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Patent GB-190114051-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Trucks or Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1901-07-10
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 14,051. Johnson, J. Y., [Pneumatic Carriage Co.]. July 10. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to steam-propelled vehicles, in which the front pair of wheels are both steering and driving wheels, and consists in rigidly connecting together the engines and boiler, so as to avoid difficulty in regard to pipe connections, while at the same time providing spring support which does not interfere with the driving of the steering- wheels. Fig. 1 shows in side elevation the front portion of the vehicle, and Fig. 2 a transverse section through the plane of the fore or steering axles. The boiler, composed of two lower longitudinal drums 10 and a single transverse drum 11, is supported on the vehicle frame 1 by means of hanger brackets 9. The frame 1 is provided with horn-plates 18 in which slide blocks with bearings 8 for pivots 7 on which the independent steering- axles 6 are adjustable. Between these blocks and the frame 1 are interposed spiral bearing-springs. Immediately over the pivots 7 of the steering-axles 6 are mounted the engines 20, which have vertical shafts and are attached to the boiler and supplied by a common steam pipe 21 controlled by a hand valve 22. The vertical engine shafts are co-axial to the pivots 7, on which are mounted bevel driving-wheels 30 gearing with toothed rings on the road wheels 5. A sliding connection, which transmits rotary motion while permitting vertical freedom, is provided at 27, 28 between the engine shaft and the bevel-wheel 30.
Patent GB-190118949-A (GB)
Title: Process and Means for the Restoration of Burnt Steel
Inventor: HIRSCHMANN MAX
Filed: 1901-09-23
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 18,949. Hirschmann, M., and Heilmeier, V. Sept. 23. Burnt metal, restoring.-A composition for use in restoring burnt tool or other steel may contain 90 to 110 parts of colophony, 28 to 32 parts of sulphate of copper, 18 to 22 parts of bone dust, 13 to 18 parts of borax, and 8 to 12 parts of common salt. The composition is applied to the surface of the steel, which has been previously heated to a red heat.
Patent GB-190122102-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Regenerative Settings of Gas and other Retorts.
Inventor: HISLOP GEORGE ROBERTSON
Filed: 1901-11-02
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 22,102. Hislop, G. R. Nov. 2. Regenerative furnaces.-Relates to regenerative settings of gas and other retorts. The Figure shows a gasproducer D, the gas from which is used to heat the gas retorts C. The gas passes, as shown by arrows, to two combustion chambers E, receiving, through a number of orifices F<2>, hot air from a central flue F<1>. The combustion gases pass through the open brickwork H, down through the spaces B<1> to the flues B, and thence to the horizontal heating-flues A leading to the chimney. The flues A are arranged on each side of the producer, and are fitted on the sides and top with air flues F through which the air passes to the central flue F<1>. The air may be caused to pass backwards and forwards along the flues F, transversely around a series of partition walls therein, or spirally around the flues A. Coils I may be fitted under the heating-flues A for heating water, and for converting a portion or the whole of it into steam for working the producer.
Patent GB-190126513-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Piano Damper Lifts
Inventor: HOPKINS ROBERT GROSSMITH
Filed: 1901-12-28
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 26,513. Hopkins, R. G. Dec. 28. Pianofortes.-The damper lifter C has a roller A which bears against the inclined end of the lifting- rod D. The object is to prevent noise and vibration.
Patent GB-190200087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hold-alls or the like
Inventor: MAGUIRE MARGARET
Filed: 1902-01-01
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 87. Maguire, M. Jan. 1. Hold-alls; bags.-A bag a of canvas or other suitable material is provided on its sides and ends with pockets b, into which stiffening-rods c of bamboo &c. may be inserted. The bag is closed by bringing together the stiffened edges and slipping over them a split tube d, which may carry a handle e and be secured in position by means of a cap, which is screwed on one end of the tube and carries a lock, the bolt of which may engage with the slot in the tube. The capacity of the bag may be varied by folding inwards the upper portions thereof and drawing together corresponding stiffeners of the sides to form the mouth. The upper edges of the ends are preferably stiffened by means of flat strips i, and, to prevent the ends from being drawn out, they may carry curved clips j which take over the stiffening-rods c when the bag is closed. Instead of using a split tube d, two rods may be used, which take beneath the stiffening- rods c, and are provided with handles, and are held together by reason of the ends of one rod engaging with sockets and eyes carried by the other, and by a transverse pin which is passed through the rods and eyelets in the bag and secured by a padlock.
Patent GB-190200738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewing Machines.
Inventor: EVES JOSHUA VALENTINE
Filed: 1902-01-10
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 738. Eves, J. V. Jan. 10. Ornamental-sewing machines; overedge-stitching machines; needle-bars, vibrating laterally; presserwheels; feed; embroidery.-Relates to zig-zag sewing - machines adapted for sewing curved scalloped edges. The rotary feed for this purpose is effected by a feed disc placed to one side of the needle-bar and flush with the work-plate. There may be two such feed discs for alternative use, one on each side of the needle-bar. Fig. 7 shows one of the discs K. It is mounted on ball bearings, and is driven by worm and spur gearing from the main shaft, instead of by ratchet gearing. In order, however, that the feed may be step by step, the gearing includes an epicyclic train, the idle pinion of which is carried on an arm receiving one oscillation for each stitch. In a modification, Fig. 9, the gearing includes a pinion r mounted eccentrically on the rotating shaft R and meshing with internal teeth R<1> of a wheel R'. The pinion r is prevented from rotating, and as its teeth are one less in number than the teeth R<1>, the wheel R<2> is rotated one tooth for each revolution of the shaft R. In both cases, the feed is adjusted by means of change wheels. The rotary presser disc H co-operating with the feed disc K is loosely mounted on its spindle and receives the pressure of its spring through a centre point h<9> of the spindle. In a modification, the spindle and disc are connected by a ball-andsocket joint. The socket, in the disc, is slightly more than a hemisphere, and the ball on the spindle, is inserted by heating the disc. The presser not in use is swung away from its position over the feed disc. The position in which the needle-bar vibrates is controlled by a lever D, Fig. 12, and a notched catch E, as described in Specification No. 9027, A.D. 1901. In order that the direction of feed may be changed according to the position of engagement of the lever D in the right or in the left hand notch, the lever is connected by a link 51, lever 52, and link 53 &c. to the link 55, Fig. 13, connecting the feed rockshaft 18 with the oscillating lever 14 pivoted at 16. The length of stitch is adjusted by means of the slot 52<a>. Governing u n d e r thread.-The under thread is lead away to the work from the tip of f a finger 4, Fig. 11<c>, of the bobbin case, and the position of the purl, either at the edge of or below the work, is determined by the position of the finger 4, either to one side, as shown, or in a central position. For this purpose, the finger 4 is controlled by a fork 3 pivoted at 5. The fork 3 may be connected with the lever D, so that the purl is suppressed when the lever is central.
Patent GB-190205159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Filling Internally Stoppered Bottles with Aerated or other Liquids, and for Syruping the same.
Inventor: CRETNEY THOMAS NEIL
Filed: 1902-03-01
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 5159. Cretney, T. N. March 1. Bottling. - Relates to power machines for filling internallystoppered bottles with aerated or carbonated waters or other liquids. The bottle-rest 8 is mounted under spring control on a sliding block, actuated through the antifriction roller 11 by the cam 7 on the shaft 6, which is driven through the gearing 4, 5 from the main driving-shaft 3. The syrup-pump 22 and the liquid-supply valve 17 are operated by cams on the shaft 37, which is driven by chain gearing 38, 39, 40 from the shaft 6. The chain-wheel 40 is geared to the shaft 37 by a clutch, one member of which is connected by the fork 46 and sliding bar 47 to the cranked lever 50. When a bottle is omitted from the machine, the bottle-rest rises beyond its normal limit, and the projection 51 on the rest deflects the lever 50, so disconnecting the clutch aud stopping the shaft 37 to prevent waste of syrup or liquid. The syrup-pump cam works between and engages with two antifriction rollers on the pump plunger, the lower roller being mounted on an adjustable block, which enables the stroke of the pump to be regulated or the pump to be put out of action. The syrup is delivered to the filling-head 12 through the valve 16, which prevents loss of syrup from the deliverv pipe, and also prevents the aerated liquid &c. from passing to the pump. The liquid-supply valve is operated by the adjustable screw 20 on the lever 18 actuated by the two cams 21, the operation by the first cam filling the bottle about two-thirds full, and the second cam completing the filling. The liquid is delivered through an annular space surrounding the central air-escape tube 15 in the filling-head, and enters the bottle with a whirling motion, the stopper rising automatically to its seat when the bottle is full. The bottle guard is mounted on the spindle 31, which is provided with a pinion 32 in gear with the rack 33, the rack being moved longitudinally by the cam 35 or the wheel 5, to close the guard around the bottle. The return movement of the rack and guard may be effected by a spring, or by a cam on the other end of the shaft 6. The apparatus may be duplicated, for filling two bottles, the operations taking place alternately. In this case, both bottle guards may be operated by the same rack, one being opened when the other is closed, and vice versÔ, and spring connections may be provided, to prevent injury to the operator in case of a guard closing on his hand.
Patent GB-190206874-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Raising and Forcing Water or other Liquids
Inventor: CARDELLA ALEXANDER SANCHEZ
Filed: 1902-03-20
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 6874. Cardella, A. S. March 20. Siphon and direct air-pressure upparatus.-In apparatus for raising and forcing water, a number of reservoirs A, B, C are connected together by pipes, preferably provided with check valves d, e, to permit passage of a fluid in one direction only. Water is run into the reservoir A by gravity or other means, such as a siphon E. The short arm of this siphon is placed in a convenient supply reservoir, and the long arm is connected to the reservoir A. Non-return ball valves are arranged in casings F, G<1> at or near the end of each arm. In the neck of the siphon are arranged momentum and check ball valves H forming a hydraulic ram. The liquid forced past the check valve flows into a glass cylinder I, and from there into a tank K. A pipe M rises from the reservoir C, and is connected to distributing-pipes m<1>, m<2>, m<3> and also to the tank K. Stop cocks are arranged in the several pipes, for cutting-off communication when required. A pump and air-compressor N, operated by hand or power, has the inlet connected by pipes n<3>, n<1>, controlled by cocks, with the siphon and with the atmosphere, the outlet being connected by pipes n<5>, n<6>, provided with cocks, with the reservoir A and the atmosphere. In operation, the pump N is used to exhaust the air from the siphon, so as to start it in action, the inlet of the pump being open to the siphon and the outlet open to the atmosphere. After the siphon has started, the inlet pipes of the pump are closed, and the reservoir A is opened to the atmosphere through the pipes n<5>, n<6>. Part of the water raised by the siphon is forced by the ram H into the tank K. After the reservoirs have been filled, the pump N is used to supply air to the reservoirs, and thereby force the water past the check valves X in the pipe M to the distribution pipes. During the operation, the inlet of the pump is open to the atmosphere, and the outlet is open to the reservoir A. After the water is forced out, the compressed air is released, and the operations are repeated. The long arm of the siphon may be provided with a second intake pipe E<1>, in which is placed a non- return valve f. The reservoir B and cylinder I are each provided with a pressure gauge.
Patent GB-190209016-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: DAVIES JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-04-18
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 9016. Davies, J. April 18. Boot and shoe fastenings. - Boots and shoes are fastened at the front or side by means of arms a, b, which are provided at the upper ends with a series of notches e and a link d respectively, and hinged together at the lower ends c, and connected to the boot &c. by a leather strip or rivets &c., or formed separate and connected or hinged together by the material of the boot &c.
Patent GB-190210504-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of Mixing Sand Employed for Moulding Purposes and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: CRUMBLEHULME JAMES
Filed: 1902-05-07
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 10,504. Crumblehulme, J. May 7. Casting and moulding.-A machine for mixing and crushing foundry sand has a hopper J to feed the sand between rollers F, G, from which it passes between discs H, I, alternately spaced on shafts D, E, the shafts and rollers being geared together and driven by a belt pulley on the roller shaft U. The bearings of the roller F and shaft D are mounted in slots M, 0 in the framework A and are acted on by springs, the compression of which is adjustable by screws S, c with hand-wheels and lock-nuts. The discs I are plain and the discs H fluted at a as shown in Fig. 5, the end discs of each set being keyed on their shafts, and the intermediate ones locked to them by pins s. After passing between the discs H, I, the sand falls down a shoot W, X into a receiving-pit. The rollers F, G are driven at slightly-different speeds, as are also the discs H, I.
Patent GB-190213254-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Patitions and Ceilings.
Inventor: SHUTE ERNEST NOEL
Filed: 1902-06-11
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 13,254. Shute, E. N., and Burgess, W. June 11. Blocks and slabs a for ceilings and partitions are made of plaster, cement, or fireproof material, with grooved edges and sides to receive ribs and retaining-rods c, c', c<2>, and may have smooth faces, or be roughened to receive plaster.
Patent GB-190214136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephones for Diving and like Purposes.
Inventor: GORMAN WILLIAM AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1902-06-21
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 14,136. Gorman, W. A., and Graham, A. June 21. Drawings to Specification. Couplings.-In divers' telephone apparatus, a triple concentric plug and socket coupling is arranged with an outer screw connection.
Patent GB-190217278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Chairs
Inventor: MCLENNAN WILLIAM SEATON
Filed: 1902-08-06
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 17,278. McLennan, W. S. Aug. 6. Chairs; bedsteads. -Adjustable chair backs are provided with a counterpoise consisting of a coil or torsion spring A, which is disposed on a bar D secured to the cross back rail E of the frame G, or on the lower cross-rail J of the back, and presses with one end against the rail E and the other against the rail J and, preferably, in a guiding - eye K. The chair shown is of type described in Specification No. 13,050, A.D. 1902, and convertible into a reclining or lounge chair or a bedstead.
Patent GB-190217747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Insulated Wire.
Inventor: HEANY JOHN ALLEN
Filed: 1902-08-12
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 17,747. Heany, J. A. Nov. 21, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Conductors, insulating.-Relates to apparatus for applying fireproof insulation to wire. Wire b<2> is fed from a reel b<1> through a bath b<5> of adhesive material, such as sodium silicate and manganese oxide, to a covering-chamber, where flaky asbestos or similar material is blown on. The asbestos covering is compressed by two pairs of rotating pressure rollers o, n, and the covered wire is wound on a take-up drum p<3> after passing over a tension roller p<1>. The covering-apparatus consists of a cylindrical chamber e<1>, attached to the hollow rotating shaft d', through which the wire passes. The drum is divided by an inclined partition e<2>, having a vertical guide-tube e<3>. The upper part e<4> forms a hopper for the asbestos &c., and the lower e<5> a receptacle with a removable scoop e<6> for the waste. The asbestos is fed by means of a toothed roller f to a conveyer g. From the conveyer the brokenup asbestos is dropped into a funnel h having a sleeve h<1> surrounding the outer part of the wire and a fan i by which the asbestos is blown on to the wire. The fan conveyer and toothed roller are driven by means of a wheel i<2>, on the fan shaft i<1>, which runs on a circular adjustable track k. The take-up drum p<3> is connected to its driving- shaft by a friction ring and pin p<4>, so as to avoid strain on the wire.
Patent GB-190219391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flushing Cisterns
Inventor: AIREY GEORGE LAMBERT
Filed: 1902-09-04
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 19,391. Airey, G. L., and Airey, H. Sept. 4. Water-waste preventers.-The siphon of a siphondischarge cistern is started by a disc B working in a cylinder A, having a broad recess at the top, as shown. The disc is raised by means of the lever C, the motion of which is limited by a lug E working in an opening in the bracket F on which the lever is pivoted, thus preventing strain on the top of the chamber A, and at the same time, allowing easy detachment of the lever. The rod carrying the disc B passes through an opening in the cover of the cylinder, which is water-sealed. For this purpose, the cover is dished to retain a supply of water, and the rod is fitted with a loose disc D, which closes the opening in the cover.
Patent GB-190221211-A (GB)
Filed: 1902-09-30
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 21,211. Fawcett, Preston, & Co., and Lowry, W. J. Sept. 30. Piston pumps; relief devices.- Refers to hydraulic pumps for use in connection with the service of pressure water to hydraulic pressing and other machinery. Fig. 2 shows a plan of the arrangement. Two cylinders a, a<1> are arranged in line, and four rams c, c<1> work in these cylinders from opposite ends. These rams are fixed in the three crossheads d, e, f, which are connected together by side coupling-rods, and worked from the driving crank shaft j. The central parts a<3> of the cylinders are made larger than the rest of the body, and contain the valves. Fig. 4 shows an enlarged sectional elevation of one of the cylinders. The inlet valves are at l, one having a pressure - regulating device attached, and the outlet valves are at r, the water passing out through the opening u into the pipe v. The valves are thus all enclosed in the cylinder body, and can be got at by simply unscrewing the pieces shown. The relief device consists of a spindle n working in a chamber m, which is connected to the pressure main by the passage o. When the pressure rises above a predetermined amount, the spindle is forced up against the weight p, and, by means of the head l<4>, opens the inlet valve and so reduces the pressure. The spindle is kept down normally by connecting the tube n' with the pressure water within the pump, and making the portion of the spindle n<1> of less diameter than the end n.
Patent GB-190223172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Domestic Baths, Handbasins, Scullery Sinks or the like.
Filed: 1902-10-23
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 23,172. Schlentheim, L., and Diespeker, Ltd. Oct. 23. Casting. - In constructing ornamental baths, sinks, hand basins, urinal basins, &c. in artificial stone, an outer coating of artificial stone is laid on a body of concrete, or the whole thickness of the article is formed of artificial stone. In the former case, a wooden or other model or templet of the ornamental design is laid on the concrete, and a mixture of, say, white marble in granulated form and cement is then spread with a trowel over the concrete uncovered by the templet. When this is set, the templet is removed, and a mixture of black marble and cement is filled into the depressions left by the templet, and the whole is smoothed down. When the whole article is made of artificial stone, this is cast in a mould to the sides of which are secured fret-work or like templets 4, 7, 8, Fig. 1, of wood &c. After removal of the articles, the depressions are filled, as before, with a mastic of different colour from that of the ground. When a bath is made of the form shown in Specification No. 21,457, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Closets &c.], a skirting is constructed rising from the margin of the top 10. Where the edge of a bath is made with a lipped edge, this edge may be hollow by moulding it round a tubular tile. To prevent slipping in baths, the bottom is left rough.
Patent GB-190223392-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Production of Tannin from Vegetable Tanning Materials.
Inventor: SCHMALFELDT CARL
Filed: 1902-10-27
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 23,392. Schmalfeldt, C. Oct. 27. Tannins and tannic liquors.-Relates to a process for extracting the maximum possible quantity of tannin from vegetable substances without the use of boiling water. About 100 kilogrammes of a mixture of oak bark, pine bark, quebracho wood, divi-divi, myrobalans, and valonia are moistened with 350 to 400 litres of a warm liquor containing 10 parts of water, 1 part of fresh whey, and a small quantity of oxalic acid. The materials are spread in heaps in a warm chamber, and, after 8 or 10 hours, the heaps are shovelled over to bring the materials into intimate contact with the moist air. The materials are treated with warm water in a centrifugal machine, and the extract so obtained is used for tanning purposes.
Patent GB-190301546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: HAWKSLEY ARTHUR FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-01-22
Granted: 1904-02-22
Abstract: 1546. Hawksley, A. F. Jan. 22 Disc wheels; pneumatic wheels. - Wheels for motor cars or road and tramway vehicles are provided with a number of apertures flanged to secure pneumatic cushions E, which have central flanged studs G attached to arms a radiating from the hub. The hub may be fixed to the axle or run loose thereon, while the body of the wheel is made of two discs or plates B, secured together and provided with flanges C to carry a rubber, pneumatic, or a flat, or flanged metal, tyre. The cushions E may be in one piece, or they may consist of two outer covers and an inner air tube. The body of the wheel may be a single plate, dished towards one side to receive the cushions, with a flange-piece bolted to the other side to retain them in position ; or the plate may have apertures with flanges bolted each side to secure the cushions. The Provisional Specification states that two discs or two sets of radiating arms may form the connection between the rim and the hub.