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Patent GB-190211094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Clutch and Brake Devices particularly applicable to Automobiles and the like.
Inventor: EUDELIN MAURICE AUGUSTE
Filed: 1902-05-14
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 11,094. Eudelin, M. A. May 14. Motor road vehicles. -Relates to clutch and brake mechanism, particularly applicable to automobiles, by means of which the motor is thrown out of action when the brake is applied. The clutch is formed of two coned parts 3, 4, the part 3 being loosely mounted between collars on the end of the driven shaft 5, while the part 4 is keyed to the shaft so that it may slide longitudinally against the pressure of a spring 19. The part 3 is made spherical on its interior to fit over a similarly-shaped portion 6 of a flywheel 7 which imparts motion through the engaging lugs and recesses 9, 10. The part 4 of the clutch has a cylindrical portion b, which serves as a brake pulley, and a conical flange c which serves to disconnect the clutch when the brake is applied. The brake blocks 13, which have inclined flanges 14, rest in cup bearings 15, and are connected by springs 16 to levers 11 pivoted at 12 and coupled by rods 24 to the opposite ends of a lever 25 connected through a rod 27 to a brake pedal. When the brake is applied, the flanges 14 act against the conical flange c, and disengage the clutch by moving the part 4 longitudinally on its axle. The clutch may be disengaged, without applying the brake, by means of a forked lever 17 on a rock-shaft 18. The brake levers 11 are supported against side strain by rods 21, which pass through conical holes and are held in position by springs and nuts having spherical bases.
Patent GB-190228144-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus or Appliances for use in Casting Hollow Ingots in Steel and other Metals
Inventor: HEMPTINNE COMTE PAUL DE
Filed: 1902-12-20
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 28,144. Hemptinne, Comte P. de. Dec. 20. Ingots.-An apparatus for use in casting hollow ingots of steel or other metal comprises a rotary mould a with a detachable cover m, and a cover n having a tubular extension e preferably supported in a spherical bearing on a pedestal s. The opposite end of the mould is supported by rollers g mounted in a pedestal r, the lower part of which is fixed, while the upper part l is movable and pressed towards the fixed part by powerful springs t. The molten metal is poured, at once, from a measuring-ladle c into a funnel b, the lower portion of which passes through an aperture in the cover m. The mould is metallic, and has no refractory lining. The apparatus is more especially applicable for the production of hollow ingots, for tubes, boiler ferrules, and the like, by a process such as that described in Specification No. 17,021, A.D. 1900.
Patent GB-190304019-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Process of and Apparatus for Generating Water-gas.
Inventor: BAUKE FRITZ
Filed: 1903-02-20
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 4019. Bauke, F., and Fuchs, C. Feb. 20. Gas-producers.-An apparatus for use in producing water gas comprises a furnace or producer a in the lower part of which is a coil a<1> connected to a vertical pipe a' situated within a water chamber a<3>. This chamber communicates with a reservoir g supplied with water from a pipe t, the water level in both the reservoir g and chamber a<3> being regulated by means of a vertically adjustable open pipe g<1>. The steam generated in the chamber a<3> passes down the pipe a<2> and through the coil a<1> into the glowing charcoal in the producer, and the resulting water gas passes through a port f<1> into an annular flue f surrounding the chamber as. The gas is withdrawn along a pipe b by a water-jet airpump, comprising a water nozzle c<1> leading into the upper end of a conical pipe d having a cylindrical extension m which dips beneath water in a box n. A pipe r conveys the water gas from the box, and, when more gas is produced than is being used, the surplus passes along a pipe v. The water level in the box n is regulated by means of a vertically adjustable pipe q<1> fitted in a lateral pipe q.
Patent GB-190304905-A (GB)
Title: Wall-tile
Inventor: MIKSCH WENZEL ERNST
Filed: 1903-03-03
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 4905. Miksch, W. E. March 3. Tiles for walls. Fig. 2 shows, in sectional plan, a tile fixed to the vertical surface of a wall. Vertical recesses q, separated by ribs i, are formed in the inner face of the tile to allow of air circulation. The tile is cut away at one vertical edge l as shown, leaving outer and inner projecting edges p and m ; a recess n is formed along the other vertical edge for the projecting edge p of the adjacent tile to engage with. The upper edge of each tile is formed with an outer projecting portion for engaging with a recess in the lower edge of the upper adjacent tile. The tiles are fixed to walls, with the recesses q in vertical alignment, by means of pegs or pins o, the heads of which engage over the projections m. The interstices between the tiles are filled with cement or the like.
Patent GB-190306191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Treating Hides, Skins and Leather.
Filed: 1903-03-17
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 6191. Clark, I. C., Davies, A. J., and Russell, W. L., (executors of Clark, A. M.), [Vaughn Machine Co.]. March 17. Hides or skins, raw and tanned, treating.-Relates to a machine such as that described in Specification No. 10,868, A.D. 1902, for putting-out, unbairing, or otherwise treating hides, skins, or leather by means of helical-bladed rollers h, m, Fig. 2, and consists of means for preventing the rollers m from drawing the ends or neck of the bide or skin over the edge of the table c carrying the hide or skin. Opposite each roller m is mounted a clamping-bar 70, Fig. 3, which is secured to a tie-bar 71 suspended by hangers 72, and is pressed towards the table c by springs 79 butting against fixed brackets 77, to which the hangers 72 are connected by bolts 78 fitted with adjusting-nuts.
Patent GB-190309548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Governing Mechanism for Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: JUNGGREN OSCAR
Filed: 1903-04-28
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 9548. Junggren, O. Aug. 26, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Steam &c. turbines.-Relates to means for governing simple, compound, and multiple-expansion parallel-flow turbines, driven by steam and other elastic fluids. Fig. 2 shows a part of a compound turbine, in which each wheel carries a number of sets of vanes 62, revolving between fixed directing-vanes 5, arranged in short sections, alongside the sets of supply nozzles 8. Over each set of nozzles is a steam-chest 61, Figs. 2 and 3, having a passage 9, in communication with each nozzle. In each passage is a stop-valve 6, operated by a piston 12 in a cylinder, to which the supply of steam is controlled by a valve 18, actuated by an electromagnet 23. When the stop-valve is small, it may be operated directly by the electromagnet. The turbine is controlled by cutting off the supply by closing these valves successively. During normal working, the current flows round the magnet, and the armature 16 is attracted to raise the double valve 18, to close the end of the casing 64, and open the exhaust passage. When the circuit is opened by the governor, the valve 18 drops and closes the exhaust passage. Steam then flows through the passages 19, 20, and the passage shown in dotted lines, into the cylinder 21, to close the valve 6. The valve 6 is either fully open or shut, so that there is no throttling action.
Patent GB-190310354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Portable or Collapsible Chairs, Sofas, and such like Furniture.
Inventor: JOHNSTONE JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-05-07
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 10,354. Johnstone, J. May 7. Chairs; sofas, couches, &c.-In order to facilitate the transport of chairs, sofas, couches, settees, and like furniture, the frames are made in separable parts. In the case of a chair, the back and the back legs A may be connected to the front legs and rail B by the side rails C ; the connections may be made by means of dowel pins or by mortise and tenon joints c. To further secure the frame, bolts E fitted with nuts may connect the front and back rails with one or more cross-bars D. The rails may be checked on their upper and outer sides to receive a stuffed bottom frame, upon which flanges are formed to fit into the checks.
Patent GB-190312000-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Eyeglasses.
Inventor: WHEWAY FRANCIS HOWARD
Filed: 1903-05-26
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 12,000. Wheway, F. H. May 26. Eyeglasses.-Each plaquet is formed of a springy strip D, pivoted at E to the eye-wire, and provided at its ends with bearing-pads B.
Patent GB-190313030-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Separating Paper in Paper Feeding Machines.
Inventor: VICKERY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-06-10
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 13,030. Vickery, F. W. June 10. Feeding sheets.-In machines for feeding sheets to printing, ruling, &c. machines, an air blast may be delivered on to a board C, in front of the pile of sheets B, by one or more nozzles A, to separate the top sheet, which is being fed by the devices D, from the lower sheets. The feeding-devices D are adjustably fixed to arms F, and a reciprocating motion is transmitted to them by levers shown, from two cams J, on the main shaft L. Two outer cams K, through spring-controlled rods N, lift the levers F while they pass from left to right, and then lower the ends D on to the paper, which is then fed forward. The air blast from the nozzle A then separates the top sheet from any others that may have been carried forward, and may be assisted by a second nozzle at R, and the top sheet is carried forward by the devices at D to the feedrollers at P. The blast of air from either nozzle is only applied as the sheet approaches or leaves it.
Patent GB-190315351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Securing of Wringer Seats on Earthenware or Enamelled Wash Tubs.
Inventor: MORRISON ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1903-07-11
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 15,351. Morrison, A. July 11. Wash-tubs; wringing-machines. -Clamps A for securing wringerseats D on earthenware or enamelled wash tubs E are each made of metal a bent to the shape shown and held in place by a bolt c, which is passed through each arm of the clamp and through the wringer seat D. The free ends of the clamp are covered with rubber sleeves B and serve to fasten two adjacent tubs E together. The wringer seat consists of a vertical bar D notched to receive the wringer and secured to a horizontal board d, which rests on the top edges of two adjacent tubs E.
Patent GB-190316382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shoe Form Treeing Machines.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1903-07-24
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 16,382. Thompson, W. P., [Niles, W.L. C.]. July 24. Displaying.-Fig. 1 shows a front elevation of a treeing-machine which serves to hold a form while a shoe is being placed upon it. The shoe can then be rubbed, ironed, or otherwise operated upon, or the form with the shoe upon it can be detached from the machine for the purposes of packing, displaying for sale, &c. The form is open both at the top and sole portion, which latter is stayed by a strut, and is slipped over the toe part 8 of the tree as shown in Fig. 1, the toe part being adjustably connected to a rod 9, which is capable of sliding in the heel portion of the tree. The latter is expanded longitudinally so as to grip the form, by means of levers 10, 11, 12, 131, 132, and a connecting-rod 14, which is secured to and actuated by a treadle, the shoe being then pulled into place over the form. The tree is held in its expanded condition by a spring catch 16, which bites into the rod 9, until on the return of the levers the catch 16 is disengaged and a spring 17 returns the toe part 8 to its retracted position. The tree may also be locked in different positions by a claw clutch 15. The toe part 8 is made in two parts pivoted together to facilitate its introduction into and its removal from the form, and consequently of the form and shoe from the machine, and is removably secured to the rod 9 to enable it to be changed as required to suit different-sized forms. In a modification, the rod 9 is in the form of a rack, and is actuated through an intermediate pinion by a toothed segment which is oscillated by the series of levers on operating the treadle. A spring-controlled pawl engaging with the segment locks the tree when expanded. In this modification also, the claw clutch 15 is replaced by a friction clutch.
Patent GB-190318362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Railway Rails and Fish Plates therefor.
Inventor: MCLEAN SAMUEL EDGAR
Filed: 1903-08-25
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 18,362. McLean, S. E. Aug. 25. Rails ; rail joints. - To provide a continuous bearing for the vehicle wheels g when passing over rail joints, the abutting ends of the rails a, b are recessed to receive upwardly extending projections on the fishplates c, d, the tops of which extensions are flush with the surfaces of the rails. The projection on the fishplate d is much longer than that on the fishplate c. A strengthening rib f is formed on the fishplate d.
Patent GB-190320257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pickers for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: LEUPOLD ERNST THEODOR
Filed: 1903-09-21
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 20,257. Leupold, E. T. Sept. 21. Loom pickers, picking-straps, and connections. -The strap 1 is passed through slits 2, 3 in the upper part of the picker, which is formed so that the strap is connected in a direction parallel to the picking - spindle 8. The end of the strap 1 is secured by a peg 7 of leather, wood, or other suitable material.
Patent GB-190322777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Additions to Mariners' Compasses.
Inventor: GOODMAN FREDERICK BUCK
Filed: 1903-10-21
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 22,777. Goodman, F. B., [Roper, J.]. Oct. 21. Compasses, magnetic ; bearings ; determinating.-A pointer, in connection with ordinary sighting- apparatus for taking the bearings of objects, is held over the card of a mariner's compass and is adapted to be turned to indicate the bearing of any object sighted, in cases in which it is impossible to observe and record at the same time. Figs. 1 and 3 show the invention applied to a compass in a deckhouse, wheelhouse, skylight, or under deck ; almost the same arrangement serves for a binnacle. The brackets b, b<1>, b<2> carries a socket b<3> through which passes a short spindle c, Fig. 9, with a square part c', carrying the pointer arm e and tip e', turning about the pivot f to suit the heeling of the ship. The spindle c is held in place by a washer l and screwed nut n, and by a coiled spring bearing against the socket b<3> and the collar c<1>. The pointer e is turned by the rod g passing through a bush on the deckhouse, or binnacle, and provided at its top with a sighting-device. A screw top may be provided for covering the bush k when the rod g is removed. According to the Provisional Specification, bearings can be taken from compasses suspended from masts or poles, by reversing the mechanism and viewing the object from the bridge or deck.
Patent GB-190327203-A (GB)
Title: A Soap Holder or Support for Domestic and other purposes.
Inventor: FERGUSSON FLORENCE
Filed: 1903-12-11
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 27,203. Fergusson, F. Dec. 11. Soap holders.-Soap is held by means of rounded pins C on a plate A of wood or other suitable material made with or without a handle B. The plate may be grooved to allow it to be grasped directly.
Patent GB-190327515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Explosives.
Filed: 1903-12-15
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 27,515. Lake, H. H., [Cyanid Ges.]. Dec. 15. Explosives.-Consists in the use of cyanamides generally or their salts. Cyanamide may be added to nitro-cellulose. Cyanamide may also be added to nitro-glycerine in the following proportions:- 4 parts of cyanamide, 93 parts of nitro-glycerine, 3 parts of collodion nitro-cellulose. A larger amount of cyanamide than can be oxidized by the oxygen present may be used. Cyanamide may be added to oxygen-yielding compounds such as nitrates (preferably ammonium nitrate), chlorates, perchlorates, perchromates, &c. Oxidizable substances such as aluminium, magnesium, or fats, oils, &c. may be added to the mixture of cyanamide and oxidizing substances.
Patent GB-190328291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receivers for Electromagnetic Waves.
Inventor: FESSENDEN REGINALD AUBREY
Filed: 1903-12-23
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 28,291. Fessenden, R. A. April 9, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Telegraphs.-A receiver for electromagnetic waves consists of a conductive liquid with electrodes 2, 3, connected to the receiving wire 1 and the earth, and arranged so that the incoming waves of current heat a small bulk of the liquid and thus raise its conductivity. The electrodes 2, 3 are also connected in a local circuit containing a battery and a receiving-instrument 5, such as a telephone, a siphon recorder, or a relay, which is operated by the variations in conductivity of the local circuit. The liquid may be a solution of sodium carbonate or hydrate, potassium nitrate, or other salts, but nitric acid containing nitrous acid is preferred. The electrodes may be of platinum, and arranged with the liquid in various ways. Two fine wires may dip in the liquid, as shown, or into a bubble of the liquid, or may be connected by a cotton thread kept moist by one end dipping in the liquid, or the two electrodes may be a wire coil and the dip of a fine platinum wire, immersed in the liquid, the body of the fine platinum wire being thickened by a silver coating to keep it cool, and surrounded by a layer of glass or an insulating-liquid, such as kerosene if the fine wire dips into the electrolyte, or carbon bisulphide if the fine wire projects up through the bottom of a cell containing the liquids. The point should be the negative electrode. Otherwise two wire coils may be immersed in the liquid above and below a perforated horizontal partition in a cell ; the partition may be made by cementing a piece of a very fire capillary tube into a hole in a thick glass plate, and grinding off the projecting ends of the tube. The invention is based on that described in Specification No. 17,705, A.D. 1902. A transformer may be used between the receiving-conductors 1 and the liquid receiver. Several other kinds of liquid receiver are mentioned as differing from the invention ; thus oxidized silver in contact with mercury acts as a coherer ; an electrode may be depolarized by heating, or may have its polarization increased by deposition of gas.
Patent GB-190403207-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Mixing Oil Vapour with Air
Inventor: FOX HERBERT LLOYD
Filed: 1904-02-09
Granted: 1905-05-09
Abstract: 3207. Fox, H. L. Feb. 9. Carburetting.-The apparatus, for mixing oil vapour with air, consists of an oil drum 1 with three or more legs, mounted on the cover 9 bolted or screwed to the carburetting-chamber 3 with a gas-tight packing-ring 11. The legs 4, 6 are hollow, the leg 4 being fitted with a tap 5, and the leg 6 extending inside both the oil drum and lower chamber 3. The chamber 3 is made of metal unaffected by oil, such as zinc or enamelled iron, and contains a spiral 12 of the same metal and covered with flannel, cotton towelling, or other absorbent material 13. A pipe 14 has two branches 17, 18 passing through the cover 9, the former branch 17 communicating with the outer, and the branch 18 with the inner space formed by the spiral. The oil drum is provided with means for filling, and has a screwed plug 2. On opening the tap 5, the alcohol, petrol, or other spirit fills the chamber 3 to the mouth of the pipe 6. Air is blown into the pipe 14 and the tap 16 partly opened, when air enters the tube 17, passes around the spiral and escapes by the tube 18 and tap 19, when it may be diluted with air in the pipe 14. By these means the degree of saturation of the air with oil vapour can be easily varied.
Patent GB-190406727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces.
Inventor: DAVIDSON SAMUEL CLELAND
Filed: 1904-03-19
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 6727. Davidson, S. C. March 19. Furnace fronts; air, supplying.-Relates to improvements on the steam-generator &c. furnace front described in Specification No. 3266, A.D. 1900. To facilitate the throwing of coal into the sides of the furnace, the inner ends of the upper and side walls of the doorway A are flared outwardly. The air supplied by forced draught or through funnels enters an outer heating casing X through openings J, and passes to the furnace through tubes K, K<1> and passages L which are controlled by a sliding valve N, Fig. 3, or by hinged valves 0<1>, Fig. 5, operated by rods and levers. The door T has a baffle-plate S arranged as shown, and air may be admitted behind it through the tubes K<1>, and also through openings controlled by hinged valves W operated by rods and levers, and through passages U between the front C and the flange of the doorway A. The dead-plate Z is integral with the inner ashpit plate. The hinged furnace door is held open or closed by a pivoted latch. The ashpit door j is supported by hooked straps l, and has handles m. In applying the invention to a marine boiler with three furnaces, air is forced into a casing communicating with the three doorways.
Patent GB-190409113-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rainproof Garment.
Inventor: FERROUSSAT HENRY PETER
Filed: 1904-04-20
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 9113. Ferroussat, H. P. April 20. Waterproof coats; attaching articles to wearing- apparel.-Relates to a light waterproof coat which may be packed into very small compass when not in use. It is unlined and without sleeves or collar. The arm-holes b are covered by flaps c, which may be provided with hooks and eyes to fasten round the arms. The coat may be provided with loops &c. d, by which it can be attached to the frame of an umbrella for use as a rain shield. When not in use it may be carried attached to the umbrella, the lower portion being gathered up by an elastic band e.
Patent GB-190411006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Guard-rails for Railways.
Inventor: CLARY SIMON
Filed: 1904-05-12
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 11,006. Clary, S. May 12. Rails ; rails, securing to sleepers.-Guard-rails are constructed so that they may be securely fastened and prevented from tilting or tipping. The base flange 7 of the guard-rail 6 is shaped as shown at 8, 9 in Fig. 3, so that the base flange of the main rail 5 may rest upon it, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The rails rest on tie-plates 2 on sleepers 1 to which they are spiked.
Patent GB-190411111-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Electrically Operated Hoisting Winch.
Inventor: GUSTIN AUGUSTE JULES
Filed: 1904-05-13
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 11,111. Guatin, A. J. May 13. Pulley-blocks; winches.-Relates to electrically - operated winches or pulley - blocks in which the hoisting-chain hangs from both sides of a hoisting- barrel, and consists of clutching and self - sustaining gear operative in either direction of rotation, so that loads can be raised by the two ends of the hoisting chain alternately. The shaft 18, driven through an adjustable spring clutch 13 and gearing from the motor 5, is screwed to receive the chainbarrel 21, between which and fast collars 20 are discs 24 loose on the shaft. The hub of each disc 24 is formed with symmetrically placed hooks 26 and cams 27, adapted to engage rollers 31 on brake blocks 30 pivoted to a disc 28 on an inwardly projecting part of the shaft bearing. On hoisting, the barrel 21 is screwed towards one or other of the discs 24, according to the direction of rotation, gripping it against the abutment collar 20, and the hooks 26 engage the rollers 31 and carry the brake blocks round in heir retracted position. On ceasing to hoist, the load turns the barrel 21 together with the operative disc 24 in the reverse direction, but the cams 27 immediately force the brake blocks in action, thus holding the load.