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Patent GB-190010991-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means applicable for use in Transferring Coal and similar Cargo from Lighters to Ships or Wharves.
Inventor: HARDINGHAM GEORGE GATTON MELHU
Filed: 1900-06-16
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 10,991. Hardingham, G. G. M. June 16. Loading and unloading; elevators.-R e 1 a t e s to apparatus for transferring coal or similar cargo from a lighter A to a steam or other ship B or wharf. The transferring-gear is carried by a barge or float C, and consists of a transverse conveyer or elevator E, which may be formed of plates attached to links and having turned - up sides, while s o m e of them have turned - up backs so as to form receptacles. The leading edge of each plate is downwardly curved so as to fit snugly against the trailing edge of the next plate. The chain is supported on rollers fitted to some of the joint pins. The conveyer is made in two sections, each arranged about a carrier F having rails or guides for the rollers and mounted on rollers f sliding on inclined guides G mounted in a framing H. When being moved from place to place, the sections of the conveyer are housed within the barge. Motion is transmitted from a shaft I, through bevel gear, as shown, to bevel-wheels i<3> having a sliding connection with shafts i<4> which operate the conveyer drums through bevel gearing. The tension of the conveyers is adjusted by nuts e<5>, the lower drum of each conveyer having sliding bearings. Shafts M may be connected to the motor so as to operate, through bevel gearing, pinions gearing with racks F<2> on the carriers. Two hoppers or collectors L and L<1> and a shoot K are provided. The shoot may have a detachable extension. Specification No. 2140, A.D. 1890, which describes an arrangement for delivering coal at the extremity of a barge, is referred to.
Patent GB-190106726-A (GB)
Title: Process of Manufacturing Gas and Apparatus for use in practising the same.
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-03-30
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 6726. Allison, C. A., [Bronson, A. H.]. March 30. Gas manufacture, processes for.-Finely - pulverized thoroughly-wetted fuel is heated, and then charged gradually and continuously into one end of a heated retort, wherein it is subjected to a current of superheated steam. Gas is rapidly developed, the material being almost completely gasified, leaving only a little non-gaseous ash. The gas is fixed by passing through other heated retorts. In the apparatus shown, the pulverized wetted fuel of any kind is charged into a hopper, and carried by a conveyer above the furnace arch, and then downwards through the feed-pipe f to the lower retort R. It enters the latter through a feed-chamber C, where it is subjected to a jet of superheated steam, and driven thereby through a steel pipe 0 directly into the hottest part of the retort. The outlet end of the pipe 0 is flattened out, as also is that of the second superheated steam pipe v, which terminates just beneath. The gas developed passes through a connection P to the retort R', which is charged with incandescent fuel, and thence by a connection p<2> to a third heated but uncharged retort R<3>, from which the gas passes away by the ascension pipe P<3>. Gases of different qualities may be mixed to produce a gas of any desired power ; or the desired gas may be generated by mixing the ingredients to be distilled. When it is desired to distil soft, tender, or decomposed vegetable or animal matter, swill, or sewage sludge, it may be distilled slowly in an iron pan, and the gas obtained allowed to pass into the retorts to mix with the gas generated therein. Preferably, however, the soft material should be mixed with the pulverized material, and the mixture treated as above. Should any coke be deposited, it may be removed, broken up, and re-introduced. The fuel may be mixed before use with a chemical substance acting as a solvent, decomposer, or flux, such as chloride of lime or the like, caustic potash or soda, or unslaked lime. It is not absolutely necessary to use both the upper retorts for superheating ; they may be used as generating- retorts. The outlet pipes should be not less than 8 inches in diameter, and an extra powerful exhauster should be used. Definite charges of organic matter or of coal for making coke may be introduced into the retort R. Liquid hydrocarbon may be injected under pressure into the retort R to enrich the gas. An arrangement is illustrated in which only two retorts are employed, the lower one being bent at any desired angle, and serving as both generator and superheater, similar to R and R<2> above. In smaller installations, the feed tank may be in front of the retort, and the fuel conveyed directly from one to the other.
Patent GB-190111714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Generating and Storing Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: KINSEY HENRY
Filed: 1901-06-07
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 11,714. Kinsey, H., Challenger, G., and Nott, J. H. June 7. Acetylene. - Relates to apparatus in which regulated quantities of car bide are automatically fed into the water. The generating tank c is provided with a shoot j for directing the charges of carbide into it, and beneath the shoot is a triangular plate k which is inclined on both sides for distributing the carbide upon a grid m. To facilitate the removal of the sludge by the pipe d' and valve e', the bottom c<1> of the tank is made conical, and above it is mounted a conical plate n. The tank c is charged with water by a pipe u<3>, or by a funnel u and pipe u<1>. The gas-holder tank a is secured to the top of the generator c by bolts d, a packing-ring h forming a tight joint ; or a channel may be formed on the tank c for holding a water seal for the bottom edge of the tank a. In some cases the generator is not mounted upon the gasholder. The charges of carbide are placed in receptacles i' provided with hinged bottoms i<3> and mounted on a carrier ring g', which is supported by rollers h<1> on pins h<2> fixed to the tank a. The bottoms i<3> are supported by pivoted levers i<4> provided with cam-like extensions i<5>. The ring g<1> is moved round for bringing fresh receptacles i<1> over the shootj, and the bottoms i<3> are opened by a feed-bar o which is carried by a bracket p on the bell b. On this bar is pivoted a cam s, the upper end of which normally falls outward. When the bell rises, the bar o is carried upwards, and the cam s engages a pin g<2> on the bar g<1> between two receptacles i<1>, and pushes it across the feed-bar until it escapes beneath the end of a rib, which is pivoted at r<2>. By this movement the ring g<1> is pushed round through the width of a receptacle i<1>. As the bar o falls, a projection t near its top engages the cam end of the lever i<5>, and the bottom of the receptacle is thus released. A modification is described, in which the receptacles i<1> are mounted on the ring g<1> by hooks, and the bottoms i<3> are retained by pins thereon projecting into holes in the ring. When the bell falls, the projection t tilts one of the receptacles so as to draw its pin out of the ring and so liberate the bottom. The gas passes from the generator up the pipe v<2>, down the sleeve v<3>, through the water in the tank w, up through the purifying-material z, between the sleeves v<3>, v<4>, and thence into the bell b. The tank w is supplied with water by a pipe v<5>, and the water level is maintained by a siphon overflow pipe x. The bell b is provided with a safety-escape pipe x<1>.
Patent GB-190113522-A (GB)
Title: An Equilibrium Self-centering and Adjusting Full-way Valve
Inventor: WILLIAMSON JOHN TATE
Filed: 1901-07-03
Granted: 1902-10-03
Abstract: 13,522. Williamson, J. T. July 3. Safety - valves.-The casing 1, Figs. 1 and 2, of a rotary spherical valve which may be adapted for use as a safety-valve, has a pair of annular seats E engaging with the spherical valve F, which is rotated on a pivot 19 by an arm K<1> on the spindle 20. A handle K<2> carrying a catch L<3> loosely embracing the arm K' is mounted on a sleeve surrounding the spindle and carries a bevel-wheel M gearing with a similar wheel D on a screwed sleeve A, which supports one of the seats. The movement of the handle first rotates and frees the movable sleeve and then turns the valve. The spindle has a conical surface H to prevent leakage. Both seats may be movable, and the number of passages and the connections between spindle and valve may be varied. In a modification adapted for use as a safety-valve, the operating-arm A', Fig. 7, has a rack gearing with a toothed sleeve A<3>, which has a piston B working in a cylinder B<2> . The boiler pressure is admitted under the piston, so that it is forced upward against the action of the spring C and opens the valve when the pressure is too great. The valve may be fitted with hand-operating gear F<1>.
Patent GB-190113576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Photographic Film Roll-holders.
Inventor: GOLDMAN SIGMUND
Filed: 1901-07-03
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 13,576. Goldman, S. July 3. Roller slides.-Relates to a roller slide adapted to take rollers of different size. The two brackets k, l carrying the roller studs g, h are telescopically connected with each other and pressed together by a spiral spring so that they adjust themselves to suit different lengths of rollers. In some cases, extension pieces u are mounted on the ends of short rollers to keep the film c opposite the lens d. Hinged flaps 1, with guide-rollers 3 on their edges, are used to reduce the section of film exposed when necessary. The receiving-roller e is turned by a handle y in the usual way.
Patent GB-190114982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fuses for Projectiles.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1901-07-23
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 14,982. Dawson, A. T., and Buckham, G. T. July 23. Fuzes for projectiles.-Relates to a combined time and percussion fuze. The rotary setting- ring B is arranged between the fuze body A and the fixed ring C. When the gun is discharged, the hammer e slips along the safety cylinder e', and ignites the composition in the concentric channel a<2> in the body A. The flash then passes by the hole b<1> to the channel b in the setting-ring B, and from thence by the hole c to the channel c<2> in the fixed ring C, and thence to the chambers f<5> and f<3>. Should the projectile strike before the time fuze has acted, the percussion hammer f slips along its safety cylinder, and, striking the pin f<1>, ignites the cap f<2>.
Patent GB-190122573-A (GB)
Title: Improved Medical Heating Appliance for use in Beds or Couches.
Inventor: PAULINETTI PHILIP HENRY THURBE
Filed: 1901-11-08
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 22,573. Paulinetti, P. H. T. Nov. 8. Heating-appliances.-Relates to an arrangement for applying heat locally to a patient. A hollow mattress A, fitted with springs B to support the cover, is supplied with hot air from a lamp &c. C by means of a bell D and tube E. The supply of air is regulated by a screw pinch-cock G. The mattress may be divided into compartments. The hot air escapes at F.
Patent GB-190124237-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Window Fasteners
Inventor: POTTER WILLIAM WALLACE
Filed: 1901-11-28
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 24,237. Potter, W. W. Nov. 28. Window holders.-In a casing A, secured near one end of the meeting-rail of the lower sash, are arranged two spring-controlled bolts B, C adapted to engage recesses in the window frame and top sash respectively. Teeth, formed on the bolt B, engage a rack on the bolt C, so that by giving the bolt B both a sliding and a rotary movement both bolts are operated. A knob E mounted upon a pin F is provided for operating the bolt B, the pin being guided in a right-angled slot G, H to permit the sliding and rotary movement of the bolt. At the end of the slot G is a cavity I, into which the boss of the knob is shot, to secure the bolts in the locking position, by means of a spring K encircling the pin F. A small off-set in the slot H is pro- vided to engage the pin F and retain the bolts in the unlocked position, but the arrangement is such that the jar produced by the sash striking the window frame in lowering is sufficient to release the pin, which then allows the bolts to be auto- matically shot by means of the springs. The bolts engage thimbles N, M let into the frame and sash respectively, the thimbles M on the sash being formed with flanges and connected together by bars. The catch device for retaining the bolts in the locking position may be applied to a single bolt.
Patent GB-190125337-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Cuff Holder.
Inventor: BUNCE ERNEST
Filed: 1901-12-12
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 25,337. Bunce, E. Dec. 12. Cuff suspenders.-The cuff is held in place by a spring 2, the expansion of which holds the cuff against the coat sleeve in any desired position. The spring is attached to the cuff by studs 3, a hook 14, and the like.
Patent GB-190125958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pin Fasteners for Show Cards and the like.
Inventor: LEMOS LEON
Filed: 1901-12-19
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 25,958. Lemos, L. Dec. 19. T i c k e t fastenings. - To attach show cards and the like to cloth goods, the curved hook shown is employed. The lower end 4 of its shank is flattened, while the intermediate portion forms a flat transverse loop 3, which lies on the back of the card. A flexible adhesive disc with a tongue passing through the loop is pasted upon the card and over the wire and loop.
Patent GB-190201797-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mills Presses or Machines for the Production of Earthenware Drain and similar Pipes.
Inventor: SMITH RICHARD HENRY
Filed: 1902-01-23
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 1797. Smith, R. H. Jan. 23. Moulding pipes.-Relates to apparatus for automatically stopping an extrusion press for the manufacture of earthenware drain and like pipes, and to apparatus for cutting off the pipe when it is of the required length. The cutting knife or wire a is stretched between the sides of a horizontal frame c, which is mounted between grooved pulleys d carried by adjustable brackets e, and is drawn under the mouthpiece o by weights and cords c', c<5> when end pulleys c<8> rise above vertical flanged guides g<3> fixed to the table g. When the pipe z has been removed by hand, the table g is raised by weights attached to cords w<2>, and the rollers c<8> run on inclined rails g' of the table and push aside pivoted flaps h of the vertical guides g<3>. The guides g<3> and pulleys c<6>, d are adjustable in height for the production of pipes of different lengths, and to allow dies or mouthpieces o of different heights to be used. The extrusion mechanism of the machine is stopped automatically by the table striking a knuckle-jointed catch of a lever, which is connected by a cord to a spring catch holding a weighted bell-crank lever connected by a link to a belt-shifting fork or other stopping- mechanism. If the pipe is cut off when the clay is in motion, the cutting-frame is guided along an inclined line b.
Patent GB-190207812-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Clip and Holder for Photograhic Negatives
Inventor: BRAMPTON ALICE MAUD
Filed: 1902-04-03
Granted: 1903-04-03
Abstract: 7812. Brampton, A. M., [administratrix of Brampton, W.]. April 3. Lifters or holders, plate and like.-Relates to a lifter or holder for plates or films while they are being developed, fixed, or the like. The holder C, Fig. 1, is triangular shaped, and is lifted by the fingers or handles f, c'. The two arms c' spring outwards until they catch the edge of the plate. When a film is to be manipulated, the plate is replaced by a metal or like sheath or frame into which the film is slipped.
Patent GB-190208176-A (GB)
Title: Improved Driving Apron
Inventor: DUNHILL ALFRED
Filed: 1902-04-08
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 8176. Dunhill, A. April 8. Drawings to Specification. Waterproof aprons. -Driving-aprons are provided with pockets for keeping the hands and feet warm.
Patent GB-190208414-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or relating to Holders for Incandescent Electric Lamps.
Inventor: OLIVER JOHN
Filed: 1902-04-11
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 8414. Oliver, J. April 11. Incandescent lamps, holders for. A bayonetjoint holder has each slot extended round the holder further than usual, and provided with an additional deep notch d, in which the pin of the lamp cap may be placed, to hold the lamp so that it does not touch the contact plungers, as shown iu section. The lamp can thus be put out of circuit without a special switch. The deep notch d may be situated near the entrance to the slot, as shown, or near the inner end of the slot.
Patent GB-190216595-A (GB)
Title: Riddle Pan for Firegrates
Inventor: THOMPSON ALFRED
Filed: 1902-07-26
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 16,595. Thompson, A. July 26. Sifting cinders. - To separate the cinders from the ashes falling from the firegrate of a stove or furnace, a pan b with perforated bottom plate is supported on a stand beneath the grate.
Patent GB-190222867-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Forming Fast Selvedges on the Cut Edges of what are known as "Splits".
Inventor: AMBLER JAMES
Filed: 1902-10-21
Granted: 1903-10-21
Abstract: 22,867. Ambler, J., and Blackburn, G. W. B. Oct. 21. Looms, forming selvages in, while weaving slit-up fabrics. The selvage warp threads 7 are passed through the dents of a short reed 16, which is moved to or fro sideways at each pick by means of a spring 20 and an intermittently-operated ratchet-wheel 43 and can 45. The binding-threads are drawn from a bobbin 22, and passed down the back of the frame 9, through an aperture 12, and through the eyes of a pair of needles 24 mounted on a slide 27, which is raised and lowered, through the chain 35, lever 32, and strap 30, by connection with the reciprocating lay 5. At each successive backward movement of the lay, the needles 24 lower the binding-threads on opposite sides of the selvage warps, where they are bound in by the weft, thereby forming a firm selvage. With slight modifications of the parts, the apparatus may be used in an inverted position. The Provisional Specification states that, for the purpose of binding a greater number of warp threads, four needles may be used and four openings made in the reciprocating reed.
Patent GB-190225611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Dusting and Cleaning Garments.
Inventor: HARBOUGH WINFIELD
Filed: 1902-11-21
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 25,611. Harbough, W. Nov. 21. Cleaning clothes.-Relates to a portable and folding beating-device for removing accumulated dust and dirt from skirts and other garments. The device, shown in Fig. 1, is preferably attached to window or door frame. A socket 2, Figs. 1 and 2, secured by screws through a back-plate 1 to the window frame is adapted to receive a hook 3 on a bar 4, on which the garment is hung. A yoke 7, secured to the bar 4, serves as a guide for the rear end of a clamping-bar 8, which is secured down at the front end by a pivoted metal strip 15 clamped by a thumb-screw 6 in the slotted end of the bar 4. The rear end of the bar 8 is fitted with a metal plate 10 and connected to the lower bar by a helical spring 11, which yields according to the thickness and number of folds in the garment. The upper ends of the yoke 7 are socketed at 16 to receive a pair of arms 17, which are fitted with guide-tubes 18 for cords 20. The cords pass through other guides 19 at the end of the bar 4, and are weighted at one end, and fitted with beaters 22 at the other end. Each beater consists of a wood 'or metal pad lined inside with india-rubber or other pliable material, and fitted outside with handles 26 for operating the beaters at any height, or at any part of the garment.
Patent GB-190226687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-tube Boilers or Steam Generators
Inventor: ROBERTS DAVID
Filed: 1902-12-03
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 26,687. Roberts, D. Dec. 3. Water-tube boilers. - Relates to the form of boiler described in Specification No. 5003, A.D. 1902. The stacks of tubes b, c are placed partly over the firegrate, but principally over the stokehold e, and are raised sufficiently high to allow room for the stokers beneath. The pit m may be provided to facilitate, as shown at n, the removal of tubes. The bottom headers d on the back row of the nest of tubes are lengthened. Into these the feedwater is deposited.
Patent GB-190226820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Joints
Inventor: EWING ROBERT
Filed: 1902-12-05
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 26,820. Ewing, R. Dec. 5. Spigot-and-socket joints.-Relates to joints in stoneware and other pipes, in which the spigot has placed on it an eccentric collar, as shown at A, the outside of the collar resting on the lower portion of the socket at B, thus ensuring alignment of the internal surface of the pipe, without external aid. Where liquid cement is used, a collar L having a spigot M similar to the collar A serves to keep the cement in place while drying.
Patent GB-190315774-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Instruments for the Construction of Equivalent Geometric Figures or Lines.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1903-07-16
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 15,774. Thompson, W. P., [Willmon, J.C.]. July 16. Squares.-A triangular lamina is made having one of its angles 27‹ 36‹, and another a rightangle, by means of which certain equivalent geometrical figures may be constructed. To obtain a triangle a b c of the desired proportions, a circle a b c d is described, and along its diameter a distance a d is set off equal to one-fourth the circumference. Lines from a, c are drawn to b, the point where the perpendicular from d cuts the circle. Since the square on a b is equal to the area of the circle, it is possible by the aid of the instrument to construct equivalent circles and squares; while the relation between the circumference of the circle and the distance a d enables equivalent lines and circumferences to be drawn.
Patent GB-190316699-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chimney and Ventilating Cowls.
Inventor: SHORLAND FRANK HERBERT
Filed: 1903-07-30
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 16,699. Shorland, F. H. July 30. Chimney and ventilating-shaft tops.-Relates to cowls of the kind described in Specification No. 1913, A.D. 1886. A cross-section of one form of cowl is shown in Fig. 2. The internal shell a, which communicates with the interior of the building, is provided with any convenient number of outlets b, extending throughout the length of the shell a, or thereabouts, each of which is provided with radial side plates c. Baffle-plates d, which may also, if preferred, be curved or straight, are arranged on each side of the outlets b, and are enclosed at their outer ends by shields e. Air entering, from the outside, between the shields e and baffle-plates d produces an exhaustive action of the air from the shell a. Instead of arranging baffle-plates outside the openings in the shell, they may be arranged within the openings, as shown at h<1> in Fig. 6. Air is prevented from entering by means of shields e. The exhaustive action of the air takes place as indicated by the arrows.
Patent GB-190325836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Speed Indicators.
Inventor: RENNIE JOHN
Filed: 1903-11-26
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 25,836. Rennie, J. Nov. 26. Speed indicators for vehicle and other shafts. One of two extended wires, balanced against one another by attachment to a pivoted beam, is heated by the current from a dynamo-electric generator driven from the rotating shaft. The two wires e, fare fastened between attachments g, h and the beam c, pivoted on the knife-edge d and carrying the indicating- pointer i. One attachment g is insulated and carries a terminal so that the wire e forms part of the external circuit of the generator n through the other terminal m. The wire e expands as it is heated, causing the pointer i to traverse the graduated dial j to an extent depending on the strength of the current, which again depends upon the speed of the shaft of the vehicle from which the generator is driven. The apparatus is suitably encased, and a spiral spring may be included in the indicating-system, so as to maintain the tension in the wires and beam. The wire e, instead of being in circuit with the generator, may be heated by a wire coiled spirally around it, in circuit with the generator.