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Patent GB-190109528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Mechanism for Vehicles.
Inventor: SPEARNS FRANK BALLOU
Filed: 1901-05-07
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 9528. Stearns, F. B. May 7. Motor road vehicles.-Comprises two-speed and reversing epicyclic toothed gearing for automobiles and the like. Fig. 3 shows a plan, partly in section, of the transmission gear and the controlling-mechanism. Loosely mounted on the motor shaft q is the drum t of a friction clutch, shown in end elevation in Fig. 6, on which are mounted fast the driving chain-wheel u and the pinion v. The clutch' drum t is embraced by a strap x, the ends of which are attached to levers y pivoted on a sleeve z keyed to the motor shaft. The clutch is capable of being engaged by means of a sliding conical collar 1 and forked elbow lever 3. For high-speed driving, the chain-wheel u is made fast to the shaft q by means of the clutch. Two discs 12, 32, loose on the shaft q, are provided, for low-speed driving and reversing. In the disc 12, to which is attached a bearing-plate 14, is carried a parallel shaft, on which are mounted three pinions, gearing respectively with the pinion v, a pinion 15 fast on the shaft q, and a pinion 31 attached to the disc 32. Either of the discs 12 or 32 can be held stationary by means of brake straps acted on by rods 26, 38 through suitable toggle linkage, the former giving the slow forward speed, and the latter the backward movement. The rod 38 and the lever 3 are connected to arms on the shaft 6 so that they are both operated by the same handlever ; the rod 26 is connected to an arm on a sleeve operated by a separate hand-lever.
Patent GB-190110314-A (GB)
Title: Device for Securing and Locking Corks in Bottles
Inventor: LAMPLUGH HENRY ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-05-18
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 10,314. Lamplugh, H. A. May 18. Corks, retaining; stopper-keys &c. -Relates to means for securing corks in bottles, so that the cork cannot be extracted until released by a key. The band C, Fig. 2, which fits over the top of the cork, is fixed to the band or clip A, adapted to fit round the bottle neck. A screwed pin F, fixed to the end a<1> of the clip and passing loosely through the other end, is provided with a nut H, which lies within the socket a<2> on the clip. The nut H is shaped so that it can only be turned by a correspondingly-shaped key J, Fig. 3. In use, the clip A is passed over the shoulder or projection on the bottle neck, and the nut H is then screwed up to tighten the clip on the neck, thereby securing the cork so that it cannot be withdrawn until the clip is released by means of the key. Instead of employing the nut H, the pin F may be formed with a head for engagement by the key, and be arranged to screw into a tapped socket in the end a' of the clip. The parts A, C may be made of wire.
Patent GB-190112377-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Separator and Steam Trap
Inventor: BOLTON ANDREW
Filed: 1901-06-18
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 12,377. Bolton, A. June 18. Steam separators.- Relates to a combined steam trap and sepa- rator or means for ob- taining dry steam. The apparatus shown in Fig. 1 comprises the internal t u b e c which is provided with outwardly - projecting wings or feathers e opposite to the steam inlet, the casing a also provided with project- ing flanges or wings f, the tube g attached to the bottom of the casing a, the expan- sion tube k of copper or other metal, and the discharge valve m carried by the tube k. The radial flanges e, f baffle the water in the steam causing it to fall down to the bottom through the openings j. To allow for blow- ing through, the central rod d is screw-threaded to engage the nut dx, and has the operating-lever p attached at its outer end. The nut d<x> is pressed by the spring r which abuts against the cups t, t<x>, arranged below the bridge-piece q. The catch p<x> serves to keep the lever p in the blowing-through position. If desired, the flanged casing a and the flanged tube c may be used without the expansion tube k or the expansion tube k without the separator.
Patent GB-190118257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brooms or Brushes
Inventor: WILSON ARCHIBALD ROBINSON
Filed: 1901-09-12
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 18,257. Wilson, A.R. Sept. 12. Bristles, fixing; stocks; handles, fixing to stocks. -The broom corn A is bound together at the end by placing layers of it between strips a of emery cloth or the like, placing a strip of wire netting or the like a<1> around the whole, and stitching through and through. A block a<2> of wood is placed on the top, and a cap or sheath a<3> of canvas is stretched over the top and sides and fixed by stitching. The wire netting may be covered by a metal strip riveted in place. A metal plate D with flanges d, d<1> is riveted in place over the canvas a<3>. The flanges d<1> hold the base e of a screwed socket E into which the handle B is inserted. The handle passes through a ferrule c<2> on a tapering casing c, which encloses the upper end of the broom corn as shown. The handle has a collar b which bears on the ferrule c<2>, so that, when the handle is rotated in the socket E, the broom corn is drawn tightly into the casing c. When the broom is worn out, a fresh bundle of broom corn is inserted in the casing c. The handle has a spike for entering the top of the detachable part of the broom.
Patent GB-190119444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to Acetylene Gas Generators.
Inventor: LAXTON JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-09-30
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 19,444. Laxton, J. Sept. 30. Acetylene.-Relates to the construction of carbide containers, and to means for automatically releasing a charge of carbide at each descent of the gas holder. The carbide container is in the form of an inverted truncated pyramid, divided radially into a number of compartments i, i<1>, which are fitted with hinged doors j, j<1> held closed by catches l, l<1>. The backs of the compartments m, m' are sloped forward in the manner shown, so as to facilitate the discharge of the carbide. The catches l, l<1> are released in succession by an inclined plane or wedge s, actuated by bevel gearing r and a wheel p carrying pins or projections, adapted to be engaged by pawls or similar devices d, d<1>, d' on a rod c carried by the gas bolder. Should the first pawl d fail to release a charge of carbide, the holder continues to descend, and a charge is released either by d' or d<2>.
Patent GB-190200579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes for the Production of Multicolour Photographic Prints
Inventor: VATHIS SOLON
Filed: 1902-01-08
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 579. Vathis, S. Jan. 8. Producing coloured photographs. - Consists in a method of producing multi-coloured photographs by exposing ordinary prints, preferably toned with chloride of gold and hydrochloric acid, to the action of heat, direct or reflected from a flame or other source.
Patent GB-190202300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screwing Machines.
Inventor: STIKER FLAVIUS PAUL
Filed: 1902-01-28
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 2300. Stiker, F. P., and Burton, O. C. Jan. 28. Screwing.-Relates to a machine for screwing bolt blanks, having heads or necks with two parallel sides. The bolts slide down an inclined feed shoot 112, Fig. 55, hanging by their heads from ribs on the underside of the shoot which has a T-slot to receive the heads. The lower end of the shoot is closed by a spring finger 99, pivoted on the shoot and operated by a bevelled block on a rod 111 sliding on the shoot and actuated by a tappet on a cam shaft 146. The finger 99 is raised sufficiently to allow one bolt at a time to pass to a notched-disc carrier 95, the notches fitting the necks of the bolts. The carrier is mounted on a vertical spindle in a cylindrical slide 38 reciprocated in a barrel guide 38<c> on the machine framing. The upper end of the carrier spindle has a ratchet or pin wheel 172 normally locked by a spring catch 82 on the slide. As the slide ascends to the level of the feed shoot, the catch is disengaged by contact with a horizontal pawl 69 on a slide 21, which is then operated by a cam on the cam shaft to rotate the ratchet-wheel one tooth to bring a fresh notch opposite the feed shoot. The bolt in the carrier is brought into axial position with the slide 38 and a screwing-head contained in a casing 130, the bolt head moving in segmental guides on the lower end of the slide, concentric with the carrier and leading to the centre of the slide. When in the central position, the head 94 of the bolt is under a plunger on the slide which takes the end thrust due to the starting of the screwing. The slide is depressed by a lever 31 operated by a cam 13 on the cam shaft, to bring the lower end of the bolt into contact with the dies, the cam having a portion of its track pivoted to the cam disc and kept in its operative position by an adjustable spring which yields if excessive pressure arises during the starting of the screwing. The casing 130 prevents oil from flying from the dies, and the bead and its supporting-spindle are made hollow, to allow oil and chips to pass away. The screwing of the bolt pulls down the slide 38, which carries a tappet rod 126 with collars 127 engaging a lever 118 to open and close the dies at the required times. The screwing-head is mounted on a crosshead 4 which can be adjusted vertically by rack- and-pinion gearing 145 to suit long or short bolts. The head is driven by bevel gearing from a shaft 58 which also drives a cone shaft 148 through change gearing, the shaft 148 driving the cam shaft 146 by a belt 46<A> and cone pulleys. After the bolt is screwed, the slide is raised to its upper position, when the carrier is again moved round one step, the screwed bolt being guided into a discharge shoot 155.
Patent GB-190202882-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rotary Motor.
Inventor: DUPONT PAUL ALEXANDRE
Filed: 1902-02-04
Granted: 1903-02-04
Abstract: 2882. Dupont, P. A. Feb. 4. Annular-chamber type.-Relates to rotary engines of the kind in which a cylinder and axial shaft are each provided with radial partitions and are made to rotate intermittently in the same direction by steam admitted between the pairs of partitions. The shaft 2, Figs. 1, 2, and 3, carries a flywheel 11 and is rotatably mounted in a cylinder 1 supported on trunnions 10. The shaft and cylinder have radial partitions 3, 5, which divide the cylinder into four working-chambers. Ports 16, 17, serving alternately for admission and exhaust, are placed on each side of the cylinder partitions, which contain an exhaust passage 18. The steam pipe 13 opens into the conical cylinder end 7, and the ports 16, 17 are alternately uncovered and connected to the exhaust by a slide valve 19 actuated by a bent arm 24 having a roller 23 working in a cam-groove in a disc 21 on the shaft. Suitable non-return clutches 12 are fitted in duplicate to the flywheel and cylinder, so that, when one pair is in gear, the steam admitted to the working-chambers rotates each pair of partitions alternately and, with them, the shaft and cylinder. The engine may be compounded. A modified form of valve gear is shown in Fig. 7, as applied to the admission valve 11<1>, which is placed inside the shaft, a similar exhaust valve being arranged at the opposite end of the cylinder. The valve 11<1> has arms 17<1> projecting through slots in the shaft and adapted to be caught by hooked levers 45 carried by the shaft and then rotated by slotted bars 41 engaging with pins on the arms of the valve. Pivoted levers 42 on the cylinder casing are arranged to give the required movements to the valve.
Patent GB-190203057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Connected with Bending Machines for Wood and the like
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1902-02-06
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 3057. Thompson, W. P., [Johnson, W. H.]. Feb. 6. Bending. -Relates to a machine for bending wood and the like, which is described as applied to the bending of shovel handles. Fig. 6 shows the parts of the machine which act upon the handle 36, in the position they have assumed after the handle is bent. The steamed (unbent) handle is laid in a recess in the fixed block 35. It is then clamped by a sliding block 38 pressed down by a cam. The sliding jaw 50 and the end support 75 are then forced down by a cam so as to bend the wood, the supporting-jaw 49, which is pressed up by a counterweight, being at the same time forced back. The pressing-piece 45 which forms the ogee is finally applied, carrying with it the spring support a. A corresponding spring support b is connected to the blocks 35, 49. The handle is held in the bent form by two specially-shaped pieces of metal 30, 29, 31 and 24, 27, as shown in Fig. 7, which are applied to the handle while it is still in the bending- machine. After the jaws have been retracted, the handle with its holder is taken out, and another piece of wood to be bent, inserted. The whole of the operations are automatically performed by suitable mechanism.
Patent GB-190206638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fenders or Safety Devices for Tramway, Motor and like Vehicles.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-03-18
Granted: 1903-03-18
Abstract: 6638. Boult, A. J., [Spitzer, O. Spillern-]. March 18. Obstruction - removers; tramcars. - Relates to safety-fenders for tramway and like vehicles. Bars a pivoted on a rod i carry a V-shaped frame b, the front part of which is supported by a vertical rod n, which can be raised and lowered by means of the hand-lever f and foot-lever t. The frame consists of two bars, between which are secured brushes c of twigs, bristles, &c., so arranged that their front ends form an almost vertical surface. The lowermost layers are considerably inclined to the uppermost, which are nearly horizontal. The rear part of the frame may be covered with a net v.
Patent GB-190209532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drawing and Bulletin Boards.
Inventor: JARVIS EDGAR BEAUMONT
Filed: 1902-04-24
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 9532. Jarvis, E. B., and Turner, G. A. April 24. Drawing-boards.-Relates to means for stretching,and holding sheets on drawing and bulletin boards. A drawing-board is shown in rear perspective view in Fig. 2, and in section in Fig. 3. Adjustable side-bars B are connected at the corners by mortises and tenons, and grooved on the fronts so that the sheet E can be secured by spring clips F. Metal straps C are recessed in the backs of the bars B, and bent to form stops c, and provided with slots c<2>, through which pass pins c' for securing the straps to the board A, and also pivot pins of eccentric-headed arms D. The clips F are preferably retained by edges b<5> of the bars B. Bulletin boards preferably have only the end bars adjustable. In the form shown in Fig. 7, a spring clamp F<1> is secured to the bar B<1>, and retains the sheet against a bead b<6> of the board, and the bars are connected to the board by strap hinges C<1>, which comprise a short limb with a lip which is passed through a slot in a long limb and retained by a bell crank.
Patent GB-190215506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastening Appliances for Gas Purifier Covers.
Inventor: HOLMES PERCY FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-07-11
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 15,506. Holmes, P. F., Holmes, E. D., and Cameron, E. G. July 11. Purifiers, fastening-appliances for. The cover is provided with a rim made of two angle-irons b, b<1> riveted together. To the upper iron is fixed a bar c, to which a plate d is attached by screws e. Between the plates b, d is gripped the caoutchouc packing f. The packing is easily renewed by unscrewing the plate d. Brackets g aro fixed to the iron b, and are provided with a shaft h on which the fasteners i are fixed. The stem of each fastener is formed with a right and left hand screw adjustment socket secured by lock-nuts j<1>. The lower end forms a loop k having a V-shaped projection k<1>, which fits in a V-groove in an eccentric l. The eccentric is mounted upon a shaft m carried by the purifier, the shaft being turned, by a lever spanning the squared part m<1>, to force the fastener downwards and thus secure the cover. A stop o prevents the fastener from following the eccentric. To release the cover, the eccentrics are turned, after which all the fasteners on one side are turned over to the position shown in dotted lines by means of a lever operating the shaft h. Instead of a loop k, a single stem, with a side extension carrying the V-projection, may be used.
Patent GB-190215732-A (GB)
Title: Foot Rest and Pedal Extension for Pianos.
Inventor: BATES ALONZA MARCENA
Filed: 1902-07-15
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 15,732. Bates, A. M. July 15. Pianofortes.- Consists of a stool for enabling children and others to operate the pedals. The stool stands on legs 6, and has fenders 23 to prevent it from injuring the instrument. The top is adjustable so that the heels can rest on it comfortably, and it is bored to receive rods 13, 16 which pass freely through it. The rod 16 is secured to an auxiliary pedal 12 having a guard 14, which has a clamping-screw 15 for fixing the adjustable rod 13. The rods 13, 16 are connected in like manner with a block 10, which rests on the piano pedal 11.
Patent GB-190303873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in & relating to Electric Resistances and the like.
Inventor: ROY FERNAND LE
Filed: 1903-02-18
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 3873. Le Roy, F. Feb. 18. Heating by electricity.-Resistances for electric heating are wound in the thread of a screw formed in a rod c, Fig. 6, of fireclay or other suitable insulating-material, and covered by a tube e of similar material, the outside of which is provided with ribs h for dispersing the heat. The ends of the tube are fitted with metal caps g to which the ends of the coil are attached. Both rod and tube may be screwed as in Fig. 7, or the rod may be grooved longitudinally. Both ends of the coil may be brought to one end of the tube, in which case a cap similar to that of an electric lamp is used at that end. If the heat is required on one side only, the ribs of the outer tube may be confined to that side, as shown in section in Fig. 9. When a greater quantity of heat is required, the wire may be wound double or treble, as this is stated to be preferable to using a thicker wire.
Patent GB-190308087-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cushion Tyre for the Wheels of Vehicles.
Inventor: DAGES JULES NOEL
Filed: 1903-04-07
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 8087. Dages, J. N. April 7. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-Cushion tyres for the wheels of vehicles are made of a cover 2, within which are three other portions 3, 4, 5, with or without a case s. The cover, which has enlarged edges fitting into recesses in the rim, is held by the securing-plates g, h, and can be made of a mixture of canvas and india-rubber, in which is embedded a material composed of a tissue interlaced obliquely at intervals by metallic threads c. It may further be provided with a tread u. The moulded india-rubber ring 3 may have webs t fitting into corresponding grooves in the portion 4, which consists of wooden hoops p enclosed in an iron piece or in an elastic case q. The elastic cushion 5 having a hollow n serves as a buffer. The metallic or wooden rim 1 is made in a single piece, or in two connected pieces e,f.
Patent GB-190308348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Treatment of Sewage Sludge and the like Matters.
Filed: 1903-04-11
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 8348. Spence, H., and Spence & Sons, P. April 11. Sewage sludge, treating; precipitants.-Sludge, precipitated from sewage containing soapy and fatty matters by a mineral acid and aluminium and iron sulphates or the double sulphate, as described in Specifications Nos. 3450, 11,463, 11,574, 16,217, A.D. 1898, and No. 12,124, A.D. 1900, is treated with a mineral acid, such as sulphuric acid, and then heated as described in Specification No. 12,124, A.D. 1900. The liquid pressed or otherwise extracted from the heated sludge contains some of the iron and aluminium salts, and may, as described in Specification No. 2227, A.D. 1880, be used to precipitate fresh sewage.
Patent GB-190309688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Guns for use at Miniature Ranges for Drill Purposes
Inventor: KELAART EDWARD FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-04-29
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 9688. Kelaart, E. F. April 29. Adapting for miniature-ammunition practice; sights and methods of sighting.-For practice at miniature ranges, the gun is provided with a small firing-tube or practice barrel having its axis parallel to the line of sight, the gun being elevated to suit the range given. Fig. 1 shows a firing-tube a, provided with a suitable breech action and mounted on a bar b with its front end hinged to a frontsightdand the rear end sliding through the tangent sight f, shown separately in Fig. 4. A spring is provided to take up the recoil. Fig. 6 shows a sight bar replaced by the firing-tube a. An arrangement for independent attachment is shown in Fig. 8. The tube a is carried on a quadrant arm pivoted at b to a block attached to the gun. A clamp d for the quadrant and a scale-pointer are mounted on another block fixed to the gun. The invention may be applied to other sights.
Patent GB-190310916-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Sighting and Working of Quick Firing Ordnance
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1903-05-13
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 10,916. Dawson, A. T., and Buckham, G. T. May 13. Sights and methods of sighting; mountings. - The sight - setting, elevating, and training gear are arranged to be independently operated by. three men. The men or "numbers" may all be on the same side of the gun on the platform, shown in left-hand side elevation, Fig. 1. The sight-setting hand-wheel C and deflection hand-wheel C<3> are operated by No.1; the elevating hand-wheel D by No. 2, to keep the sight C<1> on the target, and the training-wheel E by No. 3 under the direction of No. 2. A rough sight x viewed over No. 2's shoulder is provided for No. 3 to train the gun from his own observation. The training-shaft e is mounted on a bracket b, and connected by a flexible joint to the shaft e<2>. In order to allow ready access to his station for No. 2, the training-wheel E is hinged to its shaft, or the training-shaft e may be set at an angle to the axis of the gun. An auxiliary training-wheel and sight are provided on the right-hand side to be used when the line of sight on the other side is obstructed, or when greater power is required. In the arrangement shown in plan in Fig. 6, the sight-setting is performed by No. 1 standing on the platform B'. The sights c, c<x> on each side of the gun are operated together, being coupled by a bent rod c<9>, Fig. 10, connected to pins c<13> on crank-discs c<8>, and provided near its middle with a crank c'‹ carried by a bracket A<x>. The rod c<9> may be connected to the crank-pins c<13> by a plug c<11>, Fig. 14, carrying a socket c<12> with divided bearings, one member being pivoted at c<17> to allow the bearing to be opened when required. The sights are also connected by a cross-bar c<19>, Fig. 6, so that the deviation is the same for each sight. A range disc C<1>, Fig. 16, is provided with a revolving disc C<1x> for indicating the smaller ranges. To avoid a large sighting- aperture in the shield, the sights may be placed near the centre of the mounting, while the light is conveyed by reflectors c<22>, Fig. 15, to an eye-piece c<23> at a convenient distance from the centre of the mounting.
Patent GB-190314909-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of and Apparatus for the Prevention of Sea-sickness
Inventor: BRENDEL CARL
Filed: 1903-07-04
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 14,909. Brendel, C. July 4. Shaking-apparatus for curative purposes.-The long slow movements of ships in pitching, rolling, &c. are made less noticeable to passengers by giving to their chairs, berths, &c. rapid up anddown movements. Fig. 1 shows one way of doing this. The spring-supported seat b of the chair is connected to a cord passing through a hole in the deck round a pulley, and fixed to a reciprocating bar g. Or a number of chairs may be fixed on platforms such as h i, Fig. 2, pivoted at k and oscillated by a rod m, connected directly to one and actuating the other through a lever p and link q. The motion may be produced by hand by pulling or pushing against handles fixed above the spring- supported chair or berth.