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Patent GB-190103021-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lubricators.
Inventor: MAYBACH WILHELM
Filed: 1901-02-12
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 3021. Maybach, W. Feb. 12. Lubricators. - Relates to a lubricator in which oil is fed from a reservoir by means of a pump. The pump plunger d is provided with a transverse slot c, in which works a sliding block enclosing a pin b secured to a crank disc a. An arm h on the crank disc is arranged so as to be operated by a pin e on a worm-wheel f in gear with a worm g. The barrel d' of the pump is connected by a pipe l, controlled by a valve, with the reservoir k, and by a passage n, fitted with a non-return valve, with a sight-feed lubricator q. In operation, the plunger is slowly retracted by the motion of the worm and wheel through the engagement of the pin e with the crank disc. After passing the dead centre, the plunger is shot forward by means of a spring i, part of the oil being forced back into the reservoir and part into the lubricator. The valve regulates the amount of oil returned to the reservoir, and so adjusts the supply. A nozzle r of transparent material is situated in the lubricator, and is connected to a chamber o provided with holes p, The oil displaces the water through the holes p, and rises into the nozzle, from whence it passes through the water to the feed-pipe s. The nozzle may carry a scale for measuring the oil collected therein, so as to ascertain the amount of oil supplied at each stroke of the pump. The chamber o may be dispensed with, and the nozzle attached directly to the passage n. The supply of oil can be further regulated by altering the stroke of the pump, either by making the pin b adjustable on the crank disc, or by altering the tension of the spring i. The valve may be provided with a scale pointer for indicating the feed. One pump may be employed to supply several lubricators, or the sight-feed device may be dispensed with and the pump adapted to supply oil to a feed-pipe or pipes direct. If desired, the plunger d may have a quick movement iu both directions, a non-return valve being fitted to the pipe l to admit the lubricant to the barrel. In a modification, the lubricant is forced direct to the feed-pipe, and a nozzle in the passage n opens into a sight-feed chamber, which communicates with the reservoir. The small quantity oE lubricant forced through the nozzle indicates that the apparatus is working.
Patent GB-190103104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Manufacturing Typographical Blocks.
Inventor: CALMELS GEORGES HENRI
Filed: 1901-02-13
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 3104. Calmels, G. H. Feb. 13. Printing-surfaces; etching.-Zinc or other metal plates for typographic blocks are prepared with a cross-lined &c. tint in an acid-resisting substance such as an alloy of lead, tin, pewter, &c. The plates are cleaned with nitric acid, cross-lined, &c. by the usual lithographic or photographic transfer &c. operations, etched with nitric acid, filled in with the acid-resisting substance, and scraped and polished. The design is then drawn or transferred and etched as usual. The hollows to be filled in may be obtained mechanically under an embossing- cylinder with lines or a stipple in relief, or by stamping the metal with a flat matrix having the tint in relief, or by casting in a form or mould having the tint in relief. For a vignette, parts are stopped out, and then the tint is destroyed by a strong etching.
Patent GB-190106978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Hardening Rotary Cutters.
Inventor: LIEBERT HENRY
Filed: 1901-04-03
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 6978. Liebert, H. April 3. Tempering.-An apparatus for use in hardening milling-cutters, circular knives or saws, and other rotary cutters, comprises a vertical shaft g, carrying a vessel d, concentric with a fixed vessel e, which is surrounded by a trough z. The cutter a to be hardened is held between two discs b, c, mounted upon a boss i, projecting from the bottom of the vessel d. Asbestos or like packing-rings u are arranged between the cutter and the discs, and only the cutting-edges of the cutter are exposed to the hardening-liquid. A removable rod or handle o is fitted in a longitudinal recess in the shaft g, and carries a boss t, passing through an aperture in the disc b, and provided with a plate spring p, which presses against the surface of the bore of the cutter. Radial chambers x in the lower part of the vessel d communicate with the vessel e. When the shaft g is rotated by any suitable means, the liquid is drawn into the vessel d from the vessel e, and flows through the annular space w, between the cutter, with its holding-discs, and the inclined wall of the vessel d.
Patent GB-190112839-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Discharge of Torpedoes under Water.
Inventor: WHITEHEAD JOHN
Filed: 1901-06-24
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 12,839. Whitehead, J. June 24. Torpedoes.-Relates to apparatus for launching torpedoes under water from the sides of vessels under weigh, according to which the torpedo, after leaving the ejecting-tube, enters a guiding-shield projecting from the side of the vessel, such shield having folding doors along its length which remain closed while the torpedo is entering the shield, but can be simultaneously opened as soon as the torpedo lies wholly within the shield. The invention consists in arranging the apparatus so that, after the discharging-device has been operated, the running-out of the shield, the carrying thereinto of the torpedo, the opening of the doors, the running-in of the shield, and the closing of the doors, are all performed automatically. A sectional elevation is shown in Fig. 1, and a sectional plan in Fig. 2. The torpedo is carried in the ejecting- tube 3, which is connected to the shield 8, and slides with it in the casing 1, the rear end of the tube 3 having a piston 5 which fits the casing 1. The ejecting-tube is closed by the cover 4, and the casing 1 by the cover 2. To discharge the torpedo, the valve 11 is opened for a short distance, whereupon compressed air enters the casing 1 through the port 12 and the ejecting- tube 3 is moved outwards, so as to cause the shield 8 to project outside the vessel, the movement of a rack 43 on the ejecting-tube being employed to rotate a wheel 44, which, through gearing 14, 15, rotates the spindle 13 of the valve 11, so as to allow an increasing volume of air to enter the casing 1. As the ejecting-tube reaches its outward position, a lever 39, mounted in the ejecting-tube, comes against a part of the casing 1, and a valve 42 in the ejecting-tube is opened, thereby allowing the compressed air in the casing to act on the torpedo to carry it into the shield 8. As the torpedo passes into the shield, a projection upon its tail engages with a lever 16 pivoted to the ejecting-tube, and moves the rod 17 and lever 19 which raises the lever 20, mounted on the casing 1, and operates the valve 26, thereby causing the lever 29 to move the bar 31, levers 32, and bar 33, which latter moves and unlocks the bolts 36 of the doors 34, 35, and the pressure of the water thereupon throws the doors open and releases the torpedo. When the air in the casing 1 is allowed to escape, the pressure of the water carries the ejecting-tube in again, the doors of the shield being closed by coming in contact with suitable guides on the casing 1.
Patent GB-190113338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Governors for Steam, Gas or Oil Engines and the like Fluid Pressure Motors.
Inventor: COOPER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-07-01
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 13,338. Cooper, F. W., Foster, H., and Beresford, A. July 1. Centrifugal governors.-Relates to the construction of governors so as to render them more sensitive and rapid in action. Two modifications of each of two forms are decribed. In the example shown in Fig. 2, the centrifugal weights slide radially, but in that shown in Fig. 5 they are mounted on pivoted arms. In each case the centrifugal weights are mounted so that a heavy weight d' at a smaller radius, or at the end of a shorter arm, opposes the centrifugal effect of a lighter weight d, and, at the speed for which the governor is set, balances it, or nearly so, with a slight preponderance in favour of the heavier weight. By means of bell-crank levers or their equivalents, any radial movement of the weights is communicated to the vertical spindle c, whereby the control of the engine is effected. Since the centrifugal effect of the small balls becomes less, and that of the larger balls greater, as the latter draw away from the centre, the greater the increase of engine speed the more quickly is the controlling influence of the governor brought into play. Regulating-springs are inserted at suitable points, such as for instance the springs g<1>, g<2>, which allow the governor still to act with increasing force even although the valve may be sticking.
Patent GB-190113510-A (GB)
Title: Electrical Workmens Time Checking Clock
Inventor: MASON CHARLES TOOKEY
Filed: 1901-07-03
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 13,510. Mason, C. T., and Brown, S. R., [trading as Mason & Brown]. July 3. Time-checking apparatus for workmen. The entrance slots of four locked drawers 16, 17, 18, 19, which are provided for receiving the workmen's checks, are closed in turn as the day advances by means of electromagnetic shutters which are operated at the required times by the hour and minute hands of a clock. The dial of the clock bears twelve metal plates 6, which are wiped by the hour-hand 5, and twelve or more pins 4 with which the minute-hand 2 makes a passing contact. The plates are connected by wires 8 to twelve points 9 on a switchboard 23, with a single arm 12 by which one terminal of the battery is joined up to any hour block. The dial pins are wired to corresponding pins on another switchboard 22, which has four arms 11 that are wired. through corresponding electromagnets to the other pole of the battery, and reach the groups of pins for each quarter hour. The energized electromagnet disengages a latch from the corresponding shutter, which accordingly drops and covers the slot. When all the shutters have fallen, they may be simultaneously raised again to their latches by a push-bar bearing pins.
Patent GB-190113548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tools for Use in Forging Cranks.
Inventor: DAWE WILLIAM ROGER
Filed: 1901-07-03
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 13,548. Dawe, W. R., and Dawe, W. H. July 3. Forging.-A die for use in forging bars to be subsequently formed into locomotive or similar cranks is elliptical and rectangular in cross-sections at right-angles as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the sides B being higher than the ends C, which have bevelled edges to assist in forming the rough forging shown in Fig. 4. Hand tools F are then placed in grooves D to form a flat surface for the alteration of the forging to the shape shown in Fig. 5. This bar forging may then be inverted on an edge tool to separate the webs and set down the shaft portions. The die and tools may be used in a steam hammer or a press.
Patent GB-190118474-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Discharge of Ships' Cargoes.
Inventor: TAYLOR WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1901-09-16
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 18,474. Taylor, W. E. Sept. 16. Drawings to Specification. Measured quantities, delivering.-A hopper or shoot for discharging grain &c. from an elevator, is, according to the Provisional Specification, fitted with a measuring-chamber with a movable side so that it can be adjusted to the capacity of the sack which is to be filled.
Patent GB-190119499-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Increasing the Heating-power of Combustible Substances and in the Manufacture of said Substances
Inventor: KAHN ALBERT
Filed: 1901-09-30
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 19,499. Kahn, A., and Heberlein, M. Sept. 30. Fuel.-Coal, coal dust, peat, leaves, sawdust, or other combustible materials, in a suitably-divided state, are intimately mixed with carbonate of lime or sulphate of lime, coal ash, nitric acid, and glycerine. Resinous substances, oils, crude petroleum, or naphtha residues may be added to the mixture. The combustible product obtained may be formed into briquettes.
Patent GB-190123055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method and Apparatus for Dyeing Loose Material, Fabrics, Hosiery and the like
Inventor: VENTER OTTO
Filed: 1901-11-14
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 23,055. Venter, O. Nov. 14. Dyeing.-In order to obtain more uniform effects in dyeing loose materials, fabrics, hosiery, and the like, the bath is circulated through the goods alternately in opposite directions, in such a manner that the time occupied by each passage of the bath through the goods is gradually reduced, while the quantity of dyeing-medium which each time passes is gradually increased. The apparatus comprises a dye-vat a, having a central chamber e communicating by a pipe f with the dye-bath reservoir b, and fitted with a number of perforated hollow bodies d for receiving the material to be treated. Connection is made by pipes h, k with a circulating- pump i, and by pipes l, t with unions o, p, q, and r for steam, vacuum, air under pressure, or water. A preliminary dyeing is effected by opening the valves g, m and connecting the reservoir b alternately with the pressure and the vacuum apparatus. Subsequently the valve g is closed and the valve z partially opened. The pump i is then caused to circulate the liquor alternately in opposite directions, the speed of the pump being each time reduced and the opening of the valve simultaneously increased.
Patent GB-190200947-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus, to give Alarm by means of an Electric Bell, in the Event of a Locomotive Running Past a Signal at Danger.
Inventor: CHUBB BERTRAM JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-01-14
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 947. Chubb, B. J. Jan. 14. Signals on engines &c. ; indicators and repeaters, signal.-Relates to means for actuating an electricbell alarm on the engine, when the latter runs past a signal at 'danger.' A block K is mounted to slide in guides 0 transversely to the rails, and is connected to the ordinary signal, or operated direct from the signal box, so that when the signal is put to 'danger,' the block is moved into position to deflect the lever F, Fig. 1, mounted on the engine. The movement of the lever F causes the bar G, to which it is connected by a pin and slot, to actuate the push EP of an ordinary electric bell. A pivoted bar C, controlled by a spring S, is formed with notches V, V1, adapted to receive the head of the lever F and to hold the lever in its normal and deflected positions. The apparatus is re-set by the driver rotating the spindle L, the worm W on the spindle turning the sector H so that the arm H, disengages the lever C, to allow the bar G to be returned by a spring.
Patent GB-190201560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Projectiles for Air or other Guns
Inventor: LANE CHARLES
Filed: 1902-01-20
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 1560. Lane, C., Lane, J. B., Lane, E., and Lane, H. W. Jan. 20. Projectiles, small-arm.-The bullets, which are primarily intended for use with air guns, are made with wings e projecting from their base, such wings having in end view one of the forms shown in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4, and being intended to expand outwards when the bullet leaves the gun, and to rotate it like the bullets discharged from a rifled gun.
Patent GB-190203831-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hot Blast Stoves
Inventor: ROBERTS FRANK C
Filed: 1902-02-14
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 3831. Roberts, F. C. Feb. 14. Hot-blast stoves. -The chimney flue G of an ordinary hot-blast stove A, is continued as far a the partition wall K. The continuation of the flue G is built as an arch L, supported by sidewalls M, in which are apertures P, leading into passages O, between series of walls N, which support the chequer-work. A wall Q on the crown of the arch L separates one-half of the chequer-work from the other half, and the openings P are fitted with series of dampers R mounted upon and actuated by means of rods S and handles T. During the working of the stove, only onehalf of the chequer-work is heated at a time, so that a higher velocity of the heating-gases in the flues is obtained, and the liability of dust being deposited in the chequer-work is lessened.
Patent GB-190205323-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Automatically Reversing Trolley or other Current Conducting Poles in Overhead and Underground Electrical Tramways and Railways.
Inventor: WARD FRANCIS ERNEST
Filed: 1902-03-04
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 5323. Ward, F. E. March 4. Electric railways and tramways with overhead or underground conductors. Relates to means for automatically reversing trolley or other currentconducting poles. Conductors; collectors.- Near termini or at other places, a guiding frame or wire c<6> of conducting- material is provided in connection with the trolley wire or wires a, c and has suitable points at the corners. During the reverse motion of the vehicle, the trolley runs along one branch and back by the other and the pole f is thus swung round without breaking the circuit. The appliance can be used when the collector trails or is pushed.
Patent GB-190206173-A (GB)
Title: Contrivance for Elastic Extension of the Separate Links of Bracelets and the like Ring-shaped Ornaments
Inventor: MOSSNER GEORG
Filed: 1902-03-13
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 6173. M÷ssner, G., and Wellendorff, E. March 13. Bracelets and bangles.-Expanding bracelets and like ornaments are composed of hollow link members a connected by means of springs c wound on one or more pins d and provide d with spreading- arms c', which are turned outwards at the ends, and may or may not cross, and are engaged in collars b<1> on tongues b.
Patent GB-190210719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Water Softening and Liquid Purifying Apparatus
Inventor: PATERSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-05-09
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 10,719. Paterson, W. May 9. Drawings to Specification. Valves closing with rush of fluid; throttle valves; ball and float valves.-A throttle valve governed by a ball or by a piston situated in the outflow pipe of a filter or liquid-purifying tank controls the discharge of liquid. When a piston is employed, the rush of fluid past it moves it and so partly closes the valve. The movements of the piston may be recorded on a travelling paper strip.
Patent GB-190214853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Weft-replenishing Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1902-07-03
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 14,853. Thompson, W. P., [Harriman, H. I.]. July 3. Loom stop-motions for looms provided with automatic weft - replenishing mechanism. The object is to lessen the strain and shock consequent on the stoppage of the loom, and to ensure that the stoppage shall occur with the shuttle in the box at the magazine end. The cam shaft C is provided with three cams F, F<1>, and G, of which the first two engage with the weft-hammer lever E, while the cam G controls the spring lever B<4> connected with the band brake B' and with the lever B<9> of the usual strap-shifting mechanism. When the lay is near the front centre, and before the pick from the driving or pulley end of the loom, the cam F causes the weft hammer to engage with the weft fork, but without moving it sufficiently to cause the disengagement of the shipper handle from its notch. A. little over a pick later, just after the next pick from the magazine end, the shipper handle is dislodged from its notch by the cam F', and the loom runs under its momentum until it has picked again from the driving-end, when the cam G has turned into such a position as to allow the spring B<7> to apply the brake B<2>.
Patent GB-190226221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lamps and Apparatus for Burning Carburetted Air.
Inventor: STUART GEORGE MALCOLM
IPC: F23D99/00
Filed: 1902-11-28
Granted: 1904-02-27
Abstract: 26,221. Stuart, G. M., and Maton, J. Nov. 28. Carburetting gas lamps.-In incandescent, argand, and other lamps burning carburetted air, the air is caused to descend without the aid of mechanical means through a receptacle containing an absorbent material saturated with hydrocarbon. Air entering by the hole d<1> in the adjustable plug d passes downwards through a verticallyperforated absorbent block b, such as is described in Specification No. 2030, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Gas manufacture], which is mounted on projections g so as to leave spaces between the block and the top and bottom of the reservoir a, and is saturated with hydrocarbon. When starting the lamp, a match inserted through an opening i<1> in the chimney holder h, which is normally covered by the hinged flap i, heats the air in the chimney f and creates a draught, which carries the carburetted air up the tube c to the burner, where it is ignited. Subsequently the draught created by the combustion of the air gas maintains the supply of air through the opening d<1> to the saturated block b and the tube c. The supply of uncarburetted air to the burner is determined by the size of the perforations i<2> in the chimney holder h.
Patent GB-190300071-A (GB)
Title: A New System of Using Steam in Motors
Inventor: BOLLMANN LOUIS
Filed: 1903-01-01
Granted: 1904-01-01
Abstract: 71. Bollmann, L. Jan. 1. Root's blower type; crescent-shaped chamber type turbines.-The invention comprises a method of utilizing steam more efficiently, (a) by inducing air into a current of it and thus increasing the pressure of the induced air, and then expanding the mixture in a motor down to a low temperature ; (b) by throttling the steam as it enters the cylinder and thus causing it to act upon the piston in a series of rapid impulses of equal intensity ; and (c) by transferring the energy of the mixture to a large body of air or water for driving turbines at a low speed, (a) The mixture of steam and air is produced by inducing air into a long spiral steam pipe F, Figs. 5 and 6, through inclined apertures from a pipe R. The air enters this pipe through an adjustable spring valve T, and the mixture is stored in a drum H, whence it passes to the motor. (b) The mixture is admitted in measured quantities to a chamber, whence it enters the cylinder through a valve of graduallyvarying port area thus causing it to act on the piston in a series of rapid impulses of equal but low intensity. Leakage will not be so great as with static pressure, and therefore this method of working is suitable for rotary engines, such as those of the Root's blower and crescent-shaped chamber type. To conserve heat, the exhaust is returned to the mixing-apparatus. (c) The mixture prepared as described under (a) is passed through another mixing-apparatus, and induces another body of air or water, which is broken up into spray and is then used in turbines. The Specification contains calculations in support of the method set forth above.
Patent GB-190306162-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Eyeglasses.
Inventor: ENDER JOSEF
Filed: 1903-03-17
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 6162. Ender, J. March 17. Spectacles.-Shooting spectacles or eyeglasses are fitted with an auxiliary adjustable lens e which fits into a peripheral recess in the eye a.
Patent GB-190306654-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Teaching the Staff Notation of Music and Means therefor
Inventor: MOASS HARRY STAFFORD
Filed: 1903-03-23
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 6654. Moass, H. S. March 23. Teaching music.-To help children to learn tho staff notation, the notes are arranged in conjunction with the letters c of the alphabet by whichthey are known, and with representations b of common objects, with their names. The initial letter of each name is the same as that by which the note is known. The representations may be arranged at the side of the notes or in the heads of the notes ; or the head of the note may be movable to disclose the representation below it, or the pictures may be placed on a tab which can be moved under a hole round which the note is formed.