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Patent GB-190219715-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saucepans.
Inventor: RENOY LOUIS JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-09-09
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 19,715. Renoy, L. J. Sept. 9. Saucepans.-The saucepan a has, near its bottom, a perforated plate b, on which the articles to be cooked are placed. The saucepan is closed by a dome c supported by flanges e, e<1>, the latter of which has a groove and a washer f resting on a ring e<2> in the flange e. The flanges are held together by nuts g At the apex of the dome are a safety valve jand a manometer k. Surrounding the dome is a cylinder d, through which cold water circulates by a supply pipe l and outlet m, for the purpose of regulating the cooking temperature. Water condensed on the sides of the dome is drawn off by a cock i. For use with a fire or gas, the saucepan has a single flat bottom, but, for heating by steam, a double bottom is provided, as shown, p, q being the steam inlet and outlet. Liquids are withdrawn from the saucepan by a tube r and a cock s. The saucepan may be divided into two or more water-tight compartments.
Patent GB-190224779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Super Heaters.
Filed: 1902-11-11
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 24,779. Lake, H. H., [Stirling Co.]. Nov. 11. Superheaters, steam.-Superheaters of the Niclausse type are put up over a furnace with their headers and tubes horizontal and superposed, and pipe connections are provided so that the steam passes first through the lowest group of headers and tubes, then through the top group, and finally through the middle group.
Patent GB-190227528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Movements for Swing Looking-glasses, Fanlights and the like
Filed: 1902-12-13
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 27,528. Gunn Castor Co., and Piercy, L. R. Dec. 13. Pivot adjustments; pivoting, methods of.-Relates to pivots for swing mirrors, fanlights, &c. The pivot is formed in two portions attached, respectively, to the pillar band the swinging frame e shown in horizontal section in Fig. 4. The bracket or slide portion a, attached to the pillar b, is provided with a central vertical slot open at the top to receive T-headed lugs f<3> on the other portion. Wedge-shaped guides c are formed parallel to the slot. The pivot portion attached to the swinging frame e has a central raised portion d', the outer face d' of which is curved inwards and is provided with two slots d', Fig 10, to allow of a swinging movement. A curved disc f<1> bears against the inner face of the part d<3>, and has lugs f<3> which project through the slots d<4> and engage in the slot in the portion a. The portion d' has lugs g, which are turned inwards to bear on the disc f<1>, or the disc f<1> may be pivoted tothe part d<3>. The two parts are secured together by dropping the frame and pivot portion so that the lugs f<3> enter and pass down the slot in the portion a until the wedges bind the parts together. The wedge portion may be mounted on the swinging frame when the position of the slot and wedges is reversed. In a modified form, the bracket portion has only one wedge placed centrally, the lugs f<3> having hooked ends to engage with the sides of the same. The Provisional Specification refers to other modifications, in which the curved surface is conoidal or flat, or may be in the form of an annulus. A leather or other friction surface may also be employed. The bracket may also be formed with a single or bifurcated wedge projection, with which single or double perforated lugs may engage. The line of perforation of the lugs corresponds to the line of the outer face of the containing-case.
Patent GB-190228826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Brushes.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1902-12-30
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 28,826. Marks, G. C., [Universal Brush Co.]. Dec. 30. Bristles, fixing; stocks; tools for making.-The handle and back are made of two metal pieces A, A<1> of similar outline, which overlap and are soldered together. A split ring B of C section is then sprung into place around the opening A'. Plastic material D is next filled into the opening, and, while it is still soft, the bristles c are pressed into it. The tufts of bristles are first placed into holes in a plate c' so as to project on one side of it, the distance the bristles project being determined by the plate c<3> on to which the plate c<1> fits, as shown. The plate c' with the contained bristles is pressed down by a cover c<5> with handle c<6>, the pressure fixing the bristles and simultaneously moulding the surface of the plastic material.
Patent GB-190311171-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in connection with Golf Balls.
Inventor: DAWES GEORGE WALTER
Filed: 1903-05-16
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 11,171. Dawes, G. W. May 16. Balls for golf are adapted to give the player a line of sight upon the ball in the direction in which he wishes to play it, by describing on the surface of each ball three sets of great circles b, Fig. 2, an even number in each, through the ends a of three diameters at right angles to one another. Round one of the points a is drawn a circle c, within which some of the lines are discontinued. Projections, continuous or intermittent, may be employed instead of the lines, or used together with them.
Patent GB-190313221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magneto Semaphore Mechanism.
Filed: 1903-06-12
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 13,221. Magneto Electric Co., and Woolley. L. G. June 12. Signals, electric, semaphore, and shaped, geometrical and other.-A semaphore or like signal can be rotated through 180‹ by an electromotor, so as to present a desired side in the signalling direction. Upon making one or the other of two electric circuits, magnetic apparatus moves detent mechanism so as to free the motor, and limit the rotation produced by it to 180‹. Fig. 1 shows the square plate 20, differently coloured on opposite sides and rotatably mounted upon a box 1 on the post containing apparatus shown in plan from below in Fig. 3. Permanent horse-shoe magnets 4 form a field for an armature on a spindle pivoted in the bracket Y<5>, and carrying a lever 7, which has spring-controlled pawls 10 and 10<a> arranged to always drive the ratchet-wheel 9 in constant direction. Upon the ratchet-wheel shaft 8 carrying the signal plate 20 is a finger-piece 12, Fig. 4, which can be stopped by one of two pins 13<c> upon a cross-bar 13<x> attached to the rock-shaft 13, actuated oppositely by the armatures of electromagnets X, Y. Supposing the electromotor to be stopped by the pin corresponding to magnet Y, Fig. 6 shows that, on closing the switch S to contact X<5>, current from the alternator G will energize the magnet X, removing the Y detent and thereby allowing rotation of the motor M by the current passing through it until the signal disc has turned through 180‹ and the X detent stops the motiou. A further rotation through 180‹ will be similarly produced on switching over to the contact Y<5>. The spindle 8, Fig. 4, passes through a bearing 2<c> in the box cover 2, and, keyed to it, is a collar 8<c>, which rests on ball bearings 15 and carries an arm 8<d> with a friction roller 8<e>. The weighted hub 17 carrying the plate 20, Fig. 1, has a central aperture 17<a>, which receives the upper end of the spindle 8, and allows of limited vertical motion relative thereto. Cam-shaped surfaces 17<y>, 17<x> bear on the roller and ensure that the hub shall return to one of the two normal positions after accidental displacement, and are shaped to ensure rotation of the hub with the spindle.
Patent GB-190319638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse Hoes
Inventor: PARMITER PHILIP JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-09-11
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 19,638. Parmiter, P. J. Sept. 11. Hoes, horse.-Horse-hoes are provided with hoe frames hinged to a drag bar, each frame consisting of two side bars separated from an intermediate bar by springs surrounding a bolt, by means of which the width is adjusted. Fig. 3 is a plan view of a machine with three hoe frames, the main frame being that which is now used in connection with the rotary plant-thinning machine described in Specification No. 17,345, A.D. 1900, though other frames may be used. Two handle frames h are hinged to a cross-bar b, connected with a bar a, to which the shafts e and the standards of the wheels fare attached. The handles are held in position for supporting the hoes in or out of the ground by means of chains from uprights d, each chain being fitted with a spring or springs. The drag bar l is carried by brackets attached to the shafts e, and the hoe frames k are adjustable upon it. The side bars n of the frames k are curved at the ends so that the angle of the hoes o may be adjusted. The width of each frame is decreased by screwing up the nuts t and thus compressing the springs s. Shares may be mounted on tines x carried by the intermediate bars p. A bar u is connected with the central frame k by means of a bolt u<1> surrounded by a spring, and passes underneath the side frames k, which are connected to the handle frames h by stirrups k<1>. The central frame k may be dispensed with. When four hoe frames are used, they are connected in pairs to bars jointed at the centre to the stirrups k<1>. When five are required, a central one is connected with two such pairs by means of a bar u. The Provisional Specificition describes the drag bar as being suspended from a cross-bar.
Patent GB-190319673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Baskets
Inventor: COOK FINLAY
Filed: 1903-09-12
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 19,673. Cook, F. Sept. 12. Wheeled parcelcarriers. - Crossed legs A having wheels B are mounted on the sides of the basket by a swivel pin or axle D, the top of the legs when in use resting in or on suitable sockets or fixtures, and the pin or axle being fitted with screws to tighten or loosen the legs. When not in use, the legs may be folded along the sides of the basket. The handles F are also adapted to fold, being held in the folded position by suitable catches, a crossbar H on the handles then serving as a handle to carry the basket on the arm.
Patent GB-190322420-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Plugs and Drainers for Laboratory, Kitchen and other Sinks.
Inventor: MCMICHAEL JOHN ALFRED
Filed: 1903-10-17
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 22,420. McMichael, J. A. Oct. 17. Sinks; haths.-A bucket-shaped strainer A is detachably fastened to the bottom of the vessel, such as a bath, kitchen or laboratory sink, or the like, and is fitted with a plug B. The upper part of the strainer projects to facilitate its removal, and the projection is laterally perforated to ensure complete drainage.
Patent GB-190323828-A (GB)
Title: Boat Detaching Apparatus.
Inventor: RAYMOND JAMES RICHARDSON
Filed: 1903-11-03
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 23,828. Raymond, J. R. Nov. 3. Hooks for boat lowering and disengaging gear. The hook Q, to which the boat t shackle x is connected, has the pivoted part s shaped at the end t to fit the hook body q. When the weight of the boat is taken by the water, the end t<1> falls by its own weight, disconnecting the shackle. The shackle is attached again by passing the rope Q' through its eye.
Patent GB-190400853-A (GB)
Title: Toy for Children, in the Form of a Merry-go-round, having Separate Musical Mechanism, with Changeable Note-plates
Inventor: ROGLER MAX
Filed: 1904-01-13
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 853. Rogler, M. Jan, 13. Musical boxes.-A toy roundabout is combined with a musical device. The roundabout consists of a revoluble platform d, Fig. 2, supported over four bars b forming a cross. The platform carries horses, carriages, &c., and is driven by a wheel p attached to a sleeve m, which is loosely mounted on a shaft f, Fig. 3, and is turned by a crank handle k. A clutch device on the sleeve m drives the shaft f when the handle k is turned in one direction only, and the shaft f through worm gearing drives a plate q, upon which is mounted a disc provided with a series of pins which actuate, by means of a series of jagged wheels r, the teeth t of a comb.
Patent GB-190402572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turbine Engines.
Inventor: FILTEAU VICTOR
Filed: 1904-02-02
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 2572. Filteau, V. Feb. 2. Impact-wheels.-A multiple-expansion turbine of the impact-wheel type is shown in Figs. 2 and 3. The casing j is formed of flanged discs i secured together and forming compartments each con- taining a turbine wheel 5. Each wheel is supplied with nozzles 15 which increase in number and diameter towards the exhaust, and the nozzle apertures are in most cases controlled by ring- valves 25 having two or more sets of ports of graduated size and being operated by toothed gearing 33 so that the number of nozzles in use can be varied. Guides 17 are placed within the wheel blades to lead the steam away from the wheel.
Patent GB-190403094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Motor-driven Bicycles and similar Velocipedes
Inventor: CRISPIN FREDERICK ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-02-08
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 3094. Crispin, F. A. Feb. 8. Driving-mechanism ; motor cycles.-Consists in a form of two-speed gearing, and positive and friction clutches used in connection therewith, for motor and other cycles. The three shafts B, D, N are mounted in bearings in the casing A and connected by gearing, the shaft B being driven from the motor through the sprocket-wheel J and friction clutch, and the shaft N connected to the driving-wheel. The intermediate shaft D is driven continually by the shaft B through toothed wheels C, E, and drives the shaft N at either of two speeds by pinions G, F, gearing continually with toothed wheels 0, P. The clutch H, which may be formed with two semi-cylindrical teeth M, moves longitudinally on a squared part of the shaft, and thereby clutches either of the pinions G, F to the shaft. The inner member S of the friction clutch is connected to the loosely-mounted sprocket J, and drives the external member T, the latter being keyed to the shaft B and pressed into engagement, when required, by the adjustable spring V. The Provisional Specification describes also a spring belt pulley. The pulley, which is placed on the shaft N, consists of a kind of star-wheel fixed to the shaft, and a box pulley provided with inwardly-projecting arms, between which and the star-wheel helical springs are inserted. In this case, the friction clutch may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190404032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Wheel Hubs for Perambulators and other Vehicles
Inventor: WAKEFIELD BENJAMIN
Filed: 1904-02-18
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 4032. Wakefield, E. Feb. 18. Hubs.-Relates to the construction of a ballbearing hub for the wheels of perambulators, mail carts, invalid chairs, and the like, which may be secured on, and detached from, an ordinary axle arm without interfering with the ball bearings. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the hub is secured on the axle arm a' between a shoulder a<3> and a nut a<4>. A sleeve f is flared at the end f which is of reduced diameter, to secure the fixed cone g, and is threaded at the other end to receive the adjustable cone h, which is also secured in position by flaring the end of the sleeve as shown. The other half of the ball race is formed in an angle-piece e having flanges e<3>, e<4> to which the spokes and a barrel part d respectively are secured. In a modification, a washer having a D-shaped eye is placed between the nut a' and the cone h ; the washer has a peg adapted to engage with any one of a series of holes in the face of the cone. The barrel d may be flanged, as shown in Fig. 2, to receive the spokes, cups e' being fitted in enlargements of the barrel as shown ; the adjustable cone h is extended as at h<2>, and has a number of radial slots to receive a cottar or linch pin which also enters a transverse hole formed in an extension of the sleeve f. A cap n may be screwed on to the extension h<2>. In a modification of this arrangement, a lock-nut is secured on the sleeve extension after inserting the pin ; the lock-nut may be placed inwards of the pin, in which case the extension h' of the cone h need not be recessed.
Patent GB-190407516-A (GB)
Title: Combination Apparatus for Steam Generators of Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: FRIEDMANN LOUIS
Filed: 1904-03-29
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 7516. Friedmann, L. March 29. Liquid-fuel fittings.- For heating steam generators for motor vehicles, a main burner B and an auxiliary burner C are employed. The main burner is fed from the vaporizing-pipe a, which leads to the nozzle c, mixing-chamber d, with air holes o, and impact plate g. The auxiliary burner has the mixing- chamber d' extended to form a perforated cap h. The position of the highpressure zone of the main burner, where the vapour impinges on the plate g, is adjusted, so that it does not, at the highest working pressure, interfere with the working of the auxiliary burner at a lower pressure. Both can then be in use together when required, and the main burner can be turned off while the vehicle is at rest, and re-lighted by turning on the supply. When the auxiliary burner is not in use, an intermediate tube e is provided to prevent the main flame from blowing out.
Patent GB-190410254-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Variable-speed and Reversing Gear for Motor Road Vehicles and other purposes.
Inventor: KOERTE CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1904-05-04
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 10,254. K÷rte, C. May 4. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to a variable-speed epicyclic gear for motor road vehicles &c., in which the spe3d of the motor shaft is not varied. A spur pinion 4 which communicates motion to the axle &c. is attached through a sleeve 3 to the casing 2 loose on the motor shaft 1. Inside the casing 2, a pinion 5 is keyed to the shaft 1, and pinions 6, 7, 8 communicate with brake drums 12, 13, 14 by means of loose sleeves 9, 10, 11, respectively. The .pinion 5 gears with the pinion 8 through two integral wheels 16, 17 mounted on a pin 15 carried by the casing 2, with the pinion 6 through a wheel 19 mounted on a pin 21 and through a broad pinion 18, Fig. 3, mounted on a pin 20, and with the pinion 7 through the wheel 19 and two integral wheels 22, Fig. 4, mounted on a pin 23. A flywheel 24 mounted on the shaft 1 may communicate the maximum speed to the pinion 4 by means of a friction clutch 25 provided with a claw clutch 26 in connection with the sleeve 3. On disengaging the clutch 25, the casing 2 stops, and the drums 12, 13, 14 revolve in various directions, giving a free motor. On braking the drums 13, 12, the casing 2 rotates in the same direction as the shaft 1 at an intermediate and a low speed respectively. On braking the drum 14, a slow reverse motion of the casing 2 is obtained. The gear may be modified to give four, or only two, forward speeds. The motor shaft 1 is bored out at 27, and oil is driven by a pump worked by the engine along a pipe 28 so that it emerges by an opening 29 into an annular space 30, from which it passes by centrifugal force through holes 31 in the shaft 1 and the sleeves 9, 10,11 to the bearing-surfaces. Grease placed in the casing 2 lubricates the revolving pins 15 &c. by way of holes 32 in the gear-wheels. The Provisional Specification states that the driven wheel 4 may be adapted for chain gearing.
Patent GB-190411883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wringing and Mangling Machines.
Inventor: LIMITED ENTWISLE AND KENYON
Filed: 1904-05-25
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 11,883. Entwisle & Kenyon, Kenyon, R. W., and Kenyon, W. B. May 25. Mangling and wringing machines; ironing.-The lower part A of the frame of a mangling and wringing machine is provided with a pivot C on which the upper part B turns, carrying the rollers and driving-gear, and with a toothed rack D concentric with the pivot. When the spring catch E, which holds the mangle in its working position, is released, the upper part of the frame swings forwards and one of the gear-wheels engages with the rack D. The upper part of the frame is then gradually lowered by turning the hand-wheel G, and is held in its lowest position by a catch F. On releasing this catch, the mangle may again be turned into working position by rotating the wheel G backwards. Buffers K, adjustable by screws, are provided on the base-frame A. When the mangle is folded down, it is covered by an ironing or other table top which rests at one end on the lower frame A, where a pin engages a bracket, and at the other end on an extension of the frame B, which is held by pivoted catches. The table top may also be made in leaves, one of which is permanently fixed to the frame A or an extension of it, while the others lock together. The mangling- boards are pivoted so that they hang vertically, and protect the rollers when the rollers are inverted. Fig. 4 shows the front board normally retained in position by a lug p<2> engaging a projection p<3>; a a notch is provided into which its pivot may fall when the frame is inverted. In place of the spring catch E, a catch may be provided engaging with a projecting part on the rising of the frame B, the projection bringing it into position for being locked by a screw. Or a spring or gravity catch may be pivoted to the frame B. According to the Provisional Specification, when there is a permanent leaf to the table, a board may be pivoted to the back of the roller frames, so as to lie level with it when the mangle is in working position and to fall back against the rollers at other times. A fire-guard may also be fixed behind the rollers on the base-frame.
Patent GB-190420337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plate Edge Planing Machines.
Filed: 1904-09-21
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 20,337. Craig & Donald, Fyfe, A., and Hay, J. Sept. 21. Planing.-The saddle of a plate-edge planing- machine is driven by means of a rack and pinion D, operated by worm gearing G on a shaft E from the feathered shaft I rotated by an electromotor or otherwise. A guard K secured to the saddle prevents the rack and pinion from becoming choked with the cuttings, and the shaft I may be removed and an electromotor fitted to the saddle.
Patent GB-190425595-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse-shoes.
Inventor: HEISELMANN FRANK FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-11-24
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 25,595. Heiselmann, F. F. Nov. 24. Calks.-A horseshoe designed to be fitted with calks and holders therefor is provided on its upper face with recesses 11, 12, Fig. 5, at the toe, and also recesses 26, 27 at the heel portions. On the under face, a groove 15, Fig. 6, is provided at the toe with oppositelyinclined surfaces 16, while the heel portions receive a circular dish-shaped depression 29, and also have opposite inclines 28. Pieces 18, Figs. 1 and 2, of the shape shown are driven into the recesses at the toe from either side, and serve to hold a serrated toe calk 23 of hardened steel which is secured by rivets 25. The front holder 18 has a curved projection 21 which extends over the front of the animal's hoof. Heel calks 36, Figs. 1 and 3, are secured by rivets to holders C, which fit into the heel recesses, two of the rivets of each calk passing through grooves 38 cut therein, which may be arranged so that the calk 36 is in either of the positions shown in Fig. 1. In a modification, shown in Figs. 8, 9, 10, and 11, the clamping-pieces 18, C are themselves formed into calks.
Patent GB-190427308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Tar Paving.
Inventor: WARD JAMES
Filed: 1904-12-15
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 27,308. Ward, J. Dec. 15. Asphalt paving.-Distilled tar for making tar concrete or paving is rendered more binding by being mixed, when hot, with powdered lime, chalk, limestone, or other alkaline earth. The proportions given vary from three to six parts of tar to one of chalk &c., the higher proportions of earth being used for roads carrying heavy traffic.