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Patent GB-190223998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Regenerating or Heat Recovering Apparatus for Gas Producers and other Furnaces.
Inventor: WILSON ALFRED
Filed: 1902-11-03
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 23,998. Wilson, A. Nov. 3. Steam generation by heated gases; superheaters, steam.-Steam, generated in groups of water tubes 1<a>, Fig. 3, connected together in series and heated by the hot gases from gas producers and furnaces generally, is mixed with the air supply for the fire and the mixture heated in other groups of tubes 2<a>, Fig. 3<a>, also connected together in series by upper and lower conduits 23 and provided with inlet and outlet connections 24, 25. The several groups of tubes are arranged in a single casing having inlet and outlet openings 15<a>, 19<a> for the hot gases from the producer and fitted at intervals with vertical baffles 37 for making the gases pass in a sinuous course amongst the tubes. The water tubes 1<a> terminate at the ends in transverse pipes 26, 28 which are connected to upper and lower water drums arranged on opposite sides of the apparatus. The last group of water tubes is fitted with two upper water drums, which are connected to a steam and water drum 33. A safety-valve is fitted to each of the upper water drums, and a blowout valve on the lower water drum of the last group of tubes, water being supplied to the lower drum of the first group. The several tubes 1<a>, 2<a>, may be provided with external scrapers 38, Fig. 3<a>, to remove soot &c., which is afterwards taken away through manholes 39 in the casing.
Patent GB-190224812-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Detonating Compositions.
Inventor: FUHRER JOSEF
Filed: 1902-11-12
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 24,812. Fuhrer, J. Nov. 12. Explosives.-Relates to a detonating-composition consisting of potassium nitrate 45À5 parts, potassium bicarbonate 30 parts, sulphur 16 parts, and aluminium 8À5 parts. When employed in explosive projectiles, it is either formed as a wafer placed between the priming and explosive charges, or is mixed with the explosive charge.
Patent GB-190303841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clippers or Shearers for Fur or Hair.
Inventor: GUTTERIDGE HERBERT
Filed: 1903-02-18
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 3841. Gutteridge, H. Feb. 18. Horse clippers and the like.-In clippers or shearers for fur and hair, one handle r is rigidly secured to the lower shearing-plate a, and the other handle q is pivoted on a pin p. The handle q carries a toothed sector n which turns toothed wheels m, k, h, pivoted in the lower shearing- plate. The wheel h is connected by a link t to the upper shearing- plate b, which can slide along a guide s and which is held in contact with the lower shearing-plate by rollers f carried by a spring d which is adjusted by means of a nut e. One stroke of the handles gives a number of strokes to the shearing-plates.
Patent GB-190305030-A (GB)
Title: Electrically Driven Circular Saw Bench, for Cutting Wood and the like
Inventor: BARR JAMES
Filed: 1903-03-04
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 5030. Barr, J., and A n d e r a o n, R. March 4. Sawing.-Relates to a fixed or portable circular sawing-machine driven by an electromotor. The frame D supporting the saw bench F is mounted on the top of the electromotor A. The circular saw L, mounted on a spindle E placed as near the surface of the bench as possible, is driven by a multiple rope band passing over the pulley H of the motor and the pulley K of the saw spindle. A guide-pulley J is used for the return of the rope. The machine, in the portable form, is mounted on wheels C.
Patent GB-190305068-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Safety Guard for Ironing and like Machines.
Inventor: CATT ROBERT
Filed: 1903-03-04
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 5068. Catt, R., and Rose, R. March 4. Guards.-Relates to ironing and like machines which employ feed-lips, and consists in arranging the feed-lip so that the introduction of the fingers or the like between the feed-lip and the ironing- roller causes the former to fall away from the latter and, by so doing, to operate means for stopping the machine. The feed-lip A, Figs. 1 and 2, is connected to the footboard C by spring rods B, which are set so that the feed-lip is ordinarily opened only sufficiently to admit the article to be ironed, but, if a finger is inserted between the roller and the feed-lip, the latter is forced back against the pressure of the springs b, and; in so doing, overbalances a weighted lever H connected to the lip by a bar G, so that the lip is thrown fully back. In its course, the lip strikes a spring bar D, which moves a trigger e on a spring rod E so as to release it from a catch, by which it is normally held, and to cause it to act on an arm f which moves the strike gear F, thereby shifting the belt from the fast to the loose pulley.
Patent GB-190305486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Closures for Bottles and other Vessels
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1903-03-09
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 5486. Marks, G. C., [Crown Cork and Seal Co.]. March 9. Stoppers; capsules, bottle &c.-Relates to bottle and like closures, in which an inverted cap or plug is expanded into an internal groove in the neck of the vessel, a packing-washer being interposed between the cap and neck to form a tight joint. In the present invention, the closure is constructed to prevent contact between the washer and the contents of the vessel. The cap A, Fig. 1, is made of a suitable metal, such as aluminium, tin, &c., or an alloy, and is formed with a bead b beneath the india-rubber, cork, or like washer B. When the closure is applied, the cap is expanded by a suitable tool, into the groove C, until the bead b is in contact with the neck of the vessel beneath the washer. The cap may be formed with or without a flared lip a, and the form of the groove c may be varied. The neck may also be formed with a shoulder below the groove c, and the cap expanded into contact with the shoulder.
Patent GB-190305650-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Giving Lisle Thread Finish to Vegetable Fabrics.
Inventor: DUBOIS ALEXANDER NARCISE
Filed: 1903-03-11
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 5650. Dubois, A. N. March 11. Carbonizing fabrics.-Goods made from vegetable fibre, such as cotton stockings &c., are treated so as to remove the filamental fuzz and give a Lislethread finish. The process may precede the dyeing or bleaching process or may be combined with the dyeing process. The goods are first macerated in very dilute sulphuric, hydrochloric, or nitric acids, or a mixture of these to which may be added some of the organic acids. The acid solution is then extracted by a hydro-extractor. The goods are next placed in an oxidizing-machine in which they are tumbled about while exposed to heat till dry. The fuzz is thus rendered brittle and broken off. The goods are then removed from the oxidizing- machine and allowed to cool, after which they are treated with a cold alkaline bath which may consist of potassium or sodium carbonate or of ammonia liquor. The goods are finally washed and dried. There may be added to the acid bath copper sulphate, acetate, or nitrate, iron sulphate or nitrate, ammonium chloride, sodium or aluminium sulphate, common alum, or lead acetate with acetic acid. When the process precedes bleaching, the goods are first boiled in an alkali to remove oil or dirt. In the combined process of carbonizing and dyeing, the carbonizing-chemicals mentioned above are combined with the dyes. In the case of aniline oxidized fast black dye liquors as at present used, the carbonizing may be effected by keeping the goods in the oxidizer longer than usual. The filaments are thus rendered brittle and the attrition breaks them off. A claim is made to the use of alum in carbonizing-solutions.
Patent GB-190307031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pumps.
Inventor: WHITAKER RICHARD
Filed: 1903-03-26
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 7031. Whitaker, R., Johnson, R. W., and Johnson J. W. March 26. Pump valves. - Relates to packing-rings and means for reducing the area of the backs of discharge valves acted upon by the discharge pressure. The discharge valve C, in which the suction valve D is fitted and guided, has thick rubber packing-rings 6, 7 between which the metal rings 12, 13 forming the suction chamber K are fitted. The top and bottom flanges of these rings are of different diameters, so that a differential shoulder 5 is formed on the movable ring 13 on which the fluid entering at N may operate. A port S allows the discharge pressure to act on the ring C' secured to the back of the valve C, and a port T leads from the chamber K to the lower suction chamber 8.
Patent GB-190309412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Utilization of Lime Waste of Alkali Works and Lime Sulphate Waste.
Inventor: OLIVER HENRY
Filed: 1903-04-25
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 9412. Oliver, H., and Bevan, W. April 25. Transferring designs, pictures, and the like.- Transfers may be pressed into blocks prepared from alkali waste and other materials in the mould, and they are given the appearance of being " under " the glaze," if the transfer paper is damped and removed and the block is again pressed against a polished surface.
Patent GB-190313855-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metronomes
Inventor: WYNNE GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-06-22
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 13,855. Wynne, G. F. June 22. Metronomes.-The straight bar A is provided with two steel points D, which rest in two oval depressions on the top of the stand E. The top of the stand is of horse shoe shape, and the stand itself is made of stamped sheet metal, and rests upon three pointed feet. The upper weight C is adjustable. In a simple form of metronome, a strip of metal or wire is bent into a triangular or other shape. The central bearing, fixed to the skeleton lever, consists of two points, or a knife-edge, or pivot, and an opening below the bearing allows the stand or support to be inserted. The stand is formed of bent metal or wire, the upper or lever-supporting arm being horizontal.
Patent GB-190315552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus or Devices for Transmitting and Receiving Messages by Wireless Telegraphy.
Inventor: BURKE CHARLES GOODWIN
Filed: 1903-07-14
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 15,552. Burke, C. G. July 14. Telegraphs.-In systems of wireless telegraphy, a continuous iine is traced on the paper strip at the receiving-station, such line being interrupted by the transmitted signals. This enables signals of uniform duration to be transmitted, the intervals between them representing dots and dashes. Fig. 2 shows a perforated strip for automatic trans- . mission, and the tape message produced thereby. Fig. 1 shows a transmitting station A and a receiving station B diagrammatically. The stylus b<3> co-operates with the tape to produce intermittent contact at b<2>, and, through the relay b at a' in the primary circuit of the induction coil a. T represents the transmitting-electrode. The coherer c controls the relay circuit 4, the tape p being temporarily removed from the pen s when a signal is received. Transmission may be effected by a key, and a continuous sounder, interrupted by the signals, may be used as a receiving instrument.
Patent GB-190316971-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cultivators and other Agricultural Implements.
Inventor: LUBIN DAVID
Filed: 1903-08-04
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 16,971. Lubin, D. Aug. 4. Agricultural implements; cultivators.-Means are provided for regulating the depth of work, for preventing tilting and lateral swinging, and for clearing away loose material from before the wheels. In the cultivator shown in Fig. 1, the depth of work is regulated by the position of a weight 9 provided with rollers 10 which run on a curved rail 8, the range of movement being limited by means of adjustable collars 11, 12. The rail 8 is connected to two upright arms 6, 7 at the end of a bar 2, which is pivoted between swivelling lugs 3 and is fixed in position by means of a bolt 4 passing through holes in an upright 5. The upright 5 is adjustable in a horizontal slot, so that the weight may be adjusted laterally to prevent tilting. A handle 13 and legs 14 are provided. In the implement shown in Fig. 6 three bars 22, carrying adjustable cultivator teeth or digging tools, are mounted to swing vertically and independently of one another. They are connected by means of uprights to sleeves on the axle 15, which is arched so as to pass over growing plants. The extensions 31 of the bars 22 rest loosely on a crossbar 19 which connects two frame bars 18, and from them rails 33 extend upward and forward carrying weights 36, the range of movement of which is regulated by adjustable collars 38. When a tooth strikes an obstruction, the bar to which it is attached is pushed upwards and the weight runs forward, thus decreasing the weight on the tooth and preventing lateral swinging. The draught cable from the manually-operated power device by which the machine is drawn, is attached to two converging rods 39 the plane of which can be altered, to regulate the depth of work, by means of a rocking shaft 40 swinging from brackets 41 and moved by a rod 43 attached to an arm 42. The depth of work can also be regulated by adjusting the rollers 20 by which the frame is supported. The shaft 40 passes through spring coils forming parts of teeth 45, which push aside loose material in front of the wheels 17. The ends of the coils are attached to the pivots connecting the shaft 40 with the brackets 41, so that the teeth may be raised by moving the rod 43. The shanks of the teeth or tines 26 are adjustable through the lugs 27 on the collars 29, which may be moved along or round the bars 22.
Patent GB-190322362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Overcoats.
Inventor: NICHOLLS HARRY JOHN
Filed: 1903-10-16
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 22,362. Nicholls, H. J. Oct. 16. Coats; knickerbockers.-Relates to a waterproof or other overcoat adapted for use when cycling, shooting, walking, &c. The lower part of a coat with a seamless back is divided at a<1> near the side seams. The side sections b are provided with flaps b<1> which, when the garment is used as an overcoat, are hidden by the tail part a. These flaps b<1> can be fastened by buckles c, Fig. 4, around the legs of the wearer to form knickerbockers. The tail part can be fastened inside the coat or may be drawn between the legs and fastened, as shown in Fig. 4, to provide protection at the seat. Leggings or puttees are worn in combination with the coat.
Patent GB-190324315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Grips or Hold-fasts for Ropes, Cords and the like.
Inventor: ORAM FREDERICK HENRY PAUL PETT
Filed: 1903-11-09
Granted: 1904-11-09
Abstract: 24,315. Oram, F. H. P. P. Nov. 9. Cleats or holders.- Fig. 3 shows a form of grip applicable to a block and tackle used for fastening down tents and the like. The rope, after passing round a pulley e, may or may not be first led over a V-shaped slit fitted with gripping-wires, and is then secured between two or more wires and an adjustable clamping-plate which may either have a plane surface or be provided with wires. As shown, the rope J, after passing round a pulley e, is secured between wires A<3> fastened in the block E, and the clamping-plate F operated by a thumb-screw F<1>. A modification of this arrangement is also described, in which the wires fastened to the block are bent double and turned outwards, forming two horns. The rope is wound round the horns and is secured by a clamping-plate, which also helps to prevent the wires from being forced out of the block.
Patent GB-190325628-A (GB)
Title: A Continuous-record Appliance for Sounding Depths at Sea.
Inventor: HELBY HAROLD WILDEY HASLER
Filed: 1903-11-24
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 25,628. Helby, H. W. H. Nov. 24. Sounding-apparatus. - In a sounding-appliance giving a continuous record of the depth, the towing- line B is attached to the sinker A, which is provided with the trigger C, and when the trigger touches the bottom an electrics circuit is completed to ring a bell, or to control the winding-in of the tow-line B by an electric motor. An indicator, attached to the winch or guide-pulley for the line B, indicates, or records on paper travelled by clockwork, the variations in the depth of water. Electrical contact is made in the sinker A by the compression of the rubber tube F, containing wires or strips of metal due to the movement of the trigger C. The sinker tilts or lifts when the trigger touches the bottom.
Patent GB-190326737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hinges.
Inventor: HARPER FRED
Filed: 1903-12-07
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 26,737. Harper, F., and Doman, A. Dec. 7. Hinges and pivots for doors or gates. A brck - plate A, Fig. 6, has attached to it two sockets B, B<1> by rivets C, or by pins, eyelets, &c. which permit the sockets to turn about them while the pin F of the strap E is placed in position. Screws are then passed through the holes H, h<2> to secure the sockets and the back-plate in position. The strap E and pin F may be made in one piece, or the strap may be chilled around a wrought-iron pin. One of the sockets may be formed in one piece with the back-plate. The portion of the plate A lying beneath the pivot end of the strap may be cut away, as shown in Fig. 12, to enable the door or gate to be flush with the post without sinking the plate A into it.
Patent GB-190411204-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fans for Ventilating Mines and for other purposes.
Inventor: EDWARDS ISAAC
Filed: 1904-05-16
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 11,204. Edwards, I. May 16. Fans.-Relates to the general construction of a fan for ventilating mines or shafts, applicable also for other ventilating purposes, and for drawing or propelling air. The hub at the outlet side consists of a boss b<1>, Fig. 4, formed with pockets b<3>, and of a disc b<2> which may either be a separate piece of sheet iron or be cast with the boss. At the inlet side, the hub consists of a skeleton disc formed with a peripheral flange and with recesses or pockets. Arms d, secured to the pockets in the discs, extend and are secured to rings e, f, Fig. 2, of angle-iron &c., on the periphery c of the fan. The sheet-iron or other blades i, Figs. 1 and 1<a>, are riveted, or otherwise secured, to the arms d, the periphery c, the flange of the skeleton disc, and the disc b<2>, using angle-iron strips if necessary. Preferably, the turned-down part i<4> of the bent portion i<3> of the blade is riveted to the back of the disc b<2>. The blades may be slightly curved, and the inner portion may be set at a varying angle to the upper or outer edge. The periphery c may differ in width from the blades.
Patent GB-190414971-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus in connection with the Combustion Chambers of Steam Boilers and the like for the Manufacture and Burning of Gas
Inventor: STIENS PETER
Filed: 1904-07-04
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 14,971. Stiens, P. July 4. Liquid and gaseous fuel fittings.-In a process and apparatus for the manufacture and burning of gas obtained from liquid fuel, a generating-chamber ar, which may be arranged in the combustion chamber or furnace flue of a steam boiler, is divided by a grate or perforated partition b into two compartments. A layer of coal, carbon, iron, or other reducing-material is placed above the grate. An injector, connected to a water supply f and a petroleum supply g, enables a mixture of these liquids, together with air drawn through a pipe e, to be introduced through a pipe c to the space above the grate. Below the grate, and at each end of the chamber, a discharge branch i leads to a transverse pipe k. The transverse pipes are connected together by a series of pipes provided with perforations through which the gas issues. The gas is ignited and heats the chamber a and the combustion chamber. At first, only air and petroleum are introduced through the pipe c, but, when the layer of reducing-material is incandescent, the water is also turned on. One of the pipes k may be provided with a branch p, through which any superfluous gas generated may be led to another place for consumption or to a gas holder. In another arrangement, two. generators are employed, the spaces below the grates being connected by a pipe. Each generator has a supply tank, and the gases generated pass into common transverse pipes. On starting, oil and air are introduced into one generator only. The second generator is then started, and, when they have both become hot enough, the oil may be shut off intermittently or permanently from one or the other of the generators. The combustion chamber is provided with a refractory lining o at a slight distance from its walls, the lining being provided with perforations for the passage of the hot gases, and serving to protect the metal of the chamber from the jets of flame.
Patent GB-190416484-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for Cutting or Trimming Clarinet Reeds and the like
Inventor: HUGHES JAMES STANFORD
Filed: 1904-07-26
Granted: 1905-07-26
Abstract: 16,484. Hughes, J. S. July 26. Wood wind instruments, reeds of, trimming. A trimmerfor clarinet reeds and the like comprises the baseplate A to which the lever B is jointed, and the curved cutting-blade C attached to the lever B. The blade C cuts directly on the base-plate A.
Patent GB-190416726-A (GB)
Title: Lifting Jack
Inventor: POTTS BENJAMIN LANGFORD FORSTE
Filed: 1904-07-29
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 16,726. Potts, B. L. F. July 29. Lifting-jacks.-The jack consists of a pair of levers or wings which are forced apart by rollers carried by a nut on a screw. The levers A A', B B' turn on pivots C, C' carried by the nut D. The rollers F, F<1>, G, G<1> are pressed against the curved edges E, E<1> of the levers by the rotation of the screw H. This screw is right and left handed and, on rotation, the two nuts D are brought nearer together, thus opening the levers A, B, the ends of which have hinged shoes J, K to bear normally on the load to be lifted. Power is applied in any convenient manner to the screw H. A stop L is provided to prevent the levers from opening too far. An ordinary screw may be employed in place of the double screw H, in which case, the hole in the nut D is made plain and the screw is provided with collars.
Patent GB-190416915-A (GB)
Title: Improved Picker for Under-pick Looms.
Inventor: FALKE GUSTAV
Filed: 1904-08-02
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 16,915. Falke, G. Aug. 2. Loom pickers.-Pickers for under-pick looms are made of two bevelled plates a of iron, ebonite, paper, &c., rigidly connected by rivets &c. c so as to enclose and hold firm the ends of leather, canvas, &c. strips b, projecting loops of which form buffers at one or both ends of the picker.
Patent GB-190417527-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Commutators for Dynamo Electric Machines.
Filed: 1904-08-11
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 17,527. Siemens Bros. & Co., and Berry, H. Aug. 11. Commutators particularly suitable for small machines are constructed with a conical working surface so as to occupy but small space on the shaft. On a screwed steel tube a a nut b is held in position by a set-screw b<1>, which is formed with a flange b and has its front face turned to an angle, preferably of about 90'. The commutator bars e of corresponding angular shape are insulated by the washers c, d, f, and are held by the steel washer g and the nut h. The conical surface e<1> serves as the working face. Slots e<2> are made on the outer edge so that the armature wires may be soldered thereto direct, and a tongue a<1> engages the tube with the armature
Patent GB-190419831-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sign for Cigar Dealers and Tobacconists.
Inventor: WUERSCHER OTTO
Filed: 1904-09-14
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 19,831. W³rscher, O. Sept. 14. Signs for tobacconists and cigar-dealers are made in the form of a cigar supported by a ring b and an arm h. The device is illuminated by a gas lamp p, or other means such as an electric light, an oil lamp, or candles, and a mirror m serves to reflect the light to the glass or like body in the parts z, y which represent the ash and cigar band respectively