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Patent GB-190103725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Presses for Guncotton or the like
Inventor: HOLLINGS ALFRED
Filed: 1901-02-21
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 3725. Hollings, A. Feb. 21. Moulding explosives.-Relates to presees for guncotton, and provides means for preventing any of the material from passing along the sides of the ram head, and for maintaining the sides in a wet condition. For this purpose, water under pressure is supplied at 7 to a chamber 6 of the ram head 2, whence it passes by channels 5 to the helical groove 3, and by passages 15 to the face of the ram head. Cup-leathers 12, 13 are provided between the faceplate 10 and the ram head, and between the ram head and the sides of the press.
Patent GB-190109602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Steam Engines.
Inventor: JOENSSON MATHIAS
Filed: 1901-05-08
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 9602. J÷nsson, M. May 8. Revolving-cylinder type.-A compound rotary engine of the revolving-cylinder type is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The drum 7 rotates at one end on the shaft 12, and at the other end has a bearing on the pipe 14, which has an eccentrically-disposed prolongation or plug 8, on which the centre-piece 9 rotates. The centre-piece carries two or more sets of cylinders 29, 37, containing trunk pistons 30 connected to the drum. Pins 40, 67, with or without rollers, are mounted on detachable rings in the centre-piece and ends of the drum to keep these parts in proper engagement. Admission and exhaust pipes 16, 17 are connected to a valve-chest 5, and the tubular valve 22, Figs. 1 and 13, extends into the plug 8 and has a head 23 with one aperture which aligns with ports 25 leading to the high-pressure cylinders. High-pressure steam passes through the valve 22 and one port 25 into the cylinders 29, and the exhaust returns through the second port 25 into the plug 8 and is deflected by a projecting stop 34 into the low-pressure cyinders, whence the used steam exhausts into the plug and passes to the exhaust pipe. By means of a handle 20, the valve can be rotated through 180‹ and the engine reversed. Each aperture 25, Fig. 14, in the plug can be restricted by means of an expansion valve 44, consisting of a curved plate with a cut-away part 49. The plates can be slid longitudinally by means of handles 86 and connecting gear 81. The shaft 12 has a roller bearing 76 adjusted by a screwed sleeve 88. The drum 7 has a roller bearing 78 adjusted by a screwed sleeve 79. The centre-piece 9 has roller bearings 66 working on the conical plug 8. Oil inserted into the pipe 4, Fig. 14, passes along grooves 54 and enters corresponding perforations in the plug 8, opening externally. The oil then passes to the cylinders and bearings, and the surplus returns by a passage 14 to a catch chamber 58. A supporting doubleended pin 71 is centered in the plug 8 and in a roller bearing 70 in the shaft 12, and is lubricated through one of the perforations. A passage 61, Fig. 10, in each piston and connecting-rod is fitted with a spring-closed valve 62, which opens when the piston is at the inner end of its stroke and allows lubricant to enter. In a modification, Figs. 19 and 20, the valve 22 acts as a combined distributing and reversing valve by means of duplicate sets of ports 90, 98, 102 in the plug 8.
Patent GB-190114974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Letter Sheets or Letter Cards.
Inventor: REACH EMIL
Filed: 1901-07-23
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 14,974. Reach, E. July 23. Letter -cards. - Relates to advertisementbearing letter-cards or letter-sheets of the kind described in Specification No. 11,831, A.D. 1901. The intermediate part of the card b is sealed by means of the flap e secured to the cover leaf a and adapted to be fastened to the cover leaf a'. The cover leaf a may be provided with end flaps, in place of, or in addition to, the flap e. The cover leaf a' may also be made with a side flap or with end flaps. Lines of perforations may be made between the flaps and the cover leaves.
Patent GB-190203903-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Self-feeding Brush for Washing Yards, Stables & Vehicles of all Descriptions.
Inventor: FOERSTER WILLIAM ADOLPHUS JULI
Filed: 1902-02-15
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 3903. Foerster, W. A. J. Feb. 15. Self-feeding brushes for washing yards, stables, and vehicles. The stock A is in halves clamped together by bolts and nuts I, J. The tubular handle C terminates in a branch pipe D, which lies in the grooves M in the stock and is hooked at each end, as shown. The ends are connected to a length of perforated hose G.
Patent GB-190204751-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Suspended Primary Pneumatic Valves for the Playing Mechanism of Musical Instruments
Inventor: LAKE HENRY HARRIS
Filed: 1902-02-25
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 4751. Lake, H. H., [Aeolian Co.]. Feb. 25. Automatic instruments. - Relates to primary pneumatics for apparatus for playing on keyboard instruments. The secondary pneumatics, which actuate . the strikers, are arranged in two staggered rows and communicate by ports e with a wind. chest D. One primary pneumatic device is shown. G is a port leading to the tracker board and closed by a flexible diaphragm f, which bears against a horizontal spindle E. The spindle is suspended from pins k<3> by hooks K<1> made of flat pieces of metal twisted at the middle ; it carries the usual admission and exhaust valves E, E', the latter of which has its seating in the end of a ferrule e<2>. A principal feature in the invention consists in suspending the spindle E horizontally, so that little force is required to move it.
Patent GB-190205430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Charging and Discharging Vessels.
Inventor: SHOOSMITH HARRY
Filed: 1902-03-05
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 5430. Shoosmith, H. March 5. Loading and unloading. - Relates to apparatus for charging coal or other cargo from one vessel into another. A double pontoon structure a, b, a' encloses a free water-way for the barge &c. c to be discharged, and carries a braced structure d. On a horizontal beam f near the top runs a trolley k, through which is guided a lifting-rope for a grab or the like. The grab raises a load, and the trolley k is then moved so that the load is discharged into a hopper m and shoot or conveyer n. The hopper m can be raised and lowered, and the shoot is adjustable by means of two ropes, one of which is guided through a trolley r. All these movements are obtained from winches g &c. on one of the pontoons. The grabs may be duplicated, as shown, so that one balances the other, or any convenient number may be used. When the beam f projects considerably beyond the structure, a travelling counterpoise, such as is described in Specification No. 4440, A.D. 1902, may be used.
Patent GB-190208288-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Electrical Smelting of Ores and the Refining of Metals, and to Furnaces therefor.
Inventor: STASSANO ERNESIO
Filed: 1902-04-09
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 8288. Stassano, E. April 9. Electric furnaces.-An arc furnace for smelting ores or refining metals consists of a lined iron casing 2 carried by a base-plate 3 on rollers and a central pivot 4, the bearings 10, 5 for which are inclined. The furnace is revolved by toothed gearing 6 engaging the base-plate. Side openings are provided for the electrodes, for discharging metal and slag, and for admitting material from a hopper provided with a double valve, the furnace being closed except at an outlet 12, which is connected with a stationary chimney by an annular seal 30 containing sand. When sulphur dioxide is evolved in the furnace, the outlet is lined with the ore treated. The electrodes 23 are passed in through water-cooled boxes 19, and are supplied with current through insulated brackets 32, brushes, and stationary rings 33. The electrodes are movable by crossheads 24, sliding on guide-rods 25, and connected to the pistons of hydraulic cylinders 20. Water is supplied to the cylinders 20 and the boxes 19 from a disc revolving on a channelled disc 36. The ores, reducing-material, and basic or silicious flux are ground, mixed with tar or other binding-material, and moulded into blocks, which are broken up for treatment in the furnace. Oxides of iron, manganese, chromium, or tin may be reduced with coal. Sulphides and oxides, such as of copper, may be mixed together, to produce metal and sulphur dioxide in the furnace. Lead sulphide may be reduced with ferric oxide and carbon. Metals are refined by heating with their oxides; excess of oxygen may be removed by adding powdered charcoal after the slag has been run off.
Patent GB-190208396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Troughs or Conduits, more especially Intended for Underground Electric Cables
Inventor: DEVONSHIRE THOMAS EASTON
Filed: 1902-04-10
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 8396. Devonshire, T. E. April 10. Moulding conduits.-Relates to conduits for electric cables and other conduits, formed of concrete containing a metal skeleton. The skeleton consists of a trough-shaped network d of perforated, reticulated, or expanded metal, strengthened by longitudinal rods c. The skeleton is placed inverted in a mould, and the conduit is moulded around it. When bridge pieces are employed in the conduits, these may be placed in the core, and are fixed in position by the concrete. Metal spigot and socket pieces may be employed, or metal extension pieces a, secured to the framework, may be embedded in the concrete. The rods c may be extended to form jointing bars. Similarly-constructed lids are employed, and in some cases transverse strengthening - bars are inserted.
Patent GB-190209348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Removable Refuse Traps and Dirt Collectors for Sinks, Lavatories, Baths, Dye Vats, and the like.
Inventor: BARRACLOUGH SIDNEY
Filed: 1902-04-23
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 9348. Barraclough, S., and Priestley, D. April 23. Dyeing vats, traps for. The mouth of the discharge pipe is fitted with a conical vessel 1 provided with a hinged grating 2 and containing an inner conical receiver 7 for arresting solid matter. The top and bottom of this receiver are perforated. In a modification, the bottom of the receiver is bulged upwards.
Patent GB-190211590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Cleaning Decanters, Bottles and the like.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1902-05-21
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 11,590. Thompson, W. P., [Maske, E.]. May 21. Bottle and like cleaning brushes. - A brush for cleaning decanters, bottles, and the like consists of a two-armed spring fork a, b provided wit h bristles and carrying a jointed third arm c. 1
Patent GB-190215199-A (GB)
Title: Oat Hulling Machine.
Inventor: FIELD SAMUEL EDMONDS
Filed: 1902-07-08
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 15,199. Field, S. E. July 8. Hulling oats; groats.-Relates to a machine for hulling oats between rollers which carry the hulls through between them and leave the groats behind. Fig. 2 shows the machine in end view. The oats are fed into a hopper A having a narrow slot in the bottom, through which project agitator pins a secured to a reciprocating trough B, actuated from a crank i on the shaft k by the connections shown. A number of feed-tubes C, with countersunk conical ends c, are secured in the tray B, and carry the oats with their heavy ends downwards singly to the rollers D, which squeeze the groats out from their husks. The feed-tubes C are loosely held in eyes e<1> on a cross-beam e, and their ends are supported in a loose or movable cross-bar f, which allows a lateral motion consequent upon that of the tray B. The moving parts are all driven from the hand driving-wheel l.
Patent GB-190216372-A (GB)
Title: The Fireproofing of Textile Fabrics.
Inventor: GRIMSHAW HARRY
Filed: 1902-07-23
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 16,372. Crimahaw, H. July 23. Yarns, sizing.-An inorganic salt of ammonia, such as the sulphate, chloride, or phosphate, or a mixture of them, is added to the sizing-solution to render the yarn fireproof. Cotton, linen, jute, wool, or silk, &c. may be so treated.
Patent GB-190228306-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cartridge Cases for Blasting with Hygroscopic Explosives
Inventor: HARTIG WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-12-23
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 28,306. Hartig, W. Dec 23. Blasting and mining cartridges. -Relates to cartridge cases for blasting with hygroscopic explosives, and consists in surrounding the charge with a thin layer of india-rubber or other waterproof material. The cartridge case proper is preferably. made from paper, which has been treated with alum, sodium tungstate, or other non-inflammable substance, and the waterproof material is preferably india-rubber, applied as a solution to the cartridge case. Figs. 1, 2 and 3 show the parts, and Fig. 4 the finished cartridge case.
Patent GB-190303045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Compounds having a Nitro-cellulose and Casein Base.
Inventor: ENSMINGER HENRI
Filed: 1903-02-09
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 3045. Enemingrer, H. Feb. 9. Camphor is recovered from celluloid for re-use, by immersing the latter in formaldehyde, ramoving the celluloid after a longer or shorter time, and distilling the solution.
Patent GB-190303479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dyeing Mixed Silk and Cotton-goods with Sulphurised Dyestuffs.
Filed: 1903-02-13
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 3479. Abel, C. D., [Akt.-Ges. f³r Anilin- Fabrikation]. Feb. 13. Dyeing.-Relates to the dyeing of mixed silk and cotton goods with sulphurized dye-stuffs in such a way that only the cotton is dyed, and consists in adding dextrin to the strong dye bath, and working at a temperature below 50‹ C. For heavy goods it is advisable to add a little Turkey-red oil.
Patent GB-190308544-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Reachers or Long Arms.
Inventor: MACDOUGALL DOUGLAS
Filed: 1903-04-15
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 8544. MacDougall, D., and Farrer, B. W. April 15. Measures of length are combined with reachers or longarms for hanging pictures, opening and closing windows, &c. A spring clip A for gripping the picture hook, cord, &c. is formed from one piece of wire, and is fastened by screws F into recesses D in a graduated measuring-rod H, rabbeted at its upper end. The clip is released by means of a cord C, passing through eyelets E formed therein. A cleat B is provided for opening or shutting windows, and the slack of the cord C is wound on a second cleat mounted near the other end of the measure H, which may be made in sections joined together by bayonet or other joints.
Patent GB-190313818-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Motors Operated by Heated Air or Gas
Inventor: MACHUCA JULIO DE VARGAS
Filed: 1903-06-20
Granted: 1904-06-20
Abstract: 13,818. Lake, H. H., [Machuca, J. de V.]. June 20. Buoyancy motors.-Two bucket-wheels B, B<1> revolve in vessels A, A' containing, respectively, hot and cold liquid. Air is carried beneath the cold liquid, and escapes through the pipe K, H, K<1> to the vessel A, where it expands and drives the wheel B by its buoyancy. The vessel A is heated by the furnace D and flues d.
Patent GB-190314982-A (GB)
Title: Improved Coin-freed Automatic Liquid Supply Apparatus.
Inventor: WEBER CARL
Filed: 1903-07-06
Granted: 1904-07-06
Abstract: 14,982. Weber, C., and Meyer, J. July 6. Measured quantities, delivering, by coin-freed apparatus. Two measuring-vessels d, e, containing blown-glass floats d<1>, c<1> to close their vents, are filled and emptied alternately through a plug cock b which is connected by toggle-levers f, g with slides h, k mutually at right-angles, the transverse slide k having a pin engaging a slot in the togglelever. Normally, apart from a certain play, the operation is prevented because a flap i on the longitudinal slide is hooked on the transverse slide, but, when a coin o<2> has been dropped tarough a mouthpiece q on the flap into a slot in the transverse slide, the flap rides over the coin and the transverse slide carries it to a discharge slot s, l, Fig. 5, right or left of the line of centres, while the longitudinal slide operates a counter n<2>. The flap i, as shown in Fig. 5, is notched so that the coin cannot be brought back to the centre.
Patent GB-190315576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Doors of Landaus and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: CULLEMORE WILLIAM WENDON
Filed: 1903-07-14
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 15,576. Cullemore, W. W. July 14. Doors, carriage.-In order to prevent a landau or like carriage door from being opened while the window is raised, a vertical bolt g is arranged to be pushed down into a hole in the top of the door by a lever e, which is pivoted at f and fitted with a roller c for engaging the edge of the sash j. When the sash is lowered, a spring or the weight of the roller c lifts the bolt g out of engagement with the door.
Patent GB-190317709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in connection with, Hand-trucks or Trolleys and other Wheeled Carriers
Inventor: DINGER ALFRED
Filed: 1903-08-15
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 17,709. Dinger, A. Aug. 15. Hand-trucks; tip-carts.-A hand-truck, trolley, or other wheeled carrier, or a horse-drawn or other vehicle, has its axle loosely mounted in the arms E of the sleeves D on the side guides C, and also provided with a threaded sleeve R engaging a shaft L supported in the brackets J, K. By operating the hand-wheel N, the wheels can be moved to the fore of the vehicle when the body assumes a vertical position. The slipper F having been inserted below the load, the wheel is rotated in the opposite direction, and a pull on the handles tilts the carriage. This operation is continued until the load balances on the axle, when the vehicle can be brought to a horizontal position, and the trailing wheel 0 comes into contact with the ground. The vehicle may also have a hand-rail. Two or more threaded rods L, operated by a single hand-wheel, may be used, or studs adapted to engage a series of holes in the guides C, may take the place of the rods L, handwheel N, and sleeve R.
Patent GB-190317926-A (GB)
Title: Improved Metal Bobbin for use in Spinning, Twisting and the like Machinery.
Inventor: SUTTON JOHN BRUCE
Filed: 1903-08-19
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 17,926. S u t t o n, J. B. Aug. 19. Bobbins for spinning and twisting machines are formed of plain, perforated, or corrugated sheet metal a, Figs. 2 and 4, bent over until the edges a<1> are in close proximity to each other. A perforated cup-shaped piece of metal c is inserted in the interior of the tube a in a position to suit the length and taper of the spindle employed. Rings a<2> are then forced down until the edges a' are pressed together, and the metal piece e is held firmly. The base of the bobbin is formed bv a ring a<3> taking over the flange or lower extended edge at the bottom of the tube a. The rings a<2>, a<3> are secured, and the slit in the bobbin closed, by dipping the whole in molten metal, or by soldering.
Patent GB-190319021-A (GB)
Title: Improved Self Recording Apparatus for Transmitting Signals and a Lantern for Use therewith.
Inventor: GRIFFITHS JAMES PAUL
Filed: 1903-09-03
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 19,021. Griffiths, J. P. Sept. 3. Recording signals; signals, heliograph. - The lever which actuates the transmitting-apparatus of a signalling-lamp, heliograph, portable telegraphic apparatus, or the like is caused to record its use on a travelling tape, so that a record is produced of the messages sent. Fig. 1 shows the apparatus applied to a signalling- lamp. The shutter n, by which flashes are sent, is operated by the lever o, pivoted at o' and actuated at o<3>. The tube p, passing through a slot in the lever o, contains a spring x, supporting a pin y, which pin passes through slots in a tube p and supports rollers z at each end. On depressing the lever o, rollers z compress the spring x and cause the plunger w to bend the spring v until the wheel u makes the rotating tape s touch the inking-roller t.
Patent GB-190319689-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for Improving the Shape of Finger Nails
Inventor: CALLAWAY HENRY CLARKE
Filed: 1903-09-12
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 19,689. Callaway, H. C. Sept. 12. Nail-manicuring appliances. - For improving the shape of nails they are softened in hot water, and then the appliance shown in Fig. 1 is placed over the finger, and the two plates A, B are screwed together.
Patent GB-190320753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inking-mechanism for Printing Machines.
Inventor: PIERCE GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1903-09-26
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 20,753. Pierce, G. H. Oct. 15, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Inking-apparatus; platen presses.-Relates to the inking- apparatus of machines such as are described in Specification No. 25,306, A.D. 1902. The platen 21 is on the fixed frame 20, and the type bed 30 is carried by arms 28 pivoted at 31 and rocked by connecting-rods &c. The types 23 are in a chase 24 secured by flat springs 26 and a clamp 27. An ink-distributing plate 50 is fixed on a shaft 51 journalled on the type bed 30, and is rotated by a ratchet 53 and a pawl 54 on an arm 56 rocked by a spring 63 and a pin on one of the sprocket-wheels 61. Inking- rollers 66 are journalled on a pair of endless chains 69 on wheels 61, 72 on shafts 70, 73 on the type bed. The shaft 73 is adjustable by screws 75. The shaft 70 is driven by gearing from a wheel on the shaft 31. The rollers 66 pass round the bed over the plate 50 and across the types 23. They are yieldingly pressed against the types by blocks on the sides of the bed pressed upwards by springs and having grooves for engaging the roller shafts. A duct 41 and duct roller 44 are mounted on brackets 42. A "brayer" roller 90 is journalled in arms 92 pivoted in arms 94 on a shaft 95 in the extensions 97 of the brackets 42. The shaft 95 is rocked by a rod 99 connected to a crank 100 on one end of the shaft 70. The shaft 93 of the arms 92 is acted upon by a helical spring to press the roller 90 on to the roller 44 and on to the plate 50. When the bed rises, the roller 90 moves on to and over the plate 50, Fig. 6, and when the bed is down it is moved to and fro on the duct roller 44. An endless band may be used in place of the chains 69. The roller 44 is rotated by ratchet gear 48 and a rod 49 connected to one of the arms 28. The web of paper 40 passes between the platen and bed.
Patent GB-190402400-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Friction Clutch.
Inventor: MURPHY WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-02-01
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 2400. Murphy, W. Feb. 1. Clutches.-Relates to arrangements for operating an interrupted expanding ring and for compensating for the effects of wear. The segments of the ring a, Fig. 1, which expands against the pulley d, are in one piece with the boss b and the arms c. These segments are loosely pivoted at opposite points g to links f which are cranked so as not to touch the arms c. The other ends of the links k are pivoted to lugs h on a sleeve i slidable on the shaft e. The lugs h on the sleeve i slide on the boss b. When the sleeve i is drawn out, the links f become inclined, and the clutch is disengaged. A screw stud b<1> in the boss b limits the inward movement of the sleeve i. When the links fare thrust inwards, the lugs h tend to rotate in the direction of the arrow, spoiling the engagement. To ensure parallel motion, abutments i<1> on one or both sides of the lugs h are provided. The adjustment for wear is effected by pivoting the links f to studs k passing through slots in the lugs h. The studs k are kept in the slots by the lock-nuts m, and adjusted in the slots by the screw studs n and lock-nuts o.