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Patent GB-190009359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescence Oil Burners.
Inventor: RICHTER FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1900-05-21
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 9359. Richter, F. May 21. Incandescent oil lamps.-A flame spreader or deflector, designed to ensure the production of a blue or smokeless flame and the complete combustion of carbonized or imperfectly-consumed portions of wick or particles of soot, which would otherwise collect upon the burner and prevent the access of air to the wick, consists of a cylindrical flat-topped thimble 1 with a perforated wall 4, supplemented by a coned plate 2 and a depending flange 5 of slightly-less diameter than the inner diameter of the outer wick-tube 6. When the burner is alight, this flange becomes intensely hot, so that any carbon particles deposited upon the inner wicktube 7 or its flange 8, and carried upward against the flange 5 by the central air current, are instantly consumed. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, a flange 10 prevents the flame from entering the interior of the flame spreader, the wall 4 of which is formed with two sets of perforations, each set consisting of two rows, the perforations in the one set being larger than those in the other. The combustion is promoted by the air currents from the lower holes of each set, while those from the upper holes of each set force the flame past the upper edge of the thimble 1.
Patent GB-190011865-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Burners for Incandescent Gas Lights.
Inventor: BIHELLER SIMON
Filed: 1900-06-30
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 11,865. Biheller, S. June 30. Incandescent g a s lamps.-Access to the burner for cleaning &c. without damaging the mantle is readily obtained by adjustably mounting the mantle rod D on the chimney or globe holder B, which is formed with a sleeve A for slipping over the burner head. T h i s construction permits the removal of the gallery B, the mantle F, and the globe or chimney, w i t h o u t disturbing their relative positions. The mantle F may be supported from the rod D by an S, C, or other hook H.
Patent GB-190012214-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Pneumatic Cycle Tyres, and the like.
Inventor: HILL JOHN BLUNDELL
Filed: 1900-07-06
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 12,214. Hill, J. B. July 6. Tyres, pneumatic.- Round the wheel rim R inflated rubber balls A are held within the cover C, which is provided with projections for holding the balls in position. The cover is secured to the rim, preferably by inserting in each edge of the cover steel bands, provided with bolts B which project through the rim and which are tightened by nuts.
Patent GB-190013707-A (GB)
Title: Combustible Briquette.
Inventor: PAUCHEUR JULES
Filed: 1900-07-31
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 13,707. Paucheur, J. July 31. Fuel.-Briquettes of artificial fuel are made by moulding a mixture of about 80 per cent. of coal dust, 17 per cent. of petroleum, and 3 per cent. of molasses.
Patent GB-190014045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Compressed Fuel from Turf.
Inventor: FRITZ FERDINAND
Filed: 1900-08-04
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 14,045. Fritz, F. Aug. 4. Moulding peat.-In the manufacture of artificial fuel from turf, the moist turf is placed in frames 14, attached to endless chains 12, 13, which carry the peat through a retort 15. The chains are driven intermittently by any suitable means, so as to bring the frames successively between the reciprocating plunger 8 and stationary head 7 of a press. This press may be of any suitable construction ; in the form shown, the plunger 8 is guided by means of vertical rods 5, and reciprocated by means of a cam having cam surfaces 1. 2, 3 of different throws. A vertically-movable plate 6 is mounted upon vertical guide-rods 9, and separates the turf frames during the pressing operations. By means of the cam surfaces 1, 2, 3, the turf in each pair of frames is compressed three times, the pressure increasing at each upward movement of the plunger, which recedes after each compression so as to allow gases to escape from the turf.
Patent GB-190022137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Evaporating Apparatus
Inventor: MECREDY JAMES
Filed: 1900-12-05
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 22,137. Mecredy, J. Dec. 5. Evaporators; liquids, spreading in thin layers; vaporizing by air blast.-Relates to apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 11,124, A.D. 1899, in which a liquid or semi-liquid is vaporized by an air blast while spread in a thin film on the inner surface of a rotary hollow cylinder. This invention consists partly in making the vessel 1 of barrel shape, whereby, during the rotation, an endwise motion which facilitates the evaporation is given to the liquid. The air is preferably heated by passing over a series of pipes in a chamber 11, and is drawn through the vessel 1 by a fan situated in the chamber 12. Both of these vessels have attached to them a flanged drum 13, 14, which bears against the flanged ends of the vessel 1 so as to keep the apparatus practically airtight. In front of the opening at which the air enters is a baffle-plate 16, which is larger than the said opening but smaller than the crosssection of the vessel 1, so that an annular space is left for the passage of the air. A similar baffleplate may be situated at the other end of the vessel 1. The baffle-plate is in two parts, hinged together to facilitate its introduction into and withdrawal from the vessel 1.
Patent GB-190103948-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Facilitating the release of Draught Animals from Vehicles.
Inventor: BRIGG THOMAS HARGREAVES
Filed: 1901-02-23
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 3948. Brigg, T. H. Feb. 23. Harness attachments; fallen horses, releasing.- Relates to releasing fallen horses without cutting the harness. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the trace connection d engages with a piece a, to which is pivoted an arm b provided with a horn-like extension k adapted to lift the connection d clear of the piece a when the arm b is opened. The arm is normally fastened to the piece a by a rubber ring j or an equivalent strap, and the projection g limits the motion of the connection d on the piece a. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the end of the pole l is fitted with two pieces a, over which engage the harness attachments e. The pivoted arms b have horn-like extensions k, and are normally fastened together by a pin j. The means may be attached to the splinter-bar, forecarriage, or vehicle body.
Patent GB-190105149-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Mixing Oxygen with Lighting or Heating Gas, either Previously Formed or Simultaneously Generated as Carburetted Air.
Inventor: DANNERT FRITZ
Filed: 1901-03-11
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 5149. Dannert, F. March 11. Mixing gases; carburetting.-Gas is mixed with oxygen by passing the former through a special cartridge, which is inserted in the gas main. The cartridge contains a porous body, such as carbon or pumicestone, which has the property of condensing gases therein, and which has been subjected to oxygen under pressure. The cartridges may also be used in connection with carburetting-apparatus, the carburetted air being passed through them so that it contains more than the usual amount of oxygen.
Patent GB-190107789-A (GB)
Title: Scaffold Bracket.
Inventor: STUBBS THOMAS
Filed: 1901-04-16
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 7789. Stubbs, T. April 16. Brackets.-A bracket for supporting planks is constructed of arms A, pivoted together at B, and secured to the pole by quadrantal clips C, chains, screwed hooks D, and nuts E. An upright F, bolted to the horizontal bar A, is formed with an eye G to receive a protection cord or bar. The poles may be placed against the wall, so as to avoid obstruction of the public way.
Patent GB-190108032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Slabs or Writing Tablets for use in Schools or otherwise
Inventor: SMITHIES WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-04-19
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 8032. Smithies, W. April 19. Slates and blackboards. - Relates to slabs or writing-tablets for use as blackboards, slates, &c. in schools &c. A fixed tablet is prepared by floating upon the wall &c. a bed composed of Portland cement and sand, and facing it with a coating of parian cement, powdered pumice, and vegetable black. Portable slabs are made by floating a bed of sand, Portland cement, and cowhair upon a wire network C enclosed in a frame a, facing it as above.
Patent GB-190109884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Matrices for Stereotype Printing.
Inventor: ROCKSTROH WILHELM MAX
Filed: 1901-05-13
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 9884. Rockstroh, W. M. May 13. Stereotype.-Stereotype matrices are made in a platen printing-press in which the type chase is attached to the platen with the type directed upwards and covered with the matrix material. Preferably the bed only is heated, and serves both to press and dry the matrix, but the platen also may be heated. 9978. Schreger, H. R. May 14. Stamping.-In making hollow-ware articles from sheet metal, cardboard, celluloid, and like materials, apparatus such as that shown in Figs. 1 and 2 is used, consisting of a plunger or die a which works in a matrix d. The matrix has, at the corners, conical recesses b, which terminate in grooves c, so that the corners or angles of the receptacle formed by the operation of the plunger from a sheet blank will be folded as shown at f, Fig. 6, and finally compressed as shown at g, Fig. 8. In a modification, the plunger may have at the angles subsidiary sliding plungers which have grooves or ribs terminating in points below, the grooves or ribs engaging with corresponding ribs or grooves in the recesses at the angles of the matrix, thus producing corrugated folds at the corners or angles of the finished articles, instead of those shown in Fig. 6. The matrix may be also recessed at the angles.
Patent GB-190114643-A (GB)
Title: Electric Furnace Arranged for being Oscillated or Tipped.
Inventor: IMRAY JOHN
Filed: 1901-07-18
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 14,643. Imray, J., [Soc. Electro-Metallurgique Franþaise]. July 18. Electric furnaces.-An arc furnace is supported by rockers g on two horizontal rails h so that it can be tilted by hydraulic cylinders and pistons, or other means, to discharge all or part of its contents, or to submerge tuyÞres x by which air may be passed for Bessemerizing. Steel may thus be made from pig iron which need not contain phosphorus or silicon. Each rocker has a flange and teeth engaging on opposite sides of the stationary rail, to keep the furnace in place. The furnace is long enough in the direction transverse to the rockers to receive two pendent electrodes, one of which is shown at d ; or one electrode may be fixed in it. Each pendent electrode is held against the end of a bracket i by copper wedges within a sheet-metal strap n, which is tightened by a nut, a screw r, and a hand-wheel, on the bracket. The wedges are bolted to the electric-supply cables p. The bracket is provided with rollers, and is movable in vertical guides m by a rack geared to a hand-wheel k. The guides m are supported by insulating-material on the back of the furnace. In a modification, the bracket i is carried by the piston of a stationary vertical hydraulic cylinder, the electrode being raised from the furnace when this is to be tilted. The furnace is provided with two diagonally-opposite charging-holes u, and with a small flue c. The lip f may be modified to form a ladle, which is provided with a bottom opening and a vertically-movable plug, enabling metal from the bottom of the furnace to be used directly for casting.
Patent GB-190116812-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Syphons, or the like, in which the Aeration of Liquids is Effected by Releasing Compressed or Liquefied Gas from Containers thereof
Inventor: READ HARRY VAUGHAN RUDSTON
Filed: 1901-08-21
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 16,812. Read, H. V. R. Aug. 21. Siphon bottles.-Relates to siphons and the like in which the aÙration of liquids is effected by releasing compressed or liquefied gas from containers thereof. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the gas from the container 21 passes through an aperture 25 in the piercer 15. The piercer itself slides downward when the cap 23 is operated, and by its downward motion opens a valve 19 and allows the gas to enter the liquid in the bottle 1. The outlet valve 31 is arranged as shown, so that it acts as a safety-valve if excessive pressure occurs in the bottle. There is interposed between the bottle 1 and the head a rubber washer 7, the lower part of which is hard rubber, which prevents it from adhering to the glass. Fig. 3 shows separately the shape of the rubber ring 22, into which the neck of the container 21 is placed. Fig. 5 shows a modified shape of ring 22. In this form of bottle, the head has to be removed to fill the bottle with water, but another form of bottle is described which has a side pipe for the admission of water. The cap 23 may be replaced by a straight screw, or by a lever and cam, or by a cap having pins working in curved slots in the head, or vice versÔ. In Fig. 14, the valve 19, Fig. 1, is replaced by a flexible piece 19, and other arrangements of a combined valve and piercer 15 are described. In Fig. 17, the draw-off valve and its spindle are arranged in the vertical passage beneath the chamber for the container which is screwed on to the part 52. The chamber for the container and piercer may also be made to project horizontally from the head.
Patent GB-190119044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ore Concentrating Tables
Inventor: OVERSTROM GUSTAVE A
Filed: 1901-09-24
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 19,044. Overstrom, G. A. Sept. 24. Washing ores &c.-Relates to an ore-concentrating machine having a reciprocating table provided with riffles over which the ore and a stream of water pass. The table A is of the shape shown, and is reciprocated in a direction parallel to one of its diagonals. The riffles, which are not shown in Fig. 1, are arranged parallel to the direction of motion. The table is driven with a quick forward and slower return movement. The Specification describes two forms of driving-mechanism. The shaft C is formed with a crank with which is employed a connecting-rod having a bearing on a rocking block which gives the requisite movement to the end of the connecting-rod, which is connected by a spring strip F<1> to a reciprocating-rod A', having a spring C<1> tending to draw the rod A' away from the connecting-rod. Tte rod A' is attached to the underside of the table by a pin and sleeve arrangement which allows cf the adjustment of the table with reference to the driving- rod A'. A rod M<1> is employed to adjust the table in a horizontal plane. The table A is supported as follows, in order that it may be tilted as desired. The extreme upper and lower corners of the table rest on supports each carried by two superposed cams ; one of the cams of each pair is provided with an arm S'. The arms S', S<1> project in opposite directions, and are connected together by a link T', by operating which one corner is raised, while the opposite corner is simultaneously lowered. The remaining cam of each pair is provided with an arm by means of which each corner can be separately adjusted. The table A is covered with linoleum, which is raised at the discharge end of the table by means of a wedge-shaped block. The riffles decrease in height from the feed end to a portion parallel to the table near the discharge end. The riffles then increase gradually in height beyond the parallel portion. N<2> represents the water supply boxes.
Patent GB-190121176-A (GB)
Title: Method of, and Apparatus for, Melting and Treating Metals
Filed: 1901-10-22
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 21,176. Lake, H. H., [Hawley Down Draft Furnace Co.]. Oct. 22. Melting - furnaces; metallurgical furnaces.-A furnace for use in melting and treating iron, steel, brass, &c. has a spherical casing 1, mounted upon trunnions 10, and provided with a charging-door 5, and an upwardly-inclined neck 6 ; the bottom 7 of the furnace is preferably removable. Downwardlyinclined tuyÞres or burners 16, secured to the furnace casing, are connected to an air-supply pipe 21, and fitted with gas or oil pipes or injectors 22, which communicate, through a branch pipe 24, with a gas or cil pipe 25. The pipe 21 is formed with a socket 26, which receives the extremity of one of the trunnions, and is attached to a fixed supply pipe 32, by means of a rotary joint 28 ; similarly the pipe 25 is fixed to a rotary block 29, which fits within a socket 30, and upon the upper end of a fixed supply pipe 31. The supply of air may be regulated by means of a cock 35, employed independently of the shut-off valve 33, on the air pipe. A tank or storage chamber 34 may form part of the air pipe. According to the requirements of the metal &c. treated, the valves may be adjusted so as to obtain an oxidizing, neutral, or reducing flame, and in the melting of brass a carburizing flame may be used at first, then a reducing flame, and finally a carburizing flame.
Patent GB-190200593-A (GB)
Title: Process for Clarifying Liquids
Inventor: RANSFORD ROBERT BOLTON
Filed: 1902-01-08
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 593. Ransford, R. B., [Pharmaceutisches Institut L. W. Gans]. Jan. 8. Gums.-Liquids are clarified by the addition of glue, gelatine, or the like and a suitable oxidizing agent, a compact coagulated cake being formed which includes all the suspended particles. In the clarification of raw gum solution, for example, potassium permanganate is added and the liberated alkali neutralized. A solution of gelatine is then added and the whole heated, a solution of potassium permanganate being at the same time added. Proportions are specified.
Patent GB-190202661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Fittings and Cases for Ink Bottles or Vessels
Inventor: FITZSIMMONS JOHN FRANKLIN
Filed: 1902-02-01
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 2661. Fitzsimmons, J. F. Feb. 1. Inkstands. - Relates to fittings and cases for ink bottles or vessels, in combination with means for filling fountain and like pens &c. The bottle &c. b is provided with a cover a of rubber or other elastic material, the flange of which is sprung over the neck projection b<1> of the vessel, and preferably secured and protected by a metal cape. The central depressed portion a<3> of the cover a is slit or formed with a hole to receive the filling-tube c, the elastic material of the cover forming a tight joint when the tube is in position. The tube c is provided with a compressible bulb d, which is formed with a projecting shoulder or plug f, adapted to enter and close the hollow or chamber a<2> formed by the cover, to prevent escape of the contents. When required for filling fountain pans &c., the tube c with the bulb d and stopper f can be withdrawn from the cover a. The vessel is provided with a casing g of xylonite, wood, &c. which may have a bottom pad k of corrugated paper &c., to protect the vessel in transit, or when it is carried about for occasional use. The cap i, which screws into the upper end of the casing, is recessed to receive the bulb d, and is formed with projecting shoulders g' &c. adapted to bear on the vessel and the cap e.
Patent GB-190206176-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Carburetter and Vaporizer for Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM CHARLES BLANCHARD
Filed: 1902-03-13
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 6176. Evans, W. C. B., and Nelson, C. P. March 13. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. Oil is kept at a constant level by a float B, which closes the inlet openings D at its uppermost posi- tion. Cold air is drawn through the openings H, J, and oil from the nozzle 0, while warm air enters through pipes M, which traverse the hot- water chamber G<1> and are more or less opened by a valve g.
Patent GB-190207852-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cotton Gins.
Inventor: FULLER JAMES TREZEVANT
Filed: 1902-04-03
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 7852. Fuller, J. T. April 3. Gins-The seed cotton is placed in a hopper formed by the outer breast" fitted with an adjustable seed plate 51, the "hollow roller" 50, the spiked roller 7, the rotary discs 39, and the inner breast board 30. The cotton is thrown by the roller 50 against the teeth of the roller 7 and carried by the latter between pairs of discs 39 strung on an axle 38, the seeds &c. falling back and being thrown out by the roller 50. Incompletelystripped seeds which may pass the discs 39 are further stripped by means of spring fingers 18, the completely-cleaned cotton being removed from the roller 7 by a brush 1, while the incompletelystripped seeds continue to circulate in the space above the roller 7 until perfectly cleaned, when they fall between the discs 39 and are thrown from the machine by the roller 50. The teeth of the roller 7 are secured at the sides of circumferential grooves 15 in the cylinder, the spaces between the grooves being covered with leather or other suitable material. The spring fingers 18 are carried by an adjustable spring bar 19, are made of the form shown, and have each a finger 20 which projects into a groove in the cylinder 7. They serve to strip completely the seeds which have passed the discs 39, the seeds which are not completely stripped at their first engagement with the fingers being caused to circulate in the space above, as before described, this process being facilitated by grooves 22 in the frame 23 and in the carrying-bar 19 which correspond with the slots between the fingers 18. The breast board 30 is carried on a shaft 32, which, by means of a handle, may be turned into the dotted position shown, when hooks 46 and projections 47 on the shaft serve to stop the ginning-operation without the stopping of the machine, the hooks 47 engaging with the disc shaft 38 and so stopping its rotation, while the hooks 46 raise the cotton out of range of the toothed cylinder 7. The parts are driven by belt gearing, in which is a tension pulley operated by a system of toggle levers for stopping and starting the machine.
Patent GB-190219090-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Insoluble Casein and Process of Producing same
Inventor: DUNHAM HENRY VAIL
Filed: 1902-08-30
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 19,090. Dunham, H. V. Sept. 28, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Dyeing, printing processes for. Insoluble casein, suitable for use as a substitute for albumen in calico-printing, is produced by mixing hexamethylene-tetramine with a solution of commercial casein and borax, or other metallic salt of alkaline reaction, and then drying out the mixture in any suitable manner by pressing it into the meshes of a cloth and allowing it to dry in the form of a thin sheet. The dry sheet or film is then subjected to steam under a pressure of 5 lb. per square inch at 180‹ F. for half an hour, or it is rapidly passed through a hot 5 per cent. solution of an acid, preferably boracic acid, at 180‹ F. or somewhat higher. Pigments or inert material may be added to the mixture before drying it.
Patent GB-190219378-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Game or Games, and Apparatus for Performing the same.
Inventor: PROUD RICHARD
Filed: 1902-09-04
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 19,378. Proud, R. Sept. 4. Games played with balls or rings and tracks.-A channelled strip A, bent into a loop C and supported by pieces E, F, forms a track down which rings or balls J are allowed to travel. A starting- tray K may be connected to the track by a socket M, and receptacles 0, N may be similarly fitted to the opposite end. When rings are used, the players endeavour to catch them on a rod as they leave the track after having traversed the loop. When balls are used, scoring is decided by the receptacle in which they come to rest. In another modification, the receiving-receptacle is in the form of a tray with a series of cups and an attached chamber.