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Patent GB-190110710-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Heat Non-conducting Material.
Inventor: LAWSON ARTHUR JOHN
Filed: 1901-05-23
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 10,710. Lawson, A. J., and Hutchinson, G. May 23. Non-conducting coverings and compositions.-A non-conducting material or composition for covering boilers, steam pipes, refrigerators, and coldwater tanks, also applicable for the construction of fireproof walls, partitions, floors, ceilings, and like structures, is made of about 55 per cent. of the carbonate of lime mud resulting from the decomposition of alkali waste, 15 per cent. of papier mÔchÚ, 15 per cent. of asbestos or other suitable fibre, 10 per cent. of clay, and 5 per cent. of size, flour, or other adhesive substance.
Patent GB-190111056-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Making Firelighters.
Inventor: MARSH SAMUEL
Filed: 1901-05-29
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 11,056. Marsh, S. May 29. Dowelling and the like.-Relates to apparatus for dowelling pairs of wood strips ready for division into sets of firelighters. One strip is placed on edge on a bench plate K, against a metal-faced buffer or stop A, and behind a dowel-rack B supported on runners C, and the other strip is placed in front of the rack, and a sharp blow is given by a striking-bar I provided with a handle J and arms G, which slide on L-shaped ledges let in the bench plate, and pass freely under the strips, rack, and buffer. Dowels are distributed in grooves E of the rack from a receptacle F, which is provided with two sides having ledges 5 to support the dowels when not on the rack, and two shorter ends, one end stopping the dowels, and the other thicker end 1, and a thin partition 3 enclosing a stop-weight 2 resting on the ledges 5 when not on the rack. Means are described in the Provisional Specification for applying inflammable composition to ore or more strips by pressure. For single strips, receptacles fitting one into the other are used, and there may be partitions, pegs, spikes, blades, &c. for separating the strips, making holes in the composition, &c. For two or more strips, these are placed beside composition impaled on or held between spikes &c., and binders or dowels are supported on projections or rests.
Patent GB-190121728-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Change Speed Gear.
Inventor: KECHEUR ADOLPHE FRANCOIS
Filed: 1901-10-29
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 21,728. KÚcheur, A. F., and Heerey, W. A. B. Oct. 29. Motor road vehicles, variable-speed and reversing gearing for. The pinion H on the driving- shaft E may be geared to one of the wheels K, L, on the driven shaft G through any one of the sets of wheels and pinions M, N, O, P and Q, R, S, according as low speed, intermediate speed, or reversing is required. For this purpose, these wheels and pinions are mounted in a frame V which may be moved endways in the casing to bring the required wheel and pinion into action. The frame is locked in its acting positions by means of a sliding key which engages in one of a set of grooves in the bottom of the frame. The key is controlled by the gear for operating the clutch by which the shaft E is coupled to the motor, so that the frame can be unlocked only when the clutch is disengaged. The movement of the frame is effected from the driver's seat by suitable connections. The high speed is obtained by coupling the shafts E, G, directly, as by a key I fitted in a transverse slot in the end of the shaft E and pressed outwards by a spring to engage a corresponding slot in the driven shaft G ; a collar on this key bears upon a lever i pivoted atj, which, in turn, bears upon a bar h supported by means of pillars f, g, on the frame V ; the contact of the lever with the bar keeps the key pressed back, except at one point where the bar is notched to allow it to shoot forward.
Patent GB-190124074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Show Cars, Show Tablets, Show Cases, and other Holders or Containers used for Displaying Articles.
Inventor: BENSON JOHN
Filed: 1901-11-27
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 24,074. Benson, J. Nov. 27. Displaying; advertising; clip suspenders.-Show cards, tablets, cases, and other holders or containers for displaying articles are fitted with clips consisting of bent loops a, c, d, secured to the cards &c., between which the articles are held as shown in Fig. 1. In modifications, the several loops may be formed from a single metallic strip, and the loops may be secured to a piece adapted to be suspended from a hook or from a shelf to which it is clipped.
Patent GB-190200814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings for Roofing Slates.
Inventor: HUGHES CHARLES MILLER
Filed: 1902-01-11
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 814. Hughes, C. M. Jan. 11. Roofs.-Relates to folding stops or clips for supporting slates in repairing slated roofs. Fig. 2 shows a stop piece 3 pivoted between lugs 2 of a metal plate 1. The lug is inserted in a hole in the slate and is formed with an end projection 7 to prevent displacement. In a modification shown in Fig. 6, the side lugs are made with spring retaining tongues 7. The new slate 5 is inserted in place, with the stop in a folded position, between the slates 9, 10, and the stop drops so as to bear against the upper edge of the slate 10 or batten 11. The stop may be applied sideways, as shown in Fig. 9.
Patent GB-190201356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gig-mills.
Inventor: MONFORTS AUGUST
Filed: 1902-01-17
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 1356. Monforts, A. M. Jan. 17. Gigging.-In gig-mills, the feed rollers Z<1>, Z' are so geared that for a certain speed of the roller Z' three different speeds can be given to the roller Z<1>. The roller Z' is geared, by means of a chain K, with a pinion fixed to three step pinions a, b, c, mounted on a short shaft or stud. On the shaft of the roller Z<1>is a long pinion e, which can be put into gear with any of the step pinions by means of a pinion g, curved on an arm h mounted on the shaft of the roller Z<1> so as to be rotated and moved longitudinally thereon.
Patent GB-190209789-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Railway Systems, and more particularly to Crossings and Switches for the same.
Inventor: KEELER HERBERT ELIJAH
Filed: 1902-04-28
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 9789. Keeler, H. E. April 28. Electric railways and tramways on a closedconduit system in which a traveller runs, such as described in Specification No. 9215, A.D. 1886. Conductors.-The exposed surface conductors E are raised above the level of the track rails A, B, C, D and are insulated therefrom. Gaps are left in them to allow the wheels to pass at crossings and points. Both the track rails and the conductors are made of non-magnetic material F, such as manganese steel, where they cross the conduit G, so as not to interfere with the attraction between the magnet on the vehicle and the travelling circuit closer in the conduit. The conduit may be carried under and to one side of the exposed conductor and under or through the crossing rails, which are then made with housings H through their webs.
Patent GB-190210565-A (GB)
Title: Improved Switch for Starting, Reversing and Controlling Series-motors by Liquid Resistance.
Filed: 1902-05-08
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 10,565. Steel, Peech, & Tozer, and Bowen, H. E. May 8. Switches with liquid resistances, for controlling motors. Contactrings A are mounted on a suitable plate supported above the liquid-containing vessel, the middle ring being formed in two segments separated by insulating- material D. The moving contacts E, E are carried on an arm F<1>, F', and connect the rings. The blade 0 dipping in the liquid is carried by a rod R provided with a roller Q working in a slot in the cylinder T. In the 'off' position, the blade is in the highest position, and, on turning the handle H in either direction, the blade is lowered and the current sent in a forward or reverse direction through the armature.
Patent GB-190214367-A (GB)
Title: A Safety Attachment for Hoisting Cranes and Derricks
Inventor: MCAVINEY PATRICK
Filed: 1902-06-25
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 14,367. McAviney, P. June 25. Cranes and derricks.-Consists of a safety attachment for preventing the jib from being lowered too far or from falling in the event of the jib breaking. A rope a, connected to the jib, passes round a weighted pulleyblock e, and is fixed at f. A rope g connected to the block e passes through a slack box h, round sheaves i, k, and is connected to a lever n pivoted at o and adapted, when pulled by the rope g, to close a jaw r on the rope a, and thus prevent any further fall of the jib. A spring may be inserted in the rope a.
Patent GB-190218861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multi-color Printing Machines.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1902-08-27
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 18,861. Evans, W. E., [Bechmann, H. F.]. Aug. 27. Printing in several colours.-Relates to arrangements for printing in several colours in an ordinary one-colour perfecting printing-mechanism, such as a Cox-Duplex press. Each of the beds h, n carries four forms arranged side by side transversely to the direction in which the web travels. Each form is made up for one colour, and is supplied with ink of that colour from the ink fountains H, which are divided by blocks into the same number of compartments as there are colours. The leather feed-tapes B are arranged on the drive side instead of on the plain side of the press. The web, which is wide enough to cover two forms, is led from a roll a to a roller a', over a roller b<1> under a roller b<2>, over a looper e, under a guide f, over a guide g, and between the cylinder i and bed h. The web is thus printed on one side from two of the forms which have been supplied with black ink. It then passes over a guide j, under a guide k, over guides l, m, and between the cylinder o and bed n, where the other side of the web is printed in black. From the rolls s the web is led under an adjusting- roller t, over a guide u, and over angle-bars w, by which it is deflected to one side of its former path, and this portion of the web, after passing over guides x, y, u, passes again through the machine, being perfected in colours from the other forms. After reaching the rolls s the second time, the web is led out to a guide z, and then to the folder and former F. To obviate the necessity of laterally moving the feed-tapes on the rolls b, b<1> b<2>, an extra guide D is journalled in arms D<1> attached to a cross-stay D<2>. After its first passage through the machine, the web is led from the roller u under the rollers D, b<2>, over the looper e, and thence through the machine.
Patent GB-190223516-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: CRUTE CHARLES
Filed: 1902-10-28
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 23,516. Crute, C. Oct. 28. Road-and-rail wheels; felloes orrims.-Relates to road-and-rail wheels for enabling vehicles such as carriages, trucks, vans, gun carriages, motor trolleys, and the like to be run either on common roads or on railways. The ordinary railway wheel A having a flange B forms the inner part of the complete wheel, which also comprises an outer removable ring C provided with a road tyre D. The ring C is detachably secured to the railway wheel by plates E and bolts F, a stop G being adapted to bear against one of the plates to determine the proper relative positions circumferentially of the ring C and wheel A.
Patent GB-190308098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for the Steam, Air, or other Pipes of Railway Cars.
Inventor: MACKENZIE JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-04-07
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 8098. Mackenzie, J. W., [Vaugh, W.]. April 7. Couplings, disconnectible; swivelling joints; couplings with valves; butt joints. - The automatic couplings for the steam-heating, air-brake, and signalling pipes of railway vehicles have coupling- heads supported by springs and connected by pivoted pipe sections to the fixed pipe sections beneath the cars. The pivoted sections 38, 38<1>, 38<2>, Fig. 1, are connected by swivelling joints 37, 39 to the boxes B and to the coupling-heads C, which are brought into engagement by lugs 50, 52. The fixed sections 10, 11, 12 lead into chambers 10', 11<1>, 12<1> in the box B; one chamber is shown in section in Fig. 7. Leading from these chambers are the swivelling pipes 38, 38<1>, 38<2>, Fig. 1, which support the coupling-heads C. When the coupling-heads meet, the resistance of the springs 46 is overcome, and the pipes 38, 38<1>, 38<2> turn on their pivots 37, which work in screw glands 16, Fig. 7, fitted with stuffing-boxes 17. As the pivots rotate, their cam-shaped ends 34 force back the spring plugs 23, so that the conical seats 20 are separated, leaving passages connecting the pipes 10, 11, 12 and the swivelling sections 38, 38<1>, 38<2>, Fig. 1. The sections 38, 38<1>, 38<2> are connected by suitable swivelling joints to the coupling-heads C. The brake pipe may be kept open by a spring stop 54, Fig. 7, entering a recess 55 in the spring plug 23. Each of the coupling-heads C, Fig. 1, has three openings fitted with rings of elastic material, which form tight butt joints connecting the passages in the heads C.
Patent GB-190309795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pendant Fasteners for Bangles and the like purposes.
Inventor: RABONE FRANK
Filed: 1903-04-30
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 9795. Rabone, F. April 30. Jewellery fastenings.- Pendant fastenings for bangles, bracelets, &c. may be of any desired shape, that shown in Fig. 1 being an imitation padlock. Thearms 7 have enlargements 12 or they may be formed with eyes to engage the ends of the bracelet 5. They are pivoted at 8 to the casing 6, and their ends 9 bear against the spring 10, which tends to hold the arms 7 in the closed or in the open position. The spring is held loosely between the piece 11 and the casing 6. In the Provisional Specification, it is stated that the fastening is applicable to lockets, medals, and other pendants.
Patent GB-190312184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: WILSON LIDA
Filed: 1903-05-28
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 12,184. Wilson, L. May 28. Steam &c. turbines.- A reversible parallelflow turbine driven by steam, compressed air, or other gaseous fluid is shown in Fig. 2. The vane wheels e are mounted on the shaft B<1> and have an outer ring of vanes e' for forward running and an inner ring F<3> for reversed running. Annular steam channels U with supply pipes G<1> and nozzles a correspond with the two rings of vanes, either of which can be closed at its discharge end by means of a ring valve L operated by screwed spindles and adjusting hand-wheels. The outer nozzles a, Fig. 5, are tapered and their outlets are controlled by cut away plug cocks c with pinions J on their outer ends gearing with an annular rack K operated by worm gearing n or by a governor. Both rings of vanes may be arranged to drive in the same direction. Each turbine wheel is surrounded by a grooved ring h so that condensation water is collected by the rings and removed by pipes i leading to steam traps.
Patent GB-190318075-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kiers and like Vessels for Heating or Boiling Liquids.
Inventor: BRENNAND JOHN
Filed: 1903-08-21
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 18,075. Brennand, J. Aug. 21. Bleaching.-A kier or like vessel, in which liquids are heated or boiled in the process of bleaching fabrics, contains a steam coil b arranged below a conical or like partition f surrounding a pipe g, up which the hot liquid passes to a distributing- baffle j. The liquid passes through the fabric, which rests on a false bottom l, and returns to the beating-coils through holes h near the edge of the partition f, or a space between this partition and the kier. A lid k, provided with manholes, may be used.
Patent GB-190318854-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Telegraphic Recording and Perforating Apparatus
Inventor: ARMSTRONG JAMES TARBOTTON
Filed: 1903-09-01
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 18,854. Armstrong, J., T., and Orling, A. Sept. 1. Telegraphs.- Relates to striprecording and stripperforating receivers of the type described in Specification No. 21,706, A.D. 1902. Dots are printed, or holes punched, near one or other edge of the strip by mechanism actuated by one or other of the electromagnets f, f<x>, controlled by the pole - changing relay 11. In the recording receiver shown in Fig. 1, the common armaturej is held in the neutral position by springs o, p, and is deflected to one side or the other according to the sign of the line current. If the tongue moves downwards, the arms s and guide v, Figs. 1 and 3, rise, and the outer edge of the strip t is pressed against the inking-wheel 2. If the tongue moves upwards, the arm x is depressed, and the arm wand guide 1 press the inner edge of the strip against the inking-wheel 3. In the strip-perforating receiver, the inking- device is replaced by punching-apparatus through which the strip is drawn, the punches being actuated by arms s, w as before. The strip feedwheel is preferably mounted frictionally upon its driving-spindle so as to enable it to slip when the strip is held during perforation. The arms s, w cause a sector to engage with notches on the feedwheel so as to stop the strip while punching takes place.
Patent GB-190319837-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Forming Solutions of Antiseptics which are otherwise Insoluble or not easily Soluble.
Inventor: KOESTERS OSCAR
Filed: 1903-09-15
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 19,837. K÷sters, O. Sept. 15. Antiseptics, such as thymol, salol, and meuthol, are rendered soluble in water by dissolving them in a neutral or superfatted solution of soap, and forcing formaldehyde into the solution at a low temperature.
Patent GB-190321145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Couplings for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: RICHARDSON GEORGE EDWIN
Filed: 1903-10-02
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 21,145. Richardson, G. E. Oct. 2. Couplings, automatic.-Tbe ends of the draw-bars are fitted with coupling-hooks mounted on vertical pivots so as to move horizontally and engage with each other ; the hooks may be thrust aside and disengaged by hand-levers extending to the sides of the undercarriages, and the vehicles may be held close together by thrusting a block between the coupling-hooks. Figs. 5 and 6 show an elevation- and a plan respectively of a coupling-hook, which is pivoted on a pin g passing through the end of the draw-bar c. Between the lugs l on the hook is secured by means of a pin o, a casting g, Fig. 7, which is thrust outwards from the buffer beam by a bolt t operated by two horizontal forked levers r, Fig. 8, pivoted at s. The lug p, Fig. 7, bears against the lug m on the hook e, which is thus moved laterally on its pivot and disengaged from the book on the adjaccnt car. To enable the coupling to be used in conjunction with ordinary coupling-hooks, a link j, Fig. 5, is suspended on the hook e by a pin k passing through the inclined slot i. To effect a close coupling, a block w, Fig. 9, is dropped between the ends f of two interlocking hooks e by a lever u operated by a fork x and rocking bar y.
Patent GB-190322139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Brake Mechanism.
Filed: 1903-10-14
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 22,139. Abingdon Works Co., and Newey, G. Oct. 14. Brakes.-In cyclebrake mechanism, the operation of a pull-up lever F, through a rod H, levers I, L and links K, N, applies the brake to the rim of the rear wheel. The yoke link N is adjustable within a tube n' and is secured by a pin and nut. The 1 i n k K may also be made longitudinally-adjustable, either by means of a telescopic joint, or by screwing the ends of the wire body into eyes k<1>, k<2>. The clip J, upon which the upper lever swings, may be attached to the lower end of the outer tube of the steering-head. To obtain alignment with the link N, the longer arm of the lever L may be cranked or may have a stud projection. A spring 0 removes the brake. A stop is provided between the hand-lever and its clip P, the connection with the link H being preferably a ball-and-socket joint. The attachment pin l<2> of the clip M also carries the lever L, and to prevent this lever from becoming detached when the clip is divided for the purpose of fixing to the frame, the pin screws through a boss drawn up within the clip, as shown at m<1>, Fig. 3, or instead of the boss, a detachable nut can be inserted in the recess of the half clip. If desired, the hand-lever may be of the push-down type pivoted either above or below the handle-bar, but in the latter case, to obtain the required direction of movement, the upper lever is reversed, as shown in Fig. 7. In Fig. 7 also, the yoke link, cranked for alignment, is located above the chain stays upon which the yoke works or slides, springs 0, secured to adjustable clips, being provided to take the brakes off.
Patent GB-190328487-A (GB)
Title: A Cover of Leather for Pneumatic Tyres of Motor Cars, and the like.
Inventor: HOUBEN THEODORE
Filed: 1903-12-28
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 28,487. Houben, T. Dec. 28. Tyres, pneumatic.-Relates to a chrome leather cover for pneumatic tyres of motor cars &c. The cover is provided with straps 4 having holes 5. These straps are arranged crosswise, and there are two of them on each side of thecover for each spoke. The straps are attached to buckles 10 on pieces of leather 6 which embrace the spokes of the wheel and are fastened by a copper knob 8 engaging in the buttonhole 9. The tread portion of the cover is provided with leather knobs 2 which are fixed by steel rivets. Reference is made to Specification No. 8005, A.D. 1902.
Patent GB-190400396-A (GB)
Title: Guide Apparatus for High Pressure Centrifugal Pumps.
Filed: 1904-01-06
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 396. Sulzer, Gebr. Aug. 27, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Centrifugal pumps.-Relates to guide-apparatus for multiple-coupled centrifugal pumps. The guide-channels are arranged around the pump wheels, the latter being fixed in pairs and the vanes of each pair symmetrically placed relative to each other. Fig. 2 shows a sectional plan of a pair of wheels and guide-apparatus, the section being taken so as to show the course of the channels c, d. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of the wheels and guides as seen in the direction of the arrow A, the dotted lines showing the channels on the opposite side of the guides. The water enters the wheel a<1> along the axis, and, on leaving it, passes along the channels b, c, and then enters axially into the second wheel a<2>. The water leaves this wheel along the channels d, and is then directed to another set of wheels.