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Patent GB-190100076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machine Guns.
Inventor: JEFER EDMOND WEST
Filed: 1901-01-01
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 76. Lake, H. H., [Jeter, E. W.]. Jan. 1. Machine guns.-A series of barrels 16 are mounted on a shaft 18, which can be rotated to bring some of the barrels in line with the hammers 35, a fresh set of barrels being brought into position when the others become heated. A shaft 13, provided with a winch 28, carries the firing- plate 33, and the cartridge cylinder 22, shown separately in Fig. 7. As the winch is turned, the cartridges in the cylinders are brought into line with the barrels which are set for use, and the toothed plate 33 raises and releases the hammers 35. The pin 29, passing through the shaft 13, enables the cartridge cylinder to be changed. The gun is carried on plates 9, 10 projecting from a circular plate 8. Field carriages.-The base-plate 8 of the gun is pivoted to a plate 6, to which it can be secured by the friction of the screw 45. The plate 6 is supported on the axle 1, which is provided with a trail 3, on which the elevating worm gear 47, 48 is mounted.
Patent GB-190103496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Lubrication of Bearings.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-02-18
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 3496. Boult, A. J., [Depireux, L.]. Feb. 18. Lubricating; oil catching.-Bearings are automatically lubricated by means of an endless band, chain, or a series of connected cups, &c., which carries the oil from a reservoir to an oil cup. A trough or troughs c, connected by a tube, is arranged about the base of the bearing, and forms an oil reservoir. An upright e carries an arm f, adjustable both horizontally and vertically, and upon this arm is mounted the mechanism for operating the chain. A disc i is connected to a grooved pulley k and chain pulley l, the three members turning on a common axle. A grooved pulley k<1> and a chain pulley l<1> are mounted upon another axle on the arm f, and the pulleys l, l<1> are connected by a driving-chain m. An endless chain x extends loosely over the pulleys k, k<1>, and dips into the reservoir c. In operation, the disc i is brought into driving contact with the shaft, and the motion is transmitted to the pulleys. The chain x carries oil from the reservoir, which oil drips from the part of the chain between the pulleys into a gutter n leading to the oil cup o. The oil tube p, which conveys the lubricant to the shaft, is slit at the top, and the tongues bent back so as to form slots through which the oil passes, the impurities being kept back by the tongues. Should the oil feed be too rapid, a tension roller q is brought into contact with the chain so as to cause the chain to dip less deeply in the oil. Any excess of oil from the bearings or dripping from the chain finds its way back to the reservoir c. The rim of the wheel i may be toothed to gear with a pinion on the shaft, and in some cases the chain pulleys may be dispensed with, the motion being transmitted to the pulley k<1> by the chain x.
Patent GB-190113200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: ORVIS OREL DIGHTON
Filed: 1901-06-28
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 13,200. Orvis, 0. D. June 28. Composite boilers.-In front of a Lancashire &c. boiler A is arranged a furnace through which extend water tubes E, arranged in line with the flues 1 and connected to headers F, G. The headers F are located in the front wall of the furnace ; they are each divided by radial partitions 5 into two compartments communicating by horizontal pipes 2 and fittings with a longitudinal pipe 3 and by a water leg 4 with a pipe 6 communicating with the water space of the boiler A at a lower level than the pipe 3. A bridge H extends to about the centre of the tubes E, while a closing- plate J is embraced by them. The upper portions of the water tubes are closed by arches or by refractory wedge-shaped blocks 8 placed between them. The lower tubes E form a grate for the fuel, the droppings being received by grates L. The conduit from the back D of the furnace to the flue 1 may be formed of refractory wedgeshaped blocks 9 inserted between the tubes, or the tubes may be surrounded by a flue. The frame plates P are preferably readily removable to facilitate access to the headers F. The headers G may be arranged in the flues 1, as shown, or in the furnace.
Patent GB-190117639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Iron or Iron Alloys
Inventor: CREAN FRANCIS CHARLES
Filed: 1901-09-03
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 17,639. Crean, F. C. Sept. 3. Direct processes of obtaining ; nickel steel. - Magnetite or black sand is utilized in the manufacture of iron, steel, nickel steel, &c. by mixing the sand with molten iron in a ladle. The sand may be placed in a tube d resting in the ladle, which is then filled with molten metal. The tube is then raised, and the sand mixed with the molten metal, which can subsequently be utilized for making iron alloys &c.
Patent GB-190122831-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Feed Mechanism for Carding and like Machines
Inventor: HOGG JAMES
Filed: 1901-11-12
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 22,831. Hogg, J. Nov. 12. Automatic - feed weighers.-The material for feeding carding-engines &c. is supplied to a hopper 1 provided at the bottom with a pair of adjustable toothed guides 10, through which the fibre is combed by reciprocating combs 8 or toothed discs, and is fed by rollers 100 to a scale-pan 29, or to a pair of toothed rollers by which it is opened and supplied to the apron of the carding-machine &c. The scale-pan is supported on the system of levers shown in Fig. 9, the arm 31 of one lever being graduated, as shown, and carrying a movable weight. The arm 35 of another lever is extended through the casing, and carries a suspended stop-piece 37 sliding in the end of a spring lever 42. While fibre is being applied to the scale-pan, the stop-piece 37 is clear of a rotating toothed wheel 50, but when the scale-pan descends, the stop-piece is brought within range of the toothed wheel and the spring lever 42 is moved into the dotted position, so as to liberate an arm 51 on a rocking shaft 52 operated by a spring. This movement of the shaft 52 disengages a clutch through which the combs 8 are actuated. While these combs are stopped, a rocking shaft 73 is operated by segmental gearing so as to slide a pusber a, d from the position shown in full lines to that shown in dotted lines, whereby the fibre is transferred from the scale-pan to the apron 83. The pusher a, d is in two parts hinged together, the lower portion a being maintained in a vertical position by connection with a block sliding in the slot 66, while the upper portion d is connected by means of a link f, arm e, and slotted arm g with the stud j, the result being that, as the pusher is moved across the scale-pan, the part d is turned on its hinge, as shown. In a modification, the lever system for operating the pusher is brought into operation by the liberation of a catch by means of a cam on the shaft of the delivery apron 83.
Patent GB-190126477-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buckles, Olasps and like Fastenings for Bands, Belts, Straps and other similar Articles.
Filed: 1901-12-27
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 26,477. Breese, A., and Breese, Ltd., A. Dec. 27. Belt fastenings; strap fastenings; buckles.- Bands, belts, straps, and the like, provided with an ordinary buckle, or with a grip buckle such as described in Specification No. 21,538, A.D. 1897, are secured together at the free ends, or connected to a satchel or the like, by a ready-detachment fastening, which may be such as described in Specification No. 2511, A.D. 1899, or may comprise a socket portion B on the strap and a spring-stud portion b on the buckle A or satchel &c.
Patent GB-190204331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mattresses.
Inventor: FRACKE KARL HEINRICH GEORG
Filed: 1902-02-20
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 4331. Fracke, K. H. G. Feb. 20. Bedsteads; mattresses.-Relates to a frame for supporting a mattress on a bedstead. The frame consists of two rectangular frames c pivoted at their centres d and having their end bars a connected by pins and slots to crossed bars f pivoted at their centres e. Springs i tend to open the frame. Pressure on one edge or corner of the mattress will cause the whole surface to descend at a uniform level.
Patent GB-190209379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thread Measuring Apparatus for Spooling Machines
Inventor: RIETER BENNO
Filed: 1902-04-23
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 9379. Rieter, B. April 23. Spooling-machines.-Relates to a thread-mearuring apparatus. The thread is passed over a measuring-pulley v on the axle of which is a worm u engaging with two worm-wheels d, g, the number of teeth in which differ slightly from one another, so that there is relative motion between them. The wheel d is loose on the bush c and carries a graduated dial i, while the wheel g drives by friction a cone e fast upon the bush c, which carries a pointer n. The pointer n and the knob m attached to it, can slide on the bush c, and are mounted on the end of a central rod o, which carries at its opposite end the collars q, p and is pressed continuously to the right by a spring r. The relative motion between the pointer n and dial i is a measure of the length of thread wound. In order that the machine may be stopped when a desired length of thread has been wound, the dial i is provided with an adjustable stop l, and the pointer n is turned by the knob m so that at starting it is against the stop. During the winding operation, the pointer moves backwards to the zero position, at which a gap in the dial i allows the rod o to be moved by the spring r to the right and to operate a suitable lever z connected with the stop-motion.
Patent GB-190212560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Potato-Sowing Machines.
Inventor: STEINBERG MAX
Filed: 1902-06-02
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 12,560. Steinberg, M. June 2. Potato planters.-Relates to the construction of a potato planter with which a dibbling-machine of ordinary construction may be combined. The seed hopper A is provided with a sloping side B, at the bottom of which is an opening through which the potatoes pass to an open compartment or tray C. A rotary spiked roller may be mounted beneath the hopper to regulate the supply of potatoes to the tray C. One or more horizontal divisions Z may be arranged in the hopper to prevent too great an accumulation of potatoes at the exit. Scoops R made of bent wire are attached to a rotary wheel E driven by suitable gearing from the axle of the main wheels. The scoops R pick up the potatoes singly, and discharge them into the seed tube F. The potatoes fall upon a grating G carried by a counterpoise lever connected by a chain K to a similar lever H, one end of which is depressed by the arms on the wheel E as they revolve, thus depressing the grating G and allowing the potato to fall into the furrow. The front end of the tray C is curved as shown at N, and spring arms, preferably with rollers such as P, Q, are arranged to remove surplus potatoes, if there should be more than one in the scoop R, and return them to the tray C, and to remove the potato from the scoop and let it fall down the tube F. A share may be attached to the front of the tube F, and covering. blades may be arranged behind it.
Patent GB-190218657-A (GB)
Title: Improved Pointing Dies for Machines Making Pins and Nails from Wire.
Inventor: WIKSCHTROEM JAKOB
Filed: 1902-08-25
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 18,657. Wikschtr÷m, J. Aug. 25. Shearing forging-Relates to dies or cutters for pointing wire in the manufacture of nails or pins. The face of each die 1, 2 is formed with recesses 4, 5 in the shape of half cones or half pyramids arranged as shown and separated by a diagonal cutting-edge 3. The bases of the recesses correspond to the diameter of the wire.
Patent GB-190220075-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Cutting Tufts or Ornaments and Fixing them on Fabrics.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1902-09-13
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 20,075. Mills, B. J. B., [David, L., and David, T.]. Sept. 13. Spots, applying.-In apparatus for applying tufts or ornaments of various forms to both surfaces of muslin, tulle, and other fabrics, the fabric t is moved vertically and intermittently between two similar tool-carriers, which carry cutters and ejectors for cutting tufts from ribbons r, r<1>, usually of velvet, and pressing them on to the fabric t respectively. Each tool-carrier is constructed with two parallel bars a connected together at their ends and mounted in trunnions d. A space is left between the bars to receive adjustable tubular bearings g, each carrying a cutter c and ejector e. Strips b, b<1> of cardboard, lead, or similar material are arranged at the outer sides of the ribbons r, r<1>, and the tufts are cut by hammers m striking the ribbons against the cutters. The tufts remain in the recesses in the cutters, and the carriers, which are geared together by equal wheels, are turned through half a revolution, the tufts being carried through a basin l, l<1> containing adhesive material at a constant level. The ends i of the ejectors e extend beyond the bearings g, and, when the tufts are brought opposite the fabric t, the hammers m strike the ends i and press the tufts on to the fabric. Spiral springs j return the ejectors. After the tool-carriers have made another half-revolution, and the ribbons and fabric have moved to new positions, the operation is repeated. When the tufts are to be applied to the fabric t in a quincuncial form, the alternate ejectors of each holder are arranged in opposite directions, so that one set of tufts is being applied to the fabric at the same time that another set of tufts is being cut. Each holder may be fitted with additional cutters and ejectors at right-angles to those shown, so that tufts may be applied to the fabric at each quarter-revolution of the carriers. Tufts may be applied to one side of the fabric only by arranging a support for the other side, or two pieces of fabric may be passed together between the carriers to produce the same result.
Patent GB-190221064-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pulverising Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-09-27
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 21,064. Boult, A. J., [K÷neman, W. A.]. Sept. 27. Thrust and vertical-shaft bearings; supporting or mounting.-In an edge-runner grinding-mill having a horizontal rotating bed B and a series of radially-disposed crushing-rollers G, the rollers are journalled outside the periphery of the bed in bearings K', Fig. 10, which are pivoted in vertically-adjustable supports H<1>. The pressure of the rollers upon the bed, due to their weight, is supplemented by that of springs l interposed between brackets l<3> secured to the bearings and brackets formed on the rear plates i<6>. By removing these plates and the brackets l<3>, the rollers may be swung upwards beyond the vertical as shown in dotted lines. The shaft C of the bed B is formed with thrust collars, Figs. 6 and 7, which work in grooves in a lever E<2> ; the lever is adapted to slide in a casing E and is supported upon a spring-supported ring D<1> in the footstep D. The lower end of the shaft bears upon a series of case-hardened discs D<3>.
Patent GB-190221280-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Means for Stopping and/or Retarding Motion.
Inventor: OKUN MOSES SOLOMON
Filed: 1902-09-30
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 21,280. Okun, M. S. Sept. 30. Brakes.-Relates to a liquid-pressure arrangement for stopping or retarding motion, applicable for tramcars. The pistons 4, 5 are worked to and fro in the cylinders 2, 3 by the action of the working parts to be controlled, here shown as the car axles 17. The cylinders are connected at each end, by means of passages fitted with valves, with an intermediate chamber. When the valves are fully open, the liquid with which the cylinders and chamber are charged circulates freely and the resistance offered to the moving parts is small. As the valves are closed the resistance increases, until when they are shut the movement of the pistons is arrested. The areas on the two sides of the piston may be equalized by the provision of tail-rods. Leakage chambers 52 surround the piston-rods where they emerge from the cylinders; these communicate by pipes 53 with reservoirs which open into the cylinders by means of spring valves and are kept charged with liquid. The valves are worked by levers on their stems, which engage in transverse slots in a rod 32 jointed to hand-levers at the ends of the car ; or by gearing and spindles. A single-cylinder arrangement is also described and illustrated in the Specification.
Patent GB-190300157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Telephonic Apparatus.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM EDWIN
Filed: 1903-01-03
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 157. Heys, W. E., [Hutchison Acoustic Co.]. Jan. 3. Telephones.-A portable set of instruments is so arranged that the act of removing the receiver will agitate the transmitter to loosen its granular resistance and at the same time close the circuit. The transmitter T is mounted in a frame c so as to be capable of rotation through an angle limited by two stops, and is provided with a crank-arm g, terminating in a hook g', on which the receiver normally hangs. On removing the receiver, a spring i rotates the transmitter until it strikes the stop, in which position a pin p makes contact with a spring s and closes the circuit. A sound reflector B is attached to the frame c, and may have a conical projection b<1> to direct the sound into the funnel F. The instrument is mounted on its support in such a manner that it can be turned either in a vertical or in a horizontal plane.
Patent GB-190305230-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Manufacture of Sulphate of Copper by the Direct Sulphurisation of the Ores.
Inventor: GIN GUSTAVE
Filed: 1903-03-06
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 5230. Gin, G. March 6. Copper sulphate.-The sulphate is obtained from the sulphur ores of copper. The ores are roasted in the oxidizing-atmosphere of a muffle furnace, and the sulphur of the copper sulphide is partly converted into sulphate, and partly expelled as sulphur dioxide, with formation of cupric oxide. The sulphur gases from the furnace, together with air, are then passed over the mass, as it is propelled along a cooling-passage, with consequent formation of copper sulphate. The conversion is allowed to take place at not lower than 500‹ C., a temperature sufficiently high to prevent the formation of ferrous sulphate, and permit the formation of the basis iron sulphate, Fe2SO6, alone. The mass is now lixiviated, and the resulting solution of iron and copper sulplate is heated to 90‹ C. It is then digested with a mass of ore which has been completely oxidized and which, consequently, contains its copper as oxide. The following reactions then occur:- The iron is precipitated as insoluble ferric oxide, while part of the copper sulphate crystallizes out on cooling the mother liquor. The rest of the solution is heated, and again used to lixiviate further quantities of the converted ore.
Patent GB-190306892-A (GB)
Title: Rail Bond for Electric Tramways and Light Railways
Inventor: ZEALANDER IVOR VICTOR
Filed: 1903-03-25
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 6892. Zealander, I. V., and Cummins, M. March 25. Rail bonds for electric tramways and light railways are formed of curved and slotted metal pieces b provided with end bosses or split sockets, which engage holes in the ends of the rails. These sockets are expanded and fixed by means of hardened pins c having projecting ribs, the sharp edges of which.cut channels in the rails and thus prevent any movement.
Patent GB-190307683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ratchet Braces, Wrenches, or like Tools.
Inventor: IRVING LAWRENCE HENRY
Filed: 1903-04-02
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 7683. Irving, L. H., Ingoe, W. A., and Head, J. H. R. April 2. Braces. - The pawl m of a ratchet brace is formed on the end of the handle f, which can be moved slightly about the pin g. The end of the handle may work in a slot in the part h, or it may be bifurcated and engage with two ratchet-wheels d, one above and one below the part h. The wheels d may be grooved circumferentially, and the pawls shaped to correspond. An oil can may be placed in the hollow handle, which is closed by a cap having a bayonet joint.
Patent GB-190314208-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Internal Screwing, or Tapping, Apparatus.
Inventor: HUTTON ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-06-25
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 14,208. Hutton, A. W., and Parselle, A. P. June 25. Taps.-The cutters h of an expansible tap are arranged in radial slots in the holder a and in a hollow block f, and have lateral projections h<1> on their inner inclined edges fitting into the spice between the conical interior and exterior of the block f and the part c of a mandrel b, on which the block is adjustably secured by means of a screw thread g. The mandrel is moved longitudinally by the thread d and the rotatable nut e to expand and contract the cutters, the motion of the mandrel being limited by the annular stop j, which is locked in position by the nut k. The dies are kept in position by a ring i.
Patent GB-190315208-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Matches
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-07-09
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 15,208. Johnson, G. W., [Chemische Fabrik Griesheim Elektron]. July 9. Matches.-A phosphorus oxide, P4O, is used in the igniting-composition, together with potassium chlorate and other usual ingredients. The matches will strike against soft surfaces as well as against rough ones.
Patent GB-190316136-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Scraper for Wheels of Agricultural Implements.
Inventor: WATSON ANTHONY EDWIN
Filed: 1903-07-21
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 16,136. Watson, A. E. July 21. Agricultural implements; seeds, sowing. - A scraper, for the wheels of agricultural implements, consists of a flat or concavo-convex disc, which is rotated by the friction of the wheel. The spindle 6 of the disc 1 is mounted at the side of the wheel 4 say of a seed drill, at about the height of the axle and at an angle with the rim. It is threaded at both ends and has a squared or equivalent part 8 adjustable in the slot 10 of the bracket 2. The bracket is adjusted by shifting the bolt 13 in the slot 12, and washers 14 may be inserted between the boss 5 of the disc and the shoulder of the spindle.
Patent GB-190317682-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Venetian Blind Fittings
Inventor: HUDSON EDMUND CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1903-08-15
Granted: 1904-08-15
Abstract: 17,682. Hudson, E. C. Aug. 15. Window blinds. -A venetian blind is fitted with a compound pulley consisting of two or more smaller sheaves a, b, Figs. 2 and 4, for a blind or ladder cord f, and two larger sleeves c, d for an operating-cord g. The pulley is mounted at the middle or end of the top-bar in frames n, Fig. 21, provided with a shield or cover, or is arranged on a shaft e, Fig. 4, mounted on the top-bar, and enclosed in a case provided with a hinged front. The cord f is doubled down each ladder, and passes over pulleys and through guiding-eyes on the top and bottom bar, or simply passes along the bottom bar, and thus permits of easy straightening of the blind. The cord g is kept taut by a weighted sliding tassel i, and passes through a pivoted clutch l engaging teeth on one or both ends of the pulley.
Patent GB-190322348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lead and Slate Pencils and Holders therefor.
Inventor: JACOBSON BENNO
Filed: 1903-10-16
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 22,348. Jacobson, B. Oct. 16. Pencils and pencil holders.-In a pencil holder, the lead or slate pencil b is carried by an inner tube d which is slotted at e. A bent spring f, which is fixed to the interior of an outer tube c, projects into the slot and engages with the lead or slate pencil which may be grooved to receive the end of the spring. The spring may be forced away from the slot, in order to release the lead &c., by means of a knob i which is pressed inwards. In a modification described in the Provisional Specification, the spring is provided with a notch which may be pulled outwards to force the end of the spring away from the slot.