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Patent GB-190110183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Generating Acetylene Gas
Inventor: BUSCH CHARLES
Filed: 1901-05-16
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 10,183. Busch, C. May 16. Acetylene lamps.- In apparatus for generating acetylene gas, the carbide is contained in a vessel which is hermetically closed everywhere except at its lower part, where it is provided with a number of fine perforations for the passage of both gas and water. Fig. 3 shows the invention applied to a portable lamp. The carbide holder 1 is hermetically closed, except for the perforations 3 in its bottom ; it is supported by springs 10 in a bell 5, fitted with a burner 7 and an air-escape cock 9, and inserted into an outer vessel 4 containing water. The gas generated by the action of water on the carbide in the holder 1 is compelled to pass out through the openings 3, thereby keeping the lime porous and becoming itself purified. A somewhat modified form of the apparatus for use with a carriage lamp is also described.
Patent GB-190111937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Motor Cars.
Filed: 1901-06-11
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 11,937. Ellis, J., and Ellis & Co., J. June 11. Motor road vehicles.- Relates to steam motor cars, and consists in mounting the boiler, engine, and driving-gear on an underframe attached to the axles directly, so that ordinary spur gear may be used for driving, and the use of chains, universal joints, flexible pipes, and swivels avoided. Fig. 1 shows a front elevation, and Fig. 2 a side elevation of the vehicle. The main frame A is supported on the axles B, C by spiral or other springs D, and may be provided with horns E, F. The body of the car, the driver's seat, and the fuel bunkers are carried on this frame. Below the frame A is an underframe J carried at one end on the driving - axle C, as described in Specification No. 12,675, A.D. 1899, and at the front end on the axle B, preferably by a flat spring L, which may have some of its leaves bent down at the ends to bear on the axle as shown. On the frame J are carried the boiler M and the engine O and the two - speed toothed gearing by which the balance gear on the rear axle is driven.
Patent GB-190115837-A (GB)
Title: Process of and Apparatus for Ginning and Baling Cotton and similar Material
Inventor: LOWRY GEORGE ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1901-08-06
Granted: 1902-08-06
Abstract: 15,837. Lowry, G. A. Aug. 6. Baling-presses.-A mase of fibre in the form of a bale P is pressed upwards by hydraulic or other pressure against a radially slotted plate B, upon which the seed cotton is placed, the vessel C containing the fibre P and the plate B being rotated at different speeds or in opposite directions by the gearing shown. Above the plate B may be fitted a hopper N, having an internal cone and ribs for guiding the seed cotton to the outer extremities of the slots, which may be surmounted by cylindrical chambers containing suitable conveyers H, whereby, when the fibre has been gripped between the material P and the edge of the slot, the seeds are stripped therefrom by the conveyers and moved towards the centre of the bale P, whence they are removed by means of a suction pipe or by falling through the central aperture of the bale into a discharge pipe L. The fibre which is removed from the seeds is continuously added to the material P from which portions may be detached and formed into bales for transport &c. The hopper may be dispensed with and each radial slit in the plate B may be fitted with an exhaust pipe to receive the seeds, the several exhaust pipes communicating with a main pipe by which the seeds are conveyed away.
Patent GB-190119836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Solder.
Inventor: MCLEOD JOHN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1901-10-04
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 19,836. McLeod, J. A., Prevost, H. E., and Smith, H. Oct. 4. Alloys; solder.-A solder, consisting of an alloy of aluminium, tin, and zinc, is specially adapted for uniting parts of aluminium or other metals.
Patent GB-190214767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Portable and other Electric Lamps and Switches therefor.
Inventor: GILL EDWIN RUTHVEN
Filed: 1902-07-02
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 14,767. Gill, E. R. July 2. Illuminated clocks.-A portable box 1, with a sliding base 4, contains a dry battery 2 in a case 3, and a switch 28, and carries either an incandescent lamp to light a clock face, or, as shown, an imitation candle 7 and a lamp 8. The box 1 is also provided with a metal handle 22, and this and the switch handle 28 may be provided with sockets to receive pins on the ends of long flexible conductors 34 to a pear push. The battery case 3 carries springs to make contact with the switch 28 and a spring 23, when placed in the box 1.
Patent GB-190214788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Switches for Telephones
Inventor: SCHNEIDER EUGENE WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-07-02
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 14,788. Schneider, E. W. July 2. Switches.- Hand telephones are provided with liquid or mercury switches. Contacts D, E are secured in the end of a glass or other insulating-vessel C mounted in the handle H. The vessel is exhausted, and contains a globule I of conducting-liquid, preferably mercury. F, H are the plug connections.
Patent GB-190217751-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Art of and Apparatus for Manufacturing Plate Ice.
Inventor: BARRATH EDWARD
Filed: 1902-08-12
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 17,751. Barrath, E. Aug. 12. Ice-making.-Plates or blocks of ice, free from air bubbles and needles, are formed by apparatus such as that shown. The water to be frozen is supplied in thin films from tanks b to inclined freezing-plates a, a<1>, a<2>, on which the films are frozen, any unfrozen water falling into a tank d, from which it is run through pipes f, g to the pump h to be again pumped into the tanks b by the arrangement of pipes as shown. The backs a<3> of the freezing-plates, which are prolonged to form the rear sides of the tanks, may be corrugated below the water exit b<1> to arrest the flow of the liquid, thus facilitating the formation of the films. The freezing-plates have side flanges, and they may have also partitions, fitted with heating- pipes p<4> to release the ice blocks. The cooling is effected through pipes C. The apparatus may be provided with a suitable housing A. In modifications, the unfrozen water may be run from one freezing-plate to another before falling into the tank d, and the freezing-plates may be differently arranged.
Patent GB-190219999-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Secondary Battery Elements and in the Process of Producing same.
Inventor: FIEDLER LOTHAR
Filed: 1902-09-12
Granted: 1903-09-12
Abstract: 19,999. Fiedler, L., and Puchm³ller, G. Sept. 12. Secondary b a t - teries.-Relates to to the use of zinc as the negative plate. The battery consists of a papiermache box a containing a tightlyfitting zinc box b, which is connected with a second zinc box c, the two forming one electrode h. Upon the insulating-material, such as asphalt, which covers the bottom of the box b, the lead-peroxide anode e stands, and forms the other electrode g. The electrolyte i consists of a mixture of sulphuric acid, mercury sulphate, potassium ferrocyanide, and zinc sulphate, and this forms a covering of zinc-mercury ferrocyanide upon the zinc electrode, and protects it from the sulphuric acid when the accumulator is not in use. The electrolyte may be either liquid or rendered " dry " by an absorbent such as sawdust. The cell is closed in with a layer of sawdust j, a piece of cardboard k soaked in paraffin, and a layer of mastic material m, through which is an air pipe l.
Patent GB-190223067-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Traverse Mechanism for Yarn or Thread Winding Machinery.
Inventor: FERGUSON JAMES
Filed: 1902-10-23
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 23,067. Ferguson, J. Oct. 23. Winding or spooling machines; building-motions. -Relates to machinery which winds yarn or thread with a traverse sufficiently quick to produce a firm ball or " roll " on the spindle, and has for its object to move the traverse guide-rods quicker at the ends than at the middle of the stroke. From the shaft E of the roller E<1>, for driving the spool, is driven, through a band and pulleys and bevel gearing, the shaft C, to which are fastened, at right-angles to one another, the eccentrics A, B ; or cranks may be used. These give motion to a rocking lever H, centered at H<1> on the inner end of a sliding rod H<3>, and, through a link J and lever J', to a cross-shaft K, fitted with a traverse lever K<1> connected to the traverse rod L, which carries the traverse guides. The rod L has fixed to it a block M with an outwardlyextending stud M<1>, on which is an antifriction roller M<2> engaging in a slot K<2> in the lever K', and the outer end of the stud M' is carried by a block sliding on a rod carrying the yarn-guide rod. The motion given to the rocking lever H is such that its end moves fastest at the ends of strokes, and the speed of the rod L at the ends of the strokes is further increased by the action of the slot K<2>. The various connections are adjustable, and the mechanism may be applied to winding-frames with upper and lower rows of spindles on each side, by using additional levers K<1>.
Patent GB-190227736-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gas Lighting and Heating Apparatus
Inventor: HINMAN CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-12-16
Granted: 1903-12-16
Abstract: 27,736. Hinman, C. W. Dec. 16. Moving-container apparatus; mixing air and gases.-Relates to apparatus for use in obtaining a mixture of gas and air, in determined proportions, and storing and delivering the mixture to lighting or heating burners. The holder for use in storing and delivering the mixed gases resembles a gasometer and is fitted with an outlet pipe o and an inlet pipe m<1> which carries a sleeve o<1> serving as a guide for a tubular valve o' secured to the centre of the top of the bell m<5>. The lower end of the sleeve o' has an inwardly-projecting flange and a pipe o<3> is secured to the upper part of the sleeve, of which it thus forms an extension. A series of longitudinal valve passages o<5> is formed in the tube o<4>, and may be V-shaped at each end. An end-piece o<6> on the tube o<4> serves to limit the upward motion of the tube. When the bell descends, in consequence of an outflow of gas and air greater than the inflow, the tube o<4> slides through the sleeve and the valve passages o<5> are opened to a less or greater extent as shown in Fig. 3, thus allowing an increased flow of gas and air from the pipe m<1> into the holder. For the purpose of forcing measured quantities of air and gas into the holder, one or two hydraulic pumps or apparatus may be employed, as shown in Fig. 1. Each hydraulic apparatus comprises a bell b floating in a fixed water tank a and connected to the piston d of a hydraulic cylinder c to which water is supplied by a pipe f connected to controlling means of any suitable construction. The means shown in Fig. 6 includes a shut-off valve h connected to levers h<1> actuated by the rising and falling bells b ; water flows past the valve h from a pipe 26 and passes along a pipe 25, to an extent regulated by means of two valves 3, 4, and along the pipes f to the hydraulic cylinders. Each bell is guided in its vertical movements partly by means of a spider b<1> which fits round the hydraulic cylinder, and partly by means of an end cap c<1> on the hydraulic cylinder, encircling the piston-rod e. A vertical partition b<3> divides each bell into a large compartment t for air, and a small compartment v for gas, and air is supplied to the large compartment, when the bell is raised, by means of a pipe connected to a casing j<1> provided with a check valve j<5> for use in admitting air when the bell rises. The casing j<1> is connected by a pipe j<2> to a casing j<3> which is connected to the pipe m<1> and provided with a check valve j<4> for allowing air to be forced from the compartment t into the holder, when the bells descends. By means of a similar arrangement of pipes and valves, gas is introduced into the small compartment v along a pipe k and, when the bell descends, is forced into the holder.
Patent GB-190228836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Presses for Moulding Fuel Briquettes
Inventor: SURMANN WILHELM
Filed: 1902-12-31
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 28,836. Surmann, W. Dec. 31. Moulding fuel.-Relates to improvements in the toggle-lever brick press described in Specification No. 15,753, A.D. 1896, to enable it to mould fuel briquettes &c. A feed-box 21, perforated to register with the plungers and moulds, is reciprocated intermittently by a cam 24, lever 23, and rod 22, and is filled by rotary wings or scrapers 26 on a pair of vertical shafts driven by an endless belt and toothed gearing 28, 27. The fuel is forced from the feed-box into the moulds 19 by the upper plungers 31, operated by cams 42, levers 40, and side rods 39. A perforated scraper plate 45 removes any pitch or sticky material from the plungers 39. The plate or strut 33 between the upper crosshead 12 and plunger 32 is thrown into and out of action by a cam 38, lever 36, and rod 34.
Patent GB-190305970-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for Making Paper Bags.
Inventor: HEARSON THOMAS ALFRED
Filed: 1903-03-14
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 5970. Hearson, T. A., [Tellschow, Gebr.]. March 14. Paper bags for tea, coffee, &c. are formed by apparatus such as that shown in Fig. 1. Five templets or formers 2, consisting of plates of metal poipted at the ends, are secured by bolts 3 to a carrier attached to the vertical axis 1, which is rotated intermittently, the templets being raised and lowered in certain positions by a suitablyshaped cam. The blank, Fig. 7, pasted along one edge, is fed under the templet in position I. The templet is then lowered between plates 5, which fold the blank along the longitudinal edges, raising them vertically. Supplementary plates or guides 18 on a vertically-moving cross-bar 17 serve to guide the blank along the plates 5 at the parts where the templet tapers. Rollers on sliding frames under the plates 5 now serve to fold the edges or flaps horizontally, so as to attach them together and complete the body of the bag The templet enclosed by the paper tube now moves to position II. Here a blant knife 20 descends to form a crease along the line a-b, Fig. 9, the templet being suitably grooved, and a knife 21 cuts a nick c out of the end. At this stage, adhesive is applied above and below to the edge c-d, Fig. 9, by a gumming-tongs 25, the lower arm of which is caused to dip into a gum receptacle, and thus, by being caused to close against the upper arm when not operating on the bag, also supplies the upper arm with the adhesive. The templet, in its movement to position III, carries the bag between conical rollers 29, which are adjustable and are of elastic material, to crease the blank along the lines a-c, b-c, Fig. 9. At position III, two ledges 30 moving on vertical rods 31 bend upwards the triangular portions a, c, e, and b, c, d of the flaps, and two sliding folders 32, 33 engage under the surface raised by ledges 30 to fold over and secure the bottom, as shown in Fig. 10, the folder 32 being in advance. In an alternative arrangement, the folders 32, 33 are replaced by cylindrical levers, which are rotated horizontally by suitable means. Next, adhesive is applied by a sliding stamp or other means to those portions of the square bottom which are shown shaded in Fig. 1. The templet then moves to position IV. Here two stems 50 moving in slots 49 in the templets partially move the bag off the templet, and then side plates 56 descend to hold the bag while folders turn over and secure the corners of the bottom, as shown in Figs. 1 and 11, the folds being finally pressed together by a stamp. At position V, the bag is further pushed off by the stems 50, to be engaged by rollers 70 to withdraw it from the templet.
Patent GB-190306910-A (GB)
Title: A Lifting and Lowering Shaft with Brake Combined, for Hoists and the like
Inventor: JONES ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-03-25
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 6910. Jones, A. March 25. Hoists; brakes; gearing.-Consists of brake and clutch gear for hoists and the like. The pinion A, from which the hoist &c. is driven, is loose on the driving-shaft B, between a fixed collar C and a collar F faced with leather &c. and prevented from rotation by the engagement of pins k with a bar D slidably mounted in a slot in the shaft. Thus, by forcing the bar D towards the pinion A, the latter is gripped between the collars F, C and caused to rotate, while, by relaxing the pressure, the device acts as a brake during lowering, the shaft being then held stationary by a pawl engaging ratchet teeth c. The bar D is moved towards or from the pinion A by a central screw h, the complete withdrawal of which is prevented by a cottar i. In a modification, the shaft h may simply slide in the shaft B and be forced inwards by a spring and drawn outwards by a lever &c.
Patent GB-190308106-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Adjustable Head Rest or Support for Attachment to Chairs, or the like.
Inventor: AUBREY MARY
Filed: 1903-04-08
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 8106. Aubrey, M. April 8. Head-rests.-An adjustable head-rest for attachment to railway-carriage racks and the like is shown as attached to a chair back. A pad, saddle, cushion, or the like F is suspended by a cord, chain, or the like E from two or more pieces or prongs A, B, which are attached to the chair back by clips, split ends, or other devices A<1>, B<1>, and are preferably connected by a cross-piece D constituting an extra grip for curved surfaces. The cord may pass through eyes in the pieces A, B, or it may consist of a series of loops for adjustment on hooks, knobs, or the like G. The pieces A, B may be telescopic or otherwise adjustable ; they are shown as held by pins in sockets H of the clips A', B'. For use on railway-carriage racks, the cushion is preferably suspended from the sockets H, or from hooks or knobs fitted in the sockets H or on the cross-piece D.
Patent GB-190310052-A (GB)
Title: A Method of and Apparatus for the Winding of Yarn from the Warp on to Bobbins.
Inventor: HOLROYD ALBERT
Filed: 1903-05-04
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 10,052. Holroyd, A. May 4. Drawings to Specification. Yarns, warping.-Comprises a winding-machine, the object of the employment of which is to wind single or double threads of yarn direct from a dyed warp, or from a mass or bulk, manipulated by an attendant, on to warpers' bobbins to be used in forming a sectional warp.
Patent GB-190310582-A (GB)
Title: Cask-tilter
Inventor: SANDERS GEORGE
Filed: 1903-05-09
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 10,582. S a n - ders, G. May 9. Stands and tilters. -The end of the cask rests on the bar I, which may be provided with teeth. The bar I is carried by arms D, D<1> secured to the cross-bar C, which is raised by the screw F, turned by the handle H.
Patent GB-190323394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Petroleum Incandescent Lamp Burners.
Inventor: WHEATLEY WILLIAM HUMPHREY
Filed: 1903-10-28
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 23,394. Wheatley, W. H., [Gr÷nbladh, 0., and Grill, B.]. Oct. 28. Incandescent oil lamps. - In an incandescent petroleum lamp, a loose cap o, which may be corrugated, smooth, or of network, is supported on the top of the wick a by tongues o<2>, formed by piercing the sides of the cap, so that a space is left between the top of the wick and an internal flange o' at the top of the cap. The lower part o<3> of the cap may be guided by a pierced cylindrical shell p secured to the outer wick-tube b. A pierced shell h surrounding the wick-tubes has a cylindrical projection h<1> over which fits the gallery i which carries a burner cap k. The upper part of the cap forms a cylindrical collar which surrounds and guides the lower edge of the mantle l. This upper part of the cap may be formed in two parts, the uppermost part k<1> having a shoulder which rests on the lower part k<3>, and being also formed with an internal flange k<4>. The lamp is lighted by raising the gallery and applying a match to the inner part of the top of the wick. Air is drawn in through the perforations in the shell p and cap o to mix with the vapour, and air is also drawn between the caps o, k, the latter supply being regulated by raising or lowering the wick, and with it the cap o, so that the space between the rims o<1>, k<4> is varied. The Provisional Specification states also that an inner ring may be applied to the burner cap, the lower edge of the mantle being received between the two rings. Also, that in adapting the invention to ordinary petroleum lamps, a perforated shell rests upon, or is fastened to, or forms part of a ring which is screwed on the wick-tube. The gallery and mantle support are guided in their up-and-down movement by pins or tubes which fit into, or over, tubes or pins on the ring on the wick-tube, or lugs on the casing. For raising the gallery, a spindle may be provided with arms adapted to press against, and raise, the gallery when the spindle is turned.
Patent GB-190401778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fittings connected with Aeronautical Machinery.
Inventor: HUTCHINSON FREDERICK WILLIAM H
Filed: 1904-01-23
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 1778. Hutchinson, F. W. H. Jan. 23. Propelling and steering.-Relates to means for mounting oscillating levers for sails and other parts of aÙronautical machinery, whereby friction is reduced and the levers may be moved for steering. The pivoted levers f of the sails n pass between the rollers b of the triangular or other frames a, which are reciprocated in guides e, Figs. 3 and 4, by the connecting-rod d of the engine or by other power. In another form, Fig. 6, the frames a are supported by pins a<1> passing through slots g in a plate or frame attached to the connecting-rod d, which also has side pins k fitting into guides. The slots are curved, being struck from i, the centre of rotation, so that the levers f may be turned for steering, as shown dotted
Patent GB-190409461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Indicating Variations of Range or Distance between Moving Objects, more especially for use in Naval Gunnery.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1904-04-25
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 9461. Dawson, A. T., and Horne, J. April 25. Index hands.- In a range indicator for use with moving objects, the pointer B is doubleended, as shown in Fig. 7, and is provided with a sheath b<3>, which may be moved, so as to cover either end of the pointer, by a lever b<4> hinged to the pointer, and retained in either position by a spring b<7> bearing upon flats on its ends. Dials.-The dial is provided with a cover a<1>, Fig. 13, which may be rotated to an extent limited by stops a', so that the apertures a<2> allow one or other of the two scales to be read.
Patent GB-190410693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse-shoes.
Inventor: VOSKAMP CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-05-09
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 10,693. Voskamp, C. W. Oct. 28, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Calks; upper and lower shoes. - The calks 9 and toepiece 10 are screwed or welded to the removable plate 5, which is held by studs 7 in abutment between the calks 3 and the toe-piece 2 of the ordinary shoe 1. The plate may have a strengthening bridge-plate 8, and the holes 6 are preferably made oval to facilitate the insertion of the studs 7 into the holes 4 in the shoe.
Patent GB-190411153-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tents.
Inventor: DEAN JOHN
Filed: 1904-05-14
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 11,153. Dean, J., and Widowson, G. W. May 14. Tents.-Side poles k, held vertical by stakes and guy-ropes, support ring clips on which are pivoted caps or straps i carrying the principals. The rafters a, hinged at b, are held by hinged tie-rods h and braces c. The latter carry vertical rods e, passing through caps f at the apex of the principals, and secured by screwed finials g. A ridge pole, pivoted or hinged on the cap f, is braced by rods hinged to plates q on the rafters. A ventilator, provided in the roof canvas, may be carried by struts from the principals and be worked by guideropes running over blocks attached to the finials.