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Patent GB-190123575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Forks of Velocipedes, Motor Cycles and the like.
Inventor: MUSHING EDWARD
Filed: 1901-11-21
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 23,575. Mushing, E., and Gilbert, G. Nov. 21. Forks for velocipedes, motor cycles, &c. are fitted with anti - vibration arrangements. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the usual forks 2 are extended upwards through elongated eyes 11 formed in the fork crown 10, and are pivoted to lugs 7 secured on the steering-post by bolts 5 passing through elongated eyes 6 formed in the forks and formed with shoulders 8 on which the forks can swing or slide. The motion is controlled either by suitably-arranged blade springs or by rubber sleeves 12 formed with thickened front and rear portions and inserted in the eyes 11. The sleeves 12 are formed with extensions 14, which rest on a bridge connecting the fork members and control the sliding motion. In a modification, the bridge and extensions 12 are dispensed with, and the eyes 8 are circular.
Patent GB-190123726-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Preparing Tea and Coffee Beverages.
Inventor: BLANCHOT FRANCOIS ONESIME
Filed: 1901-11-22
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 23,726. Blauchot, F. O. Nov. 22. Tea, coffee, &c. making apparatus.-The coffee or tea is placed in the receptacle a, fitted to the top of the chamber b and provided with a perforated bottom a<3>, through which passes the tube a<5>, terminating in a cap a<8> to fit the upper edge of the perforated flange b'. The chamber b is heated from beneath until the water in the compartment b<5> is forced by the steam pressure up the tube a<5>, and is sprayed from the cap a<6> over the coffee &c., returning through the perforated bottom a<3>. The spout b<2> may be covered with a cap b<12>, and the steam outlet b<11> may be provided with a whistle to indicate the boiling of the water.
Patent GB-190200993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Telegraph and Telephone Wires.
Inventor: WOMERSLEY JAMES
Filed: 1902-01-14
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 993. Womersley, J., and Womersley, G. W. Jan. 14. Conductors, supports for.-Spans of telegraph and telephone wire are connected up by means of spiral springs A. The springs are connected by horse-shoes C carrying insulators B to which the wires G are attached. H is a loop connecting the two parts G.
Patent GB-190201223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Driving Mechanism of Motor Cars.
Inventor: SCHMID ALBERT
Filed: 1902-01-16
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 1223. Schmid, A. Jan. 16. Motor road vehicles.-The driving - mechanism consists of an internal-combustion engine a, a dynamo b driven directly by the engine, a controller e, and an electric motor or motors d worked by currents generated by the dynamo, and connected by suitable gearing to the driving- wheels l.
Patent GB-190206236-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Free Wheel and Brake Mechanism for Cycles.
Inventor: BROWN JOHN
Filed: 1902-03-13
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 6236. Brown, J., Brown, H. N., and Rickman, T. S. March 13. Clutches; brakes. -Relates to clutch-driving and back-pedalling brake mechanism, which allows the cycle to be wheeled backwards. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, a nut E is mounted on screw-threads on a sleeve B formed with lugs d<2> which engage with similar lugs on the chainwheel D, and cause the parts B, D to rotate together, but allow them to slide axially. Pawls F, F<1>, pivoted to the nut E and connected together by a rod f and spring f<1>, are adapted, respectively, to engage with teeth H formed on the hub C and with sockets b<3> formed in a sleeve B<1>, which is mounted on the axle so as to slide axially but not to rotate. The sleeves B, B<1> are formed with brake blocks b adapted to engage inclined surfaces c formed on the bearing-cups, as shown. During forward driving the parts D, B, and E move together, the rotation of the nut E on the part B being limited, and the pawl F is caused by the pawl F<1> to engage the teeth H and drive the hub C. On stopping the pedals, the pawls return to the position shown in Fig. 2, and allow the hub to rotate freely in either direction, and, on backpedalling, the pawl F<1> causes the nut E to rotate on the sleeve B and force the sleeves B, B<1> apart, so that the brake surfaces engage. In a modification shown in Fig. 3, the pawls F, F<1> are carried on the chain-wheel D', and engage with the hub and with a sleeve B<2> mounted on the axle and provided with a nut B<3> mounted free to slide but not to rotate on the axle, so that, on back-pedalling, the sleeves B<2>, B<3> approach and cause brake rings b formed on them to engage inclined surfaces c formed on the hub. A spring c<5> helps to release the brake when the pressure is released.
Patent GB-190207093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Boilers.
Inventor: CUMMINS WILLIAM RUSSELL
Filed: 1902-03-22
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 7093. Cummins, W. R. March 22. Water-tube boilerR.-Relates to vertical boilers of the kind described in Specification No. 2616, A.D. 1896, with vertical water tubes, in annular rows, connecting upper and lower water chambers. The tubes are now arranged to leave right and left handed curved avenues or sweeping-chambers between them, for the passage of a curved cleaning- brush, Fig. 4. The outer casing is made with removable portions, to afford access for the brush. The inner annular baffling-plate m, which is also arranged in narrow sections, and placed between two of the inner rows of tubes, has an opening diametrically opposite to the outlet.
Patent GB-190221143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Casement Stays for Windows.
Inventor: FOOKS CHARLES JOB
Filed: 1902-09-29
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 21,143. Fooks, C. J. Sept. 29. Casement fasteners; sliding bolts.-The stay a is rounded at the end and slides through a slot in the plate q attached to the window, into a socket in the block o screwed to the window frame. A handle c is provided.
Patent GB-190222032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Mariners' Compass.
Filed: 1902-10-10
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 22,032. Kelvin, W. Thomson, Baron, Clark, F. W., and Kelvin & James White. Oct. 10. Compasses, magnetic. - To allow of lighting-up from below, the bowl A is made of glass with a flange a which, with a glass cover c, is secured in a cylinder B. A lamp F, electric or other, is placed in a chamber G below the compass. To regulate the illumination, the lamp may be covered with a cylindrical screen with holes in the top, over which is mounted a rotating plate similarly perforated.
Patent GB-190223544-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coke Ovens.
Inventor: COPPEE EVENCE
Filed: 1902-10-28
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 23,544. CoppÚe, E. Oct. 28. Coking.-Coke ovens of the type described in Specification No. 16,154, A.D. 1899, are modified to ensure a better distribution and regulation of the mixture of gas and air. The ovens may be worked either with or without recovery of byeproducts. Fig. 2 shows a longitudinal section through one wall of an oven. In working without recovery of bye-products, dampers y are closed. The gas from the coal passes through four openings provided with valves, which are open, in this case, and then by way of four chambers p<1> into eighteen flues i in the wall, nine of the flues being in front and nine behind. The gas thus arriving in chambers f then ascends through eight flues i<1>, the two currents thus re-uniting, and then descends through six flues j so as to pass beneath the floor to two collecting-channels X, one being in front and one behind. Fig. 9 shows a horizontal section taken just below the floor in a modified form having only one collecting-channel. In this case, the gas descends through the flues j, Fig. 2, as before, and, meeting the gas from the neighbouring oven, one part passes directly by the flue q to the collecting- channel, while the other part passes through a passage r under the floor of the adjacent oven, and thence through a flue q<1> to the collecting-channel. Fig. 13 shows a horizontal section taken just below the floor in another modified form. Here, again, the gas takes the same course till it descends through the flues j, Fig. 2, but beneath the floor it divides, one part going directly through the flue q to the collecting-channel, and the other part passing round the division and into the collecting-channel by means of the flue q<1>. Regulation of the quantities of gas passing each way is obtained by adjustment of the dampers. In working with recovery of bye-products, the dampers y are raised, and the valves in the passages to the flues i are closed, so that the evolved gas is led directly from the ovens to the condensers, and back, by means of ducts a and injectors c, in which it is mixed with air, into flues d, the gas &c. rising through ports e to the combustion chambers f. The air necessary for complete combustion enters by ducts g in the foundations, in which pipes x are also arranged, accessible by means of vaults below the ovens so that the ports e may be cleaned. In each of the three modifications described, the gases leaving the combustion chambers f pass up the flues i, i<1>, and, descending through the flues j, are conducted as before into the collecting-channel or channels.
Patent GB-190228082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Governing or Regulating Apparatus for Steam Engines and the like
Inventor: RITES FRANCIS MARION
Filed: 1902-12-19
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 28,082. Rites, F. M. Dec. 19. Governing compound engines.-Racing is prevented in a compound marine or other engine by causing the valve gear of one or more of the cylinders to be automatically reversed by means of a flywheel governor, so that these cylinders will oppose the action of the others. Fig. 1 shows a quadruple-expansion engine having the first and third cylinders fitted with automatic reversing- gear ; the piston valves of these cylinders open on the outside and inside respectively. All the valves may be reversed simultaneously by the usual reversing-gear. The governor consists ef a ring 10, Figs. 3 and 4, revolving with the crank shaft and carrying a pivoted arm 11, which is slotted to pass over the crank shaft and is attached to a slotted eccentric 13. -A centrifugal and inertia weight 15 is pivoted to the arm 11 and provided with stops 17, and a yoke 19. Springs connect this yoke with a yoke 21 pivoted to an arm 23 revolving with, but adjustable on, the shaft. The valve is reversed by moving the arm 23 to the other side of the line 49-50 by means of a screw 25 having a collar engaging a rocking arm 27 ; the screw moves longitudinally, and. is prevented from rotating by means of a pin 22. For the third cylinder, the governor reversing and adjusting mechanism consists of a sleeve 28, Fig. 6, mounted on a bush 30 which slides on feather keys and carries one or more spiral splines engaging corresponding grooves in the sleeve. The rocking arms 27, Fig. 3, and 32, Fig. 1, are connected by links to the weigh-shaft 34 which may be fitted with ordinary reversing-links. As the speed rises, the weight 15 and arm 11 tend to swing about the pivot 12 so as to reduce the throw of the eccentric. If a sudden change of speed takes place, the eccentric is swung to the reversing position. In a modification, shown in Fig. 7, adapted for regulating a throttle valve, releasing-valve, &c., the weight 39 is pivoted to the wheel 40 and connected by springs to an arm which may be moved similarly to the arm 23, Fig. 3, and so vary the leverage of the springs. The weight does not carry an eccentric, but is connected to a bell crank lever pivoted to a collar 45 which is pivoted to the shaft and carries a slide 46 for the governor. The weight thus pulls on the bell crank in a straight line. This governor is not reversible.
Patent GB-190228661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kegs, Drums and Metallic Packages
Inventor: THOMPSON ROBERT
Filed: 1902-12-29
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 28,661. Thompson, R. Dec. 29. Metal drums, kegs, &c., for white lead, colours, tallow, oil, &c., are formed and secured as shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3. The lid, which is dished, or formed with a flange, is secured to the body by clips 6, Fig. 1. Round the body. near the end, are horizontal slits 1, into which, in the arrangement shown on the left of Fig. 1, the hooked ends of the clips are inserted, the other ends being bent over the flange of the lid, and the body having outward bulges or detents 5 to permit of the insertion of the hook between the body and the flange. In the arrangement shown on the right of Fig. 1, the hook is replaced by a T-shaped end 7, the other end of the clip being inserted through the slit and passed between the body and flange and bent over the latter. In the arrangements shown in Fig. 2, the detent or bulge extends round the body to form a shoulder 9, which is slitted to receive the hooks of the clips. In Fig. 3, the clips 11 are shown with keyhole slits in which engage studs 10 on the body.
Patent GB-190300456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Kneading and like Machines Employed in the Manufacture of Explosives.
Filed: 1903-01-07
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 456. Kynoch, Ltd., and Ashley, T. J. Jan. 7. Bearings for explosives-mixing machines. An inert ingredient, such as acetone or vaseline, is fed i n t o the machine from a pipe g through a narrow annular opening d between the sleeve a, carrying kneading-blades, and a ring b, supported from the casing c.
Patent GB-190309340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes of Obtaining Carbon Compounds having the General Formula C10 H16 O.
Inventor: WIDEEN KNUT CHARLES
Filed: 1903-04-24
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 9340. Wideen, K. C., and Carbon Hydrate Chemical Co. April 24. Camphors; ethylene.-Relates to a method of obtaining carbon compounds having the general formula C10H16O and applicable for use in the manufacture of celluloid or as a disinfectant. The process consists in the treatment of ethylene or acetylene with reducing-agents to produce a compound which is converted into the desired product by the action of steam. In an example, acetylene obtained from calcium carbide and water is passed through a solution of a double sulphate of ammonium and chromium to produce ethylene, the nascent hydrogen taken up being replaceable by the action of dilute sulphuric acid on iron &c. Ethylene thus or otherwise produced is passed over or through a heated mass of parabromisopropylbenzene, then over heated sodium, and finally into contact with steam superheated to above 550‹ F. The sodium is continuously sprayed with dilute sulphuric acid, and a constant temperature is maintained throughout the first two reactions on the ethylene. The first stage of the process is believed to result in the formation of isoprene, and the second in the production of a compound having the formula C10H14, which is converted into C10H16O by the steam.
Patent GB-190309892-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Lubricating Apparatus
Filed: 1903-05-01
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 9892. Lake, H. H., [Ypsilanti Lubricator Co.]. May 1. Lubricators for feeding oil to the cylinders of locomotives and other steam engines are so arranged that a constant feed may be maintained against a varying back pressure of the steam. Oil is displaced from a reservoir B by condensed steam supplied from a condenser E coupled to the boiler. A sight-feed tube C is arranged in connection with the reservoir, the supply being regulated by a cock c. The top fitting J of the sight-feed tube is coupled to a pipe K leading to the suction chamber of a pump A. A heater for the oil may be combined with the fitting J, and consists of a closed tube L, Fig. 4, extending across the reservoir and coupled to a steam pipe, the steam supply being controlled by a cock N. A small port h leads from the tube L into the oil supply conduit, and any condensed steam passes therethrongh to the sightfeed tube. A casing H<1>, Fig. 5, coupled to the fitting J, is provided with a diaphragm m having ports o, p. A valve O controls the port o, and is closed, normally, by the pressure in a steam pipe P. The pressure below the valve has to be greater than the pressure above the valve before the port o is opened to allow oil to pass. Any condensed steam passes from above the valve, by means of a channel therein, to the sight-feed tube when the valve is opened. Steam also passes into the conduit to force forward the oil. The steam pump, for forcing the oil to the cylinders, comprises a steam cylinder 1, Fig. 6, and a pump cylinder 3. The pistons 2, 4 working in these cylinders are mounted on a common rod 5, the diameter of the piston 2 being greater than that of the pump piston 4. The working of the piston 2 is controlled by a valve 13, suitable steam and exhaust ports being provided. Ports 6, 7 in the cylinder 3 communicate with an oil-supply chamber 8 and with chambers 9, 10 leading to delivery passages coupled to tubes Q, Q', each fitted with a regulator D. This regulator comprises a valve v adapted to close a port u. The upper portion of this valve is cup-shaped and of larger diameter than the lower part, and is under the pressure due to the steam in the pipe S. The valve can only be lifted to allow oil to pass to the cylinder when the pressure within the oil conduit is greater than the back pressure or the boiler pressure of the steam.
Patent GB-190319397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trivets and Coal Savers for Kitchen and similar Fire Grates
Inventor: MORRIS THOMAS
Filed: 1903-09-09
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 19,397. Morris, T. Sept. 9. Trivets; fuel - economizers.-A combined trivet and coal-saver is constructed of two pieces of wire, of which one piece is bent to form a grating d and is held by the other piece l, which is placed on a firebar by the hooks e. At a convenient distance from these hooks, on the opposite side of the wire l, U-shaped bends g are formed, and, beyond these, there are other U-shaped bends h, in a plane at right-angles to the previous bends. The bends h are connected by a straight length of wire, which is shown broken in Fig. 1. The ends of the wire forming the grating d are bent into hooks a, which pass around the wire l, between the bends g, h. The grating rests in the bends h in the position shown in the Figures. If the grating is raised, it can be turned, and held in a horizontal position to form a trivet; in this case the hooks a engage in the bends g, and rest against the wire between the bends g, h.
Patent GB-190321801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Simultaneous Telegraphy and Telephony.
Inventor: SAYERS JOSIAH
Filed: 1903-10-09
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 21,801. Sayers, J., and Holt, F. B. Oct. 9. Telephone systems; telegraphs.-In a system of simultaneous telegraphy and telephony through the same line wires, the telephone instruments c a n d telegraph instruments d, d' are connected in parallel across the line u, b. The telegraph instruments are differentially wound, and only respond to currents in parallel through the two sides of the line, with earth return at e. The levers or springs of the transmitting key g carry insulating fingers i which are adapted to depress both the fingers of a key k, so as to connect the inductance coils l, l<1> together just before the key g closes the battery contacts. The battery current divides through the coils l, l<1>, line wires a, b, and instrument windings d, d'. A drop handle telegraphic key may replace the double tapper key shown. The telegraphic current may be used to operate a relay actuated by the coils d, d' for the purpose of connecting one telephonic set with another not on the same circuit, or with exchange
Patent GB-190322623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Boxes for Cards Coins Tickets Stamps and other Articles
Inventor: WILCOX THOMAS
Filed: 1903-10-20
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 22,623. Wilcox, T., [trading as Wilcox & Son, M.]. Oct. 20. Card and like cases; stamp cases; season and other ticket cases; purses and portemonnaies.-Boxes for cards, coins, tickets, stamps, &c. adapted for attachment to a waist belt, bracelet, or bangle, or for suspension from a chatelaine, are formed as shown in Figs. 2, 3, and 8. The box A, Figs. 2 and 3, consists of a side, preferably curved, having flanges a', a<3> to form the ends. To the bottom is hinged a spring lid or front side B having a flange at the top. A ledge C is fitted within the box in front, and partitions D<1>, D' extend from it to the back to divide the box into compartments for the different articles. Perforations c', c', c<3> in the ledge facilitate the removal of the articles. The box may be attached to the belt E in any suitable manner. In a modification adapted for attachment to a wristlet or bracelet, spring tongues may be used for the ledge C. In the modification shown in Fig. 8, the box consists of two compartments having two separate lids hinged at the bottom or at the ends ; or one lid may be used, there being a partition to divide the box into compartments.
Patent GB-190326434-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for use in Playing Drums and Associated Instruments such as Castanets, Triangles, and the like.
Inventor: WINTER CHARLES JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-12-03
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 26,434. Winter, C. J. Dec. 3. Castanets; tambourines; triangles. - Percussive instruments under the charge of the drummer, or a single player, are mounted upon a frame and provided with mechanical devices for playing them, such devices having handles easily grasped by the player, or adapted to be struck by the drumstick. The triangle b, the tambourine c, and the castanets dare suitably supported in the common frame a. A single striker and a double ringing-striker or hammer l are provided for the triangle, and a striker p and rolling-strikers x for the tambourine. The striker levers have striking plates or handles, and springs to keep the strikers normally out of action. The lower castanet is depressed and released by the action of the toothed hand-wheel or a suitable rack. The compendium may be mounted on an ordinary music stand by the loop 18.
Patent GB-190327372-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Hydroxy-azo Colouring Matters
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1903-12-14
Granted: 1904-12-14
Abstract: 27,372. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Dec. 14. 2-Hydroxyl-1-diazo-naphthalene derivatives are prepared from di- or poly-sulphonic acids of a-naphthylamine, which have sulpho groups in the 2 : 4 or 2 : 5 position with respect to the amido group in position 1, while other sulpho groups may also be present, by treating the diazotized acids with alkaline carbonate in the cold, by warming them with an acetate or an alkali nitrite, or by allowing them to stand in the presence of dilute mineral acids, in all cases the 2-sulpho group being replaced by hydroxyl. Dyes, artificial.-With #-naphthol, the above diazo bodies yield o-hydroxy-azo colouring-matters, which dye wool brown-red to violet-red. The colours are sensitive to acid and alkali, but, when treated on the fibre with chromate, yield blackishblue to blue-black colours, which are fast to washing, light, and milling. In an example, the disodium salt of 1 : 2 : 4 : 6-naphthylamine-trisulphonic acid, hydrochloric acid, and aqueous sodium nitrite are mixed, and, after complete diazotization, an aqueous solution of calcined soda is added, and the whole stirred for some time. A caustic soda solution of #-naphthol is now added with continued stirring, the temperature 'being about 50‹ C., and, after acidifying with hydrochloric acid, the azo dye is precipitated with common salt. The dye may be purified by re-dissolving and re-precipitating. Similar azo colouring-matters may be prepared from 1-a-naphthylamine-2 : 4-, 2 : 5-, 2 : 4 : 7-, and 2 : 5 : 7-sulphonic acids.