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Patent GB-190226688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Coil Clutches and Brakes.
Inventor: PINARD CLAUDE
Filed: 1902-12-03
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 26,688. Pinard, C. June 11, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901 ]. Cable ships.-Relates to coil friction clutches and brakes adapted to act in one direction only and applicable for cable layers &c. A metallic helix; the two ends of which are connected by a spring made preferably of diminishing rigidity from one end to the other, is placed upon a drum for the purpose of driving or being driven, or of braking or being braked by it. Fig. 7 shows the application of the invention in connection with a windlass. No. 1 denotes a driving-clutch by which the reciprocating action of the operating-handle 0 is converted in rotation in one direction of the drum T ; the two ends of the coil are connected by the spring R, and the rigid end C' is secured to the handle. No. 2 is a brake coil which acts as a ratchet pawl to prevent reverse rotation of the drum ; it is connected to the frame M. No. 3 is a winding coil ; its rigid end C' is connected to the hauling-chain P, which is wound on the drum T or on an auxiliary drum ; the flexible end C' is coupled to a chain Q, by pulling which the grip of the coil is relaxed and the coil is allowed to slip round to permit the chain to unwind. This arrangement is applicable only where the desired movement of the load is comparatively small. For more extended movements, the chain Q is made endless. Figs. 8 and 9 show a clutch arrangement for driving in either direction and preventing reverse motion of the driven part. Two coils No. 1 and No. 2 acting in opposite directions are mounted on a fixed drum T, through which passes the shaft S to be driven, to a shell s upon which the rigid ends of the coils are secured. The driving-wheel U is secured on the neck of a casing V which is connected to the shell s by a stud v which permits a limited relative motion ; two studs v<1>, v<2> secured on the casing control the ends C' of the coils which are coupled together by a spring R.
Patent GB-190226874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: GRAHAM HUBERT BERGER
Filed: 1902-12-05
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 26,874. Graham, H. B., and Beeching, F. W. Dec. 5. Gas or explosive-vapour engines.-Oil is drawn into the vaporizer by the suction of the piston through a passage f<1> controlled by a needle valve f contained in a casing d on the vaporizer. The interior of the casing is in communication with an oil tank through a pipe e, provided at its suction end with a double ball valve so that the pipe is always full of oil. The pipe discharges into a recess k in the casing to prevent the oil in the pipe from draining into the vaporizer. The needle valve is provided with a scale and pointer i, and is locked by a nut h. The plug l can be removed to allow the pipe to be filled when starting the engine.
Patent GB-190227823-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compound Air Compressing Engines.
Inventor: ZOTTICH FELIX
Filed: 1902-12-16
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 27,823. Zottich, F., Mahn, M., and Brandt, E. Dec. 16. Compressing. - A compressor comprises three cylinders a, b, c, by means of which the air is compressed in five stages as it travels in the direction of the arrows. One or two such pumps are enclosed in a w a t e r casing m, and four (instead of five) stages may be worked when the steam pressure is low by replacing the cover e of the cylinder a by another without a valve but with a simple opening. A hand-controlled relief valve q permits of easy starting. Moisture is supplied by a pipe u, and is separated from the compressed air in a vessel x, the air entering at s and escaping at s<1>. The water collects in the bottom of the vessel, and flows into a float y, which it sinks, opening the valve 4 of the water-escape pipe z. The float y is raised at starting by admitting compressed air below the piston 8 through the pipe 6.
Patent GB-190301591-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Stoppers for Bottles, Phials and the like.
Inventor: FECHER MICHAEL JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-01-22
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 1591. Fecher, M. J. Jan. 22. Drawings to Specification. Measured quantities, delivering.-A glass drop rod is cemented into a hole in a wooden or vulcanite stopper for bottles, phials, &c. containing volatile liquids, such as tincture of iodine, collodion, or ethers.
Patent GB-190302942-A (GB)
Title: Wave-power Motor.
Inventor: DAVID KERR BRYSON
Filed: 1903-02-07
Abstract: 2942. Bryson, D. K. Feb. 7, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. [Void. Published under Patents Act, A.D. 1901.] Wave energy, utilizing.-A wave mill is so arranged that both the horizontal and vertical movements of the water are utilized. A number of rocking frames 8 are pivoted to the beams of a support, and to each of these is pivoted a yoke attached to a tube 19. An airtight float 12, provided with an aperture for the insertion of liquid, is mounted to slide on the tube 19, rollers 16. 18 being interposed between flanges on the float and the tube. To the driving-shaft 5 are secured ratchet-wheels, engaged by pawls carried on loosely-mounted sprocket-wheels 30, 31. The wheels are engaged by chains 32, 39, one of which passes down the tube 19 and is secured to a post 37 fixed to the sea bottom, while the other is coupled to the float 12. Rollers mounted in the frame 8, and rollers 25 secured to a flange on the bottom of the tube, serve to guide the chains. The free ends of the chains are coupled to weights, which serve to keep the chains taut. The upward motion of the float causes the wheel 30 to turn, and, on the descent of the float, the pawl on the wheel 30 engages the ratchet-wheel on the shaft and rotates it. Owing to the chain 32 being fixed at the bottom, the horizontal motion of the tube 19 causes the rotation of the wheel 31, which is transmitted, when running in one direction, to the shaft 5. Fins 23 are secured to a collar and flange on the tube 19, and serve to steady or retard the horizontal motion. When more than one float is employed, a staggered or zig-zag arrangement is advantageous.
Patent GB-190313078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Collecting Dust from the Air.
Inventor: ANDERSON JOHN SIMPSON KIDD
Filed: 1903-06-11
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 13,078. Anderson, J. S. K. June 11. Dust &c., separating from air.-In apparatus for removing dust, flour, chaff, and other particles from air, more particularly for use in corn mills and like places, the air is forced through deposit chambers, where the dust collects and is withdrawn by conveyers. The air is introduced by an inlet b, which is curved backwards and downwards, and is, preferably, contracted towards its end. Following the course indicated by arrows a<2>, the air, impinging against a series of transverse screens c, is caused to deposit some of its dust, which falls between the screens, and, passing down to a dustchamber d', is carried away by a conveyer a. A series of screens or baffles e, preferably troughshaped and alternately superposed with the edges of adjacent troughs turned inwards towards each other, is arranged in the exit part of the chamber, and the dust, removed by these baffles, runs down them to a conveyer, which conveys it to a pipe g leading to the dust-chamber d<1>. The air may be passed through any number of chambers, and, after treatment, it issues by a shaft h, provided with a swinging plate h<1> and slide rods h<2> to regulate the area of the outlet. The screens c may be provided with means for varying their inclination either individually or collectively.
Patent GB-190314445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Machines for Crushing Textile Fibres
Inventor: CORDONNIER HILDEVERT
Filed: 1903-06-29
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 14,445. Cordonnier, H. June 29. Breaking and scutching apparatus.-Flax, hemp, ramie, &c. are passed between a continuouslyrevolving fluted drum a, freely mounted on a shaft c, and a series of fluted wood rollers b<2>, b<3>, b<4>, b<5>, b<6> meshing with the drum a, and mounted in segments g fixed to the shaft c, which is oscillated by an arm r and rod h from an adjustable crankpin i in a revolving disc j. The stalks, or fibres to be rendered supple, are placed on a feed-table and pass between fluted softening-cylinders m to a table p, which is mounted at one end on crank arms and pivoted at the other end to the segments g. The roller b<2> and a fluted roller b<1> meshing with it and carried by the segments receive the fibres and pass them between the drum a and rollers b<2>, b<3>, &c. The fibres are delivered between the roller b<6> and a fluted roller b<7> meshing with it and carried by the segments.
Patent GB-190314875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Wrapping Articles.
Inventor: WING LINGAN CURTIS
Filed: 1903-07-04
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 14,875. Wing, L. C. July 4. Drawings to Specification. Printing-apparatus combined with apparatus for wrapping-up for transit.-Relates to a machine for wrapping in paper, tinfoil, or the like various articles, such as cakes of chocolate, soap, boxes, packets, bottles, &c. According to the Provisional Specification, a press may be arranged to print on the roll of paper &c. as it is supplied to the machine.
Patent GB-190322473-A (GB)
Title: A Machine for Fastening Envelopes.
Inventor: CORKHILL PERCY FULLERTON
Filed: 1903-10-17
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 22,473. Corkhill, P. F. Oct. 17. Damping envelopes. -Relates to a machine for damping and closing envelopes. The envelope is passed into the machine through a slit Q, Fig. 2, the flaps with gummed side uppermost being at the rear. The envelope passes between two rubber-covered rollers G, F, the roller G being damped by a roller, which revolves in a trough H filled with water. The envelope, with the flap moistened, then falls on to a rubber band D, which pushes the envelope in the reverse direction to the roller F, thereby creasing the flap at the point marked 3. As the motion continues, the envelope passes between the rollers E, F, the flap being completely turned over and pressed down. The envelope finally passes along the transporting belt, past the rollers S, C, which give it a final squeeze, and out of the slit T. The rollers G, E, S, C are mounted in spring-controlled brasses, shown in Fig. 3, to allow envelopes of varying thicknesses to pass. The mechanism is worked through a handle or other motive power applied to the roller B, which is made adjustable through two thumbscrews O, to regulate the tension on the band D, the spindle working in slots.
Patent GB-190327129-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Castors
Inventor: BARTER CHARLES
Filed: 1903-12-11
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 27,129. Barter, C. Dec. 11. Castors.-The roller a of a castor for tables, chairs, and other articles of furniture is mounted on a pin b which is fixed between horns c of a piece d, on the upper surface of which is formed one half of a ball race, the other half being formed on the lower surface of a socket e, attached to the chair or other article by screws or other means. A plate or spacer h, having three or more gaps formed on its periphery for the reception of balls i, is interposed between the piece d and the socket e and, when the balls and the piece d are in position, four claws g, formed on the socket are bent over so as to overlap the edges of the upper part of the piece d.
Patent GB-190328702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sticks Capable of use as Defensive and Offensive Weapons.
Inventor: FREH WILHELM
Filed: 1903-12-30
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 28,702. Freh, W. Dec. 30. Umbrella sticks; walking-sticks.-Sticks such as umbrella and walking sticks are provided with means for converting them into weapons having a rigid band guard or pommel. Fig. 1 shows one form of the invention. On one end of a stick a is fitted a tube b carrying a onearmed or two-armed crook c. In the tube b is a rod d held in place by a spring bolt i against the pressure of a spring e. When the spring bolt i is pulled back, the rod d, suitably guided, is forced out a certain distance and can then be drawn further out until the bolt i slips into a socket k<2> and holds the rod firmly in place. A bolt i may bo situated on each side of the rod d. Fig. 11 shows a modification in which the rod d is replaced by a tube fitted with a flat spring m having bolts o for engagement in sockets g in the cross-piece c. The bolts o are withdrawn from the sockets by push-pieces or by other means.
Patent GB-190415214-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multiple Metallic Bedsteads or Berths for Emigrant Ships and for other purposes.
Filed: 1904-07-07
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 15,214. Atlas Bedstead Co. [Wilkes & Sons, S.], and Wilkes,T. D. July 7. Berths.-Tubular or other uprights A are cast with dovetailed chills at suitable distances apart. Horizontal bars B, C of T-section have chills b<1>, b<2>, c<1>, c<2> formed on their ends, projections on which engage with suitably-formed slots in the chills, thus securing the bars B, C. Wooden or other bed bottoms rest on the horizontal flanges of the bars B, C and are prevented from moving endways or sideways by the vertical flanges thereof. The beds may be arranged in any number of tiers and may be in pairs or single. For those sides or ends of the framing which support only one bed bottom, the bars B, C may be replaced by bars of L-section with the horizontal flange at the bottom. The Provisional Specification states also that the T-section bars may be formed by riveting together two bars of L-section, or by riveting a flat bar or bars to a bar of L -section.
Patent GB-190415435-A (GB)
Title: Process for Producing Substances Resembling Celluloid.
Inventor: GARDNER RICHARD CORE
Filed: 1904-07-11
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 15,435. Gardner, R. C., [Chemische Fabriken vorm. Weiler-ter-Meer]. July 11. Celluloid. -In the manufacture of celluloid, camphor is wholly or partially replaced by (1) halogen derivatives (mono- and poly-) of primary amines, (2) acid derivatives (formyl, acetyl, ethoxalyl, and benzoyl) or a halogen primary amine, (3) acid derivatives (formyl, acetyl, ethoxalyl, and benzoyl) of the secondary aromatic amines, that is, such as contain an aliphatic and an aromatic radical, with or without solvent, and, if necessary, with the employment of pressure.
Patent GB-190500597-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Turbines.
Inventor: DUNLOP JOHN GIBB
Filed: 1905-01-12
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 597. Dunlop, J. G., and Bell, T. Jan. 12. Elastic-fluid turbines. - Relates to means for securing blades to the fixed or rotary parts of elastic-fluid turbines, and consists in providing the usual encircling wire with an expanding joint. The blades A, Fig. 1, are secured by an encircling wire B which has one or more joints consisting of a tube C secured to the blades and in which the reduced ends of the wire can slide. The end of one wire may fit into a recess in the other, or may make a sliding joint with it in some other way, or the wire may be continuous and have U shaped expansion bends in it.
Patent GB-190504898-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Clinical Thermometers.
Inventor: BIANCHI ALFONSO
Filed: 1905-03-08
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 4898. Bianchi, A., [Introini, G.]. March 8. Thermometers.-To facilitate the re setting of a clinical thermometer, the bore is divided for a short distance into branches as shown in Fig. 1. The united cross-section of the two branches should be equal to or slightly less than the crosssection of the main bore.
Patent GB-190507915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Burning of Pyrites of an Explosive Character, and Apparatus therefor
Filed: 1905-04-13
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 7915. Best, T. T., Hollingsworth, S. A., and United Alkali Co. April 13. Pyrites burners.-In an apparatus for subjecting pyrites of an explosive character to a preliminary heating, before it is added to the charge being burnt in the burning-chamber of the kiln, the preliminary heating is preferably conducted under the same roof as the burning-chambers. The floors A, forming the bottoms of the preliminary heating-chambers, are preferbly arranged at a higher level, each between two burning-chambers B, so that, after the green pyrites has been heated for about 12 hours, it may be removed from the floor A into one or both of the burning-chambers. The floors A and chambers B may be arranged alternately and in single or double rows. The floor or floors A may be solid or made of bars to allow small material to fall through. The smalls or dust made in the pre-heating chambers is not transferred to the burning-chamber, but is raked off the floor A and treated separately in any suitable apparatus.
Patent GB-190512023-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supporting and Insulating the Live Conductor Rail of Electric Traction Systems.
Inventor: ROBERTS CHARLES HAROLD
Filed: 1905-06-08
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 12,023. Roberts, C. H. June 8. Electric railways and tramways.-Insulators for .the live rail in electric traction systems are made so that a broken insulator can be readily replaced without the use of special tools. The base consists of a hollow cylinder F, Fig. 1, furnished with holes for draining away moisture and carried on three radially-projecting feet for attaching the base to the sleepers. The cylinder is flanged out at the top, and carries the insulator D as shown, a cushion E of some resilient material being introduced to diminish vibration effects ; the insulator has a projecting shoulder at the top, as indicated by a dotted line. The rail A seats on the top of the insulator, and is held there by hook clips B ; a ring C, such as shown in Fig. 5, is then slipped up over the ledges on the clips and rotated through a right-angle ; the projections on the ring allow it to pass over the clips, and the wedge-shaped sides pull the clips firmly downwards ; it is then rotated with its flat top bearing against the shoulder on the insulator. Split pins or cotters G serve to prevent the parts from shifting.
Patent GB-190519133-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Actions of Apparatus for Playing Pianos or other like Key-board Musical Instruments
Inventor: LYON GUSTAVE
Filed: 1905-09-21
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 19,133. Lyon, G. Sept. 21. Automatic instruments.-In an action for keyboard players, two diaphragms 10, 19, of unequal size, are connected to a lever 21 carrying the valves 24, 25 for controlling the striking pneumatic 12, and a relay, formed by two valves 7, 7<1> on a common stem, is governed by a diaphragm 5 closing the channel 4 which leads to the tracker-board. The exhaust in the chamber 3 is in direct commuuication with the smaller diaphragm 19. A note is struck when the diaphragm 10 is cut off from the exhaust by the relay valve 7, and the valve 24 opens, to put the striking pneumatic into communication with the exhaust. The action may be worked by compressed air instead of by suction.
Patent GB-190520740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lift Valves and their Guards for Gas and Liquid Pumps.
Inventor: WEIR WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-10-13
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 20,740. Weir, W. Oct. 13. Check valves.-A valve for gas or liquid pumps consists of an inverted cup-shaped piece A, Fig. 3, of stamped or spun metal, pressed to its seat at B by a spring and guided by a metal cylinder or framework F pressed or cut from a plate G bolted to a base-plate L. The lift of the valve is limited by the part B coming in contact with the part F or by the crown E touching a plate J. In a modification, Fig. 2, the valve A has a sunk crown E<1> so that in air-pumps the clearance volume is reduced. The guard-plate G, Fig. 3, accommodates several valves and may be corrugated or provided with an upturned lip for strength.
Patent GB-190521928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brewing Apparatus.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1905-10-27
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 21,928. Imray, O., [Rach, C.]. Oct. 27. Brewing.-An apparatus for preparing wort applicable for carrying out the American or English infusion processes, the German decoction process, or the mashing process, described in Specification No. 12,506, A.D. 1891, comprises two mashing-vessels A, B, a filtering-tub D, a mash kettle C, and hoppers G, H for malt and other brewing material. The vessels A, B, C are connected with pipes 12, which supply steam through valves 13 to the contents of the vessels, or by pipes 14 to the upper part of the vessels to expel the contents. The lower part of the vessel A is connected by a tube J with the upper part of the vessel B, and by a branch tube J<1> with the filtering-tub D. A series of valves L<2>, L<3>, &c. in the side of the vessel A communicate with a tube L leading to the upper part of the vessel B, and by a branch tube N to the kettle C. A pipe Pleads. from the vessel C to the upper part of the vessel A. The vessel B is connected by corresponding tubes K, M, 0, Q with the vessel A, kettle C, and the tub D.
Patent GB-190522039-A (GB)
Title: Process, Method and Means for Making Holes or Passages in Cement, Concrete, or such like Structures.
Inventor: MEERSCH EMANUEL MARIE ANDRE VA
Filed: 1905-10-30
Granted: 1906-10-30
Abstract: 22,039. Meersch, A. E. M. van der, and Baissac, C. M. Oct. 30. Moulding concrete blocks &c.-Perforations or passages are produced in cement, concrete, or like structures, such as walls, floors, and roofs, and in blocks and slabs, by the use of removable cores. The cores may be collapsible and distended in position, where they may be doubled over, by fluid pressure. As shown, they consist of rope c or rigid material and are surrounded by lubricated tape or canvas strips a, b, doubled upon themselves, so that they can be readily pulled out to leave the cores loose in the holes and easily removable. The cores may sometimes be drawn out before the strips are removed, and they are pulled out by traction in the direction of their length, suitable guides being provided to ensure that the pull is applied in that direction. The tape covering may be used with the distensible cores.
Patent GB-190522160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Submarine Boats
Inventor: NIEHOFF ERNEST
Filed: 1905-10-31
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 22,160. Niehoff, E. Oct. 31. Submarine vessels.-The depth of the plunge is automatically governed by regulating the supply of compressed air to the tank 2, and, consequently, the quantity of water ballast carried. The ballast tank 2 is filled by means of a screw-down valve opening to the sea, and the air is discharged by the valves 7. Compressed-air tanks 8 are connected to the ballast tank 2 through balanced valves 10, spindles 11 of which are connected to pistons 13, sliding against the action of springs in the cylinders 12. The ends of the cylinders are open to the sea, and the springs 14 are so fitted that the external pressure at the depth required is sufficient to open the valve 10 and admit air to the tank 2. The cylinder cover is so made that the compression of the spring may be adjusted.