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Patent GB-190114634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoves.
Inventor: CAHOONE EDWIN RUTHVEN
Filed: 1901-07-18
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 14,634. Cahoone, E. R. July 18. Cooking stove and ranges; air-heating arrangements.-A stove intended especially for burning soft or bituminous coal is provided with arrangements for heating and superheating the air, which is introduced by jets into and through the fuel. Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of the stove with the feed door open, Fig. 3 a section through the door when closed, Fig. 4 a vertical section of the stove, and Fig. 5 a side elevation with parts removed. Outer inclined ornamental side panels 54 have perforations 57 allowing air to pass either directly, or round a baffle-plate, to side air-heating chambers 5. These chambers are provided with an L-shaped damper plate 52, operated externally by a rod 53 and a slotted arm 209 engaging with a pin 56. In the damper plate are four openings which can be made to register with openings leading to four superheating-chambers, namely, 17 leading to a superheater 13 arranged in the feed-door 10, 19 leading to an upper superheater 18, 37 leading to a depending air duct 3, and 44 leading to a sighting- opening 11 covered with mica. The superheater 13 has side openings 230, allowing hot air to enter from the heater when the door is closed, and has open conical or other-shaped tubes 9 leading into the fuel. To cause the air to enter uniformly through each tube, those tubes nearest the air inlets are caused to be smaller in area than those near the centre. The door may be provided with external openings, which may be covered with a slide having a catch 15 at one end and provided with mica-covered openings 16 for inspecting the state of the fuel. The upper superheater 18 is provided with depending or other shaped air outlets 8. The air duct 3 consists of a perforated or slotted double frame, held in position without screws or the like, and provided with baffles 28, a curved perforated baffle 35, and separable hollow or solid air supplies 29. The air duct may be removed through a removable plate 150. In front of the air duct is a shield or burner plate 67, while at the back is an air space 66 packed with wire gauze 208. Hot air from the ashpit passes through the lower part of the stove casing, and enters the fuel through perforations therein, and through a seriei of inclined bars or sections 62 at the back of the stove. Air also enters through the lower or fire door 260 or through the side of the stove, below the bed of fuel, being heated by its passage through tubes 100 passing through the chamber 101.
Patent GB-190122065-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Means of Operating Hydraulic Pressure Machinery by Means of Steam.
Inventor: KIESSELBACH CLEMENS
Filed: 1901-11-01
Granted: 1902-11-01
Abstract: 22,065. Kiesselbach, C. Nov. 1. Hydraulic machines and apparatus. - In hydraulic pressure e machines operated by means of steam, two or more steam cylinders of unequal size are employed in order to take advantage of the expansion of the steam and to regulate the steam consumption according to the work to be done. If two cylinders are employed, they are worked on the compound system, a receiver being arranged between the cylinders. High-pressure steam is admitted i n t o the smaller cylinder, and then passes to the receiver to be employed in the larger cylinder. A valve may be arranged between the steam and exhaust sides of the lowpressure piston, to open up communication between the two sides should the pressure on the steam side fall below that on the exhaust side. Where a large amount of work has to be done, steam is admitted directly to the receiver or the lowpressure cylinder. In the arrangement, shown, the cylinders D, d are arranged in compound fashion, the pistons acting on the plunger s of the hydraulic machine. A receiver f is connected with the valve-chests c, h of the cylinders.
Patent GB-190122808-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Working Signals and Points on Railways Electrically.
Inventor: TIMMIS EDGAR WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-11-12
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 22,808. Timmis, E. W. Nov. 12. Indicators and repeaters, point &c. safety and locking bars; semaphore &c. signals.-A damping- device, consisting of an air cylinder entered by the armature or any suitable attachment, is used to regulate the force and final blow caused by electromagnets employed for working points and signals. Electromagnets are also used to work switch points, locking-bars, locking-bolts, and repeating and selector switch contacts by special gearing of the jaw and tumbler type, or by motion-plate or other mechanical devices. In Fig. 2, the link U connecting the plungers of the magnets S, T, is slotted to work the tumbler A and jaw C on the bell crank D attached to the point tongues by the rod G. It also works the lever J connected at M to the bar, and at K to the locking-slide L which has projections 0, P to engage slots in the twin blades Q, R. Electric detectors show when the points are over and properly locked ; they are indicated at W, X.
Patent GB-190124993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Separators.
Inventor: MATHEEUWISSEN WALTERUS THEODOR
Filed: 1901-12-07
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 24,993. Matheeuwissen, W. T. Dec. 7. Hydro-extractors &c.-Relates to machines for the treatment of sugar, and consists in providing means for keeping separate the first and second runnings of syrup. The casing h is provided with inclined blades i, and with the connecting-chambers c, f ; the driving-gear is arranged so that the drum g may be driven in either direction. The first runnings, thrown out when the drum is rotated in the direction of the arrows z, strike against the blades, and fall into the inner chamber c. The second runnings, thrown off when rotation of the drum is reversed, pass between the blades to the wall of the casing, and fall into the chamber f.
Patent GB-190126472-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Singlephase Alternating Current Motors
Inventor: BURKE JAMES
Filed: 1901-12-27
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 26,472. Burke, J. Dec. 27. Motors, controlling. - In a single-phase alternating - current motor, having a main winding and a separate auxiliary winding for starting, that part of the starting-winding which is situated outside the grooves is entirely or partially enveloped by magnetizable material, for the purpose of producing the necessary phase-shift. The starting- winding may, for example, have iron wire wound upon it, or sheet-iron strips, or suitably-bent iron tubing may be applied instead of wire.
Patent GB-190203739-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Caulking Pipes and Indicating the Position of Leaks
Inventor: GORDON JOHN COOPER
Filed: 1902-02-13
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 3739. Gordon. J. C. Feb. 13. Jointing tools and apparatus; stopping pipes.- Relates to a method of and means for caulking pipes and indicating the position of leaks. In dealing with water, gas, sewage, and like pipes, only one opening is necessary and the caulking can be effected at any distance from the opening. Cement or other material may be used instead of the lead caulking. The chisel ring a, divided into two parts, is expanded by the two tongue pieces c worked on the right and left handed screws d, e, so as to force the lead ring m into the joint. The pinion f is rotated by the tangent screw g, and the screws d, e are prevented from rotating with the pinion f by the pins l and slots k. The parts are supported by the brackets h. To locate a leak, a rubber band is passed round the ring of the apparatus which is expanded in various positions until the leak is found. Heat may be applied to melt the lead when the apparatus is in position, by the use of acetylene gas, oil, spirit, or other means. According to the Provisional Specification two outer expansible discs enclose the chisel ring, to prevent displacement of the lead and afterwards to cut off the surplus lead,
Patent GB-190209116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Hot Air Motors.
Inventor: SERRET FELIX LOUIS
Filed: 1902-04-19
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 9116. Serret, F. L. April 19. Hot-air engines. -The cylinder i is formed eccentrically in the cover of the displacer chamber c. The displacer b has an extension b<1>, which projects into a recess between the cover and the cooled part e of the displacer chamber ; it is driven by an eccentric pin on the crank hand a link k.
Patent GB-190213270-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Machine for Cutting Pockets in the Pulley Stiles of Sash Frames.
Inventor: TERRY JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-06-11
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 13,270. Terry, J. June 11. Sawing.-A machine for cutting pockets in the pulley stiles of sash frames has a pair of circular saws 12 carried in a swinging frame 9 pivoted on a shaft 8 and operated by a treadle 14 so that the saws may be projected through the table 2 to cut parallel slits in the stile which is placed against a fence 6. Pairs of cross-saws 27, 30 are then simultaneously brought against the upper and lower faces of the stile to cut the cross-slots at each end of the pocket, the stile being clamped by a plate 19 sliding vertically in end brackets 17 and operated by a handle on a rock-shaft 20 linked to the plate, the stile being then removed and treated in the ordinary manner. The cross-saws are carried by levers 26, 29 pivoted to arms 25, 28 and reciprocated by links 31, 34 and cams 32, 35 on a shaft 33 driven from a pulley shaft 43. The arms 25, 28 are mounted on rock-shafts 23, 24 connected by a link 38 so that the cross-saws may be simultaneously advanced and retracted by operating a handle 39. The circular saws 12 are driven from the shaft 43.
Patent GB-190213537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Furnaces with which Steam Superheaters are used.
Inventor: BJOERNSTAD JOERGEN
Filed: 1902-06-14
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 13,537. Bj÷rnstad, J. June 14. Superheaters, steam.-In connection with furnaces with which steam superheaters are used, arrangements are made for diverting the furnace gases wholly or partially from the chamber containing the superheaters. For this purpose, the chamber 4 is provided at the end of the furnacesetting in front of the flue containing the superheater 2. The entrances to the chamber 4 are controlled by dampers 5 which, supported on hinges, are simultaneously operated externally. When the entrances are closed, the whole of the furnace gases pass over the superheater, but, when they are fully opened, the gases are wholly diverted to the chamber 4, from which they pass to the flue below the boiler.
Patent GB-190220297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: STUBBS WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-09-17
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 20,297. Stobbs, W. Sept. 17. Motor road vehicles. -Relates to apparatus for preventing t h e rising of dust behind motor cars by discharging air or other gaseous fluid at the rear of the tyres. In one arrangement, a funnel-shaped piece is fitted to the front of the vehicle, to collect air by the motion of the vehicle. Tubes lead from this to the rear of the tyres. Fig. 2 shows a fan d for supplying the current of air, bung by a link E and driven by the wheel of the vehicle, the pipe c being the outlet. The exhaust from the engine may be used instead of air, or a current of air may be setup by this exhaust by means of the induction apparatus h shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190221096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Packing of Tea.
Inventor: TROTTER HOWARD BIRT
Filed: 1902-09-27
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 21,096. Trotter, H. B. Sept. 27. Packing tea.-Packets or boxes are made of transparent material, preferably gelatine, so that their contents may be viewed without opening them. Fig. 1 shows the blanks and Fig. 2 the packet B and lid A made from them, and bound at the edges by strips of paper d. A cylindrical and another rectangular packet are described.
Patent GB-190221296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Combing Machines.
Inventor: SEFTON-JONES HERBERT
Filed: 1902-09-30
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 21,296. Jones, H. Sefton-, [Soc. A. Motte et Cie.]. Sept. 30. combing-machines.- A vertically-movable grid, formed of a series of parallel steel bars 1 secured to end blocks a, is used for clearing the comb bars of combing-machines of the Lister type, the grid being placed so that the steel bars lie between the rows of teeth c. Bolts b, encircled by springs d, are secured to the blocks, and guide them during their vertical movements. The grid is actuated, at the required times, by means of the movable cores j of electromagnets, which have coils A secured adjustably to a cross-bar i by means of bars e and blocks g. The cores j are provided with caps p, against which bear springs n enclosed within screw caps m attached to supports k ; these supports are mounted upon a vertically-movable frame l. The coils form parts of an electric circuit, which is made and broken by means of a contact-spring u on frame l, rubbing against two plates x, y insulated from each other and secured to the framing. It is advantageous to allow a certain quantity of noils to accumulate on the needles before clearing them, and a controlling-apparatus is included in the circuit to enable the grid to be worked once in two, three, or more minutes, if desired. This controlling-apparatus comprises a wooden wheel, which is rotated once in two, three, or more minutes, and carries a copper contact-piece for making contact periodically with a spring included in the electric circuit.
Patent GB-190222042-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coal Cutting Machines.
Inventor: TINSLEY JOHN
Filed: 1902-10-10
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 22,042. Tinsley, J. Oct. 10. Undercutting &c.-The tool-holders for cutterwheel machines for coal consist of boxes B made solid with the wheel or permanently attached to lugs thereon by a pin G. The tools C are secured so that they can be changed to cut in either direction by a wedge-block D, screw E, and nut E<3>. The wedge-block is in halves to fit between the flange and head of the screw, and the nut is held in the shouldered recess B<1>, into which it may be inserted through a side opening or before the box is attached.
Patent GB-190300763-A (GB)
Title: A Fastening Device.
Inventor: MURRAY JAMES
Filed: 1903-01-12
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 763. Murray, J. Jan. 12. Bale-tie fasteners.-A fastening for bale bands &c. consists of a. spiral collar d of wire or strip metal which engages the studs or loops Dx on the band C, and, on being rotated, draws the parts together. To increase the grip, the sides of the studs are inclined, or the studs or the coil may be roughened, notched, or serrated. The outer end of the coil may have a hinged or other extension engaging with one of the studs. A plate or carrier may be attached to the coil to facilitate its rotation.
Patent GB-190301335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes and Apparatus for Treating Liquids Electrically for Purification and other Purposes
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1903-01-19
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 1335. Marks, G. C., [Chapman, C. M.]. Jan. 19. Liquids, sterilizing.-The invention relates chiefly to purifying water, but is applicable to the treatment of liquids generally, whether for purification, sterilization, or any other purpose. The liquid may be applied under pressure. If water is being purified, it is first heated, and then passed through a pipe 6 intu a chamber 2 containing an electrolytic apparatus. The anodes are represented by plates 7 composed of aluminium, or any alloy of that metal with nickel and tin ; the cathodes 8, which are also plates, may be of zinc, carbon, or the like. The plates are perforated to allow free passage for the liquid, and are electrically connected, where necessary, by rods screwed together with right and lett handed threads. The current required is stated to be small, so much so that it is usually necessary to introduce a resistance in the shape of a lamp into the circuit. The connections 19 are made insulating, and the electrodes are insulated from the chamber 2, the inside of which may be enamelled. A pipe 9 leads to a filter consisting of a chamber 3, within which is a hollow perforated spindle 21 carrying a drum 22. The drum is perforated, and is covered with a filtering-medium, such as canvas. Brushes 26 are carried by the wall of the chamber 3 on spring supports, and scrub the filtering-medium when the drum is rotated by a hand-wheel 29. The discharge takes place through the spindle 21.
Patent GB-190304914-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Time and Date Printing Stamps.
Inventor: WARWICK BENJAMIN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-03-03
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 4914. Warwick, B. W. March 3. Date and time printing stamps ; hand-stamps.- Relates to time and date stamps and means for actuating the time-printing mechanism. Fig. 3 shows an arrangement suitable for a handstamp. The clock mechanism has a vertical dial, and the shaft H thereof is geared by wheels G to a shaft I carrying a ring or collar K which prints an arrow to indicate the minute on the clock dial printed by the ring L attached to the casing D. The arrow for indicating the hour is printed by a disc J driven by a wheel O on the revolving collar K and gearing with a fixed wheel N on the sleeve M. The date is printed by endless bands F, adjustable by hand, arranged at the rear or side of the time stamp. The printing-dials &c. may be above instead of below the clock mechauism. Fig. 5 shows a stamp in which the timepiece C is pivoted on trunnions Q in a swing frame P by which the printing-dials &c. may be moved to and from the inking-pad R and the pneumatic rubber impression-cushion S. The stamp is shown in the impression position by the dotted lines, and the printing-dial is at this time brought to horizontal position by a link X, connected at one end to a stud Y on the timepiece C and at the other end to a spring Z on the framing. The spring Z acts to lift the dial slightly from the pad R when it is over it. The stem of the pad R is pivoted in a socket A' in the bracket B' swivelling on the plate U. The plate U is hinged at V<1> to the base T, and is secured in position by a shackle and lock W, thereby preventing alteration of the dials except by unlocking and raising the plate U. The frame P is pivoted on the plate U or on an arm projecting from the bracket B<1>. The bracket B' may be prevented from turning by a shackle and lock. The pad R is rotated by ratchet gear. In another form of stamp, the timepiece and printing-dials are carried by a horizontal frame hinged at one side to the base and secured by a lock to prevent alteration of the time &c. The inking-pad is arranged under the dials &c., and may be covered by a swivelling shutter which serves as an impression platen. An ink ribbon may be employed in place of the impression pads. Fig. 11 shows a system by which a number of movable stamps may be driven from a common source by flexible driving-shafts X<3>. The clock barrel M<3> may be driven by a spring or by a cord N<3> and weight, and drives, through gearing P<3>, Q<3>, R<3>, a light shaft S<3> intended to run in an office or building. To this shaft, in the required positions, bevel gears V<3>, W<3> are provided to drive the shafts X<3> connected with the stamps. The rotation of the shaft S<3> is regulated by the forked arm T<3> thereon co-acting with the escapement U<3> in the clock mechanism.
Patent GB-190307572-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Cricket Bats.
Inventor: PEART GEORGE
Filed: 1903-04-01
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 7572. Peart, G. April 1. Bats.-A cricket bat is constructed to diminish the jar to the batsman when striking the ball. The wooden face of the blade a, Fig. 2, is cut away to receive a tapered facing b of india-rubber &c. The facing may be formed with flanged sides to envelope the sides and bottom of the bat. The facing is preferably glued to the blade, and may be backed with a lining of light fabric to receive the glue The piece b is formed with a tongue c, which is bound under the handle-binding. A layer of cork g may be placed between the piece b and the bat a. The face-piece may be painted or enamelled as desired, and is formed by moulding or by cutting from sheet rubber.
Patent GB-190308558-A (GB)
Title: A Cover for the Pneumatic Tyres of Motor Cars and the like.
Inventor: HOUBEN THEODORE
Filed: 1903-04-15
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 8558. Houben, T. April 15. Tyres, pneumatic.- To prevent slipping or skidding, the covers for the pneumatic tyres of motor cars and the like are made of leather, preferably chrome leather, and provided with projections a, which may be of any desired size or shaped.
Patent GB-190310421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Crutches.
Inventor: MCALLISTER JAMES
Filed: 1903-05-07
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 10,421. McAllister, J., and Parkhill, J. May 7. Crutches. - In a modification of the crutch described in Specification No. 17,636A, A.D. 1898, the outer cover or cushion a, Figs. 1 and 2, is secured to the socket b by means of wires c, the ends of which engage under lips d on the inner surface of the socket. The inner tube e is inflated through a valve f, which is, preferably, enclosed in the portion g of the socket b, which screws on to the end of the crutch.
Patent GB-190322028-A (GB)
Title: A Scoop or Bucket for use in Drains
Inventor: HEADLEY FREDERICK HALCOMBE
Filed: 1903-10-13
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 22,028. Headley, F. H. Oct. 13. Refuse, collecting. -A shallow bucket or scoop D for cleaning drains is pivoted on an axle B carried at the end of a pole or handle F. The axle passes through holes in the ends of a metal band C running longitudinally round the bucket and projecting above the rim. A rounded steel blade A, which just clears the rim of the scoop, serves to force refuse into the latter when tilted by being pressed on the bottom of the drain.
Patent GB-190325347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Differential and Brake Gear.
Inventor: STURMEY JOHN JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1903-11-20
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 25,347. Sturmey, J. J. H., and Preen, A. Nov. 20. Motor road vehicles.-Brakes for differential bevel gear, which are particularly applicable to motor cars and similar vehicles, have braking- surfaces secured to the large wheels of the gear, and the gear is [entirely enclosed by the brake drums. The driving-sprocket is mounted on a drum B, which has a braking-surface B<2> and is connected to the bevel-pinions E. These pinions gear with wheels F, F<1>, one of which is secured to the shaft G of one road wheel, and the other to the hollow shaft H carrying the other road wheel. Each of the wheels F, F<1> is fastened to one of the brake drums A. A spindle J', carried by an arm on a stationary sleeve surrounding the shaft H, forms a fulcrum for the braking-members, which act upon the drums A, B. Those of the drums A are connected, to ensure their simultaneous action. The gear is entirely encased by the three drums, and leather or other washers C, D are arranged between the meeting edges of the drums, to prevent the entrance of dust and the leakage of oil.