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Patent GB-190203047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Field Gun Carriages
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1902-02-06
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 3047. Dawson, A. T., and Buckham, G. T. Feb. 6. Field carriages. -Fig. 1 shows a side elevation and Fig. 2 a plan, the gun being in the horizontal or loading position. The gun A is mounted in the cradle B, and recoils against the action of two hydraulic brakes B<1> and two spring brakes B'. The cradle is mounted by trunnions on the trail C, which is carried on the wheel axle C<2>. The gun has a highangle fire, and is provided with elevating-gear which permits it to be readily brought to the horizontal position, for loading. One of the trunnions carries a twoarmed lever, of which one arm B<x> is provided with a hand grip while the other arm b<x> is normally locked by a spring catch b<9> to another arm d, loosely pivoted to the trunnion and provided with an elevating-screw D and a clamping-screw d<3>. The gun is set for firing by turning the screw D, but, after discharge, the arm d is clamped by the screw d<3>, and the arm b<x> is then disconnected and the cradle and gun turned by the arm B<x> into the loading position. The training movement of the trail is effected by a pole F, which is carried in the hinged socket f, held down by the catch f<1>. Upon releasing the catch, the pole can be housed by turning it over upon the trail. The wheel brake blocks E are carried by arms e from the trail and are connected by rods e<1>, e<3> to the pivoted yoke e<4>, so that the hand-lever e<2> applies equal brake pressure to the two wheels C'. The yoke e<4> is provided with an eccentric bearing e<5> and an operating-lever e<7>, by moving which the brake pressure on the wheels can be relieved, to enable the carriage to be readily pushed forwards again after being displaced by the recoil due to the discharge. In the modification shown in Fig. 11, the wheel axle is cut away where it passes through the trail, so as to allow the gun trunnions to be arranged nearer the ground. The cut-away portion c<2> of the wheel axle is placed in the trail below the main axle and carries a pivoted spade G which is mounted on a telescopic spring frame g<1>, and which, when in use, is connected by two wire ropes g' to the trail. In this construction, the arm d is connected directly to the elevating screw D.
Patent GB-190211566-A (GB)
Title: Improved Adjustable Brake Shoe and Block.
Inventor: GILBERT JOSEPH HENRY
Filed: 1902-05-21
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 11,566. Gilbert, J. H., and Gilbert, A. H. May 21. Brakes.-Relates to adjustable brake blocks for printing and other machines. The shoe B, Fig. 1, is pivoted at B<1>B<1> and may be adjusted by the set-screw C, or by a cam, not shown. Fig. 5 shows two such shoes fitted to one holder. In Fig. 3, the shoe E is forced outwards by the bolts C, while, in Fig. 7, the shoe is adjusted by a wedge.
Patent GB-190214185-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Trap or Analogous Apparatus.
Inventor: TUDOR FREDERIC
Filed: 1902-06-23
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 14,185. Tudor, F. July 3, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Steam traps. - Relates to steam traps or analogous apparatus, such as automatic air-valves for steam heating systems, or combined air-valves and steam traps, in which the condensed steam or water is kept out of heat-conductive proximity to the sensitive portions of the trap. One form of trap is shown in Fig. 1. The inlet I and outlet 0 are formed in the casting C with the valve seat V<1>, and the tubular steam chamber S passes steamtight through the top of the casting C. The steam chamber S or sensitive element is attached to the stem e passing through the crosshead h, and is provided with the partition P or the air opening A or with both. The spring E serves as an elastic cushion for the valve tube or steam chamber S. The trap is adjusted by means of the screw j, and the valve may be raised for cleaning &c. by the handle H. In another and modified form of trap, the rods R are replaced by an outer surrounding tube, which has a coefficient of expansion different from that of the inner or valve tube, and the valve is double seated.
Patent GB-190215342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cups and Saucers.
Inventor: PRYOR WILLIAM ALFRED
Filed: 1902-07-09
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 15,342. Pryor, W. A. July 9. Drinking-vessels. -To prevent the bottom of a cup from being wetted by the spilling of the contents into the saucer, a well is made in the saucer and provided with radiating draining channels c. Beads e are formed between the channels, to steady the cup. The foot of the cup may be notched instead of the channels c.
Patent GB-190216289-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Turning Grindstones, Emery Wheels, and the like.
Inventor: KING SAMUEL
Filed: 1902-07-22
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 16,289. King, S. July 22. Tools and tool-holders for dressing grindstones. The grindstone &c. a is turned or dressed by the hollow conical cutter b which can be set at four different angles according to the work to be done. The cutter b is fixed by a bolt and nut to the hollow spindle c which turns in the block g. This block can turn on the axle pins n, m carried respectively by the base-plate k of the bar h and by the block g. After the block g has been turned, it is locked by a pawl o engaging with one of the four notches p and by turning the handle q so as to clamp the plate j down on the block. This plate is fixed to the bar h by a screw l. The bar h can be adjusted in the carriage s by turning the milled head y of the screw x, and the carriage s can be moved along the hollow slide bar t by turning the screw v which engages with a nut on the carriage.
Patent GB-190226741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Automatically Changing the Shuttles in Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: DUCKETT FRANCIS JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-12-04
Granted: 1903-12-04
Abstract: 26,741. Duckett, F. J., and Duckett, J. Dec. 4. Loom shuttle-changing mechanism ; shuttle boxes. -Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 14,639, A.D. 1902. The shuttle box is provided with a hinged or movable back c<x>, and when the empty shuttle has been discharged, the back is restored into its original position on the next movement of the lay by means of a double-hooked lever k, Fig. 5, a hook on which engages with a lever f<x>. For the purpose of replacing - a full shuttle in the empty box, a shuttle magazine b, Fig. 2, is provided having a bottom formed of sliding plates d, Fig. 4, which are held in position beneath the magazine by springs and are moved for the purpose of allowing the lowest shuttle to fall into the box by the sliding guide-plate i, which is carried by spring levers f connected together at their lower ends by a bar g. When the weft breaks or the shuttle becomes empty, the bar g is engaged by a hook h as the lay moves forwards, so as to move the guideplate i in the manner desired, the hook h being raised into the path of the bar g by a cam operated by connection with the weft-fork mechanism. During the insertion of the full shuttle, the picker n is held back by a lever m connected with the rod g.
Patent GB-190228655-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Crank, Foot-rest, and Brake Actuating Clutch, for Cycles, Motor Cycles, and the like.
Inventor: SHARPLES JOHN CHARLES
Filed: 1902-12-29
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 28,655. Sharples, J. C., and Eachus, S. E. Dec. 29. Cranks ; brakes. - In free - wheel cycles or motor cycles, the pedal crank on the side opposite that on which the chainwheel is placed is connected to the axle in such a manner that it can be given a halfturn backwards on the axle when free-wheeling, thus bringing both cranks to the lowest position, where the pedals serve as convenient foot-rests. A disc b, Fig. 5, with an extending sleeve d, is keyed to the axle a, and the crank boss is mounted loose upon the sleeve. When the rider is pedalling, a lug z, Fig. 6, on the crank boss engages a lug c, Fig. 4, on the disc b. When the crank is given a half-turn backwards for free-wheeling, the lug z engages the other side of the lug c. When the rider starts pedalling again, the crank is brought back into working position by a spring q, Fig. 3, enclosed in a chamber formed in or fixed to the crank g. The spring acts upon a steel tape or chain r fixed to a drum e, which is placed on the end of the axle and is caused to rotate with it by lugs x, Fig. 4, on the sleeve d engaging corresponding notches in the drum. The crank is yieldingly retained in its working position by a spring catch n, Fig. 3, engaging a notch a' in the drum e. The crank and the drum e are retained upon the axle by a screw f, Fig. 5. A brake-actuating ring h with notches m, Fig. 5, to be engaged by a pawl i mounted in the crank boss may be mounted on ball bearings k, Fig. 5, on the disc b and crank boss. The crank can be locked to the disc by screwing in a pin v.
Patent GB-190302986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in the Manufacture of Wines and the like
Inventor: DRIANCOURT GEORGES
Filed: 1903-02-07
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 2986. Driancourt, G. Feb. 8, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. AÙrating liquids. -Relates to apparatus for the continuous aÙration of wine, cider, and the like. The liquid to be treated is poured into three separate compartments 2, 3, 4 of a vessel 1, and each of these compartments is, in succession, put into communication with a vessel 16, which has been filled with gas from a bottle 42, so that gas passes into the compartments and dissolves i the liquid. When the valves 11, 12, 13 have all been n closed, the vessel 16 is opened to allow any remaining gas to escape, and it is then put into communication with one of the compartments 2, 3, 4, from which the pressure of the gas forces the liquid into the vessel 16, which is then closed, gas being again admitted to force the liquid into the upper part of a vessel 21 containing a number of superposed ribbed plates, of which adjacent pairs are shown separately, in plan and vertical section, in Figs. 3 and 4. The aerated liquid flows down in thin layers, and collects in the lower part of the vessel 21 ; by this treatment, materials insoluble at high pressures are removed. The liquid is now run into a filter 29, through the plates of which it runs slowly, a counter-pressure of gas being employed to retard the flow. Any gas given off in the filter is returned to the vessel 21 through pipes 37. The aÙrated liquor is collected in a reservoir 32, from which it may be run to a bottling-machine 40. The receptacle 1 and the vessel 16 may be dispensed with, and the liquid may be forced directly into the vessel 16 or into the vessel 21.
Patent GB-190304651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Billiard Dining, and like Tables
Inventor: SKELTON RICHARD ALLINSON
Filed: 1903-02-27
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 4651. Skelton, R. A., and Riley, E. J. Feb. 27. Billiards, bagatelle, and like games.-Relates to a device forraising or lowering the top of a table for billiards, bagatelle, or other games. A plate c, having a slot g in which a pin h works freely, slides in dovetail fashion over a plate a, which is fixed to the side of the table, and which is provided with grooves to receive the pin. A screw d, with a plate f and nut e, is pivotally attached to the sliding plate, and fixed to the table top, the level of which may be adjusted by means of the screw. On raising the sliding plate, the pin is directed by a groove i into a recess b on the fixed plate. On again raising the plate, the pin is directed, by a groove 2, away from the recess, and the sliding plate may then be lowered.
Patent GB-190307905-A (GB)
Title: An Iron Trimmer or Carrier for Trimmer Joists-to be used in the Construction of Floors of Buildings
Inventor: MOORE GEORGE
Filed: 1903-04-06
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 7905. Moore, G. April 6. Floors; beams.- Fig. 1 shows in plan, and Fig. 4 in sectional elevation, a method of trimming joists about a fireplace. Iron or steel trimmer joists A, of #-shape in section, rest on wall plates B, and have bent ends let in, and bolted to, a long trimmer or joist C. Short trimmed joists D fit over the joists A.
Patent GB-190309044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weighing Machinery and the like.
Inventor: GILES WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-04-22
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 9044. Giles, W. H. April 22. Indicating and registering mechanism.-In a recording-apparatus for weighing-apparatus such as is used in collieries &c., a pen &c. F, Figs. 2 and 6, actuated by the indicating-arm or by the steelyard C, is movable across a continuous sheet G of paper &c., which is driven at a constant speed by clockwork, an electric motor, water pressure, or compressed air, &c. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the pan F is carried by a horizontal slide K, which is traversed by means of the steelyard C, a connecting-cord J, and a weight L, but it may otherwise be placed on an indicating-pointer which is mounted on a spindle actuated from the steelyard by a cord. When the pen is directly actuated from the steelyard, its carrier K may also carry an indicating - pointer. Gearing may be used to increase the travel of the pen, and the record apparatus may be concealed. The paper G is fed from a drum M over rollers a, a<1> and past a supporting-block b behind the pen F to a second drum N, which is driven by a spring barrel through a wheel train 0, P, Q, R, or by other driving-means. A governor W, and a friction brake operated thereby, control the speed of the train, and a second brake retards the drum M to keep the paper taut. The supporting-frame H of the drums &c. may be placed at any desired part of the weighing-apparatus, and may be arranged so that the paper travels horizontally past the pen.
Patent GB-190311193-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Radiators for Wireless Telegraphy.
Inventor: BLONDEL ANDRE
Filed: 1903-05-16
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 11,193. Blondel, A. May 16. Telegraphs.-In wireless telegraphy, the radiator or aerial conductor consists of a horizontal wire network or the like A, B supported by towers P at a considerable height from the ground, and connected by one or more vertical wires C; D to the transmitting or receiving apparatus, which, in the example shown, consists of a Tesla transformer T. Reference is made to Specification No. 21,909, A.D. 1900.
Patent GB-190312932-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1903-06-09
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 12,932. Marks, G. C., [International Sheahan Rotary Engine Co.]. June 9. Inclined-shaft type of rotary steam engines, applicable for use as pumps or compressors. The hemispherical working-chamber 10, Fig. 5, contains a boss 18 formed on one end of the driving- shaft 11 and slotted to receive the piston vane 20, which is pivoted on a pin 21. The piston vane has end packing-pieces 26 pressed outwards by centrifugal force, and a half-round strip 28 contacting with an adjustable plate 23 on the inclined wall of the chamber. The hollow shaft passes through a valve-chest 44 containing a sleeve valve 43, Fig. 6, with a V-shaped port 42, and the valve can be adjusted by means of toothed gearing 46 so that the valve port more or less aligns with a similar admission port in the hollow shaft through which the steam passes to the working-chamber. One end 32 of the piston vane is perforated so as to be inoperative, and the engine may be duplicated to obviate dead points.
Patent GB-190320015-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Brush Stock for Revolving Brushes Driven by Electricity.
Inventor: MACLEAN JOHN
Filed: 1903-09-17
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 20,015. Maclean, J. Sept. 17. Rotary brushes; stocks.-The stocks a of rotary brushes driven by electricity are made of cylindrical shape to enclose the motor, and are preferably made of aluminium with holes c for reducing weight and ventilating the motor. The stock is made to slide on and off the motor and, when in position to be driven, a spring catch f on the stock springs into a hole in the motor casing from which it can be removed by a handle i.
Patent GB-190323161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrically Heated Handles and Hand Wheels for Motor-cars and for other purposes.
Inventor: FLIESS ROBERT ANTON
Filed: 1903-10-26
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 23,161. Fliess, R. A. Oct. 26. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-Relates to electrically-heated handles and hand-wheels, applicable for the steering or speed-controlling levers and wheels of trolley cars and the like and for other purposes. Wires 5, which become heated when an electric current is passed through them, are arranged, as shown, round a non-conducting core and beneath a casing 6, 7 made in two parts. They are threaded through holes in ribs 3 on the core, and may be wound in any suitable manner, being preferably passed through the stem 11. In the case of steering-wheels, as shown in Fig. 3, the wires 19 are led from the hub 16 through the tubular spokes and inside the handles 18.
Patent GB-190324279-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spray Producers for Applying Paint or other Compositions to Surfaces.
Inventor: WALLACH JULIUS
Filed: 1903-11-09
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 24,279. Wallach, J., and Wallach, L. C. Nov. 9. Painting.-A spray-producer for applying paints, or other compositions, e.g. whitewash and limewash, consists of au open-topped containing-vessel, a pump 2, and a spraying-nozzle with an air pressure chamber. The valved pump bucket 3, on rising, sucks the liquid through the strainer 6 into the barrel of the pump, and, on the next ascent, forces it through the flexible tube 9 and a spray pipe with a regulating-cock, to the nozzle. The handle 13 also actuates an agitating-lever 16. In the spraying-nozzle preferred, Fig. 4, the liquid receives, from the inclined passages of the disc 21, a rotary motion, and leaves the jet 20 in a spray of a fineness determined by the position of the disc 21, which is adjustable by a screwdriver.
Patent GB-190327061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Hearth Stands and Fire Guards.
Inventor: MACMEIKAN JOHN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1903-12-10
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 27,061. Macmeikan, J. A. Dec. 10. Trivets; fire-guards.-A folding hearth stand, with which may be combined a fire-guard or screen, consists of a folding lattice frame, the bars a of which are pivoted at b on the lazy-tongs principle. The frame is provided with hooks e at one end, by means of which it may be attached to the bars of a grate, as shown in Fig. 4, and with feet or supports d and handles c at the other end. Two of the bars are slightly extended and provided with sockets f to receive the feet of a fireguard h. The frame in its extended position forms a support for dishes, plates, or other articles. The frame may be hinged to the feet or supports at d, which may be made sufficiently large and heavy for the folded frame to hang against them when out of use.
Patent GB-190327444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Horse-shoes
Inventor: GAZZARD JOSEPH JAMES
Filed: 1903-12-15
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 27,444. Gazzard, J. J., and Kendall, W. F. Dec. 15. Interfering, preventing; treads; composite shoes. -Iron shoes are provided with leather or like backings and with rubber pads which replace the inner parts of the shoes and prevent " cutting " and clicking as the horse runs. Fig. 1 shows an inverted plan of a shoe with an L-shapad rubber piece b, b<1>, which is made in one piece, but may also be made with the anti-slipping pad b<1> separate from the anti-interfering pad b. The rubber parts b, b<1> are cemented to a leather &c. backing c, Fig. 4, and the whole is secured to the hoof by the nails or calks d in the iron part a. The parts b, b<1>, c may be combined together and sold as anti-slipping and anti-interfering pads.
Patent GB-190405294-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Alarms.
Inventor: KIEWERT JOHANN
Filed: 1904-03-03
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 5294. Kiewert, J. March 3. Signals, electric-bell ; signals, time-alarm. - In electric contact apparatus for clocks, whereby circuits may be energized by the clock at desired times to sound bells or other alarms, the movable ebonite clamps a can be fixed by means of a setscrew at any point upon a ring or frame surrounding the clock dial r, and, when in position, the hour hand s makes contact with the flat spring b as it passes, while the minute hand escapes it. The connections to the hour hand. and, by means of a flexible wire t to the spring are such that the contact completes a circuit containing a battery, switch, and electric bell. The Figure shows a number of ccntact-pieces upon the clock, a common battery v, and a number of bells w, each with its switch c, together with a cross-strip plug switchboard z by means of which any spring contact may be put into the circuit of any bell. Where the dial of the clock is let into a wooden plate or bezel, the terminal a is preferably placed in one of a number of holes arranged at equal intervals in a circle around the dial.
Patent GB-190415389-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Filters
Inventor: CZAPIKOWSKI JAN
Filed: 1904-07-09
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 15,389. Czapikowski, J. July 9. Filters; media, charging and discharging; heating. -A filter is composed of one or more drums, with perforated corrugated ends, containing a medium such as sand or slag, and fitted with connections for charging and discharging the said medium. Drums 1, 2, &c., Fig. 2, are held in position against a wall 10 by means of a screw-threaded spindle 28 and a cover-plate 27. Perforations 19, 20, 21, in the frames of the drums, Fig. 3, form continuous horizontal channels when the drums are fixed in position. The perforations 20 are connected by passages 73 with the interiors of the drums. The perforations 19 of the alternate drums 2, 4, &c. are connected by passages 23 with the spaces between the drums 2, 3, and 4, 5, &c., and the perforations 21 of the drums 2, 4, &c. are connected by passages 24 with the spaces between the drums 1, 2, and 3, 4, &c. Each of the drums has an outlet channel 22 closed by a valve 25. The material with which the drums are to be filled is placed in the vessel 30, which is closed at the bottom by a valve 50. Mixed with water from the pipe 34, the material is forced up the pipe 36, through the valve 37 into the channel formed by the perforations 20, and thence into the drums. The water entering with it passes through the perforated plates, is drained by the channels 24, and passes out through the cock 49. The material lodging in the pipe 36 may be afterwards cleared by passing through it water from the pipe 34, which is discharged into the vessel 30 through the cock 45. The liquid to be filtered enters by the pipe 43 and through the passages 24, passes through the drums, the passages 23, the channel formed by the perforations 19, and a siphon, to a vessel from which it may be drawn off into a receiver. To remove the filtering-material from the drums, water from the pipe 34 is pumped through the pipe 36 and cocks 39, 47 into the channels along the top and bottom of the drums. From these channels, it passes into the spaces between the drums, then through the perforated plates, and washes out the filtering-material from the drums through the channels 22 into the vessel 30. In a modification, only one drum is used, which is secured by means of a central spindle and nut to a fixed frame. A steam-heating drum is fastened by its side, for use when a viscous liquid such as sugar juice is to be filtered.