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Patent GB-190118500-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Removing or Separating the Fiber Contained in Vegetable Leaves
Inventor: BEARD JAMES FELIX
Filed: 1901-09-16
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 18,500. Beard, J. F., and Hayne, R. Sept. 16. Breaking and scutching apparatus for vegetable leaves. The leaves l are passed transversely between a pair of corrugated crushing-rollers f, h, and gripped by a travelling chain k, which holds the butt ends thereof against the edge of a faceplate m, while the leaves are scutched or scraped by scrapers u on the face of a wheel t. The leaves are first scraped on one side against a fixed plate x, and are subsequently turned upwards by the revolving scrapers so that they have their other sides scraped against the faceplate m. When the leaves are released from the chain k and faceplate m, they are transferred by an endless rope 7 across the pulley 3, and the ends which have been scutched are straightened by a travelling carding- belt and gripped between an endless rope 10 and the edge of a second faceplate 15 similar to m, while the untreated ends are scraped by a revolving scraper 17 similar to t, after which the fully-cleaned leaves are delivered from the machine between the endless bands or ropes 20 and 10 as shown. In a modification, the leaves are passed completely through the machine, while gripped or held at their butt ends, two faceplates and scrapers being used as described above, the leaves being transferred from one set to the other across the wheel 3 by an endless rope.
Patent GB-190125581-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Surface Condensers for Steam Engines.
Inventor: RICHMOND JOHN RITCHIE
Filed: 1901-12-14
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 25,581. Richmond, J. R. Dec. 14. Condensers. - The objects are to secure equable distribution of steam over the cooling-surface of engine surface condensers, to diminish the impact, and consequent vibration, due to the delivery of steam at each stroke of the engine, and to secure a higher vacuum without undue cooling of the water of condensation. Fig. 2 shows a vertical section through a condenser embodying the invention, in which the cooling - w a t e r passes through the tubes g and the steam is outside them. In this, the tubes or cooling-surfaces are arranged parallel with and around the inlet steam passage p, which is carried well into the condenser ; and diaphragm plates h, i may be so disposed as to compel the steam to follow a devious course among the tubes. Vertical partitions t are also provided. These may be of box-like form, in order to fill up part of the space not occupied by tubes. Inlet steam passages may be provided at both ends of the condenser. The arrangement is especially applicable where the air is withdrawn by a separate dry air pump and the water by a separate pump, as the water collecting in the chamber s can be taken off at a high temperature and the air at a point where the temperature is low.
Patent GB-190201352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Lifts and the like.
Inventor: BARLOW HERBERT DUDLEY
Filed: 1902-01-17
Granted: 1903-02-17
Abstract: 1352. Barlow, H. D. Jan. 17. Hauling and winding engines; overwinding, preventing. - Relates more especially to lifts and the like which work between two definite points, and consists essentially in operating the lifting or hauling rope from a crank through multiplying-gearing, so that the lift &c. has a simple harmonic motion and starts and stops slowly, while the motor may rotate at uniform speed. In the form of apparatus described, the rope u is reeved through pulley blocks r, s ; the block r is stationary and the block s is connected by a rod or otherwise, to a crank-pin k on a spurwheel h, rotated through the reducing gearing shown from an electric motor or other source of power. To alter the travel of the lift &c., the crank-pin k is adjustable in a radial slot in the wheel h.
Patent GB-190204482-A (GB)
Title: A Spring Chain or Gear Wheel suitable for Motor Bicycles and Tricycles and other purposes
Inventor: ROSE STEPHEN JOHN
Filed: 1902-02-22
Granted: 1903-02-21
Abstract: 4482. Rose, S. J. Feb. 22. Driving - mechanism.-Chain and other gear - wheels for motor bicycles and tricycles and for other purposes, are formed in two parts connected together by springs, to soften the effect of sudden applications of the driving-power. In the form shown in Figs. 8 and 9, the chain-wheel A is loosely mounted on a disc B, its motion being limited by studs G secured to the wheel and sliding in slots in the part B. Springs C are mounted in slots, their ends being supported by lugs R of semicircular cross-section formed on the parts A, B. In a modification, shown in Fig. 1, the chain-ring A is mounted on a flange B of the road wheel, and is controlled by springs connecting it to plates C on this wheel.
Patent GB-190218763-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Stand or Support for Bicycles and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: SLADEN JOHN MORTIMER
Filed: 1902-08-26
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 18,763. Sladen, J. M. Aug. 26. Stands. -Relates to stands or supports for bicycles, motor cycles, and other vehicles. Four legs a, a<1>, b, b<1>, connected together as shown by stays f, are pivoted together in pairs at c, the legs b, b<1> passing between the legs a, a' and supports d, d<1> secured to them. Shoulders e, e<1> are secured to the legs b, b<1> to support the posts a, a'. The cycle is wheeled backwards up a platform g, connected by bars h to one of the staysf, so that it can be moved into either of the positions shown, until the axle ends or steps engage the upper extended ends of the legs b, b<1>, when the platform is allowed to tilt until the axle ends or the steps rest in hollows a' formed in the legs a, a<1>. The platform is then moved into the position shown in dotted lines. When not in use, the parts are folded into one plane.
Patent GB-190303156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilating Ports for Ships or Vessels
Inventor: ATLEE JOSHUA WOOLSTON
Filed: 1903-02-10
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 3156. Atlee, J. W. Feb. 10. Ventilating sh i p s; cabin lights ports.- Relates to portholes which, while permitting the lighting and ventilation of a ship, prevent water from entering inboard. The glass 7 is carried by the ring 4 co-axial with a ring 14 secured, as shown, to the outside plating 12, and in fair weather may be raised by flexible strips 17 mounted o n spring arums, not shown. Air enters the ship through the ports 24, but, should water enter the casing 2, 3, it is prevented from reaching the ports 24 by the ball valves 22, normally resting in the cage 21, being forced against the seats 20. A waterescape port 26 is fitted to the casing. The watertight ring 4 is locked against the flanged plate 5 by screwed rods 27 journalled in the plates 2, 3. The rods have U-shaped nuts 30 adapted to receive the slotted lugs 31 extending radially from the ring 4.
Patent GB-190308995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers
Filed: 1903-04-21
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 8995. Ellis & Co., J., and Ellis, J. April 21. Vertical boilers.- Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 8522, A.D. 1902. The circular shell A of a vertical boiler for a motor vehicle, is formed in two parts connected together and to the ashtray G by flanges B. An inwardly - flanged joint C is provided at the top to enable the upper part of the shell to be readily removed to facilitate examination and cleaning of the boiler. The firebox D has a door E and a conical crown F to allow sediment to come off more easily when the boiler is blown off. Smoke-tubes N, curved as shown to allow of expansion, connect the crown F to the conical bottom M of the smoke-box L. The firing-tube H is secured centrally over the firebox and may extend to the top of the boiler, but a removable sheet-iron cylinder J is, preferably, dropped through a hole in the smoke-box cover K. The anti-priming ring, steam outlet, handholes, and manholes may be provided as described in the prior Specification.
Patent GB-190310059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Pneumatic Tyres and Apparatus therefor
Inventor: JOHNSTONE LEWIS
Filed: 1903-05-04
Granted: 1904-05-04
Abstract: 10,059. Johnstone, L. May 4. Tyres, pneumatic.-Relates to apparatus for applying the string &c. to the outer covers of pneumatic tyres of the type described in Specification No. 15,578, A.D. 1898, for the purpose of retaining the cover on the rim. The helices may extend beyond the rim, or all lie within it. To construct a cover, a rubbered bias band in the form of a ring is mounted upon a U-section collapsable mandrel a placed upon a spider a', such as is described in Specification No. 23,135, A.D. 1898. Conical rollers c<4> are next approached to the bias band carried round by the revolving mandrel. A string z, advantageously prepared with rubber solution, is introduced on either side between the band and the rollers through eyelets d, d<1>, which may be carried by a forked bracket d<2> pivoted to a movable support c<3>. This support may be operated by a screw c<2> geared to the mandrel in such a way that the eyelets lay the threads in, preferably, closely - wound helices. Several layers may be thus wound on, and, if desired, the extreme edges of the band on either side may be turned over upon the helices, when, by applying the rollers by themselves with great pressure, a neat finished edge may be obtained. Vulcanizing-solution may be used with the bands and threads, and a prepared strip of rubber may be placed upon the band and helices, and the whole moulded and finished ; or non-vulcanizing solution may be used, and, after winding, an ordinary vulcanized strip applied, the mandrel collapsed, and the cover removed. The thread may be wound again on the finished helix, and, if desired, it may be finally wound on without the traverse, so that it is bunched to form a reinforcement to the attachment just without the rim, or to serve in the place of the usual wires in the edge ; or it may be superposed in such a position that it may be subsequently moulded into a beaded edge adapted to engage with a clincher rim, when a second set of rollers such as c<4>, may be provided with grooves, so that the bunching may be shaped to that of the clincher edge. In another method for forming the clincher edge, six helices, say, of string may be wound on and reversed, then, five wor@d on and reversed next four and then four reversed, so that, with a few turns now run on centrally without traverse, a somewhat pyramidical form is produced. The edge of the bias fabric is then turned over, when, by applying the grooved rollers, the bead is shaped, so that it drops into its place in the clincher groove formed in the mould ; it is then vulcanized and finished.
Patent GB-190312765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hoisting or Winding Engines
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1903-06-06
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 12,765. Thompson, W. P., [White, M. C., and Duryea, 0. C.]. June 6. Winding-engines. - Consists of a hoisting or winding engine driven by gasoline or the like, and comprises improved gearing between the engine and drum, and improved valve and governing gear. On the engine shaft 3, Fig. 2, is keyed the flywheel 5, loose on the hub of which is a wheel 7 carrying three spur-wheels 13, gearing with internal teeth on a wheel 22, secured to the drum, and with a pinion 14 on the shaft 3. Each of the wheels 7, 22 is fitted with a band brake controlled by a hand-lever, which can be locked in any desired position by a ratchet and pawl. By locking the wheel 7, the drum is driven at a reduced speed, and, by loosening both brakes, the lift or other load is allowed to run down. The gearing is enclosed practically dust-tight between the wheel 7 and the rim of the wheel 22 and end of the drum. The flanges 26, 16 form the sides of a lubricating oil bath for the gearing. Fig. 6 shows the valve and governing gear. Pivoted stiffly on a pin 71 is an angle lever 70, one arm of which 74 is adapted to push the igniter rod 63 to the left to make the contact 62, 61 preparatory to ignition, and the other arm 75 to engage the rod 57 and open the exhaust valve 51. To the arms 74, 75 are pivoted rods 76, 79, formed with notched ends and pressed towards the surface 84 by springs. A chisel-pointed rod 89, pivoted at 90 to the eccentric rod 88, slides on the surface 84, against which it is pressed by an adjustable spring 95. In operation, the rod 89 engages the rods 76, 79 alternately, thus igniting the charge on one stroke and opening the exhaust on the next. Should the speed become excessive, the inertia of a weighted arm 92, secured to the rod 89, causes the latter to rise against its spring 95 and thus miss the rod 76 ; but if the resulting reduction of speed is sufficient, the ignition is only delayed one stroke. The and of the rod 79 is relatively thick and that of the rod 76 relatively thin, so that the rod 89, even if tilted a trifle during the exhaust stroke, will not miss the rod 79, while any tilting of the rod 89 during the compression stroke causes it to miss the rod 76.
Patent GB-190314217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Steering Gear
Filed: 1903-06-27
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 14,217. Carron Co., and Rodgerson, W. J. June 27. Steering - gear.- Means are provided for closing or bringing to its neutral position the controlling- valve of a steering- engine, the motion of which is controlled by the revolutions of the crank shaft, and also means for regulating the supply of steam to the valve, so that the amount supplied is proportional to the distance the rudder is from its central position. The controlling- valve B, Fig. 1, is mounted on the spindle C, having a play equal to or more than the lap on the valve face. Attached to the valve B is a piston F supplied with steam from the ports a by pipes through the valve-box G. As the controlling - valve is approaching the neutral position, one of the ports g is opened, thus moving the piston F and causing the valve B to move over the ports a, thereby cutting off the supply of steam to the engine. The movement of the piston F actuates, at the same time, the lever f, whereby, simultaneously with the closing of the valves g<1>, the valve g<2> is opened, putting the piston in equilibrium. The steam may be supplied to the valve B by way of the valve I, Fig. 3, which is operated by the eccentric N, arranged to make a more or less complete revolution from hard over to hard over of the rudder, the amount of opening being proportional to the distance out of the central position of the rudder. A regulating-nut p is fitted to the eccentric-rod P.
Patent GB-190324183-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cork Drawer.
Inventor: DEACLE WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1903-11-07
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 24,183. Deacle, W. G. Nov. 7. Corkscrews and cork-drawers.-Relates to a handoperated machine with a corkscrew for uncorking a bottle and releasing the cork from the screw. Fig. 2 shows a section of the barrel of the apparatus, which is mounted on a fixed pedestal. A movable pivot S is provided for a handle C on a short link, itself pivoted at the opposite end to the pedestal, so as to allow the trunnions H on the handle to slide longitudinally in a slot in the barrel. A spindle E, into the end of which the corkscrew F is screwed, has a right-handed worm at each end, these being engaged by studs J in nuts K, which are capable of sliding a fixed distance in grooves on the inside of the barrel. During the first part of the downward stroke of the handle, the nuts K slide, and the spindle E is moved downwards without rotating, by the nut G actuated by the trunnions and containing balls which engage a central left-handed worm on the spindle. The bottle neck is inserted into a holder N, and the nuts K cease to slide when the corkscrew touches the cork, further movement of the handle causing the nut G to rotate the spindle so that the screw enters the cork. When the handle is raised, the nuts K first slide in the barrel, raising the spindle without rotation and drawing the cork out of the bottle. The nuts K then cease to slide, and the spindle is rotated in the opposite direction, thus freeing the cork. The right-handed worms terminate at their upper ends in insets which the studs J occupy during the withdrawing operation.
Patent GB-190327740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppering Bottles and other Vessels
Inventor: MEACOCK HENRY
Filed: 1903-12-18
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 27,740. Meacock, H., and Meacock, L. Dec. 18. Stoppers; filling, preventing. - For preventing bottles from being refilled, a stopper is employed having a ferrule A with a circular hole in its base B, on which is seated a valve E whose spindle slides vertically in a guiding socket at the centre of a cross-piece F, which is supported by a projection G on the ferrule. A socket I is screwed into the upper end of the ferrule to receive a cork C, down the centre of which passes a tube D, which is also screwed to the socket I but on its inner side. A detachable band H separates the the cross-piece F from the socket I. To secure the stopper, springs K form a locking engagement with recesses L in the neck, and an indentation M prevents the stopper from being pushed into the bottle. On inverting the bottle, the weight of liquid and of the valve E compresses the weak spring J, allowing the contents to escape.
Patent GB-190328593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vacuum Pans
Inventor: TRUMP EDWARD NEEDLES
Filed: 1903-12-29
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 28,593. Lake, H. H., [Trump, E. N.]. Dec. 29. Evaporators; liquids, circulating.-In vacuum apparatus for evaporating liquids, the concentrated liquid is circulated without admixture with dilute solution. The vacuum pan 1 is connected to the condenser 18 and heated by the pipes 2 ; it is provided with a valve 4, controlled by a wheel 5, for permitting the crystals to pass into the receiver 3, which communicates with a grinder 6 and a circulating-pump 7. The concentrated liquid, bearing the crystals, is forced up the pipe 8 into the chamber 16, and flows down the pipe 19 to the lower part of the pan 1, the valve 4 being kept open during the operation. The top of the chamber 16 is connected to the top of the pan 1, so that the same vacuum is maintained in the pipes 8, 19. If desired, the valve 21 may be opened and the liquid circulated without passing through the chamber 16. When sufficiently heavy, the liquid is run into the centrifugal separators 12. The liquid from the well 13 can be sucked through the pipe 14 back into the pan 1.
Patent GB-190401294-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dust Guards for the Axle Boxes of Railway and other Vehicles.
Inventor: DENEGRE EDWARD
Filed: 1904-01-18
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 1294. Denegre, E. Jan. 18. Axle-boxes.-A dust-guard for the axle-boxes of railway and other vehicles comprises a dished plate c, between which and the grey-iron or other packing- ring d is arranged a spring e, as shown in sectional elevation and plan respectively in Figs. 1 and 3. The plate c has an opening for the passage of the axle, and carries ears c' adapted to engage flanges b<2> on the axle-box b. The packing-ring is in sections, which are connected by lap joints d; its planed face is in contact with a planed boss b<1> on the axle-box. A part d<2> of the packing-ring fits the axle passage of the plate c, while the flat and bevelled portions d<4>, d<5> respectively serve as a seat for the spring. The spring, being under compression, forces the sections of the packing-ring against the axle, and holds the ring in contact with the boss b<1>. The brass b<3> is secured in the axle-box by the key b<4>.
Patent GB-190404263-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of Coating Metal Objects.
Inventor: SWINDELL WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-02-20
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 4263. Swindell, W., [Johnston, A.]. Feb. 20. Coating.-Articles of sheet steel, cast iron, &c., are coated by rattling them with a binding-agent, such as common varnish. The proportions used may be 1 oz. to 100 lbs. The articles may be subjected to a preliminary rattling with sawdust. By this process, the scale and some of the metal is abraded and distributed over the surface of the article, to which it is caused to adhere by the binding-agent.
Patent GB-190405215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trucks and Brakes for Tramway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: COOK ELMER ELSWORTH
Filed: 1904-03-02
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 5215. Cook, E. B. March 2. Axle - trucks and undercarriages; brakes ; tramcars.- Relates to improvements in long wheel-base tramway and like vehicles with or without electric motors, whereby the whole brake gear moves with the bogie, so that the blocks are thus always aligned with the wheels. The lower longitudinal members 2, Figs. 1 and 2, are cranked to form axle-box guides,and rest on springs 12, which are carried by extensions 11 of the outer axle-boxes 10. The upper members 1, which carry the body, rest on spiral springs 15 and plate springs 18, which are all attached to the lower members 2. Crossbeams 5 at the centre carry a pair of plates 7, which support the bearings for the equalizing-bar shaft 8, and also carry the pins 22, about which the bogie-frames 19 swivel. These frames, which may bear on the axles either inside the wheels or outside, as shown in Fig. 2, carry on springs 25 the bars 24, by which the motors are supported. They also carry arms 34, from which the brake blocks are suspended by links 33, the blocks being connected by bars 35, which are attached by links 36 to the depending arms 37 of the transverse shafts 38. These shafts are actuated by the central two-armed lever 41. The form of the compound axle-boxes may ba varied. The one shown consists of an outer box 10, within which is mounted an inner box 27, Fig. 6, having curved grooves 30, 31 formed on its upper and lower surfaces. These grooves receive curved guide - pieces 28, Figs. 2 and 8, having bosses 28<a> which engage recesses 28<b>, 29<b>, Fig. 13, in the outer boxes 10. The grooves 30 are deepened from the centre towards their open ends, and the guide-pieces are correspondingly recessed so as to restore the inner boxes automatically to their central position when the bogie is leaving a curve. The brakes are normally held off by springs 42.
Patent GB-190405829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Window Blinds.
Inventor: JOLY ERNEST
Filed: 1904-03-09
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 5829. Joly, E. March 9. Window blinds.-A frame for window blinds whereby a great extension is obtained, consists of two bars a, b connected by a pivot c. A cheek d on the bar a supports the bar b, and by means of a screw e the two bars may be fixed together. The inner end of the bar a is bent at right angles and slides in a curved slot f, formed in a fixed casing, so that the ball can fall into a vertical position. Two rollers may be attached to the end of the bar to facilitate the sliding. The bar b is supported either by two bars g, h, or by one bar l. A bar k may be attached to the bar h to cause a horizontal movement. When the blind is closed, the bars a, b assume a vertical position, the point c falling and the outer end of the bar b rising.
Patent GB-190412315-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Blending or Mixing Dry Tea, Grain or other Substances.
Inventor: TURTON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-05-31
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 12,315. Turton, C. A. May 31. Mixing tea, grain, &c.-The tea, grain, &c. is fed into a hopper 1, preferably formed with guide-boards, and is passed by the revolving drum 3 through the opening 9, fitted with a removable cover 6 and a draw-valve 10. It passes over the cones 11, 13 and through the shoots 12, 14, preferably ribbed or fluted, and valve 15 to a box 16. The apparatus is supported by a frame 17. Modifications include means for rotating the cones 11, 13, in the same or opposite directions, a vertical worm in place of the drum 3 and rotating with the cone 11, and a hopper divided by partitions with parts simultaneously movable, or into sections of which the inner parts may be attached to the cover 6.