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Patent GB-190111080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Violin Chin-rests.
Inventor: HUGHES HERBERT
Filed: 1901-05-29
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 11,080. Hughes, H. May 29. Violins and like instruments. - The lower part b of a chin-rest is large and flat, while the upper part a is of the section shown, so that the chin extends beyond it, instead of resting upon it as is usual.
Patent GB-190111258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lawn Tennis Rackets and the like.
Inventor: SLAZENGER ALBERT EGERTON LEGH
Filed: 1901-06-01
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 11,258. Slazenger, A. E. L. June 1. Racquets.-Relates to means for strengthening the necks of lawn-tennis and like racquets. The wood is treated with steam, hot water, acid, or spirit, to render it porous, and vellum similarly treated is cemented to the neck and moulded by pressure until it conforms thereto.
Patent GB-190113234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air-Heating Stoves or Apparatus.
Inventor: LANGFIELD JOHN
Filed: 1901-06-28
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 13,234. Langfield, J., and McDougall, I. S. June 28. Air-heating stoves.-A lower air chamber is connected to an upper air chamber by means of tubes or passages which are exposed to the heat of the fire, and the hot air is delivered from the top air chamber to the apartment. Air enters by a tube u into an air chamber o, above which is a metal plate f, which supports a firebrick grate d carrying fire bars b. Tubes z pass through the plate f, and extend upwards through the combustion chamber a and through a second metal plate 2 to the top air chamber k, from which the heated air escapes by a tube v. The flue c enters the combustion chamber about 18 in. above the firebars. The combustion chamber is surrounded by a non-conducting envelope g enclosed within a metallic casing m. Doors q, r are provided for feeding the fuel, and for withdrawing the ashes. The heated air is moistened by means of a boiler 3 having an outlet 10, and fed from an outer tank y, provided with a supply valve 8, through a hole x. A valved tube 4, 5 connects the upper posts of the boiler and water tank. A modification is illustrated in which vertical passages take the place of the vertical tubes, the sides of the grate being much higher, and surrounded by metal plates which extend upwards and entirely enclose the combustion chamber. The boiler and supply tank are also not connected by a return tube. The Provisional Specification describes a modification in which the upper air chamber is of an annular form, or of square form with a piece cut out of the centre. In these cases, the stove is fed through the central opening in that air chamber.
Patent GB-190114518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Making Cigarettes.
Inventor: DAVIS HORACE ANDREW
Filed: 1901-07-16
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 14,518. Lake, H. H., [Davis, H. A.]. July 16. Cigarette-making machines.-Relates to continuous cigarette machines. The tobacco is fed from a travelling endless belt on to a picker roller, from which it passes to a second picker roller and thence to a shoot which delivers it obliquely on a second travelling belt. This belt transfers it to another picker roller, which supplies it to the forming-mechanism. Both belts are fitted with compressing-rolls, and are driven through suitable gearing at a rate somewhat less than that of the picker-rollers. The tobacco is received into a crescent-shaped chamber formed by a disc H, Fig. 2, carrying a belt J, and a wheel G placed eccentrically to the disc. The belt J, which projects above the level of the disc, is carried on suitable pulleys 16, 17, 18, 19, and is supported by a curved guide-plate 21. The rotation of the disc H and wheel G, and the corresponding movement of the belt J, carry the tobacco forward under a grooved vertical pressing-wheel a, Figs. 2 and 14, which forms it into a roll and delivers it into a short channel u, the sides of which are formed of spring blocks 20, from which it passes between two guide-plates 37 to the wrapping-mechanism. A second endless belt similar to J may be arranged to pass round the wheel G or round a guide-plate used in place thereof. The wrapping-paper Y, Fig. 14, is carried forwards on an endless belt L, and receives the tobacco from the guide-plates 37. The belt L passes between a curved plate 41 and a semi-conical plate 42, carried on a bracket 43, which serve to roll one edge of the paper round the tobacco, and then passes to a slotted tube 44, the other edge projecting vertically to receive the paste from the pasting-wheel. The various parts of the wrapping-mechanism are provided with adjusting-arrangements, and are arranged so that the belt may be twisted without suffering injurious strain. The pasting-apparatus consists of a cylinder F, Fig. 18, fitted with a piston 60 which is intermittently advanced by an adjustable clutch feed-mechanism 71, 72 acting through gearing 69, 68 and a divided nut g in which the threaded piston-rod 61 works. The parts of the nut can be separated by a cam to allow the return of the piston. The paste from the cylinder F is received by a grooved wheel 57, which transfers it to the pasting-disc 45, Fig. 2. The pasted edge of the paper is pressed down as the cigarette passes through the tube 44 to the cutting-mechanism. The cutting is effected by a rotary knife Q, Figs. 2 and 23, carried on a swinging frame h, which is simultaneously rocked on its bearings 122 and moved forward at the same rate as the cigarette rod. The former movement is effected by an edge cam, while the latter is brought about by a grooved cam which actuates the sliding frame k. An adjustable spring 137 is fitted to the rocking frame h. The shaft 121 carrying the knife Q is driven by a band and pulley 140.
Patent GB-190116533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means used for the Circulating of Water through Surface Condensers of Steam Trawlers and the like.
Inventor: SMITH JOHN RESIDE
Filed: 1901-08-17
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 16,533. Smith, J. R. Aug. 17. Centrifugal pumps ; screw pumps. - Consists i n utilizing i n steam trawlers and the like the exhaust steam from the trawl winch, o r elsewhere, t o work a steam reaction or impulse wheel, which drives, preferably on the same shaft, a spiral, centrifugal, or other rotary circulating-pump while the main engines are standing. Fig. 1 shows one form, in which W is the impulse motor and S<1> the spiral circulating-pump.
Patent GB-190121690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Finishing or Mounting of Lace for Exhibition or Sale.
Inventor: BRASHER CHARLES EDWIN
Filed: 1901-10-29
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 21,690. Brasher, C. E. Oct. 29. Packing. - Lace is enclosed in a wrapper A with coloured stripes or devices B printed or stuck on it, across which the outer layers C' of the bundle of lace Care passed to display them.
Patent GB-190126263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pressure Controlling Valves.
Filed: 1901-12-23
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 26,263. Westinghouse Brake Co., [Mason, H. R.]. Dec. 23. Brakes, pneumatic. Relates to pressure-regulating valves adapted to operate at certain predetermined pressures and applicable, in modified forms, for compressed-air brakes and as speedgoverning valves. The inlet pipe 2, Fig. 1, is connected to a chamber 1 having an outlet 3 controlled by a valve 4, which is carried by a piston 8. The piston and valve are pressed downwards by a spring 9, and the piston is faced with a flexible diaphragm 12. A bush 14 surrounds the piston, and, by means of a screwed cap 16 and a ring of studs 15, the bush can he pressed on to the diaphragm to vary the effective surface exposed to pressure and therefore the pressure at which the valve closes. Two adjustable bushings may be used. As adapted to compressed-air brake apparatus, an ordinary brake valve 48, Fig. 6, in a casing 43 is connected to a chamber 55 containing the regulating-valve 58 adapted to be opened by the stem 7 fitted with two diaphragms 63, 64. The diaphragms are backed with pistons 61 of different sizes, and either is brought into use by means of a valve-controlled passage 66, so that the charging of the train - pipe is stopped at one of two predetermined pressures.
Patent GB-190204669-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Disinfecting Apparatus
Inventor: FOURNIER EUGENE
Filed: 1902-02-24
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 4669. Fournier, E. Feb.' 24. Disinfecting.-In apparatus for vaporizing liquids for disinfecting and the like, a special construction and arrangement of vapour stove is used. Fig. 1 shows the complete arrangement of the apparatus, and Fig. 2 shows an enlarged view of the stove. The stove is supplied with fuel under pressure by the pump 21 from the reservoirs 7, 8 through the pipe 4. At the beginning of the operation, the stove is fed with spirit from the reservoir 8, and it is then fed with petroleum from the reservoir 7, and at the end of the operation spirit is again burned as it serves to remove incrustations from the coil, burners, &c. The fuel passes into a helical pipe coil 23 wherein it is vaporized and thence into a globe 22 provided with burners 24. The operation of vaporizing the fuel is started by a spirit lamp 35. The stove is surrounded by a casing 26 so as to give a compact flame ; this casing may be lined with asbestos and is provided with a handle 39 and with an opening 36 for the inspection and cleaning of the burners 24. This opening is ordinarily closed by a shield 37 provided with a handle 38. The cock 40 serves, when opened, to discharge all the liquid contained in the stove into a receiver 41. This cook is opened when the heating is to be stopped. The apparatus 1 in which the disinfectants are vaporized is similar to that described in Specification No. 277, A.D. 1902, and the use of the apparatus for preliminary heating of the place to be disinfected is described in Specifications Nos. 12,305 and 13,566, A.D. 1900.
Patent GB-190223722-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multicolor Printing Machines.
Filed: 1902-10-30
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 23,722. Printing Arts Co., Mowbray, F. H., and Black, W. Oct. 30. Printing in several colours.-Relates to cylinder machines having reciprocating beds carrying part-design members or printing-plates, and a collecting-plate or forme to which the colours are transferred from the partdesign members. Fig. 1 shows a stop -cylinder machine, on the reciprocating bed J of which are arranged four part-design members A, B, C, D with the collecting - plate or forme F placed centrally or between C and B. The impression cylinder E is arranged centrally, and prints the sheets against the collecting-plate F. The plates A, B, C, D are each inked by a separate apparatus 1, 2, 3, 4, and the colours are transferred from them to the forme F by transfer cylinders A<1>, B<1>, C<1>, D<1> arranged two on each side of the cylinder E. The sheets are fed by the table G, and, after printing, are delivered by the apparatus K, L, M to the table H. A continuously-revolving cylinder may be used instead of a stop cylinder. The transfer cylinders are raised to clear the required plates, and all are raised during the return movement of the bed J. They may be on shafts pivoted at one end, and having their other ends raised and lowered by a cam-track on the bed, and also raised, during the return of the table, by another cam mechanism.
Patent GB-190224546-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Phonograph
Inventor: DUDDELL WILLIAM DU BOIS
Filed: 1902-11-10
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 24,546. Duddell, W. Du B. Nov. 10. Phonographs.-A microphone or other apparatus is used to convert sounds into a phonic electric current, and this variable current, or the variable part of it, or a current derived from it by transformers, condensers, or inductive rssistances, is recorded by means of an oscillograph or similar apparatus. The record is made on a moving film or other photographic element in such a way that the width of the part exposed, or not exposed, is determined by the deflection of the oscillograph. From the original record copies may be made by photography or other means. To re-convert the record into sounds, a beam of light is passed through the moving record and is made to illuminate a selenium cell or other apparatus the variations of which are re-converted into sounds. Fig. 6 shows the arrangement of the recording- apparatus. The light from the mirror m of the oscillograph is passed through the cylindrical lens C to give a line of light, with one end central in the width when the mirror is at rest, on the film f. A slit d<1> may be employed to improve the definition of the light. In reproducing, the telephone receivers may be connected direct to the selenium cell and the battery or a transformer may be employed between the selenium cell circuit and the receivers. Instead of a roll film, a flat disc on which a spiral record is made, or a cylindrical film on which a helical record is made, may be used.
Patent GB-190228190-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Winding Engines
Inventor: STINNES HUGO
Filed: 1902-12-22
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 28,190. Stinnes, H. Dec. 22. Winding - engine; ropes, arranging; lifts. -The engines, instead of being coupled to the large winding- drum A, are coupled to the relatively-small head sheaves or drums B, which drive the rope by friction. With this arrangement the engines may be much smaller, and electric motors may be used.
Patent GB-190300223-A (GB)
Title: Label-holder for Umbrellas, Sticks, Portmanteaus, Bicycles and the like
Inventor: DAVIS JONAH
Filed: 1903-01-05
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 223. Davis, J. Jan. 5. Labels, attaching. -A label - holder for attachment to umbrellas, sticks, portmanteaus, bicycles, and the like consists of a strip of metal with spring clips B, upturned edges D, and bent-back spring tongue A having an end engaging with the projection E. The label is placed between the tongue and the body of the holder. The stampedout piece C assists in securing the holder in place.
Patent GB-190301402-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rail Joints for Railways, Tramways and the like.
Inventor: WILLIS JOHN BURDETT
Filed: 1903-01-20
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 1402. Willis, J. B. Jan. 20. Rail joints for railways, tramways, and the like. To prevent jarring at the joints, the ends of the rails a are cut at an angle, as shown at a, and connected in the usual manner by fishplates b.
Patent GB-190303683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Pasting Cop Bottoms in Spinning Mules.
Inventor: DEWHIRST JOHN
Filed: 1903-02-17
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 3683. Dewhirst, J., and Dewhirst, G. Feb. 17. Pasting cops. -- Paste boxes A, for pasting cop bottoms i n spinning- mules, are made of brass or other metal sheets, by stamping, or by doubling up and riveting the ends. The bristles b<1> are secured in one or two rows, in an L-shaped member b, one part of which forms the lid of the box. The paste is introduced through an opening a<2>, normally closed by a pivoted shutter a<3>, and it is guided to the bristles by a guide b<3>, through a longitudinal slit b<2>.
Patent GB-190305730-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clutches, Brakes, Dynamometers and the like.
Inventor: HELE-SHAW HENRY SELBY
Filed: 1903-03-12
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 5730. Shaw, H. S. Hele-. March 12. Dynamometers, in which slipping occurs under load, are constructed so that the action depends on a distortion effect rather than upon friction. Figs. 1 and 2 show a clutch arranged according to the invention. One clutch member comprises a ring 1 fixed to the driving-shaft D, and the other member comprises a split ring or shoes 2 connected to the driven shaft F and adapted to be brought into engagement with the member 1. The shoes 2 are coupled by arms 16<1> to a boss on the shaft F, and are actuated by right and left hand screws 4 coupled, by links 6, 7, to a sliding sleeve 5 on the shaft F. Shoes or rings may be arranged to engage the outside of the member 1. One or both of the engaging surfaces of the members 1, 2 are perforated, or made as gratings ; the perforations may be inclined in opposite directions in the two engaging surfaces to assist in the circulation of the lubricant. The clutch is surrounded by a casing 9 for containing lubricant ; the casing may be provided with heat-radiating fins 10, and with stuffing-boxes and glands for the passage of the shafts and the sleeve 5. The lubricant may be circulated through the casing by positive means, such as a pump 13, and a radiator or refrigator 14 may be employed, either within or without the casing, for cooling the lubricant. Reference is made in the Specification to Specification No. 17,010, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Mechanism &c.].
Patent GB-190305893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Sparking Plugs.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1903-03-13
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 5893. Thompson, W. P., [Vogel, A., and Egg, R.]. March 13. Means for producing fire.- In an electric sparking-plug, the spark gap is formed between the plug a and the edge of the bell-shaped head h of the insulated terminal g, which, together with the flange c on the plug, prevents the entry of oil and dirt into the space b, and the consequent spoiling of the insulation. The terminal g is held by a spring i and nut k.
Patent GB-190306805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: TOLLENAAR KLAAS
Filed: 1903-03-24
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 6805. Tollenaar, K., Tollenaar, C. K., SernÚ, J. B., and SernÚ, L. March 24. Heat-radiators.-Fig. 3 shows a section of a heat-radiator; Fig. 4 shows it applied to a cooking- range. A chamber a is divided into compartments by a longitudinal partition b, in which is an opening regulated by a valve d. The lower compartment thus formed communicates with the upper one by passages at the ends e. In the open position of the damper d shown the products pass away directly; when the damper is closed, the products circulate and heat the chamber. In a modification, the radiator is shown fitted to an open fireplace. The chamber may be singleended.
Patent GB-190307696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Infant's Cribs.
Inventor: CHURCHILL THOMAS HOPE
Filed: 1903-04-02
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 7696. Churchill, T. H. April 2. Cots.-Children's cribs or cots are so constructed that they may be folded up when not in use. The end frames each consist ot two pillars 1 connected by cross-bars 2, 3, 4, and the side frames each consist of posts 5 connected by longitudinal bars 6, 7. The bottom 8, which may support a mattress 9, is formed with slots 12 at the ends, in which are pivoted lugs 11 of rings 10 surrounding the pillars 1. The posts 5 of the side frames are slotted at their lower ends, and in these slots 15 are pivoted links 14, pivoted at their other ends to lugs 17 fixed on the bottom 8. When in position for use, loops 18 hinged. to the upper ends of the posts 5 are engaged over the pillars 1. Either of the side frames may be swung down, as shown. To fold the crib, the side frames are folded down on to the bottom, and the end frames are folded under the bottom and pushed inwards, the pillars 1 sliding in the rings 10.
Patent GB-190309803-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Steam or Air Pistons Piston-valves Pump-pistons Air-pump-buckets and the like.
Inventor: PAGAN JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1903-04-30
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 9803. Pagan, J. T. April 30. Pistons.-Relates to methods of preventing axial motion of the packing of steam or air pistons, piston valves, pump pistons, air-pump buckets, &c. Fig. 1 shows a piston valve, the packing-ring e of which is formed with shoulders, which are held between a shoulder on the flange a of the piston and a shoulder on a ring or cylinder c, which is pressed on to the packing-ring by a spring d confined between the ring c and the junk ring b. The ring e may be solid, or adjustable in diameter, or may be self-expanding or expanded by springs f. The split in the ring e is covered by a segment g, the ring c and the flange a being recessed to receive it. In the piston shown in Fig. 6, the ring c and flange a are not recessed to receive the packing e. The ring c has a flange which extends over the edge of the junk ring b, and leakage is prevented by a packing-ring h. Tightness is secured by a number of spiral springs d, or by a single spiral spring, as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190311486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Globes and Shades of Inverted Gas or other Lamp Burners.
Inventor: SMITH THOMAS BAKER
Filed: 1903-05-20
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 11,486. Smith, T. B. May 20. Lamp shades and globes.-A lamp shade made of glass, silk, or other material, is supported upon a globe which is secured to a burner fitting. The shade 3 is made with a hole at its upper part to pass over a flange 4 supporting the globe 1 which may be shaped with a set-off 6 to fit the hole. Additional screws 7 may be used to secure the shade.
Patent GB-190314885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Method of Automatically Opening, Closing, Locking, and Unlocking the Doors of Hoists, Lifts, and other similar structures and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: RIGBY JOHN
Filed: 1903-07-04
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 14,885. Rigby, J., and Taylor, W. R. July 4. Lifts. - Relates to means for automatically opening, closing, locking, and unlocking the doors of hoists, lifts, &c. Each door consists of two verticallyhinged parts, adapted to meet in the centre when closed. Fig. 4 shows a plan and Fig. 9 an elevation of one half open. Each half consists of two parts A, C hinged together at a. A weight g, acting through a cord h connected at M, tends to close the door, the part C, during s u c h closing, being guided by a bowl o running m a channel N. The door is opened against the pull of the weights g, by the engagement of plates e on the cage with double-inclined flaps h hinged to the parts A of the door, the free end of each flap being guided by a bowl c and slide J. On the departure of the cage, the door closes, and is locked by hooks s on a shaft t. The hooks s are normally held in locking position by the weight of a rod y connected to the shaft t by a pin and slotted arm w. The rod y is raised to disengage the hooks by the engagement of one of the plates e with bowls e<1> on levers connected with the rod y by pins b<1> and slotted crossheads a'. The belt-fork of the belt-gear by which the cage is driven has a slot, in which a lever can be engaged to lock the fork in its central position, by a downward pull on a chain Z<3> connected to the lever. Opposite each floor a slotted link s<1> is included in the chain, and a pin a<4>, shown also in plan in Fig. 11, engages this link. The pin a<4> couples two links a<3>, b<3> pivoted to the cage guide Y' and to the flap H respectively. Thus the movement of the flap H on the opening of the door, depresses the pin a<4>, and so pulls down the chain Z<3> and locks the belt fork, The weight of the links s', chain Z<3>, and locking-lever are balanced by a counterweight and rope arranged above the driving-gear. The locking-gear is employed in connection with the apparatus described in Specification No. 334, A.D. 1899.
Patent GB-190314914-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for use in the Repair of Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: TERRY ALFRED ERNEST
Filed: 1903-07-06
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 14,914. Terry, A. E. July 6. Tyres, pneumatic.- The punctured pneumatic tyres of cycles, motor cars, and other vehicles are repaired by means of patches, which are held in position between flat wooden or other pads A, A' until the solution sets. The pads are pressed together by a spring clip C, and have bevelled outer surfaces to allow the spring clip to be easily forced on. In a modification, the pads are hinged together.