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Patent GB-190105826-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ozonising Apparatus
Inventor: VOSMAER ALEXANDER
Filed: 1901-03-19
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 5826. Vosmaer, A. March 19. Ozone. - Within a horizontal tube 1 is placed a metal bar 2 serving as one electrode, and supporting, by means of insulating forked supports 3, a rod 5 having a series of pins 6 and connected up to form the other electrode. The surrounding tube may be of any section, and may carry two or more parallel sets of horizontal electrodes. Or several tubes, each having electrodes therein, may be arranged parallel with one another, and be connected with common inlet and outlet casings. In every case the electrodes are independent of the tubes, and can easily be removed and replaced.
Patent GB-190112442-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with the Agitating of Liquids and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: DOLPHIN HAROLD EVELYN
Filed: 1901-06-18
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 12,442. Dolphin, H. E. June 18. Agitating liquids.-Relates to apparatus for aÙrating or agitating liquids. The invention is described in connection with electrolytic apparatus for the, deposition of metals. The liquid, under pressure, is applied to the vats D by tubes I, each fitted with a small nozzle at B adjacent to which is an air inlet E ; the liquid issues from the nozzle in a fine jet, which draws in and carries down with it a stream of air to the open end near the bottom of the vat, and, escaping, sets up a circulation of the contents thereof. The overflow is run off by pipes G to a tank H. The opening E may be below the level of the liquid in the vat ; the jet then draws in liquid instead of air. In a modification, the opening E is replaced by a branch pipe which dips into the liquid in the next vat, so that the jet in one vat draws out the liquid in another, and so on in series, the last vat alone being provided with an overflow pipe.
Patent GB-190114688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Rendering Textile Fabrics Waterproof or Water-repellant.
Inventor: WILEY THOMAS FERNELEY
Filed: 1901-07-19
Granted: 1902-07-19
Abstract: 14,688. Wiley, T. F. July 19. Coated fabrics.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Speci6cation No. 15,896, A.D. 1887. The cylinder E, over which the fabric passes while being treated by the solid waterproofing-agent, consists in this case of an indiarubber casing having flexible but non-elastic walls inflated by compressed air. The cylinder is mounted at one end on a swivel, which permits of slight longitudinal and vertical movements, and at the opposite end is provided with an air valve.
Patent GB-190115672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Breech Mechanism for Ordnance.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1901-08-02
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 15,672. Dawson, A. T., and Buckham, G. T. Aug. 2. Ordnance breech mechanism.-Relates to means (1) for opening the breech, and (2) for extracting and ejecting the cartridge cases. Part (1) is for improvements upon the invention described in Specification No. 19,026, A.D. 1895, in which the pivot of the hand-lever is provided with teeth for operating the rotating-mechanism of the breech-screw. According to the present invention, the hand-lever B, Fig. 1, has its pivot B' formed with keys b<2> to engage with the toothed sleeve C, and the pivot is locked in position by bayonet catches b<3>. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the teeth c are formed integral with the pivot B<1> of the handlever B, and in this case the engaging-collars b<4>, b<5> are not complete circles, but are cut away at one side to enable the pivot to be moved sideways into position. The second part (2) relates to the lever D, Fig. 9, which has a short arm d<3> for extracting and two long arms d for ejecting the empty cartridge case, the lever D being operated by the engagement of its end d<x> with the cam surface b<x> on the carrier B<x>.
Patent GB-190115856-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Making Glue.
Inventor: KELSEY LOVELL LAZEL
Filed: 1901-08-06
Granted: 1902-08-06
Abstract: 15,856. Kelsey, L. L. Aug. 6. Glue.-Relates to the preparation and rapid drying of glue and similar gelatinous substances. The glue is deposited from jacketed tubes 48, having perforated ends 48<a>, on to net travelling carriages 28. The carriages engage with, and are moved by, two endless chains 6, so as to traverse backwards and forwards through the drying- chamber 1, until, in the lowest position, the carriages are tilted by a lever 38 to discharge their loads and to mount to the charging position. The carriage ways are provided with tripping-devices 30, 31, by which the carriages are lowered and receive the reverse movement. 3 is a ventilating- fan, and 4 is a refrigerator coil.
Patent GB-190120078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches and Brakes.
Inventor: WHITCOMB WILLIAM WIRT
Filed: 1901-10-08
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 20,078. Whitcomb, W. W., Wead, L. C., Whitcomb, L., and Whitcomb, H. Oct. 8. Motor road vehicles, brakes for. Consists of a metal body portion a provided with a backing d of lighter material, such as wood, and with plugs f of softer material, such as cork, which extend through holes in the part a into sockets in the part d. The invention is also described in connection with a cylindrical body portion.
Patent GB-190122789-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self Acting Mules and Twiners.
Filed: 1901-11-12
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 22,789. Lees & Co., A., and Clegg, J. Nov. 12. Mules and twiners.-The tension of the rim band is regulated by means of an adjustable tension pulley 15 mounted on a long screw 14 at the back of the headstock. Between the rim pulley 3 and the pulley 15 is a fixed guide-pulley 18 ; 4 and 9 are adjustable guide-pulleys round which the rim band passes in going to and returning from the tin roller.
Patent GB-190201199-A (GB)
Title: An Instrument for Making Musical Imitations by the Transfered Vibrations of the Vocal Chords.
Inventor: HOLMAN WILLIAM STEPHEN
Filed: 1902-01-16
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 1199. Holman, W. S. Jan. 16. Instruments with sonorous plates.- The instrument is held to the mouth and a tune hummed or sung into it or near it, the vibration of the voice being taken up by a gutta-percha disc. The disc is held in a concave depression A in a celluloid block B by a ring C. The narrow part of the tube is occupied by a perforated plug D, which is held in place by a spring which regulates the vibrating disc. Various musical imitations can, it is stated, be performed with this instrument.
Patent GB-190213505-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Excavators
Inventor: BUTLER HENRY GEORGE
Filed: 1902-06-14
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 13,505. Butler, H. G. June 14. Quarrying.-Consists of an improved plough or excavator for use in breaking up and crushing shale rock &c. or for stripping coal beds. Ploughing-blades E, E<1>, E' are secured by teeth g and wedges l, or otherwise, in a plate A, which rides over and crushes the material ploughed up. The central blade E runs in the furrow previously made by the blade E', while the blade E<1>, which is half as far from the blade E as the blade E', breaks up the ground between the blade E and the edge of the furrow. The hauling-rope is secured in one of the holes c in the plate B, which is braced by the plate C. A lifting-sheave D is mounted in the plate B. The ploughing-blades may be made in one piece, or the shoes or points may be separate.
Patent GB-190214330-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed Gearing.
Inventor: HOWE ALLYN EVERETT
Filed: 1902-06-24
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 14,330. Howe, A. E. June 24. Motor road vehicles, variable-speed chain gearing for. The driving and driven shafts A, K are provided with expanding pulleys each composed of two cones G, H, and a number of bars I, the ends of which engage in grooves in the cones, so that, as these are moved together or apart, the bars are moved towards, or away from, the shaft. The bars form the periphery of the pulley upon which the chain O runs. Either pulley is expanded by the action of nuts P, Q, screwed upon the shaft outside the cones ; these nuts are formed as chain-wheels, and are connected up, in the manner shown, to a chain-wheel C on the driving-shaft. This chain-wheel is loose, but, by moving it endways, it may be clutched to the shaft or locked to the framing. The companion pulley is contracted by the tension of the chain. Loose rings G<1>, H<1> forming the small ends of the cones cause the transmission to be averted should either pulley be expanded too far.
Patent GB-190215295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres
Inventor: BOYCE REGINALD JOHN
Filed: 1902-07-09
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 15,295. Boyce, R. J. July 9. Tyres, pneumatic.-Relates to a puncture-proof tyre for the wheels of cycles, motor cars, and other vehicles, and consists in interposing a layer A. of cork between the outer cover B and the inner tube C ; or, in the case of single-tube tyres, fixing such layer within the tread of the tyre. The cork ring A is preferably crescent-shaped in cross-section, and may be made up of a series of short lengths having their ends bevelled or otherwise shaped to prevent puncture at the joints, the ring being preferably fixed to the outer cover by a canvas strip or by a suitable adhesive. Or the outer cover may have a pocket extending round the inside thereof, and filled with cork chips or granulated cork ; or such chips or granulated cork may, with the aid of pressure or otherwise, be moulded into a complete ring or sections.
Patent GB-190219259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Domestic Coal Boxes
Inventor: BRENT HENRY
Filed: 1902-09-02
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 19,259. Brent, H. Sept. 2. Coal boxes and vases.-To the lower front edge B, Fig. 2, of the outside shell or inner lining of a coal box, is hinged a lid A. Before coal is removed from the box, the lid is lowered from its normal position, Fig. 2, so as to catch any loose fragments that may fall.
Patent GB-190219600-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Shot Box for Use by Miners and others.
Inventor: STRAKER THOMAS
Filed: 1902-09-08
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 19,600. Straker, T. Sept. 8. Blasting; miners' personal equipments.-The flattened or circular cylindrical box a, partitioned to hold explosives and fuzes, has a deep telescoping lid b, in which is a partition d to form a receptacle for lamp or lubricating oil. A filling-plug f and oil nozzle g are provided.
Patent GB-190226764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Regulating Electric Generators.
Inventor: LEITNER HENRY
Filed: 1902-12-04
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 26,764. Leitner, H., and Lucas, R. N. Dec. 4. Dynamos, regulating.-Relates to arrangements for regulating the voltage of generators which are driven from the axles of railway carriages or by windmills &c. at widely varying speeds. In the case of a shunt-wound machine, a resistance and a demagnetizing field coil are connected in series with the ordinary field coil. One of the brushes is connected to the resistance by a movable contact, which is moved by a centrifugal governor over the resistance towards the demagnetizing-coil as the speed increases above the normal. The demagnetizing-coil is also connected to the other brush. The movement of the contact, as the dynamo speed increases, causes a reduction in the field strength by increasing the resistance in series with the field coil and reducing that in series with the demagnetizing-coil. A solenoid or a motor placed in series with, or in shunt across, the armature may be used instead of the governor ; a compound solenoid may also be used. The arrangements may be applied also to differential or compound wound or separately-excited dynamos. According to the Provisional Specification, the main current may be passed through a demagnetizing field coil which is shunted by a variable resistance, varied as described above, in order to reduce the field as the dynamo speed rises. The two methods of regulation may be applied in combination.
Patent GB-190227928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Candle-lamps or Candle Holders
Inventor: CHARLES WALTER JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-12-18
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 27,928. Charles, W. J. Dec. 18. Candle lamps.-In candle tubes for use with candelabra, piano sconces, &c., and for decorative and like purposes, the tubular bodies a of glass, or ceramic material which is readily cleaned, are open at both ends, which are provided with metallic or other mounts b, c, each consisting of a flanged collar, which is secured to the tube a by turning or spinning the edge b<2> of the collar into an annular groove a<3>. The collars are prevented from rotating by the engagement of teeth or projections b<3> thereon with gaps or indentations in the tube a, or by forcing portions of the spun-in edge b<2> into vertical depressions formed in the groove a<3>. When the tubes c are made of glass, a ring of lead, paper, india-rubber, or other material may be interposed between the tube and the mount. A metallic mount c' similarly attached to the glass or ceramic nozzle c<2> screws on to the mount b, and the collar c screws into a shallow fitting d, which carries the device e<2> for connecting the tube a to a candle socket, sconce, or the like. The device e<3> consists of a rubber sleeve e' threaded on to a screwed stalk between a cupped washer e<3> and a cupped head e, which cause the sleeve e' to expand when the tube a is rotated. In a cheaper construction, shown in Fig. 7, the metallic mounts b, c are replaced by a screw-threaded flange a' moulded upon each end of the tube a, the metallic mount c<1> on the nozzle c' being split to prevent injury to the screw threads on the flange a'. The cap c<2> is formed with a concave or dished mouth f to intercept the grease and prevent it from running down the sides of the tube.
Patent GB-190300519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Sulphuric Acid
Inventor: STINVILLE AUGUSTE LUCIEN
Filed: 1903-01-08
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 519. Stinville, A. L. Jan. 8. Sulphuric acid.-In a modification of the usual chamber process of making sulphuric acid, much of the water vapour required for the reaction is obtained from cooled dilute acid circulating in the dishes of the chambers. Gases from the Glover tower pass through the chambers a, b, c on their way to the Gay-Lussac tower. Through the dishes d, e,f, communicating freely at g and h, circulates a current of sulphuric acid having a density of 3‹ to 5‹ BÚ. below that of normal chamber acid, and having a temperature 15‹ to 25‹ C. lower than that of the gases in the chambers, the rate of circulation being four or five times the daily production. The head of the dish d is connected by a pipe k with a refrigerating device l, which may have, as shown, a worm m in which a current of cold water circulates upwards, or otherwise. The refrigerator may be placed in the bath of the dishes, the diluting water being introduced into the said bath by any suitable means. The acid coming into the refrigerator is there diluted by a flow of water from the cock n, which can be regulated automatically by a density regulator, and moves down on becoming cooler, to be raised up afterwards as far as the gutter o by an acid-raising device p, the operation of which determines the circulation of the acid. The gutter o conducts the cold and diluted acid into a receptacle q, which communicates with the tail-end of the last chamber e. The bottom of the dishes may be provided with partitions to ensure the methodical circulation of the acid. There may also be established intermediate introductions of cold and diluted acid from the gutter o to the points where the reactions become less active.
Patent GB-190301998-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process for Making Mosaic Tiling.
Inventor: MOONEY THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1903-01-27
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 1998. Mooney, T. H. Jan. 27. Mosaic tiles. - The tiles are cast face downwards from semi-liquid compositions in moulds which are vibrated to cause the cement and marble fragments to settle to the bottom, and the water to rise to the surface. A facing-layer a of marble and cement is first introduced into the moulds, and subjected to quick vibrations for from 3 to 5 minutes, and a backing b of cement and sand is afterwards applied and subjected to slower vibrations for about 15 to 20 minutes.
Patent GB-190307702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Draw-off Valves, Mud-hole Plugs, Safety Valve Taps and the like.
Inventor: WILKERSON SAMUEL
Filed: 1903-04-02
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 7702. Wilkerson, S. April 2. Hinged valves; actuating valves and cocks.-Relates to the type of valve described in Specification No. 2074, A.D. 1889 and No. 4090, A.D. 1897, in which a hinged valve is closed by a toggle, it being stated, in the former Specification, that the valve is to be applicable, amongst other things, as a mudcock for steam generators. Referring to Fig. 1, the valve e is pivoted at e<1> and is fixed at k with rubber or other substance. Two links, one of which is shown in dotted lines at b, are pivoted one on each side of the casing at b<1> and are connected at their outer ends by a cross-bar d. A toggle-lever c is carried by the bar d and is slotted so as to engage loosely with a pin f on the valve. The toggle-lever bears against a flat spring g, which may consist of one or more leaves, and the tension of which is adjusted by a screw h. The spring enables the toggle to pass its dead centre, and at the same time enables the valve to keep closed. Safety-valves; packing; seats.-In a modification, shown in Fig. 4, the spring g is replaced by a helical spring i interposed between the cross-bar d and the toggle-lever c. The valve face l has a spring connection n with the arm e, and is provided with a removable packing-washer l<1> having a projection or lip l<2>, which fits into a recess in the valve seat and holds the washer in position. The valve l can be forced off its seat by pressure, and thus acts as a safety-valve. India-rubber valves.-The valve l with its stem m may be made entirely of india-rubber, so that the spring n can be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190308181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Devices for Operating Railway and Tramway Points, and the like.
Inventor: TAYLOR WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-04-08
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 8181. Taylor, W. April 8. Points and switches for railways and tramways are operated by a shunting lever or device, consisting of a bell crank a, b, g pivoted on a bolt j in a frame k, l, and actuated by a weighted hand-lever i pivoted at q. The arm b of the bell crank is connected to a point rod d and the arm g, which is acted on by the lever i, i<1>, is formed as a cylindrical stud, and strengthened by a web h. The weight r on the lever i holds the points in either position, and also allows them to be run through when closed.
Patent GB-190312562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Time Recorders for Workmen and the like.
Inventor: MERCIER CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-06-03
Granted: 1904-04-17
Abstract: 12,562. Mercier, C. A. June 3. Time-checking apparatus for workmen. Means are provided whereby each workman is identified by his thumb or finger marks or in other ways. In the form shown, a dial 1, carrying on its under surface type representing the hours, is driven by a clock. The band of paper 3, adapted to be wound intermittently over rollers 20, passes over a rigid support 7 and a pressure piece 8, attached to the lever 9. The dial 1 overlaps the band of paper, as shown, and an inking-band 4 is arranged between the dial and paper band 3. With the exception of the end of the lever 9, the apparatus is enclosed in a casing, provided with an opening 6, through which the workman presses his inked thumb or finger, thereby making a mark on the band 3. He then depresses the end of lever 9, whereby the piece 8 presses the band 3 against the type on the dial 1 and prints the time. The movement of the lever 9 is utilized to bring about the intermittent motion of the bands 3, 4. The workman may sign his name through the opening 6, or make a mark with a key carrying a projecting type. In another form, the disc 1 may be made of flexible material, so that it can be pressed against the band 3. With this form of disc, the workmen may be provided with a key, having a collar, which collar serves to depress the disc 1, while the end of the key makes the man's distinctive mark.
Patent GB-190312600-A (GB)
Title: Oil-Distributors or Lubricators
Inventor: FRENAY HENRI
Filed: 1903-06-04
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 12,600. Frenay, H. June 4. Lubricating. - Relates to distributing-arrangements for supplying oil to the crank chamber of an internal-combustion or other engine &c. Fig. 1 shows the invention as applied to a motor fitted on a cycle. A distributing-chamber a, closed by a screw plug, is connected to the crank chamber m of the motor by a pipe c and by an air pipe h. The chamber a communicates with a closed oil reservoir e by means of a pipe f, controlled by a cock, and.by a pipe g, which opens above the level of the oil in the reservoir. When the cock is open, oil passes from the reservoir into the chamber a, and from there, by way of the pipe c, to the crank chamber. When the level of the oil rises above the end of the pipe g, the air-supply to the reservoir is cut off and the oil ceases to flow from the reservoir. When the oil in the chambers a, m sinks below the level of the end of the pipe g, oil is again supplied from the reservoir.
Patent GB-190320910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Journal-lubricators.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-09-29
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 20,910. Boult, A. J., [Railway Journal Lubricating Co.]. Sept. 29. Axle-boxes; axle-boxes, lubricating.-The body of the axle-box is of ordinary construction and has a key A<2>, which secures the brass A<1>, and a dust cap A<3>. Two oil rollers a<4>, supported antifrictionally on spindles a<5>, are carried by frames a. One end of each frame is carried by a hook a<6>, and the other end is attached to a spring a<7> which keeps the roller pressed against the axle. The piece a' joining the side members is circular except at its upper side, where a ridge b<1> passes longitudinally along it. It has also an annular ridge b<2> which works loosely in a corresponding recess b which follows the contour of the hook. This form of attachment permits the frame to move in any direction, and thus ensures that the rollers a<4> shall bear properly on the axle. A channel-shaped ridge E is formed at the bottom of the axle-box, into which an oil-guard E<1> is fixed. When the vehicle is raised bodily from the axle, the rollers swing into recesses formed in the bottom of the axle-box, and are prevented from being crushed by a lug D beneath the end flange B' of the axle. An oil flange E<2> is placed lower than the outside flange d<1> to permit the axle-box to tilt relatively to the axle. The supports for the roller frames may be modified, and the oiling-apparatus may be applied to axle-boxes already in use.
Patent GB-190321596-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rheostat.
Inventor: SHORT FREDERICK MARTIN
Filed: 1903-10-07
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 21,596. Short, F. M. Oct. 7. Rheostats.-The wire forming the resistance is wound on grooved slabs a of earthenware, slate or other suitable insulating-material, and is connected to screws e at the ends of the slabs, which are mounted between guides f<1>, and can be removed by lifting the hinged cover g or a hinged side of the box. The cover g has on its underside pins h which are placed in electrical contact with the screws e by means of springs i fixed to either the pins h or the screws e, and are arranged to connect adjacent terminals e alternately at opposite ends, so that the whole of the resistance is in series. Some of the pins h are connected with contact-studs k against which bears a switch arm l which can be rotated by means of an insulated handle or wheel l<1>. The binding screws m are connected to the switch arm and to the last contact stud respectively. The box and the slabs are preferably perforated, the latter by slots d.