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Patent GB-190102712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weighing Machines
Inventor: WERTENBRUCH FRANZ
IPC: G01G13/00
Filed: 1901-02-08
Granted: 1902-02-08
Abstract: 2712. Wertenbruch, F. Feb. 8. Automatic-feed weighers; bearings; equi-armed balances.-An automatic grain-weighing machine is shown in Figs. 1, 7, and 8. The grain passes from the feed-hopper f into the receptacle d until the pivoted lever k, which normally presses upwards against the end of the beam a, causes the beam to tilt, and then the catch a<3> releases the partial feedgate h. The partial feed-gate h, Figs. 7 and 8, and cut-off gate h<1> are carried by shafts g, g<1> at the sides of the hopper. Further tilting of the beam frees a toggle joint, and allows the cut-off gate to close. Compensating-weights d<9> are provided to balance grain which has left the hopper but not reached the receptacle. The cut-off gate, when closing, strikes and releases a catch d<3> on the receptacle gate d<1>, and allows the gate to open and the receptacle to discharge into a funnel e, which is carried by counterweighted levers e<2>. The receptacle gate now closes and, when the grain has passed out of the opening in the funnel, the funnel rises, and its rod e<5> strikes a lever h<3> on the shaft g and opens the shutters. By means of a hand-lever f the machine can be worked non- automatically. When the machine is adapted for weighing flour &c., the hopper &c. is surrounded by a sack-holder p, Fig. 3, to which the sack p<1> is attached. The sack-holder is covered by a casing r, which may be covered by canvas or connected to a dust chamber. A knife-edge bearing for weighing-machines has a guide-edge u, Fig. 4, which engages with a groove v in the top bearing, and guides the receptacle when the beam tilts.
Patent GB-190107534-A (GB)
Title: Process and Means for Converting Refractory Ore into Free Milling Ore.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-04-12
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 7534. Boult, A. J., [Honneus Sulphide Co.]. April 12. Treating and roasting ores.-Consists of a process for the treatment of refractory gold ores &c. to convert them into free - milling ores. On the hearth of the kiln is placed a layer of firewood or coal, and the ore is placed upon such fuel. The ore is sprinkled over with a mixture of sulphur or sulphur-yielding compound and nitre or equivalent compound. Successive layers of fuel and ore &c. are stacked on the first layer to the required height, and the kiln is then fired up to roast the ore.
Patent GB-190107929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Preparing Flax, Hemp, Jute, and other Fibrous Substances.
Inventor: MACKIE JAMES
Filed: 1901-04-18
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 7929. Mackie, J., McCullough, A., and Kirk, R. April 18. Drawing-frames and gill boxes or frames forpreparing flax, hemp, jute, &c, The sliver plate a is fitted with guides F, k between the drawing-rollers and the delivery-rollers b, whereby the slivers are made to register correctly with the last one h<6>. The guides may be adjustable and be made in two parts as shown at k, or in one piece as shown at F ; or they may be formed by cutting away portions of the sliver plate.
Patent GB-190112778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Casings or Covers for Spittoons
Inventor: DEXELMANN JOSEF
Filed: 1901-06-22
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 12,778. Dexelmann, J. June 22. Spittoons.-Relates to covers for spittoons. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, a casing a fits over the spittoon b, the casing having an internal ring, which directs expectorated matter into the spittoon and prevents splashing. The casing may be open at the top, or fitted with a lid d, which is normally kept closed by the weight of a chain e. In a modified arrangement, the spittoon is pailshaped, and the casing a fits on the top of it.
Patent GB-190112963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ambulance Wagons or Vehicles.
Inventor: HAMSHAW HARRY ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-06-25
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 12,963. Hamshaw, H. A. June 25. Ambulance vehicles. - Relates to ambulance vehicles which can be divided into two upper and two lower compartments, a transverse section being shown in Fig. 1. The wood body C supports a metal or similar frame A, over which is placed a canvas or other cover B, capable of having its sides B<2> rolled up. The interior is normally divided into compartments by boards E, F, a passage being preferably left between them, and they are adapted to fold flat against the front. The stretcher rods N rest in the looped lower ends K' of rods K, which slide vertically in eyes J fixed to the body and to the boards. The eyes are preferably connected by tubes 0, in each of which lie two helical springs connected to the rods so as to prevent the transmission of vibration from the vehicle body to the stretcher. Rings P and straps P<1> are provided for the use of the occupants, and there may be hinged side seats R supported on brackets S. The fore part of the vehicle is so shaped as to allow the two front wheels to be turned into a locking position under the vehicle. Luggage may be carried on the side racks Q.
Patent GB-190113483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pedals, particularly intended for Use with Motor-cars.
Inventor: VEULLE FREDERICK HENRY DE
Filed: 1901-07-02
Granted: 1902-07-02
Abstract: 13,483. Veulle, F. H. de. July 2. Motor road vehicles.-The pedals or foot-levers used on motor cars and the like for actuating the wheel brakes, clutches, and other gear are made to lie flush with the surface of the car floor. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the pedal block or flap e, by which the lever c is worked, is drawn against stops f by the spring h so as to lie flush. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the flap e acts on the lever k through the medium of a rod containing the spring r by which it is pressed up level with the floor.
Patent GB-190116514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Working of Breech Loading Ordnance.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1901-08-16
Granted: 1902-11-15
Abstract: 16,514. Dawson, A. T., and Horne, J. Aug. 16. Turrets; loading-appliances. -The loading, training, and elevating gear are operated by electrically - driven hydraulic engines carried by the turret, and are entirely independent of external pumps. The electromotor G actuates the pump H, which supplies liquid to the hoist motor I, the turntable motor J, the elevating- motor K, and the press L for the chain of the arm N which elevates the projectile. The chain hoist E passes over sprocket - wheels, and delivers the projectile and powder charges upon opposite sides of the gun. The projectiles are received by the carrier n<1> on the arm N, and delivered to the carrier n<5>, which is swung by the arm n<6> into loading position. The motors I, J, K are provided with hand-gear i<3>, j<5>, k<1>, respectively.
Patent GB-190116626-A (GB)
Title: Self Adjusting Plyers for Pinoforte Keys.
Inventor: HATHAWAY ALFRED
Filed: 1901-08-19
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 16,626. Hathaway, A. Aug. 19. Pliers. - These are intended for the keys of pianofortes. One of the jaws b is provided with a block a carried on a universal joint. The other jaw d is made plain, and fits in the mortice of the key, the block a adapting itself to the side of the key.
Patent GB-190117349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Locomotives Operated by Accumulator Batteries
Inventor: BOEHM OTTO
Filed: 1901-08-29
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 17,349. B÷hm, O., and Menckhoff, R. Aug. 29. Electric locomotives a n d m o t o r vehicles.-To facilitate the charging of the batteries on an electric locomotive, rollers a are provided on the locomotive and at the charging-station so that the boxes can be run in and out more easily. The rollers are geared together by chain or other gearing, and one in each set is provided with a hand-wheel d. Flaring guides k on the vehicle and rounded ends and rails m on the boxes guide the latter into place on the vehicle, where they are retained by stops operated by toggles g.
Patent GB-190118329-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Circuit-breakers.
Filed: 1901-09-13
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 18,329. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Hewlett, E. M.]. Sept 13. Cut-outs; switches. - Circuitbreakers are provided with auxiliary contacts, which are progressively opened after the main contacts open, and thus effectively prevent arcing at the main contacts. Means are also provided for obtaining better contact at the auxiliary contacts at the moment the main contacts open. Figs. 1 and 2 show a construction. The main contact 3, fitted with a small auxiliary contact 4, is operated by the handle 10 through togglelevers. The movable arcing- contacts 5, of which there are three, are mounted on a frame which is operated through togglelevers which are so arranged that, when the main contact opens, the pressure on the contacts 5, 5<a> is increased before the toggle is upset. The toggles are locked by means of an auxiliary toggle controlled by a small handle 12, and may be upset by hand or by means of an overload magnet 15 acting through an arm 14. The final break takes place between carbon blocks 5, 5<a>, which are supported in copper boxes which normally are in contact, but which separate before the final break, as shown in Fig. 1, owing to the movement of the pivoted contacts 5<a>.
Patent GB-190124586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Feeding Strips of Paper, Cardboard, or other Material to a Punching Machine.
Inventor: ROBERTS JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-12-03
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 24,586. Roberts, J. Dec. 3. Cigarette mouthpieces.-Relates to a machine for punching paper, cardboard, &c., specially applicable for the production of blanks for the manufacture of cigarette mouthpieces &c. A number of strips or ribbons r are punched simultaneously, being drawn by intermittently operated feed rolls S from reels d mounted in the manner shown upon a frame a and provided with brakes c and guides g, f, e. The superposed strips are passed through a pair of guide rolls k, through a guide or clip l suspended on the strips, and through a wire guidep secured to the table m, which is fitted with side guides for the strips.
Patent GB-190125711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spark-arresters for Steam Engines
Inventor: EADE ALFRED
Filed: 1901-12-16
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 25,711. Eade, A. Dec. 16. Spark-arresters.-The funnel a is fitted with a slightly-conical liner b, and a hollow cone c is mounted at the top of the steam exhaust pipe d, so that sparks are diverted into the annular space g between the liner and the funnel.
Patent GB-190203140-A (GB)
Title: A Stand for Irons to Enable the Iron to be Firmly held and used for Pressing Material Upon or Against
Inventor: ANDERSON CHRISTIANA
Filed: 1902-02-07
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 3140. Anderson, C. Feb. 7. Ironing.-Relates to a stand for flat-irons and the like, which may be used to hold the iron in suitable positions for the work to be pressed against it. When the iron is inverted, the handle passes through a slot A and is held by clips B.
Patent GB-190207355-A (GB)
Filed: 1902-03-26
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 7355. Humphries & Sons, J., and Baulk, C. March 26. Drawings to Specification. Lubricants.-Sticks of solid lubricants, such as paraffin wax, are used, together with sticks of solid lubricant such as is obtained by incorporating paraffin wax with sperm oil, for lubricating the pile wires of looms for weaving rugs, carpets, and like fabrics.
Patent GB-190208589-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for Bins, Hoppers, Shoots and the like used for Coal, Sand, Cement, Grain, Flour, and other like Materials
Filed: 1902-04-12
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 8589. Morgan Crucible Co., and Speirs, C. W. April 12. Shoots.-Sliding plates or valves f, for bins, hoppers, shoots, and the like for coal, sand, cement, grain, flour, and other granular or pulverulent materials, are arranged to slide in guide grooves e, and are formed with side extensions g, which fill the grooves when the slides are drawn back, and thus prevent the filling and choking of the grooves by the material as it flows through the apertures. The lower front edge of the aperture is bevelled at i to facilitate the escape of material when the valve is closed.
Patent GB-190216735-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Separating Air, Water and Oil Particles from Exhaust Steam
Inventor: BRUUN JOHAN FREDERIK ADOLPH
Filed: 1902-07-28
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 16,735. Bruun, J. F. A. July 28. Steam separators -To remove air, water, and oil from exhaust steam, it is passed through a helical channel 2, the outer walls of which are perforated. The air, water, and oil are thrown out by centrifugal force into an annular space containing a cloth curtain 10, which is strained on vertical ribs round the cylinder 12. This curtain absords oil and water, which drain off and are withdrawn at 8, while air is blown off at 9. The purified steam impinges on " filter plates " 3, consisting of frames covered or coated with absorbent material, and passes up the central tube 4 to the outlet. A live-steam ejector 5 is fitted in the outlet to draw out the exhaust steam and air when back pressure exists in the exhaust pipes and passages. The supply of steam to the ejector is automatically controlled, by means of the piston 7, according to the pressure in the apparatus. An injector may be similarly fitted to the inlet of the apparatus.
Patent GB-190218506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Impregnating Wood
Inventor: GIUSSANI TOMASO
Filed: 1902-08-22
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 18,506. Lake, H. H., [Giussani, T.]. Aug. 22. Wood, treating.-Relates to machinery for dipping pieces of wood, such as railway sleepers, into hot and cold impregnating-solutions. The planks of wood e, Fig. 3, are placed in stirrups in a carriage which runs on rails L. The carriage, with the wood, is carried by hooks N on the endless chain M and hooks P on the endless chain Q down into the tank D containing the hot solution. To allow ingress to the tank, a sliding lid R is pushed back by a tappet T on an endless chain S and closed after the wood has entered the tank. The wood is carried slowly through the tank by hooks Z on an endless chain V. When the carriage with the wood reaches the end of the tank D, it is lifted out of the tank by hooks on other endless chains, and lowered into the cold-solution tank, through which it is drawn in the same way. Finally it is lifted out of the last tank, and placed on rails similar to those from which it started.
Patent GB-190218767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Protected Seats
Inventor: RIGBY HENRY
Filed: 1902-08-26
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 18,767. Rigby, H., and Rigby, E. Aug. 26. Seat protectors.-A cover for exposed seats, specially applicable to seats on the tops of tramcars &c., pivots at either end on spindle b, c which support the seat d and enter slots in bosses f, g on the cover e. Side rails h, supporting a back-rest and carrying projections m, n adapted to engage the bosses f, g, are pivoted to the frame a at k, and, swinging over from side to side, lock one or other of the bosses against any movement but rotation. To turn the cover down, weighted levers (not shown) such as are described in Specification No. 3747, A.D. 1902, may be employed. According to the Provisional Specification, bearings or supports are provided for the bosses f, g on the frame a below the ends of each spindle. Short pins may take the place of the spindles b, c, and intermediate rails h, working in grooves provided in the seat, may be used. In a modification, the slots in the bosses are horizontal when the cover is down, and the idle spindle is arranged to be clear of the slots. The action is the same, except that, on throwing the side rails over, a sliding movement is given to the cover and the idle spindle enters the slots, leaving the other disengaged.
Patent GB-190224599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Systems or Apparatus for use in Filing Documents and other Articles
Filed: 1902-11-10
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 24,599. Library Bureau, Ltd., and Hunter, D. E. Nov. 10. Filing papers.- Relates to expansible filing-systems built up of a series of similar units. Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a cabinet unit, Fig. 6 a section through the connection between two adjacent units, Fig. 7 a section through an end cover, and Fig. 8 a section through several connected units exhibiting the locking - apparatus. The cabinet unit A is symmetrical about the plane p, p. The drawers D may slide upon extension slides D<1> such as described in Specification No. 29,874, A.D.1896. Thecabinet units A, facing either way, are placed side by side and are connected through separator boards B by bolts b. The ends of the series are covered by pieces C secured by screw bolts F. The locking-mechanism comprises a controller L<1>, which is turned by a key and operates a crank-plate L' carrying a pin. This actuates the lever L<3>, which raises or lowers the bolt slides H by means of the bail G<1>, and causes the bolt pins H<1> to lock or unlock all the drawers of the tier. The locking-mechanisms of adjacent units A are connected by means of couplings N, which are provided with projecting tongues to enter recesses in the ends of the rods G, and are situated in openings in the separators B.
Patent GB-190225249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Tents and their Valise Accessories.
Inventor: HUNTER WILLIAM YEATES
Filed: 1902-11-17
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 25,249. Hunter, W. Y. Nov. 17. Bags ; hold-alls. - A tent is arranged to fold up so as to form pockets or bags for the reception of clothing or stores, or it may be packed into a folding valise or hold-all of the shape shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190227412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Promoting the Combustion of Smoke in Steam Generators.
Inventor: SANGER WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1902-12-12
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 27,412. Sanger, W. H., and Webster, T. Dec. 12. Smoke-consuming.-On the closing of the firedoor, air from the ashpit passes by way of the firebridge to the flues, the closure of the air-valve in the bridge being retarded by a hydraulic check. To effect this, the furnace front carries the sliding bar j, to which is pivoted in front the weighted lever l. The bar j, when slid. moves the levers w, x, 2, A, and opens the weighted air ralve in the bridge, thus permitting the passage of air to the space between the ordinary and the supplementary bridges e, h. The bar is slid by the closing fire-door i striking the cam m secured to the pivoted lever l. To restrain the closure of the air valve at the bridge, a piston within the cylinder 4 is arrested in its ascent by the passage of liquid through a hole in the piston. The air valve being suitably connected to the piston, the valve is prevented from closing by its weight until the piston has reached the end of its upward stroke. When the fire-door is closed the piston drops freely in its cylinder. On opening the firedoor, the projection merely depresses the cam m of the lever l. After the furnace has been charged, the door is closed, and the air valve is opened, its closure being checked by reason of its connection with the piston. The ashdoor 15<a> may be provided. To vary the travel of the piston, the connecting chain 11 may be placed in either of the holes in the lever 12.
Patent GB-190228411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Delivery Fittings of Beer and other like Barrels for Preventing Unauthorised Withdrawal or Addition of Liquid
Inventor: RICHTER JULIUS
Filed: 1902-12-23
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 28,411. Richter, J., and Obstey, O. Dec. 23. Beer and other beverages, raising and drawing-off. -To prevent the fraudulent abstraction, through the drawing-off tube a, of the contents of beer, spirits, and like barrels, the tube is fitted with a hinged valve d, Fig. 2, having a projection f on one side which is adapted, when the valve is turned up, as shown, to close an opening in the side of the tube, and a surface e on the other side which is adapted to fit closely to a seating b in the tube. The valve is lifted, as shown, when the liquid is raised through the tube by pressure from below ; but the valve falls and opens the aperture in the tube if an attempt is made to withdraw the liquid, such as by sucking through the tube. The air aperture is preferably surrounded by a protecting-nipple h. This arrangement also prevents the fraudulent addition of liquid through the tube a. The air aperture may be closed by a spring valve f, Fig. 4, when it is not desired to prevent the fraudulent addition of liquid.
Patent GB-190302981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and Apparatus for the Conversion of Potatoes and the like to a Dry or Pulverulent Condition
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1903-02-07
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 2981. Johnson, J. Y., [Akt.-Maschinenbau- Anstalt vorm. Venuleth & Ellenberger]. Feb. 7. Preparing flour and meal from potatoes.-Relatea to apparatus for preparing potatoes and the like in a dry pulverulent condition. The potatoes are fed from a hopper a by a perforated endless band k to crushing-rollers d. The crushed potatoes fall upon internally-heated rollers e provided with scrapers f. The steamed and crushed potatoes fall into a drying-chamber g. The whole apparatus is enclosed, and the steam given off by the rollers e passes upwards and is employed to subject the potatoes to a preliminary steaming operation. The condensed steam is collected and discharged through a pipe h. The endless band k may be replaced by a helical conveyer, or the shoot b may be inclined and provided with a perforated bottom down which the potatoes roll to the crushing-rollers.
Patent GB-190306729-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Friction-clutch.
Inventor: FRY BERTIE JOHN
Filed: 1903-03-23
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 6729. Fry, B. J. March 23. Clutches; pulleys.-A driving-pulley c, loosely mounted on a shaft a between collars e, f, is made conical on the interior and forms one member of a friction clutch. The other member b of the clutch is mounted to slide on a key on the shaft, and is provided with a conical flange b<5> to engage the conical portion of the pulley. The member b is recessed to clear the boss of the pulley c, when it is moved into driving engagement with the pulley by means of a lever &c. A spring d is arranged between the members to press them out of engagement, or the spring may be arranged on the shaft a so as to press the member b into engagement with the pulley c. A flange c' may be provided on the pulley to prevent slipping of the belt.
Patent GB-190307050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Carrying and Transporting Devices for Papers, Periodicals and the like.
Filed: 1903-03-26
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 7050. Crafter, W., and "News of the World," Ltd. March 26 Conveyers.-Consists of apparatus for carrying newspapers &c. from a printing-machine to any desired part of a building, or between other points in a building or buildings, designed to facilitate the passage of carriers &c., and to allow of the papers &c. being automatically released at any desired point. At intervals on an endless moving belt are secured grippers adapted to hold a bundle of papers, and each consisting of a spring-pressed arm g, h on a shaft f mounted in brackets on a base-plate b. Each base-plate is secured to the belt on one line only so as to allow the ready flexing of the belt. The grippers are opened to receive and discharge the papers by engagement of their tails g with fixed blocks s, which are inclined, so as to open the grippers gradually. The belt is supported opposite the blocks s by rollers o. The papers may be placed in the grippers by hand and dropped on to tables, through which the belt passes ; or where more rapid work is required the belt passes through feeding-shoots, and delivery shoots x. In the latter case, the belt moves in the direction of the arrow, in the former, in the opposite direction.