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Patent GB-190204037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: PECK WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-02-17
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 4037. Peck, W. Feb. 17. Gas and explosive-vapour engines.-The engine completes a cycle in two strokes, and is reversing. Towards the end of the out-stroke the exhaust port E is uncovered and a charge, rich in com- bustible, is forced into the cylinder through the valve V from the chamber y by air passing from the crank chamber through the pipe Y. The supplementary air-supply enters through the pipe X, port F, and passage b in the piston P, or through a valve f in the piston. Baffles J guide the air up the centre of the cylinder, and a plate K prevents the combustible charge from mixing with the burnt gases. The igniter is situated at I. Carburetting; mixing air and gas. - During the in- stroke, the suction in the crank cham- ber acting through a hole in the valve T draws gas or oil past the valve L into the chamber y, and on the out- stroke, the rise in pressure closes the valve L and forces the charge through the valve V, when the pressure in the cylinder falls. The fuel supply is con- trolled by a valve operated by hand or by the governor.
Patent GB-190209220-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Engine Governors.
Inventor: SISSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-04-21
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 9220. Sisson, W. April 21. Centrifugal governors ; load on, adjusting or varying.-Relates to engine governors provided with coiled controlling-springs, and consists in a construction of such springs whereby the number of effective coils in the springs is varied as they are adjusted, the object being to avoid alterations in the sensitiveness of the governor. In one form, the coils of the spring are uniform in diameter and the metal of uniform cross-sectional area, but the pitch varies. In another form the cross-sectional area of the metal increases from one end of the spring to the other. In another construction, the pitch and the metal are uniform but the diameter varies. The result of each construction is that the stiffness of the several coils will be different, and, when the initial tension is adjusted, a varying number of the coils will come into contact with their neighbours and so be put out of action. The invention is applicable to governors of the kind described in Specifications No. 10,468, A.D. 1893, Nos. 3686 and 16,459, A.D. 1896, and No. 29,082, A.D. 1897.
Patent GB-190216769-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ointment
Inventor: RUSSELL WILLIAM KNIBB
Filed: 1902-07-29
Granted: 1903-07-29
Abstract: 16,769. Russell, W. K. July 29. Ointments.-An ointment is made up of the following ingredients :-beeswax, sweet oil, white spermaceti ointment, red precipitate powder, and fresh liquor (i.e., oil extracted from the internal fat of a pig). The beeswax, sweet oil, and white spermaceti ointment are placed in an earthen jar surrounded with water, and boiled for twenty minutes, when the red precipitate powder is added and the whole well stirred till cold. The Provisional Specification states that the red precipitate powder is added after cooling.
Patent GB-190217708-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Signaling by Electro-magnetic Waves
Inventor: FESSENDEN REGINALD AUBREY
Filed: 1902-08-12
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 17,708. Fessenden, R. A. Aug. 12. Telegraphs.-Relates to a method of signalling by means of long waves. Specification No. 17,703, A.D. 1902, is referred to as regards the method of varying the sending-conductor and as regards the receiving-conductor. The electromagnetic waves employed have long-period waves, are approximately of the sine wave form, and are maintained in a constant stream. A radiating conductor is employed having a large capacity, small inductance, and low resistance, preferably in conjunction with an alternating - current generator in which the armature resistance and inductance are kept low, so as to produce a resonant circuit with the radiating conductor. The radiating conductor forms a large part of the length of the radiating circuit, and is less than one quarter of the length of the ether wave to which it is resonant. Fig. 2 shows a sending and receiving station, in the receiving-part of which a stretched wire 12 is placed in a magnetic field, and is caused to vibrate by the received waves and thus form a microphonic contact with the carbon block 14. An aerial conductor is described in which parallel wires are arranged to form a cage by two end clamping-frames separated by a length of light material such as bamboo. Lengths of the cage may be secured together, the lowest section having a leading-off wire. A cylindrical radiator may also be employed, parts of the cylinder differing in diameter from the rest.
Patent GB-190219019-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gas Condensers
Inventor: CARPENTER CHARLES CLAUDE
Filed: 1902-08-29
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 19,019. Carpenter, C. C. Aug. 29. Condensers. -.The condensers are arranged in sets, which may be used in any order, and any set of condensers may be cut out without stopping the process. Several modifications may be made, four being described and illustrated. In that here shown, six pairs of condensers N P, Q R, S T, U V, W X, and Y Z are arranged in a circle round the inlet pipe I ; the outlet pipe 0 is connected to a tube surrounding the condensers. There are arranged six sets of valves a, b, c to a<11111>, b<11111>, c<11111>, six tie-pieces d placed between the valves a, band connecting to condensers, such as X, on the left, and six pieces e connecting to condensers, such as Y, on the right. The three valves a, b, c of each set are connected together, so that, when b is open, a and c are shut, and vice versÔ. As an example, the valves may be so set, that the gas passes as follows :-I, a, d, X, W, e, b<11111>, d, V, U, e, b<1111>, d, T, S, and so on, until the gas comes to Y, whence it passes by e, c to the outlet O. Any pair of condensers may be made the first, last, or any intermediate pair in the series. The tar and any other condensation products are drawn off in the usual manner, and pipes for passing water in a direction contrary to that of the gas are provided. In three other modifications illustrated, the condensers are arranged in four sets of six each, and the positions of the valves for any desired combination are given.
Patent GB-190221421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Couplings for Railway and like Vehicles
Inventor: DORN WILLIAM TALBERT VAN
Filed: 1902-10-02
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 21,421. Dorn, W. T. van. Oct. 2. Couplings, automatic.-The plate B, Fig. 6, with a hooked portion b at each end is mounted on the flattened pin D' of one vehicle, and its inner end rests against the abutment a'. On bringing two vehicles together, the plate B carried by the one enters the draw-head of the other, and engages automatically with the flattened and obliquelyplaced pin D, the spring C assisting this action and preventing accidental uncoupling. Draw-gear; buffers.-The draw-bar B<1>, Fig. 3, secured to the outer ends of the bolts E' swings about the centre of the bolster E, and washers e<1>, e', fitted to the curved portions of the plate E', have plane faces forming abutments for the springs F, F<1>, which bear against the draw-bar and plate e<3> respectively. The spring absorbs the buffing stress, while the spring F<1> partly absorbs the pull on the draw-bar. Fig. 4 shows a modified arrangement of the springs I, I<1> which bear against the spaced brackets g, g<1>, riveted to the bar G, which is mounted on the king-pin of the truck.
Patent GB-190227104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Healds of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: FLETCHER CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1902-12-09
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 2 7,10 4. Fletcher, C. H., Newton, G., and Atkinson, S. Dec. 9. Loom healds -A cotton, worsted, or wire heald E, having a double knot at C so as to form a mail, is held adjustably to the wooden staves B, B <x> by means of lengths A, D of cotton, worsted, or wire, which are made fast in indents cut in the ends of the staves.
Patent GB-190227142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Boxes for the Transport or Storage of Goods
Inventor: SAVELSBERGH GERARD
Filed: 1902-12-09
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 27,142. Savelsbergh, G. Dec. 9. Paking-cases are constructed with a view to avoid change of temperature of the contents. The parts are composed of an outer layer a of wood or other suitable material, inside which are several layers of corrugated cardboard &c., or alternate layers of smooth cardboard b and corrugated cardboard c. The interior wall d may be constructed of wood, sheet metal, or paper, &c., and is preferably varnished or enamelled. The lid, Fig. 3, is formed in the same manner as the sides, Figs. 4 and 5, and the bottom. The joints are suitably packed to ensure an airtight and waterproof box.
Patent GB-190302607-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Imparting a Vibrating Treatment to the Huamn Body
Inventor: OSTEOPATH CHARLES OWENS
Filed: 1903-02-03
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 2607. Owens, C., and Montague, D. P. Feb. 3. Massage.-Relates to apparatus for applying vibratory percussive treatment to the human body. A percussor 13 of any ordinary form is carried by a stem 12, Fig. 3, adjustably pivoted to a frame 7, supported on a jointed arm 2, 3, Fig. 2. This arm carries an' electromotor 5, and is counterbalanced by a weight 25 on a lever 24 supported by the operating-table 23, above which the arm 2, 3 swings. The electromotor gives motion to a flexible shaft which is connected to the shaft 11, Fig. 3, mounted in the frame 7. A pinion 10 on this shaft drives a bevel-wheel 9, connected with which is a crank-disc carrying a pin and roller working in a slot 14 in the stem 12 of the percussor. The stem is thus given a vibratory motion, the extent of which is determined by the position of its fulcrum pin, which can be inserted in any one of a series of holes 17. In a modification, the arm 2, 3 is counterbalanced by a weight hung from pulleys. A spring lever controlled by the foot of the operator bears upwards against the weight to allow the height of the arm to be readily adjusted.
Patent GB-190303078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electro-pneumatic Valves for Pneumatic Railway Signalling Systems
Inventor: IRVING ERNEST COPELAND
Filed: 1903-02-09
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 3078. Irving, E. C., and O'Donnell, J. P. Feb.9. Signalling and communicating between trains; controlling and locking signals; interlocking.-A valve to regulate the passage of fluid under pressure is controlled by an electromagnet, the arrangement being applicable to the system of railway signalling described i n Specifications Nos. 5511 and 14,308, A.D. 1902. In this system, electrical apparatus regulates the action of air or other fluid in controlling, locking, and interlocking signals, a n d provision is made for trains to operate similar apparatus for the purpose of communicating with other trains by means of signals on the line. The valve box, Fig. 1, made in three parts 2, 3, 4 suitably held, has attached to it the electromagnet casing 1. Through this a spindle 17 is carried from the armature 25, and valves 16, 11 are mounted on it. When the armature is down, the exhaust valve 11 closes the port 12 leading to exhaust passages 12<a>, while the ports 16<a> are open, so that fluid can pass from the main supply 5 through port 7, chambers 8, 9, and port 10 to the connection 6 with the apparatus actuated. On energizing the magnet, upward motion of the armature closes the supply valve and opens the exhaust valve.
Patent GB-190304055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Drying or Treating of Paper
Inventor: BARBER WILLIAM MOSES
Filed: 1903-02-20
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 4055. Lake, H. H., [Barber, W. M.]. Feb. 20. Sizing; drying.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 445, A.D. 1902. In the process of drying sized or other papers, the web while in a stretched condition is subjected to the action of cool air emitted from the nozzles b, b<1> and, subsequently, to currents of warm air issuing from the nozzles c, c<1>.
Patent GB-190307027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Iron and Steel.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1903-03-26
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 7027. Bloxam, A. G., [Soc. Electro- Metallurgique Franþaise]. March 26. Transfer methods.-Cast iron is converted into iron or steel by preliminary treatment in a Bessemer converter, open-hearth furnace, or other oxidizing furnace, and then transferring to an electric crucible or furnace, in which the deoxidizing or other additions are made and the metal finished. An oscillating electric furnace, such as that described in Specification No. 14,643, A.D. 1901, and the carbonizing-material described in Specification No. 6950, A.D. 1903, may be used.
Patent GB-190313888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary-cylinder Engines.
Inventor: GRACEY JAMES GEORGE
Filed: 1903-06-22
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 13,888. Gracey, J. G., and Gerken, F. A. June 22. Revolving - cylinder type of rotary engines. Two single-acting cylinders C, Figs. 1 and 4, are mounted on a trunnion 15, and their pistons Pare connected together by a piston-rod p linked by a pin 5 to a cross - bar 4, which rotates on an eccentric stud S and has one end connected to a slide 3. The slide is adapted to move in a transverse guide 2, and to cause the cylinders to rotate. The hollow trunnion acts as an exhaust channel, and contains a steam pipe 13, leading to steam channels 7, controlled by rocking plug valves 9, Fig. 6. The valves have crank-arms 12 with rollers engaging in a camgroove 20 in a fixed cam 10. The rocking valves may be replaced by reciprocating valves
Patent GB-190314098-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Agglomeration of Combustible Materials.
Inventor: CHARLES GEORGES
Filed: 1903-06-24
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 14,098. Charles, G. June 24. Cements.-An agglutinant mixture for use in the production of block fuel, especially from coal, is formed by boiling an oleaginous and mucilaginous liquid, such as linseed, with water, adding a rye or barley flour, fecula, or starch, cooling by addition of cold water, and finally mixing with tar while hot. The pasty liquid is poured hot on the coal to be treated. Resin may be added to facilitate desiccation of the composition.
Patent GB-190317398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automobiles
Inventor: BUSH CHARLES ADAMS
Filed: 1903-08-11
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 17,398. Bush, C. A., and Loomis, J. J. Aug. 11. Road-vehicle motors; engines with two or more crank shafts; driving-gear; valve gear; connecting- rods, engine and like.-Relates to driving gear for motor road vehicles operated by fluid pressure. The application to a steam car is described. Each of the driving-wheels 25, 26 has a crown wheel 28, 29 normally in gear with pinions 76 for forward motion. These pinions, as well as the reversing- pinions 75, are fast on the spring-controlled shafts 73, 74 which are mounted in bearings 66, 77 pivoted in the frames 68, 44, shown in Figs. 7 and 8 respectively, and are driven from the cylinders 35, 36 by the pistons 37, 38, Fig. 6, and the connections shown in Fig. 1 ; ball and socket joints are fitted to the ends of the connecting-rods 86, 87 to allow the parts to work freely when the shafts 73, 74 are pushed back to release the pinions 76 and so to reverse the motion of the vehicle. Figs. 9 and 10 show sections of a connecting-rod end. The crank-pin 85 carries a ball 85<1> fitted in brasses 88, 89 carried by the strap 90 bolted to the connecting-rod and adjusted by the set-screw 94. The supported piston-rods 39, 40 have racks which drive the valve-rods 55, 56 by means of the pivoted toothed sectors 49, 50. The slide valves 60, 61 supply steam to the cylinders 35, 36 and work in a single casing 59. The lever 114 is connected by a guided chain and pivoted levers to slides 104 which engage between collars on the shafts 73, 74, so that these shafts may be moved backwards to engage the pinions 75, the springs 101, 102 returning them to the position shown. The throttle valve 135 is worked by the lever 137 and the links 138, 136<1>.
Patent GB-190318595-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anchors
Inventor: BYERS WILLIAM LUMSDON
Filed: 1903-08-28
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 18,595. Byers, W. L. Aug. 28. Anchors.-A stockless anchor is formed so that it always comes up in a proper position to the hawse-pipe. The corners A of the ends of the head are arcs of circles, and on each end is a projection B through which the elongated bolt C passes. This construction allows the anchor to roll over and come up with the length of the crosshead D against, and parallel to, the skin plating. The shank is round in cross-section to allow it to turn in the hawse-pipe.
Patent GB-190400577-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Clutches for Cycle and like Driving Mechanism
Inventor: MITCHELL ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1904-01-09
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 577. Mitchell, A. E. Jan. 9. Clutches.-In free-wheel gearing for cycles, pawls g, located in peripheral recesses f formed in the clutch body a, are adapted to be raised by means of springs h and abutment caps j into engagement with teeth formed in the outer member of the clutch, which is integral with the sprocketwheel k. The outer member of the clutch runs on bearing-balls running in a groove cut on the clutch body a and kept in position by the adjustment ring l. The Provisional Specification also states that bearing-balls may be dispensed with, lateral displacement of the sprocket-wheel being prevented by means of end-plates attached to the wheel by screws.
Patent GB-190402364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Vaporisers for Hydrocarbon Engines
Inventor: TREEBY ALFRED
Filed: 1904-01-30
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 2364. Treeby, A. Jan. 30. Gas or explosive-vapour engines.-An accessory to a carburetter is shown in which the air and fuel are heated before enter- ing the carburetter. It is shown as applied to a f o u r - cylinder engine. The exhaust gases enter at c, Fig. 1, pass round the annular chamber d between the cylinders a, b, Fig. 3, and escape through the ports e to the outlet f. Air is drawn in at both ends of the long pipe, Fig. 2, and discharged at h to the carbu- retter. The hydrocarbon is drawn in at both ends of the pipe i, Fig. 3 and sent to the carburetter through the outlet j. The carburetted air on its return enters at k, Fig. 3, into the chamber band leaves by the pipes l to the annular chambers m, Fig. 1, and thence to the engine cylinders. Where heavy hydrocarbons are employed, a fan, Fig. 5, with perforated brades is employed in the chamber b, to aid in the deposition of tarry matter.
Patent GB-190406654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Walls and Partitions and in Slabs therefor.
Inventor: SCHWARZ OTTO HEINRICH
Filed: 1904-03-18
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 6654. Schwarz, O. H. March 18. Slabs for partitions &c. are moulded with crossed supporting and suspension wires u, o embedded in the centre of the composition or material. The corners are cut away, as shown at s, or half cut away as at s<1>, and recesses extend entirely or half-way through the longitudinal edges as shown. The slab may be divided along the lines l, m without breaking the wires. Fig. 4 shows a partition wall constructed of slabs connected together by the wires and suspended by the wires from hooks B, B<1>, D, D<1> driven into the main walls.
Patent GB-190408824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Grinding and Polishing Metal Articles.
Inventor: WIESENER CARL
Filed: 1904-04-16
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 8824. Wiesener, C. April 16. Surfacing and polishing.-The article c is moved in a horizontal direction between leather, rubber, or felt covered rollers a, b, and polished on both sides at once, the pulverulent grinding-material being supplied from troughs f, l. The grinding- material is conveyed to the upper roller a by strewing it on the upper surface of the article c. The lower roller b is supplied from the trough l by the scoop-roller k. A second scoop-roller i keeps the depth of grinding-material between the rollers k, i constant, in order that it may be spread uniformly over the surface of the lower roller. The trough g and worm h catch and remove any grinding-material which may fall between the articles c when they are passing through the machine.
Patent GB-190411437-A (GB)
Title: Process of and Apparatus for Refining Ores.
Inventor: CLARK WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-05-18
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 11,437. Clark, W., [Goldschmid, E.]. May 18. Rotary metallurgical &c. furnaces; gaseousfuel fittings.-Relates to a furnace for refining friable ores, applicable also for the treatment of the waste products from sulphuric-acid works, auiline works, and copper metallurgical processes. The apparatus may also be used for treating purple ore, or the residues of roasted pyrites or the like, so as to remove the sulphur, zinc, lead, &c. from the iron before it is smelted. The material is fed through a shoot b into a revolving drum a which is heated internally by a water-gas flame, and passes first through the drying-zone c and then enters the oxidizing- zone d, where the sulphur, arsenic, antimony, zinc, and the like are volatilized, while the residual ore begins to fuse together in lumps and nodules. Any zinc which has not been volatilized as oxide passes into the reducing-zone e, where it is volatilized as metallic zinc. Any lead present is also reduced and smelted in the zone e, and runs off through an annular passage f and apertures g into a mould h. In order to keep the oxidizing and reducing zones separate, the water gas is admitted through a wide pipe m, and becomes ignited at the mouth thereof. The air necessary for complete combustion, or the excess air requisite for oxidation, is admitted through a pipe n at a point further back. The waste gases are cooled by a water spray so that the volatile metallic oxides are precipitated in the form of mud and may be removed in that condition. The refined ore passes out at the lower part of the furnace.
Patent GB-190418126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to the Variable Speed Driving of Machine Tools and the like.
Filed: 1904-08-22
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 18,126. Miley, J., and Craven Bros. Aug. 22. Lathes; gearing, driving.-In a driving-gear for machine tools and other machines, cone pulleys b, g are arranged on the shaft and countershaft respectively, and each step has a separate belt p which in the ordinary way is too slack to drive. Any given belt is made to drive by pushing in its jockey pulley r by means of a lever t, the pulley being clamped in position by the screw lever s. 'The gear has two sets i, h of fast and loose pulleys, for high and low speeds, the belt forks j, k being operated by a hand-lever n. Ropes may be used in place of belts.
Patent GB-190423055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Power Transmission Gear.
Inventor: YOUNG MARTIN JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-10-26
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 23,055. Young, M. J. Oct. 26. Motor cycles ; driving-mechanism.-Relates to a belt, chain, or toothed gear device that can be added to an existing system of gearing in a motor car, cycle, &c. The halves of split pulleys b, b<1>, Figs. 1 and 2, are secured to halves of a split hollow shaft B fastened together by bolts b<2>. The shaft B rotates freely upon the driving- shaft A between collars b<3>. Pulleys d, d<1>, e, e', secured together in pairs, are mounted in like manner loosely upon a countershaft C between pairs of collars d<3>, e<3>. The pulley d is geared to a pulley a secured to the shaft A by a belt F, and a loose pulley G is provided for disconnecting. A belt F<1> connects the pulleys d', b, a belt F<2> connects the pulleys b<1>, e, and a belt F<3> connects the pulley e' to the driven element. A flange e<4> between the pulleys e, e<1> keeps the belts F<2>, F<3> in position. The belts and pulleys may be replaced by chains and chain-wheels, similarly mounted, or by toothed gearing. Arrangements are described in which the shaft C is made the driving - shaft and in which the hollow shaft B is arranged upon the countershaft.