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Patent GB-190201369-A (GB)
Title: Novel Automatic Machinery or Apparatus for Decorating and Glazing Tiles, and other Similar Articles of Pottery-ware Glass, Metal and other Substances
Inventor: MOUNTFORD FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-01-18
Granted: 1903-04-18
Abstract: 1369. Mountford, F. Jan. 18. Glazing; enamelling.-Tiles j or articles of pottery, glass, metal, or the like, are carried by an intermittentlyrotating frame c" over a number of radially-arranged boxes or receptacles o containing different colours or glazes, which are applied through stencil plates n<111> with the desired patterns or designs. The frame c" receives a simultaneous rising-and-falling and rotary motion on a fixed shaft a<111> from a cam c, formed with zig-zag peripheral grooves engaging with rollers b<111> on fixed studs. The cam is raised into engagement with the rollers by a sleeve and a forked weighted lever h, acted on by a cam driven by worm gearing g from the main shaft e, and drops out of engagement when the lever is freed and the tiles are in position over the glazing-tanks. Fig. 6 shows an arrangement for supplying liquid glaze or colour to the tiles by means of two stationary brush sections o', which are fed with the liquid and vibrated by means of troughs or brushes p carried by arms of the spindles o<11>, which are rotated intermittently from the main shaft by a clutch f, Fig. 2, beve gearing r, and individual clutches and spur-wheels. Weighted arms q<111> fixed to the spindles o<11> prevent the brushes from coming in contact with one another. The clutch f is thrown into and out of action by a weighted lever s, acted on by a cam s<1> driven from the main shaft by a sliding friction wheel s<111> adjustable by a screwed rod and lever t. The boxes o are arranged to slide in casings n, and can be locked by pins with the individual driving- clutches in or out of action. The colour is kept at a constant level in the box by a supply tank and a feeding arrangement consisting of an endless travelling band, a scraper, and a shoot. The colour in the supply tank is kept in a state of agitation by vanes driven by the endless band. A mottled or marbled effect is produced by a circular brush which is made with the bristles or strips of different lengths, and is moved in horizontal guides by an endless chain, crank, lever, and a pinion gearing with a fixed rack. Fig. 9 shows a method of gripping a single tile by means of pins l<111> projecting from lever arms l<1>, which are opened by a sliding rod k<1> and links l and closed by a spring k<111>. The plates j<1>, with the gripping-devices, are inserted in recesses d<11> in the frame c<11> and secured by pins through holes j<111>. The rods and levers may be duplicated to grip two, or four tiles, or the tiles may be gripped between ribs of the plate j<1> and a sliding bar attached to a spring push rod. The stencil plates are cleaned by horizontal brushes, which are swung on vertical pivots by tappets of the frame c", and are retracted by springs.
Patent GB-190207672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Process of Preparing Sand Molds for Steel Castings.
Inventor: ATHA HERBERT BURR
Filed: 1902-04-01
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 7672. Atha, H. B. April 1. Moulding.-Relates to improvements in the preparation of sand moulds for steel castings described in Specification No. 7671, A.D. 1902. A. wash is used, the solid matter of which will not be melted by the steel when poured. The wash is preferably prepared by dissolving five parts by bulk of resin in twelve parts of naphtha, and adding to one part of this solution two parts of clear naphtha and three parts of magnesium carbonate. The volatile constituents are burnt or dried off as in the above-mentioned Specification, and the magnesium carbonate is reduced to an infusible magnesium oxide when the steel is poured, carbonic-acid gas being given off.
Patent GB-190208685-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Rapidly Refining White Sugars.
Inventor: ROBIN-LANGLOIS JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-04-14
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 8685. Langlois, J. Robin-. April 14. Refining sugar.-White sugar, which has already been partially refined, is further refined by means of a boiling-apparatus and a mixer. The sugar is melted at a low temperature in a melting-pan B and mixed with fine black. The mixture is then passed through two filters C, D in succession, and run into a receiver E, whence it is pumped along a pipe e f into the first G of a series of storage vats G, G', G', G<3>, G<4>. From the storage vat G the syrup is run into a boiling-apparatus H, working under the lowest temperature practically obtainable, and the resulting mass, freely alkalined, is run into a mixer I, where the grain is formed during a mixing and cooling process. The massecuite from the mixer is machined in centrifugals J, J', and the syrup run into a vat K, whence it is pumped into the first A of a series of storage vats A, A', A<2>, A<3>, A', connected to the pan B. This syrup is treated in a manner similar to the original syrup, the filtered syrup being passed into the vat G', and the syrup from the centrifugals into the vat A'. The cycle of operations is continued until molasses is finally obtained.
Patent GB-190208795-A (GB)
Title: Improved Copying or Manifolding Apparatus.
Inventor: ADLER ERNEST
Filed: 1902-04-15
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 8795. Adler, E. April 15. Copying documents &c.-Relates to stencil copying-apparatus. The ink pad is formed of a piece of thick felt B in a tray C having a perforated bottom D. The tray rests on spiral springs 1, 2, 3, &c. in a metal box A, which forms an ink reservoir. The stencil is fixed over the pad by means of spring clips I, m and a stretching-roller G. The piece I is pivoted at O to the ends of a cross-piece H fixed on box A, and the springs m are fixed on the underside of the piece I. The roller G rests against a curved plate E projecting from the box A, and is carried by a cross-piece F fixed to the ends of the plate E. A ratchet and pawl prevent backward movement of the roller G. The paper for taking the copy is placed on the stencil and rolled, the pressure on the ink pad causing it to dip into the ink in the box A. The paper is lifted from the stencil by a pair of flat strips fixed on a shaft at one side of the box A. The shaft is rocked, to lift the fingers and the sheet, by depressing a rod connected by a spiral spring to an arm on the shaft. The box A has projecting lugs by which it is supported on projections in a box J.
Patent GB-190212094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Furnaces and Combustion Enhancing Devices for Steam Generators wherein the Furnace is Disposed in a Flue in the Boiler
Inventor: RANKIN ALEXANDER MALLON
Filed: 1902-05-27
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 12,094. Rankin, A. M., Betts, J. H., Carsley, R. B., and Longsdorf, W. H. May 27. Water-circulation, promoting.-A tube 9 leading from the bottom of the water space is taken round the upper part of the furnace and finally connected to the steam space by an upward extension (not shown).
Patent GB-190213272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-closing Valves for the Discharge of Liquids.
Inventor: SCHOENHEYDER WILLIAM ANTON GOT
Filed: 1902-06-11
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 13,272. Sch÷nheyder, W.A.G. June 11. Self closing cocks; regulating discharge from.- Relates to means for causing a cock to close after a certain time, so as to deliver only a limited quantity at each actuation, whether the handle be held in the open position or not. A cylinder d, contained within the casing and held in place by a screw cap k, is provided with a piston f, which is an easy fit and carries the main valve e, The liquid has access to the space beneath the piston through an opening l, and also reaches the space above it both by leakage past it and through an adjustable hole m<1> in a screw m. This last can be reached through an opening in the casing, which is closed by a screw plug and sealed. The top side of the piston f presents a greater surface to the liquid than the underside, so that the main valve is kept closed normally. The cylinder d also has a seat for a valve h, above which is a piston i operated by a weighted hand-lever p. On raising the lever, the piston i tends to create a vacuum underneath, and the valve h and piston f rise. As this vacuum becomes relieved by leakage past the piston f and through the hole m<1>, the valve h closes and the piston f falls by gravity, thus closing the valve e. If the lever is released before the above operations are completed, the piston i is forced down, the liquid escaping past it, and the valve h and piston f fall as before. In a modification, the cylinder d forms part of the casing. The piston i works horizontally above it, and is operated by a push. Its return movement is effected partly by fluid pressure and partly by a spring which replaces the weighted leverp.
Patent GB-190215126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetting Air and Apparatus for that purpose.
Inventor: BOUCHAUD-PRACEIQ EDOUARD
Filed: 1902-07-07
Granted: 1903-07-07
Abstract: 15,126. Bouchaud-Praceiq, E. July 7. Carburetting gas lamps.-A receptacle is filled with light absorbent material, such as granulated wood, pith, or the like, which is charged with a combustible liquid, such as petrol, benzene, acetone, acetylene, or alcohol which has undergone etherification. The receptacle, which is hermetically sealed, is provided at the ends with holes which are closed by soldered strips of metal adapted to be readily torn off when the receptacle is to be used. Air is passed through the receptacle to take up the combustible fluid, such carburetted air being used for lighting, heating, or motive power, &c. The air may be caused to traverse a greater or less portion of the material in the receptacle, according to the degree of carburetting desired. This may be effected by the arrangement shown in Fig. 5, which is adopted when air is passed through the receptacle under pressure. In the receptacle is fitted a perforated tube r, within which moves a graduated pipe u open at the bottom. The air enters by the passages v, u<1>, as indicated by the arrows, the carburetted air escaping through the pipe u, the position of which determines the amount of carburetting. In a modification, the tube r may have a spiral slit, and the tube u a longitudinal slit. By rotating the tube u the air may be caused to traverse a greater or less portion of the carburetting-material. Fig. 3 shows the invention appied to a gas burner. The receptacle is inserted in a casing k having a cock or valve m to admit the air, the casing being in communication with the burner or burners, as shown. The air may, in some cases, be enriched in oxygen, or deprived of some of its nitrogen.
Patent GB-190216158-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices whereby Bakers' Rolls and other Articles may be Delivered Without the Door having to be Attended to.
Inventor: LOEWE RUDOLF
Filed: 1902-07-21
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 16,158. L÷we, R. July 21. Doors. - To en- able breakfast rolls or other goods to be delivered to flats, chambers, or houses, without the door being at- tended to, an aper- ture is made in the door, and is fitted with a slide g, which is left unfastened the night before, and is fastened auto- matically by a projection h and spring catch i when the slide is closed, thus preventing the goods from being stolen.
Patent GB-190223703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stands or Pedestals for Supporting Lamps, Plants and the like.
Inventor: CURJEL JOHN
Filed: 1902-10-30
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 23,703. Curjel, J. Oct. 30. Lamp standards.- Relates to an ornamental stand or pedestal for supporting lamps &c. The stand is hollow and is fitted with shelves, doors, and drawers. The drawers b may be pulled out by hand, or may be automatically opened by springs i when the door is opened. When the door closes, it acts on the projections c and closes the drawers also.
Patent GB-190225780-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fender or Wheel Guard for Tram Cars Motor Cars and such like Vehicles
Inventor: CARR JOHN
Filed: 1902-11-24
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 25,780. Carr, J. Nov. 24. Obstruction-removers.-Relates to obstructionremovers for tramcars, motor cars, and the like, and especially to obstruction-removers of the kind described in Specification No. 9930, A.D. 1902. A tray E, Fig. 1, is supported by stud rollers F, F working in slots D, D in brackets C fixed to the pilot board A. The slots are so formed that, when the tray strikes an obstruction, it moves backwards, and the front edge dips down near to the ground. In order to make the tray act more quickly, it is fitted with springs S, and a gate I is hung from the front of the car and connected by a rod R to a lever P which normally holds the tray in its horizontal position. The lower end Q, Fig. 4, of the lever P is formed as a catch to engage a pin M connected to the tray by links L and working in slots in a fixed bracket O. When the gate is pushed backwards, the catch Q is released from the pin M, and the springs S operate the tray E. The tray may be supported by short links instead of by stud rollers working in slots.
Patent GB-190226481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Wash Basins and Baths
Inventor: BRANDT MIRIAM
Filed: 1902-12-02
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 26,481. Brandt, M. Dec. 2. Lavatory basins; baths.-Relates to a lavatory basin which can be adjusted in height to adapt it for use as a bath. The basin is fixed on a cylinder 2 which telescopes in a fixed one 3, the lower end of which communicates with a pressure-supply pipe and a waste-pipe 4. The basin outlet is fitted with a float valve 17 in a cage 18. The basin being in the position shown, it can be lowered by loosening a clamping-ring 40 and screw 21. Raising is effected hydraulically by closing the exhaust cock 5 and then placing the cylinder 3 to pressure. The water rises in the cylinders until it floats the valve 17 on to its seat, after which the basin rises. The pipe 4 serves also as a waste pipe for the basin.
Patent GB-190300964-A (GB)
Title: Process of Electrolytic Manufacture of Aluminium
Inventor: GIN GUSTAVE
Filed: 1903-01-14
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 964. Gin, G. Jan. 14. Sulphur is given off as vapour at the anodes in the production of aluminium by electrolysis of a fused mixture of aluminium fluoride with sodium sulphide, in the proportions Al2F6 + 3 Na,S.
Patent GB-190302648-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Copying Letters and the like
Inventor: LECHLEDER HEINRICH
Filed: 1903-02-04
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 2648. Lechleder, H. Feb. 4. Copying documents; damping copying-paper.- Relates to copying-leaves which enable copies to be made with both sides of the leaf at once. Each leaf A consists of five layers, the two outer layers a being of cloth, webbing, or the like, the middle layer c of cardboard saturated with oil, or other waterproof material, and the intermediate layers b of a material which will readily absorb water. The outer layers a are sewn together at the four edges, thus enclosing the other layers. The leaf may be folded to form two layers one above the other, and the folded leaves may be stitched together to form a pile.
Patent GB-190304907-A (GB)
Title: A Bituminous Cement chiefly for Marine purposes.
Inventor: BRIGGS WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-03-03
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 4907. Briggs, W. March 3. Antifouling compositions.-A bituminous cement, capable of adhering to iron and steel surfaces and used chiefly for marine purposes, is prepared by mixing together 10 parts of commercial magnesium chloride, dissolved in sufficient water to give the solution a specific gravity of 1À2, 70 parts of ground artificial or natural asphalt, 20 parts of calcined magnesite, and 5 parts of commercial sodium silicate in solution. The Provisional Specification states that zinc chloride may be substituted for the magnesium chloride, and that the composition may be used for antifouling purposes.
Patent GB-190305071-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Grates for Furnaces
Filed: 1903-03-04
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 5071. Lake, H. H., [Sõchsische Maschinenfabrik vorm. Rich. Hartmann Akt. - Ges.]. March 4. Firebars and grates; grates, cooling.-Relates to means for maintaining a continuous circulation of water in inclined hollow grates while the inclination of the bars is being altered, or while a bar is being removed for repair &c. The supply of water to the hollow grate bars p, of the sectional form shown, is controlled by a valve, the operating- lever of which is adjustably connected by a pin and holes to the rod of a float f<1> in a chamber connected by a flexible pipe to a pipe projecting horizontally from the bottom grate beam n, This beam and the top grate beam are rigidly connected to lateral supports o, to which the bars p are pivoted by pins q. The grate bars have holes r for the escape of steam, and are connected by overflow pipes s and troughs t which may be protected from ashes by oval projections u. The troughs t may be replaced by hose, spiral-tube, or other flexible connections. Holes may be formed in the inner ends of the firebars for the passage of air. Rods w, w<1> for adj usting thelower and upper firebars to regulate the air admission are connected to arms v, the rod w being operated by a pivoted lever x clamped in position by a screw z. The grate rests on rollers c', c' running on supports d<1>, and its inclination is varied by two screws b<1> entering tubes a<1>. An arm carried by the supply valve indicates on a scale the rate of vaporization and the consequent waste of fuel.
Patent GB-190305218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastening Means for the Hooks and Eyes on Ladies Waist Closures, Corsets and the like Underclothing.
Inventor: LUFT WALTER
Filed: 1903-03-06
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 5218. Luft, W. March 6. Hooks and eyes are secured to ladies' corsets and like underclothing, by means of clamps consisting of plates, Fig. 4, from which tongues i are cut out, the tongues being passed through the fabric and the loops of the hooks and eyes, and bent down, as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190306913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Semi-metallic Packing.
Inventor: COLE ALBERT LLOYD
Filed: 1903-03-25
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 6913. Cole, A. L. March 25. Drawings to Specification. Stuffing-boxes.-Packing tor the piston-rods and plungers of steam engines, pumps, &c. is made by covering a core of metal ribbons or blocks, but preferably of soft shredded metal such as Babbitt's, with a composition of rubber and graphite or other lubricant, and then vulcanizing the covering. The composition is forced in between the external shreds of the core. The packing may have a round, square, or other section, or be in the form of sheets.
Patent GB-190312666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fishing Gear for Steam and Sailing Herring Boats.
Inventor: DUTHIE JOHN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1903-06-05
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 12,666. Duthie, J. A., and Duthie, A. S. June 5. Trawling - gear; landing-nets. -Relates to an appliance for catching the spilt or scum herrings which fall from the catching-nets, while hauling on board. It can also act as a strengthening-net, when the nets are very full. The scum net is hung from an arm a, which is attached to the bulwarks and extends outwards, as shown in Figs. 3 and 4, having a stay-rod b. At the lower end of the net is attached an iron bar with a guide rope f, by which the net is regulated. When not in use, the arm a can be rotated by the rod b, until they both lie along the side of the vessel, out of the way.
Patent GB-190321546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Solid Elastic Tyres for the Wheels for Heavy Road Vehicles and in Metal Rims therefor
Inventor: CHALLINER CHARLES
Filed: 1903-10-07
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 21,546. Challiner, C. Oct. 7. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-To lessen the strain upon the retaining- wires c of the solid elastic tyres of heavy road vehicles, the rim is formed with an arch such as b. If desired, the rim may have ridges such as b<x>, Fig. 4, the edges of the rim then not being inturned, or as shown in Fig. 8, a second rim e or a single partition may be secured in the channel of the ordinary rim.
Patent GB-190327175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gas Blow Pipes
Inventor: FOUCHE EDMOND
Filed: 1903-12-11
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 27,175. FouchÚ, E. Dec. 11. Blowpipe burners.-To prevent lighting-back, due to over-heating of the front part or nozzle F of a gas blow-pipe of the kind described in Specification No. 6944, A.D. 1903, this front part is provided with external longitudinal transverse, or helical ribs c. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, either air alone, or a mixture of gas and air, may be passed through the outer envelope G.
Patent GB-190411017-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Spring Back Rest or Cushion.
Inventor: HEWER EDWARD
Filed: 1904-05-13
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 11,017. Hewer, E. May 13. Seat backs.-In a spring back-rest or cushion for motor carriages and the like, a frame A is provided with strengthening-bars a<1> and a sheetmetal plate B, to which frame and plate one series of ends of the springs C are fixed, the other ends of the springs being connected to the frame at a<2> by wires E, which may be supplemented by laced wires e<1>. Additional springs may be introduced between the wire lacing E, e' and the frame A, with extra sheet-metal plates B, or additional springs H may be fixed at the back of the frame A. The frame A may be hinged to the body of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190415126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Construction.
Inventor: TERRELL WALES
Filed: 1904-07-06
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 15,126. Terrell, W. July 8, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Sleepers; chairs; tie-bars; rails, securing to sleepers.-A plate 2 having a lip 3 is fixed to a housing 4 comprising a base and vertical flanges 5, 6, between which flanges is placed a wooden block 7 supporting the rail 8. The rail is secured in position by clamps 11 which pass through slotted lugs 9 and are fixed by wedges 16. The sleepers or chairs are connected by tie-bars formed in parts having upturned ends 26, 27 and coupled together by recessed coupling-plates 22, 24. Packing-pieces 25 are placed in the couplings to adjust the gauge. The parts 18 of the tie-bars are secured in grooves 17 in the housings 4.
Patent GB-190418835-A (GB)
Title: A New Method of and Apparatus for Raising Steam.
Inventor: BREWER GRIFFITH
Filed: 1904-08-31
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 18,835. Brewer, G., [Stevenson, G. R.]. Aug. 31. Hydrogen.-Steam from a boiler is led into a tank containing a coal-tar solution, whereby hydrogen is liberated. ln Fig. 1, the steam, which has preliminarily been raised in a boiler, is led by a pipe 8 to a tank 9 which contains the solution. The hydrogen evolved is conducted by the pipe 10 to the burners 4. For the preliminary heating, hydrogen is evolved by the descent of sulphuric acid from the bottle 16 into the chamber 14, in which zinc is suspended.