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Patent GB-190102487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Envelopes
Inventor: CLAWSON SPENCER
Filed: 1901-02-05
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 2487. Clawson, S. Oct. 10, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Envelopes.-A continuous series of envelopes is formed by securing top and bottom flaps c, d to a strip of paper provided at proper intervals with side flaps b. The envelopes are separated, as required, by tearing along the scored lines a<1>.
Patent GB-190105742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Boiler and like Furnaces
Inventor: HANSON RICHARD
Filed: 1901-03-19
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 5742. Hanson, R. March 19. Baffles.-Perforated walls C, C' are built across the flue of a steam boiler, as shown in sectional plan in Fig. 4. Fig. 1 shows two examples of the form of brick employed, which has projections G on its outer faces, and a central hole with inwardlyprojecting pieces J. The bricks are laid with intervening spaces to form a wall of chequerwork. Air is supplied by pipes A, A<1> to the space between the fire bridge B and the first wall, and to the space between the two walls, respectively, for the consumption of smoke and unburnt gases.
Patent GB-190107586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Apparatus for the Separation of Iron or Steel Filings, or the like, from Brass, or other Non-magnetic Substances.
Inventor: YOUNG BENJAMIN
Filed: 1901-04-13
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 7586. Young, B. April 13. Magnetic separators. -A series of electromagnets A, with polepieces D, is arranged, in the form of a semicircle, upon a stationary boss B, which is concentric with a rotary drum F, made of non-magnetic material. Transverse strips E are secured to the drum, to which the material, such as filings or borings containing iron, steel, brass, &c., or ores, is fed from a hopper I, fitted with a fluted feed-roller J. A spring-pressed flap K, hinged to the hopper, serves to control the feed of material, and a plate L, bearing against the fluted roller, is caused thereby to vibrate, so as to facilitate the operation of feeding.
Patent GB-190108894-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-closing Cocks or Valves.
Inventor: GOLBY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-04-30
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 8894. Golby, F.W., [Hass, S. A. S.]. April 30. Self-closing valves.-The casing A has a partition and flanged end wall E, through which a tube A<1> can slide. A leather packing-sleeve B is secured to the end wall by a fastening D, Fig. 4, and is pressed against the tube by a spiral spring C. The tube has a closed inner end, and by means of a handle G can be slid away from the outlet so as to expose a series of perforations L near the closed end.
Patent GB-190109647-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Compression Tap for Explosion Engines.
Inventor: HINCHLEY JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-05-09
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 9647. Hinchley, J. W. May 9. Gas and like engines, starting. A valve for relieving compression comprises a ball D, which rests on a seating A in a conical casing B, and is lifted against the hole in the cap C by the force of the explosion.
Patent GB-190113512-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Ruler and Blotting Pad for use by Bookkeepers Draughtsmen and other Persons.
Inventor: JACKSON JOSEPH ARNOLD
Filed: 1901-07-03
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 13,512. Jackson, J. A. July 3. Rulers.-A strip of metal, with a row of perforations down the middle, is bent into the form of a clip, as shown in section in Fig. 2. The clip is then filled with blotting-paper, Fig. 3, to form a combined blotting-pad and ruler.
Patent GB-190114822-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Electrolytic Apparatus.
Inventor: RHODIN JOHN GUSTAF ADOLF
Filed: 1901-07-20
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 14,822. Rhodin, J. G. A. July 20. Chlorine; hydrogen.-An electrolytic apparatus in which a mercury cathode can be caused to flow into contact with water is constructed as shown, and is applicable for decomposing alkaline chloride solutions. The mercury m is contained in a closed vessel a, provided with carbon anodes l and pipes e, f, d, for introducing and removing the chloride solution, and conveying away chlorine. An annular channel in the bottom of the vessel a receives a deep flange h on a plate g, attached to a central tube i, which passes freely through the top of the vessel a, and has a liquid seal k. The parts i, g, h may be moved vertically so that the mercury flows under them, the electrolyte being excluded by the flange h. A fixed tube p communicates with a receptacle o containing water, which flows into the space under the plate g when this is lifted, to form a caustic solution by contact with the mercury ; this solution returns to the receptacle o when the plate g is lowered. The tube i may be connected to a hydrogen holder.
Patent GB-190208774-A (GB)
Inventor: EDWARDS EDMUND
Filed: 1902-04-15
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 8774. Edwards, E., [Rose Gold Reclamation Co.]. April 15. Washing ores etc.; amalgamating. -A sluice box or trough 1 is provided on the bottom with a screen or retarding-device consisting of layers of burlap or other coarse fabric 4 and screens of varying fineness 3, 5, 6. Supported on cross - pieces are flexible blankets or the like 8, waterproofed on the top, so as to prevent gold from passing away. Fig. 3 shows an arrangement in which a number of boxes are supported on adjustable bars 11 within a casing, each box being removable through an opening 14. Floats of the kind described may be used with amalgamating-apparatus.
Patent GB-190209081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Clips for Attaching Velocipede Saddles and for other Purposes.
Inventor: LATTRE WALTER ALBERT DE
Filed: 1902-04-19
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 9081. Lattre, W. A. de, and Hawker, R. April 19. Clamps; saddle clips; heads.-Relates to clips for securing cycle saddles, head lugs, bells, &c. The application to saddle clips is shown. In the form shown in Figs. 1, 2, 5, and 6, the L-pin is enclosed by a U-shaped piece 3 formed from a blank of the shape shown in Fig. 1 by turning-up the ears 2 and bending it in the middle. The ears 2 are prevented from damaging the L-pin, and the piece 3 is supported by a second piece formed from the blank shown in Fig. 2 by bending it in the centre 9, threading one part 8 through the other, and bending the parts 6 to fit the L-pin and lie under the ears 2. The saddle springs 13 are gripped by a bolt &c. 11 between grooved washers 14, 15, the inner pair of which are serrated to engage the part 3. The bolt is prevented from rotating by a square portion of the bolt fitting between the parts 8. The part 9 away be divided in the centre. In a modification, the clip is made in one piece from a blank shown in Fig. 7, the parts 9 being curved and bent upwards, so that, when the part 3 is bent, they lie across the base of the clip ; the parts 8 are straight and do not cross. Rotation of the bolt 11 may be prevented by making the holes 4 square, or the washers 14 may be formed with bosses to fit in the holes 4.
Patent GB-190210154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anchors.
Inventor: FELLOWS JOHN
Filed: 1902-05-02
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 10,154. Fellows, J. May 2. Anchors.-In stockless anchors, the shank is connected to the crown piece by a ball bearing or similar joint instead of by a cross pin or bolt. In the middle of the crown piece 7 a straight-through hole 10 is made to receive the end of the looselyfitting shank 11. A hemispherical recess 12 is formed in the shank, and semi-cylindrical grooves 15 in the walls 14 of the crown piece, for the reception of the balls 13, the shank being pushed through the crown piece until the balls can be inserted in the recess 12, after which it is drawn downwards into position. The return of the shank is then prevented by the insertion of a pin 16 or equivalent device. Fig. 4 shows a modified bearing ball, and Fig. 5 an alternative method of inserting the balls, the angular passage 15<a> being subsequently closed by a block 18 held in position by a pin 19.
Patent GB-190210610-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Holder for use in Treating Photographic Plates and Films.
Inventor: BRANDT PAUL
Filed: 1902-05-08
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 10,610. Brandt, P. May 8. Lifters or holders, plate and like.-Relates to a holder for plates and films during development and the like, preferably made of celluloid. In the form shown in Fig. 3, a are handles ; grooves c are made on the same side as the handles to hold plates. Films are stretched over the underside of the bottom plate b and held by rings.
Patent GB-190211557-A (GB)
Title: Household Duster
Inventor: WILD TOM
Filed: 1902-05-21
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 11,557. Wild, T., and Barton, H., [trading as Wild Bros. & Barton]. May 21. Dusters lamp glasses, cleaning, mops.-The device consists of a stick a having secured at one or both ends a head d formed of leather &c. clippings b, fixed by a nail or screw c. A conical piece of wood, cork, or rubber &c. d is arranged between the clippings and the end of the stick, and a rubber &c. ring f holds the outside clippings in the manner shown so as to form a cover e. The cleaner may be used wet or dry.
Patent GB-190211754-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Playing Balls.
Inventor: KEMPSHALL ELEAZER
Filed: 1902-05-23
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 11,754. Kempshall, E. March 28, [date applied jor under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Moulding balls. -Golf &c. balls are formed with a core consisting of a centre-piece a of gutta-percha or other hard material, round which are wound under tension elastic threads c so as to form an envelope b. The core is enclosed in hemispherical shells d of solid rubber, and outside these are placed similar shells g of guttapeicha or analogous material. The shells d, g may be simultaneously applied to the core by pressure in heated moulds 8, 9, or they may be applied successively, in which case they are disposed so as to break joint. The shells d are made somewhat undersized, so that compression in the moulds extends them over the core. In some cases, hemispherical cups of open fabric are placed on the core before the shells d are compressed thereon.
Patent GB-190213326-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Taking Measurements for Garments.
Inventor: HILDER HENRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-06-12
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 13,326. Hilder, H. W. June 12. Measuring for.-A graduated rod c, Figs. 1 and 2, slightly inclined at one part e, is adjustably fitted in a stand b. At the top of this rod are fixed two graduated strips g, h, to which are hinged two graduated slotted pieces i, j. The pieces i, j are in turn hinged to slightly-curved graduated pieces k, l. In the slotted pieces i, j are fitted curved pieces m, n, which can be fixed at any part of the slot, and have tape measures r dependent from them. Tape measures q, adjustable in position, also hang down from the parts k, l. On the part e of the rod c is an adjustable slotted piece t carrying a tape measure u. In use, the rod c is placed close to one side of the person, and is adjusted so that the upper end fits up into the armpit ; the pieces m, n are then clamped in position against the front and back of the shoulder, the curved arms k, l are pressed against the front and back, and the plate t is raised and pushed in until the tape end touches the person's side. With the appliance so adjusted, the points from which the tape measures q, r, and u are suspended form fixed data from which any necessary measurements can be taken.
Patent GB-190214965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wrought Metal Barrels or the like.
Inventor: BARRETT CHARLES RICHARD
Filed: 1902-07-04
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 14,965. Barrett, C. R. July 4. Metal casks or barrels are made in sections consisting of end parts 1, 2, which are formed integral with the heads by spinning &c., and a central part 3 which is adapted to be secured to the other parts by screwing. The part 3 has flanges 6, 7, which engage with flared portions of the sections 1, 2 ; or the barrel may be lined with a non- corrodable lining, in which case the lining 10 of the part 3 is bent over the flanges 6, 7 to abut against the linings 8, 9 of the parts 1, 2.
Patent GB-190215117-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Fastening of Drills or Drill Bits in the Chucks of Rock Drilling Machines.
Inventor: COLLINS HORATIO
Filed: 1902-07-07
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 15,117. Collins, H. July 7. Rock drills.-The drill is fitted into a central hollow a made in the chuck A. In the end of the drill are made longitudinal slits such as a<1> in two or more directions and taper holes a<2>, b<2> are formed in the plane of each slit. Transverse keyholes, as at c<1>, coinciding with the holes in the drill when the drill is in place are made in the chuck, and taper keys d, d<1> driven through the holes so that the split end of the drill is expanded and thereby fastened in the hollow recess of the chuck.
Patent GB-190222241-A (GB)
Title: Means and Apparatus for Automatically Preventing the Escape of Gases when Stoking Gas Producers.
Inventor: REYNOLDS ALLEYNE
Filed: 1902-10-13
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 22,241. Reynolds, A., [Hofmann, J.]. Oct. 13. Gas-producers.-Steam from a perforated pipe b, Fig. 1, placed in a recess in the frame a, issues into the poking-hole c and prevents any escape of gas wheu the cover d is opened. The supply of steam is cut off automatically, when the cover is closed, by a cock f having a square end, which fits into a square hole formed in the cover opposite its pivot e. Two modifications are described. In one, the pipe b is placed outside the cover to prevent clogging of the perforations when soft coal is used. In the second, Fig. 5, the pipe b is also outside the cover d', but is protected by a second cover g. The cover d<1> in this case is made to slide in the frame a', and has the cover g bolted to it ; the latter cover is provided with a hole opposite that in the cover d'. A lever arm h in the cock f engages a gab on the cover g so that the steam is turned on and off by sliding the cover.
Patent GB-190222675-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Electric Trolley Heads, with a Wire-finding Apparatus Attached
Inventor: CHERRY JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1902-10-18
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 22,675. Cherry, J. T., and Clive, E. H. Oct. 18. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors.-The Figure is a perspective view of a trolley head with a wire-finding attachment, the trolley wheel itself being removed. The head is of curved form to guard the parts, and swivels on ball bearings in the socket D on the end of the pole, being held against rising by transverse pins I<1>. Pivoted at J at the top of the head are a pair of arms I, which are lifted by the ascent of the racks SO, and these racks are geared by pinions M to racks on the forked piece N, which swivels on the top end of the plunger P. The trolley rope G<1> pulls down the plunger against the action of the spring X, and thereby acts to lift the arms I when the trolley wheel is being placed on the trolley wire. The plunger P is squared at its lower end to prevent its rotation, and the forked piece N is held on its upper round end between washers grooved to contain oil. The racks SO are stirrup-shaped to embrace the trolley-wheel bearings E, which are notched to receive them and they are also held by guide-pins L'. The trolley wheel itself is made with a removable centre, and with grooves on its sides to leave room for the hinges J.
Patent GB-190226557-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electro-magnetic Traction Increasing Devices.
Inventor: HONEY ALBERT ALONZO
Filed: 1902-12-02
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 26,557. Honey, A. A. Dec. 2. Electric Locomotives and motor vehicles.- Relates to electromagnetic traction-increasing devices applicable to electric locomotives, cars, or other vehicles provided with metal wheels running o n rails. A soft-iron core 8 surrounded with a coil 9 of copper wire is freely mounted on the axle 4 close to a driving-wheel 6 and carries, at its free end, a small wheel 10 normally held clear of the rail by a spring 11. When a current is passed through the coil 9, the core becomes a magnet having the wheels 6, 10 as poles, and the wheel 10 is attracted to the rail which forms the keeper of the magnet. The attraction thus produced between the wheel 6 and the rail increases the tractive power of the locomotive or other vehicle. The core 8 and wheel 10 may be applied to any or all of the driving-wheels, and may precede or follow them, and the wheels 10 carried by cores mounted on the same axle may be independent, or mounted on a non-magnetic shaft carried by the cores. The spring 11 may be replaced by, or used in connection with, an elbowlever 12 provided with, or connected to, an operating-handle, or a cylinder having a piston connected to the core and actuated by compressed air may replace the spring.
Patent GB-190226815-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Manufacturing Aerated or Carbonated Liquids.
Inventor: WATSON HUGH GLASS
Filed: 1902-12-05
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 26,815. Watson, H. G., and Cummock, J. Dec. 5. Actuating valves; ball and float valves ; casings ; lift valves; valves for automatic liquid supply.- In apparatus for aÙrating liquids, the gas and liquid are supplied to the pump at considerable pressure and the pump is operated by liquid pressure. The valves 31, 32, Fig. 1, are connected by a spring 34, and the valve 32 is connected to a piston 36 which is operated by water admitted through a branch pipe 37 by the action of a reciprocating piston valve 38 actuated by water in the pipes 39, 40. The spring-held tappet valves 41, 42 are opened by a piston 30 at the ends of its stroke. Fig. 4 shows apparatus for automatically controlling the gas and liquid supplied to the mixing chamber. A pipe 9 is connected through a regulating-valve 59, pipe 57 and relief valve 61 with the top of a receiver 23, and a pipe 11 is connected through a regulating-valve 60 and pipe 58 with a float valve 6. The regulating-valves are constructed with tee-couplings 62, Fig. 7, and valve casings 63 containing loosely-fitting pistons 64 having grooved rods 65 carrying valves 66. If too much liquid accumulates in the receiver 23, Fig. 4, the ball of the float valve 6 rises and forces down a spring-held valve 65, allowing liquid and gas to pass along a pipe 58 and force up the piston 64, Fig. 7, thereby closing the valve 66 and cutting off the supply of liquid to the chamber 10. When a bottle is filled and the liquid level falls, the ball sinks, the valve 65 closes and the valve 66 opens, the liquid and gas in the casing 63 leaking past the piston 64 and escaping up the groove of the rod 65.
Patent GB-190301131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cotton Gins and Wool Burrers.
Inventor: ROSE-SMITH WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-01-16
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 1131. Smith, W. R. Jan. 16. Gins; burring-apparatus; openers &c.-The material is fed into a hopper B and removed through the slotted base thereof by a number of rakes or prongs a<1>, the points of which are caused to move in the path indicated by the curved line C. The material is guided to the ginning-roller E by the bevelled extension bz of the hopper and by swing- ing and laterally-reciprocating forks or prongs F<1>, f<2>. The prongs F<1> are hinged at f<1> to the base of the hopper, and their lower portions carry the forks f<2> are hinged to the upper parts at f and are connected with the laterally-reciprocating block G by the pins g'. The ginning-comb d<5> having rounded, curved, and pointed teeth is mounted on a stock D carried by arms d<2> which are adjustably mounted on a rocking shaft P, the path of the comb teeth being governed by a second lever d<1>, pivoted to the frame. The movement of the prongs F<1> towards and from the ginning-roller is obtained by means of a spring f<10> and of a two-armed lever f<6>, f<7>, of which one arm rests on the lever d<1>. The block G is actuated by a face cam and spring, and carries a hard blade g<7> for acting in conjunction with the comb d<5>. The ginning-roller consists of a tube on which is wound wire card, or a similar material containing bristles or hair in place of wire. The material is wound so that the bristles or wire point in the direction in which the roller is desired to rotate, and then the roller is immersed in a composition, consisting of glue, whiting, and treacle, which forms a hard matrix from which the wire teeth &c. protrude to a slight extent only. The fibre is removed from the ginning. roller by a card-covered doffer roller and doffing-comb, or by means of a brush, such as that shown in Fig. 2. The brush is made up of a number of sections j<6>, provided with arms j<9> carrying at their extremities bristles j<12>, the sections being strung upon a shaft in such a manner that the bristles of adjacent sections are not in line with one another. A slightly-modified arrangement of the machine is described.
Patent GB-190303710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Quick Action Valves for Vacuum Brake Apparatus for Railway Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: LENZ AUGUST
Filed: 1903-02-17
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 3710. Lenz, A. Feb. 17. Brakes.-Relates to quick-action valves for vacuum brakes for railway vehicles and the like. The quick-action plate valve 1 slides in the tubular valve 3, which is supported by a diaphragm between the train-pipe connection 4 and the brake-cylinder connection 7. A permanently-open communication between the train-pipe and the brake-cylinder is established through holes 2, 6 which lead to a circular channel 5 in the tubular valve. The plate valves are moved from their lower position into their quick-action position in contact with the tubular valves, only when the air is admitted into the train-pipe at not less than a certain well-defined rate.
Patent GB-190307337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Terminals for Secondary or Electrical Storage Batteries
Inventor: TUNBRIDGE EDWARD ALFRED
Filed: 1903-03-30
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 7337. Tunbridge, E. A. March 30. Secondary batteries.-In a secondary-battery terminal, arranged specially to protect the connecting wire or rod from the acid, the connection with the plate or electrode is made by means of a lead or lead-antimony plug B, Figs. 1 and 5, attached to the lower end of the brass A carrying the binding- screw E, K. The space between the upper tapered, recessed, grooved, or serrated end b<4> of the plug B and a surrounding case D of vulcanite &c. is filled with gutta-percha, pitch, or a fattyresinous material c, which will prevent the acid from passing upwards on the surface of the plug. The case D is held by the lower part E of the binding-screw, and may rest at its lower end in a V-groove or on a ledge on the plug. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the plug is dispensed with, and the rod A is fixed into the electrode L, and, in another modification, the rounded lower end of the plug makes contact with a wire attached to the electrode when the case D is screwed into a cup or socket on the battery cell. The plug B may be screwed at the bottom for attachment to the electrode, or may have jaws b<1>, which are engaged over it by means of suitable pliers. The connection is then completed by fusing plugs m of an alloy of lead and bismuth with or without antimony or tin, which are placed in holes in the jaws b<1>.