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Patent GB-190111947-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Scraping the Bodies of Butchered Hogs
Inventor: WENDELBO-MADSEN JULIUS FREDERI
Filed: 1901-06-11
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 11,947. Wendelbo-Madsen, J. F. June 11. Carcases, treating.- Hogs' carcases to be scraped are dragged up an incline g from a scalding - tub l, and attached by a hook in the lower jaw to one of the hanging hooks f on an endless chain or band c disposed over a pair of spiral rollers a mounted close together on parallel shafts and provided with screwshaped strips or knives b of hoop-iron. The carcase is drawn on to a table m, and there released from the hook f. The chain c is carried on sprocket-wheels k mounted on spindles i, one of which is driven from a shaft which is also geared with the shafts of the rollers a.
Patent GB-190115461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Clocks.
Filed: 1901-07-30
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 15,461. Wise, W. L., [Akt.-Ges. "Magneta" (Elektrische Uhren ohne Batterie und ohne Contacte)]. July 30. Electric clocks; escapements.-A master clock sends electric impulses by oscillating a wound armature between the poles of a horse-shoe magnet. To do this, it drives a pin escapement 5 which controls the revolution of a crank 6 that is connected by a link 7 to a bell crank 3 on the armature spindle. The free arm of the bell crank plays between springs 8 which assist its action.
Patent GB-190200392-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Refining, Ageing, Mellowing, and Purifying Malt and Spirituous Wines and Liquors.
Inventor: DUFFY JAMES FRANKLIN
Filed: 1902-01-06
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 392. Duffy, J. F. Jan. 6. Drawings to Specification. Beer, ageing or maturing, beverages, ageing, maturing, and punifying; cider; spirits; wine.- Apparatus for ageing or purifying alcoholic liquors is the same as that which is described in Specification No. 391, A.D. 1902.
Patent GB-190202274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches and in Treadle Mechanism for use in connection therewith.
Filed: 1902-01-28
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 2274. Smith Lyraphone Co., and Smith, J. A. Jan. 28. Treadle-driving gearing. - Relates to clutch mechanism specially adapted for use in connection with mechanical piano players. The drums 15 are rotated alternately by bands 19, coiled thereon and connected to treadles, and, by the action of toggles 18, press forward the loose friction discs 12 into driving-contact with discs 6 fixed on the shaft which is thereby rotated. Each drum is returned to the normal position by a band 21 connected to a spring lever 23 ; it carries back the corresponding friction disc by means of a buffer 16 acting upon a lug 13.
Patent GB-190207049-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Surgical Slings or similar Supports
Inventor: SHEPPERD FREDERICK SAMUEL
Filed: 1902-03-22
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 7049. Shepperd, F. S., and Rich, W. March 22. Fracture appliance-A sling for an injured arm consists of a wire &c. cradle, provided with wires or straps, which are passed round the neck. In the form shown, the tubular frame a carries loops e to receive the arm, these loops being supported by eyes c on the frame a. The loops may be connected at their lowest parts by a longitudinal wire. End pieces b can be fitted in the frame a, to form an elbow rest and hand, guard. The wires g and straps l serve to support the sling..The various parts may be hinged together so as to fold; or may be rigidly connect. In some cases the end pieces b may be dispensed with. Sheet metal &c. may be used for the cradle, if desired.
Patent GB-190210343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lawn Mowers
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1902-05-05
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 10,343. Marks, G. C., [Cliffton, E. H., and Souder, F. H.]. May 5. Drawings to Specification. Bearings for lawn-mowers. In a special form of lawn-mower, having reciprocating cutters, ball bearings are used in connection with the cutter-bar.
Patent GB-190213050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chairs.
Inventor: MCLENNAN WILLIAM SEATON
Filed: 1902-06-09
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 13,050. McLennan, W. S. June 9. Chairs.-The back B of the chair is hinged to the body A, and is supported in different positions by rods D having hooked ends F which engage with toothed racks G on each side of the chair. The rods D are preferably made in one piece extending across the back of the chair, the back part being bent downwards and outwards from the hinge or journal part E, to enable the hooks F to be released from the rack G by the knee of an attendant when altering the inclination of the back. The seat K is hinged at the back, and to the front of the seat is hinged a similar part L, which may rest on the floor, forming a leg-rest as shown in the Figure. The part L is made to fold beneath the seat K, being supported in that position by stops N, which are the usual corner braces of the chair. When used as a bed, the back B and the part L are placed horizontally, and are supported by legs hinged to these parts, and folded against them when not in use.
Patent GB-190214527-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smoke Consuming Devices for Furnaces and other Fire Grates.
Inventor: TRAUTMANN FRANZ
Filed: 1902-06-30
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 14,527. Trautmann, F. June 30. Grates.-Hollow-cheeks, each consisting of a frame a and a removable fireclay face c, Figs. 1 and 2, are placed as shown in Fig. 3 at each side of a furnace grate or other fireplace. Within them are fitted a number of parallel plates b, suitably secured in place, between which air passes to the space above the fire. Fig. 2 is a sectional plan on the line y, y, Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190216559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Maize or Indian Corn for the Production of Corn Milling Products.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-07-25
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 16,559. Boult, A. J., [Gaff, T. T.]. July 25. Preparing flour and meal from maize.-Relates to a process for treating maize or Indian corn for the purpose of obtaining milling products, one of which is in the form of flakes. Reference is made to Specification No. 374, A.D. 1889. The corn is first coarsely broken, sifted, and winnowed for the purpose of separating the starchy portions. The residue, consisting of germ mixed with starchy matter, is comminuted, treated with naphtha to dissolve out the oil from the germ, then freed from naphtha, and subjected to a separating- process to remove the starchy portions, which are then mixed with flour produced in the first break, and converted into flake products in the ordinary way. All the apparatus employed is of ordinary construction.
Patent GB-190218153-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Brake for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: PHILLPOTT ROLAND VICTOR
Filed: 1902-08-18
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 18,153. Phillpott, R. V. Aug. 18. Brakes for cycles and other vehicles. Fig. 2 shows a front-wheel rim brake comprising a flexible stirrup d connected by a rod b fitted with a swivelling-joint to a suitable hand-lever, and carrying, on arms e bolted to it, brake blocks j adapted to engage the wheel rim. The stirrup d is formed with extensions g and spring tongues h, which engage with studs k secured on the forks, and retract the brake on releasing the pressure.
Patent GB-190219020-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Valves or Taps.
Inventor: STOTT JAMES
Filed: 1902-08-29
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 19,020. Stott, J. Aug 29. Water-heaters, gas.-The handles of the water and gas cocks of a geyser or other apparatus are locked together so that the gas cannot be turned on without previously turning on the cold water. Figs. 1, 2, 3 show a cold-water valve A and a steam or gas valve B bolted to a mixing-chamber C, wh,ch opens into a bath by a nozzle D. A projection L is formed on the handle G of the water cap, and is received by a recess M in the under surface of the handle H of the gas cock. The handles can thus be operated separately, but the handle H cannot advance further than the handle G. Either valve can be given a lead in order to adjust the temperature of the heated water. For this purpose the bosses of the handles have serrated faces which engage with rings F secured on the valve-spindles E. The motion of the handles is limited by stops J which come in contact with the bridge K of the casing. The gas and water cocks for a geyser are arranged in a similar manner, but are bolted to a plate instead of to a mixing- chamber.
Patent GB-190219356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Actuating Apparatus for Pneumatically Operated Mechanical Organs.
Inventor: GUIGNAUD GEORGES
Filed: 1902-09-03
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 19,356. Guignaud, G. Feb. 4, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Automatic instruments.-Consists of an arrangement of a mechanical organ whereby ready access to the parts can be obtained. The tune-sheet 1 is operated by rubber-shod rollers 3, and actuates levers 6 in the ordinary way. These last actuate cranked levers 10 disposed alternately right and left. The levers 10 have adjustable buttons 13 by which they operate pairs of valves 19. 22. These valves are situated on chambers 17, and control the admission of wind to them from a common chamber 14, and the exhaust from them. The chamber 14 is closed at the bottom by a board 15, which can be readily removed for the inspection of the valves 19 by turning aside hooks 16. The chambers 17 are connected with the sound-producing parts of the instrument by india-rubber pipes 18, the orifices of which in the chambers are oval so as to occupy less space. The levers 6 may be omitted, the levers 10 being directly actuated by the tune-sheet.
Patent GB-190221826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clips or Clamps for Tentering Machines and the like.
Inventor: FELL JOHN CORRY
Filed: 1902-10-07
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 21,826. Fell, J. C., [Winsor & Jerauld Manufacturing Co.]. Oct. 7. Stretching a n d tentering. - Relates to the tentcring- clips described in Specifications No. 3824, A.D. 1900, and No. 2028, A.D. 1901. In the ten- tering-clip shown in Fig. 2, the cloth-plate b is hinged or piveted at one end to a rod 6, and is supported at the other end by springs d, the tension of which is regulated by screw plugs 8, to permit the passage of seams in the fabric. The usual pivoted jaw a has a projec- tion 10, to which the feeler or controller c is pivoted, the controller having a slotted end which moves on the rod 11. Stops 5 limit the movement of the jaw a, and stops underneath limit the move- ment of the plate b. In a modification, shown in front view in Fig. 8, the plate b is actuated by a single spring d<2>. In another modification, Fig. 10, the plate b is fixed, the jaw a, actuated by springs d<3>, being mounted on movable bearings. In this case, also, the feeler or controller c' is attached to the jaw a, and only a single stop 5<1>, against which the releasing-arm 4 abuts, is used.
Patent GB-190222004-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Casting Metals.
Filed: 1902-10-09
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 22,004. Willans & Robinson, and Shore, J. Eaton-. Oct. 9. Casting ; castings.-Relates to means for producing dense and homogeneous castings, by cooling the moulds, from below upwards, while the metal is being poured in, or immediately thereafter. The mould may be immersed in water before being fitted, or immediately afterwards, or may be lowered into water, so that the top of the metal is always slightly below the water level, or it may have water sprayed on to it while being filled. Fig. 1 shows a mould for casting a phosphorbronze cylinder, provided with a pair of eye-bolts by which it may be handled easily. The bore of the box is tapered to ensure the close contact of the casting as it shrinks. A core of thin sheet metal may be used instead of the solid one shown. Figs. 2 and 3 show the method of lining a bearing with white metal. The bearing D has secured to it a shell of thin planished steel, into which the white metal is poured. A spray of water is directed on to the lower part of the shell, and is raised as the metal rises in the mould. Instead of spraying the mould, water may be passed through it in a tubular mandrel. The moulds are in all cases made as thin as possible, sheet metal being used in casting antifriction metals.
Patent GB-190223114-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Storage and other Batteries.
Inventor: NIBLETT JOB THOMAS
Filed: 1902-10-23
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 23,114. Niblett, J. T. Oct. 23. Primary batteries; secondary batteries. - A positive element, which may be used in a primary or secondary galvanic battery, consists of a porous cell a containing a granular mass A of lead or lead alloy, lead oxide, and kieselg³hr. The central conducting-rod c of the element carries perforated or grooved plates d, e for confining the mass A, and may be grooved to receive active material. Expansion of the mass A is provided for by means of elastic washers g, h<1> under the nut f of the plate d and between other plates h within the mass. The mass A consists of a mixture of equal parts of lead or lead-alloy granules made by dropping molten lead &c. into hot water and of pellets of a paste of lead oxide and kieselg³hr. When applied to a primary battery, the above element is used in conjunction with a negative element of zinc or other suitable metal. In the secondary battery, however, the outer cell is lined with sheet lead and contains a granular material similar to that within the positive element. The lead lining may be coated with an active material similar to that described above. The terminal lugs are burnt or otherwise attached to the rod c and the lead lining of the outer cell. When a number of elements are combined to form a larger battery, a number of connected positive elements are placed in the compartments formed by a series of transverse and longitudinal vertical perforated partitions of lead within the outer cell. These partitions may have cellular &c. surfaces, and are all connected to the lining of the outer cell. According to the Provisional Specification, the cell a may be made of clay and kieselg³hr, and the granules of the active material may be moulded from the moist material in a mould plate having slightlytapering holes. Vaseline &c. is placed in grooves in the connectors or between the windings of a covering of cord &c. in order to prevent creeping. The lead used may be alloyed with antimony, and absorbent material other than kieselg³hr, such as pumicestone, porous earthenware, &c., may be incorporated with the granular material to take up the electrolyte. The elements may consist of plates, in which case positive and negative elements alternate ; rims, flanges, or frames are placed round the edges of the plates to retain the granular material. Instead of lead, granulated zinc may be employed, with copper, iron, nickel, or cadmium oxides, with the addition of carbon to reduce the resistance ; the cell or poles in this case is or are of copper, iron, steel, zinc, nickel, or cadmium, and the electrolyte consists of an alkali or metallic salt.
Patent GB-190224087-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Game.
Inventor: FULLER KATHLEEN
Filed: 1902-11-04
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 24,087. Fuller, K. Nov. 4. Drawings to Specification. Games imitating hockey.-A playing-area is set out on a table or floor by a rectangular boundary of tape, goal spaces being enclosed by tape at each end of the playing-area. The players are provided with miniature hockey sticks, and a hard indiarubber ball is used. The corners of the boundary tape are provided with short tapes for tying to the legs of a table or to objects on the floor.
Patent GB-190224644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Field Magnets of Dynamo Electric Machines.
Inventor: BURLEIGH JOHN WESLEY
Filed: 1902-11-10
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 24,644. Burleigh, J. W Nov. 10. Field magnets for generators, motors, and continuous-current transformers. In order to render uniform the distribution of magnetic flux over the pole-faces of the magnets whether current is passing through the armature or not, thus facilitating sparkless collection when employing fixed brushes, the leading and trailing pole-tips are connected by magnetic bonds which may, if desired, be provided with coils for exciting them. The bonds are so shaped that their intermediate portions lie out of contact with the pole-piece and out of the influence of the current in the armature. Figs. 1 and 3 show the application of one arrangement to a pole-piece of a multipolar machine. Bonds 1 are formed with or secured to the sides of the pole-piece so as to have air spaces, as shown. Figs. 4 and 6 show another arrangement applied to a bipolar machine, in which magnetic bonds 9 are secured to the pole-pieces by screws 10, a space 8 being left at the weakened horn. In this form, the bonds enclose the pole-pieces.
Patent GB-190225785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artificial Fuel.
Inventor: LASA FERDINAND CHRISTOPH VON H
Filed: 1902-11-24
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 25,785. Heydebrand und der Lasa, F. C. von. Nov. 24. Fuel.-Briquettes or cakes are formed from a mixture containing powdered coal, peat, or other commercial form of carbon, clay or earth, sulphur, slaked or unslaked lime or limestone, chloride of lime, and pitch, tar, or other bituminous substance. The proportion of sulphur is varied according to that in the natural coal &c.
Patent GB-190227739-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Means for Transmitting and Receiving Electric Signals.
Inventor: STONE JOHN STONE
Filed: 1902-12-16
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 27,739. Lake, H. H., [Stone, J. S.]. Dec. 16. Telegraphs.-In transmitting and receiving electric signals in an elevated-conductor system of space or wireless telegraphy, the two grounded elevated transmitting-conductors V<1>, V" are situated a distance apart equal to one-half wave - length or other suitable reinforcing-distance, and the elevated receiving-conductor V is midway of the transmitters or so situated with respect to the transmitting means that it is unaffected by their waves. A number of waves may be sent from a station, their effect being neutralised at the place where the receiver is situated. The transmitters and receivers may be mounted on a rigid frame capable of rotation about a vertical axis.
Patent GB-190304896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Clips used in Cloth Stretching, Stentering, Mercerising Machines and the like.
Inventor: WALKER SAMUEL
Filed: 1903-03-03
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 4896. Walker, S., and Walker, H. S. March 3. Stretching and tentering. - Clips for tentering or stretching machines, mercerizing-machines, and the like are constructed with the usual gripping- finger A, Fig. 4, and feeler C pivoted to the arms B projecting from the chain, and a spring E is extended between the end of the feeler C and the free end of a lever D<1> which is pivoted at d<1> to the arms B. So long as the feeler rests on the fabric F, the spring E has practically no effect, but when the fabric passes from below the feeler, the feeler descends and allows the finger A to grip, and at the same time the lever D<1> descends on to the finger A, bringing the spring E into position to augment the grip of the finger A on the fabric. In a modification, the lever D' and spring E are dispensed with, and a weighted lever pivoted to the arms B is held in a position of equilibrium by the feeler so long as the feeler rests on the fabric. When the fabric passes from below the feeler, the feeler descends, and the weighted lever comes into action to increase the pressure of the grippiugfinger. In another arrangement, the finger A, Fig. 7, is depressed by a spring E<1> and carries a projection a' resting on a pin c<2> carried by the feeler C, which is separately pivoted at c<3> to the arms B. In this position, the pin c<2> is practically vertically below the pivot c<3>, so that the pressure of the spring E<1> does not affect the feeler, but, when the fabric passes clear, the feeler descends, releasing the projection a' and allowing the finger to grip the fabric. An additional tongue or feeler may be attached to the weighted or tumbler lever or spring and rest on the fabric to retain the lever or spring in equilibrium. When the fabric is withdrawn, the lever or spring acts on the gripping-finger and augments the grip.
Patent GB-190309032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Furnaces of Steam Boilers and the like
Inventor: CLAYTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-04-22
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 9032. Clayton, W. April 22. Firebars and grates.-To enable forced draught to operate under the full length of boiler or other furnace grate, each of a number of air-admission troughs J is arranged to support two or more grate sections I. Each trough is tapered as shown, open at the top and front, and closed at the back and bottom. The grate sections I have longitudinal slits, tapered ends i<1>, hooked projections i<4>, and flanges, which rest on bearers j<2> on the troughs. These troughs may be located on their bearers G by projections j<4>, j<5>. Air inlets may be provided near the front, and ash outlets near the back, of the trough bottoms. The draught may be created by steam jets at the front of the troughs. The spaces between the side troughs and a flue are filled with toothed firebars, each having two lower projections to form an air channel. A dead-plate K is provided at the front. Doors.-The clinkers pass into a space E between the grate and the firebridge, and are discharged past a door F, hinged to one of the bearers G and operated by a chain H.
Patent GB-190309433-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable or Interchangeable Heads for Golf Clubs.
Inventor: LAW JOHN
Filed: 1903-04-27
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 9433. Law, J., and Law, J. S. April 27. Golf.-The heads of golf clubs are made interchangeable, and adjustable, so that the striking- angles of the blades can be altered. Clubs are formed in two parts, a blade A, Fig. 2, and a handle with a lower socket part B. A sleeve C screws into the socket B and is let into the blade A. The socket can turn about a pin D, the lower portion d of which screws into the blade, and assists in securing the blade. The blade and handle can be locked at any required angle, tapered crown teeth a on the blade fitting into similar teeth b on the socket. The teeth are protected by a shield a'. The screw d is secured in a set position in the blade by means of a pinching-screw. The pin D is provided with a head d', which allows sufficient play for the teeth to be put out of gear, when it is required to alter the angle of the blade. The blade is further secured in position by a pivoted lever E, actuated by a spring f, one end of the lever pressing against the head d<1> of the pin D. This end of the lever may be formed as an eccentric. This lever catch may be replaced by a direct-acting spring catch working in a guide, the catch also bearing against the head d'. An additional catch may be provided, which secures the blade if the catch E is not set. The sleeve C is, in this case, dispensed with, and it may also be dispensed with when a single catch is used. Fig. 8 shows modification, in which a wooden, aluminium, &c. head M is used. The head is provided with a steel bush N, secured to the blade by a screw m passing through a brass bush P. The steel bush N is formed with teeth fitting into teeth on the handle socket, and the connectiug-pin q screws into the bush N. The connecting-pin D, instead of screwing into the blade, may be formed at the bottom end with a projection similar to the head d', Fig. 2, the projection being held by a set-screw passing through the blade, and also by a screw passing through the end of the blade. In another modification, the bottom end of the connecting-pin may be brazed within the blade, and the head, against which the catch abuts, is in the form of a conical washer, which is screwed on to the pin. The washer is kept from rotating by a feather. A spring washer is, preferably, inserted between the conical washer and the shoulder of the pin.