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Patent GB-190224076-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Joints or Hinges for Surgical Purposes.
Inventor: WHITEHURST SQUIRE
Filed: 1902-11-04
Granted: 1903-11-04
Abstract: 24,076. Whitehurst, S. Nov. 4. Limbs, artificial.-Relates to a hinge or join; for surgical purposes such as artificial limbs. Fig. 2 shows a section of the joint as applied to aknee joint. The upper and lower parts A B<1> are flattened and formed so that the part B' fits between the parts of A<1>, each part having pro. jecting stop flanges. The end parts of A' are cut out and screwed to receive screw discs G', the inner faces of which have ball-racee H corresponding with ball-races in the part B<1>. After the parts are put together with the balls I in position, the pivot pin C<1> is hammered up= J, J are sockets for adjusting.
Patent GB-190224134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Shaft Supports for Vehicles.
Inventor: SEITZINGER MONROE WENRICH
Filed: 1902-11-04
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 24,134. Seitzinger, M. W. Nov. 4. Shafts; axles; splinter-bars.-Relates to means for holding the shafts at any desired elevation. The rear end of each shaft C is fitted with an iron bar D, which has a semicircular part d passing through an opening b of approximately the same curvature in a hanger B suspended from the axle A by bolts. The extreme end of the semicircular part is reduced and screw-threaded to receive a nut d'.
Patent GB-190226119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ships' Compasses.
Inventor: RAY JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-11-27
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 26,119. Ray, J. W., Nov. 27. Compasses, magnetic ; binnacles. -Semicircular deviation is corrected by arranging in a casing 1, fixed to the binnacle pillar 2, magnets of the required strength with their axes at right-angles to each other. Magnets 8, of equal length to fit the casing 1, and of graduated thickness and strength, are placed in cavities 3, 4, until the deviation is nearly corrected, the final adjustment being made by adding non-magnetic packing-pieces of graduated thickness. The magnets and packing- pieces are held in position by the non-metallic double spring 9. Hinged doors 5, provided with wings 6, close the cavities 3, 4.
Patent GB-190227903-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Signalling Devices for Ships
Inventor: MCCURDY WARREN HENRY
Filed: 1902-12-17
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 27,903. McCurdy, W. H. Dec. 17. Signals, ship.-Relates to telegraphs for establishing communication between the bridge &c. and the engine room. Fig. 2 shows the bridge instrument, and Fig. 4 shows the connection between the bridge and engine-room instruments. The casing A of the instrument is preferably made with a removable upper section A<3>, and is provided with a translucent dial A<4> forming the front of the casing. A shaft or spindle B extends through the casing and is made in two parts screwed together and locked by means of a sleeve secured in place by bolts &c. A band-lever C is coupled to the shaft, and is formed with an arm C<3> carrying a pointer C'. A handle C<5> is screwed to the lever, and in it is mounted a spring-controlled push rod C<12> which is adapted, when depressed, to make contact with pieces C<8> and close an electric circuit for a lamp I arranged to illuminate the dial. The push-button is covered by a rubber &c. cover C<15> secured in a groove in the handle by a clamping- wire. The circuit wires from the contact-pieces C<8> are passed through the lever and a part of the shaft B and coupled to the conducting-rims of discs G, G' on the shaft. Brushes H, H<1> carried by a bracket bear on these rims, and are coupled to a battery J, the lamp I being included in the circuit. When it is desired to illuminate the dial, the rod C<12> is pressed down to close the lamp circuit. On the shaft is secured a sprocket-wheel D, and another wheel D<1> is secured to a sleeve E, which carries a pointer E<1> moving over the dial and is mounted on the shaft B. Chains F, F, F<1> connect the wheels D, D' to wheels d, d<1> in connection with a similar instrument in the engine room. When the lever C is moved to indicate the required signal, the lever e' on the engine-room instrument is moved. The reply is given when the engineer moves the handle c so that the pointers e<1>, c' register, the turning of the shaft b being transmitted to the pointer E<1>. By making the shaft B in two parts and the part A<3> of the casing removable, the lever can be readily removed and access obtained to the interior of the instrument.
Patent GB-190300212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Removing Superfluous Solder from the Exterior of Cans.
Inventor: IBBERSON RICHARD WEBSTER
Filed: 1903-01-05
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 212. Ibberson, R. W., [Fellows, O. S.]. Jan. 5. Soldering.-Consists of a machine for removing superfluous solder from the exterior of cans which have passed through a soldering - machine for securing their end plates. Fig. 2 shows a plan of the machine with its covers removed, and Fig. 16 a sectional elevation on a plane near the steam-jet apparatus. The cans are transferred from the soldering-machine to the rails c, c', along which they are moved by the travelling band B, between which and a stationary retarding-surface they are in contact. On entering the machine, the cans are operated upon by the revolving brush D, the position of which is capable of adjustment by mounting it in a yoke E which is secured to the machine by bolts passing through slots. By means of a pinion engaging racks on the sides of the slots, the position of the yoke may be delicately adjusted. The brush is rotated at a high speed through a worm and worm-wheel upon the power shaft F. The gearing is enclosed in a casing which forms an oil-bath. Situated a short distance beyond the brush, are the steam or vapour nozzles I by which a blast impinges against the inner edge of the end-plate flange of each can as it passes, and thus completes the removal of the solder left by the brush. Two more divergent nozzles are employed, so that one blast counterbalances the action of the other. The cans are held successively over the nozzles by a retarding-wheel J, Fig. 16, which has a peripheral speed less than that of the forwarding-surface. To the upper end of the spindle upon which is mounted the pulley J, is secured the pulley j<1> rotating in the bearing K which is adjustable upon the cover-plate a<2>. A stripper L is provided for keeping the retarder free of solder. The belt driving the machine passes round idler pulleys whereby its tension may be regulated. The machine is enclosed except at the opening band outlet b<1>. The chamber below is exhausted through the funnel P so that the finer dust is carried away while the heavier particles of solder are precipitated. To facilitate the penetration of the fluid solder into the joints of the can as it comes away from the soldering-machine and passes to the solder-cleaning machine, each can is raised automatically fro n its inclined position into a vertical position so as to utilize the force of gravity in drawing in the solder around the edges of the joint. To effect this, the soldering-machine is formed with discharge rails that turn the cans as mentioned and deposit them upon a horizontal belt by which they are transferred to the rails of the solder-saving apparatus.
Patent GB-190301481-A (GB)
Title: Improved Belt or Band Fastener
Inventor: PRIME EDGAR
Filed: 1903-01-21
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 1481. Prime, E. Jan. 21. Belt and band fasteners.-Fasteners for driving-belts &c. are formed in two similar parts capable of engaging together. Each part consists of a bar a with tongues c,which pass through both ends of the belt and engage by hooked ends in recesses f in the opposite bar a. The tongues c are provided with heel-pieces g, which lie on the surface of the belt. The tongues c and notches f are arranged alternately on each bar. Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Fig. 2 a section of the fastening.
Patent GB-190306104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cash Registers
Filed: 1903-03-16
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 6104. National Cash Register Co., [National Cash Register Co.]. March 16. Receipts, checking and recording.-A cash register of the kind described in Specification No. 10,936, A.D. 1898, is provided with a coin displayer which is operated automatically upon the regular operation of the machine. Within the casing 1 is a coin supporting and feeding wheel, formed with radial arms to form coin-receiving chambers, into which the coins drop from the shoot 3 and from which they are discharged into the shoot 4. The outer ends of the wheel arms are connected by the annular toothed rim 7 in gear with the pinion 8. The locking-discs 14, 16 are cut away and the pinion 17 on the main rotary shaft 15<1> is mutilated. The movement transmitted to the coin-wheel is intermittent. The shaft 15<1> is rotated in connection with the amount keys 20 through the verticallymovable bar 25 having rack teeth in the upper slot 28 to engage the pinion 29 fast to the shaft 15<1>. The guiding-flange 30 on the main frame and the lug 31 on the bar 25 co-operate to hold the bar so that one rack only engages with the pinion 29. The key coupler frame 22 is raised and lowered by the operation of the keys.
Patent GB-190306160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Screw Drivers
Filed: 1903-03-17
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 6160. Starrett, L. S., and Starrett Co., L. S. March 17. Screwdrivers; handles; gimlets.-A screw-holding screwdriver, which may be used for holding a twist drill or gimlet, has on its shank a sliding sleeve 13, Fig. 2, provided with spring fingers 14, the ends 19 of which grip the screw when the sleeve is moved up to the stop 17 and the fingers closed by means of the sliding ring 18. The end of the shank may form a socket for the reception of bits 12 of slightly-different lengths corresponding to the different thicknesses of screw heads, or twist drills with enlarged stems. The bits have flattened ends which engage in a cross-slot in the locking-piece 23, and are prevented from falling out of the socket by means of a spring tongue 21. The sleeve 13 may be bushed and is provided with a tongue similar to the tongue 21.
Patent GB-190309785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Lubricating Loose or Counter Pulleys.
Inventor: WEBSTER FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-04-30
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 9785. Webster, F. April 30. Lubricating loose pulleys. A disc B, having projecting webs E, is secured to the arms A of a pulley. The casing C, which has a rack D formed on its outer edge, is secured to the disc B by screws b. The disc K has projecting webs F, and runs loosely on the boss H of the pulley. The pins L, which project from the disc K, carry ratchet-wheels M and pinions Q gearing with the rack D. The wheels M and pinions Q are keyed to bushes running on the pins L, so that they rotate together. Forked arms N are pivoted on the pins L, and carry pawls o which engage with the ratchet-wheels M. When the pulley is stopped, one or more of the arms N fall down owing to their weight, so that they rest against the boss H. When the pulley begins to rotate, the centrifugal force tends to throw the arms N outwards, rotating the wheels M and the disc K. Pressure is thus exerted on the fat or other lubricant placed between the webs E, F, and the lubricant is fed to the journal through the openings J in the boss H. The sheet-iron protecting-cover P is secured by L-shaped slots engaging with the screws j. The cover P secures the pinions Q and the arms N on the pins L, and also secures the covers of the openings R, through which the lubricant is inserted. A pin K<1> passes through a slot in the casing P and indicates, by its position, the quantity of lubricant between the blades E, F.
Patent GB-190320131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Valves and the like.
Inventor: DOULTON HENRY LEWIS
Filed: 1903-09-18
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 20,131. Doulton, H. L., and Pleace, R. J. Sept. 18. Self-closing valves; regulating discharge from valves.-The water or other discharge valve shown in Fig. 1 is constructed to close automatically after a certain quantity of water has passed. The valve-spindle D is formed with a piston-like collar E above which is loosely mounted a packing- piston Q confined by a pin J, the whole sliding in a chamber G above the valve seat. When the valve is opened by pressing down the knob 0 against the action of the spring M, the water has access to the space above the piston Q over the collar E and through the passages H in the piston. On the knob being released the closing of the valve by the water pressure and the spring M is retarded by the water in the chamber G which is forced out through the passage K, the time taken being regulated by a screw L. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, the chamber G is fed through passages N in a piston S fitted above with a flap-disc 0.
Patent GB-190322534-A (GB)
Title: Non-slipping Segmental Wood Paving Block.
Inventor: SHARPE WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-10-19
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 22,534. Sharpe, W. Oct. 19. Wood-block paving.-Paving-blocks are built up of short pieces of wood, which are cut to different lengths, compressed transversely, and grooved by sawing or other means to receive binding-wires a, b, these having barbed or bent ends which are driven or pressed into the end pieces. The difference in length of the segments is shown by the ends marked c; this construction affords a grip for the feet of horses, and prevents water from remaining on the surface.
Patent GB-190325881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Steam Generators.
Inventor: SPOONER ARTHUR FREEMORE
Filed: 1903-11-26
Granted: 1904-11-26
Abstract: 25,881. Spooner, A. F., [Baudet, J., and Allain, C.J. Nov. 26. Instantaneous generators.-The generator shown in Fig. 3 consists essentially of two depending Field tubes h, i, and two double coils d immersed in molten metal in annular receptacles b. The whole is set over a suitable furnace and is enclosed by a casing n. The lower end of the inner tube of the Field tube h is provided with perforations, which deliver the feed in jets into the outer tube. The steam thus generated passes through the coils d and Field tube i and finally enters the drum m.
Patent GB-190326677-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Locomotive Fire Boxes.
Inventor: PRESTON WALTER REUBEN
Filed: 1903-12-05
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 26,677. Preston, W. R., and Rogers, W. S. Dec. 5. Ashpans; air, supplying; baffles.-Relates to the ashpans of locomotive fireboxes, and consists in the employment of a number of movable and fixed vanes within the ashpan for the purpose of distributing the supply of air evenly over the under surface of the grate. In an ashpan provided with dampers at each end, as shown in Fig. 1, a rectangular frame c, mounted on a shaft d which works in bearings in the sides of the ashpan, is provided with vanes a for deflecting and guiding the air. The frame c is turned into such a position that the end farthest from the open damper is nearest the ashpan, so that air is guided by the vanes a to the underside of the grate. The lever e for turning the frame may be connected with the gear for working the dampers. Fixed vanes g are provided and used in conjunction with the movable vanes to form continuous air ducts. In the case of an ashpan fitted to a locomotive which runs chiefly in one direction, the vanes h are curved and connected at their upper ends to the sides of the ashpan by bolts or rivets passing through lugs i, while their lower ends are connected to a rod or rods k for varying the angle of the vanes.
Patent GB-190400364-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Candle Shade Holder.
Inventor: DUNAND ERNEST
Filed: 1904-01-06
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 364. Dunand, E. Jan. 6. Candle-shade holders.- The shade supports are carried by a tubular body a contracted at the top so as to rest on the candle, and weighted at the lower end d. A guide-rod e is attached to one of the shade supports and passes through a guide f attached to a metal or other socket or the like g into which the candle fits. The rod e may be so attached to the shade supports as to allow the tube a to sink down to the socket g ; or it may be attached to the socket g, and the guide f to the shade supports. The support may be made of tubular metal to receive the rod e. The guide f may be secured to a clip which fits on to the candle, and the socket g dispensed with.
Patent GB-190401787-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Elapsed Time Calculator.
Inventor: MACMASTER PETER
Filed: 1904-01-23
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 1787. MacMaster, P. Jan. 23. Slide rules.-A rule, to show the amount of time spent by a workman on a job, consists of a slide B marked from left to right with the hours and quarters from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., indicating the time of finishing, and a rule A, the upper part of which is marked in the same way, to indicate the time of commencing, while the lower part is marked in hours and quarters from right to left. Hours before and after the dinner time may be coloured differently. The time spent is read on the lower part of the rule opposite an arrow C on the slide, if the work has been continuous, or opposite another arrow D if a dinner hour has been included ; other arrows may be spaced at different intervals on the slider, to allow for other meal times.
Patent GB-190403102-A (GB)
Title: A Thermic Motor.
Inventor: DEBURAUX EDOUARD LEOPOLD JOSEP
Filed: 1904-02-08
Granted: 1905-02-08
Abstract: 3102. Deburaux, E. L. J. Feb. 8. Vapour engines.-Relates to the use of a liquefied vapour which undergoes great variations of pressure for small changes of temperature. The higher or boiler temperature is about 10‹ C. and the condenser temperature about -80‹C. Thus the higher temperature in the present case may be obtained without burning fuel and the lower temperature is produced by expansion of the vapour. The apparatus is shown diagrammatically, and consists of a reservoir a for supplying a boiler c, a series of heaters g<5>, g', g<3>, g<2>, g<1>, g leading to a condenser e surrounded by a non-conducting casing and containing a rotary or other motor m. The liquefied vapour is admitted to the boiler c by the pipe x at about 42 atmospheres pressure and 5‹ C. temperature. A cock on the pipe i is then opened, and the vapour actuates the motor m, afterwards expanding and becoming cooled to about -80‹ C. It is stated that the vapour passes successively through perforated trays f, a filter t, the series of warmers, through cocks r<2>, r<3> r<4>, &c., operated by the motor m, through cams or otherwise, back to the boiler c to be used over again, any loss of vapour being supplied by the reservoir a. The approximate temperature and pressure in each vessel is shown on the Figure. Each heater is on a lower level than the one preceding, and the vapour in each is completely isolated, for the time being, from that contained in the adjacent vessels. The heaters g, g<1> derive their heat from the atmosphere, or from the condensation of steam.
Patent GB-190406240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: BAILEY ROBERT WILLIAM HARVEY
Filed: 1904-03-14
Granted: 1905-03-14
Abstract: 6240. Bailey, R. W. H., and Southwell, F. C. March 14. Steam - generator furnaces; stoking.- In top-fired boilers, such as those described in Specification No. 4489, A.D. 1904, the firing tube g is surrounded by a space which m a y be packed with refractory material.
Patent GB-190407159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supporting and similar Devices for Tramway and Railway Rails.
Inventor: BULLOUGH ROBERT CROSSLEY
Filed: 1904-03-25
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 7159. Bullough, R. C. March 25. Chairs; sleepers; rail joints.-Relates to a device for supporting railway or tramway rails at their joints and other convenient points in their lengths, so that they can be adjusted in a vertical direction. Fig. 1 shows a sectional elevation, and Fig. 2 a sectional plan of a rail joint. The rails a, contiguous ends of which may be joined by fishplates of the type shown in which, if desired, the ends of the tie rods c are utilized as bolts, are laid upon sole-plates d below which is the foundation plate e laid within, or upon, a concrete or other road bed. Screwed into, and through, the plate d, on opposite sides of the rail, are bolts f which can be engaged and rotated from the road surface so as to raise the plate d and rail as desired. The screws are protected by casings g having lids h, filled with grease or other substance. Fig. 3 shows a modification in which ordinary fishplates are used, and modified casings g are provided, which are adapted to engage with the screws and act as lock-nuts. Each plate d may have two or more screws on both sides of the rail, or a separate plate may be used to support each rail end. If desired, ribs, adapted to fit closely against the flanges, may be formed on the plates d. In another modification, the plate d may be solidly supported on one side of the rail, and be provided with screws on the other side only.
Patent GB-190414583-A (GB)
Title: Improved Attachments for Adapting Gas-burners to Heating Purposes
Inventor: KAUFMAN ADOLPH GUSTAV
Filed: 1904-06-28
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 14,583. Kaufman, A. G. June 28. Gasalier and gasbracket attachments for heating.-An attachment to gas burners, for heating air or culinary and other vessels, is shown in section in Fig. 2, and in part section, as used for heating a utensil, in Fig. 4. The lower part of the device is fitted over the burner, a packing-ring A<3> of asbestos or similar material being fitted to prevent waste of heat at the junction and heating of the burner fixture. Perforations A<2> admit air to mix with the gas in an ogee-shaped mixing-chamber D, fitting as shown in an outer shell C. Air is also admitted at perforations C<2>, and the mixture is deflected by an inwardly-curved top D<3> of the mixing-chamber to perforations D<2> in the side, the gas being burnt in the space E between the two shells. Perforations C<3> are made in the outer shell to admit air for supporting combustion in the space E. It is stated that the form of the combustion chamber E prevents accidental fires and explosions, and that soot is prevented from falling out. A vessel may be supported on the top D<3> of the mixing-chamber, as shown in Fig. 4, the air space between the flat bottom of the vessel and the curved top being stated to facilitate heating, and the small surface of contact of the vessel with the top beiug stated to prevent sudden cooling of the latter when a cold vessel is placed on it. A hood F, Fig. 2, with a central dome and handle may be placed on the top of the device, and is perforated to cause a better circulation of air in the room.
Patent GB-190421331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Partition Walls, and Slabs for same.
Inventor: CHADWICK JOHN ELSTON
Filed: 1904-10-05
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 21,331. Chadwick, J. E. Oct. 5. Slabs G for partitions and walls of buildings interlock with each other by means of ridges A and grooves B on their upper and lower edges, and also by means of ridges C and recesses D at the sides. Holes E through these slabs terminate in grooves B so that liquid cement can be poured in to bind the slabs together. To lighten the slabs, they are chambered out at F.
Patent GB-190424907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boring Tools, Reamers and the like.
Inventor: BURNS THOMAS
Filed: 1904-11-16
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 24,907. Burns, T. Nov. 16. Drills and cutters; mandrels.-An adjustable boring-tool or reamer has a sleeve b keyed on to a shaft a. One end of the sleeve is formed with two or more volute cams c, Fig. 3, somewhat less in breadth than the cutters d, which also bear upon a collar on the sleeve. A hexagonal-ended bush f, with slots g for the insertion of the cutters, fits over the sleeve b, and a locking-sleeve e with two screw threads of different pitches to engage the bush f and the sleeve b clamps the whole in position. Expanding mandrels may be made in a similar manner.