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Patent GB-190216949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Through-way Taps.
Inventor: WESTLEY JAMES
Filed: 1902-07-31
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 16,949. Westley, J. July 31. Actuating valves and cocks; plug cocks.-A valve or cock for use with high-pressure fluids, such as the valve described in Specification No. 8661, A.D. 1901, is operated by means of screw and worm gearing in order that no sudden shock may be given to the pipes. The gland is made in two parts a, b, between which there is a space for a worm-wheel k, which can move vertically on the spindle h of the plug i. The worm-wheel k gears with a worm on a spindle e, which is mounted in lugs on the gland b and is turned by a hand-wheel g. The plug i is fitted into a packing-sleeve l having a passage m to correspond to the passage n in the plug i.
Patent GB-190218933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Appliances or Trolley Catchers for Electric Cars.
Inventor: MILNES GEORGE COMER
Filed: 1902-08-28
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 18,933. Milnes, G. C. Aug. 28. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Relates to safety appliances or trolley catchers for electric cars. Collectors.-A rod C, adjustable by a sleeve nut J, is connected to the trolley pole B, by a slot I and pin D, and is pivoted to a bracket E capable of turning round the trolley standard A. The rod C has a finger F normally in close proximity to a pivoted pawl G, which may engage a circular rack H on the standard A. When the trolley runs off the wire, the pole B rises, causing the rod C to turn on its pivot and the finger F to abut against the pawl G. The pole is thus prevented from rising more than a short distance, and the pawl G is thrown into engagement with the rack, thus preventing the pole from turning round the standard A. In another arrangement, the rod C is jointed or otherwise made flexible, and coupled at one end to the pole and at the other to the standard.
Patent GB-190222662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Covers of Pneumatic Tyres and the Manufacture thereof.
Inventor: JELLEY HENRY
Filed: 1902-10-18
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 22,662. Jelley, H., and Jelley, J. Oct. 18. Tyres, pneumatic.-The covers of pneumatic tyres are formed so that the wires in their edges may be fitted after the vulcanizing process, and be readily removed. The lining of the cover comprises two strips 2, 3 of material, (the threads of which are arranged diagonally and cross each other), which are vulcanized to the tread 6 and to the inner edges of two narrower strips 4, arranged along the edges of the tread. The strips 4 may consist of a finer woven material cut on the cross. The edges of the strips 2, 3 are vulcanized into single flaps 7, to which a lining 8 of tape may be provided. Endless wires 10 are laid along the flaps, which are folded to form pockets, the pockets being stitched or cemented, and the free parts of the strips 4 cemented thereon. As shown in Fig. 7, three strips may be used, the flaps 7 of the strips 2, 3 being folded back and overlapped by the flaps of the strip 12.
Patent GB-190224861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Making Spades, Shovels, Scoops and the like.
Inventor: RICHMOND JOHN
Filed: 1902-11-12
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 24,861. Richmond, J. Nov. 12. Bending. - Relates to improvements in the invention described in Specification No. 3983, A.D. 1893, for making spades, shovels, scoops, and the like. The jaws A, B which close the socket K round the mandrel G are pivoted at C on the upper die F of the hammer, and have projecting portions working in cavities H in the face of the die to complete the bending of the socket close against the blade. The jaws A, B partially bend the socket when the top die descends, the bending being completed by closing the jaws by handles D. The jaws are opened by a spring E.
Patent GB-190306179-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Adjustable Table or Stand.
Inventor: CANNON WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1903-03-17
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 6179. Cannon, W. G. March 17. Tables.-Relates to tables such as are used in operating-theatres of hospitals &c. The base or stand a is provided with ball &c. castors b, and also with one or more pneumatic suckers &c. c, which may be screwed down into contact with the floor to retain the table in position. The base is formed with a pedestal a<1> to which the frame d is fixed; or the frame may be adjustably mounted thereon so that it may be moved vertically and rotated. The table top or tray e is pivoted at f to the frame, and is connected by a strut, or struts, g to a nut i mounted so as to slide in the frame. A screw k, operated by a hand wheel &c., engages the nut, and by turning the screw, the nut may be moved so as to vary the inclination of the tray. A pipe m is connected to the tray at n for the purpose of draining away liquid matter.
Patent GB-190307940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cleaning Devices for the Tubes of Steam Boilers and other Tubular Apparatus.
Inventor: KEMBLE WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-04-06
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 7940. Kemble, W., and Kemble, W. April 6. Cleaning tubes of steam boilers &c. A chain netting d is spread over an enlarged part a on the end of a rod a<1>, and is pressed outwards against the inside of the tube to be cleaned by spiral springs b in the holes a<2>, a<3>. Metal strips c, c' are inserted between the ends of the springs and the netting, and nuts e are provided for securing the netting to the rod a'. Instead of spiral springs, blade springs may be placed under the strips c, c'.
Patent GB-190316263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Producers
Inventor: GEORGE JEROME ROWLEY
Filed: 1903-07-23
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 16,263. George, J. R. July 23. Gas-producers. - The uniform and even distribution of coal to the heating-chamber of a gas producer is effected by distributing- mechanism located outside the heating-chamber, to the bottom of which air in regulated quantities is supplied in a series of two or more annular zones. The funnel-shaped distributer g, which may be rotated from the oscillating sbaft q by means of the pawl- and-ratchet gear o, n, has its upper and larger end concentric with its axis of rotation baneath the delivery opening f of the coal magazine d, and its lower and smaller end i eccentric to its axis of rotation. A slightly-coned disc m, mounted on the hub j of the distributer, is of larger diameter than the opening f and impedes the passage of the coal until the distributer is rotated. The mouth of the coal distributer is cooled by water contained in the flange r, and the joints are water sealed in the usual manner. The air is supplied to the bottom of the heating-chamber by conical hoods v, w having separate supply passages x, y controlled by a common sliding damper z.
Patent GB-190319544-A (GB)
Title: Device for Preventing the Over-flow of Milk when Cooking.
Inventor: BALLIN-OPPENHEIMER DAVID
Filed: 1903-09-10
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 19,544. Oppenheimer, D. Ballin-. Sept. 10. Gas and oil stoves for heating liquids; gas and oil burners, extinguiahing.-Milk-boiling apparatus is provided with means for arresting the heating when the liquid boils. The vessel a containing the milk &c. rests on the arms of the frame c of the spirit lamp b, the cover d of which is held clear of the burner, while the liquid is being heated, by a rod l journalled on a pin g, fixed between two plates m, m<1> secured to the frame c. One arm of a balanced lever o, clamped to the side of the vessel, carries a vertically-adjustable bowl r, while a rod n attached to the other arm passes through holes in the plate m and rod l. The free end of a spring t, coiled round the pin g, bears against a pin u projecting downwards from the rod l. When the milk boils, the bowl r fills and sinks, causing the rod n to release the rod l, which is then turned by the spring t until the cover d strikes a projection k of the lamp ; the pin u then enters a recess in the plate m<1>, and the arm l sinks with the cover, which thus extinguishes the lamp. If the vessel is heated by gas, the rod n is arranged to shut off the gas when the milk boils.
Patent GB-190319623-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Regulating the Temperature of Liquids, more particularly of Water in Central Condensing Plants and the like
Inventor: BALCKE HANS
Filed: 1903-09-11
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 19,623. Balcke, H. Sept. 11. Condensers.-For regulating the temperature of liquids, more particularly of the water from a central condensing-plant, thus enabling a constant vacuum to be maintained, a cylinder e, containing a liquid with a high coefficient of expansion, or easily volatilized, such as benzene, toluol, turpentine, petroleum, sulphurous acid, &c., is placed in the outlet pipe for the water, or in the vacuum conduit, and the liquid or vapour is made to control the supply of condensing water either by means of a valve, or by acting on the governor of the pumping-engine. The cylinder e, fitted with pipes for the water, is shown fixed in the outlet pipe c of a counter-current condenser a, and connected with a cylinder h, the ram i of which operates the valve k in the watersupply pipe. A pressure-transmitting device g is preferably interposed between the cylinders e and h, which enables water to be used in the latter cylinder.
Patent GB-190323676-A (GB)
Title: An Expanding Gear Wheel for use in Variable Speed Transmission and for other Purposes.
Inventor: SCOFFHAM FRANCIS BEW
Filed: 1903-11-02
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 23,676. Scoffham, F. B. Nov. 2. Belt and rope gearing; toothed wheels. - Relates to expanding wheels for varying the speed in belt, rope, and toothed gearing. In the case of toothed wheels, each wheel is built up of segments A, Fig. 1, divided laterally, the outer faces being provided with dovetail projections K, Fig. 7<B>, which engage in grooved hubs B on the shaft. The halves of each segment are also connected by a dovetail groove and stud so that they can slide rotatively when the wheel is expanded so as to fill up the circle of teeth. The grooved hubs B may be either both conical, or one flat and the other conical, so that the axial motion of the two hubs causes the segments to be moved radially. One of the hubs is guided by a screw thread to produce the sliding motion between the parts of the segments. When two such wheels are used on parallel shafts, the intermediate wheel fitted on a sliding spindle is divided into two parts and provided with a locking-device. The wheels on the two shafts are operated inversely and simultaneously. In the case of belt or rope pulleys, the segments need not be divided, and in this case, when the pulley is expanded, gaps are left between the segments. In further forms, the divided segments are mounted between two pairs of gripping and shifting hubs either all coned, as shown in Fig. 3, or coned and flat. In this case, the intermediate wheel is formed with a central recessed portion.
Patent GB-190327474-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tentering Machines.
Inventor: FELL JOHN CORRY
Filed: 1903-12-15
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 27,474. Fell, J. C., [Winsor & Jerauld Manufacturing Co.]. Dec. 15. Stretching and tentering.-Ordinary and diagonal or zig-zag tentering is effected in a machine constructed with chain rails a, b, Fig. 1, hinged to, and adjustable by screws e on, cross-bars c which are pivoted on fixed brackets d, and power is transmitted through shafts mounted low down to reduce the strain and vibration. The rails are oscillated in opposite directions, to effect the zig-zag tentering, by a crosshead t pivoted to a fixed bracket u and actuated by links s, s<1> from the vertical arms 9, 9<1> of pivoted bell-crank levers. The horizontal arms q, q<1> of these levers are operated by eccentrics or variable-throw crankpins 8, 8<1> carried by low shafts o, o', driven in opposite directions by a clutch 2 and bevel gearing, as shown, from the low shaft f. A cushioning- device is introduced into this drive by forming the back of the pinion 5, which is loose on the shaft j, with jaws projecting into, and alternating with jaws formed in, a sleeve w fixed on the shaft j, and inserting blocks of rubber and wedge tightening-devices between the jaws. The endless tentering-chains are driven by sprocket-wheels z, z<1> actuated by bevel gearing from a shaft y, Figs. 1, 3, and 9, which is driven by a universal joint in the hollow boss of a wheel 34 gearing with a wheel 33 on the shaft f. The shaft y can thus oscillate with the rails, and the ends are supported on guides 48, 48<1>. The machine is centered, in changing from zig-zag to ordinary tentering, by a bevel-nosed spring bolt 16, Fig. 6, arranged to engage the notched end of the arm q at midposition. The bolt is pressed forward by a spring 17 from a sleeve 18 mounted on a boss 19, and, in centering, the sleeve is advanced and locked by means of a pin 21, which is turned into a lateral notch extending from the slot 24. The bolt is released when the attendant raises the pin, a spring 22 then withdrawing the sleeve. The spring bolt may be arranged to engage a notched disc on one of the shafts o, o', or both crank discs or both arms q, q<1> may be engaged by spring bolts. In a modification, the bell-crank levers are replaced by pivoted vertical levers connected to the links s, s' and oscillated by the variable-throw cranks.
Patent GB-190327497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Lighting Gas Burners by Electricity.
Inventor: DUCKHAM ARTHUR MCDOUGALL
Filed: 1903-12-15
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 27,497. Duckham, A. M. Dec. 15. Lighting gas by electricity. An igniter, applicable to gas burners in general, is shown in Fig. 2 as applied to a n incandescent burner. A metal guide-cone I, suspended from the gas cock lever B, is shown in sectional elevation in Fig. 3, and carries two terminals K, L, the latter being insulated from the cone. The terminals are connected by wires M and terminals G with a high-resistance wire or spark-gap H above the orifice of the burner A. To turn on the gas cock, complete the electric circuit, and ignite the gas, a rod N with a coned end Q of conducting-material, and an insulated central terminal, connected by wires P with a primary or secondary battery 0, preferably carried by the rod itselt, is pushed into the guide I. The rod may carry an electric lamp, and for use with incandescent burners is preferably made in two parts connected by a spring buffer to avoid shocks.
Patent GB-190327506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dynamo-electric Machinery.
Inventor: WRIGHT ALBERT PERCY
Filed: 1903-12-15
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 27,506. Wright, A. P., and Midgley, A. H. Dec. 15. Drawings to Specification. Driving machines by electromotors.-Relates to machines having two armatures capable of being slid endwise as described in Specification No. 13,741, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Dynamo-electric generators &c.]. In this case, both armatures have windings. The machines may be designed as motors to give a small power at a low speed and large power at a high speed, such as are required for driving printing-presses &c. In the case of a motor for driving printing-presses, the armatures are made of different lengths, the longer one preferably being wound for the large power at high speeds. The field magnets are long enough to reach over the whole of the long armature and over part of the short armature. The armature which is being displaced may be cut out automatically by the operating-lever. When the small armature is cut out, the machine may be operated as in the above-mentioned Specification.
Patent GB-190406171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Machines for Spinning, Doubling and Twisting Yarns or Threads of Fibrous Substances.
Inventor: GASKELL WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-03-14
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 6171. Gaskell, W. -March 14. Spindle apparatus for ring and traveller, and flyer frames. The rings e, Figs. 2 and 4, mounted on ball bearings e<4> and on the fixed sleeve e<1>, have conical extensions so that they can be rotated at a variable speed by the driving-bands over the pulleys h. The upper ends of the sleeve e<1> are level with the travellers g, and acts as guards and guides for the yarns as they are wound on the bobbins d. Alternatively, the upper edges of the sleeves e<1> may be lower than the rings e, and loose guards may be attached. The shaft h<1> of the pulleys h is raised and lowered by the horizontal motion of the rod m, which raises the bar k by means of the chain k' and rod k<1>. The motion of rod m is effected by means of the cam m<1> on the shaft m', which abuts against the rod n mounted on the screw shaft n'. The shaft m' may be the shaft which operates the ordinary lifter motion of the machine, and the cam m is mounted by a key and keyway, and can be moved laterally by the screw shaft o which is rotated through the gearing o<1>, o<2>, and which takes through the screw nut o'. After the completion of the bottom or heel portion of the bobbin, that is, when the coils of yarn are being wound from the largest to the smallest diameter, the screw o is arranged to go out of gear with the nut o<3>, and the cam m is stationary. The bearings of the screw o<3> are hinged in a bracket which is lowered by the lever p' on releasing the catch p<4>, and the cam can be returned to its original position by a screw handle on the shaft o, the flange o<5> on the wheel o<2> carrying the cam backwards. A further regulation for the band is provided by the screw handle q which adjusts the starting position of the bar m. The ring e and spindle a for forming such cop or bobbin may be driven by the same band, and by devices similar to those described in Specification No. 7320, A.D. 1903. In the Provisional Specification, it is stated that, in frames having flyers of the inverted type, guards are mounted to rotate within the wharls and flyers to prevent a rush of air currents, and so keep the yarns more smooth and even.
Patent GB-190412688-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cuff Protector.
Inventor: LEDUC ALFRED
Filed: 1904-06-04
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 12,688. Leduc, A. June 4. Cuff protectors. - The protector is formed of an india-rubber &c. cylinder a with an interior turned-down edge b, which is thicker than the rest of the protector. The protector is held in place by a thickened part d, which grips the cuff.
Patent GB-190413331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: POOLE JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1904-06-13
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 13,331. Poole, J. H. June 13. Stoppers; refilling, preventing.-Relates to bottle stoppers adapted to be so locked in the necks of the bottles that they cannot be withdrawn without destroying either the bottles or the stoppers. The stopper 3, Fig. 1, is formed with an annular or spiral recess 4, a similar recess 2 being formed in the interior of the bottle neck. A packing-ring 5, Fig. 4, is adapted to lie in the recess 4, the ring being cut, as shown, to render it slightly compressible. A spring 6, Fig. 3, formed with transverse corrugations, is adapted to lie in the recess 4 and also to engage the recess 2, and so to lock the stopper in position within the bottle neck. In the modification shown in Fig. 7, the recess 2 is formed on the outside of the bottle neck, and the recess 4 on the interior of the cap 19. A disc 20 is provided to prevent fragments of the cap from entering the bottle when the stopper is broken in emptying the bottle. The stopper shown in Fig. 5 is adapted to be rotated in the neck of the bottle by means of a thumb-piece 8, so as to bring a passage 10 in the stopper into coincidence with an outlet 9 formed in the side of the bottle neck. In this position, liquid can escape from the bottle past the ball valve 13. In a further modification, a chamber for the ball valve is formed in the passage or channel through the stopper.
Patent GB-190415171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Packing
Inventor: HARRISON THOMAS
Filed: 1904-07-07
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 15,171. Harrison, T. July 7. Stuffing-boxes.-The rod a is packed by two pairs of segments c, each guided by pieces d which do not touch the rod a. Discs e placed above and below the packing are formed with boxes e<2> containing springs f<2> which press on the segments c and on the pieces d. Above the packing is placed a ring f, which forms a joint with the casing, against which the packing is pressed by springs h contained in recesses in the casing and acting on a ring i. As the pieces d are more exposed to the steam than the segments c, the pressure on them is greater and they therefore grip the segments c, and prevent them from exerting undue pressure on the rod. The casing is enlarged internally around the bolt holes g<3>.
Patent GB-190416497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steering Gear for Cycles
Inventor: DUNCAN JAMES
Filed: 1904-07-26
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 16,497. Duncan, J. July 26. Steering - mechanism. - Consists of means whereby the steering- wheel of a cycle is normally kept in a straight - ahead position, and by which, by the sway or inclination of the rider's body without having to use the handlebars, the machine may be directed to either side of the road and the wheel returned to straight - ahead position, thus adapting the bicycle for use by messengers and military cyclists who have to use their hands while riding. A forked crosshead A, secured to the steering-tube, carries links D connected to a crossbar F by bolts which also secure socket links H. These links receive wire strands N connected at their rear ends to a lever I, Fig. 4, which, through a rod E, compresses a spring in a casing A' attached to the top tube of the machine. Nuts and sleeves are provided for the adjustment of the spring and of the strands. As applied to a lady's cycle, a clip, shown in Fig. 9, is secured to each branch of the front fork to carry the links D, and, guided by pulleys at the lower end of the saddle tube, the strands pass up the back of this tube to the spring casing fitted thereon.
Patent GB-190418326-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Milk Churns or Cans
Inventor: POLDEN CORNELIUS LEE
Filed: 1904-08-24
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 18,326. Polden, C. L. Aug. 24. Milk cans.-Relates to means for connecting the lids of railway milk churns or cans so that the lids may be retained when left unfastened, and for holding the lids in position when filling or emptying the churns. To the lid of the churn is attached a plate e having a plate e' hinged thereto, to which is hinged an H-shaped piece f by one of its side pieces f<1>. In the rim of the cam is a vertical slot c for the end piece f of the H-piece to be pushed through when placing the lid in position. The edge of the side f of the H-piece catches under two wedge-shaped pieces g, and the lid is thus held in position. A guard may be provided to protect the piece f<3>.
Patent GB-190420785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Garment Fasteners
Inventor: SMITH FORREST
Filed: 1904-09-27
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 20,785. Smith, F. Sept.27. Hooks and eyes.- A hook e terminated by a ball c engages with a wire socket a, bent to the shape shown.
Patent GB-190422557-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Manufacture of Artificial Pearls and other Articles.
Inventor: PERDRIZET PAUL EMILE LEON
Filed: 1904-10-19
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 22,557. Perdrizet, P. E. L. Nov. 18, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Gems; buttons.-Artificial pearls for hat and other dress pins, brooches, buttons, &c. are made by dissolving the gelatine, which is to constitute the body of the pearl, in a minimum quantity of water, moulding it, and then drying the gelatine in in such a manner as to utilize the shrinkage which takes place, for reproducing the irregular forms ordinarily presented by real pearls. The pearl is set on the end of a rod, which, on removal, leaves a hole which serves to receive the setting. In the case of large pearls, an inert material, such as wadding, may be added to the gelatine. The pearls are rendered insoluble by being dipped in a bath of formaline. Zinc white or essence of pearls may be added to the gelatine to increase the whiteness of the pearl.