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Patent GB-190119589-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Bottle Stoppers.
Inventor: CROSBY JOHN BALDWIN
Filed: 1901-10-01
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 19,589. Crosby, J. B. Oct. 1. Stoppers.-The stopper 8 has a rounded head 6, a flange 11 of greater diameter then the mouth of the bottle, and a projecting shoulder 9, over which an annular packing-washer 12 of rubber &c. is sprung. The locking-block 13 is pivoted by the pin 17 in a hole in the stopper, and is formed with a hole to receive the wire bail 4, the ends 5 of which are sprung into recesses 3 in the bottle neck. The stopper is secured by moving the block 13 from the position shown in Fig. 2, into the vertical position, as shown in Fig. 1, the flat ends of the block bearing on the flange 11. A reverse movement of the block releases the stopper. The stopper can be detached from the bottle by springing the ends of the bails 4 out of the recesses 3.
Patent GB-190120173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Panoramic Projecting Apparatus.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1901-10-09
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 20,173. Mills, B. J. B., [LumiÞre, A., and LumiÞre, L.]. Oct. 9. Magic-lanterns.-Relates to apparatus for projecting panoramically on to a cyclindrical surface or screen, a film obtained as described in Specification No. 4309, A.D. 1901. Fig. 1 shows a section, and Fig. 2 a plan. The cylindrical film a is mounted on a disc b fixed to a shaft d. Upon this shaft is mounted to rotate, a ring j in which a number of condensing-lenses i are fixed, and which carries mirrors h set at an angle of 45‹. This inner ring j is coupled by an arm k to an outer ring f, upon which mirrors m and projecting-lens o are mounted. Light is thrown vertically downwards upon the mirrors h, and the rings j and f are rotated at a sufficient speed to produce continuity of impression.
Patent GB-190122217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Metal Brackets
Filed: 1901-11-04
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 22,217. Lachman, M., and Pease & Co., J. F. Nov. 4. Brackels.-Relates to a method of producing metal brackets. A strip of metal is stamped out and formed with a rib b. The rib is notched at c, and the blank bent at rigbt-angles. The strut d is corrugated, and has pierced ears e, which are placed in holes cut in the bend of the rib b. The material of the rib is indented into the holes e.
Patent GB-190123961-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Tipplers for Discharging Coal or other Minerals.
Inventor: WOOD JOHN
Filed: 1901-11-26
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 23,961. Wood, J. Nov. 26. Tipping - apparatus.-The frame of the tipper is made up of two rings a braced together and mounted o n a n axle which runs in pedestals c. The tubs are run on to cross - rails d. Each tub rotates the frame through a quarter of a revolution as it descends from the loading position to the tipping position. Catches g, operated by foot, control the motion.
Patent GB-190200551-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumps for Liquids or Fluids.
Inventor: BRACKETT FRANCIS WHITWELL
Filed: 1902-01-08
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 551. Brackett, F. W. Jan. 8. Oscillating pumps; piston pumps.-An oscillating- cylinder pump for liquids or fluids is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The cylinder e rocks on a pivot f between side-plates g, and has a circular piston d working between the faced sides i of the cylinder and reciprocated by a crank c on the driving-shaft a. A port k leads from the bottom of the cylinder to a valve-chamber N containing inlet and ontlet valves m, o, and a port j at the top of the cylinder is connected to a similar valve-chamber, so that the fluid is alternately sucked in by the piston and driven out. The piston d has a ring r of packing-material which may be of larger diameter than the piston.
Patent GB-190202357-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of Arch especially applicable to Ovens, Kilns, and the like
Inventor: DRAKE JOHN ARMITAGE
Filed: 1902-01-29
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 2357. Drake, J. A. Jan. 29. Bricks, angled, bonding. Relates to the construction of arches for ovens, kilns, and the like, where the crowns of the arches are inclined to the horizontal. Figs. 1,2, and 3 show respectively a sectional elevation, a plan, and an elevation, of half an arch. Each of the end wedge bricks a employed in the construction of the arch has one bevelled end a', which is placed in alignment along a line of inclination m-n, Fig. 3, parallel to the axis of the arch. The other end of each brick may be also bevelled, but is preferably left square. The bricks in the course o along the middle of the arch are arranged with their long edges vertical, and the bricks in the courses p, q, r, have their long edges inclined to the axis of the arch, less or more according as they are nearer to, or further from, the middle course o. The bricks in any course break joint with those in the adjacent courses, and, where exceptional strength of bend is required, a course of square-ended bricks b, Fig. 5, may be inserted at intervale, each square-ended brick b being arranged to overlap two or more of the bevel-ended bricks a in the adjacent courses.
Patent GB-190203862-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Measuring Instruments for Surveying and other purposes.
Filed: 1902-02-14
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 3862. Hagan, I. B., Hagan, I. B., Whitcomb, J. F., Haynes, C. H., Whitney, J. O., [trading as Whitcomb, Haynes, & Co]., Crane, G. D., Fellows, O. F., and Crane, L. F. Feb. 14. Clinometers.-A graduated scale a is fitted with a bevel f, a sliding vertical scale b, and an arm g by which it may be fixed to a stand. A hinged arm d works against a graduated arc c.
Patent GB-190207063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hypodermic Syringes.
Inventor: WINCHESTER BENJAMIN THOMAS
Filed: 1902-03-22
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 7063. Winchester, B. T. March 22. Syringes are constructed with removable barrels. In the form shown, 1 is the barrel, the retaining- case, 3 the piston, 5 the operating handle, 6 the yoke, and 12 the hollow. needle. The yoke screws into the end of the barrel, and serves as a guide for the piston-rod. The needle is provided with a pliable gasket and is held in position by a flange on the casing, 2 taking into an annular recess 8. A flange at, the other end takes into a recess in the yoke 6.
Patent GB-190209053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Steam Generators.
Filed: 1902-04-18
Granted: 1903-05-18
Abstract: 9053. Davies, P., Ross, A., and Hydroleum Co. April 18. Water-tube boilers.-Relates to boilers of the kind described in Specification No. 12,534, A.D. 1899. Bent tubes a are connected to a flat header b in such a way as to form a flue space, the entrance to which is formed by an opening c in the header. A similar outlet opening may be formed in the upper part of the header, and several tiers of tubes may be superposed in connection with one or several headers. The header shown may be divided in the middle. A steam drum d is attached to the top of the header, as shown, and a return circulation tube o is provided. Liquid-fuel burners of the kind described in Specifications Nos. 6703 and 14,791, A.D. 1898, [Abridgment Class Furuaces &c.], may be employed, or solid fuel may be used.
Patent GB-190210431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multi-cylinder Expansive Working Engines.
Inventor: WILLIAMS CHARLES JAMES
Filed: 1902-05-06
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 10,431. Williams, C. J. May 6. Radial cylinder engines ; multiple - expansion engines; valve gear; eccentrics; pistons; stuffing-boxes; connecting-rods. -Comprises double - acting radial cylinder engines, which may be either simple or compound, and relates mainly to the construction of the trunk pistons and the stuffing-boxes therefor, to the connecting-rods, and to variable - expansion and reversing valve gear. Fig. 1 shows a triple-expansion form of the engine, in which the three double - acting cylinders C C<1>, C<2> are disposed radially round the crank casing A and work on a single crank B<1>. In order to give an enlarged area on the trunk side of the pistons, the trunks are of flattened form, as shown in Figs. 8 and.10, which show sections taken at right-angles to each other through the piston and trunk. The stuffing - boxes for the trunks have lateral or radial openings for the insertion of two wedgeshaped pieces of antifriction metal H, Fig. 6 and Fig. 1, which are adjusted by screws n in the followers or covers N. The connecting - rods have gudgeons S and are attached to the pistons by removable caps R<2>. The middle one has a sleeve or bush embracing the crank, and the other two embrace the sleeve or bush of the middle one. Steam is distributed by three piston slide valves working in ported liners in the valve-chests and all actuated by a single eccentric. Means for adjusting the eccentric angularly, in order to vary the expansion or to reverse the engine, are shown in Fig. 2. The eccentric is loose and has a projection which comes against one or other end of a slot in the disc M which is fixed on the shaft B. A portion of the shaft is hollow, and in it is lodged a bolt having pins projecting through slots, one of which engages with the eccentric and the other d' with a helical slot in a sleeve D. This is keyed on the shaft so that it can be shifted longitudinally, thereby rotating the bolt and consequently adjusting the angular position of the eccentric. In order to prevent the eccentric-strap L from rotating, it is connected by a link l<1> to a pin on a wheel P<2>, as shown in Fig. 11, which is caused to revolve in unison with the crank shaft by an idle wheel P' gearing with the wheel P.
Patent GB-190215662-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Gas and Steam Engine.
Filed: 1902-07-14
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 15,662. Wise, W. L., [Heckert, W., and Seney, H. W.]. July 14. Water-tube boilers ; steam generation by gas engine exhaust.-Comprises a combined steam engine and internal-combustion engine, in which the gaseous products work in one end of the cylinder and steam works in the other end, and in which the steam generator is formed in the engine bedplate and round the motor cylinder and is heated thereby and by the exhaust gases. Fig. 1 shows a sectional side view of the engine and boiler, and Fig. 6 shows an end elevation. The boiler is composed of water tubes P connecting headers divided so that water entering at p pursues a zig-zag path into the cylinder jacket e, which is surmounted by a steam dome F. Thence steam is supplied by pipes f, g to the valve-chest H, in which works a rocking distributing-valve actuated through a lever I from an eccentric ur the crank shaft A. The explosive gases, supplied through the valve s, work in the other end of the cylinder, from which the exhaust passes through tubes disposed in the cylinder jacket to a chamber k at the steam end of the cylinder and, escaping by the exhaust valve 0, then flows in a zig-zag path round baffles N so as to heat the boiler tubes P on its way to the outlet m. The piston C is secured to the crosshead B by a bolt b passing through the hollow piston-rod c. It is preferably made in two parts so as to form lubricating-channels communicating through the hollow piston-rod and articulated pipes d with an oil-feeding device D.
Patent GB-190216870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life Saving Rafts.
Inventor: CHAMBERS ROBERT
Filed: 1902-07-30
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 16,870. Chambers, R. July 30. Rafts. - A lifesaving raft, of the section shown, with transverse b u l k - heads and longi - tudinal bulkheads A forming watertight compartments, is made alike at top and bottom, so that it may be simply thrown into the water when wanted, and is in the position of use, whichever side comes uppermost. Both top and bottom are fitted with oars retained in sockets, oarsmen's seats I, I<1>, rowlocks, and hand-grips K with life-lines. The raft is secured on decks by ring-bolts at its ends.
Patent GB-190227340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or connected with Packets or Books of Paper.
Inventor: MAYER JULIUS
Filed: 1902-12-11
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 27,340. Mayor, J. Dec. 11. Cigarette papers, cases for.-Relates to packets or books of cigarette or other papers. The papers b, Fig. 1, are folded over a central partition a from each of the two sides alternately, so that both ends of each paper are overlapped by the one next above. The partition may be formed by folding a cardboard sheet and, preferably, joining the ends, or by folding several layers of paper, in either case leaving a central space into which are afterwards inserted flaps g, Fig. 2, and a hinge portion of a cover comprising a bottom d, side flaps f, and a lid e.
Patent GB-190304759-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Sterilization of Water and other Liquids and of Alimentary Substances to Render same Potable or Edible.
Inventor: NESFIELD VINCENT BLUMHARDT
Filed: 1903-02-28
Granted: 1904-02-27
Abstract: 4759. Nesfield, V. B., and Crerar, A. Feb. 28. Liquids, sterilizing; preserving food.-Chlorine is liberated in water or other liquids, from the liquid element, or by chemical means. In the former case, the chlorine is contained in tubes or vessels of glass, lead, or steel, from which it escapes on breaking the glass, or turning the cock with which the metal vessels are provided. In the latter case, tablets are introduced into the liquid, composed of bleaching-powder or other hypochlorite and some substance which liberates chlorine from these bodies, such as tartaric or citric acid, or carbonic acid evolved from bicarbonate of soda or potash. The liquid is dechlorinated by tablets of sodium sulphite or hyposulphite, which may be combined with the chlorine tablets by some adhesive substance, or may form the core of the latter, being separated from the outer chlorinating layer by a film of gelatine or sugar. Food is sterilized by immersion in water in which chlorine is being liberated by the above methods, the water being dechlorinated as before.
Patent GB-190305462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of Producing Films with Changing Inscriptions for Kinematographs and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: SPAETH CARL
Filed: 1903-03-09
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 5462. Spõth, C., and Grabsch, E. March 9. Magic-lanterns.-Relates to the affixing of inscriptions to kinematographic pictures, so that the inscription remains the same throughout a single group of pictures relating to the same subject. The inscriptions are preferably printed photographically on a separate backing-film so as to be opposite the spaces x between the pictures a, b, c. To print them automatically on the backing-film, the series of inscriptions are printed on sections y of a second film 2 which is moved at right-angles to the picture film 1. The film 2 is moved on one step, at the end of each group of pictures, by an escapement mechanism 14, 15 actuated by a clock spring 12, the escapement lever 19 being controlled by pins 8 in a disc 6. Every step forwards of the escapement discs 14, 15 turns the roller 4 through one quarter revolution by means of the Geneva stop mechanism 11, 10. The shafts of the discs 6 and roller 3 are connected by gearing of suitable velocity ratio. After development of the inscriptions, the backing-film is combined with the picture film for use in the kinematograph.
Patent GB-190307202-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in School Desks, Chairs and similar Furniture
Filed: 1903-03-27
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 7202. Elliott, R. P., and American School Furniture Co. March 27. Desks, chairs, tables, &c.-Relates to adjusting- mechanism for school desks, drawing-tables, dental and barbers' chairs, and similar furniture. Desk standards 3, Fig. 2, are supported and guided by brackets 2 provided with casings 11 and secured to the bottom of the desk. A clamping-rod 4 extends through bearings in the brackets 2 and slots 10 in the standards 3, and is provided with feathered pinions 5 engaging racks on the standards. Externally-grooved washers 8 and clamping-nuts 9 are feathered and threaded, respectively, on the rod 4, and are operated by a socket wrench provided with projections corresponding with the external grooves. The chair standard, pedestal, or base 12, Fig. 6, carries a clamping-rod 4 for operating a slide 13. The upper ends of desk standards and the lower ends of chair slides are tapered.
Patent GB-190312355-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of Propelling Ships Boats and similar Vessels
Inventor: MCGRAH THOMAS
Filed: 1903-05-30
Granted: 1904-05-30
Abstract: 12,355. McGrah, T. May 30. Propelling by air jets.-Air delivered by the compressor 1 into the reservoir 2 is directed, by the valve-controlled pipes shown, to the stern or bow orifices 5, 7 to propel the vessel ahead or astern.
Patent GB-190313694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Engines.
Inventor: WATSON HERBERT SANDERSON
Filed: 1903-06-19
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 13,694. Watson, H. S. June 19. Feed-pumps.-In a single-acting steam engine with working parts enclosed, a feed-pump 36 is carried by bolts 37, and has inlet and outlet passages 53 controlled by valves. The plunger 38 has a curved head 44, which is operated by a cam on the crank shaft. The plunger is pressed towards the crank shaft by a spring acting on a collar 42, and the length of the stroke is determined by the position of a sleeve 46, which comes in contact with the collar 42. The sleeve 46 screws on to a nipple on the casing 16, and is adjusted by bevel gearing, as shown, or otherwise.
Patent GB-190314756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grabs.
Inventor: SHOOSMITH HARRY
Filed: 1903-07-02
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 14,756. Shoosmith, H. July 2. Grabs.-Relates to single-chain grabs of the kind described in Specification No. 20,975, A.D. 1894, in which the grab crosshead c, Fig. 4, is connected to the sliding pulley - crosshead e, by the engagement of a notched projection h on the former with a locking-pin i on the latter, and consists of means by which the disengagement of these parts preparatory to the discharge of the grab, can be effected when the weight is taken off the lifting- chain, as for example, when the grab is lowered on to the dumping-ground. On the pin i is a trigger l, which may be an extension of the arm k, by which the pin is moved from its locking to its releasing position and vice versÔ. When the grab is lifted, and the block e therefore raised with the pin i and arm k in locking position, the trigger l engages a vertically sliding weight m, which, owing to the friction on the pin i due to the load, is unable to turn the pin, but which is heavy enough to turn the pin to its releasing-position shown when the load is taken off the chain. As a further precaution against the grab opening at the wrong time, the device shown in Fig. 7 is employed. A second short arm or trigger o is fitted on the pin i, to co-operate with a pin s, which is normally retracted out of its path by a light spring, but which, when the weight is on the hoisting-chain, is pulled forward by a chain p and so prevents the pin i from turning into its releasing position. The tightening of the chain p for this porpose may be effected by a projection r on the block e.
Patent GB-190318386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bedsteads Fenders and such like Articles
Inventor: CRANE JAMES ALFRED
Filed: 1903-08-26
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 18,386. Crane, J. A. Aug. 26. Fenders.-Relates to mounts for bedsteads, fenders, and the like for the purpose of displayingimitation jewels &c. When the jewels E are required to be seen from both sides, they are secured between two perforated rosettes C, C' which are fixed together by pins c'. Slots are formed in the edges of one rosette to enable it to pass over the screwed ends B of the tubes a', which project into a ring A. The rosettes are then slightly rotated to prevent their withdrawal, and are fixed by a screw pin or the like. The rosettes may be applied separately from each side of the ring A and afterwards fixed together by the pins c<3>, in which case the slots are unnecessary. The rosettes may embrace the edges of the ring A, or of the article itself, or the ends of the screws B may be flattened into the form of thumbscrews to which the rosettes are secured. If only one side of the jewels is to be seen, they may be placed in recesses in the bedstead chill or the like F, Fig. 4, and secured by a pierced rosette held down by a cap on the screw pin H or by other means. The jewels may be inserted from the back of the rosette and held by a back-plate.
Patent GB-190318773-A (GB)
Title: Wave Power Apparatus.
Inventor: SMITH JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1903-08-31
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 18,773. Smith, J. H. Jan. 13, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Wave energy, utilizing.-The apparatus consists of a hub 4, mounted upon a stationary shaft 3 carrying a flywheel and fitted with a piece 5, which has teeth 6 on its inner periphery, as shown in Fig. 7. A weighted float 16 attached to the pivoted lever 11, shown in Fig. 1, actuates a spring-returned ratchet clutch mounted on the shaft 3 through the connection 8, also attached to the lever 11, thus rotating the hub 4 and the driving-pulley attached thereto. A stop-pin 17 limits the downward movement of the pivoted lever 11, to prevent the spring of the ratchet from being damaged. The clutch, shown in Figs. 5 and 7, consists of a spiral spring b attached to the collar a keyed to the shaft 3 at one end, and to the loose pulley e at the other end. The disc f is fixed to the pulley e, and carries the dog holder g. The dog shift k is frictionally held on the shaft 3 by the springs o, and is connected to the dogs or pawls j, i by means of the pins q, so that, as the plate f moves in one direction, these pawls are at first forced into gear with the teeth 6. The dog shift k is then compelled to rotate upon that shaft 3 until the float reaches its lowermost position. When the float begins to rise, the spring brings the teeth out of action again. By means of the two pulleys 18, 19, which are of different sizes, and the different points of suspension 12 of the float on the bar 11, the apparatus can be adjusted to the state of the sea. A number of such machines with small driven pulleys 20 are arranged on a pier, and a dynamo may be driven from them.
Patent GB-190323085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gun Sights.
Inventor: HEINRICH FRIEDRICH EDUARD
Filed: 1903-10-24
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 23,085. Heinrich, F.E. Oct. 24. Sights.-Relates to that type of sight in which the required elevation is given to the pivoted sight leaf by a slide working on a uniformly-graduated scale and acting upon cam-surfaces on the leaf. In the form shown in Fig. 2, guide rollers u or other portions of the slide h bear on the underside of cam-flanges t on the sides of the leaf c, and spring pins r balls, or the like attached to the slide h bear on the upper tide of flanges, the direction of action of the pins r &c. coinciding with the average direction of the normals to the cam-flanges t.
Patent GB-190327250-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Spinning Carded Wool.
Inventor: ACHENBACH WILHELM
Filed: 1903-12-12
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 27,250. Achenbach, W., and Dick, O. Dec. 12. Flyer frames ; processes.-In machines for spinning carded wool, the material passes from the drawing-rollers 8, and over a guide-wire 9, which is adjustable in height, to the eye 7 of a flyer 6, which is driven at a uniform speed by means of a band and wharl 14, while the spindle is driven at a variable speed according to the diameter of the cop at which winding is taking place. The spindle is driven by a disc and roller arrangement 16, 18, the discs or rollers 18 being mounted on a longitudinally-movable shaft 17. The flyers are mounted by means of grooved discs 3 in the lifting rail 4, and are mounted so as to rotate with, and also slide upon, the continuously-driven sleeves 2. The lifting rail is raised and lowered by cams 22 on a shaft 24 which carries also the cam 25 for varying the speed of the spindles, the cam 25 acting to move the shaft 17 longitudinally through the spring rod 26 and lever 29. The shaft 24 is moved longitudinally in a step-by-step fashion as the winding proceeds by means of a screw 31 and a ratchet arrangement 33, 34, the ratchet-pawl being operated by an eccentric 40 through which the square or polygonal end of the shaft 24 can slide.