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Patent GB-190123448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Simultaneous Sowing, Manuring and Harrowing Attachments to Ploughs.
Inventor: GALE FREDERICK
Filed: 1901-11-19
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 23,448. Gale, F., and Hemphill, J. Nov. 19. Ploughs; harrows; manuring; seeds, sowing-Relates to detail improvements in the machine described in Specification No. 22,031, A.D. 1900, for simultaneously ploughing, sowing, manuring,and harrowing land. The clutch j. for connecting the sprocket-wheel i to the shaft of the spur-wheel f, consists of a series of pins on one member, and a single pin on the other member adapted to engage between any two of the pins on the first member. The clutch is operate by a lever 42 connected to a crank-arm 43 on the bent lever 36. The movement of the lever 42 is further controlled by a link 44 pivoted to the frame. The lever 36 is provided with a lug 38 in the path of the main lever 39 so that it is operated by the latter. The opposite end of the bent lever 36 is provided with a spring fork 35 embracing a rod 34 connecting the two harrow plates 30. This connection enables the movement of the main lever 39 to lift the harrows out of action simultaneously with the other cultivating-devices. The harrows, which consist of approximately-triangular blades 28, are adjustably secured to the plates 30 by bolts 32, which engage arms 31 integral with the harrow blades. One or more of the harrow blades have their central portion cut out to form an opening, the edges of which facilitate the breaking up of the soil. Each of the drills 9 has a bar 25 attached to it. The forward end of the bar 25 is adjustably secured to an attachment 26 on the back of the mouldboard. The bar 25 also works in a guide 27 attached to the mouldboard. The prior Specification describes a hopper divided by a door into two compartments having distributing-mechanism respectively for seeds and manure. The seed-distributing wheel was provided with a groove and also with pockets for dealing with different kinds of seeds. The hopper was provided with a door to cover up either the groove or the pockets. The seed-distributing wheel is now, in addition, provided with toothed recesses 17, Fig. 9, in the side, and the seed chamber 18 is provided with a wall 22 leaving a passage 21 through which the seed is forced from the chamber 18 to the seed tube. The seed passes into the chamber 18 from the hopper a through an opening at 19. A third door 20 is arranged over the opening 19 to shut off supply to the distributing-pockets 17 when desired.
Patent GB-190201413-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Quadruple Valves for Air Brake Systems for Railway and like vehicles.
Inventor: WHITING PAUL
Filed: 1902-01-18
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 1413. Whiting, P. Jan. 18. Brakes, compressed-air. Relates to a "quad- " ruple valve which is substituted for the ordinary " triple" valve. Fig. 1 shows the valve in the release position. The casing 66 is divided by the partitions 70, 71 into three chambers 67, 68, 69, and the chambers 67, 69 contain pistons 74, 75, connected by the rod 73. The piston 74 has arms 76, 77 for operating the slide valves 80, 81 which control the ports 80<a>, 85, while the piston 75 has an arm 78 connected to the valve 82 which controls the ports 89, 87 leading to the auxiliary reservoir E and to the chamber 68 respectively. A passage 88 leads from the reservoir E to the chamber 67 and the passage 83 opens into the chamber 68 and the brake pipe 84. When the parts are in the position shown, the pistons 74, 75 are balanced ; on venting the train-pipe 104 for a service application, the pistons rise and the slide valves cover the passages 85, 89 and uncover the passage 80<a>, and air from the reservoir flows through the passage 88, chamber 67, and passages 80<a>, 85<a>, 83, and 84 to the brake cylinder. Venting for emergency applications causes the pistons to rise further, so that the rod 73 forces up a spring buffer, and the port 87 is also uncovered, allowing air to flow from the chamber 69 to the chamber 68 direct to the port 84<a> and brake pipe 84. When two train-pipes are used, the pipe 86 may be under pressure to produce a second emergency application, the air passing through the flap valve 90<c> to the chamber 68, port 84<a>, and brake cylinder. Flap valves 101, 102 are fitted to the passages 87, 80<a> to prevent the return of air from the brake cylinder. The valves 80, 81, and 82 are similar ; one of them, shown detached in Fig. 2, comprises a slide 90 with bevelled sides 90<a> and a stem 91, forming part of a yoke 92 having dovetailed feet 92<a> fitting into corresponding grooves in the slide 90. The port 80<a> is triangular to allow graduation during service applications.
Patent GB-190201708-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fasteners for Driving Belts.
Inventor: BEELEY JAMES
Filed: 1902-01-22
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 1708. Beeley, J. Jan. 22. Belt and band fastenings.-The plates a, a', hinged together at p, are formed with spikes t, which are driven into the belt, and with holes for nails or rivets n. The joint-pin p is secured in place by a transverse pin engaging an annular groove in the surface.
Patent GB-190202484-A (GB)
Title: Match Safe.
Inventor: SCHNECKENBURGER FREDRICK
Filed: 1902-01-30
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 2484. Schneckenburger, F. Jan. 30. Match receptacles. - A match safe with a slide delivering the matches one at a time, and sounding a gong or other alarm at each delivery, is shown in vertical section in Fig. 2. A receptacle A has a base B with a striking- surface C, and a cover A' with a window 27 and lock 28. A heavy slide 21 with a bevelled upper edge 22 moves through a match-compartment E formed by partitions 15, 25. A tape 19 passes over a roller 18<a> in a central recess at the top of the partition 15, and is secured at one end to the slide 21, and at the other end to a sliding-block 17 operated by a knob 18 and guided in a space 16 limited by side battens. The lowermost match is received on the edge 22 and retained by an angular plate or separator 26 adjustable for matches of various thicknesses. The match is carried past springs 31 into a curved channel 30 leading to a delivery-shelf 12, which projects through the front of the safe and is notched centrally to facilitate removal of the match. The slide 21 normally enters a recess 23 in the base B, and is provided with a pivoted lug 24, movable from a lower horizontal to an upper vertical position, and adapted to actuate a pivote 1 spring-pressed hammer 33 of a gong &c. 32 on the up-stroke only.
Patent GB-190204375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Embossing Presses.
Inventor: TELLSCHOW ADOLF
Filed: 1902-02-20
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 4375. Tallschow, A. Feb. 20. Feeding sheets.-Relates to machines for embossing in colours, and consists of means for stopping the operation of the embossing-die and of the colour-supplying apparatus, when a sheet is not fed to the dies. Fig. 1 shows a sectional elevation, and Fig. 2 a plan of a machine for embossing envelopes and the like. The upper die 7 is moved up and down in the head 2, by the spindle 3 operated by a pinion 6 and a segment 5 on a rockshaft 4. The blanks or sheets are fed from the top of the pile 8 and are carried by grippers, of known construction, on to the table 1 over the lower die. The top blank is raised by a suction-device 9. In the path of the blank as it is carried off the pile are two depending fingers 12 on a shaft 11 having an arm connected by a wire 20 to a lever 18 pivoted on a flat arm or plate 14 fixed on one end of a shaft 13. The lever 18 has a disc 17 at its lower end, and the arm 14 has a hole 15 opposite the end of a rod 25 reciprocated by a crank &c. on a shaft 22. If no blank is fed by the grippers, the lever 18 is not moved, and the disc 17 remains in the position in which it covers the hole 15, and the rod 25 engages it and rocks the arm 14 and shaft 13. Whenever a blank is fed, the disc 17 is moved away and the rod 25 reciprocates idly through the hole. When the shaft 13 is rocked, an arm 26 on its other end rocks a lever 31 pivoted at 30 on the flat end of a lever 28 on a rock-shaft 27. The lever 31 is thus moved into position to cover the hole 29 in the lever 28, and the latter in its next upward movement engages and lifts a rod 34 sliding in a bracket 35. The shaft 4 is rocked by a rod 38 connected by a pin or bolt 37 to an arm 36 on the shaft. The pin 37 is carried by a block 40 mounted to slide in the slotted end of the rod 38. The block 40 is normally held at the end of the slot by an arm or pawl 41, and on the pivot 42 of this pawl is an arm 43 resting over the upper end of the rod 34. The rod 34, when raised as described, lifts the arm 43 and pawl 41, so that the end of the rod 38 then slides over the block 40, and the arm 36 and shaft 4 remain at rest. In order to prevent movement of the shaft 40 at this time, the shaft has an arm 45 which normally moves over a pivoted arm 47, but the arm 47, when lifted by an arm 46 on the rod 34, is moved into the path of the arm 45. The supply of colour to the lower die is effected by rollers in a reciprocating carriage 49, and, when no blank is fed, an arm 52 on the shaft 13 lifts the carriage 49 so that the rollers move over and clear of the die.
Patent GB-190211404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Fuses.
Inventor: PEARD OLIVER LEOPOLD
Filed: 1902-05-17
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 11,404. Peard, O. L. May 17. Cut-outs.-Relates to improvements upon the cut-out described in Specification No. 19,847, A.D. 1900, in which a screen is automatically interposed between the two parts of a fuse directly it breaks. Fig. 1 shows a construction suitable for use in a junction box. The fuse d rests on a plate or screen b, and is weakened at d'. The screen b is attached to the lid or cover a. When the fuse blows, the heated air &c. causes the lid to rise, and the screen b is thus interposed between the two ends of the fuse. A buffer B is provided to lessen the blow against the top of the box. Figs. 2. and 4 show another form, in which the screen b is fitted with a plate or piston a adapted to slide in a chamber in the upper part of the box. Fig. 7 shows a construction in which the fuse is drawn within the double screen b by a spring c when it breaks at d'. In Fig. 9, the terminals or ends of the fuse are drawn down by the armatures l of electromagnets k, the fuse d passing over the top of the fixed screen b.
Patent GB-190212552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Coal Gas
Inventor: SETTLE TOM
Filed: 1902-06-02
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 12,552. Settle, T., and Padfield, W. A. June 2. Measured quantities, delivering.- Small or dust coal or slack is fed in measured quantities at regular short intervals from the hopper 0 to the gas retort H by spaced conical plungers Q, whose stroke is such that when one of the plungers projects i n t o either the hopper O or the retort mouth M, the other plunger is within the tube P to prevent the escape of gas. The Provisional Specification states that the feeding plungers may be replaced by perforated discs, screws, or other contrivances.
Patent GB-190219397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weather Casing Bricks.
Inventor: RUSSELL FRANK
Filed: 1902-09-04
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 19,397. Russell, F. Sept. 4. Facing-bricks.-To prevent water from penetrating the walls of houses, weatherproof bricks J, K, formed with an inclined portion, are built into the walls, as shown in Fig. 1<A>, or are attached to the surface of the wall, as shown in Fig. 13. To facilitate the adherence of mortar, the bricks may be formed with grooves or notches, as shown in Figs. 7<A>, 9<A>, 6, and 9. The bricks may be attached to the surface of the wall by nails inserted through their central or top portions and through the mortar courses, or by inserting projecting ledges P, Fig. 5, on the bricks into the joints of the wall. The top and bottom bricks are respectively shaped as shown in Figs. 2<A> and 3<A>. Angle bricks A, Fig. 13, and bricks for arches, may be similarly formed. The faces of the bricks may be glazed.
Patent GB-190220238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Double-acting Combination Lock Valves.
Inventor: BAKER WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1902-09-16
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 20,238. Baker, W. H. Sept. 16. Plug cocks.-A plug cock fitted with a lever lock, and applicable for use on pipes, such as gas-meter pipes, is shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 4. The plug 8 is secured to a cap 13 by screws 20 and projecting posts 19. The cap has a slotted keyhole 13<a> to receive a key 18, which straddles a slotted pin 25. The key wards are formed to free the tumblers 29 and then slide the two bolts 21 and engage with recesses in the casing. The reverse movement frees the bolts, and allows the plug to be operated.
Patent GB-190223882-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cycle Brakes
Inventor: LUCAS HARRY
Filed: 1902-11-01
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 23,882. Lucas, H., and Hopkins, C. Y. Nov. 1. Brakes.-The brake is shown applied to the front wheel of a bicycle. The rubber or like brake blocks B are secured in dovetailed channel-shaped shoes A, which are formed with central hemispherical depressions a. The end of each limb of the yoke D has a corresponding hemispherical projection d, which is adjustably secured in the depression by means of a bolt C and a nut having a hemispherical part E. In a modification, the relative positions of the depressions and projections are interchanged.
Patent GB-190225175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pendant, Electrolier, and Bracket Electric Switch Connections
Inventor: SMITH JOSEPH FRANK
Filed: 1902-11-17
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 25,175. Smith, J. F. Nov. 17. Supporting lamps. -Lamps are supported on switches, attached to ceilings, or walls. In the form shown in Fig.1, a lamp and shade D are connected by a yoke s to the fulcrum of a lever q, which is hung by two flexible cords o, p from the operating-lever n of a switch h ; the switch is carried by an insulating-plate A within a casing C, and is operated by pulling the cords o,p. Each cord consists of iron, steel, or other wire and an insulated conductor. A similar switch, casing, and insulating-plate may be used on a wall, the lamp being carried by a bracket on the casing, and the operating-lever n arranged to carry two short cords, or a hand-rod ; or the pivot of the lever n may be extended laterally out of the casing, and provided with a handle. A ceiling switch is also described for several lamps, which are carried by branches of a vertical tube, attached to a casing enclosing the switch. In a modified arrangement, the multipleway switch is carried in a casing at the lower end of the pendant tube. A similar switch may be used for a wall bracket.
Patent GB-190227434-A (GB)
Title: A Pocket Protector.
Inventor: GIBBS CLAUDE HENRY
Filed: 1902-12-12
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 27,434. Gibbs, C. H. Dec. 12. Spring-strip fastenings.-A pocket protector consists of two steel strips a placed along the edges of the pocket. The strips may be straight or curved. Pieces f of fabric are placed between the ends of the strips to prevent them from pressing too tightly together.
Patent GB-190302873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gas, Spirit and like Cooking Apparatus
Inventor: PORTMANN CARL
Filed: 1903-02-06
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 2873. Portmann, C. Feb. 6. Saucepans and cooking-kettles.-Boiling or cooking-vessels heated by gas, spirit, &c. are provided with a double wall or jacket open at the bottom, in order to utilize the heat of the products of combustion. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the side wall of the cooking-pot a is bent over to form a double wall b ; c represents a gas burner. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the pot f is retained in an annular support m within a casing d covered by rings e ; the pot may be placed entirely within the casing on the burner g, and the casing covered entirely by rings to form a plate or support for other vessels, or for warming plates &c. In another form, a casing is placed round the pot, and extends near to the upper edge of the pot. In another form, a cap or hood provided with openings for the escape of steam and gases is placed over the pot.
Patent GB-190303461-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Spade.
Inventor: JENSEN PETER
Filed: 1903-02-13
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 3461. Jensen, P., [Haukvik, O. S.]. Feb. 13. Spaces.-Relates to a spade which may be folded at a joint in the handle. Fig. 3 shows the spade so folded. The upper and lower portions of the handle d, e are pivoted to opposite ends of the piece c, so that they may be turned into the same straight line and firmly held in that position by slipping the sleeve f over the joint. The sleeve f has a lug upon it, which slides in a groove and locks it when in position. The jointpiece c has inclined ends, which abut against corresponding inclines in the handle and thus take a considerable portion of the strain, so that the sleeve f need not be so strong as would otherwise be required. The pivots may be made with screw threads. The spade, when half extended, as shown in Fig. 4, may be used as a gun-rest.
Patent GB-190304453-A (GB)
Title: Improved Seat, Carrier and Table Attachment for Baby Carriages and other Vehicles
Inventor: SCHAEFER ANNA
Filed: 1903-02-25
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 4453. Schaefer, A. Feb. 25. Perambulators, children's mail carts, and like vehicles; carriages; seats; luggage-holders. - A baby carriage, buggy, go-cart, or like vehicle is fitted with an attachment which may be used as a seat by the nurse, or as a picnic table, or as a luggage-carrier. The attachment consists of a framed seat 6, which can be slid in under the body of the vehicle on guides formed by the body frame 1. When in use, the seat is supported by a prop frame 11 and stays 14, which can be folded up close to the underside of the seat. The legs of the frame 11 are notched at the bottom so that they can be engaged with the axle 26 when it is desired to use the seat as a luggage-carrier or table. The seat has a folding back 19, 20, which folds down flush with the top edges of the seat frame.
Patent GB-190306927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Purification of Water or Sewage.
Inventor: MCCLINTOCK JOHN N
Filed: 1903-03-25
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 6927. McClintock, J. N. March 25, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Sewage and foul waters, treating; bacteriological processes; filtering.-In a filter for domestic purposes, but applicable also for the purification of water for villages, cities, &c., and in a modification, for the bacteriological treatment of sewage, a septic tank is combined with filtering and collecting chambers, means being provided for automatically controlling the supply of impure water to the septic tank and the overflow from the latter to the filter chambers, and for ventilating the apparatus. The impure water is supplied through the inlet pipe a to the septic tank A, Fig. 1, which is connected to two separate filter beds B of coke, sand, &c. by weirs d. An arrangement of floats c in the collecting tanks or chambers C operates, through rokshafts and connecting-arms, the gates or valves g of the weirs d, in such a manner that the filter beds are supplied alternately with water, thus encouraging bacterial growth. The water from the collecting-chambers C is discharged through siphons D upon another filter bed E and thence to the collecting-chamber F. A float f in the chamber F controls by means of the rod 30 and lever 32 the inlet valve b of the septic tank. Air is supplied to the apparatus by the pipes h, l, 40, and discharged through the pipe i by the filling of the chambers C, check valves being arranged in the pipes to allow the air to pass in one direction only. For treating sewage, the apparatus shown in Fig. 4 is employed. In this, three septic tanks A, A', A' are connected by weirs 70, 71, the sewage being admitted by the conduit 90. The gates or valves g, g<1> admitting to the filter beds B, B' are alternately opened or closed as in the apparatus described above. Sludge from the tanks A, A', A<2> is discharged by the pipe 85.
Patent GB-190307061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joints for Pipes.
Inventor: STURGEON JOHN
Filed: 1903-03-27
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 7061. Sturgeon, J. March 27. Expansion joints; fluid-seal joints.-The flanged sleeves a, shown in Fig. 2, are passed over the ends of the pipes, which are allowed a little play for expansion and deflection. The sleeves may be slid back to facilitate the removal of a section of the main, and inspection of the joint. The packing consists of rubber rings c, which butt against the internal flange a<2> of the collar. Liquid may be introduced between the rings c, c<1>, to produce a safe joint, when gases or liquids are conveyed which might affect the packing-rings. Fig. 3 shows a modification in which only one ranged sleeve is used.
Patent GB-190307973-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Preventing a Horse from Running away with a Vehicle when Unattended.
Inventor: CLAPHAM JOHN NEWSOME
Filed: 1903-04-06
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 7973. Clapham, J. N., and Clapham, G. S. April 6. Runaway horses, stopping; wheels, locking while standing; rein-holders.-To prevent a horse from running away with an unattended vehicle, the strap shown in Fig. 2 is passed through a wheel and round any convenient fixed part of the vehicle, and is attached to the reins, so that the wheel is locked and the reins drawn up as the horse moves forwards or backwards. The spring hook 2 and the strap 1 are passed round the shaft or scroll of the spring, and then round the felloe, and the hook 2 is placed in the ring 4. The ring 6 and strap 5 are then passed through the wheel, and the reins are tied to the ring 6 The length of the strap 1 may be adjusted by the buckle 3. According to the Provisional Specification, the strap 1 may be replaced by a chain or the like.
Patent GB-190315387-A (GB)
Title: Ornamental Water Fountain
Inventor: KEITH JAMES
Filed: 1903-07-11
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 15,387. Keith, J. July 11. Advertising.- Consists in a fountain for advertising purposes, which is so constructed that the water is discharged in a thin, unbroken, annular stream enclosing electric lamps or the like. The water is discharged between two domes, and to prevent sparkling or spray the air currents are controlled by fans or gas burners. Fig. 1 shows a sectional view of such a fountain, in which the pipe c leads the water from a pump to the space between the two domes d, d', from which it emerges in an annular stream, and by serrating the edge of the disc u fixed to the dome d the water may be agitated to produce a wavy or spiral motion. A pipe g communicating with a ram leads water to a dome f to produce a secondary cascade, and water may also be discharged through an aperture j and domelet k, shown in Fig. 2, all of which water unites with the main stream. The water falls, preferably so as to give the stream a barrel-shape, into the conical basin b<1> arranged over the tank a and within another conical basin b. The air circulation is controlled by means of the pipes p<1>, p<2>, p<3>, and facilitated by fans m. These fans draw the air through the water where it is broken up in falling into the tank, and force this air through the pipes as indicated by the arrows, part passing within the cascade, thereby tending to give it the barrel shape shown, and part passing through the outlets q. Without the action of the fans the air may be drawn in by the falling body of water, and, after being cleansed and cooled, discharged between the two conical basins and the holes r. The fans may be replaced by one fan arranged in the centre, the pipe c being branched around it. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, a funnel 6 takes the place of the pipe g, a door 7 allowing the cone to be removed, and a network frame 9 is provided between the plates forming the dome. The pipe 11 passes from this cone through a perforated cone 12, and the water from the dome 13 falls into the bowl 1, placed above the perforated ring 14. A glass cylinder 13 may be provided to prevent the water being blown against the lamps. The removable door on the roof of the dome and the network may be applied to all forms of the fountain.