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Patent GB-189918825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Retorts and the like for use in Destructive Distillation or Analogous Operations.
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-09-18
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 18,825. Johnson, G. W., [Spurrier, H.]. Sept. 18. Retort furnaces.-Retorts for destructive distillation, such as for distilling sawdust or even for gas manufacture, are formed of inner and outer cylinders 12, 5. A hollow flue or shaft 11 is provided, through which the fumes from the external furnace pass on their way to the chimney X. The shaft has a helix 20 thereon, and is rotated by a pulley 16. At one end the inner cylinder is continued by a fixed section 17, having an open top, and provided with a helix 19 rotated by means of the sleeve 10 and pulley 13, the helix being arranged so as to force the material in the same direction as the helix 20. This section also has lifting-vanes 20<x>. The inner cylinder 12 has an outer helix 14, and is connected to the sleeve 10 so as to rotate therewith. Sawdust or the like is charged in through a spiral device 27 to the tube 26, having a door 31. It is carried by the vanes 19, 20 through the inner cylinder, falls through the open further end, and is lifted up by the vanes 14 and carried back to the inner end, again passing to the inner cylinder, and so on. Gases pass out through a dome 23 having a diaphragm 25 to a tube o, and thence to a condenser n, from which they are returned by a tube m to the furnace. The residue is discharged through the outlet p. The products of combustion are caused to circulate around the outer cylinder by spiral vanes s on its outer surface.
Patent GB-189923645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Checks, Drafts, Receipts, or similar Instruments for the Prevention of Fraud.
Inventor: HEING FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-11-27
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 23,645. Heinz, F. Nov. 27. Cheques, drafts, and the like.-For preventing fraud in connection w i t h cheques, d r a f t s, notes, receipts, &c., the main portion A of the cheque &c. is connected to the usual stub B by as many intermediate sections b, b<1> as desired. Each of these sections is of a different colour, and is marked with a line b' bearing a word, such as "hundred" or "thousand," and also with nine short numbered inclined lines b<3>. In the example shown, the cheque would be separated from the stub along the inclined line indicated in the " hundreds " section, thereby showing that the cheque was for four hundred but less than five hundred dollars. If the cheque were for some thousands of dollars, it would be separated from the stub along the corresponding line in the thousands section. If for less than one hundred dollars, the cheque would be separated between the parts A and b.
Patent GB-190005101-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Motive Fluid Operated Hammers.
Inventor: JOHNSON CHARLES HARRIS
Filed: 1900-03-17
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 5101. Johnson, C. H. March 1'7. Steam and other fluid-pressure hammers.-The piston C, in addition to the ordinary motive-fluid supply ports, such as 8, has a small supply port 9 or 9<a> of one-fourth to one-sixth the size. This port is never used as an exhaust port, as the ports 8 may be, and comes into action before the piston has reached its middle point on its return stroke. In the forms shown, the motive fluid enters the port b<1>, and, acting on the shoulder of the piston, drives it back, the exhaust taking place through ports 8, b<2>. The exhaust is next cut off and the port 9 or 9<a> opened. The piston still continues its return movement until the ports 8 are opened to the port b<1>, when the piston moves forwards to deliver its blow. During the forward movement the port 9 or 9<a> continues open some time after the ports 8 are closed.
Patent GB-190012109-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Delivery of Lager Beer and like Frothy Liquids.
Inventor: BRAKE ALFRED
Filed: 1900-07-04
Granted: 1901-10-04
Abstract: 12,109. Brake, A. July 4. Beer and other beverages, raising and drawing - off.- To prevent frothing, only such a moderate pressure is maintained in the casks as will force the lager beer &c. into a pump 2 at the same level, and the pump is used to raise the supply to the delivery level.
Patent GB-190105875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Luggage Carriers for Bicycles
Inventor: LORD WILLIAM TURNER
Filed: 1901-03-20
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 5875. Lord, W. T. March 20. Luggage-carriers. -Relates to the construction of a collapsable luggage - carrier for bicycles. The platform is made of jointed rods A arranged similarly to those of a lazy-tongs. The platform is connected to rods B, C, attached by means of clips to the bars of the frame. Cords or straps H are provided.
Patent GB-190110506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnetic Separating Apparatus.
Filed: 1901-05-21
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 10,506. Edison Ore Milling Syndicate, [Edison, T. A.]. May 21. Magnetic separators.-A separator, particularly adapted for use in concentrating magnetic iron ore, comprises an endless belt 1, travelling at a high velocity over a non-magnetic pulley 2, and magnetic pulley 3. The belt, made of leather, canvas with a calendered surface, or other smooth material, is preferably inclined, and provided with rims 12 of flexible material. The magnetic pulley 3 comprises a core 4 secured to two discs 5, 5<1> having flanges 6 which form the poles of the magnet. Brass or other non-magnetic rings 11 are secured to the discs 5, 5<1>. The gap between the poles 6 may be filled with wood, cork, or other non-magnetic material. The iron ore &c. is fed to the belt from a hopper having two deflecting- partitions 13<1>, which direct the material in two parallel streams, whence the magnetic portions move across the belt towards the space between the poles of the magnet, as shown in Fig. 1. The non-magnetic portions are thrown from the belt by centrifugal force.
Patent GB-190111610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin Holding Cards.
Inventor: SPIES JOHN NELSON
Filed: 1901-06-06
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 11,610. Spies, J. N. Dec. 15, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Packing coins.- For transmitting coins by post, a card thicker than the coins is pierced with a pair of segmental recesses b with a strap c between them extending beyond the limits of the circle. A paper backing is fixed to the card, and the coin is slipped into the recesses between the backing and the strap.
Patent GB-190125424-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Regenerative Accumulators
Inventor: RATEAU AUGUSTE CAMILLE EDMOND
Filed: 1901-12-12
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 25,424. Rateau, A. C. E. Sept. 19, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Exhaust, obtaining power from ; vapour engines. - Relates to improvements in steam regenerative accumulators of the kind described in Specification No. 3608, A.D. 1901, and consists of a construction which enables the use of the pig - iron or other solid heatabsorbing material used in the former invention to be dispensed with. In the forms shown in Figs. 1 and 3, water alone acts as the heat - carrier. The exhaust steam, in the form shown in Fig. 1, is admitted through pipes A, A', placed longitudinally in the boiler, and escapes through perforatious or nozzles into the space between them, so as to produce an energetic circulation of the water. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the circulation is produced by a pair of nozzles 16,17. The heat may also be recovered from the exhaust steam by means of a surface apparatus which acts as a condenser for the steam and as a vaporizer for a volatile liquid such as water, sulphurous acid, ether, or the like.
Patent GB-190200195-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life-saving Guards for Tram Cars.
Inventor: HAGGART JAMES BAIRD
Filed: 1902-01-03
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 195. Haggart, J. B. Jan. 3. Obstruction - removers for tramears. Inclined rollers A, B, carried in bearings D, D' under the car platform, are driven from the axle E by the belt or chain gearing shown, in such directions that obstructions are repelled.
Patent GB-190202102-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Apparatus or Ovens for Heating, Baking and Drying.
Inventor: JOHNSTON JAMES
Filed: 1902-01-27
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 2102. Johnston, J. Jan. 27. Cooking stoves and ranges.-Relates to heating, baking, and drying apparatus of the Perkin's-tube type, and consists of an improvement on the invention described in Specification No. 22,736, A.D. 1900, (Abridgment Class Cooking &c.]. The furnace is provided with an ordinary hotplate P, and a boiler for hot-water circulation &c., and the hermetically-sealed tubes B are bent at the furnace ends, as shown in Fig. 6, to obtain convenient working height for both the apparatus or oven and the hot-plate. When the oven is not required, hot air is drawn off through the furnace by opening a valve G on a flue F discharging into the ashpit at T.
Patent GB-190203805-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Combined Hasp Fastening and Seal for Packing Cases, Boxes and the like.
Inventor: MARTINEAU ALFRED HYDE
Filed: 1902-02-14
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 3805. Martineau, A. H. Feb. 14. Fastenings, seal, for packing-cases, boxes, &c. A wire hasp a is pivoted te a plate b, seeured to the box &c. lid, and is provided with a bent end adapted to engage a hole g in a seal cap e, let into and secured to the front of the box. Recesses may be formed in the box front and the rim of the cup c to receive the hasp ; or the hasp may be cranked, to engage the cup. Holes f in the cup register with holes f in the box. A piece of string i is passed through these holes, and is tied over the hasp to secure the same in the locking position. Wax &c. k is run into the cup, to seal the fastening, and may be impressed with a seal. The hasp may be secured to the box front and the cup to the lid. The hasp may be made from sheet metal, the cup being formed integral therewith.
Patent GB-190205011-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rotary Fluid Pressure Engines, applicable for Reciprocating Tools.
Inventor: DEUTSCHMANN CHARLES OTTO
Filed: 1902-02-27
Granted: 1903-02-27
Abstract: 5011. Deutschmann, C. O. Feb. 27. Lathes ; tool-holders ; planing and shaping.- Relates to fluid-pressure impact or reaction wheels applicable for driving machine tools &c. As adapted for driving the headstock of a lathe, a compressed-air inlet 5<a>, Fig. 6, leads to duplicate inlets 5<b> in a power chest 3<a> the wheel 1<a> on the lathe spindle being driven in either direction by setting a reversing-valve 6<a>. By increasing the radius of the wheel to infinity, the rim of the wheel becomes a straight bar, and the engine is adapted for driving reciprocating tools. The tool or bar 81, Fig. 25, has lateral cavities 82 and power chests 73. The fluid pressure inlets 71 are in duplicate, and alternately put into and out of action by reversing valves 71<b> actuated by tappets 84 adapted to be struck by rollers 83 on the bar. A modification is adapted to drive a planing- machine.
Patent GB-190209210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes of Grinding and Sharpening
Inventor: STIEFFEL JULES
Filed: 1902-04-21
Granted: 1903-04-21
Abstract: 9210. Stieffel, J., and Dreyfus, A. April 21. Wheels and other tools, composition of.-Tools, glass, &c. are sharpened or ground on a plate &c. of soft metal, such as zinc. The grinding action may be increased by sprinkling bird droppings or other suitable abraiding-material upon the zinc.
Patent GB-190210007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Buckles or Fasteners for Straps, Belting, and the like.
Inventor: RICHMOND THOMAS GORDON
Filed: 1902-05-01
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 10,007. Richmond, T. G. May 1. Ammunition receptacles.-Relates to buckles or fasteners applicable inter alia to cartridge belts. In the form shown in section in Fig. 2, one end a' of a belt or band a is secured in a slot b<2> of a plate b, and the free end of the belt is then passed through a second slot b<1> in the plate b, over and through a loose endless link c, and back through the slot b<1>. The link c serves to abut against the slot b<1> and retain the adjusted band. An endless link, not shown, is used to connect the looped part of the band a to a strap carrying a swivelled spring hook, and the free end of the band is provided with a similar attachment, for use with a cartridge pouch ; or the belt may be used as a rifle sling &c. In the arrangement shown in section in Fig. 4, one end a<1> of the band a is connected by an endless link A to a hook-portion b<3> on the plate b, instead of using the slot b', Fig. 2, and the other end a<2> passes through the slot b<1>, round a roller c<1> on the link c, and back through the slot b<1>. In another arrangement, the two ends of a strap or band are passed in opposite directions through a central slot and an endless link, and the free ends may be stitched to the body part of the band. A modification adapted for securing cotton or other machinery belting is shown in section in Fig. 8, and comprises a curved shell e and a link or pin c<2> provided with a projection c<3> for penetrating both parts a', a' of the belting. The shell e is withdrawn transversely to allow adjustment of the belting. Instead of the parts a<1>, a<2> overlapping, each may be provided with a pin c<2>. According to the Provisional Specification, instead of the link being endless, it may be open and connected at the ends by a pin, or may consist of a bar with the ends doubled over and provided with projections or serrations, or may be in the form of a tube with the ends flanged out and an endless string or wire threaded through ; and instead of using a link or bar, a roller may be mounted on the slotted plate, either in fixed or sliding cheeks, and the adjusted band is secured either by means of a sliding plate disposed in guides over, in, or below the slotted plate, and secured by a screw and nut &c., or by securing the sliding cheeks by means of a screw &c.
Patent GB-190210245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receivers Suitable for Wireless Telegrahy.
Filed: 1902-05-03
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 10,245. Marconi, G., and Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Co. May 3. Wireless telegraphy. -A receiver, suitable for use in wireless telegraphy, consists of a core or rod a of magnetic material, preferably in a subdivided state, situated in a varying magnetic field produced by a rotating magnet d, and surrounded by a coil b, through which the receiver oscillations are caused to pass. The coil b is surrounded by a second coil c, having its ends connected to a telephone T or other receiving - instrument. In a modified construction, the magnet is stationary and the core consists of an endless travelling band of magnetic material. The telephone may be connected directly to the winding b, or the core a may be placed in close proximity to a telephone diaphragm. In place of a moving magnet or band, an alternating current of low periodicity may be passed through one of the circuits.
Patent GB-190212835-A (GB)
Title: Safety Envelope for the Better Protection of all Written Communications or other Enclosures Placed therein.
Inventor: CARR JOHN JAMES ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-06-05
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 12,835. Carr, J. J. A., and Flower, F. June 5. Envelopes.-The flap 1 is made with a tongue 2 gummed on both sides and adapted to be inserted through the slits 3 at the place the stamp is to be attached.
Patent GB-190214126-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method for Staying and Securing Rods in Armoured Concrete for Fire Proff Buildings Floors and other Purposes.
Inventor: MCDOWALL ROBERT MOFFAT
Filed: 1902-06-21
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 14,126. McDowali, R. M. June 21. Floors, walls, partitions, tie-rods, and tie-rod connections; concrete structures.-Tie-rods or metal strengthening-rods a of fireproof armoured-concrete floors &c. are connected by bars b bent at c to clip the rods. The bars may also be formed with clips or holes to recoive the vertical rods of walls and partitions.
Patent GB-190219454-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and applicable to Stentering Machines.
Inventor: WOOD JOHN
Filed: 1902-09-05
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 19,454. Wood, J. Sept. 5. Stretching and tenter- ing.-To maintain the weft of a fabric at right-angles to the chains of clips in pass- ing through a stenter- ing-machine, such as those employed by calico printers, dyers, finishers, &c., the driving-wheel for each train is so driven that, if the fabric runs un- evenly, either wheel may be accelerated until the fabric is straight again. The chain-wheels are nor- mally driven, as usual, by bevel-wheels b, b<1> from the main shaft a, but the wheels, instead of being fixed on the shaft a, are driven from it by free-wheel clutches, such as the roller-and-cam clutch employed in cycles, or other types. The shaft a is driven by spur gear e', a<1> from the shaft e, and carries a wheel a<2> driving a wheel g' on a countershaft g, on which are mounted two loose wheels h gearing with spur-wheels d formed on the back of the bevel-wheels b. Either of the wheels h may be driven from the shaft g, and thus drive the bevel- wheel b at an increased speed, by means of clutches i feathered and capable of moving on the shaft g. The clutches i are operated, as required, by pivoted T-levers j, which are connected by cords k to treadles placed in a convenient position to be actuated by the attendant.
Patent GB-190221584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Automatic Couplings for Railway and Tramway Vehicles.
Inventor: BEER ATTILIO
Filed: 1902-10-03
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 21,584. Beer, A. Oct. 3. Couplings, automatic.-Relates to double couplings of the hook-and-link type. Each vehicle has a hook a and a pivoted bar b terminating in a link g. Each bar b has a pin f, which is engaged when the parts are in the position shown in Fig. 1 by the rounded end k of the spring pivoted lever d. On bringing two vehicles together, the heads d' of the levers d are forced back, and the pins f become unsupported, so that the bars b fall, and the links g engage the hooks a. The tension is adjusted by handles l<3>, which operate the bevel gearing shown. The bars b may be raised by turning the shafts n', to which are attached levers n fitted with pins n<1>.
Patent GB-190224477-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Coupling Metallic Cords, Cables and the like
Inventor: SIDEBOTTOM HENRY
Filed: 1902-11-08
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 24,477. Sidebottom, H. Nov. 8. Couplings for wire cords, cables, &c. Relates to couplings for metallic cords or cables &c., such as those used for haulage and the overhead wires used for electric trams. The coupling may be used to connect two cables together or to connect a cable to an eye or hook &c. The coupling consists of a split sleeve b tapered and threaded externally and preferably roughened internally to grip the cable d. A nut or threaded sleeve f with a cylindrical or tapering hole is screwed upon the sleeve. The screw threads h, Fig. 2, may be formed near the centre of the sleeve b and the conical parts at the ends. The sleeve b, Fig. 1, may have a fixing screw or flange in place of the eye a, and the sleeve b, Fig. 2, may be replaced by a solid piece with sockets at the ends.
Patent GB-190228708-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Time Fuses for Artillery Projectiles.
Inventor: BAEKER CARL
Filed: 1902-12-29
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 28,708. Bõker, C. Dec. 29. Fuzes for projectiles.-Relates to time fuzes, the firing-pin of which is released by clockwork at the required instant. The firing-pin a, Fig. 1, is mounted on an annular spring b, which is normally held back by engaging in a notch in a rotary pin e. This pin carries an arm g, Fig. 3, which is retained in normal position by reason of its upward arm g<1> lying outside the edge of a cupshaped disc s. The disc is rotated by clockwork, operated by a spiral spring m<2>, and, at the required instant, brings an opening in its edge opposite to the arm 9<1>, whereupon the spring f turns the arm and rotates the pin e, thus releasing the firing-spring b. The clockwork is locked by two pawls, which are thrown outwards by centrifugal force when the projectile is discharged, thereby starting the clockwork. The escapement consists of two weights r<2>, Fig. 6, carried on a plate lever, which is pivoted at p and provided with pallets r<1>. The dome 10 is connected to the disc s by a centrifugally-released spring pawl, and is rotated for setting the fuze to the desired time of discharge. Premature discharge is provided against by centrifugally-released pawls, which normally stand between the spring b and its base-plate c. In the modification shown in Fig. 9, the clockwork is operated by the centrifugal force due to the weight 34 on the pivoted quadrant 33, aided by the leaf spring 35.
Patent GB-190228719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pistons and Piston Packing.
Inventor: ALLEN ROBERT
Filed: 1902-12-29
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 28,719. Allen. R. Dec. 29. Pistons.-Relates to piston packing consisting of segmental rings expanded by wedges pressed forwards by springs or fluid pressure as shown in Fig. 9, and consists in forming the wedges with wearing-surfaces of soft metal. The wedge shown in plan and sectional elevation in Fig. 2 has a body a of soft metal, to which a hard metal wedge c is secured between the forks b by a rivet e or otherwise. A nose d of soft metal is brazed or otherwise secured in a dovetail groove in the wedge c. In the modified wedge shown in Fig. 4, the wedge part c is formed in one with the body a, and a nose d of soft metal is carried by a cap f of steel or other hard metal. The nose d may be held between two plates secured to the wedge part c, or the nose may be formed in one with the part e, the sides of which are protected by steel plates let into recesses. Fig. 6 shows a wedge of bard metal, the upper part of which is covered by a soft-metal cap g secured in position by ribs hand by pins and, when the cap is of soft brass or copper, by brazing. The upper part of the hardmetal wedge may be conical, the under part of the cap being conical also. The ends of the segments i, Fig. 9, are protected by steel plates j.
Patent GB-190306834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grinding or Sharpening Devices
Inventor: ROSE ISRAEL MONROE
Filed: 1903-03-24
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 6834. Rose, I. M. Oct. 23, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Sharpening; polishing.-Knives and other articles of cutlery are sharpened and polished by reciprocating the blade between a grinding-wheel B, B' and a dished head D, D', forced towards the wheel by the spring F, F<1> bearing against the nut E, E'. The wheels and heads turn on a spindle A, A<2>. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the spindle A is fixed to a handle A<1> provided with a support G and guard H. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the wheel B' is pressed towards the head by a spring G', and the knife is introduced through slots J<1> in the casing J fixed to the base A<4>. A guard H<1> is also fixed to the base, as shown.
Patent GB-190311269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with the Steam Supply of Forced-draught Furnaces for Steam Boilers.
Inventor: PULLAR ALBERT EVANS
Filed: 1903-05-18
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 11,269. Pullar, A. E., and Glass, J. May 18. Steam-generator furnaces; blast apparatus. -The steam for the blast is shut off automatically when the firedoor is opened. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement. The latch A is prolonged backwards to a point above the hinge and connected by a vertical link C with the spindle of the steam valve D. Sufficient vertical movement of the link C is obtained by making the catch F deeper than usual. To prevent the latch from being depressed when the door is open, a projection G is provided near the hinge. An extension of the catch F keeps the latch in the raised position until the back end catches under the projection. A bye-pass, connected with the link C, is provided, as shown at H.