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Patent GB-190015409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Letter-cancelling Machines.
Inventor: OSBORN FRANCIS CONRAD
Filed: 1900-08-29
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 15,409. Osborn, F. C. Feb. 5, [date applied for under Spec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Postmarking-machines.-On a standard B in the base A' is pivoted an arm C, which may be fixed in any required position by means of the tapering screw D in the split end of the standard B. In the end of the arm C is a sliding plunger E, having an operating-knob e, and provided at its lower end with a head F, Fig. 7, which is dovetailed on its underside to receive the stamp or die frame G, Fig. 10. The stem f<3> of the head F is fixed in the plunger by a screw e<3>. The frame G is provided with a removable cancelling-die g, and with slots g<2> in which heated types for dating &c. are placed. On the frame G is a spring lock g<3>, which engages the locking-lug g<4> on the head F when the frame is in place. The inking-roller H is in a frame h pivoted by trunnions h<2>, Fig. 3, in swinging frames I pivoted at i on the arm C. The arms I are operated to move the roller H over the die and curved ink pad C<3> by a link e<5> connecting extensions i<1> of the arms I to the plunger E. Springs return the arms to the position shown in Fig. 2, when the plunger is released. The shaft of the inking-roller H is removable through an opening in one of the swinging frames I. Springs press the roller H against the types &c. An ink-well c', having a curved neck or extension, is fixed in the arm C. The pad c<3> is fixed on the extension, and a plate c<5> fixed by screws c<7> regulates the flow of ink to the pad. The end c<10> of the ink-pad support is formed to break joint with the die frame, so that the roller H may run smoothly from one to the other as the plunger and die rise and fall.
Patent GB-190101540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Copying Presses.
Inventor: CURTIS FRANK
Filed: 1901-01-23
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 1540. Curtis, F. Jan. 23. Copying documents &c.-A box a, closed except at the front b, contains an air bag or cushion g, on which is placed a board j which presses the copying-book k against the top of the box when the air bag is inflated. The bag g has a nozzle h for an inffator, and a deflating-valve. The open front b is fitted with a sliding or other door, which may be closed and locked when the apparatus is out of use.
Patent GB-190107805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rock Drills.
Filed: 1901-04-16
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 7805. Lake, H. H., [Rand Drill Co.]. April 16. Rock drills, percussive, valves and valve gear for. The slide valve 13 is operated by a rocker from inclines on the piston 6, and the pressure is prevented from being exerted all over the valve by the pressure' plate 16 fixed in the valve casing. To prevent the valve from moving by its own weight when the drill is inclined and the rocker is not engaged by the piston, the plate is arranged so as not to cover the port 10 on the lower side, so as to leave so ne unbalanced pressure.
Patent GB-190109744-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Frame for Shears for Cutting Metal Plates of Unlimited Length and Width.
Inventor: JOHN HUGO
Filed: 1901-05-10
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 9744. John, H. May 10. Shearing.-The frame of a machine for shearing large plates is built up of plates, comprising an offset plate c with a thickened portion d, and side plates h, i, forming upper and lower frames for the upper and lower cutters. The upper frame is strengthened by a wedge-shaped block r and angleiron t. The lower frame has a filling-piece m and angle-iron n to strengthen it and form the table, the base having angle plates o. The plates c, i are spaced by collars p.
Patent GB-190114866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Automatically Producing Mineral Water and the like.
Inventor: RULF ARI
Filed: 1901-07-22
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 14,866. Rulf, A. July 22. Drawings to Specification. Bottling. - Special apparatus for automatically producing mineral waters, sparkling wine, and the like is described as used in combination with bottling-machines of the turn-over type, applied for filling internally-stoppered bottles.
Patent GB-190115302-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Friction Clutch or Coupling which is Actuated Pneumatically.
Inventor: NAUCK FRIEDRICH AUGUST
Filed: 1901-07-29
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 15,302. Nauck, F. A. July 29. Clutches. - In a friction clutch the inner member is expanded i n t o contact with the outer by pneumatic means. The driving-member D is provided with a rim K which extends o v e r the driven member B. The latter is provided with a spring rim E, fixed to it at one end and supported o n a pneumatic tyre L. An air pump G, mounted on the part B and worked as long as there is any relative motion n between the parts, by an eccentric H on the driving-shaft, is connected to the tyre; a valve J in the connections, controlled by a wing on the sleeve M, regulates the inflation. While the valve is open, the tyre remains deflated ; when it is closed, the tyre is gradually inflated and presses the rim E into contact with the rim K. The pump may be fitted with a spring safety-valve, which may be adjusted to limit the pressure of the air in the tyre, and thus the power transmitted by the clutch.
Patent GB-190118867-A (GB)
Inventor: LENOX GEORGE CHARLES LENNOX
Filed: 1901-09-21
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 18,867. Lenox, G. C. L. Sept. 21. Mooring ships etc.; anchors.-To increase the catenary curve and give elasticity to the mooring, a weight or weights d provided with eyes or loops for receiving shackles or links are inserted in or attached to the mooring-chain c between the buoys or vessel and the point of fixture. The tendency of the anchor or mooring-block to mount into a vertical position when subjected to a strain in unyielding ground, or to lift in front so as to skid over the ground in loose soil, is overcome by making the anchor a of a wedgeshaped metal block with the bar or shank b hinged to the back at a', and passing at the front through a slot a<2>, which is so formed that the block is free to rise or fall through a limited angle.
Patent GB-190120398-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process of Mordanting and Dyeing Textile Fabrics or Yarns.
Inventor: FIELDING ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-10-12
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 20,398. Fielding, A. Oct. 12. Dyeing.-Relates to the mordanting and dyeing of textile fabrics and yarns by means of viscose, the preparation of which substance is described in Specification No. 8700, A.D. 1892, [Abridgment Class Acids and salts, Organic, &c.]. The goods are first impregnated with a solution of viscose containing 1 to 10 per cent. of dry cellulose, the alkali in which may or may not be neutralizel by potassium bisulphite or the like. After drying the goods, the viscose is fixed by passing them through a steaming or ageing machine thereby dispensing with the usual brine bath. The viscose thus fixed can be utilized as a mordant for aniline and other colours, and as a decomposing and fixing agent for mordants employed in dyeing with certain colours, such as alizarine and dye-woods.
Patent GB-190201658-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Automatically Opening and Closing the Lids of Boxes, Cases, or other Similar Articles.
Inventor: BRAHAM JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-01-21
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 1658. Braham, J. Jan. 21. Opening boxes. - A spindle C, provided with a handle A, passes through a tube or sleeve D in the top of a box, case, or similar article, and is attached at the base to a transverse rod F, carrying at one or both ends cranked arms G, which engage with pivoted cranked arms or levers H, through which, when the handle is lifted, the lids K are automatically raised. The mechanism may be also applied to a single lid.
Patent GB-190211100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brewing.
Inventor: HARDINGHAM GEORGE GATTON MELHU
Filed: 1902-05-14
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 11,100. Hardingham, G. G. M., [Johnson, H.]. May 14. Brewing.-Relates to a process whereby a clear wort is obtained from malt in conjunction with other cereals, such as maize or rice. Pulverized raw grain mixed with malt and hot water is heated to boiling in a converter B, and the mash so obtained is forced up into a tank D, where it is cooled. In the meantime an ordinary malt mash has been prepared in the tun A, and the mashes contained in the vessels A, D are run into the converter B, where they are heated to 80‹ C. and then cooled to 68‹ or 69‹ C., and at the latter temperature a quantity of wort removed from the tun A is added to the mixture to complete the saccharification. The wort is separated from the grains in a filter-press E, and the grains are washed until the extraction is completed.
Patent GB-190214147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Separating the Threads of Sized Warps or the like.
Inventor: SELBMANN GUSTAV
Filed: 1902-06-21
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 14,147. Selbmann, G. June 21. Yarns, sizing, warping, &c.-A means for separating the threads of sized warps and the like comprises a wire helix b resting upon a correspondinglyshaped support a and encircling a rod c provided with nuts c<1>. The threads d pass beneath the rod c.
Patent GB-190214552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rail Frogs or Crossings for Tramways and the like
Inventor: STIFF HENRY CHARLES
Filed: 1902-06-30
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 14,552. Lake, H. H., [Stiff, H. C.]. June 30. Crossings or frogs for tramway &c. rails are made with an unbroken flange way b and head c for the main line, but for the crossing line the flange way e rises to the level of the main line head c, and the head portions f rise above it so as to carry the wheels over the main line partly on their flanges.
Patent GB-190222294-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process of Manufacturing Homogeneous Metal Castings or Alloys.
Inventor: JENSEN CHRISTIAN ALBERT
Filed: 1902-10-14
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 22,294. Jensen, C. A., [Goldschmidt, H., and Mathesius, W.]. Oct. 14. Casting.-Relates to the production of homogeneous castings and alloys by the introduction of " thermit" into the molten metal. According to the Specification, " thermit includes a mixture of any metallic compound with an oxygen or sulphur compound, or with a halogen compound, salt, &c., this mixture undergoing a reaction when ignited. The " thermit" is introduced into the molten metal or into the mould into which the metal is to be poured, and is contained in sheet-iron boxes, kept down by rods so that the reaction may be wholly or partially completed beneath the surface. The reaction gives rise to ebullition, causing the slag to rise, and constituting a poling process, which can be used when casting iron, steel, bronze, or other metals. The oxygen &c. compound may contain a similar metal to that being cast, or some metal which it is desired to alloy with the metal being cast. Other substances, such as lime, magnesia, silicic acid, or compounds producing these substances during reaction, may be added to the thermit to form a more liquid slag or to retard the reaction. The Specification gives examples for the addition of the titanium to cast iron, to obtain a homogeneous casting, and the alloying of nickel with steel, and of manganese with copper. If the temperature of the molten metal is not sufficiently high to ignite the thermit, a mixture of peroxide of barium and aluminium or other ingredients may be added. The temperature of the molten metal may be maintained, particularly while pouring steel, by the addition of thermit. The thermit may be placed in any desired part of the mould, or in the flow gate. The aluminium in the thermit may be replaced by magnesium, silicon, calcium, or other metals, or carbides of these metals, and the thermit may be int:roduced by spraying or in other convenient ways.
Patent GB-190224595-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attachments for Cameras.
Inventor: THOMSEN JULIUS KNUD LUDVIG
Filed: 1902-11-10
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 24,595. Thomsen, J. K. L., and Thomsen, A. B. Nov. 10. Camera supports; cameras. - Relates to an attachment placed between the camera and the top of the tripod to enable an ordinary camera, such as a Kodak, to be used for taking stereoscopic pictures. The attachment consists of a parallel motion by which the camera is swang over from one position to another, and is shown in section, Fig. 3. The camera is clamped by the screw 8 on the plate 1, a second plate 2 being screwed to the top of the tripod. The plates 1, 2 are connected bv parallel links as 5, 6 by means of which the plate 1 with the camera may be swung over to either side of the plate 2. In Fig. 3 it is shown in position at the left side. When in position, it is held by spring catches, which engage with projections 13, and are released by pressing together two external buttons.
Patent GB-190226667-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method or System of Locking Screws and the like and Devices in connection therewith.
Inventor: LESPAGNOL ALBERT
Filed: 1902-12-03
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 26,667. Lespagnol, A. Dec. 3. Locking bolts and nuts; bolts and the like; wood screws.-Bolts, whether plain or screw-threaded, and wood and other screws and the like, have crossed nicks formed in their heads for a screwdriver of the section shown in Fig. 5. The heads may be locked by a strip 4, which is forced down into one of the nicks so that its ends enter the annular groove 2 formed in the work. This strip may be removed by a pointed tool inserted in the other nick. A nut 6 may be locked to its bolt 7 in a similar way. The locking-strip 4, in this case, lies in one of the crossed nicks formed in the head of a screw 5 which screws into the end of the bolt. The threads of the screw and bolt are of different pitch or of different hands.
Patent GB-190307610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cone Clutches for Motor Cycles and other Machinery
Inventor: CLAYTON CHARLES
Filed: 1903-04-01
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 7610. Clayton, C. April 1. Driving-mechanism ; clutches; motor cycles. -Fig. 1 shows a clutch arranged in connection with the chain gearing of a motor bicycle &c. One of the clutch members B is fixed to the motor shaft A, and carries a conical friction surface B' of vulcanite, fibre, &c. The surface B' may be fixed to the member B, or may be mounted on a ring screwed on to the member B. A sleeve C, mounted on the shaft A or on the boss of the member B, is provided with two or more projections C<2>, which take through openings in the member B. The projections C<2> are screwed to receive a cap D, and between this cap and the member B a spring E is interposed. The other clutch member F, which carries a chain-wheel F<3>, is loosely mounted on the sleeve C and is maintained in position by a collar C<1>. The spring E serves to keep the clutch members in engagement. A lever G is pivoted at one end to an adjustable stud G', and connected at the other end, by toggle-levers or a bell-crank lever &c., to the wire of a Bowden transmission mechanism. Upon operating this lever, the central portion acts on a projection D<1> and moves the plate D so as to disengage the clutch members. In Fig. 2, the clutch is shown as mounted on the countershaft of a speed-reducing gear. The member B forms the outer member and is fixed to the countershaft A<2> and provided with a sprocket-wheel L on the periphery. The member F carries the fibre &c. ring F<1> and to it is screwed the sprocket-wheel M. The sleeve C is provided with studs C<2>, which project through the member B and serve to receive screws D<3> for the attachment of a disc D<2>. The plate D, which serves to adjust the spring E, is screwed upon the disc D', and is secured in the adjusted position by means of a catch D' engaging the head of one of the screws D<3>, Preferably, the lever G is coupled to a lever N' by a link N, and is maintained in the inoperative position by a spring N<3> The lever G is operated by a Bowden wire 0, secured to one end of the lever N'. A ball &c. on the lever G bears against the disc D<2> in disengaging the clutch.
Patent GB-190312210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Needle and Shower Bath Apparatus.
Inventor: DINNEEN DANIEL WASHINGTON
Filed: 1903-05-28
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 12,210. Dinneen, D. W., and Cook, C. L. May 28. Plug cocks ; mixing- valves and cocks ; multiple-way valves and cocks. -In needle and shower baths, plugs g<2>, h<2> are so formed that they can put the outlet pipes into communication with the hot and cold water supply pipes i, j either separately or together, as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190312764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spools, Bobbins, and the like.
Inventor: SALZMANN ARNOLD
Filed: 1903-06-06
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 12,764. Salzmann, A. June 6. Bobbins and spools.- To prevent rapid wearing of the lower ends of spools or bobbins, this part is slotted crosswise in the direction of the spool, and embraced by by spring rings b, which press the jaws, formed by the slots, tightly on the spindle. A removable disc c is secured to the spool by a socket d. The lower ends of springs or tongues e, bearing on the neck of the spool, are clamped between the socket d and slotted spool neck, the tongues being sufficiently numerous that one of them may always be in the front of the spinning-frame. The end or commencement of the thread is clamped between the tongue e and the spool. In modifications, the upper end of the spool is slotted, instead of the lower end. Springs e are arranged between the slots and are fixed by small screws on the spool neck.
Patent GB-190316972-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Aerating and Delivering Quantities of Liquid.
Inventor: ROBERTS WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-08-04
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 16,972. Roberts, W. Aug. 4. Measured quantities, delivering.-Apparatus for aerating and delivering quantities of liquid is controlled by a rotary valve preferably of conical plug form and provided with passages at two different levels ; two operatively-connected valve plugs may be used. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section through the apparatus, and Figs. 3 and 4 horizontal sections through the two sets of valve passages. The valve plug A, operated by the handle H, is provided with a passage A<1> for admitting liquid from the supply passage E<1> to the receiver B, a passage A' to admit gas from the inlet E<2> and to permit the escape of gas through the outlet E<6>, passages A<1>, A<5> to conduct aÙrated liquid from the pipe b to the delivery vessel D, and a passage A<3> to permit the escape of gas from the vessel D through the outlet E<5>. Liquid supplied to the receiver B is charged with gas until the pressure forces back the spring-held valve B<2>, when the gas and liquid pass through the rose B<5> into the bottom of the aÙrating-vessel C, and rise through the perforated partitions c to the pipe b. The aÙrated liquid enters the delivery vessel D by forcing down the spring-held spindle D<2> so that the plug D<3> closes the outlet d. When the gas pressure is lowered by bringing the valve passage A<3> opposite the outlet E<5>, the plug D<3> is raised and the contents of the vessel U are discharged. The Provisional Specification states that the valve may be of disc form, or that two separate rotary valves on the same stem may be used.
Patent GB-190319619-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Supports or Holders for Toilet Paper Rolls.
Inventor: ALCOCK WALTER JAMES
Filed: 1903-09-11
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 19,619. Alcock, W. J., [Wheeler, S.]. Sept. 11. Paper-holders.-A bracket A is formed with a broad base, and resilient arms A, the ends of which are provided with slots a adapted to receive projections b on the ends of the core B, which carries the roll of toilet paper.
Patent GB-190320763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Power Hammers.
Filed: 1903-09-26
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 20,763. Pilkington, Ltd., P., and Gibbs, G. J. Sept. 26. Hammers, power; steam and other fluid-pressure hammers.-A hammerin which the tup is reciprocated by the alternate compression and rarefaction of fluid in the hammer cylinder, is provided with a valve capable of placing the hammer cylinder in communication with the atmosphere at one or each end of the stroke to reduce the work of the pump. Fig. 1 shows the invention applied to a pneumatic hammer, the main valve H of which is operated by a lever L to place the cylinder alternately in connection with a pressure supply E and an exhaust F or vacuum chamber. The lever is also connected to a valve C which opens a port J at the end of each stroke, during the intervals in which the passage I is closed by the main valve, and thus allows atmospheric pressure to be restored in the hammer cylinder before it is opened to either the pressure or the vacuum chambers. When the hammer is operated by steam and a condenser is used, a non-return valve K is provided to prevent the return of air while allowing steam to escape. The valves H, C may be replaced by a single valve H, Fig. 2, the passages Q, S, which communicate with the atmosphere having oppositely-placed non-return valves. Valves arranged such as those shown at C, K, Fig. 1, may be similarly arranged on the belt-driven pneumatic hammer described in Specification No. 15,212, A.D. 1894, the rod of the valve C being operated by a cam on the pulley shaft.
Patent GB-190401268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Forging Bolts, Nuts or Spikes from Bars.
Inventor: BASSET WALTER BASSETT
Filed: 1904-01-18
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 1268. Basset, W. B., and Barry, E. Jan. 18. Forging; shearing.-The blanks q, Fig. 3, for making bolts, nuts, rivets, screws, s, &c. are held in dies k in a cylinder h rotated by ratchet mechanism. At the other end of the cylinder, projections r engage with a pawl s on the shaft t, and rotate a circular toothed cutter a between which and the fixed blade o the blanks are cut. The ends are headed by dies f carried by a ram e, and the revolving motion of the cylinder h is then utilized to eject the articles. The circular cutter a may be replaced by a cutter reciprocated by the rotation of the cylinder h.
Patent GB-190404285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture, Packing, or Get-up of Roll Tobacco.
Inventor: GOODBODY MARCUS
Filed: 1904-02-20
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 4285. Goodbody, M., and Goodbody, R. H. Feb. 20. Drawings to Specification. Parcelling tobacco.-In the packing of roll tobacco, pieces of paper are placed so as to separate each coil of the roll or spiral from the one inside it, thus preventing adhesion of the various coils of each layer. A single cylinder of tobacco is first formed by winding on a mandrel ; paper is then placed round this, and a second ring or spiral of tobacco formed, which is again covered with paper, the operation being repeated till a roll of the required dimensions is obtained ; this roll is then pressed in the usual manner.
Patent GB-190404764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bottle Stoppers
Inventor: CRESSMAN KRAUTH HARMS
Filed: 1904-02-26
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 4764. Cressman, K. H. Feb. 26. Refilling, detecting. - To prevent the fraudulent refilling of a bottle or the like, a thin glass disc 4 is inserted in the bottle before the neck 2 has been formed, so that, when.the bottle is finished, strands 6 of a double wire secured to the disc 4, project some distance beyond the bottle mouth. After the bottle has been filled, the strands 6 are threaded through holes in an ordinary cork stopper 7, and drawn through the cork, until the disc 4 bears against the inner wall of the shoulder of the bottle, and is above the surface of the liquid. The stopper is then forced into the neck 2, and the strands 6 twisted as shown at 9, a seal of wax, soft solder, or other material 10 being then secured over the twisted ends of the wire, and the upper edge of the bottle neck. To withdraw the stopper 7, the wire strands have first to be cut, when the disc 4 gradually sinks to the bottom of the bottle, so that the contents of the latter may then be poured out. Any subsequent attempt to position the disc 4 would result in the latter being broken, while the strands 6 are too short to be again threaded through a stopper.