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Patent GB-190217325-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Eliminating Metals from Mixtures of Metals.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-08-06
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 17,325. Boult, A. J., [Ajax Metal Co.]. Aug. 6. Alloys.-Relates to the treatment of mixed metals, such as brass scrap or other copper alloy, to obtain useful alloys, particularly an alloy for car bearings. The mixed metals are fused with a flux and a metallic compound, the metallic base of which is capable of replacing metals desired to be eliminated from the mixture ; e.g., brass scrap is fused with a flux, such as silica and lime or soda ash, and lead oxide, with the result that the zinc is eliminated and an alloy of copper and lead obtained. If tin be present, it may be left in the alloy.
Patent GB-190218766-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alternating Current Electricity Meters.
Inventor: FERRANTI SEBASTIAN ZIANI DE
Filed: 1902-08-26
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 18,766. Ferranti, S. Z. de, and Hamilton, W. Aug. 26. Energy meters.- Relates to watthour meters of the induction - motor type for alternating currents. In the form shown in Fig. 1, a series magnet c is placed below a rotary disc a, and a magnet b excited by a shunt coil d is placed with its pole above the disc, and opposite the gap between the poles of the series magnet. In order to increase magnetic leakage, the lower end of the core b is thickened, and it is fitted with side arms. The effect of the magnetic leakage is to produce a difference of phase between the current induced in the disc by the shunt magnet and the currents induced by the series magnet, and thus cause the disc to rotate at a rate proportional to the watts. The difference of phase should be 90‹, and it may be adjusted by displacing the coil d on its core or by the use of non-inductive resistances. In other forms of the instrument, multipolar magnets are used. Fig. 6 is a section of an instrument of this kind. The shunt magnet, which is placed below the disc, is of the cylindrical type, the shunt coil d being placed on the central core n. The polar ends of the cylinder m and core n divide into a number of equidistant pieces o, r, Fig. 7, which follow each other alternately. The polar surface of the series magnet is divided into equal sections by a number of radial grooves, in which the series wire is wound backwards and forwards. Permanent magnets s are used to brake the disc. In order to obtain a weak torque to overcome the friction of the meter, the shunt magnet is mounted so that it can be slightly displaced to right or left, or the same result may be obtained by replacing one or more of the shunt poles by adjustable iron poles magnetically insulated from the action of the shunt coil. In the case of a three-phase circuit, two meter elements are considered to be sufficient, though more may be used.
Patent GB-190221520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Open Work Knitted Material, for Underclothing.
Inventor: BAYLY JOHN PITT
Filed: 1902-10-03
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 21,520. Bayly, J. P., [Lang, M., and Hochberger, J.]. Oct. 3. Knitted fabries.-Relates to a method of making openwork embroidery on a French circular knitting-machine. After making a course of loops on all the needles a, Fig. 1, the loops on certain of the needles are pressed off, as shown at b, Fig. 2. A loop is then sunk on each needle by the next looper wheel, as shown at c, Fig. 3, and by means of an inclined-toothed wheel the needles having the sinker loops are moved sideways over the adjacent needles, with which they share their loops, as indicated at d, e, Fig. 4. A full course of loops is then made on all the needles. By varying the needles pressed off, patterns can be produced.
Patent GB-190222838-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Lift and Drop, Cabinets for Sewing Machines, Type Writers and the like
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1902-10-20
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 22,838. Haddan, H. J., [Davis Sewing Machine Co.]. Oct. 20. Sewing-machine stands, covers and cases.-Relates to means for lifting and lowering a sewing- machine &c. out of and into its case or cabinet. The machine is carried on a frame 4 hinged at 5 in a recess in the top of the stand. Links 6 pivoted to the frame 4 are connected by a rod 9 having on its ends rollers 10 which run against guide-blocks 11 on the side of the case 20. A stirrup 16 loose on the centre of the rod 9 has an adjustable screw 17 to which is secured a chain &c. 14 passing over pulleys and connected to the flap 2. On opening the flap 2, the frame 4 is raised till it abuts against, stops, and the spring of the rod 9 prevents vibration. Part of the frame 4 is hinged at 13 to facilitate the descent. The blocks 11 are pivoted at their lower ends and have a screw-and-nut adjustment at their upper ends.
Patent GB-190224704-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ice Scrapers for Electric Railways and the like.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1902-11-11
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 24,704. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. Nov. 11. Rail-cleaner8.-Ice or sleet is removed from the contact rail 1, Fig. 1, of electric traction systems by a wheel 5 provided with circumferential cutting- edges 8 and set with its axis oblique to the direction of motion in a bracket 6 of resilient material, depending from the body 7 of the vehicle. A guardrail 3, supported by a bracket 4, is shown overlying the rail 1. The wheel 5 may be made out of a solid piece, as in Fig. 4, or it may consist of a number of discs 9, Fig. 5, of sheet metal, separated by distance-pieces 10. If desired, the outer discs may be made somewhat larger than the inner ones in order to contact with the whole of the upper surface of the rail. In Fig. 3, the wheel is shown carried by a fork 6<1>, which is pressed downwards by a spring 12. The member 7 in this case may be hinged so that it can be swung back out of the way when not in use. The invention may also be applied to rails other than those used for carrying an electric current.
Patent GB-190226646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Turbines.
Filed: 1902-12-03
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 26,646. British Thomson-Houston Co., and Wilson, R. Dec. 3. Steam turbines.-Steam, admitted through a contracted opening, passes through a gradually-enlarging passage, and im. pinges on vanes at the periphery of a wheel. The turbine wheel a, shown in Figs. 1 and 2, has at its periphery vanes d, which may be secured between flanges e, or may be cut in the periphery of the wheel. The flanges work against the interior of the casing c, and are grooved to prevent leakage. The steam passage k, h is formed in a ring g, which is secured inside the casing c. The passage p, k, h causes the steam to impinge on the wheel at several points in its periphery. The steam enters by a contracted opening i, which is shown separately in Fig. 5. Fig. 4 shows a compound turbine, in which the steam, guided by passages r, r', acts on vanes p, p<1>, and exhausts into a passage s, which guides it to vanes q ; or the steam may act first on the vanes q and then on the vanes p, p<1>. The steam may act in succession on several impact turbines mounted on the same shaft, or, after acting on the impact turbine, may expand into a radial or parallel flow turbine on the same shaft. The Provisional Specification describes also a turbine wheel having two or more rows of vanes, to which the steam is led in succession by a spiral passage.
Patent GB-190301914-A (GB)
Inventor: MANUEL MARIE
Filed: 1903-01-27
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 1914. Manuel, M. Jan. 27. Tyres, pneumatic etc.; felloes or rims; lubricating. -Relates to tyres which can be ridden after the internal air tube has been deflated. The rim m almost surrounds the air tube l, and is formed with flanges f between which are placed brass or similar segments s provided with a segmental tread g held on by cross-bars k. The segments are secured by screws b, which pass transversely through slots c in the segments s, and slots c<1> in the tread g to allow of independent radial displacement of each segment. Between the segments and the air tube is interposed a cover m<1> formed with interlocking edges and fitted with brass plates a at the joints between the segments. The flanges of the rim have packing inserted in grooves d to lubricate the segments and to keep them tight. When the tube l is deflated, flanges h on the segments s come against the extensions f of the rim.
Patent GB-190304126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thermostats
Inventor: WRIGHT GEORGE ERNEST
Filed: 1903-02-21
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 4126. Wright, G. E., and McNeill, D. R. Feb. 21. Thermostats.-The inlet and outlet chambers A, B of a valve are separated by a diaphragm C, in which slides a cylinder E open at one end and closed at the other, and having also a saw-cut K. This cylinder is pressed by a spring P against a rod M adjustably attached to the end of a tube L fixed on the top of the valve. This tube L expands sensibly under the action of heat, but the rod M does not, being an alloy of 36 per cent. nickel and 64 per cent. iron, with the result, therefore, that, if the temperature rises sufficiently, the saw-cut K is drawn into the diaphragm C and the valve closed, to open again when the temperature falls. Lever or other multiplying gear may be placed between the cylinder E and rod M. The apparatus may be applied to a switch.
Patent GB-190309266-A (GB)
Title: Operating the Valves of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: HAMILTON JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1903-04-24
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 9266. Hamilton, J. H. April 24. Drawings to Specification. Lubricating gas and like engines. A fluid-pressure valve gear is lubricated by admitting oil to the pump which supplies the fluid pressure.
Patent GB-190309985-A (GB)
Title: Improved Valves, Valve-facings and Valve Gears for Steam Engines
Inventor: HALLIDAY GEORGE
Filed: 1903-05-02
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 9985. Halliday, G. May 2. Valves and valve gear.-A balanced cylindrical or flat admission valve D works over an adjustable ported seating H. The valve is worked by a cam through linkwork M or by a crank-pin driven by chain gearing and working in a slot in its crosshead N. The seating H is adjusted by a governor or a hand-wheel Y<1> acting upon its spindle I, which passes through the valve-rod E. For reversing, the cam may be driven by a clutch, the members of which engage each other by means of dowels in two positions. The steam-pipe may be attached to the pipe A<4> instead of A<7>. The ports may be of spiral form and the seating adjusted angularly.
Patent GB-190313735-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carousels.
Inventor: MCCORMICK JOHN JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-06-19
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 13,735. McCormick, J. J., and McDaniel, L. H. June 19. Roundabouts; toy roundabouts.-In amusement apparatus such as merry-go-rounds, caroussels, or roundabouts, two shafts d, e are adapted to be turned in opposite directions through the gearwheels d<2>, e<2> shown. Double arms i, j are secured to the upper ends of the shafts d, e respectively. The upwardly-inclined branches of the arms i, j carry cars k for the accommodation of passengers. When the shafts are caused to rotate,either by turning the crank h or by suitable power, the arms i, j revolve in opposite directions, and pass alternately over one another. In a modification, the shafts d, e may be so geared together that they will both turn in the same direction. The apparatus may be made for use as a toy, if desired.
Patent GB-190316698-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Actuating Valves, Cocks, Electric Switches, & similar Apparatus at Predetermined Times.
Inventor: BOOT HORACE LOUIS PETIT
Filed: 1903-07-30
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 16,698. Boot, H. L. P. July 30. Actuating valves and cocks.-The lever B of a gas cock, a valve, or similar apparatus is actuated at a predetermined time by a cam or its equivalent mounted upon the arbor 0 of ordinary clockwork mechanism. The time at which the lever B is actuated is determined by the adjustment either of the cam E, F, G, or of the pegs P of the disc A. The invention is described in connection with public lighting, but it may be applied to other purposes.
Patent GB-190318242-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Swimming Gloves
Inventor: AMMON CHARLES GOTTLIEB
Filed: 1903-08-24
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 18,242. Ammon, C. G. Aug. 24. Swimming -appliances.-Relates to webbed gloves for swimmers. Fig. 1 shows a side view of the glove and Fig. 2 a sectional view along the broken line, Fig. 1. The glove is made in sections, with a web C secured between the fingers as shown in Fig. 2. The ends of the fingers are made seamless by doubling over at the ends one of the pieces of which the fingers are made. The glove is secured at the wrist by a strap E and fastener F. The different parts are made of a suitably pliable material so that the fingers can be used as in an ordinary glove.
Patent GB-190318432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Fastening Collars and Neckties to Shirt Collars, Blouses, and the like.
Inventor: STAVENHAGEN OTTO
Filed: 1903-08-26
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 18,432. Stavenhagen, O. Aug. 26. Blouses; collars; neckties; shirts.-Relates to arrangements for attaching collars and neckties to shirts, blouses, chemises, &c. The neckband of the article and the collar are provided with elongated buttonholes c situated on each side towards the back. The neckband of the necktie is provided with an eyelet e near each end. A push-button or stud is passed through the elongated buttonholes and engages in the eyelet of the neckband on each side.
Patent GB-190322452-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Metal Pipes.
Inventor: MOITROUX GASTON
Filed: 1903-10-17
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 22,452. Moitroux, G., and Moitroux, R. Oct. 17. Making pipes and tubes.-Relates to the strengthening of metal pipes or tubes which are formed by bending metal strips and joining the edges together, by increasing the surfaces of the edges welded together. Fig. 4 shows a cross-section of the metal pipe. The ends of the strip are provided with a tongue a and a groove b which fit together and prevent a lateral displacement of the lips c while the welding operation is going on.
Patent GB-190324654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Shirt Ironing Boards.
Filed: 1903-11-13
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 24,654. Mercer, T. T., Woolfall, T., and Cherry Tree Machine Co. Nov. 13. Ironing.-The shirt ironing-board shown, which is based on those described in Specification No. 18,366, A.D. 1902, is provided on its underside with a tubular socket a<1> fitting rotatably over a stud b<1> on the table. In order that the board may be rigidly held in the position into which it is turned, the socket is provided with holes a<2>, into one of which a bolt d is driven by a spring. The board may thus be continuously rotated and firmly fixed under the ironing-roller and may be removed for re-covering. The stud b<1> and socket a<1> may be interchanged, or holes may be provided in the table or in the board, into which the bolt d may be shot.
Patent GB-190400576-A (GB)
Title: An Improved System for the Manufacture of Coke and Gas the Construction of Coke-ovens and Gas Retorts and the Recovery of By-products from same.
Inventor: KEY JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1904-01-09
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 576. Key, J. T. Jan. 9. Coking.-Coke ovens and gas retorts are enclosed in iron or steel cases and supported on columns, and have false bottoms for the discharge of the coke. Fig. 3 shows a bye-product coke oven, consisting of a wall A', brickwork B', an iron foundation H<2> supported on pillars I<2>, and a false bottom F<2>. The false bottom F' is supported by a carriage G' running on rails, and can be lowered by means of pinions on the carriage 'and racks fixed to the false bottom. The gases from the oven are conveyed by pipes D' to the apparatus for removing the bye-products, back to the main 0, by pipes P into the heating-chamber K<1>, and thence to the flue M'. The air for the combustion of the gas enters by passages N<1>. The heating is regulated by dampers T'. A feeding-eye C' is provided at the top of the oven. Trucks may be provided running on rails underneath the ovens to receive the coke discharged.
Patent GB-190401419-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Clutch Mechanism for Controlling Varying or Freeing the Driving and Braking Gear of Motor Cycles and Velocipedes and Means for Operating and Releasing same, also applicable for Shutting Off the Supply to the Motor.
Inventor: PRIVETT GEORGE
Filed: 1904-01-19
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 1419. Privett, G. Jan. 19. Driving - mechanism ; motor cycles ; handles.- Consists of two-speed chain gearing and clutch disconnecting - mechanism for motor cycles or velocipedes, also a controlling-handle which simul- taneously operates the motor supply valve. Fig. 1 shows a part-sectional plan of the gearing, and Fig. 3 shows the gearing and controlling-arrange- ments in position on a bicycle. The spindle 3, which is rotated from the motor by means of the chain sprocket-wheel 12, is mounted in bearings in a frame 1, 2 secured on the chain stays by clips 33. A double-coned portion 5, rotating with the spindle 3, may be moved longitudinally into engagement with either of the internally-coned parts 7, 8, which are loosely-mounted on the spindle 3, and have chain sprocket-wheels 9, 10 fixed to them. The wheels 9, 10 are connected by chains to similar wheels arranged on either side of the hub of the rear driving-wheel. The double- coned portion 5 is moved longitudinally by means of a ring 17 surrounding it, the ring being pro- vided with a widened arm 18 forming a nut for the screwed spindle 19, which is rotated from the vertical spindle 24 through worm gearing 21, 22 or bevel gearing. A handle 27 is fixed at the upper end of the spindle 24, and provided with a pin or projection which engages with recesses in a fixed disc 30. The spindle 24 is screwed at a suitable part, and fitted with a nut 34, which is connected to the motor supply valve. The internally-coned portions 7, 8 may be fitted with band brakes on their outer circumferences. The Provisional Specification states that the pedal- crank spindle in velocipedes may be connected by a chain to a chain-wheel mounted, by means of a free-wheel clutch, on one of the external clutch members.
Patent GB-190404561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Creels (where Two or More Heights of Bobbins or Spools are used) for Spinning and like Machinery.
Inventor: TWEEDALE JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-02-24
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 4561. Tweedale, J. Feb. 24. Yarns, warping and beaming.-In creels for two or more rows of bobbins for use in spinning and like machines, and in warping and beaming machinery. the top row of bobbins supported by an extra bar 1a, instead of using the bar forming the upper bearings for the second row of bobbins. In this way, the bobbins are more conveniently situated for the operative.
Patent GB-190412584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self Acting Mules
Inventor: HEUZL JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-06-03
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 12,584. Heuze, J. June 5, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Mules.-To prevent the counterfaller 1 from striking forcibly against the yarn when raised by the weighted lever 14, the rise is checked by a dashpot, preferably pneumatic. An arm 2 on the counterfaller shaft is connected by a rod 3, preferably telescopic, to the piston 4 of a cylinder 5 which has a self-closing inlet valve 6 and an outlet cock 7. The outlet cock, being provided with a lever 8 which rests on the shaper 9, is gradually closed as the formation of the cop proceeds, so that the counterfaller is arrested earlier in proportion to the reduction in the slackness of the yara occasioned by backing-off. A hand cock 12 allows of adjustment.
Patent GB-190415057-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of a New Pulverulent Product for Coating and Joining Masonry or Brick-work of Furnaces, Ovens, Pipes, Retorts and the like.
Inventor: MULLER LOUIS EMILE
Filed: 1904-07-05
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 15,057. Muller, L. E., [known as Muller, L. d'E.]. July 8, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Fireproof and acidproof paints; antifouling paints and compositions.-A fireproof, acidproof, and anticorrosive material, to be used as a paint, grout, or plastering, for covering and joining stonework &c. in furnaces, ovens, pipes, retorts, or the like, consists chiefy of carborundum, or like materials, such as metal carbides or borides. Thus, the brick walls of furnaces are coated with a mixture consisting of carbon silicide 90-60 parts, refractory clay 10-40 parts, lime 0-4 parts, and sodium or potassium silicate of 47‹ BÚ. 20-50 parts. These are finely ground, dried, and again ground, and are mixed with water before use. A mixture of carbon silicide 50-85 parts, calcined magnesia 5-15 parts, and fine sand 10-25 parts, moistened with saturated magnesium-chloride solution, is used to resist chemical action. Oxychlorides or other suitable ingredients are sometimes mixed with the carborundum.
Patent GB-190425839-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrolysing Apparatus.
Inventor: THORP EDGAR LESLIE
Filed: 1904-11-28
Granted: 1905-12-28
Abstract: 25,839. Thorp, E. L. Nov. 28. Bleaching-compounds are made in an electrolytic apparatus in which intermediate electrodes c are used between main electrodes b. The electrodes are made of a thin sheet of platinum or platinoiridium, protected by strips e of insulating-material arranged as shown in Fig. 2, so that the platinum is exposed only on one side. The platinum may be bent as shown in Fig. 4, or may be covered by insulating-material in the form of a grid or of squares e, Fig. 5, the portions f remaining uncovered. Or, strips of platinum h may be embedded in and supported by a sheet i, Fig. 6, of insulating-material. The platinum may be insulated by corrugated glass or varnish, or, according to the Provisional Specification, with slate or celluloid. The liquid may be circulated by arranging the electrodes c either as shown in Fig. 1 or as shown in Fig. 1<a>, the arrows indicating the direction of the circulation.
Patent GB-190425998-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of New Nitroso Compounds and Blue Dyestuffs therefrom.
Inventor: RANSFORD ROBERT BOLTON
Filed: 1904-11-29
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 25,998. Ransford, R. B., [Cassella & Co., L.]. Nov. 29. p-Nitroso-p<1>-acidylamidodiphenyl-or ditolyl-amines and their o-sulphonic acids are obtained from the corresponding amidodiarylamines by first acetylating or formylating the amido groups, and then treating the product with nitrites and acid. In an example, the production of p-nitroso-p'- acetylamidodiphenylamine - o - sulphonic acid is described. Dyes, artificial.-Dyes of the azine, saffranine, or methylene blue series may be obtained from the nitroso bodies described above. In an example, nitrosoacetamidodiphenylamine is added to a solution of symmetrical diphenyl-1 :3-naphthylenediamine-7-sulphonic acid in alcohol and caustic soda. Acetic acid is then added and the mixture boiled. The dye is separated, and is sulphonated by sulphuric acid monohydrate. The acidyl group is then split off. The dye so obtained dissolves in water and sulphuric acid to form violet and blue solutions, respectively. It dyes wool indigo-blue shades fast to milling and light. A similar dye is obtained from diphenyl-1 :3- naphthylenediamine 6 : 8-disulphonic acid and nitrosoacetamidodiphenylamine sulphonic acid.
Patent GB-190428103-A (GB)
Title: Device for Holding Together Loose Sheets of Paper.
Inventor: RUPP JOSEF
Filed: 1904-12-22
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 28,103. Rupp, J. Dec. 22. Filing papers.-Relates to a device for holding together loose sheets of paper. Prongs b stamped and turned up from a plate a of flexible metal are bent down over the papers c, previously perforated with holes d, with or without the use of a top-plate e.