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Patent GB-190101359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Changing the Direction of Rectilinear Motion.
Inventor: COMMON ANDREW AINSLIE
Filed: 1901-01-21
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 1359. Common, A. A. Jan. 21. Adjustments; telescopes.-Relates to means for changing the direction of rectilinear motion, applicable to philosophical instruments, and consists of two diagonally-toothed bars in gear with one another and arranged to slide in guides set at the required angle, so that a longitudinal movement of one bar produces a movement of the other bar in the direction of its length. Figs. 1 and 4 show a pair of such mechanisms, combined to form an adjustment for the tube of a binocular telescope. The tubes are carried by the parts A, H, which are formed with wings B, J respectively. The wings J work in guideways in the wings B, and have upon their upper faces diagonal teeth with which engage corresponding teeth upon a bar K. This is adapted to be moved in guides on the wings B by means of a milled head G, the spindle C of which carries a pinion in gear with a rack L on the upper face of the bar K.
Patent GB-190103009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to a Composition of Matter for Uniting or Soldering Aluminium Parts.
Inventor: TOTTEN EUGENE MUNROE
Filed: 1901-02-12
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 3009. Totten, E. M. Feb. 12. Solder; alloys.-For soldering aluminium, an alloy is employed composed of 20 per cent. of aluminium, 38 per cent. of tin, and 40 per cent. of zinc, with the addition of 2 per cent. of a hydrocarbon. The aluminium and tin are first melted together, then the zinc is added, and afterwards, while the metals are still molten and without additional heating, the hydrocarbon is added. Fat, wax, paraffin, or other hydrocarbon may be employed. It is stated that the hydrocarbon serves to reduce the oxides of the metals in the solder, and the oxides on the surfaces to be soldered, thus rendering the use of a flux, or the scraping of the surfaces to be soldered, unnecessary. For soldering jewellery &c., a softer solder, containing a smaller proportion of aluminium, may be employed. The soldering is effected in the usual way, by the use of a soldering-bit &c.
Patent GB-190105556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Kilns for Drying Bricks, Tiles, Pipes, Seggers and other Earthenware.
Inventor: BROOKES JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-03-16
Granted: 1902-03-15
Abstract: 5556. Brookes, J. W., and Barnes, A. March 16. Kilns. - Relates principally to kilns for baking or drying bricks, tiles, pipes, saggers, and other articles of clay in the biscuit condition. Beneath the perforated floor of the kiln are flues E, F, for steam and hot air respectively. The goods are placed on trays i, which can be moved up and down between columns K by means of a traveller J. Fig. 4 shows a tray on a larger scale. The trays are supported at any desired height by "bolts" or pivoted catches a engaging with the columns and simultaneously operated by the lever d and links c.
Patent GB-190108038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycles or Velocipedes.
Inventor: RIGBY MARSHALL
Filed: 1901-04-19
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 8038. Rigby, M. April 19. Unicycles; safety wheels and supports; steering- mechanism; driving-mechanism; frames.-A unicycle comprises a large wheel A carrying on, or connected to, its axle B a frame consisting of forked members 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and a single member 4 arrange:! as shown. A socket E connecting the members 3, 4, and 5 carries the saddle-pin. Safety-wheels C and H, one of which may be replaced by a pair, support the rider when at rest or when steering. The wheels C and H may be mounted in pivoted forks which are actuated by a spring so as to keep the wheels in line. Rigid handles D enable the cycle to be steered when the wheel H is in contact with the ground, but, if desired, the wheel H may be mounted in a steering-post actuated by pivoted handles. The wheel A may be driven either by simple cranks, as shown, or by suitable treadle, crypto, or chain gearing. Either of the members 5, 6 may ba replaced by a member connected to the socket E and the axle of the wheel H. A bridge J serves as a step in mounting.
Patent GB-190109145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lamps for Carriages and the like Purposes.
Inventor: WEBBER WILLIAM TUCKER
Filed: 1901-05-03
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 9145. Webber, W. T. May 3. Carriage &c. lamps.-Figs. 1 and 9 show typical methods of attaching the handle 17, which forms the candle tube, the oil reservoir, or the acetylene generator, as the case may be. When the removable part includes the whole tube and nozzle 17<a> as well as the handle proper 17, as in Fig. 9, the free end 23<a> of a spring 22<a> is arranged to engage beneath a collar 19<a> on the handle 17, when the handle is pushed home. This spring prevents the detachment of the handle, unless the handle is purposely rotated until the cam 20 lifts the end of the spring sufficiently to permit of the handle being withdrawn. When the nozzle and upper part 18 of the tube are not removable with the handle 17, the collar 19 with its cam 20 is arranged in the position on the handle shown in Fig. 1, and the spring 22 is reversed, its free end terminating in a hook 23.
Patent GB-190109629-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Checking or Duplicating Receipts given by Cashiers, Collectors, Travellers and others with a view to the Prevention or Detection of Fraud.
Inventor: GREGORY GEORGE WRIGHT
Filed: 1901-05-09
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 9629. Gregory, G. W. May 9. Receipts, checking. - A rectangular box a, having its hinged lid b fastened down by a sealed lock c, contains a strip of paper and duplicate h. which is led from a roll g in a trough f over a tablet k at an aperture in the lid, and between a pair of geared feeding-rollers o. With h a carbon sheet lying between the strips a bill and duplicate are made out by writing on them at the aperture, and, on turning the feeding - rollers by an external knob, the upper strip issues through a slit m beyond the feeding- rollers, while the lower one is wound upon a roller u geared to them. Two corresponding kinks in the tablet k and the lid nip the strip above the roll to prevent it from getting loose.
Patent GB-190115603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bleaching Whale and Seal Oils.
Filed: 1901-08-01
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 15,603. Clark, A. M., [Rissmuller, L.]. Aug. 1. Fats and fatty oils.-Relates to the bleaching of whale and seal oils by means of oxidizing- substances. The oil is treated with an oxidizing-substance such as a solution of a bichromate or of a permanganate in a tank provided with stirring-arms. The materials are stirred violently to produce an emulsion, and an acid such as sulphuric acid is added. The agitation is continued, and steam admitted to raise the temperature just to the point at which the development of oxygen begins. When the bleaching is effected, the agitation is discontinued, and steam is admitted to destroy the emulsion and allow the oil to separate.
Patent GB-190118858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Winding Yarn, Thread and other Materials.
Filed: 1901-09-21
Granted: 1902-09-20
Abstract: 18,858. Brooks & Doxey, Brooks, J. S., and Compston, J. W. Sept. 21. Winding-machines. - Two or more tubes A of paper &c. are mounted on a single spindle B, and are secured and rotated by means of notches and projections a, b. A central loose collar D, provided with suitable projections &c., may separate the tubes A, or the adjacent ends of the tubes may be formed so as to engage with one another. Other means may be provided for causing the tubes A to engage with the spindles. For winding quills, a loose rod B' may be inserted in the tubes A, the outer ends of the tubes being held by projections on collars E, E<1>, of which one is movable longitudinally against the action of a spring F. Or the collar E<1> may be caused to engage with the end of the rod B<1> so as to rotate it. The traverse bar G is provided with two or more guides according to the number of tubes on the spindles, the threads h passing through tension discs P regulated by the nuts R<1>, R. In order to diminish automatically the tension on the thread as the bobbin increases in diameter, the nut R of the tension discs is rotated by a weighted cord, the movement of which is governed by the rotation of a cam T on the spindle-carrying frame. As the spindlecarrying frame is rotated owing to the increase in size of the bobbin A, the cam T is rotated by cords s, r, which connect the axle thereof with the nut R rotated by the weighted cord. Each thread as it passes to the spindle supports the hooked end of a detector wire k, and, when the thread breaks or fails, the wire k falls into the path of a rotating wiper N, whereby the catch o of the stop rod 0 is released, and the machine is automatically stopped.
Patent GB-190120063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of High Power Oxy Hydrogen Mixed Gas Jets
Inventor: LOCKE CHARLES WOOLNOUGH
Filed: 1901-10-08
Granted: 1902-10-08
Abstract: 20,063. Locke, C. W. Oct. 8. Oxyhydrogen and like lamps.-In high-power mixed gas jets, the mixing-chamber A is placed behind the supporting-stem B in such a manner as to counterbalance the jet and allow the use of a much longer delivery tube C. A cut-off cock D, actuated by bevel gearing from the lever F, is placed between the chamber A and the jet E, instead of behind the chamber A. The bye-pass G comes into action as the cock is turned off, hydrogen being supplied from the main pipe H by a small pipe J under the control of the cock I. The hydrogen and oxygen gases pass, under the control of the respective valves N, N<1>, by one small central passage L, into the chamber filled with gauze M. After traversing the gauze, the gases, intimately mixed, pass out by a second small central passage P to the delivery tube C and jet E.
Patent GB-190120470-A (GB)
Title: Device for Separating Liquids of Different Densities such as Oil and Water.
Inventor: PRAVICHA EUGENE
Filed: 1901-10-12
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 20,470. Pravicha, E., and Douillet, E. Oct. 12. Feedwater, purifying.-Related to apparatus for separating liquids of different densities, such as oil and water, and is applicable for purifying feedwater. Fig. 1 shows a form of the apparatus to which the liquid is delivered under pressure, by the air pump if desired. The liquid passes through the tanks A, C, the water escaping by the pipes B, D, while the oil collects at H and is drawn off as desired by the tap R. S is a tap similar to R controlling the oil outlet from the tank C. In a modification, Fig. 2, which does not work under pressure, the oil overflow D' is adjustably suspended by a rod V near the middle of the tank, and caused by a weight P to follow the oscillations of the liquid due to the motion of the steamer in the case of marine boilers. Two examples of an installation of the above kind on board a steamer are illustrated. A bye-pass and three-way cock are used for putting the apparatus in or out of action.
Patent GB-190121565-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Electrical Switch Gear.
Filed: 1901-10-26
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 21,565. Murray, E. T. Ruthven-, and Ferranti Ltd. Oct. 26. Switchboards.-Switchboards are provided with a number of horizontal shelves or projections 1 above or below which 'bus bars 5 may be arranged. Vertical partitions 3 may be provided to form a series of pigeonholes. Switch shafts 7 are arranged normal to the board or back, and carry arms 12 adapted to engage with contacts 6 carried by or formed on the 'bus bars. The 'bus bars may be in pairs side by side, and the shaft fitted with suitable contact-arms. A convenient way of securing good contact with the bearing 8 is by securing it by a spring bolt as shown in Fig. 3. A spring bolt 20 may also be fitted for holding the shaft in either of the off positions.
Patent GB-190123822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vaccine and like Shields.
Inventor: MULFORD HARRY KENDALL
Filed: 1901-11-23
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 23,822. Mulford, H. K. Nov. 23. Shields and guards. - Vaccination &c. shields are made with a central dome-shaped part a and an outer flange d with turnedup edges d'. The shield may be made of celluloid to facilitate inspection, and is provided with ventilating-holes a'. The shield can be secured to the arm &c. by any suitable means, but, in the form shown, wings b are provided with slots b<1> through which are passed tapes of sticking- plaster.
Patent GB-190124975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Engine Packings.
Inventor: WOOD JOHN
Filed: 1901-12-07
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 24,975. Wood, J., and Gimson, J. E. Dec.7. Stuffing-boxes and the like.-Relates to packings designed for use with rotary spindles, rods, shafts, journals and the like, and illustrated by the application to a Corliss valve spindle. In the Figure, r is the valve spindle, b, b<1> bushes forming bearings therefor, v part of the valve-chest, and v<1> part of the valve. The packing comprises the three essential parts s,p, and s<1>, jointly forming a double spherical seating in which the ring p is selfcentering.
Patent GB-190201232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cutting Cards for Jacquard Apparatus Permitting Electrical Reading of the same.
Inventor: HARLEUX EMILE
Filed: 1902-01-16
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 1232. Harleux, E., and Harleux, A. Jan. 16. Cards, punching.-The outlines of the design are traced upon a thin sheet T, of aluminium or other metal, upon which longitudinal lines e are engraved, so as to form the divisions corresponding to the warp threads. The colouring of the design is replaced by a tinted and insulating varnish, only one shade being applied and used for any particular cutting operation. Above the plate is a needle-box D<1> fitted with a single row of needles m,n,p,q, included in electromagnetic circuits, there being one circuit and one magnet B for each needle. The needles are each made in two parts p<1>, q<1> connected by a glass or other insulating socket t<1>, and the box D' is provided with metal bars x, y which serve to lift the needles during the movement of an intermittently-movable carriage T', supporting the sheet T. Above each electromagnet B, is a softiron core f<1> suspended by a cord m<1> which passes over a pulley 6 and is connected to a weight V ; this weight is connected to one of the hooks I of a jacquard M analogous to a Verdol or paper jacquard. The cord m<1> is also connected to a weight S by means of a cord n<1>, which passes through a lifting-board D. The weights S are heavier than the weights V, so that, normally, the cores f<1> are in contact with the cores of the corresponding magnets. If, now, the weights S are lifted by means of the board D, those cores f<1> corresponding to needles resting on the unpainted parts of the plate T, will be held down by the action of the magnets against the pull on the cords m<1>, due to the weights V ; on the other hand, the rest of the cores f<1>, will be raised owing to the descent of the corresponding weights V. There will thus be produced in cards or paper strips d<1>, by means of punches x<1>, y<1>, z<1> controlled by the jacquard M, a series of perforations corresponding to the painted parts of the plate T. The cards or strips thus cut may be set on a jacquard mechanism N, in order to be reproduced on a new set of cards or on a paper sleeve, upon which are to be reproduced all the successive parts of the design to obtain the complete card. This sleeve, punched to correspond with the first part of the design painted on the plate T, is next placed on a jacquard mechanism P which acts directly on the punches and serves to hold, in inoperative positions, those punches corresponding to the part of the design cut on the sleeve. A second part of the design may be painted on the plate T, and the corresponding punches are actuated so that the strip d' is punched in accordance with this second part of the design and, although both the first and second parts of the design on the plate T are being read, the punches corresponding to the first part are held by the jacquard P, in their inoperative positions.
Patent GB-190206736-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collapsible Tanks for Supplying Air or Gas under Pressure.
Inventor: PAUL FRANCIS
Filed: 1902-03-19
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 6736. Paul, r., and Gundlack, A. F. March 19. Compressing.-A flexible-diaphragm pump for supplying air or gas to carburetters, gas generators, or the like under a definite pressure, consists of a rubber or like tank having a bottom 20 and walls 21, the latter being supported from the roof &c. by guy ropes 26. Securely attached to the top of the tank is a rigid cover 23 tu which a weight 24 is attached. The top conical portion of the tank is strengthened by hoops 50 secured in place by loops 52 and straps 51, and is raised by a cord 41 and pulleys. Near the bottom of the tank is a manhole covered by a piece of rubber 27 in which is an air-admission valve 28 formed of a ring 31 having inclined planes 29, and a handle 30 engaging therewith. A similar, but smaller subsidiary holder 33 is provided, except that its lower part is not supported by guy ropes, and that it has an ordinary air-admission valve 40. In use, the air valves 28, 40 and the valves 38, 39 are opened, and the weighted tops raised. When full of air, the air valves are closed, and the air is delivered from the main tank through the tube 37 as required. When the main tank is nearly exhausted, the air is supplied by the auxiliary tank until the main tank is again full. The lower part of the tanks may be formed of metal.
Patent GB-190210923-A (GB)
Title: A Method for use in connection with Heat Engines, of Creating an Inward Flow of a Fluid, or any Admixture of Fluids, into a Receptacle or Receptacles.
Inventor: HURST GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-05-13
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 10,923. Hurst, G. F., and Hurst, J. H. May 13. Exhaust-silencers.-A current of fluid, gaseous or liquid, is induced into a vessel by another current, which enters at a tangent P, or in such a way as to give it a rotary motion, and which may escape through a tangential pipe W. Several different forms of the apparatus are shown ; in Fig. 4, for instance, the fluid is induced through the axial pipe R, while, in Fig. 5, exhaust gases which have entered through the pipe P travel along the passage U and induce a further flow of gas from P. The motor fluid may be the exhaust from a heat engine and may be cooled before or during its passage. The apparatus may serve as an exhaust silencer and ejector, and in an explosion engine may serve to draw into the cylinder an explosive or flushing charge.
Patent GB-190212851-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ship's Rule or Instrument for Use in Conjunction with a Chart to Ascertain a Ship's Position and for Reading and Setting a Course, and for like Purposes.
Inventor: JONES HARRY DAVIES
Filed: 1902-06-05
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 12,851. Jones, H. D. June 5. Bearings, instruments for determining; protractors.-Two legs b, c are pivoted together at e, and the leg b has fixed to it a protractor scale a by means of which the instrument can be set to any angle for course plotting on maps and charts. The centre of the pivot is fitted with a transparent disc m, to enable the centre to be seen or marked.
Patent GB-190213308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Life Guards for Electric Tram Cars or the like.
Inventor: NEWTON DIONYSIUS
Filed: 1902-06-12
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 13,308. Newton, D. June 12. Tramcars ; wheel guards and obstruction-removers. -Relates to life guards, for electric tramcars or the like, such as are described in Specification No. 5921, A.D. 1901. In front of the guard is provided a hanging gate at the top of which is a cam 2. When the gate comes in contact with an obstacle, it swings backwards, causing the cam 2 to press an arm 3 outwards, and this arm 3, being connected to the guard by means of rods 4 and 5, then causes the guard to swing down on its trunnions D. The cam 2, which is so shaped that, when the guard is swung down, any further movement of the gate is idle, is mounted on a spindle 6 which is supported by brackets depending from the platform of the car. On the spindle 6 is also a ratchet-wheel 7, which, when the gate is swung backwards, is engaged by a pawl 8, preventing the gate from returning to its normal position until released by a foot plunger 9 under the control of the driver. The guard may be brought down, independently of the action of the gate, by means of a foot plunger 10, which is connected to an elbow lever 11 having its lower end in contact with a stop on the rod 4.
Patent GB-190213624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches.
Inventor: SMITH HINSDALE
Filed: 1902-06-16
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 13,624. Smith, H. June 16. Clutches.-The friction segments C, supported by arms on a loose ring K, are expanded in the drum B by the action of cams j on spindles h. The spindles are mounted in sockets on a disc D, which is fixed to the driving-shaft A, and carry, on arms o, centrifugal weights G which are pressed outwards by springs j bearing upon lugs on the boss of the disc D. The effect of the springs and the centrifugal force of the weights is to keep the spindles turned so that the cams expand the segments. To disengage the clutch, the sleeve M is moved inwards ; its coned end presses outwards the screws carried in the arms q, and so turn the spindles in the opposite direction.
Patent GB-190224327-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse Shoe Pads.
Inventor: CAMPBELL JOHN STUART
Filed: 1902-11-06
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 24,327. Campbell, J. S. Nov. 6. Hoof-pads ; roughing.-A rubber pad is attached to a rubber or other sheet 1. The rear portion 4 of the pad extends beyond the hoof, and has grooves or projections to prevent slipping of the shoe on the ground, its fore part being provided with corrugations 6 for the same purpose. An air space in the pad is open to the frog of the hoof through an opening in the sheet 1. Holes 7 permit of the passage of air and water to and from the air space as it is alternately compressed and allowed to expand as the animal places its feet upon the ground. The entrance of solid particles of appreciable size is prevented by pieces of gauze or the like which cover the holes. The shoe 9 is secured by nails passing through it and the sheet 1. The pad may be formed so as not to extend beyond the hoof, Fig. 5, and an opening, covered with gauze, may be provided at the rear of the air space.
Patent GB-190226164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hemming Attachments for Sewing Machines
Inventor: DURHAM WILLIAM EDWIN
Filed: 1902-11-27
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 26,164. Durham, W. E. Nov. 27. Sewigig-machine folding-attachments.-Relates to hemmers. The hemmer proper, shown in plan and section in Figs. 2 and 3, is supported at the lower end of rod c, Fig. 5, mounted in a bracket b secured by screws and slots to the head or faceplate, so that the whole attachment can be adjusted towards or from the needle. The edge-turner e is mounted in a slot in a plate d<3> cut away so as to lie flush on the base-plate d carried by the rod c. Slots d<6> &c. allow the plate d<3> to be adjusted to right or left. The width of hem is determined by a guide-arm f<4>. Fixed to the rod c is a collar c<3> having two diametrally-opposite projections c<4> adapted to engage in corresponding slots in the boss b<7>, under pressure of a spring. By this means, the attachment is readily retained in its operative position or turned through 180‹ and retained in an inoperative position.