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Patent GB-190212712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for and a Method of Heating Water.
Inventor: JUNKERS HUGO
Filed: 1902-06-03
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 12,712. Junkers, H. June 3. Heating water.-Relates to apparatus for, and a method of, heating water. The supply of heat takes place continuously, and the rate of supply is governed by a suitable temperature regulator. Low-pressure and highpiessure apparatus o f various forms are d e - scribed in the Specification. Figs. 1, 4, and 9 show forms of heaters embodying the features of the invention, and Fig. 12 shows the construction and arrangement of means for supplying water at temperatures between hot and cold. In the gas-heated lowpressure apparatus shown in Fig. 1, cold water is supplied from the pipe a through the distributer c to the reservoir d, and hot water is drawn from the delivery pipe e. The cap i of the gas regulator is exposed to the water in the lower part of the vessel d. Around the heater g the circulation casing k is arranged, and surrounding the reservoir d is the insulating-casing l. The eduction pipe B is interrupted as shown at A. The apparatus may be heated by steam, hot water, or the like. In the high-pressure apparatus shown in Fig. 4, the supply pipe is connected to the receptacle d without the intervention of the shut-off cock b. The water from the supply pipe flows through a water vessel or through a check valve o and air vessel p to the distributer c, to allow for the expansion of the water during heating. In another form of apparatus, the water of expansion is allowed for by a combination of a check valve and a relief valve arranged in the water-supply pipe. In the highpressure apparatus shown in Fig. 9, the heating- coils B<1> are supplied with heated liquid from the external apparatus a, the open vessel E is arranged on a stand-pipe and allows for expansion in the circulating-medium, and the eduction pipe B is interrupted at A. The valves 2, 9, Fig. 12, are arranged as shown in relation with the draw-off pipe 1, and with the cold and hot water supply pipes 3, 7. Boiling water or superheated water may be withdrawn from the apparatus by the use of a loaded automatic delivery valve, or by a stand-pipe.
Patent GB-190216663-A (GB)
Title: Appliance for Removing Soot, Dust, Ash and the like from Combustion Chambers, Furnace and Boiler Flues, Dust Collecting Pits and the like.
Inventor: WILSON OSBORNE ERNEST
Filed: 1902-07-28
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 16,663. Wilson, O. E. July 28. Drawings to Specification. Conveyers.-For removing soot, dust, ash, and the like from combustion chambers, furnace and boiler flues, dust-collecting pits, and the like, the material is exhausted through a flexible pipe which, provided with an inlet nozzle, is connected to the suction side of a fan. The delivery outlet from the fan communicates with the receptacle for the collection of the material as, for instance, a water tank from which it can be removed in the form of sludge, or a dust-collector, separator, or the like ; or the material may be discharged into the atmosphere.
Patent GB-190221647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Cold Stores.
Inventor: MACKAY FREDERICK NOEL
Filed: 1902-10-04
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 21,647. Mackay, F. N., and Worssam, H. J. Oct. 4. Cooling meat, fish, wine, &c.-A cold store A is closed at the front by a flexible door B sliding in grooves C, so that when the door is opened it cuts off the cooling-device. The door is composed of strips of wood, joined by a canvas or other flexible backing, and its bottom rests in a groove in the floor containing water or elastic packing. Air circulating through the store is cooled by an ice or brine tank D or refrigerating-coils. A dip tray E, a corrugated-iron cooling-surface F, and a draining- tray R are disposed, as shown. When the cooling- chamber is so deep that the door, when opened, will not extend sufficiently far back to cut off the cooling-device, a screen is arranged at the back with openings at the top and bottom. These openings are closed by the door and a slide connected to it by bands or cords, and meat may be hung against the screen. When a circulating-fan is used, the door controls the opening and closing of the air inlet. The door need not close to the bottom of the casing, the lower portion being enclosed by non-conducting lagging. Two or more connected or independent doors, or an outer hinged door, may be provided. Refrigerating-pipes at the top of the chamber may be cut off by a horizontal flexible screen, which may be coiled on a spring roller at the back. Several cold chambers for food, wine, &c. may be used together, the brine tanks being placed between them. Fish and other articles of food may be placed in drawers below the brine tanks, in which ice may be produced. The brine is circulated through the tanks from a refrigerating-machine, or is cooled in the tanks by cooling-coils. According to the Provisional Specification, the cold chambers may be open at the top to admit sliding frames with food shelves.
Patent GB-190223906-A (GB)
Title: Improved Steering Head for Invalid Chairs.
Inventor: HOLLIER LEON L
Filed: 1902-11-01
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 23,906. L'Hollier, L. Nov. 1. Invalid carriages. -Relates to steering heads for invalid chairs. The steering-wheel supports a fork F, from the crown of which projects the stem T having at its base a ball cone C fixed by a collar C'. The socket S secured to the frame of the vehicle has a ball race b, between which and the cone C run the bearing- balls. The upper end of the stem has reduced screwthreaded parts to receive nuts W, N, and a squared part to receive a steering-handle K, where one is used.
Patent GB-190228282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drawers for Bins, Cabinets and the like.
Inventor: WILSON JAMES MARYON
Filed: 1902-12-22
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 28,282. Wilson, J. M. Dec. 22. Bins.-The drawers are made with inclined fronts 5 and curved backs 8. The parts 4 of the front project beyond the sides of the casing, to exclude dust. Fig. 3 shows the drawer tilted to obtain access to the contents; in this position it cannot be withdrawn. The drawer can readily be withdrawn if it is not tilted.
Patent GB-190301418-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Watches.
Inventor: FALLER FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1903-01-20
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 1418. Faller, F. Jan. 20. Framework; pivoting.-A hole a is let into the topplate h to receive a circular bridge b having a flange x through which two set-screws p a r e put. The balance arbor has its pivot in the centre m of the bridge, and the lever has the eccentric pivot r. The holes for the setscrews allow slight play before screwing u p tight, so that the lever pivot can be brought accurately i n t o position. The position i s then determined for good by drilling holes and inserting a set-pin s.
Patent GB-190310492-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rotary Engine
Inventor: WILKINS JOHN
Filed: 1903-05-08
Granted: 1904-05-07
Abstract: 10,492. Wilkins, J., and Burton, W. H. May 8. Annular-chamber type of rotary steam engines. A ring-shaped working - chamber a, Fig. 1, is formed by bolting together four semicircular casings b, c, Fig. 2, provided with lateral flanges b<2>, c<2> containing abutment chambers. A shaft g carries a disc in, which passes through an annular slot j fitted with wedgeshaped packing-rings p and opening into the working-chamber, in which a disc-shaped piston vane n is arranged on the periphery of the disc m. Two oppositely-arranged sliding abutments 0 are arranged in the abutment chambers and are connected to sliding rods S operated by cams Y on shafts Z driven from the main shaft by gearing c'. The abutments can be reversed by sliding the opposite one of each pair of cams Y into working position. Steam chests m<1> contain rotary disc valves r' having semicircular steam ports and being driven from the main shaft by toothed gearing e<1>. Reversing-valves n<1> are operated by band-wheels h<1> and reversing-slides are operated by hand. The engine may be arranged for multiple expansion.
Patent GB-190316022-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Fastening together Papers Books Packages and the like.
Inventor: POYNTER JAMES BENJAMIN
Filed: 1903-07-20
Granted: 1904-07-20
Abstract: 16,022. Poynter, J. B. July 20. Cleats or holders.-The ends of cords or bands used for tying-up parcel, bundles of papers, portfolios, books, and the like are secured by means of a disc or button a formed with three holes b, c, d. The hole b is preferably countersunk, and the holes c, d are connected by a channel. One end of the cord is passed up through the hole b and knotted. The loose end is passed around the packet, threaded through the holes c, d, and twisted beneath the button, which is finally turned beneath the cord.
Patent GB-190318296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adding Machines
Inventor: HAEDRICH RICHARD
Filed: 1903-08-24
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 18,296. Hõdrich, R., Lamertz, F., and Dreckmann, M. Aug. 24. Calculating-apparatus.-In an adding-machine, depression of a number key causes a pawl to make a stroke of corresponding length, and thereby to move the tens and units disc, each column of the addition being treated separately. The frame a, Fig. 1, with guide-bars b, c, Fig. 2, carries nine number keys e on levers f, pivoted at d and held down at the distant ends by springs g. Depression of any key, the stroke of which is regulated by stops h and lock-nuts i, causes an angular motion of a common lever k, pivoted at l, which motion depends for magnitude upon the position of the key. The bell-crank lever m effects a corresponding motion of the arm p, Fig. 2, pivoted concentrically with the ratchet-wheel n, which carries numbers from 0 up to 99. The pawl s on this lever moves the wheel, and the arm is returned by a spring q until it strikes the stop r, the pawl being simultaneously thrown into gear by striking the stop t. A pin v on the wheel n at each revolution moves the hundreds wheel w through one-tenth of a revolution. The wheel n can be rotated by hand by means of the milled head z for the purpose of setting the carry-over. The spring u presses the spindle o of the wheel n, and renders the motion dead-beat. Other springs y, x similarly control the wheel w.
Patent GB-190322572-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Working Electrical Winding Engines.
Filed: 1903-10-19
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 22,572. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. Oct. 19. Electrically-actuated apparatus.-Consists in a method of working electrical winding-machines by means of starting-machines, these latter being electric motors worked from a main supply circuit and driving a continuous current generator, the current from which works the winding-machine, whereby, in place of a single large starting-machine for performing the whole mean duty of a winding- engine, two or more smaller starting-machines are employed, each of which is only capable of working the winding-engine at a fraction of its full speed, while for performing the full duty, the dynamoarmatures of two or more of the starting-engines are connected in series. In this way, the heavy flywheels, necessary on large starting-engines for equalizing variations in the load of the winding engines are dispensed with, much smaller flywheels, which may be made in one piece, being used with the small starting-engines.
Patent GB-190327712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Glow Lamps with Metallic Filaments.
Filed: 1903-12-17
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 27,712. Abel, C. D., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. Dec. 17. Incandescent lamps with Ion g metallic filaments, which can be used in any position without d e t r i - mental variations in the length of the filament, are produced by winding in a zig-zag manner or otherw ise supporting the filament upon a series of holding- devices at suitable distances a part. Fig. 1 shows the simplest form in which the filament b is led continuously round the hooks c, supported by the stem a. The filament is preferably clamped at its points of support to prevent movement, and may be mounted so as to have a certain amount of slackness between the supports. To provide against short-circuiting, the filament f, Fig. 4, is mounted so that at no place do two parts of the filament approach each other at an acute angle, and so that no two contiguous sections are parallel to each other. To avoid waste of energy and filament, the short connecting-pieces of filament, shown in Fig. 4, may be dispensed with, and the filament used in shorter sections, contiguous sections being connected in series, by electrically connecting the supports k<3>, k<4> in pairs.
Patent GB-190328030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Meters.
Inventor: RIMINGTON ERNEST CECIL
Filed: 1903-12-21
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 28,030. Rimington, E. C. Dec. 21. Quantity meters. -An n electrolytic meter, in which gas is collected in a floating bell c, and then discharged by a siphon x, so that the movements of the bell operate a a ratchet-wheel and counter, is provided with means for automatically compensating the effects of variations of atmospheric temperature and pressure. In the form shown, the bell c is provided with two surrounding chambers l, n, the inner one l being open at the bottom, and containing a certain volume of gas ; the variations in volume of this gas give the desired compensation. The outer surrounding chamber n is closed and acts as a float ; it may be dispensed with by attaching the guide-rod d of the bell to one end of a counterweighted lever or cord and pulley. The chambers c, l may be side-by-side instead of concentric. The guide-rod d carries a collar e which rises against a stop h'. In modifications, the stop may be dispensed with ; or the compensating vessel may float separately from the gas collector, so as to vary the height of the water level relatively to the stop. In another construction of compensator, the annular chambers l, n are not used, but the stop h<1> is part of a lever and is movable vertically by a two-metal strip, or by a Bourdon tube or aneroid, or by both combined. The bell c may be situated directly over the electrodes a, b, or may receive the gas through a tube from a separate electrolytic cell. Registration may be effected by the gas or liquid ejected from the siphon.
Patent GB-190401380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Driving-mechanism of Motor Vehicles or the like.
Inventor: ALLEY STEPHEN EVANS
Filed: 1904-01-19
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 1380. Alley, S. E., and Simpson, D. H. Jan. 19. Connecting-rods; ; crossheads crosshead guides ; cylinders.-Relates to driving-gear for motor road vehicles, locomotives, &c. which admit of tilting &c. of the driving-axle without affecting the drive. The cylinders and cylindrical crosshead guides B are secured to the spring-supported main frame A and the connecting-rods B<1> are provided with double-jointed ends B', driving the cranks G<1> which are balanced by weights G', to permit of the tilting and endwise motion of the crank shaft G, gear box F, and axle D. Clearance may be allowed in the ends of the cylinders to allow for differences in the stroke.
Patent GB-190403536-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Tyres of Cycles and Vehicles.
Inventor: RUSHWORTH JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-02-12
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 3536. Rushworth, J. Feb. 12. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-A cycle or other vehicle wheel is fitted with a tyre consisting of a spring-steel ring A united to the rim B by curved or bent springs D. The springs D are secured to the rim and tyre by bolts E and clips C, the faces of which are serrated to engage corresponding serrations on the springs. The boltholes in the springs are elongated tp permit adjustment.
Patent GB-190404410-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Knife Cleaning Machine.
Inventor: SPONG JAMES OSBORN
Filed: 1904-02-22
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 4410. Spong, J. O. Feb. 22. Knives, cleaning and polishing.-Two belts 5, formed by strips of leather threaded on a steel or other band 23, and separated by suitable distancepieces, are carried each by a pair of pulleys 3, 4, mounted in the casing 1. The knife is inserted between the belts through a slit in the front of the casing, which is provided with brushes or flaps to prevent loss of polishing-powder. The machine may be driven by worm gearing from the shaft 17, as shown in Fig. 5, or by suitable belting from pulleys driven by band or motive power. The axles 6, 7 of each pair of pulleys are mounted in a box which is adjustable in the casing by a right and left handed screw 9, a set-screw 12 securing it in the new position. Vertical adjustment for stretch of the belts is made in a similar manner by screws 14.
Patent GB-190408404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Alternating Electric Current Motors
Filed: 1904-04-12
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 8404. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. April 12. Motors, controlling.-Polyphase alternating-current motors are constructed with a commutator and brushes on the secondary member R as shown in Fig. 1. These brushes close the circuit of the secondary member on lines inclined to the lines of magnetization of the primary member S such that the torque produced by the rotary field is in the same direction as that produced by the repulsioninduction effect; the motor is controlled by supplying a varying voltage to the primary member. The variable voltage may be obtained from the transformers T, T<1>, connected to the two-phase leads 1, 2, 3, 4, by moving the mechanically-connected switches M, M' so that, as the motor gains speed, the voltage supplied to the stator is gradually increased, whereby the machine starts with the torque of a repulsion motor and runs at top speed with the characteristics of a polyphase induction motor. The invention may be applied to types of motor other than the bipolar two-phase Gramme-wound motor shown, and the brushes, instead of being short-circuited, may be connected to a source of variable voltage or through some other regulating-device.
Patent GB-190408561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Fasteners.
Inventor: PRATT WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-04-14
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 8561. Pratt, W. April 14. Sash fastenings. -On the lower rail of the upper sash is fixed the plate e provided with the overhanging piece j. Pivoted to this is the lever i, which is so shaped as to engage with the lever a pivoted at b to the lower sash. By turning the lever a in the direction of the arrow, the window can be unfastened, the levers lying on their respective sashes flush with the dividing line. The lever a is made of such a length as to bear against the end of the plate e or against a spring, for the purpose of forcing the sashes apart to prevent rattling.
Patent GB-190409496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Turbine Installations for Propulsive Purposes.
Inventor: FERRANTI SEBASTIAN ZIANI DE
Filed: 1904-04-25
Granted: 1905-07-25
Abstract: 9496. Ferranti, S. Z. de. April 25. Measured quantities, delivering.- A turbine installation for driving torpedoes, sub - marines, and the like has a pump for measuring and delivering the required quantity of oil or like combustible to the combustion chamber of the turbine, as shown in Fig. 3. A pump w forces the oil into a smaller measuring-cylinder 2, which delivers the required quantity of oil to the combustion chamber, the surplus escaping through a relief valve x<1>.
Patent GB-190411842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Lighting Railway Vehicles by Electricity.
Inventor: WRIGHT HENRY
Filed: 1904-05-24
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 11,842. Wright, H. May 24. Dynamos, regulating. - In order to obtain a practicallyconstant voltage from variable-speed dynamo A connected in parallel with a battery B in a lighting, heating, or ventilating system for railway or other carriages, the armature reaction of the dynamo is augmented by pushing forwards the brushes and fixing them in that position. As the speed of the dynamo increases, the corresponding increase in the armature reaction weakens the effective field, and prevents the voltage from rising. The battery B has the same voltage as the dynamo, and the latter is not switched in until the vehicle has attained a certain speed.
Patent GB-190416439-A (GB)
Title: Mouthpiece for Cigars, Cigarettes and the like.
Inventor: WECHSLER ADOLF
Filed: 1904-07-25
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 16,439. Wechsler, A. July 25. Tobacco pipes and cigar holders; cigars; c i g a rettes.-A paper or other porous mouthpiece b impregnated with a solution of tannin, or a combination of tannin and water, is applied to tobacco pipes, cigar holders, cigars, and cigarettes. An inner layer c of paper, or any other substance not affected by tannin, isolates the impregnated medium from the tobacco leaf. While smoking, the saliva dissolves the impregnating-medium, which, while in solution, acts on the nicotine in the mouth, counteracting the injurious effects of the nicotine without destroying its flavour.
Patent GB-190420226-A (GB)
Title: A Self Opening Lifting Device adapted to Release Bags of Cement when placed in position for Pier Building, or like purposes.
Inventor: LOCKIE JAMES
Filed: 1904-09-20
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 20,226. Lockie, J. Sept. 20. Hooks.-Relates to a self-opening lifting-device adapted to release bags of cement when placed in position for pier-building or like purposes. An iron bar A has at its centre a U-shaped piece B carrying at its extremity a counterweight C. Hooks D, which are secured to the bar, serve to clutch the bag of cement. The whole is suspended from a rope F by a second U-piece E having bearings e to receive suitable projections from the bar A. When the bag reaches the place where it is to be deposited, the counterweight O falls and releases the hooks.
Patent GB-190420249-A (GB)
Title: Detachable Tooth Facing for Bridge Work or Gold Plate.
Inventor: LEOB MILES LEVI
Filed: 1904-09-20
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 20,249. Leob, M. L., and Barnes, H. Sept. 20. Teeth, artificial.-A bridge for artificial teeth is constructed of metal backing-plates to which porcelain facings are attached. The backing-plates are constructed with dovetail projections F, Fig. 5, and the lower edge is turned outwards to support and protect the incisive edge of the tooth facing. The facing c, Fig. 6, has a dovetail groove G, corresponding to the projection on the backing- plate, and is bevelled at each end. The facing is placed in position from the top of the backing, cement or gutta-percha being used to unite the two surfaces. For molar teeth, the backing is not continued beyond the groove, since the lower edge of the tooth does not require protection.