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Patent GB-190216929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rotary Motors
Inventor: DUBOIS OSCAR
Filed: 1902-07-30
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 16,929. Dubois, O. July 30. Annular-chamber type of rotary engines driven by steam, compressed or liquified gas, water or other liquid under pressure, or explosive gas, and having two rotary pistons, which alternately act as piston and abutment. The non-reversible form of engine shown in Figs. 1 and 2 has a casing q containing a bearing p for the rotatable chamber a, which has a segmental piston b. A drum e, carrying the second piston f, is concentrically mounted in the chamber, and the pistons are caused to alternately approach towards and recede from each other by means of a coupling-device K connected to the offset driving- shaft n. The coupling consists of a bar mounted on a pin d on the working chamber and engaging in a slot in the end-plate m of the shaft and having a slot j in which slides a block i on a pin h carried by a bar g, which is secured to the drum. The drum contains a tubular distributing-valve r, within which is fitted the conical end 22 of a tubular exhaust valve 24. Motive fluid passes from the admission pipe 28 into a chamber A in the distributing-valve, and passes alternately through ports s', t<1> into the working chambers 29, 30, the exhaust taking place through passages B, C and the exhaust valve. Segmental expansion valves x, y are arranged inside the distributing-valve, and are connected to fingers 5, 8 working against the notched ends of two sleeves 14, 17. By means of a handle 19 the inner sleeve can be rotated so as to vary the effective size of the notch, and with it the point of cut-off. When adapted for reversing, the distributing-valve and the exhaust valve are each in two parts, and an additional handle is provided for actuating the exhaust valve and reversing the engine. The engine may be arranged for compound or multiple expansion.
Patent GB-190223462-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Letter and Parcel Envelope or Wrapper.
Inventor: TRAMEZZANI ACHILLE
Filed: 1902-10-27
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 23,462. Tramezzani, A. Oct. 27. Wruppers.-Fig. 1 shows the blank employed for an envelope or wrapper for letters and parcels. The flaps c, c<1>, d are provided with slots g which coincide when the article is closed, to receive the tag f on the flap e. The semicircular cut leaves a portion i on the back which may be coloured to represent a seal.
Patent GB-190224575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Machines for Raising or Brushing Textile Fabrics.
Inventor: TOMLINSON JOHN DANIA
Filed: 1902-11-10
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 24,575. Tomlinson, J. D., [Hambloch, E.]. Nov. 10. Pile or nap, raising and dressing.-In machines of the revolving-disc type, particularly that described in Specification No. 10,830., A.D. 1901, for raising, brushing, or otherwise treating the nap or pile of textile fabrics, one or more brushes or raising- appliances are arranged to revolve about axes projecting from, and at right-angles to, the revolving disc, the flat surfaces of such brushes acting on the fabric. The fabric is drawn under and over the tension bars a', and round the rollers a<2>, a<3>, a<4>, a<5>, a<6>, and in passing round the rollers a<3>, a<4>, is acted upon by the flat surfaces of a series of revolving appliances b mounted on axes arranged round, and projecting from, a revolving disc c. The disc is fixed on a shaft c' which is driven by a belt and pulley c<2>, and the appliances b are rotated, independently of the disc, by one or more belts, which pass round pulleys b<1> carried by the axes of the appliances and are fixed at the ends to brackets b<3> carried by a spur-wheel b<4> loosely mounted on the shaft c<1>. The wheel b<4> is driven at any required speed by spur-wheels b<5>, b<6> from a shaft b<7>, which is driven by a belt and cone pulleys from the shaft c<1>. All the appliances b may be brushes, or some may be provided with card or other clothing. In a modification, the alternate appliances b are driven by a travelling belt driven by a pulley on a revolving shaft at the side of the machine, the remainder being driven by another belt from another shaft at the opposite side of the machine, and the alternate appliances may thus be driven in opposite directions. Another method of driving the appliances consists in replacing the pulleys b<1> by pinions gearing with a spur-wheel, which is freely mounted on the shaft c<1> and driven at any required speed, and in either direction, from a side shaft. In some cases, the brushes may be stationary relatively to the disc c.
Patent GB-190225027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Perambulators
Inventor: LEADBETTER GEORGE DANIEL
Filed: 1902-11-14
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 25,027. Leadbetter, G. D. Nov. 14. Perambulators, children's mail carts, and like vehicles.-Relates to children's vehicles which can be easily adjusted or folded. The seat G is pivoted in bearings F projecting forwards from the handle frame A, the lower end of which carries the front wheels. To each side of the seat is secured a slotted bracket H in which slides a pin J fixed to the end of a frame D, which is pivoted to the handle frame and which carries the rear wheels E. The back K, pivoted to the handle frame, has projecting studs d which engage in racks L secured to the handle frame to allow the vehicle to be held in an adjusted or folded position. The studs bear in the rear ends of the arm-rests M, the front ends of which are connected by parallel bars e, f to the foot-rest 0, one pair of the bars being pivoted to the seat.
Patent GB-190228626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fasteners for Window Sashes, and the like.
Inventor: APPLETON ALFRED EDWARD
Filed: 1902-12-27
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 28,626. Appleton, A. E. Dec. 27. Sash and like fastenings.-A window sash fastening is constructed with an eccentric upright with an upper flange E mounted on the upper sash. The lower sash is provided with an eccentric pivoted hook lever J, which embraces the upright when secured. One or both of the upper surfaces of the lever J and the lower surface of the flange E, may be bevelled to form cams for drawing the sashes to the same level.
Patent GB-190303497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Floating Batteries for Naval Purposes
Inventor: STOKES ANSON PHELPS
Filed: 1903-02-13
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 3497. Stokes, A. P. Feb. 13. Mountings.-A spherical floating battery is constructed of armour-plating and backing A on a framework of radial vertical ribs, horizontal beams I, columns H, and a central shaft C, which serves as a smoke stack, and is open at the bottom for the purpose of discharging ashes and waste material into the sea. The upper deck is protected by stationary or movable armour coverings or roofs P mounted on annular guides, and is constructed mainly of heavy gratings with ventilators V for the admission of air to the lower decks. Foul air is drawn off through passages U round the smoke shaft C. A heavy gun T<4> is secured rigidly to the framework at each side of the shaft C near the centre of gravity of the vessel, or a single heavy gun may be fixed centrally, and the smoke stack, pipes, &c. may be carried round it. To enable the guns to be elevated without the use of mountings and carriage mechanism, heavy counterpoises C<1>, of lead or other material, are mounted on circular tracks, so that the vessel can be tilted fore and aft. Water ballast may also be used. Small guns are mounted on carriages on the deck Z on which the officers' cabins &c. are situated. The vessel is fitted with screw propellers S, a mushroom anchor Q perforated for the passage of ashes, an anchor X and boat X<1> suspended from davits, an ammunition hoist, engines, dynamos, inachinery, &c. The launch and cutter are kept in a compartment R<1> closed by sliding armour-plated shutters D<1>, and can be launched by tilting the vessel by means of the weights C<1>. The doors, windows, port holes, and other apertures are protected by slides of armour-plating.
Patent GB-190304239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Automatic Supply of Weft in Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1903-02-23
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 4239. Mills, B. J. B., [Soc. Alsacienne de Constructions MÚcaniques, and Soc. Anon. des Tissages C. Brun et fils]. Feb. 23. Looms, weft - cutting in; shuttle - changing mechanism.-Relates to means for cutting, near the selvage of the fabric, and at the time when the change of shuttles is effected, the weft thread which is attached to the exhausted shuttle and the surplus weft which is left projecting from the edge of the fabric after the first throw of the new shuttle. A pair of spring shears a, bare mounted on an oscillating shaft c below the lay, and are held in the inoperative and depressed position shown by a spring w. During the ordinary working of the loom, a spring lever g is held by a spring catch lever m clear of the tappet and in such a position that, during the backward motion of the lay, a pulley e on the end of the lever is just clear of an arm f on the shaft c. When the shaft k connected with the shuttle-changing mechanism oscillates to the right, an arm thereon passes to the right of a gravity catch q, and on the return oscillation, the arm causes the catch q to push the spring catch lever m to the left and liberate the spring lever g. On the next backward movement of the lay, the arm f engages with the pulley e, whereby the shears are raised to the level of the weft thread to be cut, and, by the engagement of the end of the arm v with a cam x, the spring jaw b is opened, being then allowed to close by the action of its spring. The parts are so arranged that the lay will make two backward movements, in order that the shears may make the two cuts desired, before the cam j arrives in such a position as to depress the lever g and cause it to be blocked in the inoperative position by the catch lever m.
Patent GB-190319921-A (GB)
Title: A Detachable Mask for Converting an Ordinary Spectacle into a Motor Goggle
Inventor: VALE HENRY
Filed: 1903-09-16
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 19,921. Vale, H. Sept. 16. Protectors, eye.-Ordinary spectacles are converted into motor goggles by means of a detachable mask A of leather, gauze, &c., having two metal rims or wires B', B<2> sewn or otherwise fixed to the eye-holes C, each rim being provided with outwardly-projecting spring clips or tongues D to hold the rim of the spectacle frame. The side limbs c<1>, c<2> of the spectacle are passed through loops a<1>, a<2> on the sides of the mask, and elastic bands or other suitable means are furnished for securing the mask to the head of the wearer.
Patent GB-190322641-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Promoting Circulation in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: SCHOFIELD HARRY
Filed: 1903-10-20
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 22,641. Schofield, H., and Macfarlane, O. P. Oct. 20. Water - circulation, promoting.- In order to promote longitudinal circulation in internally - fixed d boilers, such as those of the Lancashire or Galloway types, the top crosswater-tubes are provided with upper and lower hoods or elbows 4, 5, which are directed forward horizontally. The hoods are fixed to each tube by means of a clamping-device, such as a tie-rod 7 with nuts 8 at its upper and lower ends, so as to avoid drilling or riveting. Where a boiler has two or more flues side by side, the upper hoods may be brought together so as to form an arch having its discharge outlet centrally above the space between the flues, as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190325665-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Race Games and the like
Inventor: SALA FORTUNATO
Filed: 1903-11-24
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 25,665. Sala, F. Nov. 24. Race games.-In a a race or steeple-chase game, the horses or other competitors are carried along by frictional contact with a support or track which is constantly displaced. The track may consist of an endless band, of rough material, such as cloth, carried over rollers, or of a rotatable circular disc. Obstacles, such as hurdles h, Fig. 1, or the like, are arranged on the track in such a manner that the runners can surmount them, but in doing so their relative positions are changed. In Fig. 1, a track consisting of an endless band c is shown. The horses are mounted on stands r<x>, roughened or serrated at the parts in contact with the cloth. The cloth is carried by rollers b, to one of which a driving- handle d is attached. The roller at the finishing- post is surrounded by curved metal pieces e adapted to guide the runners, along rails f as shown, back to the starting-point, where curved guides i are provided, to carry them forward on to the track again. When a rotatable disc is employed, the horses rest upon legs, which are adapted to engage guides provided to receive them after surmounting the obstacles, and in this form of the invention an imitation paddock may be formed in the centre of the track.
Patent GB-190326036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Puzzles.
Inventor: CAWLEY MICHAEL JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-11-28
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 26,036. Cawley, M. J. Jan. 27, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Puzzles.-A puzzle is shown in plan view in Fig. 1, and as a vertical section in Fig. 2. It is formed of a box a, having a glass cover b shaped as shown, underneath which is a partition c, corresponding in shape to it. A chamber e is formed in one end of the space, between the cover band the plate c. The walls e<2> of this chamber form an opening e<3>. The inclined portion c<2> of the plate c is provided with two parallel walls f, to which are attached baffles f sloping inwardly and forwardly and also with V-shaped baffles f<3>, f<4>. A longitudinal opening c<3> is formed within the baffle f<4>. Holes e<4> formed in the rear portion of the plate c open into a space g, in which vertical side plates g<2> are placed forming a shoot g<3> leading to the opening c<3>. The shoot is narrowed at its front end g'. A number of balls h, preferably ten, are placed in the box. The balls are free to roll through the opening c<3>, and the holes e', but cannot pass through the five holes e<5> in the plate c ; these holes are adapted to form rests for the balls. The solution of the puzzle consists in manipulating the box so as to lodge five balls in the chamber e, and five balls on the holes e<5>. Five of the balls may be distinguished from the other five by colouring &c.
Patent GB-190400978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricators.
Inventor: WALCH GUSTAV
Filed: 1904-01-14
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 978. Walch, G. Jan. 14. Lubricators.- The lubricant is contained in a grease cup a, and is forced out by a piston b driven by clockwork. The nut c', which engages with the screwed end of the piston-rod c<1>, is prevented from rotating relatively to the hollow rod d by projections on the nut. The spring e, which may be wound up by the key f, turns the hollow spindle d and hence also the nut c<2>. The piston b is unable to turn, owing to its contact with the grease, and is therefore forced downwards. To prevent injury to the piston when it reaches the bottom of the cylinder a, it is secured to the rod c<1> in the manner shown in Fig. 4. The spring b<4> presses the disc c against the lower plate b<2> of the piston. The rod c<1> may thus rotate relatively to the piston, when the downward motion of the piston is prevented. The piston may be raised by turning the button g. The piston may be removed and replaced by another having a rod screwed to a different pitch. To do this, the screw g<1> is unscrewed and the pieces g, f, c' removed. The piston and rod may then be withdrawn after removing the bottom of the grease cup. The lubricator may be placed horizontally, and the shaft d may be driven by a pendulum worked from the machine to be lubricated.
Patent GB-190407009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Printing Apparatus.
Inventor: MCINTIRE HERVEY HEMAN
Filed: 1904-03-23
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 7009. McIntire, H. H. March 23. Printing.-A printing-apparatus for facilitating the rapid insertion of the paper comprises a case 1, containing a lamp, and having an opening for the negative (not shown) in the inclined top 3. A platen 5, hinged to the case, carries a pair of links 7, braced together by a bar 8 and carrying a roller 9. An apron 16 is secured to the case at one end, and is wound round the roller. Inside one end of the roller is placed a coiled spring connecting the roller to its spindle. The projecting end of this spindle is made angular to fit in a correspondingly-shaped hole in the link 7. The spring tends to wind up the apron and raise the platen, and holds it in the upright position when released, but when the platen is flat against the top of the case, it passes between the links and remains in that position.
Patent GB-190409659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Governors for Internal Combustion Engines
Filed: 1904-04-27
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 9659. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General ELectric Co.]. April 27. Transmitting-mechanism. - Internal-combustion engines are governed by varying both the time of ignition and the quantity of mixture admitted to the cylinder, the latter being effected by throttling, or variable cut-off, or by any other suitable arrangement. The engine cylinder 1, Fig. 1, is mounted on the crank casing 2 which has an extension of the crank shaft 3 projecting from one side. This extension carries any form of governor 4 with a sleeve 5, which actuates the beam 7 through a bell-crank lever 6. This beam is guided by brackets and can turn on various adjustable fulcra 8, 9, 10. A rod 12 actuates the inlet valve 13 through a lever 15 and spring 16, the amount of opening of the valve depending upon the stiffness of the spring. The circuitbreaking arrangement comprises a half-speed wheel 17 carrying a disc 19, a brush 20 and commutator 21. The swinging of the beam 7 produces, through the link 22, a rotation of the disc 19 and a consequent variation in the time of ignition. The pivots 9, 10 are carried in brackets 23, and each is provided with a knife-edged head 24 and a spring 25, to keep the head in contact with the beam. When, as shown, the beam 7 tilts about the fulcrum 10, the effect is to vary both the amount of mixture and the time of sparking. The throttling of the charge continues to increase until the beam 7 rests on the set-screw 8, when it becomes constant, and is at this point just within the margin of sure ignition. Any further movement of the beam will now cause it to turn about the fulcrum 8, thus affecting the timing device only. If now the fulcrum 9 be raised and 10 lowered, the time of sparking will be unaffected during throttling until the beam rests on the screw 8, when the fulcrum 9 will be depressed and the timing varied. The throttling is adjusted by the screw 8, so as never to reach the margin of uncertain ignition. One form of cut-off valve gear is shown in Fig. 2. The admission valve 26 is opened, and variation in cut-off is effected by a sliding cam on a sleeve 28 feathered on a shaft 29. The sleeve and cam are shifted by a bell-crank lever 30 through a connecting-rod 31 actuated by the swinging beam 7.
Patent GB-190417257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Automatically Signalling the Depth of Water at Harbours, Docks, Piers, Navigable Channels or the like.
Inventor: BOYD MARTIN
Filed: 1904-08-08
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 17,257. Boyd, M. Aug. 8. Tidegauges.-The height of the tide is indicated at night by coloured lights and by day by balls, the various signals being automatically controlled by a float. A float b in a well c is attached by a cord over pulleys to a sliding frame f with coloured glass, g green, h red, and attached to the lower end of the frame is a flexible "eclipser" i. The float does not respond to rapid fluctuations in the height of the outside water. A relief valve prevents inside pressure from being in excess. As the float rises, the eclipser i uncovers the uppermost lamp q and covers it with the green glass. Further rise removes the green glass and replaces it by red. This is then followed by white. As the tide continues to rise, the next lamp q exhibits green, red, and white in succession ; each lamp when white remains so until eclipsed again when the tide falls. For example, one signal will be two white lights with a green light beneath them. As the tide falls, a reverse operation occurs. The lamps may be caused to exhibit their signals landwards as well as seawards. During the day, a number of balls on a string may take the place of the coloured lamps, one ball corresponding to say one foot rise in the tide. For convenience, and to correspond with the white lights, each third sign may be cylindrical. The coloured lights change colour instlntly and not gradually ; the p'ates w carried by the frame f and hinged at a' between two colours catch temporarily on the projections b<1>, thereby preventing the light from showing through two slides at the same time. The gas jets are automatically switched on and off by the movement of the frame.
Patent GB-190500216-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Torpedoes.
Inventor: BELL GEORGE WILSON
Filed: 1905-01-04
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 216. Bell, G. W., and Hale, F. M. Jan. 4. Torpedoes.-A torpedo is fitted with a nose a of porcelain or other friable material which collapses on impact. The forward diameter of the explosive charge k can thus be increased. The rearward movement of the spindle b on striking an object forces the stiuts d outwards, to break down the nose a. The firing-pin m is also driven back and ignites a delay-action fuse o, which allows the charge to move into contact with the object struck before being exploded. In a modification, an electric fuse is Employed, and the Provisional Specification states that electric contact devices in the form of spikes may be arranged round the torpedo
Patent GB-190501177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cylinder Drying Machines
Inventor: HATMAKER JAMES ROBINSON
Filed: 1905-01-21
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 1177. Hatmaker, J. R. Jan. 21. Drying apparatus.-Drying-cylinders, heated by gas or other means, are provided with an internal lining of sand, glycerine, or other suitable material to prevent unequal heating of the drying-surface. As shown in Fig. 1, the cylinder A, provided with gas jets H, is fitted with the peripheral chamber E which contains the heat-distributing substance. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 2273, A.D. 1901.]
Patent GB-190505975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hot Blast Stoves and the like.
Inventor: EVANS JOHN
Filed: 1905-03-21
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 5975. Evans, J., and Lewis, D. March 21. Hot-blast stoves; regenerators.-To facilitate the cleaning of hot-blast stoves and the like, each stove is supported above the ground by means of pillars, and openings, provided with sliding doors, are formed in the bottom of the stove for the removal of flue dust, which falls into a trolly underneath the stove. Fig. 1 shows a Cowper stove supported upon pillars 2, 6, 8 and girders 6. The pillars 8 extend into the regenerative chamber 12 and support bars 13 upon which rests the checkerwork. The floor, which is of thick refractory material resting on metal plates, is provided with hopperlike depressions 19 separated by sharp ridges and arranged between the pillars. The lower ends of the hoppers terminate in a spout 24 closed by a sliding door 21. A dust trolly 4 upon rails may be run beneath the spouts 24 to receive the flue dust.
Patent GB-190518124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blades for Turbines.
Inventor: LENTZ HUGO
Filed: 1905-09-07
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 18,124. Lentz, H. Sept. 7. Elastic-fluid turbines.-To avoid replacing the whole of a turbine blade or guide-vane when the edges are worn, the blade is fitted with a detachable spring- metal edge f, Fig. 4, preferably on the side which receives the shock of the steam jet, but both sides may be so fitted. Projections h, g, Fig. 3, enter corresponding grooves in the blade. To place the detachable edge in position, it is first sprung to the form shown in Fig. 3, then placed on the blade, and allowed to resume its natural shape as shown in Fig. 4. To detach the edge, it is sprung, back to the form shown in Fig. 3.