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Patent GB-190107295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Changing and Power Transmitting Mechanism, especially applicable to Mechanically Driven Road Vehicles.
Inventor: WINSOR PAUL
Filed: 1901-04-09
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 7295. Winsor, P., and Paine, J. B. April 9. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to speed changing and power transmitting mechanism especially applicable to mechanically driven road vehicles. In the form shown in Fig. 1, power is transmitted to the shaft a from the motor g through ratchet gear d, e, and a floating lever j. One end of the floating lever is connected to a piston l in an air cylinder, which by suitable valves v, r can be connected either with the reservoir 2 or can be opened to the atmosphere. By suitably adjusting the valves v, r, and thereby regulating the resistance which the piston l meets, the proportion of power transmitted to the shaft a can be controlled as desired. Various arrangements working on this principle, with and without reservoirs, are described. In other forms of the invention, the regulable resistance to the motion of the floating lever j is furnished by a spring, the tension of which can be adjusted. Fig. 6 shows a form in which the spring 25 opposes the lever j uniformly, but in which the variation is effected by adjusting the rod i in a slot in the leverj. By shifting the rod i beyond the point of connection with the spring, reversal can be effected.
Patent GB-190107736-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Preventing the Escape of Liquid or Vapour from Vessels or Receptacles in which Volatile or other Liquids are Contained.
Inventor: SPOONER JOHN EDWARD GOZZETT
Filed: 1901-04-15
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 7736. Spooner, J. E. G., and Spooner, J. C. April 15. Stoppers.-Cans, drums, tanks, and like vessels or receptacles are fitted with stoppers or bungs and with necks or bushings to prevent the escape of the volatile or other liquid contents. A threaded mouthpiece, neck, or bushing 1, fitted with a lining 2 of soft metal, is provided, the neck or bushing and lining being shaped and arranged, as shown in Figs. 3 and 4, according as they are applied to a can or drum &c., so as to be fastened by a threaded nut 8, which forces the lining tightly to the head &c. of the vessel, to form a tight joint. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the joint formed by the lining and the conical surface may be also soldered. The threaded cup, stopper, or bung 3 is fitted with a plug 7 of soft metal, which, on the stopper &c. being screwed home, forms a tight joint with the lining.
Patent GB-190109170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Irons.
Inventor: HARTLEY ALFRED
Filed: 1901-05-03
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 9170. Hartley, A. May 3. Ironing.-Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of the body of a gas-heated band-iron, and Fig. 2 a side view. The body is provided with a mid-feather B, enlarged at the front F, and with air-holes A.
Patent GB-190111073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Guards or Catchers of Tramway Cars and the like.
Inventor: SCHULZE FRIEDRICH WILHELM KARL
Filed: 1901-05-29
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 11,073. Schulze, F. W. K. May 29. Obstruction-removers for tramcars. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation, and Fig. 2 a plan. The frames b, lined with elastic material or fitted with air cushions and stiffened by the bar a, are adapted to slide in the slotted tubes d on the sides of the platform. The whole is normally held elevated by the nut f, rigid with the frame, engaging the screwthreaded brake rod e, which is constructed so that a quarter turn of the handle h releases the nut f and allows the frame to fall to the ground. The guard is raised by the two-armed lever shown in Fig. 2. In a modification, bevel gearing is substituted for the nut and screw, and the act of releasing the brake causes levers to raise the guard automatically.
Patent GB-190111160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in & relating to Paste Pots or Jars
Filed: 1901-05-30
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 11,160. Lake, H. H., [Carter's Ink Co.]. May 30. Jars.-Within a paste pot A is arranged a glass &c. shell or vessel C for containing water. This vessel is retained in place partially by the paste B, and by a stay or brace D of aluminium &c. wire, which may engage a recess in the wall and pass round the vessel, or may clamp the same in a vertical recess formed in the wall. The recess for sustaining the stay is preferably located opposite to the exterior bead d' on the pot. The stay may be arranged to support the vessel away from the wall. Tne pot is closed by a removable cover perforated to allow the brush handle E to pass. This handle is provided with a conical enlargement e<1> to close the hole in the cover, and with a thin metal plate e<4> to rest upon the edges of the shell C. An elastic washer e<6> is preferably interposed between the conical part e<1> and the plate e<4>. The plate is of polygonal shape, to prevent the brush from turning when lying on its side. In a modification, the cover is formed with an upward enlargement, so as completely to enclose the brush, and the washer e<6> on the brush may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190113267-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Brakes for Cycles.
Inventor: PILLING WALTER
Filed: 1901-06-29
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 13,267. Pilling, W. June 29. Brakes.-As applied to a bicycle, the brake comprisee a stirrup F mounted free to slide in clips W secured to the back stays and carrying on pivoted axles Y shoes G shaped to engage the rim J', and normally held out of action by springs d connected to clips f on the back stays. A flexible connection E, passing through a guide - tube S secured to the bolt T, and provided with a spring to prevent the brake from being suddenly applied, connects the stirrup. F to a hand-lever D pivoted at K to a serrated plate C clipped to the top bar. The lever D is provided with a pivoted lever or pawl N, which is pressed by a spring R into engagement with the serrated plate C, so as to hold the brake in any desired position until the pawl N is released.
Patent GB-190114572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Fire Engines
Inventor: HUDSON JAMES CADOUX
Filed: 1901-07-17
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 14,572. Hudson, J. C. July 17. Drawings to Specification. Fire-engine boilers; raising steam.-The water is kept hot in a fire-engine boiler by a gas burner which projects into the firebox, and which is automatically withdrawn when the engine starts out. Means for igniting the fuel in the furnace at the same time are also provided.
Patent GB-190120375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Piston Valves for Steam Engines.
Inventor: SCHMIDT WILHELM
Filed: 1901-10-11
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 20,375. Schmidt, W. Oct. 11. Valves, distributing; valve seats and casings.- The object is to avoid the wear which takes place in the valves and valve-chest when solid piston valves are used owing to unequal expansion by heat. The invention is especially applicable where superheated steam is used. The right-hand half and the left-hand half of Fig. 1 show different forms of the invention. The solid piston valves a work in removable liners b. These are made with channels b<1> and ducts s for conveying live steam from the centre into these channels, so as to promote the equal heating of the liners. An additional channel b<2> for the same purpose may be provided in the case of large valves. The valve may also be provided with an insulating cover or shield a<2> having an annular space a' between the valve and the shield. In another form, a space similar to a<1> may be put into communication by suitable ducts with the exhaust space of the valve-chest.
Patent GB-190121184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Safety Uncoupling Devices for Pulleys, Shafts, or the like.
Inventor: LINDQVIST JOHN TITUS
Filed: 1901-10-22
Granted: 1902-10-22
Abstract: 21,184. Lindqvist, J. T. Oct. 22. Clutches; stopping-gear.-Relates to automatic safety uncoupling-devices for pulleys, shafts, &c. in which a cord or the like stretched parallel to the shaft is connected to a clutch in such a manner that, when the cord is pressed, as in the case of a workman being caught by the shaft, . the clutch will at once disconnect the driving-shaft or pulley. In the construction shown in Figs. 5 and 6, the loose sleeve 22 is coupled to the driving-pulley by means of an expanding-ring friction clutch controlled by a sleeve 30 and a lever 28 having a wedge to engage between the ends of the expanding-ring. The sleeve transmits its motion to the shaft by means of a pawl 11 and a ratchetwheel 10, keyed on. Another ratchet-wheel 14, having its teeth directed in the opposite direction, is mounted loose on the shaft, and is pressed into frictional engagement with the wheel 10 by a spring 20. The pawl extends partly across the face of the wheel 14, so that, if this be held stationary, the pawl in its onward movement will be lifted out of engagement with the wheel, which will then be braked by the disc 14. To prevent the pawl from dropping into engagement after it has been lifted in this manner, spring blades 21 extend from each tooth of the wheel 14 and overlap the next tooth. The wheel 14 is held stationary, when the cord 2 is pressed, by means of a catch 6 which moves inwards into engagement with it. The cord is secured to the lower end of a lever 3 ; when this is turned, a projection 8 on its boss comes opposite a passage in the bracket 7, and its rod 5 is shot to the right by a spring 19, and moves the upper end of the catch. The opposite end of the cord may be secured to some fixed point, or, as in Fig. 4, it may be connected to a clutch at the opposite end of the shaft. The clutch shown in this Figure is of slightly-modified construction, and the manually-operated friction clutch is not employed.
Patent GB-190122796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Kilns.
Inventor: JACKSON ISAAC
Filed: 1901-11-12
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 22,796. Jackson, I. Nov. 12. Linings for rotary kilns. Ground flints, with or without a suitable "aggregate," are made into a plastic mass with sodium silicate, preferably in the form of water-glass solution. The material thus formed is applied in a plastic state to the interior of the kiln, or used as a cement for a brick or tile lining. Various silicates, litharge, lime, magnesia, and portland cement are mentioned as suitable " aggregates." The application to cement kilns is mentioned.
Patent GB-190200309-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Appliances for Measuring for Coats Jackets, Vests, Bodices, and the like.
Inventor: SKELTON ROBERT
Filed: 1902-01-04
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 309. Skelton, R. Jan. 4. Measuring for.-Relates to a method of and means for measuring for coats, jackets, vests, bodices, and the like, so that a fit is obtained whether the person be deformed or not. Figs. 1 and 2 show measurements being taken for a coat. Six tapes A, B, C, D, E, F and two pointers I are used in the positions shown. The horizontal tapes are provided with elastic portions G to allow for the breathing of the person being measured. In addition to the pattern lines which are obtained by noting down the measurements indicated by the tapes and pointers in the positions shown, the tapes are also moved so as to obtain the pattern lines indicated by dotted lines. The invention also comprises the use of a rule K, Fig. 5, with a spirit level L and pointer I attached to it by which the degree of projection of the bust or hips from the waist line can be measured.
Patent GB-190200705-A (GB)
Title: A New Means and Method of Mounting or Attaching Gauge Glass Protectors to Glass Tube Water Gauges.
Inventor: FOSTER WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1902-01-10
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 705. Foster, W. H. Jan. 10. Gauge-glass fittings.-The glass-tube water gauge shown in Fig. 1 is provided with split collars d, e, secured around the bosses a<1>, b<1> below and above the steam and water cocks, respectively and adapted to support in front of the glass c the half circular shield or protector f. Thin pieces h of metal, serving to hold the shield f in place, are secured between the two halves of the split collar e, and, when the screws i are loosened, the retaining-pieces h may be withdrawn. The collars d, e may have rims, lugs, or flanges, d<1>, e<1> in the front and back halves or only in the front halves. A metal backing g with a portion g' o f a distinctive colour is provided at the back of the glass The pro tector may be tubular, or two half cylindrical protectors may b e employed.
Patent GB-190206879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Door Checks
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1902-03-20
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 6879. Marks, G. C., [Cook, W. H]. March 20. Door checks.-Relates to a check for a sliding door, consisting of a semicircular bolt 12 held between two gripping-straps 11. The straps are pressed on the bar 12 by springs 14 by regulating the pressure of which, the friction on the bar 12 is regulated. When the sliding door A (shown in the open position in Fig. 1) is closed, the edge of the door comes in contact with the spring or cushioned end 13 of the bar 12, which yields when its friction is overcome and checks the movement of the door. The bar is pulled out by the cord 16 when the door is again opened.
Patent GB-190209313-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Lubricant and Process for Manufacturing the same.
Inventor: DOWNS WILLIAM F
Filed: 1902-04-22
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 9313. Downs, W. F. April 22. Lubricants.-Finely-divided particles of a solid lubricant, such as graphite, talc, or mica, are coated with an oil, such as castor oil, in which the solid is insoluble, by treatment at a suitable temperature. The oil-coated particles are suspended, by rapid mixing in a second oil, not miscible with the first, such as a mineral oil of suitable specific gravity.
Patent GB-190209846-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rack-pullies for Window-blinds and the like
Inventor: WILCOX SYDNEY CHARLES
Filed: 1902-04-29
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 9846. Wilcox, S. C. April 29. Rack pulleys.- Relates to r a c k pulleys for window blinds &c. A plate fixed by screws has on its front teeth b, and on its back a rib c. The pulley m runs on an axle l carried by the runners g, the edges of which are turned over to engage the plate, as shown in Figs. 3, 4, and 5. A dog h, having teeth i to engage the teeth b, has a slot j engaging a cross-pin k on the runner. The dog h falls into engagement with the teeth b, and must be drawn back before the runner can be raised.
Patent GB-190213279-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Applicable to Mail Carts Go Carts Perambulators and the like Vehicles for Children.
Inventor: DANN ISAAC NEWTON
Filed: 1902-06-11
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 13,279. Dann, I. N. June 11. Perambulators and like vehicles. - Relates to adjustable vehicles for children, Specification No. 13,086, A.D. 1899, being referred to. The back lever a of the seat w is pivoted at g to the body of the vehicle, and is connected by links c both to a foot well b pivoted at e and to a fixed bracket f. The upper end of the lever a is supported by the hood q, of which the inner end t moves in a slotted semicircle s, and is locked, with the hood in any desired position, by a thumb-screw r. A link l connects the end t to the centre of the semicircle, and rests on a stop to support the hood in its extreme raised or lowered positions. The sides of the seat back have extensions u to prevent draught. A seat i, pivoted at j to the body of the vehicle, can be turned down, from its normal position facing the handles h, to rest against the foot well k.
Patent GB-190214548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Oil, Gas, and other Cooking Stoves.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-06-30
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 14,548. Newton, P. A., [Standard Oil Co.]. June 30. Cooking stoves and ranges.-Consists of devices for preventing liquid which boils over from dropping into the fire. The invention is shown applied to a vapour cooking-stove, having an oil receptacle 1, and a vapour burner 2 surrounded by a casing 2<a>. Above the burner is supported by the frame 4, a ring 12, on which the ends of radial bars 7 rest. These bars are connected together by rings 8, 9, and by a central unperforated plate 6 having a depending edge 13. The ring 9 has lugs 14, to which is screwed a conical plate 10 having a central opening 11. The pot &c. is carried upon the plate 6 and bars 7. Should the liquid in the pot boil over, the drippings are prevented from passing to the burner by the depending edge 13, which causes them to fall on the plate 10, and the latter carries them outside the burner. The plate 6 causes the flame to spread outwards, while the ring 9 deflects the flame upwards. In a modification, the plate 6, cone 10, and a deflector somewhat like 9 are carried on the top of the burner, beneath, but separate from, the bars 7. The lower part of the burner is enclosed to regulate the supply of air, and air inlets are arranged at the top of the burner. In a second modification, instead of a plate 6, a simple ring is provided, having an upstanding asbestos or like washer. The drippings are in this case stopped by the ring, and are caused to fall on the surface of the cone. The device may be applied to gas stoves, and to ordinary firegrates.
Patent GB-190216786-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for the Machining of Hinges for Ships' Cargo Doors and like Purposes.
Inventor: HOGARTH JAMES KENNEDY
Filed: 1902-07-29
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 16,786. Hogarth, J. K., and Messer, T. July 29 Shaping.-Relates to an apparatus for making hinges for ships' cargo doors. It consists of an attachment to a shaping-machine for cutting the curved part between the knuckles of the hinge, so that it may fit tight to the rounded end of the knuckle of the other flap. The sides of the knuckles are planed flat by the ordinary planing machine. The curved form is then given to the bottom of the notch by tools e' fitted in dovetailed grooves in the end of the part F of a lever A, F, mounted on an axis B concentric with the axis of the hinge. The end of the lever is reciprocated by a link E from the shaping-machine. The axis B is fixed to the end of the part A of the lever, the tools being mounted in the U-shaped part F which is fed down by the screw G. The hinge flap J is bolted to the inclined table K.
Patent GB-190217024-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for Cleaning and Polishing Floors.
Inventor: CAMPBELL ARTHUR HERBERT VELIAR
Filed: 1902-08-01
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 17,024. Campbell, A. H. V. Aug. 1. Polishing, French and like.- Relates to an appliance adapted to grip soap, wax, cloth, or the like to be used for polishing floors and floor coverings. It consists, Figs. 2 and 3, of two plates A, A' between which the cloth, brush, &c. is gripped and held by spring bolts B. Pivoted to one plate A<4> is an arm E adapted to be fixed at any suitable angle by the engagement of a spring latch J with notches H in guides G. The arm E may be pivoted to a universal joint on the plate A<1> so that appliances placed in all the edges of the plates A, A' may be used for cleaning &c., suitable guides being provided for the arm.
Patent GB-190217748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Insulated Wire.
Inventor: HEANY JOHN ALLEN
Filed: 1902-08-12
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 17,748. Heany, J. A. Nov. 21, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Conductors, insulating; insulating-compositions.- Wires are insulated with a fireproof and waterproof covering. The wire a is coated with an adhesive mixture b, consisting of sodium silicate and manganese dioxide, upon which is blown a fluffy layer d of asbestos or similar material. The asbestos is conglomerated with the adhesive mixture by pressure, or heat and pressure.
Patent GB-190220931-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Automatic Electric Fire Alarms and generally applicable to Heat-operated Signalling and Controlling Devices.
Inventor: VENNER ROBERT FRANCIS SIDEBOTT
Filed: 1902-09-25
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 20,931. Venner, R. F. S. Sept. 25. Actuating valves and cocks.-Relates to means for automatically operating a damper, water tap, or air valve when the temperature becomes excessive. A lever or the like is held in its normal position by the weight of fusible material in an open receptacle so that, when the fusible material melts and escapes from the receptacle, the lever closes an electric circuit, thereby operating the controlling device. In one form, an open receptacle f is suspended from one arm of a pivoted cranked lever c by a T-shaped or serrated eye-pin e immersed in the fusible material in the receptacle f, and a balance-weight g or spring is attached to the other arm of the lever c. The two terminals d<1>, d<2> of an electric circuit are provided with spring extensions, between which a contactpiece c<1> on the lever c slides when the fusible material melts. One of the terminals may be connected to the pivot of the lever, and the other terminal is then provided with a spring, against which the pointed end of the lever c bears when the temperature is excessive. In another form, the receptacle f is suspended from a string or wire passing over a pulley, and carrying a balance-weight at its other end.
Patent GB-190223574-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Head Coverings.
Inventor: FOLLEVILLE JULES PIERRE DESPOI
Filed: 1902-10-28
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 23,574. Folleville, J. P. D. de. Oct. 28. Hoods; hats fitted with folding flaps, with means for supporting optical instruments and the like, and with eye, face, and like protectors and shades.-Relates to a head covering, which serves as an eye and face protector and is especially adapted for wear by sculptors and motorists. Fig. 2 shows one form fitted with glasses O adapted to the wearer's sight and with a strap J to fasten it. The hood has buttons on its lower rear edge for the attachment of a back flap, and it may be prolonged downwards in front to protect the neck. The hood can be folded up when not in wear.
Patent GB-190225846-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: KLACZKO MAX
Filed: 1902-11-24
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 25,846. Klaczko, M. Nov. 24. Drawings to Specification. Type-writers.-In order that the same typewriter may be used for writing in two languages, say, English and Russian, the small English letters are removed from the type levers or segment and the keyboard, and Russian characters are substituted for them. This can be done whether a separate key is used for each type, or whether one or two shift-keys are employed.
Patent GB-190228010-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Rail Joints.
Inventor: MCMICHAEL JAMES GUTHRIE
Filed: 1902-12-18
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 28,010. McMichael, J. G. Dec. 18. Rail joints.-The flshplates embrace the flange of the rail, and have the ribbed and flanged extensions on their undersides forming pockets to receive the concrete in which the rails are laid. These extensions are placed directly under the meeting ends of the rails, as shown, but, if the joint is made over a sleeper, each end of the fishplate may be thus provided. Ordinary fishbolts, and also bolts through the extensions, may be used.