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Patent GB-190217942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Fittings.
Inventor: ALLAN GAVIN
Filed: 1902-08-15
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 17,942. Allan, G. Aug. 15. Windows. - Windows with in- wardly - turning sashes have studs E', F' on the lower sash adapted, on raising the sash, to engage with the slotted flaps D<1> of the hinges D, shown in Figs. 6 and 6<a>, on the batten rod. Fig. 4 shows the window sash stile K formed separately from the sliding stile H, the two being attached by a thumb-screw I. When the window is to be turned inwards, the sliding stile is fixed by a thumb-screw at N. Or the batten rod may be hinged at J. The pulley cord, shown in Fig. 5, is made with a hook and eye 0 and a ring P, for placing on a pin P' to hold the cord when the window is to be turned inwards. The upper sash carries pintles B, B<1>, shown in Figs. 8 and 8<a>, which, on lowering the sash, fit into the sockets C, C<2> shown in Figs. 9, 9<a>, 9<b>, and 9<c>, so that the sash can be turned inwards.
Patent GB-190219005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flushing Syphons for Sewage and the like.
Inventor: DOULTON HENRY LEWIS
Filed: 1902-08-29
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 19,005. Doulton, H. L., and Pleace, R. J. Aug. 29. Flushing traps.-In siphons with more than one discharge outlet, of the kind shown in the Figure, which are started by liquid rising outside the cylinder A until it attains sufficient height to overcome the pressure of the air in the cylinder A and the liquid in the trap B, pipes E, F are fitted to the outlets C, D, to give free escape for the air. These pipes are either joined together or are entirely separate, and are more particularly of use when one or more outlets are out of action.
Patent GB-190219947-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Operating Railway & Tramway Points from the Vehicle while in Motion.
Inventor: DAVIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-09-12
Granted: 1903-09-12
Abstract: 19,947. Davis, W. Sept. 12. Points and switches.-Relates to means for operating railway and tramway points from the vehicle. A piston or plunger E sliding within a cylinder A fixed to the car carries a roller B which can be lowered by means of a foot-piece G, against the pressure of a returning spring H. This roller acts against a tapered rail C pivoted between the rails and connected by a link Q to the point F.
Patent GB-190223511-A (GB)
Title: Water Proof Artificial Fuel.
Inventor: BARTLETT JAMES FRANCIS
Filed: 1902-10-28
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 23,511. Bartlett, J. F., and Thomas, R. H. Oct. 28. Fuel.-Artificial-fuel blocks, adapted to resist the influences of the weather, consist of coal dust, cow manure, blood, lime, alum, glue, and water, mixed together, and then dried.
Patent GB-190227533-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Manufacture of Compound Producer Gas.
Filed: 1902-12-13
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 27,533. RichÚ Compagnie du gaz, H. Dec. 14, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Gas-producers.-The gas produced is passed through a passage or chamber, in which it is mixed with a further supply of air to burn the tar, and wherein clinker may deposit, and is subsequently passed up a column of incandescent coke to purify it and decompose the smoke, the resulting carbon helping to maintain the purifying column. The apparatus shown consists of a producer B charged with a column of raw fuel, and provided with a feeding- inlet A, a water pipe a leading to stepped trays b<1>, b<2>, b<3>, an ashpan d, an overflow pipe c, a blast nozzle e, and a door j. The passage D into which the gases from the producer pass receives a further air supply through the inlet f. Beyond this passage is a shaft E filled with coke through the hopper K, and rendered incandescent before use. A clearing-out door g and a gas outlet i are provided. The producer is started by blowing in an excess of air through the nozzle e until the column of coke in the shaft E becomes incandescent. Then the air supply is regulated as required, water is injected at a if the fuel does not contain sufficient moisture, and air is injected at f. The space D is closed on each side by the raw fuel and coke forming inclines as shown.
Patent GB-190228212-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Making Carburetted Air.
Inventor: STEELE WILBUR FISK
Filed: 1902-12-22
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 28,212. Steele, W. F. April 10, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Carburetting.-Low-grade oils are used in carburetters at a moderate temperature, about 80‹ to 90‹ C. Air is heated in an ordinary heater 7, and then led by tubes 15 having valves 13 to three sets of carburetters 8, 9, included in these sets being a number of heated carburetters 10, and a numberof coolers 11. Each set is connected to a scrubber 12 by tubes 16 having valves 14. The arrangement of plant may be varied. In the preferred manner of working with the arrangement of apparatus shown, the air from the heater 7 is passed only to the two outer sets of carburetters, passing first through the heaters or heated carburetters 10, then through the carburetters 8, and then through the cooling-columns 11. An ordinary carburetter may be placed between the heaters 7,10, or the cooling-columns may be placed in the inner series of carburetters &c. From the columns 11, the carburetted air is led past valves 19 and through tubes 18 to the inner set of carburetters 9, which are of a greater diameter than the outer carburetters 8. From the last of this set, the carburetted air passes to the scrubber 12. The cooling-columns consist each of a cylinder having a slightly-convex bottom 24, a drain pipe 25, and an air inlet tube 30 dipping beneath horizontal perforated partitions 29 but being above a concave partition 28 having a central aperture. Above the upper plate 29 is a coke or like packing, within which is laid the cooling-coil 32, having an inlet and outlet 31, 33 for the cooling-medium. The heating-vessels are similarly constructed.
Patent GB-190311145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Accumulator Electrodes
Inventor: CALANDRI RINALDO
Filed: 1903-05-15
Granted: 1904-05-14
Abstract: 11,145. Calandri, R. May 15. Secondary batteries.-The conducting frame or grating A, Figs. 6 and 7, of an accumulator electrode is provided with edge flanges b, which are turned down to retain the side plates c and the porous filling d of pure lead monoxide or other active agent. The plates c are of thin lead perforated with incisions, the rough edges of which are not removed. Or the plates c may be attached by soldering or insertion into grooves in the frame A, or the frame may be enclosed in a jacket formed by bending round it a large perforated sheet. In a modification, the filling is retained by means of ribs l, Fig. 9, on a central web m in the frame, the turned-down ribs being afterwards perforated. When thicker side plates are used, the frame may be dispensed with, and the retaining- walls made in the form of a case. The separators used with the above electrodes may each consist of two thin perforated sheets e, f, Fig. 7, one of which has projections to hold the two apart; separating-rods may be used with the electrode shown in Fig. 9, or the electrodes may be arranged without separators in special cells. The mass d consist of particles, scales, shavings, &c. of uniform size, those in negative electrodes being smaller than those in positive electrodes. The electrodes may be placed either vertically or horizontally.
Patent GB-190312822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controlling Valves for Steering and like Engines.
Inventor: RICHARDSON ROBERT
Filed: 1903-06-08
Granted: 1904-09-14
Abstract: 12,822. Richardson, R. June 8. Steering-gear.-Relates to steam steering-gear of the kind described in Specification No. 17,512, A.D. 1888 ; blowing through during inaction is prevented, and, by employing separate exhaust valves, a small controlling-valve can be employed. The controlling-valve B is worked through the usual hunting gear, and in its central position both ports c are open to steam, which passes the pistons E, through the ports f, Fig. 1, and presses the exhaust valves to their seats. When the valve B is shifted, the port c on one side is opened to the exhaust passage c', whereby the pressure beneath the piston E on the other side tends to lift its valve G and to open the corresponding port d leading from the valve-chest to the main exhaust passage i. The non-return valves H between the ports c, d may be separate from the valves G, or may be dispensed with, as shown in Fig. 4, where a small port k relieves the pressure above the piston E when the ports c, d are closed to steam pressure. The exhaust valves may be opened mechanically by tappets connected to the gear of the valve B.
Patent GB-190313962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Balling Slivers of Fibrous Substances.
Inventor: COLBURN HEBDEN
Filed: 1903-06-23
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 13,962. Colburn, H., and Saunders, G June 23. Balling-machines; stop-motions.-In a machine for balling slivers ready for combing, the slivers b pass through guides g, between pressing-rollers h, h', and over a guide-plate k, to the bifurcated winding-spindle a, which is capable of sliding in its bearing a' and is connected, by means of a short central spindle, on which it can turn, to a rack e. The bifurcated end of the spindle passes through openings in, and is driven from, discs c, c<1>, the latter of which is driven by gearing from the belt pulley d. The rollers h, h<1> and the plate k are carried by arms on a freely-mounted low shaft carrying a brake wheel m<3> round which a strap m<4> controlled by a weighted lever n passes, and the plate k presses against the ball of slivers b<1>. As the plate k is pressed back by the increasing ball, a screwed rod o<2> adjustably secured in a nut o' carried by the arms on which the plate is mounted comes against a spring p, disengaging it from a notch so that it can act on a finger q<1> on the stop-rod q and move the belt on to the loose pulley. The spindle a is then withdrawn from the ball, through its bearing a<2>, by means of a pinion f engaging the rack e and rotated by a wheel f<2>, and a lever s having projections s<1> is rotated to bring the projections into recesses s<2> in the bearing c<3>, thus easing the disc c to facilitate the removal of the ball. The wheel f<2> is locked during normal working of the machine by the starting-lever t to prevent the accidental withdrawal of the spindle.
Patent GB-190316100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Circuit-controlling Devices, Chiefly Designed for use with Electric Flash Signs
Filed: 1903-07-21
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 16,100. Lake, H. H., [Automatic Time Switch Co.]. July 21. Advertising.-In a circuit-controller for use with electric flash signs, a movable contact-arm 17, Figs. 1 and 2, which makes contact with a concentric series of fixed contact-pins 19, is driven from the second wheel of a clock train so that the driving-spring does not require to be wound too often. In order that the make and br.eak of the connections may be rapid, although the arm 17 moves slowly, the arm 17 is pivoted eccentrically to a conducting-disc 15 on the driving-spindle 14, and is pressed forwards by a spring 18. The arm 17 is preferably fitted with a second contact piece 44 at its outer end. The controlling-springs 18, 43 of the arm 17 and contact 44 act to drive these parts forwards suddenly when they are released from a contact-pin 19 by the revolution of the disc 15. The arm 17 and contact 44 are then immediately caught and held by the next pin 19, until the disc 15 has rotated sufficiently to release them. As shown in Fig. 2, the spindle 14 passes through the insulating-base 13 under the cover 12 into the case 11 of a suitable clock train, to the second wheel of which it is geared by a'pinion 34. Contact is constantly made with the disc 15 by means of a brush &c. 20. In one suitable arrangement of circuits, a dynamo supplies current through the brush 20 and disc 15 to one or other of four lamp circuits, their order of succession being, first, second, third, second, fourth, second, &c. To produce this result, the return wires from the 'four circuits are connected to the dynamo, and all the alternate pins 19 are connected to the outgoing wire of the second circuit, the other pins 19 being connected up in three groups to the outgoing wires of the other circuits.
Patent GB-190317786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-threading Loom Shuttles.
Inventor: CUMNOCK ROBERT LANE
Filed: 1903-08-17
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 17,786. Cumnock, R. L. Aug. 17. Loom shuttles.-The shuttles are fitted with a self-threading device consisting of a metal block 1 secured in a recess 2 by a screw 3. The weft or bobbin is simply placed on the tongue, and the threading is effected by the thread passing down an incline 7 on the block to a slit 8, from which it passes, by the whipping action round the bobbin, under the flange 11, where it is retained by the tension on the thread. When the shuttle reverses, the thread passes round the point 13 of the block into an inclined slit 15 leading to the shuttle eye, an inclined projection 16 on the block preventing the return of the thread. A projecting flange 18 on the block partially covers the slit 15, and an extension 19 at the lower part forms a bearing or support for the thread in its passage to the eye. The slit 8 is slightly to one side of the centre line of the bobbin to facilitate the passage of the thread below the flange 11, and the shuttle is bevelled off at 10 to facilitate the entry of the thread into the slit 8. The device is also applicable to shuttles in which the weft is changed automatically.
Patent GB-190317854-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Pulleys, Friction Wheels and the like.
Inventor: HIGGINS CHARLES
Filed: 1903-08-18
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 17,854. Higgins, C., and Murray, D. Aug. 18. Pulleys; friction gearing.-Driving pulleys, friction cones, &c. are covered with leather wood, vulcanized or indurated fibre, compressed paper, &c., without the use of rivets on the working surfaces, and in such a manner that the covering can be easily renewed. The material is placed between the two parts a and c of the pulley, Figs. 1 and 5, and the parts are fastened by screw bolts e, or by means of a nut screwed on the end of the projecting hub b. The faces of the parts a, c may be roughened. In the pulley shown in Fig. 3, the material d is held by recesses in the parts a, c. Fig. 8 shows friction cones and Fig. 10 driving- rollers constructed in a similar manner. The invention is also applicable to belt pulleys with convex surfaces.
Patent GB-190320935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Generators.
Inventor: BRIQUET HENRY
Filed: 1903-09-29
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 20,935. Briquet, H., and Raet, E. de. Sept. 29. Acetylene is generated in an apparatus in which the supply of water to the calcium carbide is regulated, according to the pressure of gas in the apparatus, by means of an air cushion between the gas chamber and the water reservoir. The apparatus used for small installations is shown in Fig. 1, the carbide holder 8 being screwed to the chamber 1, which is supported by the frame 2, and divided by the partition 3 into a water reservoir 4, and an acetylene container 5. A tube 11 goes through the centre of the water holder from the gas chamber, and the gas exit pipe 13 is fixed in this by a joint 12. A perforated plug 9 serves for introducing the water, and as a vent in case of accidental over pressure. The gas chamber 5 contains a U-tube 12<a>, consisting of two upright arms 13, 14 connected at the bottom by the crosstube 15, and a tube 16 is connected to the top of one arm 13 and bent so as to turn down, as at 17, over the carbide chamber. The top of the other arm 14 is connected with the water reservoir 4, by means of the tubes 18, 20, and 22, the unions 19, 21, the fine jet 26, and the needle valve 23. The valve is set to pass water at the jet 26 in drops, the U-tube fills and a cushion of air gets enclosed in the tube 20, and when this has happened water starts to drip through the tube 16. If the gas is not drawn off as it is generated, the pressure in the chamber 5 rises, drives the water in the U-tube back into the fittings 18, 19, compresses the air cushion, and stops the passage of water through the jet 20. In a modified form, shown in Fig. 2, for cycles and the like, the carbide chamber is attached to the gas vessel by means of levers 26<1>, which are pivoted on lugs 27, and engage under the hooks 28 so as to force the edge 29 against the packing-ring 30. Clips 41 may be provided for attaching the generator to the frame of the machine.
Patent GB-190325560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricating Apparatus
Inventor: HAMELLE HENRY
Filed: 1903-11-23
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 25,560. Hamelle, H. Nov. 23. Lubricators applicable for motor vehicles are so constructed that, when the vehicle is stopped, the water in the sight-feed tubes cannot descend. The reservoir A has a projecting part a with a window b, at each side of which are the sight-tubes B, arranged above two chambers C in communication with each other. The pump D, which forces oil through the pipes F, i into one of the chambers C, is operated by the link e on the eccentric shaft f, actuated by the wheel G and worm g on a shaft driven by means of the pulley h. The oil rises through the passages u, j, and nozzles k into the sight-tubes, which are filled with water. The drop of oil, guided by the rod l, passes into the space m, and through the tubes n, o to the part to be lubricated. The opening p is controlled by the valve q on the screwed rod r, to which the rod l is attached. The screw s has a transverse opening t, and, when rotated a quarter of a turn, shuts off communication with the sight-tube. The tube u dips into the cup v which stops the descent of water when the vehicle stops.
Patent GB-190326981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a Method of and Apparatus for Attaching Rolled Mouth-pieces to Cigarette Tubes and the like.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-12-09
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 26,981. Boult, A. J., [Hõndel, H. L.]. Dec. 9. Cigarette-making machines.-The general object is to make empty cigarette tubes and the like provided with rolled paper mouthpieces enclosed in the end of the tubes, and the particular object is to make the seams in the tubes and mouthpieces coincide. The mouthpiece is introduced into the end of a continuous tube which is afterwards cut to the length of a cigarette. Any suitable mechanism for forming the mouthpieces and tubes may be used. In the form shown, the strip of paper for forming the mouthpieces is fed into slots in a tube 6 and rotating mandrel 5, one edge of the strip bearing on the finger 7. The continuous paper tube 1 is fed over the tube 6, and the tube 6 and mandrel 5 are then withdrawn to the left, the finger 7 travelling slowly to the left at the same speed as the tube 1. The tube is cut off by the scissors 4 which also travel to the left at this speed. The movement of the finger 7 is effected in one direction by the spring 10<1>, and in the other by an oscillating and laterallytravelling cam 17 which intermittently grips the rod 10 to which the finger is fixed.
Patent GB-190402682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Felted or Matted Goods or Fabrics, from Fibres or Fibrous Material
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1904-02-03
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 2682. Johnson, J. Y., [Goldman, G.]. Feb. 3. Felt.-Relates to the treatment of fibres or fibrous materials for the purpose of uniting the fibres into a mass or fabric, and consists in dusting, or introducing as fine films or layers, dry resin mixed with zinc, aluminium or other oxide, or an insoluble resinate betwean animal, vegetable, mineral or mixed fibres, and then fusing the resinate, with or without simultaneous or subse- quent application of pressure, moisture, or both. With animal fibres or mixtures containing con- siderable proportions thereof, the fibres from the carding-engine &c., mixed with the resinate, are placed between belts which carry moisture, and are then passed between heated rollers. The steam generated fuses the resinate, and a light springy resilient mass is obtained. With vege- table fibres, the latter process gives a compact non-resilient mass.
Patent GB-190404446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Grain Weighing Machines.
Inventor: BEAKBANE CHARLES FRANKLAND
Filed: 1904-02-23
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 4446. Beakbane, C. F., and Hipkins, W. E. Feb. 23. Automatic-feed weighers.-Relates to a feeding- device for automatic grain-weighing machines. The grain is supplied to the supplementary hopper A, Figs. 3 and 4, contained within the main hopper C and provided with a mesh A' to exclude string, wood, iron, stones, and other foreign material, and, after filling the hopper A, overflows into the main shoot C<3> and so passes to the weighing- machine, the pivoted gate E having meanwhile descended and closed the supplementary spout B. As weighing is uearing completion, the gate D descends, clcses the main outlet, and by means of the projecting piece D' strikes and opens the smaller gate E, so that a diminished constant and regular supply or dribble of grain is obtained, through the spout B, to complete the weighing, after which the main gate completes its descent, carrying with it the gate E and completely stopping the supply of grain. If desired, the main and dribble gate may be separately actuated. In a modification, the gate E is dispensed with, an opening F, Fig. 7, in the gate D being used as a substitute. The gate D successively takes up three positions in which there are a full supply, dribble supply, and no supply of grain respectively. A brush B<1> seals the joint between the spout B and the cut-off gate or gates.
Patent GB-190407479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tooth Powders.
Inventor: KIRK EDWARD C
Filed: 1904-03-29
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 7479. Kirk, E. C. March 29. Dentifrices.-Calcium dioxide is used with an abrading-agent, such as chalk, and with or without a saponaceous material. The calcium dioxide, of which 2 to 5 per cent. is employed, forms hydrogen peroxide with the acids of the mouth. A suitable composition consists of 92 parts of precipitated chalk, 3 of powdered castile soap, and 5 of calcium dioxide, with flavouring and colouring materials, if desired.
Patent GB-190408649-A (GB)
Title: Improvements for Plaiting or Braiding Machines.
Inventor: KAPPELER JEAN
Filed: 1904-04-15
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 8649. Kappeler, J. April 15. Braiding-machines.-Relates mainly to means for automatically coupling the bobbin-carrying tube G to one or other of the rotating carrier plates F, Fig. 3. The plates F are formed with sockets f for two balls h, Fig. 5, held in place by the collar g on the tube G. When one ball is locked in the socket of one plate F, the other ball is free to leave the socket in the other plate. The balls are locked by a ring h<1> provided with two gaps, either of which may be brought over a ball to free it. The ring h' is turned by the engagement of one of the projections k, Fig. 3, with one end of the piece i pivoted to the ring h'. The position of the piece i determines which projection k is struck, and hence which ball is liberated and which plate F carries the tube G round with it. The position of the piece i is determined by a ring m on a slide provided with pins engaged by inclines on the oscillating sleeve O. The sleeve 0 is turned whenever a saddle-piece P attached to it strikes one of the projections Q, Fig. 3. The position of the saddle P, either in or out of the range of the projections Q, is determined by pins s<2> carried by a sleeve S provided with other pins s. The pins s<2>, which are varied according to the pattern of the braid, press and hold down a sliding piece R which rests on the rod p<1>. This rod carries the piece P and is pulled upwards by the spring q. The sleeve S is turned step by step by the engagement of the pin S<1>, Fig. 3, with one of the pins s<1>. The bobbin thread passes over a pulley at the top of a tube U, Fig. 4, which slides in the tube G and may be weighted with adjustable weights v to vary the tension of the thread.