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Patent GB-190221717-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Storing and Handling Coal or other Broken Granulated or Finely Divided Material.
Inventor: MACROW GEORGE COLBY
Filed: 1902-10-06
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 21,717. Mackrow, G. C., and Cameron, H. G. Oct. 6. Barges ; colliers ; grain - carrying vessels; ventilating ships.-Relates, particularly, to storage of coal or other broken or granulated material for shipping, as shown in Fig. 3. Storage chambers B<1> have sloping floors B, not extending to the walls, so that openings are formed there, through which the coal or other material passes on to tables C for transference into receptacles. For removing dust, the central floor support B' is made hollow and connected to an air extractor L. Tributary conduits L' opening over the tables C convey the dust to the central conduit B' from which it is carried to filters L<3>.
Patent GB-190226045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Rock-drills.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1902-11-26
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 26,045. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. Nov. 26. Rock drills.-Relates to electric rock drills, and comprises means for gripping the drill and partially rotating it between each blow. The drill 10 is held in a sleeve 11 reciprocated by means of levers 13, 14 and having at its upper end a conical recess which, on the back - stroke, engages dogs 17 and causes them to grip and lift the drill. This action is facilitated by a rubber or other elastic cushion 19 secured by a cap 21. The sleeve is rotated at each back-stroke by means of a spring feather 24 and spiral and longitudinal grooves 28, 27 of gradually-increasing depth downwards, so that shoulders are formed at the points of intersection. As the sleeves rises, the feather 24 drops from the groove 27 into the first deeper groove 28, and the sleeve turns. On the forward stroke, the feather drops into the next straight groove 27, the dogs 17 release the drill, and the blow is given by ordinary mechanism. To remove the drill, the cap and dog are taken off, the pin 16 is pushed clear of the arm 13, but is retained by a spring catch and groove, and the feather 24 is drawn back and held by giving it a quarter-turn. The sleeve may then be lifted clear of the casing.
Patent GB-190226780-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Driving Chain.
Inventor: BERNHARD EDWARD ERNEST
Filed: 1902-12-04
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 26,780. Bernhard, E. E. Dec. 4. Driving-chains.-A chain, adapted to gear with a toothed wheel and also with a pulley, and applicable for the propulsion of vehicles &c., has flanges d projecting at right-angles to the plate a, and faced with leather or other substance e. The flanges may be formed on the opposite edges of the links, as shown by the dotted lines in Fig. 2, with blocks of material secured thereto. Instead of forming the flanges, blocks of material e<1>, Fig. 4, may be secured by rivets c to the plates a.
Patent GB-190300597-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Filling Receptacles with Fluid and Semi-fluid Substances.
Inventor: ROUNDS CHARLES HENERY
Filed: 1903-01-09
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 597. Rounds, C. H. April 22, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Measured quantities, delivering.-The measuring- chambers b, formed in the base of the tank a containing the fluid or semi-fluid substance to be measured, normally have their lower ends b<1> closed by a slide k. The pistons p of the chambers b are provided with seats for valves p<1>, of which the stems p<2> can slide in the connecting-yokes p<3> within limits determined by the collars p<4>, p<5>. The valve stems p<2> are connected by a crosshead c, a yoke c', a screw-threaded rod d, a sliding gimbal ring e', and a pitman e with the crank disc f of the beltdriven or other power-shaft g. When the belt h<1> is shifted from the loose pulley g<3> to the fast pulley g<2>, the valves p<1> descend towards the plungers p, and a cam i<1> actuating a rock-shaft m releases the slide k, which is thereupon retracted by a spring k<3> to bring its openings beneath the discharge ends b<1> of the measuring-chambers b. As soon as the valves p<1> close upon their seats, the descent of the plungers p begins, and the fluid or semi-fluid is discharged into the boxes, cans, bottles, or other receptacles o. The cam i<1> then actuates the rock-shaft and returns the slide k to the position shown in Fig. 1. The valve stems p<2> slide upwards through the yokes p<3> and finally lift the plungers p, allowing the chambers b to refill without agitating the liquid in such a manner as to produce foaming. The gimbal ring e<1> sliding between'the nuts d<2>, d<3> gives sufficient lost motion to ensure the full opening of the discharge openings b<1> before the pistons commence to exert pressure, and the quantity of the substance discharged at each operation may be regulated by raising or lowering the upper nut d<2>, thereby regulating the extent of the movements of the valves and plungers p, p<1>. The parts requiring cleaning are made with detachable screw or equivalent joints, and the location of the driving shaft or mechanism, and the method of actuating the slide k, may be varied.
Patent GB-190306212-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Compositors' Galley.
Inventor: NEU OTTO
Filed: 1903-03-17
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 6212. Neu, O. March 17. Galleys.-The galley is formed with a bottom plate a and sides b, the latter having end clips f, f<1> and notches c for securing the end e at either end of the galley. The notches c receive the tenons d on the ends of the end e, and the clips f or f<1> are then turned in to secure it. The sides b may be made similarly removable.
Patent GB-190314754-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electric Incandescent Lamp.
Inventor: REGNART CHARLES CLARE
Filed: 1903-07-02
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 14,754. Restart, C. C. July 2 Incandescent lamps.- A lamp is made in imitation of a candle, with a cap f at the lower end to fit an ordinary holder. The cylindrical portion a is made of opal glass, or of clear glass treated to resemble wax, either hollow or solid ; it may be plain, fluted, coloured, or otherwise ornamented. The filament d is carried by a glass or other support c, with connecting - wires leading to the cap f ; the filament may be formed spirally and so as to present somewhat the appearance of a flame. The filament is situated in a tapered part b of clear or corrugated glass, or glass tinted to give a light more closely resembling that of a candle. The upper part of the support c may be blackened to resemble a wick.
Patent GB-190314910-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Gilding Surfaces.
Inventor: HERRMANN FELIX
Filed: 1903-07-04
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 14,910. Herrmann, F. July 4. Gilding; woodwork, ornamental.-In order to gild glass, porcelain, &c. surfaces, an extremely-thin gold layer is first formed thereon by covering them with a dilute alkaline solution of a gold salt containing a feeble organic reducing-agent, such as alcohol, glycerine, or saccharose, and the final gold layer is afterwards formed by covering the surface with a gold solution containing a strong reducing- agent. Designs are produced by removing parts of the first gold layer, preferably by a pencil or an engraved caoutchouc roller, before depositing the final layer. The gold layer may be transferred to paper, leather, wood, fabrics, collodion, gelatine, &c. by applying an adhesive material to the surface of the gold layer, pressing the material thereon, and removing it when the adhesive material has set Gum or gelatine is preferably applied as an adhesive material when transferring to leather, and no additional adhesive is required when transferring to gelatine or collodion. In one method of gilding glass, a solution of potassium aurichloride is mixed with a mixture of ethyl alcohol and caustic potash solutions, and the mixture obtained is poured over the glass plate, which is fitted preferably in a wooden frame and jointed with rubber, the mixture being removed when it begins to lose colour or become turbid. The final gilding is then effected by covering the plate with a mixture obtained by mixing together a double chloride of gold and caustic potash solutions, and adding a sodiumperoxide solution thereto.
Patent GB-190315854-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Making Plate Glass.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1903-07-17
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 15,854. Imray, 0., [St. Louis Plate Glass Co.]. July 17. Rolling; re-heating.-In rolling plates or sheets of glass, a current of electricity is passed through the glass between the roller and the table, so as to melt successive portions of the glass as the roller passes over it. It is stated that, by this method, a " fire-finish" " is imparted to the glass, and that airbubbles are reduced, so that sheets more nearly approaching to the final thickness can be produced, thus lessening the amount of subsequent grinding required. In the apparatus shown in Fig. 1, the table 2 is supported on insulators 4, and the lateral strips 7, which support the roller 8, are also insulated. The terminals 11, 12, which are connected respectively to the table 2 and to brushes 13 resting on the roller, are connected preferably to a transformer providing an alternating current of low voltage and large amperage. The table and roller are preferably provided with water jackets, as shown. The insulating supports for the roller can be dispensed with by supporting the roller over and independent of the table, in which case the roller can be passed backwards and forwards over the glass. Instead of a roller and table, two or more rollers may be used.
Patent GB-190316929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Commodes for Invalid and like Purposes.
Inventor: BILLINGSLEY MAURICE
Filed: 1903-08-04
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 16,929. Billingsley, M. Aug. 4. Commodes.- Fig. 5 shows a view of a commode, the parts of which can be adjusted to suit the different postures of invalids. The seat A is mounted on telescopic legs B, and its height is adjusted by means of set-screws. The lid C is hinged at the rear to form a back rest, and can be dropped down. When horizontal, the lid is retained in position by a folding bracket; when used as a back rest, it is held in position by a cable E, the ends of which are secured to the front of the seat frame. Studs c<3> prevent the cable from slipping down. Several studs may be arranged at different heights so that the inclination of the lid can be varied. A leg piece F, hinged to the front of the seat, is provided on the underside with a quadrant rack H which engages with the cross-bar b<2>, so that the inclination of the piece F can be adjusted. The piece F may be in two parts, each provided with a quadrant rack, and a sliding foot-piece may be provided. The seat A is hinged at a<1> so that it can be raised at the front, where it is supported by pivoted props of varying length which fold under the seat when down. When not in use, the apparatus is closed up and may be used as a table.
Patent GB-190321477-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pruning Shears and the like.
Inventor: WESTWOOD THOMAS
Filed: 1903-10-06
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 21,477. Westwood, T., and Westwood, S. Oct. 6. Shears.- Relates to pruning, grasscutting, and like hand-shears in which the blades A, B are pivoted together, b y a rivet or stud C on one, engaging a slot D in the other, and in which the sliding motion so allowed is enforced by a link E. Both blades A, B are made with sharp cutting- edges, and are preferably hollowground on one or both sides.
Patent GB-190405815-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Construction of Toothed Wheels and the like.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1904-03-09
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 5815. Haddan, R., [Gayer, F.]. March 9. Toothed wheels.- A toothed wheel is built up of two parts a, b and two steel &c. bands g. The thin perforated ends i of the bands g are bent down into the recesses d, and the whole bolted together as shown. Longitudinal ribs on the inside of the bands g enter recesses in the outside of the parts a, b. The teeth are cut after the parts are assembled.
Patent GB-190406136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Impressing and Perforating Pliers
Inventor: SOHN JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-03-12
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 6136. Sohn, J. March 12. Ticket clips and punches.-The matrix m and the punch of pliers for impressing and then perforating paper, cardboard, &c. slide in holes in the part b<1> of the jaw b carrying the type a, the matrix being operated by means of the lever d and the link g, and the punch directly or by means of a lever h and a projection v which is adjustable to alter the interval between the impressing and perforating operations. The pin s screws into the lever so that the matrix can be easily removed, the punch is either pivoted to or has a spherical head which slides in a recess in the lever h, and the lever h may have an extension h<1> to prevent the spring f from lifting the punch too high.
Patent GB-190406285-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Phonographs.
Inventor: FISCHER ALEX
Filed: 1904-03-15
Granted: 1905-05-15
Abstract: 6285. Fischer, A. March 15. Ball-and-socket joints.-Relates to a ball-andsocket connection between the trumpet and soundbox of a phonograph. The trumpet is connected by rubber tubing or other means to the tube a having a flange c with concave inner surface f. In order to place the balls in position, the casing b of the joint is made in two parts, which are screwed against the flange c by screws d. The casing is then rigidly attached to the sliding carriage of the phonograph. An inner movable " trumpet " or cone-shaped piece e, to which the recorder or reproducer is attached, has a convex lip g working on the concave surface f, and is provided with trunnions j carrying steel balls i moving in grooves h on the inner surface of the casing b. The surfaces f, g and those of the grooves g have a common centre m. When the apparatus is to be used for recording, an up-and-down movement alone is permissible, and a collar k is slipped over the end of the cone-shaped piece e. This collar possesses side-plates or coulisses 1, 2, which restrict the motion of the cone piece e.
Patent GB-190407965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Displaying Illuminated Notices, Advertisements, Decorations and the like.
Inventor: SIMONIN LEON
Filed: 1904-04-06
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 7965. Simonin, L. April 11, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Ornamental effects. -An illuminated device for displaying decoctions and the like consists of one or more sets of rods which support any desired letters or symbols, radiating from suitable supports, which are mounted, either fixed or rotatable, upon a rod having gas or electric lamps at its end so as to light the device. In one form, the rod a, Figs. 1 and 3, supported by the upright b, has the supporting- discs f, f<1>, f<11> screwed upon the screw-threaded portion d and kept tight by the ring c and nut i. Each part of the device is thus easily replaceable. Each set of radial rods g, g<1>, g<11> is inclined towards the lamps at the end h of the rod a like a cone or umbrella. Where gas illumination is used, the gas passes through the interior of the rod a. Fig. 4 shows one of the discs f<1> arranged to be rotated on the shaft a by a pulley f, through a belt and a distant driving-pulley. Or the rotation may be effected through suitable toothed gearing by an electromotor fixed behind the disc f. Several apparatus may be arranged on a framework to be worked by a single driving-pulley. Several discs f, f<1>, f<11>, Fig. 9, may be arranged to rotate at once in different senses and at different speeds. This is done by means of bevel gearing as shown, the disc f being driven by a belt passing round the pulley f.
Patent GB-190408596-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Vaporising and Burning Oils.
Inventor: DUMONTIER FERDINAND
Filed: 1904-04-14
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 8596. Dumontier. F., Chartier, C., Ninin, L.H., and VÚnition, M. April 14. Vapour burners.-Burners for heavy oils, such as coal-tar hydrocarbons, petroleums, and schist oils, are formed either with an annular vaporizing- chamber or with separate vaporizing and superheating chambers. In the construction shown in Figs. 1, 3, and 4, the annular vaporizing-chamber a is provided with projecting pockets or recesses f, f<1>, f<11>, f<111> which retain the carbonaceous deposits and increase the heating-surface of the walls of the vaporizing-chamber. The oils enter by the pipes d, d' under the control of a needle valve e, and the vapours traverse a yoke h to the burner i, whence they issue into the combustion chamber g under the control of a needle valve j. The bolts m, m<1>, m<11>, m<111> securing the connecting-plates are so arranged that the screwthreaded parts are not unduly heated, thereby allowing the burner to be readily taken to pieces for cleaning.
Patent GB-190408830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vapour Burner Apparatus.
Filed: 1904-04-16
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 8830. Soc. Romanet et Guilbert. June 8, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Incandescent vapour lamps.-In alcoholic vapour lamps or burners for magic-lantern and other purposes, the vaporizing-tube a, which is packed with a wick or its equivalent c to the level of a perforated disc d, and is provided with an external starting-cup j, is adjustably mounted upon a rod h carried by a plate g, which slides in grooves in the lantern or support. The incandescent burner l is suspended from the tube a by a tube k, and the mantle m is detachably mounted, by means of a ring n passing through a slot o, on a plate p, which conducts the heat of the flame to the vaporizing- tube a. The vaporizing-tube of each burner is connected by a separate tube b to a.screw valve v with an alcohol reservoir r, which is preferably conical with a cylindrical portion near its upper end. A depending tube s prevents the alcohol from rising into the cylindrical portion, which forms a space for the reception of air forced in under pressure by a pneumatic ball u, a hand pump, or its equivalent. As the alcohol is consumed, the conical shape of the reservoir causes the liquid to expose less surface to the expanding air, so that the pressure remains practically constant. If the reservoir be made cylindrical throughout, the distributing-valves are arranged at the top, and are connected to pipes which descend nearly to the bottom of the reservoir.
Patent GB-190409111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Engines.
Inventor: FERRERO MICHELE
Filed: 1904-04-20
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 9111. Ferrero, M., and Franchetti, A. April 20. Gas and like engines.-Fig. 1 shows a singleacting two-stroke -cycle engine having a cylinder of two diameters formed in one with the valve and crank chambers. The cylinder admission and exhaust ports are shown at g, h respectively, the ports f admitting compressed air from the crank chamber for flushing purposes. On the out-stroke, combustible mixture is drawn into the pump chamber b through ports t, q, and y formed in the valve m and casing r, and passes into the cylinder through the port l on the succeeding out-stroke when the piston uncovers the ports g. Ports v, j admit air to the crank chamber. Liquid hydrocarbons may be injected into the valve chamber, and be heated by the products of combustion passing away by the outlet s<1>, in which case air only enters the pump b through the ports t, q, and y.
Patent GB-190410471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Separating Oil from Steam.
Filed: 1904-05-06
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 10,471. Gamlen, R. L., and Glover & Co., W. T. May 6. Steam separators.-In arrangements for separating oil from steam, the baffles are fitted with mats of wire or of cocoa or other suitable fibre, the mats being stiffened by being mounted on or formed in one with sheets of wire gauze or perforated metal. The baffle-plates may be of any suitable shape and number. The Figure shows one form of the apparatus fitted with baffles c, e, which in this case are conical. The baffles carry the mats d which are held at a suitable distance from the plates by the rods f. Gutters g and drain pipes h which open to the oil receptacle k are provided. The oil-laden steam entering by the mouth a<1> is obstructed by the annulus c and diverted to the opening n, opposite which is situated the cone e. The freed steam passes away around the edge of the cone.
Patent GB-190415949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lubricators
Inventor: GILL JOHN EDWIN
Filed: 1904-07-18
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 15,949. Gill, J. E. July 18. Axle - boxes, lubricating.-The object is to combine the advantages of a hard lubricant and oil or other liquid lubricant for railway-carriage, locomotive, and other bearings. In one form, the journal box A, Fig. 1, is fitted with a spring D carrying a plate C upon which is mounted a cake E of solid lubricant. A box F may surround the cake to preserve its shape, and a sheet of gauze or a perforated plate may be stretched across the top of the box F, but both these parts may be dispensed with. Receptacles I to contain oil or other liquid are formed in the cake, so that, as the train starts, the journal draws the oil &c. from the receptacles, and, as the speed increases, the solid lubricant is liquefied and mixed with the oil &c. The receptacles I may be filled with different fluids to produce any desired lubricating-compound when mixed together. Thin tubes of soft lead, paraffin, or other material, either closed or open at the bottom, may be inserted in the cake to contain the fluid. Wicks, embedded at one end in the solid cake and in contact with the journal at the other end, may be placed in the receptacles I to ensure the feed of the liquid lubricant. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 6, the container H has thin walls of soft lead, graphite, paraffin, or the like, and has a central reservoir N surrounded by one or more pads of soap, felt, grease, &c., which may communicate by means of grooves M and perforations O with the reservoir N. In another form, the cake of solid lubricant is provided, in addition to the receptacles I, with a number of closed fluid cells distributed throughout the cake, so as to open in turn as the cake is worn down. The cake may be made of soap or a compound of grease and graphite or the like.
Patent GB-190417326-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machinery for Sawing Stone, Marble, Granite, and the like.
Inventor: VINT SAMUEL WALTER
Filed: 1904-08-09
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 17,326. Vint, S. W. Aug. 9. Sawing marble, granite, &c.-In a machine for sawing marble, granite, &c., the guide upon which the saw frame runs is placed above the latter to prevent the grit from getting on it and wearing its surface. At each end of the machine, the shaft B carries an oscillating head M, which by means of radius-rods A is connected to a "bearing" E to which a slide L fixed to the saw frame F is connected by a pin L', a white-metal lining K being bolted to the slide. The shaft also carries a forked bar G, at one end of which there is an enlargement J with a steel face J<1> against which the slide bears and by means of which the saw frame is guided.
Patent GB-190420025-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Bolt Fastening.
Inventor: PARKINSON HERBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-09-16
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 20,025. Parkinson, H. W., Parkinson, A. C., and Roe, E. C. Sept. 16. Doors and door f r a m e s ; windowshutters. -A door, window-s h u t t e r, or the like is rendered p r a c t ically airtight by a bead or bevelled piece i<1> on the frame, which is pressed against the door by the securing-bolt a.