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Patent GB-190102247-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Making Horseshoes.
Inventor: MCGARRY JOHN ANDREW
Filed: 1901-02-01
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 2247. MeGarry, J. A. Feb. 1. Forging ; bending.-Relates to a machine for thickening the ends of a blank to form the heels and then bending it to horse-shoe form. The blank B, shown in dotted lines, rests against the inclined faces of the blocks 23, 24 and is held in a central position by rods 12, 13 adjustably secured to arms on rock shafts 17, 18 connected together by arms 20, 21 loosely pivoted together at 95 and pulled downwards by a spring. The rods 12, 13 are thus forced to move inwards or outwards together. While thus held, the ends of the blank ate acted upon one after the other by the renewable blocks 31 on the plungers 27, 28 actuated by the eccentrics 46, 45 on the shaft 41. The connecting-rods 35, 36 can be varied in length by turn buttons 47. The plunger 50 actuated by the crank 52 now advances and bends the blank around the mandrel 49, Figs. 1 and 8. The mandrel is attached by lugs and a single bolt 59 to the head 56 bolted to the plunger. During the bending, the ends of the blank bear against rollers 68 on the bell-crank levers 67 pivoted at 64 These rollers move inwards when the part 70, Fig. 8, acts on the adjustable rollers 71 on the other arms of the bellcrank levers which are normally held by springs against adjustable blocks 26. The shoe is removed, as the mandrel returns, by the bridge-piece 83 acting on the weighted lever 79 which carries a forked piece engaging with the shoe. The rollers 71 are placed well above the table so that a defective blank may be pushed clear beneath them. The table has a renewable section 11 just where the wear comes upon it.
Patent GB-190102364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Pumps for Bicycles
Inventor: FURBOW JOHN
Filed: 1901-02-04
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 2364. Furbow, J., and McGuire, J. Feb. 4. Frames.-The tube 10 of the frame of a bicycle is utilized as a pump barrel and has a screw cap 21 to guide the pistonrod 19. The rod is screwed at its top 20 for the reception of a handle 28, and when not in use is protected by a screw cap 25. The bottom of the pump barrel is constructed as shown in Fig. 4. The saddle is secured to a bar which is clipped to the tube 10 of the frame.
Patent GB-190102900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fusible Cut-outs for Electric Circuits.
Filed: 1901-02-11
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 2900. Salmony & Co., H. M., [Elektrizitõts Akt. - Ges. vorm. W. Lahmeyer & Co.]. Feb. 11. Cut-outs.-In cut-outs having a main fuse and a small one of high resistance in parallel, the main fuse is fitted with a spring or springs to separate the ends of the wire when the fuse melts, and thus avoid arcing. Fig. 1 shows one form. The main fuse S is fixed at one end to the terminal C<2>, and at the other to a spring f connected to the terminal C<1>. The fuse may be inclosed in a glass casing, and the small wire d in parallel in a tube r. These casings form a screen between the fuse wires. In a modification, each end of the fuse may be connected to a spring. Fig. 3 shows a modification, in which the fuse S<1> is connected to a plate g connected to the spring f. Flexible conductors l are provided to carry the current, and so prevent heating of the spring.
Patent GB-190107304-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of and Apparatus for use in Raising, Breaking, Sorting, Conveying and Loading Coke and Analogous Substances principally in connection with Gas Works and the like.
Inventor: MITCHELL HENRY JAMES
Filed: 1901-04-09
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 7304. Mitchell, H. J. April 9. Shoots.-Fig. 1 shows in section apparatus for crushing coke for fuel. The coke is placed in a hopper A, the discharge from which is regulated by a hinged door C and lever B. Pivoted fingers D' regulate the supply to the rollers F, from which the crushed coke passes over a screw G to a second hopper K, the discharge from which is regulated by a balanced hinged flap 0 connected by links Q to a treadle R, by which it is operated. A set of loose pivoted fingers S operated by a lever S<1> also assist.
Patent GB-190123233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bearings for Disk Seed Drills and the like.
Inventor: MOEHRING CHRIST
Filed: 1901-11-16
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 23,233. Moehring, C. May 24, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Bearings for disc drills and the like. Fig. 2 shows the application of the invention to a disc drill. The disc b is secured to a flange d of a box e, adapted to rotate on a conical wooden journal f, secured to the casting a, which carries the drag bar and the seed conduit. The connection is made by means of a plate j provided with ribs or projections engaging the journal, and having a recess in the flange l, which recess engages a projection in a socket in the casting a. The socket prevents the entrance of dust &c. to one end of the bearing. The parts are secured together by a bolt h and nut, a cap p for excluding dust, grit, &c. being arranged at the other end of the bearing. Where two drag bars are employed, the cap p may fit in a socket in the second drag bar. The journal f is provided with a metallic sleeve v, which extends to fit a hole in the platej. An oil passage a<1> in the casting a conveys oil to the sleeve v, from whence it passes to the bearing-surfaces by a transverse opening x in the journal.
Patent GB-190123870-A (GB)
Title: Certain Improvements in Woven Fabrics.
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM TANNAHILL
Filed: 1901-11-25
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 23,870. Smith, W. T Nov. 25. Pile fabrics.-A fabric, intended to imitate an oriental rug, is woven with two sets of warp threads 1, 2, a thick weft thread 4, thinner weft thread 5, and a chenille weft thread 3. During the operation of weaving, a shed is first formed by raising the warps 2 and lowering the warps 1, and through this shed the wefts 3 and 5 are successively shot. The shed is afterwards changed by lowering the warps 2 and raising the warps 1, so as to form a shed through which the weft 4 is shot.
Patent GB-190124808-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coupling Devices for Electric Conductors.
Filed: 1901-12-05
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 24,808. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Case, F. E.]. Dec. 5. Couplings for use in connection with trains. A terminal is fixed on each car, and connection is made by a short flexible conductor, a locking-device being employed which automatically opens when the cars are pulled apart. The fixed portion of the coupling consists of a casing A fitted with brushes F and having a socket or extension A'. The short conductor I is fitted with a plug K adapted to enter the socket A<2>. The casing A is fitted with a backplate C having a flared opening for the cable G, and the terminal E is fixed on a removable insulating-plate D. The terminal carries the brushes F, which are inclined with their ends cut as shown. The locking-device includes a lever P having a collar p adapted to slide between flanges a<1>, a<2> on the extension A<2>. On the collar are pivoted spring-controlled catches R adapted to engage with lugs K<1> having inclined edges formed on the plug K so as to give a cam action and make good contact. The coupling may be made large enough to carry several conductors.
Patent GB-190204486-A (GB)
Title: A Ridging Attachment for Seed Drills
Inventor: ATKINSON JOHN WHINCUP
Filed: 1902-02-22
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 4486. Atkinson, J W. Feb. 22. Seeds, sowing.-Relates to a ridging-attachment for seed drills, to ridge up the seeds as soon as they are sown. The attachment consists of a series of V-shaped blades A with stays E secured to standards B on weighted levers C pivoted on the ordinary cross-bar of the machine, between the drills D. The attachment is raised in the same way as the drills. The blades at each side of the machine have only one wing. G, G represent the ridges formed.
Patent GB-190207436-A (GB)
Title: Materials and Apparatus for Softening Water.
Inventor: CHALLIS CHARLES EBENEZER
Filed: 1902-03-27
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 7436. Challis, C. E. March 27. Water, purifying and softening.-Relates to means for precipitating lime without the use of a strong caustic alkali. The substances used are mixtures of the neutral oxalates, or binoxalates of sodium, potassium, or ammonium, with a small proportion of ammonium carbonate or chloride, or sodium carbonate, with or without soap or soap powder. The soap is omitted when the water is required clear. Fig. 1 shows a device for mixing the raagents with water. The water is discharged into a tilting-tank H through a pipe J controlled by a float K in a tank L, into which the tilting-tank discharges. The tilting-tank is divided into two compartments which are alternately filled, and is connected to a slide B which regulates the discharge of the reagent from a hopper A. The tilting-tank may be replaced by a wheel which rotates in one direction only.
Patent GB-190210444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Measuring Instruments.
Inventor: BEEZ CARL
Filed: 1902-05-06
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 10,444. Beez, C. May 6. Supporting lamps; incandescent lamps, holders for. An ampÞre meter d is provided with a holder b to carry a lamp c, and a plug a to fit a fixed lamp-holder. Or the meter d with tho holder b may be mounted on a portable stand, pro. vided with flexible con ductors to a coupling plug, which can be placed in a fixed lampholder.
Patent GB-190212210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Slips or the like for use in Removing Vessels from the Water
Inventor: DAVIS CHARLES M
Filed: 1902-05-28
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 12,210. Lake, H. H., [Davis, C. M.]. May 28. Slips and grids, repairing.-Relates to slips or marine railways for removing vessels from the water for cleaning purposes and the like. The inclined dock 2 extends into the water, and upon the stringars 3, Fig. 3, are arranged the rails 4 for the travelling. carriage 5. The vessel V is held upon the carriage 5 by suitable blocks or chocks 7. The carriage is moved by the cable 8 of the winding-engine 10, and is positively held in contact with the rails 4 by means of the upper rails 26 and the grooved rolls or wheels 28. The gravity pawls 11, Fig. 5, are arranged to drag along the rack 12 during the upward travel, and are raised by the swinging lever 16 out of engagement with the rack in the downward travel. Auxiliarv pawls 17 are also provided, and these are thrown into engage- ment with the rack when the carriage actuating- means breaks or is disarranged, or the haul on the cable 8 fails. The rack 12 is preferably located near the central rail, but similar racks may be arranged near the side rails.
Patent GB-190212445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Regenerative Furnaces.
Inventor: GRAHAM MAURICE
Filed: 1902-05-31
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 12,445. Graham, M. May 31. Bricks.-The bricks which compose the wall that divides the air and gas flues in gasproducer and in retort furnaces are rebated or d o v etailed in order to ensure tightness and bonding, they may also have lateral projections.
Patent GB-190215303-A (GB)
Title: Ribbon Holding Type-cleaning Plate for Type-writers
Inventor: MALLIN ISAAC HENRY
Filed: 1902-07-09
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 15,303. Mallin, I. H. July 9. Type-writers.-Means for holding a type in elevated position for cleaning, and holding the inking-ribbon out of the way. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the device applied to a Remington machine, and Figs. 2 and 3 show it detached. It consists of a plate A adapted to rest on the ribbon guide C and having hooks B', B' for engaging on the shiftbar E. The end of the plate is slit, and the upper part A<3> set up from the lower part or prongs A<2>, to form a seat A' for engaging the ribbon D and holding it out of the way. The type head F, when raised, passes through the opening A<5>, the edge of the opening engaging under the type head. By operating the shift-key, the plate is moved to engage or release the type head. The plate may be used for holding the ribbon out of the way when making copying-stencils.
Patent GB-190217743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Veneer Presses.
Inventor: BAUM HUGO
Filed: 1902-08-12
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 17,743. Baum, H. Aug. 12. Veneering.-The veneers or veneers and blocks c to be glued together are compressed between two beams a, b made slightly bulging at the centre so that the pressure comes at that point first. The beams are preferably connected by two screws s which are hinged at their lower ends, pass through lateral notches in the beam a and are provided with nuts m.
Patent GB-190220415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Clocks.
Inventor: SCHELL WILHELM
Filed: 1902-09-18
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 20,415. Schell, W. Sept. 18. Clock cases.-Cases for pendulum clocks are furnished with panels of glass or celluloid bearing printed or pictorial advertisements or ornamental matter, such as landscapes or dedicatory inscriptions. The case, Fig. 6, may have the shape of a shield, or, if the pendulum n and weights are not enclosed in the case, the panel m may be put on a shield-shaped plate l behind them, as shown. A lenticular case, Fig. 3, for hanging by cords is made with a glass, celluloid, or papier-mÔchÚ front a, which serves also as the dial plate, a wooden or metal band c, and a metal back d, to which the movement e is attached.
Patent GB-190224894-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Draining the Cylinders of Steam Engines and for like purposes.
Filed: 1902-11-13
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 24,894. Calico Printers' Association, and Atkinson, C. J. Nov. 13. Cylinders, draining. -Relates to means for draining the cylinders of a steam engine, and for other like purposes. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the conical-topped cylinder acommunicates with the steam cylinders through openings e, and has a waste pipe attached at f. It contains a conical piston, such as shown in Fig. 2. When the engine is at rest, the piston falls to the bottom of the cylinder a, or is pushed down by a spring, so that the water can drain freely into the cylinder, and escape by the waste pipe. When the engine is started, steam is supplied by a branch c to the underside of the piston, which thereupon rises, and closes the openings e. A regulating-valve on the steam pipe controls the time at which the piston closes the drainage openings after the starting of the engine. A valve or cock on the steam pipe may be opened at any time by hand to open the drainage passages. In a modification, the drainage cylinder is horizontal, and the piston is pushed back by a helical spring.
Patent GB-190228748-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coin Counting Machine.
Filed: 1902-12-30
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 28,748. Mercer, A., and Meters, Ltd. Dec. 30. Counting-apparatus.-Coins shot into the hopper A are agitated by reciprocating plates A', A<2>, A<3>, A<4> actuated by the crank shaft C, and caused to slide down a shoot D. The number of coins passing thence into the pocket D' is regulated by a slide or baffle controlled from the handle D<2> by the operator, who at the same time turns, by means of the handle H<1>, a counting-plate H, located between the plates F, G, so that coins passing between these plates from the pocket D<3> fall into gaps in the plate H and are carried round singly with it, coins smaller than those which are being counted falling through the opening F<1> into a separate receptacle. Each of the coins carried past the opening F<1> by the plate H strikes a wing on a disc K projecting through a slot F<3>, causing the disc to move one division and rotate the dial J one tooth. The coins then drop through the opening F<2> on to a disc N<2> which normally projects through a slot f<2> in the tube f<1>. When the predetermined number of coins has been collected in the tube f<1>, the rotation of the spindle of the dial J causes a camarm J<2> to push back a spring-pressed plunger and rock the rod N, which withdraws the disc N<2> from the tube f<1>. The coins thereupon fall into a bag placed in the shield f and the plunger L, tripping instantaneously over the point of the cam J<2>, shoots the disc N<2> into the slot f<2> and closes the tubef before another coin can fall.
Patent GB-190305324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Dyeing, Bleaching, Washing and Otherwise Treating Textile Materials with Liquids.
Inventor: SCHIRP PAUL
Filed: 1903-03-07
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 5324. Schirp, P. March 7. Fibres, treating; yarns and threads, finishing.- Relates to improvements in the apparatus for dyeing and otherwise treating textile materials with liquids described in Specification No. 12,510, A.D. 1902, by which the size of the vessel 2 may be decreased. The vessel 1 is rectangular, with detachable sides 7, 8, and trunnions 3 adapted to engage the forked ends 33 of lifting-devices 32. The material to be treated is packed in the spaces 21 between fixed perforated partitions 18, 19 and sliding partitions 22 which are pressed inwards by springs 22<a>. After the sides 7, 8 are placed in position, the vessel 1, which is mounted upon wheels 28, is run upon rails 28<a> into a vessel 2 having detachable sides 29. The liquid is forced by a pump to the space 20, and, after passing through the material &c., escapes to the vessel 2 through openings 12, and thence is re-pumped to the space 20. After the dyeing &c. is completed, as indicated by a trial cop 35 carried by a tube 35<a> connected to the space 20, the side 29 of the vessel 2 is again removed, and the vessel 1 returned to the lifting- devices 32. A turntable is provided in the railroad. The dye &c. may be p'aced in the vessel 2, and drawn the reverse way through the material.
Patent GB-190305687-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Compound, for use as a Substitute for Linseed-oil.
Inventor: PFESTROFF ERNST
Filed: 1903-03-11
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 5687. Pfestroff, E., and Gillon, J. E. March 11. Paint vehicles; varnishes. - Relates to a compound substitute for linseed oil, chiefly for use as a vehicle for paint and for making varnish. A resin (colophony) is dissolved by boiling in petroleum or paraffin, and, while the solution is kept boiling, the following substances are added :- Sulphuric acid, zinc oxide, more petroleum, manganese borate, iron sulphate, poppy oil, Venetian or French turpentine (or both), camphor, and mastic (pistacia lentiscus). Before adding the mastic, it is dissolved in petroleum or other solvent. The boiling is continued, for a short time, and the mixture is then allowed to cool. When it is cold, benzole (free from water) and benzine are added. Before using, the compound is brought to the required consistency by adding petroleum, paraffin, turpentine, or the like. Benzine and benzole are not added when crude or raw petroleum is used. Any drying vegetable oil may be used instead of the poppy oil, and litharge or any suitable siccative instead of the manganese borate. The compound is specially suitable for white-lead paint. Specification No. 18,393, A.D. 1902, is referred to.
Patent GB-190305899-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Arrangement for the Automatic Switching of Trains.
Inventor: AUGROS JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-03-13
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 5899. Augros, J. March 13. Points and switches.-Relates to an arrangement for the automatic switching of trains, the points being operated from the locomotive. The locomotive carries an operating-wheel 1 which can be adjusted along its spindle 2 by a nut 3 and screw 4, the position of the wheel determining the route to be travelled by the train, which route may be shown on an indicator 6. Mechanism for operating the points is fixed along the track or line at certain distances from each switch, so that the points or switches which determine any particular route are operated by the locomotive. The mechanism consists of a slotted plate 9 pivoted at 10 to a box 8 and provided with a counterweight 11 and a fork 12 acting on an arm 13 on a rockshaft 14, a second arm 16 on which is connected by a rod 25 to a three-armed lever 26, 28, 30 operating the points through the rod 31. When the operating-roller 1 depresses the plate 9, the points are moved and a weighted lever 20, 21 is thrown over on to a catch 17, to lock the apparatus s in this position. The lever 20 is fixed on a rockshaft 18 having two arms 22, 23 connected to the three-armed lever 26, 28,30. The switch is moved back, to the position shown, by the operating- wheel 1 acting upon the lever 20, 21 and throwing it back to its first position,'the central slot 24 in the plate 9 allowing the wheel 1 to act upon the lever. The apparatus is shown applied to an arrangement or group of five branching tracks having four sets of points or switches. An obstruction-removing device 43 is placed in front of the operating-wheel 1.
Patent GB-190306663-A (GB)
Title: A Table Game.
Inventor: THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-03-23
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 6663. Thomas, W. March 23. Games imitating football.-A table A is marked out or painted to represent a football field ; or a cloth, board, &c., D, is marked out, to represent the same, and is placed on a table A. The players blow a light celluloid &c. ball H, by means of bellows, each player blowing it towards his opponent's goal. Any number of persons may play. Preferably, only one pair of bellows is provided for a whole side, each player using them in turn, but each player may have a pair, distinguished by a particular colour. A cord, ribbon, &c., C is supported by wire posts B, so as to keep the ball on the table. Flags are attached to the supports B and the goal posts F.
Patent GB-190307956-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Safety Valves.
Filed: 1903-04-06
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 7956. Hopkinson, J., and Hopkinson & Co., J. April 6. Safety-valves; casings.-Relates to an externallyloaded dead-weight safety-valve for a steam generator. The seat a is forced into a block b, which is connected to the steam generator. The valve c has an extension or spindle d passing out through, and guided by, a hole in the bonnet f, which is connected hy a nozzle g with a steam-discharge pipe. A block h is connected by bolts or the like k with a plate l, which rests on a shoulder m of the spindle. The block is shaped so as to support weights j, which may be covered in by a bellshaped extension of the plate l. The valve can be lifted, so as to test it, by a handle n furnished with a cam p.
Patent GB-190315960-A (GB)
Title: Method of the Prevention of the Production of Dust and for Maintaining the Surfaces of Roads, Permanent Ways, Court-yards, Open or Closed Spaces, and such like.
Inventor: WESTRUM LEONARD SCHADE VAN
Filed: 1903-07-18
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 15,960. Westrum, L. S. van. July 18. Liquid surface-treating compositions.-To prevent the development of dust on, and for maintaining the surfaces of roads, permanent ways, court-yards, open or closed spaces, &c., they are sprinkled with solutions of salts and with oily substances. Hygroscopic salts, such as the chlorides of calcium and magnesium are preferably employed, but salt brine, leach brine of the chemical industry, lyes of the paper industry, molasses of the sugar industry, and other soluble salts may also be used. The surface may be treated first with the oil and then with the salt solutions, or first with the solutions and then with the oil, after which a further sprinkling with salt solution may be given. Oily substances such as petroleum, native naphtha, &c. may be used, but they are first rendered soluble in water by any known process, such as washing and treating with steam and excess of caustic soda lye, then after separation of the resinous soap lye, oxidizing with air or ozone, and finally treating the solutions under pressure with alcohol, ammonia, and gelatine.