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Patent GB-190115380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Use in Repairing Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: SIM ALLISON ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-07-30
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 15,380. Sim, A. A. July 30 Tyres, pneumatic. - Relates to means for holding puncture -repairing strips in position until the solution dries, one form being shown in Figs. 6 and 7. The upper jaw a of a spring-pressed clip c has two arms m pivoted to one end l, and to the arms are secured plates a<1>, a<2>, which press down the puncture-repairing strip i, solutioned to the air tube or cover h. In modifications, the separate plates a', a<2> and arms m may be dispensed with, and the end parts of the two jaws may be pressed together either by a screw or by weights. For repairing large holes or long cuts, the damaged part of the air tube or outer cover may be held stretched between the jaws by two clips pivoted to the sides of the lower jaw.
Patent GB-190116689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or/and relating to Sliding Trivets
Inventor: WALLIS JOSEPH GODFREY
Filed: 1901-08-20
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 16,689. Wallis, J. G., and Bagnall, E. Aug. 20. Trivets.-The ordinary trivet frame A is provided with a sliding plate B, in which is a crossslot C. Within the slot is held the spring D, which curves upwards or downwards in the form of an arc. When raised, it acts as a tilting support for a dish. When pressed downwards, it rests on small bent-down portions F of the sliding plate.
Patent GB-190120413-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method for Conveying, Raising or Elevating, Liquids or Semi-liquids.
Inventor: JONES ERNEST HENRY
Filed: 1901-10-12
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 20,413. Jones, E. H. Oct. 12. Screw pumps.- Consists of an improved screw pump for conveying, raising, or elevating liquids or semi-liquids. The worm A working in a barrel F has its thread or threads engaged by teeth B forming part of an endless chain and projecting into the barrel. The liquid is thus trapped in the convolutions of the worm, and positively forced forwards.
Patent GB-190122232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving and Braking Mechanism for Cycles, and like Vehicles.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1901-11-04
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 22,232. Justice, P. M., [Barwest Coaster Brake Co.]. Nov. 4. Brakes; clutches.-In a free-wheel vehicle, the hub b of the driven wheel contains a driving-clutch and a brake, shown in Fig. 1. The non-rotary axle a carries a fixed bushing x, cones for bearing- balls d, h, and rotary sleeves f, p. The sleeve f carries the chain-wheel g, and revolves on the balls h. The hub b revolves on balls on the cone d and the sleeve f. The sleeve p and hub b carry co-axial annular flanges o, k, within oppositely- inclined angular slots in one or more clutch dogs m, Figs. 1 and 4, the inner ends of which are situated in slots in the sleeve f. When the chain- wheel and sleeve f are driven forward, the dogs are tilted so as to engage the flange k on the hub, to drive it. When the sleeve f is turned back- ward, the dogs are tilted oppositely, and engage the flange o of the sleeve p to apply the brake. The inner surfaces of the flanges o, k may be smooth, or toothed oppositely. When two or more dogs m are used, they are kept in place by pins engaging radial slots in a loose ring r. This ring may be in frictional engagement with the inner surface of the hub b, so as to place the dogs in the braking position if the hub b revolves more rapidly than the sleeve f. The brake is a split ring u, pivoted on a pin v on the stationary bushing x and adapted to be expanded against the inside of' the hub b when a wedge 1 is moved radially between its bevelled ends bv a cam surface on the sleeve p on this being turned. In a modification, the sleeve p is slotted to engage and tilt a lever placed between the suitably-formed ends of the brake ring, instead of the cam surface and sliding wedge.
Patent GB-190125748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Spool Holder and Tension Devices for Sewing Machines.
Inventor: BREWER GRIFFITH
Filed: 1901-12-17
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 25,748. Brewer, G., [Smyth Manufacturing Co.]. Dec. 17. Sewing-machine spool holders; governing needle thread; thread-guiding eyes; book-stitching machines. -Consists of a combined spool holding and tension device, especially applicable to a book-stitching machine. Fig. 1 shows a plan of half the device, and Fig. 3 a section on the line x-x. The baseplate a consists of a number of reel-supporting dishes connected together and, in plan, is of channel shape. The top plate b is of similar shape, and is connected to the base-plate by rods 2, some of which are continued to form supports 5 for additional reels. A bar e parallel to the long sides of the plates carries tension devices, each consisting of a plate 7 with eye 8, a pin 9 with an eye, and a spring 10 connected to the pin 9 and pressed on the thread by a screw 11. The course of the thread is through a guide-arm f projecting from a spring fitting within the spool, through an eye 6 and an eye in a bar d, and then through the tension device to the needle. The bars d, e are carried respectively by arms b<1>, a, these parts being connected by rods 12.
Patent GB-190203051-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Wood for the Purposes of Rendering the same Fireproof.
Inventor: BRUCE FREDERICK HENRY
Filed: 1902-02-06
Granted: 1903-02-06
Abstract: 3051. Bruce, F. H. Feb. 6. Wood, fireproofing.-The wood to be treated is placed in a cylinder charged with a solution of common salt, sodium silicate, or alum. The cylinder is then closed and pressure is applied by a pump or otherwise, pressures from 200 to 800 lb. per square inch being used. The process hardens the wood and makes it fireproof.
Patent GB-190204323-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Braiding Machines.
Inventor: STANDRING JOHN
Filed: 1902-02-20
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 4323. Standring, J., and Whitehead, L. W. Feb. 20. Braiding - machines. - Relates to the tension and stopmotion apparatus. The thread passes round a guide g over the tension discs p, which are of ordinary form, through an eye g<1> on the internal rod s, and up through an eye j, to the work. The rod s has a projection which works in the slot e. A weight to is hooked to the lower end of the rod, and a spring h rests on the weight. The tension of the thread lifts the weight w, and after a short movement the weight compresses the spring h. The spring h may be arranged externally and be connected to the rod by a projection which works through a slot in the case t. When a thread breaks, the weight w drops and acts on the stop-motion apparatus.
Patent GB-190204954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: MACKINTOSH JOHN
Filed: 1902-02-27
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 4954. Mackintosh, J., and Neilson, T. Feb. 27. Crescent-shaped chamber type. - The drum C, Figs. 1 and 2, is eccentrically mounted in the casing B and, to prevent leakage, is in contact with it at a scooped-out part G. The drum carries two vanes E', suitably pressed apart, and the shaft H is fitted with a double-ported disc valve A, which controls the passage of steam to the inlet port F. The disc valve may be replaced by a ported flange on the shaft, or by recesses in the drum. The valve A, Fig. 8, may be made adjustable by fitting it with a sleeve Q secured on an extension R of the shaft by a conical clutch T. The engine may be made reversible by having duplicate ports a, b, Fig. 9, controlled by a double piston-valve m or other suitable valve. The vanes are divided and fitted with a tenon joint, so that they can be pressed apart against the side walls of the casing. The engine may be compounded, or driven by explosive gases.
Patent GB-190208095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Purpose of Cutting, Breaking, Grading or Sifting Made Tea Leaf or other such Substances.
Inventor: ALLEYN HENRY MATHEW
Filed: 1902-04-07
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 8095. Alleyn, H. M. April 7. Sifting tea.-Relates to apparatus for breaking, cutting, grading, or sifting tea or other such substance. Fig. 6 shows a plan of a rectangular sieve 10 provided with tension bolts 17, upon which the tea is pressed and broken by one or more fluted or corrugated rollers 1 carried in a frame provided with a handle 2. Fig. 10 shows a part section of a circular sieve in which the mesh is strained by the relative movement of the rings 22, 23 obtained by turning a series of nuts 29 mounted on bolts 27. Fig. 12 shows a side elevation of a machine comprising a hopper sieve 34, main sieve 35, and rollers 36, 37 carried by a centrally-hinged spring-pressed bar 41 actuated by a connecting-rod 50. Tea is fed into the hopper sieve 34, and after passing through the sieve 35, falls down the inclined sieve 61 into the receptacle 62, dust passing through the sieve 61 into the receptacle 64. The machine may be actuated by hand or power. As an alternative, the rollers may be made stationary and the sieve reciprocative.
Patent GB-190208449-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Cover for Wet Seats of all kinds
Inventor: HIRSCH WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-04-11
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 8449. Hirsch, W. April 11. Seats and chairs.-Relates to a cover which may be drawn over a wet seat to provide a dry surface. The cover d of leather, fabric, &c. passes over a roller r, and automatically drops into a casing e when the seat is vacated. The cover is withdrawn by a weighted bar g or by springs. The cover is pulled out by means of a tab o on a lath i. Headed pins on the underside of the lath i engage undercut grooves in strips, Fig. 2, let into the seat, and so while allowing free motion of the cover, prevent it from iising from the seat. Water from the waterproofed underside of the cover runs out of the casing e through holes f. Buffers m prevent noise when the studs get to the back of the slots. A strip p keeps water from the casing e. 165
Patent GB-190209378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Hand-cameras.
Inventor: GIBBONS HENRY JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-04-23
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 9378. Gibbons, H. J. April 23 Cameras; change-boxes; shutters.-Relates to a camera in which eight plates are exposed by one lens. The body A, Fig. 1, of the camera is divided into eight compartments with sensitive plates at their inner ends. A lens is mounted on a rotary disc E so that it can be brought successively opposite the end of each compartment to make an exposure. When four exposures have been made at one end, the lens with its disc is transferred to the other End, where four more exposures are made. The sensitive plates are inserted through apertures covered by slides B. A shutter, as shown at Fig. 2, is mounted at each end of the camera. The shutter is a cross with four arms F, one covering each of the four exposure apertures, opposite one of which the lens is for the moment placed. To make an exposure, the cord Y is pulled, and this deflects a lever H which catches on a projection on F and pulls it off the exposure apertures. When the cord is released, the cross F is returned by the spring G and the lens is carried round to the next aperture by a pawl I on the lever H engaging with one of the projections K on a disc connected to the lens disc. A detent peg L, automatically controlled by the movement of F enters apertures in the projections K and retains the lens disc while an exposure is being made.
Patent GB-190226116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pumps.
Inventor: JOHNSTON DAVID
Filed: 1902-11-27
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 26,116. Johnston, D. Nov. 27. Hydraulically-actuated pumps; piston pumps.- The hydraulic cylinders D are bolted direct on to the pump cylinder covers C, one at each end, as shown in the Figure, the outer ends being supported by stuffing-boxes E. The barrel A of the pump is made of gun-metal or other suitable material, and is fixed between two stout supports B. The pump piston is formed of two portions bolted together with the usual packing placed between. The valves for the hydraulic cylinder ate placed in a valve chamber fixed on the pump cylinder as shown, and the valves are actuated by tappet gear from the hydraulic cylinder. The piston-rod forms the ram of the hydraulic cylinder, which has a loose-fitting cup-leather packing on its end. The hydraulic cylinder can be moved in the stuffing-box E so as to facilitate examination of the pump-piston packing &c. This form of pump is stated to be particularly applicable for mines.
Patent GB-190227295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Amplifying Electro-magnetic Signal Waves.
Inventor: STONE JOHN STONE
Filed: 1902-12-11
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 27,295. Lake, H. H., [Stone, J. S.]. Dec. 11. Telegraphs.- The Specification describes and claims broadly apparatus for amplifying electromagnetic signal waves of the kind described in Specication No. 27,253, A.D. 1902, but not therein broadly claimed. One embodiment of the invention is shown in the Figure, in which alternating currents are produced by the generator a in the primary N of the stepup transformer M. The currents induced in the secondary N cause sparks to pass at the air-gap S, and this induces high-frequency currents in the circuit S, L, N', C, in which C is a condenser, N<1> the primary of a step-up transformer M<1>, and L an adjustable inductance coil. The secondary coil N' of the transformer M<1> is in the vertical conductor V from which the Hertzian waves are radiated. The transformer coils are designed so as to have minimum capacity ; the coils may be flat or otherwise, and no iron or dielectric with hysteresis is used in their construction.
Patent GB-190228880-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Guiding and Applying Tension to Spindle Driving Bands for Spinning, Twisting Winding, and like Machines
Inventor: BOYD JOHN
Filed: 1902-12-31
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 28,880. Boyd, J. Dec. 31. Spindle apparatus for spinning, twisting, and winding machines of the kind described in Specification No. 18,860, A.D. 1901. Relates to means for guiding and applying tension to the spindle bands of the mules, flyer-frames, &c. An endless band 23, Fig. 2, drives all the spindles of a section, or side, of a flyer frame or mule. The band from the last spindle 22, after passing round the cylinder 20, passes round a double grooved pulley 27 carried by an oil-cup socket bracket 30, then round the tension pulley 28, movable on a carriage 31, as described in the Specification referred to above, then once more round the pulley 27, then direct to the guide-pulley 26, which is placed in front of and above a bevelled longitudinal bar 24 carrying the brackets 29<1>, 30, 31, and then round the first spindle 22<1> to the roller 20. The pulley 26 is run with a live spindle, and is carried on an adjustable or fixed bracket secured to the bracket 29<1> ; it is adjusted so that the band 23 may run freely from the pulley 27 to this pulley, without passing round the cylinder 20 as in the Specification referred to above. The pulley 26 may be placed below the bar 24, the pulleys 27, 28 being then placed between the spindles and the cylinder, and above the spindle-driving band. The spindles may be driven singly, as shown in Fig. 2, or the band may pass round two spindles. To reverse the direction of driving, the brackets 29', 30 are transposed and the spindles banded in the opposite direction. The tensioning- device may also be placed between the coils of the band 23. In a modification, Fig. 4, suitable for flat bolts, the various pulleys are made alike with flanged and curved surfaces, and the bar 24 is placed above the belt 23. Two guide-pulleys 27, 27<1> are used in place of the double grooved pulley 27 in Fig. 2. When the bar 24 is dispensed with, the brackets 29', 31 are fixed to a part of the frame, and the tension pulley 28 moves on a horizontal rail of the frame, or on a long bracket fixed to the frame. A number of these tension pulleys may be carried on one long bar.
Patent GB-190307131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kneading and Mixing Machines.
Inventor: WIEDA ERNST FRIEDRICH WILHELM
Filed: 1903-03-27
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 7131. Wieda, E. F. W. March 27. Moving-beater apparatus; moving container apparatus.-Fig. 1 shows a front view, and Fig. 2 an end view, of a machine for mixing the materials for making candy, dough, and other similar substances. The semi cylindrical receptacle dismounted so that it is capable of turning on sleeves b, through which pass the shaft c carrying a series of loose collars t alternating with fixed collars u. The straight agitating-arms w and the bent arms x are preferably triangular in section and may be arranged as indicated in Fig. 5. The loose collars tare connected by arms z to the rod 1 carried by cranks 2 secured to the sleeves b. Cranks h on the sleeves b, and cranks i on the shaft c, are operated by pitmen l, driven from the wheel n, so that the collars t, u move in opposite directions. If desirable, one set of agitators may be kept stationary, after disconnecting the pitmen, by forks 5 adapted to receive crank-pins 6 on the cranks h, i and adjustably mounted in blocks 7. The vessel d may be tilted for emptying, by turning the hand-wheel 11 operating the worm 12 and gears 16,17. The hopper 19 is made with a sieve bottom 20 on which rests a wire frame agitated by pitmen 23 operated by wheels 22 driven from the wheel 28 connected to the shaft by the clutch 29, 30. A slide 34 and deflectors 31 are provided. When necessary, suitable spring-pressed scrapers are secured in sockets in the ends of one of the sets of agitators w. Scrapers 4 are provided to keep the end walls clear. The screw plug 43 closes an outlet used for draining off water used in washing the receptacle.
Patent GB-190308618-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Rolled Metal Strips for Making Tubes and the like.
Inventor: WILLIAMS JOHN FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-04-16
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 8618. Williams, J. F., and Williams, A. H. April 16. Rolling.-Relates to improvements in the rolling- apparatus described in Specification No. 15,119, A.D. 1893, for rolling strips for making tubes. To prevent the formation of a fin on the strips, the final pass of the preparatory rolls is formed by grooves C, D, Fig. 1, between collars C<2>, D<2> on the rolls, which have bevelled sides C', D'. The other grooves may be formed as shown, in the manner described in the prior Specification, or they may be formed like the grooves C, D. The finishing-rolls may be formed as shown in Fig 2, or the final pass R may consist of a pair of bevelled grooves to deliver a strip bevelled at each edge on each side.
Patent GB-190313066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements applicable to Sewing Machines.
Inventor: HARGREAVES JAMES
Filed: 1903-06-11
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 13,066. Hargreaves, J. June 11. Sewing-machine feed.-Fig. 1 shows a side elevation partly in section. The invention relates to machines having a spike-ring feed d, such as are employed by bleachers and calico-printers for sewing together the ends of pieces of woven fabric, and consists in replacing the usual means for stripping or removing the fabric from the pin points x by a curved spring plate f having a forked end lying in grooves on each side of the pins x, a vibratory movement being imparted to it by the eccentric g.
Patent GB-190316179-A (GB)
Title: A Simple Contrivance for Holding an Object in any Required Position, for Display or any other purpose
Inventor: MILNES WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-07-22
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 16,179. Milnes, W. H. July 22. Displaying.-Consists in an adjustable device, Fig. 3, for holding an object for display or other purposes. A rod, pin, or stick C passes through a hole in a wooden or other reel or piece E, which may be severed completely in two as shown, or, if of springy material, only partially cut, to allow of the rod C being introduced. The whole is tightened against a rod or support D, which passes through an eye in a screw A, by means of a nut B, the piece E being hollowed, as shown, so that its edges meet, and press against, the support D. On loosening the nut, the screw A may be rotated round the support D, the reel E upon the screw A, and the rod C, which may carry a clip or other means for holding the desired object, may be rotated in its hole.
Patent GB-190319257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combination Ball and Roller Bearing.
Inventor: HILLCOAT HEADLEY VICKERS
Filed: 1903-09-07
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 19,257. Hillcoat, H. V. Sept. 7. Axle-boxes.-Relates to ball and roller bearings for wagon axles &c. The floating rings 8 have openings in the circumference in which are placed balls 10, which run in grooves 11 in the faces of the nut 4, shoulder 5, and the collars 12. The floating sleeve 14, with annular heads 16 abutting against the collars 12, is provided with oval holes 20 and slots 18 arranged, as shown in Fig. 1, to receive balls 21 and rollers 19, which bear against the spindle 2, and an outer sleeve which is fixed in the hub. Where the bearing is expected to sustain great lateral pressure, the modification shown in Figs. 3 and 4 is adopted, the floating sleeve consisting of the two cylinders 23<a>, 23<b> united at the ends 26.
Patent GB-190319783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Extracting Zinc and other Sulphides from their Ores
Inventor: DELPRAT GUILLAUME DANIEL
Filed: 1903-09-14
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 19,783. Delprat, G. D. Sept. 14. Washing ores.-Zinc and other sulphides are separated from heavier gangue by a solution of bisulphate of sodium or other alkali metal. Sodium monosulphate or other salt may be added. Preferably the solution is used hot, and has a specific gravity of 1À4. Reference is made to the use of salt cake described in Specification No. 26,279, A.D. 1902.
Patent GB-190400641-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mechanically Propelled Cycle.
Inventor: GOODCHILD ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1904-01-11
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 641. Goodchild, A. G. Jan. 11. Motor velocipedes ; passengers, for conveying ; driving-mechanism.-A motor-driven bicycle is converted into a three-wheeled vehicle by removing the back wheel and rigidly securing the frame of a two-wheeled vehicle to the frame of the bicycle, the axle of the vehicle being driven by suitable gearing. The carriage body 3 is attached to the underframe by the pins 8 which enter clamping- sockets 9 ; it is readily removed and may be reversed or replaced by a luggage-carrier. The underframe, suspended from the axle 4 by the springs 5, is fitted with extension-pieces 6 which are secured to the brackets 12, brazed to the frame of the bicycle, by clamping-sockets 14. The fork end of the bicycle is also connected to the frame by bolts 23 which pass through holes cut in a plate 19 secured to the frame by the transverse stay 7 and also by the struts 20. The plate 19 has an L-shaped slot 21 cut in it, through which passes the countershaft 16 carrying a belt pulley 17 and a sprocket-wheel 18. The sprocket-wheel is geared with a wheel 27 on the axis of the carriage, the latter being carried by the outer part of the balance gear 29. The balance gear may be replaced by any form of one-way clutch attached to the wheels of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190409038-A (GB)
Title: Process and Contrivance for the Solution, with the Aid of Compressed Air, of Chemicals for the Rectification of Water
Inventor: KRAUSE EDUARD
Filed: 1904-04-20
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 9038. Krause, E. April 20. Agitating liquids by air jets. - Solutions of lime, baryta, or other chemicals for the rectification of water are made with the aid of air agitation. The chemical is distributed through a strainer and falls to the bottom of the tank. The solvent is fed slowly through the pipe c into the pipe b, and accumulates in the bed f. When its pressure overcomes the buoyancy of the entrapped air, the column of water flows into the tank, forcing the air before it. The air passes up through the cylinder k, agitating the lime, and is guided in its ascent by the funnels g, i into the pipe d. The admission of carbonic acid is in this way prevented, the same air being used again and again.