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Patent GB-190010049-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Producers.
Inventor: TALBOT BENJAMIN
Filed: 1900-05-31
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 10,049. Talbot, B. May 31. Gas-producers.- Fig. 1 shows a sectienal elevation of a producer and the means for changing and agitating the charge. The producer chamber 4 is supported in the manner shown, and is closed by a casting 6 carrying the neck 7. This casting is in the form of a trough to contain cooling- water, and is provided with capped openings 8 for the insertion of hand stoking-tools. The neck is closed by a cap 9 supporting a hopper 10 and provided with capped openings 20. In the bottom of this hopper is a revolving disc 13, having one or more apertures 14 which at times register with openings 15 in the cap 9. The fuel is fed to the hopper through a shoot 11, and falls through the openings 14 and 15 on to a spreader 17 which is carried by a plate 16 rotated along with the disc 13 by means of the hollow shaft 19. This shaft carries the stirrers 25, through which cooling-water is circulated in the manner shown. It is raised and lowered by hydraulic gear 30 so that the stirrers act on the whole contents of the chamber, and is rotated by the gear shown. The number of stirrers may be increased, so that it is not necessary to move the shaft vertically to agitate the whole charge.
Patent GB-190016415-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Supporting Electric Lamps
Inventor: INGLEFIELD WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1900-09-15
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 16,415. Inglefield, W. G. Sept. 15. Couplings.-A lamp is connected with conducting wheels or sliders to run on two horizontal conducting wires or rods, which are stretched side by side or one above the other along a place to be lighted. The same means may be used to supply current for any purpose. The conductors and wheels are preferably covered by a wooden or other casing C<x>, supported by ceiling rods or brackets. The lamp may be hung from an insulator, which slides on a third wire, stretched below the conductors, the insulator being connected by a spring to a cross-bar C between the conducting-wheels.
Patent GB-190101770-A (GB)
Title: Improved Automatic Gas Igniting or Extinguishing Pressure Device
Inventor: SEFTON-JONES HERBERT
Filed: 1901-01-25
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 1770. Sefton - Jones, H., [Fader, C.]. Jan. 25. Actuating gas valves.-Relates to means for automatically lighting and extinguishing street and other lamps by varying the pressure of the gas supply. Iu the form shown in Fig. 1, the incandescent burner F is screwed over a lug e formed on a case A connected to the gas supply. A valve rod 0, formed with a double plug r, adapted to engage either of two valve seats S and t, and with a tapered plug q which adjusts the size of the valve opening when the burner is alight, is connected to a diaphragm D secured by a collar B to the casing A and normally pressed into the position shown by a spring f, the pressure of which can be regulated by a screw i. The rod o extends through the screw i, and is fitted with a ring j, by which it can be operated by hand. A stop u on the rod o engages, when the diaphragm is depressed, with a lever h which actuates through a nut a a rod v carrying a plug w normally pressed by a spring y against a valve seat placed in a bye-pass tube H leading to the burner and provided with a platinum igniter J as shown. This arrangement is operated by increasing the gas pressure to a maximum, thereby driving down the diaphragm and opening the tube H, the gas passing up the tube being ignited by the device J ; the plug r engages the seat t and keeps the burner supply closed. On reducing the pressure to the normal evening pressure, the tube H is closed, and the burner supply opened, the burner being ignited by the tube H. A further reduction of pressure closes both tubes. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, the seat t is dispensed with, the plug w is arranged above the seat of the plug w and the tube H is replaced by a tube K leading into the burner. In this arrangement, an increase of pressure closes the pipe K and opens the burner supply, a diminution having tl e opposite effect.
Patent GB-190104159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Incandescent Gas Burners
Filed: 1901-02-26
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 4159. Falk, Stadelmann, & Co. aud Thurnauer, L. Feb. 26. Incandescent gas burners.-In chimneyless lamps, the lower edges of the mantle j are protected, and the mantle and attachments may be removed without risk of damage, by the employment of a cap b, which detachably fits upon the burner head. When in position, the lower end of the mantle enters the space d between the upper end a of the cap and the outer jacket c, the jacket being formed with holes f to permit the mantle to be burnt off from below, and with slots e for the admission of air to the space d. With street and like lamps, a protecting glass cylinder h may be used, the supporting-arms g being secured to the cap and provided in their horizontal portions with holes i to serve as guides for the bye-pass supply pipe, which is thus prevented from damaging the mantle.
Patent GB-190105929-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Preventing Milk and other Liquids Over-boiling and Burning in a Saucepan or like Utensil.
Inventor: LUKE HANKINSON
Filed: 1901-03-21
Granted: 1902-03-21
Abstract: 5929. Luke, H. March 21. Saucepans.-To prevent milk and other liquids from over-boiling and burning, the loose or fixed hollow cone-shaped vessel A is placed in the utensil. The vessel, provided with a wire handle C, or with a handle resting upon the side of the utensil as shown in dotted lines and supporting the cone, is formed with apertures B through which the heated liquid passes and escapes at the upper end. For thicker liquid, the Provisional Specification states that a stirrer, rotated by the circulation of the liquid, may be fitted within the cone.
Patent GB-190106540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Signaling by Daylight especially adapted for Ships' Use.
Inventor: CLARK WILLIAM JARED
Filed: 1901-03-28
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 6540. Clark, W. J., [Fiske, B.A.]. March 28. Signals, semaphore.-Relates to semaphore signals especially adapted for ships' use. A mast or pole 1, Figs. 1 and 2, is provided with a number of sets or pairs of arms 2, 3, four sets being preferably employed. Each arm is preferably constructed of a steel frame filled in with canvas, and is secured by a spring to a collar 9 adjustably fixed on a shaft 7, which is mounted in bearings in a plate 11 clamped to the pole. Each sbaft is provided with a lever 16 connected to operating wires &c. 17, 18, 19, 20, a spring 15 and a stop 14 being provided to bring the arms back to the normal position parallel with the pole. Slides a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, Figs. 4 and 7, for operating the wires &c. are arranged to slide in a frame 21, four of the slides a, c, e, and g being connected to the wires, and the other slides arranged to engage these four slides. A rack 27 is mounted behind each slide, and is operated by toothed gearing, so arranged that the slides a, c, e, g move through twice the distance that the other slides move through. The shafts upon which the spur-whsels are mounted are coupled together by chain gearing, carrying a weight 36 to return the parts after operation. A slide is connected to the corresponding rack, when required, by a pawl or dog 37 controlled by a spring 39. In order to prevent the disengagement of the slides and racks due to the sudden stoppage of the rack, locking- bars 40, 41 are employed, and are furnished with cams 42 against which the springs bear so as to release the tension and thereby overcome the tendency for the pawls to retract. The pawls may be operated by hand, but preferably suitably toothed discs 48 are arranged on a shaft 46 mounted on swinging arms 45, the teeth on the discs, when in the correct position, engaging projections on levers 43 which operate the pawls. A dial 51, Fig. 8, is fixed to one of the arms 45, and a pointer 52 is arranged on the shaft 46, and by turning the pointer to the sign required, the discs 48 are turned to positions suitable for operating the required pawls when the lever 45 is swung inwards. One end of the shaft 46 is milled to assist in turning, and a ratchet-wheel, engaged by a spring pawl, is also secured on the shaft. The racks corresponding to the slides a, c, e, and g are connected by a bar and operated by a foot or hand lever 56. The slide a has a tubular upper part, into which the wire 17 extends, the wire being provided with a handle 24 which can be released from a slot in the slide a. Two sets of signals are shown on the disc 51, and when it is desired to change from one to the other set, the wire 17 is released from the slide and moved so as to inform the receiver of the set of signals that are to be employed. The apparatus is suitable for transmitting signals on the " Ardois " system.
Patent GB-190107423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Use in the Drying of Grain and the like
Inventor: ROBERTSON ROBERTSON BLAIR
Filed: 1901-04-10
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 7423. Robertson, R. B. April 10. Drying grain &c.- Rotary drums for drying malted grain &c., and usually provided with a central tube A, Fig. 1, and peripheral tubes C, are fitted with intermediate tubes B to facilitate the drying process. The tubes are perforated, and hot air is passed into the drum through the tubes B and exhausted through the tubes A, C, or vice versÔ. An air-heating apparatus for use with the drum consists of a chamber W, Fig. 2, divided into two compartments by a partition W<1> and containing steam coils D. By means of a fan R, air is drawn in at the opening E and passes through the heating-chamber and then through the drum N.
Patent GB-190110591-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tubular or Timber Expansion Framings and Scaffolds, Applicable for the Erection of Gasholders and Tanks.
Inventor: ROLLINSON JAMES
Filed: 1901-05-22
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 10,591. Rollinson, J. May 22. Scaffolding and staging. - A movable scaffold for use in the erection of gas holders and tanks is constructed of three uprights c, which are mounted on wheels g, and are connected to a plate i on a central pivot j by r a d i a l telescopic timbers or tubes d, e, which are perforated and connected by bolts. Platforms or planks p, q, u are suspended by ropes o and pulleys n from brackets m fixed to the uprights. The central post or pivot j is supported by adjustable stays r, bolted or riveted to the bottom of the tank.
Patent GB-190110726-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Adjusting or Fixing Windows or Casements.
Inventor: WEBER ALOIS
Filed: 1901-05-23
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 10,726. Weber, A., and Sch÷n, J. May 23. Pivot adjustments.-Relates to a device applicable to casements, French windows, and the like for holding the window open to any desired extent. Fig. 1 shows the external appearance of the device, and Fig. 2 shows it in section. It consists of two tubular sections 1, 3 with ratchet teeth on their adjacent ends. The section 1 is connected to the window frame, and the section 3 through the square axis 5 and bracket 6 is connected to the window. The teeth on the ends of the sections are pressed into gear by spiral springs 7, 9, and they can be lifted out of gear by pulling the chain on the end of the lever 8, the other end of the lever being connected to the axis 5, which is thereby pulled up and lifts the section 3. The ratchet teeth slip over each other when the window is opened ; the window is closed by pulling the chain and disengaging the teeth.
Patent GB-190119954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Making Incandescent Mantle Rods or Crutches.
Inventor: ROSE ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-10-07
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 19,954. Rose, A. Oct. 7. Moulding incandescent-lamp mantle rods.-Rods for supporting the mantles of incandescent lamps are moulded by means of a press comprising a piston or plunger G, an open-ended tube B for the reception of the clay cylinder F, a die A fixed to the end thereof and provided with an opening a' for the passage of the clay, and with projecting pegs a<3>, a<4> for guiding the movable die E, which is made with a recess e<1> to form the head c<3>, c' of the rod. After sufficient clay has been forced by the piston G through the hole a<1> to form the head of the rod, the die E is removed and more clay is forced through to form the stem, which is cut off at the face of the stationary die A, the rod being then ready for drying and firing. The dies A, E may be provided with several holes and recesses e' to allow of the moulding of several rods at a time.
Patent GB-190122977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines
Inventor: FELL JOHN CORRY
Filed: 1901-11-13
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 22,977. Fell, J. C., [Wyckoff, Seamans, & Benedict]. Nov. 13. Type-writers-Relates to means for enabling the platen to be adjusted independently of the normal line-spacing mechanism so as to bring ruled lines &c. on the paper exactly to the printing-point. The invention is described as applied to the platen of a Remington type-writer. The platen comprises a wooden core 5 and a rubber sheath 6. At the right-hand end of the platen the wooden core loosely engages with a head 7, which is secured to the shaft 9. At the left-hand end the platen is secured to a disc 18 free to turn on the shaft 9. Mounted in bearings on the disc 18 is a worm shaft 22, which engages with a worm-wheel on the sleeve 24, which is secured to the shaft 9. The worm shaft also carries a screw gear 27, which engages with a crown gear 28 secured within a fingerwheel 30 which turns loosely on the sleeve 24. When the line-spacing key is depressed and the ratchet-wheel 8 turned .through one, two, or three line spaces, the shaft 9 is turned, carrying with it the sleeve 24, worm 22, disc 18, and platen 6, and also the crown gear 28 and finger-wheel 30. If, however, the finger-wheel is turned, the screw gear and worm are rotated, and the worm creeps round the stationary worm-wheel, thus turning the platen through any required distance relatively to the shaft 9. The usual spring-pressed detent wheel engages with the teeth of the ratchet-wheel 8 to hold the platen firmly while the printing is taking place. A sliding frame 36, Fig. 6, tensioned by a spring 38, prevents backlash between the worm and wheel.
Patent GB-190126053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Portable Structures.
Inventor: PROVIS THOMAS BAWDEN
Filed: 1901-12-20
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 26,053. Provis, T. B. Dec. 20. Building-blocks; slabs. - Cement or concrete slabs a for portable buildings are formed with rabbeted horizontal edges, and foundation blocks d are formed with joints and recesses for receiving the slabs and uprights b, c.
Patent GB-190202231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Crucible Steel.
Inventor: CLARKE EBEN BUMSTEAD
Filed: 1902-01-28
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 2231. Clarke, E. B. Jan. 28. Crucible cast steel.-In the process of making crucible steel, the usual quantities of iron or steel bars and scrap are introduced into the crucibles, in a heated or molten state. The crucibles are, preferably, heated before the introduction of the charges, and the usual additions of carbon, or other substances such as manganese, may be made. The preliminary heating or melting of the charges may be effected, on a large scale, by a continuous process analogous to the Talbot process of manufacturing open-hearth steel, but without the occurrence of the usual open-hearth reactions.
Patent GB-190204784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Foot Coverings, Boots and Leg Overalls.
Inventor: STROEM GUSTAVE ALBERT
Filed: 1902-02-25
Granted: 1903-02-25
Abstract: 4784. Str÷m, G. A. Feb. 25. Gaiters.-A foot covering or leg overall A of leather, skin, or cloth, preferably lined with fur or any woollen or warm material, is drawn over a boot or shoe and held in place by a band A<1>. The covering is left open at the heel and may have a band B, Fig. 1, to be wrapped round the leg and fastened by buttons or hooks C.
Patent GB-190205127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to "Either-side" Brakes for Railway Wagons.
Inventor: FEENY VICTOR ISIDORE
Filed: 1902-02-28
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 5127. Feeny, V. I. Feb. 28. Brakes, hand. Relates to the rigging of eitherside wagon brakes. The cross-shafts A, A', which may be carried by links D', D, are coupled together by the crank arms C, C<1> and the connecting-rods B, B<1> as shown in Fig. 1. To render the adjustment finer between any two levers, say, the brake-shaft arm and a push-rod, the holes a in the part G are of a different pitch to the holes a' in the part G'. Adjustments may also be made by simple or right and left handed screws.
Patent GB-190208412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clutches for use in connection with Cycles
Inventor: HYDE CHARLES AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1902-04-11
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 8412. Hyde, C. A. April 11. Clutches.-In order to prevent the balls or rollers of driving or brake clutches from temporarily jamming between the points of the opposing recesses, the long edge of each recess a, Fig. 1, is formed with a recess b having an inclined wall c, the edge c<1> of which comes inside the edge a<3> of the side a<2>. The side-plate g, Fig. 3, of a ballbearing clutch is locked in adjustment by a bolt or plate f sliding in a recess g<1> in the plate g and formed with teeth adapted to engage with teeth i<2> on the boss of the clutch. The plate f is secured in position by tightening a set-screw h passing through a slot in the plate.
Patent GB-190209407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Heating Apparatus for Heating Rooms, Cooking, and the like
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-04-23
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 9407. Smith, W., and Smith, J. April 23. Gas burners.-Relates to gas heating-burners or apparatus for heating rooms, cooking, and the like. A burner adapted for use in an ordinary fireplace or grate is shown in sectional plan in Fig. 2, and in vertical section through A-A, Fig. 2, in Fig. 3. Fig. 4 shows the air and gas regulating means. The burner comprises the inner and outer coils a, b, in which the gas and air are mixed, the air-inlet case or box c projecting from the burner, the gas cock or valve d within the box c and having the arms h, h', adapted to be operated by a sliding door or plate e which moves over the open end of the box or case c, and the nozzles m superposed on the nozzles l with gauze diaphragms o, to prevent firing back, fitted in between the nozzles. The air plate e has an elongated aperture i through which the arm h<1> of the gas cock projects. The plate e is moved out or in through the rod j. There are two gas directing and distributing branches k on the cock d in the back part of the inner coil a, and the branches are provided with apertured caps k<1>. A central partition b<1> is disposed across the outer coil a at one end. A pilot tube p is provided. In a slightly modified form, the gas-supply pipe,f enters the burner from above and is attached to the upper end of the case of the gas cock.
Patent GB-190213873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Treadle Mechanism
Inventor: EVERETT JAMES
Filed: 1902-06-18
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 13,873. Everett, J. June 18. Treadle-driving gearing.-Relates to airangements for reducing the throw of the treadle of a lathe, grindstone, or other machine. The treadle is pivoted to a link g, pivoted to the framing at h, and has the connecting-rod b rigidly attached to it. A brace e connects the treadle and connecting- rod.
Patent GB-190217986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ironwork and Beton or Cement Roofings or Floors.
Inventor: DYMOND GEORGE CECIL
Filed: 1902-08-15
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 17,986. Dymond, G. C., [Vereinigte Maschi- nenfabrik Augsburg und Maschinenbaugesellschaft Nurnberg]. Aug. 15. Floors; girders and beams; ceilings; roofs.- Openwork iron girders or beams are constructed of lower and upper bars d, e connected by vertical and diagonal bars f and support curved bars g, which may extend beyond the bars e, or be secured to them by hooks or clamps h. The bars g are connected together at intervals by angle-iron bars k, l. A temporary framework or centering is supported by the lower flanges of the girders, and the spaces about the iron framework are filled in with concrete.
Patent GB-190226945-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sound and Fire-proof Flooring.
Inventor: COOKSEY ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-12-06
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 26,945. Cooksey, A. W. Dec. 6. Floors and flooring; girders and beams.-Relates to fire and sound proof floors carried on iron or steel girders a, Figs. 1 and 3, which support concrete slabs or arches b carrying the floor joists c. The joists c are moulded from a mixture of cokebreeze,sawdust, and lime or cement, and are of rectangular or trapezoidal section. They may be made continuous with channels g, or in sections as shown in Fig. 3, the channels being formed by the moulded ends of the sections c ; or, as indicated in Fig. 1, alternate sections have the channel formed in them. The ends of the lengths of joist may be made to lock into one another, or so as to be nailed or otherwise fastened together, or alternate adjacent ends may be made rectangular as at k, Fig. 3. Metal bars or tubes h, Fig. 4, may be moulded in the sections. The joists c' may be moulded in one with the slabs b, or they may be laid on mastic d, Figs. 2 and 4, a key e being formed in the joists. Strips of felt &c. i are placed between the floor boards and the joists.
Patent GB-190300217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Warping Machines.
Inventor: LIVESEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-01-05
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 217. Livesey, W. Jan. 5. Yarns, warping.-The speed of rotation of the warp beam C is gradually reduced during the winding operation by automatic displacement of the belt E<x> along the cone pulleys E, E<1>, such displacement being effected by means of a sliding belt shifter G connected by a cord k or other flexible connector to a pulley g<2> ; this pulley is secured to a pulley g connected by a cord f<1> to a block f<2> thereby supporting the free end of a lever t, which is gradually oscillated by means of the warp beam. The journals c of the warp beam are supported in notched bearings in levers c<1> pivoted at c<2> to elbow-levers c<3>, which are pivoted to arms c<5> secured to a cross-shaft c<6>. The lower end of the lever t is slotted, andis adjustably connected to a slotted arm e<3> pivoted to the corresponding lever c'. By these means the free end of lever t is gradually depressed as the winding proceeds, thereby pulling the cord k and displacing the belt shifter. Motion is transmitted to the warp beam from speed-changing pulleys P, of suitable construction, by means of gearing, to a drum D which bears against the warp wound on the beam. A cord or other flexible connection k<1> is wound round the pulley g' and is secured to the belt shifter, the pull of the cord, when in tension, tending to draw the belt shifter in a direction opposite to that in which the cord k draws it. A cord w connected to a weight W is wound upon the pulley g, and, during the winding of the yarn on the warp beam, this weight is raised. A segmental toothed wheel c<25> is secured to the shaft c<6>, and engages with a worm c<26> actuated by means of bevel gearing c<29> and a handle c<32>. When the warp beam is full, the shaft c<6> is rotated by means of the handle c<32> so as to turn the elbow-levers in the direction of the arrow 80, Fig. 3, and thereby move the levers c<1> longitudinally to lower the full beam upon the floor, or a truck. The full beam is then removed and replaced by an empty beam, and the handle is reversed so as to bring the empty beam into contact with the drum D. During this operation, the weight W descends and causes the belt shifter to be moved into its starting position. The belt fork M for the pulleys P is carried by a sliding rod M<1> actuated by means of a bent lever M<4> and treadles M' secured to a shaft M<6>. The drum D has open ends, and its bearings are situated within the drum. The ends of the warp beam are of large diameter and are situated, when the beam is in working position, beyond the ends of the drum.