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Patent GB-190211495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Generating Acetylene from Carbide of Calcium.
Inventor: SIMS FREDERICK LINDLEY HUNT
Filed: 1902-05-20
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 11,495. Sims, F. L. H. May 20. Acetylene.-Relates to generators automatically fed with carbide. Within the water tank A is supported a generating-chamber B, shaped like a diving bell, into which carbide is supplied from a chamber J through an aperture fitted with a valve H, controlled by a float F in the generating-chamber. The chamber J is supplied with carbide from a reservoir C, which is capable of being recharged without interrupting the generation of gas. For this purpose, it is fitted at the top with a screw cap c, and at the bottom with a valve D<2>, the spindle of which is normally engaged by a box wrench D, screwed through the cap c. Both the cap c and wrench D are operated by a key K, which is adapted to engage with indentations c<1>, d<2> in the cap and wrench respectively. The key K cannot be slipped on to the cap c to open the reservoir until the wrench D has been raised sufficiently to close the valve D', and it cannot be removed therefrom to actuate the wrench until the cap has been again screwed on, so that the interior of the apparatus is never in communication with the atmosphere. Gas, as it is generated, passes upwards through the tubular valve H and valve-rod guide, tubes g into a hood h extending across the apparatus, and thence enters the body of carbide j through which it travels and becomes dried on its way to the service pipe e<2>. The funnel-shaped bottoms of the chambers C, J are inclined at an angle of about 53‹ so as to ensure a steady flow of carbide. In the case of the chamber J, the bottom may be surrounded by an annular water chamber I for cooling the gas. To facilitate the removal of sludge from the tank A, its bottom A<1> is inclined in the manner shown, and it is fitted with a shaker bar A<3>, attached at its inner end to a chain a, and capable of both radial and vertical motion. The faucet A<2> is provided with a conical plug a<4>, which is carried by the shaker bar A<3>.
Patent GB-190213510-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Points for Tramways and the like purposes.
Inventor: ASKHAM PHILIP UNWIN
Filed: 1902-06-14
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 13,510. Askham, P. U., and Marshall, W. June 14. Points and switches.-Relates to improvements in the convertible band-operated and spring automatic points for tramways and the like purposes described in Specification No. 13,436, A.D. 1901, and consists in arranging the actuating appliances in a single dirt box on one side of the point. The tongue of the point c fits in a notch in a block d, which works through an opening formed in the side of the dirt box a. When the point is to be worked automatically, the block d is acted on by a spring e, as shown in Fig. 2, but, when the point is to be worked by hand, the spring e is removed and arranged to act on a sliding pin h, h<2> having a conical point. This spring pin acts on a rounded or inclined projection d<1> on the block d, and thus locks the point in either position.
Patent GB-190213535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cam Driving-gear.
Inventor: HARTMANN WILHELM
Filed: 1902-06-14
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 13,535. Hartmann, W. June 14. Cam mechanism for transmitting reciprocating motion with a period of rest, applicable in steering- gear, steam - engine valve gear, pumps, machine tools, &c. The reciprocating motion of the rod e, Fig. 1, is transmitted to the rod b by means of the rocker a only when it is moving to the left of the position shown and the cylindrical surface 2 of the rocker is rolling over the bed 2<1> of the frame c, which is curved to a circle of twice the radius of the rocker. Movement of the rod e on the other side of the position merely causes the rocker to turn on the point of connection 1, and the rod b is not moved. The movement of the rocker is constrained by means of extensions 3, 4, which work over guidesurfaces partly straight and partly curved to circular arcs struck from the point 1. In a modification, two such rockers, one with its base upwards, are pivoted together ; Fig. 13 shows this arrangement with the rolling surfaces 2, 2<1> formed by parabolas and one of the guide-surfaces held in place by a spring f. Other arrangements of elastic constraint are described, and the rocker may be curved to a logarithimer spiral to roll on a straight bed. Fig. 15 shows a modification, in which the rolling surfaces are formed on levers a, c.
Patent GB-190218074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Water Gauges for Steam Boilers and other Vessels Containing Fluid under Pressure.
Inventor: LLOYD ROBERT SAMUEL
Filed: 1902-08-16
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 18,074. Lloyd, R. S., and Davies, J. R. Aug. 16. Gauge-glass fittings.-To prevent the escape of steam on the breakage of a gauge glass, a ball valve h is provided in a removable cup d in the upper fitting, which closes against a seating i by the rush of steam. A spindle o, with a projecting finger p, prevents the valve from closing when it is desired to blow out the gauge, but this need not be fitted. A similar valve may, if desired, be provided in the lower fitting.
Patent GB-190218548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Watering or Sprinkling Cans.
Inventor: VOIGT SIDONIE
Filed: 1902-08-23
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 18,548. Voigt, S. Aug. 23. Watering-cans. - In place of the usual rose, a curved tongue-shaped disperser A is fitted over the spout of the can.
Patent GB-190220668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Capsules for Holding Compressed Gas.
Inventor: CROCKER SAMUEL HENRY
Filed: 1902-09-22
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 20,668. Crocker, S. H. Sept. 22. Storing under pressure. - Relates to a refillable cap- sule capable of holding sufficient compressed gas for aÙrating one bottle or siphon of liquid. The neck of the capsule is closed by a conical valve D, Fig. 2, passing through holes in a hard-metal washer B and a soft-metal washer C. The soft-metal washer is rammed tight against the valve and the neck by means of a hollow punch. The washer B rests on a shoulder a in the neck of the capsule, and the edge of the neck is turned over on the top of the washer C. The valve is opened by pushing it inwards. The valve may be cylindrical instead of conical, and may have a reduced part for permitting the discharge of the contents of the capsule. In a modification shown in Fig. 5, the hard-metal washer is dispensed with, and the soft metal C rests on a reduced part a<1> of the neck.
Patent GB-190222069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shovels and the like Implements.
Inventor: MACGREGOR PETER
Filed: 1902-10-10
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 22,069. Macgregor, P., [Lewis, D. H.]. Oct. 10. Spades, shovels, and scoops.-Relates to shovels and like implements for trimming and moving minerals and other heavy substances. The sockets for the handles are made in one piece with the blades, and of the double and tapering form shown. The handle c is clipped at two points a', a<2>, and secured by nails or screws d.
Patent GB-190223567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Log-rafts
Inventor: ADAM MATTHEW ATKINSON
Filed: 1902-10-28
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 23,567. Adam, M. A., [Griffith, A. F.]. Oct. 28. Towing.-Relates to the rafting of logs or the like for towing. The raft is flexibly constructed and is adapted to rough waters. A number of clips b, Figs. 4 and 5, are attached to the main draw line or cable a, and to the wings c of these clips are secured lines or chains d. The lines d are secured to the logs g and the clip wings by toggles. The tail end of the main line a is attached to the supplemental line k leading to the towing- vessel. The main line may, if desired, be made up of a number of connected logs. The clips b are secured to the table a by the U-bolts h, or, for long hauls in rough waters, clips, having divided sleeve sockets with corrugations corresponding to the cable strands, are preferred.
Patent GB-190302738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Chimney Pieces
Inventor: WILLIAMS DAVID
Filed: 1903-02-05
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 2738. Williams, D. Feb. 5. Mantelpieces.-Relates to a means for fixing chimney jambs to the flange slips. The jamb A is formed with two or more bolts B', B<2> fixed to the back, each of which passes through a crossstrip C<1>, C<2> of slate, wood, or iron and is secured by nuts b<1>, b<2>. The ends of the strips bear against the ftange-strips D<1>, D'. The strips may be screwed cr pegged to the edges of the flinge-strips. In another method, slips E', E' are provided with projections e<1>, e<2>, Figs. 4 and 5, preferably screwed to them. These projections are of slate, wood, or iron, and are preferably extended below the strip F<2> and fixed to the plinth G by screws g<1>, g<2>; or separate pieces may be used for this purpose. The Provisional Specification mentions also that the jambs are formed preferably with thickened parts or projections where the bolts pass, and that two flange slips may be made from one piece of slate by sawing half through the thickness at opposite sides and at a suitable distance from the ends and splitting the slate between the cuts.
Patent GB-190303812-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coupling Links
Inventor: HEY JAMES ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-02-18
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 3812. Hey, J. A. Feb. 18. Coupling-links.- A coupling-link for a driving-chain consists of two parts B, each with two extensions D, perforated to receive pin A. The pin has a head at one end and a screw and head at the other. The ends of the part D have convex surfaces, adapted to fit corresponding concave surfaces C.
Patent GB-190305261-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Process of Manufacturing Siccatives
Inventor: TRAINE WILHELM
Filed: 1903-03-06
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 5261. Traine, W. March 6. Paint driers; varnishes. -Consists, essentially, in adding naphthalene to the oleates or resinates, or mixtures thereof, from which siccatives are usually prepared. Examples :-(1) A dark siccative is prepared by heating a mixture of linseed oil, red lead, litharge, and naphthalene and afterwards diluting with turpentine oil ; (2) a light siccative is obtained by heating together linseed oil, borate of manganese, litharge, and naphthalene, and diluting with turpentine oil ; (3) a resinate siccative is prepared by melting resinate of lead and resinate of manganese with naphthalene, and dissolving in turpentine oil; and (4) in the preparation of a resinate siccative, linseed oil or other drying-oils may be added, as well as naphthalene. Varnishes may be made by adding these siccatives to linseed-oil varnishes.
Patent GB-190312700-A (GB)
Title: A Vent Peg for Beer Barrels and the like.
Inventor: KIBBLER THOMAS HEYWARD HAMILTO
Filed: 1903-06-05
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 12,700. Kibbler, T. H. H. June 5. Vent pegs. - The vent peg for a beer barrel or the like has a tapering stem A, closed at the upper end by the porous or other plug G. The side tube or chamber B has a threaded lower end C, on which is screwed the cap D containing the hole E. Within the cap is the ball F, preferably of metal, or other non. return valve, for the admission of air while the liquid is being drawn from the cask. The stem A may be threaded and provided with wings to facilitate screwing into the barrel.
Patent GB-190315021-A (GB)
Title: Feed Water Heaters.
Inventor: GEBHARDT HENRY JOHN
Filed: 1903-07-07
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 15,021. Gebhardt, H. J. July 7. Exhaust, freeing from grease &c.- The exhaust steam entering the chamber 7 of a speciallyconstructed feed heater is freed from oil by impinging against the ribs 14'. The oil accumulates on the bottom of the chamber 7 and is afterwards withdrawn by removing the plugs 7<1>.
Patent GB-190320568-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Frame Work and Ventilating Devices for Tunnels Shafts Mines or the like.
Inventor: CONDE JOAQUIN GARCIA
Filed: 1903-09-24
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 20,568. Conde, J. G., [Fernandez, A.]. Sept. 24. Tunnels ; wells and shafts; ventilating mines, tunnels, wells, &c.-Relates to the linings of, and means for ventilating, tunnels, shafts, mines, wells, and the like. Channel or H-iron frames A, strengthened if desired by bracing D, are erected at intervals, and temporarily stayed by bars I, J, after which corrugated metal plates K, preferably arched, are fitted between them and filled in at the back. A ventilating-shaft F may be formed by fitting plates E between the bracing D. Rails H, at the side or centre, are carried by sills B.
Patent GB-190323095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Crowns and Adjacent Parts of Forks of Cycle and like Frames.
Inventor: POUNTNEY HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1903-10-26
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 23,095. Pountney, H. E. Oct. 26. Forks.-In the formation of the crowns of the forks of two-wheel and other cycles, a crownpiece d fits over projections a<3> upon the steering- tube, and over the shaped ends e<2> of the fork branches, the parts being finally brazed, and, if necessary, pegged together. To produce the projections upon the steering-tube, its end may be saw-cut for a distance into two parts, which are flattened out and then turned outwardly, upwardly, and inwardly, as shown ; or the two parts may be turned outwardly only, in which case they are pierced with holes to receive the fork branches, and a separate inverted channel-piece is provided to give the upwardly and inwardly directed portions. The ends e<2> and the projections are introduced into the crown-piece from below. Ends other than D-shaped may be provided upon the fork branches, their shape being determined by the formations of the extensions and of the crownpiece. If desired, the portion c<2> of the projections, and the corresponding faces of the fork ends, may be vertical, in which case the inner surface of the ends d<5> of the crown-piece and the abutting-portions of the ends e<3> may be inclined or both portions c<2>, d<5> may be inclined. When in position, the lower edge of the crown-piece may be turned in under the projections.
Patent GB-190400124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Electrically Transmitting Receiving and Checking Signals, Orders, and the like.
Inventor: BARBARA MARTIN
Filed: 1904-01-02
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 124. Barbarß, M. Jan. 2. Indicating at a distance electrically.-In electric signalling or indicating apparatus, the motion of an operating-handle causes interruptions in a circuit which contains an electromagnetic ratchet device at the transmitter, whereby an indicating- pointer repeats the movements of the handle. A crank M, Fig. 3, drives a spindle with a worm engaging the wheel P, keyed to the same spindle as an arm C, Figs. 1 and 3, which has two contactpieces rubbing on the insulated circular rings B, B' Pivoted loosely at D on this arm is a piece C' with an aperture Q through which may be seen the particular signal corresponding to the position of the arm, and this piece has a spring stud F making electric contact with the insulated sections of the battery-connected ring A as it passes over them. According to the direction of motion, one or other of the heel-pieces G, G<1> touches the strip E or E<1> and thus completes the circuit through the ring B or B' and the electromagnet H or H<1> at the distant receiver to the battery, the instrument shown being a combined transmitter for one circuit and receiver for another to enable an acknowledging-signal to be sent. The particular electromagnet, when intermittently energized by the movement of the arm, repeatedly attracts its armature S or S<1> pivoted at T, against the attraction of a spring K or K<1>, and the toothed wheel R carrying the indicating-hand L is rotated an equal number of steps in the proper direction by escapement pallets O<1>, O, O<11>, Fig. 5, on the strip U, a bell being rung at each step. In the modification shown in Figs. 10, 12, and 13, the transmitter and receiver are separated, and the necessary interruptions of circuit in the former are obtained by rotating an edge cam C, shown developed in Fig. 10, having grooves F, F<1>, F<2> such that a ball G which slides therein and is mounted on the end of a pivoted arm will travel along one or other of the grooves F<1>, F<2> according to the direction of rotation. Intermittent contact is thus made between the battery-connected piece D and the springs E<1>, E<2>, corresponding to the rings of the former arrange ment. In the receiver, electromagnets H, H<1> pro-- duce step-by-step rotary motion in the manner described above, and this is used to wind a curtain, on which the signals are printed, over octagonal drums, the signal displayed being illuminated from behind. A second transmitter is in the circuit at the sending-station, to verify messages sent, and one transmitter may operate any number of receivers. Each step of the motion gives an audible signal on an electric bell.
Patent GB-190403712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Braking Mechanism for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: DRING JOHN
Filed: 1904-02-15
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 3712. Dring, J. Feb. 15. Brakes.-The Bowden mechanism is employed for transmitting power to the brake blocks of broughams, victorias, landaus, and other horsedrawn vehicles. The inextensible member g, Fig. 1, of the mechanism, which is arranged as shown, is attached at one end to a foot-lever a, and at the other end, to the centre pin q, Figs. 2 and 6, which unites two brake rods o, o', such brake rods being pivoted to the bottom of the carriage. The incompressible casing k, Figs. 3 and 5, abuts against adjustable stops j. The foot-lever a, Fig. 3, which is pivoted at b, is provided with a spring-controlled pawl e, which engages with teeth on a fixed sector d and is operated from a projection f extending above the foot-plate a. The member g passes through an opening i in the sector d, and, when operated, is guided in a sector h formed on the lever a. 3 telescopic tube s, Fig. 5, is placed between the bolt q and a bracket n, and encloses a spiral spring r for restoring the brakes. In a modification, to be operated by hand, a handlever u, Fig. 7, is connected to a shaft v supported under the boot of the carriage. A forked arm w fixed to this shaft carries an oscillating stop x, to which is fixed the inner member g of the Bowden mechanism. In another hand-operated modification, the hand-lever u, Fig. 10, which may be fixed at different positions by the lever z and sector 12, is pivoted at the side and beneath the driver's seat, and the inner member g of the Bowden mechanism is attached to another sector 13, fixed to the end of a shaft v. A bracket 14 carries the stop j. When applied to " Cee and Underspring " carriages, the lever is mounted on the body, and the brake arms on the undercarriage.
Patent GB-190404602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drying Kilns.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1904-02-24
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 4602. Thompson, W. P., [Hanrahan, J. F.]. Feb. 24. Drying-kilns.-In a kiln, in which air circulates first over heating-pipes, then over the material to be dried, and finally over cooling-pipes which remove the moisture, means are provided for regulating the temperature of the cooling-pipes. The material is given a preliminary drying in one part of the apparatus, and finally dried in another. The primary sweating-chamber A is divided from the final drying-chamber B by a curtain E mounted upon a roller which is actuated from the outside of the kiln. The heating-pipes M, R in the chambers A, B are connected to cross-pipes which communicate with the supply pipe L and a drain pipe 0. The heated air passes into a condensing-chamber W, which is located at the side of the kiln and communicates at the top and bottom with the chambers A, B. The several sets of cooling-pipes, which are all supplied by a main pipe A<1>, are severally connected to return pipes G<1>, H<1>, I<1>, which are each provided outside the kiln with a valve and a thermometer. In a modification shown in Fig. 7, atmospheric air passes into the condensing-pipes through a damper-controlled opening b placed at one end of the kiln, and escapes through a damper-controlled vent pipe c. The condensing-chamber is divided into compartments so as to prevent the air, which passes out of the sweating chamber, from mixing with that passing out of the final drying-chamber.
Patent GB-190406886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rolling Mills.
Inventor: FRENTRUP WILHELM
Filed: 1904-03-22
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 6886. Frentrup, W. March 22. Rolling. - Tube and like mills have several pairs of rolls placed o n e behind the other. The rolls are shaped as shown in Fig. 2, and are placed alternately right and left handed, so that the burrs produced in one pair are rolled out by the next.
Patent GB-190408437-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships and like Vessels.
Inventor: LILLIEHOEOEK CARL JOHAN FREDRI
Filed: 1904-04-12
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 8437. Lillieh÷÷k, C. J. F. M. April 12. Frames; planking.-Ina vessel having cross and longitudinal beams c, a, the latter preponderate and rest on or against the former, as shown in Fig. 1. The deck planks may be laid longitudi. nally by fitting between the frames c tension plates, which run from stringer to stringer, or they may be arranged diagonally. The frames c are spaced widely apart, and their stringers are supported by knee-plates fastened to the sides.
Patent GB-190412723-A (GB)
Title: An Horticultural Appliance for Pruning, Cutting Fruit and Blooms, Trimming Grapes and the like.
Inventor: PHILPOTT FRANCIS NICOLLE
Filed: 1904-06-06
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 12,723. Philpott, F. N. June 6. Fruit and flowers, gathering; pruning-appliances. -An appliance for pruning, cutting fruit or blooms, trimming grapes and the like consists of two steel blades or cutters mounted on a wooden or other handle and so arranged that one blade slides over the other. The end of one blade is formed as a hook and sharpened on the inner side of the curve, the other blade being cut off on the slope and bevelled to form a cutting-edge. One blade is fixed and the other movable and controlled by a spring. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the straightended blade A is movable and is actuated by the levers G, H. It is kept in position by a screw E passing through a slot D in the blade A and attached to the fixed blade B. An extra lever may be employed with a clip L to hold it closed. Other arrangements of levers are also described. The Provisional Specification describes forms in which the blades are actuated by thumb-pieces attached directly to them, and in which the hooked blade may be the movable one.