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Patent GB-190227964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vapour or Gas Lighting or Heating Devices.
Inventor: GUNMAKER GULAM HYDER
Filed: 1902-12-18
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 27,964. Gunmaker, G. H. Dec. 18. Gas and vapour burners. - A hot flame for heating-purposes, or for incandescent lighting, is obtained by burning highly-heated gas or vapour. The Figures show one device, in which an oil or spirit is vaporized, and the vapour ignited to heat an incandescent mantle. The oil or spirit is charged through a screw-stoppered mouth T into a portable reservoir Q, and air is afterwards forced in, a ball valve U preventing any escape. The oil, when the cock C is turned, passes up a tube A' to a vapourizing-tube A, shown separately in Fig. 4. The outlet of the tube is provided with a nozzle Y, near to which is a vapour or gas filtering medium A<3>, consisting of a small piece of spongy metal or wire. At the part A<2> of the tube A is a packing of asbestos or the like. A spirit cup S for starting the burner is fixed above the reservoir, and carries two clamps K, into which can be adjustably secured two rods and supporting a cylinder B, shown separately in Fig. 2. At the bottom of the tube B is a perforated part R for admitting air, while near the top of it are perforations or a strip of wire gauze D. Sliding over the tube B is a ring P, having a portion surrounding the vaporizing-tube A. A burner cap H with gauze F fits on the top of the tube B, and a supporting-rod I for a mantle is secured thereto by a screw J. No globe or other protection is necessary. The oil is first vaporized, or the gas, when that is used, highly heated, by the burning spirit in the cup S. The vapour or heated gas then passes into the bottom of the tube B, drawing in with it a supply of air. The mixture is ignited above the gauze F, and also outside the gauze D. The latter flame plays directly upon the vaporizing-tube A, and the heat is reflected by the shield P back upon the tube B, the result being that both the vaporizing-tube and the tube B are raised to and maintained at a high temperature. Several modifications are described. In two of these, the tube B and the vaporizing-tube A are arranged horizontally. A spring needle is arranged opposite to the nozzle Y in such a way that the outwardly-projecting end thereof may be struck a sudden blow so as to clear the nozzle while the lamp is burning. In other forms, the lamps are arranged in a banging manner, and the burners are duplicated, the outlet from the tube B branching into two different burners. In one of these forms, the air inlets are arranged above the lamp, and the nozzle Y is at the same place and is directed downwards into the top of the tube B. Instead of a cup S, the burner may be initially heated by a torch or other device. Two gauzes, such as F, may be arranged one above the other to prevent lighting-back. The tube B may be made as two concentric tubes, the vapour inlet opening into the inner one, while the outlet leads from the outer one, and noise is thereby prevented.
Patent GB-190302212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Supporting Standards and Trolley Arms used in Over-head Electric Traction Schemes.
Inventor: ROSS ROBERT LIGHTON
Filed: 1903-01-30
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 2212. Ross, R. L. Jan. 30. Collectors.-Relates to an automatic arrangement for lowering the trolley arm of a collector when it leaves the trolley wire, which is suitable for use on all overhead electric systems. The present invention consists in improvements on the collector described in Specification No. 21,031, A.D. 1901. Figs. 1 and 2 show a side elevation and plan, respectively, of the lower portion of the trolley arm in its normal position. The arm A is mounted on a pivot c, which is capable of moving in the slots d but is normally kept in the position shown by means of the piece a which is also mounted on the pivot c, and held in position by the projecting edge e. The sides b in which the slots d are formed are supported by the trolley standard B, which is capable of rotating on the inner tube C. A lever mounted in the sides b, at f<1>, has arms f, f<2>, f<3> which work in the spaces between these sides. When the trolley A leaves the trolley wire, the springs, which are attached to the arm at the part S<x>, pull the stops h down on to the arm f, thus lifting the arm f and knocking the piece a over the projecting edge e, which causes the trolley arm to fall until the upper part of the piece a is arrested by the arm f<3>. During the first part of the falling, the arm works about the part Sx so that the fall is rapid, but, as the falling proceeds, this pivot changes gradually to f<3>, and the descent thus becomes gradually retarded. When the trolley arm has fallen, the arm f is raised, thus preventing any rotation of the trolley by jamming a wedge - shaped piece k between the parts B, C. To re-set the trolley, the arm is pulled lower, when, by the action of the spring j on the projection ax and the rollers i on the cam-surface i<1>, the piece a is raised to its former position and the wedge k, falls.
Patent GB-190305592-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Spring and Frictional Devices for Resisting and Absorbing Shocks and Strains.
Inventor: WESTINGHOUSE GEORGE
Filed: 1903-03-10
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 5592. Westinghouse, G. Nov. 28, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Draw-gear; buffers.-Springs for railway vehicle buffers and draw-gear or for other apparatus in which the springs are subjected to h avy shocks are combined with frictional devices for increasing their resistance. In one arrangement, shown in Fig. 2, as applied to railway vehicle draw and buffing gear, a helical spring 8 placed between the follower plates 3, 4 is formed with inclined friction surfaces 9, 10, which, when the spring is compressed, come into contact with corresponding surfaces on a number of split rings 11 shaped to fit the spring 8, These rings are preferably made of resilient material and are formed so that the spring 8 does not come into contact with them until it has been compressed a certain distance. In a modification, the rings 11 are made to fit the spring 8 closely, and a clearance is left between the ends of the springs and the follower plates, the initial movement of either of the plates being resisted by a light spring inside the main spring. In another modification, a resilient split cylinder 15, Fig. 8, with a number of non-resilient blocks or rings 31 is employed instead of the rings 11, Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190305786-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Game
Inventor: MARSLAND JOHN
Filed: 1903-03-12
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 5786. Marsland, J. March 12. Games played with balls, boards, inclined tracks, marbles, holes, and projectors ; scoring and marking ; race games.-Relates to a game played with small balls or marbles. The balls are forced into a rotating chamber C, by plungers F operated by pulling the knobs G, through openings d<1> in the tubes d, which are arranged inside the axis D on which the chamber C rotates. The balls escape from the chamber C by an opening c, and then roll down the inclined pyramidal track or board A, which contains a number of cups a into which the balls may enter ; pins a<1> on the board deflect the balls in their motion down the track. If a ball does not enter a cup a, it may enter one of a series of compartments at the bottom of the track. The holes a and the compartments are each marked with a number, which is scored by the player on a circular board B ruled with number lines. The board B may take the form of a race course or track, in which case the score is registered by pieces having the form of horses, cycles, &c. Obstacles may be placed on certain lines, and if a player is obstructed he must pay a forfeit. The balls may be introduced by hand through holes e in the cap E of the chamber C.
Patent GB-190305835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Construction and Use of Counter Office, or Factory Pockets, for Personal Wear.
Inventor: GOWANS MARTHA
Filed: 1903-03-13
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 5835. Gowans, M. March 13. Pockets; belts.-Relates to a pocket for saleswomen, factory hands, lady clerks, &c. Tne pocket 3 is made of suede, cloth, silk, leather, metal, &c., and is provided with a hook 4 for engaging the waist-belt, or may form part of a waist-belt. The pocket contains compartments 5 for holding articles such as scissors &c. ; these compartments may be provided with metallic sheaths. A pin cushion 6 at the bottom of the pocket is backed with some stiff material, as metal, cardboard, &c.
Patent GB-190323485-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shoulder Pads or Covers for Volunteers.
Inventor: ORMEROD BERNARD MACKENZIE
Filed: 1903-10-29
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 23,485. Ormerod, B. M. Oct. 29. Shoulder pads; attaching articles to wearing- apparel.-A piece A of cloth, leather, or the like, which may be padded, is attached to a spring B. The spring is placed around the collar of a coat, so that the pad protects the wearer when carrying a rifle &c.
Patent GB-190323752-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Casein-cellulose Composition and Process for Producing same.
Inventor: FELL JOHN CORRY
Filed: 1903-11-02
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 23,752. Fell, J. C., [Casein Co.]. Nov. 2. Nitro-cellulose compounds.-In producing a celluloid-like composition consisting largely of casein and nitro-cellulose, the two substances may be dissolved in a common solvent, such as glacial acetic acid, the two being separately dissolved and the solutions mixed ; or the casein is dissolved in the special solvent, which is then added to a solution in any solvent of nitro-cellulose and camphor or other ingredients, with or without dilution with alcohol &c. The casein and nitro-cellulose may be mixed together before being dissolved, if preferred.
Patent GB-190327564-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Lubricating Shafting and like Rotating Pieces of Machinery.
Inventor: SCHULTZ DAVID LIVINGSTONE
Filed: 1903-12-16
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 27,564. Schultz, D. L. Dec. 16. Drawings to Speciflcation. Lubricants.-A lubricant for use with shafting and like rotating parts of machinery, and with open-topped or closed bearings, consists of fibrous material intermixed with greasy material.
Patent GB-190328304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Opening and Cleaning Cotton or other Fibres.
Inventor: GREENHALGH RICHARD
Filed: 1903-12-24
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 28,304. Greenhalgh, R., and Greenhalgh, J. Dec. 24. Openers. -Relates to the feed and delivery arrangements of willows for opening and cleaning cotton, cotton waste, wool, &c. In one arrangement, the cotton is fed into the trough a and is delivered through the inlet b by a blade c, Fig. 3, secured to two discs d, Fig. 2, or to a shaft h driven continuously, or intermittently from the deliverydoor motion wheel m. In a modification, a rotating drum e, Fig. 4, divided into compartments f by radial blades c, is used to feed the cotton &c. In another modification, two curved or other blades c, Fig. 5, secured to the feeder shaft h are used, the ends k of the trough a being raised. The rotary feed may be charged with fibre by band, or by a feed lattice r, Fig. 6, in connection with feed rollers q and a beater o rotating over a grid p. The impurities separated by the beater o are caught in a shoot s. The beater and grid and also, if desired, the feed rollers may be dispensed with. A worm u, Fig. 2, delivers the treated fibres from the machine, and works in a perforated trough v through which impurities in the fibre drop.
Patent GB-190405382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Machines for Manufacturing Bricks, Briquettes and the like.
Inventor: KITTLER BERNHARD
Filed: 1904-03-04
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 5382. Kittler, B. March 4. Moulding peat &c.-A mould-wheel a, Fig. 1, rotated by gear, wheels g, is divided into a number of divisions each bearing an equal number of cells c separated by partitions b. The wheel revolves on an axle f, which is rigidly fixed to the standards e, and bears a frame h carrying a curved plate i opposite to the filling cylinder k, the rim passing between the plate i and the filling- device. A wheel l, Figs. 1 and 3, carried inside the moulding-wheel and journalled in a frame rigidly fixed to the shaft f, is divided into divisions, each division having a number of hollow plungers m. The plungers in one transverse line are rigidly connected by a bar, Fig. 3, and are provided with plates n fitting the moulds c. Each row of plungers is provided with two rollers o engaging in guides p on plates r, Figs. 3 and 4, which may be cut away at r<1>, the eccentric curve q forcing the plungers into the moulds and then raising them again. The plungers in the moulds are carried along by the wheel a, thus effecting the rotation of the wheel f. The bricks fall on the travelling band s rotated by the gear-wheels t.
Patent GB-190406936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Voltametric Balances.
Inventor: PFANHAUSER WILHELM
Filed: 1904-03-22
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 6936. Pfanhauser, W. March 22. Quantity meters.-A balanced mercury switch a, i, h, for opening the circuit of an electrodepositing-cell, not shown, when a definite quantity of electricity has passed through it and an electrolytic measuring cell b, c, is provided with a spring or other contact s, q, and an electromagnetic device n, o to cause prompt opening of the circuit when the balance beam a has reached its zero position. The main current passes from stationary anodes c to suspended cathodes b in the measuring-cell, and thence through a knife-edge and mercury e to the beam a ; from the beam it passes by an adjustable pin i, a stationary mercury cup h, and a terminal v to the depositing cell. When the deposition of metal on the cathodes b has moved the beam to its zero position, the spring s touches a stationary pin q, and supplies current to a terminal wand an electric bell, and also to an electromagnet n, which attracts an armature o on the beam, thus quickly raising the pin i from the mercury cup h. The electric circuit may then be completely opened by a hand switch. The solution in the cell b, c is covered with paraffin oil.
Patent GB-190411323-A (GB)
Title: A Label Holder for Railway and like Waggons.
Inventor: BOWER HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1904-05-17
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 11,323. Bower, H. E. May 17. Label-holders.-A railway-wagon or like label is held by spikes a' on a frame A screwed to the wagon, the spikes entering holes b<1> in a hinged frame which is secured by the latch d' of a spring lever D entering the slot a<3> in a wedge-shaped catch a'. The movements of the lever D are limited by a stop b<3> between the projections d<2>, d<3>. In a modification, the hinge is arranged at the upper end of the frame, and the lever D is arranged so that its latch d' springs downwards into a catch near the middle of the lower edge of the frame A.
Patent GB-190411898-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Holdfast or Hook.
Inventor: DRANSFIELD WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1904-05-25
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 11,898. Dransfield, W. H., and Yardley, C. J. May 25. Hooks.-The tongue-piece b of a hook for supporting pipes &c. begins to broaden out at some distance from the front or thick end of the shank.
Patent GB-190413824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sash Fasteners.
Inventor: ANDERSON JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-06-18
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 13,824. Anderson, J. June 18. Sash fastenings. -The fastening is inserted in a mortice cut some inches above the bottom of the top sash A, and secures the sashes when the window is partially open for ventilation. It consists of the base C, Figs. 1 and 4, the drum portion c, the dividing-partition c<1>, and the face-plate D. Mounted within the cylindrical portion c, is an inner drum G with a spindle H having a thumb-plate h at its front end. This inner drum G has a curved cam-groove g, in which engages a pin f projecting from the upper rear end e of the sliding bolt E. By turning the drum G by means of the thumb-piece h, the bolt E may be projected over the plate M fixed on the top of the lower sash A. The bolt is withdrawn by turning back the thumb-piece h, which is protected by a pivoted cover-plate L. The bolt is prevented from being forcibly pushed back from its locked position by making both ends of the curved cam-groove straight.
Patent GB-190415715-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Affixing or Fastening India Rubber or Composite Non-slipping Frogs to Leather or other Pads for Horse Shoes.
Inventor: PEARCE HENRY THOMAS
Filed: 1904-07-15
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 15,715. Pearce, H. T. July 15. Hoof-pads.-The frog F is attached to the pad P by studs S formed on the frog and fitted into holes in the pads. The parts are luted or cemented together. In Fig. 3, the pad is shown stamped or recessed to receive the frog.
Patent GB-190423476-A (GB)
Title: Sight Feed Lubricators
Inventor: HOCHGESAND JEAN NEPOMUCENE
Filed: 1904-10-31
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 23,476. Hochgesand, J. N. Oct. 31. Lubricators.-In sight-feed lubricators for supplying lubricant against pressure, the automatic discharge of oil from the sight-tube after a backrush has occurred is effected by placing an intermediate chamber a, Fig. 1, between the reservoir d and the sight-tube b. The oil passes through the valve g and pipes c, e, and falls in drops from the orifice f. If a back-rush of oil occurs, the air in the tube b is compressed in the upper part of the chamber a, and forces the oil out of the sight-tube when the back pressure is relieved. Modifications are described in which the chamber a is arranged at the side of the sight-tube. Fig. 6 shows the application to a lubricator having a sight-tube b containing water. Oil from the collector c' passes through the tube c in the chamber a. If a back-rush occurs, the water is driven into the chamber a and separates from the oil by difference of density, returning automatically to the tube b when the pressure is relieved.
Patent GB-190424283-A (GB)
Inventor: WALKER EDWARD JAMES
Filed: 1904-11-09
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 24,283. Walker, E. J. Nov. 9. Pocket, folding, telescopic, and like umbrellas, etc.; runners.-The stretcher shown in Fig. 3 is pivoted to the outer half b of the rib, which telescopes in the U -shaped inner half a. The sections of the stick unscrew and telescope, and a spring j, Fig. 11, may be used to facilitate the opening or closing. A modification is shown in Fig. 2, the full lines showing the position when open, and the dotted lines the closed position. In the open position, if the runner i be raised, the members c, a become parallel and then fall into the position shown in the dotted lines, the rib being bent at a<2> and pivoted at e<1> to allow this. The runner i, Fig. 11, is provided with a pin k working in slots, and on telescoping the stick the spring moves the runner up the tube, allowing the umbrella to collapse. The runners may also be made in two parts held together and secured in position by a spring clip d' and hook or pan d<1>, Fig. 8, or by a tapering nut f, Fig. 10.
Patent GB-190425386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Single Phase Commutation Electric Motors
Inventor: ZWEIGBERGK THORSTEN VON
Filed: 1904-11-22
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 25,386. Zweigbergk, T. von. Nov. 22. Brushes; commutators.-In single-phase commutator motors, the commutator brushes for a multipath armature winding are so arranged that no brush can short-circuit any path except through another brush, resistance or reactance being interposed between the brushes. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the series coils a, b, c, wound so that each turn of each coil lies between turns of the other coils, are connected in parallel through the commutator bars a', b<1>, c<1> and brushes d<1>, d<2>, d<3> at one terminal and e', e<2>, e<3> at the other, each brush being staggered one bar and only capable of connecting two adjacent bars. Resistances r<1> to r<6> are connected to the brushes and in parallel to the terminal wires f, g. Any part of the winding can only be short-circuited through these resistances, and one bar cannot be short-circuited with the next one of the same coil. As applied to a six-pole series winding, the three coils are in parallel;, one set of brushes being at 120‹ to each other and the other set 60‹ in front of the first set. The brushes are not wider than two commutator bars. In some cases the resistance of the brushes themselves may be sufficient without special resistances or reactances. According to the Provisional Specification the resistances may be built in the brush-holders.
Patent GB-190426654-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Production of Proteid.
Inventor: MITCHELL GEORGE
Filed: 1904-12-07
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 26,654. Mitchell, G. Dec. 7. Fatty oils are obtained from castor seed or other vegetable matter as follows :-The seed &c., which may first be crushed and pressed to remove the bulk of its oil, is mixed with water to form an emulsion preferably at about 90‹-100‹ F., and solid impurities are separated. The liquid is then heated, and coagulated albuminous matter together with oil is separated. The liquid is then evaporated to dryness to obtain the soluble matter extracted. The coagulated matter is dried, and is freed from oil by extraction with a solvent such as carbon disulphide. The oil may be extracted from the seed &c. before the first treatment with water.
Patent GB-190506980-A (GB)
Title: Means for Automatically Operating the Steam Brake on Locomotives when the Signal is at "Danger", or at the will of the Signalman.
Inventor: PAYNE CLEMENT VICAT
Filed: 1905-04-03
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 6980. Payne, C. V. April 3. Brakes.-In an arrangement for operating simultaneously the vacuum brake on a train, and a steam brake on the locomotive, the handle 1, used by the driver for operating the air - admission valve, turns a cam 4 which operates a lover 3 connected to the steam-brake valve 5 and also to the steam valve 6 of the ejector.
Patent GB-190510616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Generating and Using Hydrocarbon-vapours for Heating and Lighting Purposes.
Inventor: FLEMING JOSEPHINE MARIE-LOUISE
Filed: 1905-05-20
Granted: 1906-05-19
Abstract: 10,616. Fleming, [nÚe Imbert], J. M. L. May 20, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Vapour burners.-In order to prevent condensation, the vapours are conveyed from the upper heated part of the vaporizer within the flame by a small-bore pipe d, Fig. 5, connected to a vapournozzle of approximately the same diameter. In atmospheric burners, the vapours pass in a straight path through the mixing-tube c to the flame. The vaporizer does not contain any wick or filling, and may be supplied with fuel by a pump or from an overhead reservoir. Fig. 4 shows a reservoir q supported by and connected to the vaporizer by tubes r. In a modification, the upper flattened part o, Fig. 3, of a straight vaporizer m has two discharge pipes n arranged so that the flames impinge on opposite sides of the vaporizer, a cup x being provided for lighting up. Solid hydrocarbons may be used as a fuel.