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Patent GB-189924071-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Covering Railway Trucks with Sheeting and in Arrangements connected therewith.
Inventor: MULVEY ROBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1899-12-04
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 24,071. Mulvey, R. E. Dec. 4. Wagons; tarpaulin supports.-Relates to means for covering railway trucks and open wagons with waterproof sheeting and consists in forming the truck with hinged sides and rigid ends with or without hinged corners to enable the sides to be inclined inwards, and providing for supporting the sheeting, the ridge line f extending the length of the truck and being inclined from the support g, which may be folded down when not in use. The sides a<2> are provided with edge plates and with slotted wing plates c. When the corners e<1>, e<2> of the ends are not hinged, inclined stop pieces are employed to support the sides when inwardly inclined.
Patent GB-190009771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pencils.
Inventor: KECK ALBERT JOHN
Filed: 1900-05-28
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 9771. Keck, A. J. May 28. Pencil and like holders.-A short piece of pencil or crayon A, Fig. 6, is secured in each of the cylindrical clips B of the pencil-carrier, Fig. 4. The connecting strips a' are weakened at the points a<2>, to facilitate breaking. Thepencilcarrier is put in the case D', Fig. 1, and is fed forward as required by the spring-held sliding piece E', shown separately in Fig. 5. The block F may be made of erasing-material. A modified holder with a wooden casing is shown in Fig. 7. The carrier is brought forward by the short sliding piece E<2>, provided with a forward ring h<1>.
Patent GB-190016576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lathes for Turning Buffers and other Articles.
Filed: 1900-09-18
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 16,576. Maclellan, P. & W., and Lawrence, W. H. Sept. 18. Lathes; tool-holders chucks; mandrels.-A lathe, capable of turning curved or conical surfaces, is described with reference to the turning of buffers. The buffer stem B<1>, Fig. 3, is held in a hollow spindle A by a sleeve B<3> and pinching screws A<2>, Fig. 1, the buffer sleeve B' being held by screws A<2>. The spindle is mounted in bearings C', C<2>, Fig. 2, on a headstock C, pivoted at C<3> so that the front end may be oscillated in front of a tool N<3> on a slide rest H to produce a curved surface. The front bearing C' is adjustable to or from the pivot to vary the radius of curvature, being secured by bolts C<4>, the rear end of the spindle sliding through a bevel-wheel A<4>, by which it is driven from a pulley shaft G. The slide rest has the ordinary surfacing and traversing feeds obtained from a shaft M, having a cone pulley M<1> driven by a cone pulley G'. A shaft L, forming part of the feed mechanism, drives a vertical shaft Q<2>, having a pinion Q<1> gearing with a segmental rack on the headstock to rock the latter. A friction clutch L<2> allows the headstock to be returned by hand after each cut. The headstock may be locked in the central position by a spring pin R to turn flat surfaces, or may be clamped at any desired angle by screws R<2> to turn conical surfaces. Fig. 6 shows a tool-holder N, in which the tool-slot N<2> is so formed as to locate the cutting-edge N<6> of the tool at the desired height and angle. A second tool (not shown) is carried by a slide on the front end of the headstock to turn the rim B<4> while the face is being turned. Fig. 10 shows a chucking device for the sleeve B<2> to allow it to be turned externally. A mandrel S, secured in the hollow spindle A, has two sets of jaws T<1>, T<2>, moved radially outwards by wedge blocks V<1>, V<2> to grip the work. The blocks are drawn together by a screw V<3>, being prevented from turning by feathers V<4>. On separating the blocks the jaws are returned by blade springs V. The work may be held on an ordinary faceplate or chuck screwed on to the nose X, Fig. 4, of a bolt X<2>, having a coned head X<1> and washer X<3>, fitting opposite ends of the hollow spindle.
Patent GB-190017360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Cans or Receptacles for Milk, Oil or other Liquid, and for Corn Bins and the like.
Inventor: BARNES WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-10-01
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 17,360. Barnes, W., and Gallimore, P. H. Oct. 1. Milk cans.-To strengthen cans or receptacles for milk, oil, or other liquid, and for corn-bins and the like, two hoops are combined with the bottom of the receptacle, for instance, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3. The outer hoop e, rounded on its lower edge, is rabbeted so that, when riveted to the inner hoop f, a soldering-space is provided for the turned-up edges of the can a<1>, d. In Fig. 3, the rabbeted hoop is shown arranged inside and the hoop outside. In another modification, the bottom edge of the can is bent round a peripheral wire and placed within a recess in the hoops. The hoop f when inside is divided transversely, the abutting ends being secured by solder.
Patent GB-190100574-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Post-marking and Stamp-cancelling Machines
Filed: 1901-01-09
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 574. Lake, H. H., [Columbia Postal Supply Co.]. Jan. 9. Postmarking -machines. -Relates to postmarking and cancelling machines. Mail matter is placed edgewise in an inverted position in a feed chute A', Figs. 1 and 4, on a table A, with the stamped ends against a partition a and facing a suction feeddevice B, which is connected by a pipe b<3> to the eye of a fan b<2> &c. on a shaft b' driven from a main shaft c. The device B is fitted with a guideplate b, through an opening b<1> in which is projected a rotary feeder K consisting of one or more segments, which are mounted on a shaft K driven from the shaft c, and may be formed of leather or soft rubber, or faced with these materials &c. The mail matter is thus fed to printing and impression rollers D, E. The plate b is formed with ribs p to reduce friction and prevent the matter from adhering to or catching in the opening b<1>. To prevent tearing of bent or crump'ed matter by the rollers, the front part of the table A opposite the opening b<1> and feeder K is raised slightly above the plane of the rear portion of the table on which the rollers are placed, and the rollers extend below the raised portion. Any retarding-device is arranged between the feeder K and the rollers, to prevent the passage of more than one piece of mail matter at a time. The device L, shown in Fig. 4, as used for this purpose, consists of an arm pivoted to a bracket l<1> secured to the partition a, and provided with a retarding-face l'. The arm is pressed towards the plate b by a spring l<3>, and is limited in the forward movement by a pin l<4>. Before passing between the rollers, the mail matter is registered against a stop M projecting from the plate b, and is withdrawn from the stop by a segmental flange d<1> on the roller D. This roller is mounted on the main shaft c, and carries the dating and cancelling dies as segmental projections. The impression roller E is formed with peripheral oblique or spiral ribs coinciding in position with the dies. and is mountad on a shaft f, Fig. 9, journalled at the free end of a swinging arm f<1> pivoted on an arbor depending from the table A. The roller is drawn towards the printing-roller by a spring f<2>, attached at one end to the arm f<1> and at the other end to an adjusting-screw f<3>, and is limited in the forward movement by an adjustable screw stop g. The shaft f is driven from a shaft h<1>, Fig. 1, which is driven in turn from the shaft c. The flange d<1> on the roller D projects slightly beyond the faces of the dies, and runs in contact with the roller E when there is no mail matter between, preventing smutting of this roller. An inking-roller I, Fig. 4, is held against the printing-roller as usual. A receiving-chute N with the usual receding abut ment o<4> is placed behind the rollers and provided with any stacking-device, that shown consisting of one or more scroll-shaped cams 0 on a shaft o<1>, with horns o<2> projected intermittently through slots in the plate b.
Patent GB-190102200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Lubrication of Axles.
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
Filed: 1901-02-01
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 2200. Willis, P. R. J., [McCauley, T. H.]. Feb. 1. Axle-boxes, lubricating.-Relates to means for lubricating car or other axles. The axle-box 1 is open at the outer end, and a space is formed to receive a removable oil reservoir 6, which is in communication with the packing 8. The reservoir 6 has a surface 11 attached thereto, bearing against the end of the axle 5, and is provided with a hinged lid 15 and a stop 12 maintained in position by a spring 15 and serving to exclude dust from the bearing. A cover 16 may be provided for the opening 2. The packing 8 consists of pieces, or long strips, of felt, cloth, or other oil-absorbing material threaded or woven on spring wires, or secured between two wires, and forced into the space beneath the journal so as to form an elastic cushion. The packing is retained in place by the reservoir 6 and the sides of the axle-box.
Patent GB-190105040-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nernst Incandescent Electric Lamps.
Filed: 1901-03-09
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 5040. Garrard, C. C., and Nernst Electric Light, Ltd. March 9. Incandescent lamps.-The incandescence body G, Fig. 1, in a Nernst lamp, is extended beyond thin platinum electric connections at C', C<2>, and through thick wire or other mechanical supports A, B, one of which is secured to the body G. The thin wires may be connected to the supports as shown. A heater H, Fig. 2, may be similarly carried by supports D, F at points beyond the electric connections L<3>, L<4>.
Patent GB-190105597-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chimneys and Ventilators.
Inventor: DAVIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-03-16
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 5597. Davis, W. March 16. Funnels; ventilating ships.-The funnel or ventilating-shaft a is provided with apertures b having hinged covers c connected by diametral links e so that the wind can blow in upwards from any point through oblique external channels g, formed by radial partitions between two conical flanges f. Exits of similar construction may be formed higher up the shaft.
Patent GB-190106175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Signal Lamps or Lanterns
Filed: 1901-03-23
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 6175. Lake, H. H., [Dodson Signal Lamp & Lantern Co.]. March 23. Signal lamps.-In railway hand and other signal lamps, the lantern 3 is preferably square or angular in cross-section, to prevent the smaller reservoir 4, which is held by springs 40, from turning therein. The detachable burner is built up as shown in detail in Figs. 4 and 5 : the wick-tube 81 terminates at the plate 8, the air confined in the space d acts as a non-conductor of heat and minimizes the charring of the wick, the removal of the cone i facilitates the trimming of the wick, the ears o protect the flame, overflowing oil returns to the reservoir, vapour passes from the reservoir to the flames through the hole 7, Fig. 3, and a spring pin 9 secures the wick. Two or more lenses 2 are provided, and a corresponding number of radiallyarranged conical reflectors 25 are formed by connecting together two stamped frames by pillars 14, 15, which may be extended, to form handles 16. The frames may be nickel-plated, but preferably silvered-glass reflectors 25 are secured thereto by plates 24 and clips 23. Wires 21 are provided for holding the glass chimney 22, which may be scalloped or shaped at its lower end to fit the lower reflector frame, and is extended at its upper end beyond the upper reflector frame. The complete reflector, which is surmounted by the removable deflector 38,39 and the detachable lantern top 1, is detachably connected to the oil reservoir 4, in such a manner that it cannot turn relatively thereto, by the engagement of projections 19 on the reservoir with slots 18 in a plate 17 secured to the lower reflector frame.
Patent GB-190106868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gravel Washing and Analogous Machines.
Inventor: PEGG SAMUEL JOHN
Filed: 1901-04-02
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 6868. Pegg, S. J., and Pegg, S. A. April 2. Washing gravel.-The trough A is made in sections having outwardlyprojecting flanges 2 for bolting together. A section can thus easily be replaced. The apparatus is supported on adjustable pillars or legs, each preferably consisting of a screw -threaded leg 5 having a square part 6 and cylindrical end working in a casting 3.
Patent GB-190109234-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Flaying Knife.
Inventor: APPEL RICHARD
Filed: 1901-05-04
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 9234. Appel, R. May 4. Flaying-knives. - T h e blade a is rectangular in section, except at the ground edge a<2>, which is provided with a concavoconvex guard b. The guard is pivoted at c to the blade, and is connected to the handle by a pin d which travels in a slot f<1> in the cover-plate f and is secured by a wing-nut d<1>.
Patent GB-190109757-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for use in Coupling and Uncouping Railway Trucks or Wagons.
Filed: 1901-05-10
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 9757. Hill, E. J., and Edward Hill's Patent Coupling Brake and Wagon Safety Appliance Co. May 10. Couplings, non-automatic.-Relates to apparatus consisting of a single lever, or a pair of levers similar to those described in Specification No. 5527, A.D. 1900, applied to an ordinary chain coupling, the links of which are not modified in any way. The shoe f, which tightly embraces the link d, carries a stop h, and is pivoted to the supported pole a, which has an arm g adapted to bear on the coupling-link. In the form shown in Fig. 5, two poles are used, the shoes f which embrace the link d being connected by the strip f<3>, while in Fig. 9 the bracket comprises two plates i clamped together as shown and having ears e<1> to which the levers a are pivoted.
Patent GB-190110001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: HASELWANDER FRIEDRICH AUGUST
Filed: 1901-05-14
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 10,001. Haselwander, F. A. May 14. Gas and explosive-vapour engines.-The combustible is mixed with the air just before it is ignited. Fig. 1 shows the means for carrying this out in a four-stroke cycle, and Fig. 2 in a twostroke cycle engine. Referring to Fig. 1, oil is admitted to the chamber n through the valve i during the suction stroke, and at the end of the compression stroke compressed air or gas from the chamber l escapes through the valve a and sprays the oil through the nozzle d into the air charge. The chamber l is charged by the explosion opening the valve b. There may be several chambers l opening one after another, and they may be variously disposed. The oil may be delivered into the chamber l, and be sprayed through the valve a, or it may be delivered through cavities in a. The spraying - devices may be cooled when using benzene and other light oils. In the two stroke cycle engine shown in Fig. 2, the air is forced from the crank chamber through the valve s when the piston uncovers the exhaust port f, and the valve a is opened by the piston to release the charge that entered during combustion.
Patent GB-190117631-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Middlings Purifiers.
Inventor: WALTER GEORGE
Filed: 1901-09-03
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 17,631. Walter, G. Sept. 3. Middlings purifiers.-A middlings purifier is shown in vertical section in Fig. 1, and in horizontal section on the line y-y, Fig. 1, in Fig. 2. A fan casing 4 is arranged on a platform 3 of a frame 2, and divided by a horizontal partition into two compartments, the lower of which forms a dust-settling chamber 6 connected to the upper compartment by an opening 7 and to openings 8 at intervals in the platform 3 by short air trunks 9. A shaft 10 extends through the fan casing, and is provided at the outer end with a pulley 11 and belt 12, and at the inner end with a heavy wheel 19. A sleeve 13 on the shaft 10 carries the fan 16 and a belt pulley 14. A shaft 20 carrying a casing. 21 is mounted eccentrically on the wheel 19 and a corresponding wheel 19<1> mounted on a stud 25. The casing 21 is either circular or polygonal, and is divided by vertical partitions 27 into compartments 28 fitted with any number of sieve frames 29, and into dust-collecting chambers or air trunks 55 between alternate pairs of the compartments 28. The frames 29 are preferably provided with slots to slide on ribs of the partitions 27. Each sieve is preferably composed of narrow silk &c. strips between which are transverse inclined stiff strips or tapes 37 serving to advance the material evenly towards the inner ends of the sieves. Serrations 38 and ribs 39 serve to circulate cleaning-material such as corn, beans, &c. Feed-spouts and receptacles 41, with discharge slots 42 and overflow slots. 43, extend. across the outer ends of the sieves. The upper feed spout of each series .communicates with a spout 46, hopper 47, and feed-pipe. The lower feed-spouts fit flush in gathering-boards 49 having curved strips 50 partially closing the interspaces of the series. A discharge opening 53 and spout 54 are provided below the bottom sieve. The feed-spouts pass through perforated plates 44, the spaces above which communicate, with slots 56 in the air trunks 55. The. slots 56 are regulated by slats 58 guided between slats 57 and adjustably secured by bolts 60 on bars 58<1> in turn adjustable by threaded bolts 62. Each air trunk has a discharge opening 65 and spout 66. Flexible connections 68, strengthened by rings 69, extend between large openings 67 in the trunks 55 and the openings 8 communicating with the chamber 6 of the fan casing.
Patent GB-190125476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Steel.
Inventor: JOHNSON WILLIAM BURGELAND
Filed: 1901-12-13
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 25,476. Johnson, W. B., [McConnell N.]. Dec. 13. Basic processes; open-hearth processes.-Steel is made in the usual way in a basic open-hearth furnace, and an alloy containing iron and phosphorus, or apatite, or other suitable phosphoric material, is added to the metal so as to increase its percentage of phosphorus to about 0À1 per cent. The addition may be made in the ladle, or just before the metal is tapped from the furnace.
Patent GB-190204272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Egg Testers
Inventor: THEUERKAUF ERICH
Filed: 1902-02-19
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 4272. Theuerkauf, E. Feb. 19. Eggs, testing.- A box is fitted with a mirror e at the bottom, a cover a supported by ledges b in the angles and provided with apertures for receiving the eggs, and sight openings d in the cover and one end.
Patent GB-190213556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for the Control of the Supply of Electricity to Electric Motors for Hauling Plant and similar Apparatus in which the Demand for Energy is Intermittent.
Inventor: ILGNER CARL
Filed: 1902-06-14
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 13,556. Ilgner, C. June 14. Converting alternating and direct currents; transformers.-Electric motors for hauling-plant and similar apparatus, in which the demand for energy is intermittent, are supplied with current through a motor-dynamo, provided with special controlling- apparatus, for the purpose of maintaining an approximately-uniform demand upon the source of supply. The motor-dynamo M, D, through which the current is supplied to the hauling- motor F, is provided with an arrangement of flying weights S, which prevents any sudden increase in the load upon the motor M. When the load increases to a certain point, a regulating- device comes into action, which device, in the case of an asynchronous motor, may consist of a variable resistance W<1> in the motor circuit controlled by a centrifugal governor C. The starting of the motor F, and its adjustment to the desired number of revolutions, is effected by varying the excitation of the dynamo D by means of a variable resistance R.
Patent GB-190214399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tools for the Manufacture of Bottles.
Inventor: BARTON HENRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-06-25
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 14,399. Barton, H. W. June 25. Bottle necks, making.-Relates to tools for making bottles, more particularly bottles such as are described in Specification No. 11,505, A.D. 1899, in which the neck is formed with internal projections for engagement with inclined projections on the cork or stopper. The projections are formed by the recesses c in the loose collar a mounted in the plug b, the collar being normally held by the springs k<1> on the plunger y linked to the spring handles i. When the handles are pressed together in using the tool, the springs k<1> release the collar a and allow it to rotate with the bottle. The conical lower part d of the plug b is formed with corresponding recesses e, to permit the withdrawal of the tool after the neck is finished. Metal filling-pieces f in the recesses e are normally retracted by springs g, but in operation are projected by the springs k<1> to shape the neck beyond the projections formed thereon.
Patent GB-190214952-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Adjustable Calendar.
Inventor: CLARK ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1902-07-04
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 14,952. Clark, A. E. July 4. Calendars. - An adjustable calendar of annular form, which may be used as a finger-ring or combined with the band of a watch case or with other annular or circular trinkets, has figures representing dates of the month from 1 to 31 inscribed upon a band c, which, by means of a knob d or its equivalent, may be turned in the groove b to adjust it relatively to the initial letters of the days of five consecutive weeks inscribed on the band or ring a. The knob d, which is mounted in a blank gap on the band c corresponding to four divisions on the band a, may be set with gems, and the band a may carry a crown or other mounting, arching over the movable band c, for the reception of jewels.
Patent GB-190221063-A (GB)
Title: A Device for use by Hairdressers and Others when Cutting or Dressing the Hair.
Inventor: GRAEFE ROBERT OTTO
Filed: 1902-09-27
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 21,063. Grõfe, R. O. Sept. 27. Hair-cutting &c. appliances.-A cape or collar of thin paper with wadding &c. c attached is placed round the n e c k when the hair is being dressed or cut. A supporting- tab g may be provided, from which the appliance is torn when it is to be used.
Patent GB-190222085-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Boiling Water Supply Apparatus.
Inventor: BOULTING JOHN
Filed: 1902-10-10
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 22,085. Boulting, J. Oct. 10. Water heaters, gas &c.-Relates to apparatus for use in refreshment bars and the like, from which water can only be drawn off when boil ing. Cold water is supplied to the apparatus by an inlet pipe c, and cock C, fitted to the upper part of the outer column. The water passes through a spiral tube C<1> into the boiler A', through the perforated baffle B', up the inner tube B, and is delivered through the cock D. The cocks C and D are operated by a common handle E. The tubular column A is enclosed at the top by an outer cap a<1>, which is movable, and an inner plate a, both of which are perforated. The lower end of the column is connected to the boiler A<1> which is made in two parts jointed together at a<2>, the bottom part being in contact with the source of heat. Copper studs a<3> are fitted to the bottom, projecting by equal amounts on each side, the object being to transmit the heat efficiently. The upper end of the tube B is attached to the plate a, and closed by the safety-valve b. The boiler, which may be heated by gas, is arranged below the counter X, and a tray x is fitted to the column A, beneath the cock D.