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Patent GB-190125989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers.
Filed: 1901-12-19
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 25,989. Clarke, Chapman, & Co., and Woodeson, W. A. Dec. 19. Water-tube boilers.-A series of elements, each composed of vertical water tubes connecting top and bottom water chambers, are symmetrically disposed round a central combustion-chamber b, which is in communication with one or more furnaces a. The elements are separated from one another by radial partitions d, which have openings alternately at top and bottom for the furnace gases. The gases thus pass in succession over the tubes of the various elements on their way to the uptake, which is not shown. The top and bottom of the annular flue space is formed by the tubeplates, which have flanges to support the radial partitions, and between which extends the cylindrical casing. The casing may be in hinged segments, or have openings closed by doors. The top and bottom water chambers have domed covers, except the two which communicate directly with the steam and water drum t. The remaining top water chambers have pipe connections v, w with the drum, the former opening below and the latter above the water level.
Patent GB-190213156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Raising and Removing Road Sweepings or Slop or like Matters or Liquids
Inventor: FOSTER WALTER WOODWARD
Filed: 1902-06-10
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 13,156. Foster, W. W. June 10. Refuse, collecting; elevating sweepings into carts and other receptacles.-Relates to apparatus for raising and removing liquid road mud or the like from gulley holes or receptacles into which it has been swept. The apparatus may be mounted on a vehicle propelled by horses or otherwise. It consists of two or more chambers k, k<1>, Fig. 1, in which a vacuum is produced by an air pump a actuated by means of a crank shaft e and hand or other power. The pump is connected with the two chambers k, k<1>, alternately by a slide-valve s, and the mud is thus sucked up into the two chambers alternately through a flexible hose 5, branch pipes 8, and self-closing india-rubber valves 10, Fig. 2. When the vacuum in the chambers is destroyed, the mud flows out through doors o faced with india-rubber o<3> so as to close airtight against faces y. The pump a is double-acting and has ordinary suction and delivery valves 1, 3, 4, Fig. 1. The suction passage is connected to the middle port u<3>, Fig. 3, of the slide-valve face, and the two chambers k, k<1> are connected to side ports t, t<1>. The valve casing has openings u through which air is admitted to the ports t, t<1> when uncovered by the valve s. The valve s is actuated by a lever r and a slide h working in guides l. The slide h is normally stationary but it is moved from time to time in one direction or the other by being engaged with a slide g which is reciprocated by a lever f<2> and an eccentric on the crank shaft of the air pump. When one of the chambers k, k<1> has become full of mud, the mud lifts a float j<2>, Fig. 2, and raises one end of the slide h, Fig. 3, by means of an arm j. This movement engages the slide h with the slide g and causes the reversal of the slide-valve s. The first chamber then empties, and the other fills. The next reversal takes place in a similar manner. The discharge valves o, Fig. 2, are prevented from closing until the proper time by levers o<2> engaging catches m<1>, Fig. 3, on pendant arms m, n. A spring q causes the engagement of the catches with the valve levers, and studs h' on the slide h cause their release. The seatings of the valves o, Fig. 2, are formed with recessed parts y<1> which are connected by pipes y' to the airsuction pipes w in order to ensure rapid closing and opening of the valves o. In the Provisional Specification it is stated that pans into which the mud flows may be used instead of the floats j<2>.
Patent GB-190215504-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Trail for Wheeled Gun Carriages.
Filed: 1902-07-11
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 15,504. Abel, C. D., [Rheinische Metallwaren und Maschinenfabrik]. July 11. Field carriages.-The trail A is constructed of a seamless hollow piece having a cross-section such as shown in Figs. 2 and 3. A stiffening-sleeve B is provided at the middle of the trail. In modifications, (1) the trail is telescopic, (2) it is of increasing diameter towards the front, and (3) it contains storage chambers formed by transverse partitions.
Patent GB-190216822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Traction and other Locomotive Engines
Inventor: JAMES CHARLES
Filed: 1902-07-29
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 16,822. James, C., and Hornsby, J. W. July 29. Locomotives; traction engines; motor road vehicles. -Locomotives, traction engines, and motor wagons and drays driven by hydrocarbon engines have the cylinders arranged side by side or one above another in such a way that they may both work the same crank-pin, in order to economize space. Fig. 1 shows the cylinders a, b arranged one above the other, with the axis of the upper one passing above the crank shaft in order to diminish the angle between the cylinders. The connecting-rods i,j work side by side on to the same crank-pin.
Patent GB-190220381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Metallic Tires.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-09-18
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 20,381. Thompson, W. Sept. 18. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic felloes or rims.-The spring tyre shown in Fig. 1 consists of curved metal sections e enclosed in a cover d of which the thickened edges c are pressed into corresponding grooves in the rim a by the sections and a superposed slotted plate f secured by radiallyplaced bolts j. The sections have projections h which engage in the slots to prevent displacement, and each section is formed with free ends, which overlap near the tread of the tyre. In a modification, each section consists of a number of strips similar to and placed inside thatshown in Fig. 4. The thickened edges of the tyre and the grooves in the rim may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190220978-A (GB)
Title: A Holder for Mending-wool, Silk, and like Materials.
Inventor: AMSDEN FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-09-26
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 20,978. Amsden, F. W. Sept. 26. Darning; needle cases. -Consists of a holder for short lengths of mending- wool, silk, and the like. Two strips of cardboard are hinged together at c, and the ready-cut lengths are passed through holes in them in the manner shown. In use, the strips are closed together, and single lengths can be withdrawn as required without tangling. By forming more than one set of holes in the strips, several kinds of material may be carried in one holder. A case for a suitable needle or needles may be fitted to one of the strips.
Patent GB-190227586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hoops for Playing Table Croquet
Inventor: STRONG FREDERICK JAMES
Filed: 1902-12-15
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 27,586. Strong, F. J. Dec. 15. C)'ogMe<.-The hoops are formed with ends turned at right-angles to the sides and pointed so that they can be furced through the table cloth, to keep the hoops in position. Fig. 4 shows a form of hoop in position in the cloth A. The hoops can be inverted, as shown in Fig. 5, in which case it is desirable to protect the pointed ends with caps. Figs. 7 and 8 show modified forms of the cross-bar of the hoop, to form a firm base when the hoops are used as in Fig. 5. When the hoop is constructed for use upright, the sides may be thickened and provided with a spur G, Fig. 10 ; or, they may be covered with wood, metal, bone, &c. The cross-part of the hoop may be bent into a loop or loops.
Patent GB-190302510-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Engine and the like Air Pumps.
Filed: 1903-02-02
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 2510. Edwards Air Pump Syndicate, and Thompson, T. Feb. 2. Air pumps; pistons.-Relates to valveless air pumps of the kind described in Specification No. 5175, A.D. 1894. The conical end of the piston or bucket c, Fig. 1, forces the water &c. through the ports e, and, as the piston rises, the water &c. is forced through a valve h, the seating of which projects downwards in order to force the water from the cupped upper surface of the piston. The cupped upper surface of the piston may communicate by means of peripheral passages k, Fig. 2, with liquid sealing channels i, which may be connected by vertical passages l. The passages k are enlarged outwards to prevent clogging. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, liquid collects in the recess formed by the bevelled edge of the piston, and so passes to the circumferential grooves i. The piston may be packed by means of an ordinary split ring. Twin or single air pumps may be used, and two air pumps may be worked by one motor cylinder, or by two motor cylinders. The pumps may be driven directly or through levers or otherwise. The pressure on the two sides of the pump piston may be equalized by means of a bye-pass non-return valve to facilitate starting.
Patent GB-190303372-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Ladders for use as a Fire Escape also Applicable for use as a Chair or Table
Inventor: LADENDORFF ALEXANDER
Filed: 1903-02-12
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 3372. Ladendorff, A. Feb. 12. Chairs; tables.-Relates to a folding fire-escape ladder which is employed in its folded condition as a chair, table, or the like. The side-pieces of the ladder consist of rigid bars a so pivoted to the rungs that, when the ladder is folded up, the bars a alternately lie inwards and outwards. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the ladder, when folded up, forms a chair. A back d, the pieces e, f of which serve as ladder rungs, is hinged to the upper end of the ladder, and is supported, when the ladder is used as a chair, by a curved hook-shaped arm or arms g attached to one or both sides of the back d. The ladder is retained in its folded state by wire hooks i hinged to a chair seat h and engaging beneath the lowest rung of the ladder. When a ladder is employed in the folded condition as a table or the like, it is held by hooks hinged to the topmost rung of the ladder and engaging at their free ends with pins on the lowest side-pieces, the whole being covered by a board.
Patent GB-190305072-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Sinking of Shafts by the Freezing Process.
Inventor: GROTENRATH PETER EGIDIUS
Filed: 1903-03-04
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 5072. Grotenrath, P. E., and Hillenblink, H. March 4. Shifts.-Relates to the sinking of shafts in floating rock by using the freezing process step by step and by obtaining perfectly vertical drillholes. After the shallow fore-shaft a is sunk, drill-holes b, arranged in a circle, are carefully made to a comparatively small depth and filled with freezing-mixture to form an annular frozen wall extending down below the depth actually required, in order to prevent water filtering through when the first excavation is made. The excavation for the upper division of the shaft is then performed by hand, and the provisional lining c inserted. After the segmental cast-iron rings f, which form the tubbing and may be quite thin, have been arranged on the foundation ring c, resting on the levelled bottom d of the upper division of the shaft, cement-mortar or beton g is filled in to keep them in place, the provisional casing c at the same time being removed, if necessary. The tubes h, preferably thick-walled and smeared with glycerine or oil to prevent them from adhering to the mortar, are now put down to act as guides for the boring-rods, and, passing down through holes made for them in the special guide-rings l and the bearing-rings e, m, are kept quite vertical. After this upper division has been thoroughly caulked, the wall is allowed to thaw and the shaft is flooded from above, preferably through a central stand-pipe to prevent a one-sided washout. Holes are then drilled for sinking the lower part of the shaft, which is made of smaller diameter than the upper, and the freezing process is repeated, the upper division being left unfrozen, if desired, and the provisional casing p inserted further from the freezing-pipes b. The hanging tubbing q is not built up to the mouth of the shaft, but only for a short distance into the next higher division, when beton r is put in as before, and a capping-ring s is placed on the top ring and connected by bolts or chains to the projecting ring n, which may also be used to suspend the casing p. After the rock has thawed, the tubes may be withdrawn and the holes filled with beton. When a water-sustaining layer is reached, a bearing-ring is placed in and wedged to a true level to serve as the bottom of the shaft.
Patent GB-190306124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Healds of Looms.
Inventor: SANDERS EDWARD CHARLES
Filed: 1903-03-17
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 6124. Sanders, B.C. March 17. Loom healds.-Cotton &c. healds 2 are attached to their staves 7, 12 by split tubes or the like 6 into which are passed the heads 5 of stamped metal pieces to which the healds are tied &c. Wire healds may be formed with knobbed ends 15 to enter the tube 6, the pieces 4 being dispensed with. The tubes are attached to the staves 7, 12 by clips 8 or 10. The wood staves may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190310472-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Stuffing Horse-collars
Inventor: IMGRABEN GEORG
Filed: 1903-05-08
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 10,472. Imgraben, G. May 8. Collars, neck.-Relates to apparatus for stuffing horse-collars. Two adjustable grooved pulleys c are mounted on a table A, whereon the tube B of which the collar is to be made is fixed in position by a bar a. A chain e, passing over pulleys f and under a chain-wheel g provided with a crank handle h, is detachably fastened to the ends of a cable d passing over the pulleys c. The main body of the tube B being pressed under the bar a, the pad of the collar is filled by placing the thinner end of a bundle of straw or other suitable material in one of the loops i in the cable d, and then drawing the straw into the pad by turning the handle h. On reaching the narrowed middle portion, the straw is arrested, and continued turning of the handle disengages the loop. A wisp placed in the loop at the other end of the cable d, brought back to its mean position, is then similarly introduced by turning the handle in the opposite'direction. This operation is repeated until the pad is filled, when it is turned round so as to be held under the bar a, the main body of the tube being passed over the cable d to be in like manner filled with wisps from left and right alternately. During filling, it is advantageous to damp and beat the collar from time to time.
Patent GB-190311817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pistons for Lubricators.
Inventor: BERRY CHARLES HIBBERT
Filed: 1903-05-23
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 11,817. Berry, C. H., and Walthew, E. J. May 23. Pistons.-The pistons of lubricating-vessels are packed by means of a cup-leather C held between discs P, B, the lower disc having openings A to admit the oil to the inside of the cup leather. The lower edge of the cup-leather is bevelled inwards as shown to prevent damage during the insertion of the piston. One, two, or more split rings R, similar to engine piston rings, or a coiled spring, are inserted in the cup-leather between the discs to press it against the sides of the cylinder.
Patent GB-190316357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boring and Turning Mills.
Inventor: MATHEWSON JEREMIAH EUGENE
Filed: 1903-07-24
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 16,357. Mathewson, J. E. July 24. Boring; lathes.-Instead of balancing the toolholder of a boring and turning mill by means of a weight, it is balanced by means of a coiled spring. The tool-holder F works in a pivoted frame C, adjusted by worm gearing E, and is joined by a flexible connection P to a fusee J on an axle L, to which one end of a coiled spling I is fastened, the other end of the spring being connected to a toothed ring K, which can be adjusted by means of an externally-operated worm 0. In a modification, the flexible connection passes over a guidepulley.
Patent GB-190316582-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Conveyor Apparatus.
Inventor: PAGE SYDNEY ELLIOTT
Filed: 1903-07-28
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 16,582. Page, S. E., [Robins Conveying Belt Co.]. July 28. Conveyers.-Consists of means for supporting an endless band or cable conveyer across a considerable space, as between opposite sides of a valley. To a supporting-cable H are secured at intervals hangers C, spreading outwards and downwards to crossbeams 3, to which they are secured. The beams 3 are connected by planks 14, which form footways, and the hangers are also connected by hand rails 13, and braced together by diagonal tie-rods of adjustable length. The structure thus formed adapts itself to the catenary sag of the cable. The upper run of the conveyer band is supported on pulleys 5, which give it a trough shape and are mounted in brackets E secured to the beams 3. The brackets F for the pulleys supporting the lower run of the conveyer are in two parts, so that the pulley shafts can be detached without removing the upper parts of the brackets from the beams 3.
Patent GB-190317191-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Breech Mechanism for Quick-firing Cannon of every Calibre
Inventor: MONDRAGON MANUEL
Filed: 1903-08-07
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 17,191. Mondragon, M. Aug. 7. Ordnance breech mechanism.-Fig. 1 is a front view of the breech A and Fig. 2 a section along the line x, y in Fig. 1. Figs. 3 and 4 shows front and side views respectively, of the breech-block B. Figs. 5 and 6 show the ejector C. Fig. 7 shows the breech open. The breech-block B oscillates about an axle 0, and is provided with threads or grooves corresponding with threads or grooves in the breech A. The breech is locked in the closed position by the beak of a spring catch h engaging in a recess g cut deeper than the groove a in which the beak slides when the block is moved. As the breech block is swung out, it strikes the projection g of the ejector turning about the axle m, n. Fig. 11 shows an automatic breech-opening device. The cylinder i when the gun returns to battery moves the driver l against the spring K - and lifts the beak of the catch j out of the recess c, so that the breech block is swung round by its own weight. By fixing the cylinder, the automatic device can be put out of action. The opening can also be effected by means of a support p, Figs. 13 and 14, on a non-recoiling part, carrying a cam q which retires during the recoil by swinging about a pivot O<11>, and forms a stop to engage the projection r on the block i as the gun returns to battery. Fig. 15 shows a closing-mechanism for guns of large calibre having pinions on the breechblock, one of which engages with a rack s on the breech.
Patent GB-190401823-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in means for Checking the Shuttles and Reducing the Strain on Pattern Pegs of Looms for Weaving.
Filed: 1904-01-25
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 1823. Hodgson, G. H., Hodgson, M. E., and Hodgson, Ltd., G. Jan. 25. Looms, checking shuttles in, so that, when the loom is stopped, the shuttle is left in correct position for the first pick on starting. During the normal working of the loom, the shuttle is checked at the beat-up by the straightening of the straps 20, Fig. 2, fixed to the picking-shafts. When the loom stops, the projecting finger 9 of a disc 10 mounted on a bracket 7 fixed to the breast beam 8 is released from the finger z on the stopping-rod 1. The tension of the straps 20, fixed at one end to a hook 13 which is adjustably fixed by a stud 14 and slot to the disc 10 rotates this disc and a brake pulley 16 against the tension of the strap 17, which is weighted or provided with a spring 18. A finger 24, on the lay, which, during the normal working of the loom just misses the stud 14, now comes in contact therewith, as shown in the Figure, rotates the disc 10, and, acting through the straps 20, checks the pickers so that the shuttle is left in correct position for re-starting. Loom dobbies.-To reduce the strain on the pattern pegs 32, Fig. 5, an arm, mounted on the shaft 27 carrying the levelling-up bar 28, is oscillated by a six-throw cam on the shaft 26 ; the bar 28 receives an intermittent lifting and lowering action, thereby slightly lifting the tumbler levers or fallers 31, so that the strain of the entire lift of the latter is not borne by the pegs 32.
Patent GB-190405813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sliver Cans.
Inventor: STIEHLE GUIDO
Filed: 1904-03-09
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 5813. Stiehle, G. March 9. Sliver cans.-The protecting-ring b on the bottom of a spinning or sliver can may be readily secured to, or removed from, the rim a round the can, the slots g allowing the slightly-bent edge c to be sprung over the rim a. The elastic cushion f may consist of a cord or band spirally wrapped with steel wire or strong cord.
Patent GB-190406558-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electrical Signalling System for Signalling on Railways in Case of Accidents or Stoppages.
Inventor: WESSEL PETER
Filed: 1904-03-17
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 6558. Wessel, P., and Herding, C. March 17. Accidents, signalling in case of; signals on engines.-In case of accidents, signals are sent electrically from the line to the next station or to a train running on the track, or from the station to the train running on the track. The stations c, d have batteries e, f connected by insulated line-wires i, k. One terminal of the bells h, g is connected to the rails a, b respectively, and the other terminal to one pole of the batteries g, h, as shown. The linewire i is connected at suitable intervals by wires l to contact-devices at the side of the rails, and the line-wire k is similarly connected by wires m to insulated contactrails n, placed between the ordinary rails a. When an accident occurs, the nearest contact-wire l<1> is connected to rail a or b by means of a contact-wire o. This completes the circuit through bells h or g, according to which rail was connected to the wire l<1>. When the engine of a train passes the contact l<1>, an arm, arranged on the engine, makes contact with the rail n and completes a circuit from the arm on the engine, through a signal on the engine, to the rail a or b as the case may be, and then through the contact-wire o, line l<1>, line-wire i, battery f or e, line-wire k, wire m to the rail n. By making the connection o capable of actuation from a station, signals may thus be sent to trains from the station.
Patent GB-190407611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilators for Ships Holds and other Enclosed Spaces.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1904-03-30
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 7611. Imray, 0., [International Ventilator and Deflector Co.]. March 30. Ventilating refrigerator cars. Relates to improvements in ventilating-cowls for use in ships, part of which are applicable to ventilating refrigerator cars, and consists in the application of a collar in the form of a truncated cone to the mouths of funnel-shaped ships' cowls, in order that an upward draught may be induced for the purpose of removing the vitiated air from the interior of the ship. Fig. 3 shows one form of the invention. To the mouth of the cowl 4 is fitted a collar 6 in the form of a truncated cone, which is supported by bars 7 in such a manner that, when the cowl is facing aft, a current of air will pass through the openings left between the collar and the cowl and thereby induce a current up the shaft 3. As a further means of inducing such a current, a funnel 10 may be fitted in the shaft 3, having its internal opening near a deflecting-plate 11. Fig. 6 shows a modification in which the top of the ventilating-shaft is fitted with a collar 13, above which is supported a V-shaped ring 14, the inner portion of which projects over the top of the shaft 12. Above this may be fitted a conical cap 15 having an internal deflecting-plate 16, as shown. In another modification, shown in Fig. 7, a rotatable cowl 27 is set by a vane 29 with its mouth away from the direction of the external air currents. A band 31 is fitted operating in a similar manner to the collars above described. When used in connection with a refrigerating-space, for example, a refrigerating car, a gravity return valve 32 is fitted, which is opened by the action of the wind on external vanes attached to the valve spindle.