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Patent GB-190109870-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Cutting Pipes, Rods and the like.
Inventor: WINN PHILIP
Filed: 1901-05-13
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 9870. Winn, P. May 13. Pipe and rod cutters.-The pipe &c. is cut by roller or other cutters A, A' carried by the hooked head B, which is provided with an adjustable socket F through which screws the handle H. The socket is fixed by a screw f<1>. The pipe &c. is backed by four rollers D, D<2>, D<3>, rotating independently in the block E which is swivelled to the end of the handle H. The block is kept from turning by a projection e<3> sliding in the groove b<3>. The plane of the cutters comes between the planes of the pairs of rollers as shown in Fig. 2. In a modification, the rollers D, D<2>, and the corresponding rollers beneath them, are replaced by a single roller recessed in its middle.
Patent GB-190112933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Separating Molten Glass from Impurities
Inventor: GARRISON JAMES M
Filed: 1901-06-25
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 12,933. Clark, A. M., [Gould, C. H.]. June 25. Balances.-Relates to clockwork apparatus for controlling the supply of air to furnaces. An airadmission valve B in the dead plate is connected to the drum G of a clock train by the lever E and chain F, so that it closes gradually in a predetermined time. The clock train is controlled by an escapement F<6> with an adjustable balance H, which is constructed as shown in the enlarged plan view, Fig. 7.
Patent GB-190113679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Dobbies of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: PLACE ROBERT HENRY
Filed: 1901-07-05
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 13,679. Place, R. H. July 5. Loom dobbies; shedding levers.-The levers C for actuating the jack levers A, B of a doublejack or like dobby are formed in one with the corresponding jack levers A, or have the levers A bolted thereto. Motion is transmitted to the levers B by means of links E.
Patent GB-190113689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cleaning Dried Fruits.
Inventor: HERBERT GEORGE
Filed: 1901-07-05
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 13,689. Herbert, G. July 5. Sifting and separating fruit a n d nuts. - Relates to apparatus for removing stalks from currants and raisins, husking almonds and nut kernels, and otherwise cleaning dried fruits. A series of superposed discs or trays a, provided with radial ribs a', are secured on a rotating shaft b fitted in a vertical drum, cone, or cylinder c, which may be stationary, as shown, or rotated in a direction contrary to that of the shaft b. The cylinder c has a rough inner surface, or is composed of, or has wire gauze or the like, on the inner surface, and is formed of sections c<1> retaining inclined ring shelves or conical frusta d. The fruit emerges on to a vibrating sieve &c. f, carried on spring blades or arms h, and operated by a crank or eccentric on the shaft b; or the sieve may be replaced by a fan or blower, the nozzle i of which is placed below the shoot j as shown. When water is used in the cleaning, a space is left between the gauze lining and the walls of the cylinder c.
Patent GB-190117023-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alternating Electric Current Transformers.
Inventor: HOBART HENRY METCALF
Filed: 1901-08-24
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 17,023. Hobart, H. M. Aug. 24. Transformers. - The windings are formed of a number of coils, and the primary or secondary, or both, are wound of wide continuous copper strip bent on their edges. In the form shown, the secondary coils S are formed of bare copper strips, varnished or separated by thin paper. The primary coils P are in small bobbins bound firmly together and wrapped with insulating- fabric. Reference is made to Specification No. 26,412, A.D. 1897.
Patent GB-190117733-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Taps for Measuring Liquids.
Inventor: KELSEY LUCIEN
Filed: 1901-09-04
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 17,733. Kelsey, L., [Pelzer & Co.]. Sept. 4. Measured quantities, delivering.-The invention is specially applicable for measuring liqueurs and such like liquids in small quantities. It consists of a double four-way plug cock A between a pair of measuring-vessels E, F. The upper and lower ports on the supply side are connected by a vertical passage J, so that the liqueur flows into the measure through the lower port, while the air escapes through the upper port and makes its way by the supply pipe into the storage vessel. The liqueur flows out through the lower port and the pipe G, while air enters through the vent K which replaces an upper port.
Patent GB-190118246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Magnetic Separators.
Inventor: SCHOLE CARL
Filed: 1901-09-12
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 18,246. Scholl, C. Sept. 12 Magnetic separators.-An electromagnetic separator is provided with a series of drums b, geared together and fitted with coils 1-6, and intermediate iron blocks o. A collector p is secured on the axle of each drum, and comprises insulated sections 1<a>-6<a>, one for each coil. Brushes g, r, s are mounted on the framing, so that the supply brushes g, r are never in contact with two adjacent sections. The sections are connected by means of pairs of wires W<1>- W<6> to the coils, so that one of the wires of a pair, such as W, is connected to the positive terminal of the coil 1, and the other to the negative terminal of an adjacent coil 6. By this means a portion of the drum, corresponding at any time with the section 2<a>, is inactive. The drums are kept clean by means of a series of rotary brushes.
Patent GB-190126529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Soldering and like Tools.
Inventor: SCHAEFER HENRI ADOLPHE
Filed: 1901-12-28
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 26,529. Schaefer, H. A. Dec. 28. Soldering.-Relates to that class of tool which carries the solder in a receptacle directly connected with, and heated by, the soldering-iron. The head of the tool carries the iron 21 which is so shaped that the outlet orifice 24 for the solder is in front of the head. The iron at its upper end receives the double-valved outlet of the solder-melting receptacle 27. The valves 31 and 37 are carried upon a spindle which is operated by the spring- pressed lever 34 from the handle of the tool. The tool is heated by the combustion of vapour from the handle by way of a valved orifice 10 and an aperture at 9 in the plug 8, in conjunction with a controlled supply of air through the opening 3, the flame from the mixture escaping by the perforations 2. The movement of the solder-releasing lever is controlled by the screw 20. By means of the fusible plug 35, danger of explosion is obviated. In a gas-heated tool, the plug may be omitted, while the outlets for the gas are arranged at the lower portion of the head, the stopper 9 being replaced by the ordinary gas nipple and air openings.
Patent GB-190206856-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sealed Cans and Means for Opening the same.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-03-20
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 6856. Newton, P. A., [American Tobacco Co.]. March 20. C a n s and canisters; cans, opening.-Relates to cans or boxes which are provided with loose e covers having cutters attached thereto. The cutter d, Fig. 3, shown in its operative position, is pivoted at e to the loose cover c, which, by its rotation, carries the cutter through the inner sealing-medium of the can. In the operative position, the cutter is secured positively by the stop g entering a slit in the cover. Similarly, when the cutter is in its non-operative position, the stop is engaged by the slit h, and while its cutting-edge is lying above a depression formed in the inner medium. In a modification, the cutter is double-armed, the stop being then situated on an arm opposite to the cutting-edge. The underside of the cover may be recessed, as shown at m.
Patent GB-190208368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Burning-off Apparatus for Incandescent Mantles.
Inventor: FRITZ FERDINAND
Filed: 1902-04-10
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 8368. Fritz, F. April 10. Incandescent gas burners.-In the machine shown in Fig. 1 for burning-off incandescent mantles, the mantles are supported in fixed holders i, and the burners h are placed on a tube e, which is moved up and down within guide rails f, f <1> by the cam-bar a. The bar a is worked backwards and forwards by rack-and-pinion gearing, and the cams b act through a wheel d carried underneath the tube. The burners h are surrounded by sockets g, which are formed with perforations g<1> to harden the lower extremities of the mantles, the sockets being carried by the upper fixed part of the frame of the machine. The sockets g and the mantle holders may be arranged to rise and fall instead of the tube e and burners.
Patent GB-190214327-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: GARDNER EDWARD
Filed: 1902-06-24
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 14,327. Gardner, E., Gardner, T. H., Gardner, L., and Gardner, J. June 24. Lubricating, pistons modified for. The piston 11 of an internal-combustion engine has a groove 15 terminating in a sharp lower edge, which scrapes the lubricant from the side of the cylinder on the up-stroke, causing it to accumulate in the channel 13, and re-distributes it on the downstroke.
Patent GB-190223130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brackets or Swing Arms for Supporting Baby-jumpers and the like.
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-10-23
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 23,130. Allison, C. A., [O. C. A. Swing Co.]. Oct. 23. Baby-jumpers.-Relates to a bracket or swing arm for supporting baby-jumpers, chairs, &c. on a door frame &c. Two rods 3<a>, 3<b> are secured by screws in an angled socket 3 having a pivot 6, which engages a hole in and is secured by a nut to a flange on a clamping jaw 8. A corresponding clamping jaw 9, shown in Fig. 7, has an upright 9<b>, to which is pivoted a lever 10 to a pin 10<a>, on which is secured one end of a chain 11, the other end of which is adjustably secured to the jaw 8. After adjusting the chain to suit the width of the door frame, the jaws may be clamped into place by turning the lever 10. A pivot on the lower end of the rod 3<b> bears in a pair of jaws similarly clamped to the door frame. The chair, baby-jumper, &c. is suspended to hooks 21 on a yoke 20 pivoted on a pin 3<b> working in a slot 3<d> in the arm 3<a>. Rollers 23 facilitate the motion of the pin in the slot 3<d>.
Patent GB-190224366-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reduction Furnaces.
Inventor: VOSBURGH HENRY E
Filed: 1902-11-06
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 24,366. Vosburgh, H. E. Nov. 6. Metallurgical and carbonizing furnaces.-Relates to furnaces burning liquid fuel, for the reduction of metals and minerals and the carbonization of vegetable and animal matter. The vaporized fuel, brought by pipes 24, burns in a chamber 8 of refractory material 4 in a sheet-iron shell 1. This chamber has a trough-shaped hearth 3 sloping to the tapping-hole 22, and presents ledges 11, at the sides, on which material may be pushed from side doors 15. The central part of one of these ledges is sloped inwards so that metal will drain to the hearth, and the central part 17 of the other ledge is scored with grooves to make ridges on which crucibles may be placed. The grooves slope inwards to shed any metal which drains off the crucibles, and a channel 19 is provided outside the door to catch any metal running off the ridges, which slope outwards. The bottom of the hearth may be divided by a longitudinal partition 30 making two troughs, for which two tapping-holes are provided. Side holes 25 are provided for running off slag. The charge is supplied to the hearth through one or two stacks 2, pierced with holes and having a hopper top 25<1>. The products of combustion escape through the stack, or through a hole at one side of it in the roof of the chamber, when a damper 26 is drawn to put the hole in communication with the hopper-like top. The metal is run off through a tapping-hole 22 having a spout 23, and the hearth may be cleared of residue through a manhole door 20.
Patent GB-190225320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Couplings.
Inventor: VOGEL EDWARD
Filed: 1902-11-18
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 25,320. Vogel, E., and Ondrak, J. A. Nov. 18. Couplings, disconnectible.-In the pipe coupling for metallic piping, hose, or the like shown in Fig. 1, the pipe A has the locking hook-jaws B, Figs. 2 and 3, journalled to it by the screws b<6> in the bosses a', and the screw collar D, turning on the threads on the tube C to which the other pipe E is attached, clamps the ends of the jaws B when in operative position. The spring b<3> is fastened to the jaws B between the flanges b<2>. The packing F<1>, secured in the cavity c<3> of the tube C, has the ring F expanded on its internal surface. To unlock the coupling, the collar D is screwed up on the tube C, and the jaws B are pulled apart by the handles b<5>. A hose clamp G is shown in Figs. 1 and 9, and comprises the arms g, the screw g', and nut g<3>, and the swinging bolt g<4> with its nuts g<5>. The clamp is hinged in openings in the collar a' of the tube A.
Patent GB-190226382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Rheostats.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1902-11-29
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 26,382. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. Nov. 29. Rheostats.-A pivoted contact-arm is movable over the exposed parts of a horizontal, circular, bare-wire resistance, which is partly embedded in insulating-composition. Current enters, by the terminal M, Fig. 2, the end of a coil C, Fig. 1, which is one of two C, C', embedded in cement or a mixture preferably containing Portland cement poured into the under-cut grooves B, B' in the base A. Current flows along the coil C until it passes by the spring arm D, a connection at the centre-piece E, a second arm D', and the coil C<1> back to the terminal N, the length of its path through the wire being thus a function of the position of the two arms, which move together. When the arms are placed immediately to the right of the stop F, the current passes through the entire length of both coils, the further ends being connected by a wire h across the terminals M', N<1>. Contact may also be made by means of a simple bridging- brush attached to a centrally-pivoted arm.
Patent GB-190300399-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Automatically Distributing or Delivering Goods
Inventor: BERGMANN THEODOR
Filed: 1903-01-07
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 399. Bergmann, T. Jan. 7. Sale apparatus; delivery mechanism ; coin action. -Packages or loose goods are delivered from hinged tipping-surfaces f having spring catches k, which rest on arms or notched discs b mounted on a column a rotated so as to release the hinged supports in turn. The shaft a is rotated by the action of coins, carried by a spring-returned pull p, on a toothed disc d, which is prevented from moving through more than the space of one tooth, at each operation, by a pawl r.
Patent GB-190302100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Compressed Fluid Motors for Operating the Points and Signals of Railways or for other like purposes.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-01-28
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 2100. Boult, A. J., [Neelemans, A.]. Jan. 28. Semaphore &c. signals. - Relates to compressed-fluid motors for operating points and signals of railways, and for other purposes. Fig. 2 is a section of a singleacting motor, worked with compressed or liquefied fluid and with electromagnetically-controlled valves, for operating railway signals. The armature 2 is enclosed in a cap 6 fitting on the end of the magnet and forming a guide for side rods which connect the armature to a crosshead 4 carrying the exhaust valve 13. A projection 16 from the conical end of the exhaust valve opens the inlet valve 15. The latter valve also has a conical seating and side grooves or a central T -passage for admitting compressed air from the supply chamber 19, and it is normally held closed by the pressure on its upper end. The valve casing is screwed on to the cap 6 of the magnet, and is attached to the cylinder by the screw union 35 or by a flange junction and bolts so that it can be readily removed. The magnet may also be held by the rod 34. For points and switches, a double-acting cylinder is used with two of the electrically-controlled valves, and means are described for locking the points.
Patent GB-190303472-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Mounting of Centrifugal Machines and the like.
Inventor: REINHARDT GEORG
Filed: 1903-02-13
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 3472. Reinhardt, G. Feb. 13. Bearings ; drums; spindles.-A centrifugal drum m, having a hub n, is mounted on the split conical end o of a spindle x passing through a collar u connected by looped spring wires d to a bush b<1> in the frame g. The split cone prevents the drum from jamming too tightly.
Patent GB-190303735-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ingot-heating Furnaces
Inventor: WELLMAN SAMUEL THOMAS
Filed: 1903-02-17
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 3735. Wellman, S. T., Wellman, C. H., and Daniels, F. H. Feb. 17. Ingot-heating furnaces.- The shelf or fore-hearth at the charging-end is on a level with the furnace floor, and has side rods h<1> for the ends of the ingots to lean against and one or two rods i on the floor for the base of the ingot to rest upon. The shelf also has side walls provided with the inclined blocks or plates k to cause the ingots to lean to one side or the other. The bottom water-cooled pipe or pipes e and the side pipes d are a continuation of the bottom and side rods i, h<1>, and the angular blocks b correspond with the blocks k. The ingot passage is narrow at the centre of its height and wider in the upper and lower portions. When two floor pipes e are provided, there is a central rib between the pipes. The sand bed r is below the pipe e, and the breast p has a watercooled pipe for the upper end of the ingot to rest against when it falls forward. The floors are inclined to the slag discharge t, and slag may also run to the spout u. The ingots are delivered by a crane, and set up on end on the shelf or fore hearth. They are tipped alternately to one side and the other, and are pushed through the furnace in opposition to the passage of the products of combustion. When the ingots reach the sand bed r, they are lifted out through the discharge openings. The furnace is fired by any suitable generator l. The cover v seats on an inclined seat, and is moved bodily sideways by a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder e'. The cover is pivotally mounted on the bars a<1>, which travel by the rollers b<1> on the rails c'. Additional top rails g<1> prevent the cover carriage from tipping up.
Patent GB-190307635-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ready Reckoner for Betting Transactions, and the like.
Inventor: CLOWES THOMAS
Filed: 1903-04-02
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 7635. Clowes, T. April 2. Calculating - apparatus; indicating information. -A rotary disc calculating-apparatus for use-in connection with betting transactions is described. The disc is printed, on one side, with " odds on," and, on the other, with " odds against," and is mounted to turn with reference to the braces E. In the spaces A to A' round the outside are printed the odds 100 to 6, 100 to 7, &c. At the parts marked B to B', on the disc, and H to H<1>, on the braces E, are printed the stakes. In the spaces D to D<1> are the various reckonings, arranged so as to appear through the openings G in the braces as required.
Patent GB-190310305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Letter Boxes.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-05-06
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 10,305. Boult, A. J., [Mills, M. B., and Mills, H. S.]. May 6. Printing - apparatus combined with let ter-boxes.-A coin - freed letterbox, chiefly intended for specialdelivery letters, contains printing- apparatus, which may impress any desired marks on the letters, but is preferably arranged to number them consecutively. The printing-mechanism is carried by the frame h pivoted at a<6> to the plate A', which forms the rear wall of the letter shoot and is itself pivoted at a<5> to side wings a<4> attached to the door A<6>. When the door A<6> is pulled forwards to open the letter shoot, the projection k<6> on the arm k<5> tilts back the tripping device k. On the return movement, the projection k<6> acts on the camsurface k<2> and forces the frame h downwards. During the downward movement, the numbering- wheel is rotated by a rock-shaft journalled in the wing a<4> and operated by a cam. When set, the printing-wheel h<5> is moved forwards through a slot in the plate A' and is pressed against the letter in the shoot.
Patent GB-190312646-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Apparatus for Decolourising Tobacco Leaves.
Inventor: NAUWELAERS ALFREDO
Filed: 1903-06-04
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 12,646. Nauwelaers, A. June 4. Tobacco.-Tobacco leaves are bleached or decolourized by the action of sulphurous acid gas, and all traces of the gas are afterwards removed by treating with a mixture of steam and air, to which a decoction of the tobacco, glycerine, alcohol, and aromatic extract from plants, such as dittany or marjoram flowers, is preferably added. The leaves are threaded on cords and suspended in a chamber 8, and sulphurous acid gas, produced by burning refined sulphur in a kiln 1, is led into the chamber by pipes 3, which are covered at the mouths with gratings. Electric or other fans 5 circulate the gas in the chamber, and openings are provided in the roof. The mixture of steam, air, &c. may be admitted into the chamber 8 after the treatment with the sulphur dioxide, but it is preferable to suspend the cords carrying the leaves from an iron frame 6, which runs on rails, and to transfer the frame with the leaves into an adjoining chamber for treatment with the steam &c. Steam is generated by a boiler 2 and conveyed by pipes 4 to this chamber, which is also provided with fans to facilitate circulation. The tobacco is thus rendered flexible and can afterwards be re-classified and re-fermented.
Patent GB-190315074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Lamp Wicks.
Inventor: JAMES HARRY GLYN
Filed: 1903-07-07
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 15,074. James, H. G. July 7. Wicks.-In a lamp wick which is trimmed by wiping and does not require cutting, an asbestos or other non- combustible thread B is interknitted with the threads A of the wick proper so as to form a continuation thereof at the burning end. The asbestos thread runs in the same line as the cotton threads, the asbestos portion being of small depth so as not to interfere with the supply of oil by capillary attraction. The Provisional Specification states also that the portion of the wick in the oil well may be encased with camphor or other agent to act on the oil and enrich the flame.