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Patent GB-190108278-A (GB)
Title: Improved Roller for Blinds and Mode of Operating same.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-04-22
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 8278. Boult, A. J., [Dugins, W. F.]. April 22. Window blinds.-The ordinary lifting-cords D of venetian blinds are fixed to the periphery of a roller E, which is rotated by means of the single cord F. On the end of the roller is a disc G with projections H. A bell crank J, weighted at one end L, has an operating-cord K. By pulling the cord K, the bell crank may be brought into range of one of the projections H, as shown in dotted lines. The weight of the blind keeps the projection H and the bell crank in engagement, and so the blind is held in any position.
Patent GB-190119510-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Cables.
Inventor: BENNET KARL TOMAS
Filed: 1901-09-30
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 19,510. Bennet, K. T., and Johansson, J. T. March 29, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Cables.-The cables consist of two pairs of conductors arranged in planes at right-angles to each other, with or without central conductors. The wires are separated by insulating - blocks a, arranged as clamping- pairs and set in alternating positions. The blocks may be spaced, close together, or bevelled to give small contact-surfaces. A central tube d may be employed for containing a conductor, or a conductor or similarly-constructed cable may be inserted in the central opening.
Patent GB-190120846-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Brake-wheel.
Inventor: ASHMORE THOMAS
Filed: 1901-10-18
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 20,846. Ashmore, T., and McCullough, P. Oct. 18. Brake rims.-Relates to wheels which are fitted with additional frictional surfaces for the application of the brakes. The application to an electric tramcar is described. The treads and flanges of the wheels are chilled, while the ledges 1, forming the brake surfaces, are cast soft but have chilled portions 2 in the form of bars, belts, or strips extending about one-third of the whole surface of such ledge to which blocks arranged, as shown, on bands are applied. The internal surface of each ledge may be used as a braking surface.
Patent GB-190200674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Regulating the Draught of Boiler and other Fires.
Inventor: WALKER WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-01-09
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 674. Walker, W. Jan. 9. Dampers.-A cataract or dash-pot cylinder is employed in connection with a flue damper, to regulate the time occupied by the damper in closing, after the furnace has been charged with fuel. Fig. 1 shows the form of cataract cylinder employed. The chain of the damper, which is partly counterweighted, passes over guide pulleys and is attached to the pistonrod c. The cylinder a contains any suitable liquid which passes freely through the passages e and valve f when the chain is pulled to open the damper, but which can only return slowly through the adjustable byepass i and cock j to allow the damper to close. The apparatus is placed beside the furnace door, so that the fireman can open the damper when he closes the firedoor after firing.
Patent GB-190201237-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Compressors.
Filed: 1902-01-16
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 1237. British Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co., [Robinson, C.]. Jan. 16. Compressing.-The inlet valve 6 of an air-compressor is carried in the hollow piston-rod 3, which serves as an air duct. The valve is operated by a bell-crank lever 8 pivoted on the end of the pistonrod and working in an endless cam-groove 14. The cam path has latches 17, to prevent the lever from moving the wrong way. As an alternative to the cam, the arm 16 of the lever 8 is elongated and works on a crank-pin driven from the crank shaft. Such a valve allows clearance to be almost elimi. nated. The outlet valves comprise a shell 24 working over a guide 23 and closed by an adjustable spring 28 on the stem 25. A stop 30 may be turned into the path of a flange 27 on the stem, to hold the valve closed.
Patent GB-190214847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Cleaning, Straightening and Reinsulating Old Wire.
Inventor: HENNINGER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-07-03
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 14,847. Henninger, F. W. July 3. Wire; straightening.-An apparatus for cleaning, straightening, and reinsulating old wire has a bar bed B pivoted on a frame A and locked by a setscrew a. A roll D on the bed and a roll E carried by a bell crank F, pivoted at f, are composed of a number of discs which cut or shred the insulation as the wire H passes between them from a roll D<1>. The wire then passes through a spiral spring I, to clean off the insulation, the cleaned wire then passing through rolls J, J<1> which take out kinks &c. The shaft of the roll J<1> drives a bevel-wheel L carrying a tape reel M, composed of two discs, one fixed on the spindle m<3> and the other frictionally pressed against it by an adjustable spring m<8>, and carrying the reel.
Patent GB-190220082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Increasing Speed in Boats and Ships or other suchlike Floating Craft.
Inventor: BLUNT ARTHUR HENRY PHILIP
Filed: 1902-09-13
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 20,082. Blunt, A. H. P. Sept. 13. Resistance to propulsion, reducing. - The speed of boats and ships is increased (1) by aÙroplanes attached to them and (2) by admitting compresaed air to compartments open to the water. Figs. 1 and 4 show one arrangement in which the vessel E, divided by bulkheads F<3>, F<4> into compartments, is connected to the aeroplane A by spring cords A<3>, A<4>. The pivoted frame C carries a vane D, against which the wind acts, swinging the aeroplane and causing a lifting pressure on its under surface. In the form shown in Fig. 5, a circular aeroplane H having a vertical vane H<1> is supported on a vertical shaft I. A second and horizontal aeroplane J having a vane J' is connected to a bracket J<1> on the shaft 1. Chambers F<11>, F<12> with inclined bottoms F<13>, F<14>, Fig. 1, are fitted at the end of the vessel, and may be filled with water or exhausted in order that the depth of immersion of the propellers may be varied.
Patent GB-190220147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vacuum Evaporating Apparatus.
Inventor: ORDWAY CHARLES
Filed: 1902-09-15
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 20,147. Ordway, C. Sept. 15. Evaporating alkaline, saccharine, and saline solutions ; liquids, circulating; multipleeffect apparatus; vacuum apparatus.-Relates to vacuum apparatus which may be arranged for multiple effect and used for the concentration of liquids which contain a considerable quantity of solid matter, such as saline solutions, caustic-soda solutions containing free salt, and certain saccharine solutions. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section along the line x, x, Fig. 2, and Fig. 2 is an elevation of an effect showing three evaporators. The apparatus is made up of several flanged sections, which can be readily united and can also be easily separated for transportation and repair. Each evaporator consists of a liquor chamber C, two tubular heating-chambers B, and a vapour chamber D provided with baffles D<1>, D<2>. The chambers C, D are in communication through the tubes B'. A flared opening C<1> in the bottom of the chamber allows deposits to pass into a tube F of a length sufficient to prevent the vacuum from being impaired. The chambers C, D are also in communication through a large pipe E surrounded by a jacket E<1>, through which flows a cold liquid, preferably that to be subsequently treated in the evaporator. The object of this cooling is to effect a circulation of the liquid and to facilitate the precipitation of solid matter.
Patent GB-190224093-A (GB)
Title: Improved Frame for Holding Newspapers and the like.
Inventor: JACOBSON ALBERT
Filed: 1902-11-04
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 24,093. Jacobson, A. Nov. 4. Newspaper holders.-Fig. 1 shows a front view, and Fig. 2 a cross-section of a frame or holder for newspapers, periodicals, &c. The side bar c is made with a longitudinal slot provided with spring catches for clamping the papers &c. Plates d, running across the frame a, bear advertisements, and are separated into suitable spaces by the frames e.
Patent GB-190224935-A (GB)
Title: An Aerial Cycle Track
Inventor: WOOD JOHN
Filed: 1902-11-13
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 24,935. Wood, J. Nov. 13. Tracks for sporting purposes.-An aerial cycle track is so constructed that the cyclists can be seen from below as well as from above. The inclined circular track is built up of a number of frames connected together by bolts h and covered with wire netting. Each frame consists of wooden or angle-iron side pieces b, c connected together by segmental ribs d. When the frames are bolted together, the ribs d form a series of co-axial circles. The bottom of the frame is braced by iron crossbars, and may be closed in with netting. The cross-bars of the frames, except the top ones, may be replaced by longitudinal bars between the side bars. The track is suspended by chains attached to the side bars b, c.
Patent GB-190225763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: PRICE JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-11-24
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 25,763. Price, J. Nov. 24. Cornish &c. boilers; water chambers in flues.-In the flue is placed a water chamber with smoke tubes along its length, either forming a separate shell, as shown in Fig. 2, or baving the sides of the flue as its sides, as shown in Fig. 1. It opens freely into the body of the boiler, either by pipes, when it forms a separate shell, or by perforations in the wall of the flue. The arrangement shown in Fig. 1 consists essentially of two plates riveted to the flue at the sides and extending fully across the flue, forming a chamber a. Perforations are made for smoke-tubes e ; water fills the rest of the chamber, and circulates through the holes d into the body of the boiler. Fig. 2 shows a different arrangement ; the chamber is here separate and joins with the body of the boiler through pipes g ; the boiler may be fitted with rollers by which the chamber may be removed from the flue and which may act as distance plates ; or separate distance plates may be used.
Patent GB-190228033-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance to be used when Frying for Preventing Grease or Fat from Soiling the Grate Stove or the like.
Inventor: VICKERSTAFF ADA MARIA
Filed: 1902-12-19
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 28,033. Vickerstaff, A. M. Dec. 19. Frying - pans.- In order to prevent the fat or grease in a frying-pan from flying about during cooking and soiling the grate or stove, the pan C is provided with a perforated dished or domed disc a, preferably of metal, which serves as a cover and encloses tbe food being cooked. The crown of the cover has a handle or hook a<3>, by means of which it can be suspended from the bow-shaped handle c<2> of the pan. The grease or fat impinges upon the cover, and falls back on to the articles in the pan.
Patent GB-190300866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Check Tills and the like.
Inventor: HEINRICH HANS
Filed: 1903-01-13
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 866. Heinrich, H. Jan. 13. Receipts, checking and recording.-Relates to a till combined with mechanism for actuating a recording-strip. The strip is drawn from the spool f, Fig. 1, between two feed-rollers g, h, and then over the desk i to the winding-up roller k. In the position shown in Fig. 1, with the till l pushed in, the amount to be paid is written on the strip at the aperture q. The till is then pulled out, and the frame d is rotated on vertical trunnions b, c until the desk comes opposite the aperture r for the inspection of the customer. The till is connected to the trunnion c by a connecting-rod m, a lever n, and toothed gearing o. When the till is pushed in, a section of the strip is first drawn from the spool f by the roller h, which is actuated by the pawl s striking the rod t ; then the slack on the desk i is wound up on the spool k, which is actuated by a friction-wheel on its axle engaging with the curved piece 2. Backward movement of the rollers h, k is obviated by means of ratchet gear. The roller k is removed by lifting the hinged covers 6 of the bearings, after the hinged catches 10 have been pressed back.
Patent GB-190301409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pianofortes
Inventor: BIEGER WILHELM
Filed: 1903-01-20
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 1409. Bieger, W., and Rudolph, W. Jan. 20. Pianofortes, frames for. In addition to the ordinary bars g, extra bars d are provided, separate from the former ones. The bars d are above the soundboard, and above them again is the soundboard bridge. The bars d being between the soundboard and its bridge, the latter cannot rest directly on the soundboard, but rests either in blocks attached to the soundboard, or upon the ordinary strengthening-ribs which must lie on the top of the soundboard instead of beneath it. The ordinary bars g are above the soundboard bridge.
Patent GB-190304740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Perches for Bird Cages.
Inventor: ELLISTON EDWARD HENRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-02-28
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 4740. Elliston, E. H. W. Feb. 28. Cages ; traps.-A perch for a bird cage is provided with means for attaching it to the cage and for catching the insects which infest the birds. The insects travel along the underside of the perch, and pass through the grooves c into a cavity b, which can be covered by a sliding sleeve d. The perch, which is preferably oval in section, is attached to the cage by a pair of plates e, f, which grip the bars between them when turned into position by the thumb-pieces g. The sleeve d may be passed along the perch to clean it.
Patent GB-190310848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Heating Water for Making Coffee, Tea and other Infusions and other purposes.
Inventor: JONES CHARLES JOHN
Filed: 1903-05-12
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 10,848. Jones, C. J., and Still, W. M. May 12. Water-heaters, gas; gas supply, controlling. - In a modification of the apparatus described in Specification No. 26,171, A.D. 1902, for heating water for making tea &c., the gas supply to the burners is regulated by a flat valve in a chamber f, Figs. 1 and 2, supplied with gas by a pipe e leading into an internal annular recess in the bottom of the chamber. The stem 3 of the valve 2 passes down through the wall of the chamber, and is provided with nuts 4 for adjusting the lift of the valve. The diaphragms are carried by an adjustable screw l, the space k between them being connected by a pipe 8 to the pipe 9 through which the water is forced out of the boiler. When water is withdrawn from the boiler, the reduced pressure in the pipes 8, 9 causes the diaphragms to contract and allow the valve 2 to open fully, the valve being held in its normal position by a weight or spring 7. The lower part of the pipe 9 is fixed to the boiler shell by a branch 10 to which the pipe 8 is connected, and is enlarged at its upper part to receive the lower end of the upper part of the pipe 9, which is connected to the infusers &c., packing 11 held in place by collars 12 ensuring a water-tight joint.
Patent GB-190311117-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and Apparatus for, Carburreting Air.
Inventor: PLOEG ABELIUS PHILIPPUS VAN DE
Filed: 1903-05-15
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 11,117. Ploeg, A. P. van der. May 15. Carburetting.-Carburetted air is supplied of uniform composition and pressure notwithstanding fluctuations in the rate of withdrawal. The air is supplied from the pump b through a gas holder e, which maintains a uniform pressure and allows surplus air to escape beneath the bell. It enters the carburetter a from a perforated box h and is guided through the liquid in a zig-zag path by alternate horizontal and inclined plates i, k. An increase in the demand causes the air to escape from the box h with increased velocity and to impinge against the lowest plate i with a greater force with the result that it spreads out into a state of finer subdivision and thus absorbs the oil more rapidly. A spiral may be substituted for the zig-zag path.
Patent GB-190317783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receptacles for Knives and similar Articles for Domestic and Table use.
Inventor: WESTLAKE FRANCIS THOMAS BARTLE
Filed: 1903-08-17
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 17,783. Westlake, F. T. B. Aug. 17. K n i v e s, forks, and spoons, cleaning.-Knives, spoons, forks, and similar articles for domestic and table use are, after being used at table, gathered into a receptacle as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, in which they are partially cleaned. In the arrangement shown, the receptacle has a partition a to divide it into compartments A, B for large and small knives or other articles. The comp artments are further divided by partitions C against which the knives &c. are allowed to rest. The inner frames of the compartments A, B have, preferably, wire-work bottoms to receive the points of the knives &c., or the bottom may be fitted with roughened plates &c. to prevent the knives from slipping. A few inches of water, preferably warm, is placed in the compartments to clean the articles partially.
Patent GB-190318116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lanterns more particularly those used for Search Lights and Flash Signalling.
Filed: 1903-08-21
Granted: 1904-08-20
Abstract: 18,116. International Oxy-Generator Syndicate, and Rosenberg, A. Aug. 21. Telescopes.-A flash signal lamp, a search-light, or other optical lantern may be employed, when not used as a lamp, as a telescope for sighting distant objects and for facilitating the alignment thereon of the beam emitted by the lantern. In the flash signal lamp shown in Fig. 1, a removable and adjustable eye piece A is provided in the back b of the lantern in alignment with the main lens C. Perfect alignment may be facilitated by the provisions of a pointer, cross-wires, or other sighting- index. When the eyepiece A is removed, the aperture is closed by a pivoted flap. In a searchlight in which, instead of a front lens C, there is a reflector at the back of the lantern, the eyepiece is adjustably and removably inserted through an aperture in the reflector or in the side wall of the lantern, and an additional smaller and removable reflector is provided.
Patent GB-190318959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Road Wheels of Power Propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: LANCHESTER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-09-02
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 18,959. Lanchester, F. W. Sept. 2. Spokes; hubs.-The spokes of wheels, of the class known as artillery wheels, for motor road vehicles are cut to the dumb-bell section, shown in Fig. 5, near the hub end, and the section is made to pass gradually from this section to an oval section at the felloe end. The long axis of the section of the spoke is made to coincide with the diagonal of the stock from which it is cut, and the spokes are arranged round the wheel with the long axes of adjacent spokes inclined in opposite directions. The section near the hub end may be oval as shown in Fig. 6 ; the longer axis of the section at the felloe end is in this case made parallel to the sides of the stock. The hub is formed by a metal sleeve f, Fig. 7, with a flange j to which is riveted a plate k. The plate k is strengthened by a ring n and a conical plate m screwed and brazed to the sleeve fat g. The spokes are secured between the plate k and a ring o by bolts. The ring o is also held up by a ring p and a nut q.
Patent GB-190319745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stop Valves and the like.
Inventor: HAMILTON JAMES BAILLIE
Filed: 1903-09-14
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 19,745. Hamilton, J. B. Sept. 14. Seats. - Relates to that kind of stop valve in which the seat comprises a ring- like body 5, which fits in an opening formed either in a partition 2 that divides the valvecasing, or in an opening formed in the body of the valve, the sides of the opening and of the ring 5 being shaped so that the ring is held in position both frictionally and positively. This invention consists in shaping the opening and the ring so that the latter is more securely held in place than heretofore. For this purpose the sides of the opening are shaped so that they first slope inwardly and downwardly at 3, and are then sloped outwardly and downwardly at 4, the exterior of the ring 5 being shaped to correspond and to engage therewith. The lower face 61 of the flanged portion of the ring 5 rests upon the edge 21 of the opening, and the upper face 6, which cooperates with the valve, is of such an area and shape that, when the valve is partly raised from its seat, there will be an excess of pressure acting downwardly on the face 6, and tending to hold the ring 5 in place. Saw-cuts 11 impart a spring- like action to that part of the ring which lies within the opening. The parts 4, 5 may ba screwed together. In a modification, the part 3 is horizontal instead of inclined.
Patent GB-190326344-A (GB)
Title: Improved Clinostat for Surveying Deep Bore Holes.
Inventor: BAWDEN WILLIAM REYNOLDS
Filed: 1903-12-02
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 26,344. Bawden, W. R. Dec. 2. Deep-boring, clinostats for. Fig. 1 is section of the instrument complete, and Fig. 2 a plan of the case for the magnets and pendulums. The casing a, containing the indicating-apparatus, is trunnioned into end plugs f and weighted at a<3> to cause it to swing into a horizontal position. The tube f, in which the plugs f<1> are secured, is inserted in an outer casing. The magnet b is mounted in a weighted bowl free to swing about pivots b<3> and fitted with a glazed cap b<4>. The gelatine is introduced by an opening b<6>. A protractor plate d' on which two pendulums d, d<1> are mounted, to indicate horizontal and vertical angles, respectively, is enclosed in a casing e, the faces of which are flat and glazed.
Patent GB-190327925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Apparatus for Separating Grease and Water from Steam, Air or other Gases and for like purposes.
Filed: 1903-12-19
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 27,925. Ranoe, J. P., and Templer & Ranoe. Dec. 19. Exhaust, freeing from grease and separating oil from.-Relates to appar a t u for separating grease, oil, and water from steam, air, or other gases. Steam or other fluid enters the separator a, Fig. 1, by the inlet c, and impinges against the deflecting-plate b, which divides the separator into two expansion chambers. The plate b is provided with a corrugated, ribbed, or like surface d, the ribs being arranged to slope downwards into gutters d<1>, which conduct any deposited liquid to the bottom of the casing. The steam passes beneath the plate b into the next compartment, where it rises, expands, and passes through a set of separating-elements e, which are preferably the same as the trays described in Specification No. 21,456, A.D. 1901, and escapes by the outlet f. The impurities, separated by the trays, drain into a channel g, which communicates with the lower part of the casing by openings h. The lower part of the casing is fitted with drain cocks. A cleaning-hole k and a gauge glass may be provided at j.
Patent GB-190328569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Razor-strops
Inventor: HARGRAVES MURIEL
Filed: 1903-12-29
Granted: 1905-03-29
Abstract: 28,569. Hargraves, M., and Biggs, E. J. Dec. 29. Strops.-A flexible band B, composed of leather or other suitable material, is attached to one end a of a resilient steel or celluloid frame A, and is held taut as in Fig. 3 by bending the frame and fitting a clip a' on the other end into a loop b attached to the other end of the band. When out of use, the strop will fold flat as in Fig. 2. A distance-piece a<2> serves to strengthen the frame A and may be used as a handle. The leather band may be made double so that either side may be used. A handle may be attached to the loop b. The frame A may be made of a solid strip with a projection at one end fitting into a hole in the handle ; or it may be made iu two parts which are capable of sliding in the distance-piece a<2> so as to take up less room.