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Patent GB-190105655-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Machines for Dyeing and otherwise treating Fibrous Materials
Inventor: KOENITZER FRANZ THEODOR
Filed: 1901-03-18
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 5655. K÷nitzer, F. T. March 18. Fibres, treating with liquids; yarns, finishing.- Relates to centrifugal machines for dyeing, bleaching, and otherwise treating fibrous materials of animal or vegetable origin. The apparatus consists of a centrifugal drum b, provided with a hood or cylinder c, adapted to be fitted airtight to the extended base of the drum by means of releasable clamping devices d, and to be raised therefrom by a hoisting device at e. The drum b having been charged with the material to be treated, and the outer cylinder secured in position, air is exhausted through the pipe i, whereupon the lye, acid, dyestuff, or bleaching liquid is introduced from a force pump nr elevated reservoir through the pipe g and number of pipes f, connected with the lower part of the cylinder c. The liquor may be circulated by means of the pump. On the completion of this treatment, the clamping devices d are released and the liquid allowed to flow off through the pipe l. The cylinder c is then raised out of the way, the outer casing m is fitted with a cover, and the centrifugal drum is set in motion so as to completely remove the lye &c. from the fibrous material. Finally, water, which may contain a neutralizing-agent, is sprayed on to the material so as to wash it thoroughly while still in the apparatus.
Patent GB-190111713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Sewing Machines.
Inventor: HAASE RICHARD
Filed: 1901-06-07
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 11,713. Haase, R. June 7. Embroidery. - Relates to means for sewing curved seams, festoons, &c. In a block b secured to the presser-bar a is mounted a shaft d, on which is fixed a cloth feed-roller e of soft material, such as rubber. The shaft d is rotated step-by-step by a clip g oscillated through a lever h from the usual feed-gear, and is also moved longitudinally, from a pattern cam f in which it slides without rotation, through the slotted lever p, link o, and lever m having a pin engaging a slot in the shaft d. This longitudinal motion of the shaft d is also imparted to a shaft r carrying a feed-dog t grooved transversely to the shaft r. By the combined action of the roller e and dog t the cloth is fed both in the direction of the seam, and transversely thereto according to the pattern. The projection h<1> of the lever h, which engages the feed-gear, is elongated so that the attachment may be adjusted to take rollers e of different sizes.
Patent GB-190116820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dredging Apparatus.
Inventor: SMIT LEONARDUS JOHANNES
Filed: 1901-08-21
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 16,820. Smit, L. J., [trading as Smit & Zoon, L.]. Aug. 21.. Dredgers.-Relates to apparatus for raising and bringing inboard the lateral suction pipe of a suction dredger. Fig. 3 shows the apparatus for raising the free end of the suction pipe, and Fig. 4 shows the apparatus for the inner end of the pipe. The two ends of the straight portion 1 of the suction pipe and the elbow-piece 2, which is flexibly connected to the inner end of the portion 1 and is located in front of the suction opening 4 in the hull of the vessel, are suspended by the three cables 9, 22, 25, from the davits 6, 23. The elbow-piece 2 is adapted to be moved up and down the hull by means of the flange 26 sliding in the guides 28 having extensions on the davit 23, and the inner end of the pipe is attached to the bracket 20 mounted to slide within guides also provided with extension guides on the davit. The two cables 22, 25 are connected to the single winch drum 34, which has the toothed wheel 35 in engagement with the clutch-controlled pinion 37 on the outer end of the screw shaft 39 connected by worm gearing with a suitable engine. The davit 23 is mounted on guides 41 arranged transversely on the deck, and, when the suction pipe has been raised by the winch drum 34, the davit is moved inwards by causing the nut 40 to engage with the screw shaft 39. The davit 6 for the free end of the suction pipe is pivoted to the frame 8, so that, on winding up a cable 9 which is led over the pulley 11 and over the guide-pulleys 12, 13, 14, the suction pipe is first raised, and, when the pulley 11 strikes against the davit, the davit is also raised. When the davit is secured to the frame 8 by the bolt 18, the suction pipe is lowered. The davit cable 9 passes to a suitable winch.
Patent GB-190118092-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Settees, Couches, Chairs and similar Articles.
Inventor: SMITH CORNELIUS VINCENT
Filed: 1901-09-10
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 18,092. Smith, C. V. Sept. 10. Chairs, couches, settees, &c.-Relates to means for adjusting the arms of chairs, couches, settees, &c. The uprights b of the arm frames are hinged to short uprights c on the frame a, and are held in place at any required angle by means of a hinged strut frame d, the lower ends d' of which engage fixed racks e. The frames d may be disengaged from the racks by means of a cord f and handle g, c.
Patent GB-190119037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electro-magnetic Traction Increasing Apparatus.
Inventor: HONEY ALBERT ALONZO
Filed: 1901-09-24
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 19,037. Honey, A. A. Sept. 24. Electric railways and tramways.-To increase the grip of the wheels on the rails, coils 4, 5 are mounted on sleeves loose on the axles, and are connected by a bar of magnetic material 3 being wound so that the wheels 2 form the poles of two horse-shoe magnets. Current may be supplied from a battery 8, trolley wire, &c. through the coils in series.
Patent GB-190119169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Pill Boxes and the like and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1901-09-25
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 19,169. Haddan, H. J., [Fettback, F.]. Sept. 25. Pill - bozes.- In making pill-boxes and the like of the kind shown in Figs. 6 and 7, apparatus such as that shown in Figs. 8 and 11 is used. The body 2 of the box is formed by winding a strip of paper cloth or the like, covered with an adhesive, on a mandrel 6. Figs. 8 and 11. The strip is first gripped between jaws 7, 8, the jaw 8, which rests on the adhesive side of the strip, being ribbed and spring actuated. The jaws are carried on an arm 10, Fig. 8, connected to a pivoted lever 9, which is operated by a camwheel 13, the jaws being thus actuated to bring the end of the strip under a finger 14, which holds it to the mandrel. The mandrel is then rotated, and the strip, when a sufficient length is wound on, is cut by a knife 11 carried on the lever 12, operated by the cam-wheel 13. The final layers of the strip are wider than the rest, or a separate wide layer may be finally wound on, to be folded over the bottom to secure it in position. The mandrel is adapted to slide within, and to be rotated with, an outer cylinder 20, Fig. 11, which is rotated intermittently by the clutch 31 being caused to engage with the loose pulley 30 by means of a cam and lever. Another cam and lever device serve to actuate the sleeve 21 to which is pivoted a lever 19 carrying the finger 14, a projection on the lever engaging with a stop 29 to cause the finger to grip the strip. The bottom being placed in position by hand or otherwise, is held in place by a buffer 42, and the edges of the strip are turned over the bottom by rollers or the like. The finished box is thrown off by withdrawing the mandrel from it by means of a cam and lever device. A collar 2<1> may be inserted in the box as shown in Fig. 6 to receive the lid which is formed like the box.
Patent GB-190202819-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewing-needles.
Inventor: SOLLY FREDERICK CHARLES
Filed: 1902-02-04
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 2819. Solly, F. C. Feb. 4. Sewing-needles.-To facilitate threading, one side of the eye is formed with a smooth-mouthed slit c opening into the eye, and directed towards the point. According to the Provisional Specification, the slit is formed by bending over the part d in the form of a hook.
Patent GB-190204495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Governors for Steam-engines and other Motive Power-engines and Machines.
Inventor: WHITEHEAD HAROLD FREDERIC CROS
Filed: 1902-02-22
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 4495. Whitehead, H. F. C. Feb. 22. Centrifugal governors. -Relates to spring-loaded governors of the kind in which the centrifugal weights are controlled by a dash-pot, and comprises a construction and arrangement which enable access to be obtained to the dash-pot for regulating the speed of control while the governor is in action, and allow the revolving parts to be entirely enclosed and so prevented from scattering lubricant. Such governors are suitable for engines driving alternating current dynamos, which are sometimes required to work independently and sometimes in parallel. The centrifugal weights a act on a cup-shaped sleeve c, in which is lodged the spring e. This abuts against a second sliding sleeve f, above which is another spring g abutting against a fixed collar on the spindle d. The sleeve c, through a ring with a ball-bearing, operates the engine-controlling gear through a lever p and shaft v. The sleeve f similarly, through a lever s, is connected with the dash-pot cylinder x. The action of this can be regulated by a cock 3 furnished with a setting-lever and indicator 10. The moving parts are enclosed in a fixed casing y, y<2> y<3>, which acts as a frame to support the dash-pot and the levers.
Patent GB-190209212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Table Games Played with Balls.
Inventor: BEECHING HUGH CECIL WESTALL
Filed: 1902-04-21
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 9212. Beeching, H. C. W. April 21. Nets for games.-Relates to appliances for fixing to the sides of tables &c., to catch balls rolling therefrom. The invention is stated to be especially applicable for use in ping-pong &c. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, a piece B, suspended by wires from a clamp B', C, carries two runners A, which are oppositely-inclined and are fitted with nets E. The nets are supported by frames E<1>, E<2>, E<6>, and may be provided with pockets at the ends. Stays D engaging under the table keep the parts in position. The runners E are connected by links A', and the piece B is shaped so as to allow them to be folded together, the supports E<1>, E<2>, E<6> simultaneously falling. In a modification, the piece B is replaced by a twoarmed bracket to which the runners are connected by a pivot &c.
Patent GB-190211449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings for the Doors of Machines for Washing or Cleansing Clothes and for other Purposes.
Inventor: LONGSDON HENRY CROFTS
Filed: 1902-05-20
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 11,449. Longsdon, H. C. May 20. Washing-machines.-Relates to a fastening for the doors of washing-machines &c. A spring- pressed bolt a is mounted in a frame b secured to the door &c. e. A cam-shaped piece a<2> on the bolt is adapted to engage a corresponding recess in a bolt d arranged to slide at about right-angles to the bolt a. When the bolt a is moved, the bolt d is simultaneously operated. When applied to a washing-machine, as shown in Fig. 4, the bolts a, d engage openings f in the side walls of the rotary cage and with the part h<1> of the cage respectively. In place of the cam-piece a', the bolts may be connected by bell-crank levers or links.
Patent GB-190216837-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Framing of Dynamo Electric Machines and Electromotors.
Filed: 1902-07-29
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 16,837. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. July 29. Frames.-Consists in constructing the framing of dynamos and motors, particularly alternating- current machines, of wrought-iron or steel rings of a T, H, trough, or angle-iron section, or of a combination of two or more such sections. The Figures show examples of the different sections and combinations of sections which may be employed. Reference is made to Specifications No. 12,016, A.D. 1901, and No. 8748, A.D. 1902.
Patent GB-190219636-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Water Tube Boilers.
Inventor: YARROW ALFRED FERNANDEZ
Filed: 1902-09-08
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 19,636. Yarrow, A. F. Sept. 8. Air supply, heating.-In water-tube boilers comprising water-drums a connected to a steam and water drum d, the air for the furnaces is heated by the waste gases as they pass away to the chimney. For this purpose, the gases are led through side chambers e which contain tubes h. These tubes connect a chamber, into which air is forced or drawn, with a chamber in connection with the furnace above and below the grate, the amount delivered being regulated by suitable valves.
Patent GB-190220563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Folding Machines.
Inventor: SCHILLING GEORG
Filed: 1902-09-20
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 20,563. Schilling, G. Sept. 20. Folding paper.-Folding-machines are provided with means for guiding the folded sheets for delivery on either side or vertically downwards. Guides h, Fig. 2, operated by a hand-lever, cooperate with a belt l or a belt r. Guides h, Fig. 5, co-operate with a belt r, and can be turned out of the way for vertical delivery ; in a similar arrangement, shown in Fig. 8, the guides h serve also in the vertical delivery. Two sets of guides h, h<1>, Fig. 12, co-operate with belts l, r and serve also for vertical delivery.
Patent GB-190220905-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Overcoats and such like Articles of Wearing Apparel
Filed: 1902-09-25
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 20,905. Birnbaum & Son, B., and Birnbaum, H. B. Sept. 25. Overcoats; aprons.-Overcoats are provided with an apron-like part to cover the knees and prevent rain from access to the inside of the garment. The apron is arranged at the left-hand side of the coat, Fig. 1, and consists of an overlying flap e, which covers the ordinary button fastening of the coat, and to which the apron f is fixed by sewing. The flap and apron are secured by buttons b<1>, e<2> at the opposite side of the coat when in use, the buttons for the apron being covered by a flap b; a corresponding false flap is provided at the other side of the coat. When not in use, the apron is folded back on the inside of the flap e, and secured by buttons g<1> on the tabs g<2>. The coat may be provided also with elastically-closed inner wrist pieces to exclude wet.
Patent GB-190224649-A (GB)
Title: Combined Ankle Protector and Instep Support.
Inventor: NATHAN BENJAMIN
Filed: 1902-11-10
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 24,649. Nathan, B. Nov. 10. Ankle supports.- Relates to the construction of a combined ankle protector and instep support, which may be used with a boot and is adapted to protect the ankle when playing certain games or to brace and support it when required. The ankle protector is of the shape shown, and is laced together in front. The part 19 passes under the foot. Pockets 13 for whalebone or other pliant ribs are formed in the sides, which are lined with suitable fabric and are perforated at 17 for ventilation. The instep support 20 is made of leather or other rigid material, and is thicker on the inner side 21. It is secured to the part 19 of the ankle protector by a pivoted flat hook or catch arranged on the underside of the support.
Patent GB-190224756-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Covering or Insulating Material for Electric Cables.
Inventor: JOHNSON WALTER CLAUDE
Filed: 1902-11-11
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 24,756. Johnson, W. C., and Paterison, S. Nov. 11. Insulation.-Electric cables are fireproofed and covered with an insulating-layer formed by coating tape, or canvas which is subsequently cut up into strips or tapes, with a layer of moistened borax in which is afterwards embedded a layer of mica scales. A second tape or canvas may be placed over the borax and mica. After drying, the tapes are ready for use. Other flexible mineral material and fixing mineral material may be used instead of mica and borax.
Patent GB-190225233-A (GB)
Filed: 1902-11-17
Granted: 1903-11-17
Abstract: 25,233. Akt.-Ges. Brown, Boveri, & Cie. Feb. 4, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Steam &c. turbines.-Consists in a method of bye-passing the motive fluid supplied to a multipleextension turbine and a governing-device for proportioning the distribution of steam or gas to the turbine according to the load, as shown in Fig. 1. The various expansion stages of the turbine 1 are connected to the steam inlet 2 by pipes 3, 4, 5, which open into grooves 6 controlled by a valve 7 connected to a spring-pressed piston 10 The steam supply to the valve-chest 20 is regulated by a throttle valve 21 connected to a governor 9. If the load increases, the steam pressure on the piston increases and raises it, so that the pipes 3, 4, 5 are successively opened, and vice versÔ. In a modification, the governor is connected to the regulating- valve, and a main throttle valve may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190226704-A (GB)
Title: Improved Driving, Free Wheeling and Braking Mechanism for Velocipedes.
Inventor: SCAIFE GABRIEL WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-12-03
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 26,704. Scaife, G. W. Dec. 3. Brakes; driving-mechanism; clutches. - Relates to driving, coasting, and braking mechanism for velocipedes. In the form shown in Figs. 1, 3, and 4, the hub is mounted in ball bearings 10 on one part of the axle 1, and a sleeve 16 on which the chain-wheel is mounted in bearings 13, 14 on the other part, the bearings being separated by a sleeve 23 secured by screws 24 on the axle 1 and carrying a pawl 28 adapted to engage on backpedalling with ratchet teeth 31 cut in the sleeve 16 so as to prevent the sleeve from turning backwards. Pawls 21 pivoted on pins 18 carried by the hub pass through holes in the flange of the ball cup 12, and engage, on forward-driving, with ratchet teeth 30 on the face of the sleeve 16. The chain-wheel is connected to a sleeve secured on the sleeve 16 by inclined teeth 39, which hold them together during forward motion but, on back - pedalling, press the chain - wheel sideways until a brake ring 36 carried thereby engages a flange on the hub and retards the cycle. Springs 40 press the brake out of action. The pawl 28 can be held out of action, to allow the wheel to turn backwards, by means of a staple secured to it and engaging a rod 27 moving in slots in the axle 1 and the sleeve 23, and secured to a rod 25 carded in a longitudinal hole in the axle and actuated by a hinged handle 32. In a modification, the teeth 39 are dispensed with, the chain-wheel being held against lateral motion but allowed to rotate partially on the sleeve 16 by a pin on the sleeve 16 engaging in a slot in the chain-wheel boss. A brake band, secured at one end to a stud carried by the chainwheel and at the other end to a bracket carried by the sleeve 16, encircles a flange on the hub, round which it is compressed by back-pedalling. In another form, shown in Fig. 9, studs 53, secured to the chain-wheel and carrying friction rollers, are adapted, on back-pedalling, to press against an encircling-flange 48 on the hub, a series of blocks 50 loosely-pivoted on axles 51 carried by lugs 49 formed on the sleeve 16 and normally held out of action by springs 52.
Patent GB-190304939-A (GB)
Title: Metal Bolts or Trenails for Fixing Railway Rails and Chairs to their Sleepers and for other purposes.
Inventor: FAGES EMILE
Filed: 1903-03-03
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 4939. Fages, E. March 3. Trenails; wood-screws.-Metal bolts or trenails for fixing railway rails and chairs to their sleepers and for other purposes are made with the shank a, Figs. 3 and 4, divided into four parts and with a central bore b to receive a pointed mandrel c grooved on opposite sides to fit the angular parts a<1> of the sections of the shaft. The trenail is first screwed into the sleeper with the mandrel in the position shown ; when it has worked loose, the mandrel is driven downwards to tighten the shaft in the sleeper, and, upon further wear, a second mandrel of larger diameter is introduced, the mandrel c being then driven into the sleeper or the ground. In a modified form, shown in Figs. 10 and 11, a conical mandrel e provided with four wings e<1> is inserted in the lower end of the trenail, and bears upon the bottom of a recess formed in the sleeper, so that the sections are expanded as the trenail is screwed in position.
Patent GB-190306278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jewellery Stock Pads and the like
Inventor: WARRILLOW ELIZABETH
Filed: 1903-03-18
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 6278. Warrillow, E., and Whitehouse, H. J. March 18. Displaying and storing.-Je wellery stock pads and the like for displaying lockets, matchboxes, cigarette cases, &c. are constructed with adjustable divisions which may be moved to accommodate various sizes of articles. The sides of the pad or case may be undercut, recessed, or grooved longitudinally, or longitudinal ribs may be fixed to them, and the ends of the divisions are shaped to take into the undercut parts or grooves, or recessed to fit over the projecting ribs. Fig. 3 shows a division B shaped at the ends to take under ribs a<5> fixed to the sides a<3>. Fig. 4 shows the side a<3> provided with semicircular grooves a<6> to receive the rounded heads b<3> of brass screws screwed into the ends of the divisions B. The divisions are moved into a diagonal position to release them so that they may be adjusted.
Patent GB-190321944-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fuses for Projectiles.
Inventor: SEMPLE JOHN BONNER
Filed: 1903-10-12
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 21,944. Semple, J. B. Oct. 12. Fuzes for projectiles; detonators. - The fuzes are arranged to be unarmed until the gun is fired. Figs. 2 and 3 show the fuze unarmed and armed respectively. Within a recess of the body 3 is a hammer 4 with a longitudinal opening for the rod 5 and the firing-pin 6. The firing-pin 6 is attached by a wire 7 to the hammer 4 and in the unarmed position is kept inclined by bearing against the block 9. When the gun is fired, the hammer 4 shears the wire 10 and moves to the rear, bringing the firing-pin 6 opposite the cap 8, ready to be advanced by the hammer as soon as the projectile strikes. The detonating - charge is carried in a cap 19 which fits over an extension of the block 9. In modifications, (a), Fig. 4, the firing-pin is normally out of line with the cap 8 and is brought by a spring into line when the hammer 4 is thrown back, (b), Fig. 5, the firing-pin 6 is fixed and the cap made movable, and (c), Fig. 6, a friction composition placed under the thin plate 25 is ignited by amorphous phosphorus on the outside of the plate which is carried through by the firing-pin when it pierces the plate.