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Patent GB-190014111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Warp Twisting-in Machines.
Inventor: GOSS ALBERT
Filed: 1900-08-07
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 14,111. Goss, A. Aug. 7. Loom warp threads, tying-in.-The two sets of thread are passed over bars y<5> from opposite sides of the apparatus, under vertically-movable rods l<5>, and through a reciprocating forked guide t<2> to a clamp x<2>, which is carried by a sliding bracket w<2> on a verticallymoving frame l<2>, and is pressed upwards by a spring piston on the same frame. Between the guide and the clamp the threads pass over two pairs of hook bars i<2>, having their hooks turned in opposite directions, and each set is leased into two series, which intersect each other between the hook bars of each pair. The hook bars are rotated through half a revolution by gearing, and are reciprocated by a cam b<2>, to allow one thread of each set to be caught by a rotating helical hook n<3>, the rest of the threads being held back by an oscillating finger u<5> on a rod t<5> operated by the crank u<2>, connecting-rod u<3>, and d eccentric b<4>. The hook n<3>, which is driven by gearing m<4>, m<2>, Fig. 13, from the shaft a<5> delivers the pair of threads to the twisting-device, w h i c h comprises a rotating hook and rubber o<5> acting in conjunction with a spring-pressed rubber r<3>. The rubber o<5> carries two curved knives of special form for cutting off the ends of the threads, an d is rotated by gearing o', o<2>, b<3> from the shaft a<5>. The forked guide t<2> is reciprocated by a lever d<3> from the cam b<2>, and the whole machine is advanced step-by-step upon the bed b by means of a screw e and a split nut g operated by ratchet mechanism j, k, l and connecting-rod z<3> from an eccentric z<2>. The parts of the split-nut can be separated, to allow the machine to be moved by hand, by means of pin-and-slot mechanism operated by a hand-lever.
Patent GB-190022892-A (GB)
Title: Improved Protector for the Nuts of the Stays of Tubular or other Boilers.
Inventor: KNOWLES LEONEDAS
Filed: 1900-12-14
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 22,892. Knowles, L. Dec. 14. Stays.-The nuts b on the ends of stays, which are exposed to heated gases in tubular, marine, locomotive, and other steam boilers, are protected by asbestos caps, covers, or protectors a secured in place by white lead &c. The caps are moulded or pressed, in dies, from asbestos pulp or fibre, or from softened &c. asbestos board.
Patent GB-190101828-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Recorder or Register.
Inventor: BRIGGS ISAAC
Filed: 1901-01-26
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 1828. Briggs, I. Jan. 26. Calculating-apparatus.-Relates to an apparatus, the mechanism of which may be fitted into a case, purse, satchel, travelling bag, or dressing bag, for indicating the total amount of money spent while shopping, for use as a card counter in playing bÚzique &c., or for indicating the sums of weights or measurements. In using the apparatus for registering money spent, dials, indicating pounds, shillings, and pence, are carried by spindles B, B', B' having ratchet-wheels R, R', R' and operating-handles. When the ratchet-wheel R' has completed a rotation, a finger r<3> engages a shoulder e', on a slotted bar E sliding on pins e', so as to cause a spring-pressed pawl e' to operate the wheel R<1> by one tooth. A finger r<4> similarly operates a similar bar F and its spring-pressed pawl f<4>, which engages the teeth on the wheel R. Spring detents S<4>, S<5>, S<6>, and returning-springs S, S<2>, are provided. The sum is read through openings in the front of the casing or the casing may have a glass front.
Patent GB-190103286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spindles and their Nuts or Caps used in connection with Cop Winding Machines.
Inventor: WEBSTER JAMES
Filed: 1901-02-15
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 3286. Webster, J., [Panton, W.]. Feb. 15. Winding-machines. - In cop winding-machines, the nut or cap 12 is attached to the end of the spindle by means of a single or double threaded screw of rapid pitch, the nut having cast on its inner tube a portion of a screw-thread which fits loosely the screw on the end of the spindle. The screw-thread on the end of the spindle is preferably left-handed, and may be formed by flattening the end of the spindle and twisting it in a spiral fashion.
Patent GB-190104081-A (GB)
Title: Lubricating Apparatus.
Inventor: LIDDLE JOHN
Filed: 1901-02-26
Granted: 1902-03-26
Abstract: 4081. Liddle, J., [Force Feed Lubricating Co.]. Feb. 26. Lubricators for supplying grease mixed with graphite to the cylinders and valves of steam engines &c. A lubricant chamber or cylinder 1 Fig. 1, provided with a cap 7 and delivery pipe 12, is connected to a cylinder 2 by lugs and rods 5, 6. Between the cylinders 1 and 2 is a discharge chamber 8 having a plunger 9 to engage the cylinder 1, suitable stuffing-boxes 10, 11 being arranged between the parts. The cylinder 2 is provided with an inlet pipe 13 controlled by a valve 14 for the supply of condensed steam, which is acted upon by steam pressure to raise the plunger 9 and force the lubricant from the chamber 1. The cylinder is provided with a vent cock 15 and with a steam jet or siphon 16 for exhausting the fluid when the plunger is to be returned to the lowest position. In another arrangement for returning the plunger, a system of levers is adapted to act upon the top of the plunger when the cap 7 is removed, and, in another arrangement, a rack and pinion are employed in connection with a rod attached to the plunger. The rod 6 may be provided with teeth gearing with the pinion 17 of an indicator for recording the lubricant supply, or an indicator or meter operated by the flow of the lubricant may be fitted to the discharge pipe or pipes. In the discharge pipe, a glass may be arranged to form a visible feed. Instead of the plunger cylinder being movable, the power cylinder &c. may be arranged to act as the movable element, and the stuffing-boxes may be arranged to remain stationary. The effective diameter of the plunger working in the power cylinder is greater than that working in the lubricant cylinder, in order that the pressure in the cylinders and the friction of the fluid may be overcome. Where the apparatus is used for supplying lubricant to a bearing &c., the diameter of the plunger may be uniform. Fig. 8 shows an arrangement of the lubricator in which separate plungers 23 and 24 work in the power and lubricant cylinders 21, 22 respectively, the plungers being connected by a pivoted lever 27. This lever carries a toothed sector 30 for operating an indicator. A handle 31 is provided for lifting the plunger 23 when the lubricant has been discharged from the cylinder 22. Fig. 12 shows an arrangement of the indicating-apparatus &c. which may be used when the lubricator is placed in a room below the engine room. A standard 37 in the engine room carries a spring connected through geared mechanism and a cord 38 to the discharging- member of the lubricator. A finger working through a slot in the standard and attached to the cord 38 indicates the position of such discharging- member. The cock 14 can be operated from the engine-room by means of a band passing round suitably-arranged drums, the upper drum being operated by a finger moving over a disc and adapted to engage notches in the disc.
Patent GB-190107933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Brakes and Terry Motions of Looms for Weaving.
Filed: 1901-04-18
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 7933. Hodgson, M. E., Tetley, W., and Hodgson, Ltd., G. April 18. Loom loose-reed motions; brakes.-A terry or towel motion, for releasing the reed as required by the nature of the pattern, comprises a lever 23, Fig. 5, mounted on the top rail 26 of the loom, and formed with a cam-surface 27, which acts upon a roller 28 carried by a lever 29, also pivoted to the top rail. The lever 23 is actuated by one of the jack levers 24 of the dobby. The lever 29 is connected by means of rods 30, 32 and a lever 31 to a bent lever 33, arranged to strike a bowl carried by the pivoted support of the stop for the lower part of the reed frame. A brake for acting simultaneously with the knocking-off mechanism of looms comprises a brake pulley 4, Fig. 2, secured to the fast pulley, and provided with a brake strap 5, one end of which is adjustably attached to a bracket 8, while the opposite end is connected to a weighted lever 10. The end 11 of this lever bears against the inclined lower surface of a sliding rod 13, Fig. 4, which is connected to the knocking-off lever.
Patent GB-190109201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for the Treatment or Purification of Feed-water
Inventor: HARRIS ANTHONY
Filed: 1901-05-03
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 9201. Harris, A. May 3. Feedwater,purifying. -Consists, mainly, in applying gimbal rings or other free suspension devices to apparatus of the kind described in Specifications No. 19,621, A.D. 1899, and Nos. 8354 and 14,417, A.D. 1900, when applied on board ship. In such apparatus, the water to be treated is divided by a rotary distributer, one or more portions being passed through solution apparatus containing reagents, while the remainder is passed direct to the tank, wherein it is acted on by the solution. Figs. 1 and 2 show, respectively, front and side elevations of such apparatus, with gimbals M applied to the rotary distributer B and the solution apparatus L, L. The distributer is rotated by the reaction of its discharge jets E, which deliver the water into a partitioned tank C of bowl form. The main portion of the water passes through nozzles H into a fixed receiver R. The remaining portions of the water pass through flexible pipes K into the solution apparatus, whence they are discharged through other flexible pipes T to mix with the water issuing through the nozzles V in the manner described in Specification No. 18,266, A.D. 1900. The water aud solution, after passing through mixing-tubes X, I, issues through perforations Z into the main portion of the reaction tank J.
Patent GB-190117134-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Hardening the Blades of Table and like Knives.
Inventor: NUTT JOSEPH NATHANIEL
Filed: 1901-08-27
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 17,134. Nutt, J. N., [Johnston, A.]. Aug. 27 Tempering.-An apparatus for use in hardening the blades of table and like knives is provided with a revolving blade-carrier having three radial arms f, furnished with serrated jaws g, h. The jaws g are movable, being pressed outwards by springs v, and connected to oscillatory levers j, which carry set-screws l, bearing upon the periphery of a fixed block m. This block is formed with circular and flat bearing-surfaces alternating, and during a complete revolution of the carrier the jaws g are oscillated so as to grip the blades before, and release them after, their passage through the bath a. The carrier is mounted on a shaft d, carrying a collar which is alternately connected to, and disengaged from, a driving-wheel t, by means of spring-controlled pins which engage with rack teeth on the wheel. The bolsters of the knives n may rest between the jaws and flanges on bolsterplates o, or, when the knives have solid handles, these may be supported by studs on the bolsterplates.
Patent GB-190117385-A (GB)
Title: Means or Appliances for the Propulsion of Ships.
Inventor: STEEN CARL
Filed: 1901-08-30
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 17,385. Steen, C. Aug. 30. Propelling by water jets.-A ship is driven by water drawn through pipes b situated near the bottom of the vessel and opening to the exterior at both ends. Each pipe is made in two sections, connected by sliding pipes c containing reversible valves d, and operated by a steam engine. When it is desired to reverse the motion of the ship, the valve is reversed by an electric motor operating a worm g gearing with a worm-wheel h connected by a crank and connecting-rod to a rack l engaging a pinion m on the valve-spindle n. Two or more of the pipes c may be coupled to the same steam engine. Each pipe c may slide outside one section b and inside the other. In a modificatiun, two half rings, situated on each side of the valve, are adapted to be pushed in and out to serve alternately as seats. Two connecting-pipes, each carrying a non-return valve, may be situated between the two sections b, so as to produce a continuous flow of water.
Patent GB-190117414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pen Attachments.
Inventor: SMITH BELON BEE
Filed: 1901-08-30
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 17,414. Smith, E. B. March 11, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Pens, reservoir. The nib 3, Fig. 3, is made with an inturned spring piece 4. The reservoir attachment 5, Fig. 4, is made with a bridge-piece 7 and an inturned spring piece 8. The nib 3 and attachment 5 are placed together, as shown in longitudinal section in Fig. 2, with the bridge 7 over the spring piece 4. A group of bristles 9 or a rubber ink feeder is held between the spring pieces 4, 8.
Patent GB-190117505-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: CONNOLLY JOHN JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-08-31
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 17,505. Connolly, J. J. Aug. 31. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims.-The tyre consists of short, separate, canvas-lined sections B, each of which has an internal plate C adapted to receive readily the screwed end of an inflating-valve D. Wires F are embedded in the sections, and are provided with projecting parts f<4> which attach the tyre to the wheel rim E by engaging in grooves e. Each wire has a hook f<3>, which takes into an eye f<2> on the adjacent wire, and so secures the sections together,
Patent GB-190119032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Cutting Articles from Sheet Material.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-09-24
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 19,032. Boult, A. J., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. Sept. 24. Punching. - Relates to machines for cutting articles from sheet material, particularly patterns from sheet metal for use in the manufacture of boots and shoes, the cutting-mechanism being preferably applied to a grading-machine of the pantographic type, and shown in the Specification as applied to a machine similar to that described in Specification No. 6433, A.D. 1885, [Abridgment Class Cutting &c.]. The punch 1 preferably has a rectangular cutting-end to cut a slot in the material and has a swivelling connection with its plunger 6 which reciprocates in a tubular guide 8. A sleeve 11, fitted to a block 4 swivelled on the lower end of the guide 8, loosely fits the end of the punch, so that the punch turns with the block. The die 2, which coacts with the punch, is secured to the block 4, so that the punch and die always remain in coacting positions when the block is turned to bring the cutting-edge of the punch in line with the outline being cut. This swivelling may be effected automatically by a lug 12, Fig. 6, on the block which can be held in a raised inoperative position or can be depressed to enter the slot in the material close behind the punch. The punch is moved in the desired path as described in the prior Specification, and is reciprocated by a crank shaft 32, gearing 22, 210, and shaft 20 mounted on a carriage 17 with a guiding- collar 27 for the tubular guide 8, which is attached to a bracket 25. This bracket is held down by a cam lever 34, but, when released, is raised by a spring 33 to bring the block 4 above the worktable. The pinion 22 drives the shaft 32 by a pawl and ratchet-wheel 35, so that the shaft may be turned by a hand-wheel 36 to raise the punch after the machine has been stopped. The worktable is suitably mounted on the machine framing, and is slightly smaller than the smallest article to be cut out, so that the punch may travel round the material. The material is held down by hooks 40, Fig. 2, connected to a spring treadle and passing through the work-table 39 and holes in the material. The hooks have rounded projections 41, causing them to be pressed inwards when pulled down by the treadle. The material is registered in position by holes in it engaging pins on the table. The punch may be of any suitable shape, provided it has one straight cutting-edge, and may be merely a straight-edged knife.
Patent GB-190120993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumps for the Inflation of Pneumatic Tyres and for like purposes.
Inventor: LUCAS HARRY
Filed: 1901-10-19
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 20,993. Lucas, H. Oct. 19. Inflating, pumps for. The handles D of pumps, particularly those for motor cars, are attached to the piston-rods A by a knuckle joint C, which is covered by a spring sleeve E when the pump is in use. The sleeve is withdrawn to allow the handle to take up the position shown in Fig. 3 when not in use.
Patent GB-190122546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Electric Motor Control.
Filed: 1901-11-08
Granted: 1902-11-08
Abstract: 22,546. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Garfield, A. S., and Ornellas, C. E. d']. Nov. 8. Switches. -Relates to means for controlling motors at a distance, being particularly applicable on a train fitted with a motor equipment on the end cars and a controller at one end only. An auxiliary switch is provided so that the motors may be permanently connected in parallel when it is desired to cut out a motor ; means may also be provided so that the cut-out switches can only be operated when the auxiliary switch is in the parallel position. The system is a modification of that described in Specification No. 16,716, A.D. 1898, [Abridgment Class Dynamoelectric generators &c.]. Fig. 1 is a diagram showing an arrangement in which M<1>, M' denote the motors at the forward end, and M<3>, M'the motors at the rear, connected by conductors U, P the single controller, RS' the front reversing-switch, RS<2> the rear, and B, C and D, E the cut-out switches. The switch RS<1> may be operated by hand, and the switch RS<2> by electromagnetic means f, g, suitable contacts being provided for making the necessary connections. An auxiliary switch A with contacts is arranged so that, when thrown, the motor can only be connected in parallel. Another switch having this object is described in Specification No. 19,936, A.D. 1898. The reversing and auxiliary switches may be arranged to be operated by a single handle which cannot be removed from the auxiliary switch unless it be in the parallel position.
Patent GB-190125314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks or Fastenings for Railway Carriage Doors and the like.
Inventor: WILKES THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-12-11
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 25,314. Wilkes, T. W. Dec. 11. Locks and fastenings, railway-carriage door and like.-In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the boss B of the locking bolt or latch A is acted upon by the roller of a spring-pressed lever D. A tooth c on the boss is adapted to be engaged by the hooked end of a spring-controlled lever E to retain the bolt in the withdrawn position. Tne other end of the lever E extends outside the casing, and has an enlargement e<1> for engagement with an inclined projection on the striking-plate G. In closing the door, the bolt A comes against a lump H on the plate G to drive the bolt inwards. The enlargement e<1> then comes into contact with the projection g, and the lever E is turned out of engagement with the tooth c, thus permitting the bolt to be shot by the action of the lever D when the door is closed. The bolt is operated by a handle to open the door. In the form shown in Fig. 6, a spring-controlled latch i is arranged over the bolt A, and is withdrawn by the engagement of the bolt with a projection i<1> on the latch. A slot and a recess are provided in the striking-plate to receive the bolt and latch, and the enlargement e<1> engages with a recess in this plate instead of with a projection.
Patent GB-190201146-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Solution to be used in, and Process for, the Separation of Metals from Sulphide Ores.
Inventor: POTTER CHARLES VINCENT
Filed: 1902-01-15
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 1146. Potter, C. V. Jan. 15. Metals, extracting; treating ores.-Complex sulphide ores, containing metals such as lead, zinc, copper, iron, silver, &c., are agitated, while in a fine state of division, with a dilute solution of an acid, such as sulphuric acid. The mass is then heated directly or by injecting steam, when the bulk of the metallic portions rises to the surface and is skimmed or run off. The gangue may be treated with cyanide, for extracting gold &c. The skimmings or concentrates are then mixed with iron or iron oxide and heated in a vessel or retort. The zinc is vaporized, while the lead and silver can be run off. In treating telluride ores for gold, the ore is treated with acid, as above, and the skimmings are roasted previous to cyaniding or chlorinating.
Patent GB-190203691-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Grips for Exercising Purposes.
Inventor: TERRY ALFRED ERNEST
Filed: 1902-02-13
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 3691. Terry, A. E. Feb. 13. Exercising-apparatus.- Relates to appliances for developing the power of gripping. Half handles D, D', Fig. 2, are formed with or connected to end springs B, which are shaped to receive one or more additional springs A, Fig. 3, to increase the resistance. The springs B, A may be curved transversely. In some cases, the springs A are held in position by tongues projecting inwardly from the springs B, and engaging slots in the springs A. The additional springs may be similarly applied to grip exercisers in which springs are interposed between the parts of the divided handle. Fig. 4 shows a similar appliance forming the handle of an exercising-apparatus, the part D<1> being connected to the spring F by rods f<1> on which the part D slides.
Patent GB-190207978-A (GB)
Title: Power Transmission Mechanism for Automobiles and the like.
Inventor: MITCHELL ROBERT CHAMBERLAIN
Filed: 1902-04-05
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 7978. Mitchell, R. C. April 5. Motor road vehicles. - Relates to power-transmission mechanism designed to enable the speed to be graduated continuously from zero to full speed while the motor runs always at the same speed. Fig. 1 shows diagrammatically one form of the invention. The motor 1 drives the shaft 3 through the planetary bevel-gear 4, 5, 6. The carrier 7 of the planetary wheels 6 is connected by chain gear 12 to pumps 15, by which fluid can be circulated through the pipes 18, 19, in one of which is placed a regulating-valve 20. By adjusting this valve, more or less resistance can be applied to the motion of the carrier 7 to regulate its velocity, corresponding changes in the speed of the shaft 3 being thus produced. The valve 20 being opened wide for instance, the carrier 7 revolves freely and no motion is transmitted, but on the valve 20 being completely closed the carrier 7 is held stationary and the shaft 3 caused to rotate at full speed. In another example, toothed reversing-gear, which can be put in or out of action by a friction clutch, is added to the above gear ; and in another form spur wheels and pinions are employed in the planetary gear. In the latter a jaw clutch may be used for giving full speed.
Patent GB-190208463-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Material or Substance and Method or Process to be Employed in the Manufacture of Heat Non-conducting Compositions.
Filed: 1902-04-11
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 8463. Berry, G. F., and Lawes & Co., J. B. April 11. Non-conducting compositions.-Calcium sulphate, obtained as a bye-product in chemical industries, together with animal, vegetable, or mineral fibre, and a viscous or glutinous cohesive material, when mixed, form a non-conducting composition. The byeproduct sulphate is dried and ground, and mixed with water and sodium silicate, or a silicate colloid, or other glutinous matter, and with this mixture is incorporated asbestos or other suitable fibre. About 75 per cent. of calcium sulphate is employed in the composition.