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Patent GB-190015748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Switches, Fuses and other Apparatus in which Destructive Electric Arcs are Liable to be Formed.
Inventor: PARTRIDGE GERALD WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-09-04
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 15,748. Partridge, G. W. Sept. 4. Switches; cut-outs.-Relates to means for rupturing the arc formed when a switch or cut-out is opened or a fuse melts. The arc is blown out by a jet of fluid or vapour liberated suddenly, as by opening a vessel containing compressed carbonicacid gas, such as a sparklet, or by firing an explosive mixture. Fig. 1 shows the application to a switch. A sparklet or other vessel d, having a fusible portion e, is fitted on an auxiliary contact c. Should an arc form, the end of the sparklet melts, allowing the gas to escape. Fig. 6 shows an application to a fuse, the wire h and the sparklets or vessels d being carried by the cover, which is fitted with suitable contacts. Fig. 10 shows another arrangement, the wire h passing over a bridge, and the sparklets being held by springs which also serve as conductors. The means for supporting the vessels d and making contact are modified in accordance with the construction of the appliance with which they are to be used. Fig. 11 shows a form in which a cartridge contained in a barrel u is exploded when the wire h fuses and an arc is formed. A trigger is held by a wire x, which is formed of or secured by a fusible metal which melts under the action of the arc.
Patent GB-190017692-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Portable and Adjustable Apparatus or Appliance for use as a Book Rest, a Table or other useful Instrument; such being particularly applicable in connection with Bedsteads, Cots, Invalid & Lounge Chairs and such like.
Inventor: HUMPHREYS-JONES JOHN
Filed: 1900-10-05
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 17,692. Humphreys-Jones, J. Oct. 5. Tables reading-desks; brackets.-Relates to a table, reading-desk, or like appliance, which can be fixed to a bedstead, chair, lounge, wall, mantel. piece, &c. for the use of invalids. The table or desk board a is pivoted in a U-shaped frame c, and can be clamped at any angle by a wing-nut and by a slotted quadrant a<5> and wing-nut a<2>. The frame c can swivel on a plug e', to which it may be clamped by a wing-nut e<6>. The upright e is hinged at c<2> to a rod c<4>, which is hinged at c<3> to a rod d. The joints c<2>, c<3> can be clamped by wing-nuts. The rod d has a slot d<2>, with which engages a bolt, with wing-nut f<2>, by which it is jointed to an upright g, having a slotted quadrant g<3> fitted with a screw engaging the slot d' and provided with a wing-nut g<4>. The upright g can swivel and be clamped in a socket h<2> on the end of an arm h, which swivels and can be clamped in a socket i<2> on a plate which can be clamped to a bedstead pillar, Fig. 2, or a mantelpiece or ledge n, Fig. 4, or hook on to a pair of rails, Fig. 5, or be fixed to a wall, Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190017907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sash-windows.
Inventor: PARKER ROBERT
Filed: 1900-10-09
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 17,907. Parker, R., and Parker, A. Oct. 9. Windows.-In order to allow the sashes to be removed from the frame for cleaning &c., lower portions A of the inside beads are hinged, or are detachable, and secured in place by studs or screw heads engaging with keyhole slots in plates H, or by loops or staples engaging with pins or catches. The upper detachable parts of the parting- beads are inserted in slots G in the window-head, and the lower ends are inclined as shown at F, and are held in place by fixed portions of the beads secured by screws.
Patent GB-190023159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railway Switches.
Inventor: DUNN CLAUDE A
Filed: 1900-12-18
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 23,159. Dunn, C. A. Dec. 18. Points and switches operated from a railway vehicle. The piece 12 is pivoted to the end of the ordinary tongue 4, and its free endis caused to bear against the opposite rail to that against which the main tongue 4 lies, either by the shape of the offset of the rails or by pivoting it about centrally of its length to the base-plate 5. A roller or shoe lowered from the vehicle into the groove engages this piece 12 and throws the tongue 4 over.
Patent GB-190106179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil or Similar Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: ROBINSON HORACE
Filed: 1901-03-23
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 6179. Robinson, H. March 23. Gas or explosive-vapour engines.-The charge from the admission valve H is vaporized by falling on a vaporizer C with longitudinal or annular ribs, and heated by the burner D or the igniting-tube G. The tube may form the vaporizer also, as shown in Fig 4. The inlet valve, Fig. 3, is double ; one part N is closed by the spring 0 and the other part R covers the oil port I and is closed by light springs S between it and the valve W. The outlet pipe V of the oil tank T has a vertical branch W extending above the tank to prevent the overflow of oil when filling the tank.
Patent GB-190106441-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process and Apparatus for Germinating Malt Grain in the Steeping Trough.
Inventor: WEISENFELD MAX
Filed: 1901-03-27
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 6441. Weisenfeld, M. March 27. Malting.-Consists in causing grain to commence sprouting in the steeping-trough after the water has been run off. For this purpose, the grain is arranged in a number of separate layers, and means are provided for causing air to circulate through them. Fig. 1 shows one form of trough, in which the grain is arranged in vertical layers between perforated partitions a, which can be raised as indicated in dotted lines, to allow of the discharge of the grain. The air is supplied through perforated pipes g. Baffle-plates b<1> aid in effecting a thorough aÙration of the grain. Fig. 3 shows a form of apparatus in which the grain is arranged in horizontal layers on perforated floors a. Water and air are supplied successively through perforated pipes g. The discharge pipe e is made in separate sections, and, to discharge the grain, the uppermost section is first removed and the grain discharged from the top floor, and then the other sections are removed in succession.
Patent GB-190108738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Pressure Motors
Inventor: SAYER ROBERT COOK
Filed: 1901-04-29
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 8738. Sayer, R. C. April 29. Wheels with motors.-Relates to fluid-pressure motors of the impact-wheel type, specially adapted for use in combination with the wheels of road vehicles. An important feature of the invention consists in varying the power and speed by varying the distance from the axle at which the fluid pressure is caused to act upon the vanes of the rotor, and this principle is applied either to single motors or to two or more concentric motors. Fig. 2 shows a section through a pair of concentric motors arranged as a wheel to run on roadways, and Fig. 4 is a transverse partial section. The fixed axle a carries a fixed spherical chamber a<2> fitted with any number of valves a<3>, through which the fluid pressure is admitted to peripheral chambers f, by means of which it is directed against several series of vanes or buckets g carried by a semi-spherical rotor h. The valves a<3> are arranged in pairs, one set forward and the other for backward rotation, and the several pairs of valves are disposed at varying distances from the axle. These valves are actuated from a lever e<9> through a central shaft e and chain gearing, in such a manner that they are opened in succesion, commencing at the one nearest the axle. Attached to the rotor h is a hemispherical chamber j, communicating through suitably-arranged ports with the chamber a<2> and furnished with a number of pairs of valves j<3> arranged similarly to the valves a<3> and actuated from a lever a<22> through a sleeve a<5> and chain gearing. Through the valves j<3>, the fluid pressure enters chambers j<4>, which direct it against valves or buckets k on a second concentric rotor l. The chambers f, j<4> are, in each case, followed by a series of expansion chambers f<2>, Fig. 4. In the arrangement described above, different powers and speeds may be obtained, not only by adjusting the valves, but also by arranging that one or the other or both of the motors shall be operative. For this purpose, the rotor h may be connected either with the rotor l or with the fixed axle a, or the two rotors may be disconnected by means of a movable key c<5>. This key is actuated from the double piston of a fluid-pressure cylinder b, the admission of fluid pressure to either end of which is controlled by a tap a<11> actuated through a rod d from the lever d<5>. The minimum power is obtained by connecting the two rotors together ; the power is increased by connecting the rotor h to the fixed axle ; and the maximum power is obtained by freeing both rotors. The application of the invention to a single motor having the form of a sphere flattened at one end is also described, and it is stated that the motor may have a cylindrical shape. An arrangement suitable for lower powers is described, in which fixed valves such as a<3> are dispensed with, and a valve carried by a movable arm is brought opposite ports arranged on either side of a central line and at varying distances from the axle.
Patent GB-190120117-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Flash Light Cartridge for Photographic and other Purposes
Inventor: KREBS GOTTLIEB
Filed: 1901-10-08
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 20,117. Krebs, G. Oct. 8. Lamps, actinic. -Relates to a flash-light cartridge for photographic and other purposes. The flash powder is placed in a tube a of celluloid or other combustible material. The tube is closed with cork plugs. The bottom plug is soaked in collodion emulsion, and the top plug in magnesium emulsion. An i g n i t i n g-arrangement, usually consisting of a piece of magnesium wire or ribbon c, is fixed to the top plug, and ignited, when required, by a match or the like.
Patent GB-190122537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters for Oil Engines.
Inventor: BURDON CHARLES BARNARD
Filed: 1901-11-08
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 22,537. Burdon, C. B., [Dubois, R.]. Nov. 8. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. Spirit flows out of the pipe e over the inclined surface d, when the valve k<1> is lifted by the air drawn through the holes h by the motor piston acting on the plate l. The lift of the valve is regulated by a screw plug j, which is locked by a split cone i and nut j<1>.
Patent GB-190207499-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Teaching Music.
Inventor: EVERETT LOUISA
Filed: 1902-03-27
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 7499. Everett, L. March 27. Teaching music.-A box A is provided with a drawer B for containing the various parts of the apparatus. On the front of the box is hinged a flap H, consisting of three parts hinged together. When folded up, the middle part of the flap fits against the front of the box A, while the end parts fit against the ends of the box and are secured in place by hooks engaging with eyes. On opening the lid P an easel I can be erected, so as to support a board K which is hinged in the middle, as shown as L. On one side of the board is a representation of the musical stave, and on the other, fillets M to accommodate slides N, of which there are nine, showing the various musical signs. The board also carries lines corresponding to the treble and bass clefs, on which can be built up from separate cards or the like musical phrases, chords, &c. The flap H carries a representation of the keyboard, or other signs showing the positions of the keys, the positions of the various octaves being marked. Dummy keys can be placed upon the keyboard, to show the notes comprised in the various scales, chords, and the like.
Patent GB-190213420-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Rotary Engines and Pumps.
Inventor: MILLWARD THOMAS
Filed: 1902-06-13
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 13,420. Millward, T., and Pringle, H. I. June 13. Annular-chamber type of steam engines which may be adapted for use as gas engines, pumps, blowers, or exhausters. An annular ring-shaped chamber F is formed in a casing G, which is fitted with a pivoted abutment E adapted to swing laterally, or which may have a sliding movement. The shaft A carries a hub B fitted to the casing and having one or more piston discs D supported on the hub by lugs c. An inlet port P and an exhaust port N are arranged on each side of the abutment, so that the engine may be reversed.
Patent GB-190214235-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Bridles for Animals
Inventor: ATTERBY JAMES STEPHENSON
Filed: 1902-06-24
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 14,235. Atterby, J. S. June 24. Bridles. - The bit D is adjustably connected to the noseband E by a hook C or other connection, which may fit into eyeleted holes A in the noseband. By this means pressure on the bit, when the reins are tightened, is communicated to the noseband, so as to prevent animals from running away.
Patent GB-190301392-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Device for Use in the Discharge of Projectiles from Ordnance.
Inventor: SALT JAMES
Filed: 1903-01-20
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 1392. Salt, J., and Brightmore, J. Jan. 20. Ordnance breech mechanism; design ; noise of diecharge, deadening.-Conaists of a concavo-convex metal shell, containing compressed oxygen or other gas, which is placed between the breech-block D and the charge H and is stated to serve as an obturator, to prevent erosion, to lessen the recoil, to deaden the noise of discharge, and to increase the velocity of the projectile. The device may be adapted for use with contral-fire cartridges by making a suitable perforation or tube in the centre for the firing-pin.
Patent GB-190301404-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Portland Cement.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1903-01-20
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 1404. Mills, B. J. B., [Edison, T. A.]. Jan. 20. Rotary cement furnaces; charges, cooling.-Relates to the manufacture of Portland cement in rotary kilns. A kiln built up of cast iron sections is employed, and the diameter of the kiln as well as the length both of the kiln and of the clinkering-zone are much greater than in existing kilns. A much larger quantity of material is passed through the kiln than is customary in kilns of the normal length. The sections 1 are bolted together by means of flanges 2 and are supported on rollers 3. An electric motor 4 drives the kiln. The upper end of the kiln opens into a chamber 8 from which leads a stack 9. A damper 42 controlled by a hand-lever moving over a notched segment regulates the draught. The material is fed in the dry state to the kiln by means of a conveyer 13, hopper 12, and motor-driven screw conveyer 10. The lower end of the kiln opens into a chamber 5, Fig. 7, the clinkered material being discharged into a cooling cylinder 5 driven by a motor 7. Pulverulent coal from the hopper 15 is projected with different velocities through the nozzles 14 so as to form an extended clmkering- zone. A motor 38 and screw conveyer 36 supply the fuel to the low-pressure nozzle. The hopper 15 is provided with partitions 39 to prevent packing of the materials. The streams of fuel are so directed as to take a spiral course within the kiln. A telescope 40 with a darkened glass enables the boundary line of the clinkering-zone to be observed. The firebricks which line the kiln are separated from the outer shell by a layer of asbestos, as shown at 17, Fig. 4. Angle-irons 19 prevent circumferential shifting of the firebrick lining. The cooling cylinder 6 is formed with a lip 25 at its lower end to contract the discharge opening, and is provided with radial wings 26 for elevating and showering the clinkered material through the air passing upwards to the kiln. The material discharges normally through a hopper 26<1> to a conveyer 27<1> but can be diverted, if defective, through a shoot 27 to the boot of an elevator which carries it to a suitable dump. The electrical connections of the motors 4, 11, 38 are as follows :-The series motor 4 drives a pair of small generators, the fields of which are connected across the supply circuit and are furnished with suitable controllers. The armatures of the two generators are connected in series with the armatures of the motors 11, 38, the fields of which are excited from the supply circuit. Regulation of the fields of the generators thus varies the speeds of the motors. In order to render the cement produced by this process slow-setting, one or two per cent. of dry hydrated lime is added to the cement in addition to the usual proportion of burned gypsum.
Patent GB-190302024-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clasps for Garments.
Inventor: PELLEW RICHARD
Filed: 1903-01-28
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 2024. Pellew, R. Jan. 28. Ornamental chains.-A chain is used to fasten together the two pieces a<1>, d of a clasp fastening. The part r of each link is capable of being passed through the narrow slot c<1> on the piece a<1>.
Patent GB-190302507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Grates.
Inventor: FOWLER JOHN
Filed: 1903-02-02
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 2507. Fowler, J. Feb. 2. Grates.-The front of a grate intended especially for burning antbracite is fcrmed of a plate B having perforations with sloping sides so as to be larger on the inside than on the outside. It slides into position in grooves C, C' in the legs A, and has hooks B', B<1> for holding it in place. The grate bottom D has its bars close together, and beneath it slides, in guides H, H, an open frame F, having a handle F<1> in front, and a rake or set of teeth G at its rear. The teeth project through the bars, and, when the frame is moved backwards and forwards, they clear the grate bottom of ashes. An ornamental and draught-regulating plate J, having a handle K, may be fixed to the front of the rake frame.
Patent GB-190304806-A (GB)
Title: A Process of Treating Ores.
Inventor: STANTON CHARLES WALDREN
Filed: 1903-03-02
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 4806. Stanton, C. W. March 2. Retort and crucible furnaces.-Relates to a process for treating ores, described as applicable to iron ores, by driving off their volatile matters by heat in a retort and subsequently smelting them in a furnace to obtain metal. In both operations, a liquid seal is used to prevent access of air. The outlet pipe 5 for volatile matters from a retort, or, as shown in Fig. 2, from a crucible furnace, leads through a condenser coil 12 to the bottom of a vessel 15 filled with water or with condensation products and this vessel is fitted with valves for removal of liquid and gas.
Patent GB-190304815-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for the Delivery of Mail Bags to and from Trains in Motion.
Inventor: HOBART CALEB ELIPHALET PACKARD
Filed: 1903-03-02
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 4815. Hobart, C. E. P. March 1, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Mail-bag catchers and dischargers.-The bag to be delivered from the postal van is hung upon the bar 23, which passes between the bars 9, 10 on a crane 5 at the side of the railway so that the bag on the bar 23 is delivered to the bar 10, and the bag on the bar is delivered to the bar 23. The bar 23 is mounted on the end of a bar 24, Figs. 1 and 2, which is attached to the sliding pivot on bar 20. Shocks are diminished by springs 30. On receiving the bags, the crane 5, Fig. 1, swings round so that the foot 8 rides up the inclines 11, and is detained, if necessary, by shoulders, so that the bags are held out of the way of passing trains. The bags are hung in stirrups 14, and are secured by clamping-bars 15. The upper parts of the stirrups are made narrow and are fitted with spring tongues so that the stirrups hang squarely on the bars 9, 10, 23. The cross-bar 24 is held in a horizontal position by a rod 26 hooked to a link 28 on the floor or roof of the car. Spring collars 44, 31 prevent the stirrups from flying off the bars 10, 23.
Patent GB-190306893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Straps or Bands for Canvas Fire Hose and the like.
Inventor: ROSS JAMES
Filed: 1903-03-25
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 6893. Ross, J. March 25. Straps for holding fire hose in rolls or coils are made of the same material as the canvas hose pipe to prevent injurious mutual action, and are fastened in such a manner that the hose may be readily taken down for use. Fig. 2 shows a strap in which the loop 13 is made to encircle the coupling of the hose and a hand-loop 15 is provided for lifting. A tongue 16 is made by folding on, and riveting, a part of the strap to another part. The strap is fastened by passing the shod free end 18 through the slots 11<c>, 11<b> of the buckle and looping it, as shown in Fig. 6, with the tongue 16 jamming the end of the strap.
Patent GB-190309608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Crucible Furnaces.
Filed: 1903-04-28
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 9608. Spairs, C. W., and Morgan Crucible Co. April 28. Crucible furnaces. -Relates to furnaces of the kind adapted to be tilted for the discharge of the contents of the crucibles. Fig. 1 shows the furnace in section in its vertical position, Fig. 2 the furnace when tilted, and Fig. 8 a modification. The furnace proper is formed of a polygonal metal casing enclosing a cylindrical lining g, whereby vertical air passages are formed in the casing. The casing is secured to a perforated ring c upon the ashpit d, through which air passes and ascends through the grate and by holes beneath the casing of the furnace to the vertical passages. Hence, by splayed holes c', the air enters the furnace. The grate f is in three portions, the central portion supporting the crucible base h. The crucible is secured by a series of arms k upon its upper edge, in one of which arms the spout k<1> is formed. The top portion l, l<2> rests upon a cover plate and is lined with refractory material, so that the scrap metal may be piled within above the crucible. It also opens to the down-flue m, the upper portion of which, by means of a spigot and faucet joint, can be turned aside. According to the Provisional Specification, the flue m is hinged to the lower portion of the flue. To relieve the joint m' of strain, the derrick-arm n<1> and the link n with screws are provided. To heat the air for the furnace and to cool the parts, air, forced in through the aperture o<3>, travels through the jacket o circuitously before entering the ashpit. For tilting the furnace, a yoke q is attached to trunnions q<1> and is provided with worm-gearing q<2> ; during the operation, the cover is swung aside. When the furnace is to be tipped upon an axis transversely through the spout, the furnace is mounted and tipped as shown in Fig. 8. The hollow air-supplying arms u<2> are attached to trunnions near the spout while the base of the furnace is supported and lifted by telescopically-acting screws v<2> which are operated by an electromotor wand worm-wheel gearing. Hand or other mechanism for tilting may be substituted. Air is introduced to the furnace-jacket through a passage x at the upper end of the furnace. To control the passage of air, suitable valves may be provided. The air chamber about the flue m<1>, m, may be extended to a passage z around the cover l'.
Patent GB-190312812-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Road Wheels for Motor Lorries.
Inventor: LOWDON EDWARD JOSEPH BONNER
Filed: 1903-06-08
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 12,812. Lowdon, E. J. B., Lowdon, K., and Keay, W. A. June 8. Motor road vehicles.-Wheels for motor lorries have an elastic connection with the driving-wheel 6, comprising compressed springs 9 attached to pivoted sockets 7 and sockets 9 on the road wheel and driving-wheel respectively. The driving- wheel 6, having a brake rim 11, is maintained by a plate 10 on a bearing 5 formed with the roadwheel nave, and rotates on it within limits determined by the springs and the arms of the road wheel. Shocks on braking or other sudden changes of speed are thus prevented from being transmitted to the driving-mechanism. The Provisional Specification states that the plate 10 and driving-wheel 6 are mounted on bearings on opposite sides of the nave, and connected so as to rotate together.