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Patent GB-190205422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Raising and Forcing Liquids.
Inventor: WILTON THOMAS
Filed: 1902-03-04
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 5422. Wilton, T. March 4. Direct steam pressure apparatus.-Relates especially to apparatus for raising and forcing acids and corrosive liquids, as in connection with gas manufacture. The forcing-chamber has in its top an aperture a<3>, which is large enough for the removal through it of the float which rises and falls with the liquid and actuates the steam-supply valve, and is closed by a cover e. On the cover e is a tubular extension k through which the floatrod h passes to a stuffing-box at the top. The slide valve controlling the supply and exhaust of steam to the forcing-chamber, the slotted quadrant lever t, and the weighted bell-crank lever w by which the valve is worked, are mounted on the pipe q conveying the steam to and from the chamber, and are thus quite separate from the pipe k and its connections. The lever w is actuated from a crosshead m<1> connected by outside rods n to the rod h, by a pin x and chain y. The float guides g are fixed at their lower ends to the bottom of the forcing-chamber and at their upper ends to the cover e.
Patent GB-190214551-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sleepers for Railway Lines, Tram Lines and the like.
Inventor: OLIVIER ALBERTO
Filed: 1902-06-30
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 14,551. Olivier, A. June 30. Sleepers are made of the form shown, with vertical plates c, c<1> connected by the arched part B. The rail rests on the thickened part of the arch B, and in recesses in the top edges of the plates. Drainage holes L are provided.
Patent GB-190227743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weighing Apparatus.
Inventor: OSGOOD HORATIO BONAR
Filed: 1902-12-16
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 27,743. Osgood, H. B. Dec. 19, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Steelyard apparatus; weights.-Relates to the weights and methods of using them, for steelyard or other weighing-apparatus. The weights, preferably spherical, are made of hardened steel, and rest, when not in use, in a holder 1, Fig. 4. They are pushed, as required, into a counterpoise consisting of plates 10, 11, Figs. 3 and 4, between which a spiral race 13 is secured. The counterpoise may be raised in guides 16 to return the weights to the holder. A spring stop 3 is provided on the lower plate 11, and is depressed by contact with the end of the holder, when the counterpoise is raised, and permits the weights to return. The holder is marked so that the number of weights can be read off. When the load is balanced, the plate 10 closes the end of the holder. In a modification, shown in Fig. 8, the holder 1 is inclined downwards towards the counterpoise, and the passage of the weights is controlled by means of a pivoted stop 21. The counterpoise is provided with a spiral race and with stop 24, Fig. 10 ; an arm 7 on this stop engages the frame when the counterpoise is raised, and allows the weights to roll out and down the holder, which is tilted accordingly by a projection 25. The stop 21 is also opened by the motion of the holder. In another form, shown in Fig. 12, the balls roll into a tube hinged to suspension arms and provided with a spring buffer at the bottom.
Patent GB-190301872-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Portable Steam Boiler for the use of Dyers, Scourers and others.
Inventor: LARDY VICTOR
Filed: 1903-01-26
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 1872. Lardy, V. Jan. 26. Vertical boilers.-To feed the smoothing-plate or linen-drier used by dyers and scourers, a boiler is employed constructed of two parts b, c, secured together by bolts passing through annular flanges e, which rest on angle-irons f. The products of combustion from a fireplace m pass through a conical flue n to the annular space around the boiler, where they are deflected by a vertical baffle plate or partition, passing out ultimately by a pipe p. Handles are fitted to the casing to allow the boiler to be lifted and carried about.
Patent GB-190303167-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Rail Bonds.
Inventor: OAKLEY WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1903-02-10
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 3167. Oakley, W. E. Feb. 10. Casting.-A bond for electric railways is made with a copper body c and a steel terminal b cast thereon and united by the partial fusion of the end of the copper to make good electric connection. The end of the copper part is covered with flux and held in the mould under the passage e from the chamber f, so that it is subjected to the stream of molten steel.
Patent GB-190303943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Barrels.
Inventor: JONES DAVIS BRITON
Filed: 1903-02-19
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 3943. Jones, D. B. Feb. 19. Collapsable wood casks.-The staves A of collapsable barrels are connected together by chains or hoops B, three links of the chains preferably extending over each stave, to which they are secured by staples. The staves, which are crozed, are set up around the heads, which are preferably in two hinged sections d, d<1>. The ends of each chain or hoop are secured by a lever E, pivoted to a stave, having a hook E<1> which engages with the end of the chain, the lever, when moved downwards to tighten the chain, being secured by a catch F. The beads are strengthened by screw bolts G having a pivoted cross-bar at one end and a nut at the other, there being perforations in the staves through which the bolts pass.
Patent GB-190305396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Couplings for Railway Vehicles
Inventor: PERLMUTTER MAX
Filed: 1903-03-07
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 5396. Perlmutter, M., and Diamantidi, A. March 7. Couplings, non-automatic.-Relates to means for adapting ordinary screw couplings for railway vehicles for being operated from the side of the vehicle. A shaft 1 is mounted in bearings below each end sill of each vehicle, and arms 2 fixed on the shaft 1 are connected by links 3 to the shackle 8 of the screw coupling. The connection with the shackle is made at a point 10 near the nut 11 and a little above the plane of the shackle. Hooked arms 4 also fixed on the shaft 1 are connected by links 14 to the safety coupling-hook 15. The shaft 1 is turned to couple or uncouple the vehicles by means of a lever 6, which is mounted loosely on the shaft 1 at the side of the vehicle but is capable of being locked to it by sliding it along the shaft. When out of use, the lever 6 is supported by a hook 7. In order to engage the screw coupling of one vehicle with the main hook of the other, the lever 6 of the first vehicle is engaged with its shaft 1 and is turned in the direction of the other vehicle, thus lifting the shackle 8 above the hook and allowing it to fall into the hook. A plate 5 fixed under the hook prevents the shackle from catching on to the under side. The coupling is tightened by means of a pole. The main coupling of the second vehicle is engaged with the safety hook of the first by lifting it by means of the lever 6 until the shackle passes over and engages the hook. In uncoupling, the screw coupling is loosened and is then lifted by means of the corresponding lever 6 until the weight of the screw causes the shackle to be lifted out of the main hook ; if the coupling is then suddenly lowered, it falls free of the main hook. The same movements release the safetycoupling, or this may be done by operating the other lever 6. The shafts 1 may be made to slide longitudinally so that the couplings can be deflected to one side to pass by the side of the hooks when coupling or uncoupling.
Patent GB-190309676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drip Collecting Stands for Use with Wine and other Bottles
Inventor: HUDSON THOMAS KEITH
Filed: 1903-04-29
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 9676. Hudson, T. K. April 29. Bottle [holders.- Relates to a dripcollecting stand for wine and other bottles. The bottle is placed in a tray A, which is provided with spring tongue-pieces a, whereby the bottle is gripped. Any liquid trickling down the bottle is retained in the tray, which may be provided with feet or have a notched base to lessen the risk of its being upset when used on board ship &c. In a modification, the spring tongue-pieces may be replaced by an india-rubber or other elastic ring. The tray A is, preferably, made of metal, and may have the form of a sailor's hat, the name of a ship, club, &c. being displayed on a band fitted round its outer periphery.
Patent GB-190318263-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Steam Engine.
Inventor: STEELE ELIJAH FENTON
Filed: 1903-08-24
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 18,263. Steele, E. F., Cowles, R. H., and Hallenbeck, G. M. Aug. 24. Driving-gear; engines with two or more cylinders working on one crank; piston-rods; valves and valve gear.-Figs, 1 and 2 show in sectional and from elevation respectively an enclosed six-cylinder, single-acting, horizontal engine, in which each pair of pistons 17, 18 is connected to its respective crank by the slot mechanism shown in Fig. 1. The cylinders 9, 10 are closed by screwed covers 42, and communicate with the valve-chambers 11, 12 through steam and exhaust ports 13, 15 and 14, 16 respectively. The piston-valves 22, 23, attached to the adjustable valve - spindle 24, receive motion from the crank shaft, through the toothed gearing shown in Fig. 2 attached to the ends of crank and valve-operating shafts 28, 30, the rotation of the shaft 30 reciprocating the valve-rods 24 through the pins 30<a>. A handoperated gear for reversing the valves is shown in Fig. 2 in which a cylinder 33 having an inclined slot 34 is given a longitudinal movement by which the relative positions of the valve shaft and crank shaft are varied.
Patent GB-190322524-A (GB)
Title: Ink Wells for School Desks
Inventor: BENNET JAMES DICK
Filed: 1903-10-19
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 22,524. Bennet, J. D. Oct. 19. Inkstands.-Relates to an ink-well provided with a cover and fitted into an aperture in a school desk. The ink-well A is supported by a flange a. Over the well, a cover B is fitted, held down by pins c fitting into bayonet joints b. A rubber ring D keeps the well in place, and prevents the spilling of ink. The orifice E, of suitable size to pass a pen through, is provided with a sliding cover F to keep out the dust, and a flange or lip b<1>, to prevent spilling of the ink, and to indicate when the well is sufficiently full. If preferred, the pins c may be fitted to an outer ring.
Patent GB-190325686-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Applying Glazes, Enamels or Bodying Material to Bricks, Tiles and other like Goods.
Inventor: STANLEY REGINALD
Filed: 1903-11-24
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 25,686. Stanley, R., and Jeffcote, B. Nov. 24. Enamelling; bricks, tiles, and potteryÀ-The goods are coated with bodying-slip and glaze by conveying them on an endless belt A beneath two or more jets Q of slip or glaze, and spraying the material in opposite directions by jets of steam, air, gas, or other fluid from nozzles T, each preferably having three orifices. The belt A is driven from a shaft E, and is adjusted by an end screw. The slip is supplied to tanks L provided with sieves and mechanical agitators ; the nozzles Q, Fig. 4, may be closed by plates R sliding in brackets S. Side plates X protect the sides of the bricks &c., and a sloping roof W prevents splashing. Surplus slip is collected in troughs Y.
Patent GB-190328027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Opera and Field Glasses and other Binocular Telescopes
Inventor: BALBRECK LOUIS CHARLES MAXIMIL
Filed: 1903-12-21
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 28,027. Balbreck, L. C. M. Dec. 21. Opera and field glasses. -Relates to means for focussing and adjusting the inter-ocular distance. Fig. 5 is a cross-section of Fig. 4. The bodies are fitted with lateral extensions b, b<1> which slide into one another, Fig. 5, and are locked at the desired extension by spring pawls. The focussing is effected by the simultaneous axial displacement of the eyepiece tubes g. This is done by the rotation of a disc k, eccentric pins j on which are connected by links i to a cross-bar h, the outer ends of which pass into holes in the lower ends of the tubes g. The body is slotted at m to allow of the motion of the ends of the bar h. The focussing- appliance is kept midway between the bodies by springs p.
Patent GB-190414924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Railway and Tramway Vehicles, and the like
Inventor: ASTON TAGGART
Filed: 1904-07-04
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 14,924. Aston, T., and Brown, W. B. July 4. Buffers; draw-gear.-Two levers D are pivoted to the frame of the wagon or other vehicle at C, a draw-bar X engaging their shorter arms, while their longer arms bear upon springs E, B. As the draw-bar is pulled out, the springs B are compressed ; when the draw-bar acts as a buffer, the springs E are compressed, a spring Y coming into action after the springs E have been compressed to a certain extent. In a modification, the spring Y is compressed before the springs E.
Patent GB-190415748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tipping Wagons
Inventor: GRAY JAMES RITCHIE
Filed: 1904-07-15
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 15,748. Gray, J. R. July 15. Tip-carts and tip-wagons.- The body is traversed to the side of the underframe and is then tipped. The traversing is effected by a half-nut c which rests on the upper surface of a transverse screwed shaft B, carried in bearings b. The body is tipped by rods E, F, the lower ends of which are pivoted to nuts d', d<2>, which travel on the right and left hand screw shaft D, and have slippers bearing in a guide H, Fig. 5, whereby they are prevented from rotating. The upper ends of the tipping-rods are pivoted to a nut G sliding in a transverse guide g, which is attached to the body and prevents it from tipping right over. Additional supports J, K, L, M bear in corresponding guide-rails J<1>, K<1>, L', M', and the outermost pair J<1>, M have laterallyprojecting pins j<1>, j, m', m which engage the turned-up ends of the guide-rails and form fulcrums for the tipping. The turned-up rail-ends are cut away centrally to allow the supports to clear them when the body is tipped. Both screwed shafts are turned away by a handle which engages their squared ends.
Patent GB-190422940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Hydrated Lime from Quick Lime.
Inventor: REANEY JAMES
Filed: 1904-10-25
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 22,940. Reaney, J. Oct. 25. Sifting lime.-Powdered hydrated lime is manufactured from quicklime, and impurities such as unburned or overburned particles are removed, in the apparatus described below. The housing A encloses a cylinder D, which is supported on foundations a of unequal height by means of track bands d which bear on roller supports b, c. The bearing b has a roller b<1> revolving in a vertical plane and two rollers b<2> revolving in a horizontal plane, as shown in Fig. 4, for preventing lateral shifting of the cylinder. The cylinder is closed by an annular end-plate d<1>, provided with a circular rack d<2>, which is driven by a pinion d' on a shaft d' from a driving-shaft e. The tapered screen E, which is preferably of sheet metal, extends through the cylinder and has numerous perforations e'. The upper projecting end is cylindrical and not perforated, and is closed by a stationary charging-head e<2>. The lower end is closed by a stationary discharging-head F. A tapered screen f of wire mesh between the cylinder and inner screen acts as a sieve. The inclinations of the screens and cylinder are different, as shown, so that the lime moves slowly downwards, while the sifted out hydrated particles are discharged more rapidly. This prevents absorption of moisture by, and consequent caking of, the hydrate. The inclined charging- shoot G has a pivoted gate g, which is closed by means of the arm g' and counterweight g<2>. The opening of this gate pulls the cord h<4> of the valve h<1> of the water tank h, and so admits water to the lime by means of the perforated sprinkler i<1>. The lime is first weighed out on the scale L in such quantity that the water in the tank is not sufficient to hydrate it completely. The hydration is completed by steam which is blown in from the perforations j<3> in the steam pipe j'. The pipe j<2> being only perforated in its upper part, water condensing in the pipe drains back into the drum j. The use of water and steam together prevents caking of the pulverized hydrate. The hydrate is discharged into the compartment J<1>, which has a shoot f<3>, while the impurities &c. remaining inside the screen E are discharged by the shoot f<4> of the compartment f<2>.
Patent GB-190426686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Telegraphs.
Filed: 1904-12-07
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 26,686. Siemens Bros. & Co., and Grimston, G. S. Dec. 7. Order apparatus.-In an electric order telegraph, an indication-bearing armature at the receiver takes up a position which depends on the distribution of the excited electromagnets by which the armature is surrounded ; the correct distribution is obtained by means of a special transmitter. At the receiver, the field electromagnets, each of which has its own line-wire, lie in a circle, at the centre of which is a rotatable iron armature wound with a coil which is also energized from the transmitter. Each pole-piece of this armature covers the same number of polepieces at the circumference, and together they subtend more than half the circumference. If the electromagnets are energized consecutively in sets equal to the number covered by each pole of the armature, then, whatever set be energized, at least one pole will be covered by an armature pole, and the armature will take up its correct position in the field. Fig. 10 is a diagram of the scheme of connections between a receiver Y and transmitter X. Only six field magnets f out of ten are shown, and three of these are shown covered by each pole of the armature e. The transmitter head i', Fig. 9, is first pushed down and then rotated till the pointer indicates the order to be sent. This puts the contact-springs l<2> on the two sectors l<1>, Fig. 10, into contact with rings g<4>, g<5>, g<6>, g<7> on the disc g<2>. One of the sectors l<1> has five contact-springs l<2>, two of which make contact respectively with the rings g<4>, g<6>, and the remaining ones with three consecutive segments of the ten segments into which the ring g<5> is divided. The other sector l<1> has four springs, one making contact with the ring g<7> and the others with the three segments of the ring g<5> exactly opposite the previously-mentioned three. By connecting the rings g<4>, g<6> of the transmitter X, the armature e and magnet at the corresponding receiving-station Y are energized. The magnet releases a clutch, permitting rotation of the armature. At the same time, two opposite sets of three electromagnets f at each receiving-station are energized in parallel, and the armature at the station Y takes up the desired position. The apparatus is described, by way of example, in connection with an artillery range-finder in which three separate armatures and three separate transmitters are employed to signal thousands, hundreds, and tens, respectively, each armature bearing ten indications necessitating ten electromagnets f. In order to prevent any of the other transmitters from affecting the field of a receiver already acted on by its transmitter, they are mechanically restrained from being operated so long as the first is in action.
Patent GB-190428026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tyres for Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: GILLES ALPHONSE AUGUSTE
Filed: 1904-12-21
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 28,026. Gilles, A. A. Dec. 22, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-Resilient tyres are constructed of a series of elements d, of aluminium or other metal, placed in the free space between the edges of the rim a, and jointed together by means of pins d'. Each element is resiliently connected to the rim by a spiral spring c placed in the orifice e ; this orifice contains also a second spiral spring f bearing upon the rim and the inner side of the element. Around the elements is placed an outer cover g formed of transverse strips of leather placed either straight or diagonally. The outer cover is secured by overlapping segments h of steel bearing against the shoulder g' and united by bolts i passing through the rim.
Patent GB-190504011-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Appliances for Elevating and Discharging or Conveying Grain and the like.
Inventor: HAVILAND JOHN
Filed: 1905-02-27
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 4011. Haviland, J., Haviland, F. H., and Farmer, J. Feb. 27. Flexible metal pipes.-Relates to pneumatic grain elevators of the kind described in Specifications No. 2146, A.D. 1898, and No. 4653, A.D. 1899, and comprises improvements, inter alia, in the flexible pipes used therewith. Instead of the beaded liners of the flexible piping described in Specification No. 4653, A.D. 1899, beaded conical liners L, Fig. 12, of thin sheet steel with folded seams are employed in which thick liners L<1> of sheet steel with flush seams are riveted. These inner liners prevent damage to the beaded liners and are renewable when worn. The laced rubberized canvas cover may be made without corrugations and tightly laced so as to bed the cover round the beads or other projections on the liners. In a modification, the pipe is made as a common hose M, Fig. 13, of such diameter as to readily admit the liners. In order to draw the hose pipe M up against the liners and to keep them in their respective positions, an outer rubberized or other covering is placed over the hose pipe and is drawn tightly round by cords or clasps, or one or more bands of cloth, Balata canvas, or other material Q, Fig. 17, may be drawn round the hose pipe between the liners, the bands being preferably united by a cover or strips R fixed to them.
Patent GB-190504660-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Washing Machines.
Inventor: JENSEN PETER
Filed: 1905-03-06
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 4660. Jensen, P., [Worthley, N. T.]. March 6. Washing - machines. - The machine consists of an upper corrugated roller h, which is rotated by a handle, and two lower rollers s which are mounted in half-bearings q in a rocker frame l. The articles are passed between the upper and lower rollers, and, should they wind round the latter, they are released by tilting the frame l and rem o v i n g the particular roller from its bearing, a recess p<1> being provided for preventing it from falling from the rocking frame. This latter is supported in the main frame by springs d at its ends.
Patent GB-190506387-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Expansible Peg
Inventor: EICHNER LUDWIG
Filed: 1905-03-25
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 6387. Eichner, L. March 25. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Bolts; screw sockets. - An expansible wall peg consists of a sheetmetal tube split to form a number of arms a, each divided into two parts by a transverse bulge b, forming a hollow rib c to bear against the side of the hole in the wall when the peg is expanded. The arms a are expanded by screwing the stem e into the screwed cap d.
Patent GB-190508428-A (GB)
Title: A Calculating Device for use in Teaching Arithmetic.
Inventor: MITCHELL ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1905-04-20
Granted: 1906-04-20
Abstract: 8428. Mitchell, A. April 20. Calculating-apparatus; counting-apparatus. - A cardboard, celluloid, or like disk A is pivoted to a board and bears numbers near its edge as indicated by the dotted figures. Above it is a cover C, so shaped that one number may show through the slot c, and bearing upon a circular arc fixed numbers according to which the disk is turned when employed for adding numbers, the movement being effected by placing a pencil point in the proper hole a' and bringing it round to the slot. Each disk number has its corresponding hole. A zero line a<2> facilitates setting. In a modification linear motion replaces angular, and for the disk is substituted a numbered endless band passing over rollers. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 3823; A.D. 1878, No. 5113, A.D. 1879, No. 5834, A.D. 1892, and No. 21,893, A.D. 1904.]