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Patent GB-190117048-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smoke-consuming Apparatus
Inventor: BOULLET GEORGE
Filed: 1901-08-24
Granted: 1902-08-23
Abstract: 17,048. Lake, H. H., [Boullet, G.]. Aug. 24. Smoke-consuming. -The smoke-laden gases given off from furnaces and fireplaces during the first period of combustion are led into a metal cooling- chamber and returned with air to the fire. The products of complete combustion given off at a later stage are taken direct to the chimney. Fig. 1 shows the invention as applied to a steam-boiler furnace. The Provisional Specification states that the invention is applicable also to locomotives and to kitchen ranges. The gases from the boiler chamber are taken off through the pipe B, and, according to the position of the flap valve E, are either led into the chamber D or taken to the chimney F. From the chamber D the cooled gases are drawn by the suction of the furnace into the ashpit through the pipe T<1>, air being drawn in through the pipe T. Similarly they are taken by the pipe t<1 >to the furnace above the grate, air being admitted by the pipe t, and they also pass through openings M into the upper part of the furnace and into the flues, air being drawn in through pipes N.
Patent GB-190119223-A (GB)
Title: Improved Brake-gear for Cycles, Motor-cars and other Vehicles
Inventor: COLE THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1901-09-26
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 19,223. Cole, T. H. Sept. 26. Brakes; handle-bars. - Re- lates to mechanism for simul- taneously actuating two or more brakes. The Figures show the application to a bicycle. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, an arm a secured to a back - pedalling clutch on the crank axle is fitted with a pulley b or pivoted cross-bar b<1>, round which passes or to which is secured a cord or cords c, c<1>, one of which c passes over a pulley d secured on the top bar to a coupling f con- necting it to the ends of a loop g which passes over pulleys g<1> carried by the head and round a pulley h, secured to a suitable front wheel brake. The cord c' passes over a pulley to a suitable rear wheel brake. The cords are provided with screw-adjusting arrangements e. In a modifica- tion, shown in dotted lines, the cord c<1> is attached to a pulley-block or cross-bar j round which passes a cord, one end of which is attached to a rear-wheel brake, and the other is passed round a pulley k<1> and attached to another rear-wheel brake. Figs. 3 and 7 show an arrangement in which the handle-bars are used to actuate the brakes. The handle-bars are formed in two parts L, L<1>, formed with fixed and adjustable ball races adapted to coact with races formed in a lug e formed in the handle-bar stem. The parts L, L<1> are secured by a cross-pin l<1> within an eye formed on a lever A carrying a pulley B, round which is secured the bight of a looped cord, the ends of which pass under pulleys D, D<1> and over pulleys D<2>, D<3> mounted in the lug E, one end then passing through an adjusting- device to the front wheel brake, and the other end being attached to a pulley-block or cross-bar secured to a looped cord passing over pulleys mounted on the lower head lug, and attached to a cord having an adjusting-device and passing over a pulley mounted on the bottom bracket to the rear wheel brakes. The handle-bars may be fixed against rotation in the lug E by a bell-crank lever M, Fig. 7, pivoted at M<1> in the handle-bar and pressed by a spring m<3> so that its end m passes through a hole m<1> in the handle-bar and enters a hole m<2> in the lug E. It is released, when the brake is to be applied, by a sliding finger-piece N connected by a cord n to the short arm of the lever M. In a modification of this arrangement, adapted to be actuated by either hand or foot, one end of the cord from the pulleys D<2>, D<3> carries a pulley &c. connected by a looped cord passing under pulleys carried by the upper head lug, to a cord attached to the rear wheel brake and passing over pulleys mounted on the top bar and back- stays and under a pulley attached by a cord to a back-pedalling clutch on the crank axle.
Patent GB-190121100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Skids of Road Vehicles and Appliances for Operating Same.
Inventor: HYMAN WALTER
Filed: 1901-10-21
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 21,100. Hyman, W., Hyman, M. P., and Gilbert, J. Oct. 21. Brakes.-Relates to skids for omnibuses and other vehicles. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the skid 5 is carried by an arm 4, 3, which is pivoted to the rear axle 2, and which is operated by the driver by means of the handle 11, chain gearing 6, and ratchet arrangement 13. When the skid is in use, the chain 6 is slack, and the chain 8, which connects the skid to the vehicle, takes the pull. The arm 4, 3 is in two parts, of which the outer part slides radially upon the inner part, the motion being controlled by means of a pin and slot 19, in the form shown in Fig. 6, and a spring 18. The skid has a lateral projection 22 for connection with the outer part of the arm 4, 3. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the arm 3 has an extension 16 connected to a spring 17, which takes off the skid when the driver releases his handle. In modifications, the extension 16 may have a handle under the control of the conductor, in the case of an omnibus, the handle 11 may be replaced by a pivoted lever, and one part of the arm 4, 3 may slide within the other.
Patent GB-190122582-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Telephone System.
Inventor: AMBERG GUSTAV
Filed: 1901-11-08
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 22,582. Amberg, G. Nov. 8. Drawings to Specification. Transformers.-A transformer for use in telephone systems is constructed with the primary and secondary wound side by side, or in alternating layers. The primary may be in parallel sections and the secondary as a continuous coil.
Patent GB-190125078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricators.
Inventor: SCHMIDT HERMANN
Filed: 1901-12-09
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 25,078. Schmidt, H. Dec. 9. Lubricators.-Oil is supplied from a raised tank to a pipe or pipes 9, upon which are mounted a number of lubricators, each of which consists of a metal casing 2, apertured to receive a glass cylinder 1 secured in place by a cap 4. The reservoir communicates with the pipe 9 by a passage in the base part 5, controlled by a cock 6 set in position by means of a lever 10 and screw 11. A pipe 8 leals from the orifice to the upper part of the reservoir, in which a quantity of air is enclosed. The oil is delivered through a passage 12 connected by pipes to the part to be lubricated. The oil passes from the tank to each reservoir, and compresses the air contained therein until the pressure is sufficient to feed the lubricant. By adjusting the cock 6 the pressure may be regulated as required. By constantly using the same small quantity of air in each reservoir, the oxygen is used up, and the air cannot then injuriously affect the oil by oxidation.
Patent GB-190125228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rotary Engines.
Inventor: FOGGO WATSON
Filed: 1901-12-10
Granted: 1902-12-10
Abstract: 25,228. Foggo, W. Dec. 10. Annular-chamber type.-A rotary engine of the ring-shaped chamber type has a combined valve and abutment i, Figs. 2 and 3, which has on its axis a crank arm l connected to a rocking lever m. The valve is given a rapid opening and closing movement by means of rods n, o connected to the lever m and simultaneously moved in opposite directions by pivoted levers p, q actuated by a cam r'. The valve mechanism may be varied. The piston c is carried by a balanced bar v arranged to be slidably adjustable in the piston disc x. A modified adjustable cam has a ring r, Fig. 5, with projections r<3> and an adjustable disc r<21> with projections r<2>. The effective length of the projections is varied by adjusting the disc by hand or by a governor.
Patent GB-190125430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stands for Foot-power Machines and Motion-transmitting Mechanism therefor
Inventor: SLOTKIN MAYER
Filed: 1901-12-12
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 25,430. Stotkin, M., and Praglin, J. Dec. 12. Treadle-driving gearing for sewing, polishing, and other foot-power machines is shown in Fig. 1. The framework A carries a table B to both of which a supporting frame D, Figs. 1 and 3, is bolted. This frame is preferably cast or otherwise formed in one piece and has an arched rib D<1> and arms d', d<4> for supporting the shafts f, K. The treadle levers L<2> rock on the shafts f and have toothed segments L<1> gearing with pinions n, which are connected to clutches M on the driving- shaft K. A driving-wheel J on the shaft transmits the motion to the polishing &c. apparatus H on the table B. The clutch is shown in Figs. 6 and 7. The pinion n rides loose on the shaft K and has a pin r on a covering disc n<1> engaging with a slot p<3> in a lever p pivoted to a segmental plate o. This plate is connected to a similar plate 0<*> by a link o, and they are arranged inside the clutch casing m' which is secured to the shaft. The rotation of the pinion in one direction causes the arm p to rock and its pin p<2> to wedge between the inclined ends o<3> of the plates. This forcing apart of the plates engages their projections q with the casing and rotates it and the shaft. The clutch runs free in the opposite direction. A guiding sleeve t is placed inside the clutch or the plates may have sleeve-like parts formed on them.
Patent GB-190203612-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Needle-threaders.
Inventor: PEAKS CHARLES
Filed: 1902-02-12
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 3612. Peaks, C. Feb. 12. Needle - threaders.- A strip of metal a is formed with a groove d to accommodate the needle and communicating with the small end of a conical threading - hole in a boss b.
Patent GB-190203910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Packing of Eggs and other Perishable Articles for Transit
Inventor: PONCHIELLI GUGLIELMO
Filed: 1902-02-15
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 3910. Ponchielli, G. Feb. 15. Packing eggs &c.-Eggs and other fragile articles a are enclosed in a wrapper composed of a sheet of paper or fabric c, to which strips d are attached at intervals. The eggs are laid in rows between the strips d, which are folded over them, as shown at the right-hand side of Fig. 1. Packing-material e is placed between the layers of eggs. The sheet c may be double and contain packing-material f, Fig. 3. The strips d may be formed by folding a long strip of fabric, as shown in Fig. 4. The wrapper may be impregnated with silicate of potassium.
Patent GB-190209425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lamps for Motor Cars and the like
Inventor: SALSBURY HENRY
Filed: 1902-04-23
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 9425. Salsbury, H. April 23. Lanterns; supporting lamps.-Lamps A for motor cars and the like are so mounted that they may be swivelled either horizontally or vertically, when desired, to read sign-posts and . for other purposes. The vertical movement is obtained by the use of trunnions B having plain or ridged conical bearings G, or spring-controlled ball bearings E, F, supplemented by a spring or spring washer L, which may be adjusted by the nut M. The horizontal movement is effected by the use of a spring-controlled bearing or swivel N in the bracket P. A nipple R for the attachment of the flexible leads, a handle S, and a sight-hole Q are provided.
Patent GB-190210630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Piston Rods for Motive Power Engines.
Filed: 1902-05-08
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 10,630. Wise, W. L., [Akt.-Ges. G÷rlitzer Maschinenbau-Anstalt und Eisengiesserei]. May 8. Making piston - rods. - Relates to horizontal tandem engines and comprises means for avoiding unequal wear due to the weight of the pistons. To ensure that the rods shall be straight when loaded with the pistons, they are made with a camber, and for the purpose of producing them with precisely the right amount of camber, the forgings are fixed as shown in Fig. 7, and are loaded with the weights they will have to support in the engine, and the rods then trued up by rotary cutters.
Patent GB-190212293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Fuse-boxes
Filed: 1902-05-29
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 12,293. Lake, H. H., [General Electric Co.]. May 29. Cut-outs.- Fuseboxes are provided with mica or like sides and top held in place in grooved guides or posts. In the construction shown, the base 1, Fig. 1, is provided with terminals 2, 2<a> for the fuse, and also with four or other number of posts 3, 3<a>, 3<b>, 3<c>; each having vertical grooves 4, 4<a>, Fig. 4, for the side plates and an undercut groove 5 into which the top plate 6 can be sprung. Clamping-screws &c. are thus dispensed with.
Patent GB-190212720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bushes or Liners for Casks, and in Means for attaching the same.
Inventor: ROSS JAMES
Filed: 1902-06-04
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 12,720. Ross, J., and Mackenzie, A. W. June 4. Bungs and bungholes.-The bushing a, which is cylindrical externally and conical internally, has an external thread d, which increases in height towards the flange b to fasten securely the bushing to the cask or vessel. Internal grooves f or projections g are provided to enable a suitable key to engage with the bushing to screw it into, or withdraw it from, the bunghole.
Patent GB-190213481-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Running Service Pipes for Acetylene or other Gas.
Inventor: TYLAR WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-06-14
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 13,481. Tylar, W. June 14. Holdfasts.-To enable acetylene and other gas service pipes to be run in any direction, so as to be in sight and readily accessible for repairs, the pipe fittings 6 are screwed into plates 4, which are attached either directly to the wall 8 or to wooden faceplates which are themselves so secured upon the wall as to render it unnecessary to cut the plaster or deface the wall paper. As the service pipe does not enter through the plates 4, the plates are either formed without through openings, or the end is closed by the screwed nipple by which the fitting 6 is attached.
Patent GB-190213857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Pertaining to Cowls.
Inventor: ASTFALCK THEODOR
Filed: 1902-06-18
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 13,857. Astfalck, T. June 18. Chimney tops.- Consists of a pipe a having a globular head b, which is formed by separated zones r, so shaped as to leave interspaces c that widen inwards and upwards. At the top is carried a cap shaving a spreading knob t.
Patent GB-190214437-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Producing Elongated Recesses and Long Holes.
Inventor: IEDELE JEAN
Filed: 1902-06-25
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 14,437. IedelÚ, J. June 25. Mortissing.-A machine for cutting elongated recesses, slots, or holes for the reception of hinge plates, mortice locks, &c. comprises a slide c mounted on standards a and carrying two shafts d geared together and rotated by a hand-wheel f on one of them. Crank-pins on the shafts engage slotted ends g of holders h guided in the heads i of pivots k adjustable in slots in the slide. Springs l on the pivots press on the holders to prevent them from being displaced by gravity. Knives m are mounted in the lower ends of the holders. The standards are clamped to the work, and the slide drawn down against the action of springs r by a cord o attached to the framing and wound upon a drum n on the slide, the drum being turned by a lever q and ratchet gearing till the knives just touch the work in their lowest position. The band-wheel is then rotated to cause the knives to remove chips or shavings, the knives having a rapid movement to and from the work. The length of the slot is regulated by adjustmg the throw of the crank-pins and the positions of the pivots k.
Patent GB-190215661-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Controlling the Speed of Machinery
Inventor: DRAFFIN JOHN
Filed: 1902-07-14
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 15,661. Draffin, J. July 14. Differential governors for controlling the speed of machinery. The driving-shaft A carries an annular toothed wheel B in gear with a pinion E on the driven shaft J through an intermediate pinion D. The pinion D is mounted on an axle carried by a shroud or arm F loosely mounted on the shaft J. A sprocket-wheel G is secured to the arm F, and is coupled to a wheel P on a shaft U by a chain N. An annular wheel B<1> on the shaft J gears with a wheel E' on a shaft S through an intermediate pinion D' carried by a shroud or arm F<1> loosely mounted on the shaft S. A bevelwheel Q, secured to the arm F<1>, engages a wheel on a shaft V<1> carrying a worm V<2> in gear with a wheel on the shaft U. A drum T is mounted on the shaft U, or on the shaft V<1>, and is surrounded by a brake strap T<1>, which is connected to a lever T' provided with a slot for receiving an adjustable arm carrying a weight T<3>. In place of this brake an adjustable spring &c. brake may be employed. The weight T<5> is adjusted so that, at a normal speed, the shaft U is prevented from rotating due to the brake resistance. Should the speed increase, the arm F<1> is carried round and the shaft U is rotated through the bevel and worm gearings. The motion of the shaft U is transmitted, by the chain gearing, to the arm F which moves so as to reduce the speed of the shaft J.
Patent GB-190220359-A (GB)
Title: Venting Valve and Vent Air Cooling Device for Casks and other Vessels.
Inventor: MCFARLANE WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-09-18
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 20,359. McFarlane, W. Sept. 18. Condensers, relief valves for.-A venting-valve, for casks, applicable for use as a relief valve for an engine condenser, is shown in Fig. 1. A bottle - shaped chamber 1 has a vessel 2 fitted into its wide neck, and a tube 2<a> depends from the vessel and is sealed by mercury or other liquid in the recess 11. The chamber has a lateral admission orifice 22 and an outlet 3 connected by a pipe 5 to a cooling- device. In action, the liquid in the valve is sucked up into the bulb-shaped vessel, and air passed through the valve and cooling-device. The resistance offered to the passage of air may be varied as by means of a ball 12 placed in the entrance to the bulb-shaped vessel.
Patent GB-190222512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Sockets for Attaching Pickheads to Helves.
Inventor: REES JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-10-16
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 22,512. Rees, J. Oct. 16. Handles, sockets for. The socket. in which the pickblade P is secured in the usual way by a wedge K, is made in two parts A<1>, B<1>. The upper part B<1> slides over the lower part A<1> until it reaches a shoulder b<2>. The parts A<1>, B' are fixed together and secured to the handle H by screws or the like S<1>.
Patent GB-190226697-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for use in Lighting of Combustible Materials.
Inventor: HOFFMANN CHARLES FRANCOIS PROS
Filed: 1902-12-03
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 26,697. Hoffmann, C. F. P. E. E. de. Dec. 3 Lighting fires.-A device for lighting fires by the aid of gas is shown, and also means for connecting it to a gasalier &c. The lighter comprises a perforated cast iron, copper, &c. burner tube i, which is preferably in the form of a fire rake, and may be provided with an air injector and air holes to form a bunsen burner. The connections comprise flexible tubing &c. c provided with a screw union e attachable to a projection n of a cock f, which is screwed on the projecting end m of a burner plug d provided with an axial passage l in addition to the usual two-way passage j. The parts e, f hava cut-away portions adapted to register so that the union e is locked by the tap h when this is in the open position.
Patent GB-190308698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filters
Inventor: HAUSSERMANN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-04-16
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 8698. Haussermann, W. April 16. Filters; cleansing.-Fig. 1 shows a perspective view, and Fig. 3 a longitudinal section, of a filter, particularly adapted for filtering beer, and constructed to facilitate cleansing. Beer, introduced to the casing 2 through pipes 7, passes through layers of cloth or other suitable material contained between the cylindrical screens 14, 20, 21, and is drawn off through the pipe 17<1>. The hinged cover 10 is provided with a rim 9 having an inclined surface adapted to wedge against the upper surface of the casing rim 8. Valved relief pipes 22, and a sight device 23 with a valved nozzle 24, are provided. The screen 14 is constructed with a top flange 15, adapted to bear against the walls of the casing 2, and with a lower flange 18, which rests on bracket plates 19. The pipe 17<1> is screwed into the extension 17 of the bottom 16.
Patent GB-190312809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for Railway and other Vehicles.
Inventor: CULVERHOUSE CHARLES MARK ANTON
Filed: 1903-06-08
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 12,809. Culverhouse, C. M. A., and Culverhouse, F. V. June 8. Couplings, automatic.-A jointed link h extending horizontally from each draw-bar and held up by a spring l, pushes back a swinging pivoted pin b and slips under it. To allow of uncoupling, the pivot-hole in the pin is slotted, as at d, so that the pin can be raised by a chain. To prevent accidental uncoupling, the pin is held in position by springs at its lower end.
Patent GB-190313941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steering Machinery
Inventor: BROWN ANDREW BETTS
Filed: 1903-06-23
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 13,941. Brown, A. B. June 23. Steering-gear.-Consists of improvements in the valves and valve - operating mechanism of steering- engines, and also in the telemotor apparatus connected with them. A single steam-distribution valve A, Figs. 1 and 2, supplies steam to both cylinders A<1>, A' of the steering-engine, which is preferably carried on the tiller, actuating gearing thereon somewhat as described in Specifications No. 10,132, A.D. 1889, and No. 13,174, A.D. 1893. The valve A is annular in form without lap or lead, and is moved over the ports by an eccentric B, the whole being of similar construction to that described in Specification No. 3799, A.D. 1903. The eccentric is driven by bevel gearing from the engine shaft. The valve-casing is provided with two passages C, C<1>, which may be either steam or exhaust, being connected to the centre and periphery of the valve A, respectively. The direction of the steam is effected by a controlling-valve D, Fig. 3, of similar construction to the valve A, but moving only over two ports. This valve D is enclosed in a casing attached to the tiller E' by brackets E, the shaft D<1> and the rudder head E' being coaxial. Steam enters by the pipe D<6> and is exhausted by the pipe D<4>, both carried in trunnion stuffing-boxes. The valve D is capable of movement through 90‹, admitting or exhausting steam to or from the pipes C, C', Figs. 1 and 2. It is operated by the lever F', Figs. 3 and 5, which is moved from the steering - station, through the pinion F<4> in gear with a rack F<5> on the tiller and a pinion on the shaft D'. To prevent waste of steam, an anti-leakage valve of the type described in Specification No. 29,773, A.D. 1897, is used in conjunction with the valve D. Above the valve D a lift valve G is situated connected to a piston G' of greater area than the valve. Normally, steam is on both sides of the piston and the valve G is shut. Rotation of the shaft D<1> lifts the spindle H by the inclines H', and exhausts steam from the back of the piston G' opening the valve G. Should the valve stick, it will be forced off its seat by the casting K<1>. The lever F', Fig. 5, is operated to return the parts to their mid-position by shafting from the steering-station, provided with a buffer arrangement near to the steering- wheel of the kind described in Specification No. 12,232, A.D. 1898. To provide for expansion and contraction, and also for any want of alignment, the adjacent ends of the shaft L, Fig. 8, are spliced into each other, as shown, leaving clearances N to permit a limited bending movement. The ends are enclosed in a sleeve N', supported by rollers, acting as a bearing and kept against the shaft by a spring O<1>. The bottom of the casing N' forms an oil bath. A description is also given of a bearing and coupling of similar construction applied to one shaft working in another.