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Patent GB-190209480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smokeless Powder Grains and in Cartridges and Charges especially adapted for use in Large Guns.
Inventor: MAXIM HUDSON
Filed: 1902-04-24
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 9480. Maxim, H. April 24. Explosives; cartridges, ordnance.-Cross-sections of various forms of grains are shown in Figs. 1, 2, 3, and 13, and the grains are shown made up into a charge in Fig. 13. In cross-section, the grains 1 are rectangular with rounded corners, and are provided either with a single longitudinal perforation 2, Figs. 1, 2, and 13, or with a number of perforations 2<a>, Figs. 3 and 13, such perforations having approaches made to them by cells 3, Figs. 1, 3, and 13, which reach half-way to them, or by vents 4, Fig. 2, which completely reach to them. Several vents may be connected, as shown at 4<b> in Fig. 13.
Patent GB-190213339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Generating Oxygen and other Gases
Inventor: FELT FRANK BILLINGS
Filed: 1902-06-12
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 13,339. Felt, F. B., and Greene, M. June 12. Oxygen; nitrogen.-Apparatus for generating gases by alternately oxidizing and de-oxidizing a liquid, especially intended for obtaining oxygen from the air by alternately oxidizing and deoxidizing a solution of sodium manganate, is formed as a vertical closed cylinder A, having three compartments, namely, a central one, and two outer ones F, G formed by the radiating walls D, E, and the circular wall C of the central space. These compartments communicate with one another, as explained below. Each outer compartment is cut up into a number of radial spaces by walls M, M' reaching about half way up the vessel. These spaces communicate with one another by openings alternately at the top and bottom of the walls. The compartments are charged through an opening b<2> in the cover B with the manganate solution to a height a little less than that of the partitions M, M'. Air is admitted under pressure by pipes Q to perforated boxes P and beneath the lower end of short tubes P' placed in alternate spaces of the compartment G. By this means, the solution is oxidized and sufficiently agitated to cause it to pass over the partitions M, under the partitions M', and over a partition H to a small chamber I. Deflectors N are placed above the spaces as shown. The oxidized liquid settles in the space I, and overflows through an opening J to the central receptacle, which contains sufficient manganate to keep up the strength of the liquid. The unabsorbed gas or nitrogen escapes through openings f<1> in the cover B. From the central compartment the liquid passes through an opening K to the first of the spaces in the compartment F. In these spaces, it receives steam under pressure, which enters through tubes R, perforated boxes P, and tubes p'. The liquid is again agitated, and driven forwards over and under the partitions. Oxygen is evolved, and, passing around the baffle 0, is collected from an outlet S in the cover. The exhausted liquid passes from the last space of the compartment F through an opening in the bottom of the partition D to the compartment G to be re-oxidized. The oxidizing and de-oxidizing stages proceed simultaneously, the process being a continuous one.
Patent GB-190222630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Guards' Hand Signal and other Lamps
Inventor: LINLEY ARTHUR VICKERS
Filed: 1902-10-17
Granted: 1903-10-17
Abstract: 22,630. Linley, A. V., and Owensmith, W. H. Oct. 17. Signal lamps; oil lamps or lanterns.-Relates, mainly, to the type of guard's hand lamps or lanterns described in Specification No. 24,418, A.D. 1896, but the improvements may be adapted to locomotive head and other lamps. If the catch C, which normally locks the inner frame B carrying the coloured glasses to the outer casing A, be released by means of the operating finger-piece G and the connecting-wire F, and the lamp be sharply rotated, the outer casing will turn relatively to the inner frame until one of the stops R strikes against the back catch D, and the catch C enters a second aperture in the outer casing. The coloured glasses Q may be kept in place either by the divided ring described in the prior Specification, and preferably made with cranked or flattened ends to facilitate removal, or by a channelled ring L having one of its edges bent to fit over the bent-up edge of the frame B. Instead of being bent to fit the frame, a straight metal strip or bead of the same section may be used upon the vertical edges of the coloured glasses, which rest at the bottom upon the flanged edge of the frame B. A spring bolt N secures the door. The cone U is connected at V to the burner, and the correct position of the jacket is ensured by metal ribs or projections on either the reservoir or the jacket. The cone and the jacket are stiffened by bending over the edges W. Holes in the casing through which additional air is admitted are protected by the box carrying the handle, the box being closed at the bottom and open at the top for the entrance of air. A strengthening-wire may be soldered to the back of the vertical strip of metal which guides the slide of the reservoir, and a glazed aperture allows the user to see the colour of the glass shown. The removable bead Y for holding the glass or lens is notched so that, when turned or "screwed" on to the flange of the cone X, it tightens on the strip P.
Patent GB-190226956-A (GB)
Title: Improved Automatic Point Closing Mechanism for Railway Junctions.
Inventor: HOSGOOD WALTER JAMES
Filed: 1902-12-06
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 26,956. Hosgood, W. J., and Dipper, P. Dec. 6. Points and switches, railway. Relates to an automatic safety device for closing partially-open railway points. Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Fig. 2 a side elevation, of the arrangement. The front wheel of a vehicle approaching the points is arranged to press on a bar b, thus forcing it downwards, and by means of the links d, c, g closes either the point a' or a<2> according to the initial position of the bar b. At the end of the bar b, a V- shaped block k is fixed which rests on a second inverted V-block l fixed to the sleepers. When the point a<1> is closed, the left face of the block k rests on the right face of the block l, and, when the point a<2> is closed, the right face of k rests on the left face of l. When the bar b is raised as high as possible, the two apices are one above the other. Flanges on the wedge k guard against the two being laterally displaced. The points may be worked by hand by moving the weighted lever i. If a train is shunted in the reverse direction, that is right to left, and the points are not suitably set, the flange of the first wheel gives to either the point a<1> or a<2> a sharp blow, which is transmitted through the links m, n<2>, o, and by either the arm p<1> or p<2> to the weight j, which is quickly. thrown over, thus moving the point into its correct position. The point is also operated by the first wheel when it moves on to the bar b.
Patent GB-190300475-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Motor Cycles.
Inventor: WALL ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-01-08
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 475. Wall, A. W. Jan. 8. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to the construction of the frame in motor cycles, to the securing of the tanks, and the shielding of the rider from mud and dust. In order to keep the frame low, the top bar A is connected to the lower end of the steering-head by a lug B and to the upper end by a stay C. A parallel removable frame member G is also used, which is composed of twin tubes G<1>, G<2>, Fig. 2, bolted in place. The tanks are made with grooves or troughs, as shown in Figs. 6 and 7, whereby they may be secured by means of the tubes G. The top bar is made removable, in a modification. To protect the rider from dust and mud, horizontal platforms, cut away to receive the road wheels, are employed.
Patent GB-190301275-A (GB)
Title: Improved Variable Speed Friction Gearing.
Inventor: DAWSON EDWARD PILE
Filed: 1903-01-19
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 1275. Dawson, E. P. Jan. 17, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Sewing - machines, driving. - A variable - speed friction-gearing, applicable generally, is shown in connection with a sewing-machine driven by an electric-motor. The motion from the friction cone b is transmitted to the cone d by means of the pulley g, the plane of which is parallel to the driving and driven shafts. The pulley is carried in a frame e in which its position is adjustable by means of a spring h and cord i. The ends of the frame are suitably supported.
Patent GB-190301969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hairpins.
Inventor: GOLBY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-01-27
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 1969. Golby, F. W., [Krebs, O. F.]. Jan. 27. Hair-pins.-The short leg b of the straight part fits into a socket c, so that the twisted part f is free to rotate about b.
Patent GB-190307938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Protractors and the like
Inventor: NEWLANDS ROBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-04-06
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 7938. Newlands, R. W. April 6. Protractors.-A protractor is formed by hinged bars A, B, Fig. 1, or A, B, G, H, Fig. 2. At one corner of the frame, a graduated strip E is pivoted to indicate, against a pin at the opposite corner, the angle formed by the sides. One of the sides of the frame may be produced to form an exterior angle. The strip E may be fixed to one member of the frame and graduated to act as a protractor with each of the other arms. The arms are slotted in lines between the pivots.
Patent GB-190308071-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Travelling Trunks and Baskets
Inventor: PETZ EDUARD
Filed: 1903-04-07
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 8071. Petz, E. April 7. Trunks.-The trunk or basket is encircled by two continuous bands of metal or wire k, m, n, to which are attached the fastening loops c, d. The bands are connected at the back with the hinges of the lid.
Patent GB-190308849-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the Production of Ornamental Articles by the Interlacing of Threads, Strips of Material, and the like.
Inventor: RENTHE-FINK AGNES AUGUSTE VON
Filed: 1903-04-18
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 8849. Renthe - Fink, (geb. von Oppeln- Bronikowski), A. A. von. April 18. Trimmings.-Relates to apparatus for producing ornamental articles, such as rosettes, edgings, leaf patterns, button ornaments, &c., by interlacing threads or strips of material. The threads are wound around pins f passing through holes in a pattern plate a and guide-plate g. The plate g is pressed downwards by a spring n and holds the tnrned-up ends of the needles against a plate h which can be adjusted by a nut on a screwed stem. By running the fingers along the projections c, the needles can be turned round so that the notches e come to the inside and allow the finished work to be readily removed. The projections c may be arranged between pressure plates s at different levels, as shown in Fig. 3. A central pin may be fixed in the central stem k and the stem k may be used for putting pressure on the centre of the work.
Patent GB-190312116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam and other Fluid Pressure Engines.
Inventor: DOBBS ARCHIBALD EDWARD
Filed: 1903-05-27
Granted: 1904-05-27
Abstract: 12,116. Dobbs, A. E., and Johnston, J. May 27. Single-acting engines; valves and valve gear. - The cylinders a are arranged in pairs and drive opposite cranks ; a single valve f serves a pair of cylinders and is balanced by mounting it in a fluid-tight casing g and controlling the passages of steam from the steam chest i to the ports e by ports k in the valve face ; sufficient steam passes the valve to balance the pressure on its face. Two engines are, preferably, mounted together, as shown, with the cranks of one at right-angles to those of the other. A driving pulley can be mounted between the shaft couplings 4 and the valves of both engines are worked by one eccentric l driven by screw gearing n, 5 through rods p, q at right-angles to each other. The engine is reversed by shifting the eccentric diametrically by means of a cam y which engages two pins z on it. The eccentric is driven by a disc w on a sleeve m with a transverse groove, in which a feather x on the eccentric works and the cam y is carried on the shaft v, which is moved relatively to the sleeve m by a reather 6 on a sliding collar 1, which engages helical slots of opposite hand or a straight slot 3 and a helical one 2, Fig. 4. A horizontal engine is also described with four cranks in one crank case. The engines are suitable for driving vehicles, launches, &c., and are designed to work with superheated steam.
Patent GB-190314509-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Liquid Fuel Furnaces.
Inventor: MELDRUM ROBERT
Filed: 1903-06-30
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 14,509. Meldrum, R. June 30. Liquid and gaseous fuel fattings.-A melting &c. furnace has a reservoir A and a shield-plate B, Fig. 1, in which a number of burner tubes Care fixed by screw-threaded parts C<1>, C<2>, and nuts C<4>. Burner fittings C<3> are screwed into these tubes. The burner tube C is shown extending into a screwed fitting D' in Fig. 2. An oil-supply tube D extends from this fitting to the bottom of the reservoir, where it is closed by a cap D'. Apertures D<3> are covered by a gauze cylinder D<4>. The burner may comprise a cross-tube E, Fig. 3, with a central union E<1> and side tubes E<2> leading to a conical vaporizer E<3>, from which depend tubes E<4> connected by a cross nipple tube E<5>, a single nipple being arranged below the apex of the vaporizer. Two nipples may be arranged so as to direct flames on to the two flat sides of a vaporizer. Removable caps F are arranged at the junction to facilitate cleaning. Two horizontal vaporizing tubes may be used connected to an intermediate nipple tube, or the vaporizing and nipple tubes may be complete or part circles or rectangles. Each nipple may have a centrally-bored cylindrical body with an apertured concave upper end to facilitate cleaning, the under surface of this end being convex to act as a deflector to foreign matters. The burner is placed in the part F, Fig. 12, of a casing having a cylindrical shell M closed at the bottom by a base-plate M'. The upper part of the inner casing M<2> is expanded to receive the body of a melting- pot R. A damper-controlled aperture is provided at one side. The annular chamber between the two casings may be divided into two compartments by a diaphragm, which may support the inner casing.
Patent GB-190328137-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture and Production of a Compound for Preventing Scale in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: BONNOTTE ALFRED
Filed: 1903-12-22
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 28,137. Bonnotte, A. Dec. 22. Incrustation, preventing.-Borax, potato-starch, a small quantity of sugar or molasses, and preferably a tinctorial substance, are heated with water to form a jelly. This, or a liquid made from it, is used to prevent scale in steam boilers.
Patent GB-190403519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Stoppering and Pouring Attachments for Bottles, Decanters and other Vessels.
Inventor: GRANGER ALLAN
Filed: 1904-02-12
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 3519. Granger, A. Feb. 12. Stoppers.-A tap stopper is provided with a spout E and a vent-hole F, and the fluid passage is normally closed by a ball-valve G. When the bottle is tilted, the valve G rolls past the spout E and the vent F. In a modification, the ball is dispensed with, and the spout is attached to a rotatable cap. The spout and a vent-opening formed in the cap are adapted to register respectively with an outlet and a venthole formed in the fluid passage of the stopper.
Patent GB-190404613-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Valve.
Inventor: SETTINO PIETRO
Filed: 1904-02-24
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 4613. Settino, P. Feb. 25, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Rotary or oscillating disc or sector valves; casings; spindles.-Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal sectional elevation of a valve for controlling the flow of fluids in a number of directions, as for instance the flow of water to and from a number of cylinders, to actuate pistons therein. Fig. 2 is a section plan view on the line 2-2 of Fig. 1. The valve-casing is made in two flanged parts 1, 2, bolted together, with a ring of packing- material between them, to form a water-tight joint. The part 1 of the casing has inlet and exhaust passages 4, 9 with the latter of which is connected an annular groove 8. A number of diametrically-disposed pairs of holes 11 are bored in a shoulder 10, and lead to ports 12. Three such pairs are shown in Fig. 2 ; and the members of each pair serve respectively as corresponding supply and return passage to the cylinder or other chamber to which fluid is to be supplied. The shoulder 10 and the groove 8 are covered by a valve disc 16 which is actuated by a spindle 7 and a handle 25'. The disc has three holes 19, 20, and 21, the last of which is always open to the groove 8, while the two former can be made to register with any pair of the holes 11. The spindle 7 also carries a sector 40, through which is a port 41 the outer end of which is always in register with the hole 19, while its inner end leads to a central port 6 communicating with the inlet 4. Between the disc 16 and the sector 40 is another disc 30 which is independently actuated by a tubular spindle 32, and which has a hole 35 capable of registering with the ports 19, 41. It also has, diametrically opposite, a port 37 by which the ports 20, 21 can be connected. In operation, the disc, 40, 30, and 16 can be moved together, so that fluid entering at 4 can pass through the ports 41, 35, and 19, to one of the holes 11, while fluid returning through the opposite hole 11 passes through the ports 20, 37, 21, and 8 to the exhaust 9. In order to vary the distribution, all the discs can be moved simultaneously on to the next pair of holes 11, but preferably the discs 16, 40 are first moved. The precise amount of movement necessary to transfer the ports 19, 20 from one pair of holes to the next is determined by stops formed on the spindle 32. The disc 30 is then moved until its handle 34 coincides in direction with the handle 25<1>, thus causing the port 35 to register with the ports 19, 40, and 37 with 20, 21. The fluid then takes its new course.
Patent GB-190404943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Controllers for use with Cranes, Winches, Transporters and similar or other Machinery.
Filed: 1904-02-29
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 4943. Cleveland Bridge and Engineering Co., and Hill, C. W. Feb. 29. Electrically-actuated apparatus.- Motors driving the gear of cranes, winches, &c. may quickly effect changes of speed by the use of a controller of the tramway type, contacts on which vary the excitation of the motor magnets so that the motor starts with the magnets fully energized and resistance is gradually introduced into the shunt circuit as the handle is moved into the "on" position. In the Figure, the two halves of the controller barrel, which are insulated from one another, are shown developed. The shunt regulator A' has contacts c', to which are connected resistances L, M, N, 0, the contacts d' and the arm e<1> carrying connections f<1> connecting the contacts c', d'. Wires connect the contacts c' to contacts 3 to 8 and the last contact d' to the contact 9 on the controller. Horizontal motion of the arm e<1> regulates the resistance in the shunt circuit, which is gradually cut out or brought in by movable contacts g<1> on the controller barrel. The barrel also has other contacts, some of which engage contacts joined to resistances A to G which may, by rotation of the barrel, be switched one by one, into or out of series with the motor, and others engaging contacts joined to resistances H, J, K in parallel with the armature at certain stages of starting and: stopping ; other contacts are also shown. For lifting, the portion x of the barrel moves from right to left, and the vertical lines show the eight positions of the controller barrel during starting. Current enters by the positive main S<2> and passes from contacts 25, 26 to contacts g<4>, g<5>, g<8>, g<9>. The current divides at the contacts 27, 15. Part goes through the shunt coil p and lamps or non-inductive resistances q to contacts 3, g<1>, g<7>, 10. The other circuit is through the resistances A to G to contact g<3>, where the current again divides. One circuit is through the coils K, J, H, contacts i<1>, h<1>, g<10>, g<7>, 10, and the other through the contacts g<1>, g<2>, 28, 1, to the motor n, contacts 2, g<6>, g<7>, 10 and out to the negative main S<1>. On the second step, the resistances K, J, H are excluded by the contact h<1> moving away from i<1>, and the resistance A is shortcircuited by the contact 17. On the third step, resistance is put-into the shunt coil circuit by the disengagement of the contacts 3, g<1> and-so on, until the 'on' position is reached, when all the resistances A to K are out of circuit and current flows through all the resistances of the shunt circuit. The barrel moves in the opposite direction for lowering, and the motor may be compound wound.
Patent GB-190405291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blow Pipes
Inventor: DETTMER LOUIS CHARLES
Filed: 1904-03-03
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 5 2 9 1 . Dettmer, L. C. March 3. Plug cocks.--The gas supply is regulated by a spring valve E, which closes s automatically by the spring D when the thumb is removed from the operating- lever A. A byepass is fitted.
Patent GB-190408195-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Concussion Fuzes for Projectiles
Inventor: STANBRIDGE HENRY
Filed: 1904-04-09
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 8195. Stanbridge, H., and Walker, W. April 9. Fuzes for projectiles.-The firing-pin d' of a percussion fuze is held at 'safe,' as shown in Fig. 1, by a flat washer d<5> resting against the end of the hollow cylinder C, which moves backwards when the projectile is discharged and bends back the washer into the shape shown at d<6> in Fig. 2, the concave washer d<3> of Fig. 1 being expanded into the recess c<3> so as to look the firing-pin and cylinder together and to form the usual pellet and firing-pin. The pellet is prevented from creeping forward during flight by a spring E. The firing- pin may be prevented from rebounding forward by a small screwed pin d<8>, which is pulled out on impact or unscrewed during flight. Or the pin may be recessed so as to be upset into a recess in the fuze body, when the projectile is discharge, and pulled out on impact.
Patent GB-190410351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Axle Barrels for the Wheels of Road Vehicles.
Inventor: BUTLER HUGH MYDDLETON
Filed: 1904-05-05
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 10,351. Butler, H. M. May 5. Axles.-Axle arms for motor and other road vehicles, stated to be particularly applicable to axles described in Specification No. 10,252, A.D. 1904, are forged with an enlargement 2 at one end which is then flanged as at 3, Fig. 2, for attachment to an axle-tree or other support. In upsetting the end 2, a recess 6 and hollow 4 may be formed by a suitable die or by boring or drilling. The flange 3 may be replaced by other projections, such as pivot pins for the steering-axles of motor vehicles, in which case the opening 4 would be formed from the inside of the arm.
Patent GB-190412232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Treatment of Sewage.
Inventor: MCLEAN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-05-30
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 12,232. McLean, A., and Paterson, W. May 30. Fuel.-Sewage sludge from settling-tanks is dried by spreading it over a filtering-cloth on the false bottom of a tank, beneath which is a vacuum chamber. Before or after this operation, the sludge is mixed with quicklime ; the product is dried, mixed with a small proportion of coal tar or the like, and made into briquettes for furnace use.