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Patent GB-190019210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with the Manufacture of Metallic Cans or Receptacles.
Inventor: PARKER RICHARD
Filed: 1900-10-26
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 19,210. Parker, R. Oct. 26. Drawing.-Cans, saucepans, cooking-utensils, sanitary pails, excretra pans, and other metallic receptacles and lids are formed from suitable blanks of sheet metal in the drawing-press shown, the blank being drawn out to the required cupped form in a single operation. The machine is constructed with one or more sets of dies N, n and corresponding plungers C, the diameter of the plungers being equal to or greater than the diameter of the dies, less twice the thickness of the blank. The plungers C are carried by the shaft E, which is reciprocated by the screw-andnut mechanism shown, the nut G being rotated by the gearing train H from the fast belt pulley k. The forks of the driving-belts k<1> are connected to the lever M, the end m of which engages in a recess in the shaft E, and is operated by the shaft, to effect the reversal of the mechanism. The plungers may also be operated by hydraulic power. The blank is inserted between the fixed plate N and the movable plate n of the die, and is forced through the die by the plunger C, the sides of the cup-shaped receptacle so formed being drawn out longitudinally by the action of the die and plunger. The operation also compresses the metallic fibres together transversely, so strengthening the sheet. The plates n are actuated by the screws P, to grip and release the blank, the screws being driven by the worm gearing Q, R, S from the belt-driven shaft T. Reversal of this mechanism can be effected automatically, or by the hand-lever Y connected to the forks X of the driving-belts W. Receptacles made by the machine may be subsequently bellied on a chuck of suitable form.
Patent GB-190022559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Water Circulating Devices for Fire-tube Boilers.
Inventor: FITZLER FERDINAND HENRY
Filed: 1900-12-11
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 22,559. Fitzler, F. H. Dec. 11. Water-circulation, promoting.-Water is withdrawn from the bottom and discharged into the top of a fire-tube boiler by means of an automatic circulation tube system consisting of a system of tubes 17 in the furnace flue connected with the pipe 10 at the bottom of the boiler, and with the pipe 25 which opens into the top of the boiler just below the water level. Valves are fitted at 12 and 27. The pipes 17 are fixed side by side in headers 16 and 20, as shown in the detached plan-view, Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190100895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of India-Rubber Tyres for Road Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: NIEDZIELSKI BOGUMIL VON
Filed: 1901-01-14
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 895. Niedzielski, B. von, and Gnatowski, J. von. Jan. 14. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-The elastic tyre shown in section in Fig. 2 is formed by solutioning together diagonally-cut strips C of fabric, preferably waterproof. The strips are pressed together, and, after a layer B of pure rubber has been vulcanized round three sides of the tyre, the tread D is impregnated with varnish.
Patent GB-190107711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoves, especially applicable to Gas Stoves.
Inventor: MARE FREDERIC DE
Filed: 1901-04-15
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 7711. Mare, F. de. April 15. Gas stoves ; waste gases, purifying.-Gas enters through a tube to a central vertical tube 5, closed at the top by a conical plug 6, and provided with openings near the top leading the gas to a space formed by a surrounding tube 4. From the latter the gas passes to a number of radiating gas tubes 2, upon which are arranged a number of steatite nipples increasing gradually in size from the centre outwards. Surrounding the burner tube is a band of multicoloured mica 23. The tube 4 fits loosely, by means of the flange 7 and balls 9, within an outer tube 8, the escape of gas being prevented by a liquid seal, consisting of mercury below and glycerine above. The burner tubes 2 and the tube 4 are connected together, and also to a vertical rod 13, which is pivoted on the point of the cap 6, and to which is attached at its upper end a wheel having a set of vanes 14 rotated by the ascending currents. By this arrangement, the burners &c. are rotated during use, and the products of combustion and air are mixed. Upon the top end of the rod 13 is mounted a set of vanes 15 arranged to rotate in the opposite direction, so as more thoroughly to mix the air and gas. Air is admitted to the casing 1 through openings 16, covered by means of metal gauze 17, and through openings 18. Opposite the burner tubes are openings 21 covered internally with colourless mica 22, for inspecting the flame. Above the rotating vanes is a casing within which are placed horizontal layers of porous perforated or channelled blocks, preferably of moulded plaster, whereby the moisture given off by the flames is absorbed. The products of combustion and heated air are afterwards allowed to pass into the room. The lower part of the stove is moulded so as to represent flames. The burner is ignited by means of a lighting-tube 24, connected to the supply tap in such a manner that the tube can only be lit when the tap is turned off. By turning on the gas, the lighting-tube is introduced into the lighting-hole. Stoves and fireplaces; oil and spirit stoves.-The porous perforated blocks and the arrangement for mixing air with the products of combustion may be used with oil stoves or ordinary stoves.
Patent GB-190110552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cross-cut Sawing Machines.
Inventor: RICKARD WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1901-05-21
Granted: 1902-05-21
Abstract: 10,552. Richard, W. E. May 21. Sawing.-Relates to a circular sawing-machine for cutting wood paving-blocks, or cross-cutting timber for making packing cases or boxes, firewood, or the like. A number of circular saws E<1> are mounted at suitable points on a spindle E, which is mounted in bearings D on a sliding frame C. This frame is reciprocated by a bell crank I connected by the rod I<1> to a nut H, which is actuated by a screw on the shaft F. The shaft F is rotated in either direction by a reversing-gear consisting of open and cross belts running on pulleys G, G<1> (one of which may be smaller to give a quick return), and a friction clutch block G actuated by a sliding bar K. The reversal may be effected automatically at the end of each stroke by the nut H striking stops K<2> on the bar, or it may be effected by the hand-lever N which is connected to the bar K. Holding-down springs Q<1> on a shaft Q, actuated by a cam, clamp the timber while it is being sawn. The timber is also supported by the fence O and the end of the timber is pressed against the stop P.
Patent GB-190117961-A (GB)
Title: Improved Coin-freed Delivery Apparatus, Specially Adapted for use as a Money-changing Till.
Inventor: COLLINS NORMAN
Filed: 1901-09-07
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 17,961. Collins, N., and Anderson, F. L. Sept. 7. Moneydelivering apparatus.-In a coin-freed money-changing till or other delivery apparatus, the coins or other articles are stored in a number of inclined pockets or shoots B, preferably of ribbed glass closed at the front by a door A<1> and at the back by hinged gravity or spring-closed valves C leading to a delivery bowl or tray D. The valves are operated in succession by arms c<1> arranged in the path of a stud E on an endless chain F passing over sprocket-wheels G, H operated by a ratchet-wheel h and a pawl I connected to a lever pivoted at k. This lever has a cam part k<1> to engage a stud j on a spring-raised hand-lever J. The motion of the chain at each operation is limited by a detent t and pins g on the wheel G. A coin dropped down a zig-zag shoot 0 is stopped on the pan o of a weighted lever P by a pin q, and, if of the proper weight, it tips the lever and falls down a shoot R on to a stationary stud k<3> and a stud k<2> on the lever k. This lever is pushed into the path of the stud j by the action of a stud j' on the coin, which is subsequently discharged into a till L. The stop q is carried by the arm Q of a rod S connected to the lever J, so that, when this lever is operated, a coin of insufficient weight passes down a continuation of the shoot 0 to the delivery tray D. The shoot O is shaped to prevent fraudulent operation of the apparatus, and a spring pawl M acts in conjunction with teeth or pins m on the lever J to prevent incomplete operation of this lever.
Patent GB-190119483-A (GB)
Title: Improved Wick Burner for Incandescent Spirit Light.
Inventor: CHRISTEN FRANZ
Filed: 1901-09-30
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 19,483. Christen, F., and Aschner, F. H. Sept. 30. Incandescent spirit lamps.-The central air supply passes partly through lateral perforations f, g to the interior of the tubular support h of the flamespreader k. In thus traversing the tubular support h, which is closed at its lower end, the air is sufficiently heated to produce a blue flame, while the air supply to the outer surface of the flame keeps the wick-tube cool enough to prevent premature vaporization of the combustible.
Patent GB-190202272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Musical Instruments of the Mandoline Type.
Inventor: GLAESEL EWALD
Filed: 1902-01-28
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 2272. Glaesel, E. Jan. 28. Mandolins.-The body is shaped like a guitar, with a flat or slightly-curved back.
Patent GB-190204343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumping Engines
Inventor: DAVEY HENRY
Filed: 1902-02-20
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 4343. Davey, H. Feb. 20. Drawings to Specification. Steam pumps.-Relates to the distributing valve gear of direct-acting pumping-engines, and consists of means for obtaining a variable expansion and compression with a main valve operated from a differential lever of the kind described in Specification No. 23,905, A.D. 1901. This main valve has both inside and outside lap, and the compression is varied by varying that part of the motion of the differential lever which is obtained from the engine. The expansion valve is operated from the engine through an elbow-lever pivoted to the main valve-rod.
Patent GB-190208268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Washing Machines.
Inventor: MARSDEN ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-04-09
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 8268. Marsden, A. April 9. Washing-machines.-A shaft c, Fig. 1, carries three radial arms F supporting hollow cylindrical possers D provided with cross-slots E ; or a circular grid G, Fig. 6, or other suitable rubbing-device, may be used. The shaft C is rotatably mounted at the end of a lever H, and carries a toothed wheel P, which is caused to rotate by contact with a pivoted finger Q. The lever H is reciprocated by hand or by a rotary cam L, Fig. 3, actuated by suitable gearing from the handle of the wringer or mangle. Fig. 4 shows the finger Q carried by a link T connected with the lever H. Fig. 5 shows the lever H mounted so as to be capable of a side swivelling movement. The bracket for supporting the lever H may be attached to the lid of the machine. The Provisional Specification also states that the receptacle may be made to rotate, in place of the possers, by means of a circular rack actuated from the handle.
Patent GB-190212282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Paper Clips or Holders
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-05-29
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 12,282. Boult, A. J., [Yawman & Erbe Manufacturing Co.]. May 29. Filing papers.-The clamping part 10 is pivoted on the rod 12 passed through the lugs on the fixed part 2. Its jaw is pressed towards the board 1 by the action of the spring 8. The part 10 is held in an elevated position by the pivoted catch 14, while the papers are arranged against the vertical plate 3.
Patent GB-190212834-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Metallurgical Converters.
Inventor: REYNOLDS ALLEYNE
Filed: 1902-06-05
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 12,834. Reynolds, A. June 5. Gas - producer furnaces. - Relates to a combined converter and gas - producer capable of dealing with material which does not contain combustible ingredients. The converter c and producer d are contained in a casing a mounted on trunnions b. The producer is provided with a hopper f for feeding solid fuel, with pipes y for introducing steam, liquid fuel, or gas, and with tuyÞres h, i, k at different levels. The gas from the producer passes into the converter through passages p, o, in which it may be burnt with air from the tuyÞre n. The tuyeres are supplied with air through the trunnions b.
Patent GB-190222094-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Sterilization of Fluids
Inventor: LOOCK LUDWIG
Filed: 1902-10-10
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 22,094. Loock, L. Oct. 10. Bottles and like vessels.-Milk and other liquids are sterilized by heating in vessels fitted with loosely -fitting glass or like caps, which may be either plain or corrugated, as shown. The caps act by returning, on cooling, the sterilized air expelled on heating, and by preventing, owing to the action of gravity, the entrance of fresh germs.
Patent GB-190222097-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Copy-holder.
Inventor: WHITESCARVER JAMES CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1902-10-10
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 22,097. Whitesoarver, J. C. Oct. 10. Copy - holders. - Relates to copyholders designed more particularly for use with typewriters. In the table at the rear of the type-writer is embedded a a socket comprising a casing 17, Fig. 4, spurs 18, and spikes 19. T h i s socket receives the arm 14 of a standard 12, which extends forward so as to bring the copy-holder to a convenient position above and behind the type-writer. The arm 13 forms a socket for the reception of a pintle 25, from which diverge the side rods 22 of the main frame of the copy-holder. The rods 22 pass through the upper flange 27 of a sheet-metal support 26, the lower flange 28 of which forms a supporting-ledge for the book or papers. The support 26 is secured to the rods 22. To an extension 29 is secured a sleeve in which slides a stem, to which the spring or holder 33 for the copy is attached. The friction due to the leverage on the spring 33 maintains the stem in the position in which it is set in its slide. A supplementary rack 34 is pivoted at the upper end of the main frame. A rod 38, loosely pivoted to the top bar 35, passes through an opening in a guide-ear 27<a>. If this rod is pushed sideways against a stop 39, as shown in Fig. 2, it bears against the bar 35<a>, and holds the supplementary rack 34 in the plane of the main frame for the reception of large sheets. If the bar 38 is moved to the central position, it drops into the guide-loop 36 and allows the supplementary rack to fall down behind the main frame. A stenographers' notebook can then be supported on the shelf and the leaves turned over the top edge on to the downwardly-inclined supplementary rack.
Patent GB-190227775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lamp Brackets for Carts, Carriages and the like
Inventor: TOPHAM JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1902-12-16
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 27,775. Topham, J. H. Dec. 16. Lamp brackets.-In carriage, vehicular, and like lamp brackets, the front end or socket b is made adjustable so that it may be turned relatively to the rear end or back plate a by forming the connecting-arm in two parts c, c<1>, which are respectively attached to the back plate a and the socket b, and have their adjacent edges d notched or serrated. Within the tubular part c<1>, a spring e, abutting at one end against a partition f is compressed by a screw g, which is passed through openings h in the socket b. To turn the socket relatively to the fixed plate a, the part c<1> is pulled against the spring e until the serrated edges dare disengaged.
Patent GB-190301132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cord-grips and in Means for Holding and Securing Cords and Wires, Intended more especially for Securing Flexible Electrical Conductors to Electric Lamp-holders and Electric Supply Fittings
Inventor: DIXON HAROLD LESLIE
Filed: 1903-01-16
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 1132. Dixon, H. L. Jan. 16. Cleats or holders. -The cord is passed through and round a plug so formed that any tension put upon one end of the cord is taken up by the plug and not transmitted along the cord. The plug, preferably of insulating-material, is of a conical or other shape, Figs. 1 and 2, and has a central axial hole, a transverse slot or hole at or near one end and a transverse groove. The cord is passed through the central hole, out at the transverse hole or slot, along the groove so as partially or wholly to encircle the plug, and finally enters the slot again, emerging either at the top or side of the plug.
Patent GB-190307679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Umbrellas and Sunshades.
Inventor: FERROUSSAT HENRY PETER
Filed: 1903-04-02
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 7679. Ferroussat, H. P. April 2. Umbrellas a n d parasols adapted to carry detachable curtains, parcels, &c. Several of the ribs of an umbrella or sunshade are fitted with fixed or detachable hooks, as shown in Fig. 1, to support a curtain, shield, or cloak to protect the user from rain or sunshine, and to serve as a carrier for small parcels. The shank of the hook B is soldered or brazed to the rib A, or secured under a bridge-piece fixed on the rib, or under a sliding collar C surrounding the rib, as shown in Fig. 5, or screwed into a fixed block or collar. When the shank is secured by a bridge or collar, a movable collar D, secured by a screw E, is used under the bend of the hook to act as an additional support. In a modification, the books are made of wire or channelled material, with longer shanks to slide along the channels of the ribs, to be drawn out or pushed in as required. Rings provided with screwed shanks may be used instead of hooks.
Patent GB-190308310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Indicators.
Inventor: FOERSTER JOHANNES
Filed: 1903-04-09
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 8310. Foerster, J., and Engel, F. April 9. Speed indicators.- The speed of a shaft is indicated by means of mechanism actuated thereby,combined with independent clockwork, the indicating-arm being operated intermittently and a record simultaneously made. Fig. 1 shows the apparatus in elevation, and Fig. 3 in section, viewed from below. The shaft a is driven by the machine, the speed of which is required, and operates the pinion h by means of screw gearing. A spring within the cylinder l rotates the shaft i, Fig. 1, uniformly, and also the recording-drum 15. Sliding on the shaft i by means of a feather s is a drop-piece, having at one end a cylindrical rack q with two opposite quadrants cut smooth, and carrying above a cam-plate 12, pushing back the spring hammer 9 twice each revolution, so that it may strike the anvil of a loose plate 11, provided with a guide 17, and cause the sharp point 7 to mark the paper 16. When the pointer 1<a> is at zero, the pin w is at the bottom of the slide v in the fixed bracket u. It is raised by the collar 19 as the pinion h lifts the rotating drop-piece, and is clamped by a spring 20 when the piece drops on the pinion entering a smooth quadrant ; but if the drop-piece does not rise so high during the next quadrant, helical flanges r upon it depress the pin and move the pointer. To facilitate engagement with the pinion, the smooth places p on the drop-piece are made wider at the bottom than at the top.
Patent GB-190308641-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Humidifying the Air of Rooms.
Inventor: SHORROCK COLLINSON
Filed: 1903-04-16
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 8641. Shorrock, C. April 16. Moistening.-To impart moisture to the air of rooms, a tubular nozzle a, connected at the end a<2> to a water supply under pressure, is provided with a fine orifice a<3>, in proximity to which is the blunt end b<1> of a wire b adjustably mounted in the nozzle. When connected to a vertical water supply, the apparatus is modified so that the jet issues in line with the tubular part of the nozzle.
Patent GB-190308695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Neck Yoke Fastenings.
Inventor: DUNN JAMES JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-04-16
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 8695. Dunn, J. J. April 16. Harness attachments; poles.-Relates to means for detachably securing a neck yoke 2 to a vehicle pole 1. The neck yoke is fitted with metal plates 5, through which pass eye-bolts 6 secured by nuts 7. The eye-bolts are connected by a chain 8, of which the middle circular link carries a tapering plug 10 adapted to fit into a corresponding hole in the pole. The plug is normally held in position by a pin 13 carried by a spring 14, which can be raised to release the plug and with it the neck yoke. The pole is strengthened by bands 4.
Patent GB-190309671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatic Coin Counting Mechanism.
Inventor: YOUNG ALBERT FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-04-29
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 9671. Young, A. F. April 29. Counting-apparatus.-A mechanism for counting large numbers of coins of the same size, comprises also means for removing small or bent coins, or coins exceeding the proper thickness, and means for locking the machine when a predetermined number of coins have been passed to the receiving-bag. The coins pass from the shoot a, Fig. 3, into the funnel b and through the sieve c to the tapering vertical tube d, from the bottom of which they are pushed forward one by one by a slide e into the shoot l, actuating as they pass the star-wheel j, connected to counting-mechanism. The slide e is provided with a slot 2, slightly smaller than the normal coin, through which small coins pass to the receptacle 3, and is given a reciprocating motion by the rotation of the disc g, carrying the pin h sliding in the slot i. To the star-wheel j a disc q, Fig. 2, is geared, so that it revolves once while a given number of coins are passing. The lever s, pivoted on the axle v, is pressed into a slot r, in the disc q, by the spring u, and on the same axle v is a lever w, which presses the lever y into a slot z on the disc g. In this way, the disc g is locked every time the disc q revolves. The lever s is released by pressing the button 10. Thick or bent coins are extracted by hand through an opening in the casing, normally closed by a plug. The coins fall from the shoot l into a bag temporarily secured to a mouth m, one part of which is pivoted at n and adapted to be distended by a lever, the curved part of which abuts against a fixed cam-piece.
Patent GB-190312959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Type-inking Apparatus for Type-writing Machines.
Inventor: SOUTHERDEN JOHN STEPHEN
Filed: 1903-06-09
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 12,959. Southerden, J. S. June 9. Type - writers are provided with inking - pads arranged in circular form within the basket. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 3 and 6, inking- pad carriers 24, formed of spring steel with heels, are sprung on a wire ring 23 fitted in hooks formed round a circular plate 20, and the heels are adapted to engage projections 22 on spring radial arms of another plate 21, the plates 20, 21 being secured together on a spindle 26 by a thumb-screw 25. The carriers are knocked over by the type, as shown in Fig. 3. In a modified arrangement, shown in Fig. 7, the plate 27 is recessed and formed with a series of oblong holes corresponding in number to the pad carriers 28<a>, the plate 28 is dome-shaped and the radial arms terminate in hooks, and the carriers 28<a> consist of rigid metal folded over, and are connected directly or by spiral springs 29 to the hooked ends of the radial arms.