a pawl 45 till a pin 53 on the intermediate lever returns against it. The correct feed of the shutter is ensured by an arched pawl 12 with a roller 11 over the chain-wheel. Other pawls prevent reversal. When the door is opened to remove the gold equivalent for all the change, the main lever 1 can be lifted to disengage the arched and other pawls. Thus the shutter is free to be pulled back to its initial position after the trays have been re-filled with change.
Patent GB-190122654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Small Arms.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1901-11-09
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 22,654. Thompson, W. P., [Ideal Holster Co.]. Nov. 9. Drawings to Specification. Holsters.-Consists in stiffening a holster, by connecting it to a metal frame, the sides of which are telescopic. When the frame is extended it forms, with the holster, a gun stock for attachment to a pistol or like fire-arm.
Patent GB-190200468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators, also applicable for use as Water Heaters
Inventor: OATES RANDOLPH MITCHELL
Filed: 1902-01-07
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 468. Oates, R. M. Jan. 7. Instantaneous generators. - Relates to instantaneous steam generators for motor cars &c., applicable also as water heaters. Water is passed through a helical channel formed by a helical rib 2 on a cylinder 1, which has straight longitudinal ribs 3 on its inner surface. The flame from a burner is delivered into the cylinder at one end, and the heated gases pass forwards and backwards through different portions of an annular flue space 14, passing finally through a chamber at the rear, which contains coils for heating the compressed air supplied to the burner. A superheater, consisting of concentric tubes 18, 19 in the centre of the cylinder 1, is preferably provided. A second helical channel, surrounding the first, may be provided, the water passing through it before entering the inner channel. The apparatus may be heated externally. The burner shown consists of a vaporizing-chamber 34, shown separately in crosssection in Fig. 3, to which liquid fuel is supplied at 32, and which is packed with asbestos. The vapour is delivered to the nozzle 31 within which is a nozzle fed with compressed and heated air by the pipe 28. For re-lighting the burner, a capillary duct 36 supplies liquid fuel to asbestospacked pockets 37 in the under surface of the vaporizing-chamber 34.
Patent GB-190202646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sack, Luggage, and other Trucks, Trolleys, and the like Wheeled Carriers.
Inventor: HOLYOAK JOHN EDWIN
Filed: 1902-02-01
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 2646. Holyoak, J. E. Feb. 1. Hand - trucks and wheeled parcel-carriers. -Relates to the wheels and axles of sack, luggage, and other trucks, trolleys, and like wheeled carriers. Fixed to the framework 3 are bearings in which is mounted the revolving axle 1. The wheels revolve freely upon the axle, and are held in position between loose collars by split pins.
Patent GB-190203090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shields for Protecting Corns, Bunions, or Vaccination Spots.
Inventor: ALEXANDER WILLIAM HUGH
Filed: 1902-02-07
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 3090. Alexander, W. H. Feb. 7. Corns and bunions, treatment of ; shields.-A shield or protector for corns, bunions, and vaccination spots, is made with a number of radiating-slits a, starting from a hole b in the centre of the shield, and ending in a series of perforations c round the edge thereof. The appliance is preferably made of soft leather, and has an adhesive surface for attachment to the skin. It may be of circular, polygonal, oblong, or oval shape
Patent GB-190207141-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of Forming Wood-pulp into Sheets.
Inventor: HUGHES JOSEPH STUART
Filed: 1902-03-24
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 7141. Hughes, J. S. July 3, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Moulding wood pulp.-Relates to pressing and suction apparatus for converting fluid wood-pulp into rectangular sheets or cakes, for storage and shipping. Pulp is drawn by a force pump B from a tank and is forced into spaces between perforated end plates and sliding partitions or strainers D in moulding-chambers C of a doubleended press F. Air and water aro drawn off from the pulp by a suction pump E, vacuum chamber, or the like, and pipes E<1>, e<1> leading to the strainers. Flexible connections e<11> are provided between the pipes e<1> and the strainers D.
Patent GB-190210292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicles
Inventor: STEPHENS JOSEPH EDMUND
Filed: 1902-05-05
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 10,292. Stephens, J. E. May 5. Hand-trucks; invalid carriages; perambulators; wheelbarrows.-Relates to a hand-truck provided with means for carrying the body of a perambulator or wheelbarrow, a loaded sack truck, an invalid or other chair with its occupant, a hose reel, or a loaded platform. The hand-truck comprises two wheels mounted on axle arms 24, which carry vertical guides 4 connected together at the lower ends by the joints 3 and axle 1. The guides carry side pieces 2 to which the handles 7 are adjustably secured, and the side pieces are connected together by a transverse bar 8 and are provided with legs 9. The upper ends of the guides contain spring-supported bearings 5, on which rest the trunnions 6, Figs. 1 and 2, of the body 10 of a wheelbarrow, which is normally held level by means of the perforated pivoted bar 20. The top of the body may be fitted with a table on which furniture or the like may be moved, or the body may be replaced by the body of a perambulator, a loaded sack truck 15, Fig. 5, an invalid or other chair, a hose reel, or a loaded platform 19, Fig. 7, each of which is fitted with trunnions 6, adapted to be engaged in the bearings 5 and lifted and carried by the hand-truck.
Patent GB-190211217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooling, Distilling, Heating, Evaporating, and Condensing Apparatus
Inventor: MAY LEOPOLD VON
Filed: 1902-05-15
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 11,217. May, L. von. May 15. Condensers. - Exhaust or other steam is condensed, and liquids are heated, evaporated, and distilled by apparatus such as that shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The cool- ing or heating medium, or the medium to be cooled or heated, such as steam to be condensed, passes through the pipe f into the apparatus, through which it passes in the direction indicated by the arrows. The vessel a containing the cooling-liquid or heating-liquid o, or the liquid to be cooled, heated, or evaporated, is fitted with a series of concentric tubes m, n, which communicate with partitioned headers k. The headers are carried on partitioned tubes h, which communi- cate with the inlet tube f by the partitioned tube d and with the exit by the partitioned tube c, the latter serving also as a shaft, being connected by worm gearing p, q, or other gearing, with a suitable motive power to rotate the tubes m, n and the headers &c. within the vessel a. The apparatus is rotated in a direction opposite to that in which the steam or other medium circulates, and thus the desired effect is obtained. In modifications, there may be two sets of apparatus within the vessel a; the tubes h may be located near the surface of the vessel a, the headers being mounted to point radially inwards ; the inlet and outlet may be at opposite sides of the vessel a ; a single tube h carrying the headers may pass through the centre of the apparatus and enclose the tube c ; a single cranked tube h may be employed ; or two tubes h may be arranged side by side at the centre of the apparatus between the inlet tube or shaft at one side and the discharge tube at the other.
Patent GB-190301045-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Paper Hanging Machine
Inventor: HOLMES CUTHBERT
Filed: 1903-01-15
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 1045. Holmes, C. Jan. 15, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Paperhangers' brushes.-A coating of paste is applied to the wall or ceiling, and paper from a roll 5 is applied by a reversible brush 13 carried by curved arms 11, which are adjustable in guides 10 of a flanged semicircular frame 1, and are secured in place by clamping-screws. One end of the roll spindle is mounted in an eye of a lug of the frame 1, and the other end fits in a slot 6 of a lug at the other side of the frame, and is secured in place by a pivoted latch 7. A handle 19 is secured in a socket 18 of an arm 15, which is pivoted to a lug 3 of the frame, and is fastened at any desired angle by a clamping-screw 17.
Patent GB-190302492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastening Railway Rails to Sleepers
Inventor: WEICHHOLD KARL PAUL
Filed: 1903-02-02
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 2492. Weichhold, K. P. Feb. 2. Rails, securing to sleepers. - Consiste in providing the sleepers with conical plugs adapted to receive the fastening - screws, as shown in the sectional side view, <Fig>. 6. The plug or bush a, Fig. 1, is driven into a correspondinglysbaped hole g formed in the sleepers. This plug has a central hole c, which is slightly flared towards its upper end to receive the screw d. A washer or plate i is interposed between the rail and the sleeper. As the screw d is tightened, the plug is drawn tightly into the sleeper, rotation being thus prevented.