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Patent GB-190017871-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Producing Moulds for Stereotyping Purposes.
Inventor: HAAN FILIP
Filed: 1900-10-08
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 17,871. H a a n , F., H ÷ n i g , I., and Freund, J. Oct. 8. Stereotype.-Dry stereotype moulds are formed in composite sheets produced by superposing several sheets of soft paper, each sheet being provided with an even coating of a binding-composition, containing magnesia or pigment, starch, and water. The type is pressed into the soft composite material to form the moulds.
Patent GB-190019380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Lasts or Analogous Devices used in Boots or Shoes.
Inventor: BARRY THOMAS DAVID
Filed: 1900-10-30
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 19,380. Barry, T. D. Oct. 30. Lasts.-Followers are made with a solid heel piece, while the toe portion is made in two separable hinged pieces. The one shown has the toe part in two portions separated by springs and hinged to the heel piece. One leaf of the hinge is slotted to receive flat-headed screws by which it is secured to the parts B and C. The distance to which the foreparts of these pieces B and C can be separated is limited by a slotted plate and flat-headed screw shown in dotted lines.
Patent GB-190100193-A (GB)
Title: Improved Steering Mechanism for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: SHAW HENRY FRANKLIN
Filed: 1901-01-03
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 193. Shaw, H. F. Jan. 3. Motor road vehicles.-The steering - mechanism is made self-locking, so that the wheels can not be deviated by meeting obstructions, while danger of giving the wheels too rapid a turn is also avoided. The Figure shows the mechanism in plan. To the front axle A or other part of the vehicle is pivoted a short link B, connected to the lever C, by which the rods D attached to the stub axles are actuated. The lever C has a circular opening in it, in which works an eccentric G mounted on the vertical steering- shaft F.
Patent GB-190101785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tips for Billiard and like Cues.
Inventor: FENWICK ALFRED
Filed: 1901-01-25
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 1785. Fenwick, A. Jan. 25. Billiards, cues for. Relates to means for fixing tips on cues. The tip A is provided with a leather stem A<1>, which fits in a metal sleeve B and is fixed by a pin b. A ferrule C is fixed on the cue D by a pin c, and is provided with a central hole c<2> to receive the stem A' and sleeve B, which are secured by a pin c<3>, a washer E being interposed between the end of the cue and the tip.
Patent GB-190103026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Closed-conduit Electric Railways
Inventor: DION LEON
Filed: 1901-02-12
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 3026. Dion, L. Feb. 12. Electric railways and tramways on a road contact or surface contact system, with a closed conduit containing a flexible conductor, to which magnetic pieces are attached and lifted by magnets on the vehicle. Conductors ; conduits ; switches.-The conduit is made of wood or other insulating-material, in some instances a grooved stringer 17 forming the sides and bottom, as in Fig. 8, and is buried at any suitable depth. At intervals, hollow studs 5, of inverted cup shape, and made of non-magnetic material, traverse the cover and project above the road, forming exposed contacts for the collector. The exposed ends may be extended to form a continuous track or sectional conductors 16. A flexible conductor 6 lies in the conduit, and is looped up into the studs so as to come near the surface, being supported at those points by insulators 7, Fig. 3. On the top of the loop, a plate 8 of magnetic material may be fixed, if the conductor itself is not of magnetic material, or the plate may be attached to the conductor by a stem, the loop being then omitted.
Patent GB-190104218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fancy Boxes.
Inventor: COMINGS WILLIAM RIGHTER
Filed: 1901-02-27
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 4218. Coming's, W. R. Feb. 27. Advertising.-The panels of fancy or ornamental boxes bear advertisements.
Patent GB-190111698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Autographic or Hectographic Printing.
Inventor: HURWITZ HERMANN
Filed: 1901-06-07
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 11,698. Hurwitz, H., and Schapiro, A. June 7. Copying documents &c.-Relates to the treatment of gelatine surfaces for autographic copying, such as hectograph surfaces &c. To increase the durability of the printing-surface, and to avoid frequent necessity of moistening the surface, a moistening-liquid is employed consisting of a solution of ten parts of soda, and one part of oxgall in two hundred parts of water. The ink used for writing the original to be copied is preferably chromic acid without other colouring- matters. The printing-colour is applied to the surface, after moistening as above, by means of rollers or other suitable means.
Patent GB-190115930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Boiler Furnaces.
Inventor: SHILLING WILLIAM WARREN
Filed: 1901-08-07
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 15,930. Shilling, W. W. Aug. 7. Water - tube boilers. Relates to a vertical water-tube boiler of the type shown in sectional elevation and enlarged sectional plan in Figs. 1 and 2 respectively. The upper headers 7, 8 are connected by vertical tubes 5, 6 to lower headers 3, 4, which are supported on arches 1, 2. Upper and lower deflectors 9, 10, 15, and 16, are arranged between the furnace walls and the tubes, and deflectors 11, 17 are placed between the tubes slightly above the other upper and lower deflectors respectively. Vertical brick walls 12, 13, 14 extend from under the lower deflectors to the lower headers, and the products of combustion, passing up between these walls, are guided first by the deflectors 15, 16, then 17, then 9, 10, and finally 11. The tubes enter the flat faces of the headers, which are stayed by flat bars a having bosses through which pass the securing-bolts. The flat ends of the headers are strengthened by H-shaped angle-iron stays 21.
Patent GB-190118826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pulleys.
Inventor: KUECKENHOENER HEINRICH
Filed: 1901-09-20
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 18,826. K³ckenh÷ner, H. Sept. 20. Pulleys.-The central disc e, preferably of leather, wood, or the like, which forms the tread of the pulley is made with convex sides and in two halves, so that it may readily be removed and replaced by another by slacking back the nut d which holds the two sections b together.
Patent GB-190119803-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Glass Facing Tiles, Slabs, and the like.
Inventor: CHANGE EDWARD FERGUSON
Filed: 1901-10-04
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 19,803. Chance, E. F. Oct. 4. Facing-tiles; slabs.-Opal or other glass tiles, slabs, &c. for facing walls &c. are rolled by a machine such as that described in Specification No. 785, A.D. 1890, [Abridgment Class Glass], fitted with engraved rolls for producing ornamental patterns and plain borders a. A number of tiles are formed in one piece or sheet, which is cut up along the borders a, which may be grooved to facilitate the division. By the adoption of the plain borders, the tiles can be squared and cut down to make allowance for any distortion or inaccuracy due to rolling &c. The back of the sheet is roughened or formed with ribs b, c to key with cement. The supporting-surface b of the rib is at right-angles to the sheet.
Patent GB-190122974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Combing, Cleaning, Drawing or Preparing Fibrous Materials
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-11-13
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 22,974. Boult, A. J., [Crepy, E., and Fremaux, L.]. Nov. 13. Combing or heckling machines; gill bnxes or frames.-Relates to apparatus for combing, cleaning, drawing, or preparing fibrous materials such as wool, cotton, jute, flax, silk, &c. The material is passed upwards from feed-rollers 21 to delivery or drawing rollers 2, 22, between combs or heckle bars 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20. Each heckle bar carries three combs as shown, and with a corresponding bar on the opposite side of the medial line forms a pair which rise and fall together and approach and recede from the central line simultaneously. The bars of each pair approach in their lowest position so that their combs pierce the material, then rise through the desired distance whereby the material is combed, recede so as to withdraw their pins from the fibrous material, and descend to their lowest position. The three pairs of bars are in different phases, so that one or other of them has its teeth always engaged with the material. The bars are suspended by pairs of rods 7, 8 from segmental racks 10, 9 operated by the cams and levers 11,12 for the purpose of raising and lowering the bars, their horizontal motion being produced by cams 14 acting on extensions of the rods 8 and by gravity. Pressure between the rollers 2, 22 is produced by the system of levers 24, 25, 26, 27, 28.
Patent GB-190124724-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Seams of Articles of Clothing
Inventor: ROTHENBUECHER MAX
Filed: 1901-12-04
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 24,724. Rothenb³cher, M. Dec. 4. Waterproofing-compositions.-Aluminium acetate is used to waterproof the seams of women's clothing.
Patent GB-190124728-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Valves for Pneumatic Tyres and similar Services.
Inventor: LUCAS HARRY
Filed: 1901-12-04
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 24,728. Lucas, H. Dec. 4. Tyres, pneumatic. -Relates to inflating-valves for pneumatic tyres and similar purposes. The ordinary valve body A is formed with a groove a immediately under the flanged head B, Fig. 2, which is afterwards bent over towards the groove by a spinning, pressing, or other process, to the shape shown in Fig. 1. The rubber of the air tube C fits tightly round the groove, and is held between the head B and the ordinarily secured bridge-piece D.
Patent GB-190125484-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Starting Horse or other Races.
Inventor: CHAPMAN CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-12-13
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 25,484. Chapman, C. A. Dec. 13. Races, starting.-Consists in providing means whereby the course or track is closed or barred until a starting - signal has been given, when it is thrown open so quickly that the competitors are not impeded. Fig. 1 shows an elevation, and Fig. 2 a plan, of the appliance. It consists of a pair of gates, each of which comprises two posts 5, 9, connected by flexible tapes, bands, or belts 7, the length of which can be adjusted to any required size. The gates are held fastened together by a bell-crank lever 29, 34, against the pressure of elastic springs 16, which tend to open them. The gates are opened by pulling a cord attached to the lever, and this cord may be operated by an electromotor. The recoil of the gates is prevented by causing the springs 16 to be held by spring catches 40. Tapes or cords 37 aid in keeping the gates in a straight line.
Patent GB-190125880-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Caustic Soda and to the Treatment of Lime Sludge produced in such Manufacture.
Inventor: WALKER JOHN THOM AINSLIE
Filed: 1901-12-18
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 25,880. Walker, J. T. A., and Steele, J. T. Dec. 18. Strainers. - I n a process for causticizing sodium carbonate, the milk of lime used is led to the bottom of a vessel d formed of compartments e, separated from each other by wire gauze partitions g, the mesh of which is made progressively finer from the bottom to the top, the highest one being about 200 to the square inch. In the form shown, each partition is supported on a frame consisting of a ring h and of a boss i connected together by radiating arms j. Rubber washers are used. The frames are bolted to flanges f formed in the compartments. Passing up the centre is a shaft o, driven by ordinary bevel gearing and carrying agitator arms. In a modification, the partitions are connected directly to the flanges without the use of frames, and, instead of rotary agitators, a non-rotatable vertical shaft receives an alternate up-and-down motion by means of a cam, and transmits that motion to the centres of the diaphragms. In any case, the limemilk passes upwards, and is strained free from floating particles, the agitation caused by the mechanism preventing the meshes from becoming clogged up. The clear liquid runs out through a tube near the top.
Patent GB-190205073-A (GB)
Title: Relief or Safety Valves
Inventor: CHALLIS CHARLES EBENEZER
Filed: 1902-02-28
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 5073. Challis, C. E. Feb. 28. Safety-valves.-A valve or pressure-relieving device consists of a cap A which is screwed into the gas, steam, or other fluid container, and in which a disc B is held by a collar C. The disc is of such a strength as will allow it to burst when the pressure is too great.
Patent GB-190219493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Refractory Bricks and like Articles.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1902-09-05
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 19,493. Imray, O., [Carborundum Co.]. Sept. 5. Firebricks.-Amorphous carbide of silicon, ob- tained in the manufacture of carborundum, or amorphous carbide of boron produced in the manufacture of crystalline carbide of boron, or a mixture of carbon and silica is moulded into bricks or articles, which are subjected to an intense heat in an electric furnace to convert the amorphous material into a cellular crystalline carbide. A solution of silicate of soda, glue, or other volatile binding-substance may be added to the mixture, and carbon may be added when it is lacking in the amorphous carborundum. Any carbon in excess remains in the article. The porosity of the brick or article can be varied by mixing the charge- mixture, or materials used in making carborundum, with the amorphous carbide, in different pro- portions. The bricks may be used for lining furnaces, fireboxes, &c.
Patent GB-190221991-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Motor Cycles.
Inventor: LAFORGE FRANCOIS
Filed: 1902-10-09
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 21,991. Laforge, F., Palmantier, A., and Palmantier, F. Oct. 9. Motor cycles.-Relates to motor cycles, and com- prises the construction of the frame and means for regulating speed. Fig. 1 shows the cycle in side elevation, and Fig. 3 shows a plan of part of the frame. Between the crank bracket and the front wheel the frame is made in the form of a crown or ring e, to which the cylinder is secured above, and the crank casing below, by two bolts, one on each side. All variations of speed, from the lowest to the most rapid, are effected by regulating the supply of explosive mixture passing from the carburetter k to the engine cylinder g by a simple cock operated by a handle.
Patent GB-190222454-A (GB)
Title: Rotary Motors or Pumps
Inventor: PATSCHKE ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-10-15
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 22,454. Patschke, A. Oct. 15. Crescent-shaped chamber type of engines driven by steam or air. The balanced piston a rotates on a central shaft e, and drives a drum d mounted on eccentric hollow gudgeons k containing a number of bearing-rings i working on an eccentric boss g<1> on the casing g. Oil from the shaft bearings l passes into the casing and through holes t to the bearings of the drum, the rings being perforated and grooved to facilitate lubrication. The drum has stepped bearings q to engage with the casing. The packing-bar n is carried by guide-rings m.
Patent GB-190306844-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Drilling Machine for use in the Manufacture of Umbrellas.
Inventor: PFAFF GERSON
Filed: 1903-03-24
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 6844. Pfaff, G., and Schlauder, E. March 24. Drilling.-Relates to a machine for drilling the holes in umbrella sticks to receive the springs. Three holes o, o<1>, o<2>, Figs. 4 and 5, are bored. The stick is placed in a grooved holder d, with one end against a gauge d<2>, on an adjustable rod d<1>. The holder is raised in the manner shown in Fig. 2, by a treadle or other means acting on the lever f<1>, to bring the stick up to the drills g, h, the movement being limited by the stop g<3>. The drill g rotates in a fixed hearing and hores the hole o, while the drill h rotates in a bearing h', which is rocked to and fro by the worm and other gear shown, to bore the oblong hole c<1>. The stick is then placed against a stop p, and the hole o<2> is bored by the horizontal drill m, which is moved forwards by a lever n and treadle and.returned by a spring.
Patent GB-190309644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Guns.
Inventor: GREENER HARRY
Filed: 1903-04-29
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 9644. Greener, H. April 29. Toy guns.-Relates to those air guns in which a piston D is propelled forwards by a spring which is put into compression when the gun is " broken " down," and consists in providing a two-horned sear B, so that, when the gun is opened, the rear horn of the sear is pressed back by the piston, thereby causing the front horn to rise up and retain the piston, in which position of the sear it is engaged by the trigger A.
Patent GB-190310176-A (GB)
Title: Metal Bound Concrete Curbing.
Inventor: WAINWRIGHT HENRY HARRISON
Filed: 1903-05-05
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 1 0 , 1 7 6. Wainwright, H. H. May 5. Kerbs.-Concrete kerbing is strengthened by a rolled steel or other metal bar A of the section shown. The edge c may have wider flanges than those shown.
Patent GB-190310590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Endless Blankets such as are used in Printing, Paper-making, and other Machines
Inventor: MITCHELL ROBERT JOHN CHADWICK
Filed: 1903-05-09
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 10,590. Mitchell, R. J. C. May 9. Felts.-Relates to the production of endless blankets for printing, paper-making, and other machines, either from felt alone or from felt combined with a woven fabric. A bat of carded wool or felt, before or after hardening, has its ends overlapped and joined together by a further hardening process ; or the seam may be made by stitching with worsted or yarn in a state of semi-manufacture and before milling, the subsequent milling hiding the seam more or less. Extra wide blankets may be made by joining the edges of two lengths by the above methods. The blankets thus formed are ground on the exterior by means of emery or like rollers, to produce a smooth surface.
Patent GB-190310612-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Motor Road Vehicles
Inventor: STARLEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-05-09
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 10,612. Starley, W. May 9. Motor road vehicles.-Consists of improvements in light vehicles adapted particularly for the conveyance of two persons. The tubular main frame A is constructed in the manner shown, and, beneath the body of the vehicle, three wheels C, D, E are arranged co-axially, the centre wheel E being employed for driving the vehicle, while the side supporting-wheels C, D are loosely mounted on their axles. The fork carrying the driving-axle for the wheel E is pivoted to the countershaft G, and the springs M, arranged at the end of the fork, allow the driving-wheel to ride over inequalities in the ground and also ensure an effective grip on the road. The motor H, mounted in the manner shown to ensure efficient air cooling, transmits its motion to either of the sprocket-wheels K, L on the countershaft G through the worm gearing J and suitable clutches ; epicyclic or other variable speed gear may also be arranged on the motor shaft. The vehicle is steered by the front wheel N carried by the pivoted fork 0 the inclination of which is altered by the steering-wheel S through the medium of the rack and pinion Q, R and the link P. According to the Provisional Specification, the clutches for putting the chain wheels K, L into gear could be actuated by a sliding rod or bar placed in the interior of the countershaft.
Patent GB-190314485-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wave Motors.
Inventor: MILLAR ROBERT
Filed: 1903-06-29
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 14,485. Millar, R. June 29. Wave mills.-A wave motor is formed of a pontoon universally jointed to a boom so that all motions of the waves may be utilized to produce a continuous rotary motion of a shaft. The corners of the pontoon A are attached to pulleys connected to the shaft D by ratchet or similar gearing, by means of ropes or rods. The universal or swivel joint C, between the boom B and the pontoon, allows of any motion of the pontoon but that of twisting, and the boom rises and falls with the pontoon.
Patent GB-190412581-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rest or Support for Cycles and Motor Cycles.
Inventor: CLIFTON JAMES
Filed: 1904-06-03
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 12,581. Clifton, J. June 3. Supports.- To support a motor or other cycle when not in use, a bar C, carrying a wooden block D and pivoted upon the bolt of a band A', is adapted to be lowered from a spring clasp E carried by a band A under the saddle, so that the machine is supported in an inclined position. If desired, supports may be provided on both sides of the cycle. The block D screws on and off the bar, which has a pointed end to prevent slipping. The pedal of the cycle may be brought to its uppermost position and secured to the support by a padlock.
Patent GB-190415552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life Rafts.
Inventor: PETRIE PETER C
Filed: 1904-07-12
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 15,552. Petrie, P. C. July 12. Rafts.-Consists of two side logs a, of Palo-de- Balsa wood, cylindrical in form, fastened together by diagonal and cross ties d, c. Distance-pieces bare fitted, and a grating g is attached to the side logs a by screws g<1>. The wood is rendered impervious to water by dipping it in melted wax.
Patent GB-190418010-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Delivery Measured Quantities of Liquids.
Inventor: CUNNINGHAM CHARLES
Filed: 1904-08-19
Granted: 1905-08-19
Abstract: 18,010. Black, C. C. Aug. 19. Measured quantities, delivering. - Measuring- chambers A for liquids are attached to the casing B of a plug C arranged so that one chamber is filled while another or others are emptied. The chambers A are cylindrical and are provided with divided inlet ports D at the top and with outlet ports at the bottom. Liquid flows from the tank, barrel, &c. to one of the two chambers A through an attachment piece G and a channel d<3> in the plug C, and from the other chamber through one of two ports d, which may be straight or be bent at rightangles. Air is admitted to the latter chamber through ports d, d<2> in the top of the plug. The port d<2> may be covered by a cap or valve F.
Patent GB-190418531-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clinical and other Thermometers.
Inventor: ZEAL GILES HENRY
Filed: 1904-08-26
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 18,531. Zeal, G. H. Aug. 26. Thermometers.-A clinical or other thermometer is enclosed in a glass tube to protect the graduation marks &c. from the action of the fluid in which they are immersed. The glass tube b is drawn out at one end c to receive the thermometer bulb d, the intermediate space being filled with mercury, red lead, white lead, an amalgam, or other good conductor of heat, which is kept in place by a plug e of asbestos fibre or the like. The thermometer a is not finished off at the upper end after sealing, its end being left in a rough state to enable it to be sealed to the upper end f of the glass tube b.