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Patent GB-190216584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for Exhausting the Air from Cans and other Receptacles Adapted to be Hermetically Closed.
Filed: 1902-07-25
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 16,584. Cates, W. E. W., and Vacunm Tin Syndicate. July 25. Exhausting cans and other vessels. The receiver or bell jar of an apparatus for exhausting the air from cans, and other vessels adapted to be closed hermetically, is removed from the exhausting table or plate by a counterweight, which is lifted by a lever operated by the handle for turning the exhaust cock. The bell a, Fig. 2, slides on a guide n on the exhausting-table e', upon which the can &c. is placed. The table e<1> is connected by a pipe l to a vacuum cylinder f, Fig. 1, from which the air is exhausted by pumps g. As the cock v, Fig. 2, is turned by the toothed gearing v<3> so as to connect the table e<1> to the vacuum cylinder, the lever r<1> on the spindle s raises the weight u, which allows the bell a to descend to the table e<1> and to cover the can &c., from which the air passes into the vacuum cylinder. When the cock v is turned so as to close the passage through the pipe l, the weight u descends and lifts the bell a, so that the can &c. may be removed from the table e'. The cord p is connected to the ends of the two levers q, Fig. 1, which open a spring-loaded valve at the top of the bell a, and thus admit air to the bell and enable the counterweight to lift it. The pistons of the pumps g are driven by a beam hand lever h<1> operated by connecting-rods i and a crank j on a shaft driven by a pulley k. Several exhausting- tables may be connected to the same vacuum cylinder by the pipes l, as shown.
Patent GB-190218931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in High-Potential Insulators.
Inventor: DYMOND GEORGE CECIL
Filed: 1902-08-28
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 18,931. Dymond, G. C., [Karlsbader Kaolin- Industrie-Ges.]. Aug. 28. Insulators.-Relates to the class of insulator described in Specification No. 25,076, A.D. 1901. The space e between the layers is provided with an opening a', and is filled with a material having a low specific inductive capacity, such as oil.
Patent GB-190221085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Removable Belt Fastenings.
Inventor: DANVIN ROGER
Filed: 1902-09-27
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 21,085. Danvin, R. Sept. 27. Belt fastenings.-A belt fastening consists of two sheet-metal plates, formed with slots b and teeth e, and of a pin h. Each plate is folded to engage its teeth with one end of the belt on opposite sides ; the folded plates are then engaged with each other, and connected by the pin.
Patent GB-190222552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Scouring-drums or Apparatus for Scouring or Cleaning Metallic and other Goods by Attrition.
Inventor: LINDER EDMUND
Filed: 1902-10-16
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 22,552. Linder, E. Oct. 16. Dust, confining and expelling on generation in rumbles &c. The dust &c. is removed from the drum a as it is formed, during the cleaning or scouring of the metal &c. articles within it, by an exhaust or pressure fan or blower attached to the pipe r, which communicates with the hollow axle b or with a casing h covering the whole drum or one end, as shown in Fig. 3, or the middle portion, as shown in Fig. 4. The drum is suitably perforated to allow the air to enter and leave it.
Patent GB-190223578-A (GB)
Title: Improved Sitting Boxes for Poultry.
Inventor: SIEMS JOHANN F
Filed: 1902-10-28
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 23,578. Siems, J. F. Oct. 28. Poultry coops.-Relates to coops or sitting-boxes for accommodating a number of sitting hens. The apparatus is divided into a number of compartments by partitions 5. Each compartment has a transverse partition 3 to form the sitting box or nest. The partition 3 is cut away, as shown at 4, to form a doorway into the run, in which are placed receptacles 10, 11 for food and drink. The nests are covered by hinged lids 6. Vertical doors 32 are provided for closing the openings 4. The doors 32 are connected by links 40 to pivoted bellcrank levers 36, which are also connected to a rod 37 operated by a hand-lever 38. The top of the run is enclosed by wire netting 9, a wood strip 35, and doors 12 hinged to a second wood strip 13. Several modifications are described. The compartments may be fitted with a nest at each end. The vertically-moving doors 32 may be replaced by doors attached to a bar sliding horizontally, and other details of construction may be varied.
Patent GB-190225629-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal Combustion Motors.
Inventor: CHAMBERS REUBEN
Filed: 1902-11-21
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 25,629. Chambers, R., Maxfield, A. I. B., and Maxfield, A. I. Nov. 21. Gas and like engines.-The motor is applicable to motor cycles and other vehicles and is designed so that it may be fixed in various positions. Cylinders. - The skin is turned off the ribs 4 in order to expose the pores of the metal and assist radiation. The valve chest 6 fits into an axial hole in the end 3 of the cylinder, and may be adjusted about its axis. Valves and valve gear.-The exhaustvalve cam 23 acts upon a lever 20, suitably pivoted, which works a tappet rod 28 with a head 30, which will engage the valve spindle 31 in every position of the adjustable valve and seat valve. The valve seatings are arranged as shown. The exhaustvalve seating 11 is cup-shaped, and supports the annular admission-valve seating 13, secured by the screwed bush 17 which secures the admission pipe 16. Lubricating.-Oil is supplied through channels in the crank shaft, crauk-pin, connecting-rod, piston gudgeon, and piston to the cylinder, and lubricates each of these parts as well.
Patent GB-190228731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Conduits or Carriers for Electric Cables.
Inventor: OATES WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-12-30
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 28,731. Oates, W. Dec. 30. Conduits.-Conduits a of any section are provided with longitudinal slots c leading to channels b, which allow water to drain to the usual manhole. Each conduit may have a separate draining-channel, as shown, or one or more channels may be common to a number of conduits. The lengths of conduit may be joined together as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190301954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Incandescent Mantles
Inventor: BERTHOLD RICHARD
Filed: 1903-01-27
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 1954. Berthold, R. Jan. 27. Incandescent gas lamps.- An incandescent mantle A, having an asbestos supporting-loop B, carries an igniting - pellet C of platinum black, preferably held in place by a fine metallic wire a. Stripes D and patterns E of rhodium chloride are painted on the surface of the mantle to facilitate the heating effect. A spot F of platinum black is painted on the enlargements E. The igniter may be made of platinum black mixed with oxides, nitrates, or chlorides of other metals of the platinum group.
Patent GB-190304167-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Vehicles.
Filed: 1903-02-21
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 4167. Soc. Anon. des Anciens Etablissements Panhard et Levassor. Feb. 22, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Brakes.-Relates to band brakes for all kinds of vehicles, self-propelled or otherwise. A steel band a, fitted with friction shoes b, is tightened on the brake drum c by a lever h pivoted to one end f of the band and connected to the other end e by a link. The lever h is actuated by a cord k passing over the end of a lever l fixed to a hollow shaft n, through which the cord passes to a similar brake on the other side of the vehicle. The band a is connected at a point a little in advance of the middle to a tangential rod j which is secured to the vehicle at a suitable point to take the pull or thrust of the brake. A bracket o fixed to the axle d may be arranged to support the brake band just out of contact with the drum. The point of support is placed in front of the centre of gravity of the band, in order that the front part may rub lightly on the drum and tend to pull the brake off when the vehicle.is going forwards.
Patent GB-190304311-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Insulators.
Inventor: BRANDES WILHELM
Filed: 1903-02-24
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 4311. Brandes, W. Feb. 24. Insulators.-The porcelain insulator 1 is provided with a central groove 2, a flange 4, and external flats 5 so that it can be rotated by a wrench. A cast-iron cylinder 6 is cemented within the inner boring, and is provided at its lower end with a ring 7 having teeth 8 which engage with teeth 11 on a ring 10 fixed on the top of the supporting- bolt 9. A socket or sleeve 12 may surround the post and be provided with projections 13, which can pass through grooves in the rings 10, 8 to the upper surface of the ring 8 for the purpose of holding the insulator against any tendency to rise. The insulator is turned so as to coil the wire 3 round it, to dispense with separate fasteners and to take up slack.
Patent GB-190312277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Heads of Nails, and Screws, also applicable to Washers.
Inventor: LUTYENS LIONEL CHARLES
Filed: 1903-05-29
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 12,277. Lutyens, L. C. May 29. Nails and tacks; bolts, nuts and washers; wood. screws.-The head a, Fig. 1, of a nail or tack, such as is used in securing roofing-felt or other fabric, in situations exposed to the weather, is provided with a circular or other shaped ridge c, which becomes embedded in the material, and thus excludes moisture from the shank of the nail &c. Instead of a ridge, the head may be provided with a groove. The heads of wood-screws and screw bolts may be provided with one or move ridges or grooves, and also nuts. Fig. 4 shows the application of the invention to a washer f, having two ridges c<1>, c<2>, which become embedded in the wood or other yielding material.
Patent GB-190312851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Valves for Steam Engines
Inventor: BIRKBECK HENRY
Filed: 1903-06-08
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 12,851. Birkbeck, H., [Brooks Improved Steam Valve Co.]. June 8. Valves, distributing.-The oscillating distributing-valve, shown in cross-section, is designed to give a quick-admission and large port area for the exhaust for locomotive and high-speed engines. The valve has a series of transverse ports 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 3<a>, 2<a>, 1<a>, through which the steam and exhaust pass as shown by the arrows. It is worked by a rectangular spindle F passing through a central recess and is kept to its seat by a block H and springs M<1>. Exhaust steam can enter the space between the block H and its bracket K by the passage h<0>.
Patent GB-190313365-A (GB)
Title: Improved Arrangement of Valves for Draining or Relieving the Pressure in the Cylinders and Valve Chest of an Elastic Fluid Pressure Engine.
Inventor: FIELD BASIL KINGSFORD
Filed: 1903-06-15
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 13,365. Field, B. K. June 15. Cylinders and jackets, draining,- cylinders, relief valves for; valve chests and casings, draining; valves for preventing back pressure on piston.- Valves c, e, f, Fig. 2, the second opening to the atmosphere, and the third hemispherical and opening through the second to the atmosphere, are arranged inside a chamber d, Fig. 2, in communication with the valve-chest g, Fig. 1, so as to admit of draining or relieving pressure either in the valve-chest or in the cylinders a, Fig. 1, through the passages g<1>, b. The arm f attached to the valve f secures the opening of the latter when either of the valves c rises to admit fluid. The draining may also be effected by the engineer by means of a piston i, the rod k of which rests against the spindle of the valve e. On admitting steam into the pipe l, the valve m is blown against the face m<1>, and the central valve e is raised by pressure on the piston i, falling again when steam is cut off, the waste and condensed steam escaping through the passage o as the valve m falls away from the face m<1>. Fig. 4 shows a modified form, in which the valve f is omitted, the valve e being opened by fluid pressure beneath the piston i by the operation of the valve c<1> at the same time that the valve c is lifted.
Patent GB-190314185-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Envelope.
Inventor: PEARSE WALTER JOHN
Filed: 1903-06-25
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 14,185. Pearse, W. J. June 25. Envelopes.- A blank, to form a reply envelope, is cut as in Fig. 1 and creased along lines i, h, g, which divide the sheet into three spaces of equal width. The paper is perforated along a line k and provided with tabs l and gummed edges a b, c d. In forming the envelope, the lower portion is folded at the crease and the tabs fastened behind the centre portion. The upper portion is folded along a line j and then behind the part between the crease g and perforated line k, and the gummed edge e is fastened over the bend j, the address being written between the line k and crease h. In opening the envelope, the strip between the line k and crease g is torn off. The folded part, between the gummed edge f and crease j, can be opened out, brought over, to cover the old address, and fastened by means of the gummed part f.
Patent GB-190315407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Fluid Turbines Compressors and the like
Filed: 1903-07-11
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 15,407. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Curtis, C. G.]. July 11. Steam &c. turbines.-Consists in forming the channels through the wheel and guides of an elastic-fluid turbine motor, or compressor, so that the losses due to centrifugal compression at the curved parts of the channels is minimized. The invention is designed for parallel flow turbines, but is applicable for inward or outward flow turbines, compound turbines, and so on. The wheel vanes A, Fig. 2, are formed so that they include channels of which the inlet part f is of diminishing crosssectional area, the outlet part h is of increasing cross-sectional area, and the intermediate part k is an enlargement having inlet and outlet throats g connecting it with the tapering portions. The channels may be varied, as by having the inlet and outlet parts of different slope ; by dispensing with the intermediate chamber ; or by altering the depth of the channel from a uniform taper to a uniform or non-uniform depth. A cross-section of the rim of a turbine is shown in Fig. 23. The wheel disc K has two similar ring parts H riveted to it. These two rings are riveted to each other, and, in the thickened centre of each ring, the steam channels i are formed in halves. Guidechannels may be formed similarly to the wheel channels ; or the wheels may act as their own guides by making alternate wheels rotate in opposite directions. The iuvention may be varied in detail.
Patent GB-190322561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inverted Incandescent Gas Lamps.
Inventor: HELLMAN HEINRICH WILHELM
Filed: 1903-10-19
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 22,561. Hellmann, H. W., Arendt, O., and Marcuse, J. Oct. 19. Incandescent gas lamps. - In i n - verted lamps, burners of metal or heat-conducting material are built up of sections or lengths separated by air spaces or by insulating rings or layers of asbestos, slag wool, mica, firebrick, magnesia, or other bad conductor of heat. The Figure shows a burner in which the insulating- material is inserted at 20 between the parts 7, 7<a> of the burner head, at 23 between the sections 1<a>, 1 of the mixing-tube, and at 28, 29 between the burner and the gas-supply pipe 25. The burner head and the insulating-parts are shaped so as to deflect the escaping products of combustion from the burner and the gas-supply fittings, and the air supply is heated by any heat absorbed by the metallic parts of the burner.
Patent GB-190325646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compressors for Air and other Aeriform Bodies.
Filed: 1903-11-24
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 25,646. Lake, H. H., [Ingersoll-Sergeant Drill Co.]. Nov. 24. Compressing in stages. Single - acting highpressure and intermediate cylinders 2, 3, and a double-acting low-pressure cylinder 4 are placed on the same centre line and are separated by common cylinder heads, so that the air or other gas enters by the inlet pipe B and valves 16, 17, and is forced through the outlet valves 20, 21 and pipe 22 to the intermediate cylinder, and thence through the pipe 24 to the high-pressure cylinder, the head of which is fitted with an inlet valve 26 and an outlet valve 28. The operating piston-rod 5 is developed into plungers 8, 10 for the cylinders 2, 3, and into a piston 9 for the low-pressure cylinder. The cylinders &c. are cooled by water in a tank 1.
Patent GB-190326984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Thin Threads from Short Fibres particularly Wood Cellulose.
Inventor: KELLNER CARL
Filed: 1903-12-09
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 26,984. Kellner, C. Dec. 9. Paper pulp and the like, apparatus for forming yarns and threads from; sliver-rubbing apparatus ; processes.- Relates to the manufacture of fine threads from short fibres, particularly wood cellulose. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the pulp is deposited in strips upon a cylinder a and transferred by a belt h to a roller e above which is a longitudinally - traversing roller f, which rubs the flat strips into round threads or rovings, which are then wound on to a bobbin g, or passed to a fine-roving or spinning machine. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the fleece on the web h, having been partially or completely divided into strips by any suitable means, is transferred to a drying-cylinder n, from which the strips are removed in three sets and transferred to rollers 0, O<1>, O<2> provided with longitudinally-reciprocating rubbing-rollers, f, f<1> f<2> ; m denotes a scraper for ensuring that the fleece shall pass on to the drying-cylinder ; i, k, l, scrapers for removing the sets of strips from the cylinder, and p a scraper for cleaning the drying-cylinder. An additional felt may be provided for conducting the fleece round the drying-cylinder and assisting in the drying thereof. If the fleece is continuous throughout its breadth, it may be divided into strips after leaving the drying-cylinder by means of a number of steel dividing-bands which cross one another, the strips being divided into two sets which are rubbed by reciprocating rollers as before.
Patent GB-190328693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Machines for Moulding Plastic Material
Inventor: MARY LOUIS
Filed: 1903-12-30
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 28,693. Mary, L. Dec. 30. Moulding hollow-ware.-Consists of a press having a vertically-moving mould, and a fixed core. The vertical motion is produced by cams e and connecting-rods a attached to the crosshead X, which carries the mould-box. The mould-box k is in two portions, kept apart by springs, and, as it is raised to the core b the tongues z run between the guidesf and force the halves together.
Patent GB-190400446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Radiators or Water Cooling Apparatus.
Inventor: EGLOFF GOTTFRIED
Filed: 1904-01-07
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 446. Egloff, G. Jan. 7. Gas or explosivevapour engines.-In a radiator or watercooling apparatus, designed especially for explosion motors and motor vehicles, the rectangular or other shaped tubes 2 have enlargements or collars 1 at their ends, which separate the tubes and form passages 2, through which the water to be cooled passes. The collars may be formed only on two sides of the tubes, as shown in the Figure, or they may pass entirely round the tubes. The tubes are staggered, and the spaces 3 at their ends serve for the reception of soldering-material.
Patent GB-190400646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Brakes for Railway Wagons, Trucks and the like
Inventor: WEDDLE JOHN
Filed: 1904-01-11
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 646. Weddle, J. Jan. 11. Brakes, wagon. Either-side brakes for wagons and trucks are actuated by levers on a transverse shaft and held by links on a parallel shaft. The operating - levers d, Fig. 3, on each side are fixed to the rocking shaft and have projecting pieces d<1> which are held in engagement with racks e<1> by the spring - lever device g, a pin g<2> in which works in a slot e<2> in the rack link e. A locking-lever h and stop h<2> hold the link in any position. The links e are fixed on a transverse shaft. The brakes may be worked from either end by an auxiliary weigh-bar gearing into the rocking shaft, the rack links on the same side being connected by a link.
Patent GB-190406538-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN ROOTS
Filed: 1904-03-17
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 6538. Taylor. J. R. March 17. Tyres, pneumatic. - A double air tube is formed by joining two indiarubber tubes A, A', as shown in Fig. 1, by cement or solution previous to vulcanization, and is made into hoop, either before or after vulcanization, air valves being placed in the positions indicated. The uninflated part, except where its position is defined by the valves, will always lie next the rim of the wheel.
Patent GB-190413123-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Opening or Releasing the Lids of Lockets, Photograph Frames, Cigarette Cases, and Boxes Cases or Receptacles of an Analogous Character
Inventor: WILCOX THOMAS
Filed: 1904-06-10
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 13,123. Wilcox, T., [trading as Wilcox & Son, M.]. June 10. Picture frames.-The invention is described with respect to a locket but is also applicable to photograph frames. A locket having two lids 9, 10, Fig. 3, is fitted with a stem 2 connected to an external ring 8 and to an internal cross-piece 6, 7. Upon the stem 2 being turned, the lids are pushed open by the ends 6, 7 of the cross-piece. If desired, the cross-piece may have only one arm, in which case the lids are not opened simultaneously. The device may be applied to cases &c. with a vertical hinge.
Patent GB-190413664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Artificial Manure or Fertilizers.
Inventor: HAMMERSCHLAG JOHANN
Filed: 1904-06-16
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 13,664. Hammerschlag, J. June 16. Manures.-Substances containing humus, such as bog or peat earth, peat, lignite, decayed carcases of animals, or plants, are treated with caustic alkalies, alkali carbonates, or other alkaline compounds, such as alkali phosphates and soluble glass, the humic acid being thereby converted into soluble humates. The product, or an aqueous extract of the product, is mixed with silicates, phosphates, nitrates, or other manure substances, and may be used directly or after being dried and ground. The humus matter may, after treatment with the alkalies, be allowed to ferment in heaps, either before or after admixture with the nitrates &c. This fermentation renders certain constituents of the humus matter, e.g., ulmin and humin, soluble, and the contained nitrogen more easily assimilable by plants.
Patent GB-190414341-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Brake for Railway and other Trucks.
Inventor: PATERSON GEORGE
Filed: 1904-06-25
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 14,341. Paterson, G. June 25. Brakes.-In railway and other trucks, the brakes are applied by a combined down-and-up movement of the hand-lerer. This lever l is fixed to the central brake shaft d, to which is also fixed an arm e, which is connected through a rod f to a spring-controlled rod g. For operating the brake from the other side of the truck, a lever t is pivoted at u and is connected to an arm v on the shaft d by a link w. On pressing down the lever l or the lever t against the action of, the spring, the catch o falls out of the slot n by its own weight, whereupon, the lever being let go, the spring g applies the brakes. A modification of the catch is shown in Fig. 6, the pin being pivoted to the guide m at 1 so that, on depressing the lever l, the pin falls out of the slot and assumes a position parallel to the guide m. The spring is adjustable by the nut z.