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Patent GB-190203477-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change Speed Gearing
Inventor: THOMPSON CHARLES SOUTHARD
Filed: 1902-02-11
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 3477. Thompson, C. S. Feb. 11. Driving-mechanism; clutches.-Relates to a twospeed free-wheel driving-mechanism for bicycles &c. in which the change of speed is effected through movements of the driving-mechanism itself. The driving chain-wheel 6 is secured upon an inner sleeve 4, together with a spur-wheel 12 which, through wheels 14, 15 mounted on a stud 16, and a wheel 13, drives an outer sleeve 5 at a reduced speed. The sleeves may drive the hub 3 by ball clutches 7, 8, 9 and 18, 19, 20 respectively. The high-speed clutch 7, 8, 9 is provided with means by which it may be disengaged, to allow the low-speed clutch to come into action, comprising a slotted sleeve 10 held frictionally upon the parts 7 but capable of being turned to cover or uncover the ball recesses. The sleeve 4 is made with a slot 26 through which projects a spring pawl 25 adapted to engage with an internal ratchetwheel on the sleeve 10 and in a recess in the boss 24 between which and a stationary hollow cone 22 is interposed a conical boss 29. The bosses 24, 29 engage by means of inclined claws by which, in normal working, the boss 29 is drawn close up to the boss 24. When, by back-pedalling, the direction of rotation of the sleeve 4 is reversed, the boss 29 is pushed into engagement with the hollow cone and thus locks the boss 24 and the sleeve 10, so producing a relative rotation of the sleeve 10 in respect to the sleeve 4 and covering or uncovering the ball recesses as the case may be.
Patent GB-190220990-A (GB)
Title: Orthopedic Corset.
Inventor: HAAS FRANZ
Filed: 1902-09-26
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 20,990. Haas, F. Sept. 26. Deformity appliances.-Relates to a corset which can be worn in cases of deformity. Fig. 1 shows a rear view, and Fig. 2 a side view. It consists of a steel band a shaped to the hips and fastened in front of the wearer. Attached to it are uprights e, f, g, of which e, f carry vertically-adjustable arm supports i, j, and g carries shoulder and hip pads l, m, n, which are of the shape shown and can be adjusted in position both horizontally and vertically. Straps o, p, r, s, t also aid in retaining the parts in position. The front u is provided with flexible side pieces v.
Patent GB-190222365-A (GB)
Title: Steering-apparatus for Torpedoes.
Inventor: BOERRESEN JACOB
Filed: 1902-10-14
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 22,365. B÷rresen, J. March 14, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Torpedoes.-Relates to gyroscopic steering-apparatus for torpedoes. The torpedo is discharged at an angle to the line of sight, and with the vertical rudder set hard over. The path of the torpedo is hence a curve, and the invention provides apparatus for freeing the rudder and starting the gyroscope as soon as the torpedo in its curved path reaches the line of sight, after which it travels in a straight line to the target. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the vertical rudder is set over to starboard by a lever a, which is locked by a lever b. The propelling-shaft acts, through a drum c and worm-wheel d, on the spindle e, which screws itself out of the nut g, thereby raising and releasing the lever b when the torpedo has journeyed a certain distance. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, when the rudder is to be set hard over, the arm 0 of the cylindrical valve H is caused to engage with a recess in the arc O<1>, in which position of the valve the compressed air from the reservoir passes by the pipe h, and perforated groove i, to the inside of the valve, and thence by the port j and passage N to the rudder cylinder, the air in which is exhausted to the atmosphere through the passage L and groove k. The rudder is thus held over until the torpedo has run the desired distance, whereupon the lever P is raised, the lever 0 released, and the valve moved to a central position bv the spring R, in which position the air is cut off from the pipe h and the passages t, r in the valve connect the passages L, N with the passages L', N' leading to the gyroscope.
Patent GB-190223125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Valves for Use with Double Acting Pumps and other Apparatus requiring Valves of the nature described.
Inventor: TAYLOR WILLIAM HANNIS
Filed: 1902-10-23
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 23,125. Taylor, W. H. Oct. 23. Pump valves.-Relates to a fluid-actuated piston valve particularly for double-acting pumps. It consists of two hollow cylinders A<1>, A<2> rigidly connected by a solid neck B, and capable of reciprocating within certain limits in the valve cylinder. J denotes the inlet pipe, and D<1>, D<2> the outlet ports. When the piston commences to move, say, to the right, the fluid pressure forces the valve to the left, thus uncovering the outlet port D<2>, closing the inlet port F<2>, opening the inlet port F<1>, and closing the outlet port D'. The reverse takes place when the piston commences to move to the left.
Patent GB-190223662-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Vise.
Inventor: WHITE WILLIAM PIERREPONT
Filed: 1902-10-29
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 23,662. White, W. P. Oct. 29. Making vices.-The movable jaw f and fixed jaw a aro attached to the U-shaped yoke d by casting. The yoke is tinned for adhesion to the jaw f and coated with sand and glue to prevent adhesion to the jaw a.
Patent GB-190224852-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Wrapping Pastils or Cakes of Chocolate or other Objects in Wrappers
Inventor: BONNEFOI LEON
Filed: 1902-11-12
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 24,852. Bonnefoi, L. May 2, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Parcelling chocolates &c.-Small cakes or pastilles, such as chocolates a, are automatically wrapped in paper or tin foil in the machine. A sheet of wrapping-material b is placed over the cavity 21 in the slide 18, which is moved to the right beneath the plunger 28 at the same time as the slide 13 carrying the lowest cake a of the pile moves to the left. The plunger presses both cake and wrapper into the cavity 33 in the table 6, where it is supported by the bottom member of the slide 18. This slide continues to move to the right, and folds down the left-hand end of the wrapper, and then, on returning, folds down the right-hand end. In its extreme position, a hole 35 in the bottom member comes beneath the cavity 33, and allows the wrapped cake to fall out. The ports are operated by cams 16, 29, and 34.
Patent GB-190227474-A (GB)
Title: Valve Apparatus for Combined Steam and Hydraulic Forging Presses.
Filed: 1902-12-12
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 27,474. Abel, C. D., [Haniel & Lueg]. Dec. 12. Forging.-In a combined steam and hydraulic forging-press, the exhaust steam is led either directly to a condenser or vacuum chamber or to the underside of the piston. The valve a controlling the admission pipe c and the valve b controlling the exhaust pipe f leading to the condenser g are operated by a three-armed lever h. The spindle carrying the valve a may be prolonged and carry a third valve controlling the pipe f. The steam will then exhaust from the upper end of the cylinder d through a pipe e to the underside of the piston, and, when the valve b is closed and the valve a and the other valve on the same spindle are open, steam will enter the upper end of the cylinder through the pipe c and will exhaust from the lower end through the pipes e,f.
Patent GB-190227610-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Prop or Stay for the Lids of Biscuit Tins Sweetmeat Boxes and like or similar Receptacles for Goods and Wares
Inventor: STEPHAN J WALTER
Filed: 1902-12-15
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 27,610. Stephan, J. W., [trading as Richter, G. C.]. Dec. 15. Stays.-Relates to a stay with an automatic catch for the lids of boxes, trunks, and the like. In the side view, Fig. 5, of a box, the stay a is shown attached to the hinged lid b. On the end of the stay is a boss h, which, when the lid is full open, springs into a recess g of the plate f and holds the lid open, the sides of the boss and the recess being inclined. In a modification, the plate f is dispensed with, and studs on the end of a catch on the flange j of the box.
Patent GB-190302074-A (GB)
Title: Frame for the Reception of Artificial Honey Combs for use in Beehives
Inventor: FISCHER EUGEN
Filed: 1903-01-28
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 2074. Fischer, E. Jan. 28. Beehives. - Relates to bar frames for beehives. The top bar b is slotted from the points p to p for the insertion of the comb foundation w, which is bent over at the top g to form a support for the foundation. The side bars d are grooved, as shown at h, Fig. 5, so that the edges of the foundation w lie within the grooves.
Patent GB-190310306-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mixing and Kneading Machines.
Inventor: OSBURN EMORY WALLACE
Filed: 1903-05-06
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 10,306. Osburn, E. W. May 6. Moving-stirrer apparatus.-Fig. 1 shows a side elevation, partly in section, and Fig. 2 a crosssection of a machine for mixing and kneading dough, also applicable for mixing liquids and other materials. The trough has a curved bottom 6 and is supported in bearings 3 in the standards 1 by means of trunnions or sleeves 4 on its ends. By means of a hand pinion 8 mounted on a shaft 9 supported in the end frames 1, and gearing with teeth 7 on the exterior of the trough, the trough can be tilted to allow of the removal of its contents ; a pawl 11 engages with a ratchet-wheel 10 on the shaft 9 and holds the trough in any desired position. The trough is held rigidly during the mixing operation by means of straps 12 extending over the top of the trough at opposite sides of the bearings 3 and near its edges ; one of these straps is provided with downwardly-extending ends 13, which are pivoted to the end frames to allow this strap to be moved out of engagement with the trough, and has clamping-bolts 14 which, when the strap is in the operative position, are screwed into the trough to prevent any vibration. The stirrer shaft 15 is supported at its ends in bearings in the end frames, the upper sides of the trunnions 3 and the end portions of the trough above them being slotted to allow of the passage of the shaft. Cranks 21 on the projecting ends of the shaft 15 are connected by rods 22 with cranks 23 on the driving- shaft 24, the rotation of which:causes an oscillation of the shaft 15. The shaft is reciprocated in its bearings by a cam 26 on the shaft 24, which operates a projection 27 on a shaft 28 carrying at its -ends arms 29, which encircle the shaft 15 between the cranks 21 and the nuts or stops 20. The rods 22 are, preferably, loosely pivoted to the cranks 23, so as not to interfere with the longitudinal movement of the shaft. The beaters consist of radial arms 35 fixed to the shaft and provided at their edges with broadened or flattened faces 36 ; the arms are triangular in cross-section, and, owing to the oscillation and reciprocation of the shaft 15, move in a spiral path. Mixer arms 37 are mounted on the shaft between the beater arms 35 and have their outer ends widened and curved to suit the bottom of the trough ; the opposite edges of the arms are sharpened and the sides are curved to form mould-boards, which force the material laterally between the faces 36 of the beaters. Blades 39 at the ends of the trough are arranged at an angle to the axis of the trough and move the material towards the centre ; the blades are mounted on shafts 40 driven from the driving- shaft 24 by chains and sprocket-wheels.
Patent GB-190316794-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of, and Means for, Detecting the Presence of Leakages or Faults in various Articles
Inventor: LYNES WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-07-31
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 16,794. Lynes, W. July 31. Testing joints and connections. - R elates to means for detecting leakages and flaws in riveted and other joints, in valves, cocks, and like fittings, and in other articles in which joints or connections are made in any way. The article g to be tested is fitted on to a nipple projecting from a rubberfaced plate g' which is connected by a tube g<4> and flexible pipe h to a stand c, carrying a pressure or a vacuum gauge a and connected by a tube c<2> to a pump p or the like, preferably worked by a treadle, all these parts being in intercommunication as shown. The operator's thumb is placed over the open end of the article g, and air is forced into or exhausted from the system ; the valve d or its equivalent is closed, and the gauge a will subsequently indicate any leakage, the position of which may be determined by the air bubbles which rise when the fitting g<4> with the article g pressed tightly against it is immersed in water. While observations are being taken, communication between the pump or exhauster and the gauge may be closed by a stop-cock or by a check or non- return valve. Other means than the thumb may be employed for closing the end of the article g, and an adjustable holder for heavy articles to be tested, consisting of a pair of closure plates having yielding fans or beds, is described.
Patent GB-190317303-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Folding Eye Glass Suspender
Inventor: HOUGHTON THOMAS MARCUS
Filed: 1903-08-10
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 17,303. Houghton, T. M. Aug. 10. Attaching articles to wearing-apparel.-A suspender for eyeglasses and the like, adapted to wind up the cord when the glasses are not in use, is shown in Fig. 1. The suspender comprises a case a which is revolubly attached to a plate fitted with a pin or other device for attachment to the clothing. The case is fitted with a spring reel b carrying the cord k. On pulling out the cord, the, spring is wound up and retained by a catch d, contained in a cap e, which engages notches c in the reel. When the glasses fall down, the position of the case is reversed, and a slight pull given, which releases the catch d, and allows the cord to be wound up. According to the Provisional Specification, the device is secured to the clothing by a spiral pin which starts from the centre of the plate and curves outward eccentrically, and then runs concentrically along the edge for about one turn. The pin is formed with a raised portion at some point to prevent it from accidentally leaving the clothing.
Patent GB-190325012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Electrical Regulation.
Inventor: ADLER ABRAHAM SANFORD
Filed: 1903-11-17
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 25,012. Adler, A. S. Nov. 17. Dynamos, regulating.- In a system of regulation shown applied to dynamos but also otherwise applicable, the shunt field winding C of the dynamo is itself shunted h y a variable resistance R, which may consist of carbon blocks pressed together by a set-screw H on a lever F. The lever F is operated against the action of a spring I by a solenoid M in the external dynamo circuit, which contains translating- devices E and a battery P. A resistance K is provided for the adjustment of the maximum field current in the winding C. An increase in the generator speed and current causes the lever F to move so as to reduce the resistance R ; the field current in the winding C being thus reduced, the dynamo current is also reduced to about the normal value. Fluctuations in the current are damped out by connecting the battery P across the circuit as shown. In a modification, the translating-devices are in a circuit between the points 2, 3 across the dynamo terminals independently of the battery P and leads D ; a switch is placed between the points 3, 4, so that the battery P may discharge back through the lamps and the solenoid M when the switch is opened to cut out the generator. In this case, the current through the translating-devices does not flow through the solenoid M as in the first case.
Patent GB-190327523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing for PistonS and Piston Valves.
Inventor: WILSON JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1903-12-15
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 27,523. Wilson, J. T. Dec. 15. Pistons.- A piston or piston valve is packed by split metal rings which are forced outwards by the fluid pressure. If the pressure b ecomes excessive, the rings are contracted by means of wedge rings. Fig. 1 shows part of a double-headed piston valve, the packing at each end being held between a flange B on the valve body and the junk ring E. The fluid under pressure is admitted beneath the packing-rings G through passages C in the body of the piston valve If the pressure becomes excessive, the rings G are contracted by wedge rings P which are forced laterally by a split wedge ring T expanded by the fluid pressure. A flange I on each packing-ring is received by a recess in the corresponding ring P. The split in the ring T is covered by a plate V riveted to one end of it. The split in each packing- ring is covered by a curved plate K, Fig. 2, entering recesses in the ends J of the split ring. A bevelled flange L on the plate K enters recesses in the sides of the ends J. Fig. 5 shows a modified arrangement in which the piston valve has at each end a single split ring G' with an unsplit clamping-ring P<1> and a split wedge ring T<1>.
Patent GB-190328396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Pumps
Inventor: GORMAN WILLIAM AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1903-12-24
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 28,396. Gorman, W. A., [trading as Siebe, Gorman, & Co.], and Davis, R. H. Dec. 24. Compressing.-In air pumps for supplying air to divers, or for other purposes, the inlet and outlet valves i, j for the lower ends of the pump cylinders are arranged in a common valve-box g having a discharge pipe k. If the pumps are double-acting, the inlet and outlet valves l, m for the upper ends are fitted in the top cover, and the valves m are connected by passages n with the valve-box g. The pump cylinders are surrounded by a water tank for cooling, and the water may be circulated by a pump driven by an eccentric from the crank shaft.
Patent GB-190406365-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Joints of Tramway Rails
Inventor: CLARK GEORGE
Filed: 1904-03-16
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 6365. Clark, G. March 16. Rail joints.-In order to prevent knocking of the wheels as they pass over the joints in the rails, such joints are made resilient. To this end, the rails are left unsupported at the joints, a slight space being left under the ends of the rails. The rails A, B rest on a similar one E, inverted and provided with a concavity S about 14 inches long formed by bending, cutting, or otherwise. Ordinary fishplates are used. Any suitable medium may be employed in place of the support E.
Patent GB-190407785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Means for Cooling the Circulation Water of the Motors of Automobiles and the like.
Inventor: HAUTIER CAMILLE
Filed: 1904-04-02
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 7785. Hautier, C. April 2. Motor road vehicles.-Conists of means for cooling the circulation water of the motor. The water tauk a is provided with a radiator b, which is placed vertically above a centrifual fan c fixed to the motor shaft d, and partly enclosed in a case e. The water in the radiator is cooled by the air projected vertically upwards by the fan, together with the current of air due to the forward movement of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190407803-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Ventilating Rooms, Halls, Railway Carriages, and the like.
Inventor: TIMOCHOWITSCH SERGIUS
Filed: 1904-04-02
Granted: 1905-04-01
Abstract: 7803. Timochowitsch, S. April 2. Air, supplying and drawing off, methods of.- Relates to means for ventilating rooms, halls, and railway carriages, and consists in introducing air through passages 6, Fig. 1, in the ceiling into spaces 1 between the ceiling and a layer of filtering-material 3, such as wire gauze, supported by perforated beams or partitions 1<a>. Foul air is drawn off by pipes 8, 9 situated in or near the ceiling. The passages 6, 8, 9 may be provided with fans 7, 10 and controlling- valves 6<a>, 9<a>. In a modification, Fig. 2, the passages 6 communicate with a flat channel 11 extending round or across the ceiling and covered with filtering-material. Fig. 3 shows the application to railway carriages, in which case air enters at the perforated ends of the receiver 13 and is deflected by a flap 14, hinged at its upper end, through a filtering-medium 15 into a longitudinal conduit 16 communicating with transverse distributing-conduits 18. The foul air is drawn off through passages 20.
Patent GB-190409654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Arresting Railway Trains and the like as required.
Inventor: SCHREINER JOSEF
Filed: 1904-04-27
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 9654. Schreiner, J. April 27. Stopping engines and trains; contacts, mechanical; signals on engines; electric railways and tramways, signalling on.-An apparatus for arresting trains and the like at a given point by means of obstacles on the side of track consists of two parts, one part on the locomotive, or on the electric motor car on an electric tramway, and the other at the side of the track. On the engine or motor car, a lever a is held in position by the bar f which may be an iron stay, loosely mounted, or a brittle stay of glass, porcelain, earthenware, compressed carbon, or the like held rigidly. The other end of the lever a is pressed against a valve n which may be connected to the brake pipe, steamadmission pipe, and, if desired, with an alarm signal. An impediment h is fixed to the track in such a position as to remove or break the stay f when the locomotive reaches that point, and so allow the valve n to act and stop the train. The impediment h may either be inserted by hand in a socket or screwed directly to the track, or may be connected with the ordinary signals so as to be erected or lowered in conjunction with them. In a modification, the sprag or stay f acts directly on the valve n, the lever a being dispensed with.
Patent GB-190410827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Perambulators or Baby Carriages.
Inventor: STRATHERN ALEXANDER GEORGE
Filed: 1904-05-11
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 10,827. Strathern, A. G. May 11. Perambulators and like vehicles.-In order to prevent the running away or upsetting of perambulators o r baby carriages when left unattended, the usual legs A at the end of the body are fitted with hinged or telescopic extensions, which can be let down to bear on the ground and lift the rear wheels slightly. In the example shown, the extensions consist of a sliding frame C with a cross-bar D carrying a gravity catch G for fixing the frame in the lowered position. A spring catch F fixed to the cross-bar E, which connects the stationary legs, serves to fix the frame in its raised position. In a modified arrangement, the extensions consist of hinged pieces on the lower ends of the legs ; they are fixed by a rod hooked on to the front axle. The Provisional Specification describes another modification, in which the legs are round bars and tubular extension pieces slide on them.
Patent GB-190412610-A (GB)
Title: Device for Securely Fastening the Handles in Brushes, Scrubbing Brushes and the like.
Inventor: HUEGLE OTTO
Filed: 1904-06-03
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 12,610. H³gle, O. June 3. Scrubbing-brushes; long-handled brushes; handles, fizing to stocks.-The handles 6 of the brusheR are fixed in the stocks by two L-shaped socket-plates 2, Figs. 2 and 4, a portion of the upper part 3 of which is bent down to lie on the stock. The plates are secured by nails at the bottom and sides to the handles, which are then driven into the stocks and secured by nails in the bent parts 3.
Patent GB-190417055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Valve Mechanism of Dry Gas Meters.
Inventor: DICKSON JOHN HALL
Filed: 1904-08-04
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 17,055. Dickson, J. H. Aug. 4. Meters.-In order to obviate sticking, the valve of a dry gas meter is driven by gearing on the "crab-winch principle." The valve, shown in Fig. 3 and at F, Fig. 1, is flat-faced and revolves with a toothed wheel E on a spindle R. The wheel E engages the pinion K on a second spindle having the tangent lever N, Fig. 2, at its upper end and below a worm in connection with the index. The tangent lever revolves three times for one revolution of the valve. A tube G in direct communication with the valve serves for lubrication.