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Patent GB-190016215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Prime Movers.
Inventor: DEWAR WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-09-12
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 16,215. Dewar, W., and Dewar, D. T. Sept. 12. Annular-chamber type.-The engine is shown in sectional plan and in cross-section in Figs. 1 and 4 respectively. The main shaft a carries two oppositely-arranged pistons a<2> working in annular chambers a<3>. The annular abutments b are rotated by square portions b<6> on a shaft b<3> connected by gearing b<2> to the main shaft. Cams c<1> on the main shaft control the steam-supply valves c, which may be used to produce expansive working. The piston discs are packed by split rings a<7>, pressed outwards by springs a<8>, and the pistons are grooved, and the grooves contain diagonally-arranged springs which exert pressure on suitably-formed packing-strips. The engine may be arranged with only one set of working parts.
Patent GB-190100098-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Soldering Cans or Canisters.
Inventor: CLARK DANIEL
Filed: 1901-01-01
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 98. Clark, D. Jan. 1. Making cans and canisters; soldering.-Relates to cans and canisters which are soldered at the side seam and not at the top and bottom seams, and more particularly to the method of strengthening the junctions of the various seams. The method employed consists in applying a suitable flux and then a flame to the solder of the side seam, near the ends of the seam, the solder being thereby caused to flow into the junctions of the seams.
Patent GB-190104385-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tool Bags or Baskets
Inventor: MINSHULL ALBERT SYDNEY
Filed: 1901-03-01
Granted: 1902-03-01
Abstract: 4385. Minshull, A. S. March 1. Bags; baskets.- The handles of bags or baskets used by carpenters, joiners, plasterers, and others for carrying tools &c. are formed by looping round the body of the bag an endless rope or cord b, and covering it with h webbing d, which encloses the handles proper and secures the rope to the body of the bag.
Patent GB-190106847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Weighing Machines.
Inventor: POOLEY HENRY
Filed: 1901-04-02
Granted: 1902-04-02
Abstract: 6847. Pooley, H. April 2. Automatic-feed weighers. - An automatic weighing- machine for coal, ore, and other granular &c. materials is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The material from the shoot x drops into the receptacle o, which is hung from the bifurcated beam e supported on bearings e<1> in the framing y. When an equipoise is obtained, the tilting of the beam and its roller e<3>, which supports an arm working on a pivot j<1> in the framing, allows the arm to fall together with the connecting-link x<3> and cut-off gate x<1>. A bracket k<1> on the beam, carrying a striker k, now hits the catch i, which releases an arm h working on a shaft g and carrying a weight d. The weighted arm drops and rotates the shaft g and its crank arm h<3>, which carries a lever l<6> acting on a toothed disc b on one of the trunnions of a catch pan a, which is rotated under the mouth of the shoot to catch the unweighed material. The catch pan is upheld by a weighted arm b<4> engaging with the toothed disc. The weighted lever h also opens the discharge gate p, Fig. 2, of the receptacle by means of a link f, which lifts the rocking lever u so that it strikes the rocking lever s and frees the bell-crank levers r, on the gate, from the catches n. When the gate closes, it lifts the loose catches n, but not the levers s and also pulls down a rod c connected to a catch c', which engages with a catch on the weighted lever b<4>, so that the lever is released from the toothed disc and the catch pan swings downward. In modification adapted for lighter goods, the catch pan a, Fig. 3, is mounted on brackets a<2> on the hopper o, and is actuated by a rod b<6> connected to the hopper door and to a pivoted lever b<7>.
Patent GB-190109217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Fuses or Cut-outs
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1901-05-03
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 9217. Johnson, J. Y., [D & W Fuse Co.]. May 3. Cut-outs.-Relates to fusible cut-outs having an auxiliary fuse wire which serves to indicate the condition of the cut-out or to minimize sparking. Figs. 5 and 6 show one arrangement. The main fuse D is enclosed within a casing A having metallic end caps B. The casing is filled with a material such as slaked lime, with the exception of a central portion, in which is fitted a paper drum E. The auxiliary fuse G is clipped by the end caps, and may be threaded through holes g<2> in the casing so as to leave a portion without the casing. This portion is covered by a paper strip K<1> having a central hole which may be covered with a material l, such as gunpowder or sulphocyanide of mercury, which will visibly indicate when the fuse has blown. In modified forms, the fuse G may have a portion exposed through a slot, or it may be wholly without the casing, in which arrangement it is covered by a strip of paper. In another form, the fuse G is connected directly to the main fuse. The end caps may be slit at b, for the escape of gases.
Patent GB-190116701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carbide Holders.
Inventor: SMITH GEORGE GREGORY
Filed: 1901-08-20
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 16,701. Smith, G. G. Aug. 20. Aeetylene.-A carbide holder for use in acetylene generators, such as are described in Specifications No. 23,309, A.D. 1899, and No. 12,240, A.D. 1900, is constructed so as to allow of the renewal of the punctured parts sand expansion of the carbide during the generation of gas. The casing 1 is provided with flanged end pieces 3, between which and rings 5 formed with hooks 6 the puncturable plates 8 are secured on rubber or other packing rings. The hooks 6 enter recesses in the end pieces 3, and the parts are secured by turning the ring 5 after the manner of a bayonet joint, the operation being facilitated by forming inclines on the undersides of the end pieces. To permit of the expansion of the carbide, the holder is provided internally with a cylinder 2 made of strong wire netting of large mesh. The bottom plate may be provided with a tube 11, extending upwardly into this cylinder, to prevent choking of the lower puncture.
Patent GB-190124020-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Regulating the Feed of Liquids Chiefly Designed for Controlling the Supply of Water to Boilers.
Inventor: MOORE CHARLES BROWN
Filed: 1901-11-26
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 24,020. Lake, H. H., [Moore, C. B.]. Nov. 26. Water and other liquid levels, regulating.-Relates to apparatus for regulating the feed of liquids, chiefly designed for controlling the supply of water to boilers. Water introduced into the boiler enters the water column 10 of the feed regulator by the usual connections, filling the column 10 and passing by the tube 16 to the chamber 17, in which is the bucket float 26. The bucket-float rod 23 is connected by lever mechanism with the supply valve 7, and the connections are so adjusted that, when the water level in the boiler falls below the level of the end of the tube 16. the supply valve is opened by the falling of the float 26.
Patent GB-190124649-A (GB)
Title: Childs' Leading Belt
Inventor: HOLLINGWORTH ALFRED
Filed: 1901-12-04
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 24,649. Hollingworth, A. Dec. 4. Appliances f o r teaching children to walk.-A belt A to be fastened round the waist of the child is provided with straps B, B', C, C<1>, by which the child can be supported when learning to walk. The straps are connected, as shown, by buckles, which bear on the shoulders.
Patent GB-190212576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carpet Renovators
Inventor: THURMAN JOHN STROTHER
Filed: 1902-06-02
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 12,576. Thurman, J. S. June 2. Carpets, cleaning.-Relates to apparatus for cleaning carpets by means of compressed air. Fig. 1 shows a side view, and Fig. 2 a section of the casing. A handle 11, attached to the compressedair pipe 10, is provided with a valve-regulating lever 12. A thin @-shaped washer is secured between the parts 16, 3 of the casing, so as to leave a narrow slot 22 through which the air passes down into the carpet. The up passage 4 is closed by a flap valve 14. The dust is retained in a space 18 and in a bag 7, which is supported on a bar 8. A curved part 20 is adapted to turn down the nap of the carpet to facilitate the cleaning.
Patent GB-190222950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sparking Mechanism for Explosion Engines.
Inventor: BOWEN ERNEST SPENCER
Filed: 1902-10-21
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 22,950. Bowen, E. S. Oct. 21. Gas and like engines, igniting in, pumps for, and cooling products in. A cam 40 suddenly releases a spring rod 50, and allows an arm 55 on it to engage the lever 56 on the movable electric terminal and separate it from the fixed one. The cam 40 is driven in one direction only through a ratchetclutch by the wheel 27, which is mounted on a crank-arm 30 adjustable about the countershaft 23 by means of a handle 34 and set-screw 35, in order to time the ignition. The rotary pump 5 supplying water to the cylinder jacket has two suction pipes leading from the sea and the bilges, respectively, when the engine is used on a boat. The exhaust pipe 66 is also water-jacketed.
Patent GB-190228367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Pumps.
Inventor: ALLDAY WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-12-23
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 28,367. Allday, W., and Allday, E., [Hosken, W.]. Dec. 23. Centrifugal pumps.-Consists in devices for taking up the wear of the propeller and sides of the casing. Fig. 1 shows a sectional side elevation, and Fig. 2 an end view of the pump. The pump casing is made in three parts, a ring part d and delivery pipe d<2> and two side parts e, e<1>, the part e<1> being in one with the suction pipe. The inner faces of the side parts -are provided with adjustable and renewable rings f, made preferably of manganese steel. Each of these rings is provided with equidistant inclines f which bear against corresponding inclines on the inner faces of the sides e, e', as shown in Fig. 5. These rings are also provided with screw pins and nuts f<3> by which they are secured to the sides e, e', the pins passing through slots in these sides. To make a close fit with the sides of the propeller a, these nuts are loosened, and, by means of a double spanner h, the plates are rotated as required and the nuts again screwed up after the adjustment. Owing to the construction of the casing. the suction and delivery pipes are capable of angular adjustments, and the sides e, e<1> may be interchanged. The bridge k and the acting curved part k', which receives the impact of the water as it enters pipe d<2>, are made separate from the case of the pump, and are adjustable and renewable, as shown in the sectional view, Fig. 7. Figs. 3 and 4 show the method of lubricating the bearings. A hollow ring m with holes on the inner surface dips into an oil bath c' and is rotated by resting on the revolving journal, thus carrying the oil on to the bearings.
Patent GB-190228933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Caps or Head Covering for the use of Motorists and others
Filed: 1902-12-31
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 28,933. Birnbaum & Son, B., and Birnbaum, H. B. Dec. 31. Caps; hats fitted with protectors, eye,face, and like, and with inflatable attachments; ventilating.- Relates to caps for motorists and others. The cap is in two parts a, b, Figs. 2 and 3, sewn together at intervals so that air may escape from the cap through an opening at the top of the lining c and through apertures a' formed in that portion of the part a which underlies the part b. The cap is fitted with a protector e for the neck and shoulders. In the open front part of this protector is attached a waterproof flexible piece f which fits closely around the lower portion of the face. The upper edge f<1> of the piece f is made with a plain solid edge or a tubular edge, or the whole piece f may be made as an inflatable bag.
Patent GB-190308089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for Checking the Weight of Packets of Goods and other Articles.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1903-04-07
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 8089. Thompson, W. P., [Aliprandi, E.]. April 7. Automatic - feed weighers, for weighing packets of tobacco and the like, and delivering those of the correct weight to one place, and those lighter or heavier to another. As shown in the drawings, of which Fig. 1 is a front view, Fig. 3 a side view, and Fig. 5 a partial enlarged side view, the machine is a double one, the two sides being identical, but a single machine may be similarly constructed. The packet arrives on a curved surface 1, and is swept by a reciprocating arm 3 to either of the two weighing-plates 2, from which it is swept by an oscillating knife 12 to a table 4, and thence passes, if it is of the correct weight, to an inclined plane 7, or, if of an incorrect weight, down a shoot 11. The arm 3 is actuated from the main shaft 14 by means of a lever 17 and a groove 16 in a cylindrical cam 15. The knife 12 is actuated by another cam 23 on the main shaft 14, a three-armed lever 39, and a sliding carriage 13 carrying the knife. The carriage is returned by the spring 24. If the weight is correct, the plate 2 remains stationary; if the weight is incorrect, the plate rises or falls, thereby causing the beam 8 to close an electric circuit through either of two contacts 37, 38, and through an electromagnet 9 having an armature 10. The latter operates an arm 6, which supports the free end of the table 4. Hence, if the weight be either too small or too great, the electromagnet is energized, the support 6 is removed, and the packet is delivered by the table 4 to the shoot 11. The arm 6 is returned to the first position by a counterweight 34, and the table 4 by hand. The beam is locked in position between each weighing by two horizontal bars 25, 26 engaging a bar protruding horizontally from the beam 8. To release the beam, these bars are withdrawn from one another in a vertical direction by two vertical rods connected by a link pivoted at 40, which, as it is turned, raises one rod and lowers the other. The turning of the link is directly effected by a lever, having a handle 22, which is actuated by a bellcrank lever 20 operated, in one direction, by a cam 19 on the driving-shaft, and, in the other, by a spring 33. The beam is returned to the locked position by a spring 32.
Patent GB-190311691-A (GB)
Title: Window Weather Strip.
Inventor: PEACE WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-05-22
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 11,691. Peace, W. May 22. Windows; draught-exclusers.-The meeting-rails of sliding sashes are bevelled as at 2, and the upper sash is rabbeted at 3 to receive metal strips 5, 6, preferably zinc, fixed on the upper and lower sashes, respectively. The strip 5 is bent to a U-shape section, and the strip 6 is doubled to provide lateral stiffness to the part engaging the trough 5. According to the Provisional Specification, each sash may be rabbeted.
Patent GB-190312036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Folding Blanks for Collars and other Articles.
Inventor: FENWICK ALBERT DIXON
Filed: 1903-05-26
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 12,036. Fenwick, A. D. May 26. Folding -instruments.- The invention relates to a machine for folding the edges of blanks for collars, cuffs, and other articles, reference being made to Specifications Nos. 22,113 and 22,115, A.D. 1902. As in the former case. the folding is effected by a collapsable templet mounted on a cam-actuated arm and in-folders. These parts are not shown. The present Specification comprises the following details :-(1) A heater c as described in the first-named of the two former Specifications, for pressing the blank against the in-folders after folding or for supporting the blank during folding. (2) For removing the folded blanks from the pressing-bed, two bands d, preferably of thin metal, are used. These are furnished with clips d<1>, and are secured to pulleys carried on a shaft d<2> and also to similar pulleys e on a shaft e<1>. The axle of the last-named pulleys is acted on by a strap e<2> attached to a spring e<3>, while a lever d<4>, which is actuated by a cam d<5> on the main shaft A, is connected to the shaft d<2> by a strap d<3>, and operates the first-named pulleys. The straps are thus reciprocated and convey the folded blanks into a plate f. (3) The plate f is mounted in a rock-shaft f<1,> which is rotated by a spring f<4> and a lever h in a similar way to the pulleys for operating the bands d. As it turns over, it lays the folded blanks on a table g. The plate as it turns over is caused to dwell for a short time when it reaches the vertical, to allow the blank to settle down on small pins f<2>, with which it is provided. (4) The table g is made in two parts g', g<1>, which can be adjusted laterally so as to accommodate different sizes of blanks, and falls gradually as the blanks are piled on it. This motion is effected by an endless chain m, which is secured to it by a spring catch m<2>, and which receives a step-by-step motion from a ratchet-wheel also driven from the shaft A. The blanks are kept in position by tapes o, o<4> which press against their edges. The tapes o are attached to the table and pass over pulleys, their ends being attached to weights o'. The tapes o<4> also pass over pulleys, but are kept tight by springs. (5) In order to prevent the arm which carries the collapsable templet from rebounding when it descends on the blank, the main shaft A carries a cam p which encounters a spring-actuated lever p<1>. Its motion is thus checked at the right moment. The cam may be so shaped as to accelerate the motion of the shaft A when the arm is rising.
Patent GB-190316723-A (GB)
Title: Surface Condenser
Inventor: SCHNOECKEL RICHARD
Filed: 1903-07-30
Granted: 1904-07-30
Abstract: 16,723. Schn÷ckel, R. July 30. Condensers, regulating water supply to or level in.-Surf a c condensers situated above the level of the circulating water tank K and hot-well W have their steam and water spaces V, R connected by a pipe B, high nough to prevent flooding of the steam space, so that the atmospheric pressure may be utilized to raise the circulating water.
Patent GB-190326836-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Frame for Clothes Lines.
Inventor: WARD WALTER GEORGE
Filed: 1903-12-08
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 26,836. Ward, W. G. Dec. 8. Clothes-lines, frames for. The unused portion of a clothes-line is wound on a bent wire frame a formed with two hooks b and provided with a handle d, and the end of the line ; and the part leading to the prop or other support, are fastened to the hooks as shown.
Patent GB-190405286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Treating Viscose.
Inventor: HOWORTH FRANKLIN WISE
Filed: 1904-03-03
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 5286. Howorth, F. W., [Soc. Franþaise de la Viscose]. March 3. Viscose.-Relates to apparatus for extracting air and carbon bisulphide from viscose. A conical receiver 1 rests on three feet 2. After exhausting the air from this vessel by a vacuum pump attached to the pipe 9, viscose is allowed to flow in through the pipe 8 and spreads out over the conical part 3. This cone of, say, polished steel, is keyed on a shaft 4 and is slowly rotated by suitable means, such as a pulley 5, worm 6, and worm-wheel 7. As the viscose travels down this rotating cone it is squeezed against it by blades or stirrers 11 adjusted by set-screws 12, as shown in Fig. 3. An observation hole 13 is provided in the outer casing. The viscose flows from the channel 10 by the discharge pipe 14 into a vacuum vessel. The apparatus can be cleaned by introducing water under pressure through the supply pipe 8 into the receiver, while the cone 3 rotates rapidly, the water being finally expelled preferably by compressed air.
Patent GB-190409026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Explosion Motors
Inventor: HETENYI JOSEF
Filed: 1904-04-19
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 9026. Hetenyl, J., Dedics, K., and Dedics, F. April 19. Gas and like engines, igniting in. The time of ignition is varied by regulating the position of the actuating-cam 11, Fig. 5, which operates the movable sparking-terminal 6 of the ignition device shown in Fig. 2. The collar 19, Fig. 5, carrying the cam 11, and the sprocket-wheel 20 for driving a magneto-electric machine, is adjusted by imparting a longitudinal movement to the sleeve 16, in which inclined slots are provided for operating the pins 25 connected to the collar. If preferred, in multi-cylinder engines the inclined slots may be provided in the sleeve 14 carried by the driving- shaft 13. Fig. 4 shows a method of operating the sparking-terminal by an oscillating rod 9.
Patent GB-190411542-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Transforming a Singlephase Alternating Electric Current into Singlephase or polyphase Alternating Electric Current or Lower Frequency
Inventor: SAHULKA JOHANN
Filed: 1904-05-19
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 11,542. Sahulka, J. May 19. Motors, controlling.-Relates to arrangements for converting a single-phase alternating current into a single-phase or polyphase current of lower frequency. A commutator connected through collecting-rings with the single-phase source is driven by a synchronous motor, and the widths of the segments and the relative positions of sets of brushes are so arranged that currents of the desired character are obtained in conductors connected to pairs of the brushes. The converted current may be employed for induction motors, such as those for tramcars, rotary converters, rock drills, &c. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement for working a two-phase motor from single-phase mains Z1, Z2. A commutator K with four segments is driven by a small synchronous motor m, its alternate segments being connected to collecting-rings R1, R2, Fig. 14. The brushes B1, C, and B2, C2 are so arranged that current waves of the character shown in Fig. 8 flow between them, each commutator segment being sufficiently wide to take a complete period. Each current has one-half the frequency of the main current, and they are displaced by a quarter-period, so that the motor M will run. When the motor M has attained full speed, the switch S2 may be thrown as shown in dotted lines, and the motor M connected directly to the mains Z1, Z2. The commutator may have any desired number of segments, and they may have different relative widths, with the brushes arranged to take off current of the character required. The commutator may be double instead of single. Several commutators may be driven from one motor, and the gearing may be arranged to give different speeds, and thus currents of different frequencies.
Patent GB-190414479-A (GB)
Title: Process for Annealing and Tempering Metals and Metallic Products.
Inventor: KRAUTSCHNEIDER HEINRICH
Filed: 1904-06-27
Granted: 1905-06-27
Abstract: 14,479. Krautschneider, H. June 27. Working by electricity.-To anneal and temper metals and metallic products, the objects are placed in a fusible bath of fluorides, carbides, carbonates, &c., a mixture of cryolite and salt being suitable. The flux is contained in an insulated furnace lined with refractory material, and is heated by an electric current, using iron or carbon electrodes. An alternating current may be used when necessary to avoid electrolysis. The current strength is regulated according to the temperature required.
Patent GB-190417749-A (GB)
Title: Improved Aerated Waters, Alcoholic and other Drinks.
Inventor: RICHARDSON JAMES CHARLES
Filed: 1904-08-16
Granted: 1905-08-16
Abstract: 17,749. Richardson, J. C. Aug. 16. Medicines. - Formates are added to aÙrated waters, tea, coffee, cocoa, and alcoholic and other drinks. Sodium, potassium, lithium, or ammonium formates, formates of the alkaline earth metals, iron formate to make a chalybeate water, ethyl formate, quinine formate, glycerol formate, or formates of the alkaloids &c. may be used. The salts may be compressed into tablets. Commercial sodium formate is purified by recrystallization from water for use in making aqueous solutions and by recrystallization from alcohol for use in making alcoholic solutions. The Provisional Specification states that the formates have a preservative action, and an invigorating and tonic action on the body.