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Patent GB-190110692-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mudguard Attachments for Velocipedes.
Inventor: BLUEMEL CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-05-23
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 10,692. Bluemel, C. W., Bluemel, F. H., and Bluemel, E. A. May 23. Guards, mud; clips. -Relates to mudguard attachments of the kind described in Specifications No. 18,651, A.D. 1891, No. 13,494, A.D. 1897, and No. 20,913, A.D. 1899, which can be used on either side of the machine, and can be adjusted to fit any size or shape of fork. The clip comprises a rigid tubular part C, Figs. 1 and 3, closed at the top and bottom and provided with distance-pieces P, P', which are placed centrally to allow the clips to be used in an inverted position. The stays E are secured in the parts C as shown. The part C is suitably secured to the forks by a flexible steel or other band G, preferably lined and formed with holes J to engage a hook K connected by a bolt M and bar nut N to the part C. Where the ends of the stays E are not bent close together, the piece P is dispensed with, and the stays are engaged with openings C' in the part C, as shown in Fig. 4. The stays are made in two parts E, E', adjustably secured together by screwing the parts E' into sockets Q formed on the other parts E and formed with extensions to cover the screwed portions of the parts E<1>. The screwed portions may be of larger diameter than the other parts, to prevent the sockets from scratching the enamel. In a modification, sockets Q engage right and left handed screw-threads formed on the parts E, E<1>. The ends of the parts E<1> may be looped, as shown in Fig. 8, to engage under spring plates S secured to the mud guard T.
Patent GB-190116720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Varying Pulleys, especially adapted for Engine Governors.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1901-08-20
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 16,720. Thompson, W. P., [Spacke, F. W.]. Aug. 20. Driving-mechanism.-Relates to a self-contained speed - varying pulley adapted for transmitting small powers, and especially useful in connection with steam or gas engine governors. Figs. 1 and 2 show sections taken at right-angles to each other. Two discs 4, 10 are mounted adjacent to each other, of which the disc 4 is fast on the shaft 7 which is to be driven, and the other disc 10, which receives motion through the pulley 11 is loose on a sleeve 6 connected with the disc 4. Each disc has an annular track, arc-shaped in cross-section, in which run a series of friction pulleys 22 carried in yokes 20 pivoted in a stationary spider 19. The yokes are geared together by bevel segments 28, so that they can be adjusted simultaneously by a handle at 30, so as to shift the points of contact of the pulleys 22 furthar from the centre of one disc and nearer to the centre of the other. By this means the speed ratio between the shaft 7 and pulley 11 may be varied as desired. The pulley 11 and disc 10, the spider 19, and the friction pulleys 22 are all mounted on ball-bearings. A spring 14 is provided for pressing the discs and friction pulleys into contact with each other.
Patent GB-190119356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Driving Hubs of Velocipedes
Inventor: RENOUF PHILIP LOUIS
Filed: 1901-09-28
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 19,356. Renouf, P. L., and Hyde, C. A. Sept. 28. Driving-mechanism; brakes; clutches.- Relates to the com- bination of two-speed gear with free-wheel and back - pedalling brake mechanism, and with ball bearings, which are all adjusted by one operation. A three - part telescopic sleeve b<1>, b<11>, b<111> is mounted on balls carried between cups formed in the parts b<1>, b<111>, and cones a<1>, a<11> fixed and adjustable respectively on the axle a. The hub e is mounted at one end on balls carried between a cup e<1> secured in the hub and a cone formed on the part b<111>, and at the other end in balls carried between a cone c secured in the hub e and a cup formed in the chain-wheel f. The chain-wheel is also sup- ported by balls carried between the chain-wheel and a cone secured by screws d to the part b<1>. The screws d carry planet pinions g engaging with internal teeth formed in the wheel f and with a sun-wheel k loosely mounted on the axle a between the cone a' and a fixed sleeve i formed with a toothed arm i<1>. A spring arm h', formed on the wheel h can be turned by means of an arm, actuated by Bowden or other mechanism, into engagement with the toothed arm i<1> when the part b<1> is driven through the gearing, giving the low speed, or so that pins h<11> formed on it enter holes formed in the cone b and lock the gearing, giving the normal speed. The part b<1> is connected to the hub by a suitable roller or ratchet free-wheel clutch c'. The part 6<111> is formed with ratchet teeth b<1111>, which, on back-pedalling through either gear, engage a spring pawl p pivoted to a brake lever l, pivoted at m to the frame, and cause it to expand a fixed brake band n against a flange e<11> formed on the hub as shown in Fig. 2. The parts h<1>, h<11> may be hinged to the wheel h or may be replaced by a sliding clutch. The ratchet clutch b<1111> may be replaced by a suitable roller clutch.
Patent GB-190124010-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cap Plates for Springs applicable to Railway and other Vehicles and for other purposes.
Inventor: SHEA THOMAS ALEXANDER
Filed: 1901-11-26
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 24,010. Shea, T. A. Nov. 26. Springs, bearing; springs for longitudinal shocks. -the springs 1, 2 are embraced by the concave and convex caps 5, 7 respectively, so that, when subjected to load, the flanges 6 are forced inwards and the flanges 8 outwards, setting up friction. The caps are secured by the single bolt 14 attached to the recessed part 12 of the plate 5 and to the thimble 13 let into the recess 12 in the plate 7. Fig. 5 shows a modification in which the concave and convex caps are reversed, while in the form shown in Fig. 7, four retaining-bolts are used. The base of one of the caps may be made flat.
Patent GB-190125772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Apparatus or Still for the Direct Recovery of Alcohol or other Volatile Liquid from Solid or Semi-solid Substances, the Evaporation of Liquids, and the Drying of Solid Materials.
Inventor: BIRD FREDERICK CHARLES JOHN
Filed: 1901-12-17
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 25,772. Bird, F. C. J. Dec. 17. Distilling and condensing apparatus, general arrangement of; evaporators; condensers.- Relates to apparatus for the recovery or separation of volatile liquids from solid substances, e.g. alcohol from tincture or essence residues, part of the apparatus being applicable for evaporating purposes. The apparatus, Fig. 1, is in the form or a box the lid B of which serves as a condenser and the body A as a still ; the latter is used separately for evaporating and is mounted on trunnions so that it can be inclined at any angle and can be inverted to discharge residual products. Fig. 4 shows a cross-section of the apparatus. The part A has a lining, between which and the main body lie a bottom chamber s and two end chambers. Ribs q project from the lining and are in communication with the aforesaid chambers, to which steam or hot water is supplied for heating the contents of the still. Holes are made through opposite ends of adjacent ribs to facilitate circulation of liquid under treatment. When the still is in operation, a sheet of metal gauze or netting is laid upon the substance under treatment. The condenser B is provided with a chamber t through which cold water flows. The condensed liquid is collected in a gutter z and drawn off through a pipe h. In some cases the distance between the still and the condenser may be increased by a suitably-shaped extension piece placed between the two.
Patent GB-190200679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Parallel Rulers, Protractors, Plotting Scales and the like.
Inventor: HOWARD VAN SITTART
Filed: 1902-01-09
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 679. Howard, V. S. Jan. 9. Parallel rulers; protractors; scales.-For the purpose of laying-off parallel lines on maps, charts, &c., rulers, protractors, scales, &c. are provided with two sets of rollers b, d allowing of displacements at right-angles to and along the edge, respectively. The spindle e upon which the rollers are mounted, bears eccentrically in discs g connected by a bridge or hood j, so that they can be simultaneously operated, to raise or lower the rollers. The rollers are locked in their two extreme positions by a ball o forced into a recess by a spring n. The arrangement for operating the rollers, may consist of a vertical slide operated by a cam. The rollers may be serrated.
Patent GB-190201097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Braces.
Inventor: BORLINGHAUS OTTO
Filed: 1902-01-15
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 1097. Borlinghaus, O. Jan. 15. Braces; suspenders for articles of dress.-Braces are provided with attachments by which the drawers may be adjustably suspended. On each shoulder strap is an additional buckle d, to which is attached a strap f carrying at its lower end tabs g for attachment to buttons on the drawers.
Patent GB-190202431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Roller Bearings
Inventor: JONES EDWARD
Filed: 1902-01-30
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 2431. Jones, E. Jan. 30. Axle-boxes; axles.-Roller bearings for the axles of railway wagons, and other vehicles, are arranged so that the load is uniformly distributed upon the bearings. The axle A' is supported in a bush or box B, rollers C, mounted in cages, being interposed between the axle and bush. Spherical surfaces on the exterior of the box B engage corresponding surfaces on the casing G and bottom plate G<1>. The end thrust of the axle is received by a plug K, which screws into the axle-box, and is locked in position by a stud or pin K'. The journal A<1> may be casehardened, or fitted with a hardened sleeve.
Patent GB-190206986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Liquids particularly applicable for Baths.
Inventor: JAMES REGINALD WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-03-21
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 6986. James, R. W., [Lorenz, F. W.]. March 21. Water-heaters, gas, oil, and spirit.-Relates to gas, spirit, or oil apparatus for heating water or other liquid, the apparatus being particularly applicable for baths. Figs. 1 and 2 show one form of liquid heater. The hollow double globe a, a' is arranged over a suitable source of heat, and the shell interior is connected with the inlet pipe h, and with the chamber d<2>, by the central pipe b. The chambers d<2>, d<1>, d<3> d are connected by the pipes g, i, and k, and the fourth chamber d communicates with the annular exit pipe n by the pipe l. The heated liquid flows to the outlet p through the pipes m, o. In a modified heater, a hollow hemispherical shell is arranged in the interior of the globe in place of the chambers d, d<1>, d<2>, d<3>. The hemispherical shell is divided into spiral chambers by a wire or other device brazed or fixed in the shell, and the outer globe shell may be divided into spiral chambers in a similar manner. The outer shell may be formed into segmentshaped compartments by partitions with orifices alternately at the top and bottom.
Patent GB-190209655-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Refrigerating Apparatus.
Inventor: ENOCK ARTHUR GUY
Filed: 1902-04-26
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 9655. Enock, A. G. April 26. Refrigegators.-A cold-air storage room A is fitted at the top with the brine pipes B, within which are smaller pipes C in communication with the ammonia compressor, so that a direct expansion of the gas occurs within the brine, which is thus lowered in temperature and will remain cool after the refrigerating-apparatus has ceased to work. Beneath the pipes B are troughs to receive the drippings. The several pipes B may be in communication or otherwise.
Patent GB-190216269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Stocking Suspenders.
Inventor: STOREY JOHN FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-07-22
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 16,269. Storey, J. F. July 22. Stocking suspenders are attached to the corset at three points, as shown. The suspending-clips a are attached to pieces of fabric b provided with pulleys c which run on an inelastic cord k having adjustable ends p and passing over a pulley c' at the lower end of an adjustable elastic band f, which is attached at its upper end to one of the corset studs. The ends p need not be made adjustable, and the pieces q may be replaced by clips which grip the lower edge of the corset.
Patent GB-190217154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas and Air Mixers for Incandescent Burners Gas Stoves and the like
Inventor: ARCHER DAVID JOHN
Filed: 1902-08-02
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 17,154. Archer, D. J. Aug. 2. Gas burners.-To obtain a mixture of sufficient air with the gas to ensure complete combustion, the gas supplied by the pipe A, and issuing through the projecting nozzle a, draws air through the apertures b into the mixing-chamber B. This mixture of air and gas issuing from the tube D then draws in a further supply of air through the openings d in the chamber C. The supply of air through the openings b may be controlled by a hit-and-miss valve G.
Patent GB-190220647-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Electrical Transformers, Choking Coils, and the like.
Filed: 1902-09-22
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 20,647. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. Sept. 22. Resistances, inductive. In choking coils and like apparatus having iron frames built up of separate pieces, the contact surfaces of these pieces are forced together by pressure applied directly to them. In one construction, the two sets of laminµ constituting each core a, Figs. 2 and 3, are separated by a tie-bar c, which is riveted to them by rivets f and passes through the similar sets of laminµ constituting the yokes b. Clamping- pieces d, used to force the contact surfaces of the cores and yokes together and to prevent the laminµ of the yokes b from spreading, are pressed down by nuts e on the screwed ends of the bars c. The laminµ may be divided into more than two sets, and more than one bar c may be placed between adjacent sets. When the yokes b are fixed against the sides of the cores a as shown in Figs. 7 and 8, some of the central laminµ of each may be shortened to form overlapping grooves h through which tie-bolts c may pass. Clamps d and nuts e are used in this case as shown to draw the parts together. The tie-bars c, Figs. 2 and 3, may other- wise be riveted to the outside of the cores a, one on each side of each core, and bent over at both ends to engage with the hooked ends of the clamping-pieces d. Screw bolts passing through the pieces d and bearing against plates placed under the pieces d then force the cores and yokes together. In some cases, also, the tie-bar c may be placed between the two end cores a equidistant from each, pressure being transmitted to the centre line of each core by means of a bent blade spring or, according to the Provisional Specification, a bridge- piece forced down by a nut on the tie-bar. The bottom clamping-pieces d may be arranged as feet or supports, and the cores may take the place of the yokes in the above description. In the case in which the tie-bars are riveted to the outside of the cores, the yokes and cores may, according to the Provisional Specification, be drawn together by clamping-pieces and nuts on the straight screwed ends of the tie-bars.
Patent GB-190225542-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of Supporting the Shafts and Poles of Waggons and like Vehicles.
Inventor: SCAMMELL ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1902-11-20
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 25,542. Scammell, A. G. Nov. 20. Shafts and poles; relieving weight on horses' backs. -Relates to means for supporting the shafts and poles of transport or other wagons so that the horses are relieved of the weight of the shafts and poles. In the application to a pole P, shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the rear end passes through a socket Q secured to the fore-carriage B, and engages under a cross-piece F which is pressed down by a spring D resting against another cross - piece E. Both cross-pieces slide in slots g in a hanger G, the limiting position of the lower cross-piece relatively to the upper being controlled by headed rods H secured to the upper cross-piece. The height of the pole for different horses is regulated by adjusting the position of the upper cross-piece by means of a, screw J. For shafts A, Fig. 1, pivoted to the fore-carriage B,a bent tail-piece C engages with the lower cross - piece of the hanger G and passes through staples m fixed under the shafts. The tailpiece is held by pins n on the removal of which the tail-piece can be slid forwards to free its rear end from the hanger, and so to allow raising or lowering of the shafts.
Patent GB-190303033-A (GB)
Title: Improved Methods of Transparent Writing Drawing and Printing on Ground Glass.
Inventor: NINNIS THOMAS MARTIN
Filed: 1903-02-09
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 3033. Ninnis, T. M. Feb. 9. Varnishes.-A solution of Canada balsam, gum, resin, or gum-resin, in turpentine, spirits, or naphtha, is applied to ground-glass surfaces to form transparent letters or designs.
Patent GB-190303673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Shunting Points for Overhead Trolley Wires used on Electric Railways
Inventor: BRECKNELL HENRY
Filed: 1903-02-17
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 3673. Brecknell, H., Munro, E. M., and Rogers, M. I. Feb. 17. Electric railways on the overhead trolley system. Conductors.-Relates to a frog or point for trolley wires which, when the electric vehicle is shunted, automatically directs the trolley arm along a predetermined path. Fig. 1 is a plan of the under face of the frog. The steel piece or ramp b is screwed to the base of the frog, and made taper on the left half, so that a trolley wheel coming along the wire a can pass over it on to the conductor c. If the vehicle is shunted back, the wheel is compelled by this ramp to pass on to the wire d. In case the ramp becomes worn, it can be at once replaced.
Patent GB-190304735-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Safety Fuses.
Inventor: NORRES WILHELM
Filed: 1903-02-28
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 4735. Norres, W. Feb. 28. Mining-fuzes.-A safety fuse for fiery mines, specially adapted to work with a quick match or the like, consists of a socket a provided with an igniting - composition c and a metal point d. A piece of rubber tubing e connects a metal tubular piece f to the socket a. The match k, having been inserted, is gripped by the socket f, and the fuse is ignited by extending the rubber tube and suddenly releasing it. Smoke escapes through the grooves formed in the socket f when it is closed on the match. A spiral spring or the like may be used instead of the rubber tube. To prevent the entrance of moisture, the rubber tube may be bound with cord.
Patent GB-190305779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tape-measures.
Inventor: OBERMEIER LUDWIG
Filed: 1903-03-12
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 5779. Obermeier, L., and Krauss, E. March 12. Measures of length.-A tape measure, for use by tailors and for other purposes, has an end made of metal, celluloid, or other suitable material, o r a stiff sheath capable of sliding upon the tape may be used. Fig. 3 shows a form of this sheath b<1> provided with a pivoted graduated arm b<2>. A scale c is also provided for indicating the angular position of the arm.
Patent GB-190309828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wrenches.
Inventor: HENDERSON CHARLES LEWIS
Filed: 1903-04-30
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 9828. Henderson, C. L. April 30. Wrenches.-A wrench of the kind described in Specification No. 6230, A.D. 1898, in which only a small force on the handle C<1> is required to cause the jaws to grip the article, is shown in Fig. 2. The bar A of the upper jaw slides in a recess in the bar B, and is provided with ratchet teeth a, which are engaged by the pawl D, pivoted in the straddle bar C, U-shaped in cross-section and pivoted at c'. The handle C' is hinged to the bar C, and carries a pawl, which engages with teeth on the projection b<4> from the bar B. The handle C<1> is held normally open by the spring C', the bar C by the spring e, and the pawl D out of engagement with the teeth a by the spring d'. Gripping-pieces a<1>, b<1> are let into the jaws and secured by pins 2, 3. On the handle C' being oscillated, the jaws are drawn together.
Patent GB-190311990-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Matches.
Inventor: CHRISTENSEN JENS HERMAN
Filed: 1903-05-26
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 11,990. Chistensen, J. H. May 26. Matches.-The tips of match sticks are nitrated before receiving the igniting-composition, in order to make them ignite more easily and to reduce the wear of the striking surface by making the tips softer. After dipping into nitric acid, the excess of acid is removed by washing in hot water, or using suitable basic compounds or salts of weak acids, preferably compounds containing potassium, strontium, barium, or lead, such as hydrosulphide of barium. The neutralizing - material may be added to the igniting-composition, so as to perform the two operations simultaneously and still further increase the inflammability, by the addition, for instance, of an organic substance, when a salt of an organic acid is used.
Patent GB-190321496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Apparatus for Propelling Navigable Vessels.
Inventor: READE MELLARD TRELEAVEN
Filed: 1903-10-06
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 21,496. Reade, M. T. Oct. 6. Propelling by reaction of explosives; propelling by water jets.-Relates to the explosion motor of the propelling- apparatus described in Specification No. 2394, A.D. 1903, in which the force of explosion of a gas mixture is caused to act direct upon a column of water in a long fore-and-aft tube in such a manner as to force the water out through the rear end of the tube and thereby to impart motion to the boat. The ignition-tube E is fixed vertically in the top of an enlargement C formed in the tube, and is connected through the normally-closed valve F and series of gauze diaphragms M to the carburetter F<1>. The ignition is effected by means of an ignition-plug J, and is controlled either by hand or by clockwork from the contact-device O. The tube E is above the water line of the boat, while the enlargement C is below and consequently when, after an explosion, the hot gases force their way into the chamber C, they become cooled and partly condensed by contact with the cold water. A partial vacuum is thereby produced, and more water is drawn into the chamber C through valves provided for the purpose, while simultaneously a fresh charge of the explosive mixture is drawn into the chamber E through the valve F which opens momentarily. An exhaust cock G is attached to the tube E, and the initial charge may either be introduced by using an exhaust pump attached to the combustion chamber, or by means of a hand or other air pump attached to the air tube of the carburetter.
Patent GB-190321895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Tapping Casks and the like.
Inventor: KNIGHT WALTER EDWARD JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-10-12
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 21,895. Knight, W. E. J. Oct. 12. Tapping.-The spigot A<1> of the tap, Fig. 2, is recessed and rubber B or like material is placed in the recess flush with the outside surface.