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Patent GB-190125324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compound Steam Engines.
Inventor: GOODFELLOW FRANK
Filed: 1901-12-12
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 25.324. Goodfellow, F., Goodfellow, G., and Goodfellow, R. Dec. l2. Compound high-speed engines.-The objects are to simplify the construction and to economize space. Fig. 1 shows the engine in vertical section. The high-pressure cylinder A is disposed between two low-pressure cylinders B. Steam is admitted to the high-pressure cylinder by means of an inlet valve f of any convenient kind, and the amount of steam admitted is controlled by automatic cut-off gear or a throttle valve. The exhaust from each cylinder is controlled by a piston in that cylinder, and the admission to each cylinder after the first is controlled by the piston in the preceding cylinder. Preferably the piston of each cylinder has a longer stroke than that of the following one, and, in order that the ports from one cylinder to the next shall be as straight and short as possible, the connecting-rods are made of such a length that the top of the piston a, when at its lowest point, is level with tops of the pistons b when at their highest points. The three cylinders are, however, preferably all cast of the same length, and are covered by one cover e with blocks e<2> attached to reduce the internal length of the cylinders B. The piston a is formed with an annular exhaust cavity r through which the steam from the cylinders B passes to the outlet ports n. The arrangement of the ports and pistons permits free drainage to take place.
Patent GB-190125423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Entrenching Tools.
Inventor: ELLIOT GILBERT SUTHERLAND MCDO
Filed: 1901-12-12
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 25,423. Elliot, G. S. M. Dec. 12. Drawings to Specification. Frying-pans.- Relates to an entrenching-tool having a detachable shovel blade, the edges of which may be turned up so that it can be used as a frying-pan.
Patent GB-190205566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Automatically Feeding and Preparing Tobacco for Cigarette Machines.
Inventor: LINDELOEF LEONARD
Filed: 1902-03-06
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 5566. Lindel÷f, L. March 6. Cigarette - making machines.-Fig. 4 shows a vertical section of the apparatus for preparing and feeding the tobacco. Tobacco fed through the door 3 into the hopper A is pressed upon the spiked travelling-band 5 by fingers 20<1> carried by the rocking arms 20. Excess of tobacco is removed from the band by the stationary comb 24 and the rotary comb 25. After the band 5 passes the pulley 9, the tobacco falls between the rows of vibrating beaters 37 ... 41 upon the travelling- band 30, which drops it between the vibrating beaters 46, 47 upon the conveyer 33.
Patent GB-190205999-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in apparatus for Making Infusions of Coffee and the like
Inventor: KNECHT FRIDA
Filed: 1902-03-11
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 5999. Knecht, F. March 11. Coffee &c. making apparatus. - T h e vessel b, suspended from the frame b<1> by pivots c, is divided into two unequal compart- ments b<2>, b<3> by the partition l, which passes horizontally a short distance above the bottom at the front, and then rises verti- cally to the top. Water, placed in the compartment b<2>, is heated by the lamp i, and is forced by the steam pressure up the pipe h. It passes through the coffee in the perforated con- tainer g and into the compartment b<3>, and accumu- lates until the weight of the infusion is sufficient to cause the vessel b to tilt, closing the lid i<1> of the lamp i, extinguishing it and stopping the operation. A small jet l<1> admits steam to the coffee in the container g. The infusion is poured off through the spout s.
Patent GB-190209029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Leaded Glass.
Inventor: JAMES WILL
Filed: 1902-04-18
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 9029. James, W. April 18. Glazing windows &c.-Wires or rods of steel or other strong metal or alloy are soldered or fixed to lead cames at one side of the light or frame, either before or after the glass has been inserted, and the ordinary iron saddle-bars and stays are dispensed with.
Patent GB-190211793-A (GB)
Title: An Adjustable Cutting Bar for a Grass Mowing or Reaping Machine.
Inventor: KEARSLEY GEORGE
Filed: 1902-05-24
Granted: 1903-05-23
Abstract: 11.793. Kearsley, G., Kearsley, J. G., and Shepherd, W. May 24. Mowing and reaping machines.-Relates to means for connecting the culter-bar to the hinge-bar of a mowing or reaping machine, so as to allow the cutter-bar to be adjusted into proper alignment when necessary. The cutter-bar D is hinged to a bracket E adjustably secured to the hinge-bar C of the main frame. The bracket E is pivoted on a stud F<1> on the hinge-bar, and is further secured by a bolt or bolts F passed through the hinge-bar and through a slotted hole in the bracket E. Lugs M, M<1> on the bracket bear against the sides of the hinge-bar and relieve the strain on the bolts. The adjustment of the cutter-bar D may be made by either or both of the following means, viz.:-A set-screw K on the bracket E bears against the side of the hinge-bar C; or a tension rod H, adjustable in length by means of a screwed socket I, is pivoted to the bracket E and to the main frame A.
Patent GB-190212357-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means or Apparatus for Application to Twisting and like Machines for the Production of Fancy Yarns.
Inventor: ARMITAGE EDWARD
Filed: 1902-05-31
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 12,357. Armitage, E., and Schofield, A. May 31. Special yarns, producing.-In twisting and like machines for the production of fancy or variegated yarns, the threads l which are to form each composite thread are passed through groups of apertures k in a plate a, which may be adjustably fixed or hinged upon brackets attached to the usual thread board. In the arrangement shown, the hinged plate is oscillated during the twisting operation by means of a rotary cam g, levers e, i and the adjustable connection d. Beneath the perforated plate a, the threads are twisted together by the ordinary spindle apparatus in the usual manner, the variations in the tension of the threads through the oscillation of the plate a causing the yarn to assume a different appearance at different parts thereof. To facilitate threading, the apertures k may be connected with the edge of the plate by slits &c.
Patent GB-190212460-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Games
Inventor: HEINIG SIDNEY JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-05-31
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 12,460. Heinig, S. J. May 31. Games imitating football and hockey.-The game is played with a ball and clubs E on a table divided into compartments and having a goal at each end. The goal shown in elevation at D consists of a stand a, a wire framework b, and a net c.
Patent GB-190213518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Bells for Cycles, Motor Cars and for general purposes
Inventor: WELLBORNE HARRY DE MONTFORT
Filed: 1902-06-14
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 13,518. Wellborne, H. de M., Hall, A. E., and Knight, W. June 14. Velocipede and road-vehicle bells.-In alarm bells for cycles and the like, slotted hammers are loosely pivoted on supports which are moved within the dome. The four-armed piece a, Fig. 2, ridea loosely on the pin c, Fig. 3, and carries the hammers g upon pins f. By means of the cord i, wound on a sleeve, the piece a can be rotated, whereupon the hammers fly out and are set rotating by impact with suitable lugs on the dome. The spring j brings the piece a back. In other forms, the piece a is replaced by a toothed wheel, which gears with pinions carrying the hammers, and the cord may be replaced by a rack gearing with a pinion mounted on the sleeve.
Patent GB-190217502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Alkaline Solutions of Viscose.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1902-08-08
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 17,502. Thompson, W. P., [Vereinigte Kunstseidefabriken Akt.-Ges.]. Aug. 8. Finishes for fabrics and the like.-An alkaline gelatinous solution of viscose, which has greater permanency than the crude solution, and from which cellulose hydrate is separated in a colourless form by addition of precipitants, is produced by dissolving viscose in a solution of caustic soda or potash and heating the solution to 40‹ C. or higher while constantly stirring. The heating is con- tinued until a little of the solution on a glass plate yields immediately a colourless clear firm film when dipped in a concentrated solution of ammonium chloride.
Patent GB-190219149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Separators
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM BLACKBURN
Filed: 1902-09-01
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 19,149. Smith, W. B. Sept. 1. Steam separator.-Centrifugal apparatus for separating water and oil from steam, and for similar purposes, is provided with a vane wheel having curved vanes 12 projecting into an annular channel 16, whence the separated liquid drains into the receptacle 7. The vane wheel is preferably combined with a turbine wheel having helical vanes 27 acting in conjunction with fixed vanes 26, and the vanes 12 may also be helically arranged. The boss of the vane wheel is made with a curved deflecting surface 19 to give a radial motion to the fluid, or a similar deflector may be otherwise arranged. A conical deflector 25 also faces the entering fluid. The various features of construction may be separately applied.
Patent GB-190219305-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus or Device for Use in Applying Bituminous or similar Composition to Conduits for Electric Cables, or to Drain Pipes, or like Goods, to Form Jointing Rings thereon.
Inventor: OATES WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-09-03
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 19,305. Cates, W. Sept. 3. Spigot and - soclcet j o i n t s .-Relates to forming jointing- rings of bitumen or similar composition on the interior of the socket ends and on the exterior of the spigot ends of conduits for electric cables, of drain pipes, and the like. A baseplate a has a female mould b adjustably secured thereon by bolts c. A bracket a<11> supports a vertical bar d carrying a slide e which has a bracket supporting the male mould f. The bar d also carries an adjustable bracket h, to hold the pipe or conduit g in its correct position, and also a bracket i supporting a pulley j, over which passes a cord k &c. connected to a balance weight m and to the bracket carrying the mould f; or a rack and pinion, screw, &c. may be used to raise and lower the bracket. The mould f is first adjusted immediately above the mould b, after which the former is raised, the tube or conduit g inserted in its place, and the mould f again lowered so as to rest within the pipe socket. The bitumen or other composition is then poured into the spaces between the moulds and the pipes, and allowed to set. The mould f is then raised, and the tube removed. The Provisional Specification states that space may be left in the socket for the application of an outer layer of plastic composition or cement in sit¹.
Patent GB-190221315-A (GB)
Title: Appliances for Enabling Sash Windows to be Opened Inwards
Inventor: JACK EDWARD
Filed: 1902-10-01
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 21,315. Jack, E. Oct. 1. Hinges.-A hinge adapted to enable sash windows to be opened inwards, consists of the part A attached to the window frame and carrying a pin, and the part B having a socket to engage over the pin. The part B is fastened to the sash by pins or screws C working in slots D, by means of which the socket may be moved out of engagement with the pin when the sash is being raised or lowered.
Patent GB-190226042-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Motors.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1902-11-26
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 26,042. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. Nov. 26. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-Relates to a motor frame or casing which may be readily opened for inspection or removal of parts. The frame A has four field poles, and is supported at one side of the railway truck axle B, and at the other on a cross-bar C by means of a clip D to which it is held by a bolt 3, the clip engaging with a bolt 1 carried by lugs 2 from the casing. A trap 4, pivoted at 5 to links 6 carried on shafts 7, enables easy access to be obtained in the brushes. The trap is secured in its raised position by a lug 9, and in its closed position by coiled springs 8. The frame is divided on a plane 10 above the axis and the truck axle B, but below the lower points of attachment of the upper two field poles. The two parts are connected by bolts passing through lugs 12. The circuit wires F may be easily connected or disconnected by splice blocks 11. The bearings 14 for the armature shaft 15 are detachably connected to the lower part of the casing, which has recesses and semicircular flanges 16, the upper part E having corresponding flanges 17. The bearings 14 are extended to form discs 18 which engage with these flanges, and are clamped in position by bolts 19. The armature can be raised by ropes passed under the ends. The gear case H is split in a plane passing through the axis of the armature and truck, the two parts being secured together by bolts 26, and suspended from the lower part of the frame at three points, a bracket 24 and horizontal bolt 25, a horizontal bolt 27, and a vertical bolt 28.
Patent GB-190226338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Machines for Manufacturing Glass Bottles and the like.
Inventor: SIMPSON THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-11-29
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 26,338. Simpson, T. W., and Bradshaw, W.H. Nov.29. Blowing and moulding bottles &c. - Relates to the finishing-moulds employed in making glass bottles and the like. Fig. 2 shows a plan, and Fig. 4 a vertical section. A carrying - arm 7 is pivoted in an adjustable bracket 2 mounted on the main standard 1 of the machine, so that the arm 7 can be swung to and away from beneath the parison. Upon the outer free end of the arm 7 is rotatably mounted a horizontal bedplate 10 carrying a removable base die 11 and a hollow bearing 12, through which are passed a hollow spindle 13 and a solid spindle 14, to which are respectively connected two oppositely-situated carriers 15, 16, which meet face to face at the centre of the bed plate and encircle the base die 11. On each carrier 15, 16, is mounted one half 17, 18, of the mould, and each carrier is provided with an outwardly-extending arm 19, 20, adapted to be locked together when the bottle is in the mould. Each half of the mould is formed with a semicircular base 25, 26, which fits into a corresponding recess formed in its carrier, and all the moulds to be employed on the carriers are formed with bases corresponding in form to these recesses, so as to render the moulds interchangeable at will.
Patent GB-190304481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Enclosing in Wrappers Tobacco, Tea, Cocoa, and the like.
Inventor: ROSE WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-02-25
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 4481. Rose, W. Feb. 25, Drawings to Specification. Printing-apparatus combined with cutting-machines and packing-apparatus.-Relates to improvements on the inventions described in Specifications No. 5364, A.D. 1901, and No. 22,709, A.D. 1891, [Abridgment Class Packing &c.]. According to the Provisional Specification, the web for the wrappers used in packing-apparatus may be printed upon on its passage to the apparatus by which the wrappers are cut.
Patent GB-190306174-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Gymnastic Apparatus.
Inventor: O'MEERS ROBERT
Filed: 1903-03-17
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 6174. O'Meers, R. March 17. Gymnastic and acrobatic apparatus.-A continuous wire, or wires, A, Fig. 1, on which races may be run, is supported by posts B<1>, four of which are preferably arranged as a rectangle. The wire passes through two holes c<2>, c<3> formed in a plate C attached to the post ; a guy rope passes through a third hole c' in this plate. The posts B' are preferably steel tubes, which screw on to projections of bases D so that the heights of the posts can be adjusted. The guy ropes F are provided with rope pulleyblocks G', G<2>. Between the cheeks g<1>, g<2>, Fig. 4, of the block G<1> and above the sheaves g<3>, is arranged a winding - barrel H, which can be turned by a handle, key, &c. I. A ratchet-wheel J and pawl are provided on the axis of the barrel. The pulley rope L is passed round the sleeves ot tne pulleys, and is led through a hole h<1> in the winding- barrel, and out through an axial hole h<2> in the barrel. The guy rope F<1> is tightened first as far as possible by pulling on the free end of the pulley rope, and afterwards by turning the handle I of the winding-barrel.
Patent GB-190306973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Cake Breakers or Cutters.
Inventor: KINNON JAMES M
Filed: 1903-03-26
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 6973. M'Kinnon, J. March 26. Crushers, oilcake.-The cake is broken or cut into rectangular pieces by being passed between two adjustable rollers, each of which consists of a number of discs 12, 13 strung on a shaft. The broad alternate discs 12 have longitudinal cutting-projections 15 while the thin intermediate discs 13 form circular cutters. Preferably the discs, which are made of chilled cast-iron, tempered steel, or other material, fit on squared parts of the shafts, and are held in place by a nut and collar. The rollers are rotated in opposite directions by manual or other power. The cutting-edges may be serrated. In modifications, the longitudinal cutting-edges are inclined to the axes of the rollers.
Patent GB-190307494-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Retaining Neck-ties in Position on Collars.
Inventor: STEPHENS THOMAS
Filed: 1903-03-31
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 7494. Stephens, T. March 31. Collars.-To retain the necktie in position, a loop 1, of the same material as the collar, is sewn near the back buttonhole 3 ; it may have a single twist 4.
Patent GB-190310206-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fireproof Building Blocks and Slabs, for Walls, Ceilings, Partitions, and the like.
Inventor: ILLEMANN ROBERT
Filed: 1903-05-05
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 10,206. Illemann, R. May 5. Building-blocks; slabs.-Fireproof building- blocks or slabs moulded from plaster of Paris and applicable for walls, partitions, ceilings, &c., are made with vertical or inclined helical holes e in the body and at the edges for receiving cement. Interlocking projections c, c<1>, breaking joint vertically, are formed alternately on the back and front.
Patent GB-190313370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Contruction of Bearing Rings and Supporting Rollers for Inclined Revolving Cylinders, such as Trommels and the like.
Inventor: LEA JAMES EDWARD
Filed: 1903-06-15
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 13,370. Lea, J. E. June 15. Sifting.-Relates to bearing-rings and supporting-rollers for inclined revolving cylinders such as trommels, screens, sorters, &c. To reduce end pressure, the bearing-ring q and the supporting- roller k form frusta of rolling cones h, i, j and m, i, l having a common apex and a horizontal line of contact. Two or more similar rings and rollers are employed, and rollers bearing against the ends of the cylinders may be used to support the cylinders while materials are fed into them, or the rollers and rings may be so constructed that the line of contact between the cones is inclined to the horizontal, bearing-rollers being then placed at the opposite end. Each ring has two rollers, or may have only one, lateral support being provided for the cylinder in the latter case.
Patent GB-190323671-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Window cleaner.
Inventor: WYLD JOHN
Filed: 1903-11-02
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 23,671. Wyld, J. Nov. 2. Mops.-A device for cleaning windows is made by securing tufts or bunches 6 of washleather to the head 2 of a long handle 3, the other end of which is provided with a hole for the attachment of a duster or the like. The pieces of washleather are drawn into holes 4 in the back of the head 2, and secured by a a wire 8 in the same way that bristles are secured to the heads of brushes.
Patent GB-190400671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Brackets for Supporting Cornices, Curtain Poles, and Blind Rollers.
Inventor: SPANNAGL FRANZ
Filed: 1904-01-11
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 671. Spannagl, F. Jan. 11. Brackets; window blinds.-A bracket for supporting cornices and curtain poles also carries a fitting adapted to receive a blind roller. The bracket a is fixed to a wall by means of a peg a' and is provided with a book at the front end to suspend a cornice b bearings g for a curtain rod may also be provided. An arm d may be connected to the bracket by a piece c and provided with an eye e to receive the pivot of a blind roller f.
Patent GB-190408644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Calendars.
Inventor: HAGGARTY JOHN ROWSE
Filed: 1904-04-15
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 8644. Haggarty, J. R. April 15. Calendars and date indicators; calculating- apparatus.-Wall calendars and date calculators are constructed so that only when correctly adjusted can they be hung up, there being otherwise no through hole for that purpose. The apparatus consists of a cover-plate, Fig. 4, behind which two discs are mounted so that they can be rotated independently. On one of these discs are five spiral rows divided by thirty-five radial lines. One of the spiral rows contains the numbers 1 to 28, another the numbers 1 to 30, and the other three the numbers 1 to 31 in each. In suitable positions relative to the spiral rows are the names of the months, arranged in an outer circular row. Under this disc is the disc shown in Fig. 3, having the days of the week repeated five times in an outer circular row, and the years of one century arranged in four smaller circular rows, leap years being repeated. In line with each radial column of years are two holes or eyelets near the edge of the disc, forming two circles. For leap years, there is one hole on the inner of these circles for one column, and one hole on the outer circle for the other column. In the first-described disc, there are corresponding holes opposite the names of the months, on the inner circle for January and February, and on the outer one for the other months. Two eyelets or holes are also provided in the cover-plate. Suitable apertures are formed in the cover-plate and upper disc to allow the necessary figures and names to be seen. In leap years, the first space containing the number of the year is placed so as to be visible during January and February, and the second space during the rest of the year. Unless this is done three eyelets will not register in either circle. Beyond the end of the spiral row of numbers terminating in 28 is an aperture through which the figure 29, suitably positioned on the under disc, can be seen when the calendar is adjusted for February in a leap year. On the year-disc and inside the numbers of the years may be positioned the numbers of the last years of other centuries, tables of corrections being also provided so that any date may be found.