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Patent GB-190103432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches.
Inventor: ARNFIELD THOMAS OWEN
Filed: 1901-02-18
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 3432. Arnfield, T. O. Feb. 18. Nuts.-The nuts for the right and left hand screws, used in the expanding-ring type of friction clutch, are made cylindrical, so that they may turn in their sockets in the ends of the split ring.
Patent GB-190115818-A (GB)
Title: Storage Batteries and Insulation thereof.
Inventor: LLOYD ROBERT MCALLISTER
Filed: 1901-08-06
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 15,818. Lloyd, R. M. Aug. 6. Compartments; submarine vessels.- Relates, more particularly, to storage batteries used to operate boats, and principally submarine boats or other structures to be used in or near water and has for its objects (1) to insulate the batteries from the other metallic parts of the boats, so as to prevent corrosion from being set up by electrolysis, (2) to prevent injury arising from spilling of the electrolyte, and (3) to prevent an accumulation of gases. For these purposes the cells Z, Fig. 1, are mounted on boards y, provided with drainage slots x, in a casing or compartment A, preferably consisting of an outer steel shell D, an interlining E of wood, and an inner lining F of sheet lead. Any spilled solution is run off through the pipe C into a special drainage compartment B of similar construction to the casing A and provided with a draw-off cock J. The casing A is provided with a closely-fitting cover N, in which is mounted a gasexit pipe 0 controlled by a rotary valve P, which is of the construction described in Specification No. 15,819, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Galvanic batteries]. Fig. 3 shows the arrangement as mounted in the hull S of a boat. The bottom of the compartment A is sloped towards the outlet C and an alarm Q, of the construction described in Specification No. 15,816, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Galvanic batteries], actuated by the battery solution, may be placed between the compartment A and the drainage box B. The compartment A is, preferably built as part of theboat.
Patent GB-190116009-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fastening for Gates and the like.
Inventor: DRESSLER CONRAD
Filed: 1901-08-09
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 16,009. Dressler, C. Aug. 9. Latches for gates and the like. A hooked pawl or catch a is pivoted to a bifurcated lug d projecting from a plate e secured to the edge of the gate, stops being provided to limit the movement of the catch. A hook-shaped catch plate o is connected to the gatepost, and is adapted to be engaged by the pawl to secure the gate. The hook or tooth of the catch is made wide to ensure engagement with the catch plate. The striking-parts of the catch a and catch plate o are rounded, and the pawl is provided with a handle u for use in disengaging the fastening. In a " swing-through " gate, the tooth or claw of the catch has an enlarged portion to engage a like recess in the catch plate, which is rounded on both sides of the recess to raise the catch when the gate is swung to in either direction. In this fastening, the engagement of the catch with the catch plate is ensured, even though there is a slight shifting of the gate or post, or both. The catch may be secured to the post, and the catch plate to toe gate.
Patent GB-190120334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ticket Printing Machines.
Inventor: FURNIVAL RICHARD BETTNEY
Filed: 1901-10-11
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 20.334. Furnival, R. B., Furnival. H., Furnival, S., and Furnival, F. S. Oct. 11. Cutting and delivery apparatus ; printing on tackets. - Relates to the cutting and delivery mechanism of ticket-printing machines. The strip of paper, after printing by any suitable printing- mechanism, is cut longitudinally into strips by rotary cutters B, and the strips pass to transverse cutters consisting of the fixed blade C' and the reciprocating blade C operated by the rods c<1>, lever D, and cam d &c. The cut tickets pass to inclined shoots E, one for each strip of tickets. The shoots may be divided by partitions e, and the rotary cutting-discs B may be double, so as to cut out a narrow strip of paper, leaving the ticket strips narrower than the shoots The shoots may also be made of a series of inclines sloping downwards from their inner to their outer sides, so that they can take the strips cut by single discs B. The tickets are delivered, by flyers G having curved fingers projecting through slots in the shoots, on to the table E<1> against movable sliding supports H.
Patent GB-190120805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or pertaining to Bearings for Centrifugal Machines and the like.
Filed: 1901-10-17
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 20,805. Wise, W. L., [Aktieselskabet Burmeister & Wains Maskin-og Skibsbyggeri]. Oct. 17. Supporting or mounting bearings for rapidlyrotating shafts, such as those of centrifugal machines &c. The bearing-bush 1, Fig. 1, is encircled by a barrel-shaped spring 3, the middle portion of which bears against the orifice in the machine frame 2. At one end the spring abuts against a collar on the bush, and at the other end against nuts 4, which serve to adjust the tension of the spring. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the spring 3 is in the form of an hour-glass, the middle portion bearing against the bush 1. The spring abuts against a collar 10 in the frame aperture, and is adjusted by means of rings 6. In modifications, the spring is cylindrical, and the bush or frame portion is bulged out at the centre to engage the middle portion of the spring. In place of the adjusting nuts or rings, the bush, in the case of the barrel-shaped spring, and the aperture in the frame, in the case of the hour-glass shaped spring, are formed with screw-threads of the same pitch as the spring. The spring engages these threads and can be moved for adjustment. The end of the spring is formed to engage one of a number of notches in the thread, or in the end of the bush or aperture.
Patent GB-190124491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for Cutting and Drying Peat.
Inventor: DOBSON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1901-12-02
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 24,491. Dobson, A. Dec. 2. Peat.-A portable appliance for cutting and removing peat, from a peat bog, prior to drying the peat, is shown in the Figure. A truck A with broad wheels is suitably dragged across the bog, and has a cutting-device E, which is mounted on a driving-shaft e<3> projecting from a box G, and can be adjusted by a hand-wheel device W or other gearing so that its lower end digs into the bog to the required extent. The cutting-devices consists of a beam e<1> journalled at one end on the shaft e<3> and having an axle e<4> at its other end. Both ends are provided with pairs of sprocket-wheels fitted with endless chains, on which cutters K and scoops K<1> are arranged. Each slice of peat is carried to the top of the cutting-device, and is then shot on to a conveyer M, which deposits the now intermingled peat on to the surface of the bog. The deposited peat is first sun-dried and then artificially treated as required.
Patent GB-190125791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Slide-valve Motions for Pumps.
Inventor: PROETT CARL
Filed: 1901-12-17
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 25,791. Pr÷tt, C. Dec. 17. Pumps with radial cylinders ; valves and valve gear.-Relates to pumps in which the suction and delivery of a number of cylinders, such as the radial cylinders a, are controlled by a slide valve. The circular slide valve h is operated by a pin b<1> eccentrically placed on the driving-shaft, and is pivoted on this pin so that it can turn into fresh positions, thereby equalizing the wear of the valve and port faces. The valve comprises two parts h, h<1> telescopically packed together and pressed against their respective port faces by springs l. The valve-casing is open to the suction r, and a passage k conveys the fluid discharged from the passages f to the centre of the ring h<1>, which is in communication with the delivery p.
Patent GB-190201568-A (GB)
Title: "Improvements in Smoke Consumer Carriers" for Incandescent Gas Burners, Oil Lamp Burners and the like.
Inventor: LEA JOHN WESTWOOD
Filed: 1902-01-21
Granted: 1903-01-21
Abstract: 1568. Lea, J. W., and Perrins, J. H., [trading as Lea & Perrins]. Jan. 21. Smut-catcher holders. -A smoke consumer or smut catcher for incandescent and other gas or oil burners is supported by the hooked end C of a support A terminating in a ring B adapted to embrace the burner. To enable the ring to be adjusted for burners of different sizes, the end D, which is secured to the support by a rivet E, is inclined to the upright part and embraced by a movable metal clasp or clip G.
Patent GB-190202736-A (GB)
Title: Improved Magneto-electric Ignition Apparatus for Gas Engines
Inventor: HONOLD GOTTLOB
Filed: 1902-02-03
Granted: 1903-02-03
Abstract: 2736. Honold, G. Feb. 3. Condensers.-The armature coil b of a magnetoelectric machine is connected to the sparking-plugs e, f of an explosion motor, and is periodically shortcircuited, entirely or partly, by a switch k, l, the breaks in the short circuit producing sparks at the points e, f. A condenser i, inserted as shown, augments the sparking. The magnets r, armature a, condenser i, and switch k, l may be arranged as shown in Fig. 4. The armature may have two windings, one leading to the sparking-plug, and the other being controlled by the switch.
Patent GB-190203538-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bunsen Burners.
Inventor: SMITH JOHN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-02-12
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 3538. Smith, J. A., Dick, M., and Dick, D. C. Feb. 12. Acetylene burner.-In a bunsen burner for burning acetylene or carburetted mixtures of it for heating the ignition tubes of gas and like engines, and other purposes, a nozzle 1 having a fine orifice directs a jet of gas into a tube 3 opening into a wider passage 8. A short metal burner nozzle 14 is connected to the mixing- tube 9 by a porcelain, asbestos, or other non- conducting tube clamped upon the ferrules 10, 11 by metal clamps 13 preferably connected by metal or other bridges 15 of the form shown.
Patent GB-190204389-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Axle Boxes suitable for Railway and Tramway Vehicles.
Inventor: CARDEW CORNELIUS EDWARD
Filed: 1902-02-20
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 4389. Cardew, C. E. Feb. 20. Axle-boxes.-Relates to means for hinging and securing the covers to the axle-boxes of carriages, locomotives, tenders, and other railway and tramway vehicles. The hinge joint comprises outer lugs e, f attached to the cover, an inner lug g formed with the axle-box body, and a pin h squared at one end and provided with a nut m at the other end. The holes o, p in the lugs e, f are of square and round section, respectively, while the hole in the lug g has a square portion q and a round portion r. In the position shown, the nut m is set up and the cover cannot be opened. On moving the nut along its thread u, the bolt h can be knocked to the left, so that its square portion is clear of the square portion q in the lug g, and the cover may then be swung open. The round end of the bolt h may have a left-handed screw thread, and it is then arranged at the left-hand side of the cover. The cover has a rib x for keeping the packing in place, and a rim w which acts as a dust and rain excluder.
Patent GB-190205482-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Converting Carbon into Graphite or other Forms
Inventor: LUDWIG ALBERT BALTHASAR FERDIN
Filed: 1902-03-05
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 5482. Ludwig, A. B. F. March 5. Drawings to Specification. Carbon.-Graphite is produced from a carbon rod embedded in asbestos or other material in a metal cylinder, which is then freed from air and filled with hydrogen or other indifferent gas under great pressure, such as 1200 atmospheres. The cylinder is connected with other cylinders similarly charged, parts of the apparatus being cooled to limit the pressure, and the carbon rod is then heated by passing an electric current through it. After a time the current is suddenly increased ; it is stated that the carbon melts and becomes non- conductive, the current ceasing but after a time the current passes again. After several repetitions of this process the carbon is allowed to cool ; slow cooling gives soft pure graphite, and rapid cooling gives diamond.
Patent GB-190206208-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Flushing Apparatus.
Inventor: QUINN MARTIN JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-03-13
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 6208. Quinn, M. J., and McMahon, T. F. March 13. Water-waste preventers, valve - discharge. Relates to apparatus for automatically raising a float valve. To the top of a fixed tube E, carried by the frame D, a float lever G is pivoted which has an extension b bearing upon a cone K fixed together with a float I to a tube J free to slide on the tube E. The float discharge valve C is fitted with a rod sliding in the tube E and fitted at the top with pins L which project laterally through slots in the tube E. As soon as the water level has risen sufficiently to trip the float H, the cone K and float I suddenly rise, striking the pins L and raising the valve C.
Patent GB-190215108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Neck-tie or like Holders or Attaching Devices.
Inventor: CHRISTOPHERSEN RASMUS ALBERT
Filed: 1902-07-07
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 15,108. Christophersen. R. A. July 7. Necktie retainers.-A necktie, bow, cravat, scarf, or like holder or attaching-device is formed of bent wire having two arms, serving the one as a loop or support and the other as a stop or retainer for the stud, which is introduced from the side. In the form shown in position on a bow in Fig. 2, and in side view in Fig. 3, the ends b, c are bent outwards to facilitate insertion of the stud, the lower arm has a loop h closed by the upper arm, and both arms have bends e, f serving as inner stops. The base part g serves for attachment.
Patent GB-190216330-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Disintegrating Gravels Ores and the like.
Inventor: SHARMAN THOMAS PEARCE
Filed: 1902-07-22
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 16,330. Sharman, T. P. July 22. Washing ores &c.-Auriferous or other gravels, ores, &c. are passed through a revolving drum a furnished internally with shelves to lift and drop the material to disintegrate it. The drum may be carried on rollers f and driven by a concentric water. wheel b, supplied with water from a tank c, which also delivers water to the feeding-end e. At the delivery end, a screen h and trough i separate and remove the larger stones from the finer material, which is amalgamated or otherwise treated.
Patent GB-190216396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Piles.
Inventor: WILLIAMS ARTHUR EDWARD
Filed: 1902-07-23
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 16,396. Williams, A. E. July 23. Piles formed of concrete or bÚton in combination with an iron or double-flanged beam b, c, d, are provided with trussbars or plates e, f, upon each side between the flanges of the beam. The truss-bars are embedded in the bÚton or concrete forming the pile body, and are bent or curved out at the centre of the length of the pile and meet the web of the beam at or near its ends. Metal hoops, rings, or bands h are, preferably, fitted round the beam at the right-angles to the length of the pile. The entire compound pile is square, rectangular, hexagonal, or octagonal in crosssection.
Patent GB-190217056-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Packing Devices for Steam Engines and the like.
Inventor: SCHWABE VINZENZ
Filed: 1902-08-01
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 17,056. Schwabe, V. Aug. 1. Stuffing-boxes.-In a steam-engine stuffing-box, a number of tightly-fitting flanged rings A, Fig, 1, or rings and washers are placed, and in the annular spaces thus formed are a number of externallygrooved metal packing-rings B, which are in sections and are pressed against the piston-rod G, preferably by means of spiral-spring rings C. The packing is compressed by means of the gland D, and any steam which passes through the spaces between the oblique or stepped ends of the sections of the rings B is arrested by the soft packing between the glands D, E. The gland D may be replaced by a washer between the soft packing H and the outermost ring B. The rings B are free to move laterally, and the rings A may be in sections.
Patent GB-190219081-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Poultry Nest.
Inventor: HOLE ROBERT
Filed: 1902-08-30
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 19,081. Hole, R. Aug. 30. Poultry houses.-Relates to the construction of a poultry nest in which the egg, as soon as laid, passes out of reach of the fowl. The nest is made in box form with sloping shelves B, C and a removable drawer E. A nest egg K may be fastened to the lower shelf C. The shelf C and drawer E may be covered with canvas or other soft material G. Instead of a removable drawer, such as E, a hinged flap may be provided for the removal of the eggs.
Patent GB-190220455-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Channelling Machines for Rock.
Inventor: ANDERSON GEORGE
Filed: 1902-09-19
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 20,455. Anderson, G. Sept. 19. Undercutting &c. -In a rock-channelling machine, tools 19, Fig. 1, are mounted on one or both sides of a four-wheeled bogie 11 carrying a steam engine 13 and boiler 10. The crank shaft, balanced if necessary by means of counterweighted discs 17, operates pivoted levers 20 by means of crank-pins and links, and each lever 20 is elastically connected to another pivoted lever 21 by spring boxes 29, 31 in a frame 28, the lever 20 lying between the two boxes as shown. A slide 33, Fig. 5, actuated by the lever 21, is provided with a series of teeth 36, which engage corresponding teeth on the vertically-sliding toolholder 24, so that the latter may be adjusted in height and then secured by bolts 35, the heads 34 of which fit in grooves in the tool-holder. A handle or lever is screwed into the upper part of the piece 33 to facilitate the disengagement of the teeth. The tools 19 bear at their ends against a cross-piece 38, Fig. 1, at the upper end of the tool-holder, and are held by bolts and straps 39, Fig. 5. In order to give a slow backward and forward movement to the bogie, a clutch 40, Fig. 3, keyed on the crank shaft 15 of the engine, is caused to engage with one or other of two bevelwheels 41, 42 placed loosely on the crank shaft and connected through bevel and spur gearing 44, 43, 45, 46 with one of the bogie axles.
Patent GB-190303449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Devices for use in Drawing Painting and the like.
Inventor: LLOYD HENRY GARDINER
Filed: 1903-02-13
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 3449. Lloyd, H. G. Feb. 13. Ruling - pens. - A drawing-pen is combined with a fountain paint brush to act as a ruling - guide and to enable the width of the brush to be adjusted. The pen consists of two blades A, Fig. 2, which are pivoted to a block B and arranged to receive the brush between the lower ends of the blades. The distance between the blades may be regulated by a screw A' and measured by means of a scale E fixed near the end of one blade ; a projection A<3> may be formed on either blade, to bear against a ruler. In some cases, more than two blades may be employed.
Patent GB-190303492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Treating Sheeps' Wool and other Ceratinic Fibre or Fabrics Containing such Fibre
Filed: 1903-02-13
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 3492. Clark, A. M., [Kann, A.]. Feb. 13. Cleaning fabrics, clothes, and fibres.-Fabrics consisting wholly or partially of sheep's wool, horse-hair, or other ceratinic fibres are hardened against the chemical influence of caustic alkalies, alkali carbonates or sulphides, alkaline earths, steam, hot water, or other materials used in washing &c. by a preparatory treatment with formic or other aldehyde. Hot or cold solutions or vapours of the aldehyde may be used, the solutions being preferably neutral or slightly acid. In addition to the separate use of the aldehyde, the alkaline lyes with which the materials are to be treated may be added to the aldehyde after the fibres have been sufficiently hardened. The lyes may be considerable stronger than those ordinarily employed in the treatment of wool &c., the temperature may be higher, and the duration of the treatment longer than usual. Clothes treated in the above manner may be cleaned with alkalies instead of, as usual, with benzene.
Patent GB-190304649-A (GB)
Title: An Improvements in Railway Point or Signal and Tablet Interlocking Gear.
Inventor: TYER EDWARD
Filed: 1903-02-27
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 4649. Tyer, E. Feb. 27. Interlocking controlling traffic on railways, staff systems for; controlling and locking signals.- Signal or point levers are unlocked by the insertion of the section tablet, which can only be removed when the lever is inoperative, the tappet and plunger gear employed being a modification of that described in Specification No. 1674, A.D. 1891. The case a, Figs. 2 and 3, is secured to the lever b, and the tappet bar c; with slots c', c', can slide vertically through it. When the circular tablet h is inserted in the slot g of the casing, it forces apart the two projections e<3>, f of the levers e, f, which are pivoted to the casing and so constrained by the weight of the parts e<3>, f and the spring e' that their ends e<1>, f<1> tend to engage with the notches of the slot c<2> and lock the tappet-bar. The insertion of the tablet, besides thus unlocking the bar, forces it upwards by means of a notch h' engaging with and driving in the bar d, the pin d<1> on which engages in the inclined slot, and simultaneously the conical pin i<2> on the arm i pivoted to the bar drops into the central hole h<1> ; the projection i<1> on the arm meets the stop k on the case and prevents further upward motion of the bar. The lever can now be moved, thereby locking the tappet-bar against the downward motion which must occur when the tablet is withdrawn.
Patent GB-190312496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Stop Motions for Looms
Inventor: WALKER SAMUEL
Filed: 1903-06-02
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 12,496. Walker, S. June 2. Loom stop-motions; loose-reed motions.-Relates to means for stopping the loom when the weft breaks or the shuttle is caught in the shed, the operation of the parts being so timed that the loom is stopped with the cranks in the upper verticil position. The invention is applicable to either fast or loose reed looms. The hammer of the weft fork is operated by an adjustable lever and a special cam on the crank shaft. The operation of the weft-folk slide oscillates a shaft 11, which is connected with a lever 16 for disengaging the handle or catch 18 from its notch a. When the catch 18 is disengaged, a flywheel 19 on the crank shaft is gripped between a fixe brake block 21 and a second block 20 carried by a lever 22, wbich is operated so as to apply the brake by a spring 32, lever 31, and rod 24. When the loom is running, the brake is held out of action by the lever 34 provided with a handle, the lever carrying projections 38, 39 on each side of the catch 18 and being connected by a rod 33 and adjustable nut 35 with the spring lever 31. When the shuttle is caught in the shed, the catch 18 may be released by the rod 28 on the usual stop 29 operated by the projection 50 on the stop-rod 40. The stoprod may, however, carry an additional projection 41, which, when the shuttle is caught, engages with an additional stop 42, the movement of which causes the disengagement of the catch 18 before the brake is applied by means of the projection 50, stop 29, and rod 24.