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Patent GB-190218942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Gas Lamps for Lighting and Heating
Inventor: IMBERT GEORGES
Filed: 1902-08-28
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 18,942. Imbert, G. Aug. 28. Gas and vapour lamps and burners.-Relates to lamps for heating and incandescent lighting by means of coal gas, carburetted air or gas, acetylene, or alcohol vapour, and particularly to an arrangement in which a mixture of air and gas, obtained by means of a helical fan &c., is perfected by means of two or more helical fansturning in opposite directions and disposed near the combustion chamber or burner proper. A preliminary mixing-chamber j, Fig. 1, is fitted with a mixer h and covered at the top with wire gauze b and disposed below a heating-chamber formed of conical &c. tubes a,above which is a mixing- chamber e formed between wire gauze d, d' and fitted with mixers h<1> turning in opposite directions. The base of the burner may be closed by a perforated bottom c or by wire gauze, and is carried by a support V, through which the gas-supply pipe g passes. Air holes l are formed at suitable places, and provided with a regulating collar or shutter c<1>. The preliminary mixing-chamber may be dispensed with, especially for lighting purposes. The apparatus may be connected together to constitute a duplex, triplex, or multiplex burner with one or more mixing and combustion chambers. The air and gas supply may be controlled simultaneously, as shown in Fig. 7, the pipe g terminating in a nozzle g<1> surmounted by a cone g<2> adjusted by means of gear g<6>, g<4> and a spindle g<5> carrying a shutter g<8> for an air hole l. The burner may comprise a cone u, Fig. 8, adjustable by means of a screw-threaded rod u<1>. Compression of the mixture near the burner may be controlled by means of one or more aluminium &c. flap valves. The heat may be utilized by means of a radiator R, Fig. 1, formed as a refractory receptacle for heat-absorbing materials ; or, preferably, the burner is fitted with a radiator, shown in Fig. 2, and comprising an inner spherical part n and an outer part m provided with feet m<1>.
Patent GB-190219794-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Swimming Appliance.
Inventor: HOEHMANN HEINRICH
Filed: 1902-09-10
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 19,794. H÷hmann, H. Sept. 10. Swimming-appliances. -A swimming-appliance for attachment to the foot consists of a sock-like part a having finger-loops and a securing-ribbon b. A web c of waterproof or like material extends from the part a to two hinged semicircular hoops d connected by ribbons or bands e to the lower portion of the part a.
Patent GB-190223632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Match Making Machines.
Inventor: CZERWENY FRANZ
Filed: 1902-10-29
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 23,632. Czerweny, F. Oct. 29. Matches.-Match-making machinery is improved as regards the sorting or striking device for ejectiug splints not properly held in the carrier, and the apparatus for dipping the splints into paraffin, reference being made to Specification No. 767, A.D. 1901. The striker i, Fig. 3, is carried by an arm s, which is pivoted on a shaft r, held towards the carrier n by means of a spring h, and operated by a cam b. The parts m<1>, Fig. 1, of the carrier guides n, located over the paraffin vat a, are adapted to be raised and lowered by means of rods o pivoted on a cross-bar p, which is operated by means of a lever q actuated by hand or by the machine.
Patent GB-190224258-A (GB)
Title: or relating to Hydraulic Valves.
Filed: 1902-11-05
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 24,258. Davy Bros., and Crowe, E. Nov. 5. Safety-valves.-A working valve for hydraulic presses and the like also acts as a relief valve when excessive pressure in the outlet F raises the valve A against a constant pressure, above the valve, admitted through a passage G. The valve is normally raised by the fluid pressure acting on the enlarged piston part c of the valve.
Patent GB-190224783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ignition Tubes for Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: GARDNER EDWARD
Filed: 1902-11-11
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 24,783. Gardner, E. Nov. 11. Gas and like engines, igniting in. An ignition tube for an internal-combustion engine consists of a metallic strengthening-part, and a non-metallic part which forms the igniting - surface. The metallic tube a, Fig. 2, may enclose a porcelain rod or cylinder c, which is heated by radiation from the tube a, or may be lined bv a porcelain cylinder open at one or both ends. Fig. 3 shows a tube for external ignition, in which a metal tube d is covered by a porcelain cap e. The porcelain lining or cover may be in several parts.
Patent GB-190301432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Trolleys or Electric Collectors
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1903-01-20
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 1432. Haddan, H. J., [Pneumatic Railway Equipment Co.]. Jan. 20. Collectors.-Relates to means for lowering the trolley pole when the trolley wheel jumps the wire. The trolley pole 5 is pivoted at 4 on the swivelling table, and is held up by the pair of springs 11 bearing on the crosshead 10 connected to the tail end of the pole by the link 13. A buffering-spring 14 between the crosshead 10 and an adjustable nut on the link 13 takes the shock if the pole flies up. When the trolley wheel leaves the wire, the circuit is broken, thereby allowing the armature 44 of the electromagnet to fall and release a trip lever 41 from the spring-controlled arm 39 of a three-way valve 36 in the pipe 32. This valve then admits compressed air into the cylinder 16 mounted on the swivelling table, so that the piston 18, which acts through the pivoted connecting-rod 19, depresses the trolley pole clear of overhead wires. Buffers, consisting of pneumatic break-off cylinders 23 containing, springs and acting on the projecting rods 21, check the forward motion of the piston 18. A valve 29 is drawn forward, by the spring and flexible attachment 31 to the piston, so as to shut off the air supply from the pipe 32 when the pole is depressed. The valve is returned and the trip gear allowed to re-set itself by pulling up a slide 47 connected to the valve handle by a cord &c. 49. The valve is of the three-way type, and, when re-set, it connects the cylinder to the atmosphere so that the compressed air in the cylinder expands, driving back the valve 29, and then exhausts.
Patent GB-190302793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatic Stokers for Furnaces and the like.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-02-05
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 2793. Boult, A. J., [Luckett Stoker Co.]. Feb. 5. Feeding and stoking; grates. - Relates to "automatic "stokers" for furnaces, stated to be applicable also to stoves. The fuel from a hopper 28 is fed into a magazine 4 which occupies the middle of the grate, by means of rocking quadrantal drivers 10 jointed to a link 19 from a bell crank 20, and flows over the sides of the magazine on to the sloping halves 46 of the grate. The curved faces of the drivers work against spring-backed packing-strips. Air is supplied to the top layer of fuel in the magazine through an oblique inlet 27, over which the fuel mounts, and through perforated top rails 31, as also through a grate 26 at the back. The upper fuel in the magazine is thus caked before reaching the grate. Some air for the grate gets warmed in spaces 52 at the sides of the magazine. Plates 46 pierced by holes 47 may be used as grate surfaces.
Patent GB-190304002-A (GB)
Title: A Wave Mill or Motor.
Inventor: GADDES THOMAS
Filed: 1903-02-20
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 4002. Gaddes, T. Feb. 20. Actuating pumps.- Relates to the actuation of p u m p s by means of wave energy. A float A, with an air vessel B attached to render it buoyant, is pivoted on an axis E, being attached to the bell-crank lever D, as shown in Fig. 1. The shorter arm K of this lever is attached to the rod L of the piston N. This piston, working iu the cylinder M, raises water by the suction pipe W, and delivers it to a reservoir above by a pipe x. To limit the movement of the float A, stops Z are provided on the standards A'.
Patent GB-190304484-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Spittoons.
Inventor: MESZAROS BELA GEZA
Filed: 1903-02-25
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 4484. MÚszßros, B. G., Kahn, J., and Mertens, A. L. P. Feb. 25. Carriages, smoking.-An airtight spittoon for use in railway carriages is constructed with a casing a secured to the roof and supporting a shaft d carrying drums f on which cords connected to the bowl-holder are wound. A spring p fixed to the base m of the casing and to the spindle l acts through the bevel-wheels h, y and cords to keep the holder firmly against an india-rubber ring secured below the casing. The holder is shaped to support a number of bowls s made of paper or other cheap material impregnated with disinfecting-fluid, and a hinged or removable funnel t is arranged above the bowls. The act of drawing down the holder for use, or for the removal of the upper bowl, winds up the spring p ready for returning the holder when released. A spiral spring on the shaft d, or counterweights, may replace the spring p and bevelwheels.
Patent GB-190308003-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hinges
Inventor: HAWGOOD HENRY
Filed: 1903-04-07
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 8003. Hawgrood, H. April 7. Driving and like chains.-A chain for spring hinges has short links and rollers N which are almost continuous. The rollers engage the curved edges of the apertures in the hinge plates through which the chain slides.
Patent GB-190311846-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Transmitting Synchronous and Equal Movements to a Distance.
Filed: 1903-05-23
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 11,846. Siemens Bros. & Co., Hird, F., and Bartlett, A. T. May 23. Synchronous movements. - Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 8362, A.D. 1902. Motors connected in parallel to leads supplied with continuous current are synchronized by alternating currents in different phases. One of the motors A has a single armature winding a, while the other motor B with which A is synchronized has two armature windings a<1>, b. The windings a, a' are connected to commutators c, c<1> supplied with continuous currents. The winding a is divided into three or other number of equal sections, which are connected, as shown, to insulated rings d, e, f. Wires from these rings convey alternating currents of different phase to three rings d<1>, e<1>, f<1> on the other motor B, these rings being connected to the three sections into which the winding b is subdivided.
Patent GB-190312080-A (GB)
Title: Expanding Tables.
Inventor: FRIESE GUSTAV
Filed: 1903-05-27
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 12,080. Friese, G. May 27. Tables.-An expanding table is constructed with the central leaf connected so that it need not be stored away separately. The top is made in two parts m, n with guide-rails. The leaf is made in two parts a, b, which are hinged longitudinally and provided with recesses to receive feathers on the parts m, n. The part a is carried by bent or knee bolts d, so that, when the part b is folded over, the leaf can be rotated and lowered, as shown in Fig. 3. A rail q serves to support the leaf in the lowered position, and is provided, on the upper surface, with springs f. The part b is provided with a tongue g, for engagement in a spring catch in the frame when the leaf is in use.
Patent GB-190312516-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Electro-magnetic Machine for the Ignition of the Mixture in Explosion Motors.
Inventor: PICHARD CLAUDE FRANCOIS
Filed: 1903-06-02
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 12,516. Pichard, C. F. June 2. Magneto-electric machines.-Relates to a machine for the ignition of the mixture in explosion motors, the current being generated by the revolution of an armature 6, wound like and acting as an induction coil, between the poles of a horse-shoe magnet 7, Figs. 1 and 2. The magnet is laminated and provided with pole-pieces 34, Fig. 5, connected to each other by non-magnetic. plates 35, which completely enclose the armature. The iron core 12 of the armature is screwed to two iron pole-pieces 11, fixed to two discs 10 of non-magnetic material carried by the journals 8, 9, Figs. 1 and 2. One end of the primary coil 13 is connected through the iron core 12 to the iron framework of the motor ; the other end is connected through the insulated metal ring 25 to the brush 31, and this, through the pin 28, to the brush 30. The pin 28 is also connected to one terminal of the condenser 32, the other terminal being in connection with the framework of the motor. The brush 30 rests on a cam 27 of insulating-material, which makes and breaks contact between the brush 30 and the screw 33, Fig. 3, the latter being connected to the motor frame. One end of the secondary coil 14 is connected through the iron core to the frame of the motor, and the other passes through the non- conducting tube 16, Fig. 1, to the metal ring 17. A spring 19 bears on this ring, and is connected by a wire 21 to the sparking-plug. When the contact is broken at the screw 33, a powerful current is induced in the secondary coil, and a spark is produced at the plug. The pins 28, 20 and the terminal screw 33, Fig. 3, are carried by the magnet, which can be rotated by the crank 38, Fig. 1. By this means, the contact-screw 33 and brush 30 are moved round the cam, and ignition is retarded or accelerated.
Patent GB-190315283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Windows
Inventor: MEAKIN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-07-10
Granted: 1904-05-15
Abstract: 15,283. Meakin, W. July 10. Windows; window holders.-Sashes A, Fig. 1, are pivoted at their centres to sliding balanced stiles C, so that they may be turned inwards for cleaning, a space being left in the upper part of the frame to receive the lower sash when the upper sash is turned. The slides and sashes are rabbeted together to prevent draught, and are secured together by weighted hooks F. The pivots B, screwed to sockets in the slides, are shouldered and screwed right- and left handed, and carry bearings A<3> secured by screws B<2>. The sash lines are fastened by pins and a plate E. The sashes are fastened together by a cam-shaped hook J, Figs. 3 and 7, engaging one of the flanges H<1>, H' of a piece H, according as the window is partly open or closed ; a spring J<1> presses the book against a catch J<2>. Rollers K<1>, K<2>, Fig. 9, may be used instead of the flanges, and the hook may be formed with internal teeth to act as stops against a blade or the like inserted between the sashes.
Patent GB-190319848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Moneyboxes or Receivers.
Inventor: OLTHOFF HEINRICH
Filed: 1903-09-15
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 19,848. Olthoff, H., and D³rnberg, M. Sept. 15. Money receptacles consist of a bag with locking mouthpieces, placed inside a box, the door of which will only lock when the bag is in place. Counting-mechanism is actuated by each opening of the door. The bag 1, Figs. 1 and 2, has a hinged upper metallic rim 2, and is inserted open in the compartment 3 of the box, so that the spring knob 5 engages with a spring bolt 6 on the plate 4. The bag is removed horizontally, whereby guide-surfaces bring the rims together so that they close by means of a spring lock 8 or of a lock 9, Fig. 7, of which the key 10 is virtually a pinion, engaging with a sector 11 to force back the bolt 12 and free the lever 13. As the bag is withdrawn, the lever is brought into the position shown in Fig. 9, in which it passes through a ring or staple on the opposite rim. The lock 14, Fig. 10, on the door of the box has a rotating bolt 15. When the door is opened away from the projection 21 of the box, a spring hook 20 holds the bolt in such a position that it acts as a detent to the counting- wheels 16 and to the key. A pin 19 prevents removal of the key while the door is unlocked, and another pin 17 can be secured by a seal in such a position as to catch the arm 18 after a certain number of openings and look the counting-wheels Upon the insertion of the money bag, the pin 5 lifts the lever 22 and latch 23, thereby allowing the slotted piece 24 on the door to pass between the jaws of the latch when the door shuts. This piece 24 also acts on a lever to force the pin 6 into the bolt 5. The closing of the door and removal of the key are thus conditional on the proper placing of the money bag, but if accidental closure is effected in the absence of the bag, a jaw of the latch engages with the slotted piece 24 and prevents opening.
Patent GB-190323878-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Wedge Fitting, adapted for Fixing Doors and Windows, and for similar Purposes.
Inventor: SUMMERFIELD ENOCH
Filed: 1903-11-04
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 23,878. Summerfield, E. Nov. 4. Wedges.-A wedge for windows &c. consists of a piece of metal having the section shown in Fig. 4. The metal is pointed at the end A, and bent over at the end B and provided with spikes C to engage the frame. The turned-down end B may be hinged to the body of the wedge.
Patent GB-190409937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Belting for Driving Purposes.
Inventor: LEE JOHN
Filed: 1904-04-30
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 9937. Lee, J. April 30. Drawings to Specification. Compound fabrics.-Driving-belts are made of a backing of hard or medium buffalo leather in combination with a driving-face of soft raw hide, half or suitably tanned, or of canvas, hair, felt, or other woven material having a pliable or gripping face. The two layers are sewn or otherwise secured together by copper wire, thread, laces, rivets, nails, or other means.
Patent GB-190410051-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Bins and with Carts for Removing Refuse.
Inventor: OCHSNER JACOB
Filed: 1904-05-02
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 10,051. Ochener, J. May 2. Scavengers' carts.-To prevent dust from escaping to the atmosphere when discharging dust-bins into the cart, a sliding lid C, Figs. 2 and 3, is fitted between guides D on the cart top and has a flange J attached to engage a U-piece H on the side of the bin when inverted and placed in position. At the same time, another U-piece E, at the opposite side of the sliding cover B of the bin fits over a bar F on the cart, so that, on raising a spring catch G, which locks the cover of the bin, the latter may be slid along between the guides D, simultaneously pushing open the cover of the cart. On placing the bin in position, the U-piece H depresses a lever h on the cart lid to release a catch which locks it when closed. The sliding lid works on the bin by means of flanges L, as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190411120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines more especially such as are for use with Motor Vehicles.
Filed: 1904-05-14
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 11,120. Fellows, S. J. & E., and Nightingale, A. May 14. Flywheels.-To balance the effect of the crank in internal - combustion engines, the flywheel rims are weighted by heavy metal d run in throughout a portion of the circumference.
Patent GB-190416826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Filtering Apparatus.
Inventor: ROCHE JOHN
Filed: 1904-07-30
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 16,826. Roche, J. July 30. Ballasting; buoyancy, increasing; draught, varying ; filters, with ; sea-connections.- A water filter is formed of boxes 19 fixed in a framework in a boat hull 1. The boxes rest on packing-seats 18 formed on sills 17 at the bottom of the framework. The water enters the filters at the bottom and is discharged through tubes 29. The depth of the boat in the water is regulated by admitting water through valve orifices 4 into compartments 2 at either end of the hull, or by withdrawing it by means of pumps 11 and suction pipes 12.
Patent GB-190417768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carriages for Carrying Cable Drums and other things.
Inventor: CLAREMONT ERNEST ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-08-16
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 17,768. Claremont, E. A., and Stratton, J. Aug. 16. Carts adapted for use as apparatus for hauling electric conductors.-A carriage for cable reels and other heavy loads, which can easily be loaded, is constructed by replacing the usual hubs in the wheels by cast-steel spirals c, strengthened by arms o and fitted with bosses at the centre which are partially cut away so that the bar carrying the load can drop therein and be secured by the plate or tongue-piece l. The spirals are enclosed by rings c, which carry the spokes k<1>, and are furnished with grooves v, serving as races for rollers f pivoted in straps d. These straps are carried by the overhead bearing, and wear therein may be taken up by means of bolts and nuts e. To load the carriage, it is backed over the drum, the axle b is then passed through the scrolls and the hole in the drum, and the horse is driven forwards so as to wind up the load till the axle b reaches the centre, where it is held by screwing on the plate l.
Patent GB-190422500-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Gauge for Guillotine Machines.
Inventor: MUSGRAVE FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-10-19
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 22,500. Musgrave, F. W. Oct. 19. Cutting - machines for paper.-Gauges in guillotine machines are made by riveting to the upper surface of the gauge-plate g, Fig. 2, a number of curved steel springs h, the front edges of which are all accurately in the same vertical plane, and against which the edge of the pile of paper is pressed. The gauge-plate g is attached to the adjustable back guide or fence d, Fig. 3, by pothook-shaped uprights i and set-screws j. Stops m are provided to prevent the press rail c from descending so far as to injure the elasticity of the springs. The springs are made as wide as the press rail, so that any strip of paper, however narrow, may be cut off. Fig. 4 shows an alternative arrangement of the plates. The plates and stops may be placed on the underside of the bar g, which then slides in vertical grooves attached to the back guide or fence.
Patent GB-190425526-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Feed-mechanism of Automatic Guns
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1904-11-23
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 25,526. Dawson, A. T., and Buckham, G. T. Nov. 23. Machine guns.-Figs. 2 and 3 are transverse sections showing a feed-mechanism for automatic guns at opposite ends of its stroke, and Fig. 5 is a plan corresponding to Fig. 3. The cartridge belt C is intermittently moved onwards by spring pawls b<1> pivoted to a transversely-moving slide block B by a spindle b. A rectangular projection A' on the recoiling barrel A works in a diagonal slot B' in the slide and actuates the latter, the belt being retained in its successive positions by spring pawls b<2> To withdraw the belt, the pawls are disengaged by cams b<7>, b<8> on a spindle b<6> rocked by a handle b<5>, which engage the arms b<7x>, b<8x> on the pawls.
Patent GB-190428931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Scaffolding and Staging
Inventor: NUERNBERGER KARL
Filed: 1904-12-30
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 28,931. N³rnberger, K. Dec. 30. Scaffolding and staging.--Consists of suspended staging, which can be readily turned into different positions. Fig. 1 is an end view, and shows one of the two devices which support the platform. A top hanger A is provided with two hooked cramps c, which engage a beam and are secured by a locking-device d. The uprights a are bolted to a turning disc K, which consists of a truncated cone with slotted sides and open bottom, and a circular rail g. On this rail are rollers i, connected to a bar l, from which is suspended a frame p, capable of being withdrawn from tubes o, r and kept in position by adjusting-screws q. One end of a platform w rests in the frame p, and is secured by hoops u, while the other end rests in a similar suspending-device. A railing on each side consists of a rod capable of being withdrawn from a tube 3, which is suspended by means of chains 2 from rods z, sliding in tubes x. The platform is further protected by means of vertical railings 4. By the opening of the cramps c at one end of the platform and the suspension of that end by means of a rope, the apparatus can be swung into any required position, when the cramps are again fastened over a beam.