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Patent GB-190014152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dry Closets and Refuse Incinerators.
Inventor: DYMOND GEORGE CECIL
Filed: 1900-08-07
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 14,152. Dymond, G. C., [Smith, F. P.]. Aug. 7. Dry closets.-Relates to a combination of a destructor furnace and dry closets of a portable form for camp &c. use. Fig. 1 shows a front elevation partly in section. Refuse is passed through an opening H on to a convex plate I above the grate F. The ashes &c. collect in receptacles J, which, when rocked on cross-shafts L, precipitate their contents into the grate F, from which they pass through between the triangular bars E into the receptacle A. The closet seats S are arranged over a flue 0 T which communicates with the upper part of the furnace by an opening P. A lower flue U connects the lower part of the furnace by an opening 0 with the pipe W leading to the main chimney M. By closing the damper N, the air supply is drawn through the flue T and seats S, and the hot gases pass away by the flue U, thus heating the plate T upon which the excrement collects.
Patent GB-190102430-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tool or Device for Cleaning the Interior of Water Tubes or Pipes or Marine Boilers, Steam Generators, Condensers and the like.
Inventor: MARTIN BENJAMIN
Filed: 1901-02-05
Granted: 1902-02-05
Abstract: 2430. Martin, B. Feb. 5. Cleaning pipes and tubes. - The tool or device shown in Figs. 1 and 2, when attached to a handle, i s adapted for cleaning the interior of water tubes or pipes of marine e boilers, steam generators, condensers, and the like. The head or stock A is provided with a rasp-like surface, and is tapped at one end B to receive the operating shaft or handle.
Patent GB-190103168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ice Cream and in Apparatus therefor
Inventor: VALVONA ANTONIO
Filed: 1901-02-14
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 3168. Valvona, A. Feb. 14. Moulding biscuits in the shape of cups or receptacles for ice-creams. Two plates a, bare hinged together at d, and carry, respectively, cores f and moulds g. The plates are held together by a catch, and the biscuit is baked by holding the appliance over a gas or other fire.
Patent GB-190112198-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bobbins or Tubes for use in the Manufacture or Treatment of Yarn or Thread.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1901-06-14
Granted: 1902-06-14
Abstract: 12,198. Thompson, W. P., [Mazzacorati, Giovanni, Marquis]. June 14. Drawings to Specification. Metal pipes and tubes.-Bobbins or tubes for use in spinning and weaving, or in the dyeing, bleaching, or other treatment of cotton, wool, silk, and other yarns or threads, are formed by drawing or pressing thin discs of aluminium or other light metal or alloy into the desired shape. The tubes may be cylindrical or conical, and provided with end flanges or discs and with internal centering-pieces, which may be held in place by friction, or formed by indenting the material of the tube. The tubes may be ribbed or grooved on their outer surface, and perforated for the passage of bleaching or dyeing liquor &c.
Patent GB-190113498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Unloading Coal and like Materials from Storage Bins or other Receptacles.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1901-07-02
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 13,498. Haddan, H. J., [Brown Hoisting Machinery Co.]. July 2. Loading and unloading ; skips.- Relates to apparatus in which a bucket receives a load of coal &c. from an overhead supply bin, and is then lowered and dumps into cars, locomotive tenders, or the like. The bucket is hung from ropes h passing over two pulleys, not shown, and over pulleys S', and having at their other ends weights W<1> together somewhat heavier than the body of the bucket. Ropes H passing over pulleys T, S are attached to eyes L connected by links l to flaps f forming the bottom of the bucket, and are wound round drums on a shaft G controlled by a friction brake. Secured to the other ends of the ropes H are weights W, slightly heavier than the flaps f, links l, &c. In operation, the flaps f are held closed by the friction brake while the bucket is being loaded, and, on releasing the brake, the bucket descends with the flaps still closed, until the weights W<1> encounter stops N', thus causing the load to open the flaps and discharge. On the succeeding ascent the flaps remain open until the bucket comes into loading position, and they are then closed by the weights W.
Patent GB-190123781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or connected with, the Metallic Junction Fittings of Shoulder Belts and Bandoliers
Inventor: MARTIN PATRICK ALPHONSUS
Filed: 1901-11-23
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 23,781. Martin, P. A. Nov. 23. Equipments and accoutrements. - Relates to a metallic junction piece, having parts a, c for the ends d<1>, d<2> of the shoulder belt and a part b for the connecting strap e of the waist-belt f.
Patent GB-190200470-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Gravity Drain Traps.
Inventor: MCAULEY ROBERT GORDON
Filed: 1902-01-07
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 470. McAuley, R. G. Jan. 7. Liquids and gases, separating.-Relates to automatically-discharged draining-apparatus for pressure pipes. The water &c. drains by an inlet 5 into the casing 2, fitted with an outlet 11 regulated by a valve 13. The outlet 11 dips into a bucket 9 pivoted at 8 and fitted with a projection 30 to engage with collars 29 on the stem of a valve 27 which regulates the admission of steam &c. to the underside of a piston 16 on the valve stem 13. In the position shown, the upward tendency of the bucket closes the valve 27, and thus leaves a spring 17 free to close the valve 13. When the water overflows into the bucket it tilts, opens the valve 27, and admits steam to the piston 16, which rises and opens the valve 13. The bucket is then emptied.
Patent GB-190200824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Parallel Rulers for the Blackboard.
Inventor: BEVIS ALFRED WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-01-11
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 824. Bevis, A. W. Jan. 11. Parallel rulers.-A straight-edge J is suspended by hooks A, A<1> and cords B, B' from the top of a blackboard. The cord B passes around pulleys C<1>, C<11 >to a block E, to which also the cord B' is attached after passing around a pulley C. The block E is pulled to the left by a spring F. As the ruler is pulled down, therefore, it remains parallel to itself.
Patent GB-190200955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Cleaning Devices.
Inventor: LANE EDWARD CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1902-01-14
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 955. Lane, E. C. Jan. 14. Windows, cleaning; mops, squeegees, and like cleansing a p p l i - ances.-A windowcleaning appliance comprises a squeegee h and a reservoir a, for water or other liquid, made with perforations t o supply the sponge or absorbent pad d.
Patent GB-190202657-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Stop Valve for Taps on Water Pipes.
Inventor: STOMBERT ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-02-01
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 2657. Stombert, A., and Roth, R. Feb. 1. Taps or valves and pipes, connecting.-To allow a water-pipe tap to be removed for repairs without shutting off the supply at the main, the pipe is fitted with an auxiliary self-closing valve. The spigot d, Fig. 1, of the tap is screwed into a sleeve b and normally holds the slotted cylindrical valve a off its seat f on the end of the sleeve. The valve has a washer j secured by a cap i and a sieve n in a ring o may be attached to the valve to reduce the pressure of the outflow and catch dirt. When the tap is removed, the valve closes on to its seat, as shown in Fig. 2. The sleeve b may be screwed into the water pipe or, if necessary, screwed into a recessed connection c which is attached to the pipe.
Patent GB-190210404-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Valve.
Inventor: GUT JAKOB
Filed: 1902-05-06
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 10,404. Gut, J. July 26, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Lift valves.- The valve has a conical head p covered wit h a rubber or other elastic cap d fitting a conical seat c in the casing. The elastic cap has a flange f which prevents leakage past the spindle.
Patent GB-190212538-A (GB)
Title: Improved Soldering Apparatus for Band-saws.
Inventor: OTT GEORG
Filed: 1902-06-02
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 12,538. Ott, G. June 2. Soldering.-When soldering band-saws,in order to protect the flame from the atmosphere and to concentrate the heat on the part to be soldered, the three-sided fireproof casing e is provided. The saw passes through slots in the casing, and is held there until, when sufficiently heated, the depression of the handle h withdraws the casing and brings together the pressing-jaws m, n. The connections of the levers to the casing and to each other are as shown.
Patent GB-190213593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Commutators for Telegraphic, Telephonic and other like Purposes
Inventor: PROETT CARL HEINRICH
Filed: 1902-06-16
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 13,593. Pr÷tt, C. H. June 16. Signalling to cabins and stations accidents, signalling in case of ; signalling-instruments.-Relates to switching apparatus for use at intermediate stations for connecting up any one of the stations with the central station or the control station or with another station on the same line, and at the same time shunting the intermediate stations. The apparatus is applicable to signalling, but Figs. 2 and 4 show the application to a partyline system of telephony. The switch or commutator, Fig. 2, is provided with sixteen terminals for the main line a, shunt or derivation line b, house or party lines i. and interconnecting and calling lines. Fixed metal plates 2, 3 carry springs 8, 9 normally making contact with springs 11, 12 connected to plates 15, 16 Other springs 10, 13 and 54, 55 are provided, making contacts as shown. A cam 37 is mounted upon a spindle, and is adapted to be turned into three positions, viz., (1) as shown, that is the " house position " ; (2) turned through 45‹, when the screw head 61 lifts the springs 54, 55 into the highest position, breaking the lower set of contacts and making the upper ; and (3) through 90‹, when the springs 8, 9 are forced outwards, allowing the springs 11, 12 to spring outwards, making another set of contacts and at the same time forcing out the springs 10, 13 and making the contact with them. The cam is held in its intermediate position, that is, connected up to the control station by a catch 49 engaging in a notch in the armature 45 of the magnet 44. When the magnet is energized, the cam is released and returned by a spring 52, a bell being rung at the same time to give warning. The third position is for direct connection with the central station. Fig. 9 shows a simplex arrangement adapted for railway signalling, and particularly adapted for connecting up an intermediate station in case of accident. Here a is the main line, and b the shunt or return line. The number of contacts is reduced, and the switch cam 86 or commutator has two positions only. At x are the lamps or signalling apparatus, and telephones &c. may be connected up to the terminals 91, 92. In a further modification, the contacts 87, 88 are dispensed with, and the contacts 91, 92 connected directly to the plate 78, 79.
Patent GB-190214447-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Route or Destination and like Indicators for Tramcars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: WALKER GEORGE GOODALL
Filed: 1902-06-30
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 14,447. Walker, G. G. June 30. Indicators, route, for vehicles. - A route or destination and like indicator for tramcars and other vehicles is shown. Two name sheets or plates are mounted in the sliding frames 5, 6, arranged to pass each other for reversing purposes, and connected by cords, chains, or bands, so that, as one frame is raised, the other is lowered. The frame guides are so formed that, at the end of the movement, which is determined by the stop arm 82 on the hand-operated spindle 35, the frames lie in the same plane. Provision is made for readily changing the name sheets in the frames to adapt them to different routes. The frames are moved by the four bottom cords 20, 21, 22, 23, and the two upper cords 24, 25 ; the cords 24, 25 are connected to lugs on the frames 5, 6, the cords 20, 21 are connected to lugs on the frame 6, the cords 22, 23 to lugs on the frame 5, and the four lower cords to the periphery of the double-grooved wheel 34 on the vertical spindle 35. The tension of the upper cords is adjusted by nuts and screwed eyes. The words "from" and "to" may be printed above the openings in the case, or the name of an intermediate part of the route may be mounted between the openings, or more than two name sheets may be employed. Electric lamps 76 may illuminate the name sheets. According to the Provisional Specification, in electric vehicles the frames can be reversed by electrically-operated mechanism.
Patent GB-190221468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attachments for Bicycles Boats and Vehicles for use as a Shade and Sail and applicable also for Steadying Cycles and for Advertising Purposes.
Inventor: MANNERS STEPHEN HENRY
Filed: 1902-10-02
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 21,468. Manners, S. H., and Thatcher, H. Oct. 2. Hoods and weather screens; propelling.-Relates to attachments for bicycles, boats, and vehicles, for use as a shade or sail or for advertising purposes. The invention is shown as applied to bicycles. In the form shown in Figs. 3 and 4, a mast C, formed with a bent end D terminating in a ball E, is secured in a suitable step carried on the head of the bicycle. The ball E is enclosed by washers F, K which are pressed together by a plate L formed with lugs connected by bolts G and springs H to the plate F. The sail U is connected to the ends of stays T, T' secured in sockets F<3>, K<3> formed on the washers F, K, and is supported by cords attached by fastenings W to the ends of a rod S clamped to the plates F, K by an eccentric J' carried by a lug J. The washer K can be rotated to adjust the spread of the stays T, T', the movement being limited by the socket K engaging in a cut-away portion of the plate L, and the rod S can be readily disconnected. The fastenings W, as shown separately in Fig. 10, comprise a roller W<3> carried by a plate W, W<1> bent as shown. The cord is passed through a hole W<4>, over a groove in the roller W<3>, and out through a hole W<6>, so that the wedging action of the roller permits movement in only one direction. The steering-mechanism is supported, as shown in Fig. 9, by a plunger B sliding in a socket secured to the step B and pressed by a spring B<2>, so that a roller carried by it engages a curved plate B<6> secured to the handle-bar stem and formed with a central depression. The part D may be fitted, as shown in Fig. 3, with a cam N having a thickened end N' which can be adjusted so as to aid in placing the sail in a horizontal plane. In a modification shown in Fig. 5, a ball E, formed with a stem carrying washers f, k fitted with arms T, T', is clamped by a washer L and spring bolts G in a socket F formed on the mast end D. In this form, the rod S is dispensed with, and the arms T, T<1> are pressed apart by a spring which allows them to be closed up when not in use. In another modification, the sail &c. is carried by four arms secured in pairs to the washers F, K. In another form, shown in Fig. 8, the arms T, T' are clamped between plates F, K formed with sockets to receive the spherical end of the mast and clamped together by bolts g, g<1>.
Patent GB-190223219-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in connection with Hansom-cab and like Windows.
Inventor: FORD JOHN ENGRAM
Filed: 1902-10-24
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 23,219. Ford, J. E. Oct. 24. Windows; cabs.-To minimize the danger of injury to a passenger, the inner surfaces of the windows of hansom cabs and like vehicles are covered with lattice-wire screens a having eyes b for fastening the screens in position.
Patent GB-190224428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Closing Bottles, Jars and the like.
Inventor: WEISS ARNOLD
Filed: 1902-11-07
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 24,428. Weiss, A., [St÷lzle's S÷hne Akt.- Ges. f³r Glasfabrication, C.]. Nov. 7. Capsuling bottles, jars, and the like; stoppering; stoppers.- Relates to a machine for closing vessels containing milk &c., by forcing a disc of cardboard, strawboard, sheet metal, &c. into a groove in the neck of the vessel. Fig. 1 is a sectional elevation. The neck z<1> of the bottle z has a groove y, into which a disc is to be forced. The bottle is placed on a table supported on springs, and its neck is placed under an aperture in the guide a with india-rubber collar p. A plunger c, provided with a cup g flaring outwards and downwards and with elastic fingers h formed by slitting the cup, is employed to drive the disc into the groove. The plunger is worked by a lever d, and is normally kept raised by a weight f or a spring. The discs are preferably supplied automatically from a magazine, the controlling-mechanism being a double lever and a link, operated by the lever d. On lowering the plunger, the disc is brought under the cup g, and is driven by the fingers h into a tapering aperture i<1> in the piece i attached to the bottom of the guide. The disc is larger than the aperture i<1>, and so the edges of the disc are bent, but the resilience of the fingers h helps to straighten the disc when it reaches the groove y, and to force the disc into the groove. The standard b fits into a socket secured by a set screw or otherwise, so that its height can be adjusted to fit various size bottles. Fig. 4 shows a mudification, in which the cup g and fingers A are replaced by loose pieces t, pivoted on pins t<1>, suspended round a common centre on the plunger, and a spring u imparts resilience to the loose pieces t. A mandrel v works within the plunger, and a cone w on the mandrel forces pieces t outward when the mandrel descends. The mandrel moves down further than the plunger c, owing to the upper part c<1> of plunger having slots c<2> connected to the lever d by a bolt x in the eye v<1> of the mandrel.
Patent GB-190228276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Threeway Valves for Faucets.
Inventor: DINNEEN DANIEL WASHINGTON
Filed: 1902-12-22
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 28,276. Dinneen, D. W., and Cook, C. L. Dec. 22. Multiple-way valves and cocks; plug cocks.-Relates to a three-way valve or cock for use in connection with wash basins, bath tubs, &c. The valve casing c, Figs. 2 and 3, communicates on one side with the hot and cold water pipes b, b<2>, and has a discharge spout c' on the opposite side. The valve or cock e has a central longitudinal chamber e<5>, which communicates at its upper end with a passage e<6> extending nearly half-way round the valve, and at its lower end with a similar passage e' on the opposite side of the valve. On turning the valve by means of the handle f, the passage e<5> may be put in communication with either or both of the pipes b, b<2>, and the passage e<7> with the spout c<2>.
Patent GB-190304173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drying Apparatus.
Inventor: DIEDRICH HENRI
Filed: 1903-02-21
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 4173. Diedrich, H. Feb. 21. Drying and air-heating furnaces.-White pigments, talc, powdered bone or bone dust, ochres, and other materials which are unable to withstand high temperatures, or the original colour of which it is desired to preserve, are dried in a rotating horizontal drum a mounted on rollers operated by bevel gearing, as shown. The drum is heated externally by the gases from a furnace f which heats air in internally-ribbed tubes g. The hot air is drawn through the drum by a fan h, the moist air being discharged into a dust-collecting chamber i having a passage leading to the furnace ashpit. The drum carries a number of blades with lateral outlets to agitate the material and feed it from the charging-hopper c to the discharging- funnel d.
Patent GB-190309756-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cover or Lid for Tobacco Pipes and other Articles such as Match Boxes, Cigarette Cases, and the like
Inventor: PEARCE WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-04-30
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 9756. Pearce, W. April 30. Cruets and condiment receptacles.-Consists of a cover for mustard pots, and is shown applied as a cover to tobacco pipes. Two parts A, A<1> are pivoted at a<3>, a<2> between the plates B, C. The parts are provided with quadrant teeth gearing with each other between the pivots so that they open and close simultaneously. Stops prevent the parts from opening too far, and a stud pin c' acts as a central stop. The under-plate C is Hanged to fit within or round the bowl D.
Patent GB-190309818-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Gas Producers.
Inventor: ROWE ROBERT MORTON LEWIN
Filed: 1903-04-30
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 9818. Rowe, R. M. L. April 30. Gas-producers.-A vessel or retort is arranged in connection with a producer, the gas from the producer being passed through the vessel or retort, and enriched by means of incandescent coke or carbon contained therein. In one form of the apparatus, shown in Fig. 1, the vessel or retort is a vertical pipe p situated within, and concentric to, the producer b, which has firebars f rest. ing at one end on a ring g, and at the other end on a flange h formed on the upper end of a pipe k, forming a continuation of the pipe p. A pipe n, which may be provided with a removable cover 10, may be bolted to the pipe k, and is connected to a pipe y for conducting away the enriched gas. A pipe q is secured to the plate c, covering the producer, and bangs concentrically within the enlarged upper end of the pipe p; the pipe q is provided with a charging and cleaning door 9. The producer is charged with coal from casings v past cones t, and coal is prevented from falling into the annular space between the pipes p, q by a guard or pipe s having a lower flared part x. Steam may be admitted to the producer through a pipe z, or hollow firebars, connected to a pipe 2. In a modification, the vessel or retort is a vertical, inclined, or horizontal pipe supported within and, heated by means of, a separate fireplace.
Patent GB-190310332-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drills for Corn, Seed and the like.
Inventor: GILBERT BENJAMIN
Filed: 1903-05-06
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 10,332. Gilbert, B. May 6. Seeds, sowing.-Relates to the construction of drills for sowing corn, seeds, and the like. The frame a is carried on a pair of wheels b and is provided with handles c at the rear. The seed box i is hinged on a shaft j and is connected by links l to arms m on a rocking shaft n, which may be adjusted by means of a screw q and quadrant p. In the machine shown in Fig. 1, three coulters d are provided. The two rear coulters are carried by a shaft e with right and left handed screws, so that the coulters may be adjusted towards or from each other. Each coulter is provided with stay bars fixed to the frame a by screws d<2>. The screws d<2> of the two rear coulters d work in slots in the frame so that they may be adjusted simultaneously with the coulters d. The arrangement of the feed-wheels x is shown in Fig. 3. Partitions y are fitted into the seed receptacle to form discharge chambers y<1>, provided with nozzles z connected by flexible tubes or the like to the coulters d. The feed-wheels x are mounted on the shaft s so'as to rotate therewith and are maintained in close contact with the partitions y by springs coiled round the shaft s. Recesses v<1> formed in the periphery of the wheels x discharge their contents over the partition y into the chamber y<1>. The shaft s is fixed and is driven by a shaft v and suitable gearing from the axle of the wheels b. The shaft passes through curved slots in the sides of the seed hopper and partitions y, to enable the latter to be adjusted by the means above described, relatively to the wheels x, and thus regulate the amount of seed sown.