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Patent GB-190301342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chimney-pots, Exhaust Ventilators, Street-lamp Chimneys, and the like
Inventor: CRESSWELL JOHN JAMES
Filed: 1903-01-20
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 1342. Cresswell, J. J. Jan. 20. Cowls.-The discharge ends of street-lamp chimneys are protected from down-draughts by cowls which have no movable parts, but have fixed vanes A so situated and shaped that the wind entering a cowl is made to eddy, always in the same direction, about an axis near the end of the discharge flue B. Each cowl is also designed to offer the minimum obstruction to the discharge of smoke &c. In the cowl shown in Figs. 14 to 17, curved vanes A are secured at the bottom to a cylinder J and at the top to a small disc or the like. The cylinder J is connected by stays L to the conical top K of the flue B. In a modification, the curved vanes are secured to the flue, the intermediate parts being dispensed with. Figs. 11, 12, and 13 show a cowl in which plane vanes A are attached to rings J<1>, J<2> secured to an inverted base plate M and a cover plate H which may carry a conical top H<1>. Other modifications are described, in which the vanes are integral with or secured to a hollow cylinder into which the discharge flue projects. The tops of any of these cowls may be left open, or partially or wholly closed by roofs.
Patent GB-190302875-A (GB)
Title: A Convertible Mash-tun and Wort-separator
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-02-06
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 2875. Boult, A. J., [Henius, M.]. Feb. 6. Moving-beater apparatus.-In a mash tun A, Figs. 1 and 2, the stirrer shaft c and blades c' are made hollow so as to allow of steam and water required in mashing to be introduced through them. The blades c<2> are provided with non-return valves d to prevent entry of the mash.
Patent GB-190304669-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pressure Regulating Devices for Compressed Gas Apparatus
Inventor: FLOHR CARL
Filed: 1903-02-27
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 4669. Flohr, C. Feb. 27. Compressing.-The apparatus described in Specifications No. 16,618, A.D. 1899, and No. 910, A.D. 1900, for regulating the compression in a gas-compressor, is improved by placing one or two valves c in a passage b connecting the two ends of the cylinder and controlling them from the gas reservoir. The valves are ported oscillating-disc valves.
Patent GB-190313294-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pumps, Steam Engines and the like.
Inventor: EKHOLM WILHELM THEODOR
Filed: 1903-06-13
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 13,294. Ekholm, W. T. June 13. Pump valves and valve gear; piston pumps; interconvertible liquid and air pumps.-Relates to an arrangement for controlling the admission and exhaust ports by means of the piston, in pumps, and steam and similar engines. Figs. 1 and 2 show an elevation and plan, respectively, of the arrangement for a pump. Fig. 3 is a section along the line 3-3 of Fig. 1. The piston 1 is driven from a crank shaft 2, the pin of which forms an angle with it, as shown, the connection being through the universal joint 5. This gives to the piston a rocking motion besides the usual reciprocating one. The piston is divided into two compartments 11, 12 by the flanges 15, 16 and the ends 13, 14. Pipes 17, 18 are the inlet and outlet, respectively, the openings of which are alternately opened and closed by the rocking of the piston. This arrangement allows the fluid to be sucked in during one part of the stroke, and driven out during the other part. The axis of the crank-pin may be inclined so as not to meet the axis of the shaft, the rocking movement of the piston being thereby modified.
Patent GB-190314535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Theatrical Apparatus for Manipulating the Curtains, Drops, Flies, Lights and other Scenic Paraphernalia.
Inventor: COUCH LEVI JUDD
Filed: 1903-06-30
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 14,535. Couch, L. J. June 30. Curtains, suspending. - Relates to means for ena b 1 i n g theatrical curtains to be placed in any position backwards or forwards along the stage. The pulleys, over which the ropes supporting the curtain 19 pass to the fly-rail, are carried by detachable frames 11, 15. Tongue-pieces at the ends of each frame 11 are fitted into a pair of vertical and inclined loops 4, 6 formed on plates or bars 3, 5 extending longitudinally along the gridiron floor 1, and the ends of the frames 15 are similarly fitted in loops 8, 10 on plates 7, 9, so that the curtain can be moved by shifting the frames 11, 15 from one set of loops to another.
Patent GB-190314759-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means and Apparatus for Working and Interlocking Points and Signals on Railways.
Inventor: MONARD ALFRED
Filed: 1903-07-02
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 14,759. Monard, A. July 3, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Controlling and locking signals. - T o facilitate and render more reliable the work of setting points and signals the whole work is done by the movement of a single lever operating in combination with a supply of motor fluid, compressed air, water, or electricity, which is conveyed to the points or line apparatus, and, after setting these, is caused to pass back to the cabin to control the signals. In combination with the working and interlocking means, there is a table, shown in Fig. 2, divided into rows and columns, of which each row represents a particular line of rails at the end of the section, while each column represents a particular line of rails at the other end, so that each square formed represents the transit from one line to another. Each square contains the lever a, by means of which the points and. signals are worked that are on the transit represented by the square, and each square has two direction arrows and openings containing indications relative to the interlocking of the lever of the square with the levers of other squares. The working levers are prevented from working if their interlocking bars are looked. These bars are operated by means of the eccentrics or crank plates c. If a transit from F to N, say, is desired, the lever a of square 34 is turned 45‹ towards N. This interlocks all levers a whose working would be antagonistic, brings a feather and notch into line to allow the lever a to be drawn out, and moves the distributing-slide i, Fig. 6, so that the signal pipe l communicates with the control pipe k. After being turned, the lever a is drawn out, whereby the slide valve b is moved to admit fluid pressure from the pipe y to the pipe p and the branch pipes s. Stop valves r allow fluid to pass from a pipe p through the pipes s towards the points to be moved, and not in the contrary direction. When the points are moved over, the fluid flows back by the pipes t, u, to act upon the slides x and allow fluid to pass through the pipes p, k to the distributing-slide i and thence through the pipe l to the signal to set the line clear.
Patent GB-190320504-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lifting Apparatus
Inventor: HODGSON WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1903-09-24
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 20,504. Hodgson, W. G. Sept. 24. Cranes; lifting-jacks.-Relates to a lifting-apparatus to facilitate the loading or unloading, or lifting, of trussed hay, corn, potatoes, grain, &c., consisting of an adjustable lever, having a hook at one end and a weighted handle at the other, and mounted upon a wheeled frame in such a manner that its height from the ground can be varied as desired. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the lever M is mounted on a pivot M<2> at the top of the tube D, which is raised and lowered within the outer tube B by the screw-threaded rod E passing through the corresponding head D' of the tube and actuated by means of bevel-wheels from the hand-wheel K. A series of holes M' are formed in the lever M so that, by removing the pivot M<2>, the relative lengths of the arm and handle of the lever can be adjusted. If a rack and pinion are used for raising the tube D, holes are provided in the inner and outer tubes, into which a locking-pin is inserted in order to fix the tube D at the required height.
Patent GB-190322448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Radiators and Coolers or Condensers for Motors & Engines
Inventor: DOHERTY WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-10-17
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 22,448. Doherty, W. H., Page, F. J., Welch, J., and Bayley, J.. [trading as Doherty Motor Accessories Co.]. Oct. 17. Metal tubes.-In radiators and coolers, or condensers, for motors and engines, tubes A are provided with cross-tubes B and alternate discs C. The tubes B, through which air passes, are fitted in equidistant holes bored diametrically through copper tubes A. A second series of holes a<2> may be formed at' right-angles to the first. The discs C may be square, circular, or of other shape, and may have their surfaces plain, corrugated, or ribbed.
Patent GB-190322829-A (GB)
Title: Pressure Raising Apparatus for Air, Gas or the like Fluids, used for Gasifying Light Hydrocarbons or other purposes.
Inventor: GILLIE WILLIAM SIMPSON
Filed: 1903-10-22
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 22,829. Gillie, W. S. Oct. 22. Mixing air and gases.-Air, gases, or other fluids are compressed, carburetted, or mixed by one or more single or double chambered and, preferably, counterbalanced bellows or gas holders A, which are connected by rods to cranks D actuated by a falling weight E. When the apparatus is used for compressing gas and like fluids, the inlets and outlets are arranged upon the fixed parts of the apparatus and are controlled by balanced or other valves. The outlet valves communicate by a pipe with another bellows or gas holder H, which serves to store and to equalize the pressure of the compressed fluid. Tappets L, L' on the rod K actuate a brake N, thereby stopping the descent of the weight E and preventing loss of the compressed fluid by the overfilling of the gas holder H. Light hydrocarbons are fed in predetermined quantities, by means of a pump O actuated from the cranks D through the counterbalancing lever C, to the vessel to which the compressed fluid is supplied. When utilized for mixing air with gas or like fluid, one or more of the bellows or gas holders A are connected to the air supply and one or more to the gas or like fluid supply, the outlets of the bellows or gas holders A being connected to the bellows or gas holder H.
Patent GB-190323122-A (GB)
Title: An Attachment to Connect Two Ordinary or Motor Bicycles Side by Side.
Inventor: WOODLAND WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-10-26
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 23,122. Woodland, W., and Wells, A. W. Oct. 26. Coupling, arrangements for.-For coupling two ordinary or motor bicycles together side by side, a central tube has end cross-tubes which are connected to the rear-wheel spindles and to the heads of the machines. To allow the device to be adjusted to different bicycles, the rear cross-tube B has limbs D which have two or more rows of holes to receive screw fittings L upon the spindles. These fittings or sockets may serve as steps. The front cross-tube C is clipped to the heads, and, to suit the inclinations of the heads of different machines, the clips are constructed as shown in Fig. 4. One half of the clip has a tubular lug which fits into the end of the cross-tube, and, when adjusted to the head, the puts are secured by a clip F surrounding the tube and lug. If desired, the lug may be separable from the half clip, so that the clip may be retained in position upon a bicycle when used alone. Telescopic stay tubes G are connected to the seat-lug bolts, or to ears or plates attached thereto. For steering the machines, bridge-pieces H clipped to the crowns of the front forks are connected by a rod or tube K provided with knuckle joints, so that, when the handle-bar of one bicycle is moved, the other bicycle is directed in the same direction. An additional rod M connecting the down tubes may be used. The Provisional Specification states that the rod K may have a sliding or adjustable socket and clip, and that a third seat may be arranged centrally between the bicycles. This additional seat may be occupied by a third person, or, if a motor bicycle is used, the combination may be employed as a quadricycle, the rider being seated on the middle seat. Foot and hand rests are provided upon the central tube.
Patent GB-190324393-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Awnings for Shop-fronts, Windows and the like.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1903-11-10
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 24,393. Marks, G. C., [Monroe, C. W., Baughman, W. J., and McKinley, W.]. Nov. 10. Window blinds.-Relates to awnings for storefronts, windows, doors, &c. Two vertical iron or steel ways A, of square cross-section, are supported in brackets A<1>, A'. On these slide sleeves D, to each of which is pivoted a socket E receiving the end of the frame bar c. The frame c c' may be of iron rods or tubes united by tubular coupling- pieces. The frame is supported by rods F, pivoted at their upper ends to sleeves F<1> on the ways A, and at their lower ends to coupling-pieces G<1> on the frame. Stop sleeves G secured by set-screws are placed on the ways to prevent the sleeves F<1> from descending too far, and others, H, are provided to act as stops for the sleeves D. The awning cloth roller R of wood or of iron or steel tube, is supported on brackets R<1> and carries a wheel J at one end, and discs to guide the cloth when being rolled up. A second wheel J<1> is geared with the wheel J by an endless cord or chain, and may be provided with a crank J<4>. The main awning cloth I is secured to the roller and to the front member c' of the frame. Side-pieces I<1> are provided which may consist of several widths of fabric attached together by vertical seams, or some of the sections may run diagonally, Figs. 1 and 4, secured together by lap seams i<1>, and then help to guide the fabric on to the roller. A thin flexible strip K of metal is secured to the upper corner i<3> of the section i<2> and is carried obliquely over the roller, to which it is fastened at K<1>. This causes the side-piece, when rolled up, to be brought flat against the main cloth I, and wound smoothly on the roller. In a modification, the side-pieces are each made in one piece stiffened with strips n of whalebone or the like, and a reinforced seam m is formed between the main and side cloths. When the roller turns, the sidepieces are thrown inwards by these seams, and are folded up smoothly.
Patent GB-190401696-A (GB)
Title: A Method of, and Apparatus for, Generating Incandescent Gas Light
Inventor: HUDLER JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-01-22
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 1696. Hudler, J. Jan. 22. Incandescent gas lamps.-The burner tube a, Fig. 1, is horizontal, or nearly so, and closed at the end b. The burner tube a is provided with holes c on its surface, particularly on the lower part, and the mantle d rests directly on the tube a or on projections n. A multiple burner is shown in Fig. 2. Slits, instead uf holes, may be formed in the burner tube. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the burner tube a is mounted between points or centres f, h to prevent conduction of heat from the burner. The tube a may, however, be suspended by chains k. A burner tube a of conical shape for use with an ordinary mantle d is shown in Fig. 5. The mantle may be open at both ends, or closed at one end, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, or closed at both ends by mica discs g, Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190408707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Incandescent Burners.
Inventor: SCHNEIDER ERNST
Filed: 1904-04-15
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 8707. Schneider, E., and Lachmann, L. April 15. Plug cocks. - A gas cock for an incandescent lamp using gas and either air or oxygen i s constructed as shown in Fig. 1. Gas enters by the passage b, in the plug a, each end of which is extended as shown in Fig. 4. Oxygen n passes through a narrow cylindrical passage c, and is conducted to the annular space o around the burner by a tube h. When the extended portions of the passage b are in communication with the gas inlet, the oxygen passage c is closed and the burner is used as an ordinary incandescent burner consuming gas and air only. Further turning of the plug a causes the passage c to be put in communication with the oxygen supply. The plug a is kept in place by a spring n which presses against a screw cap g. Between the passages b, c, two or more grooves i, k are provided, which communicate with the atmosphere by passages d, e. Any gases which leak past the plug are thus prevented from mixing and allowed to escape to the atmosphere.
Patent GB-190409431-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Weed-cutter for Punts and the like
Inventor: WADHAM PERCY
Filed: 1904-04-25
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 9431. Wadham, P. April 25. Punts; weeds, destroying, b o a t s for. - Consists in fitting to punts an apparatus for cutting weeds, comprising a bracket b which supports a vertical shaft c rotated by bevel-wheels. To the lower end of the shaft c is fitted a knife g, curved like a cheese cutter and having on its inner edge two smaller curved cutting-edges. In place of bevelwheels, a handle for giving a reciprocating motion may be fitted, and, in addition, a knife may be used operating vertically against the shaft c to clear the weeds from it.
Patent GB-190415264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to "Lifeguards" for Tramcars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: BOWKER WILLIAM RUSHTON
Filed: 1904-07-08
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 15,264. Bowker, W. R. July 8. Wheel guards and obstruction-removers.-The " lifeguards " on tramcars and other vehicles are made of a cushion padding or flexible framework partially or wholly enveloping the lower part of the car, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The guard is formed of flexible material, such as felt, leather, canvas, sailcloth, rubber, or other material, filled or partially filled with horse-hair, wool, flock, rags, seaweed, or other yielding substance, or air. An external cover of canvas, leather, or other material protects it from rain, weather, and wear. The cushion guard may be of various sections, and may be attached by any means such as straps, ropes, screws, bolts, clips, or rivets, or may be supported by a wooden, metal, or other framework attached to the vehicle.
Patent GB-190418666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reciprocating Tools Driven by Fluid Pressure.
Inventor: JAMES REGINALD WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-08-29
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 18,666. James, R. W., [Kimman, H. J.]. Aug. 29. Rock drills.-A rock drill driven by compressed air, steam, water, or other fluid under pressure, consists of three parts, held together by bolts passing through lugs b on the parts C, B, the latter of which is provided with a handle. The grooved valve G slides on a central bushing G<2> secured to the valve seat G', which has three grooves 5, 6, 10, of which the first 5 is in continuous connection with the passage 1 and exhaust part 16, and the last 10 with the passage 2 and inlet port 17. The fluid entering at the port 17 passes through the ducts 2, 3, 10, 15 and drives down the piston H, thus allowing the fluid in the duct 9 to pass up the duct 8 into the space 4 and drive down the valve G. The fluid above the piston is thus put into connection with the exhaust port 16, through passages 12, 6, 5, 1, and the fluid in the duct 9 passes below the piston head and forces up the piston. The fluid above the valve G then escapes down the duct 8 and the valve rises. The rifle bar I for rotating the tool has two spiral grooves engaging with spiral flanges in the piston, and its inner end F is provided with spring pawls F<3> which take into ratchet teeth on the bushing F<2> within the cap B, to prevent rotation on the forward stroke. The piston has a squared end J, entering a square bushing W on a rubber seat P, which strikes the drill or other tool K surrounded by an iron tube S seated in the sleeve N which is screwed to the sleeve M. The neck K<1> of the tool is surrounded by a collar 0 made in two parts. To remove dust from the extremity of the tool, the fluid may be caused to pass down a tube 7 with a stop-cock Q, through spaces 14, 18, and between the tube S and the tool. The tool may be attached by a clamp R with jointed bolts r to a slide T moved by a screw X on a guide U fixed to a disc V which swivels on a tripod Z and is kept in place by a clamp V<1>.
Patent GB-190421330-A (GB)
Title: Improvements applicable to Ring-spinning Machines
Filed: 1904-10-05
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 21,330. Langworthy Bros. & Co., and Yates, T. Oct. 5. Building-motions for ring and traveller frames, being improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 13,292, A.D. 1904. In place of using the eccentric or cam described in the prior Specification for varying the lift of the ring rail, the lifting-chain f, which is preferably made in two parts, passes over a series of adjustable projections l, screwed into the boss j, which also carries a cylindrical quadrant i, to which is attached one end of that part of the chain connected with the quadrant for operating the pokers. The Provisional Specification describes modifications, in which the adjustable projections may be attached to the inner surface of the chain, or a cam-shaped quadrant used instead of the cylindrical one described above.
Patent GB-190425479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Running Gear for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: MURPHY JOHN FRANCIS
Filed: 1904-11-23
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 25,479. Murphy, J. F. Nov. 23. Steering ; axles ; undercarriages slipping of wheels, preventing.-A steering-gear for high-speed and motor vehicles which facilitates the turning of corners is shown in Figs. 2 and 4. The body of the vehicle is loosely mounted on a longitudinal shaft 2, to the ends of which springs 4 are rigidly fixed, as at 3. The wheels are each carried on a separate axle, of a crank form, mounted in sleeves 10. The spindles of the axles are joined to the springs by links 11. Steering is accomplished by tilting the body of the vehicle and turning the front wheels at the same time. To provide for the former, the steering-post 12 may terminate in a worm or equivalent gear 13 which inclines the body by the link 14 as in Fig. 5. This motion also effects the turning of the steering-wheels by means of a bracket 15 having an operative connection with knuckle joints 16 by rods 17. This method of mounting provides that the wheels shall always be parallel to the vehicle and at the same time all rest on the ground, thereby lessening liability to side slip.
Patent GB-190426234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Winding Yarns, Threads and the like.
Inventor: WARDWELL SIMON WILLARD
Filed: 1904-12-02
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 26,234. Wardwell, S. W. Dec. 2. Winding-machines.-In the "Universal winding- " machine," when the thread-guide D, carried by the swinging frame E, has been forced away from the cop by the increase in the diameter thereof, it is prevented from returning to its former position by a detent arrangement, consisting of a friction grip or pawl e,f, of which the arm f is forced outwards by a spring s, while the end e<1> engages with a V-shaped groove in the underside of a sector H, which is pivoted at h and carries a catch h<1> for holding the starting-handle J, l in the operative position. The spring s engages between the arm f and an extension e<4> of the frame E, so that by pressing the parts e', f together the detent e<1> may be released for piecing up &c. The parts R, K, C form parts of a stop-motion and are described in Specification No. 26,235, A.D. 1904.