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Patent GB-190114273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Protective Armour for Ships.
Inventor: NEDERLAND JOHAN
Filed: 1901-07-12
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 14,273. Neder - land, J. July 12. Turrets.-Relates mainly to the protection of ships from armour - piercing projectiles. Fig. 1 shows a midship section, and Fig. 3 a plan, of a vessel having a single central turret. The sides are of any ordinary construction, but have circular flanges at suitable intervals to receive coiled springs at the back of the armour. The armour consists of an inner skin composed of Krupp or other plates connected by vertical ball - bearing hinges, as shown in Figs. 9 and 10. These plates are flanged on their inner sides to form seats for the springs, and are grooved in their outer sides to receive tempered plates 16 with rubber or other backing strips 18. An outer sheathing of overlapping steel plates 20 is provided, as shown in Figs. 11 and 12.
Patent GB-190118228-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Testing the Lines of Electrical Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Call Systems.
Inventor: ECKSTEIN AUGUST
Filed: 1901-09-12
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 18,228. Eckstein, A., and Bell, F. G. Sept. 12. Alarms, burglar and like.-An electric alarm system may have a call switch F connected by a line conductor A and an earth or return conductor B to a battery and a relay or other receiver E at the central station. For testing the continuity of the line conductors, an electric condenser I is connected permanently between the conductors A, B, near the call switch F. When a test is to be made, a plug C is inserted at the central station in the conductor A, disconnecting the receiver E, and connecting a galvanometer K and a reversing-key L, L' ; on operating this key, alternate currents are sent by the conductors A, B to the condenser I, the galvanometer K showing their passage if the circuit is continuous. The reversing-key L, L<1> may be replaced by an ordinary Morse key, charge and discharge currents being passed through the galvanometer K, without reversing the battery connections. Or the key L, L' and galvanometer K may be replaced by a magneto-alternator and a polarized bell, connected between the plug C and the return conductor B.
Patent GB-190118860-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Guiding and Applying Tension to Spindle Driving Bands of Spinning, Twisting, Winding and like Machines.
Inventor: BOYD JOHN
Filed: 1901-09-21
Granted: 1902-12-20
Abstract: 18,860. Boyd, J. B. Sept. 21. Spindle apparatus for spinning, twisting, winding, and like machines. Relates to means for guiding and applying tension to the spindle bands of mules and ring, flyer, cap, and other frames, in which all the spindles in a frame or a section thereof are driven by one long endless band actuated by a driving-cylinder or by grooved pulleys on a driving - shaft. Fig. 1 shows the invention applied to a ring frame. The band is passed alternately round the driving - cylinder 22, and one of the spindle wharves on each side of the machine, and finally round fixed guide-pulleys 27, 28 and a movable tension pulley 29. All the pulleys are mounted in self-contained bearings 41, formed in brackets which, in the case of the pulleys 27, 28, are clamped to the rail 26, and, in the case of the movable pulley 29, is mounted on a carriage 34, which can slide on the rail 26 and is drawn uniformly in one direction by means of a weight or spring actuated cord 37. The carriage may, however, be fixed in the desired position by means of a clamping-screw, if desired. The Specification describes the invention as applied to a frame in which an inclined auxiliary cylinder is mounted below the cylinder 22 in the manner described in Specification No. 26,145, A.D. 1897 ; also to a flyer frame in which spindles on one side only are driven by a single cord ; and to frames in which flat driving- belts are used instead of cords. In the latter case convex guide-pulleys having end flanges are employed, and an auxiliary guide-pulley is used for properly directing the belt as it leaves the driving- cylinder.
Patent GB-190119416-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches
Inventor: CHURCHILL JAMES REGINALD
Filed: 1901-09-28
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 19,416. Churchill, J. R. Sept. 28. Clutches; links.-The balanced friction shoes 5, pivoted on the disc 3, are pushed outwards into contact with the drum 1 by means of a sleeve 8, mounted to slide on a feather on the boss 4 of the disc, and spring links 9. The forked, ends of the links fit over flats on, and are pinned to, barrels 10, 10<a>, which bear throughout their length on the shoes and on the sleeve 8 respectively, and are free to turn on their axis. Each spring link consists of two main portions, separated by a spring ; one of these portions is provided with an adjustable screwed collar to provide for taking up wear &c. The shoes and balance weights may work in contact with the disc 3, and be held against it by springs. Springs may be used instead of the balance weights 7.
Patent GB-190202129-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Derivatives of Pinene.
Inventor: MILLS CLAUDE KENNEDY
Filed: 1902-01-27
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 2129. Mills, C. K., [Ampere Electro-Chemical Co.]. Jan. 27. Dipentene and camphor.-Relates to improvements in the process described in Specification No. 14,754, A.D. 1900, and consists chiefly in an adaptation of the process for the purpose of separately collecting the dipentene which is produced by it. Rectified and dehydrated turpentine is heated with anhydrous oxalic acid at 120‹-130‹ C., whereby a mixture of dipentene with smaller quantities of pinyl formate and oxalate, free camphor, borneol oxalate and formate, and higher polymerization products of pinene, is produced. The mass is washed with water to remove free acid, enough alkali is added to saponify the borneol oxalate and formate, and the mixture is distilled. The first portion of the distillate, which consists mainly of dipentene, is collected separately. The remainder of the distillate, consisting of camphor, borneol, and oils, is frozen, treated centrifugally, and washed with cold water to separate the oils, and the residue is oxidized with potassium bichromate and sulphuric acid to convert the borneol into camphor. The camphor produced is centrifugalled, washed, dried, and sublimed with lime.
Patent GB-190202702-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Telescopes.
Inventor: PHILLIPS TOM VAUGHAN WYNN
Filed: 1902-02-03
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 2702. Phillips, T. V. W. Feb. 3. Telescopes.-The bodies are made of polygonal section, or, in the case of circular ones, polygonal collars are fitted, to prevent rolling about.
Patent GB-190202745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Batteries of Gilled Pipes for Heating and Cooling.
Inventor: CALVERT JAMES GARDNER
Filed: 1902-02-03
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 2745. Calvert, J. G. Feb. 3. Heating gases.-In a battery of gilled pipes a for heating or cooling air and gases, radiating sheets c of metal or other material are interposed between the pipes, for the purpose of receiving heat by radiation from the pipes and transferring the heat to the gas or air by contact with it, or for receiving heat from the air or gas by contact and transferring the heat by radiation to the pipes of the battery. The air or gas is passed through in the direction of the arrows d, e.
Patent GB-190202822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Ordnance, of the Class in which the Gun alone Recoils.
Inventor: REICHWALD AUGUST
Filed: 1902-02-04
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 2822. Reichwald, A., [Krupp, F.]. Feb. 4. Mountings. - Relates to apparatus for compressing the recoil spring, so as to get it into the casing of the recoil apparatus, and consists in the employment of telescopic screws. The hydraulic cylinder B is provided with an extension H in which works the screw K, the screw K being itself engaged by a leftband screw L. A T-headed rod M passes through the screw L and engages with the screw K. By rotating the rod M, by the winch P, the spring E is brought from the condition shown in Fig. 1 to that shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190203973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Gauge-glass Protectors.
Inventor: COCKER BENJAMIN FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-02-17
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 3973. Cocker, B. F. Feb. 17. Gauge-glass fittings.-A casing for protecting gauge glasses is made in two portions hinged together, as shown, and fitted with h springs D, so as to clip the top and bottom fittings. Each half is further divided into two parts A, B, so fitted as to be capable of sliding one on the other, to adjust the length of the casing to suit glasses of various lengths.
Patent GB-190209550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cranes for Workshops and the like.
Inventor: MATTHEWS JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-04-24
Granted: 1903-04-24
Abstract: 9550. Matthews, J. April 24. Couplings.-In an electric overhead workshop crane, the current is taken from fixed wires, and the circuits for the separate motors are led to the controller, which is situated on the rotating cranepost, by an improved swivelling brush or coupling. Secured to the crane carriage centrally of the hollow pillar 18 is a set of insulated blocks supporting insulated rings 60 each engaged by a collectinaring 61. The rings 61 turn with the pillar, and wires 65 are led from them to the controller, the ring 60 being connected by leads 57 with the collectors on the fixed wires.
Patent GB-190210678-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Contrivance for Drawing off Liquids.
Inventor: MARXSOHN LUDWIG
Filed: 1902-05-09
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 10,678. Marxsohn, L., and Herbst, G. May 9. Siphons.-The short limb of the siphon a is mounted in a screw bung band terminates in a large straining- bulb c ; the long limb is formed with several branches a<1>. The bung contains a venting clack valve.
Patent GB-190214036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, the Pulverisation of Metals and to Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: BERTOU CAMILLE
Filed: 1902-06-20
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 14,036. Bertou, C. June 20. Granulating or pulverizing. -Molten lead, tin, antimony, bismuth, and even zinc and copper, and alloys of these metals, are forced into contact with highly-compressed fluid, such as superheated steam, which is then allowed to expand, and thereby pulverizes the metal. To prevent oxidation o r agglomeration, the pulverized metal is immediately brought into contact with water or other liquid, either in the form of a bath or a jet. In the apparatus shown, the metal is maintained fused in the vessel a, to which superheated steam is admitted by a pipe b. The steam flows through the pipe d, and mingles at e with the metal forced, by the pressure on its surface, past the regulating-valve c. The mixture expands at the nozzle f, whence the pulverized metal falls into the water tank y.
Patent GB-190214787-A (GB)
Title: Force Pumps
Inventor: BRANNA OTTO OLSON
Filed: 1902-07-02
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 14,787. Branna, O. O. July 27, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Piston pumps; valves and valve gear.-Consists of an improved forcepump operated by hand or otherwise. The piston 11 is carried on a sleeve 10, moving between stops on a cylindrical enlargement 6 of the hollow pump rod 3, which also serves as lift pipe and rising main. The enlargement 6 is divided by a partition 6<a> into two compartments with ports 8, 8<a>, and 9<a>, 9, at their lower and upper ends, respectively. These ports are controlled by ports 10<a>, 10<b> in the sleeve 10, which at the change of stroke moves from one of its extreme positions to the other. On the downstroke, for instance, as shown in Fig. 2, the liquid flows up the lift pipe through the ports 9<a>, 10<a> into the space above the piston, and from the space below the piston through the ports 10<b>, 8<a> and up the delivery pipe. The delivery pipe slides in a pipe 4 fitted with a spout.
Patent GB-190218579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of and in the Apparatus for Fractional Distillation.
Inventor: MUELLER JOHANN HUBERT
Filed: 1902-08-23
Granted: 1903-08-22
Abstract: 18,579. M³ller, J. H. Aug. 23. Distilling benzene and benzene homologues; fractional distillation, apparatus for.-Relates to the process of and apparatus for fractional distillation described in Specification No. 25,469, A.D. 1901, and consists in employing the arrangement of apparatus described in that Specification only at the earlier stages of the distillation and then using a series of rectifying-bodies alone and a terminal condenser. A horizontal form of this arrangement is shown in Fig. 1, in which 1 represents a still, A B, A<1>, B<1>, A<2> B<2>, three groups of apparatus of the kind described in the above-mentioned Specification, C a number of rectifiers, and D a terminal condenser. The rectifiers may be superposed one on another. There is also described an arrangement of apparatus for distilling benzene and its homologues. It consists of five pieces of apparatus of the kind shown in the Figure, arranged parallel to each other and connected together with intermediate heating-appliances, each section working at a temperature arranged to furnish a definite product.
Patent GB-190218595-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Tyres of Vehicles.
Inventor: SEWELL WILLIAM HERBERT
Filed: 1902-08-25
Granted: 1903-08-25
Abstract: 18,595. Sewell, W. H. Aug. 25. Tyres, pneumatic &c. ; felloes or rims.-Relates to tyres of the type described in Specifications No. 27,086, A.D. 1897, No. 26,833, A.D. 1898, and No. 17,654, A.D. 1900, in which a series of separate pneumatic or other rubber cushions are secured to the wheel rim. The cushions, Fig. 3, are formed with the internal chambers of ellipsoidal form with the longer axis radial; they have flanged bases and extend through holesin the ring D, Fig. 1, which is formed in detachable segments secured to the shrunk-on rim C and felloes E by bolts F. The cushions may be arranged in the ring D in zig-zag, in order to reduce the sideslip.
Patent GB-190228232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Working Solid or Hollow Bars, Rods and the like.
Inventor: JOSSERAND FRANCOIS
Filed: 1902-12-22
Granted: 1903-12-22
Abstract: 28,232. Josserand, F., and Jacquet, C. A. M. June 21, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Lathes; rolling; straightening; tool-holders.-A machine for dressing, turning, compressing, polishing, and grinding solid or hollow bars, rods, and the like has a set of three rolls b, c, d for dressing or straightening the surface of a rough bar and for feeding it to a guide or steady rest r with concentrically - adjustable rollers s. The bar then passes between turning-tools t which take a roughing cut before the bar enters a second steady-rest u and a set of finishing turning-tools v. The bar may then be trued by a grinding-disc 12 while supported in a tubular guide 11, after which it is polished and compressed by a set of three rolls 13, 14, 15, which are similar in arrangement and mounting to the rolls b, c, d, and which deliver the finished bar to a trough 16. The lower rolls b, c are conical, and oppositely placed, being mounted on an angularly-adjustable frame n so that their line of contact may be adjusted in line with the machine. These rolls are driven by spur and bevel gearing from a pulley shaft h. The upper roll d is concave, and is skew-mounted in a yoke k, and can be set down by a screw m. The two sets of turning-tools and the two steady-rests r, u can be adjusted vertically to be concentric with the work, each being concentrically adjustable to suit the diameter of the work, and the tools v being accurately set by a rotating cam with a stop 7 engaging a micrometer screw 6.
Patent GB-190305047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus or Mechanism for the Transmission of Power in Varying Directions and to Appliances or Means Operating or Operated by such Transmission Mechanism.
Inventor: EDWARDS ARTHUR HENRY
Filed: 1903-03-04
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 5047. Edwards, A. H., and Watson, C. H. March 4. Shutters.-In mechanism for transmitting power such as is described in Specifications No. 25,325, A.D. 1896, and Nos. 12,639 and 12,812, 3.D. 1901, [Abridgment. Class Mechanism &c.], a stout spring or springs is introduced as part of one or both of the flexible members to prevent injury due to excessive strains &c. ; the invention further relates to means or appliances operating or operated by said mechanism. Fig. 2 shows the mechanism as arranged for operating a pneumatic photographic shutter. The inner member or wire a is fixed at one end, by means of a cross-pin, to a spring clip or split sleeve b, and at the other end it is attached to a spring d, which is coupled by a pin a<3> to a sleeve a<4> provided with a head or button a<5>. The clip b takes over a head or nipple on the shutter, such head being ordinarily adapted to receive the rubber tube used with the pneumatic release for the shutter. The outer member or casing is fixed at one end to a tube e<1>, sliding within the sleeve a<4> and provided with a button e<5>, and at the other end the member passes through the tubular part b<1> of the clip b and abuts against a pin f, which takes against the top of the pneumatic release cylinder. When the button e<5> is forced inwards, against the resistance of a spring e<4>, the pinf is forced against the top of the cylinder and releases the shutter. In a modification, the wire a acts as the sliding member, and is secured to one arm of a bell-crank lever &c., which is arranged to operate the shutter &c. ; the casing e is clamped to a bracket &c. on the frame. Fig. 4 shows the mechanism arranged for operating a "roller blind" shutter. The inner member or wire a passes round the grooved shutter-operating pulley y, and is coupled at the ends to slides connected by springs d<1>, d<2> to slides,j, k. The slides j, k are provided with finger grips j<1>, k<1> and work on a fixed tube or frame l provided with handles or holders l<1>. The slides j, k are actuated alternately for the purpose of operating the shutter. According to the Provisional Specification, the ends of the wire are connected to pivoted levers, or are coupled to a rocking beam, or passed over a pulley connected by toothed gearing with a rocking beam, such beam being actuated by levers; or two flexible actuating members are employed, each of which is actuated by a rocking beam &c. and lever. A dash-pot or pneumatic regulator &c. may be arranged in connection with the mechanism and serve to lock the same in position during the time the dash-pot &c. is returning to the normal position after being operated.
Patent GB-190308433-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Engines
Inventor: SCHEBEN FRANZ
Filed: 1903-04-14
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 8433. Scheben, F., and Krudewig, J. April 14. Gas-producers.- In gas engines which suck gas from their own generator, and by the heat of the cylinder generate the steam for supplying the gas generator, the steam supply is insufficient at starting. To remedy this defect, the exhaust pipe a is carried through a vessel b and rapidly generates steam therein, which passes to the generator through the pipe i, any excess escaping through the valve l. The vessel is supplied with water from a tank c and pipe g.
Patent GB-190309060-A (GB)
Title: Ticket Case for Issuing Tickets from Rolls, Protecting, and Checking the Issue of same.
Inventor: MARTIN WILLIAM BRAZIER
Filed: 1903-04-22
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 9060. Martin, W. B. April 22. Tickets, issuing.-The ticket-roll 7 is supported in the case shown by means of a spindle 14 resting in sockets 9, the numbered strip 6 passing through the aperture 11 on to the desk 3. The lid 10 of the case can be opened, and the cover 5 can be brought down over the desk and locked to prevent access to the tickets, the receipts being checked by the numbers, as usual.
Patent GB-190309468-A (GB)
Inventor: WILKINSON CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1903-04-27
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 9468. Wilkinson, G. H. April 27. Tyres, pneumatic etc.; felloes or rims.-A removable cover or tread for pneumatic tyres is attached by means which support the sides of the tyre elastically and yet prevent the side expansion of the tyre when soft The tread 6 is formed with wired or beaded edges 7 which, when the tyre is inflated, engage with flanges 5 on two circular hoops 4, which form the tread attachment. The hoops are secured together by bolts 10 passing through brackets 9, and through or beneath the felloe. The bolts are provided with india-rubber washers 11, and the hoops with holes 12 for the escape of any water which collects between the hoops and rim 2. The treads may be provided with a non-slipping surface 8.
Patent GB-190313917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Workmen's Tell-tale Time-pieces
Inventor: TOERK EDUARD
Filed: 1903-06-22
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 13,917. T÷rk, E. June 22. Tell-tales for checking watchmen &c. The face of a tell-tale clock has one or more apertures b behind which revolve or move discs, bands, strips, or the like carrying letters, numerals, or other signs to be noted down when the clock is inspected by the watchman. The discs or indicators are moved by ordinary clockwork or by other driving-mechanism, and may move at different speeds. They may be exchangeable or adjustable. The apertures may have perforated adjustable shutters, and the face or cover of the clock may rotate instead of the discs about the hour-hand axle bearings of a clock mechanism.
Patent GB-190325352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Weft-replenishing Looms.
Inventor: WALKER ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1903-11-20
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 25,352. Walker, A. E., Walker, A., and Walker, G. Nov. 20. Loom shuttle-changing mechanism; weft, cutting; temples.-In automatic looms, means are provided for severing, at or near the selvage of the fabric, the ends of weft thread from the used and fresh shuttles. The severed end from the fresh shuttle falls below the peg to which it is attached, and the end from the used shuttle preferably passes along a groove such as is described in Specification No. 28,898, A.D. 1902, and leaves the loom with the discharge of the shuttle. Stationary and movable blades 2, 3 are mounted on the outer edge of the frame of the temple. The movable blade 3 forms one arm of a lever fulcrumed at 4. The other arm 6 has slot 10 engaging a stud 9 fixed in the face of a disc 8, which is mounted on the outer end of a pin-roller 7 of the temple. The fabric, after leaving the ordinary temple rollers, passes over and rotates the roller 7 and disc 8, so that the movable blade is oscillated, and the slot 10 is formed eccentrically with regard to the centre of the diso to give a slow opening movement and a quicker closing movement to the blade 3, which is pressed against the fixed blade 2 by a conical spring 11 placed on the fulcrum stud 12. The corners of the blades 2, 3 are rounded to guide the threads into the cutting position, and a pin 13 fixed opposite the blades tightens the thread which passes round it from the thread-holding peg. The outer bearings of the temple rollers 15, 16 are removed a short distance inwards, the rollers being turned down for this purpose, thus leaving the portions of the rollers beyond the bearings clear of the temple frame, so that any loose threads freely pass the rollers instead of wrapping round the bearings. If the movement of the fabric is too slow to impart the necessary degree of action to the blade 3, the disc 8 may be driven by spur gearing from the roller 7..