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Patent GB-190017794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Evaporative "Surface Condensing Apparatus.
Inventor: FRASER JOHN
Filed: 1900-10-08
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 17,794. Fraser, J., Fraser, P., and Fraser, N. Oct. 8. Condensers; airpumps.-Relates to evaporative surface condensing - apparatus, and a doubleacting air - pump adapted for use therewith. Figs. 1 and 2 show vertical sections at rightangles to each other. The steam to be condensed first circulates through the upper half of the horizontal tubes A<1>, then passes into the header covering the tube-plate A<2>, and returns through the lower tubes A'. Beneath the tubes is a tank D supplied with cooling-water by a ball cock E. A centrifugal pump G forces the water up through a stand-pipe delivering into a strainer, whereby scale or other matter is arrested. From the strainer the water passes into perforated troughs H, and thence flows over the tubes A<1>, meeting an upward air current produced by the blower J. The water of condensation flows by a sloping branch A<3> directly into the middle of the pump barrel M, without passing any intervening inlet or suction valves. Spring-closed outlet valves N, P are arranged at each end of the barrel, somewhat resembling covers. The pump bucket L<2> is of the plain piston type, and traverses the entire length of the barrel, so that there are no clearance spaces and the barrel is emptied completely at each stroke.
Patent GB-190022037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Water Taps or Cocks.
Inventor: HICKINBOTHAM WILLIAM TRUSSELL
Filed: 1900-12-04
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 22,037. Hickinbotham, W. T. Dec. 4. Lift valves; repairing, facilitating.-The conical casing C is detachably secured to the connecting- sleeve A by a screwed tube B. The spindle D has a projecting ring f, which squeezes a washer F against a ring f<1> and against the casing, and so closes the valves. The inner end of the spindle screws through a guide in the tube B, and can be over-screwed so as to abut against a seat d and so close the supply pipe, thus enabling the casing &c. to be removed for repairs. In a modification, the seat d is fitted with a separate disc valve.
Patent GB-190101119-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Tip Wagon.
Inventor: PENFOLD WALTER
Filed: 1901-01-17
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 1119. Penfold, W., and Baker, D. F. Jan. 17. Tip-wagons.-The body A is hinged near its. centre to the ends K of the frame D. On releasing the spring lever H from the catch G on the frame D, the body can be tipped by the handles N, or by locking one of the back wheels by the shoe L and backing the horse.
Patent GB-190102445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ball Bearings.
Inventor: DICKINSON JOHN W
Filed: 1901-02-05
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 2445. Dickinson, J. W. Feb. 5. Axle bearings for cars. Fig. 2 shows the application of the invention to a vehicle wheel. An inner sleeve 2 provided with cones to form races for the balls 7 is fitted upon the axle 3, and an outer sleeve 1 attached to the wheel is provided with adjustable cups 11 to form the other parts of the ball races. The balls are secured in position in the cups by retaining rings 15. A lock-nut 13 is screwed at the back of each cup, a washer being interposed between the cup and lock-nut and preferably prevented from rotation by a projecting bit engaging a notch in the sleeve. A dust cap 18, having a shoulder 19, screws into the end of the sleeve 1. A projecting rim on each ball cup is notched, and similar notches are provided in the outer face of the lock-nut, whereby by the use of a suitable wrench the parts can be readily adjusted. The sleeve 2 may be fixed to the axle or may be free to revolve thereon, in which case a leather, cork, &c., washer is interposed between the sacuring-nut 5 and the sleeve, so that, in the event of a ball breaking, the friction of the washer may be overcome and the sleeve 2 rotate with the hub on the axle. The inner sleeve may be constructed in two parts, preferably connected by a screw thread so that the length of the sleeve is adjustable. By employing sleeves bored to suitable sizes, the same vehicle wheel may be made to serve for a number of axles of differing sizes, or different classes of wheel may be employed for the same vehicle and readily interchanged when required.
Patent GB-190102791-A (GB)
Title: Anti-vibration Arrangement for Bicycles and the like.
Inventor: GODDEN WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-02-08
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 2791. Godden, W. Feb. 8. Frames; forks; steering-mechanism.-Relates to anti-vibration arrangements for bicycles and the like, applied to the forks of the front and rear wheels. The forks X, X, Fig. 2, of the front wheel are connected by a plate x to which are secured threaded pins A, A, which work through openings in a plate B carried by the steering-stem C. A pin E, also secured to the plate x, works freely in the stem C. An annular pneumatic cushion D is arranged around the pin E between the plates x and B. Nuts a on the pins A are employed to regulate the pressure on the cushion D and to lock the parts together. The rear wheel axle Z, Fig. 3, is carried in auxiliary forks F sliding in guides f, f, f on the forks Y. The upper ends of the forks F carry a plate f<1> which bears against a pneumatic cushion D adjustably supported on the forks Y.
Patent GB-190107826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rolling Mills.
Inventor: WINBY IVOR SCOT
Filed: 1901-04-16
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 7826. Winby, I. S. April 16. Rolling. - The standards c, c<1>, c<2> carrying the rolls and driving-gear of a mill are made separate, and connected by bolts e, so that they may be moved simultaneously along a bed d by a ram f, to bring any one of the various passes in the rolls opposite the work, or may be moved independently by suitable means when disconnected. The rolls may be changed by disconnecting the standards c and moving back the outer one by the ram. The shaft b<1> coupled to the lower roll slides in a hollow driving- shaft g. The invention may be applied to two-high or three-high mills.
Patent GB-190110620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Toe-clips
Inventor: HALL ALFRED EDWARD
Filed: 1901-05-22
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 10,620. Hall, A. E., and Wellborne, H. de M. May 22. Toe-plates.-The toe-clip A consists of a single strip of metal bent back upon itself to form a projecting piece A<1>, which takes under the middle tube D of the pedal. The two arms A<2>, A<3> of the toe-clip are secured together, with the front rubber C between them, by means of the countersunk bolt and nut B.
Patent GB-190112452-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ceramic, Stucco, or other Decorations.
Inventor: TABOURET EMILE ERNEST
Filed: 1901-06-18
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 12,452. Tabouret, E. E. Dec. 20, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Drawings to Specification. Ornaments made of composition consist partly of superposed layers about one millimetre thick of different colours. Each layer may contain more than one colour or material. They may be made from powdered materials, which are spread in layers and compressed. Parts of one or more layers are cut away by sand blast, acid, or other engraving process, to produce designs in colours, for interior and exterior architectural decoration or for other purposes.
Patent GB-190112956-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescence Gas Burners
Inventor: TROCQUENET CONSTANT LOUIS JOSE
Filed: 1901-06-25
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 12,956. Trocquenet, C. L. J. June 25. Incandescent gas burners. -The sleeve D<1>, which has perforations L for the passage of the air entering at the holes O, screws upon the gas nozzle E, and may be adjusted vertically relatively to the contracted lower end F of the mixing tube D. The burner head is detachable, and comprises a gauze crown I, a conical spreader M, and an outer cap N, which forms with the cone M an annular ignition orifice F, thereby preventing the gauze I from becoming burnt, oxidized, and dirty.
Patent GB-190116992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Coal Cutting Machines.
Inventor: GARFORTH WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1901-08-24
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 16,992. Garforth, W. E., Sutcliffe, R., and Buxton, W. Aug. 24. Undercutting &c.-Relates to wheel cutter or other types of coal-cutting machinery, and to shearing-attachments therefor, which may be used independently. The shearing or vertical cut is made by a chain cutter l, which runs on the wheel k at the end of an arm bolted to a bracket p on the frame at the side of the wheel, chain, or bar cutter. The wheel k is made of such a size that the height of the cut is practically equal to the thickness of the coal. The chain lis driven by a sprocket-wheel and gearing q, t from the first motion shaft b. A worm c on this shaft drives the wheel cutter through a worm-wheel d and spurwheel f, Fig. 2, or through the wormwheel d, spur gearing 2, and bevel gearing 6, Fig. 5. In the former case, the teeth of the pinion f are wide apart, as shown, so that the teeth carrying the cutters on the cutter wheel may pass between them. The bracket which carries the cutter wheel may be fixed on the frame, or, as shown in Fig. 5, it may be mounted to swivel on a partly-cylindrical portion v of the frame. A worm y is then mounted on the bracket, and gears with a worm-wheel z on the part v, so that the wheel may be swung to one or both sides for long-wall or for starting work. The chain l may be made with single or double links with L-shaped cutters m riveted thereon or with cutters held in boxes similar to those described in Specifications No. 19,381, A.D. 1896, and No. 9298, A.D. 1900.
Patent GB-190119340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collar-studs
Inventor: JONES FREDERICK
Filed: 1901-09-27
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 19,340. Jones, F. Sept. 27. Studs.-A collar stud is shown in section in Fig. 1. A tubular stem a is pro- vided with a flanged longitudinal slot b, and is attached to a plate d, which is provided with a keyhole-shaped opening, corresponding to o the cross-section of the stem a, and also with two lateral recesses on the underside. The plate d is placed under inturned edges j of a base k, within which is a loose plate l held against the plate d by springs m, n. A headed shank g, provided with a projection i, is passed down the stem a, and the projection is engaged with one or other of the lateral recesses in the plate d by rotation.
Patent GB-190205118-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of New or Improved Insulating Material.
Inventor: MAARDT JOERGEN GEORG
Filed: 1902-02-28
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 5118. Maardt, J. G. Feb. 28. Insulating-compositions.-A composition suitable for electric insulating purposes is made from cork dust, cork waste, peat dust, small peat, or the like, by saturating the same with water-glass, pouring the resulting mass into moulds to set, and then hardening it by boiling in a solution of calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, or other suitable chloride. The hardened mass may be washed or rinsed with water to remove any sodium chloride.
Patent GB-190216282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces
Inventor: MURPHY THOMAS
Filed: 1902-07-22
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 16,282. Murphy, T. July 22. Bearings for furnace clinkering - apparatus. Relates to furnaces with transverse inclined grates. The rotary clinker-breaking bar at the bottom of the grate is mounted in speciallyformed bearings in the crossbars 19 of the grate bearer 4. On one side of the bearing is the slightly overhanging lug 21, made in one piece with the bar 19, and on the other side is the removable lug 22. Two clinker bars may be mounted side by side in one bearer, a single removable lug then serving for both bearings.
Patent GB-190226031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Sighting Attachments for Ordnance.
Inventor: REICHWALD AUGUST
Filed: 1902-11-26
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 26,031. Reichwald, A., [Ghenea, T.]. Nov. 26. Sights.-Fig. 1 shows a sectional side elevation, and Fig. 2 a sectional end elevation. The sighting- telescope is mounted on the upper end of a long rod V, H<1>, H, which is piloted to the gun mounting. The lowest section H of the rod has a pivot D, about which the sight is adjusted laterally by the screw B, and has a second pivot G, about which the sight is finely adjusted in a forward direction for range by the screw J, large forward movements being effected by withdrawing the spring catch N from the rack k<1>, which can then be moved freely with the rod H. The parts H, H<1> of the rod are connected by the casing Q, which is provided with a spring catch S to enable the upper part to be readily turned through a horizontal angle relative to the lower part. A spirit level u mounted on a sector U, which is pivoted at its lower part, is adjusted by a screw t, and a second level F is adjusted by the screw B. The part V of the tube slides vertically in the part H<1>, and is retained by the spring catch Wand notches v. The telescope is further arranged to pivot about a horizontal axle X, which is provided with a holding nut x<1>, and about a vertical pivot Y<1> in connection with a toothed sector z<1> and a screw y'. In a modification, the parts k<2>, N are reversed.
Patent GB-190302283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Illuminating Gas
Inventor: GAZE WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-01-30
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 2283. Gaze, W. H. Jan. 30. Carburetting.-Air is drawn through a valved tube F into a holder B, and is subsequently delivered, by placing weights E upon the cover and opening the valve J, through the tube H to a carburetting-vessel K, which is divided by a perforated or gauze partition L into two compartments, a smaller air-distributing box T, and a larger chamber charged with a porous material, such as sawdust. Above the vessel K is a closed liquid reservoir M, which is charged through an opening covered by a cap N with a mixture of three parts of benzene, six parts of gasolene, and one part of ether. Or the gasolene may be reduced to five parts, and one part of naphthalenes added. The reservoir is provided with a gauge O,and with a valved delivery pipe, leading to the bottom of the carburetting-vessel, the lower end of the pipe being serrated and resting upon the floor of the vessel. The mixture is absorbed by the sawdust, and then taken up by the air. The carburetted air formed escapes through a strainer and a valved outlet tube Q.
Patent GB-190304963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thermostatic Gas Regulating Valves.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1903-03-03
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 4963. Thompson, W. P., [Holley Heat Regulator Co.]. March 3. Lift valves; actuating valves and cocks. - Relates to a thermostatic gas valve, the application to a gas heater for melting metals being stated in the Specification. The valve consists of a casing made in two parts, which are screwed together and have nipples for attachment to gas pipes. The lower part B has a guiding - socket 4 for a valve spindle 6, the socket being provided i the e holes 40 for the passage of gas. The spindle carries a valve 7 preferably made of some soft material, and also a disc 9 which forms the armature of an electromagnet carried by the upper part of the casing. A central hole through the core 10 of the magnet forms a passage for the gas, and the magnet is also surrounded by a jacket 12, made of magnetic metal, the core and jacket being connected by a plate 13. The magnet is energized by a battery 30, controlled by a device consisting of a chamber 15 containing mercury or the like which makes electric contact with an adjustable screw 19 when the temperature rises.
Patent GB-190308331-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Couplings for Corves or Trams
Inventor: WATKINS DAVID
Filed: 1903-04-11
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 8331. Watkins, D. April 11. Couplings, non-automatic. - To prevent the pin A of an ordinary " D " tram coupling from being jerked upwards, it is provided at its lower end with a pair of pivoted stops F. Through the pin A passes a rod H, the lower end of which is of square or rectangular section, like that of the stops. At its upper end, the rod H has a thumb rest K, below which is a spring M raising, on expansion, the enlarged portion L of the rod to its highest possible position in the bore B. On pressing the thumb rest, the stops close vertically like the blades of a penknife into a slot C passing completely through the pin.
Patent GB-190314385-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Paints and Pigments.
Inventor: BOLLE CARL
Filed: 1903-06-29
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 14,385. BollÚ, C., [Hirschfeld, N.]. June 29. Paints, materialsfor; pigments; antifouling paints. -Relates to the manufacture of a paint, also applicable as a preventative of rust. The ash of lignite, peat, or the like is first sifted and then washed to obtain a finely-divided material suitable for use in the manufacture of paints. The fine material, when nearly dry, may be treated with a solution of a lead or zinc salt, which is decomposed by heat, and then heated. The material then has a higher specific gravity, which increases its suitability for use in the manufacture of paint. The material may also be treated with solutions of metallic salts which yield pigments when decomposed by heat. Suitable salts for this purpose are the salts of iron, chromium, manganese, cobalt, and nickel. The material may be ground in varnish or the like to convert it into a paint.
Patent GB-190316563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means or Apparatus for Moistening Labels, Stamps and the like and Applying Adhesive Material thereto
Inventor: DAWE HERBERT JAMES GRANDIN
Filed: 1903-07-28
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 16,563. Dawe, H. J. G. July 28. Damping and affixing labels, stamps, and the like. -Consists of an apparatus for damping or applying adhesive material to labels, stamps, and the like, for use in labelling bottles, tins, and similar packages. The labels are pushed up a sloping table A, which is covered with a damp cloth, on to a gumming-roller C. This roller is covered with flannel or other absorbent material, and rotates in a gum trough C', the adhesive material being introduced into it by raising the table A at a hinge B<1>. The bottles are placed on a support D, and the labels pushed from the roller on to them.
Patent GB-190317017-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Protecting Seats from Rain and Arrangements connected therewith
Inventor: ADAIR JOHN
Filed: 1903-08-05
Granted: 1904-08-05
Abstract: 17,017. Adair, J. Aug. 5. Covers for exposed seats.-A tramcar or other seat is protected by a hinged flap which closes down under the action of a weighted lever, suspended weight, spiral spring, or the like. Figs. 1 and 3 show a flap C forming part of the seat when reverted. The flap consists of varnished teak, ironwood, or other timber 12, 13, steel rods 11, 19, steel bands 16, 17, 18, and fox wedges 14, 15, and is attached by hinges 20, 21. A weight 24 is hooked on an arm 22 brazed on the rod 11, and is stopped by a projection P on the arm 22. The edge of the flap falls upon a rubber band or tube on the seat. Hollow steel tubing may be attached under the front and side edges of the flap to rest in a grooving in the seat in order to keep out rain ; the seat dips towards the centre, so that the hinged edge of the flap is guarded. Figs. 4 and 5 show a flap formed of bent steel wire w and a steel sheet V secured to the wire w by tongues S. Facings of leather or other material are secured on the sheet V by means of steel strips a, b, c, d forming a rim, and the seat is grooved to receive the rim in order to keep out the rain. A weight is attached to a fold G in a plate 29 hung on a bent portion t of an arm 28. Fig. 7 shows a flap for attachment at the end of the seat, which forms a side protection when elevated. The flap consists of a bent steel frame and a steel sheet X having a leather facing, and is lipped to enclose an elevated seat portion. Weights are adjusted on bolts in curved projections E of the frame. A flap or facing may be formed by attaching rubber cloth, canvas, wood-fibre board, or the like by means of india-rubber solution to perforated sheet steel, or to wirework such as wire gauze or cloth ; or by applying solution for vulcanizing. Painted canvas may be used, white-lead paint being applied on both sides of the perforated sheet or wire fabric. An aluminium flap may be used, and may be faced. A flap may be formed with a framing partly or wholly of split steel tubing retaining sheet metal, wood, wood-fibre board, stiffened rubber, or other material.
Patent GB-190319491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Arc Lamps.
Inventor: FOSTER CHARLES EDWIN
Filed: 1903-09-10
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 19,491. Foster, C. E., Grote, E. R., and Ely, M. V., [trading as Foster & Co.]. Sept. 10. Arc lamps.-In lamps of the type described in Specification No. 24,863, A.D. 1901, additional control of the length of the arc is obtained by means of the heat given out by the arc itself. An increase in the length and temperature of the arc causes a thermoexpansive regulator f to pull downwards the hook t<1> and strip or wire d<1>. This motion is transmitted by the lever e to the strip or wire d, which draws the rod c, pivoted at c<1> to a cross-bar b, to the right, and with it the link j and lever k, causing the lowering of the clutch l. A spring g keeps the strips taut. The regulator f consists of tubes, Fig. 2, and a rod t, alternately of metals of high and low thermal expansion, jointed together alternately at the bottom and top. The rod t is screwed into, or made in one piece with, a plug u riveted to the tube s. An insulated hook t<1> is connected directly, or by means of levers, to the free end of the rod t, and the outer tube is fixed to the plate a' or to the bracket-piece a<4>. Any equivalent arrangement of rods may be substituted for the tubes. The current passes by a wire m either to the insulated screw h or to the hook t<1>, and thence through the hot regulating-strips d', d to the upper carbon o, and from the lower carbon to the insulated supporting-rod a<2> and the wire n.
Patent GB-190327441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanically Operated Lubricators for Motive Power Engines.
Inventor: ADAMS WALTER
Filed: 1903-12-15
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 27,441. Adams, W., and Grandison, J. L. Dec. 15. Lubricators.-An improvement in the lubricator for motive-power engines, described in Specification No. 5749, A.D. 1902, consists i n the employment of ratchet gearing for reducing or varying the speed of the lubricator shaft to suit engines of various speeds. The wormwheel c, driven continuously by the worm d, is mounted loosely on the shaft a, from which the pumps in the lubricator tank b are actuated. The worm - wheel carries the pawl i, engaging the ratchet-wheel h on the shaft a. The teeth of the ratchet-wheel are covered through part of a revolution by two discs o, p, each having a portion of its periphery q, Fig. 4, cut away. The disc p is fixed to the bracket s, and the disc o is adjusted and clamped by the stud u, engaging the slot t, to expose the desired number of teeth of the ratchet-wheel. The pawl i is lifted out of engagement with the teeth except at the part q. The spring k engaging the pawl i is adjusted by the set-screw m. The hand-wheel w enables the lubricator to be flushed while working.