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Patent GB-190108178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Production of Motive Power
Inventor: TELLIER CHARLES
Filed: 1901-04-20
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 8178. Tellier, C. April 20. Vapour engines ; exhaust, obtaining power from; stuffing-boxes.-Relates to a construction of ammonia engine suitable for utilizing the beat of exhaust steam as an auxiliary to existing steam engines, or for combination with new steam engines, or for independent working. The working substance in general is anhydrous ammonia, but in tropical climates a small quantity of water may be added. Fig. 1 shows a part of the apparatus, comprising a tubular vapour generator a, superheater b, heated by boiler steam or by saline solutions, and engine c. The apparatus comprises, in addition, a tubular condenser (or absorber) similar in construction to the generator and superheater. In these, the heating-steam enters the chamber a, and surrounds the tubes containing the ammonia liquid or vapour. The vapour or gas is delivered into a dome p, where any unevaporated liquid is caught and returned by the pipe r. A regenerator or heat - exchanger may be inserted between the condenser and the generator, whereby the feed to the latter may be heated by the engine exhaust. The tubes may be grooved externally or internally to increase the heat conduction. To prevent the liquid contents of the tubes in the generator from being expelled, ball non-return valves may be provided at the bottom of each. When water is used, rough pieces of metal may be placed in the generator to facilitate evaporation. The escape of vapour from the engine may be prevented by enclosing the stuffing-boxes in a casing. Fig. 1 shows a form of stuffing-box u forming a liquid joint and composed of two packages v, w with an intervening perforated ring x communicating with a reservoir z and connected to an oil receiver 3.
Patent GB-190111221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Picture Frames.
Inventor: CHILDS HERBERT SAMUEL
Filed: 1901-05-31
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 11,221. Childs, H. S. May 31. Picture frames.-Adjustable picture frames for studio or other use comprise hollow corner-pieces a and telescoping connecting-pieces b secured by set-screws &c. Intermediate hollow sleeves and extra connecting-pieces are used for building up large frames.
Patent GB-190113168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements appertaining to Mechanism for Winding Warps on Beams in Dressing, Beaming, Sizing and like Machines.
Inventor: LISTER JAMES
Filed: 1901-06-28
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 13,168. Lister, J. June 28. Yarns, beaming, dressing, sizing, &c.-The beams of beaming, dressing, sizing, and like machines, and particularly the beams of machines such as are described in Specification No. 14,786, A.D. 1893, are caused to travel longitudinally during the winding operations. For this purpose, a worm f may be splined to the beam shaft d, so as to gear with a wheel f<1> carrying an eccentric disc f<11>, which transmits motion to discs f<5>, f<6> keyed to the shaft. In a modification, a worm keyed on the axle gears with a wheel provided with a crank-pin, whence motion is transmitted to a grooved collar, on the axle, by means of a lever. Another form of driving-mechanism comprises a hub loosely mounted between collars on the axle and carrying a roller, which travels in the curved groove of a cam driven from the axle by gearing; or the curved groove may be formed in the face of a bevel-wheel driven from the axle.
Patent GB-190118757-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Forming Whet-stones.
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-09-19
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 18,757. Johnson, G. W., [Reitz, L, Reitz, A. J., and Reitz, S. P.]. Sept. 19. Hones. - The whetstone blanks are placed in open- ings 18 in an annular or other shaped metal plate 17, and are sup- ported upon a table 1 which re- volves or moves in some other way. By the motion of the table the blanks are rotated against one of the edges of the openings, and are thus trimmed down. The leading edges 20 are shaped according to the profile the whetstones are desired to have.
Patent GB-190125177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves
Inventor: FOSS WALTER OSGOOD
Filed: 1901-12-10
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 25,177. Foss, W. O., and Lincoln, M. J. Dec, 10. Lift valves.-The spindle e has a slightly-tapering tubular extension E, forming the valve proper, and wording inside a tubular seat B. Apertures e<6>, b<2>, Figs. 3 and 5, in the valve and seat are brought into alignment when the valve is raised, and allow the passage of fluid. The seat is secured by a screwed cap D, which has an internal conical seat d' against which a corresponding conical part of the spindle abuts when the valve is opened, so as to prevent leakage. The spindle e, Fig. 6, may be connected to the valve E by a dovetail joint.
Patent GB-190202498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Casings for Electrical Conductors, Gas and Water Pipes, and the like.
Inventor: PALMER JOHN DOUGLAS
Filed: 1902-01-30
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 2498. Palmer, J. D. Jan. 30. Casings. - Casings or channels for electric conductors &c. consist of variously-shaped metal or other single or double channels let into the walls or formed in mouldings of any suitable material. Fig. 1 shows a view of a single-trough casing closed by a flexible lid d engaging in grooves e, which are cut at points f, to allow the lengths of the lid to be inserted or withdrawn. In other forms, part grooves j, Fig. 3, with corresponding projections i or outwardly turned lugs on the casing and overhanging lugs on the lid, are employed, to fix the lengths with slight motion. Joints, straight or curved, are made by sleeves, L- and T-pieces being preferably arranged with lids.
Patent GB-190202886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Instruments for Navigating and Surveying.
Inventor: BLISH JOHN BELL
Filed: 1902-02-04
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 2886. Blish, J. B. Feb. 4. Sextants; telescopes.-Relates to the combination with these instruments of a 90‹ prism, to enable observation to be taken of objects 180‹ apart. The prism H, Fig. 1, is attached by a screw G<1> in front of the index glass F, so that the ray 3, 4, from the rear is reflected at 5, 6, and 7 into the eye of the observer. The prism may be fitted in front of one of the objectives of a binocular telescope.
Patent GB-190208289-A (GB)
Title: An Edging or Veneering Cramp.
Inventor: HOCKING OSCAR
Filed: 1902-04-09
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 8289. Hocking, O. April 9. Cramps.-The cramp for fixing edging D' or veneers to woodwork D consists of a frame A<1>, A<3>, A<4> carrying a thumbscrew C and a curved arm B. The arm B and member A<1> are roughened, as shown, to grip the work.
Patent GB-190210342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Armature Windings and in the Method of Producing same
Inventor: MURPHY THOMAS JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-05-05
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 10,342. Murphy, T. J. May 5. Armatures. - For facilitating assembling, dismounting, and repairing, and for effecting economy of space, the winding-cam is formed of a number of elements D, D', &c., all similar in size and shape, the sides m n and o p being in the same plane, and the sides m o and np having a double drop bend q r so that the elements may cross each other. The space s t must at a minimum be equal to the width u v of the armature plus the thickness n y of the element, and the elements are placed alternately to the right and left by one thickness. In a modification, Fig. 4<a>, the alternate elements are of slightly-different shape, the wire on one side being given a lateral curve to the right or left tn enable it, after crossing the preceding element, to lie against the armature.
Patent GB-190210647-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Protecting the Lids of Boxes and the like
Inventor: GARLICK CHARLES BERNARD
Filed: 1902-05-09
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 10,647. Garlick, C. B. May 9. Nails, sockets for.-Sockets or bushings A or E are used to receive the nails in securing packing- cases &c.
Patent GB-190221697-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Exercising Machines
Inventor: WHEELDON GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1902-10-06
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 21,697. Wheeldon, G. H. Oct. 6. Exercising-apparatus.- Metal plates 5 are secured to a wall &c., and are provided with arms 10, which support metal frames 11 carrying grooved wheels 12. Ropes 15 pass over the wheels 12, and are attached at one end to weights 14 sliding on a vertical guide 1. The other ends of the ropes are attached to rings 17 kept at a fixed distance apart by a rod 18. Cords 19 are attached to the rings 17 and to the handles 20 by means of hooks. The weights 14 are circular in shape, and the ropes pass through two holes in the bottom one, and are secured by knots. Each weight has a raised circular boss by which it is locked into the one above, and has also two diametricallyopposite grooves in which the ropes 15 fit; with the exception of those at the top and bottom, each weight is slotted from the centre to the edge, so as to be placed on or taken off the rod 1 easily, and the central holes through them are packed with wood, lead, leather, &c. to deaden the sound as they slide on the rod. The number of weights employed depends on the strength of the person using the apparatus. The bottom part of the apparatus consists of two metal frames 21 secured to the floor by screws and carrying grooved wheels 22. To use the bottom apparatus, the cords 19 are detached from the rings 17 and attached to rings 23 connected to cords 24. The cords 24 pass under the wheels 22, and are attached at their other ends to the rings 17. To use the apparatus, a handle must be taken in each hand, or both the handles in one hand, and a steady pull exerted; the weights are raised, and various muscles are exercised, according to the attachment used and movements performed.
Patent GB-190301690-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Apparatus for Treating Beer for Bottling.
Filed: 1903-01-23
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 1690. Stanley, H. F., and Farringdon Works & H. Pontifex & Sons. Jan. 23. Junction pieces; couplings, disconnectible; metal pipes and tubes.-In apparatus for cooling beer as a preliminary operation to carbonation and filtration before bottling,.the beer is passed through a coil immersed in brine &c. which is cooled by an upper or adjacent refrigerating-coil containing expanded ammonia vapour &c. The operation is preferably conducted in a shallow tank, the beer being passed through a series of longitudinal pipes while the refrigerating-fluid is passed through a single pipe coiled above it. Fig. 4 show3 an end view, and Figs. 5 and 6 sections, of a suitable connection for the beer pipes. The ends of the pipes are secured in tube-plates d, to which castings f are removably secured by bolts m and nuts n to make the whole series form a continuous channel. The projections l enter the ends of the pipes and serve to direct the flow. The casting shown is the one containing the inlet or outlet g ; the intermediate castings comprise only the connecting- chamber i and its projections l for the ends of two pipes. Fig. 7 shows a pipe a of square section, provided with an inner pipe p to cause the beer to flow in a thin stream round the circumference.
Patent GB-190301913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sweat-pads for Harness.
Inventor: HARTWELL EZRA BUTLER
Filed: 1903-01-27
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 1913. Hartwell, E. B. Jan. 27. Pads for saddles, collars, and other parts of harness. The pad is made in sections, or can be cut in sections, so that any part of it may be removed to allow a sore place to heal, after which the part may be replaced. Fig. 1 shows a saddle pad in which a strip of felt B is attached by lacing C to a backing A of fibre &c. Loops a', a<2> are provided for fastening the back band &c. The block B' can be replaced and held by the lacing, as before, through the holes a<3>, b<1>. Fig. 4 shows a section of a collar pad in which a stuffed padding D, sewn in places b<3> to form puffs d<1>, is attached to a backing A by lacing C, as before.
Patent GB-190303737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnetic Clutches.
Inventor: DOUGLAS EDWIN RUST
Filed: 1903-02-17
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 3737. Douglas, E. R. Feb. 17. Clutches.-Relates to magnetic clutches. A continuous current is passed through the coil 13 of the magnet 10 to cause engagement therewith of the armature 11, and an alternating-current to cause demagnetization and disengagement. For this purpose, an iusulating-ring, mounted on the boss of the magnet, carries contact-rings 16, 17, one connected to one end of the coil and the other to the opposite end, and two commutator segments 18, 19, one connected to each ring. Brushes 20,21 bear upon the switch ring, and are coupled to contacts on a switchboard, by means of which the requisite changes in the direction and strength of the current are obtained. Several arrangements of switchboard are described. The armature runs on a sleeve 25 of non-magnetizable and good bearing material ; its inner pole 23 is movable endways in relation to the main part, but is caused to rotate with it by a pin 24. The acting surfaces may be conical, as shown in Fig. 3. Fig. 2 shows a double clutch, in which a loose pin 70 passed through the magnet ensures that one armature shall be pushed out of engagement as the other moves into contact.
Patent GB-190304441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Parquet Floors.
Inventor: STEVENS PROSPER
Filed: 1903-02-25
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 4441. Stevens, P. Feb. 26, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901] Drawings to Specification. Cements.-Relates to a composition consisting of 14 parts of gas tar, 8 of crushed slate, 8 of sand, and 0À1 of creosote mixed in a heated state. This composition is used for bedding wood blocks of parquet floors.
Patent GB-190307868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vapour Generators and Burners.
Inventor: EWART JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-04-06
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 7868. Ewart, J. W. April 6. Vapour burners.-Relates to burners of the kind described in Specification No. 22,751, A.D. 1901. The generator coil b and the auxiliary burner a are arranged horizontally, in order that the burner may serve as a pilot. The nozzle f of the vapour coil is placed within the cone-shaped chamber d, e, in such a way that the vapour strikes upon the unperforated portion i of the plate above, and is uniformly distributed over the whole underside of the plate. Sediment is removed through a plugged trapj.
Patent GB-190308649-A (GB)
Title: A New Process for Preparing Record Cylinders or Discs for Phonographs, Graphophones, Gramophones, and like Apparatus for Reproducing Sound.
Inventor: FRAMERY HECTOR
Filed: 1903-04-16
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 8649. Framery, H., and Pacaud, L. April 16. Phonographs &c.-Cylinders and discs for phonographs and the like are produced by galvanoplastic methods. A record is first taken in the usual way on a cylinder or disc of wax, which must be unacted on by acids. Such a wax is formed by heating a mixture of tallow, carnauba wax, paraffin, and ozokerite. The resulting records are placed in a galvanoplastic bath, whereby cylinders and discs of copper are obtained, in which the markings are exactly reproduced. Cylinders or discs of celluloid or gelatine are now used to obtain the required records. The cylinders are placed within the copper cylinder and pressure exerted by rolling the two cylinders together by a mandrel with stops to prevent the cylinders shifting. The discs are placed upon the copper disc and pressed together in a press.
Patent GB-190309684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Garment Supporters
Inventor: BASCH DAVID
Filed: 1903-04-29
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 9684. Basch, D. April 29. Belts; dresses, habits, and petticoats; suspenders. for articles of dress.-The appliance, Figs. 1 and 2, consists of two waist straps b, b, adjustable in length and attached by hooked-shaped pieces c to the rear edges of the corset. At the front of the corset, the straps are pivotally connected with a stud e upon a plate a, which may be employed for carrying stocking-suspender straps, or a sanitary towel, or both. The plate a is shown as provided with three slots, to the outer ones of which stocking suspenders f are connected, and to the centre one is connected a strap g serving for the attachment of a sanitary towel. The plate a is provided with a hook h, which is engaged over the waistband of the skirt to prevent the waistband from working up. The straps a may be employed with other forms of hose supporters than those attached to a central plate.
Patent GB-190310680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Raising Submerged Objects from the Sea or the like
Inventor: PINO CATHERINE
Filed: 1903-05-11
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 10,680. Lake, H. H., [Pino, (nÚe Rossi), C.]. May 11. Sunken ships and objects, raising.-Consists in raising sunken ships and objects by air or gas compressed or generated at the time required and forced into flexible bags or compartments attached to the object to be raised. Fig. 4 shows the bags 1, attached to the ends 4, which are connected by chains or jointed bars 3. The compartments are filled from the vessel above by the pipe 7 and the lower end 4 is attached to a bracket 20 connected to the vessel. Clamps 14 prevent the elevating- chain from slipping. Fig. 6 shows a modification, in which two bags are mounted one above the other, each being fed by a separate pipe, as shown at a, b, and the upper compartments being provided with covers. The bags are provided with valves 13, to allow the water to escape from them as the gas enters.
Patent GB-190315486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Steering and Controlling Devices for Automobiles and like Vehicles.
Filed: 1903-07-13
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 15,486. Nisbet, J. R., and Bowden's Patents Syndicate, E. M. July 13. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to steering and controlling devices for automobiles and like vehicles, in which the controlling-levers are fixed to the steering-pillar so that they are readily accessible to the driver. Fig. 3 shows a section and Fig. 4 a plan of one form of the invention. The steering- wheel c is attached to a tube a, which rotates upon the fixed tube b and actuates the usual steering- mechanism through a worm-wheel x and spur gear y. Down the centre of the tube b pass Bowden mechanisms, as described in Specification No. 25,325, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Mechanism &c.], leading to the several devices which it is desired to operate. In the form shown in the Figure, the ends of the inextensible members l are attached to levers j having thumb-pieces u in close proximity to the hand-wheel c. The abutments p for the incompressible members q are fixed to baseplates v secured to the framework r. In another modification the levers j are vertical and placed immediately above the tube b, in which case, the inextensible members l pass through holes in a metallic socket, which is fitted in the top of the tube b and which serves as the abutment for the non-compressible members. A third modification is similar to the last, but the levers are normally horizontal and are raised into a vertical position when actuated, the member l being attached on the same side of the fulcrum as the lever. In each case, a circumferential groove is provided in the lever to take the inextensible member. Any number of levers may be used.
Patent GB-190318005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Direct-acting Simplex Pumps
Inventor: ODDIE PHILIP FRANCIS
Filed: 1903-08-20
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 18,005. Oddie, P. F. Aug. 20. Drawings to Specification. Steam pumps.-Relates to the steam-cylinder valves of steam pumps, and consists in the arrangement and construction of the delivery and expansion valves and in the mode of actuating them. Both valves are of the piston type, the expansion valve being actuated from the piston-rod, while the distribution valve is actuated by steam controlled by the expansion valve. By varying the length of the expansion valve, the time of cut-off is varied.
Patent GB-190318869-A (GB)
Title: Improved Distillation Apparatus.
Inventor: GERHARDT AUGUST
Filed: 1903-09-01
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 18,869. Gerhardt, A., [trading as Gerhardt und S÷hne, L.]. Sept. 1. Safety-valves.- Relates to apparatus specially constructed for the distillation of benzine, but which may be used for other liquids. Vapour formed in the body of the preliminary heater e passes through a safetyvalve s and pipe t to the still a. An. alternative form of safety-valve is shown in Fig. 2. It consists of a cylinder 20 with a conical bottom 22 pressed on its seat by a spring 19. The pressure is regulated by means of a disc 16 carried by a screw 15. Grooves are provided in the cylinder 20 for the escape of vapours when the valve lifts.
Patent GB-190319010-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Partition Walls.
Inventor: LAMBERT ALBERT MAURICE
Filed: 1903-09-03
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 19,010. Lambert, A. M. Sept. 3. Slabs for partitions are ornamented in relief on one or both sides, and may be painted or coloured, or formed with hard fireproof sanitary surfaces.
Patent GB-190320730-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heat Radiators for the Cylinders of Internal Combustion Motors or other Apparatus.
Inventor: DARNSTAEDT FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-09-26
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 20,730. Darnstaedt, F. W. Dec. 12, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Cylinders.-The cylinders of internal-combustion engines and other excessively-heated devices are provided with pins 34 of sheet metal which are fixed in longitudinal or helical grooves. The fins are slit transversely at intervals, as shown in Fig. 6, and are bent sideways, as shown in Fig. 2. They may be corrugated and are, preferably, made of aluminium. They are suitable for motor cars and launch engines.
Patent GB-190320821-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Trouser Presses.
Inventor: EVERITT JAMES
Filed: 1903-09-28
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 20,821. Everitt, J. Sept. 28. Trouser presses.-Trousers are pressed by an apparatus consisting of a bottom board f, in which recesses are cut to receive screws b, which are loosely pivoted to pins carried by the ends of two metal cross-pieces screwed to the underside of the board f. The top of the press is formed of two boards j, with rounded edges, held together by metal cross-bars a, which are recessed at their ends k, l as shown. The fly-nuts c clamp the several parts together.
Patent GB-190321324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnetic Separators for Ores or the like
Inventor: DAWES JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1903-10-05
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 21,324. Dawes, J. T. Oct. 5. Magnetic separators.-Powdered ore is fed by means of hoppers and shaking feed trays on to two rubber-covered wooden or similar non-magnetic drums 1, which carry it under two revolving vulcanite or like discs 5, partially surrounded by a casing 22, revolving between the poles 9, 10 of two electromagnets. The magnetic particles are delivered by the underside of the discs into the hoppers 17, shields 20 preventing any from being attracted by the lower magnets into the hopper 18, down which the remainder passes. Projections 21, described in Specification No. 27,298, A.D. 1903, are fixed to the poles of the upper magnet, which is either made stronger than the lower one, or placed much nearer the discs. The Provisional Specification states that the surface of the drums may be corrugated.