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Patent GB-190112447-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Machines.
Inventor: HOLLAND ADOLF
Filed: 1901-06-18
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 12,447. Holland, A. June 18. Hydro-extractors &c. for treating sugar &c. With the object of classifying the liquids discharged from the drum, which differ in character from time to time, the bottom of the casing is divided by an annular partition into two collecting- chambers a, b. The chamber a is provided or formed with a top e, on which are formed openings k ; a lid f with corresponding openings is fitted over the top, and may be turned to uncover its openings, and thus to allow the liquid to pass into the chamber a, or to cover them, when the liquid will pass into chamber b. Ribs l stand up from the lid f between the openings to prevent the liquid from escaping down between them to the chamber b. The openings in the top may extend nearly to the full width of the ring, and the lid be formed with corresponding radial gaps, the wings between which are provided with dedecting-ribs.
Patent GB-190114231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smokeless Gun Powders.
Filed: 1901-07-12
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 14,231. Lundholm, C. O., and Nobels Explosives Co. July 12. Explosives.-Relates to explosives of the nitroglycerine or nitro-cellulose class, and consists in the employment therewith of di-amyl-phthalate, with the object of reducing the erosion caused by these powders when fired in guns.
Patent GB-190116099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Burners
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-08-10
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 16,099. Boult, A. J., [Granjon, R., and Isnard, E.]. Aug. 10. Gas burners.-In acetylene and other burners in which a flat flame F is formed by two gas jets E impinging upon each other at an angle, the illuminating power of the burner is said to be increased by supplementing each gas orifice c by a pipe or passage B having a diameter about double that of the diameter of the orifice c.
Patent GB-190118964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture or Preparation of Sheet Indiarubber.
Inventor: BLOSSIER ALBERT CHARLES
Filed: 1901-09-23
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 18,964. Blossier, A. C. Sept. 23. India-rubber sheets.-Thin or other sheets of white or coloured vulcanized rubber are made from a mixture of 100 parts of clean Para rubber with 80 of white zinc oxide, 40 of magnesia, 6 of litharge, and any desired colouring-matter. The mixture is made by passing the rubber between oppositely-rotating heated cylinders, and sprinkling on it the other materials, mixed together in powder. After being rolled into sheets, the mixture is vulcanized cold with a 2À5 per cent. solution of sulphur protochloride in carbon bisulphide, naphtha, benzene, or other solvent of india-rubber. When the colour is less important, the litharge may be replaced by 7 parts of flowers of sulphur, and the sheets vulcanized by heating to 130‹ or 140‹ C. by steam. Thin sheets produced by these processes are applicable for making dress preservers and non-porous garments.
Patent GB-190119734-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Means for Igniting the Combustible Charges in Internal Combustion Motor Engines
Inventor: REICHENBACH FRITZ
Filed: 1901-10-03
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 19,734. Reichenbach, F. Oct. 3. Gas and like engines, igniting in. Ignition is effected by compressing some residual products in the cylinder at the end of the in-stroke, and injecting into them through separate pipes b, d the combustible and the air.
Patent GB-190202596-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumps.
Inventor: EDWARDS FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-01-31
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 2596. Edwards, F. Jan. 31. Air pumps; pistons.-Relates to air pumps of the kind described in Specification No. 5175, A.D. 1894, when designed for use in pumping air or vapour apart from or with water. The object is to ensure having a sufficiency of water above the bucket to serve as an efficient seal. In the construction shown, the pump barrel is constructed with a jacket f through which cooling-water flows, and the air and vapour inlet channels are also formed with a similar jacket f The two jackets communicate with each other by the passage h, and with a channel c, surrounding the lower end of the barrel, through a pipe controlled by a cock k. The water in the channel c is displaced by the bucket, in its descent, and caused to pass into the barrel above the bucket through the ports e. The upper edge of the bucket may be chamfered to increase the depth of the water seal.
Patent GB-190202681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Street and like Lanterns.
Inventor: BRAY GEORGE
Filed: 1902-02-03
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 2681. Bray, G. Feb. 3. Street and like lamps.-To facilitate the lighting, cleaning, and reglazing of, and to minimize the risk of damage to the mantles in, incandescent street and like lamps, the glazed sides A are made detachable and interchangeable, by which means that side of the lantern may be used as a door and opened for lighting &c. purposes which will not admit the wind to damage the mantle. The sides, when closed, are secured by rigid catches F formed on the base of the lantern, and are detachably hinged or suspended by hooks B and staples 0 to allow the side to move upwards when passing over the inclined face F<1> of the catch F.
Patent GB-190203128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Comminuting or Disintegrating Superphosphates
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1902-02-07
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 3128. Brookes, A. G., [Merck & Co., H. J.]. Feb. 7. Mills and apparatus for disintegrating superphosphates. Knives a, fixed to a disc b on a vertical shaft, rotate below hoppers m into which the material is charged.
Patent GB-190214280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Forming and Driving Staples.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-06-24
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 14,280. Thompson, W. June 24. Stapling.- The invention is shown as applied to a machine for connecting boot soles and uppers by means of wire staples. The wire 5 is fed by suitable e mechanism through the guide 8 over the anvil 9. The staple former 10 and cutter 11 are both attached to the sliding block 14, which is reciprocated by a crank on the driving- shaft 2. When the block 14 descends, the former 10 bends the longer leg of the staple, and, at the same time, the cutter 11 divides the wire and bends down the shorter leg. While the staple is held between the former and the cutter, the anvil 9 is drawn backwards, and the driver 25 descends and forces down the staple through the guide 41. The driver 25 is forced down by the spring 26, and is raised by the cam 20 on the shaft 2. The lip 21 of the cam 20 engages the projection 22 to lift the driver, and the circular part of the cam holds the driver up during a half revolution, while the staple is being formed. The anvil 9 is moved backwards and forwards by a lever engaged by a cam on the shaft 2.
Patent GB-190220461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Detachable Connections for Use in Electric Lighting and Heating.
Inventor: LUNDBERG ANDREAS PETER
Filed: 1902-09-19
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 20,461. Lundberg, A. P., and Lundberg, G. C. Sept. 19. Cleats or holders. -Relates to electric plug and socket connections adapted for use on wall s or floors. The leading - in wires may be secured by a divided conical cord grip t having a threaded aperture v. The cap m may be tapered and screw on to a screw stud fixed in the insulating-disc.
Patent GB-190220531-A (GB)
Title: Turbine Wheel Motor for Velocipedes and other purposes.
Inventor: PLASKITT GEORGE
Filed: 1902-09-20
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 20,531. Plaskitt, G. Sept. 20. Impact-wheels.-A self-driving motor of the impact-wheel type is shown in Fig. 2, and may be adapted for driving bicycles, velocipedes, and other road vehicles. An accumulator D contains water, and its ram E is pressed downwards by springs Y so that water, under pressure, can be directed by a pipe F on to the vanes of a turbine wheel A, Fig. 3. One or more pumps H are reciprocated by a cam 0 rotated by means of gearing Q connected to the turbine wheel shaft, for the purpose of pumping the used water from a chamber G back to the accumulator. As adapted for velocipedes, the accumulator is formed as the saddle pillar so that the weight of the rider puts the water under compression.
Patent GB-190226866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life Preservers or Apparatus for Supporting Persons while in the Water.
Inventor: ARMSTRONG JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1902-12-05
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 26,866. Armstrong, J. E. Dec. 5. Body attachments.-In an apparatus for supporting persons in the water, a narrow, deep float A is secured upon the breast and another float B under the head. When the person is not swimming, the former float turns the body upon its back, the latter float then supporting the head. The float A is secured by a strap 2, which passes round the body beneath the arms. The float B is attached to the other float by straps 4, 5. The fastening of the strap 4 is permanent, but the strap 5 slides through a ring guide 6. This allows the floats to be moved while the head is passed between them. They are then secured by a strap 6, which passes from the head float down the back and up between the legs of the breast float. The floats are made of airtight material and may be inflated, or filled with cork, hair, prepared wool, cotton, excelsior, coco-nut fibre, or other cellular waterproof material. The head float is in the form of a circular segment with an opening which fits the neck of the wearer. It is made in two pieces or with a seam or flexible central portion B', so that the sides rise slightly on each side of the neck. When the person is swimming, the float falls back upon his shoulders.
Patent GB-190301387-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Indoor Game of Association Football.
Inventor: HUTCHISON WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-01-20
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 1387. Hutchison, W. Jan. 20. Games imitating football.-A game in imitation of association football is played on a board or table divided into 330 squares, as shown in the Figure. The goal, penalty area, &c. are represented by enclosures in heavier lines. The men of the two sides are of different colours, and the forwards, half-backs, &c. are distinguished by different numbers of circular bands. The men move one square at a time, and the ball two or more squares.
Patent GB-190303194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Smelting of Ores.
Inventor: SCHWARTZ EDWARD HENRY
Filed: 1903-02-10
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 3194. Schwartz, E. H. April 9, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Metallurgical furnaces. -A furnace for use in ore-smelting has a spherical casing 1, mounted upon trunnions 10 and provided with a charging-door 5 and an upwardly inclined neck 6; the bottom 7 of the furnace is preferably removable. Downwardly inclined tuyÞres or burners 16 secured to the furnace casing 1 are connected to an air supply pipe 21, and fitted with gas or oil pipes or injectors 22, which communicate, through a branch pipe 24, with a gas or oil pipe 25. The pipe 21 is formed with a socket 26 which receives the extremity of one of the trunnions, and is attached to a fixed supply pipe 32 for air, by means of a rotary joint 28 ; similarly, the pipe 25 is fixed to a rotary block 29 which fits within a socket 30, and upon the upper end of a fixed supply pipe 31. The supply of air may be regulated by means of a vent plug 35, employed independently of the shut-off valve 33 on the air pipe. A tank or storage chamber 34 may form part of the air pipe to equalize the blast. Powdered coal may be utilized as fuel and by simply manipulating the valves governing the air and coal, gas or oil supply, it is possible to obtain the proper character of jet or flame necessary for the smelting operation.
Patent GB-190304661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method and Means for the Production of Records for Phonographs, Gramophones and the like
Inventor: ASAM WILHELM
Filed: 1903-02-27
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 4661. Asam, W. Feb. 27. Phonographs &c. -A graphic record of weak sounds is obtained p h o t ographically, and is subsequently i mpressed on a cylinder or disc by the use of photographic etching or photogravure. The apparatus used for producing the graphic record is shown in section in Fig. 1. The diaphragm n is carried at the end of the sound tube p by the pivoted lever r, which is exactly balanced and controlled by a spring. In the turned-up end o of the lever is a minute hole, through which an intense light is directed by means of the lens q. In the side of a light-tight box a is a plate l having a narrow slot m, which can be adjusted by micrometer screws behind the hole in the end of the lever. The drum b carrying a sensitive film is rotated close up to the slit, and, at the same time, lowered along the grooved axle e by unwinding the cord f from the reel g, by clockwork with a regulator. Fig. 4 shows another arrangement in which a very light pivoted lever 7 is connected to the middle of the diaphragm, the end 9 of the lever being bent laterally and moving in front of a slit k, as before. Fig. 6 shows a method of using a pivoted mirror in place of the lever. The curved mirror 1 is connected to a fine axle 2 and by a short arm 3 to the middle of the diaphragm. The light passes through two tubes 5, 6 connected to the cover, the length of the tube 5 being greater than that of tube by the focal length of the convex lens q. The membrane is made preferably of the finest india-rubber or of organic substance, such as fish bladder.
Patent GB-190306757-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Applying Lubricating Material to the Axles of Wagons used in Mines and other similar Wagons.
Inventor: THORNLEY JOHN
Filed: 1903-03-24
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 6757. Thornley, J. March 24. Lubricators. - Relates to fixed apparatus for lubricating the axles of wagons used in mines, and similar wagons, and specially for use with haulage systems. A box a, Figs. 1 and 2, having an inclined bottom b, and secured by means of lugs a' to sleepers E, contains the lubricating-material, and is provided with a compartment e containing part of the mechanism. The shaft h, supported by the wall i and a cross-piece d, carries a disc g, to which is secured the brush c made of "kitool weed" or other fibre, the tufts being preferably inclined as shown, and arranged to brush over the wagon axles 8 to be lubricated. A pinion k on the shaft h gears with a wheel cast in one with a ratchetwheel m and supported upon a stud n, which is secured in position by a set-screw p. The pawl s is attached to a lever r pivoted on a stud g; the upper end of the lever engages the axle or some other part of the wagon as it passes over the apparatus, and the pawl rotates the wheel m. The lever is returned to its normal position, after being deflected in a clockwise direction, by means of a spring v attached to a cross-bar 3 and to an arm w connected to the lever. When the lever makes a counter-clockwise motion, it is returned by means of the spring 4 and the pivoted lever z. Projecting ribs y 1 support the levers w, z, respectively, in their normal positions. A cover 5 is provided. The box is placed near to one of the rails 6, upon which the wagon runs, and is provided at the lower part with an opening F to facilitate the cleaning of the space below the toothed wheels the brickwork being arranged to allow the door to open. In conjunction with the lubricating-device, a guide-rail is provided to push the body of each wagon laterally along the axle while the bearing part is lubricated. A second lubricating-apparatus is placed near the opposite rail at a distance from the first one, to lubricate the opposite end of each axle. To protect the apparatus from injury by derailed wagons, frogs, ramps, or other means for replacing the wagons are provided, preferably, before and behind each lubricating-apparatus. The springs v, 4 may be replaced by weights. In a modified form the lever z is placed outside the box, or the lever r may be formed with a movable upper part, which yields when struck in the wrong direction, and is returned by spring action. According to the Provisional Specification, the brushes in each box may be duplicated to lubricate simultaneously the two ends of each axle.
Patent GB-190313489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coupling and Buffing Mechanism for Railway Carriages.
Inventor: WILLISON JOHN
Filed: 1903-06-16
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 13,489. Willison, J. June 16. Draw - gear; buffers; couplings, automatic.- Relates to modifications of the combined draw and buffing gear described in Specification No. 12,935, A.D. 1902. In order to lessen the space between two vehicles when coupled, the spring a, which acts as a drawing and buffing spring and also for keeping the coupling-head central, is placel at the rear of the yoke b, and the forward part of the drawgear is correspondingly shortened. The spring a abuts on a cross-plate g at the rear of the yoke, and is secured to the friction block f by a bolt e. The ends h of the toggles h<1>, which serve for transmitting the pull to the spring and for tightening the friction blocks when buffing, enter holes i in blocks i<1> which are held against stops k<1> by wedges l secured by bolts l'. On removing the wedges l, the whole draw-gear can be slid backwards until the blocks i' come against stops k<2>, where they can be secured by inserting the wedges l between the blocks and the stops k'. The coupler is pivoted by its forked shank c, Fig. 5, and by a pin m<1>, to a block m which is riveted to the yoke b. The holes c' in the shank are elongated, and the pin m<1> is held up by studs m<2> on the shank. The coupler is fixed in position for use by wedges n, n<1>, Fig. 3, tightened against the block m by a screw o. On slackening out the wedges n, the coupler can be turned round at right angles to the yoke and secured by tightening a lug n' on the wedge n against the shoulder of the yoke b. When the wedges n are loosened, the coupler is prevented from being pushed backwards by a stop-piece r secured by a plate s and a hooked bolt s<1>, Fig. 5, taking over one of the rivets which secure the blok m. On slackening out the bolt a', the coupler can be pushed back until the studs m<2> cleir the pin m, which can then be withdrawn. The coupler can then be detached. Studs p working in segmental recesses in the block m prevent the pin m<1> from being released when the coupler is turned round.
Patent GB-190318642-A (GB)
Title: A Novel or Improved Automatic Coupling for Railway Carriages.
Inventor: MANN ERNST
Filed: 1903-08-29
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 18,642. Mann, E., and Haussner, R. Aug. 29. Couplings, automatic.-An automatic railway coupling, applicable to reversible carriages, is shown in Figs. 2 and 3. The draw-bar 2 having the ordinary hook 17 is fitted, in addition, with a bar 1 carrying at its ends the hook 4 and pocket 16. A slight play about all the pivots allows the necessary freedom in taking curves. The hock 4, Fig. 3, entering the pocket 16, which is bell-mouthed, lifts the slotted plate 6, which is pressed downwards by springs 10. To allow uncoupling, the plate 6 is raised by an arm or arms 13 on a shaft or shafts. 12. For this purpose the shaft 12 is turned by pulling the arm 14 by means of a rod or chain 15, Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190320434-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Direct Reproduction of Drawings by Photography
Inventor: HILL GEORGE
Filed: 1903-09-23
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 20,434. Hill, G., and Young, A. M. Sept. 23. Copying drawings; negatives producing by manual or mechanical means.-A thin sheet of transparent material such as paper linen is coated with transparent varnish and covered evenly with a semiopaque medium. The design to be reproduced is then outlined on this by a " dry point " or etching needle, and, by a combination of etching and scraping away, an exact negative of the drawing is obtained, copies of which may be obtained by any known system of photographic printing.
Patent GB-190400590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clothes Pins or Pegs
Inventor: SMITH ANDREW
Filed: 1904-01-09
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 590. Smith, A. Jan. 9. Clothes-pegs.-A clothes pin or peg is made of square cross-section with a diagonal recess C of the form shown ending at the widest part of the peg. A round peg may be formed with a similar recess.
Patent GB-190404174-A (GB)
Title: Improvements applicable to Apparatus for Removing Water from the Drying Cylinders of Paper-making Machines.
Inventor: WHITE JOHN
Filed: 1904-02-19
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 4174. White, J. Feb. 19. Drying.-Relates to apparatus for removing water from the drying- cylinders of paper-making machines, being particularly applicable with water lifters of the kind described in Specification No. 3120, A.D. 1903. The water lifter C is connected by the pipe D with the space E, formed around the steam inlet pipe B by the end gudgeon F of the cylinder A. A tubular end piece G, attached to the gudgeon F, has an exhaust port I extending about half round its circumference, which port communicates with the exhaust pipe H, H<1> when the water lifter is in the upper half of its path, thus permitting the water to run into the exhaust pipe. For discharging the collected water without loss of steam, the pipe H<1> leads to a valve-box having an adjustable disc or other valve which is connected to one end of a lever. The other end of the lever is actuated by a cam on the gudgeon F so as to open the valve when the water lifter is in the lower part of its path. The pipe H<1> being then disconnected from the cylinder, the collected water escapes without loss of steam.
Patent GB-190405322-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method for Securing Railway Carriage Doors and the like
Inventor: KNOWLES GEORGE
Filed: 1904-03-04
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 5322. Knowles, G. March 4. Doors, locking automatically. - Apparatus for automatically locking the doors of railway carriages is actuated by governors driven from the axles. The spring governor F controls a lever I, the forked end of which engages a pin on the rod J. Shafts L, one on each side of the carriage, are connected by cranks to the rod J and to the vertical rods N. Bell-crank levers 0 pivoted at P are connected to the rods N and engage the studs P' of sliding-bolts P<2>. The Provisional Specification describes another system of connection involving bevel and other gearing. Levers R, one on each side of the carriage, are connected to cranks S<1> on the shaft L for the purpose of indicating the position of the bolts.
Patent GB-190410422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Liners for Centrifugal Separators.
Inventor: CHRISTENSON ALGOT LEVIN
Filed: 1904-05-06
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 10,422. Christenson, A. L. May 16, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Cream separators &c.-The plates of liners of the kind shown are provided with obstacles, guides, or the like 5 which prevent the layers of cream that flow towards the centre of the bowl from entering the inlet-devices. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the inlet devices, which are channels formed by metal bands fixed to the plates, are provided with pieces 5, preferably curved or wedge-shaped, which fill up the lower part of the outer mouth of each channel. The pieces 5 may extend the length of the channel as shown in the upper part of Fig: 1. In this case, the channel may be formed of one single band having its outer end curved or wedge-shaped as shown in Fig. 3. Fig. 4 shows an arrangement in which the central inlet pipe is provided with longitudinal slots and radial flanges 6. The plates are provided at points opposite the slots with pieces 7 which correspond with the pieces 5 shown in Fig. 1.