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Patent GB-190102928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Structures of Corrugated Metal.
Inventor: BENSON WILLIAM ARTHUR SMITH
Filed: 1901-02-11
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 2928. Benson, W. A. S. Feb. 11. Sheet-metal structures; lathing; ceilings; walls; wall and ceiling coverings.-Rods b are passed through holes in corrugated metal sheets as described in Specification No. 10,610, A.D. 1898, and coverings c, of cardboard, lincrusta, or the like, stiffened by laths d, are secured in place by inclined nails e driven between the rods and sheets. The points of the nails are bent by the sheets, and the laths are drawn into the corrugations in the sheets. Figs. 4 and 5 show a bent wire clip for connecting wire network, laths, or the like to the corrugated sheets. The legs of the clip cross one another at an angle, so that the perpendicular, or shortest, distance between them is at some distance from the bend, as shown by the dotted line h. The clip or staple is passed through a hole in the side of one of the corrugations, so that one leg bears against one side of the sheet, and the other leg holds the netting against the other side.
Patent GB-190107346-A (GB)
Title: A Medicinal Preparation for the Treatment of Malarial and other Fevers.
Inventor: HINZE HENRY CARL CONRAD
Filed: 1901-04-09
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 7346. Hinze, H. C. C. April 9. Medicines.-A mixture to be taken undiluted or diluted with water, for the treatment of malarial and other fevers, contains rectified spirits of wine, Holland's gin, Jamaica rum, extract of Oregon grape root, aloes, and sulphur.
Patent GB-190110804-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Automatically Controlling the Supply of Steam in Marine Engines
Inventor: KERR ANDREW
Filed: 1901-05-25
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 10,804. Kerr, A. May 25. Stop gear.-Comprises apparatus for automati- cally controlling the supply of steam to marine engines in order to prevent racing. By suitable means an electric switch Q, Fig. 2, is operated so as to lead to the energizing of an electromagnet L, the consequent closure of a switch N', energizing of a second electromagnet M, Fig. 3, and the actuation of the valve V of a third pressure relay cylinder K which operates the engine throttle. In addition to hand switches Q' by which the engine may be stopped, an emergency switch Q<4> is pro- vided. This is capable of being operated, when a safe limit of speed is exceeded, through the throttle gear shown in Fig. 4, by a centrifugal apparatus. In this, the sliding weight 28 carried by the revolv- ing disc U carries a pin which may strike either the arm 25 or 26 according to the speed, and thereby actuate the switch accordingly.
Patent GB-190111430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brushes
Inventor: MONTGOMERY ROBERT JOHN
Filed: 1901-06-04
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 11,430. Montgomery, R. J. June 4. Hair and bath brushes; handles; handles, fixing to stocks; bristles, fixing.-The bristles are held in a frame consisting of bars which may be arranged concentrically and united by cross-bars or otherwise. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the bars consists of troughs 8 with nipples 11 through which the bristles project and with a filling of cement 14 in which is embedded the wire 13 securing the bristles. The frame is removably secured by a hook 4 and snap 5 to the back 2, so that air or water can pass freely between and behind the bristles to facilitate cleaning &c. The bristles 17, Fig. 11, may be held in place and spaced on the wire 18 by a notched plate 16, Fig. 9, bent to tubular form. The back 26, Fig. 15, of a bath brush provided with a bristle frame 25 may be fixed to a wire handle 29 by a sliding ring 30, which compresses the wire into a groove in the back. Water is supplied by a pipe 28. The hair-brush handle may have a recess, with a hinged lid, for containing hair-pins.
Patent GB-190113386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Umbrellas
Inventor: LLOYD JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1901-07-01
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 13,386. Lloyd, J. E., Smith, G. E., and Goodwin, J. S. July 1. Compact, making; umbrella sticks; top-notches. -To make umbrellas compact, the stick c is reduced in diameter to receive a socket a having a contracted part at which is formed the top - notch b. The socket and topnotch are in two longitudinal parts, which are fastened to the stick by wire &c. rings d, a nail e driven through the socket and stick preventing rotation of the socket and top-notch.
Patent GB-190117016-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Heating Stove
Inventor: HERZBERG RICHARD
Filed: 1901-08-24
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 17,016. Herzberg, R. Aug. 24. Water-heating &c. stoves; feeding and stoking. - Relates to a stove for use in or with hotwater pipe, steampipe, and all kinds of heating- apparatus, and for the combustion of powdered fuel, small coal, &c. A stove applied to a hot-water heating- system is shown in vertical section in Fig. 1. The water passes through closely-coiled pipes g arranged against the walls of the combustion chamber, and then through pipes d extending along or across the chamber. Fuel is supplied by a hopper a, roller b, and jet c, and is distributed uniformly over the grate e by the pipes d. Air supply for combustion is heated in channels i.
Patent GB-190121007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Calendars
Inventor: HAMBURGER MORITZ
Filed: 1901-10-19
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 21,007. Hamburger, M., and Birkholz, A. J. Oct. 19. Calendars and date indicators.-A daily memorandum calendar composed of weekly leaves a is provided with daily date leaflets as shown at the bead or foot of each leaf.
Patent GB-190121029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Clutches
Inventor: DOWNHAM JOHN
Filed: 1901-10-21
Granted: 1902-01-02
Abstract: 21,029. Downham, J., and Pendergest, J. Oct. 21. Clutches. - T h e expanding-ring is formed, as shown, with two or more slots i, k.
Patent GB-190126187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Distributing or Sprinkling Liquids.
Inventor: WHITTAKER CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-12-23
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 26,187. Whittaker, C. J. Dec. 23. Sewage and foul waters, treating; bacteriological processes; filtering. - Apparatus for sprinkling liquids, specially applicable for sprinkling sewage liquids over bacteria beds, is so arranged that the friction is reduced and a water-tigbt joint obtained between the liquid-supply chamber and the sprinkling arms. The liquid is supplied by a pipe 2 to a chamber 3 provided with a jacket 4 containing mercury. A bell &c. shaped vessel 6 dips into the mercury in this jacket. The sprinkling arms 8 are connected to this vessel and are connected to or supported by a rim or ring 10, which may be connected to the vessel 6 by arms &c. The rim is supported on wheels or pulleys 11 mounted to rotate on standards 12 fixed to the base-plate 13. Preferably three of these wheels are employed. The liquid passes out through perforations in the arms which are rotated by the reaction of the escaping liquid. Gas may escape from the vessel 6 by means of a vent cock, or by means of a pipe 7 rising to a height greater than the liquid head. In one modification, the vessel 6 is open and rises to a height greater than the liquid head, the supporting rim being coupled to the vessel by arms and arranged to run on wheels secured to a central standard. In other modifications, the chamber 6 is closed at the top and made of large diameter, or the jacket is enlarged to receive floats or buoyancy spaces connected to the vessel 6, and either arranged to float on the mercury in the jacket, or to dip into water or mercury. In these cases the supporting rim and wheels may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190200315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means or Apparatus for Feeding Water to Steam Boilers.
Inventor: WHITFIELD CHARLES
Filed: 1902-01-04
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 315. Whitfield, C. Jan. 4. Feedwater, supplying and controlling.-Relates to gravity feed apparatus, acting on the bird-fountain principle, and provided with fixed or moving tanks. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement with a fixed tank a, the top and bottom of which are connected respectively with the steam and water spaces of the boiler b by the pipes c, d, the pipe c terminating within the boiler at the normal water level. Whenever the water level falls below the end of the pipe c, steam passss into the tank, and water flows therefrom into the boiler. The tank may be filled from a well k by atmospheric pressure, by filling it with steam, and condensing the steam by a water spray l, the connections with the boiler having been previously closed. In a modification, the tank is fitted with a ball valve controlling the admission of water from any source under sufficient pressure. Figs. 3 and 5 show an arrangement with two tanks a, a', mounted on rocking-levers s, v ; both views are partly in section. The tops and bottoms of both tanks are connected by hingejointed pipes with the plugs of two four-way cocks x, y respectively, the fixed casings of which are connected, one above to the water supply and below to the water space of the boiler, and the other above to the atmosphere, or a fixed supply tank, and below to the steam space of the boiler. Water entering through one cock to one tank causes that tank to overbalance the other, from which the water escapes through the other cock to the boiler. The tanks are held in their extreme positions by a spring detent until the filling-tank overweighs the other sufficiently to ensure a complete movement. This detent consists of a curved bar 18 pressed upwards by a spring against a roller 17<a> on an arm attached to the rocking-lever s. The bar contains recesses at its ends, which alternately engage the roller and hold the lever and tanks until a sufficient weight of water has flowed into the uppermost tank to force the roller out of engagement with the recess.
Patent GB-190202251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Agitating and Aerating Milk.
Inventor: LEMIRE JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-01-28
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 2251. Lemire, J. Jan. 28. Moving - b e a t e r apparatus. - R e - lates to an appliance which can be readily transferred from one milk vessel to another, and serves to agitate the milk so as to aÙrate it, to prevent the cream from accumulating on the surface, and to allow the animal heat and odours to escape. It consists of a cover 5, Fig. 1, provided with feet 6 by which it is fitted on a milk vessel 44. The agitation is effected by a paddle 47 which is mounted so that it is moved backwards and forwards in the milk by means of a spring shaft 39, the spring being wound up by a handle 41, Fig. 5, on one end of the shaft. One end 40, Fig. 5, of the spring 39 is engaged with a wheel having teeth 42 on one face, which alternate with teeth 43 on the opposite face. Part of the wheel lies in an opening 24 in a pallet 17, shown separately in Fig. 8, and its teeth engage with lips 25, 26 of the pallet. The pallet 17 is mounted, by a horizontal spring shaft 20 passing through the openings 19, in an opening in a piece 10 which is itself pivoted at the top and bottom so that it can move backwards and forwards. The piece 10 carries the paddle 47 and a counterweight 54 ; the latter can be turned up into the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1, and be used as a handle for carrying the appliance. The speed of the paddle may be varied by moving the wheel further into or out of the opening 24.
Patent GB-190202307-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Binding Medium for Coal and other Substances and Process for Producing same.
Inventor: VULITCH DOUSCHAN DE
Filed: 1902-01-28
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 2307. Vulitch, D. de. Jan. 28. Fuel ; peat.-A binding-medium for coal, anthracite, peat, lignite, sawdust, ore dust, &c. is obtained by adding lime to the fused residue from the distillation of hydrocarbons, particularly coal and oil tars, the distillation being stopped at a temperature above 100‹ C. The lime saponifies a part or the whole of the oils in the residue, and the resulting mass becomes hard on cooling.
Patent GB-190217983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thermal or Hydro-thermal Motors
Inventor: HENNEBIQUE FRANCOIS
Filed: 1902-08-15
Granted: 1903-08-15
Abstract: 17,983. Hennebique, F. Aug. 15. Closed-circuit engines; regulating power.-The invention consists in the repeated utilization of the same fluid, or the same steam revived in the same space at each revolution of the crank, by being brought into contact with boiler steam. It also comprises means for enabling the power of the engine to be temporarily increased, by allow- ing a partial escape of the expanded fluid. This is effected by outlets controlled by a governor. In the case of steam, the exhaust passes into a reser- voir, whence after condensation it is returned to the boiler. The steam is revived by being put in communication with the boiler through pipes V, V<1> under the control of a distributing-device in the form of ported cylindrical extensions s, t projecting from the piston P. The partial escape of steam under the control of the governor, to give increased power, takes place through valves R actuated by a rod T.
Patent GB-190223929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Cut-offs for Gas Cocks
Inventor: EWART JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-11-03
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 23,929. Ewart, J. W. Nov. 3. Gas burners.-The supply of gas is cut off, on extinction, by the contraction of a rod connected to the valve. A frame a carries a pilot burner q and rod b having one end fixed to the frame by an adjustable screw d and the other passing into a chamber h, which forms part of the gas-supply pipe, wherein it holds open a flap valve l pivoted at n. On the extinction of the gas, the rod contracts, allowing the valve l to fall, cr to be pressed against its seating on the end of the pipe k. The rod b works through a stuffing-box i. A weighted handle is affixed to the pivot pin n outside the chamber h.
Patent GB-190224922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Syphon Flushing Cisterns
Inventor: SCHLEIDT ADAM
Filed: 1902-11-13
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 24,922. Schleidt, A. Nov. 13. Water-waste preventers, valve-discharge. The cistern closed at the top is fitted with a central tube d communicating with the water space by holes e, and fitted with a double-piston valve g. Should the pressure become excessive, the water may escape into the tube d, from which it then drains by openings k and a passage f.
Patent GB-190225095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Out-door Seats.
Inventor: QUINN THOMAS
Filed: 1902-11-15
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 25,095. Quinn, T. Nov. 15. Seats.-A dry seating-surface is maintained on the exposed seats of omnibuses &c. by making the seat bottom in two parts c, each hinged to the frame at f and weighted as at l, so that, when the seat is unoccupied, the parts rise to the position shown in Fig. 1. When either part is turned down, the other moves with it to the position shown in Fig. 4. The simultaneous movement of the two parts is caused by a slide h, slotted at its upper end to engage pins on the inner edges of the two parts of the seat bottom. The slide h works in guides on the central pillar of the seat frame. A hood at the top of the pillar protects the pivot and slide from the wet.
Patent GB-190226376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Insulation of Electrical Switches and the like.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1902-11-29
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 26,376. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. Nov. 29. Insulation.-Relates to an insulating-base for electrical apparatus, in which exposed metallic parts are protected by means of a removable device, which is described in connection with an ordinary snap-switch. The porcelain or other insulating-base 1 has depressions 2, 3 and holes 4 for leading the circuit wires to the terminals 5. To enclose the spindle and the other exposed metallic parts on the underside of the base, holes or recesses 15 are formed in the opposite walls, providing shoulders 16, against which the tongues 18 of the disc 17 of insulating-fibre or other material rest when it is sprung into the recess. The body of the insulating-piece is shaped to fit the side walls of the depression 3, and is removed, when desired, by inserting a knife between it and the recess wall, and buckling it.
Patent GB-190301548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Superheaters for Steam Boilers.
Inventor: LEVER JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-01-22
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 1548. Lever, J. Jan. 22. Superheaters, steam.- Relates to superheaters of the type in which a number of vertical, U- shaped, or other bent tubes open at the ends into two chambers formed in a rectangular casing arranged above them. The object is to construct such superheaters entirely of wrought steel, whereby they are rendered stronger and simpler in construction. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement. The casing for receiving the ends of the steel tubes m is made entirely of rolled mild steel, and consists of a rectangular shell c fitted at the top and bottom with removable covers a, b. Grooves are provided on the inner sides of the covers near the edges to receive the beaded edges d of the shell c, and the whole is united by studs or bolts f, as shown. Similar arrangements are provided in connection with the central partition g, dividing the casing into two chambers h, i. The inlet and outlet openings k, l for the steam are secured in position by the studs or bolts of the casiug. The steel tubes m are constructed on the Mannesmann principle, and of a length varying alternately.
Patent GB-190303619-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Apparatus for, Disseminating Gases in a Finely Divided State in Liquids for Effecting Intimate Contact with the Liquid or with Matters Suspended therein.
Inventor: NORDTMEYER HERMANN
Filed: 1903-02-16
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 3619. Nordtmeyer, H. Feb. 16. Liquids, purifying.-Consists in a method of, and apparatus for, separating substances like fibres, fine sewage matter, fats, oils, &c. from liquids in which they are floating or suspended. The vessel containing the liquid is formed with a double or false bottom of natural or artificial sandstone, burnt clay, kieselguhr, or bodies suitable for germless filtering and the like ; or one or more hollow bodies of the same material are placed in the vessel. Air or other gas is led under this porous material, and forced by pressure through it, thereby entering the liquid in the form of a minute state of subdivision or cloud, which in rising effects the desired separation.
Patent GB-190309373-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Skid Preventing Devices for Rubber Tyred Wheels of Vehicles.
Inventor: SAINSBURY WILLIAM DRAPER
Filed: 1903-04-25
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 9373. Sainsbury, W. D. April 25. Tyres, pneumatic &c. - The spring horns for preventing side-slip, described in Specification No. 25,374, A.D. 1902, are prevented from injuring the tyre by fixed horns f widened and curved at their ends and lined with leather, or formed simply with leather flaps at their ends. An annular plate fixed to the rim may be used instead of the horns f, or the tyre may be protected from injury by fixing metal plates or bars in the sides of the tyre. The protective horns or plates may form an additional support for the tyre.
Patent GB-190315216-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Paving Blocks known as Rail Blocks.
Inventor: ARTHUR WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-07-09
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 15,216. Arthur, W. H. Feb. 13, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Paving tramways.-Relates to rail blocks intended more particularly to be used in conjunction with T-rails to form the groove for street railways &c., and consists in making the blocks of such a shape as to reduce the liability of the grooves becoming clogged with dirt &c., and to assist carriage wheels in mounting out of them. The blocks, of brick, artificial stone, &c. are made of the form shown, the shoulders D being provided with wide ribs C.
Patent GB-190315888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Ornamentation of Curbs for Hearths, Fenders, Stove Fronts and other Cast Metal Wares.
Filed: 1903-07-18
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 15,888. Parkes & Sons, B., and Parkes, J. July 18. Fenders; ornamenting stoves.-Curbs for fenders, hearths, stove fronts, and other cast metal articles, are ornamented by introducing bars, tubes, or the like having brass or other metallic surfaces of a colour or appearance different from that of the curbs &c. For this purpose longitudinal openings b are formed in the face of a curb, to receive the bars, and are crossed by leaves c of a decorative design. The rods d, which are preferably of U-shaped section, are inserted so that the rounded parts protrude through the face of the curb and may be clamped in position by cross-bars B provided with projections e. In the case of rods of circular, square, or like cross-section, the cross-bars are without projections and bear, at their opposite ends, against the rods.
Patent GB-190317029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Manufacture of Cement Blocks or Slabs
Inventor: WALLER WILLIAM ARTHUR CAMERON
Filed: 1903-08-05
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 17,029. Waller, W. A. C. Aug. 5. Moulding cement and concrete slabs and building- blocks.-Fig. 3 shows in vertical section three moulds constructed of parallel sliding side plates j, h secured in grooved U-shaped frames h', end fillets h<4> secured to hinged end plates f, bottom fillets h<5> supported by loose plates d resting on the frame, and loose covers or fillets r. When the cement in the moulds has set sufficiently, the covers r are removed, the end plates f with the fillets h<4> are turued down, the sides j, hare lowered by worm gear p, p', rack and pinion mechanism k, m, and a sliding frame i, and the slabs are left standing on the plates d. For producing hollow or perforated slabs, core rods are attached to the frames h<1> and slide through the stationary plates d. The side plates j, h are preferably of glass, and their upper edges may be roughened or serrated to score the slabs for the reception of plaster. The hinged plates f are secured to the mould frame by turn-buttons, the plates h, j may dip into a tank, when lowered, and end brackets and rails may be provided to facilitate the removal of the slabs. The frame i, with the platesj, h, may be arranged to slide upwards or sideways instead of downwards. The fillets are mitred at the ends, and may be plain, or formed with ribs, for producing plain, or grooved, slabs for partitions &c.
Patent GB-190318811-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Two Speed Hubs for Cycles.
Inventor: EADIE ALBERT
Filed: 1903-09-01
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 18,811. Eadie, A. Sept. 1. Driving-mechanism.-Relates to two-speed cycle hubs, such as that described in Specification, No. 3908, A.D. 1903, and refers chiefly to means for changing the gear. For operating the toothed sleeve B, or other laterally-movable two-speed gear member, a stud H, screwed upon, or into, the spindle, carries a crank or quadrant lever F which is pivoted to the actuating-wire K and to a rod E. This rod is screwed into a cross-bar A engaging the sleeve and adapted tn slide in a slot of the spindle, a spring M being provided to operate the rod in one direction. According to the Provisional Specification, the crank lever consists of two duplicate plates.
Patent GB-190320855-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Floorings and the like Formed of Interlocking Blocks.
Inventor: LUND JENS GABRIEL FREDRIK
Filed: 1903-09-28
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 20,855. Lund, J. G. F. Sept. 28. Building-blocks.-Floors, roofs, and ceilings are built of interlocking blocks of brick, artificial stone, or the like provided with tongues 2 and grooves 3, as in Fig. 3, and so arranged that the blocks in adjacent rows break joint with one another, each row presenting on one side a continuous line of tongues and on the other a continuous line of grooves. The dimensions h<1>, h<2> and l<1>, l<2>, Fig. 4, of the tongues and grooves are so arranged that while the edges bind tightly, spaces 5, 3 are left between the faces of the blocks and the ends of the tongues and bases of the grooves. The space 5 may be filled with some non-cohesive material.