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Patent GB-190002559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Engines.
Inventor: MCCOLLUM JAMES HARRY KEIGHLY
Filed: 1900-02-08
Granted: 1901-02-08
Abstract: 2559. McCollum, J. H. K. Feb. 8. Valves and valve gear.-Consists of an engine in which a rotary ported disc valve with a disc cut-off valve at the back is employed for admission, while the exhaust is controlled by a pair of separate rocking valves. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section of the engine, and Fig. 3 the main and cut-off valves. The admission disc valve J is driven by toothed gear from the engine crank shaft through a vertical shaft M. A hand-lever L is provided for operating the cut-off valve K so as to alter the number of ports j, left open according to the load on the engine. To enable the engine to be reversed, a hand-lever N is also provided, by which the angular position of the bevel-wheal m<2> on the engine crank shaft can be adjusted. The exhaust valves at o, o<1> are worked by an eccentric on the shaft M through suitable linkage.
Patent GB-190009101-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rivet Caulking or Setting Tool for use in Conjunction with a Pneumatic Hammer or Riveter.
Inventor: SHARKIE WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-05-17
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 9101. Sharkie, W., and Crawford, D. May 17. Riveted joints.-A rivet caulking or setting tool for use in an ordinary pneumatic hammer or riveter has a shank a sliding without rotation in a casing b. The upper end of the shank is adapted to fit the sleeve of the hammer or riveter, and the lower end is formed with a caulking or setting- tool f. The casing is provided with a foot, Figs. 1 and 3, or a centre point m, Fig. 2, to keep the tool on the rivet so as not to indent the plate In the form shown in Fig. 1, interchangeable shanks are used for different sizes of rivets. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the point m is adjusted by a screw n to suit different sizes of countersunk rivets. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the shank a strikes on two tools o pivoted in the lower end of the casing. In a modification of this form, only one pivoted tool is used, which is placed opposite the foot. Both these forms permit of variations in the size of the rivet.
Patent GB-190015021-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Carbon Electrodes for Arc Lamps.
Inventor: ALEXANDROFF VARSONOPHY
Filed: 1900-08-22
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 15,021. Alexandroff, V. Aug. 22. Arc lamps, electrodes for. These are made of carbon mixed with oxides or salts of magnesium, aluminium, zinc, copper, silver, thorium, cerium, zirconium, yttrium, calcium, or other metals suitable for giving light with less expenditure of energy than when pure carbons are used. A suitable mixture consists of 63 parts of finely-ground coke, 30 of graphite, 7 of lampblack, and 1 of magnesia, with sufficient asphaltum dissolved in turpentine to make a paste ; this is pressed into rods, which are alternately baked and moistened with a solution of sugar or other material to render them sufficiently dense.
Patent GB-190016967-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Leg Guards or Pads.
Inventor: BLAIR EVERARD MCLEOD
Filed: 1900-09-24
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 16,967. Blair, E. M. Sept. 24. Guards for games. -Relates to means for fastening legguards for use in cricket and other games. The guard is provided with straps d, adjustable by means of a slide buckle e, by buttons and buttonholes, or other means, or made of elastic material and carrying hooks f<1>, which engage eyes b fixed to the opposite side of the guard. For right-handed players the eyes bare placed at the righthand side of the guard as shown.
Patent GB-190018016-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Mechanism of Traction Engines.
Inventor: ASH HUGH MALACHI
Filed: 1900-10-10
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 18,016. Ash, H. M., and Wouters, J. Oct. 10. Traction engines.-Relates to friction clutch mechanism for putting in or out of action either the driving-pulley or the propelling-gear. Fig. 3 shows the clutch mechanism in section, and Fig. 4 shows a plan. In this, 1 is the power shaft, on which is mounted the loose driving-pulley 6, within which is the drum 5 fast on the shaft 1. Pivoted to the drum 5 are a number of shoes 8 connected by rods 11 to a sliding sleeve 10. By means of the forked lever 20, this sleeve may be adjusted so as to expand the pivoted shoes 8, and cause the driving-pulley 6 to be frictionally gripped by the drum 5. On the sleeve 10 is a second loose sleeve 23 bearing the driving-pinion 36 of the propelling- gear. This sleeve 23 carries a pair of arms 24, furnished with pivoted shoes 25 connected by rods 26 to a sliding collar on the sleeve. By means of the forked lever 32, this collar can be adjusted so as to expand the pivoted shoes 25, and cause the pinion 36 to be driven by the drum 5.
Patent GB-190104646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: SOUTHALL JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-03-05
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 4646. Southall, J. March 5. Gas and like engines, governing in. The power of the impulse is controlled by forcing out during the compression stroke some of the charge that was drawn into the cylinder on the suction stroke. A loose piston A, secured by a spring F behind it, nearly meets the motor piston D at the end of the exhaust stroke, and expels the combustion products, and during the compression stroke the valve C is held open for a certain period and the excess of charge is forced behind the piston A ; the compression of the charge is thus kept practically uniform, however much its volume may vary. The admission valve E is placed behind the piston A. The piston A may be controlled by a hollow coned cam disc ; its piston-rod being made to rotate and having a transverse arm carrying cam bowls, which are adjusted radially on the arms by centrifugal action or by an independent governor. The rod is pressed towards the cam by a spring, and the auxiliary chamber in this case need not be behind the piston A, the valve C being held open almost until the firing time.
Patent GB-190106949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Audible Electric Telegraphy.
Inventor: OXLADE ROBERT
Filed: 1901-04-02
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 6949. Oxlade, R., and Richardson, W. J. W. April 2. Telegraphs; telephone systems.-Relates to that class of telegraphs in which a telephone is employed as a receiver. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement in which the switch C is arranged to cut the battery D into circuit with the primary of the induction coil B for transmitting, or to shortcircuit the secondary by the wire b when receiving, the receiver A being connected between earth and the switch C. The transmitting - key E is arranged in normally-closed local circuit, so that the induced currents sent to line are produced by the breaks in the local transmitting-circuit. The receiver A may be enclosed in a resonating- chamber, and, when desired, a microphone may take the place of the key E so as to transmit speech.
Patent GB-190108369-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Propulsion of Vessels in Water and Air
Inventor: WESTPHALEN RUDOLF COUNT
Filed: 1901-04-23
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 8369. Westphalen, Rudolph, Count. April 23. Propelling by reciprocating plates.-Figs. 1, 2, and 3 show an arrangement of hand-gear for propelling a boat, but power gear can also be used. Plates i are hinged on blocks b, which are slid to and fro on guide-rods a by means of handles d. When moving towards the bow of the boat, the plates fold back into the position shown by dotted lines in Fig. 3. When moving towards the stern, they open out against stops j. Guides m, n are provided to move the plates into the proper position at the ends of the stroke. These guides engage with the bent upper ends k of the spindles carrying the plates.
Patent GB-190110849-A (GB)
Title: A new or improved Device or Contrivance for Regulating the Hanging of Picture Frames, Mirrors and the like
Inventor: GARSTANG JAMES IDDON
Filed: 1901-05-25
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 10,849. Garstang, J. I. May 25. Pictures &c., hanging. -Relates to a device for adjusting the angles of hanging pictures, mirrors, &c. A pointed stem a has a flat head a<1>, strengthened at each side by a rib m and provided with notches g, g<1>, g<2>. The device is used as shown in Figs. 3 and 4. When the picture is hung bv a chain, as in Fig. 5, the device shown in Fig. 2 is used. The cord may be shortened by taking a turn round the head between the notches g, g<1>.
Patent GB-190112173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tidal Power Motors.
Inventor: JAMISON JOHN
Filed: 1901-06-14
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 12,173. Jamison, J. June 14. Tidal energy, utilizing.-In utilizing the tidal waters of a bay &c., two or more reservoirs are arranged for storing the water which is employed for driving two or more water-wheels or turbines. Three reservoirs 1, 2, 3 are shown in the Figure, these reservoirs having subdivisions 1<a>, 2<a>, 3<a>, and eight water-wheels are shown in connection therewith. In operation, at quarter ebb tide the wheels A, C are sot in motion, discharging water into the receding tide, and at three-quarter ebb tide the wheels G, H are also set in motion. At ebb tide the wheels D, E are started, and discharge into the reservoirs 3, 1, while the wheels A, C, G, H are shut down. At quarter flood tide, the wheels D, E are shut down and the wheels A, F, discharging into the reservoirs 1, 2, and the wheels G, H, discharging into the reservoirs 3<a>, 1<a>, are started. At halt flood tide, the wheel F is shut down, and the wheel B is started and discharges into the reservoir 2. At flood tide, the wheels A, B are shut down, and the wheels D, F are again set in motion, discharging into the reservoirs 3, 2<a>. The cycle of operations is then repeated.
Patent GB-190114229-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Cuffs of Shirts, Blouses or the like.
Inventor: VAUGHAN GEORGE EDWARD
Filed: 1901-07-12
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 14,229. Vaughan, G. E., [Carnap, G.]. July 12. Cuffs.-Relates to the cuffs of shirts, blouses, and the like, and consists in attaching the end of the sleeve a, Fig. 1, along the centre line a<1> of the cuff b so that the latter can be worn with either end outwards. In a modification, the cuff b, Fig. 4, is provided with a supplemental piece of linen b<1> of the same size and shape as half the cuff and attached by one edge to the centre of the cuff, and by the other edge to the wristband a of the garment, so that the cuff, when turned about the line a<1>, will always exhibit the appearance of a full-sized cuff.
Patent GB-190115085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Spark and Cinder Arresters for Locomotives and the like.
Inventor: SCHERDING AUGUSTE ROBERT
Filed: 1901-07-24
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 15,085. Scherding, A. R. July 24. Spark - arresters. -The smoke-box is fitted with a sieve A covering the ends of the upper fire - tubes, and is divided by a horizontal, inclined, or stepped strainer B joined to the lower edge of the sieve. The front of the sieve and the rising parts of the partitions are hinged, to allow access to the tubes, and may carry solid plates d behind the perforations grating or wirework c.
Patent GB-190116788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ball-valves and the like.
Inventor: ASKEW JOHN
Filed: 1901-08-21
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 16,788. Askew, J. Aug. 21. Bull and float valves.-A ball and float valve specially adapted for quickly filling flushing- cisterns &c. is shown in Fig. 1. The ordinary float arm b connected to the cock is locked in the open position, by a pivoted arm f carrying a float e and having a tooth i engaging with a rack h on the float arm, until the cistern is filled, when the locking-float is raised and disengaged. The arms may be fitted with any suitable locking- device.
Patent GB-190118332-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Rheostats.
Filed: 1901-09-13
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 18,332. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Case, F. E.]. Sept. 13. Rheostats.-Resistances, applicable for use in connection with motor controllers on railway cars, are made up of cast-iron or other flat grids G, Fig. 2, provided with perforated lugs H, by which they are supported on three rods R covered with mica or other insulating-material, as shown in plan in Fig. 3. Insulating-washers C are placed between the lugs, alternately on opposite rods, and the lugs are held together by spring washers K at the ends of the rods, so that all the grids are connected in series by the lugs. The lugs are reduced in diameter where they touch the washers, to increase the length of marginal insulating- surface. The lugs have eyes to receive binding- screws A. The lugs are made thicker than the other parts of the grids, or distance-pieces are interposed, so that the grids are separated by air spaces. The supporting-rods are secured by nuts N<1> and insulating-washers on end brackets P, which are also connected by two stiffening-rods B. The brackets have slots 0 to receive bolts for securing them below the floor of a car, the slots permitting the grids to be pressed together by the end nuts N'. The rods are placed transversely to the car, so that the air current due to the movement of the car passes between the grids.
Patent GB-190121761-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Washing, Rinsing, and otherwise Treating Hollow Vessels.
Inventor: BLAKE ROBERT ALFRED
Filed: 1901-10-29
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 21,761. Blake, R. A., [Boldt & Vogel]. Oct. 29. Bottles and the like, washing.-In apparatus for washing, rinsing, and otherwise treating hollow vessels, such as bottles, the carrier b is raised and lowered in a water tank a by admitting compressed air to a bell c through a pipe e, and allowing it to escape through a cock f.
Patent GB-190124983-A (GB)
Title: Improved Toy See-saw
Inventor: CLARKE MARK
Filed: 1901-12-07
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 24,983. Clarke, M. Dec. 7. Toy see-saws.-Toy see-saws are made in metal or wood, and are arranged to have small figures secured in the ends by india-rubber bands &c. Fig. 1 shows the see-saw caused to oscillate by a pendulum weight F. India-rubber bands, or leaf or coiled springs, may also be employed, the feet of the figures being arranged to so touch as to imitate self-propulsion. Rotating or reciprocating cam and link motions may also be employed, and the pendulum form may be continuously operated by clockwork.
Patent GB-190203468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Recovery of Rubber from Vulcanized Rubber Waste.
Inventor: PRICE RAYMOND BEACH
Filed: 1902-02-11
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 3468. Price, R. B. Feb. 11. India-rubber waste, utilizing.-Waste vulcanized rubber is finely ground and placed in a vessel A, where it is submitted to pressure and a temperature not exceeding 450‹ F. by admitting superheated steam or other fluid through a pipe F, oxygen being excluded. Chemicals, such as a solution of sodium thiosulphate, may also be added to remove sulphur. The apparatus shown is provided with a jacket B and pipes for circulation of a heating-fluid, charging and discharging openings E, a revolving stirrer M, a pressure gauge, a safetyvalve, a thermometer, and a blow-off pipe H ; the stirrer may be omitted.
Patent GB-190205417-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hair Clasps for Articles of Hair Dress.
Inventor: MACHADO JOHN
Filed: 1902-03-04
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 5417. Machado, J. March 4. Hair fastenings; combs, hair.-For securing the short hairs on the neck and for securing combs or other articles in the hair, one or more strips of rubber, felt, or similar material 1 are placed in the clasp, and the hair is frictionally held on it by the movable member. Fig. 4 shows a slide with two strips 1 held in grooves in the plate 2, to which is pivoted a single pronged pin 6 held in the closed position by a spring clip 9. Fig. 9 shows a side or other comb with a single strip 1 and a slotted pin 16, which slides in the eyes 17 and is held closed by a clip 18. Other forms of clips or means may be used for fastening the movable part, which may have one or more arms.
Patent GB-190205557-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Fixing Tiles in Grates.
Inventor: HAMILTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-03-06
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 5557. Hamilton, W. March 6. Tiling.-The openwork frame B C on each side of a fireplace is provided with a slot b in one part and a vertical groove c in the other, whereby the tiles A may be passed through the slot and be held in the groove. The tiles rest vertically upon one another. The Provisional Specification states that the lowest tile rests upon a flange at the bottom of the tile opening.
Patent GB-190209630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railways and Cars and Magnetic Appliances therefor.
Inventor: ALBERTSON ALBERT CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1902-04-25
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 9630. Albertson, A. C. April 25. Elevated, electric, &c. railways and tramways; rails.-With the object of reducing the friction of vehicles and locomotives on railways and tramways, magnets are used to support the whole or part of the weight. Figs. 2 and 7 show magnets 5, 5<a>, 5<b> mounted on the vehicle with upwardly-directed poles to pass under armature rails forming part of or attached to the ordinary running rails on the structure of elevated railways. In tunnels theae armature rails may be carried over the vehicle, on the top of which the magnets are placed. The undersides of the armature rails are kept clean and are lubricated by brushes. The magnets may be excited by current from batteries on the vehicle or from third-rail or other conductors on electric or other railways.
Patent GB-190214621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tramway Construction
Inventor: GRIBBLE THEODORE GRAHAM
Filed: 1902-07-01
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 14,621. Gribble, T. G. July 1. Rails; chairs; r a i l joints. - In tramway construction, double-headed reversible rails A are used, which rails can be reversed by simply taking up the pavement between the rails. The rails rest on the foundation, and are carried by chairs formed of cranked plates B, B' bolted to base-plates E, and these cranked plates are made of sufficient length to form fishplates at the joints. The connecting-bolts H are fitted with divided sockets J, held on the heads by rings or thimbles K to act as washers; when the nuts are removed, the bolt heads can move back into the sockets. The bolt-holes in the flanges b<2> are slotted to enable the inner plates B' to be moved into the position shown in dotted lines, so that the rails can be reversed without disturbing the outer portion of the paving. The rails are connected by tie bars N coupled by right and left handed screws or gib and cottar couplings to bolts or fastenings, the heads of which are enclosed in socket washers.
Patent GB-190221862-A (GB)
Title: Improved Footrest Adjustment for Motorcycle Cranks
Inventor: ALLISON GEORGE HERBERT
Filed: 1902-10-08
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 21,862. Allison, G. H. Oct. 8. Cranks; foot-rests.- Relates to means for enabling the pedal cranks of a free-wheel motor or other cycle to be brought together and used as foot-rests. One crank B is loosely mounted on a boss A keyed to the axle on which the other crank is keyed. The crank B carries a pivoted lever C, the end of which normally passes freely under a stop E fixed to the frame. When the lever is pressed by the heel of the rider, its end stops the pedals by catching the stop, and further depression of the lever raises a spring-held pin D on the crank B out of engagement with the boss A. This allows the other crank to turn until parallel with the crank B, in which relative positions they are held by re-engagement of the pin D with the boss.
Patent GB-190225526-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Case or Frame of Indicating Instruments and in Means for Fitting same.
Inventor: RECORD JOHN WESTMORELAND
Filed: 1902-11-20
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 25,526. Record, J. W., and Trent, H. E. Nov. 20. Scales; index hands.-The frame A has a portion B of its edge of angular or curved section, and has the scales C on each side, with the pointer D arranged to indicate on both sides, so that readings may be taken from any part of the room. The frame is supported on special bearings such that the instrument may be turned into any position or lifted off its support. Each bearing consists of a circular strap F gripping tightly a washer H, having a slot in which the flattened axle J rests. By turning the frame A till the slot in the washer and a slot in the strap F are in line, the bearing may be removed. The scale may be on one side only of the instrument.
Patent GB-190300240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Driving Mechanism for Portable Tools.
Inventor: FROMHOLT FELIX
Filed: 1903-01-05
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 240. Fromholt, F. Jan. 5. Rock drills.-Relates to driving-mechanism for portable rotary or percussive tools for acting on large blocks of stone, metal, or other material. A rope A' passes over a suitably driven pulley A, guide-pulleys B, C, and a tension pulley E to drive a pulley D, mounted in the forked end of a rod a pivoted at K on a jib H. The rope passes through the hollow pivots F, G of the jib, allowing it to be turned into any horizontal position. The rod a can be angularly adjusted in a vertical plane and is balanced by a weighted cord K<1>. The pulley E is guided vertically in a dashpot j to prevent shock if the rope A' breaks. The whole arrangement is fixed to a wall or other support, or a pair may be mounted on a trolley to run on rails in the yard &c., the trolley having an electric, petrol, or other motor for driving the pulley A. The pulley D can be clutched to its shaft c by a clutch h, and then drives a shaft f by bevel gearing g, the shaft being mounted in a tube e with a forked end pivoted on the shaft c. The tool spindle is driven from a shaft U carried in plates N clamped on a sleeve q which can turn on the tubular guide r of the shaft f, from which the shaft U is driven. The toul spindle is carried in a tube L, which may be supported or guided by hand or in any suitable manner. The tool spindle is shown as a reciprocating spindle of a percussive rock drill, being held by springs Q, R in a hollow piston reciprocated by a crank on the shaft U, but the parts may be changed easily for a rotating spindle, carrying a disc or other rotating tool, and driven from the shaft U, around which the spindle can be angularly adjusted. The shafts U, c may be connected by a belt or by friction cones instead of toothed gearing.