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Patent GB-190125592-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Water Supply of Steam Generators.
Inventor: CLARKSON THOMAS
Filed: 1901-12-14
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 25,592. Clarkson, T. Dec. 14. Feedwater, supplying and controlling. - Relates, more especially, to the supply of water to the steam generators of motor vehicles. The supply is controlled, by means of a pressure diaphragm, according to the varying pressure in an accumulator chamber or air vessel in connection with the feed-pump, the diaphragm acting either on a valve controlling the supply to the pump or on a bve-pass valve which allows the water to be returned to the feed-tank. Fig. 1 is a diagrammatic view of the whole apparatus. Water from the feed-tank D, which has a settling- chamber D', is passed through a strainer F constructed as shown in Fig. 3, and through a regulating-valve on its way to the pump. The regulating-valve C' is shown separately in section in Fig 2 ; it is arranged to be closed by the pressure above a diaphragm C', against the action of an adjustable spiral spring C<11>, the space above the diaphragm being connected to the air vessel A. An open space is provided between the diaphragm chamber and the valve casing. The pump is preferablv constructed with two opposite plungers B<4>, B<5> of different diameters, which act successively on the water. Air may be drawn in through a hand-controlled cook E<1> to maintain the supply in the air vessel. A loaded bye-pass safety-valve is provided at G. In a modified arrangement, the diaphragm acts to open a bye-pass valve, when the pressure rises in the air vessel, to allow the water to be returned to the feed tank. The supply pipe extends upwards into the air vessel as shown above the outlets of the connections to the generator and the diaphragm chamber. The strainer F consists of a wire-gauze diaphragm held between two cupped discs, which are clamped together as shown.
Patent GB-190125873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machine Guns.
Inventor: GASS WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1901-12-18
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 25,873. Gass, W. G. Dec. 18. Machine guns.- The gun is shown in Fig. 1 with the parts in position at the instant of discharge, and in Fig. 2 with the breach full open. The breech-bolt g reciprocates on the rod x, to which it is connected by the block w. The operating-lever y, y<1> is pivoted at z to the breech-bolt, and, when the breech is closed, the arm y<1> is supported by shoulders 2 on the gun casing. When the lever y is pulled back, it first unlocks the arm y' from the shoulders 2, and then the projecting pin 29 on its upper end engages with the shoulder 30 on the gun casing, and the leverage thus obtained enables the breech-bolt to be started rearwards. As soon as the lever y reaches the stop w* on the block w, it ceases to move on its pivot, and is then withdrawn rearwards with the breech-block. The retraction of the breech-block causes the extractors 16 to withdraw the cartridge case t from the barrel, and also a fresh cartridge t from the cartridge feed-belt 68. When the breech-bolt reaches its extreme position, the lever 21, pivoted to the breech-bolt, strikes the stop 23, and the arm 27 on the lever thereupon presses down the fresh cartridge into line with the barrel, and at the same time forces the empty cartridge case out of the extractors 16. The forward movement of the lever y loads the gun, and, as soon as the breech-bolt has reached its forward position, the hook 11, which holds the lever y in its unlocking position, is released by coming in contact with the pin 13 on the gun casing, whereupon the lever y is free to be pushed forward, thereby bringing its arm y<1> into position in front of its shoulders 2 and locking the breech-bolt. The cocking of the firing-pin i is effected by the pivoted lever m, which, during the withdrawal of the breech-bolt, is operated by engaging with the stop 6 on the gun casing. The lever m is retained in cocked position by a rod 3, which is supported at its end by a shoulder 5 on the block w. The locking movement of the lever y presses down a vertical pin 9, which releases the rod 3 and thereby fires the gun. The gun is rendered automatic by connecting it with an operating-lever 52 and a return spring 53. The operating-lever is connected to a serrated flap 48, which is hinged at 50 to the barrel, and is operated by the pressure of the escaping powder gases. When blank ammunition is to be employed, the muzzle block 44, carrying the flap 48, is replaced by a block having no opening for the passage of the bullets. The barrel a is cooled by being encircled by a perforated copper sleeve 81, and by V-shaped plates 79 carried on the rod 52.
Patent GB-190200859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Strainers for the Pouring Off Spouts of Teapots and the like.
Inventor: CHAMBERS DAVID
Filed: 1902-01-11
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 859. Chambers, D. July 3, A.D. 1901, [date applied for u n d e r Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Strainers. -A flexible rod 3, carrying radial groups of flexible wires 4, 5, 6, is placed in the spout of a tea-pot or the like, to prevent leaves &c. from passing.
Patent GB-190207829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hoisting Apparatus
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1902-04-03
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 7829. Brookes, A. G.. [Rawson & Morrison Manufacturing Co.]. April 3. C r a n e engines frames.-The frame of a crane engine is made in two parts, one 15 carrying the crank shaft which is also the drum shaft, and the other 20 the cylinders and crosshead guides. The two parts are connected by bolts 22 and struts 23.
Patent GB-190210693-A (GB)
Title: Hygienical Hat
Inventor: EMMANUEL LOUIS
Filed: 1902-05-09
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 10,693. Emmanuel, L. May 9. Leathers or sweat bands.-The leather is made separate from the hat so that it can be taken out to be washed or to be replaced by another. It is held in place in the hat by inserting the ends i under a cross-strip b, as shown in horizontal section in Fig. 3, or by inserting them into an opening made in the ordinary sweat band. The band is made of leather, metal, or other material, and may be provided with a cover j.
Patent GB-190213058-A (GB)
Filed: 1902-06-09
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 13,058. Neil, A., Neil, W. R., and Fletcher, Russell, & Co. June 9. Gas cooking-stoves.-To enable the ordinary grilling-burners to be replaced, after removal for cleaning &c., exactly in their correct positions, one end of each burner tube b is provided with a flattened portion c, and the tube can only pass through the bearing e by that flattened side being placed parallel with the flattened side e<x> of the opening in the bearing. A collar a on the tube rests against the bearing e. The burners may be rotated by any suitable device, such as skew gearing, a worm and worm-wheel, or, as shown, by a pinion b<x> operated by a rack d. In this case, the rack has a flange d<x> on the inner side of the teeth, which flange is cut away at certain places to allow the central tooth of the pinion to pass through. The opening in the bearing is formed with depressions to allow the teeth of the pinion to pass. The opposite end of each burner tube rests on a bearer, and is locked in position by a hinged plate.
Patent GB-190214073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Crushing Ice or for Crushing Soda or other Crystals or the like
Inventor: BRIDGE ROBERT
Filed: 1902-06-21
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 14,073. Bridge, R. June 21. Roller mills; roller-and-breast mills.-Relates to ice-crushing machines in which large blocks or slabs may be treated directly, which machines are also applicable for crushing soda or other crystals or the like. In the form shown, the machine comprises two sets of rollers or crushers a, a<1> and b, b<1> provided with projecting spikes or pegs a<2> and b<2> arranged spirally or in curved or other formation. The ice &c. is fed in through the hopper B, and is first broken up by the large upper rollers a, a', after which the crushing is completed by the small lower rollers b, b<1>. All the rollers are connected together by toothed gearing h, i, j, k, l, m, so as to turn in the direction shown by the arrows in Fig. 5. One of the lower rollers b is adjustable with respect to the other b<1>, for which purpose it is mounted in lever arms c centered on the shaft of the roller a<1> and actuated by a rack and pinion c<1>, e. In a modification, the machine has one large upper roller and two small lower rollers, the three rollers being geared together so as to turn in the proper direction, and one of the lower pair being mounted in a sliding bearing so as to be adjustable with respect to the other. In either case, the crushed material may be directed into one or the other of the shoots C, C<1> by a movable flap t. Instead of being provided with spikes, the rollers may be formed with spirally or otherwise arranged grooves and flutings.
Patent GB-190214222-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bogie-trucks for Railway Vehicles
Inventor: KEITHLEY HERBERT RUDOLPH
Filed: 1902-06-23
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 14,222. Keithley, H. R. June 23. Axle-trucks or undercarriages.-Relates to fourwheeled trucks or bogies in which the side frames of the truck are built of rolled sections and plates bolted or riveted together. The horns A are made hy bending angles into a U-shape, leaving one flange a vertical and the other a<1> projecting laterally. Each side frame is formed by a tension member C and a compression member D, each made of angle or Z-section and bent to the form shown with the webs vertical and the flanges projecting laterally. The ends of the member D fit over the ends of the member C, and the ends of both members rest on and project beyond the horns, and are riveted to both the horizontal and vertical flanges of the horns. Springs b are interposed between the axle-boxes B and suitable shoes at the tops of the horns. The inner lower ends of the horns are connected by an angle bar E riveted to the web of the member C, and the two lower ends of each pair of horns are connected by tie-bolts F tightened against distance-pieces f. The two side frames are connected by any suitable transom H, which may consist of two channels riveted to top and bottom plates h, h<1>. The ends of the transoms rest on and are riveted to the tension members C, and are also riveted to the compression members D. Gusset plates I are introduced between the ends of the transoms and the members D, and are bent upwards at the ends and riveted to the members C. The Provisional Specification states that the transom may consist of two Z-shapes placed with their lower flanges inwards and their upper flanges outwards, the upper flanges being continued round the ends and below the lower flanges so as to abut against the side frames to which they are riveted. The body of the vehicle may rest directly on the transom, or a bolster and springs may be interposed.
Patent GB-190220937-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Dough Kneading Machines
Inventor: DURAND LOUIS
Filed: 1902-09-25
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 20,937. Durand, L. Sept. 25. Moving-beater and moving-container apparatus for kneading dough. The pan E, Fig. 1, is mounted on a shaft 5, which is supported in a frame D and driven by toothed wheels 8, 14, 18, 28, and 27 from the shaft 23. The shaft 23 may be driven by a belt, or it may be geared to an electric motor 35. The rotary beaters 12, 20 are driven by gearing as shown. The frame D is mounted on trunnions in the axis of the driving-shaft 23, and it may be turned by means of a hand-wheel 31, bevel gearing, and worm and segment, to tilt the contents out of the pan without disengaging the gearing. Fig. 4 shows a modified machine for domestic use. The upper part G of the frame is secured to the lower part F by clamping screws 38, so that it may be lifted off, taking with it the beaters and gearing.
Patent GB-190224750-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Crushing and Grinding Mills.
Inventor: HURRY EDWARD HENRY
Filed: 1902-11-11
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 24,750. Hurry, E. H. Nov. 11. Lubricating; bearings for grinding-mills of the roller-and-ring type. An open frame E is secured above the casing D and forms a support for a central fixed shaft F resting in a bearing in a boss F<1> formed in the pan B'. The belt pulley G for driving the roller is mounted on the shaft F above the collar F<2>. A cap G' is secured to the bottom of the pulley G and dips into a channel formed in a collar G<3> fixed to the shaft F to prevent the admission of grit or dust into the bearing of the pulley G. One or more radial chambers with parallel sides are formed within the pulley G. Bearing blocks H<1> are pivoted on pins I within the radial chambers. Shafts H<2> are suspended by nuts at their upper ends in the blocks H<1>. The grinding rollers 4 are mounted to rotate on the lower ends of the shafts H<2>. A sleeve 3 is secured to the roller 4 and surrounds the shaft H<2>. The sleeve is provided at its upper end with a flanged bush 5, which forms a bearing for the sleeve on the shaft. When the mill is at rest, the roller 4 drops down upon the pan B', but when the mill is running, the centrifugal force developed causes the roller to rise to the position shown in Fig. 1, when the sleeve 3 is forced upwards against the block H<1> and tends to relieve the pulley G of the weight of the roller. The pulley G is lubricated with oil from a cup g. The oil runs into the channel in the collar G<3>, from which it flows away through the pipe g'. The shaft H<2> is lubricated with oil from a cup 17 provided with a pipe 18, which delivers the oil into an annular trough 16 formed in the hub of the pulley G. The o;l is delivered by a nipple 19 to an oil groove 21, from which it flows to the bearings of the shaft H<2>. If more than one shaft H<2> is mounted in the pulley G, a separate trough 16 for each shaft is formed in the hub of the pulley G. The Specification describes several modifications of the mill ; in one form, a spring is arranged in the block H<1> in such a way as to support the weight of the roller 4 when the mill is at rest.
Patent GB-190303989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motors for Electric Vehicles.
Inventor: KANDO COLOMAN DE
Filed: 1903-02-19
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 3989. Kando, C. de. Feb. 19. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-Relates to motor casings in electrically-propelled vehicles, and consists in cutting away the stator casing horizontally in the case of vehicles with the motors not mounted on the vehicle axles, in the manner, and for the reasons, stated in Specification No. 16,961, A.D. 1899.
Patent GB-190305228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxes and Cases for the Safe and Convenient Transport and Storage of Perishable or Fragile Articles or Produce.
Inventor: DAY GEORGE THOMAS
Filed: 1903-03-06
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 5228. Day, G. T., and Thelland, J. W. March 6. Boxes for eggs, flowers, fruit, and glassware.- Boxes or cases for perishable or fragile articles, such as eggs, flowers, fruit, or glassware, are constructed so as to be ventilated and to contain the articles in easilyremovable trays. A case A, with one side removable, is built on an internal framework, so as to leave ventilation spaces a. The trays B are built up of laths fastened at each end to thicker pieces, the lid being preferably formed to slide. Built-up lath partitions are employed for separating the trays. The ventilating- holes V in the outer case A may be protected by perforated metal. Binding-rods b are provided for lifting.
Patent GB-190307923-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bags or Pouches for Cartridges and the like.
Inventor: LAWRENCE EDWARD PREST
Filed: 1903-02-06
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 7923. Lawrence, E. P., Lawrence, H. W., and Row, J. April 6. Ammunition receptacles. - Relates to cartridge pouches or bags, such as are used by sportsmen, and consists in stiffening the edge A of the mouth x to prevent distortion. The stiffening is effected by a spirally-wound wire a, which is first covered with a waterproof material a<2>, and is then enclosed by the leather band a<1>.
Patent GB-190313215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car Fenders.
Inventor: WRIGHT GEORGE ERNEST
Filed: 1903-06-12
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 13,215. Wright, G. E. June 12. Wheel guards and obstruction-removers for tramcars. Bars B', attached to side plates on the car, are provided with rollers c, c', D carrying a flexible belt having rows of teeth. The side plates are carried by rollers running in grooves in the front sills of the car, to permit of the guard, which is held in its forward position by a catch, being pushed back when not in use, as shown in Fig. 3. Mounted on the shaft of the roller D is a pinion f, gearing with a wheel F on a shaft g extending across the vehicle between sliding bearing-blocks, which are normally held up in slots in the side plates by springs i retaining the belt inoperative. The belt can be set in motion by placing frictionwheels I in contact with the track by depressing a rod J, rollers on which engage the shaft g when the guard is in the forward position. Bars K<1>, carried by a transverse rod and arranged between the rows of teeth, raise an obstruction caught by the belt from the teeth.
Patent GB-190314902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin Controlled Vending Machines
Inventor: SCHEDLE EUGENE STILES
Filed: 1903-07-04
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 14,902. Scheble, E. S. July 4. Drawings to Specification. Money-delivering apparatus.-In sale apparatus for articles of different price, say one or five cents, wherein the goods are contained in bags on files around a cylinder which can be turned to present any recess to the delivery mechanism, the bags in one of the recesses may contain five one-cent pieces, so that a purchaser may obtain change for a five-cent. piece.
Patent GB-190317785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compositions of Matter to be used for Pigments, and in the Process of Making the same.
Inventor: ARMBRUSTER WILLIAM JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-08-17
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 17,785. Armbruster, W. J., and Morton, J. Aug. 17. Pigments.-Pigments consisting of mixtures of basic or normal zinc carbonate, and barium sulphate with or without zinc sulphide, are prepared by successively or simultaneously precipitating these bodies from solutions of zinc sulphate, the carbonate of an alkali-metal, and a salt of barium. If the sulphide of barium be used, zinc sulphide may be subsequently precipitated by the addition of zinc sulphate. The final solution is drained away, the precipitates washed, and thoroughly mixed, and, if necessary, dried. By calcination, pigments may be obtained consisting either of a mixture of zinc oxy-sulphide and barium sulphate, or of a mixture of zinc oxide and barium sulphate. Strontium may be substituted for barium.
Patent GB-190320247-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Construction of Boxes.
Inventor: MCAINSH JAMES
Filed: 1903-09-21
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 20,247. McAinsh, J. Sept. 21. Boxes for bottles.-The ends or sides of boxes for bottles are made double, the inner ends 5 having, like the sides 4, the grain of the wood parallel with that of the bottom, and the outer layer of the ends or sides 7 having the grain at right-angles to that of the bottom. The ends 5, 7 are secured together in any suitable manner, and the bottom is dovetailed to the outer ends or sides. Hand-holes 8 may be formed in the inner ends, portions of the outer ends &c. being cut away, as shown, or the holes may be formed through both, and strengthened by iron bands nailed across the top, or by clamps 9.
Patent GB-190322006-A (GB)
Title: A New Method of Utilising Models or Apparatus for Comparing the Relative Volumes of Geometrical Solids.
Inventor: CROOKES SAMUEL IRWIN
Filed: 1903-10-13
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 22,006. Crookes, S. I. Oct. 13. Educational appliances; geometry, teaching.- Models of bodies of various forms, such as prisms, pyramids, &c., are made hollow, of sheet metal or other material, so that they may be filled with sand or liquid &c., and used in classes for demonstrating the relative volumes and the correctness of formulae or calculations relating to the volumes of the bodies.
Patent GB-190324500-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rectifying and Obtaining Light from Alternating Electric Currents
Inventor: WEINTRAUB EZECHIEL
Filed: 1903-11-11
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 24,500. Weintraub, E. March 23, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Vacuum tubes.- A mercury vapour or like lamp or rectifier consists in a simple form, Fig. 1, of an exhausted tube 1, with bottom pockets 2, 3, 4 containing mercury in connection with leading-in wires 7, 8, 9. One alternating-current lead 11 is connected to the wire 9, and the other 13 to the wires 7, 8 through a switch 15 and a reactance device 14. When starting the apparatus, the switch 15 is closed and the tube 1 shaken to close the circuit between the leads 11, 13 by means of the mercury. When the discharge is properly established, the switch 15 is opened to transfer the secondary or induction discharge from the ridge 5 to the main tube 1, between the iron or artificial graphite &c. cylinder 10 and the pocket 3. The primary discharge may otherwise be transferred from the ridge 6 to the tube 1, the switch 15 being then in the wire 9 and the lead 11 being connected to the anode 10. In order to make use of impulses in both directions, instead of one set only, as in the apparatus described above, the lead 11 may be connected to a second anode 10 and also to the wires 8, 9 through a reactance and a switch, thus making the connections symmetrical, as shown in Fig. 4. The switches 15 are operated automatically by the current flowing to the iron &c. anodes. Steadying inductances or resistances R, Fig. 1, condensing- chambers 0, and reactances other than inductances, such as suitably-connected condensers, may be used in all cases. The level of the mercury may be altered during the starting operation by means of magnetically - actuated plungers or other automatic means.
Patent GB-190325853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Insulating Material for Electric Conductors.
Filed: 1903-11-26
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 25,853. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Nov. 26. Insulating - compositions for electric conductors, suitable also for protecting electrical apparatus from heat, making insulating-supports, panels of switches, arc chutes of controllers, and other purposes, consist of soapstone, clay, or other refractory adulterant, and cryolite, finely ground, mixed together in a moist condition, and pressed in moulds. The articles are removed, dried, and fired at a temperature between 900‹ C. and 1100‹ C., preferably 950‹ C., which is high enough to fuse the cryolite slightly and thereby bind the mass together, but not high enough to change or harden the soapstone. Cryolite is the preferable flux, but others, such as sodium carbonate or fluor-spar, may be used, providing their melting-points are low enough. The proportions of the ingredients may be varied. The product is stated to drill or machine readily, and to resist heat and moisture.