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Patent GB-190010907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Manufacturing Glass Bottles or the like
Inventor: GROTE LUDWIG
Filed: 1900-06-15
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 10,907. Grote, L. June 15. Blowing and moulding bottles &c.-Relates to machines of the form described in Specifications Nos. 14,539 and 18,817, A.D. 1898, and No. 16,625, A.D. 1899. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of the machine. A standard A carries in bushes 1, 2 a transverse tube C connected to the air-supply pipe D and having pivoted upon it arms 8 carrying the parts of the divided parison mould G. The divided neck mould H is pivoted on a rotary disc E, and is provided with spring catches which engage coned recesses in the parison and finishing moulds to ensure alignment. A hollow plunger J movable by a pivoted hand-lever I passes axially through the neck mould, and is connected with the air-supply pipe C through a pipe 16 fitted with a valve K. The parts of the finishing mould or moulds L, L<2> are pivoted on a sleeve N turning on the standard A, which also carries a rotary table O on which are adjustably mounted the bottom moulds M, M<2>. All the divided moulds are provided with handles, as shown, by which they can be opened and closed and by which their locking-catches can be operated. The parison mould having been closed on the neck mould in the position shown, molten metal X is introduced, and the plunger J raised to form the neck. A small amount of air is admitted, and the moulds &c. are inserted by turning the disc E and the parts connected therewith. The parison mould is then opened, and its parts swung upwards on the arms 8, leaving the parison hanging from the neck mould H. The parison is then shaped by a spoon-shaped tool, as previously described. The finishing-mould L', which up to this stage was open as shown, is closed on the parison, and the bottle is blown by a further admission of air. The neck mould is then opened, and the table 0 is turned to bring the mould L<2> into the position shown on the left for the removal of the bottle, the mould L at the same time passing to the right. The operations are then repeated. Ball bearings may be fitted to the parts turning on the standard A. In some cases, a single finishing-mould is used, in which case the rotary table 0 is unnecessary.
Patent GB-190023574-A (GB)
Title: Improved Iron Shaft-furnace for Burning Cement, Lime and the like.
Inventor: STEIN EWALD HUGO
Filed: 1900-12-24
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 23,574. Stein, E. H. Dec. 24. Furnaces.-Fig. 1 shows a furnace for roasting, calcining, and drying lime, cement, and the like. It consists of three sections, and is enclosed by a m e t a l casing a which rests on a slotted base-p'ate e and is itself slotted at g to admit air. In the upper part b the material to be treated is dried and receives a preparatory heating, in the part c it is burnt, and in the part d it is allowed to cool before being discharged. The air admitted through the base-plate passes up outside the part d, and is thus heated before entering the firechamber c, while the air entering at g is heated hy the chamber c and assists in heating the drying- chamber b. The chambers c and d are built of a number of corrugated or plain rings, each of which consists of a number of segments out of contact with one another to allow of free expansion. Each segment is separately secured to the casing, in the ways shown in Figs. 6 and 7, for instance. As shown in Fig. 6, each segment is secured by a bolt, the head of which engages lugs l, l. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 7, recessed lugs p on the segment fit over an angle-iron bolted to the casing. The joints between the segments are covered by strips q supported by studs bearing on the casing. The angle-irons are thus relieved of lateral pressure. The materials to be treated are moulded into bricks before being charged into the furnace.
Patent GB-190100210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ornamenting Ceramic Ware.
Inventor: RANSFORD ROBERT BOLTON
Filed: 1901-01-03
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 210. Ransford, R. B., [Soc. Parisienne de CÚramique]. Jan. 3. Pottery, ornamenting. In order to produce ceramic ware having an appearance of ornamentations in relief in metal, ornamentations moulded separately from the same paste as the vase or article are applied to the soft article by means of slip ; the article is placed in a humid chamber for several days to prepare it for shrinkage, and is then dried, fired, and glazed, and the raised ornamentations are metallized by applying metal solutions, which are fixed by a final firing.
Patent GB-190100989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Extensible Travelling Trunks.
Inventor: LOHSE GUSTAV ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-01-15
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 989. Lohse, G. A. Jan. 15. Trunks.-The capacity of a trunk is increased or diminished by the insertion or removal of one or more rectangular pieces or frames c between the body a and the lid b. The lid b, body a, and part c are secured together at the back bv means of hinges, Fig. 7, having separable parts, and at the front by ordinary snap fastenings d and a hasp lock e. When the part c is removed, the hasp m engages directly with the lock e, but, when the trunk has been enlarged by the insertion of one or more parts c, the hasp m is fitted with an extension plate o, Fig. 12. The plate o is provided at one end with a staple p, and at the other with apertures r, s and a bolt t. The hasp m is passed through the aperture r, and turned so as tc cause the bead q to engage with the aperture s, in which position it is secured by the bolt t. The hinge consists of two parts f, i, of which one is fitted with a hinged socket g and spring catch k, and the other with a perforated tongue h. When the parts are put together, the tongue h passes into the socket g, and is secured by the spring catch k, which in the closed position lies against the side of the trunk &c.
Patent GB-190103408-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Mechanism for Actuating Brakes for Railway Wagons or Vehicles.
Inventor: GRESHAM HARRY EDWARD
Filed: 1901-02-16
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 3408. Gresham, H. E. Feb. 16. Brakes, hand. Relates to improvements in eitherside brakes particularly applicable to the mechanism described in Specification No. 23,582, A.D. 1900. The lever f fixed to the cross-shaft e' has a curved slot f<6>, which receives the pin d<4> passed through the arm d, which is connected to the brake lever, not shown. When the lever f is depressed, the arm d is raised, and the brakes are applied, and retained " on " by the weighted pawl g, pivoted on the pin d<4>, engaging with the fixed rack h. The upper portion of the slot f<6> is inclined to the lower portion so that, when the lever f is raised, the pin g<5> is acted upon and trips the pawl g, and the brakes fall off. Fig. 4 shows a modification, in which the brakes are released by lifting the lever f, having a slot f<7> which receives the pin d<5> of the loose lever d<3>, connected by one arm to the push-rods a' as shown, and carrying on the other arm the weighted pawl g. Assuming the brakes are " on," as the lever f is raised a bent arm on it trips the pawl g, and, when the lower end of the slot f<7> engages the pin d<5>, the lever d<3> is operated to take the brakes off. The lever f is kept in its raised position by the spring f and a handle is fitted to the other end of the shaft e<1>. The lever f may be retained in its " off " position by a hook-like bracket.
Patent GB-190104364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pianofortes.
Inventor: MIDGLEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-03-01
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 4364. Midgley, W. March 1. Pianofortes. - The damper levers A have pivoted catches B, which engage with a movable rail L when the corresponding keys are struck, and when the rail is raised into position for engaging them as shown in Fig. 3. The movement of the rail is effected by a pedal, and the dampers belonging to the keys which have been struck are thus kept raised, so long as the pedal is held down. When the rail is in the position shown in Fig. 2, the dampers work in the ordinary way.
Patent GB-190106922-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Inserting and Holding Up Rivets.
Filed: 1901-04-02
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 6922. Howard, J. E., and New Taite- Howard Pneumatic Tool Co. April 2. Riveting.-An apparatus for driving home and holding-up rivets during riveting has a cylinder b with a piston d, the end e of which is shaped to fit the rivet head. The cylinder is supported in a spherical socket n by an electromagnet a or by suitable rigging. Air can be admitted to or exhausted from either end of the cylinder by a four-way cock f, communicating with the supply pipe j and passages k, d, m. The handle g of the cock is moved to and fro a few times to cause the piston to strike blows on the rivet to drive it home, the cock being then left in the position shown, so that the piston holds up the rivet during riveting.
Patent GB-190107451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ring Spindles.
Inventor: RAMBERG NAPOLEON
Filed: 1901-04-11
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 7451. Ramberg, N. April 11. Spindle apparatus.-In flexible spindles, the combined bolster and footstep tube h is supported on the upper end of a tube d, and carries at its lower end a number of springs i, which bear against the inner surface of the tube d. The tube d is passed into the outer bolster b from below, and is supported by a bush or cap k screwed on to the bolster b, a spiral spring l being placed within the cap and engaging with a collar on the tube. An oil cup f is placed on the wharve g fixed to the spindle, the oil passing through suitable apertures to the inner tube h. Suitable screws are provided for securing the cap k in position and preventing the rotation of the tube h. By removing the cap k, the tubes d, h fall away, leaving the spindle supported by its wharve on the upper end of the bolster b with the driving-band in position on the wharve. A wire holding-down hook is attached to the bolster b.
Patent GB-190110123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bottle Corking Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-05-15
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 10,123. Boult, A. J., [Cevolani, E.]. May 15 Corking.-The corking-plunger b is connected by the link j to the operating-lever k, and carries a guide-frame m, adapted to move up and down on vertical bars 3, 4, 5, 6, which are carried by the metal plate c fixed to the base or support d. The base is provided with a strap or clamp e and screw f, by which it can be fixed to a table &c., and is fitted with a conical guide-tube g for the corks, the tubular extension X being adapted to enter the neck of the bottle, which is held in position by hand during the corking operation. The hollow guide-plug a on the plunger b is connected by rods n to a second guide-frame l on the bars 3 &c. Fig. 2 shows the lever k partially raised from the limit of its movement. By a further upward movement of the lever, the upper end of the plunger b raises the frame l, so lifting the plug a clear of the tube g, to permit the introduction of the cork. On the downward movement of the lever, the plug a is returned to the tube g by the bend of the lever acting on the frame l, the plug and frame then remaining stationary while the plunger forces the cork through the tube g into the bottle neck. As the cork enters the neck, the neck is forced off the tube X by the stop-plato p, which is actuated for this purpose by the frame m engaging the tubular extension q screwed on one of the guide-rods u of the plate. The extension q can be adjusted, so that the cork can be inserted either fully or partially into the bottle neck, as desired. The plate p is returned to its normal position by a spring t when the lever k is raised.
Patent GB-190112097-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Trumpets or Trumpet Bodies for Trumpets, Phonographs, Graphophones, and other Sounding Devices.
Inventor: BREINL ANTON RICHARD
Filed: 1901-06-13
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 12,097. Breinl, A. R. June 13. Brass and like wind instruments.-Relates to the manufacture of sound-bodies for trumpets and other instruments. A circular brass disc while in the glowing condition is drawn into the stepped conical form shown in Fig. 2, and is then finished on a pressing- table to the shape shown in Fig. 3. The surfaces are cleaned during the operations by soapy water.
Patent GB-190112697-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Non-alcoholic Beer.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1901-06-21
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 12,697. Bloxam, A. G., [Sulzer, Gebr.]. June 21. Aerated beverages; beer, de-alcoholizing.-Non- alcoholic beer is obtained by heating fermented beer to a temperature of from 40‹ to 60‹ C. in a vacuum pan a until the alcohol in it has been expelled. The vacuum pan has a double bottom b, c, to which steam is supplied and the vessel is connected with a vacuum pump, not shown. The beer is run in until it covers the bottom in a comparatively thin layer d and is circulated by a pump h, which withdraws it from the vessel and returns it again through an annular rose k, frnm which it flows over a corrugated metal sheet l on to the bottom of the vessel. The sheet l may be perforated so that the beer in part drops through these perforations. It is aÙrated in any known manner.
Patent GB-190118336-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Washers for Screw Nuts and other Objects.
Inventor: ZIMMERMANN KARL
Filed: 1901-09-13
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 18,336. Zimmermann, K., and Stern, J. Sept. 13. Washers.-Antifriction washers for use with nuts, door hinges and other parts intended to have pivot or rotary motion are made of two plates a, b, separated by a ring of balls k running in grooves in the plates.
Patent GB-190121205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Electricity Motors
Inventor: MACDONALD HECTOR ALAN
Filed: 1901-10-22
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 21,205. Lorrain, J. G., [Macdonald, H. A.] Oct. 22. Energy and quantity meters.-Variable-rate meters, described in Specification No. 17,719, A.D. 1899, are provided with means for separating the friction-wheel 4 from the driving-disc 3 when no main current is passing, and may be modified to register at two or more definite rates instead of a continuously-varying rate. In the form shown, the friction-wheel 4 and the counting-mechanism connected with it (not shown) are carried by a frame 5, pivoted at 6, and the wheel 4 is raised by a spring acting on the frame. A solenoid or magnet 15 is included in the main circuit, and acts on an armature and a lever 12, connected by a spring to the frame 5, to apply the wheel 4 to the disc 3 when the main conveys current. Definite-rate registration may be obtained by using a stepped groove in place of the curved groove described in the Specification referred to. Fig. 1 shows a two- rate arrangement operating electrically ; the two rates may be adjusted to any desired amount without changing parts or use of reserve parts in the registering-train. The friction-wheel 4 is carried by an axle in jewelled bearings in a frame 32, which slides in grooves along the pivoted frame 5. The sliding frame carries two magnetic cores, within solenoids 21, 22. A current is supplied to either solenoid by contacts on a rotating or other clock- switch (not shown), and the sliding frame 32 and friction-wheel 4 are thus moved in one direction or the other at any desired times. The two positions of the sliding frame 32 may be determined by stops adjustable on the cores ; or the solenoid 21, 22, or the disc 3, may be adjustable. Detaining-notches in the sliding frame engage two springs adjustable on the pivoted frame 5. Graduations are provided to show the positions of the adjustable parts. By multiplication of parts the friction-wheel may be caused to take up three or more different positions when desired. The sliding frame may be otherwise shifted by a tumbler actuated as described in Specification No. 18,951, A.D. 1893.
Patent GB-190122857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Table-tops.
Inventor: RALL THEODOR HERMANN
Filed: 1901-11-12
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 22,857. Rall, T. H. Nov. 12. Tables.-Relates to table tops, for use in inns &c., which can be readily washed and which are fireproof. The top has apparatus for games &c. let into it, and is made of xylotith, a composition of chloride of magnesium, oxide of magnesinm, and cellulose.
Patent GB-190123838-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Telephone Systems
Inventor: PARSONS ISAAC HARDY
Filed: 1901-11-23
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 23.838. Parsons, I. H., and Sloper, T. Nov. 23. Telephone systems; telephones.-Relates to a direct-call system in which each subscriber has a conversation line h, h<2>, and h<3>, and is connected to a common call circuit j, k. When the telephone is on its hook b, the bell circuits may be completed by turning the switches r to the required position, and pressing the call keys f. The Provisional Specification refers to the use of an electric lock for locking the switches r in position. The conversation circuit is closed when the two receivers are taken off their hooks. Each station is provided with an electromagnet p in series with the talking battery g ; the armature q of this magnet is arranged to control a shunt by which the instruments of only the two subscribers talking are connected in line. The shunt may be arranged with the induction coil, or may operate to cut the receiver into or out of circuit when no induction coil is used.
Patent GB-190211421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Automatic Coin-freed Apparatus.
Inventor: AUBIN EUGENE LOUIS
Filed: 1902-05-17
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 11,421. Aubin, E. L., and Grosset, C. G. May 17. Cutting and trimming prints and the like.-In a coin-freed apparatus for delivering vignettes and the like, they are fed in the form of a strip w<1> from a drum w, round a feeding-drum b, having projecting points, on to which the strip is pressed by a grooved metal blade a, and over a roller w<2> geared to the drum b as shown. This roller presses the strip against a roller w<4>. The feeding-drum carries a ratchet-wheel j operated by a pawl i pivoted to a spring-returned operating-lever h pivoted at h<1> and having an external key h<11>. Rough operation of the lever is prevented by a piston d' moving in glycerine and connected to the lever by a rod d. As the lever commences to move, it presses on a roller k at the end of a pivoted knife l, which normally closes an opening m, through which the stamp or the like passes. As the knife turns against the action of a spring p, an extension r on it is brought into engagement with a stud n' on a pivoted spring-pressed detent n raised to free the knife on the return of the operating-lever. A spring t holds a rod u in contact with the lever h so as to close the aperture in which it moves. A coin introduced at an aperture e falls on to and actuates a balance g so as to move a recessed stop g<11> out of the path of a pin g<5> on the operating-lever. As this lever is depressed, a finger 1 on it engages a roller 2 on a lever 3, a nose 5 on which is thereby lifted from one of a series of apertures in the ratchet-wheel j. At the same time a spring acts on the end of a lever 6, pivoted at 7, so as to bring this lever into the path of the balance g and prevent its return until the operating-lever returns and by its action on a roller carried by the lever 6 brings this lever back to its initial position. A movable mask f pivoted to the plate f<1> is tilted to discharge the coin into a compartment 12 by the action of a nose 11 on its counterweight 10.
Patent GB-190213170-A (GB)
Title: Trolley Wire Support.
Inventor: HILL EBENEZER
Filed: 1902-06-10
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 13,170. Hill, E., and Hill, E. June 10. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Conductors, supports for. Cavities 21 above the wire socket in trolley wire ears or supports are filled with solder or cement, so that the wire and ear can be placed in position and heated. The solder &c. will then run down and secure the wire. The cavities may be of various forms, and may be made in the ear itself or in an 8-shaped or other clip, which is held in the ear or support, the latter arrangement being specially suited for curves. The ear may be made of two similar sheet-metal plates 22, secured together and to a cast socket 23 by rivets &c. 24, 24<a>, or the socket 36, by which the ear is carried, may be made integral with one plate. The lower edges 25, 26 of these plates or clips are formed to embrace rather more than half the wire, so that the latter is sprung into place and held during the soldering.
Patent GB-190216365-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Manufacture of File Cleaners, which are also applicable for other Cleaning Purposes.
Inventor: ASHWORTH ELIJAH
Filed: 1902-07-23
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 16,365. Ashworth, E. July 23. File cleaning brushes; bristles, fixing.- Card clothing is secured to blocks of wood to form file cleaners &c. by means of clips a, Fig. 4, similar to the clips described in Specification No. 2011, A.D. 1888, [Abridgment Class Spinning], for securing card clothing to the revolving flat bars of carding-engines. The lower limb a' of a clip is held in a groove c, Fig. 6, or below a ledge on a wooden block b, by means of a sliding block f, of an apparatus similar to that described in Specification No. 7425, A.D. 1888, [Abridgment Class Spinning], and the upper edge of the clip is bent over by means of a hand tool h. The block is then reversed in the apparatus, an angle-piece k is turned down so that its teeth engage the loose end of the clothing d, which is stretched on a wheel n being turned, and then secured by means of another clip a. Side clips may be used in addition to the end clips.
Patent GB-190220524-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Securing Pulleys and other Objects to Shafts.
Inventor: SANDIFORD JAMES STUART
Filed: 1902-09-20
Granted: 1903-09-19
Abstract: 20,524. Sandiford, J. S., and Shepherd, T. Sept. 20. Mounting and securing pulleys and wheels on shafts.- A bush h or liner made in four sections b<1>, b<2>, b<3>, b<4> is placed within the divided hub a. Each section has a bevelled flange c fitting into a recess d in the hub, and a face e corresponding to a similar face in the bore of the boss. The two halves are drawn together, and the sections are tightened by the bolts and nuts f. For fast-and-loose and wide pulleys, two or more separate bosses are used, with bushes extending from one boss to the other. The sections may be perforated for lubricating purposes.
Patent GB-190222188-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Overhead Trolley Tracks.
Inventor: SUMNER WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1902-10-11
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 22,188. Sumner, W. J. July 16, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Elevated railways and tramways.-Overhead trolley tracks consist of two separate parallel strips of sheet metal a, b, the lower edges of which are bent into semicircular, V, or other form to constitute channels c for the wheels of a trolley device. The are supported by hangers e attached to, or made in one with, a cross-bar d which may be carried by bolts f. Bolts g with countersunk heads or undercut lugs which take over the top edges of the strips secure them on the hangers.