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Patent GB-190205400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dispatch Tube Systems.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1902-03-04
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 5400. Thompson, W. P., [Bemis, T.]. March 4. Pneumatic c despatch apparatus. -The system consists of a pair of mains with branch loops, Fig. 4, the leaving-limb 22 of which is connected to the distributing- main by the fork, Fig. 2, while the return limb 26 runs into the return main bv the junction, Fig. 3. Fig. 2 is laterally reversed relatively to Fig. 4. The atmospheric air is sucked in at the opening 44 at the commencement of each branch, as well as at the open end of the main. The tubes 15 are fluted, and the carriers are provided with square heads 86 having bevelled corners to fit four channels of the fluting, while the remaining four accommodate pins 87, which are placed in different positions on the sides of the head in order to determine at what branch the carrier is switched off. A carrier, provided with pins to pass on the oblique side of the switching- ribs 31, throws back the valve 41 on its hinge 40 into the position shown in dotted lines, and proceeds along its branch, the valve being closed after it by the pressure from the air inlet 44 to the main ; to mitigate the shock of the switching action, the rear part of the switch 33 has a certain play against a spring 37. The valve, preferably of leather, is reinforced at the back by the hinge 42, and at the front by wearing-strips 43. The sharp curl 59 at the end of the branch contains a wheel 60, which prevents the carrier from jamming. After passing a spring flap 69, it strikes a lid 70 and emerges. The return limb 26 of a branch commences with a box 71, which is separated from the tube by a sliding door 74. The opening and closing of the lid 72 of the box lowers and raises a bolt 72<1> from a hole 74<11> in the sliding door, so that each can only be opened when the other is closed. The carrier is inserted, the lid closed, and the door is opened. The junction, Fig. 3, of the return branch contains an antifriction wheel 48, and is provided with the following device to prevent the collision of two carriers :-If the carrier in the branch arrives first, a cam 50 which it strikes pushes a finger 55 upon the carrier in the main, and a curved plate 58 dependent from the cam fits the tube, but, if the carrier in the main gets fully under the finger, the cam is locked and the curved plate 58 obstructs the carrier in the branch.
Patent GB-190205993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Engines
Inventor: STOWELL BYRON FRANKLIN
Filed: 1902-03-11
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 5993. Mackenzie, J. W., [Stowell, B. F., Norman, C. E. van, and Jewett, G. M.]. March 11. Oscillating-vane type.-Comprises an engine with two or more cylinders which can be worked either simple or compound, so that, if used on a motor carriage it may be run economically when the running conditions are easy, or may be made to develope great power when required. Fig. 3 shows a vertical section through one of the cylinders and Fig. 4 shows a perspective view of a two- cylinder engine complete. The vane i mounted on the shaft k is oscillated in the cylinder b by steam distributed alternately to opposite sides by the slide valve in the steam chest d. The rocking motion of the shaft k, through the medium of a pinion g, is caused to reciprocate the toothed sector 10, which is mounted on an eccentrically- adjustable pivot, and drives the crank shaft s by means of a connecting-rod 14. The valve is worked by an eccentric and rocking - lever l, or by a link motion. The high - pressure cylinder is at a and the low- pressure cylinder at a<2>; steam is supplied by the pipe A. The change from compound to high- pressure working is effected by a partial rotation of the plug P by a handle M. The plug P has two sets of ports in it, each forming a three-way valve, the simultaneous adjustment of both in conjunction with the ports in the box H producing all the requisite changes at the same time.
Patent GB-190206240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Cooking Stoves and Water Heaters and in Means for Controlling the Supply of Gas thereto.
Filed: 1902-03-14
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 6240. Hygienic Stove Co., and Greenwood B. P. March 14. Water-heating gas stoves; gas cooking-stoves.- Relates to water-heaters and means for controlling the supply of gas to them, and, in part, to gas cooking-ranges or stoves having water-heaters fixed to or separate from them. The heater is provided with a cold-water supply cistern A, which holds just sufficient water to cover the ball tap C, and which may be secured to the heater in any position by a band B. The tap is operated by a float E, and the water overflows into the reserve chamber F. Below this chamber are a series of double water cylinders G, J, K, 0 connected with each other by pipes I, M, P, L, so that the water follows the course indicated by the arrows and returns to the reserve chamber F by a pipe L<1>. The pipes P, P are formed of brass in one piece, and are tinned inside, and the pipes L, L<1> are similarly constructed. The hot water is drawn off by a cock U. The products of combustion pass up inside the cylinders 0, K and descend within the cylinder G, below which they enter a casing J<1> leading to the outlet Q. The burner is an illuminating one, and may be adapted to swing outwards on a pivot S' at the bottom of the cock S. For preventing access to the cock, a casing T is mounted on the pivot, and a hole T' is formed therein, which allows access to the cock only when the burner has been swung out of the casing. In a form shown in Fig. 2, the burner is fixed and is provided with a pilot 19. The cock carries a disc 18 on which is a stop 18<1>, and with this engages a trip lever 17, so as to lock the cock in a position in which the pilot only is supplied. In order to turn on more gas, the trip lever must be lifted to disengage the stop. The Provisional Specification states that the disc is marked opposite to stop " light pilot first." The Provisional Specification also describes a device for locking the cock in position for passing certain quantities of gas. In Fig. 2 a simplified construction of the water-heater is shown. For preventing an occasional downdraught from entering the stove, the outlet for the products of combustion is provided ,in a downward or other direction, with a branch opening into the room.
Patent GB-190211737-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Collapsable and Expanding Device for Drying and Airing Clothes, Displaying Articles for Sale, and for other purposes.
Inventor: WRIGHT JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-05-23
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 11,737. Wright, J., and Francis, A. May 23. Displaying.-A collapsable rack for displaying jewellery, watches, confectionery, toys, &c., and for other purposes, is shown in Figs. 6 and 7. A board D or other support has a semicircular slotted bracket A fixed to it. A guide-rod G is fixed at its ends to the bracket and board and has a carrier J to which the supports or rods M are pivoted. The rods pass through the slots in the bracket and by raising the carrier up to the bracket, Fig. 7, the rack is extended and ready for use. The shape of the bracket &c. may be varied.
Patent GB-190215507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clasps for Garments.
Filed: 1902-07-11
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 15,507. Lake, H. H., [Clark Manufacturing Co.]. July 11. Stocking suspenders; suspenders for articles of dress.-Relates to clips more particularly for use with webbing &c. straps for attaching and supporting hose and other garments. A member a is provided with transverse slots a' to receive prongs b' of a member b, and with a central spring tongue a co-operating with a curved central portion of the member b, which is operated by means of a locking-lever d pivoted in lugs a<1> of the member a. The outer end of the member b has an inturned lip b<3>, and the outer end of the member a an upturned lip a<3> and a long transverse slot a<4>. The inner end of the member a is reduced to leave shoulders a<50>, and bent to form a tubular bearing a<8> for an elongated loop c. The strap &c. A is inserted in the slot a<4>, and carried round the lip a<3>, and up through the loop c, and is retained by swinging the loop down past the end a<7> and depressing the lever d, which then extends just over the outer bar of the loop c
Patent GB-190224197-A (GB)
Title: Railway Rail Joint.
Inventor: CARTWRIGHT HENRY
Filed: 1902-11-05
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 24,197. Cartwright, H. Nov. 5. Rail joints. - The fishplates are riveted or permanently secured to one rail end, and the other end is slipped between them, and may be secured, if desired, by a single fish-bolt. The plates are shaped to bear on the foot and under the head of the rails. The outer plate is extended upwards, and partly lapped over the head of the rail to extend the tread.
Patent GB-190224355-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of and Apparatus for the Gasification of Combustible Liquids
Inventor: CLAUDEL CHARLES HENRI
Filed: 1902-11-06
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 24,355. Claudel, C. H. Nov. 6. Gas manufacture, materials and processes for.- The complete gasification of liquid combustibles without the formation of either coke deposits or explosive mixtures is effected by the introduction into the retorts of steam, which combines with the nascent and incandescent coke deposits to form carbonic oxide and hydrogen. As described in connection with a petrol motor, the petrol from the pipe 4 is fed in a fine stream or in drops, under the control of the valve 3, to the retorts 1, which are connected in series by unions 17. The steamsupply pipe 6 is in communication with a separator 7 mounted upon the exhaust pipe of the motor. The exhaust gases, which consist of carbonic acid, nitrogen, and water, in the periods comprised between the exhausts, become superposed in the order of density. At the moment at which the admission takes place, the reduction of pressure produced in the retorts permits of the introduction of a small quantity of dry steam through the automatic valve 5. The fixed combustible gases issuing at 15 may be either collected and stored for future use, or, for immediate use, they may be discharged into a chamber 12, which is traversed by air tubes 13, and has a number of small holes 14, through which the gases escape and become thoroughly and evenly mixed with the air issuing from the tubes 13.
Patent GB-190224525-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rollers, applicable for use with Moist or Easily Damaged Materials
Inventor: GOULD CHARLES ALBERT
Filed: 1902-11-08
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 24,525. Gould, C. A. Nov. 8. Cylinder machines with plane printing-surfaces, rotary machines; inking-rollers, making.-Rollers for printing machinery and for other purposes are made of ground or presssed cork and a waterproof cement, such as collodion ; the elasticity may be varied by adding a hardening-material or increasing the amount of cement. The rollers may be coated with celluloid or varnish, or may be impregnated with stearine or paraffin wax.
Patent GB-190224717-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ice Cream Freezing Machines.
Inventor: SCHAEFER JEHU BAXTER
Filed: 1902-11-11
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 24,717. Schõfer, J. B. Nov. 11. Freezers.-Relates to improvements on the inventions described in Specifications No. 11,443, A.D. 1898, and No. 8525, A.D. 1899. The cream container B rests on a ring C, Fig. 1, at the bottom of the casing A of the freezing-machine. The ring has apertures to allow the ice and salt or other freezing mixture to pass under the container B. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, the container B carries lugs E of the form shown to engage apertured lugs D fixed to the casing A.
Patent GB-190303732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators
Inventor: RHEUTAN GARRETT HERRING
Filed: 1903-02-17
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 3732. Rheutan, G. H. Feb. 17. Steam - generator fireboxes. - Relates to boilers of the locomotive type, in the fireboxes of which are arranged groups of water tubes, to connect water spaces at the front and rear. A section through one form of firebox is shown in Fig. 1. The water tubes are connected at their front end to an inclined sheet 29 beyond the furnace, and at their rear end to a tube plate 40 attached to the top and front of the firebox. The rear head of the boiler is convex and the lower edge is attached to a horizontal flange which extends across the end of the boiler and forms a truss to strengthen the rear wall. The crown is a separate plate attached to the upright side walls and is provided with transverse corrugations which extend nearly across it. The space between the water tubes and the tube plate 30 forms a combustion chamber, and at the side of it a manhole 47 is provided. In a modification, Fig. 9, straight water tubes are used and the crown of the furnace is inclined and extended upwards towards the front end, so that the upper fire tubes are above the water line. An upward extension to contain the rear ends of the water tubes, which are turned back towards the front, is shown in Fig. 12.
Patent GB-190306487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alternating Electric Current Induction Motors.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1903-03-20
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 6487. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. March 20. Motors, alternating- current.-In an induction motor of the kind described in Specifications Nos. 10,269 and 10,270, A.D. 1898, for operation from a source of single-phase current, in order to dispense with a transformer, the tertiary winding, which is placed on the stator in inductive relation to the primary and secondary windings and in series with a condenser or similar phase-shifting device, is wound in two sections of fine wire, one section having the proper number of turns to co-operate with the primary and secondary windings to produce rotation of the secondary, and the other section having a large number of turns sufficient to produce the required high voltage of the condenser. The first section F of the tertiary winding F, G in the case of a delta-connected winding is displaced from each of the sections D, E of the primary winding by one third of the polar pitch to form a three-phase system with the primary winding. The second section G of the tertiary winding is wound in the same slots as the section F. In the case of a Y-connected winding, the section F is displaced as above from the sections cf the primary winding, but is not connected to them, whereas the section G is wound in the same slots as one of the primary sections.
Patent GB-190309874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Baling and other Presses.
Inventor: ROBERTS HUGH IORWERTH
Filed: 1903-05-01
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 9874. Roberts, H. I. May 1. Fatty oils. - Relates presses applicable for pressing seeds to obtain oil. The framework of the press comprises columns c to which are fixed beams b, b<1> carrying beams a, d. The follower e is pivoted to levers f supported on flanged wheels i running on the beams d. Rods h mounted on the axles f<1> of the wheels i, are coupled to rocking levers j supported in a bearing block a and designed to act as counterbalance weights. Adjustable weights are attached to the levers j so that the parts may be properly counterbalanced. The block k carries toggle levers l coupled to the levers f. A chain, rope, &c. m, fixed to a connection on an axle f<1> or to the leverf, passes round pulleys g on the axles f<1> and round guide pulleys u to a winch &c. a<11>. One, two, or more press boxes are mounted so as to swing atout each of the columns e. Each box is supported by arms o' projecting from a sleeve o mounted on a column c, the sleeve being arranged to turn on ball &c. bearings. A box is preferably provided with front and side swinging doors secured in the closed position by a staple on one door engaging a pivoted bar on the other door. In order to secure the top box in place, when the bottom boxes are being interchanged, screwed hooks c<1111>, passing through brackets on the beams b and operated by a hand wheel d<1>, are brought into engagement with a shackle and an angle-plate on the box. The upper and lower boxes, when in position, are kept in alignment by a pivoted catch on one box engaging a stop on the other. The pressed material is held in the top box during the changing of the bottom boxes by means of pivoted arms f connected together by rods f<111>, which are pushed inwards to bring the arms into engagement with the material. When additional material is forced up by the follower, the arms f<11> are pushed outwards. In operation, the follower is raised by winding the rope &c. m on the winch a<11>, the wheels i on the levers f running towards the centre of the beams d. When the levers f descend, the pulleys u press down the rope clear of the parts and into engagement with the pulleys w. Near the bottom of its stroke, the follower e is guided by means of guides g', which may be provided with bowls or runners and engage brackets g<111> on the beams g<11>. To enable the winch pawl k<1> to be disengaged from the ratchet-wheel k<11> of the winding-barrel, when the winch is in operation, the pawl is pivoted to the short arm l<11> of a pivoted bell-crank lever, the other arm l<111> of which forms the operating handle. In the engaged position, the pawl is in line with the arm l<11>, and by moving the handle l<111> the pawl is carried out of engagement with the wheel k<11>. Stops are provided to limit the travel of tha parts.
Patent GB-190312009-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Cleaning Surfaces.
Inventor: MASON CHARLES CROSBY
Filed: 1903-05-26
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 12,009. Mason, C. C. May 26. Sweeping-machines.-Relates to a method of and apparatus for cleaning surfaces, particularly those of pavements. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section of the apparatus, and Fig. 2 a horizontal section. The cleaning is effected by putting upon the surface to be cleaned a liquid impregnated with a cleansing-substance and then raising the temperature of the liquid by projecting a heated gas upon the surface and simultaneously subjecting it to attrition. In the portable casing A is a nozzle E connected with a supply of water under pressure, a pipe C connected with a supply of superheated steam, a rotary brush B, a water-wheel D' mounted on an axle D, a solid cleansing-substance H, and an opening a<1>. The water serves to drive the wheel D', to moisten the surface X to be cleansed, and to dissolve the substance H. The shaft D turns with the wheel D<1> and rotates both the brush B and a wheel G provided with inclined blades which lift the cleansing-liquid and throw it out through the opening a<1>. In some cases it is advantageous to mix the vapour of a petroleum product with the steam.
Patent GB-190317430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coverings for Drawing Rolls for Fibrous Materials
Inventor: SHIPP CHARLES
Filed: 1903-08-11
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 17,430. Shipp, C. Aug. 11. Coated fabrics for covering the drawing-rollers of apparatus for spinning yarns and threads. The fabric consists of a linen or cotton &c. backing to which is applied by heated rollers a composition consisting of Chinese wood oil and resin melted together and mixed, after cooling and grinding, with ground cork and vegetable black.
Patent GB-190318584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heaters Superheaters, and Coolers
Inventor: SEATON ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1903-08-28
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 18,584. Seaton, A. E. Aug. 28. Superheaters, steam; feedwater, heating.-In a Field-tube type of apparatus intended chiefly as a superheater, but applicable also as a feed heater and as a cooler for refrigerating - machines, the inner circulating tubes H open into a separate compartment above the central tube-plate C, which is held down by the cover B. By this means, these tubes can be withdrawn bcdily for repairs &c., when the cover B is removed, without breaking other joints or connections. The tube ends are divided into batches or nests by transverse partitions D, E, F, which are preferably formed in one with the header body A or plate C. Tight joints are made between the divisions by recessing the edges of the partitions into packed grooves in the plate C, or in the heater body A, as shown at J. The partitions may, however, be fitted separately, and held in place by grooves or by separate through bolts. In the latter case, the edges are grooved to receive elastic packing. The top and bottom parts of the header may be of cast steel, or of pressed dished steel plates ; or one part may be of cast steel and the other of steel plate. The tube-plate C may be of cast steel, steel plate, or wrought iron. Through bolts are provided for staying the flat surfaces.
Patent GB-190319006-A (GB)
Title: A New Method of and Means for Lubrication
Inventor: COUCHEMANN HENRY
Filed: 1903-09-03
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 19,006. Couchemann, H. Sept. 3. Lubricators.-A metal or vegetable gauze, fabric, perforated plate or the like c is interposed in the cup a between the shaft d to be lubricated and the lubricant b which preferably consists of " moelline" or maize pith or other absorbent vegetable, animal, or mineral matter impregnated with oil. The amount of oil sucked by the rotating shaft varies with the speed.
Patent GB-190323129-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Portable Buildings.
Inventor: CALWAY WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-10-26
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 23,129. Calway, W. Oct. 26. Portable buildings; walls.-Portable buildings are formed of cement, stone, or slate slabs B, Figs. 1 and 2, secured in a timber framing A by one or two wood or metal cappings D, D<1>, and stops E. Thin metal flashings C are placed in the horizontal joints between the slabs to allow the building to vibrate. The interior is lined with matchboarding F supported by bars G; air spaces may be left between the bars G and blocks. Fig. 4 shows a corner construction. The cappings D, D<1> are creosoted or galvanized, and the wall plates protected by creosoted wood or galvanized iron cappings.
Patent GB-190326582-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Packing Fragile Articles
Inventor: DENOLLY GEORGES
Filed: 1903-12-04
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 26,582. Denolly, G. Dec. 4. Parcelling bottles, jars, &c.-Fragile articles such as bottles, flasks, &c. are packed in such a way as to dispense with packing-material such as straw. A strip b of cardboard, wood, or other material, is placed around the bottles a, forming a frame, and its ends are fastened by clasps &c. The frame c is then forced over the frame b, and is held by frictional contact, the two frames forming a closed box. Partitions of cardboard may bo inserted between the bottles.
Patent GB-190326763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Luminous Signs, Designs, and the like.
Inventor: AUZERIC-NEE-DURRIOS MARIE
Filed: 1903-12-07
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 26,763. AuzÚric, (nÚe Durrios), M. Dec. 7. Ornamenting.-Illumination devices are built up of hollow parts of moulded glass, porcelain, or other transparent or translucent materials, provided at one end with projecting flanges, Figs. 1 and 3, whereby they may be fitted together to produce any desired design. The transverse section may have any form. Different types of junction parts are described, being jointed together, for example, as shown in Fig. 20. Incandescent lamps &c. are placed in the interior of the hollow letters, or the latter are mounted on the surface of a case containing the illuminant. In a modification, Fig. 21, the required device is similarly built up of a series of parts consisting of a base-piece and two side-pieces with projecting flanges, the interior surface of the latter being enamelled, silvered, or shaped &c. in any desired manner. The sidepieces may be separate and secured by screws to the bottom portion. The lamps are placed side by side in the open channel thus formed, and between the two walls opposite the base portion a transparent, reflecting, or other plate may be applied.