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Patent GB-190124787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pumps
Inventor: CLARKSON THOMAS
Filed: 1901-12-05
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 24,787. Clarkson, T. Dec. 5. Pump valve chambers; valves and valve seats.- Relates, more par ticularly, to pumps intended for feed ing purposes in connection w i t h steam engines and other motors. The v a lv e chamber comprises f o u r parts C, A, B, D which h are held together without packing by means of a clamp, or may be screwed together. The part A is connected by the pipe A<1> or otherwise with the pump, and the outer parts C, D contain the sue tion and delivery unions, respectively. The suction-valve seating comprises a diaphragm A' forming part of, or attached to, the part A and having holes A<3> leading into an annular recess A' in the seating. The seating for the delivery valve is similar, and formed in the part B, which may be cup-shaped, as shown. Both valves are in the form of a light ring with a central head made hollow to engage the guiding-stud A<6> or B<7> rising from the seating. A projection from the seating B forms a stop for the suction valve, and a similar projection may be provided for the delivery valve, which is held down by a spring G. The clamp for holding the parts together comprises two cross-bars R<3> and connecting-bolts.
Patent GB-190200868-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fitting and Reflector for Carrying Electric and other Lamps and Lights
Inventor: STEAD CLARENCE METCALFE
Filed: 1902-01-13
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 868. Stead, C. M. Jan. 13. Supporting lamps.- A pendant for three or more incandescent lamps consists of a central support d and radial plates a', a<3>, of porcelain or like reflecting material, forming horizontallycurved recesses in which the lamps are supported, the holders being fixed in holes in a disc f, resting on the radial plates, or made in one e piece with them. Fig. 3 shows the appliance provided with pipes for gas burners ; these are omitted when it is used for electric lamps, and the central part d is made solid except at the upper end, where it is provided with axial and lateral holes to receive the conductors. The disc f may have an upturned rim, and carry a dome to cover the tops of the lamp-holders. The disc f may be replaced by a cone, the upper edges of the radial plates being inclined to fit it.
Patent GB-190202471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Elastic Wheels applicable to Motor and other Vehicles.
Inventor: HARRISON RICHARD
Filed: 1902-01-30
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 2471. Harrison, R. Jan. 30. Pneumatic wheels; disc wheels; dust-excluders; felloes or rims; hubs; tyres, non-elastic.-Relates to motor-car and other vehicle wheels having an inflated tube interposed between the tyre member and the hub member, Specification No. 15,707, A.D. 1901, being referred to. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the flanged hub a<1> is provided with two dished metal discs a, between which is secured the flange a<5> of a T-sectioned ring a<4> having an undulatory periphery a<x>. Between this periphery and the correspondingly-shaped lining b<x> of the iron tyre b is placed a rubber or similar tube c, which can be inflated through the valve c<1>. Guard plates d, which project over the ring a<4>, are fixed to the lining b<x>, and work upon dust-excluding strips a<9> fitted in the ring. The inflated tube may be replaced by a series of tubes c, Fig. 8, connected together by smaller tubes c<x>. The hub member may be a wooden-spoked wheel with the undulatory periphery either fixed or formed on it, as shown in Figs. 5 and 8. The inner edges of the plates d may be held in position by bolts e and distancepieces a<7> which pass loosely through holes in the ring a<4>.
Patent GB-190215731-A (GB)
Title: Gas Burner
Inventor: STEFAN WENZEL
Filed: 1902-07-15
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 15,731. Stefan, W., and Sch÷nfelder, H. July 15. Gas burners.-To minimize the consumption of gas and to intercept carbon and water, a wiregauze fabric a is interposed between the gassupply pipe and the burner orifices e. By arranging the weft wires close to one another and the thicker warp wires at a certain distance apart, the meshes produced are inclined to the surface of the fabric, thus causing the gas supply to change its direction of flow and increasing the resistance to its passage. Owing to this increased resistance, the meshes may be wider than those of the usual fabric, thereby preventing the buzzing or humming noise produced by the passage of the gas through the gauze.
Patent GB-190216833-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Reproducing Phonograms.
Inventor: MESSER WILLIAM FRED
Filed: 1902-07-29
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 16,833. Meaeer, W. F. July 29. Moulding phonographic records.-Relates to the reproduction of phonographic records in celluloid or similar material. The celluloid records are produced by expanding a blank record cylinder o against a matrix cylinder a, the inner surface of which bears the sound-record indentations in reverse or negative form. The matrix a is placed upright on the base b and is held in place within the metallic shell c by a backing 8 of plaster-of- Paris. A movable head d is carried by a stem f adjustable by means of a wedge k with respect to the stationary head e. The head d is a trifle smaller than the internal diameter of the matrix a, so as to allow air to escape at n from between the record blank and the matrix. Steam at about 50 lb. pressure is admitted from the pipe r into the pressure chamber p formed by the record cylinder o, bead d, and base b. The heat softens the celluloid, and the pressure expands it against the indented surface of the matrix. The steam supply is then shut off and a valve v is opened to admit cold air under pressure, the exhaust valve y being opened at the same time. When the steam has been blown out, the valve y is closed, cold air under pressure remaining in the pressure chamber until the record is cold and hard. It is then sufficiently shrunken to be removable. To ensure the rapid sealing of the pressure chamber when steam is admitted, channels 5, 7, provided with air outlets 4, 6, are formed in the head d and base b.
Patent GB-190223383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railway Carriage and other Windows and to the Mode and Means for Operating the same.
Inventor: MAITRE JOHN BRACHE LE
Filed: 1902-10-27
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 23,383. Le Maitre, J. B. Oct. 27. Windows.-In an arrangement for raising and lowering cab and carriage windows, and for holding them in intermediate positions, a handle H, Fig. 2, is slid horizontally in an open frame B on the window frame to operate the window sash W. The motion is transmitted by an endless chain C, passing over a pulley P and a wheel p<1>, to a wheel p<2> which drives a second endless chain c<1>. This chain passes over a lower guide-pulley and is attached to a spur S on the sash W, so that the chain c<1> and sash move together. A ratchet-wheel R between the wheels p<1>, p<2> is engaged by a lever-pawl L to hold the sash W in intermediate positions, but is freed by pressing inwards a knob K. the inclined inner end of which depresses the tail l<3> of the lever L. This arrangement is modified by providing a disc and handle at the middle of the window frame for the purpose of moving the chain C. A driving- wheel and the ratchet-wheel R are attached to this disc, and the driving-wheel of the second chain is attached to the pulley P. In another modification, the endless chain c<1>, Fig. 7, is arranged vertically, and the sash W is raised on the rotation of the disc D by means of a loose portion c' of the chain c<1>, which is fixed to the window frame and passes round a pulley p' on the sash. The sash may otherwise be carried by a shoe which is attached to a vertical endless chain in the interior of the frame ; the disc and handle operating-arrangement is used, and the shoe is guided by a vertical slotted tube and by friction-rollers. The arrangement of the sliding handle H, Fig. 2, is also used in a modification in which the guide-plate B is set vertically on the frame at the side of the window. A chain passes upwards from the handle and over a pulley, then descending to one of the upper corners of the sash so that the sash is raised by pulling down the handle. A rack-bar on the edge of the sash is engaged by a spring catch or locking bolt similar to that described in Specification No 7784, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Buildings &c.], in order to hold the raised sash, and a pusher is provided for releasing the catch.
Patent GB-190224791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Instruments for Removing the Tonsils and for similar Purposes.
Inventor: FRANCIS ARTHUR BAILIE
Filed: 1902-11-11
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 24,791. Francis, A. B. Nov. 11, Tonsilotomes and like instruments. - A frame a with a ring-shaped part b has pivoted to it scissor blades c, d, the tail ends of which are connected by rods e, f to links h, i pivoted on the handles j, k, the movement of the handles thus operating the blades. Grooves are provided for the joint-pins m to work in, and other grooves n are sometimes formed to receive pins o so as to limit the movements of the blades.
Patent GB-190227025-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gloves.
Inventor: DAVIES RICHARD
Filed: 1902-12-08
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 27,025. Davies, R. Dec. 8. Drawings to Specification. Gloves; mittens.-Gloves and mitts, such as are worn by stokers and others for protecting the hands from heat and other injuries, are made wholly or partly of moleskin cloth or of corduroy cloth, or of both these materials.
Patent GB-190228692-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Boxes and Cutters for Goods in Ribbon Form.
Inventor: SCOTT FREDERICK DOUGLAS
Filed: 1902-12-29
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 28,692. Scott, F. D. Dec. 29. Displaying.-Goods in ribbon form, such as rubber tissue, ribbons, &c., are stored in a box a for display purposes, or for convenience in handling the goods for vending or workroom purposes, arrangements being provided by which measured lengths may be readily cut off. Extending longitudinally through the box is a spindle l carrying a number of bobbins O, on which are wound the goods p, the bobbins being separated by partitions on a stand k. In the lid b are slits c, corresponding with the different bobbins, through which the goods are withdrawn. On the lid, in front of each slit, is secured a knife and guide, consisting of a plate d, Fig. 4, having, according to the material to be cut, a serrated or other edge h at one end e, the opposite end f being adapted to be inserted into the slit and folded under, and the wings g at the sides being adapted to be folded over to form guides. A spring-measuring tape r, or other measure, may be used in connection with the box. Unwinding of the bobbins may be prevented by spring brakes or by a pawl and ratchet-wheel.
Patent GB-190300849-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Nail.
Inventor: IMLAY EDWARD HERBERT
Filed: 1903-01-13
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 849. Imlay, E. H., and Hewitt, A. I. Jan. 13. Nails.-The wire nail is cylindrical at 1, 1<a> and flattened and twisted at 2. The angles of the part 2, which is preferably of square section, coincide with a cylindrical surface joining the parts 1, 1<a>. A shoulder is formed at 1<b>.
Patent GB-190300944-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ear Cap.
Inventor: TURNER ADELAIDE SOPHIA
Filed: 1903-01-14
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 944. Turner [nÚe Claxton], A. S. Jan. 14. Deformity appliances; ear appliances.-Relates to appliances for keeping children's ears close to the head. A piece of openwork material B is held against each ear by means of tapes A and ribbons D, as shown. The tapes A may be fitted with elastic insertions C.
Patent GB-190307257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Fixing of the Arms or Spokes to the Rims of Wrought Iron Pulleys for Belts.
Inventor: ALEXANDER JOHN
Filed: 1903-03-28
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 7257. Alexander, J. March 28. Pulleys. - T h e spokes b of wrought-iron pulleys are secured to the rim a, as shown in Fig. 1, the spokes having tenons c which pass through the rim, and tapered or conical parts d, over which fit glands or plates f secured to the rim by rivets g.
Patent GB-190323784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Dressing and Beaming Warps.
Inventor: LISTER JAMES
Filed: 1903-11-03
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 23,784. Lister, J. Nov. 3. Yarns, sizing and dressing; yarns, warping and beaming.- Relates to machines having healds for separating warps as they pass along to the beam on which they are to be wound. The chains or flexible ccupling-pieces t, u connecting the healds x, v to the healds y, w pass over pulleys, adjustable longitudinally o n the shafts a, b. The healds x, y and v, w are connected at the lower ends by chains &c. t<1>, u<1> passing over pulleys 2, 3. The shaft b is geared by toothed change wheels or quadrants o, n and a chain p to the shaft a, which is rocked by a lever arm g, rod h, and a crank connected to a rocking power-shaft as in the machine described in Specification No. 13,168, A.D. 1901. Tension is put on the healds by rotating the couplings 6, in which work right and left handed screwed hooks, connected to the healds x, v and cords t<1>, u'. The arm g is mounted loosely on the shaft a and coupled thereto by a pin 10, Fig. 3, which takes into an opening in a spring-controlled disc 8 sliding on a key or feather. The arm is disconnected from the shaft, if it is required to level or free the healds, by sliding the disc 8 against its spring, clear of the pin 10.
Patent GB-190324965-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Addressing Machine.
Inventor: HUNKINS ADELBERT BENJAMIN
Filed: 1903-11-17
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 24,965. Hunkins, A. B. Nov. 17. Addressing -machines; rotary machines.-Relates to an addressing- machine of the kind using metal slugs or linotypes, and primarily for use in connection with large newspaperprinting presses, but adaptable for addressing envelopes, cards, &c. Figs. 1 and 2 show the addressing-machine as operating upon a web passing from a roll 3 over a rubber-faced roller 4 and under an idle roller 5 to printing- cylinders, not shown. Above the rollers 4, 5 is mounted an addressing- wheel or type-carrier 8 provided with spaced peripheral type slots 9, each of which is, preferably, fitted with a spring 10 to retain the linotype. The carrier 8 is driven intermittently at the same surface speed as the web, and, preferably, through ratchet gearing 26, 25 connected with a crank 17 on a shaft 16 geared to a shaft 11 driven from gear on the printing-press. The pawl 25 is on an arm 22 loosely mounted on the carrier shaft 6 and slotted to receive a pin 19, which is connected by a rod 18 to the crank 17, and is carried by a rod 20 sliding in guides 21. A hook 27 on the rod 20 engages the ratchet 26 to lock the carrier 8 with a slot 9 in position opposite a guide-way 30 on a table 28. The guide-way 30 communicates with a supply galley 43 and a discharge galley 52. A feed-plate 31 is moved through the guide-way 30 by means of a crank 35 on a shaft 36 geared to the shaft 16. A pusher 49 in the galley 43 is advanced by yielding connection to an arm 45 engaging on a screw-threaded portion 42 of a shaft 39 geared to the shaft 36. When the arm 45 approaches the discharge end of the galley, it engages an incline 45<1> and raises the pusher 49. The linotypes are held in the galley 52 by means of a sliding block 56<1> and a spring 56, Figs. 1 and 14, on a pusher block 53. The block 53 is connected to a bell crank 54, which is connected to a rod 57 straddling the shaft 6 and carrying a roller 59 engaging in a cam track in a disc 61 on the shaft 6. Inking-apparatus 73, 79, 83, 81 of a common type is provided above the carrier 8. An electric alarm device is arranged in connection with the galley 52, in order to indicate the passage of all the linotypes bearing a particular post-office address. Shorter separating linotypes are used, so that a spring 67 drops through an opening 68 in the galley 52, and completes a bell or light circuit by contact with a plate 69 on an insulated binding-post 63.
Patent GB-190328146-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Collapsible Gates, Shutters, Window Guards and the like.
Inventor: CLARK ALFRED
Filed: 1903-12-22
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 28,146. Clark, A. Dec. 22. Gates.-A collapsable gate, or the like, consists of lazy-tongs mechanism, of which the apices of adjacent sets are extended and interlaced, as shown in Fig. 7; the spaces between the extended links are also crossed by additional channelled bars k, Fig. 1, placed midway between the bars e, and having both vertical and horizontal motion. The bars b may be extended to cross, for instance, three bars e and two bars k, and be guided at their ends in other bars k. Two or more short bars may be used instead of each bar k.
Patent GB-190328628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hand Stamps or Printing-apparatus
Inventor: WINNETT WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-12-30
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 28,628. Winnett, W. H. Dec. 30. Type.-Types or hand-stamps which may either be used singly or connected together consist of suitable printing - surfaces secured to wooden mounts, shown in Fig. 4. The mount is made in two parts as shown, glued or cemented together, each half being machine moulded and provided on the inner face with two semicircular grooves A, C. One part is also provided with square projecting ridges D, which fit into corresponding recesses B in the other part. In one end of each circular aperture E, formed by placing together the two grooves A, C, is fitted a circular peg F, which fits into the circular recess in the adjacent mount when two or more stamps are connected together. The Provisional Specification states that the faces or printing-surfaces may.be made of india-rubber, flexible composition, wood, or metal.
Patent GB-190408908-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for Controlling Velocity and Decreasing Shocks and Recoil in Railway and other Vehicles, applicable also to Machinery
Inventor: EVANS-JACKSON JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1904-04-18
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 8908. Jachson, J. E. Evans-, [International Air Brake Co.]. April 18. Springsfor longitudinal shocks; brakes.-Relates to an arrangement for minimizing the effects of shocks, blows, or recoils in gun and other carriages, and for reducing the velocity of the moving parts. As applied to a railway car in connection with the coupling, a spirally-grooved rod 4 on the end of the draw-bar 1 carries a friction wheel 5 having bevelled faces adapted to engage the correspondingly-shaped faces b, b<1> of flanges on casings A, A<1>. The collars 26 being angular, the rod is prevented from rotating within the casings, so that longitudinal motion of the rod causes a rotation of the wheel, bringing it up into engagement with the face b or b<1>, while the compression of one or the other of the springs C, C' brings the other friction face up to the wheel. The resistance thus offered to the rotation of the wheel has the reactionary effect of preventing endwise motion of the shaft. The flange of the casings are angular and are adapted to engage side-plate sections 15, 15<a>, so that the casings have a limited longitudinal play. As shown, a brake-applying arrangement may be combined with the shock-resisting mechanism, and comprises a chain 21 and a spring 22 attached to the friction wheel and to the brake links respectively, so that, as the wheel rotates in one direction or the other, the blocks are applied or removed.
Patent GB-190409950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Collector Rings of Alternating Current Generators and Motors.
Inventor: KANDO COLOMAN DE
Filed: 1904-04-30
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 9950. Kand¾, C. de. April 30. Collecting-rings, position of, in alternating-current generators and motors. In order to make the length of the armature spindle 3 between the bearings 2 as short as possible, or, as in railway motors, to utilize the whole of the space for the armature, the collecting-rings 5 are mounted upon an auxiliary shaft carried by a return crank 6, the wires connecting the armature windings to the rings being guided through the hollow spindle 3 and corresponding holes in the driving-crank 4, pin 7, and second crank 6. Driving-cranks are provided at both ends of the armature spindle, one only being shown in the Figure.
Patent GB-190410467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Valves, especially applicable to Water Gauges for Boilers,
Inventor: PICKBOURN JOHN
Filed: 1904-05-06
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 10,467. Pickbourn, J., and Cooper, J. J. May 6. Lift valves; repairing, facilitating.-Relates to the construction of a valve, specially adapted for use as a blow-off valve for a steam-boiler water gauge, whereby the valve may be readily renewed. The valve casing a, Figs. 1 and 2, is provided at one end with a screw plug a' fitted with a valve seat e and a blow-off pipe c, and at the other end with a plug a' formed with a tubular guide extension f for the valve-rod, and with a stuffing-box g. Pivoted to the valve casing is a forked device l, carrying at its outer end a screw-nut through which works the actuating-screw k carrying a fittingj, the lugs of which engage a groove i in the outer end of the valve spindle. The forked fitting is turned aside when the valve requires to be removed. The valve may be actuated by a lever or other means.
Patent GB-190417585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Throttle Valve Mechanism for Pneumatic Hammers.
Filed: 1904-08-12
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 17,585. Lake, H. H., [Ingersoll-Sergeant Drill Co.]. Aug. 12. Percussive hand tools.-Figs. 1 and 3 show in section the upper portion of a pneumatic hammer, in which the admission valve is situated at the back of the power cylinder, and so arranged as to prevent the compressed motive fluid from passing through the handle and cooling the same. Motive fluid is admitted to the chamber g through the ports h, j and passes to the cylinder through the ports k, l when the valve is lowered by depressing the push-piece v. The spring - controlled valve may carry a friction roller at u which engages with the end of the lever t.
Patent GB-190421131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Electric Switching Devices applicable to Flash Advertising Signs and the like
Inventor: SEABROOK PERCY BENSON HARRISON
Filed: 1904-10-01
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 21,131. Seabrook, P. B. H., Seabrook, H. H. P., and Job, L. K. Oct. 1. Advertising.-Relates to an automatic switch for use in "flash" advertising-signs &c., in which a wire coil in the circuit is wrapped round a bimetallic strip which is heated by the current and intermittently breaks the circuit either directly or through a relay &c. As applied to a single lamp, Fig. 1, a bent bimetallic strip d, covered wholly or in part by asbestos and wound with a coil f of fine insulated wire, carries the insulated contact k and the adjustable contact-screw g. One terminal plate p is connected to a lamp terminal b, while the other plate o is connected to the other lamp terminal b through the wire f, contact k, contactscrew g, and strip d. When the strip d is heated, contact is broken at k, g, and re-made when the strip cools. As applied to a bank of lamps, Fig. 2, the strip d is straight and connected with the wire f under the rivet u, the piece q is separated by an insulating washer, and contact is broken at k, g as before. Two bimetallic strips may be used, mounted with insulating-washers on one bolt, and with the contact-piece k attached to one strip and the screw g to the other, the two coils f being either in series or parallel and both connected to the piece k. The bimetallic strip may be in a separate circuit containing a relay h by which the lamp circuit is switched.