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Patent GB-190101621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roundabout Pleasure Riding Machines
Inventor: COLLINS JOHN
Filed: 1901-01-24
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 1621. Collins, J. Jan. 24. Roundabouts.-Bicycles, boats, &c. are mounted on two or more concentric circular platforms a, a', which run on wheels b and are capable of independent movement. The wheels of the bicycles &c. project through the platforms, and run on tracks e so that the riders entirely or partly actuate the platforms. The platforms are connected by vertical rods to arms turning on a central column. Concentric frames may be used instead of platforms. A motor may be used to assist in driving the platforms or frames.
Patent GB-190103282-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Manufacture of Solid Blocks of Cement out of Cement Slush.
Inventor: BROMHEAD SAMUEL SIDNEY
Filed: 1901-02-15
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 3282. Bromhead, S. S., [M÷ller, P. G., and Pfeiffer, P.]. Feb. 15. Cements.-In the manufacture of cement, the slurry is formed into blocks, for subsequent burning in the kiln, in the following manner:-By means of a suitable drying-apparatus, cylindrical or other, small pieces of dried slurry are produced. The small blocks are then brought into contact with a fresh supply of slurry, and are again dried, the process being repeated until blocks or balls of sufficiently-large size have been produced. The dried slurry may be brought back to the entrance of the same drying-apparatus, and fed into it, together with the fresh supply of slurry, a sieve or screen being employed to separate those blocks which are sufficiently large. As an alternative, several drying- cylinders &c. may be arranged in series, the blocks entering each with a fresh supply of slurry ; or the same apparatus may be adapted to receive charges of slurry at several different points. In another modification, the slurry is dried on a flat surface, movable or otherwise, further supplies of slurry being poured on to the dry blocks. The drying may be effected by currents of hot air or otherwise.
Patent GB-190104166-A (GB)
Title: Spring Frame for Cycles
Inventor: GARRATT JOHN JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-02-26
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 4166. Garratt, J. J. Feb. 26. Frames.-Relates to a spring frame for bicycles. Springs D in tension and with joints A at each end are inserted in the top bar and in the bar connecting the steering-head G to the bottom bracket H. A bar F connected to the steering- head is jointed to the vertical bar E at B. In a modification, the top bar is jointed to the vertical bar a short distance above the bottom bracket, and is also rigidly connected to the bar connecting the steering-head and bottom bracket. A spring in tension is inserted in the latter bar, as in the arrangement shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190104866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Raising and Hoisting Apparatus.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-03-07
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 4866. Boult, A. J., [Chisholm & Moore Manufacturing Co.]. March 7. Cranes.-Consists of a simplified form of overhead travelling crane driven by compressed air, capable of lifting at various speeds, and easily separable for transport &c. Fig. 4 shows half of one of the trucks. The bridge consists of two parallel I-beams C, and the truck at each end of two parallel channel beams b<1>, b<2> separated by distance-pieces and passing through holes in the webs of the beams C near their bottom flanges. The bridge and truck beams are connected by angle-pieces F riveted to the bridge beams and bolted to the truck beams. G are stiffening-beams of channel section riveted to the beams C and connected by angle-pieces and bolts to the truck beams. Fig. 8 shows the method of supporting the truck wheels. The carriage has a frame composed of sides d and cross channel pieces d<2>, Fig. 9. Two drums o, o' are provided, each operated from its own motor through the reducing- gear shown, N<3> being one of the motor shafts having a fixed pinion gearing through loose spurwheels and pinions with the spur-wheel R<8> fast on the drum shaft N', Fig. 10. The pinions are separate from the spur-wheels with which they rotate, and each is secured to its spur-wheel by being forced into the boss of the spur-wheel. One drum winds up the load directly, or through a single pulley-block, with or without the sheave S, the other drum co-operates with a multiple pulleyblock and one or more sheaves S<1>, S<2>. The carriage is traversed by gearing operated from a chain-wheel V, and the carriage wheels preferably have roller bearings. The motors may be of the kind described in Specification No. 4867, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Air and gas engines].
Patent GB-190108463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Projectiles
Inventor: MAXIM HIRAM STEVENS
Filed: 1901-04-24
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 8463. Maxim, Sir H. S. April 24. Projectiles, ordnance; fuzes for projectiles.- Relates to projectiles fitted with base fuzes, and provides means for preventing the accidental ignition of the fuze from igniting the bursting-cbarge. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the fuze B is carried in an extension a of the base, and is cut off from the firing-tube C by a transverse slide D, which is, however, pushed back by centrifugal force as soon as the projectile is discharged. The slide D moves outwards against the action of the spring d, and is locked in outward position by a spring bolt. In the form shown in Fig. 7, no slide is employed, but the fuze is provided with a steel plug b, and the outside of the fuze is screw-threaded at b<3>, while similar threads a<6> are formed on the extension a. In the event of the fuze being accidentally ignited, the plug b forces the threads b<3> and a<6> into engagement, and so prevents the fuze from advancing on the firing-pin C<1>. In the form shown in Fig. 10, the fuze is carried by a transverse pin b<6> in the base-block A<1>, and, in addition to the safety slide D, a chamber e<1> is formed by a domed plate E to receive the fuze in the event of a premature explosion. The tube C is weakened by plugs c' to facilitate its fracture at the right moment. An obturator ring F of vulcanised fibre is made with recesses f to receive wax, with sheets of paper or waxed fabric f on both of its sides, and with a metal supporting-disc F<1>. A driving-ring E<1> is also mounted on the plate E. Two obturator rings may be provided. The slide D may be made in two parts. In the form shown in Fig. 19, the two parts of the slide are carried on guide-pins d<7>, and are normally held together by a metal strip d<6>. Specification No. 17,252, A.D. 1887, is referred to.
Patent GB-190108529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Joints for Railway Tramway and like Rails.
Inventor: MELAUN FRANZ
Filed: 1901-04-25
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 8529. Mela·n, F. April 25. Rail joints.- The head e of both the rail ends is cut away for a certain length for the full width of the tread, and sometimes also for a further length to half the width of the tread. The gap is filled by a correspondingly-shaped head g on one or both fishplates, which rest on the top of the foot of the rail. Fig. 15 is a side view, and Figs. 5, 10, 21, and 22 are plans, illustrating the invention applied to tramway and railway rails.
Patent GB-190109796-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Lubricating Compound.
Inventor: BERRY CHARLES HIBBERT
Filed: 1901-05-11
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 9796. Berry, C. H. May 11. Lubricants.-A lubricant, particularly adapted for use in marine engines and other condensing- engines, is made from finely-powdered graphite, steatite, &c. and a substance wholly soluble in water, such as a neutral or alkaline soap. Curd soap, or "marine soap" made from coco-nut oil, with the addition of soda, may be used.
Patent GB-190109861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces applicable for Forced Draught.
Inventor: DOEHLERT PAUL
Filed: 1901-05-13
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 9861. D÷hlert, P. May 13. Firebars and grates; air, supplying.-A series of perforated air-supply tubes l of elliptical section are covered by a number of protective castings m forming the grate. The castings m are in short lengths, and are perforated with slits at the top and sides ; they rest on the tubes l. At the back and front of the grate are air boxes i, k, i<1>, k<1>, made in sections bolted together. The compartments i, i<1> are supplied with air under pressure by the pipe e, and the tubes l distribute this air uniformly over the grate surface, alternate tubes being supplied from opposite ends. The other ends of the tubes l open into the compartments k, k<1> respectively. Dust and ashes collecting in these compartments may be blown out through the pipe n on opening the valve o. The tops of the tubes l are perforated for the greater part of their length from the supply end with small holes, and for the remainder of their length with transverse slots, cut obliquely.
Patent GB-190111066-A (GB)
Title: Self Closing Water Valve suitable for Gas Works and other Purposes
Inventor: BRAIDWOOD JAMES FRANCIS
Filed: 1901-05-29
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 11,066. Braidwood, J. F. May 29. Self-closing valves. - A s el f - closing valve for gasworks &c., in which the valve is closed by the water pressure, is shown in Fig. 1. The spindle D works in a guide E, and also secures the valve disc B inside the cap C. The valve is actuated by means of a cam F on an axis G, or a vertical screwed spindle may be placed under the valve spindle.
Patent GB-190113206-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Impregnating with Silica Objects made of Asbestos Fibre or the like.
Filed: 1901-06-28
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 13,206. Abel, C. D., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. June 28. Cements for asbestos fibre, kieselguhr, or the like consist of an organic silicon compound which deposits silica by the action of moist air. The organic silicon bodies may be prepared by the reaction of silicon chloride or fluoride on ethyl or methyl alcohol. The product obtained is suitable for use as diaphragms for electrolysis.
Patent GB-190116935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-sustaining Gear for Hoists.
Inventor: SKENE ROBERT
Filed: 1901-08-23
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 16,935. Skene, R. Aug. 23. Hoists; lifting-tackle ; lifts.-Relates to automatic load-suspending gear. Upon the shaft of the rope or chain wheel a a brake drum j is mounted to rotate in a wedge-shaped cavity in blocks g. A lever b, journalled upon the shaft of the wheel a, has a crosshead c from which. depend slotted links d in which rollers e are mounted. When the arm b is central, the rollers e jam between the drum j and block g to suspend the load. When the arm is pulled aside by a rope r, it releases the roller e on the jamming side, and thus allows the load to descend. The upper end of the arm b may be fitted with an oval pin which works between the free ends of brake blocks normally pressed together by a spring.
Patent GB-190120643-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Dying Bricks and other Earthenware or Ceramic Products
Inventor: BERHENKE CARL
Filed: 1901-10-15
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 20,643. Berhenke, C. Oct. 15. Bricks and pottery, drying. A drying - apparatus, for using the waste heat of a brick kiln for drying bricks, and earthen- ware or ceramic articles, is shown in Figs. 1 and 3. The articles are stacked on trucks and run into the drying-chamber d, which is heated by waste gases from a kiln, circulated through coils of pipes c. Openings e in the roof of the chamber allow the vapours to pass through flues f, g to a chimney h.
Patent GB-190124795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Rotary Blowers.
Inventor: BEECROFT WALTER
Filed: 1901-12-05
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 24,795. Beecroft, W., and Booth, T. H. Dec. 5. Orescent-shaped chamber type of blower for compressing air for heating irons and the like. The casing 2 has an inlet port 3 and an outlet port 4, and an eccentrically-mounted three, or more, sided frame 5 with hinged segmental flaps 9. Spring push-rods 11 are pressed under the flaps, so that a tight joint is made at the bottom of the casing. A deflector 19 is placed near the inlet.
Patent GB-190125298-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pump
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1901-12-11
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 25,298. Thomps o n, W. p., [Streri, G.]. Dec. 11. Bucket pumps; actuating p u m p s.-The bucket s of a pump having its suction valves submerged is connected to a float or air vessel A, which is of such a length and section that equal quantities of water are e discharged on both the up and down strokes. The float tends to raise the bucket, and its use is stated to facilitate the actuation of the pump.
Patent GB-190126560-A (GB)
Title: Improved Watering Tank for Laying Dust in Mines.
Inventor: JONES GEORGE ROBINSON
Filed: 1901-12-30
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 26,560. Jones, G. R. Dec. 30. Laying dust in mines.-Relates to apparatus for watering the sides and roof in underground workings. The pump B is driven from the axle of the vehicle through the spur gearing f, eccentric D, and rod C. The rod is slotted so that it can be lifted out of gear by the link J. The pump may also be driven by a hand-lever. The water is distributed through a perforated pipe L or a hose attached at K. The Provisional Specification states that a revolving rose may be used.
Patent GB-190206292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jointing Railway or Tramway Rails.
Inventor: MARSHALL ARTHUR GROTJAN
Filed: 1902-03-14
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 6292. Marshall, A. G. March 14. Rail joints.-The fishplates are shaped to embrace the foot of the rail at b<2> and to form the extensions b<3>, which may be bolted together and may be embedded i n the concrete foundation.
Patent GB-190206448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Friction Clutches
Inventor: MCLEAN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-03-17
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 6448. McLean, A. March 17. Clutches.-The two members of a friction clutch are moved together or apart simultaneously. As shown in Fig. 1, the cone A, mounted on a feather on the shaft B, and the cone A', mounted on a feather on the boss of the pulley C, are actuated by levers K, K<1> and a right and left hand screw M. Ball hearings are fitted between the trunnion rings G<1> and the rings G which rotate with the cones.
Patent GB-190211081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Automatically Starting and Stopping Electric Motors.
Filed: 1902-05-14
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 11,081. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Mackintosh, F.]. May 14. Electricallyactuated pumps ; governing or controlling pumps.-Relates to apparatus for automatically starting and stopping electricallyactuated pumps. The rheostat I has its switch arm I<1> normally held in the off position by a coiled spring. When the pump motor B is to be started, an electromagnetic clutch connects the arm to a small electric motor P, whereby it is swept over the rheostat points until the pump motor receives full line voltage. At this point, the arm opens a supplemental switch R in the armature circuit of the small motor, which at once stops, and the switch arm then remains stationary, being held by the electromagnetic clutch. An accumulator C is connected with the pump, and its plunger c controls a switch G, by means of which the parallel circuits of the small motor, the electromagnetic clutch, and the armature of the pump motor are controlled, preferably through an intermediate electromagnetic switch F. When the accumulator C is full, the switch G opens these circuits and the pump motor stops. At the same time, the rheostat switch arm I' is released by the de-energizing of the clutch, and the spring returns it to the off position. On its way, the arm I<1> closes the supplementary switch R, and thus puts the motor P in readiness to start when the accumulator throws back its switch. The rheostat arm does not go to the off position until after the pumpmotor circuit is broken, so that there is no arcing at the rheostat contacts.
Patent GB-190212697-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Perforators for Use in connection with Automatic Telegraph Transmitters.
Inventor: MUIRHEAD ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-06-03
Granted: 1903-06-03
Abstract: 12,697. Muirhead, A. June 3. Telegraphs.-Relates to improvements in perforators employed in connection with automatic telegraph transmitters, the improvements being applicable more especially to the perforator described in Specification No. 25,346, A.D. 1899. To avoid the cost of hardening the cutting-plate 2, Fig. 3, short tubes 3 of hardened steel or of agate, coned slightly both inside and outside, are inserted in the three die holes corresponding to the punches 9. The tubes may be screwed into place, or may be held by a clamping-plate 6. Instead of employing three tubes, a hardened plate 9, Figs. 5 and 6, secured by screws 13 to the plate 2, may be formed with the die holes 10, 11, and 12.
Patent GB-190217636-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Curtain Poles and Door Rods
Inventor: MERTON ALBERT FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-08-12
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 17,636. Merton, A. F. Aug. 12. Curtains, drawing and suspending.-Cornice poles, portiÞre rods, &c. are made of metal tube painted or enamelled to represent wood.
Patent GB-190225199-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Cornice Pole Joints
Inventor: BARNES JABEZ
Filed: 1902-11-17
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 25,199. Barnes, J. Nov. 17. Curtains, suspending. - To permit cornice poles to be bent at any angle, they are jointed by coiled springs of steel, brass, or other wire, cain, or other flexible material. The ends of the coil A, Fig. 1, are enlarged and fitted into caps B of drawn metal to the centres of which are riveted screws C. These screws are screwed into the ends of the two parts D, Fig. 2, of the cornice pole. The screws may be dispensed with, and sockets attached to the caps, or the ends of the coil A, Fig. 4, may be bent outwards and formed as screws a.
Patent GB-190300185-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roundabouts.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-01-03
Granted: 1904-02-03
Abstract: 185. Evans, W. Jan. 3. Roundabouts.-Relates to an aÙrial roundabout in which the carriages or the like are connected to the ends of arms pivoted on a central rotary column, the arms and carriages being raised and lowered as the whole rotates. The base of the roundabout consists of a concrete foundation a, Figs. 1 and 4, provided with base-plates b, c grooved at b<1>, c<1>. An underground passage e to the centre of the base-plate is provided, so that the column can be approached when in motion by the steps e'. The central column is built up of inclined columns g, braced together and provided with floors i, i<1>, i<2> and connecting-stairs l, l<1>, l<2>, and with a top gallery h and globe h<1>. The outer ends of the arms are connected to ropes, each of which passes over two guide-pulleys at the top of the column, as shown in Fig. 6. The ropes 1, 2, 3, 4 are connected to form one rope, and the others 5, 6, 7, 8 to form a second rope, the two being connected and passed round a drum t, Fig. 4, which is driven from the engine p<2> through the reversing- gear p<3>, clutch p<4>, toothed wheel p<1>, and rack p on the base-plate. By this arrangement of ropes, one set of arms and carriages is raised while the other is being lowered, the reversal being brought about by the reversing bevel gear p<3>. The arms and carriages and their loads are arranged to counterbalance one another, or are counterbalanced by means of a weight co-axial with the column and rotating with it, and connected by a swivel joint with a stationary winch for raising and loweriug the weight. According to the Provisional Specification, the carriages may be partly or wholly counterbalanced by means of balloons or air vessels, and may be provided with fans to assist the rotation.
Patent GB-190302902-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means of Obtaining Converging Pressure.
Inventor: FLETCHER JOSEPH ERNST
Filed: 1903-02-07
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 2902. Fletcher, J. E., Burrows, L., and Venimore, T. A. Feb. 7. Building wheels.-Relates to hydraulic, screw and other gearing presses for producing a converging pressure on a centre applicable for the closing of wheels on their centres or the attachment of tyres. Fig. 1 shows a section of one form, in which a hydraulic ram B supports a work table H and is surrounded by a ring C carrrying pivotal abutments for a number of stays F and a number of pressure arms D. The converging ends of the arms D are pivoted to guide blocks G which receive suitably shaped pressure-blocks J in dovetail recesses. The ram B may be hollow to allow of working on tubes and may be placed horizontally. The movement of the table H is limited by guide pins K and adjustable lock-nuts K<1>. Springs are sometimes placed below the lugs A' for giving a return motion to the table. In a modification, the pressure arms are formed as toggles, the outer ends being attached to abutments on the edge of the table, and the centre joints by vertical rods to a disc operated by the hydraulic ram &c. In another modification, the outer ring C is attached by arms to the ram which is placed above the table, the descent of the ring causing the ends of the arms D to move inwards along guides on the table.
Patent GB-190303168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Collar Button and Scarf or Necktie Fastener.
Inventor: HERR EDWARD AUSTIN
Filed: 1903-02-10
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 3168. Herr, E. A. Feb. 10. Studs; necktie retainers.-A combined collar button or stud and scarf or necktie retainer is shown in section in Fig. 2. A shank 1, which may be secured to a base-plate 15, is formed at the upper end with a sharp-cornered platform 5 and ears 6. A head comprising a top plate 7, provided with one or more pins or hooks 14, an intermediate spring plate 9, and a hinge plate 10, is hinged on the ears 6. The hinge plate 10 is provided with two upset portions 11, Fig. 4, to embrace the ears 6, and with a slot 12 and depressions 10<a>, and the edge of the top plate 7 is notched at 13 in alignment with the parts 12, 10<a>, so that when the head is tilted, the shank engages in the slot 12 and one of the notches 13.