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Patent GB-190126395-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Elevators or Lifts.
Filed: 1901-12-24
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 26,395. Otis Elevator Co., [Otis Elevator Co.]. Dec. 24. Lifts.-Relates to electric control apparatus for lifts of the dumb-waiter type, in which push-buttons carried by the cage are first operated to determine the floor to which the cage has to travel, and then by the operation of fixed pushes on the floors the lift is started. The Figure shows a diagram of the circuits. The motor A is operated by a switch R in any usual way. A controller H for limiting the travel of the car is operated simultaneously with the motor, and consists of insulated semicircular contacts C<3>, C<4> and contact brushes c, c<1>, f<1>, f<2>, and f<3>. As shown, the system is adapted for three floors. Each floor door y is fitted with a contact T made and broken by the closing and opening of the door respectively. Pushes g<1>, g<2>, g<3> are fitted on the floors, and corresponding ones e<1>, e<2>, e<3> in the cage. When it is desired, say, to send the cage from the first floor, in which position it is shown, to the third floor, the push e<3> is first operated. This operation closes the following circuit :-Starting from the positive main the current passes by the wire 3, wire d<3>, and magnet D<1> to the brush f and thence by brush c<1>, magnet M, and wire 1 to the negative main. The energizing of the magnet D<1> closes the contacts D', and completes a circuit through the magnet D<3>. The latter, when energized, opens the contacts D', and thus makes the station pushes g<1>, g<2>, g<3> inoperative. The magnet M closes the contacts M<1>, and thus puts the starting and reversing relays D, U into a condition in which they are ready for action on the completion of the circuit containing the contacts T. This is done by the closing of the door y. The motor is thus started, and the controller H then rotates until the insulation c'‹ passes beneath the brush f and breaks the circuit through the magnet M, thus stopping the motor. Lamps at the floors signal the approach of the cage.
Patent GB-190200330-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Steam Trap for Steam Heated Drying Cylinders and the like.
Filed: 1902-01-06
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 330. Calico Printers' Association and Atkinson, C. J. Jan. 6. Steam traps for steam-heated drying-cylinders, low-pressure steam mains, and the like. The trap consists of a water lute or seal in the form of an inverted siphon or V-shaped pipe c, having one leg connected to the hollow frame b, and the other and open leg of sufficient length to balance, when filled, the maximum steam pressure. For cylinders heated by exhaust steam, the long and closed leg of the trap is fitted with an air vessel to prevent the pulsations from blowing out the water seal. In a modified trap, any number of drainage pipes are, led into a tubular casing or pillar having an outlet near the top.
Patent GB-190207904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Refrigeration.
Inventor: WEBB WALTER HENRY
Filed: 1902-04-04
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 7904. Webb, W. H., Brettell, W. G., and Adamson, A. J. April 4. Pistons; stuffing - boxes and the like.-in the compressor, Fig. 1, for liquefying carbonic acid gas for refrigerating purposes, the piston i of the cylinder c is packed by rings or wedges a of hard metal alternating with rings b of white or soft metal. The wedges a, which are prevented from rotating by a feather on the spindle h, are actuated by a screw cap d to push the soft rings b against the cylinder. The piston-rod k is packed by cup-rings n of woodite, leather, &c., which are supported by rings o having vanes to enter the cups. The vanes are perforated, and the rings and vanes are grooved to permit the gas to circulate to both the lips of the cups, and to permit the return of the gas along the rod in case of abnormal pressure. The rings o have also perforations, through which the lubricant is forced to the rod.
Patent GB-190213289-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Moulds for Casting Precious Metals.
Inventor: GEIGER ALBERT ADOLPH
Filed: 1902-06-11
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 13,289. Geiger, A. A., Bauer, D. C., and Pejchar, J. June 11. Moulding.-Moulds for casting precious metals, such as gold and silver, into rings, lockets, and other trinkets or ornaments are formed from cuttle-fish bones. The dorsal-plate of the cuttle fish, if of comparatively small size, is coated with plaster-of-Paris or other material to form a strengthening-layer 4 on the skin 3, so that the soft part 2 may be smoothed off as indicated by the dotted line, and then impressed to form one half of the mould without breaking. The other half is similarly formed, and both are provided with suitable gates or passages, after which they are trimmed to rectangular shape, so that they may be placed together in register. If the dorsal-plate is of large size, it may be coated on both sides, and the soft portion divided to give two strengthened parts, each of which may be used to form a half-mould.
Patent GB-190214387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Electrolytical Manufacture of Chlorates and Perchlorates.
Inventor: LEDERLIN PIERRE LOUIS EUGENE
Filed: 1902-06-25
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 14,387. Lederlin, P. L. E. Jan. 8, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Chlorates and perchlorates are made by the electrolysis of chloride solutions, such as sodium. chloride solution, which are kept non-alkaline by adding dilute hydrochloric acid, periodically or continuously. The additions of chromic compounds, described in Specifications No. 17,320, A.D. 1901, and No. 14,386, A.D. 1902, are dispensed with. The product required is periodically crystallized out by cooling the solution, and this is used again after addition of chloride.
Patent GB-190221254-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Candlesticks
Inventor: NICOL WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-09-30
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 21,254. Nicol, W., and Stewart, J. H. Sept. 30. Candlesticks.-In candlesticks which may be used with candles of various sizes, the candle is gripped between jaws formed by the ends of a bent resilient metal strip C, D, which is mounted upon the handle E, the bowl A, or a bracket thereon. A flange or greaseguard B mounted on the end of the arm D works over flange F provided with a finger-piece J on the arm C. A plate may be provided below the spring jaws to intercept the falling wick when the candle is nearly burnt out ; or the bowl A may be domed at I so that the grease flows away from the burning end of the wick.
Patent GB-190222227-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Garden or like Implement.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-10-13
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 22,227. Boult, A. J., [Hoskins, G. J.] Oct. 13. Gardening-appliances; rakes, hand.-Relates to an implement or hand tool for smoothing the - surface of garden paths. The tool consists of a length of ordinary india-rubber hose pipe e secured by screws g, having thumb-pieces f and nuts j, to a crosshead c secured to a socket b, in which a long handle a is fixed.
Patent GB-190223666-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rotary Engine.
Inventor: MIST WILLIAM FREDERICK ROBERT
Filed: 1902-10-29
Granted: 1903-11-28
Abstract: 23,666. Mist, W. F. R. Oct. 29. Annular-chamber type of rotary engines in which a shaft vane and cylinder vane act alternately as rotating piston and fixed abutment. The cylinder a, Figs. 5 and 6, has a vane b extending inwards to the hollow shaft c, which has an outwardlyextending vane j. The cylinder is pressed against the casing i by a screwed sleeve x, and is connected to a hollow shaft c<1> carrying a double ratchet device 8. The piston shaft c is similarly connected to a double ratchet device 10. These ratchet gears are connected to a central solid shaft g by clutches 18, one pair being used for forward running and the other pair for backward running. The cylinder is surrounded by a casing s having a steam chest 39<1>, Fig. 12, containing an inner chamber 52 with two reversmg-valves 49 controlled by a hand-wheel 54 and adapted to open one of the two admission ports 41. These ports are also controlled by expansion valves 46 for forward and reversed running respectively. The expansion valves are actuated by sliding rods 23 actuated alternately by cams 40 on the wheel 6, connected to the shaft vane, and by cams w on the cylinder, as the shaft vane and cylinder vane alternately make half a revolution. The intermittent rotation of the vanes is transmitted by the ratchet gearing to the driving shaft g, which has a continuous rotation.
Patent GB-190301976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looms for Weaving Looped or Pile Fabrics.
Filed: 1903-01-27
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 1976. Crossley & Sons, J., Dennis, J. R., and Fawthrop, J. H. Jan. 27. Looms, pile-forming in; picking - motions; shedding - motions.-In l o o m s for weaving tapestry, tapestry velvet, and Brussels, Wilton, and like carpets, the pile wires are inserted and withdrawn by a slide box g, which is reciprocated along a slide g<1> by means of a rope i passing round pulleys i<1>, i<1>,j. The pulley j is oscillated by means of a pinion n' and toothed quadrant n', which is connected by a rod n to a slotted lever m. A crank-disc or crank l on a cross-shaft k', driven by bevel and spur gearing from the driving-shaft d, has a crank-pin fitted with an antifriction roller which works in the slot m<2> of the lever m, so that the lever m is vibrated. The ends of the rod n may be connected to the lever m and quadrant n<1> at various distances from their axes, so that the travel of the slide box g may be varied to suit the width of the fabric being woven. The slot m<2> is so formed that the slide box g is moved slowly at the beginning and finishing of the insertion and withdrawal of the wires, and quickly during the intermediate stages of the operations. When tapestry or a two-shot fabric is being woven, the cross-shaft k<2> makes one revolution while the crank shaft c makes two revolutions, but, when a three-shot fabric, such as velvet or a Wilton carpet, is to be woven, the bevel-wheels k, k<1> are altered to charge the velocity-ratio to one to three. The slot m' is differently shaped for tapestry and velvet weaving. Strikers q, on opposite sides of two discs r on the tappet shaft b, operate upon the picking-shafts s in the usual manner, for both tapestry and velvet weaving. Different treadle boxes p are employed for tapestry and for velvet weaving, to operate the healds. The tapestry treadle box p is driven through a spur-wheel p<2>, loose on the tappet shaft b, from a spur-wheel p<1> on the crank shaft c, so that the box p makes one revolution for four of the crank shaft. The velvet treadle box is similarly driven at a velocity-ratio of one to six.
Patent GB-190303323-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Winding Machines for Yarn or Thread.
Inventor: AINLEY JOHN SHAW
Filed: 1903-02-12
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 3323. Ainley, J. S. Feb. 12. Winding-machines.-Relates to drum winding- machines for cross-winding. In addition to the ordinary tbread traverse obtained by usiog a split drum which is tapered for winding on conicallybuilt spools &c. and has a suitable groove, the spindles g, Fig. 2, which carry the paper, or wooden tubes, spools, bobbins, or cheeses f, are given a supplementary traverse motion, which gradually decreases to zero, the thread being first wound in gradually-decreasing and then in uniform layers, Fig. 5, so that a portion of the yarn may be used for warp and the remaining portion inserted in the shuttle and used for weft. The spools &c. g rest on the drum a, Figs. 1 and 2, and their spindles f are carried by levers e, fulcrumed on a shaft d, having friction bowls or studs e' at their opposite ends which fit the recessed end h' of a lever h pivoted at h<11> and to which a shaft j is fixed. A cam-groove on the boss k of the main driving- shaft b rocks the pivoted lever j<1>, reciprocates the shaft j, and rocks the lever h about the pivot h<11>. At the beginning of winding, the stud e<1> is at its highest position in the end h<1> of the lever h, and the lever e and spindle f receive their maximum traverse. As the spool &c. g fills, depressing the stud e<1>, the traverse diminishes and finally becomes zero, the stud e<1> leaving the slot in the lever a<1> and entering a slot in the fixed curved bracket m.
Patent GB-190304005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilators
Inventor: GOULD CHARLES
Filed: 1903-02-20
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 4005. Gould, C., and Sutton, J. H., [trading as Gould & Co., C.]. Feb. 20. Ventilating.-The vertical shutters B of ventilators are fixed by arms E<1> to lever rods D, and, being pivoted on the frame at C, are adjusted by a finger-piece F. Half the shutters face one way and half the other, as shown in Fig. 9, and their connection with the frame may be permanent.
Patent GB-190310588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pillar Reins and Halter Ropes.
Inventor: THOMAS ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1903-05-09
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 10,588. Thomas, A. G. May 9. Reins, pillar; halters.-Pillar reins and halters are made of galvanized steel wire rope instead of leather. The end of the rope e may be bent round an oye a and spliced and bound at b. A hook d is attached to the eye a by a link c. In the case of a pillar rein, a hook is provided at each end. In a halter, one end is attached to a cross-bar, to carry a weight.
Patent GB-190312372-A (GB)
Title: Valve Apparatus for Controlling Discharge of Water Spray, Sand or the like on Roadways and other Tracks
Inventor: NELSON ANDREW SCLANDERS
Filed: 1903-05-30
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 12,372. Nelson, A. S., and Stewart, A. May 30. Watering-carts; sand, scattering.-In a controlling-device for a water, oil, or sand sprinkling vehicle or the like used on roads or tramway or railway tracks, the flow of water &c. from a supply pipe a<5> is directed by turning a hand-wheel secured to a spindle C, whereby ports b, b<1> in a plug B are brought into communication with one or more outlets a<1>, a<2>, a<3> in the casing of the apparatus, which is made in two parts A, A' bolted together, the outlets a, a<2>, a<3> leading to perforated pipes or sprinklers. Indicating-letters on the hand-wheel show which of the outlets are open, and stops are provided for locking the device in the "off" or any other position.
Patent GB-190313088-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Workmen's Time Recorders and the like.
Inventor: MACMASTER PETER
Filed: 1903-06-11
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 13,088. Macmaster, P., and Duncan, J. June 11. Time-checking apparatus for workmen. In an autograph recorder, two time printings are effected for each complete operation, one before the opening of the shutter K, which masks the autograph strip, and the other after the closing of the shutter. The shutter K is positively controlled by the slides L and the arm M, from the grooved cam O fixed on the main spindle B carrying the operating-handle U. The hammer D is actuated during the forward and backward strokes by the tripping catch-piece P fixed on the spindle B. The arms Q, Q', furnished with the shoulders q, q<1>, are pulled together by the spring U, but either arm may be thrown out of gear by means of one of the slotted arms W, W<1>. The pins w, w<1> on the arms W, W<1> facilitate the tripping of the teeth q, q<1>. The record strip is fed, as required, by the shaft b, the wheels c, c<1>, the ratchet-wheels d, d<1>, and the spring pawls f, f<1> on the arm e. Adjustable guardwheels g, g<1>, for masking portions of the ratchetwheels d, d<1>, control the extent of the feeding movement. Either pawl f, f<1> may be thrown out of gear by a retaining catch. A pawl prevents the paper being drawn backwards. A dash-pot is connected to the crank-pin r<1>, and the eccentric disc s<2> mounted on the spindle B is connected to the flexible band s' and the spring s to return the handle C to its initial position. According to the Provisional Specification, the dash-pot is connected by means of a flexible band to the periphery of a disc fixed on the main spindle.
Patent GB-190321001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Braces or Suspenders for Trousers.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-09-30
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 21,001. Evans, W. Sept. 30. Braces.-The front-end fittings of braces are made of wire bent to the form shown in Fig. 2, in order to keep the buttons the correct distance apart. The wire frame is attached to a wire loop E', buckle, or the like, by a metal clip G of the shape shown in Fig. 7. In the back fitting, the frame is symmetrical, and the loop E<1> is triangular in form. If desired, the loop E<1> may be omitted, and the strap &c. fastened to the frame itself. The frames are curved slightly to fit the wearer's body.
Patent GB-190322726-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Apparatus for Admitting Water from Rivers and other Waterways into Hydraulic Works.
Inventor: LIVESAY CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1903-10-21
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 22,726. Livesay, C. E. Oct. 21 Canals; docks.-Relates to docks and like hydraulic works fitted with sliding gates for preventing the entry of silt from the river or waterway, as described in Specification No. 1308, A.D. 1900, and consists in assisting the surface water through the water-entrance channels by means of paddle-wheels. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the arrangement, the dock a and the river communicating by an entrance lock and two channels d, the latter being fitted with paddle-wheels e. The shutters h, fitted on the river sides of the paddles, are arranged as described in the prior Specification. The lock-gates are not opened until the water is at the same level in the dock and the river.
Patent GB-190324568-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Gear Changing Mechanism particularly applicable to Motor Vehicles and the like.
Filed: 1903-11-12
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 24,568. Lewis, E. W., and Daimler Motor Co. Nov. 12. Motor road vehicles. - Relates to hand-lever mechanism for speed-changing, particularly in connection with motor road vehicles. A shifting lever A, having a recess or slot A<1> in its upper portion, is pivoted at B<1> to a sleeve B loose on the shaft C. One change lever D is keyed to the shaft C, and another change lever E is mounted on a sleeve F on the shaft C. The levers D, E have springs L carrying blocks L<1> which simultaneously engage in the slot A' when all the levers are in their central positions. The levers work in a grid K, shown in plan in Fig. 2. The levers D, E work in the outer parts of the slots K<2>, K<1> respectively, and the lever A is held in the grating K<3> when all the levers are in the central position, but can be moved to the inner part of slots K', K' when it is in engagement with one lever only, the other lever D or E being locked by its spring being in the grate K<3>. Recesses K<4> are formed for locking the lever A in its side positions. A reversing- lever is provided and has a locking-recess K<5> in the outside of the grid.
Patent GB-190327111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Marine Boilers.
Inventor: JACOBI CARL
Filed: 1903-12-11
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 27,111. Jacobi, C. Dec. 11. Marine-type boilers.-To increase the productive capacity of steam from a boiler of the marine type, the chamber g is applied to the rear of the boiler. This chamber consists of brick walls surrounded by the water chamber d in communication with the main water-space and by the steamdome f which is connected to the main steam-pipe. The chamber may be provided with Field tubes e and with a coil-tube superheater B. Gases from the combustion chamber are diverted by the flapvalve G and passed through the tubes a to the auxiliary chamber. Thence they escape by smoketubes b, specially fitted, or by an upper series of short tubes which open to the combustion chamber. Valves i, which are shown placed at the outlet of the tubes b, may be fitted to the auxiliary-chamber escape-tubes.
Patent GB-190328526-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement relating to Knitting Machines.
Inventor: START WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-12-29
Granted: 1904-12-29
Abstract: 28,526. Start, W. Dec. 29. Straight-bar knitting-machines.-To bring different threads in succession under the needles, the shaft 1 carrying the thread-guide slides 3 is rocked by jacquard action. The selected and elevated dropper 7, the sideway position of which determines the amount of oscillation of the shaft 1, is clasped by spring-operated bell-crank arms 6, which take with them a stud 5 on an arm 4 of the shaft 1. To cause the arms 6 to release the dropper, previous to a fresh selection, their studs 12 are engaged by an upward-moving plunger 11. When no dropper is raised, a spring 13 rotates the arms 6, 4 and shaft 1 sufficiently to place all the threadguides in inoperative position.
Patent GB-190408756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spinning and Doubling Frames.
Filed: 1904-04-16
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 8756. Lees & Co., A., and Taylor, R. April 16. Driving - arrangements for spinning and doubling frames. The object is to insure that the spindles shall be started as soon as, or sooner than, the drawiog or delivery rollers. Several arrangements are described. Fig. 1 shows a frame provided with two tin rollers. The first one b is driven directly by the band d, and the second one is driven by the spindledriving bands which pass round the tin roller band over the second one e, while the front drawing or delivery rollers are driven by spur gearing from the pinion f on the shaft of the second tin roller. The second tin roller may be driven from the first by means of a band. In machines provided with only one tin roller, the rollers may be driven from a wheel Fig. 3, attached to a loose pulley k driven by band gearing from a band pulley e attached to the fast belt pulley c. Or the belt pulley c may drive the tin roller through a clutch box, Fig. 5, and the roller-driving wheel may be mounted on the boss of a loose disc d, which is driven by reason of a projection d<1> thereon engaging with a projection c<1> on the belt pulley c. A coiled spring h is attached at one end to the belt pulley c, and at the other to the disc d so that, when the strap is transferred to the loose pulley and the pulley c is free, it is pulled back by the spring against a stop g on the disc. On restarting the frame, the clutch is engaged before the projection c' engages with the projection d'.
Patent GB-190414377-A (GB)
Title: Means or Designing Scales, for applying the Musical Scale to Architecture, the Fine-arts, Graphic and Plastic Trades and Industries.
Inventor: SAINT-YVES JOSEPH-ALEXANDRE DE
Filed: 1904-06-25
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 14,377. Saint-Yves, J. A. de. June 26, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Computing-scales. - Means or designing-scales for use in " applying the musical scale to " archi- " tecture, the fine arts, graphic and plastic trades, " and industries" are shown in Figs. 2 and 4, an example, a vase designed by the use of the scales, being shown in Fig. 13. The musical scale or "archeometrical standard," Fig. 4, is represented on a rule bearing a double series of numbers forming a double proportional scale intended for use in calculating µsthetical proportions. The scales are made of transparent or translucent material, and are provided with longitudinal grooves in the middle. Fig. 2 shows an instrument composed of concentric zones of "equivalents," comprising a double zone of degrees, a double zone of numbers, a double zone of musical notes, a double zone of colours, and a double zone of cosmological signs.