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Patent GB-190104742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilators.
Inventor: BLADON THOMAS EDWARD
Filed: 1901-03-06
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 4742. Bladon, T. E. March 6. Ventilating-shaft tops.-Consists of a polygonal head having aluminium or mica flaps on each face. The hinge pins F of the flaps D lie in brackets G on the free side of the frame C<1>, and in the case of mica the plate hangs from the pin by means of eyes E riveted to it.
Patent GB-190106792-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Apparatus for Sterilising Liquids.
Inventor: RAWSON WILLIAM STEPNEY
Filed: 1901-04-01
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 6792. Rawson, W. S. April 1. Liquids, sterilizing.-Liquids are sterilized in a sterilizing-vessel a of any known kind, mounted so that it can be reciprocated to agitate its contents, and heated by a pipe coil or water jacket connected by pipes a and b with a heater e placed a higher level and heated by steam which enters through a pipe g preferably fitted with a reducing- valve. The vessel e is fitted with a safety-valve k and a gauge h. A pump c causes the water to circulate.
Patent GB-190109859-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Valve Seatings
Inventor: BALDWIN JAMES
Filed: 1901-05-13
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 9859. Baldwin, J., and Baldwin, A. May 13. Lift valves.-To allow of free expansion between a valve and its seat, the casing A is recessed to receive a tapered or cylindrical seat D, which projects above the recess and has a smooth upper face on which the valve E rests.
Patent GB-190111644-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Composition or Cement.
Inventor: HARDING GEORGE
Filed: 1901-06-07
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 11,644. Harding, G. June 7. Acidproof, fireproof, and waterproof washes and distempers.-Relates to a composition or cement applicable for covering wood, metal, or other surfaces, or for the manufacture of slabs, tiles, blocks, bars, and other articles, and possessed of fire and water-resisting and acidproof qualities. The composition is prepared by mixing magnesium chloride with water, and adding an earth colour or pigment, calcined magnesite, and sawdust, wood pulp, cork, jute, rope rovings, or other waste organic matter. The composition may be rendered sufficiently thin for use as a paint by the addition of water.
Patent GB-190113484-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Transferring Travelling Belts from one Pulley to another.
Inventor: LEAHY JOHN JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-07-02
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 13,484. Leahy, J. J., and Parmiter, A. July 2. Belt gearing.- Relates to means for transferring a belt from one pulley to another. The roller 10 is journalled, under the belt, in a frame 14, which is pivoted at 15, in a box 2 of a bar 1, and provided with a lug 16 which bears on a spring 17. Both ends of the frame are provided with cords by which the roller may be tilted into contact with the belt. Fig. 4 shows the belt 9 being shifted from the pulley 7 to the pulley 6. The bar 1 has sockets 3, which fit over and mav be clamped upon the supports 4.
Patent GB-190120114-A (GB)
Title: Improved Counter-check Sales Book for Traders and others.
Inventor: WILDEY EDWARD MILTON
Filed: 1901-10-08
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 20,114. Wildey, E. M. Oct. 8. Sales or counter-check books. - Counter - check sales books are made with the stub strips of the sheets continuous and numbered to ensure correct order of binding and to detect dishonest removals. In a preferable form of book, shown in Fig. 1, the original sheet A and duplicate B are connected along a line of perforations a, a carbon or transfer sheet C is secured to the outer stub strip by staples &c. D serving also to bind the stub, the strip A' of the sheet A is separated by a straight cut a', the stub strip B' of the sheet B is attached along a line of perforations b<1>, and the strips are continuous as shown at a<2>. In modifications, the original sheet has not a stub strip ; or the fore edges of the sheets are free, both stub strips are attached by perforations, the carbon sheet is attached to the cover or underside of the book and folded over the free edges and duplicate sheet, and the stub is double or single. Triplicate and other sheets may also be added.
Patent GB-190123625-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Life-saving Apparatus to be used in connection with Fire Escapes
Inventor: HASWELL JAMES
Filed: 1901-11-21
Granted: 1902-11-21
Abstract: 23,625. Haswell, J. Nov. 21. Fire - escapes. - Relates to an attachment consisting of an endless band with pockets, to be fitted to an ordinary ladder fire - escape. The endless band A passes over a pulley a at the top of the fire-escape. Persons to be rescued are placed in the pockets of the band, and the speed of descent is regulated by a brake C applied by a treadlelever b above, or by pulling the cord c below. The band is supported by an arm d. The persons rescued alight on a platform E.
Patent GB-190201006-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of Welding together Metal Plates chiefly applicable to the Manufacture of Cylinders.
Inventor: ROWLAND THOMAS FITCH
Filed: 1902-01-14
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 1006. Rowland, T. F. Jan. 14. Welding. - Relates to a method of welding a lap joint, either in the manufacture of cylinders or tubes from metal plates or for welding together flat plates. The plate is bent to shape with overlapping - edges B, B<1>, and is sufficiently heated so that the bring- ing of the edges to a welding temperature does not produce distortion of the joint by unequal expansion of the edges and the adjacent parts of the plate. Pressure is then applied, by suitable devices, along any desired length and along a line a-a parallel to and adjacent to the joint, the pressure being transferred step by step across the joint and on to the adjacent portions of the plate, to strengthen the parts adjacent to the weld. The cylinder is preferably placed in a vertical position and small portions of the edges may be welded together to hold the edges in place before the joint is welded.
Patent GB-190201628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Box-nailing and like Machines
Inventor: DOIG EMMA
Filed: 1902-01-21
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 1628. Doig, E. Jan. 21. Nailing.-The nail drivers 8 in box-nailing and like machines are fixed to the crosshead 20 by a block 18 provided with a T-shaped groove for the corresponding projection 19. Friction between the projection and groove is obtained by a spring stud 20<a>. The end of the projection may be rounded at 20<b>. The jaws 5, 6, which hold the nail preparatory to driving, are hinged at 3, 4, and pressed inwards by springs 11, 12 in sleeves 9, 10 connected by a bayonet-joint fastening to the body 1. The tension of the springs is adjusted by the screws 13, 14. The sleeves 9, 10 and the jaws may thus be removed for extracting a bent nail without interfering with the tension.
Patent GB-190201665-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Weighing Machine.
Inventor: CLARKE JOSEPH FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-01-21
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 1665. Clarke, J. F. Jan. 21. Automatic-feed weighers.-An automatic-feed weigher for rice, tea, coffee, or powdered materials is shown in Fig. 1. The beam b is mounted on a spindle w, preferably with ball bearings, and carries a set of slotted weights c secured by a spring c<1> at one end, and a pivoted receptacle e, with a pair of balance weights f, at the other end. The material is fed into a fixed hopper n, and passing into the receptacle, depresses it, so that the pivoted cut-off gate p resting on the receptacle by an arm p<1> is gradually closed. When an equipoise is produced, the beam rests on an air cushion m, and the receptacle, striking a cross-bar on the beam, is tilted, and discharges into the hopper r. The return movement of the beam is restrained by a dash-pot k until it rests on the stop h, and the receptacle pushes open the cut-off gate. The material passing into the hopper r strikes a stirrup r<1> connected to an arm s suspended from a spring s<2> and carrying a stirrer t.
Patent GB-190207412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Recording the Number and Value of Coins and for Issuing Tickets Representing such Value.
Inventor: DAWSON JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-03-27
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 7412. Dawson, J. W. March 27. Fares, registering and checking; receipts, checking and recording.-Apparatus for recording the number and value of coins placed in a cash till, fare box, &c., and for delivering a ticket representing the value of the coins placed therein, comprises a box having a coin slot 4, which is shaped to admit, one at a time only, perfect or slightly bent coins of two denominations, and is provided with weighted toothed jaws 6 for preventing the withdrawal of an inserted coin. The coin 5 when dropped into the slot passes between the stops 7, 8, pushing back the movable stop 8, and causing a pin to strike and depress the detent 14, so that it engages a notch 19 when the spring 18 restores the stop 8 to its normal position after the passage of the coin. The stop 8 being thus locked prevents either the removal of the coin or the insertion of another coin until the first coin has been ejected by the pusher 20, Fig. 8, which is operated by an external handle through gearing and the arm 24. A detent 32 and a toothed segment 31 lock the mechanism unless the external handle is moved through a full or complete stroke, and on the spring 34 subsequently returning the pusher 20 and the bar 24, a pivoted and spring-controlled catch 27 lifts the detent 14 out of the notch 19 and unlocks the stop 8. The pusher 20 drives the coin between stops 39, 35, which are separated to an extent determined by the diameter of the coin, movements of corresponding amplitude being imparted through the toothed and ratchet gearing 40, 41, 44 to the drum 45 over which the ticket tape 47 passes, and to ordinary registering-mechanism. As the ticket is fed forwards to the slot 54, it is marked or perforated by a wheel 59, which is operated by an external pointer through an arm 55 and a rod. The overshooting of the drum 45 and the improper withdrawal of tickets are prevented by a double pawl or catch and by a pivoted stop. The dials of the registering apparatus may be brought to zero by the mechanism described in Specification No. 16, A.D. 1883.
Patent GB-190213227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam or other Fluid Driven Pumps and the like.
Inventor: ANDREWS JAMES
Filed: 1902-06-11
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 13,227. Andrews, J. June 11. Steam pumps ; pump valves.-Relates to pumps and pump valves, and to valves and valve gear for the driving-cylinders which may be single or double acting. The pump as described is actuated by steam, but electricity, gas, or other motive power may be used. The seats 11, 12; Fig. 1, of the suction and delivery valves 62, 63, Fig..22, are arranged around the barrel of the bucket pump shown, and inspection of the barrel and valve-chamber is facilitated by forming their covers 9, 10 in one piece. This arrangement is also-applicable to plunger pumps the lower joint between the valve-chamber and the plunger being made tight by the packing in the stuffing-box. The delivery valve seats have depending portions 59 which rest on the guide-caps 60 of the suction valves. Steam is admitted to, and exhausted from, the double-acting cylinder 1 by a fluid-actuated transversely-moving slide valve 19, controlled by the auxiliary slide valve 20, which is actuated by tappet gear from the piston-rod 4.
Patent GB-190215847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Mirrors and Appliances therefor
Inventor: TURNER EDWARD LADMORE
Filed: 1902-07-16
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 15,847. Turner, E. L. July 16. Brackets ; looking - glasses and mirrors.-The mirror J is pivoted by means of the joints shown in section in Fig 5 to a yoke G, which is jointed, as shown in Fig. 4, to the lower end of the right- angled rod C, which telescopes into the tubes B, A. A set-screw E, engaging a groove 17, allows the joint D to turn on the rod C. The tube A is bent at right-angles, and is frictionally held in a wall socket F ; a screw plug F<1> prevents withdrawal of the tube A from the socket. The mirror can be adjusted in height, horizontally, and angularly.
Patent GB-190221076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flexible Metallic Tubing.
Inventor: BOWLEY WILLIAM HENRY KANZON
Filed: 1902-09-27
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 21,076. Bowley, W. H. K. Sept. 27. Flexible metal pipes.-Relates to flexible metallic tubing manufactured as described in Specifications No. 9478, A.D. 1885, No. 16,341, A.D. 1889, No. 15,192, A.D. 1890, Nos. 11,033 and 23,375, A.D. 1892, and No. 1476, A.D. 1894, by helically coiling a strip of corrugated metal, so that the corrugations interlock. The strips, according to this invention, are made thinner, two or more being corrugated and coiled at the same time to give the required thickness of tubing. Jointing is facilitated in this case by overlapping the joint in one strip with the continuous metal of the others. Packing may be inserted between the strips, or these may be of different materials.
Patent GB-190222569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Motor Cycles.
Inventor: HOWARD JOSEPH NEWBY
Filed: 1902-10-16
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 22,569. Howard, J. N. Oct. 16. Motor cycles.-The motor crank box B, as shown in Fig. 1, is combined with and becomes a part of the frame, being furnished with sockets in which the parts A' of the divided seat-pillar tube are brazed or otherwise fixed. The motor cylinder C is disposed horizontally. Either a single flywheel outside the crank box, or a pair of smaller flywheels F, one on each side inside the crank box, may be used. These flywheels are screwed on the crank shaft and pinned to the crank webs as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190224253-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: ROBERTSON GEORGE MURRAY
Filed: 1902-11-05
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 24,253. Robertson, G. M. Nov. 5. Vertical boilers.-The cylindrical shell a, Fig. 2, of a vertical boiler, intended chiefly for use on motor lorries, is tapered inwards towards the top and encloses a circular firebox k, which communicates above with a combustion chamber b. This chamber b is also tapered, and terminates at the top of the boiler in a contracted neck q fitted with a loose cover r for supplying fuel to the fire. Radial tubes d, having enlarged outer ends and contracted inner ends, to facilitate insertion from the outside, connect the chamber b with an annular smoke-box s, placed on the outside of the boiler and having an inclined bottom so that any ashes &c carried through the tubes can collect at the lowest corner u. The firebars m and ashpan z are carried by a frame v, suspended by ropes or chains and capable of being lowered to facilitate the removal of clinker &c. These ropes or chains pass over guide-pulleys, and are wound on a drum driven by worm gearing. Four rods 6, Fig. 3, fixed at the bottom of the firebox, serve to guide the frame up and down. A pawl and ratchet may be used to prevent the worm gearing from running back, or holes may be provided in the rods 6 to receive cottars for locking the frame in the raised position. Cottars 7 may also be inserted in the lower ends of two of the rods 6 to catch one side of the frame and tilt it while it is being lowered.
Patent GB-190308800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Interlocking Electric Switches, and Cutouts, or the like Circuit Breakers, suitable for use in Mines or the like Situations
Inventor: ECKSTEIN AUGUST
Filed: 1903-04-18
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 8800. Eckstein, A., and Krause, A. J. D. April 18. Locks, key.-Circuit breaking devices, such as switches or cut-outs, for use in places where it is dangerous to operate them when the case is open, are arranged so that the case cannot be opened when the circuit is closed, and the circuit cannot be closed when the box is open. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 3, a switch of ordinary construction is enclosed in a case A partially closed by a fixed lid B and having a lid B<1> hinged to the case. The lid B<1> is provided with a stuffing- box H for an axle I on which is secured a cam J adapted to be turned by a key so as to engage under a projection K on the lid B, when the case is shut. An eccentric F on the switch-operating arm D actuates a bolt G arranged to enter a slot in the cam J when the case is locked and the circuit is closed, thus preventing the case from being unlocked until the circuit is again opened. To prevent the circuit from being closed when the case is open, the current is passed through one or more pairs of springs M, L secured to the case and lid respectively, so that they are only in contact when the case is closed. The cam prevents the lid from being shut when the switch is in its closed position. When two pairs of springs are used, they may be connected by a suitable fuse. In a case for a cut-out or the like, where a working switch is not required, the fixed lid is dispensed with, and the hinged lid covers the whole of the case. The cam is made to engage a projection on the case, and means are provided for closing the circuit by actuating the cam spindle after the case is closed.
Patent GB-190314239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Stop Mechanism for Hand Presses.
Inventor: SWEENEY FRANK
Filed: 1903-06-27
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 14,239. Sweeney, F., Sweeney, L., and Sweeney, A. June 27. Presses.-The part B of the screw press I has an unthreaded hole C of such depth that, when the stop G is clamped to the highest part of the fine thread D and comes in contact with the surface H, the fine thread D does not pass into the lower threaded portion E of the bore. The invention is also applicable to presses having a sliding motion.
Patent GB-190318359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Receptacles and Shoots for Postal Packages and the like.
Inventor: CUTLER JAMES GOOLD
Filed: 1903-08-25
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 18,359. Cutler, J. G. Nov. 15, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Shoots.-In mail shoots or receptacles arranged in sections and extending vertically through the floors of a building, the apertures through which the mail matter is inserted are fitted as shown in Figs. 2, 3, 4, and 5, and a closure, to prevent the introduction of mail matter during repairs &c., is provided so that any aperture may be closed or opened by the person in charge. The cylindrical casing 3 is provided with apertures 20, 21, through which the mail matter is inserted, being guided along the incline 4 to the shoot 1. In the casing is mounted a door or closure 7, which can be turned aside to open the apertures, as shown in the top section, Fig. 2, or turned to close them, as shown in the lower section, Fig. 2. The door is provided at one end with a trunnion 9, as shown in Fig. 3, and at the other end with a trunnion or plate 8, having a projection 17 adapted to receive a key 19 to turn the door. The projection 17 is received in an opening in a collar or plate 12, Fig. 5, secured to the casing. The collar 12 has on its inner side projections 15 which abut against the plate 8, and serve to engage with a projection 16 on the plate 8, to limit the movement of the door. The door is locked in the open or closed positions by springs 18 on the plate 8, which engage in recesses in the collar, being pushed back by the key to release the door. The door may have a recess 22 to bear a suitable indication, such as the word "closed."
Patent GB-190318498-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical Musical Apparatus.
Inventor: PAGE SYDNEY ELLIOTT
Filed: 1903-08-27
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 18,498. Page, S. E., [Aeolian Co.]. Aug. 27. Automatic instruments. - An automatic pianoplaying attachment is hinged to a support in position to be swung up over the keyboard into playing position, as shown in Fig. 1, and down and backwardly underneath the key bed out of the way when it is desired to play the instrument manually. The connections P that lead from the trackerboard are flexible, and extend into the casing M near the shaft 0 to which the casing is pivoted, and which actuates the take-up roll S, Fig. 3, or rewinding stud T of the music roll. The control lever B has provided for its operation the slide V having a forked end to engage the lever B. The gear W, Fig. 3, can be moved along its shaft X to drive the sprocket-wheel Z through the clutch Y, the lever Z' controlling the connection from the shaft 0 to the take-up roll or to the rewind.
Patent GB-190319344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: BILL WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-09-08
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 19,344. Bill, W. Sept. 8. Steam - generator furnaces; smokeconsuming. - Jets of compressed air, issuing from nozzles h, withdraw the heated gases from the top of the boiler into a series of pipes j, which return them to the underside of the fire, where they are entirely consumed and the resulting gases deflected downwards amongst the group of water tubes c. The firegrate is composed mainly of water tubes d, connected at one end with the rear water leg of the boiler and at the other with a collector f. The initial supply of air to the fire enters through the fire-doors k.
Patent GB-190327176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Bicycles
Inventor: SUDDARD WILLIAM ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-12-11
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 27,176. Suddard, W. A. Dec. 11. Motor road vehicles.-The main features are the construction of a combination motor bicycle frame, one part of which carries the motor, and the other provides a spring-borne support furnished with running boards or platforms for the rider. Fig. 1 shows a side view of the arrangement. The portion A, d, a, a<2>, A<2> of the frame is constructed to carry the motor B and its mechanism, and also the steering-gear, while the portion E, F, G carries the rider. The steering wheel or handle D is connected to the pulley d' by the shaft d which is supported by the hollow tube a<1>. A wire cord d<3> connects the pulley d' to the usual steering- shaft. The rear frame is pivoted at e, e<2>, and g<1> and supported by the springs H as shown in the rear end elevation, Fig. 3, the springs being mounted on the bolts h which are attached to the rear main axle or frame near the journal of the rear wheel. The footboard G, which acts as a rest for the feet, is pivoted to the rod F at g. In a modification, this rear frame is supported by a leaf spring which is substituted for the rod E ; the footboards G may also be made of spring steel and rigidly secured at g<1>, thus assisting to support the rider. It is stated that these arrangements of the frames prevent the rider from feeling the shocks due to the explosions in the motor.
Patent GB-190327187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Vehicles having Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1903-12-11
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 27,187. Johnson, J. Y., [Soc. Anon. des Forges de Douai]. Dec. 11. Disc-wheels; felloes or rims; tyres, pneumatic.- The pneumatic tyres of motor-car, cycle, and other vehicle wheels are rendered easily detachable and are prevented from creeping. The wheel consists of two pressed-steel discs a, b, of which one a is formed with a hook-shaped edge for engaging a pneumatic tyre, and the two discs are riveted to a distance ring c. A hook-shaped ring d is detachably screwed to the disc b by bolts and nuts e, g, an india-rubber, paper, or like ring i being interposed. A stop ring f, preferably of aluminium, is placed between the edges of the tyre, and may be separately secured to the rim, being formed in sections, if desired. The inflating-valve passes through a hole in the stop ring f and rim, and it may be bent to project transversely through one of the discs.