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Patent GB-190117447-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Wagons with respect to Supports for Tarpaulins, Coverings and the like.
Inventor: BARR MATTHEW
Filed: 1901-08-31
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 17,447. Barr, M. Aug. 31. Tarpaulin supports for trucks and wagons. The tube D, shown on an enlarged scale in Fig. 5, mounted loosely in the pivoted guided arms A, A', contains a spring (or springs) E connected to stoppers F, F<1> so as to allow for deviations caused by the vehicle becoming " hog backed." The backplate of the guard G is recessed in order that the arms A, A<1> may be locked when vertical. In a modification, the arms A, A<1> are dispensed with, and a loose bar is mounted in arched guides provided with central depressions.
Patent GB-190119323-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Valve Mechanism for Motors
Inventor: WADE JOSEPH ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-09-27
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 19,323. Wade, J. A. Sept. 27. Valves and valve gear.-Relates to a simple form of piston valve especially applicable for use with single-acting motors of the kind described in Specifi- cation No. 19,322, A.D. 1901. Fig. 1 shows a sectional plan through the engine, Fig. 5<a> one of the valves, and Figs. 6 and 7 a form of the return crank or drag link for actuating the valves. The valves A. are formed at one end with a slot or groove B<1> for the admis- sion of steam to the cylinders, and at the opposite end with a groove (or grooves) E that leads to the crank chamber through which the exhaust escapes. The body of the valve has also an annular groove B<3> forming a cavity communicating with the groove E. The valve spindle F connecting the two valves is made in two parts, which also form a slotted crosshead G. In this, works the crank-pin J carried by the drag link L. The drag link and the tubular main crank-pin N are made in one piece, and secured to the crank by a bolt N<1>. The crank-pin J is adjustable in a slot K in the drag link, so that the valves may be set for reverse running of the engine.
Patent GB-190202554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Refrigerators
Inventor: PENNINGTON JOHN DOBERRY
Filed: 1902-01-31
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 2554. Pennington, J. D., and Riches, C. H. Jan. 31. Refrigerators.- In refrigerators adapted to be taken apart easily for cleaning or transport, the sides are dovetailed to the back, and the front overlaps the sides, to which it is secured by screw nails. The bottom rests on the legs and supports a removable lining u<1>. Grooved corner posts x secure the side, front, and back linings y and a hinged open top g is folded down and nailed when these parts are in position. The hinged cover k and the door g<4> are also provided with linings attached by screw nails. All these linings consist of metal sheets backed with layers of insulating material and are attached or placed so as to leave a dead air space behind them. Cross-bars y' at the front and back support a rack on which is laid a flanged tray having a centrally-flanged opening and a corrugated support i<11> for the ice placed above it. Fitted on this tray are sheet-metal sides which are flanged so as to hold together and to rest on the top of the front and back of the cabinet. An air baffle f<3> is also hung on one side of the tray. The drain pipe f<1> is secured to the bottom of the ice tray and leads the water into a tray, which fits like a drawer on the underside of the bottom and is provided with a draw-off cock. The legs are also removable, being furnished with dovetailed castor blocks p<1> secured by pins p<2>.
Patent GB-190204364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pressure Reducing and Stop Valves.
Inventor: GULLAND CHARLES
Filed: 1902-02-20
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 4364. Gulland, G. Feb. 20. Reducing-valves.-In a reducing-valve applicable as a stop-valve, a perforated cup-shaped seat A, Fig. 1, is enclosed by the reducing-valve B working in a chamber C. This chamber is connected by a lateral passage a to a port a<1>, Fig. 4, in a valve chamber b containing a piston-valve d. The chamber b is connected by passages c, e to the high and low pressure sides of the reducing valve, and the piston-valve is connected to upper and lower diaphragms l, h, and is balanced. The piston-valve works between upper and lower seats, and is normally pressed against the upper seat by a spring f, so that high pressure is admitted to the valve chamber C and closes the reducing-valve. When the pressure on the upper diaphragm falls below the minimum, the spring F pushes the pistonvalve on to the lower seat, and the reducing-valve opens. By rotating the screwed cap E and upper screwed spindle o, the tension of the spring can be adjusted. By means of a handle p, riding on the cam-shaped cap E, the piston-valve can be raised and the reducing-valve closed, independently of the reduced pressure. In a modification, the adjustment of the upper spring F<1>, Fig. 2, is effected by a stud o<1>, and the handle p<1> works in an inclined slot, so that, as before, operation of the handle does not affect the tension of the spring.
Patent GB-190204752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Flooring
Inventor: RAPP JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-02-25
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 4752. Rapp, J. W. Feb. 25. Floors; ceilings. -Straight or arched sheet-metal T-bars B, formed with looped or flattened webs b<1>, are laid on the lower flanges of I-beams A, A<1>, and are held in position by notched flat bars or spacing- strips C. Bricks D are laid on the flanges of the bars B to form a flat, arched, or panelled fireproof ceiling.
Patent GB-190205057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in & connected with Telephone Transmitters or Microphones.
Inventor: OPPENHEIMER HERMANN
Filed: 1902-02-28
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 5057. Oppenheimer, H., [Akt.-Ges. Mix & Genest]. Feb. 28. Telephones.-A telephone transmitter or microphone is made with a removable "inset" or microphone mounted in a case or stand. A wooden rose a has a metallic sleeve g carrying a terminal h. The sleeve g contains an insulating-lining f, through which slides a pointed metal rod c. The lower end of the rod c rests on a spring b provided with a binding-screw q ; the upper end of the rod c bears against a contact spring e carried by the inset. The inset d is carried by a metal case i attached to the sleeve g, and is held firmly in the case by a cap and mouthpiece p securing by bayonet catches &c. The inset consists of a metal case in which a carbon block is mounted on an insulated spring, the spring being connected electrically to the external spring e. The diaphragm holding the carbon granules in position is secured by the upset edge of the inset case, or by a collar.
Patent GB-190209783-A (GB)
Title: A Suspensory Chin Strap or Band.
Inventor: NICHOLSON ELEANOR HUNTLEY
Filed: 1902-04-28
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 9783. Nicholson, E. H., [trading as Mrs. Adair]. April 28. Mouth, keeping closed during sleep. -Relates to a suspensory chin strap for curing or preventing the formation of a double chin. A bandage a of open woven silk stiffened at the ends c with whalebone &c. and bound at the edges is supported under the chin by elastic cords e, e<2>. The appliance is worn during sleep.
Patent GB-190213512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Heating of Liquids of Low Boiling Points.
Inventor: FEENY VICTOR FALLON
Filed: 1902-06-14
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 13,512. Feeny, V. F., [Abwõrme-Kraftmaschinen Ges.]. June 14. Steam generation by direct contact of heated gases.-Relates to a method of utilizing exhaust or waste gases from boilers, gas and oil engines, coke ovens, &c., for heating liquids of low boiling points, by employing them first to evaporate water. The gases pass through a chamber containing coke, such as is shown in Fig. 1, in a counter-direction to a suitable quantity of water, and the purified gases, together with the steam generated, pass to the vaporizer to heat the liquid. The trays shown may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190218773-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spigot and Socket Joints for Pipes.
Inventor: REEKIE JAMES SMITH
Filed: 1902-08-26
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 18,773. Reekie, J. S. Aug. 26. Casting.-A continuous lead ring or collar c of suitable shape is cast or otherwise tightly fixed upon the spigot end b of a pipe. This ring c may enclose wholly or partially the bead b<1> at the spigot end when the pipe is so formed. When the socket and spigot are in place, the ring c is set up to form an efficient joint, and lead ur hemp packing may be used also to aid in jointing. The ring or collar c is cast upon the spigot by the aid of the mould d, Fig. 2, having the recess d' suitably tapared on one or both sides. The ring may be cast separately, or it may be cut from a lead tube and placed upon the pipe.
Patent GB-190224309-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Washing Machines
Inventor: BAKER WILLIAM EXCELL
Filed: 1902-11-06
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 24,309. Baker, W. E. Nov. 6. Washing-machines.- Relates to the construction of inner cylinders for rotary washing - machines of the form described in Specification No. 770, A.D. 1894. The casing a of the inner cylinder is riveted to a flange b, rounded at b<1>, to which are attached the blades or propelling- vanes c, c<1>, the ends c<1> of the vanes projecting beyond the outer surface of the flange b. The vanes may be continued on to the outer periphery of the casing a. The perforated end E of the cylinder may be dished, rounded, or formed in other shape projecting outwards, and the fans may follow or partly follow the shape of the dished end. Dished fans may also be used with ordinary vertical flat cylinder ends.
Patent GB-190227143-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Plate-holder Attachment for Cameras.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1902-12-09
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 27,143. Marks, G. C., [Smith, J. A.]. Dec. 9. Cameras; dark slides.-Relates to a method of combining a dark slide with a focussing-screen to facilitate focusing and subsequent exposure of the plate. Fig. 1 shows the focussing-screen g in position at the back of the camera, the dark slide n being hooked on to its right-hand side. By pulling the knob z to the left, the dark slide n is slid behind the camera, as shown in Fig. 2, where it is held. Further movement of the knub z to the left moves the plate s with its arm t, which is connected to the end slat q of the flexible shutter of the dark slide. This movement uncovers the plate in the dark slide, the final position being shown in Fig. 3. The plate s is automatically disconnected from the slide n by the action of the fixed plate w when the plate s starts to move from the position shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190310766-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Engines Adapted for Propelling Motor Vehicles and for other Uses
Inventor: CROMPTON CHARLES
Filed: 1903-05-12
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 10,766. Crompton, C. May 12. Single-acting engines; cylinders; valve-chests; valves and valve gear.-A four-cylinder singleacting steam engine, adapted for propelling motor vehicles or yachts is shown in Figs. 1 and 3. The engine is built up of cylinders 9 secured in recesses in the steam chest 3, and in a plate 10, the parts being fastened by bolts 17 to the bed 15. One or more cylinders may be used, and they have a common rotary distributing-valve 4, driven by toothed gearing 41 connected to the main shaft 14, at one quarter the speed of the main shaft. Each cylinder has two admission ports 21, Fig. 5, adapted to align with a set of four ports 25 in the valve, and also has an exhaust port 22, Fig. 13, adapted to align with recesses 37 on the outside of the valve. The recesses have escape passages 60 for condensation water. The distributing-valve has an inner tubular expansion valve 70 with ports 71, adapted to align more or less with the cylinder ports, and adjusted by an external handle 74. The main valve is reversed by means of a handle 53, which moves a sliding sleeve 49 engaging, by means of studs 50, with helical cam-grooves 52 in a sleeve 48 on the valve-actuating gear 45.
Patent GB-190317312-A (GB)
Title: Means for Producing a Stereotype Matrix
Inventor: BONNEAU JOSEPH CASIMIRE
Filed: 1903-08-10
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 17,312. Bonneau, J. C. Aug. 10. Stereotype.-Stereotype-matrix pulp 9 is dried while in contact with the type 10 in the chase frame 2 by means of dry fluid pressure instead of by solid pressure, and escape-grooves 17 for moisture are formed in the under faces of the frame 2 and its wedges 3, 4, the edges 18 of which are bevelled to prevent blinding of the grooves. A cover 12 is formed with a faced border 14 and a recess 13 corresponding in dimensions to the type matter, and is laid on the pulp 9, and sufficient pressure is applied by press-plates 7, 8 to form an airtight joint between the border 14 and the pulp 9. Hot dry compressed air &c. is then admitted into the recess 13 through a connection 16 and an opening 15 in the cover. A sheet 11 of rubbercloth or of slightly permeable material may be placed over the pulp.
Patent GB-190317805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Sulphur Dye-stuffs.
Filed: 1903-08-17
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 17,805. Meyenberg, A., and Clayton Aniline Co. Aug. 17. Dyes, artificial.-Substantive sulphur dye-stuffs, such as a black dye from the dinitrophenol (OH: NO2 : NO2=1 : 2 : 4), are obtained practically pure, without the use of sodium sulphide or sulphur, by treating its sodium salt with sulphuretted hydrogen, pure or mixed with air. The sodium salts of dinitrocresol, of diphenylamine derivatives obtained by means of dinitrochlorbenzene or otherwise, and of other compounds, also yield dyes on similar treatment, though not necessarily the same as result from the action of sodium sulphide and sulphur. For example, sulphuretted hydrogen is passed through a boiling aqueous solution of sodium dinitrophenolate, in a vessel provided with a reflux and a stirring arrangement, until the colour of the solution no longer changes. The water is then distilled off until the residue thickens. The latter is kept until no more colour forms, and is then heated to dryness and powdered for use. The addition of compounds which influence the colour of the products obtained in other sulphuration methods, produces, to some extent, the same effects in the present one.
Patent GB-190320975-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Heating Water and Circulating the Heated Water.
Inventor: BARKER ARTHUR HENRY
Filed: 1903-09-30
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 20,975. Barker, A. H. Sept. 30. Direct steam-pressure apparatus.-Apparatus for heating water and circulating the heated water comprises two vessels, placed at different levels, and connected by a system of pipes, through which the heated water is caused to flow by gravitation from the higher to the lower vessel, from which it is forced to the higher vessel by an automatically-regulated pump, the heater, which may be of any convenient type, being placed in the line of the rising or circulating pipes. Fig. 1 shows one form of the apparatus, in which water from the upper vessel a flows through a surface heater d, having a steam inlet e and steam outlet f, and, after passing through a system of circulating-pipes c, enters the lower vessel b, in which is a float i. When the water in the lower vessel b reaches a predetermined level, the float opens the valve h, which admits steam to a pump j and forces the water, which has entered the pump from the lower vessel, up the rising pipe k to the upper vessel. In a modification of the apparatus, shown in Fig. 2, the lower vessel b is combined with the heater, the water from the circulating-pipes c being admitted at the top of the vessel b, where it falls upon a series of perforated trays d exposed to low-pressure steam from the pipe n. The supply of water to the vessel b is regulated by a float-actuated valve l. The vessel b is in communication, by means of a valve j, with a pump or ejector g, which is supplied with low-pressure steam by a pipe q, and high-pressure steam by a pipe p. The pump g and the heater b being supplied with low-pressure steam, when the weight of water in the heater is sufficient, the valve j opens and admits water to the pump g. The float i then rises, shuts off the low-pressure steam, and admits high-pressure steam through the valve s, and the water is forced out of the pump, through the rising pipe k into the upper vessel. A supplementary float r actuates the valves at the outlet to the rising main for closing the outlet to prevent steam from blowing through, should the float i stick on its downward movement.
Patent GB-190322438-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Button Holes, Loops and the like Means of Fastening together Parts of Garments and other Articles
Inventor: BIRNBAUM HENRY BERNARD
Filed: 1903-10-17
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 22,438. Birnbaum, H. B. Oct. 17. Buttonhole strips. -To facilitate the fastening of garments &c., buttonholes or loops a are left during the weaving of a cord c on to the edge or centre of a strip of fabric b. This strip is adapted to be sewn to the garment opposite to a row of buttons, hooks, or like fastening devices with which the garment is provided, or two such strips may be sewn to opposite edges of garments, and laced together.
Patent GB-190327305-A (GB)
Title: Folding Steps for Tramcar Platforms and Means for Operating the same.
Inventor: HANSFORD JOHN FAULKENHAM
Filed: 1903-12-14
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 27,305. Hansford, J. F. Dec. 14. Footboards and steps.-The platform steps of tramcars are hinged so that they can be turned up when not in use. The step a is carried by brackets b, hinged in plates d bolted to the bearer of the platform f. A hand-lever i, Fig. 2, is pivoted at g to a pillar h, and carries a pin engaging a rightangled slot k in the pillar. The lever i is loosely connected to a bell-crank lever m, which is linked to one of the brackets b by rods p, q. In the lowered position, shoulders b<1> on the brackets bear against the underface of the platform bearer, to give the step rigidity. To turn the step up, the lever i is pushed outwards. The canopy pillar r is secured to a lug r<1> bolted to one of the plates d. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the lever i is connected, by links s<1>, s<2>, to a spindle s<3>, which extends along the step and is connected to one of the brackets b by links t, t<1>. The hand-lever i, Fig. 6, is moved vertically to operate the step. It is connected to the bell-crank lever m by another bell-crank lever i'. The step is held in the raised position by a recess in the hand-lever fitting over a stud i<5> on the standard i'.
Patent GB-190404023-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Automatic Pianoforte Players.
Inventor: WEBB FRANCIS GILBERT
Filed: 1904-02-17
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 4023. Webb, F. G. Feb. 17. Automatic instruments.-The stroke of the keyoperating levers of a piano-player is softened. by means of cushions which are brought under the levers for different parts of the keyboard at will. By means of the rod D and link d, the bar C may be rotated about end pivots c, thereby bringing one or other of the cushions c<1>, c' under the levers a<4>, which strike the keys B, and are pivoted at a. One of the cushions may affect the bass levers, and the other the treble, and they may be composed of closed india-rubber tubes or pads, of metal springs or other resilient material, or of inflated tubes provided with valves. The invention may be applied either to piano-players which are separate from the pianoforte, or to those combined with the instrument.
Patent GB-190404290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Guards for Ironing Machines, and the like.
Inventor: SYMONDS HAROLD
Filed: 1904-02-20
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 4290. Symonds, H. Feb. 20. Ironing-machines.-Consists of an arrangement by which an operator whose fingers have been caught in a machine such as the Decoudun ironing machine can stop and reverse the motion. The ironing-roller A revolves near the feed-board C and lip B. The belt 5 on the pulley I drives the shaft J through a clutch 3 and the train of wheels G, D, E, F, and the roller A through a worm and wheel in the casing H. The bell-crank lever L, pivoted at M and carrying the fork K which operates the clutch 3, has pivoted to it at N the oscillating rod O fitted at the far end with the weight P. Rods Y, Z parallel to the lip B are connected at the ends by plates 1 pivoted on supports 2 on fixed brackets T which also carry an angular pin S and a hand-lever U pivoted at V. The lever U is connected through a slot at W both to a link Q, notched at R, and to one end of a link X the other end of which is connected to the plate 1. The link Q rests with its notch over the pin S and is pivoted on the weight P, which is provided with a strap 4 embracing the lever 4 in a slot. The entangled operator knocking up the bar X with the wrists, or pressing down the bar Z with the body, pulls the notch R in the link Q off tho pin S and the weight P, pulling heavily on the bell-crank lever L, disengages the clutch 3 from the pulley I and stops the machine. Reversal could be effected by the fork K putting into gear a pulley running in the opposite direction, or shifting a belt over fast and loose pulleys. On raising the lever U so as to restore the notch R to the pin S, the weight P is lifted, and, through the slotted strap 4, and lever L, the clutch 3 is put into engagement.
Patent GB-190405128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Multiple Drilling Machines.
Inventor: NUTTING FREDERICK JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-03-01
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 5128. National Automatic Tool Co., and Nutting, F. J. March 1. Drilling.-A multiple-spindle drilling-machine has gangs of drills mounted in a turret 2 which is automatically rotated and looked to bring each gang of drills successively into an operative position above a work table 53. The driving-shaft 4 passes centrally through the turret, and is geared to radial spindles 8, geared through idle wheels to other radial spindles 11. Each radial spindle drives a gang of drill spindles 14 through changewheels, the drill spindles being adjustably mounted in plates 20 to enable the spacing to be varied. Each radial spindle is provided with a clutch 9 controlled by a cam, so that only the gang of drills in operation is driven. The turret carries a notched plate provided with roller pins engaged by a lever with a jointed end to rotate the turret intermittently, the turret being locked by a bolt engaging the notches. The rotation and locking of the turret are effected by cams on a cam shaft 51, the periphery of the notched plate being formed to prevent excessive rotation of the turret. The work-table is automatically spaced and locked at uniform or irregular intervals simultaneously with the change of drills. The movement is effected by a segment 57 frictionally held on the cam shaft and actuated by adjustable cam-plates 88 on a cam disc on a shaft 93 driven from the cam shaft. The cam-plates act on the tail 66 of the segment to engage the segment with a pinion 56 mounted in the bed 54 and gearing with a rack on the table. The leading tooth 58 of the segment is pivoted at 59, and held up by a spring to ensure the proper engagement of the segment and pinion, the movement of the tooth being limited by a pin and slot as shown in Fig. 8. The table is locked by a spring bolt 64 engaging notches in the table, and withdrawn by the nose 63 of the segment prior to the movement of the table. The table may be adjusted by a hand-wheel (not shown) and the locking-bolt may be disengaged by a handle 76 but is locked when the table is elevated to feed the work. This elevation is effected by a cam 96 on the cam shaft, which can be driven at different speeds by change-gear comprising a set of wheels 103 on a pulley shaft 100 and a set of wheels 107 loose on a worm shaft, which drives the cam shaft. The clutches for separately coupling the loose wheels to the worm shaft are controlled by a cam disc on the shaft 93, the disc also carrying a tappet to disengage a clutch 102 on the pulley shaft after each revolution of the shaft 93. Handles 133, 134 are provided for stopping and starting the pulley shaft.