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Patent GB-190106218-A (GB)
Title: Improved Packing for Pistons and Cylinders of Rotary Motor Engines, Pumps, Compressors, and the like.
Inventor: EIDEL JOHANN BAPTIST
Filed: 1901-03-25
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 6218. Eidel, J. B., and Hartmann, G. March 25. Packing drums, pistons and cylinders of rotary engines, pumps, compressors, and the like. Steel or other suitable rings a are fitted into grooves in the side and ends of the cylinder b. The piston drum m is fitted with similar, but comparatively weak, rings c, which are pressed outwards by means of inner rings e. The rings e are made in segments loosely connected together to allow slight movement under centrifugal action. The rings are prevented from rotating in their grooves by suitable means.
Patent GB-190110625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Calendars.
Inventor: LEIGH WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-05-22
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 10,625. Leigh, W. May 22. Date indicators.-Addressed advertising postcards or equivalents are inserted between the daily leaves.
Patent GB-190113261-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Preventing 'Racing' in Screw-propelled Vessels.
Inventor: HARDINGHAM GEORGE GATTON MELHU
Filed: 1901-06-29
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 13,261. Hardingham, G. G. M., [Sollitt, G.]. June 29. Governing and regulating speed and power.- Relates to means for preventing the racing of the engines of screw-propelled vessels upon emersion of the propellers. A cylinder B, closed at the bottom and situated above the propeller shaft A in the stern of the vessel, communicates with the external water by pipes b having shut-off valves b<1>. On this cylinder is mounted a second cylinder B' containing a (preferably) hollow piston C raised by a pressure due to the head of water outside the vessel and having a rod c carrying a crosshead C<2>, to which are attached cords d passing over guidepulleys e and carrying counterweights D engaging the standards E or other guides. The faces of the piston C are preferably concave, and its circumference is grooved to receive oil supplied through cocks c<3> carried by the cylinder and also serving for drawing off air and water. A pipe B<2> leads from the dome-shaped cylinder cover c<2> to the engine-room, so as to convey air to and from a pneumatic apparatus for controlling the steamengine throttle valve F. The pipe B<2> is shown connected to a cylinder G, the piston of which is connected to the weighted valve-operating lever g<2>. This piston may operate a weighted wheel geared with a pinion on the valve spindle. An air pump is provided to supply air to the pipe B<2>. Indiarubber or other packing may be provided at the ends of the cylinder B<1>, and arranged to serve as cushions for the piston C.
Patent GB-190114663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seats or Chairs for Tramcars and other purposes.
Inventor: WILLIAMS HUGH
Filed: 1901-07-18
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 14,663. Williams, H., and Hope, W. G. July 18. Seats and seat backs.-Movable seating-surfaces are fitted to seats or chairs for use on tramcars and other vehicles. The chain E, which passes round the rollers D, carries slats a mounted to slide in the side frames. A dry surface is obtained by reciprocating the back C, when the pawls G advance the chain and the wet surface is wiped by the rubber squeegee F. The unexposed surface is protected by a shield H having drain holes I at its sides.
Patent GB-190117711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Transmission of Telegraphic and Telephonic Signals.
Inventor: MAICHE LOUIS
Filed: 1901-09-04
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 17,711. Maiche, L. Feb. 19, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Telegraphs; telephone systems.-The local circuits at each station are doubly earthed at e, f, j, k symmetrically about a straight line joining the stations. The earths may be formed of porous pots containing water ia which the ends of the conductors are immersed, or deep ditches filled with gas coke may be employed. Insulating- screens may be placed in deep ditches dug behind the earths.
Patent GB-190118098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Labelling Machines
Filed: 1901-09-10
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 18,098. Lake, H. H., [New York Labeling Machine Co.]. Sept. 10. Damping and affixing labels and the like. -Relates to apparatus for labelling bottles, packages, and the like, in which the articles are moved along guides successively over a pasting - device, label holder, and label presser. The guides consist of the bars 6, 7, 8, 9, which are adjustable laterally and vertically to accommodate different sizes of articles, and a gauge-piece 31 is placed at the entrance. A slide 14, reciprocating on the upper guide-bar 9, carries pivoted pawls 15, 16, to push the articles forward step by step, and they may be held by pivoted stops operated by a rod 71 on which are tappets struck by the slide. The pawls 15 &c. may be single or in pairs, or may have an extended face to bear on the articles. The slide 14 is worked from the hand-lever 30 through the slotted link 27, arm 23, and link 21. Pivoted wire arms 35, which dip into the paste pot 32, are lifted to apply lines of paste to the article by the link 36 and arm on the pivot of the band-lever 30. This pivot also carries a spring arm 53, which lifts the follower 41 in the label-holder 49 to place the label on the article. This follower has a curved top, and is guided on the rods 47. The holder 49 has inwardly-bent sides 50 to confine the labels. A pressing-pad, carried by a frame 56 sliding on guides 58, is lifted by a spring arm 61 on the rock-shaft 24, which is connected by a link 63 to the hand-lever. Modifications in the construction of the guides, stops, &c. are described.
Patent GB-190123904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with the Manufacture of Fuel Briquettes
Inventor: BLUNDEN OSMOND GILLIES
IPC: C10C3/02
Filed: 1901-11-25
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 23,904. Blunden, O. G., Malden, W. J., and Maiden A. Nov. 25. Fuel.-Ground or dust coal, coke, lignite, peat, peat charcoal, or other combustible material for making fuel briquettes is first mixed with a small quantity of powdered alkaline earth, preferably lime, in a caustic, slaked, or partially-slaked state, and then with a binding-medium, such as tars, pitches, oils, or the like, separately or in mixture, which has been previously heated and treated with an acid, such as acetic or sulphuric acid, or mixtures of acids, diluted if necessary, and resin or resinous compounds.
Patent GB-190125415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non Slipping Staircases, Landings and other Surfaces
Inventor: GARSTIN AUBREY
Filed: 1901-12-12
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 25,415. Garstin, A. Dec. 12. Treads for stairs &c.-Stair treads, landings, and like wearing-surfaces of wood, granite, marble, asphalt, or artificial or natural stone are formed with undercut grooves b, or recesses c of round, rectangular, rhomboidal, or other suitable shape, either undercut or formed with laterally-drilled holes d, and lead is beaten or poured into the grooves or recesses to prevent slipping.
Patent GB-190200779-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tobacco Pipe
Inventor: WEIR WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-01-10
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 779. Weir, W. Jan. 10. Tobacco pipes; tobacco-pipe cleaners.-The pipe, Fig. 1, is constructed with a large bore d having an upper groove b. The rod e, Fig. 3, is made of wood or metal, or of clay, pumicestone, or other absorbent material, is secured in the stem by the screw e<2>, and is removed for cleaning, when necessary. A mouthpiece is secured to the screw a'. The bowl may have a perforated bottom.
Patent GB-190201383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Machinery for Sawing and Splitting Wood.
Inventor: PRIESTLEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-01-18
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 1383. Priestley, W. Jan. 18. Sawing.-Relates to a machine in which wood, and more especially firewood, is sawn and afterwards split up. In the example shown, the wood is first sawn by a circular saw c driven by friction gearing e, e' which may be thrown out of gear by lifting one end of the bench by means of an eccentric-ended handle h<11>. The splitting-apparatus consists of a knife j moved up and down in guides in the pedestal k<1> by a connecting-rod and a crank on the main shaft f.
Patent GB-190202161-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Supplying Illuminating Gas under Pressure
Filed: 1902-01-27
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 2161. Lake, H. H., ["Selas" Ges.]. Jan. 27. Switches.-In an arrangement for supplying gas, or gas and air, under pressure alternately to two gas holders for lighting purposes, the motor driving the fan or pump, and the valve altering the direction of the gas, are operated electrically, the circuits being made and broken as required by two bars 11, one of which is attached to each of the gasholder bells. Each bar carries two contacts 13, 12. In the lowest position of the bell these contacts close the valve circuit by means of the springs 15, 31. During the downward movement, each contact bears against the insulated side 32 of a bar 14 carried by a spring 22 ; as it rises, it bears against the conductive side 25 of the bar, and thereby completes the motor circuit. In another form, the bar 14 is fixed, while a pivoted spring contact corresponding to the rigid contacts 12, 13 is employed.
Patent GB-190204167-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Relating to Springs for Furniture and for other purposes
Inventor: BURSCH WILHELM
Filed: 1902-02-18
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 4167. Bursch, W. Feb. 18. Uphodstery springs; s p r i n g surfaces. - The lower coils of. coni- cal upholstery &c. springs are made cylindrical and are engaged, by rota- tion, with eyes b, b<1> on a clamp which is introduced below the crossing of the slats c, d. The ends o, o' of one limb of each eye b, b<1> is slightly off- set. The corners m<1> of the eyes press on the edges of the slats, and the offset parts press the slats together.
Patent GB-190206425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Escritoire and like Tables
Inventor: WALKER RUDOLPH GEORGE
Filed: 1902-03-15
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 6425. Walker, R. G. March 15. Secretaires; tables.-Relates to escritoire tables or ladies' work-tables. The cover c is hinged at d, and is connected by arms and links h to the sliding top e. When the cover is opened, the top is drawn out, and when closed, the top is pushed in.
Patent GB-190212164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Engines
Inventor: SCOTT CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1902-05-28
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 12,164. Scott, C. E., and Scott, C. H. May 28. Distributing steam.-Relates mainly to the dis- tribution of steam in four-cylinder locomotives, having the cylinders arranged in pairs, one inside, and one outside, acting on cranks 180<c> apart. As shown, the distributing-valve is placed in a chest between the cylinders. The ports F, G of one cylinder are at the ends, and those J, K of the other near the middle of the chest. Fig. 1 shows a tubular piston valve, having central ports. Steam is supplied by the ports L, M, and is exhausted through the port N, or vice versa. Flat slide valves E, E<1> may be substituted for the piston valve, as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190215537-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Method of and Means for Pressing, Dyeing, and Washing Cotton.
Inventor: COCK JOE EDWIN
Filed: 1902-07-12
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 15,537. Cock, J. E., and Cock, H. July 12. Dyeing; washing.-Relates to apparatus for performing the consecutive operations of pressing, dyeing, and washing unwoven cotton, whether uncarded, in the cop or warp, or otherwise. The cotton is compressed upon a perforated partition b in a vat a by a perforated piston c, strengthened by ribs, if necessary, and operated by a screw d from a hand-wheel e provided with holes f to receive capstan bars ; or a hydraulic ram may be used instead of the screw d. The cover x carrying the screw gearing is mounted on a pivot y, to enable it to be turned to one side when the piston c is raised. The dye is circulated from a pump h through a pipe g to the bottom of the vat, up through the cotton, and back to the pump through a pipe i. Steam may be introduced through holes j from a half-round pipe secured outside the vat. After the dyeing is completed, the dye is removed by a pipe m leading to the pipe i, and is forced through a pipe n fitted with a three-way cock o actuated from a hand-wheel t by gearing s, rand communicating either with a reservoir pipe p or with a drain pipe q. The cotton is washed by introducing water from either of the pipes g or i and exhausting it either through the pipes m, q, or through an outlet w. The piston c is finally raised, and the cotton is removed.
Patent GB-190215674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electric Motors.
Inventor: HOLSON ALBERT BARNHARD
Filed: 1902-07-14
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 15,674. Holson, A. B. July 15, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901], Wheels with motors.-Relates to the construction and arrangement of electric motors, particularly in connection with their application to the wheels of vehicles. The motor comprises an outer stationary frame 1, carrying the field magnets, and having projections terminating in journal portions 5, 6, upon which the driven part, e.g., the hub of a wheel, rotates. The rotary armature is mounted on a shaft 11 provided at its ends with pinions 18, 19, which gear on opposite sides with a double annular rack 14 attached to the wheel hub, the motor being so arranged that the armature shaft is given the necessary inclination to permit of this. For receiving the motor, a wheel hub is constructed with a central cylindrical portion 41 and two tapering parts 42, 43, one of which is detachable. It is supported by ball bearings on the journals 5, 6 formed on the stationary frame of the motor. The journal 6 is provided with an extension 8 for attachment to the main frame of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190220303-A (GB)
Title: Method or Process for the Revivification of Filtering Materials.
Inventor: LEWICKI TADEUSZ
Filed: 1902-09-17
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 20,303. Lewicki, T. Sept. 17. Filtering-media, regenerating.-Porous materials, such as boneblack or charcoal, used in the filtration of organic substances, are regenerated by treatment with artificially-bred bacteria suitable for breaking up the compounds contained in the filtering- medium. When necessary, the medium is afterwards washed with any suitable fluid, or is disinfected with hot air or superheated steam.
Patent GB-190222607-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supports for Incandescent Mantles.
Inventor: GLUTH CARL
Filed: 1902-10-17
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 22,607. Gluth, C. Oct. 17. Incandescent gas and oil lamps. - An incandescent mantle c is supported by a sharply-curved double hook b on a bow a coated with a non- conductor of heat and supported by loops e on a socket d. This socket has a channel g to receive the bottom of the mantle and protect it from draughts &c., and tongues h to enable it to be f i t t e d to burners of different sizes.
Patent GB-190224900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Screens or Sieves
Inventor: WALDIE JAMES PATERSON
Filed: 1902-11-13
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 24,900. Waldie, J. P., and O'Connor, H. Nov. 13. Sifting.-A rotary screen or sieve A i, made of conical or like form and mounted on a vertical axis U with its apex downwards. The material is introduced through the shoot D. As the sieve rotates, the material is carried up the sides by centrifugal force, and the pieces, which are too large to pass through into the compartment E, are carried over the edge into the compartment P. The material, thus divided into two portions, is delivered through different exits, as shown. Other shapes are concave or bowl-shaped, and stepped. In the latter form, each step separates a different size of material, which leaves by a different exit.
Patent GB-190313587-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Candle Holder.
Inventor: FRYER JAMES
Filed: 1903-06-18
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 13,587. Fryer, J., and Shirt, S. June 18. Candle holders ; candlesticks.-A flat spring a is riveted to a dished base-plate b and bent upwards to form two bowed arms c, the ends of which form a clip socket d which holds the candle. The holder may consist of two flat springs each having its lower end riveted to the base.
Patent GB-190314148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Wire Ropes and in Wire for use therein.
Inventor: BACON WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-06-25
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 14,148. Bacon, W. June 25. Wire ropes.- Wires a of more or less angular crosssection and formed from wires of flattened tapering cross - section, are laid together round a fibrous or combined fibrous and wire core d, or laid without a core, as required, to produce a rope, Fig. 3, having one or more outer layers, the members of which are interlocked and cannot work loose. The wire may be bent to a section such as is shown in Fig. 4, with similar interlocking properties.
Patent GB-190314838-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescence Gas Lamps, particularly applicable to Lighting Railway Trains.
Inventor: DELAMARRE HENRI MARIE HUBERT
Filed: 1903-07-03
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 14,838. Delamarre, Comte H. M. H. July 3. Incandcscent gas lamps; railway - carriage roof and like lamps; reflectors. - Relates to incandescent gas lamps for use in railway &c. vehicles and for other purposes, which can be placed in any existing lantern, and in which the interior of the lamp is accessible from within the vehicle. A glass e is hinged at c to the body a of a reflector, held by lugs g screwed to the body of the lantern, and may be locked by a key f and spring pin f<1>. The enamelled surface i of the reflector is held by three spring pins j. The gas supply is drawn from a main q and passes through a bunsen burner to the mantle s ; a perforated tube is arranged in a chamber k to cause the dust &c. to collect in an annular space. The chimney is surrounded by a hood p in which air is heated. The lower edge of the mantle is protected by a movable double-walled socket u. In an inverted lamp, the bunsen burner is arranged horizontally between the enamelled surface and the body of the reflector.
Patent GB-190317544-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dropping-stoppers.
Inventor: RETTIG KARL
Filed: 1903-08-13
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 17,544. Rettig, K. Aug. 13. Measured quantities, delivering.-For delivering liquids in drops, the cork stopper a is fitted with the T-shaped body b, which has liquid and air passages d, e formed through its shank c and through its lateral arms f, g, respectively. The air channel is enlarged at the end of the arm g, and is threaded to receive the screw plug p, which has a bent air passage i opening at the side of the plug. The arm g and plug p are formed with concave flanges h, k, the latter having a perforation m, and a washer l is interposed between the flanges to close the passage i when the plug is screwed up. An india-rubber cap n, having a central perforation, is placed over the flanges, as shown. The liquid passage d is normally closed by a screw cap o on the end of the arm f. To use the appliance, the bottle is held horizontally, the cap o is removed, and the cap n is pressed inwards by the finger, which closes the central perforation in the cap. Air is thus forced into the bottle, and causes the liquid to be discharged through the passage d in drops.
Patent GB-190324725-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Holding Neck Ties or Scarves in Position.
Inventor: LAKE HENRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-11-13
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 24,725. Lake, H. W. Nov. 13. Necktie retainers; studs.-One part of any spring or other fastening is secured to a scarf or tie, and the other part to a collar stud in such a way that the scarf &c. is held in position by causing the two parts of the fastening to engage. One manner of securing the tie is shown in Fig. 1. The piece c, which is sewn to the back of the scarf by means of the holes f, carries a staple-shaped spring e, and is pressed over the head b of the stud a, thus causing the arms of the spring e to open and pass over the head of the stud. In another kind of fastening, the top of the stud is in the form of a coil, or is provided with slots round the edge or across it, and is made to engage with the other part of the fastening by pressing the parts together. The part of the fastening secured to the tie may be attached to a strip of fabric which is sewn to the tie.
Patent GB-190403258-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Boiler-tube Cleaner.
Inventor: DECENT JOSEPH HENRY
Filed: 1904-02-09
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 3258. Decent, J. H. Feb. 9. Cleaning pipes and tubes. - Consists in apparatus for cleaning boiler tubes by means of a jet of steam to which a helical motion has been imparted in its passage through the nozzle. The tube B carries a bellshaped centering- piece A, the nozzle A<1> being provided with spiral passages extending to any desired distance within the tube B. The upper part of the tube B is connected to the lower part by means of a swivel joint C constructed as described in Specification No. 4895, A.D. 1878, which may be locked by the thumb-screw C<1>. The cleaner is held in position by the handle E<3>, steam entering through the flexible tube F past the valve D.
Patent GB-190409492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hame and Harness Tugs
Inventor: THOMAS JOHN
Filed: 1904-04-25
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 9492. Thomas, J. April 25. Hooks.-The draughtbar 1 of a hame tug is formed with a hooked portion 2 to engage an eye on the hame, a hookshaped member 3, pivoted to the draught-bar at 4, being adapted to close the opening in the book 2.
Patent GB-190409963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Carborundum Articles
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1904-04-30
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 9963. Imray, O., [Carborundum Co.]. April 30. Firebricks. - Carborundum, in the powdered, granular, or amorphous form, is rendered coherent without the use of a binding-agent, by heating in an oxidizing-atmosphere to a high temperature, say 2500‹ F. Bonding is due to superficial oxidation. Bricks, furnace linings, crucibles, and other refractory articles may thus be made by moulding the damped material and burning in a kiln ; or less refractory articles may be faced with carborundum by applying it as a wash or mortar, drying, and burning.
Patent GB-190410781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: FELL JOHN CORRY
Filed: 1904-05-10
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 10,781. Fell, J. C., [Yost Writing Machine Co.]. May 10. Type-writers. - A typewriter is provided with two different sets of type, such as large and small capitals for printing labels, index and address cards, &c., the characters of the one set extending the full width of the type-blocks, and the characters of the other set attending only half the width and occupying one corner. A corresponding variation in the throw of the movable escapement dog is obtained by means of a key-actuated stop independent of t h e character keys, as shown in application to a Yost machine. A sliding stop bar 89 passes through a guide-plate 90 and is connected to. a rock-shaft 82, which is linked to a rocker 72 provided with key-buttons 76, 77. A spring catch 92 retains the parts in either position. The movable dog is provided with a spur or finger 63 for use in double spacing, the finger 63 remaining in the path of the escapement teeth 64 when the dog moves out of the path against the bar 89.