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Patent GB-190112960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jacquard Apparatus.
Filed: 1901-06-25
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 12,960. Wise, W. L., [Szczepanik, J.]. June 25. Jacquards.-The hooks q of a jacquard are controlled by needles a connected to a reciprocating spring-board b and passing through a stationary needle-board c, in front of which is a fixed plate d with vertical slots. A hollow perforated cylinder l carries an endless pattern-strip k, which travels beneath a fixed plate i having perforations to receive the lower ends of a series of vertical bars f. These bars are formed with bent parts m, either enlarged at their extremities, or provided with heads n adapted to press against the needles a. The upper ends of the bars are hooked, and pass through perforations in a vertically-reciprocating board, or over the central rod h<1> of a vertically-reciprocating frame h. When the jacquard is in operation, the descent of the frame h allows the bars f to fall and pass through perforations in the strip k and cylinder l, or to be arrested by the unperforated parts, in accordance with the pattern. The needles corresponding to the arrested bars strike against the bent parts m or heads n of the bars, and are not pushed on to the griffe blades during the ensuing movement of the board b; the other needles, on the contrary, are actuated. In a modification, flat bars are used instead of round bars f, and, in a second modification, the bars are connected to the verticallymovable armature of an electromagnet.
Patent GB-190114483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Purification of Gases such as those obtained from Gas Generating Furnaces, High Furnaces and so forth.
Inventor: LENCAUCHEZ JAMES ALEXANDRE
Filed: 1901-07-16
Granted: 1902-07-16
Abstract: 14,483. Lencauchez, J. A. July 16. Separating dust &c. from gases. - The dust suspended in the gases obtained from gas generating and other kinds of furnaces is separated by washing in a centrifugal washer. In the form shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the gas enters through a bifurcated tube a into a casing b wherein also water enters through tubes f. The water jets cause the gas to enter between the rotating wheels j, j<1>, mounted on a shaft or shafts k, k<1>. These wheels consist of four sets of flat boards or blades 1, 2, 3, 4; whereof 1 and 3 are carried upon one face j<1> of the wheel, and are rotated in one direction, and 2 and 4 are carried upon the other face, and are rotated in the opposite direction. The gas and water pass between the blades and gradually escape to the space surrounding the outer set of blades 4, when the gas leaves the casing. The dust &c. collects in the water, and flows away with it from the bottom of the casing. In Fig. 12 there are two wheels A, B, mounted upon one shaft, and having vanes a<1>, a<11>, a<111>, a<iv>, b<1>, b<11>, b<111>, b<iv> set at varying angles, namely a<1>, b<1> are radial, while each outer set is inclined more and more from that position. The water enters through nozzles d, d'. It may be hot or cold, or one jet may introduce hot, the other cold water. The arrows show the direction of the gases around the two wheels. The dust &c. flows off with the water through the tube E. In another form, the turbines face one another, the washed gases escaping through an aperture between them.
Patent GB-190117111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cork-screws or Extractors.
Inventor: LINDNER ADOLPH BERNHARD
Filed: 1901-08-26
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 17,111. Lindner, A. B. Aug. 26. Corkscrews a n d cork-drawers.-Two symmetrical angle or toggle levers a, b are fulcrumed on a pivot, which also carries the stem d of the corkscrew e. The levers a are prolonged beyond their points of connection with the arms b, and terminate in handles g, the arms b being bent and pivoted at opposite points on the ring f, which is adapted to bear on the mouth of the bottle. When the toggle links are closed, the point of the corkscrew lies within the ring f, and is held centrally therein by the lateral bars k and projections l of the levers a. In use, the ring f is placed on the mouth of the bottle, and the corkscrew is rotated to insert it in the cork, the descent of the pivot causing the links to open, as shown. When the corkscrew is fully inserted, the handles g are pressed towards each other to extract the cork. The arms b are provided with stops m, n, Fig. 5, which hold the ring f perpendicular to the axis of the corkscrew, both in the closed and open positions of the instrument, the stops n also serving to limit the opening of the links.
Patent GB-190205168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turning and Steering Gear.
Inventor: BROUGHAM REGINALD THOMAS DUDLE
Filed: 1902-03-01
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 5168. Brougham, R. T. D. March 1. Steering-gear.-Relates to modifications of the apparatus for steering ships described in Specification No. 18,030, A.D. 1900. A disc carrying eccentrically - mounted switch arms is turned relatively to another disc by a hand-wheel to complete the circuit through a motor, the second disc being connected to the motor, so that the rotation of the motor tends to bring the first disc back to its original position. A shaft a, Fig. 1, connected with the motor and the rudder, carries a loose sleeve a' rotated by a hand-wheel and connected by spur gearing a<3>, b with a disc c, Fig. 3, on a shaft b<1>, Fig. 1. A second disc f, connected by spur gearing f<1>, a<4> with the shaft A, is mounted loosely on the shaft b<1>, and collecting-rings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 carried by the shaft b<1> receive a current from stationary brushes. Arms e, Fig. 3, are pivoted eccentrically on the disc c, and the two plates k, connected respectively with the collecting-rings 1, 3, are arranged on the disc c. When the disc c is rotated, one of the arms e by coming against a stud f on the disc f is rotated, so that insulated copper strips carried by the arm e connect insulated strips h, h<1> arranged on the disc c and connected to the collecting-rings 2, 1, 3. The further motion of the arm e connects one of the two plates k with one of the contacts l, l<1>, l<2> communicating, respectively, with the collecting-rings 6, 5, 4, so that the circuit is completed through the motor ; the movement of the arm from one contact l to the next contact decreases the resistances in the circuit. The motor then rotates the disc f so that, if the rotation of the hand-wheel is not continued, a lug m on the disc f strikes against the end e<1> of the arm e and brings it back to its normal position, thereby breaking the circuit through the motor. Sparking between the contacts l, l<1>, l<2> is prevented by an electric blow-out n, and magnets hold the operative arm in contact with the contact l until it is thrown back by the lug m. A spring o tends to retain the arms e in their inoperative position against buffers o<1>. When it is desired to steer direct from the wheel, the sleeve a<1>, Fig. 1, is clutched to the shaft a. By sliding the spur-wheel b into engagement with a wheel b<3> on a countershaft, the disc c may be operated from a distance.
Patent GB-190207447-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Transmission of Power.
Filed: 1902-03-27
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 7447. Otis Elevator Co., [Otis Elevator Co.]. March 27. Distributing.-The invention is particularly applicable for controlling motors for elevators where sets of motors are constantly running and where the relative speed of the motors is varied to operate the elevator. The motors are arranged in pairs, the armatures being mechanically connected, and means are provided fur varying the strength of one of the fields. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement. A, B denote the mechanically-connecced armatures of one pair or set of motors, and C, D the armatures of another set. One armature of one pair is in series with one armature of the other pair, and similarly the fields are in series. One or other of the fields can be shunted by means of a resistance switch N, L, with the result that one set of motors will be speeded up and then reduced or altogether stopped, a resistance M being provided for adjusting the current. The interconnections and the motors may be varied to suit circumstances,
Patent GB-190209404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vapour Burners for Lighting and Heating.
Inventor: BECK NICOLAS
Filed: 1902-04-23
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 9404. Beck, N., and Dior, R. April 23. Vapour burners.-The vapour given off at the top of the wick-tube 1 passes down between the tube and an enveloping-tube 4, and finally rises through a cone 8 and an outer casing 10. Air is admitted to the outer casing at 11, and the mixture of vapour and air is ignited above a perforated plate 13. Though shown in connection with an incandescent mantle 15, the burner may be used generally for lighting and beating purposes. A cup 19 is provided for holding spirit to start the burner, and a screw valve 16, when opened, allows the vapour to escape at 22 when it is desired to extinguish the burner.
Patent GB-190210070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers and Furnaces therefor.
Inventor: HENWOOD JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-05-01
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 10,070. Henwood, J. W. May 1. Water-tube boilers; feedwater, controlling.-The boiler shown in vertical section and front elevation, respectively, in Figs. 1 and 2 consists of a number of self-contained and similar elements which communicate with one another. Each element consists of the lower water space E and the upper steam space connected to it by the tubes D. The furnace is contained in the water space, and is formed with corrugated sides, the form of the corrugations preferably being alternately parts of catenaries and ellipses, or circles approximating to these curves. The water and steam spaces are connected together by two pairs of large tubes at the front and back respectively. The combustion chamber F has its sides and back of firebrick, but a nest of tubes may be substituted therefor. Preferably, the inner sides of the water and steam spaces are flat and are connected by straight tubes ; but the tubes may be in the form of circular arcs and the sides of the water and steam spaces may be domed and the stay P avoided. When a water tube bursts, water and steam communication between two elements is cut off, and the feedwater supply and the air supply are also cut off. The water-supply valve M is controlled by the float u in the boiler, and is closed by a spring when the pressure in the boiler is lowered. When the valve closes, the system of rods and levers u<1>, u<2> effects the closure of the ash pit damper o. The internal feed-pipe opens out into two branches which lead into the downcast tubes L, helping the water circulation. The internal steam pipe 0 branches into two portions, at the ends of which are steam separators Q.
Patent GB-190210350-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Washing and Aërating Barley for Malting Purposes.
Inventor: HOERT RICHARD
Filed: 1902-05-05
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 10,350. H÷rt, R., and Marxsohn, L. May 5. Ejectors for washing and aerating barley for malting purposes. Airsupply tubes c, which are slotted at their lower ends, are fitted in a U- tube a, b. The longer arm b of the U-tube is tapered and perforated at its lower end, so that the passage of water through this tube draws with it a supply of air which accelerates the germination of the barley.
Patent GB-190215233-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Hoisting Material applicable to Mine Shafts and the like.
Filed: 1902-07-08
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 15,233. Fraser & Chalmers, [Cook, J. F.]. July 8. Lifts.-Relates to means for hoisting ore or other material in stages from mines or shafts, the contents of one set of skips being transferred laterally to another set. The drum b, Figs. 1 and 2, has lifting-ropes c, d to which the skips f, ff are attached. Tail ropes g, gg secured to the skips f, ff may support a number of skips according to the depth of the mine. In the example, Figs. 1 and 2, only two skips h, hh are shown, and the arrangement is such that, when one set of skips is lifted, the other set is lowered. The skip f is shown discharging its load into the bin i, while the contents of the skip h pass through the shoot m into the skip ff, which, on being raised, discharges into the bin i, while the skip hh discharges through the shoot n into the skip f. In shafts which have off-sets, ropes and pulleys are arranged so as to ensure a direct pull in each section. The tail rope of one skip may be attached.to a winding-drum in order that the motion of the skip raises or lowers the cars of the section below. Fig. 10 shows a winding-drum mounted on a wheeled frame, and the tail rope of one skip is wound on the drum directly over the hoisting-rope of the skip next below, so that both wind or unwind together.
Patent GB-190218402-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Cleaning Tubes, Pipes and the like.
Inventor: SCHUBERT HARALD GUNNAR
Filed: 1902-08-21
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 18,402. Schubert, H. G. Aug. 21. Cleaning pipes and tubes.-In the apparatus shown in Figs. 1 and 2 for cleaning tubes, pipes, and the like by means of the rotating brush f, the carriages b, coupled together and running on rails, carry the tube a forwards by means of the endless chain d carried on the chain-wheels k, k<1>. The chains engage with the arms e on the carriages. The chain-wheel k, or k<1>, is connected to the shaft i of the bevel gear which rotates the shaft g and brush f. The shaft i is rotated by the handcrank i<1> or by machine power. The tube may be cleaned by water led by the pipe l, or the brush shaft g may be hollow and have perforations for water to pass out to wash the tube. The brush shaft g is carried by forks m turnable about the shafts o and hanging together with segments m<1> having notches n, so that the carriages, when approaching the forks, may push them down by the projections p, and may afterwards bring them upright by the hooks p<1>.
Patent GB-190219034-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Evaporating Apparatus.
Inventor: SEEMEN ROBERT JULIUS ERICH VON
Filed: 1902-08-29
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 19,034. Seemen, R. J. E. von. Aug. 29. Evaporators; crystals, obtaining.-Relates, particularly, to evaporating-apparatus for producing crystals, and consists in providing within the evaporator spaces wherein the liquid under treatment is maintained in a quiescent state, while in the other parts of the evaporator it is in a state of motion. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section of one form of evaporator embodying this invention, but other forms are also described, In this evaporator a is the chamber, formed by walls b, in which the liquid is maintained in a state of comparative quiescence, while in the other parts it is caused to circulate through the tubes c, which pass through the heating-chambers d.
Patent GB-190219897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Explosion Engines.
Inventor: PRESTON EDWIN MUMFORD
Filed: 1902-09-11
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 19,897. Preston, E. M., and Simmons, E. F. Sept. 11. Gas and explosive-vapour engines.-The engine works on a two-stroke cycle ; expansion down to atmospheric pressure occurs, and a flushing charge of air is admitted, and some of it is expelled during a part of the in-stroke. During the remainder of the stroke the residuum is compressed, and, at the end, gas or carburetted air is admitted near the igniting point. The invention is applicable to large motors. The air may be compressed by a separate pump, or in the crank chamber, and admitted through an annular chamber f, and ports g. The exhaust valve p is cam-actuated, and the gas is supplied by a pump r through the valve y. When the engine has two cylinders, a doubleacting pump is mounted upon them, and is worked by a countershaft, which is parallel to the crank shaft, and works the exhaust valve. Fig. 7 shows one end of such a pump for supplying carburetted air. A cam-actuated lever engages a pin 6 in the middle of the piston 9, the barrel 4 is jacketed by the exhaust, and oil is sprayed into the air in it by a small pump 18, with inlet valve 19, and delivery valve 21, the oil entering through the hollow plunger 17.
Patent GB-190301407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Multi-colour Printing Mechanism
Inventor: RUDOMETOFF MICHAEL
Filed: 1903-01-20
Granted: 1904-01-20
Abstract: 1407. Rudometoff, M. Jan. 20. Printing in several colours.-Quick drying of the separate impressions in multicoloor printing is obtained by applying to each impression, preferably with a hair or plush roller, a powder corresponding in colour with the printing ink or colour. The last impression need not be powdered. To impart transparency and adhesiveness and to prevent smearing, the colour powder is mixed with colophony, white wax, paraffin, or the like, by trituration and fusion, and the cool mass is pulverized and mixed with talc. Excess of powder may be removed from the proof by a second hair or other roller, after which the proof may be passed between smooth rollers to cause greater adhesion of the powder.
Patent GB-190306432-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable Ventilator for Lamps.
Inventor: HOUGH THOMAS
Filed: 1903-03-20
Granted: 1904-03-19
Abstract: 6432. Hough, T. March 20. Carriage lamps; velocipede lamps; signal lamps; railway-carriage roof lamps; hand lamps.-Relates to a ventilator for bicycle and motor-car lamps, engine and train lamps, and hand and other lamps burning paraffin or other oil. The ventilator comprises two conical ends a, c, the former having a cylindrical body b, which fits over a cylindrical body d on the end c. Studs e in the body d fit in right-angled slots f in the body b, so that the latter may be adjusted circumferentially on the body d. Diagonal tubes h are provided in the body d, the ends of the tubes converging into openings i. The body b has openings j, j<2>, which normally correspond with two of the openings i, and is cut away above the third opening, so that the area of the openings may be varied by turning the body b. The two upper tubes h have openings k in their upper sides, flanges k<1> being provided outside the openings to prevent access of moisture to the interior. An opening k is also formed in the upper side of the lower tube h. The body d may be fixed to the top o of the lamp, which may be provided with a deflector q. In a modification, the body, ends, and tubes are fixed together and are not adjustable.
Patent GB-190312951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Sand Blast Machines
Filed: 1903-06-09
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 12,951. Lake, W. R., [Gutman Akt.-Ges. f³r Maschinenbau, A.]. June 9. Sand blast.-The cast metal &c. articles to be treated are fed by a conveyer a and are acted on by jets of sand from the bent nozzles c, which rotate in a circle or other curved path, and at a uniform or varying speed, to vary the direction of the jet. The rotation is effected by spur and chain gearing. The nozzles c are fixed to the pipes d formed with stuffing-boxes to receive the fixed pipes m. These pipes are fixed to rigid pipes o, which communicate with the sand-blast apparatus proper. A rotating table may replace the conveyer a. The Provisional Specification states that the pipes d may be arranged in a direction inverse to the direction of displacement of the conveyer.
Patent GB-190313181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Platen Printing Presses.
Inventor: ROCKSTROH WILHELM MAX
Filed: 1903-06-12
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 13,181. Rookstroh, W. M. June 12. Platen presses; inking-apparatus.-Relates to means for operating the inking-roller carriage, such as is described in Specification No. 4614, A.D. 1901, and to means for stopping the movement of the carriage when embossing or stamping without ink is to be effected. On the shaft c, driven by the. wheels a, b<1>, is a mutilated gear d, which drives intermittently a pinion e, having a projection g<1> for engaging the untoothed part of the gear d when the pinion e is at rest. On the pinion e is a crank-pin g connected by a rod h to an arm i<1> loose on a shaft m having arms n' connected by links o to the roller carriage p. On the shaft m is a fixed arm k having a spring-pressed pin l<2> normally engaging a hole in the arm i<1> so that the shaft m is rocked. The pin l' may be withdrawn to stop the shaft, by a segmental wedge or cam q operated by a rod r<1>, lever s, and rod r<2>. A segmental plate t is fixed on the arm i<1> to support the pin l' until it enters the hole. The roller frame is balanced by a weight v connected by a chain to a segment w.
Patent GB-190319382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clutches
Inventor: VARNEY PERCY EDWARD
Filed: 1903-09-08
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 19,382. Varney, P. E. Sept. 8. Clutches. - The pulley B, with a movable cover b, is mounted loosely on the hollow shaft A. The collar a, keyed to the shaft, has two or more projecting arms a<1>, on each of which is a slide a<2>, provided with a lug a<9> engaging the headed bolt D screwed into the collar a. Pivoted to each slide by the pin a<3> is a swinging arm a<4> carrying two gripping-shoes a<5> pivoted on pins a<6>. The surfaces of the shoes a<5> are curved to correspond with, and engage, the flange or ring b<1> projecting within the pulley B. The extensions a<7> on the arms a<4> are of bevelled triangular section, and, extending through slots in the collar a, engage triangular recesses in the bolts a<8> which slide in the slots. The operating-rod c<1> in the centre of the shaft carries the block C, with cylindrical surfaces c<2>, c<3> and a conical surface c adapted to engage the ends of the bolts a<8>, When the larger cylinder c<3> bears on the bolts a<8>, the arms a' are held against rotation, and the pivots a<3>, a<6>, a<6> are in line. In this position, the shoes a<5> do not make contact with the ring b<1>, and the rotation of the shaft is not communicated to the pulley. When, however, the rod c<1> is moved so as to bring the cylinder c' under the bolts a<8>, the arms tend to swing by the rotation of the shaft, the pivots a<3>, a<6>, a<6> are no longer in line, and the shoes a<5> make frictional contact with the ring b<1>. Figs. 4 and 5 show another method of operating the clutch. The collar E, mounted loosely on the shaft A', which may be solid, has a lug e projecting within the pulley. A recess in the lug engages the pin a<10> on the arm a<4>. The collar F rotates with, and slides on, the shaft. It has a recess, which, when brought into engagement with the projection e', causes the collar E to rotate. This has the effect of bringing the pivots a<3>, a<6> and the pin a<10> into line, and disengages the clutch. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the motion of the rod c<1> forces outwards the part G, and operates the pivoted lever g, which turns the arm a<4> on its pivot a<3> so as to move the shoes out of engagement with the ring b<1>. The motion of the lever g is limited by the stop a<11>.