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Patent GB-190211955-A (GB)
Title: A Combination of Valves for the Immediate Conversion of Triple Expausion Engines to Compound or of Compound to that of Low Pressure in the Event of Breakdown
Inventor: CLIFTON GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-05-26
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 11,955. Clifton, G. F. May 26. Compound and multiple-expansion engines.-Com- prises a combination of valves and pipes, for the immediate conversion of triple-expansion engines to compound or of compound to low-pressure in the event of breakdown. As shown in plan, pipes J, I, N and stop valves E, G, M are provided on the steam side, and similar pipes B and valves A, P are provided on the exhaust side, by which live steam may be supplied direct to any one of the three cylinders, and the exhaust correspondingly changed, so as to cut out of action any one or two of the cylinders in the event of a breakdown occurring in any portion of the engine.
Patent GB-190220858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Carding Dressing or Opening Flocks, Wools, Hair, Fibre, or for the like purposes.
Inventor: GAUNTLETT SAMUEL CAREY ROGERS
Filed: 1902-09-24
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 20,858. Gauntlett, S. C. R. Sept. 24. Carding-engines; heckling-machines; openers.- Relates to machines for carding, dressing, or opening flock, wool, hair, and fibre, or for like purposes. One or more of the feed-rollers b are pressed towards the others a by having movable bearings pressed inwards by an adjustable spring &c. d. A spiked feed-cylinder may be pressed towards an underlying trough &c. in the same way. Curving beneath the carding-drum x for a certain distance is a grid z, through which dust passes to a dust receptacle. An exhaust fan may be combined with this grid. The teeth of the gear-wheels connecting the feed-rollers may be arranged in two sets i, j, Fig. 3, strengthened by an intervening web h, as shown.
Patent GB-190309379-A (GB)
Title: A Letter Card and Post Card Combined.
Inventor: CLIFFORD ELEANOR
Filed: 1903-04-25
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 9379. Clifford, E. April 25. Postcards; lettercards. - A letter-card A is combined with a postcard B. After the card A has been used, the postcard may be torn off along the perforation C and used in the ordinary way. An ornamental design may be provided on the postcard part of combined letter-card and postcard.
Patent GB-190311066-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Padlock for Fastening Bracelets.
Inventor: WILMOT WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-05-15
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 11,066. Wilmot, W. H., and Crozier, W. A. May 15. Jewellery jastenings.-The padlock A for fastening bracelets has a pivoted arm C, the end C' of which is engaged b the spring E i n the tube F. The stop C<4> bears against the edge a<1> of the case. The arm C is provided with the knob C<5>.
Patent GB-190314939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Saturating Air or Gases with other Vapours to Different Degrees of Saturation and the Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: GODDEN HARRY LUTTRELL
Filed: 1903-07-06
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 14,939. Godden, H. L. July 6. Carbur e t t i n g.- Communication between the lower ends of the two compartments v<1>, v<2>, into which the carburetter is divided by the partition d, is effected by a tube p, and communication between the upper ends by an aperture formed by the junction of a spiral slot s<2> in a sleeve p<2> with a vertical slot s<1> in a tube p<1>, which is closed at its upper end. The carburetting-liquid, upon being poured into the compartment v<1>, traverses the tube p and the compartment v<2> to the tube p', leaving an air space between the underside of the partition d and the flared mouth c of the tube p<1>. Thus when the air or gas to be carburetted is supplied under pressure by the pipe i, it passes through the column of liquid in the tube p<1> and through the aperture formed by the junction of the slots s<1>, s<2> to the outlet o. The circulation set up maintains. uniformity of temperature and homogeneity of mixture when the carburetting-material contains constituents of different specific gravities. The length of the column of liquid through which the air or gas passes is determined by regulating the level of the point at which the slots meet by turning the sleeve p<2> relatively to the tube p<1>. Either the carburetter or the air or gas to be carburetted may be heated.
Patent GB-190315101-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Lubricating Pedestal for Hutches, Corves, Tubs and Waggons
Inventor: BAIRD MATTHEW BARR
Filed: 1903-07-08
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 15,101. Baird, M. B., and Thomson, T. July 8. Corves; axle-bearings, lubricating.-The pedestals of colliery and other hutches, corves, tubs, and wagons, are made to serve as axle lubricators. The pedestal shown in Figs. 2 and 3 has an oil trough b containing layers of absorbent material, the ends of which bend over channelled ridges f and down to the slots d, through which the oil is carried to the axle bearings e. Fastening-bolts are passed through sockets c. Fig. 5 shows a single pedestal with a shallow trough b<1>, slot d, and tapering inclined grooves i. The vehicle itself constitutes the pedestal cover, but a supplementary cover may be provided.
Patent GB-190317340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Pin Cushions and Paper Weights.
Inventor: ROYER CLEMENT LAYARD
Filed: 1903-08-10
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 17,340. Royer, C. L. Oct. 9, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Paper - weights. - A combined paper-weight and pincushion consists of a glass, metal, wood, or other body 1, preferably of the shape shown, having an undercut recess 3 containing a cushion of sponge-rubber or the like cut or moulded to the required shape; a recess 5 may be formed in the base for the insertion of an advertisement.
Patent GB-190319515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attachments for Hat-boxes.
Inventor: BIRD JOSEPH MAURICE
Filed: 1903-09-10
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 19,515. Bird, J. M. Sept. 10. Hat-boxes.-Shipping and stock boxes are provided with means for supporting and protecting the hats. The stay 1, Fig. 2, consists of a ring of flexible, preferably textile, material, forming a flange, fixed to the supporting-band 2, which is glued or otherwise fastened to the box. The stay 1 is shaped to correspond with the brim of the hat. The opening is made adjustable in size by use of the draw string 8, or by other means. A second flange 9, with a draw-string 10, is provided, so that the brim of the hat may lie between the two flanges. The cover 11 with the brim casing 12, fastened by the draw-string 13, is placed over the hat before it is inserted in the box. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the flexible flange la is folded over the stiff supporting-band 14, and may be used as a detached stay placed between the brims of a number of hats nested in the box. Fig. 8 shows the application to women's hats. The flexible lining 15 is fastened at its edge 16 to the box, and has an adjustable opening 17 surrounding the core 18 at the bottom of the box. An extra flexible cover 19, having a central drawstring 20, may be provided.
Patent GB-190319548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rotary Steam Engines.
Inventor: STEPHAN FERDINAND
Filed: 1903-09-10
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 19,548. Stephan, F. Sept. 10. Annular-chamber type.-The steam-admission valves e of a rotary engine having a revolving piston a and spring-pressed abutment plates f, are operated by levers h, and blocks which slide in sockets b and engage with cam-bottomed slots b, b<1> in the piston. Blocks i may be fixed in the slots, which are shown in development in Fig. 5, to vary the degree of expansion, the exhaust taking place through openings in the casing g, or through valves operated by a second cam. The valves e may be kept closed by screws k passing through the sockets l into notches in the sliding blocks.
Patent GB-190319601-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Brake for Tramway Cars.
Inventor: HOLLIDAY THOMAS BRADLEY
Filed: 1903-09-11
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 19,601. Holliday, T. B. Sept. 11. Brakes.-Wooden slippers or shoes e are arranged to be lowered into contact with the permanent way, means being provided to allow their easy renewal when worn. The main frames of the car are connected by bridge-pieces b, on which are bolted vertical guide-boxes c<1>. On pulling the rod i, the rocker arms g<1> and their links h lower carriers d, and press the slippers or shoes e down on the rails, thereby braking the car. The easy renewal or insertion of the shoes is effected by providing the base of the carrier d with dovetail ends d<3>, guard-plates d<4>, and side lugs d<5>. The shoe is inserted and secured to the carrier by bolts k passing through a cover plate h<1>.
Patent GB-190321206-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Sprinkler Alarm Devices.
Inventor: THOMPSON EVERETT LAING
Filed: 1903-10-02
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 21,206. Thompson, E. L. Oct. 2. Alarms, fire; automatic appliances.-Relates to alarm devices in connection with automatic sprinklers. The supply pipe A of the sprinkler b, Fig. 3, is provided with a spring-pressed or weighted valve D, which causes a difference of pressure in the pipe at the commencement of the flow, the additional pressure being utilized to operate the alarm device. Water is thus caused to pass through the jet device E, consisting of two opposing nozzles 2, 3, preferably contracted as shown. This jet device is situated axially in the supply pipe A, Fig. 1, or at the side as shown in Figs. 2 and 3. In the form shown in Fig. 3, water is allowed to enter and compress the air in the chamber G, which, by its expansion, forces water through the jet device when the sprinklers operate. The passage of water through the device produces a diminution in pressure in the exhaust chamber 4 and exhaust pipe 5, and so also on the upper side of the diaphragm 10. The post 11 is accordingly lifted and raises the pivoted valve 12, thus allowing water to pass into the pipe 14 and operate an alarm device, either by lifting a diaphragm and completing circuit, by starting a water motor, or by other means. The jet device is practically unaffected by momentary changes such as water hammer and the like.
Patent GB-190404007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: KOLB OTTO
Filed: 1904-02-17
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 4007. Kolb, C. Feb. 17. Steam &c. turbines. - A multiple - expansion turbine driven by steam, gas, or air is shown in Fig. 1. The turbine wheel has a ring of lateral vanes 2 of curved or angle cross-section, and the casing e has an annular admission channel a from which the steam passes through expanding nozzles t on to the wheel vanes, and it is repeatedly conducted back to the vanes by means of curvilinear channels g<2> formed in the casing. Exhaust outlets q lead to an annular exhaust outlet adjoining the admission channel. The vanes 2, Fig. 14, are secured to the wheel 1 by means of a tongue and slot-device 4 and holding ring 3 or similar means, and vanes may be arranged on both sides of the wheel. The steam channels may be fitted with partitions. An adjustable nozzle as shown in Fig. 5 has an expanding passage t rectangular in crosssection and with one side formed by a hinged plate v which can be oscillated by means of a crank arm x, controlled by hand or by a governor, so as to regulate the size of the admission channel of the nozzle. When the nozzle apertures are controlled by a governor, the crank arms are connected to a common lever carrying levers i<3>, Fig. 23. These rollers are adapted to be acted on by cam-bars e<1> carried by rocking shafts, and adapted to be acted on by rods d' connected to the sliding sleeve b<1> of a governor C<1>.
Patent GB-190404749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Bicycles and the like.
Inventor: CORY REGINALD RADCLIFFE
Filed: 1904-02-26
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 4749. Cory, R. R. Feb. 26. Bicycles ; saddle and seat supports ; starting and stopping, facilitating.-The saddle is lowered to allow the feet to rest on the ground to enable the rider to stop in the midst of traffic without dismounting. The saddle pillar c rests on a spring b in the tube a and has a spring catch d working in a notch c<1> and engaging with the edge of a slot e in the tube. The catch is disengaged by a cord f and lever g, g', and the rider sinks down till his feet touch the ground. When he rises on the pedals again, the pillar ascends and is retained by the catch.
Patent GB-190409048-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Machines for Opening and Cleaning Cotton and other Fibres.
Inventor: GREENHALGH RICHARD
Filed: 1904-04-20
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 9048. Greenhalgh, R., and Greenhalgh, J. April 20. Sifting fibres.-Relates to willows or machines for opening and cleaning cotton, cotton waste, wool, &c., in which fans deliver the fluff into conical hoppers known as " cyclones." The object is to provide means for conducting the fluff alone, or together with the dirt from the willow, out of the machine, and also to collect the fluff from a number of cyclones for treatment in a willow with a finer grid. The fan c delivers the fluff to the cyclone b from which it passes either down the pipe d to the dirt space e below the cylinder of the willow or along a pipe to the end of a trough g in which a worm h rotates,orto a wire mesh sifting-trough l, also containing a rotating worm, by the action of which the dirt or heavy matter is separated from the fluff. An elevator i may convey it out the machine. The trough l may be used to collect the fluff from a number of willows, and a lifter may be used to convey it to a willow with a finer grid.
Patent GB-190415626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dynamo-electric Machines.
Filed: 1904-07-13
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 15,626. Sayers, W. B., and Mavor & Coulson. July 13. Field magnets have at one end of a polar face a rectangular groove parallel to the axis of the armature, and in the groove is secured a pole tip corresponding in shape to the groove, the pole tip being capable of adjustment in various ways in the groove, so as to vary the air gaps between the poles and the armature or between adjacent pole tips. The invention has reference to machines constructed in accordance w i t h Specifications No. 16,572, A.D. 1891, No. 10,298, A.D. 1893, and No. 21,180, A.D. 1897. Each end of each pole face 1 of the field magnet is formed with a V-shaped groove 2, one of the walls 2<a> of which is approximately tangential to the armature and the other 2<b> normal thereto. Within the groove is placed a pole tip 4, preferably laminated, equal in length to the groove, and oE a shape corresponding to the shape of the groove, a bolt 5 holding the laminµ together and set-screws 6 holding the whole against the field-magnet pole. The inner corner of the groove is preferably rounded to avoid risk of fracture at the sharp edge, and a packing-piece 2<c> is inserted. The pole-pieces may be moved nearer to, or further away from, the armature, or nearer together, with or without approaching nearer to the armature, and in various other ways, packing-pieces 8 of suitable thickness being required for each new position. When the pole tip is laminated, a copper plate 10, slightly curved longitudinally and of L section, may be fixed against the pole tip by the set-screws 6.
Patent GB-190419289-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Concrete Mixers, Churns, and other Moving Containers
Inventor: HARDING HENRY JOSIAH
Filed: 1904-09-07
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 19,289. Harding, H. J. Sept. 7. Moving-container apparatus; containers.- Concretemixers and churns are simultaneously rotated in two directions at rightangles to one another. The vessel j is rotated by bevel gearing a, b, and is supported in a frame g to which is fixed a wheel c, loose upon its spindle and rotated by gearing-e, d, f. A sliding weight, worked by the same gearing, may assist the movement of the frame. Measures for charging are fitted upon the supports i, with lifts if desired, and the materials are discharged into trolleys &c. The container may be of hexagonal or octagonal shape, and is fitted with bars or blades l passing from end to end, or from side to side as shown in Fig. 1<a>. The Provisional Specification states that the machine is for mixing limes, cements, plaster, &c., with sand, &c., used in making concrete and mortar.
Patent GB-190423509-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-cooling Apparatus for Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: GROTZ GOTTLOB FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1904-10-31
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 23,509. Grotz, G. F. Oct. 31. Gas and like engines, c o o l i n g cylinders of. Figs. 2 and 3 show crosssections of radiators for the cooling- liquid of m o t o r road vehicles and other engines. Top and bottom boxes c, Fig. 2, are connected by vertical tubes b through which the liquid flows. The tubes are curved, and are arranged so that the openings for the passage of air are larger in front than behind. In the middle of the radiator, there is a wedge-shaped space. The tubes are pointed at their front ends and the front of the radiator may be straight as shown or pointed. The tubes may be replaced by series of tubes of rectangular section or of the section shown in Fig. 3. In the case of a stationary engine, air is blown on to the radiator.
Patent GB-190426018-A (GB)
Title: Improved Frying Pan for Cooking Purposes.
Inventor: MOORE SUSAN LOUISA
Filed: 1904-11-30
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 26,018. Moore, S. L. Nov. 30. Frying-pans.-A frying-pan A is provided with a composite cover, one-third B of which is fixed and the rest C hinged thereto. The fixed portion is that nearer the handle E, and, at the farthest point, a short lip C is formed to facilitate opening. The cover may be flat or domed, and may be perforated and enamelled internally.
Patent GB-190426040-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bearing for Machines for Cleaning Bottles, Jars and the like
Inventor: HILL THOMAS
Filed: 1904-11-30
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 26,040. Hill, T. Nov. 30. Vertical-shaft bearings.-Relates to bearings for the vertical spindles of machines for cleaning bottles, jars, and the like. Each spindle D passes through a hole in a block A secured to the bottom of the tank B, such block being made of suitable material, but preferably of lignum vitµ. The spindle, which supports the frame carrying the brushes, is provided with a disc or collar F. This collar rests on the block A and serves to prevent the escape of water. The top or bottom of the block may be recessed to receive a cup washer G, Fig. 5, held in place by a cap H for the purpose of more effectually preventing the escape of water.
Patent GB-190426196-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buckles for Trousers Suspenders.
Inventor: KLUGE ALBERT
Filed: 1904-12-01
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 26,196. Kluge, A. Dec. 1. Buckles.-To facilitate adjustment, the buckles of braces or suspenders are provided with one or more rings a, retained in position by means of stiff sheet-metal lugs.
Patent GB-190513039-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reservoirs for Collecting Dew.
Inventor: HUBBARD ARTHUR JOHN
Filed: 1905-06-23
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 13,039. Hubbard, A. J., Hubbard, G., and Cross, A. W. S. June 23. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Water supply.-Reservoirs for collecting dew are constructed by excavating the ground to form a reservoir, which is provided with a lining formed of two layers of impermeable material enveloping a layer of material which is a non-conductor of heat. The Figure shows such a reservoir, in which is provided a concrete foundation a, a layer b of asphalt, a layer c of asbestos, a second layer d of asphalt connected to the first layer at e, and a layer of bricks f of a porous nature. A stone kerb g is provided to prevent the edges of the lining from being damaged. The concrete foundation and the layer f of bricks may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190514513-A (GB)
Title: A Dust-preventer for Motor Vehicles
Inventor: MEADOWS NAUNTON WINGFIELD WALF
Filed: 1905-07-14
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 14,513. Meadows, N. W. W. July 14. Motor road vehicles. - To prevent the raising of dust, a curved metal or celluloid guard having an outwardly - extending flange is fitted in front of the lower portion of the vehicle wheels, and secured in position by stays carried by the framework. Fig. 2 shows the guard A with an upper outwardly-extending flange C, and a small inwardly-projecting tongue D of rubber or stiff leather, which is attached to the guard and is held close to the periphery of the wheel.
Patent GB-190517460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Floor Construction particularly applicable for Railway and like Cars.
Inventor: GIBBS GEORGE
Filed: 1905-08-29
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 17,460. Gibbs, G. Aug. 29. Bodies.-A fire-proof sound-deadening floor for railway and like vehicles consists of a metal plate 2 having angular corrugations which are filled with fire-proof cement, such as " monolith " or asbestos composition. To render the floor proof against electric arcs, asbestos strips are inserted in the upper ends of the unfilled corrugations, or a continuous asbestos sheet 9 is bent to conformity with the metal, as shown in Fig. 5. Wooden or angle-iron flooring strips 4, 10 are secured to the cement, and the whole is attached to the substructure 1 by means such as embedded bolts 3.
Patent GB-190518154-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for use in Covering Bolt Heads in Billiard Tables and other Furniture.
Inventor: ASCHROFT JOHN
Filed: 1905-09-08
Granted: 1906-09-08
Abstract: 18,154. Ashcroft, J. Sept. 8. Furniture buttons or bosses.-A cap for covering a bolt head in a billiard or dining table or other article of furniture is held in position by means of a washer A which lies under the bolt head E. and is formed with wing pieces or spring petals D to be contracted within the cap F. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 9276, A.D. 1888, and No. 7717, A.D. 1889.]
Patent GB-190519255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Miners' Safety Lamps.
Inventor: HAILWOOD ERNEST ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-09-23
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 19,255. Hallwood, E. A. Sept. 23. Miners' safety lamps.-In magnetically-released locking-devices of the type described in Specification No. 23,765, A.D. 1896, the locking-bolt C is protected from interference by a shield E, interconnected with the bolt C and provided with a spring F.
Patent GB-190524311-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Torches for the use of Lamplighters.
Inventor: SUGG WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1905-11-24
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 24,311. Sugg, W. T. Nov. 24. Lighting gas. - In that type of lighting- torch in which the lighting - lamp f tilts forwards, when a shutter c is lowered by means of a rod d and a handle e, a perforated sliding cap b is fitted on the casing a enclosing the lamp and d i s lowered by gravity when the shutter is depressed. The cap is raised by the shutter acting on a stop h on an extension b<1> of the cap.
Patent GB-190527061-A (GB)
Title: Supports for Drying Medicine-bottles.
Inventor: LOHMANN CARL
Filed: 1905-12-28
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 27,061. Lohmann, C. Dec. 28. Drying bottles.-Supports for drying medicine bottles are formed of elastic metal tongues or wire of aluminium bronze or other substance not easily corrodible. In one form, shown in Fig. 1, the tongues e are stamped out in one piece and fastened in any way to a head-piece f screwed to a pin c. The pins c are riveted or otherwise fixed to a plate with draining-grooves b. In another form, shown in Fig. 3, the tongues e are stamped out in one piece with a base g which is secured to the draining-plate. The tongues are bent as shown in Fig. 4, and the bottle neck passes over them ; or they may be bent as shown in Fig. 9, the neck being held between them.
Patent GB-190606716-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cutting Tool for Paper and like Material.
Inventor: BEIER HERMANN CURT
Filed: 1906-03-20
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 6716. Beier, H. C. March 20. Cutting-tools, hand.-In hand appliances for cutting paper, metal foil, fabrics, &c., the rollers b and rotary cutters d are mounted on pins a<1> at the extremities of the arms of a forked spring handle a. The rollers are adjusted to the thickness of the material by means of the screw h, and the upper arm of the fork a is provided with a tongue or guide g.