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Patent GB-190113152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Heating and Ventilating of Buildings.
Inventor: MCDOUGALL ISAAC SHIMWELL
Filed: 1901-06-27
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 13,152. MeDougall, I. S., and Langfield, J. June 27. Air, heating.-Relates to the heating and ventilating of buildings by air heated in a chamber by means of coils of pipes containing hot water, which flows downwards through the coils, the air being moistened either by water troughs, which support moist fibrous material, or by a steam jet. Fig. 1 shows one form of apparatus, and Fig. 2 a modified form. Fig. 3 shows one form of air-heating chamber, comprising three helical coils p, q, r connected to the pipes f, e in communication with the upper and lower water spaces of the ordinary boiler b. The section of each heating-coil is proportioned to its length, so that the superficial area of a coil is proportional to its capacity. Water is supplied to the heater b from the tank k, and the pipe g serves as a pressure release or safety-pipe, and for the escape of steam or air. The tanks w in the heating-chamber are supported on beams v and are connected with a water-supply cistern. The fibrous bands 3 envelope the tanks and pass below bags 4 in the water. These bands moisten the heated air that passes upwards through the heater. The heater may or may not be jacketed with insulating-material. The helical heating-coils may be formed of the same section of piping, there then being three coils in the outer tier, two in the intermediate tier, and one in the inner tier. In another modification, the coils are zig-zag, their sections being proportioned to their lengths, and, in a further modification, the helices are of equal diameter and equal in length, and the air enters and leaves by horizontal passages. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the air is moistened by steam supplied from the boiler 21 in the flue 22 of the heater b to the nozzle 27. The U-bend 33 in the branch pipe 32 regulates the steam pressure. In a modified arrangement, the water-heater is arranged on the same floor level at the air-heater h, and the bottom of the heater is provided with a diaphragm, which shuts off the connections of the heatercoils with the pipe e. One water-heater may be employed with several air - heating chambers. According to the Provisional Specification, two or more heating-chambers with one helical coil in each may be connected at their tops and bottoms, and the air, before being heated, may be washed by any known method.
Patent GB-190113388-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Actuating and Securing Sliding Windows.
Inventor: CARL ROBERT
Filed: 1901-07-01
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 13,388. Carl, R. July 1. Windows, sliding. Relates to operating and retaining apparatus for the sliding window sashes of railway and other carriages or vehicles. Figs. 1 and 2 show vertical and horizontal sections of the upper bar of the window sash which is retained in any desired position by the spring bolts l which engage the side racks z and are linked to the pivoted lever k fitted with a handle i for raising and lowering the window. Fig. 4 shows a modification in which the retaining pawls l<1> are connected to the lever k by spring rods a and bell cranks g'.
Patent GB-190116771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Facing Screw Nuts.
Inventor: ANDERSON THOMAS MILLS
Filed: 1901-08-21
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 16,771. Anderson, T. M. Aug. 21. Lathes.-A machine for facing nuts has a headstock spindle b with a screwed hole to receive a mandrel d on which the nut blank e is placed. A sleeve f on the spindle is driven at a comparatively high speed by wheels g, k and a back shaft (not shown). A second sleeve l, feathered on the sleeve f, has a front plate u with a conical hole v which engages the finished nut to screw it off when the sleeve l is moved forward by a yoke o operated by a handle on a rock-shaft r. A saddle x on the bed has a cross-slide y on which are mounted two or more tool-slides 6, 7, Fig. 2, each operated by a handle 8, pinion 10, and rack 9. Tools 14, 15, 16 for chamfering the angles and bore and facing the nut are carried by the tool-slides. The slide y is operated by a handle z and rack-and-pinion gearing 2, 3. Each slide is provided with screw stops or abutments 17.
Patent GB-190119424-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grip Developers
Inventor: HARDACRE JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1901-09-30
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 19,424. Hardacre, J. H. Sept. 30. Exercising-apparatus.-Relates to apparatus for developing the gripping power of the hand. A wire frame C, C', E, E', F, F<1>, G, G<1>, of the form shown, carries a fixed grip K and a grip H that slides on the parts G, G', but is normally kept raised by springs L, M connected to the frame at B. A screw and nut may be interposed between the springs and frame, to allow adjustment.
Patent GB-190123003-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Revolving Coke Furnaces for Heating Rivets and the like.
Inventor: MILLER ROBERT
Filed: 1901-11-14
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 23,003. Miller, R., and Turner, T. Nov. 14. Rivet-heating furnaces. - An opentopped fire pot or cylinder C, with openings D to receive rivets or the like, is supported on a table B which is mounted to revolve on ball bearings. Under the cylinder C is a grate which may be removed through the door G, a n the supporting-pillar A is hollow for the supply of a blast of air to the fire. K is a protecting-casing with a gap M to allow access to the holes D, which may be made in sections, and hinged or otherwise arranged to be removable.
Patent GB-190124612-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle and like Hubs.
Inventor: RIEBE AUGUST
Filed: 1901-12-03
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 24,612. Riebe, A. Dec. 3. Ball bearings for cycles &c. are arranged so that the points of contact of the balls with the bearing- surfaces are in a plane perpendicular to the axle. The balls are mounted between grooved sleeves band a as shown, the balls being inserted through an aperture in the sleeve a, which is afterwards closed by a screw d, the head of which slides in a slot in the axle. The sleeves are secured in position by any suitable means.
Patent GB-190125371-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Battle-door.
Inventor: MALLY JOSEPH ROBERT
Filed: 1901-12-12
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 25,371. Mally, J. R. Dec. 12. Battledores or racquets.-A circular wooden blade a is provided with a tongue which fits in a slot in a handle b and is secured by nails. The blade is roughened, or is covered with glass paper, emery cloth, chamois leather, cloth, cork, embossed metal, leather, paper, plush, &c., so as to prevent the ball from slipping.
Patent GB-190200130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ore Concentrators
Inventor: DODD WILLIS GORMAN
Filed: 1902-01-02
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 130. Dodd, W. G. Jan. 2. Washing ores &c.- A circular conical table 1 is provided with a series of involute riffles 5, and is caused to oscillate by a crank and connecting-rod &c. The ore pulp is delivered from a hopper 13 on to a distributing-cone, and flows over the table as indicated by the arrows, water being supplied thrcugh a pipe 14. The water and gangue flow off the edge of the table into a trough 16. The concentrates are delivered from the riffles on to the smooth portion of the table, and are washed off into a tank A. The middlings are scraped off the table, by an adjustable finger 9, into a return launder or elevator 11, and, on account of the oscillation of the apparatus, are returned to the table. Non-return valves 12 are fitted in the launder.
Patent GB-190208512-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Cutting or Rasping Soap for use in Hotel and other Lavatories.
Inventor: LEONI PHILIPPE
Filed: 1902-04-11
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 8512. Leoni, P. April 11. Soaps. - Relates to apparatus for cutting or rasping soap for lavatory use. The soap block n, suitably perforated to slide on the guide h, is pressed by the piston j and spring i against the cutter d which is rotated by means of a handle attached to the shaft e. The soap shavings fall through the exit c. The piston j may be held up by the catch l engaging the recess m, when the holder f is removed from the casing a, after releasing the bolt p by turning the pin s by a suitable key. The cross-section of the guide h may be of any suitable form. A weight may be used in place of the spring i.
Patent GB-190212559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces.
Inventor: ROBERTS CLARENCE PERCIVAL
Filed: 1902-06-02
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 12,559. Roberts, C. P., and Roberts, G. P. June 2. Grates; smoke-consuming.-Tubular grate bars 1 convey air to a hollow bridge 3 with outlets 5. The bars are covered by asbestos cement or other refractory material. The admission of air is regulated by a sliding damper at the front. Below the bars 1 is a secondary grate 10 of ordinary construction, which is fed by droppings from the upper grate.
Patent GB-190213067-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Phonographs, Graphophones and other Speech Reproducing Apparatus.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM EDWIN
Filed: 1902-06-09
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 13,067. Heys, W. E., [Compagnie GÚnÚrale des Phonographes, CinÚmatographes, et Appareils de PrÚcision]. June 9. Phonographs, graphophones, &c.-Relates to diaphragms for phonographs, graphophones, &c. The diaphragm a is surrounded by a split indiarubber or other elastic tube or cord b, which is cemented or otherwise secured in the holder. Two tubes or cords may be placed one on each face of the diaphragm.
Patent GB-190217175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Treatment of Refined Sugar
Inventor: PASSBURG HEINRICH
Filed: 1902-08-02
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 17,175. Passburg, H. Aug. 2. Refining sugar.-The massecuite is immediately coo'ed to a temperature of, or approximately of, 0‹ C., in moulds having the form of loaves, plates, or lumps.
Patent GB-190218175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for Cutting Applique Lace and the like.
Inventor: CRAVEN PHINEHAS PEARSON
Filed: 1902-08-19
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 18,175. Craven, P. P. Aug. 19. Cutting-machines for fabrics.-Relates to a ma- chine for cutting appliquÚ lace &c. The table 1 has sides 3 connected by cross-bars 8 bearing on a fixed spindle 11. A loose sleeve 12 has a driving- pulley 13 and a worm engaging a wheel 15, which gives motion, through bevel gearing, to a friction roller 29, against which is pressed, by a spring lever 30, a roller 5. The appliquÚ lace &c. to be cut passes from a roller 4 over the table, and is wound on the roller 5, which is driven by the friction roller 29. The rollers may be removed at the slots 35, 36. As the fabric is fed along, the table may be rocked on the spindle 11, so that the cutting-tool may be guided along a curved line. The fabric may be fed by turning the roller 5 by a handle. The fabric may be pinned down to the table, and be shifted on a table's length after cutting.
Patent GB-190302557-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cartridge especially Intended for Practising with Magazine Guns at Short Ranges.
Inventor: TRASK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-02-03
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 2557. Trask, W. H. Feb. 3. Cartridges, small-arm. - For practising with magazine guns at short ranges, a cartridge case A is made with its exterior of the service size, and its interior bored to receive a reduced powder charge B, and a removable cap chamber D.
Patent GB-190305788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Shoes for Horses and other Animals having similarly Shaped Hoofs
Inventor: TARRANT WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-03-12
Granted: 1904-04-12
Abstract: 5788. Tarrant, W. March 12. Fixing. - Shoes for horses and other animals are secured by a band c, preferably of spring steel, which embraces the hoof andis attached to the shoe by countersunk screws e, f. The shoe is applied to the hoof by springing out the ends of the band after the screws f have been taken out. For unsound hoofs, a band g, which may have an inner facing of india-rubber or leatber, is passed over the upper portion of the hoof and is secured by the screws f. The shoes may be roughed by studs screwed into the bottom.
Patent GB-190309095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Mathematical Calculating Devices.
Inventor: ANDERSON FRANCIS JAMES
Filed: 1903-04-22
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 9095. Anderson, F. J. April 22. Slide rules. - A long scale for a common logarithmic slide rule is broken up into parts of equal length, each representing numbers between consecutive integral powers of some chosen power of 10, these parts being placed as parallel scale s, one above the other, upon the two limbs or edges of the rule, the slider being similarly divided. In operating, addition or subtraction of numbers borne by the scales produces the number of the scale upon which the result will be found with the decimal point in the correct position, in a manner analogous to the use of the characteristics of logarithms. The graduations of the scales upon one limb are twice the size of those upon the other, whereby numbers may be squared and cubed, or the corresponding roots taken. Fig. 4 shows a rule with an upper limb A divided into parts representing numbers from 1 to #10, #10 to 10, and so on, a similar slide B, and a lower limb with double length graduations, i.e., with sections from 1 to <4>#10, <4>#10 to #10, and so on, these graduations thus representing, in position, the logarithms of the squares of the same numbers on the upper limb. Fig. 7 shows a glass cursor and frame, bearing the characteristic numbers A', B<1>, C' of the three scales, corresponding numbers appearing upon transverse index bars, Fig. 8, borne one at each end of the slide. In multiplying, the left or right index of the slide is placed against one factor on the upper limb, and the product found on the same limb exactly over the reading of the other factor on the slide. The characteristic number of the product scale is the sum of the two factor scales in the case of the left index, or the sum increased by unity in the case of the right index. Similar rules hold for other operations. Slides with trigonometrical and other scales may be used, and constants specially marked upon the limbs, colours being, preferably, used to distinguish unit from subdivision marks. The arrangement renders any system of subdividing the units possible.
Patent GB-190316638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Crank Arm Connections for Cycles and the like.
Inventor: FRITZ JACOB SAMUEL
Filed: 1903-07-29
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 16,638. Fritz, J. S. July 29. Securing cranks on shafts. - Cranks for cycles &c. are secured to their axles or shafts by an arrangement which permits of the adjustment of the axle to brackets of various lengths. The axle 1 is made longer than usual and has a crank on one end, while its other end is screw-threaded, the threads being cut away to form a flat portion 5 throughout their length. An eye 6 on the other crank is fitted to the part of the axle projecting beyond the bracket 3 and screwed up against the cone-tightening ring 8. It is secured by a tapered pin 10, which is flattened to bear on the flat portion of the axle and held in position by a nut. The projecting portion of the axle is cut off.
Patent GB-190317635-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Coring Notches in the Moulds of Linotypes for Tabular Matter.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-08-14
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 17,635. Lock, W. H., and Speechley, W. R. Aug. 14. Linotype machines.-Relates to means for casting linotypes for printing tabular matter with notches to receive the rules for separating the columns of matter. Fig. 2 is a side view of the coring-device which is composed in the line of matrices 22, Fig. 4, the tongue 5 of which is projected into the mould slot 26, at the time of casting, so as to form the notch 27 in the linotype. Several of the coring-devices are shown in the line in Fig. 4. The device consists of a short body part 2 somewhat similar to that of a space bar described in Specification No. 14,582, A.D. 1890, a sliding part 4, and the transversely sliding tongue 5. The slide 4 has an incline 11 which protrudes the tongue 5 when the sliding part 4 is lifted by the justifying mechanism of the machine. Grooves are formed in parts of the machine for the ends of the tongues 5 to move in, and the back of the intermediate space-bar channel is formed with an inclined cam surface for pressing-in the tongues 5 after the casting operation. The coring-devices may be composed in the line by hand.
Patent GB-190319610-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Inhaler for Ethyl Chloride and other Anaesthetics.
Inventor: COXETER HAROLD
Filed: 1903-09-11
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 19,610. Coxeter, H. Sept. 11. Anµsthetics, administreing; inhalers.-Relates to inhalers for administering ethyl chloride and other anµsthetics. The Figures show two positions of an inner drum B rotated by a handle J within a hollow cylinder A, which has a face-piece C, and an attachment for a gas-bag D. In Fig. 1 the apparatus is shown in position so that air is directly inhaled through an opening F, while in Fig. 2 the drum B has been rotated, so that a piece G, attached to the drum B, covers the air inlet F, and a mixture of air and vapour from liquid anµsthetic, which saturates the lint H, is inhaled. In a third position, not shown, the handle J is raised higher still, to shut off the inlets E, F from the face-piece C, and allow direct inhalation of gas such as nitrous oxide through the attachment D. The air inlet F may be provided with inlet and outlet valves.
Patent GB-190319967-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nut Locks.
Inventor: STARK FRANK GASPER
Filed: 1903-09-16
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 19,967. Stark, F. G. Sept. 16. Locking nuts.-A spring clip 12, formed from a steel rod, and shaped as shown in Figs. 2, 3, and 5, is used to hold the nut in position. The clip has a broad upper edge 13 and an inner tapering part, or conical rib 14, adapted to engage in the thread of the bolt. The rear end 17 is cut off at an incline forming a point to engage with the bolt, and so that the edge 13 will abut against the nut, as shown in Fig. 2, at a point inward from the extreme outer edge of the rear end. The clip, the loop of which is of less diameter than that of the bolt, is applied, as shown in Fig. 3, and, pressure being used, the loop is expanded to encircle the bolt, as shown in Fig. 5, the point engaging with the bolt, and the front end, which may have a prolongation or handle 16, or not, being curved to slide in the thread of the bolt.
Patent GB-190320562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines and the like.
Inventor: CLARK WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-09-24
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 20,562. Clark, W., [Underwood Typewriter Co.]. Sept. 24. Type-writers and like machines.-Relates to ribbon feeding and reversing mechanism. The ribbon E passes from one spool A to the other, and through a guide N. The spools A are on shafts B having bevel - wheels B' adapted alternately to engage one of the wheels D<1>, D<2> on a longitudinallymovable shaft D. The shaft D is provided with a crank handle D<3> for turning it, and with a ratchet-wheel F operated by a suitable feed pawl &c., from the universal bar, for intermittently feeding the ribbon. The wheel F engages a projection D<4> from the crank D<3>, so that it rotates always with the shaft. The ribbon passes round stationary guides 0, and through movable U-shaped guides P carried by arms P<1> on shafts P<2> bent at their lower ends to form cranks P<4> engaging collars Q loose on the shaft D. The collars Q are pressed by springs R engaging collars R<1> fixed on the shaft. When the ribbon is approaching the end at the supply spool, a projection E' on the ribbon engages and moves the guide P and consequently the collar Q. The collar Q is first moved to compress the spring R and then suddenly moves the shaft D longitudinally to reverse the feed. The sudden movement of the shaft is caused by a ball T pressed by a spring U into engagement with a double groove D<5>, to hold the shaft normally in one or other of its positions. The spring U is adjustable by a screw V in a tube W adjustable on the framing by a screw X.
Patent GB-190321150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Boring Heavy Logs
Inventor: MORTON JOHN
Filed: 1903-10-02
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 21,150. Morton, J. Oct. 2. Boring and drilling; drills and cutters.-A bit A for boring axial holes through logs L for rollers for bleach works, has its cutting-edge a stepped. A bit for enlarging a hole has a guiding-end to fit into such hole. The bar B carrying the bit is rotated by hand, or by a belt and worm gearing F, and is advanced by means of the screw I, the chips being drawn out of the hole by a chain or rope &c. C wound spirally round the bar B. The apparatus may be mounted on wheels so as to be easily moved with the logs to the source of power.
Patent GB-190401827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks for Railway Carriage Doors
Inventor: NEWTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-01-25
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 1827. Newton, W., Cairns, W., and Cairns, A. Jan. 25. Fastenings, railway - carriage door.-A spring fastening is applied to each door frame and is released whenever the Westinghouse brake is fully applied. Each door is provided with a socket in which a bevelled catch can engage. The catch B is mounted on a rod having a piston head which slides in a chamber A and is pressed forward by a spring D. The chamber A has an air vent F at the rear end and is closed at the front by a screw plug C and leather ring through which the catch rod works. A connecting-pipe E is led to the brake cylinder, and is so arranged that compressed air is only admitted to the chamber A when the brake is fully applied.
Patent GB-190404654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Roller Blinds
Inventor: BUCK WALTER JOHN
Filed: 1904-02-25
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 4654. Buck, W. J. Feb. 25. Window blinds.-In order to attach blinds to rollers and detach them without damaging either the blind or the roller, the roller A, Fig. 2, is formed with a dovetailed or other slot B, closed at one end by a pulley or plate, the other end being preferably left open by cutting away the metal plate C, as at E, so that a rod of similar shape to the slot B, over which a pocket or loop formed at the end of the blind has been passed, may be pushed into the slot. The pocket in the blind is preferably closed at one end, which is passed into the slot B first, and the plate C, if readily detachable, need not be cut away as shown.
Patent GB-190407049-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stamp and Die Holders.
Inventor: WHITWORTH HENRY
IPC: B44B5/02
Filed: 1904-03-23
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 7049. Whitworth, H. March 23. Stamping.-Punches used in numbering bars, plates, ingots, and the like are collectively held in position in the holders so that one or more may be changed without disturbing the remainder. The punches S, Figs. 1 and 4, are received in a slot in the holder and are secured in position by a tumbler A working on a pin in the holder and having a rib C engaging recesses in the punches. The tumbler is secured in position by a plate H, with a projection K engaged by a spring bolt M. To release the tumbler, the plate is rotated by a finger-piece I till the notch P registers with the wing F on the tumbler. - In a modification, the tumbler is retained by a spring pin working over the face of the wing F.
Patent GB-190408139-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bayonet Joint for Electric Lamps and other Articles
Inventor: BARLOW LEONARD
Filed: 1904-04-09
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 8139. Barlow, L. April 9. Incandescent lamps, holders for. To prevent the removal of lamps or adapters held by bayonet joints, the pins are threaded to receive nuts which can only be unscrewed with the aid of a special tool. The jaws of the tool, which resembles a pair of pliers, are formed wit h roughened countersunk holes to grip the nuts A, B and with slots to admit the pins L. The tool is provided with springs E and a stop D, and is shaped to clear the lamp and shade.