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Patent GB-190111939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Printing Presses, especially for Printing in Multi-colors.
Inventor: MCNUTT JOHN FRANKLIN
Filed: 1901-06-11
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 11,939. McNutt, J. F. June 11. Rotary machines.-Relates to machines such as colour printing machines having a number of forme cylinders round an impression cylinder, and consists in means for throwing the forme cylinders out of printing position. Fig. 1 shows parts of the machine in perspective, the impression cylinder 2 and some of the forme cylinders 4 being indicated by dotted lines. The bearing blocks 7 of the cylinders 4 are arranged to slide radially in guides 8 in the side frames 1. Each block 7 is connected by a link to an eccentric on a shaft 10 having a tumbler 14 on its inner end. The tumblers 14 have their movements limited to a partial rotation by pins 15. In the ends of the impression cylinder are arranged pairs of bolts which engage, and operate, the tumblers 14 in succession. One bolt of each pair moves the tumblers in one direction, and the other moves it in the opposite direction. The two bolts of each pair are connected to a lever so that when one bolt is projected the other is withdrawn, and the corresponding pairs of bolts at opposite ends of the cylinder 2 are connected by rods so that they are moved simultaneously. The bolts are moved by a pivoted switch 33 on the frame 1 which may be moved into two positions against stops 35, for moving the cylinders 4 into, or out of, operation. The shaft 29 of the switch is operated by a rod 30 connected to an arm of a shaft 31 having a handle 32. A spring 5 tends to turn the shaft 31 to throw out the cylinders 4. On the shaft 31 is a toothed collar 52 engaged by one arm of a lever 50 to hold the shaft 31 in the position in which the cylinders 4 are in the printing position. The articles fed to the machine are passed between segmental discs 37 on a shaft 39, and discs 43 on a shaft 44. The end of the shaft 44 is in arms pivoted on the bracket 46 fixed on a cross-rod 49. The lever 50 is pivoted on the bracket 46. Between the discs 37 is a pivoted trip-finger which, when not held up by the article fed to the machine, engages the upper end of the lever 50 and moves the lever to free the collar 52 whereupon the spring 5 turns the shaft 31 to move the switch into position to throw out the cylinders 4.
Patent GB-190113428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Fans & Blowers for Boilers or any Furnace where Steam is available.
Inventor: DAVIES RICHARD
Filed: 1901-07-02
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 13,428. Davies, R. July 2. Impact-wheels.-A fan or blower for a boiler or other furnace is provided with small intermediate vanes b in addition to the ordinary vanes a. The fan is driven by steam directed by nozzles f against the vanes b, and mixed air and steam passes through an outlet e to the furnace.
Patent GB-190114976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Treatment of Solid Material with Gas as in the carrying out of Catalytical Reactions.
Inventor: NAEF PAUL
Filed: 1901-07-23
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 14,976. Naef, P. May 10, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Drying and roasting furnaces. - Fig. 12 shows apparatus for preparing pure sulphurous acid for use in the manufacture of sulphuric anhydride. It consists of a rotary inclined drying chamber m<1>, into the upper end of which the ore is charged at m<2>, and from which it escapes at m<3>, while combustion gases enter at m<6> for drying the ore. The dried ore passes to a roasting furnace, and the roasted ore is collected in the hopper m<5>. The air is supplied to the roaster by a blower m<7>, and passes in succession through a dryer m<8>, consisting of a scrubber through which sulphuric acid passes, and then through a heater m<9>. The sulphurous acid leaving the roaster enters a heated chamber, such as the regenerator chamber m<9>x, to oxidize completely any impurities therein.
Patent GB-190115685-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collapsable Drinking Cups and similar Vessels.
Inventor: WILKINSON WILLIAM CHALLONER
Filed: 1901-08-02
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 15,685. Wilkinson, W. C. Aug. 2. Drinking - v e s s e l s.-Relates to collapsable drinking-cups and similar vessels made in sections. The sections a, b, c, &c. are tapered, the sections a, b fitting respectively over the next lower sections b, c. The sections are formed with external spiral grooves d, which form convex threads on the interior of the sections. The grocves may extend the entire length of the sections ; or, as shown, they may be formed on the lower end of the upper section a, on the upper end of the bottom section c, and on both ends of the intermediate section b. When the sections are drawn out from the nested to the extended position, they are secured by rotating them so as to engage the threads d of adjacent sections.
Patent GB-190115880-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electro-magnetic Controlling Apparatus Chiefly for Use in Connection with Surface Contact Electric Railways.
Filed: 1901-08-07
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 15,880. British Thomson - Houston Co., [Hewlett, E. M.]. Aug. 7. Electric railways and tramways on a surface contact system. Switches; conductors.-The current through the operating-coil i of the electromagnetic switch is reduced after it has started to close, or when it has closed, by a resistance I thrown into the circuit by the withdrawal of the piece which bridges the resistance terminals. Fig. 1 shows a surface contact system with two rows of contacts and the coils i included in a shunt circuit from the motor or battery circuit on the vehicle through the shoes G<1> to the return B. The contact members of the switch are carried by the toggles d.
Patent GB-190115989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppers for Inclined Retorts
Inventor: HAYMAN ARTHUR FREDERIC PIERPOI
Filed: 1901-08-08
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 15,989. Hayman, A. F. P. Aug. 8. Gas retorts.-Stoppers, for preventing the charge in inclined retorts from descending to the mouthpiece, are formed of a plate a, having longitudinally-arranged bars b, the ends of which are turned under the plate and rest in recesses at c. The prolongations b<2> of these bars are bent upwards, and are welded together to form the handle-bar, which is preferably curved at its upper end. The bar, near the plate, passes through an eye in a bridge-piece d, the ends of which are also bent under, while one is also let into the plate a. Instead of this arrangement, longitudinal bars and cross-bars may be used, which are forged into one at the centre to form the handle. The bars are attached to the plate as above.
Patent GB-190118831-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Telegraphs for use on Board Ships, and for other purposes.
Filed: 1901-09-20
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 18,831. Evershed & Vignoles. and Kvershed, S. Sept. 20. Signals, electric, and indicator or visible.- Relates to order telegraphs or signalling- instruments such as are used on board ships for various purposes. The apparatus is based on the same principle as that described in Specification No. 8784, A.D. 1891, [Abridgment Class Electric telegraphs &c.], and consists in employing two or more angularly placed field coils by which an indicator arm can be caused to take any desired position. The coils are excited by means of varying electric pressures obtained by placing adjustable brushes between the brushes of a motor. Fig. 1 shows three indicators I<1>, I<2>, I<3> arranged in parallel, the two coils A<1>, B' of each being connected between the leads P, N, the intermediate point being connected by the lead M to a brush rubbing on a ring R carrying an adjustable brush V. The ring R is rotated by a disc W and handle H. Several brushes V may be arranged to rub on one collector, the brushes being mounted on separate rings with independent operating- mechanism. The collector K and its armature are mounted slightly below the field magnets to reduce the friction in running. When using three coils, three adjustable brushes are employed mounted on one ring at 120‹ apart.
Patent GB-190121824-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Manufacture of Alcohol
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-10-30
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 21,824. Boult, A. J., [Dornig, J. G.]. Oct. 30. Spirits.-Alcohol, suitable as a substitute for ordinary spirit, is obtained from fµces by submitting them to dry distillation, absorbing the gases produced in water, and then distilling the mixture thus obtained. The residues from this last distillation may be used as the medium for absorbing the gases.
Patent GB-190123649-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Forming the Rib on Scythes.
Inventor: HEURTIER ANTOINE
Filed: 1901-11-21
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 23,649. HeurtiÚr, A. Nov. 21. Stamping. - A machine for producing a rib on the back edge of a scythe is of the dropstamp pattern, the tup c, Fig. 2, carrying the upper die e, Figs. 5, 6, and 7, while the lower die e<1> is held, together with the scythe blank x, y, between fixed and movable clamping- plates a, b. The dies are concave and convex respectively, to suit the curvature of the scythe, and their edges are grooved to produce a circular rib gradually diminishing from the heel to the toe of the scythe. Figs. 4 to 7 illustrate four successive stages in the production of the rib. The movable clamping-plate is operated by cam-levers m, Fig. 3, connected to a belt l<1> passing over a drum k<1> on the driving- shaft and guide - pulley k<11>, and terminating in handles p, p<1>. By pulling either of the handles, sufficient friction is produced between the drum and the belt to move it in one direction or the other and thus clamp or loosen the blank. The belt f for raising the tup is operated in a similar manner. The machine is started by pressing a foot-lever n operating rods i to release catches h and allow the tup to fall.
Patent GB-190125334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Miners' Safety Lamps
Inventor: WILLIAMS LEWIS NOAH
Filed: 1901-12-12
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 25,334. Williams, L. N. Dec. 12. Miners' safety lamps.-The locking of the bonnet l is effected by a spring bolt g working in a cup d, which slides in the ring b above the glass, and is screwed or otherwise rigidly attached to a pillar f, provided at its lower end with a shoulder f<1> to limit its downward movement, and with a foot j to prevent it from entering the aperture made in the reservoir k for reception of the ordinary bolt which locks the reservoir to the lamp body. As the reservoir is screwed home, the pillar f and the cnp d are raised, and the spring bolt g is projected through the ring b, so that, when the bonnet l is subsequently screwed into the extension b<1> of the ring b, the spring bolt is depressed by and passes the inclined faces a<3> of the air-supply apertures a<2> in the ring a<1>, and is projected behind the vertical faces a<4> of the succeeding apertures a<3>. When the bonnet is screwed home, the abutment of the bolt g against one of the faces a<4> prevents the bonnet from being turned in the reverse direction, or unscrewed until the reservoir k has been unlocked and unscrewed, the cup d with the pillar f and the bolt g being then depressed by a spiral spring e.
Patent GB-190204237-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sunshades and their Supports for use on Cycles.
Inventor: SAY STANHOPE ALBANY
Filed: 1902-02-19
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 4237. Say, S. A. Feb. 19. Umbrellas and sunshades, attaching to velocipedes; stretchers.-Relates to sunshades for cycles. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 3 the handle of a sunshade is secured in a screw clip m, Fig. 3, formed on a plate i formed with a roughened surface adapted to be clamped by a sleeve l against a plate p secured by a clip g to a telescopic or other upright f, the lower end of which is secured in a clip e formed on a rod d secured in a clip b attached by a clip a formed integral therewith, to the handle-bar &c. of the cycle. In a modification, shown in Fig. 4, the plates h, i are pivoted together at m and are adjusted in position by a screw and nut w carried by one plate and engaging a slot formed in the other plate. The plates are also held together by a stud x and slot x<1>. Fig. 5 shows a form of sunshade applied direct to the upright f A fan-like folding shade v is attached to rods n, o secured respectively on the upright f and on a sleeve p loosely mounted above a disc r on the upright f and adapted to be secured with the shade either open or shut by a sleeve s sliding on a squared portion of the sleeve p and having pins t to engage in holes in the disc r.
Patent GB-190208115-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Spirally Coiled Channels for Cooling Apparatus.
Inventor: LARSEN LARS PETER
Filed: 1902-04-07
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 8115. Larsen, L. P. April 7. Cooling liquids. -In cooling milk, cream, &c., the spiral coils through which the cooling- agent is passed, and over which the liquid to be cooled is poured, are formed by constructing a cylinder a having spiral corrugations, as shown, and covering the grooves or channels thus formed on the inside by a spiral strip b, or by a cylinder which fits tightly into the cylinder a.
Patent GB-190209272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoves.
Inventor: STAENDER RICHARD
Filed: 1902-04-22
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 9272. Stõnder, R. April 22. Slow-combustion stoves; casings and linings ;flues. - The stove consists of an outer casing d, the upper part of which is of a smaller diameter than the lower. Above the fire space f there is situated a V-shaped trough b, at the two ends of which are openings e admitting fresh air to the trough. This air passes through an opening g to a concentric inner cylinder a, the upper end of which is open to the apartment. The fire-gases are divided by the trough, and pass up the annular space between a and d to the outlet. The air is intensely heated in its passage through the trough and the cylinder a. The inner surface of the upper part of the outer cylinder d, and the outer surface of the inner cylinder a, are provided with scrapers such as m, so that on rotating either of the casings, the soot is scraped off. In the form shown, the inner cylinder is rotated by means of a shaft c and an external handle o.
Patent GB-190210188-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Indigo Dyeings on Vegetable Fibre for Increasing the Fastness thereof.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1902-05-02
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 10,188. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. May 2. Dyeing.-Indigo dyeings on vegetable fibre are rendered fast against washing and the action of chlorine by subjecting them to the action of Turkey-red oil, either alone or in conjunction with an aluminium salt, and with or without subsequent steaming. An example is given in which indigo-dyed yarn is first worked in a bath containing Turkey-red oil and is subsequently passed through a solution of aluminium acetate.
Patent GB-190213288-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Transmission of Sound for Submarine Purposes and to Apparatus therefor.
Filed: 1902-06-11
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 13,288. Lake, H. H., [Submarine Signal Co.]. June 11. Signals, marine and ship.-Relates to the transmission of sound signals from a shore station through the water to a second station or to a vessel &c. The power station is situated at an easily-accessible point on the shore, while a bell is suspended from a submerged float anchored at some convenient spot, the bell being operated electrically from the station. The transmitting and receiving apparatus at the second station or on the vessel comprises a number of diaphragms e', Fig. 7, on water-tight casings e, mounted on a central rod e', submerged in the water. The diaphragms preferably face in different directions, and transmit the impulses to diaphragms e<4> of microphone transmitters, which are electrically combined to act on one or more receivers carried by the vessel &c. The bell a, Fig. 2, for producing the signals has a water-tight casing in which a single or double set of electromagnets is arranged so that the pivoted armature A 10 may be rocked in either direction. The clapper a<2> is carried by a yoke a<14> on a shaft a<18> passing water-tight through a second casing a<19>, into which depends a forked rod a<14> secured to the armature pivot and engaging a roller arm a<17> on the shaft a<18> to operate the clapper. The clapper may be mounted in a casing A<8>, Fig. 5, and sound the bell by striking tranaferrers a<31> yieldingly secured to the casing.
Patent GB-190214744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bracelets, Bangles, Scarf Slides, Key Rings, and like Articles
Inventor: WILCOX THOMAS
Filed: 1902-07-02
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 14,744. Wilcox, T., [trading as Wilcox & Son, M.]. July 2. Jewellery fastenings.- Relates t o bracelets, bangles, scarf slides, trinket holders, key rings, and the like. In one form, shown open and applied to a bracelet in Fig. 3, the main part A is formed with a hook a', stud, or loop at cne end, and is turned outwards at the other end a<2>, and pivoted to a lever B connected to a link 0 adapted to engage the part a<1>. A similar form is shown closed in Fig. 4, and may be fitted with a spring D or wires H, and used for trinkets, keys, &c. In another form, shown in Fig. 5, a piece F is pivoted to the end a<4> of the part A, and engages the looped end of a piece E pivoted to the end a<3> of the part A.
Patent GB-190216677-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Curling Crimping, and Waving the Hair.
Inventor: BLEASDALE CHARLES ROBERT
Filed: 1902-07-28
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 16,677. Bleasdale, C. R. July 28. Hair curling, crimping, and waving appliances.- The two bars A, pivoted in the wire_frame E, are made of wood, bone, &c., and are thicker than usual and have rounded edges. Bends F in the frame press the hair into grooves in the sides of the bars.
Patent GB-190221911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pocket Knives.
Inventor: KAUFMANN ERNST
Filed: 1902-10-08
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 21,911. Kaufmann, E. Oct. 8. Pocket knives.-The back b of the handle is formed in a piece with the sides a, except at the part e which constitutes the spring.
Patent GB-190222902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Inflators for Pneumatic Tyres of Motor Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: BOOT STANLEY LEONARD
Filed: 1902-10-21
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 22,902. Boot, S. L., Clegg, R., Taylor, W., and Ediss, J. Oct. 21. Motor cycles; inflators, tyre and like, carrying and securing.-Relates to inflating the pneumatic tyres of a motor-driven cycle or other vehicle from a pump driven by the motor. The bracket C, secured to the underframing B, carries a sliding bearing D for the spindle of a friction-wheel E, which can be moved into or out of contact with the driving-wheel F of the motor, by means of the screwed bar G and removable handle G'. The friction-wheel rotates bevel gearing H, J and a circular plate L having a crank pin L', which engages in a slotted bar M sliding in guides N so as to move the piston-rod 0 of an air pump P. The pump is connected by tubing Q to the tyre-valve nozzles Q<1>, which may be provided with safety relief valves.
Patent GB-190227527-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Generators or Boilers.
Inventor: VILLIERS EDWARD CECIL
Filed: 1902-12-13
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 27,527. Villiers, E. C., and Smith, W. H. Dec. 13. Composite boilers.-Steam boilers, composed of a number of cylindrical shells, traversed by tubes, are so arranged that the furnace gases envelop the shells, or portions of them, after passing through the tubes. Figs. 1 and 2 show portions of a double-ended steam boiler consisting of two rows of shells with tubes and an upper row of steam drums. Such a boiler is especially suitable for marine use. There are three furnaces, one under each of the lower shells, delivering into a combustion chamber b, whence the furnace gases pass through the tubes of both rows of shells to a smoke-box or baffle chamber at the front. The gases then pass between the shells to the uptake. The lower shells may be supported by trunnionlike pins e resting on standards d. Modified arrangements, differing merely as regards the number and disposition of the shells, are illustrated in the Specification.
Patent GB-190304425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collapsible Chairs and like Furniture.
Inventor: BAEHRE FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1903-02-25
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 4425. Bõhre, F. Feb. 25. Chairs &c.- Collapsable chairs and like furniture, the parts of which are hinged together in the usual way, are held in the set-up position by hoops b hinged at c, to the bottom a of the chair &c., and engaging at its ends with bars d, e at the front and rear, the rear end of the hoop being provided with a sliding bolt or screw for fastening it to the bar e.
Patent GB-190305221-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Manufacture of Register Grates and the like.
Inventor: BELL ABLETT
Filed: 1903-03-06
Granted: 1904-03-05
Abstract: 5221. Bell, A. March 6. Stoves and fireplaces; grates.-In grates of the types known as tiled grates, register grates, mantel registers, and interior grates, a platform A, provided with side wings B, is detachably connected to the front of the stove. The platform and the frame of the bottom grating D, which may be formed of iron alone, or of iron and brick, may be separate parts, as shown in Fig. 1, or joined together, as shown in Fig. 4. No front bars are employed. A metal ashpan fits under the grating D.
Patent GB-190309028-A (GB)
Title: Improved Coin-freed Mechanism.
Inventor: SOUTHEY ALFRED WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-04-21
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 9028. Southey, A. W. April 21. Measured quantities, delivering ; turnstiles.-In coin-freed mechanism, a drawer a, by which the mechanism is operated, is normally locked against inward movement by means of pairs of detents g engaging teeth at the sides i, and is only free to be pushed-in when each of the pairs is disengaged by a separate coin, thrust into a corresponding slot. To reduce the price to be paid, one or more of the coin-slots may be occupied by a disc p, Fig. 6, which acts like a coin, but is retained by a screw through a hole. Being bevelled at the sides, it can pass the detents in returning, and, being cut away at the top, it does not encounter the porch mentioned below. When the drawer is pushed-in, the coins drop out one by one as they come to the end of the ledges j. The points of the detents stick into soft discs. Sticky or bent coins are detached in discharging, by encountering a conical porch n. An additional pair of detents, farther inside, is disengaged by the passing coins, and consequently prevents operation if the other pairs have been disengaged without leaving coins in. The invention is applicable to apparatus for delivering articles or liquids, or for allowing admission through turnstiles.