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Patent GB-190123792-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Taps for Cutting Screw Threads.
Inventor: BLACKBURN CHARLES BEWICKE
Filed: 1901-11-23
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 23,792. Blackburn, C. B., and Porter, G. J. Nov. 23. Taps.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 10,330, A.D. 1901. The contour between the points X, Y is formed by a waved line A, instead of with a sten as in the abovementioned Specification.
Patent GB-190125118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compositions, or Covering Material for Steam Generators, Boilers, Steam Pipes, and other Vessels or Ducts to Prevent, or Reduce Radiation of Heat.
Inventor: ASLATT FRANCIS
Filed: 1901-12-10
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 25,118. Aslatt, F. Dec. 10. Non-conducting compositions.-A composition or material for covering steam generators, boilers, steam pipes, and other vessels or ducts to prevent or reduce radiation of heat is made from paper or wood pulp, 45 per cent., cork, 20 per cent., fine breeze or ashes, 20 per cent., hair cotton or like fibrous material, 10 per cent., and clay or cement and silicate of soda, 5 per cent., and is applied in a moist or liquid condition or in bands or sheets. To render the material pliable when in the form of covering sheets or bands, the ashes may be omitted, and the material is laid on a canvas backing of open texture, silicate of soda being used as an adhesive. For great pliability, pulverized paper, wood, hair, and fibre are deposited on canvas by means of an air blast, silicate of soda in solution being sprayed with the blast.
Patent GB-190200260-A (GB)
Title: A Novel or Improved Construction of Motor Car for use as a Brougham or Cab.
Filed: 1902-01-04
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 260. Wolaeley Tool and Motor Car Go., and Austin, H. Jan. 4. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to a construction of body to adapt a motor car for use as a brougham or cab. The body is shown in sectional plan in Fig. 2. The enclosed portion A has a seat a facing forwards, and sides b which extend some distance beyond the front of the seat. The driver's seat B is at the centre, and the brake forms part of the front of the enclosure. On each side is an obliquely-situated door C, between the sides band the back of the seat B, hinged to the pillars d. The floor F on each side of the driver's seat is continuous with that of the enclosure, and is extended to form a platform D in front of each door. The platforms each have a step E in front of the rear wheel.
Patent GB-190203177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in Centrifugal Machinery or Apparatus for Steeping or Soaking and Draining.
Inventor: ALLIOTT JAMES BINGHAM
Filed: 1902-02-07
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 3177. Alliott, J. B. Feb. 7. Washing.-Where it is required to steep or soak a material in a liquid and subsequently to drain off the liquid and dry the material, as in treating wool by the process described in Specification No. 4262, A.D. 1879, the perforated basket 5 of the machine is enclosed in an imperforate casing 4 secured to its lower edge and adapted to retain the liquid while the machine is at rest, and, in consequence of its conical shape, to throw it outwards into the casing 3 when the machine is set in motion. Discharge plugs 8 may be fitted in the bottom of the basket either inside the same as shown, or between the basket and the casing 4.
Patent GB-190209300-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Manufacture of Nickel Carbonyl and its Treatment for Production of Metallic Nickel therefrom
Inventor: DEWAR JAMES
Filed: 1902-04-22
Granted: 1903-04-22
Abstract: 9300. Dewar, J. April 22. Nickel - carbonoxide.-To enable the production of nickel carbonyl (n i c k e l - carbonoxide) and of nickel to be more rapid, and the p l a n t employed less expensive, than when p r o - duced according to t h e< >process described in Specification No. 12,626, A.D. 1890, pressure and a correspondingly - high temperature a r e employed. By employing three retorts C set in a furnace C<1>, with the necessary valves and connecting-pipes, the process'of making the carbonyl may be made continuous. A compressor B' forces water gas or like reducing-gas into the bottom of a retort C charged with nickel oxide and maintained at a temperature of 300‹ C. The excess gas and the water obtained are allowed to escape. The reduced nickel is cooled to from 50‹ to 250‹ C., and carbonic oxide, compressed to from 2 to 100 atmospheres, by the compressor F, and mixed, if desired, with an inert gas, is passed through the retort by the tube H andvalve- T. The nickel carbonyl formed and the unabsorbed gas escape by the tube D, valve I, and main J to a dust chamber K, a cooler L, a condenser M, and a receiver N. From the latter the liquid nickel carbonyl is withdrawn by a cock n, while the gas, passes to a pump P, which forces it back into the main H. The nickel carbonyl on heating is decomposed into carbonic oxide, which is returned for re-use, and metallic nickel.
Patent GB-190214937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Making Bricks, or Blocks, of Concrete, Clay and the like, by Pressing in Moulds, and in Apparatus therefor.
Filed: 1902-07-04
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 14,937. Sutcliffe, Speakman, & Co., and Sutcliffe, E. R. July 4. Moulding bricks and blocks. - In order to produce bricks with sharp edges from a mixture of concrete, lime, and sand, or clay, a preliminary pressure is first given to the material in the mould by a wedge -shaped upper plunger 6 and lower plunger 7, and afterwards a final pressure by plungers 8, 9 operated by a crank 18, connecting- rod 3, toggle links 1, 2, and crossheads 4, 5, connected by vertical tension bolts provided with flexible washers and cushioning- springs, which help to support the weight of the toggle-joint apparatus. The upper crosshead 4 is guided by a link 11, and the plunger 6 is operated by an auxiliary joint 14 of the link 1. The dotted circles show the position of the joints when the toggle is bent and the plungers are raised out of action. The mould table 12 is rotated intermittently by a ratchet-wheel and pawl, actuated by a crank, and a connecting-rod provided with a universal joint at each end. In a modification, the crank is replaced by a slotted lever and crank-pin forming a quick-return motion. At the commencement of the rotation of the table, the weight of the toggle-joint holds the plunger against the face of the table to prevent the brick material from sticking to the plunger. Afterwards the crosshead 4 rests on a fixed bracket, while the plungers are raised clear of the table, and finally, the descent of the plunger 9 may serve as a brake to bring the table to rest. The caps of the toggle-joint bearings are held down by bolts fitted with cushioning- springs.
Patent GB-190215632-A (GB)
Title: A New & Improved Process for the Treatment of Peat Moss, or other Fibres, to render them suitable for Paper-making, & other Purposes.
Inventor: CALLENDER WILLIAM MARSHALL
Filed: 1902-07-14
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 15,632. Callender, W. M. July 14. Raw materials, treating; materials, fibrous; processes.-Relates to the treatment of peat moss or other fibres to render them suitable for papermaking and other purposes. Peat moss is saturated in water, and treated with bromine or its equivalent diluted with water. The bromine attacks the gummy substances surrounding the fibres, and renders them more soluble in an alkaline solution. The whole mass is then thoroughly agitated, and, after a small quantity of alkali, preferably soda ash, has been added, it is boiled or heated with or without pressure for some hours. The gummy substances are dissolved, and are drained and washed from the fibres, which are left soft, pliable, and well fitted for the manufacture of paper or boards; and also for use in certain textile manufactures.
Patent GB-190216210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Use in Lace Making.
Inventor: MARKES JAMES FRANCIS
Filed: 1902-07-21
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 16,210. Markes, J. F., and Perry, A. F. July 21. L a c e frames.- Relates to apparatus for making " Teneriffe " lace. The pins d are driven in the chamfered edge of a headed block a, which is in four or more parts secured together by a ferrule b or fitting into a socket h, Fig. 3. A small ring e or lip j, Fig. 3, serves to protect the heads of the pins and prevent the thread from accidentally catching on them. Guide and fastening-off pins g<2>, g<3> are fitted, and grooves or recesses g, k to allow of the ready lacing of the thread.
Patent GB-190216793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Beams for Railway Cars and like Vehicles
Inventor: VANDERBILT CORNELIUS
Filed: 1902-07-29
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 16,793. Vanderbilt, C. July 29. Brakes.-Relates to brake beams for freight cars. An I-beam A has reduced ends B of T-section, which allow the lever bracket H to be removed, when desired, and to which the brake shoes D are attached. Fig. 3 shows a brake shoe in position, and Fig. 4 a lever bracket detached.
Patent GB-190222190-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hoisting and Conveying Apparatus.
Inventor: MILLER THOMAS SPENCER
Filed: 1902-10-11
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 22,190. Lake, H. H., [Miller, T. S.]. Oct. 11. Rope railways.-In hoisting and conveying apparatus in which lifting-tackle depends from a carriage running preferably on a rope way, special means are provided for supporting the fall, cope and preventing it from sagging between the carriage and head sheave. Fig. 2 shows the application to a ropeway in which the carriage 3 runs on the return run of the traction rope 13. From a drum 6, a rope 20 extends over a sheave 8, across the span, to a sheave 22, and back over a sheave 24 to a second drum, or, as shown, to the opposite side of the drum 6, one end of the rope in either case winding on while the other winds off. The fall rope 5 is wound on the drum 6 parallel with the rope 20, and is connected thereto as far as the right-hand side of the carriage by a series of clips or other carriers a, a<1> ... a<7>. The rope 20 thus supports the fall rope between the carriage and the sheave 8. The necessary tension of the rope 20 is obtained either by means of a weight 28, or, in the case of the rope being wound on two drums, by running these at slightly-different surface speeds. The rope 20 may be guided through the carriage by one sheave, its'return run being guided by another sheave 23, or, in a modification, passing below and clear of the carriage. The carriers a, a', &c. connect the ropes 20, 5 in such a way that their spacing remains substantially fixed, so that they and the ropes run over the sheave 8 and on to the drum 6 together. Each carrier may consist of a wrapping of wire rope or yarn, with or without the interposition of a loose metal sleeve on the rope 20, or of a single wire bent, as in Fig. 14, or of a sheet-metal clip, Fig. 16, which may have ears 33 gripping the fall rope. In the preferred form of winding-engine, the two ends of the rope 20 are wound in opposite directions on separate drums, which are driven by a reversible engine frictionally, thus rendering possible the differential surface speed referred to above.
Patent GB-190225518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Recoil Operated Small Arms.
Inventor: MAUSER PAUL
Filed: 1902-11-20
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 25,518. Perry, J. Nov. 20. Ventilators. - The shaft-top, shown in section in Fig. 2, is intended more especially for use with chimneys but is also applicable to ships' holds, saloons, and berths. Ths upper portion C is capable of rotation upon ball bearings placed in the race a<1>, c, rollers c<2> below the lower race preventing a tilting of the shafttop. At the side opposite to the vane D, the trumpet-mouth E is presented to the wind which, entering the chimney-top and escaping by the outlet c<3>, creates an upward draught. If required to furnish a down-draught of fresh air, the trumpetmouth is directed downwards.
Patent GB-190225946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Preventing Motion or Play between the Rails and Corñer Posts of Brass and other Metal Bedsteads.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1902-11-25
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 25,946. Thompson, W. P., [Witzel, C. J.]. Nov. 25. Bedstead.-Relates to means for preventing play between the rails and corner posts of metal bedsteads. In one arrangement, brackets C, Fig. 2, on the posts have tapered sockets f, which communicate with slots h in the faces g of the bracket. The side rails D and end rails E have projections n which fit into the tapered sockets, and behind the projections are screwed parts l, provided with nuts o. When the projections have been inserted in the sockets, the nuts are screwed up against the faces of the bracket, thus preventing any play. In a modification, the sockets are formed in the ends of the rails, the projections being carried by the bracket. In another arrangement, each rail has at each end an upright abutment p. Fig. 6, at rightangles to its length. A bolt F, fitted with a flynut w passes through a hole in each abutment. The abutments are placed against brackets C on the posts, and the head of each bolt passes into a socket s in the bracket, the neck of the bolt passing into a slot t. The rails are held in the right position by a lip on the abutment which fits under the bracket, and play is prevented by tightening the nuts w. The abutment may have two lips, one fitting above and the other below the bracket. The arrangements are applicable to wooden bedsteads having rail joints.
Patent GB-190300577-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Machine for Moulding Cores or Patterns.
Inventor: BURKILL JESSE EMMERSON
Filed: 1903-01-09
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 577. Burkill, J. E., and Sunderland, W. Jan. 9. Moulding.-A machine for making cores for use in casting pipes and the like is shown in Fig. 3 and may be adapted for moulding patterns and other articles. A ram A is actuated by compressed air or pressure water supplied by a pipe B' fitted with a three-way cock B. The cam carries a core box E and a removable die F, and the core is formed in the usual way. The invention consists in the means for ejecting the core, which is effected by the exhaust from the press passing through a flexible pipe G<1> to a recess under a ring piston J, which, when raised, pushes the core upwards as the ram descends. The ram carries an arm M, which engages with a stop N on a rod O when the ram rises, and raises the rod and a counterweighted lever P which controls a relief valve R. Some exhaust water escapes through the relief valve when the ram descends until the valve is closed by the counterweighted arm. As adapted for moulding patterns and other articles, the moulding-box A, Fig. 5, is lifted clear of the patterns S after the working-stroke of the ram by two plungers J working in cylinders H and operated by the exhaust fluid, as explained above.
Patent GB-190303984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewing Machines.
Inventor: NORTH WILLIAM STANLEY
Filed: 1903-02-19
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 3984. North, W. S. Feb. 19. Blind-stitching machines; chainstitching machines; double - loop stitching-machines.-The needle e is moved approximately horizontally by a lever F, so as to pass through the work, which passes over a ridge-shaped throat-plate E. The looper f, which may carry a thread or not, is mounted on a shaft G, which is rotated to and fro by linkwork, shown in Fig. 8. This linkwork is connected together, where required, by universal joints, and is actuated by a rod connecting the arm g with the driving-bandwheel. In order to raise and lower the looper as as well as reciprocate it, the lever o, which is carried on the head of the looper shaft G, is also connected to a fixed support L by a rod K. The ends of this rod have universal bearings or joints, so that as the looper shaft turns it is also reciprocated endways. Work-supports; presser-feet.-An arm B, which carries the work-support and contains other parts of the mechanism, is pivoted at 2 to the framing A of the machine, and is held in an approximatelyhorizontal position by a spring-push 15. The push bears against a bevel on a plate 4 carried by the arm B, and is pivotally mounted in the framing A and provided with a handle so that its position can be varied. The compression of the spring is adjusted by a nut 13, so that it does not yield until the presser-foot has yielded to its fullest extent, determined by an adjustable collar which the presser-bar carries. Provision is thus made for ensuring the efficient stitching of thick seams. The throat-plate E is ridged, and is carried between two elevations a on the arm B, and the presser-foot, shown in Fig. 3, is hollowed out and also slotted at 17 so as to fit over the throat-plate. The slot 18 gives a passage for the needle.
Patent GB-190306098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Motor-generators and other Dynamo Electric Machines.
Inventor: MOORE ERNEST SHERWOOD WOOLLARD
Filed: 1903-03-16
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 6098. Moore, E. S. W., and Boyden, T. L. March 16. Armatures; cooling and ventilating.-To provide for efficient ventilation of the armatures of a motorgenerator or other dynamo-electric machine, the armature cores C are mounted on a hollow drum B, into the interior of which air is sucked through the hollow shafts A. Air is expelled from the drum B by centrifugal force through annular ways c in the cores C. To facilitate winding, the shaft A and drum B may be made in parts united centrally by flanges b<2> and bolts b<3>.
Patent GB-190308234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and appertaining to Seats for Tramcars and other Vehicles and for other uses.
Inventor: MARCH WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-04-09
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 8234. March, W. April 9. Seats and seat backs; steps.-A reversible seat for omnibuses and other vehicles is formed so that the seat back acts as a cover for the seat when not in use. Each end of the seat-back h is provided with two pivoted arms g, which are connected together by a link i and work through a groove m formed near the end of the seat a, the arms being prevented by the enlarged pivots i<1> and stops o<1> from completely leaving the grooves. The seat is constructed of slats secured to transverse end bars c, of which the inclined ends p act as supports for the arms g when the seat-back is raised. A spring secured under the seat has its ends compressed by the arms when the seat-back is raised, so that in this position the spring tends to lower the seat-back. When the seat-back is lowered to cover the seat, persons may stand on it to view races and the like.
Patent GB-190317940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Adjusting to and Setting at Variable Angles the Backs of Seats and the like.
Filed: 1903-08-19
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 17,940. Webber, M., and Clatworthy & Co. Aug. 19. Sofas, seats, benches, settees, &c.-Relates to the adjustable fastenings for the backs of seats such as couches, settees, benches, and the like. The sides of the backs are recessed to receive pivot plates b which are secured by bolts d, and have series of holes e concentric with the pivots.. Pins i are mounted in swinging arms f, and slide through guides j. The pins i are held in the outward position, in engagement. with the plates b, by springs d. Each arm g is connected by a chain l with the pivoted lever m the upper end of which has a handle m<1> working in a slot p. The pins i are released by shifting the lever m ; they engage again when the back has been set to the required position, and the lever released.
Patent GB-190322357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toilet Combs.
Inventor: WINANS WALTER
Filed: 1903-10-16
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 22,357. Winans, W. Oct. 16. Combs, hair and moustache, are made with teeth inclined in opposite directions, so that as the hair is combed it is drawn more closely together. The teeth may incline towards or radiate from, a central point. The Provisional Specification also states that the teeth are preferably V-shaped.
Patent GB-190322899-A (GB)
Title: Skein-holding Device.
Inventor: BENZINGER FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-10-22
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 22,899. Benzinger, F., and Freund, L. Oct. 23, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Skein holders.-Relates to an apparatus for holding skeins of thread, so that single threads may be withdrawn without disturbing the remainder. A support 1, as shown in Figs. 1 and 5, carries a gripping-device, shown enlarged in Fig. 2, the gripping-device holder 6 being hinged to the support by the hinge 13 and fastened by the spring catch 14 and the pin 15. A stem 8 passes through slotted guides 7 in the holder 6, a spring 11 pressing against the underside of the plate 6, and pressing down the stem 6 and a rubber grip 9, preferably of tubular form. This rubber grip presses the skein 10 down on to the corrugated support 1. The rubber grip may be held against the support 1 by a flat spring 11<1>, as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190420282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Washing Machines.
Inventor: MCLAUGHLIN JOHN JAMES
Filed: 1904-09-20
Granted: 1905-09-20
Abstract: 20,282. McLaughlin, J. J., and Netherwood, J. A., [Tunelius, C. E.]. Sept. 20. Bottles, washing.-In machines of the type described in Specification No. 15,962, A.D. 1903, in which bottles are carried mouth downwards between sockets a, v, the sockets a being carried by slides b moving under the actions of springs on vertical guides c arranged in a circle on rotary discs h, o, intermittently rotated, the bottles are released at the end of each revolution by means of a cam f on a stationary central sleeve. This cam operates directly on pins or rollers e carried on the slides b; it may be adjustably mounted to deal with bottles of different sizes, or it may be fixed. The cam-surface may be a single surface or a groove. The machine is also modified by the use of spur gearing. For this purpose, a pulley r is mounted loosely at the upper end of the central shaft and is driven by a belt preferably passing around a guide-pulley s supported elsewhere on the machine. The pulley r may be fitted with a clutch w feathered on the central shaft and controlled by a handle z operating an eccentric 2, a link, and a lever y; or fast and loose pulleys may be used. A pinion i on the shaft meshes with a wheel k coaxial with a driving-disc u or other device for effecting intermittent rotation of the rack o. The central shaft passes through the stationary sleeve g and through the drip-pan, and carries a spurwheel l meshing with pinions on the spindles of the reciprocating interior brushes. In some cases, the machine may be driven from below the drippan, as shown in Fig. 4, the clutch w being controlled by a lever 7 adapted to be held by a catch, and the pulley r being on the same shaft with a bevel-wheel 5 engaging with a wheel on the central shaft.