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Patent GB-190100462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Piston Valves and Pistons.
Inventor: ELLIOTT WILLIAM DAWSON
Filed: 1901-01-08
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 462. Elliott, W. D., and Watson, J. [practising as Elliott & Watson]. Jan. 8. Pistons; valves, distributing.-Relates to the construction and packing of piston valves and pistons. Fig. 3 shows a piston valve in section. This is composed of blocks or bosses A, A<1>, distance-pieces B, B<1>, and junk-rings C, C', all mounted on the valve spindle D. In the annular space round the bosses A, A' are disposed pairs of expanding rings G, H, G', H<1>, backed by spiral springs J, J<1> of oval section. The joints in the packing-rings are closed by tongue-pieces M, N. As the wearing parts become reduced, washers or filling-pieces may be inserted between the ends of the springs J, J'. The invention as applied to pistons is similar to the above, except in regard to the use of distancepieces.
Patent GB-190102775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Evaporators
Inventor: ANSTEY HENRY CHARLES
Filed: 1901-02-08
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 2775. Anstey, H. C. Feb. 8. Drawings to Specification. Incrustation, removing.-Incrustation is removed from evaporator tubes by heating them over a fire and then immersing them in water.
Patent GB-190103538-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Flushing Tanks or Cisterns for Water Closets.
Inventor: NAPIER ROBERT TWENTYNAN
Filed: 1901-02-19
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 3538. Napier, R. T. Feb. 19. Ball and float valves; float levers.-To prevent noise by the incoming water in flushing tanks, the supply cock M, Fig. 2, is placed at the bottom of the tank, its lever Q being connected by a link S to the float arm T.
Patent GB-190104234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Furnace Tuyères.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-02-27
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 4234. Boult, A. J., [Soc. Anon. pour l'Industrie de la MagnÚsite]. Feb. 27. Drawings to Specification. Refractory substances.-Sinter or calcined magnesite is employed in making blast-furnace or like tuyÞres.
Patent GB-190105344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Concentrating Tables for the Treatment of Minerals and the like.
Inventor: WEBB JOHN FREDERICK
Filed: 1901-03-13
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 5344. Frisch, C. G. March 12. Jugs.-The lids of jugs or other vessels are provided with an indented flange b just small enough to pass through the opening in the top of the vessel. When the vessel is tilted, the lid slides forward as shown in Fig. 2, and is prevented from falling by the flange a.
Patent GB-190109906-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smoke Consumers
Inventor: HEATON JOHN WHITE
Filed: 1901-05-13
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 9906. Heaton, J. W., and Holmes, E. E. May 13. Smoke-consuming.-The smoke and gases from a steam-boiler or other furnace 2 are drawn through a separate furnace 4, and the heat produced may be afterwards utilized in a separate boiler 6. The delivery pipe for the smoke-laden gases is contracted at 25 below the grate of the furnace 4, and air-supply inlets 26 are provided in it. Coke is preferably burnt in the furnace 4, but gaseous fuel may be used.
Patent GB-190111342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compound Steam Locomotives.
Inventor: VAUCLAIN SAMUEL MATHEWS
Filed: 1901-06-03
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 11,342. Vauclain, S. M. Nov. 2, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Compound engines; valves, distributing.-Relates to compound engines of the locomotive type in which two cylinders are arranged at each side of the locomotive. The engine is so constructed that the piston of one cylinder in each pair will move forward while the other is returning, and the distribution of steam to both cylinders is controlled by a single piston valve. Fig. 3 shows a partial vertical section passing through the crossheads to the rear of the cylinders. The saddle is formed of two castings B, B in each of which is formed an inside high-pressure cylinder B', an outside low-pressure cylinder B', and a single valve-chest J. A section through the valve is shown in Fig. 5. In this, 5 is the live steam supply port, 1, 2 the passages leading to the high-pressure cylinder, 3, 4 the passages leading to the low-pressure cylinder, and 7, 7 the low-pressure exhaust ports leading to the final exhaust at 6. The valve is worked by an ordinary gear.
Patent GB-190113108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vent-pegs for Vessels containing Beer or other Fluids.
Inventor: HILL JOHN
Filed: 1901-06-27
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 13,108. Hill, J. June 27. Vent pegs.-The tapering peg A. having a transverse perforation C opening i n t o a longitudinal perforation B, has the perforation C fitted with an elastic cord or tube D, which, when pulled at one or both ends, permits the venting of the cask or vessel. Several forms of the plug are shown. Two plugs connected by a spring, or one actuated by a spring, may be used,
Patent GB-190117459-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Head-dress Fastener.
Inventor: FRASER WILLIAM PATON
Filed: 1901-08-31
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 17,459. Fraser, W. P. Aug. 31. Appliances for securing to head.-Two combs A, Figs. 2 and 3, are fitted inside the hat. The combs are provided with springs B, and are manipulated from the outside of the bat by cords C.
Patent GB-190123138-A (GB)
Inventor: ARMSTRONG CHARLES GOOLD
Filed: 1901-11-15
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 23,138. Armstrong, C. G. July 29, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Heating buildings etc.; thermostats.-Relates to processes or methods and means for regulating heating devices and systems, such as steam heating- systems for buildings. The method consists, firstly, in varying the effective radiating-area of a heater responsive to variations of temperature, and, secondly, modifying a checking action, independent of the temperature of the apartment, the act of varying the effective radiating-area and before all the heating-agent is expelled from the heater. The regulating and controlling device, Fig. 3, is connected to the radiator by the pipe C, to an air supply by the pipe F, and to an exhaust device or pump by the pipe E. The temperature of the steam radiator is controlled by regulating the admission of air to the radiator, and this admission is intermittent or regulated to prevent too rapid displacement of the steam. The cold air is led through the tube H<3> placed behind the compound bar H<2> of the thermostat to increase the action of the thermostat. The bimetallic bar H<2> operates the air-controlling valve H. In another arrangement, the thermostatic bar makes contact with one or other of two electric contacts, so controlling one or two air valves placed between the air supply and exhaust pipes F, E. The air-valve stem is surrounded by a wire coil, through which a current may flow to cause the valve stem to expand and the valve to open. Fig. 8 shows another arrangement of thermostatic control. The controlling diaphragm valve K is actuated by air from the air supply, and the admission of this air is controlled by the rod H<2> and diaphragm L and valve part L'. The spring-pressed valves N and O control the openings of the pipes N', 0' from the air-supply source and the exhaust respectively. The pipe P connects the controlling valve with the radiator. At some point between the radiator and the steam supply a hinged valve is employed to confine the steam and air in the radiator and prevent air from passing into the pipes. This valve also allows the water of condensation to flow out when the steam pressure opens the valve.
Patent GB-190203794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Attaching Feeders to Parrot and other Cages.
Inventor: WHITE HENRY ALBERT
Filed: 1902-02-14
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 3794. White, H. A. Feb. 14. Cages ; feeding and drinking appliances for birds.- Relates to means for securing food receptacles in parrot and like cages. The r e - ceptacle b is attached to a plate c having a tubular boss c' in which a stud d<2> is mounted so as to be free to move. The stud d<2> carries a bar d', which can be turned into a vertical position to be passed between the bars a<1>, a<1> of the cage and can then be turned into a horizontal position to form the fastening-device. The bar d<1> is provided with holes to engage studs f, f secured to the plate c ; or similar engaging devices may be employed. A thumb-piece d<3> and a plate d<4> are secured to the end of the stud d' outside the cage. and a strong spring e is arranged around the stud d<2> between the plates d<4>, c.
Patent GB-190208425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hay Bogies, Sledges, or Carriers.
Inventor: POLLOCK ANDREW
Filed: 1902-04-11
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 8425. Pollock, A. April 11. Carts; hay bogies; sledges. - Relates to hay bogies, sledges, or carriers such as are described in Specifications No. 20,412, A.D. 1889, and No. 6877, A.D. 1900. The rope C is coiled on the drum B of the windlass in front of the vehicle A and is prevented from becoming displaced and damaged in the gearing, by means of guards D supported from the vehicle and connected to bushes a, through which pass the ends of the drum.
Patent GB-190209320-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Time Table.
Inventor: ROWAN ARTHUR HILL
Filed: 1902-04-22
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 9320. Rowan, A. H. April 22. Timetables. - Railway timetables, specially intended for passengers travelling between two particular stations, have numerals in bold type indicating the hours for the morning and afternoon in a central line A. Numerals indicating the minutes beyond the hour at which the up trains start, are located in a column above the hour numeral, and minute numerals are arranged below the hour numeral to denote the time of departure of the down trains. Fast and slow trains may be distinguished by the location of the minute numerals at the left or right of the column, or by using a different type or colour. Trains for special days are indicated by numerals placed in special spaces, such as those shown for Saturday and Sunday. In modifications, two lines of hour numerals may be used, and the line or lines of hour numerals may be vertical instead of horizontal.
Patent GB-190217115-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in a Free Wheel
Inventor: FREEMAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-08-14
Granted: 1903-08-14
Abstract: 17,115. Freeman, W., and Stallard, W. E. Aug. 14. Clutches, freewheel. The slots A, which may be in the inner or the outer member of the clutch, are adapted to receive rollers F, G of different sizes, their bottoms being made eccentric.
Patent GB-190224083-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toy-bows.
Inventor: BAYARD HYRAM J
Filed: 1902-11-04
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 24,083. Bayard, H. J. Nov. 8, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Archery.-A bow 6, preferably formed of flexible wood, is fitted with a " string " consisting of a wire 8 twisted into spring coils 9 at the ends. The arrow is discharged through a tube 7, which projects, as shown, and prevents the wire from striking the hand of the user.
Patent GB-190224121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Disc Knives for Wood Working and like Purposes.
Inventor: RISS HEINRICH
Filed: 1902-11-04
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 24,121. Riss, H. Nov. 4. Planing; bark, removing.-Relates chiefly to a rotary cutter for a planing and like machine, in which the cutters are mounted radially on a disc or cone a, Fig. 1. The cutting-edges of the disc project through radial slits d' in the face of the disc. This cutter disc a, Fig. 5, when mounted on a horizontal axis e, may be used for shaving circular wood. The wood is placed on a bench f, and the disc rotates in a direction which assists the rotation of the wood. In a planing-machine. the disc b, Fig. 6, is mounted below the bench on an inclined axis so that the knives when cutting are in the plane of the bench over which the wood d is fed. The disc is driven by bevel gearing as shown.
Patent GB-190224212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brush-holders for Dynamo-elctric Machine.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1902-11-05
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 24,212. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. Nov. 5. Brush-holders.-The frame A of a brush-holder for dynamo-electric machines is secured to a fixed stud B, and is formed with a flat flange a, against the rear face of which the carbon brush C bears. The brush is inclined to a radius of the commutator D, and is connected by a bolt G &c. to a coiled spring E, which pulls it towards the commutator and against the flange a, the flange a being slotted to allow of the necessary movement of the parts. The spring E may be arranged, as shown in Fig. 2, on a rotatable spindle I on the frame A or on a sleeve surrounding the stud B, and has its tension adjusted by means of a lever handle I<1>, which engages with the teeth of a ratchet segment a<2> on the frame A. The spring and brush may otherwise be connected by a metal hook passing over the top of the brush.
Patent GB-190226359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Toilet Paper Carriers.
Inventor: LAURENCE RICHARD
Filed: 1902-11-29
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 26,359. Laurence, R. Nov. 29. Paper - holders. - Relates to holders having a roll of paper a in a hanger b hinged to a wall plate c. To obviate the difficulty of tearing off a leaf at the perforations when the roll gets small, a curved wedge-shaped block d is fixed upon the wall plate, to afford a backing against which the roll is jammed by the pull given in tearing, and so is prevented from turning. The wedge may be solid or hollow or of wirework.
Patent GB-190228182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Dredger-buckets or Grabs
Inventor: BRIEDE OTTO
Filed: 1902-12-20
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 28,182. Briede, O. Dec. 20. Grabs.-The scoops, pivoted at p<1>, p<2> to a frame t, f, are connected at their inner ends by chains k<1>, k<2> to a frame s, which can be moved relatively to the frame t,f by chains a<1>, a<2> fixed to the frame t and passing round pulleys, of which m, n are mounted in the frame s and r<1>, r<2> in the frame t. The chains a<1>, a<2> are connected to a chain a, and a second chain b i s connected t o lugs e<1>, e' on the outside of the scoops.
Patent GB-190228673-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Alarm-bell Mechanism for Doors, Windows and the like.
Inventor: CHILVERS CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-12-29
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 28,673. Chilvers, C. W. Dec. 29. Door bells.-The clapper b of the bell a consists of a loop formed at the end of a double spring following the curvature of the bell. The striker c attached to a door, window, or the like, actuates the clapper when the door &c. is opened.
Patent GB-190300583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Sprinklers for Extinguishing Fires.
Inventor: MENDHAM CONRAD FIELD
Filed: 1903-01-09
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 583. Mendham, C. F. Jan. 9. Sprinklers, automatic.-The sprinkler consists of a thin hollow piston or other valve a, Fig. 1, secured in a pipe by an easily-fused solder rim in grooves c between the two thin tubular parts exposed to the air ; the valve is guided by ribs f, and its travel is limited by stops g. The bottom of the valve forms a deflecting-surface for the escaping water. A column of air is enclosed between the valve and the water, thus preventing cooling of the solder. A spring n may be fitted to assist the valve to open. The soft solder in the grooves acts as a temporary packing during the opening of the valve. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the valve is flanged and serrated at the top to form a spreader, and the thin pipe b is fixed in a non-conducting bush in a socket r. The valve shown in Fig. 1 may be inverted to work on the outside of the pipe b, the stem carrying a deflecting-disc. The parts in contact with solder may be made of steel to prevent the formation of an alloy having a higher melting-point. When the solder melts, the water-supply starts with the valve fully opened. For a position in which the valve is inverted, an air-lock, formed by a bell t, Fig. 7, is provided.
Patent GB-190302921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Operating the 'Points' of Electric Railways and Tramways.
Inventor: CRAWFORD JAMES
Filed: 1903-02-07
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 2921. Crawford, J. Feb. 7. Electric railways and tramways.-Relates to a method of operating the trolley-wire and track-rail points and switches from on-coming vehicles on electric tramways and railways. Fig. 1 shows a cross-sectional view of the arrangement. Extending for a short distance in front of and behind the trolley-wire and track-rail points are subsidiary conductors D, which are fixed slightly lower than the main conductor and connected by wires T', T' to the electromagnets G, 0. The trolley head carries two contacts, as shown in Fig. 5, one running on the subsidiary wire D when the vehicle approaches the points. This contact-piece X can, by means of a hand-switch, be thrown into circuit with the main or an auxiliary current, and thus the electromagnets G, 0 are energized when the vehicle approaches the point. In the arrangement shown in the Figure, the points are only electrically operated in one direction, springs R, K being used to move the points in the opposite direction when the electric circuit is broken. If the motor-man wishes to go in the direction for which the points are normally set, he keeps the subsidiary wire or point circuits broken, but, if he wishes to go in the other direction, he closes this circuit by the hand-switch, the points then being thrown over. The point circuits may be earthed, as shown at E, or connected through an automatic electromagnetic arrangement to the track rails. The extra trolley head X may be an ordinary sliding contact, or a pulley as shown. The pulley is mounted about the axis Y, and, by means of the spring Z, is kept in good contact with the wire D. Two or more subsidiary wires are used when there are two or more branch lines.
Patent GB-190311662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gasfittings and the like
Inventor: KELLY JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1903-05-22
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 11,662. Kelly, J. H. May 22. Angle pieces ; swavelling joints.-A swivelling joint for vertically adjusting incandescent and other burners on pipes set at an angle consists of an anglepiece A, screwed into the pipe at C, and having a taper plug D carrying a bulbous casing E, to which the burner is attached by an upright screwed nipple. A nut F, screwing on an extension D' of the plug, jams the casing on to the plug when the former has been properly adjusted. The usual ports for the flow of gas are provided.
Patent GB-190313976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Wheel Tyre Brakes for Ordnance.
Inventor: REICHWALD AUGUST
Filed: 1903-06-23
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 13,976. Reichwald, A., [Krupp, F.]. June 23. Field carriages.-The pivoted arms of wheel-tyre brakes are connected to ropes passing round the extensions of the hubs of the wheels and attached to torsional springs, which can be twisted by a hand-lever or the like so as to tighten the ropes on the extensions of the hubs and thereby enable the wheels, when the carriage recoils, to operate the brakes. In one form, two springs G, G', Fig. 3, coiled in opposite directions, are arranged within the cranked axle E', and are attached at their adjacent ends to a sleeve H fixed within a tube D, and at their other ends to collars f<1>, f<2> on a shaft F carrying arms M attached to one end of the ropes N. Sector-shaped recesses in the end e<2> of the axle E<1> allow sector-shaped flanges d<1> on the tube D to pass when withdrawing the tube D. The ropes N are tightened by a hand-lever B, Fig. 1, fixed on the tube D and provided with a spring catch for engaging with a toothed segment C. When the gun recoils, the ropes, by winding themselves round the extensions of the hubs, force the brake-blocks R against the wheel-tyres. A spiral spring S, Fig. 4, surrounding the pivot a' of one of the forked arms q<2> of the brake-block R is arranged to release the brake when the ropes are unwound. In a modification, the spiral springs are replaced by a leaf spring, and the shaft F is dispensed with, the arms M being attached to the end of the leaf spring.
Patent GB-190314085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Glass Plates for Facing Walls and for like Purposes.
Inventor: SCHULER AUGUST
Filed: 1903-06-24
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 14,085. Schuler, A. June 24. Ornamenting g 1 a s s surfaces.- Glass tiles for staircases, baths, walls, signboards, mosaics, and the like, are made by fusing a sheet of precious metal in the back of glass plates, which may have been previously decorated, and then covering this metal with cement, such as water-glass cement and quartz powder. This plate is secured to a backing such as asbestos cement. If the plates are to be kept for some time before use, the cement while wet is dusted over with sand, and when dry is coated with oil paint or the like. Fig. 1 shows such a tile. The pieces a of glass have a gold backing, the pieces a<2> a silver one, while the pieces a<2> are painted on the back before silver is fused on to them. The Provisional Specification also states that the plate of glass may be burnt or nnburnt.
Patent GB-190314731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrolytic Separation of Copper and Nickel from Mattes or Ores.
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
Filed: 1903-07-02
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 14,731. Willis, P. R. J., [Shields, G. S.]. July 2. Iron hydrate is precipitated from a solution of nickel and iron sulphates obtained in an electrolytic treatment of copper-nickel ores by means of an air blast.
Patent GB-190316415-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of Minimizing the Effects of Vibration in Cycles Motor Cycles and the like.
Inventor: PLESTED WILLIAM ELI
Filed: 1903-07-25
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 16,415. Plested, W. E. July 25. Saddle and seat supports.-To minimize the effects of vibration in cycles, motor cycles, &c., one part A of the saddle pillar is arranged to slide in the other part B against the action of a spring, in which elastic pads are interposed between hard pieces t o imitate the structure of the spinal column. The part A carries the cross-piece C, and the part B may be secured i n t h e down.tube D by a clip E. The lower ends of the parts A, Bare closed, and the spring is arranged between them. The spring is composed of pieces H of turned hard wood or other material, alternating with elastic pads F and pieces G of elastic tubing. To prevent the rotation of the part A in the part B, slots are formed in the former part, in which a rectangular piece I works.
Patent GB-190316647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Taximeters or Fare Indicators.
Inventor: SCHNEIDER ADAM
Filed: 1903-07-29
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 16,647. Schneider, A. July 29. Fares, registering and checking.-In a fare indicator and register for vehicles, the arm which displays the word free' when disengaged is used to set the mechanism for the particular 'fare' or rate desired, and also for 'cash' at the end of the hiring. The arm q can be rotated about the shaft b so as to bring the jumper-wheel c thereon into four positions besides that shown, the positions being defined by depressions h and a spring detent f, which also operates the hammer o of a bell p. When the arm is rotated in the direction indicated, the next three positions set the registering- mechanism for three different rates or fares, and the fourth for 'cash.' The arm can be moved anti-clockwise only between the three fare positions, a segmental ratchet-wheel d with pawl i being provided. Upon setting to the first fare' position, the catch k actuates the lever m and bar n and brings the registering-mechanism into the right position for starting.