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Patent GB-190012383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combination Pocket Pencil Point Protectors and Sharpeners.
Inventor: CRANSTONE WILLIAM LEFEVRE
Filed: 1900-07-09
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 12,383. Cranstone, W. L. July 9. Pencil-sharpeners; point-protectors.-The pencilsharpener A, Fig. 1, is provided with a knurled head C perforated to receive the point of the pencil, and is contained in the casing E, F, the lower part of which serves as a point-protector. The split tube M, Fig. 2, serves as the pointprotector, and is loosely connected to the sharpener A as shown. Fig. 3 shows a further modification, in which the split tube N and sharpener A are in one piece, and the sliding ring 0 is employed to secure the pencil in position when the appliance is used as a point-protector.
Patent GB-190014164-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Insulator
Inventor: TRAUN HEINRICH
Filed: 1900-08-07
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 14,164. Traun, H. Aug. 7. Electric railways and tramways.-An insulator is formed of a metal loop a covered with vulcanite b. The covering is recessed, and also provided with lugs d so as to retain the conductors in place.
Patent GB-190020591-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Brake and Guide for Fishing Reels
Inventor: RUDD ARTHUR JAMES
Filed: 1900-11-15
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 20,591. R u d d, A. J. Nov. 15. Reels, rod.-The line guard B is extended at A so that, by pressure upon A, one side of the guard can be forced against a flange of the reel to act as a brake.
Patent GB-190101600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Tramways on a Sectional Conductor, Closed Conduit System
Inventor: HORA KARL
Filed: 1901-01-23
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 1600. Hora, K., Rydl, J., and Vsetecka, F. Jan. 23. Electric railways and tramways on a closedconduit sectional-conductor system. Conductors ; conduits ; collectors. - The main conductor d is threaded through iron rings c inside the closed conduit a, b, and these rings are lifted into contact with the cover by a magnet l on the vehicle. The rings c are insulated on their undersides, and the cover b is made in insulated and removable sections. The magnet ends in a roller h, to run on the conduit and to pick up current, a shunt of which is led through a coil round the magnet to keep it excited.
Patent GB-190101738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Telluride Gold Ores.
Inventor: PETHYBRIDGE WALTER
Filed: 1901-01-25
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 1738. Pethybridge, W. Jan. 25. Tellurium.-Telluride gold ores are heated with a solution of ferric chloride, the tellurium is dissolved, and gold and silver, if present, are left in the residue, which may be amalgamated or otherwise treated for the gold. The ferrous chloride produced is reconverted by means of oxidizing- agents such as potassium chlorate &c., preferably while hot and in the presence of the ore. The gold may also be obtained in the solution by adding excess of hydrochloric acid and chlorate so as to produce free chlorine. The solution may then be treated with scrap iron to precipitate the gold and tellurium.
Patent GB-190106927-A (GB)
Filed: 1901-04-02
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 6927. M³hlenbauanstalt und Maschinenfabrik vorm. Gebr. Seck, and Krusemark, H. April 2. Roller mills for grinding grain. The scrapers are thrown out of contact with the rolls, when these are thrown apart, by connecting them to the hand-lever used for that purpose. The spindle b of the hand-lever a is provided with a lever g, which is jointed to a bent bar h, supported by a lever i and provided with a tappet h<1>. When the handlever is pulled to the right, to separate the rolls, the tappet h' comes into contact with and turns a lever m on the spindle k, which, by means of another lever n, lifts the slide o. The slide o is provided with tappets o', o', which lift the arms e<2>, f<2> secured to the scrapers e,f.
Patent GB-190106958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Heating of Steam Engine Cylinders, Cylinder Covers, Ports and Pistons, and the Steam Supplied to Engine Cylinders.
Inventor: DAWBARN ROBERT ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-04-02
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 6958. Dawbarn, R. A. April 2. Superheaters, steam. - The heating of steam supplied to engine cylinders is effected by circulating highly heated water or other liquid in a closed system of pipes which resembles that known as Perkins' highpressure system for heating buildings except that it is provided at its highest point with an air or steam cushion to allow for expansion of the liquid. A steam superheating coil t may be inserted in a chamber w in the steam supply pipe.
Patent GB-190109352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Stoppers.
Inventor: HOGAN GEORGE LEWIS
Filed: 1901-05-06
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 9352. Hogan, G. L. May 6. Stoppers; sealing bottles.- The stopper consists of a core a of wood, cork, &c., and a packing b formed by a cord or string wound around the core. The core is preferably tapered, and may be formed with an enlarged head. The cord or string may be coated with wax, rubber, gutta-percha, &c., to prevent it from being affected by the liquid; or the stopper may be provided with an elastic or waterproof covering c. To seal the bottle, the entire stopper may be dipped in the sealing-solution and then inserted in the bottle ; or the sealing wax may be applied to the top of the stopper in the ordinary way, and the end b<1> of the cord may be embedded in the wax. The inner end of the cord is suitably attached to the stopper, and its other end b<1> may be cut off short, or left projecting, or attached to a small ring or bar, or concealed under a cap or cover, &c., so that it is accessible when it is necessary to open the bottle. The bottle is opened by pulling the end b<1> of the cord, so as to unwind the packing, the stopper finally being pulled out by the cord. The cord may be re-wound and the stopper re-used ; or the core may be used without the cord to close the bottle.
Patent GB-190110732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buckles
Inventor: GIBBONS STEPHEN PERCY
Filed: 1901-05-23
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 10,732. Gibbons, S. P. Dec. 22, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Buckles.-A buckle for braces, suspenders, & c. consists of a plate 1, formed with a central part 2, having teeth 10, a slot 3 bounded by a bar 4, a slot 7 formed by stamping up a bar 6, and bounded by a bar 8, and turned-up ears 5, 9. The web, as shown in Fig. 2, is arranged with one end and passed through slots 3 and back under the bar 8 ; the other end, after passing downward to form a loop to receive the usual tabs, is then passed upwards under the bar 6, and back through the slot 3. The bar 6 may be formed as an ornamental front plate. In a modification, the bar 6 is located at the rear of the buckle instead of being in front.
Patent GB-190115994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Photo-mechanical Printing.
Inventor: KELLY ROBERT JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-08-08
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 15,994. Kelly, R. J. Aug. 8. Photo-mechanical printing.-Relates to a method of obtaining hatched negatives for photo-mechanical printing. A print is taken with oblique light from an ordinary negative on sensitized paper, the surface of which has been broken up into dots by stamping. A photograph of this print illuminated by an oblique light is then taken, and this negative is used to produce the hatched printing- surface.
Patent GB-190120521-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Eye for supporting Picture Frames and the like.
Inventor: BESCH WILHELM
Filed: 1901-10-14
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 20,521. Besch, W. Oct. 14. Screw eyes for hanging picture- The eye is made with an inclined and notched upper part b. By using two eyes with the incline in opposite directions, one can correct for inequalities in the height at which the two nails are driven in a wall ; moreover, the horizontal distance between the eyes need not be exactly the same as that between the nails.
Patent GB-190121876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Furnaces for "Glowing" Moulds for Metal Castings.
Inventor: ELMQVIST HUGO
Filed: 1901-10-30
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 21,876. Elmqvist, H. Oct. 30. Moulding.-Moulds for casting objects of art in metal are " glowed," to dry them thoroughly, in a muffle b within a casing a with four fireplaces e. Both casing and muffle are built up of sections as shown, and the muffle is preferably made with a central flue c. Air enters the fireplaces through lateral openings i, so as to cause a spiral movement of the flames in passing through and round the muffle.
Patent GB-190121894-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Producing "Water-marks" on Fabrics
Inventor: SMITH EDWARD
Filed: 1901-10-31
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 21,894. Smith, E. Oct. 31. Designs on face, producing.-" Water-marks " are produced on fabrics by apparatus such as that shown in Fig. 3. Two pieces of ribbed fabrics are wound on beams or rollers H, J, so that, when fed between the ordinary smooth pressure rollers B, C, driven at the same surface speed, the ribbed sides will be in contact with one another. One or both of the axles of the rollers H, J are slid in their bearings by pivoted levers at each end, which are operated by a changeable tappet or cam. Thus, as the fabric is fed between the rollers B, C, the ribs are caused to cross or lie parallel at regular intervals, and consequently the " water-marks " are regularly produced on both pieces, the shape ot the cam determining the frequency and position of the " water-marks." Weighted straps serve as brakes on the rollers H, J. Both layers of fabric, while yet face to face, may be further pressed between the roller B and an upper roller; or to produce the "water- " marks " with a lustrous effect, both layers, after being pressed by the rollers, may be cuttled, and press papers placed between the folds, and finally pressed in a hydraulic &c. press.
Patent GB-190124314-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Slug for Air Guns
Inventor: NEWTON PERCY
Filed: 1901-11-29
Granted: 1902-01-02
Abstract: 24,314. Newton, P., Rosewell, T. J., and Joyce & Co., F. Nov. 29. Projectiles, small-arm.-The slug, which is intended for use with air guns, has a tapering body, milled or roughened at a and recessed at b.
Patent GB-190125872-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or pertaining to Apparatus suitable for Heating and Purifying Feed-water for Steam-generators.
Inventor: HALLETT JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-12-18
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 25,872. Hallett, J. Dec. 18. Feedwater, heating and purifying. - Relates to means for removing oil and air from feedwaterheaters, more especially heaters of the kind described in Specification No. 11,594, A.D. 1891, in which steam heating- coils are contained in vertical water tubes. The upper ends of each or several of the tubes through which the heated water rises are covered by perforated caps e, Fig. 1, to facilitate the separation of oil and air. The oil, floating on the top of the water in the chamber f, is confined by a conical plate 13 with a central aperture 15 surrounding a float chamber v, the aperture being preferably flanged as shown. The oil overflows at the central aperture, and, running over the top of the plate 13, is collected in a chamber 18, which consists of a glass cylinder, within a perforated protecting-casing, fitted with suitable valves for closing the connection with the chamber f and for drawing off the oil. The level of the water and oil in the chamber f is automatically regulated by the pressure of the accumulated air above it, the escape of air being controlled by a float s which operates a valve p. As shown in Fig. 1, the valve is a beat valve formed on a sleeve which may be turned by a milled head t to adjust it on the screwed spindle of the float. The float is contained in, and guided by, a chamber v, which is formed with suitable openings, and with guides (not thown) to prevent the float from turning. Fig. 6 shows a modified form of air-escape valve suitable for higher pressures, and consisting of a cylindrical slide 4 which may be turned by the spindle 9 to adjust it on the screwed spindle of the float.
Patent GB-190200163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ornamental Open-work.
Inventor: CHRISTOPHERSON LOUIS BONAPARTE
Filed: 1902-01-02
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 163. Christopherson, L. B., and Gillespie, M. M. Jan. 2. Pianofortes.-The ornamental ends of piano scarfs are made from short strips of leather, felt, or other flexible material ; these are slit longitudinally and opened out transversely in the manner shown in Fig. 2, to form ornamental devices, parts of which are doubled over as shown at 3, Fig. 4, and connected by slotted blocks, balls, rings, or other pieces 4, in which the doubled parts are glued, wedged, or otherwise secured.
Patent GB-190210525-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Skiving and similar Machines
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-05-07
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 10,525. Boult, A. J., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. May 7. Cutting-machines for leather.-Improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 16,751, A.D. 1898. The spindle 12 of the feeding-disc 13 is connected with its driving-pinion 11 by means of a friction clutch, so that, when the edge of material is irregular &c., by suitably manipulating the material, the clutch may be caused to slip and the material be fed at any desired slow speed, while uniform material having a straight edge &c. may be passed through the machine at the maximum speed thereof. The cutter spindle 20 is carried by a bracket B<1>, the inclination of which may be adjusted upon the bracket B, which is itself adjustable on the main frame A. It is driven by a belt 24, which passes over tension and guidepulleys 26 on the frame B and over a driving- pulley 25, which is wide enough to allow the bracket B to be adjusted upon the frame A without interfering with the tension of the band 24 ; 27 is an auxiliary adjustable bearing for the cutter spindle to prevent undue strain thereon. The machine is provided with a grinding-apparatus, as described in the prior Specification.
Patent GB-190220887-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Signalling Apparatus for Electric Rail-ways.
Inventor: SHEEHY ROBERT JAMES
Filed: 1902-09-25
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 20,887. Sheehy, R. J. Sept. 25. Electric railways and tramways. signalling on.-Alongside the power-supply conductor b of the third-rail or other type, or otherwise suitably disposed, is an additional conductor c laid in insulated sections equal in length to the blocks. It is supplied with current from a vehicle on the block by an additional collector or shoe e<1>, electrically connected to the main collector e, and the current then flows to the return rails a through solenoids 8, 13, which are placed near the adjacent sections in the front and rear on a single line, or in the rear only on a double line. These solenoids operate levers carrying rollers 15, 11, which are also connected to the circuit, so as to bring them into contact with a rail &c. f or q mounted on the vehicle and arranged in circuit with bell and lamp signals h, g thereon. The rails &c. f, q may be placed above or below the vehicle as desired. The movement of the point tongues may also connect similar protective devices 21, 22 to the power conductor, and the circuit may include a semaphore to show the position of the points. Preferably the appliances 21, 22 are placed on the opposite side of the line to the other block signals. The solenoids may be omitted, and the rollers 11, 15, &c., connected direct to the sectional conductors, are then fixed in their operative position.
Patent GB-190228231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Joining Railroad Rails.
Inventor: BAKER ELMER GILLESPIE
Filed: 1902-12-22
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 28,231. Baker, E. G. Dec. 22. Rail joints; chairs; rails, securing to sleepers.-At the joints, the rail ends are mitered or bevelled and are held by fishplates F with bevelled edges and fishbolts G, around which coiled springs H are placed under the nuts to bear on the fishplates. The joint is made in a long chair or shoe D, of which one flange or jaw may be adjustable, being held by a bolt Q and wedge-shaped washer S. These shoes are provided with holes or notches for spiking or bolting to the sleepers. The sleepers may be of girder section provided with an outer fixed jaw and an adjustable inside jaw B, but the jaws may bejomitted on the sleeper in the middle of the rail length or at a square joint for a frog. At that point holes may be made in the flange of the rail so that it can be spiked or bolted direct to the sleeper, so that expansion is only free towards the mitered joint.
Patent GB-190305791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Explosives
Inventor: BICHEL CHRISTIAN EMIL
Filed: 1903-03-12
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 5791. Bichel, C. E. March 12. Explosives. - In place of using ammonium chloride and equivalent amounts of alkaline nitrates in the manufacture of explosives, as described in Specification No. 28,245, A.D. 1902, chlorides of alkalies or alkaline earths are themselves employed together with equivalent amounts of alkaline nitrates. Chlorinated carbon compounds, such as sodium tri-chloracetate, may be employed instead of an alkaline chloride.
Patent GB-190307876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Dobbies used with Looms Furnished with Movable Shuttle-boxes.
Inventor: CROSSLEY JOHN
Filed: 1903-04-06
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 7876. Crossley, J., and Turner, J. April 6. Loom dobbies; pattern chains.-In dobbies of looms provided with movable shuttle boxes, the movement of the dobby chain e may be stopped for any number of picks required by the pattern. The chain e passes over a drum rotated by a ratchet-wheel i and pawl h, which is raised into an inoperative position by a chain f connected to a pivoted lever or jack a, when the lever a is acted upon by an extra peg c in one of the lags of the chain e. The pawl h is returned into the acting position by a chain n connected to one end of a pivoted lever o, the other end of which is raised when required by a semicircular projection s on one of the plates t of the pattern chain r of the shuttle-box motion. The chain f is provided with a spring g, and the chain n may have a stronger spring.
Patent GB-190310687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Manufacture of Artificial Fuel
Inventor: GRAYSON PAULINE
Filed: 1903-05-11
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 10,687. Grayson, P. May 11. Fuel is formed from finely-divided coal, resin or pitch, lime or cement, plaster of Paris, mineral oil, and water, with or without the addition of sand and sawdust. The dry ingredients may be mixed with water and with oil separately, prior to the final mixing with each other and with the pitch or resin. Or the dry substances may be mixed with water and then added to a mixture of heated oil and resin or pitch.
Patent GB-190311491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Name Plates or Labels for Dog Collars and for various other purposes.
Inventor: DEAYMAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-05-20
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 11,491. Deayman, W., Machin, E. J., and Tucker, J. May 20. Labels; label holders and fastenings.-Relates to a name plate or label adapted to be fixed on dog collars, portmanteaus, bags, trunks, cycles, cyclists' tool bags, umbrellas, keys, &c. Figs. 2 and 3 show a construction suitable for a dog collar. A plate of brass &c. A has its edges bent to form a shallow tray into which is placed a metal sheet C, and then bifurcated rivets D', D<2>, over which is placed a perforated plate B. The plate C protects the plate A from distortion. The edges a<3>, a' forming the tray are then bent over, and the whole is pressed to the desired shape, and attached to the desired article by the rivets D', D<2>. The name and address may be engraved on the front of the plate A. In another form, the front of the plate A is cut out, leaving only a frame, and a strip of celluloid E, Fig. 17, is placed in front of the plate C. In another form, shown in Figs.11 and 12, the plate A is dished, and the sheet of celluloid is threaded in through holes a<8>. In another form, adapted to be tied on or affixed to a bunch of keys, the rivets are dispensed with, and the frame a is provided with an eye at one end. Figs. 16 and 17 show a form fitted with a clip G and adapted to be secured to an umbrella or cycle frame. Any form of fastening other than the bifurcated rivet can be employed.
Patent GB-190312106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Regulation of Engines and Pumps.
Inventor: JENKINS HENRY CHARLES
Filed: 1903-05-27
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 12,106. Jenkins, H. C. May 27. Governing pumps.-In order to regulate the power of an engine or the discharge from a pump, two pistons are employed working in a common clearance space and connected to separate cranks, the angle between which can be varied whilst running and so alter the effective stroke. The invention is described in connection with a fourstroke cycle petrol engine, Fig. 1, having two parallel cylinders a, a<1> communicating with each other at the top and driving two cranks f, f<1> ,Fig. 4, which are coincident when running at full power. These cranks are geared together through wheels i, i<1>, h, h<1> and are locked by a hydraulic clutch 20. The base of the wheels h, h', and consequently of the cranks, is varied by left and right handed screws k, k<1> adjusted by hand-gear g, r, Fig. 1, or by the governor. The gear also adjusts the position of the valve-spindles y over a stepped tappet, and the delivery of the oil from the pump u to the admission pipe 6 or a return pipe 8. The clutch 20 is worked by hydraulic pressure supplied through the crank shaft against the pressure of a spring 23 ; it slides on a feather 22 on one crank, and engages teeth 19 on the pinion i on the other. Fig. 7 shows an arrangement in which the gearing is dispensed with and the left and right handed screws u, u<1> are formed on the crank shaft These engage screwed cavities 38 in the sleeve 30, to which, and also to the cavities 36, liquid under pressure is supplied. The liquid is first forced through both crank shafts, and disengages the teeth 43 upon them from the sleeves 33 by sliding the latter into the position shown, against the pressure of the spring 44. The liquid pressure is then continued in one chamber 38 and relieved in the other, and causes the sleeve 30 to slide along the crank shafts ; on discontinuing the pressure the clutches re-engage. The pressure may be applied by pumps 53, Fig. 8, worked by a foot-lever 55 and communicating through cocks 52 and pipes 50 with a reservoir and through pipes 50<1> with the crank shafts. The invention is applicable to apparatus with single and double acting cylinders, single cylinders with two pistons, aud with parallel as well as co-axial crank shafts.
Patent GB-190312948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Massage Appliances.
Inventor: POWERS JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1903-06-09
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 12,948. Powers, J. H. June 9. Massage. - Relates to an inflatable bag for use, more particularly, in abdominal massage. The body c, which can be inflated through the nipple a', is furnished outside with tubes b<1> arranged longitudinally, and either opening into the interior of the bag, or, preferably, opening into a chamber b<3>, which can be separately inflated through the nipple b<4>.