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Patent GB-190115395-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Railway Carriage or Wagon Couplings
Inventor: TIPPER GEORGE
Filed: 1901-07-30
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 15,395. Tipper, G. July 30. Couplings, non- automatic.- Through the drawhook c of each vehicle passes a loose pin d on which are mounted two quadrants e and the rule-jointed coupling-link l, m. The quadrants e are connected by chains g to corresponding quadrants i mounted on the crossshaft j, having end handles k, which may be locked in either of the positions shown by spring catches n. The vehicles are uncoupled by depressing one of the levers k, when the link l, m assumes the position shown in the right-hand portion of Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190115537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Generating Apparatus.
Inventor: MEYDENBAUER ALBRECHT
Filed: 1901-07-31
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 15,537. Meydenbauer, A. July 31. Acetylene.-Relates to acetylene-generating apparatus of the class in which the supply of carbide to the generating- chamber is automatically regulated. The carbide holder c is provided with a mouthpiece d of quadrilateral section, in which are arranged two inclined valves g, h, adapted to be opened on the descent of the bell by a rod e actuating levers on the valve spindles. The arrangement is such that the lower valve is opened first and to a greater extent than the upper valve. On the ascent of the bell, a spring f returns the rod e carrying with it the valve h, while the valve g is closed by a spring on its own spindle. A chain p, suspended from the top of the carbide holder and attached to the valve g, serves to displace the carbide from the latter.
Patent GB-190123481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locomotive Engines.
Filed: 1901-11-20
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 23,481. M e l d r u m Bros., Meldrum, J. J., Cotton, A., and Wilkie, J. Nov. 20. Locomotive boilers; smoke-boxes.-Relates to improved blast apparatus and to an improved construction of the smoke-box and adjoining parts designed to facilitate access. The blast pipe is composed of two concentric nozzles at about the level of the lowest of the boiler tubes. The outer nozzle 1 is for the usual blast, and the central nozzle 17 is for the live-steam blower. Above the nozzles is a large flared pipe 6 extending almost to the chimney 3. This is hinged to the smoke-box door, so that, when the latter is opened, it is withdrawn from the smoke-box. Behind the pipe 6 is a baffle or deflector. This is in two overlapping parts 10, 11, the lower fixed and the upper attached to the pipe 6. The deflector and the pipe 6 are anchored by a bent link 15 to the side of the smoke-box, so that they clear the door frame when the door is opened. The smoke-box door is secured by an inside cross-bar 20 in the usual way, but this bar also is carried so as to come away with the door. In order to effect this, a crank-pin is provided for shifting the bar laterally from outside.
Patent GB-190123500-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Clutch and Brake Mechanism of Motor Vehicles
Inventor: LANCHESTER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-11-20
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 23,500. Lanchester, F. W. Nov. 20. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to clutch and brake mechanism, the main object being to enable a high lever ratio to be employed without necessitating the use of a long operating-limb. As shown in sectional plan in Fig. 2, one clutch cone a is secured on the driving-shaft e, and the other clutch cone b is mounted to slide longitudinally thereon, and is connected through the sleeve c and universal joint i with the wheel axle to be driven. At the back of the cone b is a fixed brake ring u. The cone b is operated by arms q projecting from a pair of parallel shafts p, which are supported in brackets j held by tie-rods 2, and are geared together by a pair of toothed sectors r. Where cast-iron friction cones are used, the inner surface of one of the cones a is formed with oil-retaining grooves y, extending part of the way round the circumference and alternating as shown in Fig. 6. The brake ring may be transversely grooved, or may be grooved similarly to the cone a.
Patent GB-190125916-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooking Ranges, principally for Military Uses.
Inventor: FIELDHOUSE WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1901-12-19
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 25,916. Fieldhouse, W. J. Dec. 19. Cooking stoves and ranges. - A stove, which is principally intended for military use, consists of a single casing divided longitudinally into two distinct and independent portions. Each portion has a slow-combustion fireplace a with ashpan and ash-door v<1> beneath, and flues running under the hot-plate r over an oven c on each side of the fire. Other communicating flues pass down the outer sides of the ovens and underneath them. The flues from each side then unite, and are joined to an underground flue leading to the chimney. At the centre between the two fireplaces is a boiler, connected by tubes to a hotwater tank formed in each range, these tanks being each provided with a feed-tank p, and with a draw-off cock such as g'. Compartments u, fitted with doors u<1>, are arranged in the ends for heating plates &c. Each oven has double doors c<2> and two compartments c', each compartment receiving two tins, one above the other. Above the hot plate (which is set as low as possible) are four potato steamers q, receiving steam from the hot-water tanks. There is also a stock pot s having a cock s<1>, and five boiling-vessels t<1>, t<2>, t<3>, t<4>, t<5>.
Patent GB-190126091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for Railway Wagons.
Inventor: CORNFORTH DAVID
Filed: 1901-12-21
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 26,091. Cornforth, D. Dec. 21. Couplings, automatic.-Each vehicle has a coupling-device D jointed to the spring ring G and to the piece E adapted to slide in the slots F of the tube B, which has a cap C with a T-slot to allow play for the device D, which is kept horizontal by the spring plunger L. When two vehicles come together, the rollers M strike, and the hooks K engage automatically. A cam R, Fig. 3, fitted to the cross-shaft R<1>, is adapted to bear on the inner end of the pivoted lever P, and raise or disconnect the device D by means of the arm T.
Patent GB-190200249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Pictures for Kinematograph and similar Exhibitions and Apparatus for the Production and Exhibition of the same.
Inventor: VAUGHAN WILLIAM FORD
Filed: 1902-01-03
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 249. Vaughan, W. F. Jan. 3. Magic-lantern apparatus.-Relates to a kinematographic apparatus for producing pictures and exhibiting them in natural colours. The photographs on the ribbon, are taken in series of three, each one of a series being taken through a different screen representing one of the primary colours. The coloured screens form the three sectors of a disc G rotated by a sprocket-wheel G'. An endless-band shutter H with apertures of different width for the three colours, revolves on the pulleys J. The sensitive film K passes down behind the exposure aperture R from the store spool L' to the receiving-spool L<2>. The lens B is mounted in the outer casing A. A similar apparatus is used for the optical projection of the pictures, the only difference being in the colour screen, in which opaque sectors are interposed between the coloured sectors.
Patent GB-190210149-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Detachable Shampoo Tap
Inventor: KINGSTON GEORGE ERNEST
Filed: 1902-05-02
Granted: 1903-05-02
Abstract: 10,149. Kingston, G. E. May 2. Drawings to Specification. Lavatory basins.-Consists in making a shampooing-tap for hairdressers, readily disconnectible from its basin-fitting or wall-plate, by forming it with a screwed spigot adapted to engage with a socket in the fitting or wall-plate.
Patent GB-190211412-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Cleaning Malt, Grain, Seeds, and other Material.
Inventor: OVERBECK OTTO GERHARD CHRISTOP
Filed: 1902-05-17
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 11,412. Overbeck, O. G. C. L. J. May 17. Separating grain, malt, &c.-Relates to an apparatus comprising rotary brushing rollers acting in conjunction with currents of air, steam, or other vapours or liquids for cleaning malt, grain, seeds, and other material. The apparatus consists of a casing a having an upper removable portion a<1> fitted with louvre boards x, x and with a feed hopper b and outlet d for the air or other vapour. The brushing-rollers c are arranged side by side. The rollers c are hollow and are each provided on their periphery with helical blades c<2>. The spaces between the blades are fitted alternately with strips cal of brush material and with rows of perforations c<4>. The rollers c are mounted on hollow shafts c', closed at one end and connected at the other end to a source of air or the like under pressure. A chest a<4> is fixed beneath the casing a and is connected to the casing by a series of perforations. The chest forms a receptacle for the heavier impurities and also an outlet for liquids when the latter are employed. The cleaned material is discharged from the casing a at e. The air currents follow the course of the arrows through the machine.
Patent GB-190212419-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Taking and Producing Photographs.
Inventor: BARRETT CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-05-31
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 12,419. Barrett, C. A., and Page. R. W. May 31. Automatic apparatus.-Relates to an automatic apparatus which makes.an exposure, developes, fixes, washes, and delivers the finished photograph. The unexposed plates are contained in radial compartments in a rotary drum 120, Fig. 2. When this turns one step, a plate drops through the shoot 149 into the plate holder, where an exposure is made by means of a flash lamp 36. The required quantity of flash powder is brought to the lamp by a small carriage, which loads itself automatically from a hopper. The flash lamp is ignited by a blast of air from the pump 43, which blows the flame of a spirit lamp downwards on the powder. The exposed plate is lifted out of the holder by a carrier on the end of an arm which carries round the plate and dips it successively in developing, fixing, and washing tanks 7, and then drops it into the discharge shoot. The clockwork which drives the whole of the mechanism is mounted on a main shaft 72, and is wound up by a treadle 201 acting through a rack 208. The tanks 7 are connected with outside tanks 10 by circulating-pipes whereby tanks 7 may be filled or their contents heated from outside. The tanks 7 are fitted with rotary stirrers, and hinged lids which are opened automatically. The hopper in which the flash powder is stored is fitted with stirring and tapping appliances to facilitate the discharge of the powder. After the clockwork train has been wound up by the treadle, it is released by a push-knob, combined with a safety plate which prevents the knob from being pushed except when the machine is fully wound up. The clockwork train is governed by a fly. The Provisional Specification states that the machine may be coin-freed.
Patent GB-190212554-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means and Apparatus for Telephonic Communication.
Filed: 1902-06-02
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 12,554. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. June 2, Telephone systems.-Relates to automatic telephone systems in which the subscribers are grouped and each subscriber, by his selecting-switch, can select one of a number of calling-switches, the individual selection being afterwards carried out by ordinary methods. The subscriber has a rotating selecting-switch connected by two leads with each of the calling-switches, and is also connected to the leads operating the calling-switches. When the selection is made automatically, as shown in Fig. 2, a calling-switch s', when pressed, operates the magnet r and feeds the switch arm m from its zero position to the position of the first switch. If the first switch is free, as shown in Fig. 2, the switch u is open, but, if engaged, the switch u is closed and the feed-circuit is again closed by springs f<3>, f<4> and the second switch is connected up. This is automatically repeated until a free switch is found.
Patent GB-190224661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fuel Briquettes and their Manufacture.
Inventor: SIMONS JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-11-11
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 24,661. Simons, J. Nov. 11. Fuel.-Briquettes are formed from a mixture of comminuted combustible material such as culm of anthracite or bituminous coal or coke breeze, plaster of Paris, and an aqueous solution of a saccharine substance, such as molasses, sugar-mill refuse, or glucose. The briquettes may be subjected to heat in order to char the saccharine substance more or less, for which purpose they may be simply heated in an oven or stove, or acted on by heated air or gases such as carbonic-acid gas or products of combustion, or heated with exclusion of air.
Patent GB-190226088-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Life Belt
Inventor: KERN FRIEDRICH WILHELM
Filed: 1902-11-26
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 26,088. Kern, F. W. Nov. 26. Belts; inflating apparatus.-A lifebelt consists of two bladders and an automatic arrangement for generating the inflating-gas. Fig. 1 shows the belt before inflation, and Fig. 7 after. Fig. 4 is a sectional view of the inflating-part on a larger scale, The bladder are placed within the jackets c, which are fixed to the belt d. This belt is fixed to the inflating-portion by the hooks g, h, while the bladders are joined up by the pipes n, o. The generator is a metal box consisting of two compartments j, k, having a tube m passing through the chamber k and containing a piston t. This piston connects the chambers by opening the ports p, and so allows the water to pass from the chamber j on to the calcium carbide in the chamber k. The ports are kept closed by placing a rolled piece of tissue paper through the eye u, and forcing the piston against the spring by screwing the cap q down. To inflate the bladders, it is only necessary to pull the piston down, or immerse the belt in water, when the paper dissolves, and the piston descends. The cap v is to admit water, and the plate y for admitting carbide.
Patent GB-190227449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Cutting Wire & the like.
Inventor: WILLSON GEORGE VEEDER
Filed: 1902-12-12
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 27,449. Willson, G. V. Dec. 12. Counting-apparatus.-A machine for cutting wire, rods, bands, or the like into lengths has apparatus for delivering the lengths in counted bundles. A cam e<2> on the wheel E<2>, which makes one revolution for each length cut off, engages a lever M', pivoted at M and engaging an arm H<3> on the bottom of the box H, thus rocking the bottom H<7> on a pivot H'. The length of wire also is thus allowed to fall between pairs of arms, which are carried by a shaft O, and form a rotatable rack, and the bottom of the box is returned by a weighted arm. The cam e<2> also operates a pawl N<3>, engaging a ratchetwheel F<1> having a stop rim F<2>, against which rests a pin O<5> on one of the rack arms. For each complete revolution of the wheel F<1>, a definite number of wires is deposited in one division of the rack. The rack is released at each revolution of the wheel by the passage of the pin O<5> through a switch opening F<3> in the stop rim, the rack being turned through one division by the weight of the bundle and then arrested by the pin O<5> in the next arm. Accidental rotation of the rack in the opposite direction is prevented by a pawl O<7> and ratchet-wheel O<6>.
Patent GB-190300264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Rolling or Welding Tubes, and the like.
Inventor: LAMBERT GUSTAVE ANTOINE
Filed: 1903-01-05
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 264. Lambert, G. A., and Cardozo, H. A. Jan. 5. Rolling; welding. -A mill for rolling or welding tubes and the like is shown in Fig. 2. Four or other suitable number of rolls g are loosely mounted on journals g<1> carried by a frame c adapted to rotate on a shaft a. Two sets of rolls are arranged on shafts a, b so that the spirally - m o v i n g mandrel i can force the work between the rolls, which successively act on the work.
Patent GB-190303505-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Warp Stop Motions for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: STITT WILLIAM RICHARD
Filed: 1903-02-14
Granted: 1904-02-13
Abstract: 3505. Stitt, W. R. Feb. 14. Loom stop-motions; healds.-In a warp stopmotion, an electric circuit is completed through a heald wire or cord when a warp thread breaks. In connection with each h heald frame A, Fig. 19, terminal contact-bars D, D<1> are removably mounted in brackets supported by elastic bands or springs from the loom frame, so as to move up and down with the heald frame. The heald wires B are constructed with loops b, b<1>, through which the shafts C pass. When a heald frame is in its lowest position, each wire B is lifted by the yarn, and the loop at the top is raised. But, if a warp thread has broken, the corresponding wire is not raised, and the metal loop b electrically connects metal strips on the bars D, D', which strips may be connected with a permanent electric circuit, or with a circuit complete only when the heald frame is in its lowest position. The circuit includes a battery L and an electromagnet M, which, when energized, withdraws a stop n<2> from a shutter n pivoted on the stopping-handle N. The shutter n falls and closes a hole n<1>, through which a pin o on the lay normally passes. The pin o strikes the handle N, and pushes it over, so stopping the loom. The movement of the handle N replaces the shutter n into engagement with the catch n<2>. When cord healds are used, a stiff metallic loop is attached at the bottom of each cord, and the bars D, D' are mounted below the lower shaft. The bars D, D<1> may otherwise be made of copper or other metal mounted upon springs d', Fig. 8, supported by non-conducting bars d. Inclined brackets H on the ends of the heald shaft C draw the contact-bars D, D<1> together, and compress them against the sides of the loop b. The bars D, D<1> may be carried by hinged or spring clips d<3>, Fig. 11, which may be opened to remove the bars. The bars may be furnished with right and left hand screws, or be spirally lapped with fine wire to move the loop laterally as it falls, and give a better contact. In another arrangement, Fig. 17, the bar D is stationary, and the bar D<1> is mounted on a pivoted lever d<5>. The loop b engages a bar D', and forces the bar D' into contact with the loop, and the loop into contact with the bar D. The bar D may be dispensed with, and contact made through the bars D', D'. The baas D, D<1> may be placed both on one side of the heald wire B, and the loop b shaped to contact with both bars at the same time.
Patent GB-190308088-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas and other Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: CLERK DUGALD
Filed: 1903-04-07
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 8088. Clerk D., Bickerton, H. N., and Bradley, H. W. April 7. Engines actuated by mixed steam and explosive gas.-Steam is admitted to the explosive charge at the beginning, during, or at the end of the compression stroke to increase the mean pressure after ignition without increasing the temperature. The invention is mainly applicable to engines working with supercompression, as described in Specification No. 28,827, A.D. 1902, and using gas or heavy or light oil. It is described in connection with an Otto engine, the steam being generated in a multitubular boiler heated by the exhaust and admitted by a balanced beat valve a, Fig. 2, worked by the cam shaft through the bell crank d.
Patent GB-190314960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Match-making Machines.
Inventor: CZERWENY FRANZ
Filed: 1903-07-06
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 14,960. Czerweny, F. July 6. Matches. - I n automatic matchmaking machines, the splints are arranged regularly in the dipping plate by the action of two sets of mutually perpendicular planes, loose sticks are removed, the splints are pressed home into their holes, and they are automatically ejected therefrom after dipping. Figs. 1 and 2 are longitudinal and transverse views of the dipping- mechanism, showing thin metal strips 1, having horizontal upper edges and front ends like a cutting- blade, which are properly spaced on bars 2 by washers 5, so as to divide the rows uf splints as the dipping plates or carriers pass by them. There may also be a tapping-device A, of the kind described in Specification No. 767, A.D. 1901, for removing loose splints. The link 9, operated by the driving- mechanism, actuates a rocking-lever 7 pivoted at 8 so as to reciprocate the guide-rod 10 through the bearing 15 and force the transverse grooves 13 of the block 11 to collect the ends of the cross-rows of splints and push them into the dipping-plate, pressure being made against the abutment 14. Ejector needles 36, Fig. 4, are carried by angleirons 17 upon bars 18 supported at each end upon reciprocating rods 21 guided by end slides 22 and blocks 23. By means of linkwork 33, 32, 31, 30, 29, 27, 28, 25, the rods 21 are moved so as to force the needles into the holes of the dipping-platts and eject the matches therefrom.
Patent GB-190316496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Vapour Generating Lamps for Hydrocarbon Oil or Spirit more especially applicable to Benzoline.
Inventor: HIPWELL EDWARD MORRISS
Filed: 1903-07-27
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 16,496. Hipwell, E. M. July 27. Vapour lamps.-In benzoline and like vapour lamps, the burner tube 6 is insulated from the reservoir 1 by an air space formed by a conical tube 5, and the spilling of the oil or spirit is prevented by a second tube 4, which extends nearly to the bottom of the reservoir. The main burner 7 is heated and started by a flame from an auxiliary burner 11, which, when not in use, is lowered as indicated by the dotted lines, the escape of oil or spirit being prevented by a cap 13. The accidental detachment of the tube 11 is prevented by a stud 14. In a modification, the tube 5 and the bulb 7 are dispensed with, and the tube 11 is uniformly curved instead of being bent or cranked at its upper end.
Patent GB-190321758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Travelling Trunks, Boxes, Bags, Baskets, Hampers Wicker Work and the like.
Inventor: PRAGER GEORGE
Filed: 1903-10-09
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 21,758. Prager, G., and Prager, P. Oct. 9. Trunks ; bags ; baskets and hampers ;wickerwork ; hat-boxes.-Travellingtrunks, baskets, hampers, wickerwork articles, &c. have strips and caps of specially-prepared hide secured to their edges and corners to strengthen and protect them. Mail bags, letter-bags, and ladies' hand-bags or reticules may be strengthened by strips of the hide fastened to the bottom of the bags. In preparing the hide, the hair &c. is first removed, and the hide is then treated with acids to render it plastic when wet. The material is moulded and stitched or riveted to the trunk &c. while still wet. As the material dries, it contracts and draws the sides of the trunk firmly together. The trunk shown has edge-strips e, angle-caps f, and, if desired, central strengthening-bars, of the prepared hide. In the Provisional Specification it is stated that the invention may be applied to hat-boxes.