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Patent GB-190106330-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process & Apparatus used in the Casting of Steel Ingots.
Inventor: LUSTIG ADOLPHUS JOHN
Filed: 1901-03-26
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 6330. Lustig, A. J., Kahn, L., and Lehman, I. March 26. Ingots.-A mould 2l, for use in casting steel ingots, is placed upon a cast-iron plate 17, supported by a block 6, having inclined sides which rest upon a series of ribs 4, preferably formed in one piece with a box-like support 2, 3. Within a recess formed in the plate 17 are fitted a metal plate 19, and block of refractory material 20, upon which the molten steel is poured. The mould 21, which may be of any well-known form, is preferably provided with steel plates 29 secured by means of slots and bolts 30 so as to allow for expansion and contraction of the mould. Hydrogen, or gaseous hydrocarbon, is introduced into the spaces between the block 6 and its support, by means of pipes 9 and passages 10, 12, and 14 in the block 6. From these spaces the gas circulates through channels 16 formed in the block 6, and, after being occluded by the cast-iron plate 17, previously heated by the molten steel, they are emitted into the mould. The lower part of the mould is surrounded by plates 23, upon which is arranged a vessel 26 containing asphaltum, mineral oil, or other carbonaceous material, and formed with perforations 27, to allow the heated carbonaceous material to flow towards the bottom of the mould. The spaces between the block 6 and its support may be filled with pumicestone or other loose material. Hydrocarbon gas may also be introduced into the mould by means of removable pipes 36, connected to reservoirs or tanks 32 suspended upon the sides of the mould, and charged with liquid hydrocarbon.
Patent GB-190107839-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for Obtaining Fibres from Ramie and other Fibrous Plants.
Inventor: FELL JOHN CORRY
Filed: 1901-04-16
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 7839. Fell, J. C., [Eyssen-Packer Defibrator Co.]. April 16. Breaking and scutching apparatus.-Relates to a machine for obtaining fibres from ramie and other fibrous plants. The stems are passed along a feedtable H, which is provided with guides for guiding each stem to an independent pair of feed-rollers M, N, of which the lower one is fluted and the upper one is grooved as shown in Fig. 7 and is carried by a pivoted frame P pressed downwards by a spring W, so that the several stems are treated independently of one another. Each stem then passes to a pair of slitting-rollers p, r, of the form shown in Fig. 8, the lower roller having a sharp chisel-shaped edge, while the upper one is grooved to accommodate the sharp edge of the other one, and like the roller N is carried by a pivoted frame pressed downwards by springs. Beyond the slitting-rollers, the split stem is spread out or flattened by a curved plate f<1>, gripped by a pair of rollers i<1>, h<1> and traversed along an endless belt k<1>, above which are arranged a pair of rotary brushes, which brush and clean the fibrous side of the flattened strip. The brushes 3 consist of radial strips of rubber carried by a rotary shaft and provided with backing or strengthening strips of metal &c. The scutched strip is then gripped between a pair of endless belts 16,17, being guided to the nipping- point of the belts by a triangular and swivelling guide-piece 24, which is connected by gearing with a roller 11, beneath which the strip passes. The guide-piece 24 is weighted so that normally it occupies the position required for guiding the advancing end of the strip to the belts 16, 17. When, however, the strip has been gripped by the belts and is dragged beneath the roller 11, the latter is rotated, and by means of toothed gearing turns the guide 24 so that a sharp edge thereon clamps the strip against a longitudinal groove in the roller 11. The further effect of the dragging of the strip between the edge of the guide 24 and the roller 11 is to scrape from the strip the woody and other refuse matter 27, which is delivered behind the guide-roller 10, the cleaned fibre 28 being delivered between the aprons as shown. The small piece of wood or pith 29 at the extreme forward end of the strip, which has not been subjected to the scraping action of the guide 24, is removed by switching the end of the cleaned strip across a board &c.
Patent GB-190110780-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Power Meters for Registering the Duty of Steam Engines
Inventor: ASHTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-05-25
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 10,780. Ashton, W. May 25. Steamengine indicators. - R e - lates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 1097, A.D. 1869. The rod. of a piston P, on which the steam pressure acts against a spring D, carries a rough sleeve F, and d a stirrup hanging from linkage N at the top of the piston-rod holds freely ball G between the sleeve and the face of a rough disc H which is driven by the engine. The tangent radius of the disc being thus proportional to the pressure, the rotation of the sleeve is proportional to the product of the speed and pressure, and is communicated to a counter through a long pinion K.
Patent GB-190114551-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Suspension Gas Lamps Chandeliers Brackets Electric Light Fittings and the like.
Inventor: BARWELL FRANK HOWARD
Filed: 1901-07-17
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 14,551. Barwell, F. H., Barwell, H., and Kimberley, H. P., [trading as Barwell, Sons, & Co., J.], and Smith, J. F. July 17. Lamp-shade or globe holders.-Figs. 3, 6, and 8 show alternative constructions of holders for supporting from above the shades or globes of gas, electric, or other lights. The holders proper E<2>, E<3>, E<4>, E<5>, E<6> are mounted upon a ring A attached to the bracket or fitting D, and are actuated for the insertion or removal of the shade or globe B by compressing the spring caps e<2>, Figs. 3 and 6, or the ends o, Fig. 8, the springs f or p restoring the holders to their operative position as soon as the hand is removed. Springs K' bearing against the lower end of the shade or globe prevent it from rocking or vibrating. Modifications of the details of construction are permissible.
Patent GB-190118900-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Game for Affording Recreative Exercise with Bat and Ball, or the like.
Inventor: GRANT JOHN GEORGE
Filed: 1901-09-21
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 18,900. Grant, J G., and Edwards, W. S. Sept. 21. Games played with balls, nets, and racquets or bats. -Relates to a game played with racquets or bats and balls, in which a player defends a netted structure, shown in Fig. 1, from being hit by the ball projected towards it by other players. Runs may also be made as in cricket. The structure is placed as shown in plan in Fig. 6, and consists of four frames, two front ones a and two side frames a<1> extending rearwardly. The frames may be hinged together as shown at c, and arms or connections c<4>, hinged to bars c' on the upper edges of the frames a, are provided for holding the frames in place relatively. In a modification, a net is carried by five posts connected by rods at their upper ends, and fixed in the ground or having supporting-feet &c. at their lower ends.
Patent GB-190122722-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pedal-propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: GENZLINGER FRED
Filed: 1901-11-11
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 22,722. Genzlinger, F. April 10, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Perambulators.-Relates to a perambulator which may be propelled either by a person on foot or by pedal-actuated driving- gear. It comprises a coach 10 connected by springs 11 to a frame comprising members 12, 13 and supported by a pivoted trailing-wheel 16 and by a frame 12<1>, 13<1> pivoted to the frame 12, 13 and carrying the axle of the front wheels. The rear wheel, which is driven by the pedal gear shown, is secured in forks 27, connected to a post 24 carrying a saddle 26 and secured to a tube 18 formed on the frame 12, 13 by tubes 21, 22 adapted to slide in sockets 19, 20 formed in the member 18 and to be secured in either an extended or a closed-up position by passing the lower end of a post 37 through holes formed in them, as shown in Fig. 5. The vehicle is steered by a chain 39 connected to the frame 12<1>, 13<1> and passing round guide-pulleys and round a chain-wheel 38 secured on the post 37, which is rotated by handles 44 formed on a bar 43 adjustably secured by a set screw 42 in a sleeve formed on the post 37. When propelled by a person walking, the rear frame is closed up and the handles are extended rearwardly. The front part of the frame may be used separately.
Patent GB-190212218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Ignition Mechanism for Internal Combustion Motors
Inventor: DURYEA CHARLES EDGAR
Filed: 1902-05-29
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 12,218. Sturmey, J. J. H., [Duryea, C. E.]. May 29. Gas and like engines, igniting in. A movable electric contact 8 passes axially through the exhaust-valve stem 5. On its lower end it carries an arm 11 connected by a spring 16 with a loose arm 13. A plate 18, 21 is turned about a pin 24 bya bowl 22 projecting from the cam 3, and, engaging the arm 15, turns it, and through the spring 16 the con- tact 8, thereby causing the latter to press against the fixed con- tact 17. A further movement of the plate 18 compresses the spring 16, until it passes the nose 15 of the arm 13, when the arm 13 rebounds, hits the projection 12 on the arm 11, and suddenly breaks contact between the points 9 and 17. The arm 13 is lifted with the exhaust valve to allow the plate 18 to fall back into the recess 20. The pin 24 is mounted in an eccentric bush 25, by adjusting which the time of releasing the arm 13 may be varied.
Patent GB-190215337-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Separating Water from Steam.
Inventor: BABBAGE WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1902-07-09
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 15,337. Babbage, W. C. July 9. Steam separators. -The separator consists of a tube with an enlargement a and a reduced part f with a water outlet g. An inner tube h is forced tightly or screwed into the steam outlet, and has a projection on to which a hood i is screwed. A number of steam inlet holes k are provided, as shown. The tube a is made in two parts connected by flanges m.
Patent GB-190218091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating, to Carburettors for Explosion Engines.
Inventor: SPOONER ARTHUR FREEMORE
Filed: 1902-08-16
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 18,091. Spooner, A. F., [Werner, M., and Werner, E.]. Aug. 16. Gas or explosive- vapour e n g i n e s , carburetting i n . The float - con- trolled valve p is made independent of its float k, so that the vibration of a motor vehicle will not be trans- mitted to the valve. The air is drawn transversely across the oil nozzle c through a conical passage d, which decreases in size towards the nozzle. A supplementary air passage g is situated above the nozzle. The apparatus is suitable for motor cycles.
Patent GB-190221740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Doors, Windows and the like Aperture-closing Devices.
Inventor: CHADDOCK GEORGE ALBERT
Filed: 1902-10-06
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 21,740. Chaddock, G. A. Oct. 6. Bulkhead doors.-Relates to bulkhead doors, and opening and closing apparatus therefor, of the type described in Specification Xo.3403, A.D. 1902. Bevel gear N, n is provided which may be operated by the handle M, or it may be arranged so that several doors &c. may be opened or closed simultaneously. A plate or collar O, fitted to the bottom of the door, has projections which engage grooves Q on the sleeve P, Fig. 7, rigidly attached to the sill by the base-plate p. The central shaft D passes freely through the sleeve P. The projections may be on the inner sleeve, and the grooves on the inner face of the outer sleeve. When the door is lifted by the flange h engaging the plate L, the projections on the collar 0 first travel in the lower vertical portions of the grooves Q. When they enter the spiral portions of the grooves, the doors swing open. The sleeve P may be modified, as shown in Fig. 10, vertical portions t being interposed between the spiral guides Q, by which means the door is held against rotation in different positions. Side projections formed on the sleeve H travel in vertical grooves in the plate L when the shutter B alone is opened, but rise above the plate L when the door A swings open. A semicircular stay or clamping-frame U with notches or forked projections X may be provided to hold the door open at different angles. This stay may be lowered on to the door and raised by a hand-cord V passing over a pulley v. A curtain rod Y may be combined with the stay U. The weight of the doors may be counterbalanced by loaded pivoted levers S, in the upper or lower casings, attached to the sleeve K, which forms part of the collar 0.
Patent GB-190223689-A (GB)
Title: Ladies Fancy Belts.
Inventor: SMITH ARTHUR JOHNSON
Filed: 1902-10-30
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 23,689. Smith, A. J. Oct. 30. Belts.-A waist or other belt consists of a silk &c. band a, Fig. 2, upon which are threaded a series of metal or other ornamented blanks c, as shown, to give the appearance of a metal belt. A clasp is provided to connect the free ends of the band. The blanks c are slotted at each side for the passage of the band.
Patent GB-190301489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Ventilation of Sewers.
Inventor: JONES JOHN
Filed: 1903-01-21
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 1489. Jones, J. Jan. 21. Manholes; traps; ventilating.-To prevent the production of compressed air by the inrush of sewage, the trap is fitted with a branch E<2> provided with a non-return valve F<1> and leading to the drain beyond the trap. Fresh air enters through a non-return valve D<1>.
Patent GB-190303255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and/or connected with Tyres for the Wheels of Vehicles.
Inventor: EDWARDS WILLIAM MAITLAND
Filed: 1903-02-11
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 3255. Edwards, W. M. Feb 11. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-Relates to means for preventing slipping or skidding of elastic tyres, especially pneumatic motor tyres, and consists of modifications of the means described in Specification No. 11,251, A.D. 1892. A continuous chain of steel shoes c, Fig. 1, attached to each other and to the rim of the wheel is placed round the tyre. The shoes are preferably tubular and stamped from sheet metal, or they may be steel or malleableiron castings or forgings with rounded edges. The ends of the shoes are formed into hooks or eyes through which is threaded a wire d tightened by right and left hand screws and nuts. These wires are also threaded through eyes or staples secured to the rim. The tyre may be recessed in the process of moulding it to receive the shoes and to prevent them from creeping. The surface of the shoes may be grooved or corrugated. The shoes may also be attached to the rim in pairs by eyebolts. Or they may be attached to chains d, Fig. 3, which are connected by chains h to metal tabs f hooked over the edge of the rim or over the retaining-wire of the tyre. Or the shoes may be X-shaped and attached by the chains h alone. In a modification, shown in Fig. 10, the shoes c are riveted to a leather band j secured by straps k, buckles l, and metal or leather tabs m riveted to the rim, or by tabs n, chains p, bolts q, and lugs on the rim. A band of asbestos may be placed between the tyre and the shoes, to prevent heating of the tyre.
Patent GB-190306710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ventilating Devices also Adapted for the Display of Advertisements and to serve as a Musical Box
Inventor: MEYDING RUDOLF
Filed: 1903-03-23
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 6710. Meyding, R., and Thumm, G. March 23. Musical boxes.- A ventilator fan l mounted in a sheetmetal casing g, on which advertisements may be displayed, is driven by a spring a through gearwheels b, c, d, e, i, and musical mechanism m may be adapted to be thrown into or out of gear as desired, the fan acting as a governor or fly for the mechanism m. The casing may be arranged on a table or the like, and the spring a is wound up by means of a key h and bevel gear, or the fan or mechanism m may be actuated by the insertion of a coin.
Patent GB-190307004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus Employed in Looms for Weaving Terry Towels and Terry Cloth.
Inventor: BROOKS THOMAS
Filed: 1903-03-26
Granted: 1904-12-25
Abstract: 7004. Brooks, T. March 26. Looms, pile-forming in; loose-reed motions.-In looms for weaving terry towels and terry cloth, the bottom end of the reed 16 is held fast or released as indicated by the pattern mechanism, by which the position of a pivoted forked lever 1 is controlled through a wire or cord 2. The reed case 20 is carried by wings 19 on the reed-case rod 6, and the reed is held or freed according as a duckbill 17 passes under or over a locking-piece 18. The position of the duck-bill 17 is controlled by that of a lever 7 fast on the reed-case rod 6 and provided with two pins 8, 9. A lever 10 is pivoted on the lay sword 5, and has loosely mounted on it a catch lever 11 with an upper forked end 12, adapted to engage the pin 8. As the lay beats up, the lever 10 is raised by a roller 14 being acted upon by an incline 15, so that the lever 7 is raised or left down according as the lever 11 is in engagement with the pin 8 or resting against the pin 9, or according as the lower arm or the upper arm of the lever 1 was moved forward by the action of the pattern mechanism at the previous backward movement of the lay. A spring 21 steadies the catch lever 11 in both its positions. The apparatus is applicable to fast or loose reed, drop or circular box looms, provided with tappets, jacquards, or other shedding- motions.
Patent GB-190314200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Continuous Bleaching Apparatus
Inventor: ROVIRA MANUEL MUNTADAS Y
Filed: 1903-06-25
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 14,200. Muntadas y Rovira, M. Nov. 10, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Bleaching; washing.-The fabric to be treated is passed continously through apparatus comprising a series of chambers containing bleaching and washing liquids and with an increasing steam pressure in the inner chambers. The material is alternately dipped and steamed. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the apparatus consists of a number of chambers formed by partitions b, a alternately rising from the floor and depending from the top. The liquids form a hydraulic seal, and the successive columns of liquid serve to balance the pressure so that, in the innermost chamber, a considerably higher pressure and temperature can be maintained. The lye is fed in through a pipe L, and flows up one seal and through a pipe V to the next seal, and so on through the pipes V<1>, V<11>, meeting the material h, which is caused to travel through by means of rollers m, n, pressing-rollers k, and suitable guides F. The wash water is introduced at the righthand side, and is raised from one chamber to the next by means of a pump. Gripping-apparatus S, having an oscillatory movement for folding the material, is also fitted in the chamber.
Patent GB-190316164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Producers.
Inventor: DUFF ALFRED BARKER
Filed: 1903-07-22
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 16,164. Duff, A. B. July 22. Gas-producers.-An apparatus for distributing air, or air and steam to the fuel comprises a casing C, placed in the water-sealed ash-trough B at the bottom of the producer, and fitted at the top with a vertical grating D made in sections bolted together. Above the grating D is a louvred cone or hood, consisting of a ring F and a conical cover G, which is secured in position by bolts and distancepieces H, leaving an air space J. A number of rings, secured together by bolts and distancepieces and surmounted by a cover G, may be used instead of the single ring F. The air, or air and steam, is conveyed to the casing C by a duct K connected with the blower by a pipe L and forming one of the supports for the shell, other supports N of the usual form being provided. A door M is provided in the duct K for the insertion of a rake for cleaning out any residues deposited in the casing C. The apparatus may be arranged in the centre of the producer, as shown in the accompanying Figure, or it may extend from one side of the producer to the other.
Patent GB-190321465-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Grinding and Polishing Composition
Inventor: LAKE HENRY HARRY
Filed: 1903-10-06
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 21,465. Lake, H. H., [Schwier, B. F.]. Oct. 6. Wheels and tools, composition of.-Consists of a grinding and polishing composition containing 50 per cent. shale, 30 per cent. grit sand, 10 per cent. fire clay, and 10 per cent. "jolly clay," which consists of finely-reduced fire clay, worked into a plastic state with water and allowed to ferment, or other proportions of these constituents. The mixture is moulded &c. into the shapes of the various grinding apparatus required, pressed; and burned in a kiln until vitrified.
Patent GB-190321574-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Disinfecting Telephones.
Inventor: TUBBS NELSON JEROME
Filed: 1903-10-07
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 21,574. Tubbs, N. J., Smith, R. H., and Hartley, I. S. Oct. 7. Means for producing fire.-In order automatically to ignite gas for sterilizing telephonic attachments,. the removal o r r e - placement of the receiver causes a ratchet and pawl to turn n a shaft 20, to which is attached a tappet-wheel actuating a lever for turning on the gas. The gas is lighted by a sparking-device, consisting of a rolled strip of paper caps 13, which are exploded successively by a hammer 14, carried by the arms 15, operated by the tappet-wheel 16 on the shaft 20. The paper caps are fed by spurs on the tappet-wheel 16.
Patent GB-190326693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball Bearings for Sliding Doors, Sashes, Drawers and the like.
Inventor: ALDEN ARTHUR EDWARD
Filed: 1903-12-07
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 26,693. Alden, A. E. Dec. 7. Drawers.-Relates to ball bearings for sliding doors, sashes, drawers, or the like. The balls b are carried in a trough a covered by a slotted plate c and attached to one surface, the other surface consisting of a metal plate e.
Patent GB-190407436-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pump Valves.
Inventor: BOBY WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-03-29
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 7436. Boby, W. March 29. Pump valves.- Consists in a valve suitable for use in pumps for dealing with very small quantities of water or chemical solution, the object being to avoid leakage through the valves which would destroy the efficiency of very small pumps running at slow speeds. The valve consists of a disc a formed of a number of layers of rubber or other flexible material backed by a metal plate f, and works upon a central spindle e, passing through the cover k and resting in a recess h formed in the valve seat b. The seat is composed of vulcanite fibre or other material, and is provided with a number of small holes c, c<1>, which may be connected by means of a groove l in order to increase the lifting area of the valve. The valve is held in contact with its seat by a spring i.
Patent GB-190407537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Engine Indicators.
Inventor: DOBBIE JOHN CLARK
Filed: 1904-03-30
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 7537. Dobbie, J. C. March 30. Steam engine indicators.-T h e cylinder cover of the indicator referred to in Specification No. 11,026, A.D. 1898, is made in the form of a valve, while an open air space is afforded round the spring. The cover H, fitting in a recess I, has a flange h from which rise two thin webs h<1>, terminating in a ring h<2>, which fits in a recess e in the cap E. The screw cap E is furnished with a vulcanite ring E', and part of the ring G<1> is cut away to afford access to it. The spring is mounted in the open space between the vulcanite disc D and the cap E.