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Patent GB-190011615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Gas Lamps, Lanterns, and the like, for Exposed or Inaccessible Positions.
Inventor: HIMMEL GOTTLOB
Filed: 1900-06-26
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 11,615. Himmel, G. June 26. Lighting large areas, systems of.-Relates to means for readily making and unmaking the gas connections of lamps or lanterns, elevated upon masts or in other inaccessible positions, when the lamps are raised and lowered for cleaning &c. The incandescent gas lamp 6 shown in Fig. 2 is surmounted by a frame 5 with a depending plug 8 which, when the lamp is in position, fits within the socket 7 on the end of the gas supply pipe 2. To 'disconnect the lamp, it is first raised until the plug 8 is clear of the socket 7, and the pin 21 is lifted off tho end 18 of the pivoted lever 16, which is then caused by the weight 22 to take up the position shown by the dotted lines in Fig. 3 and determined by the stop 23. As the lamp is subsequently lowered, the pins 2l bear upon and gradually press back a fork 13 mounted on the pivoted lever 11 against the action of the spring 15, until the pins come underneath the fork, which is returned to its original position by the spring. When the lamp is drawn up into position for use, the upper cross-piece of the frame 5 turns the fork 13 upwards to the position shown by the dotted lines in Fig. 3, and the end 14 of the lever 11 engages with a projection 19 on the lever 16, and prevents the lever 13 from turning back. Tne pins 21 then slide down the upper surface of the inclined fork 13, and the plug 8 is guided into the socket 7. In their descent, the pins 21 strike the end 18 of the lever 16, and disengage the projection 19 from the end 14 of the lever 11, which drops into contact with the spring 15. The highest position to which the lamp should be drawn up is determined by the arm or stop 25<a>. The plug 8 is channelled at 32, 33, 34 to supply gas to a main or illuminating flame, a pilot flame, and a starting-flame, the gas supply to the various channels being determined by the position of the controlling-cock 25. This cock is channelled as shown in Figs. 7, 8, and 9, which respectively show the cock in the positions to supply gas to the pilot flame only, to the main flame, the pilot flame, and the starting-flame, and to close all the passages.
Patent GB-190012508-A (GB)
Title: Improved Contrivance for Controlling the Working of Pneumatic Brakes for Railway Vehicles.
Filed: 1900-07-11
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 12,508. Br³ggemann, A., and Deutsche Waffen und Munitions Fabriken. July 11. Brakes, air. Relates to means for causing the braking effect to be dependent on the speed of the train, and thereby prevent the wheels from skidding as the train stops. The round disc 2 is carried by the three-armed lever 4, which is connected by the slotted links 5 to the bar 6 fulcrumed on the knifeedges 7 and 8 and having a pin 9 which normally seats the spring valve 3 in connection with the brake cylinder 11. The faster the train travels, the more the disc 2 is forced backwards, causing the pin 9 to hold the valve 3 closed. When, bowever, the brakes reduce the speed of the train to a certain limit, the spring 17 overcomes the thrust of the pin 9, and the valve 3 exhausts the brake cylinder. Fig. 1 shows the application to a system with main and auxiliary reservoirs. A regulating- valve 12 is connected to the train-pipe 15 by the pipe 13 and cock 14, and to the brake cylinder by the pipe 16.
Patent GB-190015660-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Expansion Joints for Steam Pipes.
Inventor: HARRISON ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1900-09-04
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 15,660. Harrison, A. E., and Payne, J. F. Sept. 4. Junction pieces; expansion joints.-An expansion joint for steam pipes is shown in Fig. 1. The jointing-pieces c, f form between them the chamber d which receives water of condensation and forms a water joint. The sliding piece f is provided with grooves h and a U-shaped packing j which is held in place by the metal ring k. In a modified form of junction piece, the joint is double, there being two sliding pieces, and there are two tube ducts leading to the water-collecting chambers from the interior. Flanges m, n, provide for the joining of the steam pipes to the junction piece. Drip taps may be used to drain away leakage past the joint.
Patent GB-190100636-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Hammering Piston Rings.
Inventor: ROBERTSON DAVY
Filed: 1901-01-10
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 636. Robertson, D. Jan. 10. Hammers,power; forging; anvils.- Relates to a machine for mechanically effecting the hammering of piston rings such as are described in Specification N o. 19,376, A.D. 1898. The machine shown is adapted for hammering the inside of the piston ring F, but may be modified to hammer the outside. A circular framework A receives an annular anvil B, which can be rotated by worm gearing C. An interchangeable ring D, of a size to receive the piston ring F, is secured to the anvil. The hammer H is of the drop-hammer type operated by a rotating snail 8 and spring f. The hammer may act directly on the ring, but preferably through a swage block M, rebound being prevented, and the force of the blow regulated, by a cataract cylinder G mounted in a tank L containing oil or other liquid. An arm K on the hammer shaft is connected by a rod J to the piston G<1>, the escape of fluid through ports O being controlled by a sleeve T moved vertically by a rod V on a rock-shaft having a roller arm R bearing on a cam ring b on the anvil. The piston ring is so set with respect to the cam ring that the hardest blows are delivered on that part of the ring opposite the split, the blows gradually diminishing in intensity towards the split. Other suitable means may be used to prevent rebound and to regulate the force of the blows.
Patent GB-190102911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Chicken Rearers, Hen Coops and the like.
Inventor: PALMER ARTHUR HENRY
Filed: 1901-02-11
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 2911. Palmer, A. H. Feb. 11. Foster-mothers ; coops.-Relates to a portable foster-mother which may also be used as a cool brooder or coop. A lamp chamber A is situated within the rearer M. The top of the chamber A consists of a metal plate E, above which is a second plate F, upon which a wooden flooring F<1> is laid. The air enters the space between the plates E, F through openings H, H, and passes through vertical tubes G to the chickens placed on the floor F<1> below the roof K. A sloping board L leads from the floor F<1> to the ground P. The air inlets are provided with cylinders U of perforated metal closed by plates V of wood or metal to prevent draughts. The rearer is provided at the rear with doors S and T, to give access to the lamp chamber and the floor F' respectively, and also with sliding doors Q in front to allow the birds to pass out of the rearer. Part of the roof is removable, to throw the brooder open in fine weather.
Patent GB-190106695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Jointing Tape and Washers made from Asbestos Cloth and India Rubber, or from Asbestos Paper or Millboard, or from India Rubber or other Material from which Jointing Rings are Made.
Inventor: ELLIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-03-30
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 6695. Ellis, W. March 30. Joint - making packing. - Jointing tape and washers made from asbestos cloth and india-rubber, or from asbestos paper or millboard or indiarubber or other material, are strengthened by means of a wire of suitable metal or alloy crimped as shown in Fig. 1, and kept in form by one or more edge wires or by a wire of circular, rectangular, triangular, or other form. Fig. 4 shows a circular form, and Fig. 7 shows the wire combined with asbestos and rubber to form the jointing-tape.
Patent GB-190107723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gas and like Burners.
Inventor: ABRAHAM FERDINAND
Filed: 1901-04-15
Granted: 1902-04-15
Abstract: 7723. Abraham, F. April 15. Gas or oil burners, air supply to.-In order that the air supply may be heated on its way to the flame, it is caused partly to descend between the globe and chimney or between concentric chimneys e, f, and partly to enter by openings b, which are controlled by a hit- and-miss valve i. The air thus heated partly passes through the openings d to the mixing-tube of the burner, and partly through holes in g, under the control of the hit-andmiss valve h, to the space between the burner head and the chimney proper f. A disc hit-and-miss valve l may be substituted for the conical valve g, h.
Patent GB-190108101-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosives.
Inventor: FIEDLER METCHISLAW
Filed: 1901-04-19
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 8101. Fiedler, M. April 19. Blasting-cartridges.-The cartridge cases are pasted over with fish glue containing potassium bichromate.
Patent GB-190110845-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Armchairs Sofas and similar Articles of Furniture
Inventor: WULLNER GUSTAV
Filed: 1901-05-25
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 10,845. W³llner, G. May 25. Chairs; sofas, couches, and lounges.-A cushion a or a leg and foot restf, g is hinged to the front of a sofa or of an arm-chair. It can be raised and supported by the toothed quadrants b engaging cross-bars or pins c or n. The quadrants can be disengaged by the cord o. The leg-rest f may be supported by levers h having holes engaging pins on the quadrant k, The upper part of the back is in two parts r, s, hinged together and carried on bars t having lazy-tong links u. When turned down as shown in Fig. 5, a table is formed. The bars tare pivoted at v, and are provided with lugs bearing against stops z. Part d forming continuations of the sofa ends may be removably secured by dowels e to the part a.
Patent GB-190113719-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Adjustable Seat.
Inventor: STOERMER GUSTAV
Filed: 1901-07-05
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 13,719. Stoermer, G. July 5. Litters, ambulance.-Relates to an adjustable seat for chairs &c. which can be adapted as an ambulance. The seat proper f, c, d, e is hung from a fixed part a, b, by links a, c, b, d, pivoted at each end. The back q is pivoted at e and has an extension e, g, connected by a pivoted bar g, h to an extension d, h of the link h, d. The link a, c may be extended and connected by a link i, k to the leg-rest which is pivoted at f. Arms may be pivoted to the back at n and to a support m, a, pivoted to the fixed part at a. Backward pressure on the back will cause an upward and forward motion of the seat till a balance is effected. The seat may be suspended by cords or the like, as shown, or it may rest on trestles.
Patent GB-190114608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Apparatus for Removing Mud or Sediment from Steam Boilers.
Inventor: WATSON FIELDEN
Filed: 1901-07-18
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 14,608. Watson, F., and Ashworth, W. July 18. Blow-off apparatus. - A pipe f for the removal of mud and sediment runs along the bottom of the boiler, and is fitted with a series of sleeve valves g, which may b e turned by means of chains j<1> and a shaft j. Each valve has ports registering with ports at the bottom of the pipe f, but the valves are preferably so arranged that, on turning the shaft j, they open successively. The shaft j may also be operated automatically by a float q connected to a ratchet lever, so as to turn the shaft whenever the water level rises.
Patent GB-190115291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburettors or in the Method of Making and Supplying the Explosive Mixture to Hydro-carbon Engines
Inventor: SMITH MICHAEL HOLROYD
Filed: 1901-07-29
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 15,291. Smith, M. H. July 29. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. Oil or spirit is supplied from a nozzle A past a valve E, which is operated by a flexible diaphragm G acted on by the suction of the motor piston. The liquid falls on to gauze discs B', held between a cylinder V with internal radial gills V<1>. The exhaust passes through a jacket T', and the air supply through holes a and valve b into an outer jacket, and thence upwards through the gauze B'. The diaphragm G may be replaced by a disc, or loose piston, or a movable metal shell moving over a fixed one such as 6. The diaphragm is attached to a spring, and its movement is controlled by a screw L. The air supply may pass through an adjustable orifice below the valve, instead of the gauze B', or through a valve formed by the base of the upper cylinder V, the oil being filtered and delivered upwards from the bottom of the vessel. Gauze is placed in the delivery pipe to prevent back-firing, and the composition of the mixture is controlled by a combined disc and cylindrical grid valve 3, 4, which closes the passage from the carburetter as it opens that from the atmosphere, and vice versÔ. Spirit is ignited in the tray 16 at starting.
Patent GB-190124107-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sliver Cans
Inventor: SUTCLIFFE JAMES ANDERTON
Filed: 1901-11-27
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 24,107. Sutcliffe, J. A. Nov. 27. Sliver cans.-Improvements on the inventions described in Specifications No. 12,888, A.D. 1889, and No. 28,002, A.D. 1897. Three or more springs F are interposed between the false bottom E and the true bottom A, which is formed in one piece with the binder ring B. Suitable recesses are made in the bottoms to accommodate the springs which are placed as near the edge as possible. The false bottom E is suspended from a flange on the bottom A, and is provided with a strengthening ring D.
Patent GB-190200085-A (GB)
Title: A Face Protector
Inventor: CONTE ARMAND LE
Filed: 1902-01-01
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 85. Le Conte, A. Jan. 1. Protectors, eye, face, &c. for motor-car and other drivers, horsemen, firemen, bee-keepers, and others. In one arrangement, a blank a of celluloid, mica, or other transparent material, of the form shown in Fig. 3, is bent up, and the edges b, c are riveted together and pivoted to a tab f fixed to the cap e. Several holes i are provided to allow the position of the plate a to be adjusted. A chain k and a cordp keep the plate in proper position. It can be swung back as indicated in dotted lines, when not required for use. In a modification especially adapted for use by women, the protector is pivoted to a curved spring clip fitted vertically on the head. In another arrangement, a screen to cover the eyes &c. is fixed to a spring strip, adapted to be placed horizontally on the head similarly to a pair of spectacles.
Patent GB-190206876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Facilitating the Fixing of Adhesive Stamps and the like to Envelopes and other Articles.
Inventor: HORNBY WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1902-03-20
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 6876. Hornby, W. J. March 20. Damping and affixing stamps and the like.- The stamps are placed in a container a which is carried at the lower end of the hand-apparatus. The envelope or other article being damped, the presser d<1>, having an X-shaped face, is depressed by the knob d<2> against the spring e, and the lowermost stamp is fixed in place. The knob may be formed hollow and screwed into the plunger d against a washer. It may be filled with water, and used for damping the envelope, the water passing out by minute perforations through the upper face of the knob.
Patent GB-190209413-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Question and Answer Games.
Inventor: PARKES JAMES
Filed: 1902-04-23
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 9413. Parkes, J. April 23. Question-and-answer games.-A box 1 is fitted with an adjustable lens 2 and a window 3, by which can be seen a magnetic needle 6 mounted over a card 4 having numbers 5, which correspond with sets of answers arranged at 10, 11 in the bottom of the box, as shown. The questions are written on cards, each fitted with a magnet so arranged that, when the card is inserted through a slot under the card 4, the magnet is caused to point to the number of the answer corresponding to that card. The cards may be kept in a drawer 12 arranged in the bottom of the box. According to the Provisional Specification, a series of answer cards arranged in the sides of the box may be turned down by means of levers.
Patent GB-190209974-A (GB)
Title: Improved Furnace for the Combustion of Organic Materials and the like.
Inventor: WILLSHEAR EDWARD
Filed: 1902-04-30
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 9974. Willshear, E. April 30. Casting. - S l a g from a refuseconsuming furnace is received into a box M, which has a removable front and a hinged base.
Patent GB-190215633-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Process for the Treatment of the Waste Liquors arising from the Manufacture of Peat Moss Fibre, or Paper.
Inventor: CALLENDER WILLIAM MARSHALL
Filed: 1902-07-14
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 15,633. Callender, W. M. July 14. Sewage and foul waters, treating ; precipitants and deodorants.-Relates to the recovery of hydrocarbons from the waste liquors arising from the manufacture of peat-moss fibre, or paper, and to the purification of the liquor itself. The brownish liquor is gathered in large tanks, and the hydrocarbons are precipitated by an acid, preferably by hydrochloric acid, when the water may be run off purified. The precipitate is subsequently treated so as to free it from some or all of its water by any known mechanical means, and the hydrocarbons are separated by distillation, sublimation, or other known means from the precipitate, either when in a fluid or semi-fluid condition, or when dried. Before distillation or sublimation, the precipitate may be re-dissolved in an alkaline solution.
Patent GB-190216698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flying Machines.
Inventor: SAMPSON DONAT
Filed: 1902-07-28
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 16,698. Sampson, D., [administrator of Sampson, J. H.]. July 28. AÙrial machines without aÙrostats. - A flying- machine is constructed with an aeroplane G, Fig. 7, connected by light framework to a platform L and to a car I provided with motors and suitable propelling and steering arrangements. A lifting- propeller K is also driven by a motor on the car, and is formed as shown in plan in Fig. 3 and in section in Figs. 4 and 6, which show sections along the lines a-b and c-d respectively of Fig. 3. Each blade of the propeller has an inclined front edge F, Fig. 4, and upper and lower portions D, E enclosing a space which is divided by partitions into cells open at the rear. The aÙroplane G, Fig. 7, is formed with an incline H round its front and sides. The ends of the car I are pointed.
Patent GB-190217452-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Means or Appliances for Pouring Liquid from one Vessel into another.
Inventor: WORSNOP CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1902-08-08
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 17,452. Worsnop, C. H. Aug. 8. Bottling. - Relates to an appliance for pre- venting waste in pouring liquid from one vessel into another. The ap- pliance consists of an outer tube A, which is connected to the can or other vessel containing the liquid by a screw union E, and an inner tube B, through which the air escapes from the vessel to be filled, so that, when the lower vessel is full, the supply of air to the filling-can is cut off. The tube A terminates in a grooved nozzle, which enters the mouth of the vessel to be filled. A perforated conical strainer F is placed in- side the tube A, and the tube may be fitted with a tap or cock C.
Patent GB-190223158-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Carpenter's Vice
Inventor: DREW GEORGE WARREN
Filed: 1902-10-23
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 23,158. Drew, G. W. Oct. 23. Vices.-The object is to keep the jaw c parallel to the fixed jaw a<3>. The adjusting-screw c<3> engages at b<3> with a nut b fixed to the bench a. The nut has a thread b' engaging with a sleeve d, which slides without turning on the screw c<3>. The thread b<2> is of a different pitch to the thread b<3>. The sleeve d is connected by trunnions with bars f<2>, which are braced together to form a lever pivoted at f<7> to the bracket e and at f to a bar f<4>, itself pivoted at f to the lower end of the jaw c. As the jaw c opens or closes, the bar f<4> pushes out or pulls in its lower end to preserve it parallel.
Patent GB-190226668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Controlling Arrangements for Electric Motors and Motor Circuits.
Filed: 1902-12-03
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 26,668. Johnson - Lundell Electric Traction Co., [Lundell, R.]. Dec. 3. Motors, controlling.-Consists of improvements on the series-parallel system of motor control described in Specification No. 7979, A.D. 1899. According to the present invention, the arrangements are such that the field strength of each motor is capable of adjusting itself automatically at the moment the grouping of the armature wind. ings is changed from series to parallel, or vice versÔ, thus preventing or checking any undue rush of current at the time the grouping is altered ; means are also provided for automatically preventing the voltage in the external circuit from rising to an undue degree when the motors work as generators. Fig. 1 is a diagram showing the general arrangement o:E the apparatus for controlling a pair of motors, each provided with two armature windings A, A and B, B, and a compound field winding consisting of series and shunt coils A', A' and B<1>, B'. The controller cylinder is shown developed at a, b, c, and the reversing-cylinder at e, f, the fixed contacts being shown at d and h respectively. On operating the controller cylinder, the starting of the motors takes place with all the armature windings in series ; the field resistances are then varied, first the series and then the shunt field being weakened until the desired increase of speed has been obtained ; the short-circuiting resistances for the series windings are then cut-out, leaving the motor properly compounded or self-regulating at the time the armature circuits are changed ; the shunt resistances are cut out during the time the armature circuits are open, so that, when the said circuits are next connected in series-parallel (two groups in series), the field strength is at a maximum ; the field resistances are then again brought into use, and regulate the action until the desired increase of speed has been obtained ; at this time, the series field resistances are again cut out, leaving the motor once more self-regulating and ready for all the armature windings to be thrown into single parallel, while the armature windings are disconnected and the shunt resistances are varied as above, so that the field strength will again be at a maximum when the armature circuits are thrown into single parallel, after which the speed goes on increasing to its final limit, the motor being controlled by the field resistances as before. Should there be an undue rise of voltage in the external circuit when the motors are acting as generators, an automatic relay x, connected across the conductors W<1>, W<2>, closes the circuit of an electromagnetic switch Sw, which thereupon withdraws its armature from the contacts 35, 36, and opens the circuit of the shunt fields A<2>, B<2>.