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Patent GB-190014998-A (GB)
Title: Novel or Improved Means for use in Transmitting Motion.
Inventor: PITT WILLIAM AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1900-08-22
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 14,998. Pitt, W. A. Aug. 22. Engines with mechanism other than simple connecting-rods transmitting motion to shaft.-Upon a shaft 2 supported in the centre of a stationary square frame 1 is secured an eccentric 3, which works in an opening in the centre of a triangular block 4, having curved sides, adapted to revolve in the frame. Each side of the triangle is an arc struck from the opposite angle, Fig. 4 ; the radius may be greater than the length of the side, as in Fig. 6, which shows separate wearing-plates provided at the angles. The eccentric may be made, as in Fig. 3, with two rollers and a contact surface ; or, as shown in Fig. 5, with ball bearings. The mechanism is shown in Figs. 1 and 2 applied for converting the reciprocating motion of an engine into rotary motion with the crank-pin fixed on the triangular block ; the shaft makes three revolutions for each revolution of the crank-pin. The shaft may be the driver and the pin the follower.
Patent GB-190017851-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Controlling Valves for Steering and such like Engines.
Inventor: BOOTHMAN JAMES LEWIS
Filed: 1900-10-08
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 17,851. Bootham, J. L., and Graham, W. Oct. 8. Valves, reversing; steering-engines. - Relates to the controlling or reversing valves of steering and like engines, and consists of means for preventing leakage through them when in their mid positions. Fig. 4 shows a longitudinal section of a slide valve of the piston type. When the reversing valve a is moved in one or other direction, one of the two valves b is opened by the means shown, and steam is supplied to the valve a. When this valve is in its mid position both valves b are closed, and no leakage can take place. To facilitate the lifting of these valves b, each has a small valve k in its centre, which is first opened to balance the valve b. In applying this invention to a rotary reversing valve, the lever c actuating the valves b is keyed on the spindle of the reversing valve.
Patent GB-190022536-A (GB)
Title: Variable-speed Power Transmission Device
Inventor: COXON FRED
Filed: 1900-12-11
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 22,536. Coxon, F. Dec. 11. Linkwork; ratchet gearing. - Relates to a variable-speed mechanism. The lever B is rocked, by a link E, from the driving-crank D, and is coupled, by a pin A and link F, to a disc G. The disc G is coupled by a link J to another disc K ; both discs are fitted with ratchet mechanism adapted to drive the wheels H, L, in which they are fitted, in opposite directions. These wheels are also geared together directly by wheels M, N; motion may be taken off from either of them directly, or through their shafts. The acting radius of the pin A is adjustable, to vary the velocity ratio of the transmission. The lever B may be replaced by a rotating crank disc.
Patent GB-190023178-A (GB)
Title: Improved Neck Tie Scarf & Collar Adjuster.
Inventor: SMITH CHRISTOPHER JOHN
Filed: 1900-12-19
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 23,178. Smith, C. J., and Henry, W. Dec. 19. Necktie retainers; clip fastenings.-An appliance for adjusting neckties and collars comprises a strip of metal bent to form a loop a to engage the collar stud, and straight portions b extending under the collar, then turned backwards and upwards at c, d to fit behind the collar, then turned downward, forwards, and upwards at f, g, and h, and terminating in down-turned knobs, points, &c. i to engage the tie band.
Patent GB-190100690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Controllers.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1901-01-10
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 690. Johnson, J. Y., [Electric Controller and Supply Co.]. Jan. 10. Switches.-Controllers for motors, cranes, &c. are constructed so that the parts can be readily removed. The resistance coils b are connected at one end to bars attached to a framework a, and are loosely supported at the other. On the top of the frame, and enclosed in a box-like portion A', is an insulating-slab C carrying a series of detachable contacts c, which are suitably connected to the resistances. Rubbing over the contacts are brushes carried by brush-holders D supported on a boss d sliding on a guide-bar a<2> and operated by the U-shaped handle f pivoted to the frame at f<1>. A cross-piece C' carries the terminals g, g<1>, g<2>, g<3> for the motor connections.
Patent GB-190102467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Thermometers and Pyrometers.
Inventor: HATFIELD HENRY STAFFORD
Filed: 1901-02-05
Granted: 1902-02-05
Abstract: 2467. Hatfield, H. S. Feb. 5. Thermometers and pyrometera.-Two bulbs D, D2 are connected by capillary tubes d1, d2, to a U -shaped pressure gauge B, C, with mercury in the bend. The bulbs having been filled with gas at different pressures, it follows that, u p o n the bulbs being heated simultaneously through any range of temperatures, the difference of the heights of the mercury in the U-tube will vary as the absolute temperature. The rise and fall of the mercury is practically confined to one limb C by forming a chamber B in the other. The filling of the bulbs is effected by a three-way cock A. Various methods may y be adopted for rendering negligible the differential expansion of the bulbs and the different temperature of the connecting- tubes.
Patent GB-190111087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Projectiles
Inventor: WEISS MANFRED
Filed: 1901-05-29
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 11,087. Weiss, M. May 29. Projectiles, smallarm and machinegun. - Relates to compound bullets, and consists in making the jacket a, Fig. 1, with grooves or recesses f on its exterior or interior, and in making the core b<1> either with incisions, as shown in Fig. 2, or from twisted wires, as shown in Fig. 3. In a modification, the tip of the jacket is cut away.
Patent GB-190118368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks and Fastenings for Doors and the like.
Inventor: HOYER JULIUS HENRIK
Filed: 1901-09-14
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 18,368. Hoyer, J. H. Sept. 14. Sliding bolts; door chains and the like. -The door &c. bolt c slides in eyes b secured to the base-plate a, and is bent at the end to form a hook f. The bolt is withdrawn by means of a knob. A catch plate g is fixed below the bolt, and is formed with a horizontal hook, which co-operates with the hook f to form a loop h for enclosing a hinged catch i when the bolt is shot. The bolt is shot by means of a spring d, which engages a projecting- arm c' of the bolt. Projections on a pivoted lever q engage the front or rear side of the projection c<1> to retain the bolt in the retracted or shot position. The catch i is hinged to the door post, and at the top is provided with a projection l. A hinged catch n, controlled by a spring and prov:ded with a turn-button o, engages the catch to retain it in the vertical position, when it acts in conjunction with the bolt c and plate g to lock the door. Upon releasing the catch i from the catch n, it is free to turn about the pivot and acts as a door chain, as shown in Fig. 6, the projection l preventing the withdrawal of the catch from the loop h. In this position it is only possible to operate the lock from the inside, as the projection l prevents the withdrawal of the bolt c.
Patent GB-190202114-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Construction of Washing-boards
Inventor: GRUNEWALD HERMAN
Filed: 1902-01-27
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 2114. Grunewald, H., and Malmberg, H. Jan. 27. Washing-boards.-The corrugated front c, perforated with holes j, is secured by leather &c. pieces e to the back a, so as to form a kind of bellows. The air inlet h is covered by a flexible flap i. On moving the part c towards the back a against the pressure of springs f, air is forced through the holes j and through the articles which are being rubbed.
Patent GB-190202454-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Picnic, Luncheon, Tea Tables and the like.
Inventor: KEEPING ARTHUR FRANCIS JAMES
Filed: 1902-01-30
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 2454. Keeping, A. F. J. Jan. 30. Drawings to Specification. Jugs.-Cream and milk jugs, for use with a special luncheon basket and table, are provided with screwed-on lids, and implements for screwing the lids off and on.
Patent GB-190205210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Machines and Valves therefor
Inventor: DERBYSHIRE WILLIAM HERBERT
Filed: 1902-03-01
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 5210. Derbyshire, W. H. March 1. Riveting; bending; punching.-Relates to hydraulic machines such as those used in riveting, bending, and punching, and consists in an arrangement in which five or seven distinct pressures can be obtained by the use of three cylinders. The invention is shown as applied to a riveting-machine. The riveting-head D slides between guide-strips on a base-plate A<2> attached to the frame A, which is provided with an extension A' for carrying the cylinder. The three cylinders B', B<2>, B<3> are of different sizes, and the rams D<1>, D<2>, D<3> are connected to a crosshead formed integral with the head D. In the case shown, the areas of the rams are as 1, 2, 4. The largest ram B<2> is made hollow to receive a cylinder C provided with a plunger C<1> for returning the head. The plunger C<1> is connected to a crosshead coupled to the head D by rods c<1>. Each of the cylinders B<1>, B<2>, B<3> is recessed to receive packing and a gland m, a space being left between the extension A<3> and the baseplate A<2> for the removal of the glands. A stop a' engages a recess in the head to limit the travel. The controlling-valve E comprises a chest E<1> filling over a valve seat F, in which are formed three ports b<1>, b<2>, b<3> communicating respectively with the cylinders B', B<2>, B<3>. The valve E<2> has a single port e and a recess e' so arranged that, when a cylinder port or ports are uncovered to admit water under pressure from the chest, the other port or ports are open to the drip or exhaust. The valve is connected to an arm on a spindle e<3> having a handle e<4>, which travels over a plate provided with a number of holes, seven in this instance. A pin f<1> on the handle can enter any one of these holes to secure the handle and valve in position. The valve E' is so shaped, and the ports b<1>, b<2>, b3 are so arranged that by rotating the valve, any one, two, or three of the ports can be open to pressure and consequently seven distinct pressures may be obtained. In another arrangement, two of the cylinders are of the same size, and the third cylinder has an area three times that of one of the smaller cylinders. In this case, five distinct pressures are obtained by the use of the three cylinders. In place of a rotary valve a slide or a cylindrical valve may be used. The machine may be arranged so that the plungers are stationary and the cylinders movable.
Patent GB-190206233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatic Electric Circuit Breakers.
Inventor: FERRANTI SEBASTIAN ZIANI DE
Filed: 1902-03-13
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 6233. Ferranti, S. Z. de, Garrard, C. C., and Clothier, H. W. March 13. Cut-outs.-Relates to the introduction of a timeelement in the operation of cut-outs, so that the circuit is not opened with a momentary abnormal current. The core of the controlling solenoid is connected to a dash-pot arranged to permit a slow movement at first and then to allow a free movement. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the core 6 is connected to a vertically-sliding rod 2 linked to a beam 1, which is connected to a sliding block 9 locked to the plunger rod 10 of a dash-pot 11 by a detent lever 12. The arm 5 may be loosely connected to the rod 2 by an adjustabla nut 4, so that the core is allowed a slight free movement at first. It is then checked by the dash-pot until the free end of the lever 12 strikes an adjustable stop 13 and unlocks the block 9, allowing it to slide freely. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the dash-pot has a constricted upper portion, the rate of movement of the plunger being adjusted by means of a valve or screw 14. The dash-pot may have an upper and lower enlarged part with a restricted part between.
Patent GB-190213956-A (GB)
Title: Improved Temperature Indicator
Inventor: WINSHIP LIONEL WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-06-19
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 13,956. Winship, L. W., [Heinz & Cie., A.]. June 19. Alarms, fire and temperature.-A tube A which expands under the influence of heat is fixed at one end by a clamp C to an insulated board B, and at the other end is slotted to engage with the tail of an index E pivoted at F. When this index comes in contact with a pin in one of a series of holes a, b, c, &c., a circuit is established and a signal given.
Patent GB-190214873-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Heat Radiator for Gas and other Stoves.
Inventor: GINDRA CARL
Filed: 1902-07-03
Granted: 1903-07-03
Abstract: 14,873. Gindra, C. July 3. Heat radiators.-A radiator for stoves, especially gas stoves, is constructed of a number of triangular or other shaped boxes 2 of clay, firebrick, or the like, placed one above the other. These boxes are open at the bottom, and are closed at the top by a wall 3, which has an opening 4 in each corner. The whole of the openings in the lower boxes are left open, in the higher boxes two openings, and in those still higher one only, the remainder being closed by plugs. Further, the openings are arranged out of line with each other, so that the heated gases entering at the bottom from the stove 1 are caused to pass upwards in a sinuous course to the outlet 6. Each box is formed at the upper edge with a ledge to prevent lateral movement of the box above it, and the joints between the several boxes are made tight with clay and the like. The radiator is placed in a recess behind the stove, or, in some cases, is set directly against it.
Patent GB-190215262-A (GB)
Title: System of Apparatus for the Purification of Acetylene and other Gases containing Solid or Vesicular Particles in Suspension.
Inventor: BULLIER LOUIS MICHEL
Filed: 1902-07-08
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 15,262. Bullier, L. M., and Maquenne, L. G. July 12, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Acetylene and other gases containing solid or liquid particles in suspension are purified by passing them through an apparatus in which a fabric or suitable porous material is arranged in the form of a diaphragm so as to arrest such particles. Fig. 2 shows a suitable form of apparatus in which the fabric d (which may be flannel, felt, or paper) is wrapped round a skeleton cylinder, composed of rods a connected to end caps b, c. The cylinder communicates at its upper end with the outlet f, and is enclosed in a casing h in connection with the inlet k. Instead of being wrapped round a cylinder, the fabric may be stretched on flat frames. This apparatus may be used in combination with a chemical purifier consisting of an enclosed cage containing chloride of lime or the material containing alkaline hypochlorite described in Specification No. 15,261, A.D. 1902.
Patent GB-190215305-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lock Nut.
Inventor: TURNBULL JAMES
Filed: 1902-07-09
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 15,305. Turnbull, J. July 9. Locking nuts.-The nut has an internal groove or slot 2, which reaches only partially towards the exterior. The base 6 of the nut is turned down to a diameter not greater than the diameter of the groove. Ornamental nuts or terminal knobs may be formed in the same way.
Patent GB-190215411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Points for Tramways and the like, and in Self Cleaning Apparatus connected therewith.
Inventor: DAY WILLIAM ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-07-10
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 15,411. Day, W. A. July 10. Points and switches, tramway and the like. The tongue a works in a recess in the top of the box f, which has an open bottom and removable covers e at the sides. Openings c, d are made in the bottom and sides of the recess, through which dirt &c. can fall.
Patent GB-190218004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Furnaces.
Inventor: FEMERLING HEINRICH ADOLF EMANU
Filed: 1902-08-15
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 18,004. Femerling, H. A. E. W. L., and Trossin, O. Aug. 15. Feedwater, heat- ing; water-circula- t ion, promoting.- To prevent igni- tion of the fuel in the feeding - appa - ratus of a boiler furnace e burning coal dust, the upper part of the shaft s is cooled by a water jacket or coil z, which may be connected, as shown, to a steam boiler, or serve as a feed-heater.
Patent GB-190220508-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Musical Instrument.
Inventor: MUELLER HENRY
Filed: 1902-09-19
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 20,508. M³ller, H., Robinson, R., and Furst, A. Sept. 19. Harps.-A harp, provided with a keyboard of one octave and sounded by means of a carriage adapted to travel across the strings, is shown in Fig. 1. Each key of the keyboard is arranged to operate every note of the same name. The keys e<1> through the rods f, Fig. 14, and wires f<9> actuate the fingers h<2> fitted to the bar g, for controlling the plucking of the strings. The travelling carriage shown in Figs. 4 and 5 comprises the plate l<1>, the wheels l, l<4>, l<5>, l<6>, and the frames m<1> on which are fingerplates n, pins o, and the plucking-levers m<2> provided with rollers m<8> and leather tips m<6>. The frame has curved d portions carrying the pins c for the e strings, and the pedestal or base has projections, supports, and cross-pieces to keep the frame in position. A damper is operated by the pedal q.
Patent GB-190222927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Suspension Apparatus for Mining Cages and the like.
Filed: 1902-10-21
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 22,927. Hann, G., and Hann, T. Oct. 21. Safety suspending-apparatus.-The winding-rope is connected on each side of the cage to a block C sliding in a guide D pulled downwards by a spring G, and having pivoted to it arms J pivoted at their outer ends to radius links L. In the event of an accident, the guiding-ropes K are gripped between the serrated ends of the arms J and fixed roughened blocks M.
Patent GB-190224024-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumps for Raising and Distributing Water
Inventor: LUITWIELER SAMUEL WOODS
Filed: 1902-11-03
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 24,024. Luitwieler, S. W. Nov. 13, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Bucket pumps ;actuating pumps.-A pump for raising and distributing water is driven by two, four, or more uniformly-rotating cams mounted on the same shaft and arranged to impart a quick return stroke to the buckets, the cams being set in pairs with their throws almost diametrically opposite, and shaped so that constant driviog-power is required for constant lift. Fig. 2 shows the pumpactuating mechanism, in which two cams C, D are mounted on a shaft B driven by spur gearing from a shaft B<111> actuated by a belt pulley or directly by a motive power engine, a turbine, a waterwheel, an electric motor, or by horse-power. The cam C acts on friction rollers H to reciprocate a frame E, which slides on guide-rods I<1>, I<111 >and is connected to the hollow rod 0 of a bucket working in the upper part of the pump cylinder. The cam D acts on guide-rollers G to reciprocate a frame F, which is connected to a rod L passing down through the hollow rod 0 to a bucket working in the lower part of the cylinder. Each cam has two acting- surfaces b, c, the surface b being continuous and acting on the upper friction roller tn effect the delivery stroke, and the surface c being discontinuous and arranged to effect a quick return stroke only. In some cases, the buckets work in separate cylinders which are each connected with the discharge pipe, a constant stream of water being delivered with either arrangement. The buckets are each constructed with a hollow cylindrical sleeve e, Fig. 4, surrounded with leather or vulcanized-rubber packing-rings f alternating with metallic supporting-rings g. A nut or collar h secures the rings in position. The upper end of the sleeve forms a seat for a valve i, which is screwed to a bridge-piece capable of small longitudinal movement on the bucket rod. The interior of the valve i forms a seat for another valve k, which is pressed down by a spring l. At the commencement of the return stroke, the pressure of the water first opens the valve k, which then acts through the spring to raise the valve i. Fig. 4 shows the upper bucket mounted on the hollow rod 0, through which the rod L passes to the lower bucket.
Patent GB-190224692-A (GB)
Title: Hinges.
Inventor: HOLTZMANN GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1902-11-11
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 24,692. Holtzmann, G. H. Nov. 11. Hinges.-Relates to a -parallel-motion hinge for carriage doors, or for the doors of buildings. The door 1, Fig. 2, is connected to the body of the carriage 2 by two parallel links 9, 10 pivoted to the plate 3 on the carriage door and to the T-pieces 5 on the body 2. The link 10 is curved to allow it to clear 2 in the full open position. The door opens approximately parallel to itself, till it reaches the full open position, when it takes the position C indicated by dotted lines.
Patent GB-190225231-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Necktie.
Filed: 1902-11-17
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 25,231. Cash, J. & J., and Averns, R. H. Nov. 17. Neckties.-Two pieces of material a, b are sewn together at c at right-angles. The piece a is narrow, and has a button d at one end, which engages an elastic loop d to fasten round a collar. The piece b may be tied into a bow or otherwise to suit the wearer, and need not be untied until the tie is washed.
Patent GB-190227868-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Double-acting Grilling or Toasting Stove
Inventor: ADAMS CHARLES
Filed: 1902-12-17
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 27,868. Adams, C. Dec. 17. Grilling &c. stoves. -A stove for simultaneously grilling or toasting both sides of a piece of meat, bread, &c. consists of an outer casing A, having corner feet B, between which are air-entry openings, and which rest in, and are preferably attached, to an ashpan C. Through the centre of the stove is an open passage-way G, the sides H and bottom J, which are formed of wirework or perforated metal, or the passage-way may be formed without side walls or bottom. Into this passageway the meat, bread, &c. is passed from either side, being held, if desired, in a suitable doublebacked grid. A sliding drip-pan E is placed beneath the passage-way and within the ashpan. On each side of the passage-way is a perforated or unperforated hot-plate U, adjustable nearer to or further away from the passage-way by rods V passing outwards through the casing. Supported on each side between the casing and the hot-plate is a fixed or removable firebox R, formed of perforated plates or wire netting. They may be so supported as to be simultaneously or independently drawn together or separated. The inner side of each firebox has an upward extension S. The fireboxes are withdrawn and inserted, or fuel is charged into them, through doors L, which rest when opened on ledges N and are provided with handles M. They are secured by latches 0. One or more inspection holes T are provided on each side. A chimney P with a damper completes the apparatus, which is portable.
Patent GB-190300211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines and in Valves for such Engines.
Inventor: FLEMING MATTHEW
Filed: 1903-01-05
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 211. Fleming, M. Jan. 5. Revolving - cylinder type of engines suitable for marine purposes, driving dynamos, &c. The engine cylinder A, Figs. 3 and 4, is mounted on a trunnion shaft x, and has two pistons b, connected to crossheads b<2>, which carry rollers c<1> running in a pair of elliptical grooves or tracks d'. The cylinder has three ports e, two at the ends and one in the middle, opening on to a faced projection g<1>, which rotates against a cut-off valve n, Fig. 7, adjusted by means of a toothed wheel n<2> and an external handle S. Segmental ports are formed in the frame to correspond to those in the cut-off valve, and the steam chest G, Fig. 15, is placed outside the frame. An operating-handle R is connected to a reversing-valve M in the steam chest, this valve having a central steam passage M' and four plate-like extensions t, Fig. 14, for closing the ports e', s<1> to stop the engine.