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Patent GB-190223854-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Traps
Inventor: MCDOUGALL ISAAC SHIMWELL
Filed: 1902-10-31
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 23,854. McDougall, I. S., and Sugden, T. Oct. 31. Steam t r a p s.-Relates to modifications in traps of the type described in Specifications No. 6350, A.D. 1885, No. 12,388, A.D. 1890, and No. 19,415, A.D. 1898. In this case, the t r a p casing is formed with a sediment or settling chamber a, Fig. 1, having the i n l e t b from the vessel to be drained o p e n i n g directly into it, and provided with perforations c, e to allow the water to overflow and the steam to pass into the main body of the trap. Instead of carrying the chamber a to the top of the casing, it may stop a short distance from the top, so that the steam can pass over the sides instead of through the perforations e, or the chamber may terminate at about the level of the lowest perforation c. In the latter case, a pipe is fitted to the inlet b to convey the water in the chamber a. The seat of the equilibrium discharge valve f is made of a metal having the same coefficient of expansion as the valve, and is provided with a tubular extension o, Figs. 1 and 3, which is screwed into a hole p in the valve casing. Suitable passages are provided for the flow of water. Four forms of slide valve to take the place of the equilibrium valve are described and shown in Figs. 4, 5, 6, and 7. In Fig. 4, the valve v is shown pivoted to the end of the rod k, and sliding over a seat x provided with a discharge port y. This port is so formed that the valve, in lifting, will uncover it gradually at first. Fig. 5 shows the valve pivoted at one end to the rod k and at the other to the seat. In Fig. 6, a hit-and-miss arrangement is adopted. A similar arrangement is shown in Fig. 7.
Patent GB-190226504-A (GB)
Title: New and Useful Refrigerating-cabinet for Preserving Meat and the like.
Inventor: EVERTZ PETER
Filed: 1902-12-02
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 26,504. Evertz, P. Dec. 2. Refrigerators.-A refrigerating-cabinet for preserving food and the like consists of a doublewalled chamber, which is formed in two sections, an upper one A and a lower one B. At the sides are partitioned off by wire trellis D compartments E, F adapted to receive the ice, and a central compartment. In the lower central compartment are fitted drawers to receive the food &c. The drawers are provided at the rear with rollers l which move on rails, and at the front with supports f terminating at the base in rollers z. The sides of the drawers consist of wire trellis w secured to a suitable framework consisting of bars r, m, n. At the front of the framework is hinged above each drawer a flap u, which, when the drawer is fully opened, falls to cover the drawer at the rear, thus excluding the outer air. The central compartment C of the upper section, which is separated from the lower central compartment by a partition or bottom M, is suitably fitted with a door, and is adapted for roast meat and the like.
Patent GB-190226966-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Controlling Liquid Electric Resistances by Compressed Air
Inventor: KANDO COLOMAN DE
Filed: 1902-12-06
Granted: 1903-12-05
Abstract: 26,966. Kand¾, C. de. Dec. 6. Resistances.-A liquid resistance A, such as is described in Specification No. 14,368, A.D. 1900, is controlled by compressed air, admitted to the resistance vessel by a float valve 13, under control of an automatic valve 2 and a hand-valve C, from a reservoir 1. To close the electric circuit, compressed air is admitted by the hand-valve C to a chamber 14, and passes a pressure-regulating valve 8, when this is not held down by a spring-pressed valve 7, carried in a tube on two diaphragms 5, 6 of different sizes ; the handle of the valve C simultaneously causes a spring 3 to press against a diaphragm 4 and a double valve 2, which then closes an opening through the diaphragm 4 and admits compressed air against the diaphragm 4 and between the diaphragms 5, 6. The valve 7 is then closed on the diaphragm 6, and raised from the valve 8, which passes compressed air to the resistance vessel. As the resistance diminishes, a solenoid 12 in the electric circuit causes a lever 10 to bear on the diaphragm 6 and control the opening of the valve 8 ; the lever may depress the diaphragms 5, 6 so far that the valve 7 opens and discharges air from the resistance vessel, to increase the resistance in circuit. The air also operates a short-circuiting switch 15 as described in Specification No. 16,960, A.D. 1899. To increase the resistance, the hand-valve C is turned to relieve the spring 3 ; the double valve 2 then allows air to escape through the diaphragm 4, so that the diaphragms 5, 6 descend and the valve 7 discharges air from the resistance vessel. The lever 10 may be omitted. The apparatus may be used for motor controlling.
Patent GB-190227216-A (GB)
Title: A Method of and Means for Automatically Locking the Doors of Railway Carriages when in Motion.
Inventor: KRAUSE HARRY JOHN GODFRED
Filed: 1902-12-10
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 27,216. Krause, H. J. G. Dec. 10. Doors, locking automatically and simultaneously. -A vane a is dependent from a shaft b mounted in a frame c secured to the door frame A. When the train is in motion, the vane is swung to one side by the air resistance. Catches d are arranged on the shaft b so that, when the vane is moved, one of them will come in front of a plate on the carriage door B and so secure the door. Stops f engage a projection on the shaft to limit the movement of the vane. The vane may be arranged on the door, and the catches adapted to engage a box or bracket on the door frame. In a modification, the shaft may carry a lever arm arranged, by means of connections, to operate a door catch or catches.
Patent GB-190312569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Malt-turning Machines.
Inventor: WESCHLER DANIEL DAVID
Filed: 1903-06-03
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 12,569. Weschler, D. D. Nov. 20, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Moving-stirrer apparatus.-Relates to apparatus for turning over malt to ensure uniform germination. Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Fig. 3 a side elevation, of the machine. The crane A is mounted on wheels B running on tracks C and driven by an electric motor D. The frame E is carried by pivoted arms and by suspending-screws a, which are operated by worms a<2> on the shaft a<3> actuated from the hand-wheel f. The shovel handles H are mounted on cranks G<1> and pivoted to rockarms 1. The crank shaft G is driven by bevel gearing k, k<1> actuated by an electric motor J. The shovels H<1> are connected to the handles H by spring-actuated telescopic joints h. The inclined follower L, mounted on arms L<1> pivoted to fixed arms E<4> provided with spring and screw adjustments L', serves to prevent the grain from being merely pushed along the floor by the shovels H<1>. The grain is thrown against the adjustable apron N which is mounted on slotted arms M<1>, and connecting-links N', carried by the extensions M. In a modification of the shovel operating mechanism, the upper ends of the shovel handles extend through trunnioned sleeves instead of being pivoted to rock-arms.
Patent GB-190313857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and concerning Buffers for Railway Vehicles
Inventor: BOUCHER WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-06-22
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 13,857. Boucher, W., and Boucher, C. W. S. June 22. Buffers.-The buffer casing is made in two sections, shaped as shown in Figs. 2 and 3. The section a<2> fits within the section a<1>, and the two form a pyramidal enclosure, in which the buffer spring is fitted, as shown in Fig. 5. The casing fits on a back-plate, which may be flanged at its edges to fit the timbers of the car. The section a<2> may be formed with a flanged extension a<5> to serve as additional means for securing the casing ; or the extension a<5> may be formed on the back plate. The perforation B in each section is formed with side slots b<1>, through which lugs on the buffer rod are passed when the parts are being fitted together. The inner section a<2> may be divided into two parts by a vertical cut through the centre of the perforation B, the other section being formed with lugs to fit in the slots b<1> of the section a<2>. To prevent the buffer from rotating, the inner end of the buffer rod may be squared to fit into a square hole in a guide-plate.
Patent GB-190316506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Rollers, Cushions, and the like.
Inventor: TURNER ARTHUR WELLESLEY
Filed: 1903-07-27
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 16,506. Turner, A. W. July 27. Inking-rollers, making; lithographic damping - apparatus; damping copying-paper &c.-Relates to pneumatic rollers, cushions, and the like, and consists of means for evenly distributing the pressure of the inner or air tube or bag. The inner tube or bag is surrounded by a loose sheet of parchment, waterproof paper, celluloid, aluminium, or other suitable unstretchable material, placed between it and the outer covering. Fig. 2 shows a section of a roller suitable for inking and damping purposes, consisting of an inner tube e of rubber and an outer covering g of calf skin, mole skin, canvas, flannel, rubber, &c. A loose sheet of parchment k, with its edges overlapping each other as shown at l, is placed between the tube e and cover g. Means are provided for fixing the ends of the tube e on the spindle; and means for inflating are also provided.
Patent GB-190317400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Phonographs
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE CRANSTON
Filed: 1903-08-11
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 17,400. Fairweather, W. C., [Rothenburg, H.]. Aug. 11. Alarms, burglar and like.--The opening of a door actuates the winding-up lever of a phonograph mounted upon the door frame, and, when the door closes, the instrument is free to sound for a definite period. A tappet c, Fig. 3, upon the opening door moves the curved lever b, pivoted upon the frame at a, from the position of Fig. 3 to that of Fig. 4. If the door be opened still further, the tappet clears the lever, and, upon the return of the door, passes under it, for which purpose the tappet is pivoted. The angular motion of the lever thus produced winds the driving-mechanism of the phonograph, and at the same time the cam d moves the end of a spring-held lever e, so as to produce outward sliding motion of a bar f. The rod i, Fig. 1, on the carrier o then hangs freely, and the spring l is free to draw the spindle k to the right and press the half-nut m thereon into gear with the feeding- screw n. Simultaneously, the lever q is moved counter clockwise and allows the stylus and reproducer to fall on to the cylinder s. When the winding-lever returns to the position of Fig. 3, the reverse motion of the slide f causes the extension g thereof to press the weight h to the right so as to turn the rod i about the point v, withdraw the spindle k and nut m, and force down the projection r by means of the lever q, so that the reproducer and stylus are raised. The carrier o is guided by a sleeve on the shaft z, and, when out of gear with the feeding-screw, is drawn to its starting point by a spiral spring u.
Patent GB-190323429-A (GB)
Title: Mixing and Distributing Chamber for Gas Fired Furnaces
Inventor: HISLOP GEORGE ROBERTSON
Filed: 1903-10-29
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 23,429. Hislop, G. R. Oct. 29. Gaseous-fuel fittings.-Relates to a mixing and distributing chamber which is fitted to a steamgenerator furnace and in which the gaseous fuel is mixed with air previous to it entering the combustion chamber. The gas flows from the flue b, Fig. 1, into a brickwork chamber a, which is surrounded by an iron casing e. It then flows into a passage c leading into the mixing- chamber d, which is constructed as set forth an Specification No. 2228, A.D. 1903. Air spaces f, f<1> are left between the iron casing, and the brick walls of the chamber and passages a, c, Figs. 1 and 2. In the case of flue boilers, air enters through sliding ventilator plates in the side of the iron casing, passes up around the hot sides of the chamber a, and enters the chamber d by means of openings h. A separate air supply enters at g<2> and passes by means of the flue g<3> to openings in the firebridge. In the case of furnaces for water-tube boilers, the air enters the combustion chamber d, as shown in Fig. 8, by the fine f<4> In order that the gas may mix thoroughly with the air, a central partition i is placed in the middle of the flue casing c. A doorway k, equal in width to the flue b, is fitted with a clay tile or damper l, which may be employed to regulate the supply of gas to the chamber a. A sight and cleaning door l<2> is provided in the front casing plate above the doorway k.
Patent GB-190324440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in the Manufacture of, Door Silencers
Inventor: JAMES JOHN JESSE
Filed: 1903-11-11
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 24,440. James, J. J., [trading as Dutson & Co.]. Nov. 11. Door stops ; door checks.-A door stop or silencer, for preventing slamming, or for limiting the extent to which a door opens, consists of a piece a of india-rubber, felt, &c. secured to the floor or door frame by the screw b<1>. The broad face a' of the piece a is presented to the door. The screw b<1> passes freely through the bush a<4>. A washer e and piece d to receive the head may be provided and may be secured by flanging the ends of the bush a'. The screw b<1> may be permanently secured to the piece a by forcing a washer f on to a roughened, notched, or shouldered part of its shank. The piece a may be annular to allow for partial rotation when worn.
Patent GB-190326360-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Recovering Alcohol and other Volatile Matters from Waste or other Products
Inventor: TUCKFIELD CHARLES
Filed: 1903-12-02
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 26,360. Tuckfield, C., and Garland, W. G. de F. Dec. 2. Distilling spirits &c.-In distillation processes, loss of spirit or other volatile matters and waste of fuel is avoided by heating the "wash or " liquid " to a temperature corresponding to a pressure of ten to forty pounds per square inch above the atmospheric pressure. This may be done by means of a pressure valve on the worm before the vapour passes into the condenser. The Provisional Specification describes the recovery of liquids other than alcohol, and a modified process in which the material is heated, cooled, and then distilled. In continuous processes, the outgoing liquor is made to heat up the incoming liquor.
Patent GB-190402167-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture and Waterproofing of Leather, Leather Cloths, and all kinds of Animal and Vegetable Fabrics
Inventor: CASTLE PETER CAMERON DOUGLAS
Filed: 1904-01-28
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 2167. Castle, P. C. D. Jan. 28. Coated fabrics; waterproofing - compositions.- Leather, leather cloths, bookbinders' cloths, hospital cloths, military and other tent cloths, belting, wall papers, and coverings for roller spindles, electric wires, and the like, are rendered waterproof at one operation by being coated by hand or machine with a pasty mixture of the following composition :- Flour of locust bean kernels 2 lb., colour 1 lb., nitrated cotton, acetone solution, 1 gallon ; ether 1 lb., and castor oil 5 oz. Colouring may be added as desired. The nitrated cellulose is of the lowest nitration and non-explosive.
Patent GB-190404750-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Mandolines.
Inventor: WESP ADOLF
Filed: 1904-02-26
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 4750. Wesp. A. Feb. 26. Mandolins. - The upper side a of the body of a mandolin is violin-shaped in cross-section, is provided with an fshaped opening c on either side of the bridge b, and is supported by a sound-post d under the bridge.
Patent GB-190406694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements applicable to Carding Engines
Inventor: LEES JOSEPH OGDEN
Filed: 1904-03-19
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 6694. Lees, J. O., and Smalley, W. March 19. Carding-engines.-The part of the main cylinder between the revolving flats and the doffer is covered by a door a closed automatically by a weighted lever d. When using the stripping-roller c, the door is kept open by a prop e<x>, when the hinges are at the top of the door, and by a weighted bracket resting on the door when the hinges are at the bottom.
Patent GB-190412118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hair and like Combs.
Inventor: BERESFORD WILLIAM SHIPLEY
Filed: 1904-05-27
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 12,118. Beresford, W. S. May 27. Combs, hair.-Celluloid and like hair combs are strengthened by a metal or other core in their backs, the core being with or without projections for the teeth.
Patent GB-190413903-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: KUNTZ LAMBERTUS
Filed: 1904-06-20
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 13,903. Kuntz, L. June 20. Bottles; sealing bottles; refilling, preventing.-The bottle 1 is preferably made of somewhat oval form with a base or bottom 2, and is formed with a discharge opening 3, the edges of which are serrated and deflected, as shown in Figs. 4 and 3. A neck 4, formed with a bead or flange 5 and adapted to receive a cork or stopper 7, is inserted in the opening 3, and is secured by a frangible plate or seal 6, which is fused or otherwise fixed to the body of the bottle and to the flange 5. The plate 6 has an opening, through which the cork or stopper is inserted after the bottle has been filled. In opening the bottle, the plate 6 is broken, either by the act of withdrawing the cork &c. and the neck, or by previously cutting it with a glass-cutting tool, the portions remaining affording evidence that the vessel has been opened. The bottle is formed with an internal curved plate 8. to facilitate pouring out the contents when the cork or stopper and the neck have been removed. Fig. 4 shows the pouring position. The cork or stopper may be forced into the neck beyond the outer end thereof, and the space remaining may be filled with cement &c., which may bear the imprint of a trade mark &c. In the modified form of neck shown in Fig. 5, the inner end of the neck is flared and the neck is formed with internal ribs &c. 11, adapted to prevent the withdrawal of the cork or stopper from the neck.
Patent GB-190414238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Heating, Cooling and similar purposes.
Inventor: BURDH ARCHIBALD FRASER
Filed: 1904-06-23
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 14,238. Burdh, A. F. June 23. Condensers. - A surface apparatus is described as adapted for the condensation of exhaust steam, but is stated to be applicable also for other purposes, such as feedwater heating. A casing B is fitted with a sheet A of aluminium or other metal, which is doubled upon itself to form two series o f independent compartments. In some cases, a number of sheets connected together at opposite edges alternately may be employed in place of a single bent sheet. Stamped-up portions are formed in the sheet, of which the portions A<1> project into one series of compartments and the portions A<2> into the other series. In a steam condenser, steam is admitted through a grid C which protects the bends of the plate into one series of chambers, the cooling- water being passed through the other series. The water of condensation escapes by the opening B<5> at the bottom, where a pocket B<4> is formed to prevent the escape of uncondensed steam. To facilitate the entrance of steam, the upper end of the steam compartment is somewhat enlarged. A cleansing-charge of soda or the like may be run into the steam compartments through the conduit B<15>.
Patent GB-190414747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Time Indicating and Registering Apparatus, Workmen's Tell-tales and similar Appliances.
Inventor: SHIELS ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-06-30
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 14,747. Shiels, A. June 30. Tim e - checking apparatus for workmen. The time when a paper strip F, Fig. 2, is stamped or signed is recorded by depressing a lever D which brings the strip against one or more clock-actuated type-discs A. The lever D is linked to a shorter one L' having a pawl L pivoted at its other end. A spring on the second lever L<1> presses this pawl against a ratchetwheel connected to the paper-winding drum, the paper strip being advanced when the first lever D is released. An arm on the second lever L<1> has a nipping-device which moves an inking-ribbon G across the type-disc at the same type. This ribbon is kept taut by a spring-pressed roller. A hammer N' on the pawl strikes a bell N when the first lever is depressed, to show that the printing has taken place. When one type-disc is employed, it is mounted loosely on the hour-hand spindle of a clock, from which it is driven through a spring, one end of which is fixed to a pinion, while the other is attached to a pin on the disc above. A stop pin on the disc enters a recess in this pinion, and prevents the spring from unwinding. This enables the clock to advance when the disc is held fast by the first lever, and to pull the disc into proper position when the lever is released. Each hour is preferably divided by numerals into fifteenminute, and by marks into five-minute, periods, a fixed pointer also printing on each section of the strip. A minute-disc may also be used, and mounted concentrically with the hour-disc, being dished so that its edge is flush with the latter. It may be rotated independently of or by the hourdisc, or may rotate the hour-disc constantly, or intermittently. If the hour-disc is moved constantly, the numerals on it are repeated, preferably five times. The hour and minute discs may be mounted eccentrically, and connected by pawl and ratchet mechanism. An additional disc may be employed to print seconds, and either disc may bear the letters "a.m." and "p.m.," or these letters may be carried by another disc operated by the clock or from one of the other discs. In one double-disc arrangement, Fig. 5, the hour and minute-discs are mounted eccentrically, the minutedisc A' being driven from the clock through a train and safety spring C. The bour-disc B is loosely mounted, and has a ratchet-wheel held by springs B<4>, B<5>. On the hour-disc spindle is pivoted a piece carrying a pawl B<2> for this ratchet-wheel, this piece being spring-pressed and moved back by a cam A<2> on the minute-disc spindle. By this means, the pawl advances the hour-disca twelfth of a revolution for each resolution of the minute-disc.
Patent GB-190415934-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Betaine and its Salts from the Molasses and Waste Products of Beet-root Sugar Manufacture.
Inventor: STIEPEL CARL
Filed: 1904-07-18
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 15,934. Stiepel, C. July 18. Beta´ne is prepared from the molasses and waste products of beet-root sugar manufacture by shaking the molasses &c. with twice its volume of ethyl alcohol or methylated spirit. The alcoholic solution of beta´ne is drawn off, decolorized, filtered, and concentrated, and hydrochloric acid gas is then led into it ; or a solution of hydrochloric acid is added, when beta´ne hydrochloride crystallizes out on cooling ; or the alcoholic solution may be evaporated to dryness, the beta´ne being left ; or other salts of beta´ne, such as the hydrobromide, may be obtained by adding the appropriate acid to the alcoholic solution.
Patent GB-190421969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cooling Cream and other Liquids
Inventor: MORTENSEN FRANTZ
Filed: 1904-10-12
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 21,969. Mortensen, F. Oct. 12. Heating liquids.-A heating coil or series of tubes is suspended in a tank or vat so as to be moved throughout the liquid. The coil is suspended from two shafts C which pass through bearings B and are supported by rollers E. The rollers E run on pieces of angle-iron attached to the sides of the tank. The carriage from which the coil is suspended is connected by a lever H to a tap fitted on one link in each of the chains F. These chains pass over chain-wheels G driven from the shaft K. The coil is connected to the supply of hot water or steam by flexible hose L, L<1>.