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Patent GB-190108684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Rolling Flat Sheet Metal.
Inventor: WHITEHOUSE THOMAS
Filed: 1901-04-27
Granted: 1902-05-27
Abstract: 8684. Whitehouse, T. April 27. Rolling; drawing; straightening.-Relates to improvements in apparatus for rolling sheet metal perfectly flat, and polishing it at the same time if desired, particularly applicable to sheet german silver and brass. On emerging from the finishing- rolls A<2>, Fig. 3, the front end of the sheet is gripped by jaws C, D, Fig. 5, pivoted on a slide B, travelling on a draw-bench E<2> at a slightly greater speed than the peripheral speed of the rolls, thus stretching the sheet sufficiently to deliver it quite flat. The slide is traversed by chains G' passing over wheels on a shaft I driven by a chain gearing from one of the rolls, the chain passing over a pulley P gripped by friction discs on the shaft I, the grip being adjusted by a handle U. The slide has a cross-shaft Q<3>, on which are hooks Q<1> to engage the chains G<1>. Arms R<2> on the shaft carry slings S<2> engaging arms c' connected to the jaw C so that the engagement or disengagement of the hooks Q<1> with the chains grips or releases the sheet. The sheet is guided from the rolls to the jaws by a lip M on the slide. When the rolls are polished, the sheet is polished while being stretched and rolled.
Patent GB-190109662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Double Doors.
Inventor: FRANCKE OTTO
Filed: 1901-05-09
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 9662. Francke, O. May 9. Bulkhead doors.-Relates to double doors a, b for dark rooms, bulkheads of ships, &c. Recessed interlocking sectors c, d are fixed in the same plane to the door pivots e. When the door a is opened outwards, the sector c moves into the recess g in the opposite sector, and locks the door b in a closed position. Similarly, the sector d enters a recess f in the sector c when the door b is opened. By this arrangement, both doors cannot be open at the same time.
Patent GB-190110951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Galvanic Batteries
Inventor: SCHOENMEHL CHARLES BERNHARDT
Filed: 1901-05-28
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 10,951. Schoenmehl, C. B. Oct. 30, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under See. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Primary batteries. - Relates to supports for keeping the positive and negative electrodes in proper relative position. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, a ring L has bolted to it four insulating-posts M formed with projections P and Q on which the negative electrode H and the positive plate K respectively rest. The tops 0 of the posts are bevelled to prevent deposited matter from resting thereon. The projections Q may be extended so as to bear against the cell. In a modi- fication, the projections P are dispensed with, the - electrode H resting on projections or a flange formed on the support L, and, in another arrangement, the ring L is fixed to the upper parts of the posts, and carries a flange on which the positive plate K rests. The electrodes may be of any kind, but in the arrangement described the negative electrode consists of a basket G filled with copper oxide. Wires E, F, fixed to the electrodes, pass through insulating-sockets D in the cover B.
Patent GB-190111335-A (GB)
Title: Improved Writing Tablet or Palette.
Inventor: THORN CYRIL HUNTER ROBERT
Filed: 1901-06-03
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 11,335. Thorn, C. H. R. June 3. Portable writing-desks.-Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Fig. 2 an end view, of a palette-like writing-support or tablet, consisting of a board A having a thumbhole G, legs E, F, pen and pencil shelf D, inkstand B supported on gimbals, and a loop C for supporting the appliance when out of use.
Patent GB-190111460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Making Wire Fences
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1901-06-04
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 11,460. Haddan, H. J., [Wellman, C. H.]. June 4. Fencing.-In making wire fencing in which the cross or stay wires, looped as shown in Fig. 14, are fed, and the loops folded over and secured to the longitudinal wires, as shown in Fig. 13, an apparatus such as that shown in Fig. 4 is used. The longitudinal wires are fed from a series of reels H, over guide-reels J, K, to the reels L on which the fence is wound as formed, the feeding being effected by a ratchet - disc on the reel K, which is operated by a roller on the reciprocating rod J<2>. The longitudinal wires pass over or through a table D, which slides transversely on guides carried on a vertically-reciprocating frame C, which consists of an upper frame C' and of a lower cross-frame C' having a series of vertical rods C<3>, between which and the frame C' the wires pass. The frame C', when in its lowest position, rests on supports, and is lifted by the movement of the crosshead C', which is operated by cams on the shaft B. The table D is moved forward or inward as the frame C falls, and outward when it rises, by means of a pivoted, toothed segment d<1>, which engages with a rack on the table and is suitably tripped to produce the movement described. The table carries troughs d<6>, which are at distances from one another corresponding to the loops on the crops-wires. Into these troughs the loops on the cross-wires are placed, and the cross-wires are then fed into position by fingers d<8> on a reciprocating shaft D<1>, and by fingers e<2> on reciprocating bars e, the loops of the cross-wires engaging the longitudinal wires, as showu in Fig. 14. The bars C<3> have prongs at their upper ends which engage with the wires and lift them, on the upward movement of the frame C<1>, until they bring them under a series of heads depending from a bar F on the frame C<2>, when fingers on oscillating shafts bend over and secure the loops, as shown in Fig. 13. The loops, on being pressed against dies on the heads, are, with the longitudinal wires, bent as shown in Fig. 13, to prevent longitudinal movement of the cross.wires on the longitudinal wires. Reciprocating fingers e<5> guide the fence.
Patent GB-190114333-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Gas Soldering Irons.
Inventor: KARFUNKELSTEIN CARL
Filed: 1901-07-13
Granted: 1902-01-02
Abstract: 14,333. Karfunkelstein, C. July 13. Soldering and brazing.-The gas supply for the soldering-iron shown passes through a tube in the handle, the handle being provided with the connecting tube-piece a. The gas, the supply of which is controlled by a screw r, emerges at the nozzle d, and, travelling through the barrel m, draws in air through the two openings f. As it escapes from the tube m at its upper end, where the flame occurs, air is also drawn in through the holes l, the flame being prevented from escaping through these holes by reason of the open-ended cap k which is carried by the tube.
Patent GB-190115887-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drain Traps
Inventor: RILEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-08-07
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 15,887. Riley, W. Aug. 7. Traps.-To facilitate testing, the trap is made near the inlet with a seat b for a plug. The eye c is horizontal, and closed by a plug d with a sealing-flange d<2> and a conical seat d'.
Patent GB-190117479-A (GB)
Title: A Detachable Ornamental Head for Nails and Screws.
Inventor: VOLLERT RICHARD
Filed: 1901-08-31
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 17,479. Vollert, R. Aug. 31. Nails; wood-screws.-Ornamental brass-headed and other nails and screws for suspending pictures &c. are made with detachable heads which are put on after the nail &c. has been driven. The head a may be secured by a forked clip b', Figs. 1 and 4, at the back, or by several tongues b<1>, Fig. 5, or by a rubber washer d, Fig. 8.
Patent GB-190119045-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Compositions applicable as Mortar, Concrete, Artificial Stone and the like
Inventor: LENCHERES GEOFFROY LE ROY DE
Filed: 1901-09-24
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 19,045. LenchÞres, G. le R. de. Sept. 24. Mortars; cements; stone, artificial; concretes; asphalts.-Relates to compositions applicable as mortar, concrete, artificial stone, &c., and capable of utilization in maritime work, dry docks, fortifications, canals, dykes, sluices, reservoirs, foundations of bridges, pillars, cellar walls, channels, pipes, conduits, troughs, drainage holes, water-closets, flagstones, kerbs, &c., and for joints. The composition consists of simple or double salts of alumina and potash, especially the silicates ; silica ; oxide of manganese; sulphate of lime and sulphate of baryta ; hydrocarbons extracted from coal ; oil of schist; coal tar ; bog-head ; asphalt ; natural or artificial liquid bitumen ; and gravel or flint. The entire mixture is placed en bloc in the boiler in which it is heated. Stones may be added to form concrete. Gravel alone may be added to the salts, the product then being mortar.
Patent GB-190201552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in "Staying" the Edges of Coats and other Garments and Material for the purpose.
Inventor: SHANKS EDWARD
Filed: 1902-01-20
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 1552. Shanks, E. Jan. 20. Coats and jackets; stays or stiffeners.- Relates to a method of staying or stiffening the edges of coats and other garments, and to a material for use for this purpose. Fig. 11 shows the completed edge, a b being the cloth, d a piece of stiffening- material, and o a staying-piece. Fig. 8 shows this edge in course of manufacture. The invention consists in substituting for the usual piece of strong tape, which is used for the staying-piece o and which is sewn directly only to the stiffening-material d, a piece of special material, which is sewn at one edge 5 to the cloth a, b and at the other edge to the stiffening-material d. Two forms of the special material are shown in Figs. 12 and 13. It consists of two marginal portions 5, 6, of a construction like that of ordinary tape, and an intermediate connecting-portion 7 of openwork construction.
Patent GB-190202825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Time Electric Switches.
Inventor: COGSWELL HENRY JAMES
Filed: 1902-02-04
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 2825. Cogswell, H. J. Feb. 4. Switches arranged to be opened and closed at predetermined times. The Figures show a striking- lever movement. A numbered dial 11 is geared to the time mechanism, so that it makes one revolution in 24 hours, and it is fitted with trips to release the striking-gear twice in that time. The two spring setting-arms 12 are mounted on the same sleeve 9 as the dial, and the outer ends carry pins 13 adapted to extend through perforations in the dial. Each arm has a leg 15 adapted to strike the end of a pivoted lever 17, which is provided with a pin 19 extending through a curved slot 20 in the casing. Another pin 24 passes through a slot 25 and engages a pivoted lever or cam 26, which can be operated to stop any movement. When the pin 19 is raised, a wire 28 is raised and a series of locking-wires are also operated, to allow the gear to turn. The switch arms 66 are pivoted to posts 63, and are operated by links 70 pivoted to a disc 68, which is rocked by a lever 72 carried by the three-armed lever 60. A special arrangement of pawls and springs 50, 51, 52, 55, 56 controls the movement of this lever aud of the disc. An indicator 75 is connected with the gear, to show when the switch is ' on ' or ' off.'
Patent GB-190213786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Baking Moulds
Inventor: FORCKE CARL
Filed: 1902-06-17
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 13,786. Forcke, C. June 17. Moulding biscuits &c.-A baking-mould, particularly for wafers, is shown in section in Fig. 1, a, b denoting two hinged members provided with a catch f, handle d, and counterweight c. The part b is provided with hollow chambers h, into which lead gas burners g, and uptakes i are provided, preferably at the ends of the chambers remote from the ends at which the burners are placed. The upper surface of the part b may be provided with an insulating layer or cover k. The part a may be heated by burners &c. o, and hollow spaces may also be provided.
Patent GB-190217909-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Steam Generators.
Inventor: PORTO-RICHE EDGARD DE
IPC: F28F1/40
Filed: 1902-08-14
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 17,909. Riche, E. de Porto-. Aug. 14. Instantaneous generators.-The elemental tubes of generators of the kind described in Specification No. 1896, A.D. 1901, are constructed of a grooved core a, and an enveloping tube a, which is forcibly contracted or compressed over it. The outer surface of the envelope may be grooved, and the core may also be recessed between the grooves as shown in Fig. 5. Figs. 6, 8, and 9 show various forms of core, and Fig. 10 shows a modified construction with two concentric tubes a<1>, a<2> enclosing a central core, the intermediate tube a<1> being also grooved. Some of the grooves may serve for superheating the steam.
Patent GB-190218910-A (GB)
Title: Process for Obtaining the Organic Assimilable Phosphorus Compound Contained in Vegetable Food Stuffs
Inventor: POSTERNAK SWIGEL
Filed: 1902-08-28
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 18,910. Posternak, S. Feb. 3, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Food preparations.-Anhydroxymethylene diphosphoric acid, in a nutritive form, is prepared from vegetable material, such as oilcake. The pulverized oilcake is stirred into a slightly-alkaline solution, and, after standing to destroy aleurone bodies, hydrochloric or similar acid is added, and the mixture stirred and again allowed to stand. It is then filtered, and the residue is pressed and washed with dilute acid, the combined extracts being treated with copper sulphate, calcium chloride, sodium acetate, and sodium hydrate. The green precipitate which forms is separated, mixed with water, and treated with sulphuretted hydrogen, the copper sulphide is filtered off, the filtrate concentrated, and a white powder consisting of the phosphorus contained, is separated by adding alcohol.
Patent GB-190220382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Engraving Machines.
Inventor: BARKER REGINALD WALTER
Filed: 1902-09-18
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 20,382. Barker, R. W., [Engraving Co.]. Sept.18. Engraving.-An engraving-machine is shown in front and side elevation, respectively, in Figs. 1 and 2. Sleeves C adjustable on vertical guides B on a table A are connected by a crosshead D provided with V-ways for wheels of a carriage E, which is, in turn, provided with V-ways, at right-angles to the first, for a second carriage to which a work-bed F is pivoted. The crosshead D is provided with a rack-and-pinion adjustment D<3>, one pinion having a dog D<4>. A vertical rod g is mounted and secured by a set-screw G<1> in a guide-sleeve G carried by, or, preferably, integral with, the crosshead D, and is provided with a rack-and-pinion adjustment g<8>, and carries a frame g<1> with a vertically-movable spindle carrier g<2>. The spindle g<4>, Fig. 6, carries a toolchuck &c. g<5> and a stepped driving-pulley g<6>. A stop h is threaded in a cavity extending through the carrier g<2>, and the lower portion is reduced and surrounded by a spring h<1> bearing against a shoulder j. The upper portion of the stop is provided with a lock-nut h<2> and a micrometer cylinder k for registering the depth of cut. The tool is normally held free from the work by the spring h, and the carrier is operated to bring the tool down to the work by means of levers m, m<1>, Fig. 1, connected to a treadle through an adjustable link m<2>, a shaft m<3>, and a link m<4>. A screw feed-mechanism n, Fig. 2, and a parallel guide n<1> are supported by a connecting bar of the guides B. A graduated oscillating transmitter a, Figs. 1 and 2, is suspended by means of a universal bearing p from a frame o, in connection with the parts n, n<1>, and the lower end of the transmitter is similarly connected to a frame b carrying the stylus c oves the pattern support A'. A rod q is journalled by ball-and-socket connections in the frame o and in a side arm b<1> of the frame b. The transmitter is connected to the work-bed F by means of a T-bar e<5> pivoted to the bed and swivelled to the stem e<3> of a yoke e adjustably connected to the transmitter by a clamp e<1>. A shoulder e' of the clamp e<1> engages a swinging arm D' of the crosshead D during adjustment.
Patent GB-190226028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Engines Operated by Steam or other Pressure
Inventor: STONES ARTHUR JOHN
Filed: 1902-11-26
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 26,028. Stones, A. J. Nov. 26. Cycles or systems of working; valves and valve gear.-The engine is shown in plan in Fig. 2, and comprises two pairs of cylinders b, c and d, e, the cylinders of a pair being open to each other at their adjoining ends. The pair of pistons m, n are connected to opposite cranks, which are at rightangles to the cranks of the pistons o, p. The outer ends of a pair of cylinders are served by one steam pipe. The engine is reversing, and may work as a simple engine cutting off at half-stroke, as a compound engine, or as a quadruple-expansion engine. In the last cases, the cylinder is opened to the next in the series at half out-stroke, and is open to the exhaust pipe during its return stroke. The different methods of working are controlled by disc distributing-valves s, fixed to the crank shaft and revolving between discs r, t, v, which are moved together through 90‹ for reversing and work between two fixed seatings q, carrying, respectively, the steam and exhaust pipes and the pipes leading to the cylinders. The Provisional Specification describes an engine in which the cylinders of a pair are separated and their pistons have a common rod.
Patent GB-190226174-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Samples and Single Users of Soap and other Soft or Sticky Materials.
Inventor: BROWN ROBERT
Filed: 1902-11-27
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 26,174. Brown, R. Nov. 27. Soaps.-Relates to the manufacture of samples and single users of soap and other soft or sticky materials. A circular piece of leaf soap A is attached to a stiff card B, and is covered by a piece of oiled paper C. Advertisements &c. may appear on the card B. A number of such articles may be united in book form, or put into a case or box.
Patent GB-190227202-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Brake Mechanism
Inventor: SANGSTER CHARLES THOMAS BROCK
Filed: 1902-12-10
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 27,202. Sangster, C. T. B. Dec. 10. Brakes. - Mechanism for operating back-wheel rim brakes is shown applied to a bicycle. A lever, pivoted to the handle-bar, is connected to an adjustable rod b, which runs down the aide of the ball head c to one arm d' of a lever pivoted to a clip d<2> on the bottom tube c' of the frame. The other arm d<4> of the lever is bent inwards to the middle plane of the frame, and is connected by a wire or rod e to one arm f<1> of a lever f pivoted between the forks g' of a hanger g, which forms part of a clip g<3> secured to the seat tube. The forks g<1> have curved fronts g<4> adapted to bear against the bottom bracket c<2> when the brake lever is moved to apply the brake. The other arm f<2> of the lever f is connected by a wire or rod h to one arm i<1> of a lever pivoted in a forked clip j<1>, which has a front j<3> adapted to bear against the seat tube. The other arm i<2> is connected by a rod k to the stirrup m, which carries the brake blocks m'. A part k<1> of this rod screws into a sleeve k<4> on the stirrup, and can be rotated in a bearing in the connection k<2> to adjust the parts. A knurled collar k<5> and lock-nut o are provided on the rod.
Patent GB-190227618-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Varying the Resistance of an Electric Circuit.
Filed: 1902-12-15
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 27,618. Siemens Bros. & Co. and Siemens, A. Dec. 15. Motors, controlling.-In an automatic system for varying the resistance in a circuit to maintain the current constant, the differential switches described in Specification No. 14,236, A.D. 1901, for cutting in and out the resistances are replaced by simple switches actuated by one differential switch in the main circuit. As shown in the Figure, the resistances r\ r<2>, r<3>, &c. are cut in or out of the circuit 5 by means of the differential switch consisting of series and parallel coils mc and sc acting on a common core t ; the differential switch acts on switches s<1>, s<2>, &c. through solenoids S', S<2>, S<3>, &c. The system is shown with the resistance r<1> cut out, and the main current flowing through the wires 5, 6, 7, 8, the switch s', and the resistances r<2>, r<3>, &c. ; a branch current through the solenoid S<1> keeps the switch s<1> closed. When the main current falls, the solenoid sc completes a circuit 15 so that current flows to the negative lead 14 through the solenoid S<2>. The core p' rises and short-circuits the resistance r<2> through the switch s<2>; a branch circuit 8, 30, 23, 24, 25 is also closed to energize the solenoid S', and the wires 15, 17 are connected. The differential switch opens after the switch s<2> is closed, and prevents the solenoid S<3> from being energized. When the main current rises and the auxiliary circuit 33 is closed, the solenoid l<1>, corresponding to the resistance last cut out, is energized to break the circuit 20, 21, 22 of the solenoid S<1>, and so to open the switch s<1> and to cut in the resistance r'. The solenoids l<1>, l<2>, &c. and their switches u<1>, u<2>, &c., and circuits may be dispensed with when the minimum value only of the main current is fixed, and a fraction only of the current may pass through the solenoid mc.
Patent GB-190305591-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pasteurizing Apparatus.
Inventor: NISSEN NIELS FREDERIK
Filed: 1903-03-10
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 5591. Nissen, N. F. March 10. Liquids, sterilizing. - The temperature of a bottled liquid is gradually raised and lowered by the circulation of water in an apparatus consisting of two or more chambers A, B, divided up by incomplete partitions alpha, b, extending from the bottom and top alternately. A pump d is connected by flexible pipes k, n to two adjacent compartments, as 1, 26, and passes the water through a refrigerator l. A certain number of compartments (say 11 ... 16) are maintained at the pasteurizing temperature by the injection of steam, through the pipe and valve shown, into the compartment 11, the water which is made to circulate by the pump c, heating the remaining compartments 12 ... 16. Compartments 1 ... 10 contain pasteurized liquid gradually cooling as the temperature of the water falls, while compartments 17 ... 26 contain liquid to be pasteurized, of which the temperature is gradually approaching the pasteurizing point. Every five minutes (this being the time taken by the pump to pass the liquid from 13 into 14), the opening of the steam cock and the points of connection of the pipes k, n pass to the next compartment in the direction of the circulation. When there is a sufficient supply of cold water, the hose k, pump c, and tank l, are dispensed with, the hose n being connected to a tank and the hose k replaced by an outlet cock m. When the cork is retained in the bottle, all external cooling is omitted.