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Patent GB-190022349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Stop and other Valves
Inventor: COCKBURN GEORGE
Filed: 1900-12-08
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 22,349. Cockburn, G. Dec. 8. Lift valves; reducing - valves; safety - valves; seats. - In a steam - stop valve, safety - valve, reducing-valve, or like valve, the seat A is secured on a surfaced annular rim B', round the inlet orifice C and above the level where water and dirt collect, by screw pins D passing through flanges A' and entering snugs B<2> on the casing. The spindle G of the valve E engages a crosshead F having arms F<1> pressed against collars I<1> by springs J embracing columns I and adjusted by nuts I<2>, so as to allow for free expansion of the spindle and seat. A distance ring or sleeve K is interposed between the crosshead F and the hub of the hand-wheel L.]
Patent GB-190101343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Woven Pile Fabrics.
Inventor: SARAFIAN HOVCEP
Filed: 1901-01-21
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 1343. Sarafian, H. Jan. 21. Pile fabrics.-A pile fabric is woven with warp threads A, pile weft threads B, of a special kind, and filling or spacing threads C of cotton, or other material. The weft threads B may be produced by doubling, upon themselves, strips of fabric consisting of weft threads B<5>, and two, three, or more warp threads B<6>. The strips are cut from woven fabric having sets of warp threads, at suitable distances apart, and the basal parts of the cut warps B<2> are secured by means of stitching B'. The weft threads B<5> are preferably made of bunched silk. Instead of the weft pile threads B, other pile threads having woven backs and pile loops may be employed.
Patent GB-190106598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Lorries or other Locomotive Vehicles
Inventor: SMITH ALLISON DALRYMPLE
Filed: 1901-03-29
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 6598. Smith, A. D., Rolls, C. S., and Macdonald, N. D. March 29. Compound engines; valve chests and casings; casings.-Relates to steam lorries and other locomotive vehicles. The engine is a three-cylinder compound engine, shown in longitudinal section in Fig. 5, with two high-pressure cylinders i, i<1>, Fig. 7, and between them a single low-pressure cylinder i<2>, all working on three cranks placed at equal angles apart. The valve chests i<3> are placed below the cylinders, as shown in transverse section in Fig. 7. The motor is supported by the upper part l of its casing, the lower half l<1> being removable for inspection.
Patent GB-190107735-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rail and Conduit Switches Operated and Cleaned from the Vehicle.
Inventor: WANTLING ISAAC
Filed: 1901-04-15
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 7735. Wantling, I. April 15. Points and switches; ; conduits -The point tongue 3, Fig. 1, and also the slots 26, 26<a>, for the main and branch conduits when electric traction is used, are carried by the bar 23 working lateially in a casing. A projection 10 on this bar lies in the slot 11 in the casing formed by the guard rail and guard 6, 8, and is knocked over to set the points by treadle arrangements on the vehicle. In Fig. 2, there are two treadle-bars, hinged at 13, with wedge-shaped acting ends 14 normally held out of action by two spring-supported rods 17. In Fig. 5, there is a single wedge-shaped shoe 30, which the driver lowers with his foot and turns to one side or the other by a hand-lever 31 which engages notches in a holding-plate 32. Brushes 38 may be attached as shown, or otherwise, to the treadles for cleaning the points.
Patent GB-190111855-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supports or Fasteners for Skirts and other Garments.
Inventor: SHOUP JAMES T
Filed: 1901-06-10
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 11,855. Shoup, J. T., and Mattimore, P. W. June 10. H o c k fastenings; hooks and eyes.-A support or fastening for skirts &c. comprises a hook part secured to the skirt and an eye part secured to the belt &c. The eye part consists of a hook having a bar a, Fig. 2, depressions a', and prongs a', and of a rolled metal plate B, Fig. 3, having sockets which are placed over the prongs a<1>, and a link B<1> which is then turned up and sprung into the recesses a<2>, as shown in Fig. 9. The hook part shown in Fig. 10 is similarly formed, the plate B' having a hook b adapted to engage over the plate B, formed from it.
Patent GB-190114644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Plates and Dishes.
Inventor: TROUNCE LOUIS PLOMER
Filed: 1901-07-18
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 14,644. Trounce, L. P. July 18. Plates and dishes. -Consists in forming hollows b in the flanges of plates to receive and hold condiments. The recesses may be of oval or other shape, and are formed so that, in packing, the under part of the recesses in the plate above fit into the recesses in the plate below.
Patent GB-190115422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Machines for Laboratory use.
Inventor: EYRE JOHN WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1901-07-30
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 15,422. Eyre, J. W. H. July 30. Drawings to Specification. Bearings for centrifugal machines. The upper bearing of the down spindle is screwed through a bush which is free to oscillate in an opening in the frame, under the control of springs placed round it.
Patent GB-190116273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Calculating Machines
Inventor: TURCK JOSEPH ABRAHAM
Filed: 1901-08-13
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 16,273. Lake, H. H., [Turck, J. A.]. Aug. 13. Calculating-apparatus.-The apparatus is made up of any number of the elements of keys, wheels, and intermediate parts shown in Figs. 2, 9, and 11, arranged upon a frame plate 39 and a bar 20, and is contained in a casing composed of a tray 1 and a cover 2, but shafts and tie-rods run through all the frame plates and end in the zeroizing-gear shown in Fig. 14. When the sliding bar 40 is operated by any one of the keys 31, a spurtoothed and cam sector 58 (56 in Fig. 8), in gear with the teeth 46 of the bar, raises a bent arm 62, 65, having a large hole about the shaft of the sector, till a spur-toothed sector 72, 74 thereon is in gear with the pinion of the adding- wheels. The first sector then drives the second sector and an integral ratchet sector 80, which in turn drives a similar pair of sectors 83, 86 in gear with indicating-wheels. At the limit of its stroke the key shifts a second sliding bar 47, which applies a stop to the primary ratchet sector, and disengages a pawl 93 from the secondary one. Thus, when the item just added is less than the preceding one, the secondary sector being subject to a spring 91 returns differentially, a latch 88 preventing over-driving. A pawl 120, Fig. 11, holds the adding-wheel against reversal, and a pawl 124 following the receding cam sector when the key is released, prevents further advance by accident. The indicating-wheel remains held by the pawl of the secondary ratchet sector, but the remaining parts are returned to zero by springs. The spring 78 for the first spur-toothed sector is coiled round and attached to the large fixed bush 75 in the arm 62 on which it turns. The tens are carried by the mechanism shown in Figs. 9 and 11. The snail 109 on the units wheels allows a spring-pulled toothed lever 140 to turn a ratchet lever 132, driving to the extent of one tooth. In subtraction operations, the pawl 135 of the ratchet lever is disengaged by finger pressure on its tail. The #-section and angle ends, Fig. 14, of the bars 20 on which the keys are pivoted impart strength to the structure ; a special key lets the indicating- whee!s only return to zero ; and the mechanism shown in Fig. 14 allows both sets of wheels to be put to zero. In this latter case, the cam 167, which is turned with a ratchet pinion 171 by a button, makes a lever 156 slightly turn a flattened shaft 158 and a bail 152, the former to disengage the pawls 93 of the secondary sector, and the latter to disengage the pawls 124 which prevent further advance of the adding-wheels. The incomplete spur-wheel 165, locking and gearing with an incomplete wheel 175, then gives the shaft of the adding- wheels a revolution, and pawls within them are caught by a groove in it.
Patent GB-190120016-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aërial or Marine Propellers and in Wind or Water Motor Wheels
Inventor: CANNON BURRELL
Filed: 1901-10-07
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 20,016. Cannon, B. Oct. 7. Propelling and steering by paddle-wheels or aÙrial propellers. - Relates to propeller wheels with feathering blades for marine use. The propeller consists of a pair of heads A<1> mounted on a shaft A with the blades A<3> journalled between them. Loosely mounted on the shaft A between the ends A<1> is an eccentric guide D composed of a pair of heads, one on each side of the blades. The blades each have rollers engaging with these guides, so as to feather as shown, an opening being made at d<5> in the guides to permit the blades to engage at opposite edges alternately under the influence of the resistance of the water while they are passing the gap d<5>. Gearing d, e is provided for enabling, the position of the guides D to be changed for the purpose of steering or reversing.
Patent GB-190125152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces.
Inventor: WEBER FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1901-12-10
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 25,152. Weber, F. Dec. 10. Smoke-consuming.-Heated air is delivered through openings i in the crown of the furnace over the inclined grate a, being supplied through pipes e in the ashpit and passages f in the side walls. Further supplies of heated air are delivered through perforations in the back of the combusticn chamber m over the horizontal grate l.
Patent GB-190201130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Cameras.
Filed: 1902-01-15
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 1130. Dallmeyer, Ltd., J. H., and Clifton, E. Jan. 15. Cameras; dark slides; shutters.-Relates to a camera fitted with a sliding frame at the back. In this frame are contained a focussing-plate, a dark slide, and a shutter. In Fig. 1, the focussing-. plate c is shown opposite the lens. When the focussing has been completed, the frame a is pushed to the right, so as to bring the dark slide d containing the sensitive plate opposite the lens. During this operation, the shutter f of the dark slide is stopped by the pin g, thereby uncovering the plate. An exposure shutter mounted in front of the dark slide is then released by the pneumatic tube e'.
Patent GB-190203044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Studs and Links for Personal Wear.
Inventor: SOLLY FREDERICK CHARLES
Filed: 1902-02-06
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 3044. Solly, F. C. Feb. 6. Studs; sleeve-links.- Studs are formed as shown in Fig. 1, and links by connecting pairs of such studs by chains, bars, or the like. A piece of resilient wire is bent to form a circular base a and a stem b with inturned ends to be sprung into holes of a head c. The edge of the head may be grooved at the pivoted points, and the stem may be notched above and below the pivoted points.
Patent GB-190205107-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stands for Match Boxes.
Inventor: STOERE JOHAN
Filed: 1902-02-28
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 5107. St÷re, J. Sept. 13, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Match boxes.-The holders of match-box: stands are arranged so that the friction surface on the box is in a slanting position, as shown, for striking a match by a downward movement and avoiding overturning or movement of the stand.
Patent GB-190206193-A (GB)
Title: A Method of and Apparatus for the Measurement of High Electrical Resistances
Inventor: COX OSWALD
Filed: 1902-03-13
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 6193. Cox, O. March 13. Resistance meters; electrometers.-High resistances are measured by displacements of movable parts, produced by electrostatic forces between these and stationary parts, without restraint from other forces, the extent of the displacements depending only on the shape and disposition of the parts. An electrometer may be employed having one or more connected flat vanes V, which can turn freely near two sets of stationary plates A, B, their position being indicated by a pointer or otherwise, preferably on a scale specially graduated to give direct readings. A standard resistance R, and a voltaic battery, dynamo, or electrostatic generator, having terminals T, t, are also required. Con- nections may be made as shown, the unknown resistance (not shown) being placed between terminals E, L ; the vane V takes the position shown when the unknown resistance is infinite, places itself over the plates A, A' when the unknown resistance is zero, and takes intermediate positions in other cases, independent of variations in the applied electric pressure. In a modified arrangement of connections, the stationary plates B, B' are connected to the terminals T, E, (not to the terminal L as shown in Fig. 1), and the vane is connected to the terminal L ; the vane then sets itself over the plates B, B' or A, A', with infinite or zero values of the unknown resistance, respec- tively. Electrometers with cylindrical plates and vanes may be used similarly.
Patent GB-190209624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Plows.
Inventor: RANNOW RICHARDT VILHELM EMIL
Filed: 1902-04-25
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 9624. Rannow, R. V. E. April 25. Ploughs.-Relates to a one-way plough having two shares, and a reversible beam adapted to be secured so as to co-act with either share. In Fig. 1, A', A<2> represent the shares fixed at an angle to each other, and D<1>, D' standards secured to the shares A<1>, A<2>, respectively. The beam K and handles L are secured to a spindle C mounted in a bearing on the shares and in a bearing G on the cross-bar B. The beam K fits into recesses formed in the standards D', D<2> and can be secured in either recess by pivoted catches E<1> or E<2> engaging locking catches F<1> or F<2>. Coulters are secured to the standards D', D<2>. The draught hook S is adjustable laterally in a clevis P, pivoted to the beam K at N, and adjustably secured by a bolt 0 to a vertical quadrant on the forward end of the beam.
Patent GB-190210595-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Corkscrews.
Inventor: ARMSTRONG HENRY DAVID
Filed: 1902-05-08
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 10,595. Armstrong, H. D. May 8. Corkscrews.-Relates to corkscrews operated by lazy-tongs. The upper links a, Fig. 2, may be made longer than the lower to gain mechanical advantage, the top pivot c slides in a slot d to enable the top links to be completely collapsed, and each pivot e is attached to one of the links to reduce friction. The top of the screw consists of a cross-bar k formed with two slots, in which are engaged pins attached to the links. The top of the cross-bar k is cut away at n to make room for the lowest pivot e. The collar f of the corkscrew, shown separately in Fig. 4, is provided with a shoulder h which fits over the bottle mouth ; it may also be provided with a rubber flange.
Patent GB-190211532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ironing Machines.
Inventor: O'SHEA JAMES JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-05-20
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 11,532. O'Shea, J. J. May 20. Ironing-machines.-A rotary iron 31, heated by an annular burner 32, is secured by a perforated sleeve 30 to a spindle 19, which is supported on ball bearings 21, 22 and driven by bevel gearing 17, 18. The compartments 28, 29 are filled with asbestos or other non-conducting packing. An ironing-table 47, of circular or other shape, consists of a pad of felt resting on a block of hard rubber supported on a base-piece, and covered with canton flannel or other flexible material. The table 47 is attached to a spindle 36, and is raised or lowered by a treadle 42. A bellows-like guard 48 of cloth, leather, &c. is secured to the table 47 and the bearing 49.
Patent GB-190212476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Recording Apparatus Chiefly Designed for use in connection with Electric Measuring Instruments.
Inventor: WESTON EDWARD
Filed: 1902-05-31
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 12,476. Weston, E., and Benecke, A. O. May 31. Indicating and registering deflections. - The movable part i of any physical measuring-instrument is returned to its zero position by a spring t or equivalent controlling-means, the action of which is varied automatically by a worm-wheel g, geared by a shaft s to an electrically-controlled motor, and is indicated by a pointer i<2>, attached to the worm-wheel, on a stationary dial d ; it is also recorded by a marker n on a drum e, driven by a clock. The zero position of the movable part i is intermediate between two contacts s<1>, s<2> ; deflection of the part i to either side supplies current from a battery b through the part i and one of the contacts to one of two electromagnetic friction clutches m, m<1>, which are geared together at hand are rotated oppositely by a motor. The clutches turn freely on the shaft s, while a magnetizable disc n<1> can slide on the shaft, but turns with and drives it. The clutches and motor may be replaced by an electric motor, the fields of which are permanently excited, while the armature is supplied with current in either direction by the movable part i and contacts s, s<1> from two batteries.
Patent GB-190221297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Treating Sewage and Manufacturing Refuse Liquor Containing Organic Matter.
Inventor: CROSFIELD JOSEPH JOHN
Filed: 1902-09-30
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 21,297. Crosfield, J. J., and Markel, K. E. Sept. 30. Sewage and foul waters, treating; precipitants; precipitating; manures and fertilizers.-Sewage and manufacturing refuse liquor such as the washwater of dye works, paper mills, &c. which contains organic matter, is treated with precipitated carbonate of lime in quantity sufficient to precipitate all the organic matter without leaving the liquor alkaline, unless it is alkaline or nearly alkaline before treatment. The precipitated carbonate of lime used contains free hydrate of lime; and the sludge obtained may be used as a manure. Fig. 2 shows an elevation of an apparatus which may be employed. The lime is placed in tanks A and is washed by water, supplied by an overhead pipe B, into the sewage conduit E which is fitted with baffle-plates so as to cause the sewage &c. to take a circuitous path. The pipe B has valved vertical branches C terminating in T-pipes over the centres of the tanks A; the arms of each T-pipe are perforated on opposite sides, and the ends of the arms are open, so that the flow of water causes the arms to rotate and deliver the water all over the tanks. A gate G regulates the flow of the sewage &c. into one of two settling-tanks I, the inlets to which are some distance below the tops of the tanks.
Patent GB-190223610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carpet Sweepers.
Filed: 1902-10-29
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 23,610. Entwisle & Kenyon, Barnes, J., Kenyon, R. W., and Kenyon, W. H. Oct. 29. Carpet - sweepers. - Consists in armouring the wooden brush pulley or collar of a carpet - sweeper with a metal covering, as shown in Fig. 3. The cap or covering D is spun, stamped, or otherwise formed from sheet iron, steel, copper, brass, or aluminium, and is wide enough to be turned over by stamping, milling, or otherwise, with a flange d securing it on the pulley. For further security, indents d<1> are pressed into the face of the pulley. In other modifications, the metal covering is secured by turning over one or both edges into grooves formed in the faces of the pulley, as shown in Fig. 5, or by nails instead of indents at d', or by grooving the metal on either or both of the faces. In some cases the periphery only of the pulley is covered, the covering being secured by a peripheral groove, or by nails or screws, or by extending the edges over the sides and turning them into grooves in the faces near the periphery ; the edges may be serrated, the points engaging in the faces like spikes.
Patent GB-190224001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: DANVIN ROGER
Filed: 1902-11-03
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 24,001. Danvin, R. Nov. 3. Incandescent gas burners.-In order to subdivide the mixture of gas and air into small streams, the heads of burners a, shaped as shown in Figs. 1 and 3, are subdivided into longitudinal channels by metal strips d arranged radially or otherwise between the upper end b of the burner and a central core c, which is formed with an approximately-hemispherical lower end g.
Patent GB-190224573-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for the Vulcanisation of India Rubber Waterproof Fabrics.
Inventor: FRANKENBERG EDWARD
Filed: 1902-11-10
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 24,573. Frankenberg, E. Nov. 10. Coated fabrics.-Cloth waterproofed with india-rubber is vulcanized cold with sulphur monochloride mixed with carbon bisulphide or other solvent in a lead-lined trough, containing a guide-roller a, and covered by a lid d, narrow openings being left between the lid and the sides of the trough for the passaga of the cloth. The lid may be glazed, and provided with a plugged opening for introducing the solution ; a lift valve 4 is provided in the bottom of the trough to empty it. The object is to reduce the evaporation from the trough. The trough may form part of any ordinary machine for vulcanizing cloth.
Patent GB-190302356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Garment Supporters.
Inventor: ZINDORF MATTHIAS PATRICK
Filed: 1903-01-31
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 2356. Zindorf, M. P. Jan. 31. Suspenders for articles of dress.-Relates to clasps which serve as stocking supporters and for other purposes, and consists of a stud over the head of which a portion of the garment is first passed, the two together being then inserted through a wide part of a slot in a metal strip and forced along into a narrow part of the same slot, in which they become jammed and held. The invention, as shown in Figs. 4 and 5, consists, firstly, in covering the wide part of the slot 13 with a spring piece 2 struck up from the metal strip 6 and serving to prevent accidental detachment of the stud 1 and garment ; secondly, in turning over the metal around the edge of the slot or in fixing a rubber pad around the same to prevent injury to the garment; and, thirdly, in providing the other end of the strip 6 with a spring clasp 9 or other means of attachment to suspensory tapes or other parts of garments.