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Patent GB-190222701-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Feeding Air and Steam to Furnaces.
Inventor: GULDLIN OLAF NICOLAUS
Filed: 1902-10-18
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 22,701. Guldlin, O. N. Oct. 18. Gas -producers. - The fire is rendered incandescent, previous to the steam being admitted, by air jets in the spaces between the firebars instead of by a single jet at one side of the asbpit. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement. The perforated distributing-pipes L fitted in the ashpit form the bearers for the firebars R, and are connected at the front with a blast box K, which is arch-shaped in plan and provided with a drop chamber or pocket K<1> for the connection of the blast pipe. A steam pipe S<1>, fitted with a valve S, is connected at the side of the blast pipe, so that, on cutting off the air blast, steam alone can be admitted to the box K and discharged through the ports m of the distributing-pipes into the body of the fuel. If desired, air and steam may be passed together through the distributing- pipes. Lugs l<1> are provided on the tops of these pipes, as shown in Fig. 4, for retaining and spacing the firebars, and side flanges l prevent ashes from obstructing the ports m. The tops of the pipes may also be notched, in which case the lugs l<1> may be dispensed with. For small furnaces, the ends of the distributing-pipes are supported on brackets k<1>, while for large furnaces, they are supported at one or more points of their length by columns M.
Patent GB-190222992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turbines.
Inventor: CUMMING ROBERT
Filed: 1902-10-22
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 22,992. Cumming, R. Oct. 22. G a s turbines.- Relates to explosion turbines of the impact-wheel type, having a vanewheel with one or more apertures containing inclined vanes, adapted to be acted on by synchronized explosions in one or more lateral explosion chambers. The invention consists in making the turbine of the duplex kind. In the form shown in Fig. 1, two vane-wheels D, D' are fixed on a shaft C, and have similar apertures E, containing inclined vanes E<1>, adapted to receive impulses from explosions in the chambers B, B<1>. The explosive fluid is supplied by pumps E, driven from the shaft by cam and lever or other gearing, and sparking-plugs L are connected to a commutator on the shaft.
Patent GB-190223174-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Treated or Coated Papers.
Inventor: LEBATEUX LOUIS
Filed: 1902-10-23
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 23,174. Lebateux, L. Nov. 28, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Copying documents, drawings, and the like.- Paper is coated or treated in places so as to form an ornamental design, and preferably by means of a printing-press, with a mixture formed by grinding the lighter parts of zinc white known as "snow white" with linsead oil in the proportions of about 750 grams of zinc white to 250 grams of oil. The linseed oil may be replaced by any other suitable fatty base, such as the media having linseed oil as a base employed in printing. The paper so coated is waterproof, is suitable for printing on, or for writing on in ordinary inks or copying-inks from which press copies may be obtained. When the composition is applied in the form of a design, the latter is invisible until it has been developed by rubbing with metal such as a gold or silver coin &c., when it presents the appearance of having been drawn with a graphite pencil. Images or designs of greater or less intensity may be obtained by adding a greater or less proportional amount of zinc white to the mixture, and rubbing with the metal to a greater or less extent. The invention is specially applicable in the manufacture of bank cheques, share certificates, post cards, &c.
Patent GB-190223791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to a Machine or Appliances for Soldering Oval Round, or other Shaped Tins and the like.
Inventor: SANGSTER CHARLES
Filed: 1902-10-31
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 23,791. Sangster, C. Oct. 31. Soldering.-A machine for soldering oval, round, or other shaped tins used for containing fish, preserves, &c. consists of a circular table A which has a number of chucks A<1> to hold the tins, and can be rotated to bring each chuck into position. The bevel-wheel B<1> is driven by the wheel C<1>. On depressing the treadle a' the clutch B<2> comes into action and the spindle B is caused to rotate. At the same time a spring enables the spindle B to rise, and with it the chuck. A<1>, bringing the tin into contact with the soldering- iron J. The claw E' engages grooves in the chuck A<1> and causes it to rotate. The fixed headstock G has one or more radial slots, in which work slides H. Through each slide a tubular spindle H<1> is fitted, to which is attached the soldering- iron J. The cam K, Figs. 4 and 5, rotated by means of the spur-wheels F, F<1>, F<3>, D', engages with its outer and inner surfaces the slide H and the pin H', and causes the soldering-iron J to move in and out, following the outline of the rotating oval or other shaped tin. The irons are heated by mixed gas and air introduced by pipes H<3> through the spindle H<1>. One of the chucks A' may form a receptacle for holding fluxes. For circular tins a stationary soldering-ring N, Fig. 6, is used, heated by air and gas, which are introduced by the tubes L, L<1>, and burn in the annular space 0, holes O<1> giving vent to the flame.
Patent GB-190223908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed Safety Valves.
Inventor: CORRINGTON MURRAY
Filed: 1902-11-01
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 23,908. Corrington, M. Nov. 1. Brakes. - Relates t o safety - valves for air brake systems &c. adapted to release the pressure fluid at an increasing or decreasing rate. The casing 6 contains a bushing 21 serving as a cylinder for a piston 12 normally pressed upwards by a spring - 13 against its seat and closing the inlet 7. The bushing has an upper port 54 and a series of lower ports 56 connected by a passage 55 in the casing. When the pressure is sufficient to overcome the spring, the piston moves downwards against the edge of the spring casing and closes all the ports 56 except, say, the lowermost. As the pressure falls, the piston rises and uncovers the ports 56 successively, so permitting an increasing discharge. The ports 54, 56 may be reversed, and the ports 56 may be varied in size. The valve may be applied to the brake cylinder of a railway-vehicle brake.
Patent GB-190224105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sewing Machines
Inventor: LYONS ROBERT LAWRENCE
Filed: 1902-11-04
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 24,105. Lyons, R. L. Nov. 4. Sewing - machine threud-cutters ; presser -feet; thread-end holders; work-supports.- Relates to mechanism for use in a button-attaching or other sewing-machine for severing the needle and shuttle threads when the work is being withdrawn. The needle thread is cut between a cutter 43 on the button clamp or presser-foot 7 and a cutter 42 attached by a screw 40 to a cam-plate 38, which turns on a bearing on a clamp 36 attached to the presser-bar 6. The presser-bar 6 is jointed to the hinged presser-foot 7, and is raised at the completion of the work by a lever, which is operated by a chain 11 from a treadle or otherwise. As the presser-foot rises, the cam-edge of the plate 38 comes against the surface 23 of a projection 22 on the head 5 of the machine. The plate is thus turned on its axis, and the thread is carried aside by the finger 41 and gripped between the cutter 42 and the cutter 43. The cut end of the thread is held by a spring 46. As the work is withdrawn, the shuttle thread passes from the needle hole 53, Fig. 4, in the throat plate 52 into a tapering slot 54, 50 in the throat plate 52 and work-plate 48. The passage of the thread is at first retarded, and the thread is finally gripped, and is severed by a cutter 51 placed at the side of the slot. Governing needle thread.-The needle thread a passes through an eye 13, between tension discs 17, under a guide 15, to a take-up lever 12, and through an eye 21 to the needle. The discs 17 are mounted on a pin 20, and are pressed together by a spiral spring. When the presser-foot is raised, a wedge 30 is inserted between the discs 17, and the thread is thus released, so that thread for recommencing work can be drawn out by a puller 34 carried by a plate 31 turning on a centre 10. The wedge 30 is carried by a plate 28, which is operated by a pin 26 projecting from the presser. The pin 26 works in a cam-slot 32 in the plate 31, and so operates the plate..
Patent GB-190228343-A (GB)
Inventor: ARMSTRONG CHARLES GOOLD
Filed: 1902-12-23
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 28,343. Armstrong, C. G. Dec. 23. Heating buildings etc.; thermostats.-Steam for heating is mixed with a certain amount of air or other gas which does not condense with the steam. The gas accumulates in the radiator when the steam condenses, and thus prevents the ingress of further heating-fluid until the gas has been discharged. By regulating this discharge, the heat given out by the radiator is therefore also regulated. The gas may be fed to the boiler by a pump, or it may be mixed with the steam after leaving the boiler, a thorough mixing being secured by passing the two together through a chamber furnished in the baffles. The discharge of gas from the radiator may be regulated either by hand or by an automatic device, part of which is shown in Fig. 2 E<8> is a non-conducting or other connection with the radiator leading to a chamber E which is divided into two parts by a flexible diaphragm E'. The diaphragm actuates a valve E', which controls the discharge of gas to a suction exhaust D. A pipe D' leads to a distant valve, which opens under the influence of a thermostatic device only when the temperature falls below the normal. The end of the pipe D<1> which is within the right-hand part of the chamber E is closed by a small pin, which passes loosely through the diaphragm E<1> and is controlled by a thermostatic device E<3>. If the temperature falls, the distant end of the pipe D' is opened, and air enters the chamber E, and the suction through the pipe D moves the diaphragm E<1> and thus opens the valve E'. The discharge of gas now proceeds, until heating-fluid reaches the thermostat E<3>, which then closes the pipe D'. The suction now equalizes the pressure on both sides of the diaphragm E<1>, the space round the pin allowing air to pass to the left-hand side. When this takes place, the diaphragm closes the valve E<2>. The thermostat E<3> then cools, and opens the end of the pipe E', and, unless the distant end of this pipe has in the meantime closed in consequence of the rise of temperature in the room, more air enters the chamber E, and the operations are repeated. If the thermostat E<3> is found not to act rapidly enough, heating-fluid may be admitted directly, without passing through the radiator, to the connection E<8>, in the manner shown.
Patent GB-190300846-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rock-drills
Inventor: GILLIERON CHARLES
Filed: 1903-01-13
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 846. GilliÚron, C. Jan. 13. Rock drills, rotary.-The spindle b of a rotary drill is feathered in the sleeve c, which runs in bearings f and is driven by the bevel gear h. A spring r is placed between the hand feed-screw n and the end of the spindle b to regulate the pressure on the bit during the feed. The drill is withdrawn by the headed rod b<x> attached to the feed-screwand projecting into a recess in the end of the spindle. These parts are enclosed by a sleeve p, which may be screwed externally so as to be adjustable in the frame. The feed-nut o' is carried by arms on the frame e, which is trunnioned on its supports and angularly adjustable by the screw t.
Patent GB-190305124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Fittings.
Inventor: RANKIN JAMES
Filed: 1903-03-05
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 5124. Rankin, J. March 5. Windows; window opening and closing apparatus.-The lower sash is pivoted to the sill, and operating and balancing sash cords B pass under pulleys C near the centre of the frame, and are threaded through semicircular or like plates D, fixed to the sash stiles and movable portions of the inner beads by side flanges. E a c h cord is first passed through a side flange of the semicircular or like plate D, knotted, passed through a central hole in the plate, and provided with a handle at the loose end. The lower ends of the parting-beads are cut away at F to allow the sash to turn inwards. The sash weights are not more than a quarter of the weight of the sash. The pivot and socket plates E are made of angular shape to facilitate attachment to the sill and sash.
Patent GB-190305755-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rack, Holder or Album for Postage and other Stamps
Inventor: LANDAU BERNHARD
Filed: 1903-03-12
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 5755. Landau, B. March 12. Albums; stamp cases.-Holders or albums for postage and other stamps, in which sheets of stamps are fastened upon numbered cards, have elastic and other bands to keep the stamps in place. Fig. 1 shows a page of an album, and Fig. 2 an edge view in the upper half and a section on the line 2-2 in its lower half. Each leaf is formed of two pieces of cardboard or the like a, b, cemented together at their edges, and having a diagram of numbered squares upon the front, so that the number of stamps in position on the sheet is shown directly. The upper edge of the sheet c of stamps is kept in position by the elastic band f with ends secured to the leaf, and the lower edge by a pasteboard strip g, the in-turned ends of which can slide in slots d in the card a. This strip further facilitates the tearing of the stamps along a horizontal line. There may be an edge index h, showing the denomination of stamp on each sheet.
Patent GB-190306993-A (GB)
Title: Winding Motion for Self-acting Mules
Inventor: WILKINSON JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-03-26
Granted: 1904-03-26
Abstract: 6993. Wilkinson, J. March 26. Mules.-The tin-roller shaft c is driven from the winding-drum d through a sun-and-planet arrangement of four bevel-wheels and the spur-wheels m, n. One of the sun wheels is fixed to the winding-drum and the other to the spurwheel m, while the two planet wheels are carried by a pulley l driven from the countershaft. The winding-on chain f is attached at one end to the winding-drum d, passes over guide-pulleys on the quadrant arm &c., and is attached at the other end to a special double cam or scroll u shown in Fig. 3<x> and fixed on the scroll shaft, which is driven from the countershaft.
Patent GB-190311724-A (GB)
Title: Improved Pump.
Inventor: JORDAN EDWARD
Filed: 1903-05-22
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 11,724. Jordan, E. May 22. Actuating pumps; concussion, preventing; barrels and cylinders. - Relates to the construction, and the method of actuating, pumps so as to obtain a uniform rate of delivery and p r eventabrupt changes and shocks in the lifting and closing of the valves. In the pump shown in sectional elevation in Fig. 1, a', a' are the pump cylinders, t the suction pipe, d the delivery pipe, and g, k the cams by which motion is transmitted from the shaft f to the pump pistons. The upper part of the cylinder a<1> is in free communication with the cylinder a<2>. Neither piston takes water from the suction pipe, or drives it to the delivery pipe, during its downward stroke. The cams g, k are so designed that the period occupied in the upward stroke exceeds that of the downward stroke, and they are set so that one piston is moving upwards whilst the other is moving downwards. The object of this arrangement is to obtain absolute uniformity in the rate of pumping and to cause the valves c, e to open or close gradually without shock. The cams work against rollers mounted in a frame or crosshead, which is attached to the piston-rod. Supplementary valves may, if desired, be carried by the pistons, or plungers may be used instead of pistons. The arrangement of the valves, as shown, facilitates access to them when necessary. The suction pipe t is continued upwards, as shown at s, for priming purposes on re-starting the pump. It is stated that the pistons may be directly operated by connecting them to steam pistons, the cylinders of which are in line with the pump cylinders. In this case, the cams and rollers are used to control the motion, the sbaft f being driven by the pressure of the rollers on the cams.
Patent GB-190318032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spirit Vaporizers and Burners.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1903-08-20
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 18,032. Haddan, R., [Akt.-Ges. vorm. C. H. Stobwasser & Co.]. Aug. 20. Vapour burners. -Unnecessary increase of pressure in the vaporizer and the burner pipe is prevented by arranging the upper ends c of the wicks loosely between the annular walls of the vaporizer V, which is divided at its lower part by two air inlets b, b<1> into two chambers, within which the lower ends of the wicks are tightly held. The upper end l of the inner wall of the vaporizer is flared towards the outer wall beneath the perforated burner head s. The clogging of the vapour nozzle d by soft wick fibre is obviated by the interposition of a pipe f, and the condensation of the vapour in the pipe g is prevented by the conduction of heat from the flame by a rod h. Fig. 4 shows a device i for heating the vaporizer when starting the burner. A wick l is fed with spirit from the main wicks through the perforated tube k, and the sliding tube r for covering the perforations n is actuated by a rack and pinion.
Patent GB-190323259-A (GB)
Title: Process of and Apparatus for Simultaneously Washing and Assorting Coal and the like.
Inventor: KREMER CARL JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-10-27
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 23,259. Kremer, C. J. Oct. 27. Washing coal &c.-Relates to jigging-apparatus for simultaneously washing and separating coal and like material. The coal is fed down the shoot i on to the sieve b of the receptacle a The smaller pieces of coal and slate pass through and are led away through the bottom m and a shoot e to a finer sieve n in a receptacle f, where they are separated, but the larger pieces are stopped by the sieve b, the slate coming to the bottom. The water being disturbed by the oscillation of the piston h, the coal is washed over the plate k into a shoot c, while the slate underneath passes into a trough l, in which it is led away by a transportscrew d.
Patent GB-190323544-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Securing Metallic Mounts to Rimless Lenses and similar Articles of Glass.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1903-10-30
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 23,544. Mills, B. J. B., [Grossman, H. A., Knight, H. A., and Courtland, W. A.]. Oct. 30. Spectacles and eyeglasses; lenses.- Relates to means for securing metallic mounts to rimless lenses and similar articles of glass. Fig.5 shows a lens 1 held between the jaws of a metallic stud 2. In each of the jaws is formed a recess 6, which receives a pad 7 of papier mÔchÚ, cloth. cork, or other non-metallic fibrous material, which is saturated with a cement. The pad may be continned round the edge of the lens.
Patent GB-190400029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Grain for Milling.
Inventor: ROBINSON CHARLES JOHN
Filed: 1904-01-01
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 29. Robinson, C. J. Jan. 1. Damping or steaming grain.-To enable Hard grain to be milled &c. with soft grain, it undergoes a preliminary softening process. The grain is passed through a closed vessel 1 in which it is treated with steam supplied by a perforated pipe 2, the damped and softened grain passing from the outlet 8 to a hopper 13 where it is mixed with soft grain supplied by a second shoot. Screw conveyers 6, 10 may be used to traverse the grain through the vessel 1, baffle-plates 7, 11 preventing the steam from escaping except through the mass of grain. The supply pipe 5 is fitted with a valve 3 and pressure gauge 14 ; the grain is introduced by a spout 9, and the steam escapes through the outlet 12. In a modification, the perforated pipe 2 supplies water, and the vessel 1 is fitted with a steam jacket.
Patent GB-190401590-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Supplying Liquid-fuel in Internal-combustion Motors
Inventor: BRILLIE AUGUSTE EUGENE
Filed: 1904-01-21
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 1590. BrilliÚ, A. E. Jan. 23, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, pumps for. Liquid hydrocarbons are pumped in definite quantities to the air supply pipe of internal-com- bustion engines or the like, by two or more cam or eccentric operated plungers 1 working in cylinders communicating through the passage 6, with the supply and delivery passages 8, 7 respectively, the openings to these passages being controlled by semi-cylindrical spring-controlled valves 2, situated in cam-operated plungers 3. The supply pipe 8 communicates with the float chamber through the passage 11, which is con- trolled by the valve shown in Fig. 5. The plungers 1 are actuated by spring-controlled levers 24, supported on a pin 21, carried by the arm 18, attached to the shaft 20, together with the levers 17, 23 operated by the cam 14. A crank attached to the end of the shaft 20, and connected to a suitable regulator serves to vary the stroke of the plungers by partly rotating the shaft, which also carries loose arms, not shown, for supporting the mechanism for operating the plungers 3 carry- ing the valves. The valve plungers are operated by a second set of cams similarly to the pump plungers, the stroke being constant. Springs may be placed beneath the plungers to keep the rollers of the operating levers in contact with the cams, which are arranged so that one plunger has not com- pleted its downward stroke before the second commences. A clutch coupling may be provided ou the shaft 15 to throw the pumps in and out of gear, together with suitable means for regulating the speed. Hand gear is provided in the form of a pawl and ratchet-wheel to rotate the shaft 15 before connecting the pumps to the engine. Openings 9, 10 are provided for emptying the pump and float chambers.
Patent GB-190403050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and connected with Apparatus for Filtering Liquids.
Inventor: REEVES WILFRED
Filed: 1904-02-08
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 3050. Reeves, W., and Bramwell, B. Feb. 8. Filters; cleansing.-The filter consists of a spherical or spherical-ended chamber A, provided with hollow trunnions B, B', which are mounted in bearings C. The liquid enters through the bellmouthed end H of the pipe E, which passes through stuffing-boxes in the trunnion B. Filtering- material K is supported on a perforated floor J and the purified liquid is discharged by a passage I, formed with, or secured to, the wall of the chamber A, and the pipe F. The latter enters the trunnion B without passing through it. The filter is cleansed by a reverse flow of pure hquid while the filter is being rotated by means of worm gearing D actuated by means of a handle and spurwheels.
Patent GB-190404351-A (GB)
Title: Improved Union-joint for Taps and Hoses.
Inventor: WORLAND DAVID
Filed: 1904-02-22
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 4351. Worland, D. Feb. 22. Hose, connecting to taps; couplings, disconnectible. - For the purpose of dispensing with screw threads and washers in coupling hose pipes and tap nozzles, or coupling two lengths of hose, the union collar is made with internal projections C which fit in inclined or spiral grooves a in the tap nozzle, as shown in Fig. 1. The tubular part e of the hose coupling is coned at one end g to fit into the tap nozzle b.
Patent GB-190405152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Attachable Rubber and like Heels for Boots and Shoes, and similar Wearing Apparel and Means for Advertising thereon.
Inventor: BARKER FRANK HERBERT
Filed: 1904-03-02
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 5152. Barker, F. H. March 2. Drawings to Specification. Advertising.-Matter in reverse characters may be formed in relief or in intaglio on the heels, so as to advertise by means of the impression left by the heel.