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Patent GB-190112946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Use in Handling and Transferring Coal and other Substances.
Inventor: CAMPBELL JEREMIAH
Filed: 1901-06-25
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 12,946. Lake, H. H., [Campbell, J.]. June 25. Loading and unloading.-Relates to apparatus especially adapted for coaling ships from lighters and consists in the combination with a gantry similar to that described in Specification No. 7139, A.D. 1901, of a hopper B which receives the coal from the gantry grab A<7> and delivers it to the ships' bunkers. The carriage for the hopper B runs along the lighter on rails, of which the outer is lower than the inner and which are carried on a vertically-adjustable beam B<2>. The hopper B can be removed from its carriage and hung from a trolley running along the gantry beam and independent of the grab trolley. The gantry beam, as in the Specification above quoted, is made in three sections ; the arrangement of the ropes for lifting the outer sections is, however, somewhat modified. The grab ropes are guided at the top of the tower by the arrangement of pulleys shown in Fig. 7, one rope being guided by the pulleys E, E<2>, E<3> and the other by the pulleys E<1>, E<4>, E<5>. Fig. 5 shows a section of one of the two similar parallel gantry beams. The hopper trolley runs on the rails c, and the grab trolley on the rails f The ropes for moving the hopper carriage along the beam B<2> are led so that the vertical position of the beam does not affect the length of rope required. The beam B<2> is guided on each of the two vertical beams B<4> by three rollers, the innermost one of which is yieldingly supported.
Patent GB-190117718-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Scrapers or Dredgers Suitable for Cleaning Ponds.
Inventor: HITCHCOCK RICHARD
Filed: 1901-09-04
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 17,718. Hitchcock, R. Sept. 4. Dredging.-A scraper or dredger suitable for cleaning ponds is shown in Figs. 3 and 4. Two front steering-wheels a are pivoted to the frame b, and two hind wheels d are mounted on the frame e, the frames band e being pivoted together at f. The bucket consists of two quadrant-shaped plates g, fixed to the frame e, and a cylindrical plate h working in guides g<1> on the plates g. The machine is hauled backwards and forwards by the ropes j, k, fixed to the middle of the lower edge of the plate h. The flap l is operated by the chain m and hand-wheel n, and is raised in the forward stroke.
Patent GB-190200784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Articles of Furniture.
Inventor: GONZALEZ JOSE MICO
Filed: 1902-01-10
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 784. Gonzalez, J. M. Jan. 10. Making boxes.-Relates to a method of making articles of furniture such as wardrobes, chests, &c., and is described with reference to a wardrobe. The sides, backs, doors, &c. are made of wooden strips grooved on the edges and connected by metal strips a. The parts are connected by transverse strips b. The doors are made from bars f connected by plates c, and the top and bottom bars are extended to have eyes working on pillars d, thus formiog hinges. Similar eyes e may be formed on the bars f. The back and sides are connected by rods b. The top and bottom are connected to the body by bars g and angle plates k. The doors may be glazed or they may be made of wood and metal strips.
Patent GB-190200910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Motor Vehicles
Inventor: SIMMS FREDERICK RICHARD
Filed: 1902-01-13
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 910. Simms, F. R. Jan. 13. Motor vehicles ; traction engines.-Relates to motor vehicles or traction engines, especially adapted for running over soft ground, and applicable for ploughing or in military operations, as, for example, in drawing heavy guns over difficult ground. The invention is shown in side elevation in Fig. 1 and in plan in Fig. 2, as applied to a motor plough. The vehicle is supported upon and propelled by a compound chain or band e, provided with teeth g for gripping the ground, and passed over front and rear drums b, b which are driven by the motor. The drums are recessed for the reception of the chain, the side portions serving to support the vehicle when the chain is removed. The vehicle is steered by two wheels m at the front, each having a central rib m<2> which enters the ground. These wheels are operated by a handwheel n', through worm and chain gear. The plough l is attached at the rear, as shown.
Patent GB-190200925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stays for Casement Windows and Sashes
Inventor: BULL JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-01-13
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 925. Bull, J. Jan. 13. Stays.-Relates to a jointed stay for window casements or sashes. The stay consists of two links a, a' connected by an elbow-joint.. The link a<1> is jointed to a plate b which is screwed to the window, and the link a is pivoted to a plate c which is screwed to the window frame. On the periphery of a boss e, fastened to the plate c, are a number of notches e<1>. A lever i pivoted to the extension of the link a drops into one of these notches, and holds the stay in any required position.
Patent GB-190204358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Combined Brick and Tile for Walls, Ceilings and Analogous Structures.
Inventor: ANDERSON DAVID WILEY
Filed: 1902-02-20
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 4358. Anderson, D. W., and Borchers, C. L. D. Feb. 20. Bricks and tiles for ventilation; f l u e s.- A hollow ventilating brick-tile is formed with rectangular or rounded ribs 2, to hold the ordinary bricks 3 in place and prevent the squeezing of the mortar from the joints into the air passages 5. The faces and edges of the tiles 1 are ribbed and grooved to receive the plaster a These combined bricks and tiles may be used for walls, ceilings, cupolas, furnaces, flues, boiler settings, &c.
Patent GB-190209232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Doors for Boilers and the like.
Inventor: MILLS JOHNSON
Filed: 1902-04-21
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 9232. Mills, J., and Mills, M. J., [trading as Mills' Engineering Co.]. April2l. Handhole doors.-Relates (1) to a method of constructing handhole doors, (2) to a method of cutting the boiler plate to receive them, (3) to means for securing them without nuts or screws, and (4) to arrangements of doors and their fastenings so as to be below the surface of the plate. Doors for circular holes are stamped in one piece with the two studs c for securing them, the studs being arranged so that spaces for packing intervene between them and the projection rim d. The holes to receive such doors, or doors in which bosses with screwed holes for screws replace the studs shown in Fig. 2, are cut as shown in Fig. 3, narrow slots h connecting the main hole and the holes g for the bosses or studs. The slots h receive the edges of the door during its insertion into the boiler. Fig. 5 shows a plan view of a door, which is tightened by turning a centrally-pivoted bridge-piece r so that wing pieces u thereon engage under projections p on the door, either the wing pieces or the projections being of welge formation, so that the door is drawn up against its seating. The door is prevented from turning by snugs n engaging the slots o through which the edges of the door are passed when inserting it into the boiler. Fig. 6 shows a door with a central stud 3 engaging a dished bridgepiece 6, which is turned on a countersunk seating to tighten the door, the whole being below the level of the outside of the boiler. The stud 3 is recessed at its end on each side of a rib through which is a hole 10 to receive a hook for holding the door in place while it is being secured ; or a screwed hole to receive a screwed holder may be provided. The hole in the plate is gapped for the insertion of the door, which may have snugs to prevent it from turning, as shown in Fig. 5. A nut may be used for tightening the door, in place of the screwed boss shown in Fig. 6 ; this nut may screw down on a flat face on the bridge-piece, or it may rest between ribs so as to be screwed up by rotating the bridge-piece.
Patent GB-190211285-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Securing the Lids of Boxes Containing Tea or other Dry Goods
Inventor: WITHAM CHARLES
Filed: 1902-05-16
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 11,285. Witham, C. May 16. Fastenings.-Relates to means for securing the lids of boxes, such as tins or canisters for contain- ing tea &c. Two hook-shaped catches or clips c are hinged to opposite sides of the box a, and, when turned up, are adapted to bear upon the top of the lid b to secure the same. In order to pre- vent or detect tampering with the box, a band or strip d of silk, cotton, or other suitable material is threaded through the links of the catches c, and after the lid has been secured, the ends of the strip are tied together in a knot or bow d<1>, which is secured or sealed to the lid or cover by means of a label, wax, or other means.
Patent GB-190218227-A (GB)
Title: An Attachment to Cycles to be used as a Hand Rest or Parcel Carrier
Inventor: ELLISON THOMAS RANGIWAHIA
Filed: 1902-08-19
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 18,227. Ellison, T. R. Aug. 19. Handles ; luggage-car- riers.-A hand-rest, con- sisting of a wooden or other bar D, is carried by two curved springs C secured by bolts c on each side of the centre of the handle-bars A. By loosening the clips and turning the appliance into the position shown in dotted lines. it can be used as a parcel-carrier.
Patent GB-190220401-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Evaporating Apparatus
Inventor: SCOTT FRANK WALTER
Filed: 1902-09-18
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 20,401. Scott, F. W. sept. 18. E v a p o r a t o r s. -Relates to means for automatically maintaining the level of the liquor in the evaporator constant. A closed vessel b is connected to the vacuum evaporating-pan a by the pipes c, d fitted with valves. The inlet of liquor from the pipe e is regulated by the double-beat equilibrium valve g controlled by the float o, the position of which can be adjusted by the screw-threaded rod n. q is a bridle to guide the float, and r is a glass panel to observe the level of liquor. In the case of multiple-effect apparatus, the invention is applied to each evaporation.
Patent GB-190222441-A (GB)
Title: Improved Warp-beam Brake
Inventor: BUSCHMANN ERNEST
Filed: 1902-10-15
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 22,441. Buschmann, E. Oct. 15. Loom let-off motions. -A brake for warp beams consists of a collar composed of four parts a<1>, a<2>, a<3>; a<4> lined with felt or the like, and provided with pivoted joints b, c and tightening-screws d, e. The screw e is connected to a pivoted lever i, and the pressure may be relieved by disengaging a pawl l. The collar is prevented from rotating with the warp beam k by chains f, g, the latter being provided with spring action.
Patent GB-190223121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Laminated Iron or Steel Forgings
Inventor: BURNETT CUTHBERT
Filed: 1902-10-23
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 23,121. Burnett, C. Oct. 23. Forging.-Laminated iron or steel forgings are made out of a forged bar A, Fig. 1, which is notched at intervals a<1>, alternately upon opposite sides, and is then folded at the notches so as to form a billet B, Fig. 2, which is forged into a draw-bar for a car or truck, a mine-cage hanger, or other article subject to shock.
Patent GB-190224007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loops for Braces or Suspenders and the like.
Inventor: BARNETT HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1902-11-03
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 24,007. Barnett, H. E. April 17, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Braces.-Relates to braces, Fig. 1, with cast-off ends, and consists in bowing the upper limb F of the loop D, as shown in plan in Fig. 4, so that when the castoff strap E is unfastened the socket portion of its fastening can pass freely through the loop and not be liable to be caught therein.
Patent GB-190225098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Mountings of Screens or Partitions.
Inventor: BLACKBURN WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-11-15
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 25,098. Blackburn, W., and Harris, R. B. Nov. 15. Partitions.-R e l a t e s to supporting and suspension trolleys for swivelling- sliding folding partitions for dividing schoolrooms &c. into compartments. A bolt or spindle 5, fixed to the top of the leaf 1, passes through a slot in an overhead beam 2 and turns in a frame 8 mounted on two wheels 3 on rails 4. The frame 8 is made convex or arch-shaped, and with lower projections or guide-ribs 7, which slide in the slot in the beam. The leaf is mounted to run on wheels 11 on rails 15 on the floor, and swivel on a central or end pivot 13 and ball bearings 16. A forked bracket 12, carrying the spindles of the rollers 9, is connected to a shoe 10 at the bottom of the leaf by a nut 14<A> on the pivot, and a guide projection or retaining-head at the end of the pivot piece moves in a slot 14 in the floor.
Patent GB-190225753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Frames Forks and Steering Mechanism.
Inventor: ASHBURN THOMAS
Filed: 1902-11-24
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 25,753. Ashburn, T. Nov. 24. Frames ; steering- mechanism ; m o t o r cycles. - Relates to improvements upon the invention described in Specification No. 4714, A.D. 1902, in which a spring fork is used to deaden vibration. A tubular stem j<2>, Fig. 1, loosely fits within a socket c provided with an abutment d<2> , through which freely passes a central rod e having a screw cap f and rising up from the crown of the fork of the cycle or motor cycle. Between the cap and the upper face of the abutment is a spring g, and another and stronger spring t is located between the lower face of the abutment and the crown of the fork. The compression of these springs may be regulated by turning the screw cap. Fig. 2 shows the application of the invention to a cycle with a spring front fork, such as is shown in Fig. 1 of the aforesaid Specification. The spring socket c is independent of the steering-post and socket. In another arrangement, the socket c is enclosed within the steering-socket a, as in Fig. 1, and becomes the steering-stem, suitable ball bearings y, y<2> being provided. The stem u<2> of the handle-bar is adjustably clamped between the screw cap and the socket c. In a cycle having a short head, part of the abutment d' for the spring g is recessed or let down, and one spring is partly disposed within the other. The spring forks may be provided both at the back and front, and the lower point of the socket c of the back fork may be rigidly connected to the seat pillar by a curved stay. According to the Provisional Specification, the socket in which the tubular stem slides up and down and in which the springs are placed, may be the socket of the steering-head, and the cap then fits loosely in a ferrule in which it takes its abutment.
Patent GB-190226379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnetic Clutches.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1902-11-29
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 26,379. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. Nov. 29. Clutches. - Relates to magnetic clutches constructed to prevent sudden shocks to the driving- motors and driven machinery when the two clutch parts are brought into contact. The disc 1, Fig. 1, is fixed to the shaft 2, and has a central projection fitting a corresponding recess 5 on the disc 3, to keep the two discs centered. A coil 7 in an annular projection 4' of the disc 3 is kept in place by means of soft metal run into side grooves in the projection, and its terminals pass through insulating-bushes 8, and are connected to slip rings 9, Fig. 2, on the shaft 4. The terminals of a second coil 10 in the body of the disc pass through bushes 11, and are connected to rings 12 on the shaft. The rings 12 are placed with a switch 17 in a circuit 15, 16 across the main conductors 13, 14, and the rings 9 are placed with a switch 19 and an adjustable resistance 21, 22 in a circuit 18, 20 across the mains. In operation, the switch 17 is first closed, the coil 10 is thereby energized, and the two discs are drawn together, the decrease in the reluctance of the magnetic circuit of the coil 10 being small owing to the air-gap left between the disc 1 and the part of the disc 3 embraced by the coil 10. The switches 19, 22 are next closed to energize the coil 7, and, by means of the switch 22 of the resistance 21, the attraction between the discs may be varied to give any desired amount of slipping. When the discs are in contact, and preferably locked together, the switch 17 may be opened.
Patent GB-190226885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball Bearings
Inventor: HENDERSON ALBERT ENNIS
Filed: 1902-12-05
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 26,885. Henderson, A. E. Dec. 5. Ball bearings.-Fig. 1 shows a bearing applied to the wheel hub of a motor road vehicle. Within each end of the hub 4 is secured a ring 5, and upon the axle 1 is adjustably screwed a ring or cup 8. Flanges 6, 10 on the rings 5, 8 form races for the balls 7. The ring 8 is locked, after adjustment, by a nut. Plates or rings 13, provided with flanges 14, are mounted upon balls 12 arranged within annular recesses in the rings. These plates 13 take the thrust of the balls, and revolve therewith when the balls 7 come into contact with them. In order to separate the balls 7, two rings or frames 15, connected together by tierods, are arranged about the balls. Two spacing rollers 22, 23 are journalled in the rings between each pair of balls, the larger roller being arranged outside the line connecting the centres of the balls, and the smaller roller inside this line. In a modification, the rings 13 are made with cavities to retain the balls.
Patent GB-190300042-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Making Cigars or like Forms of Tobacco.
Inventor: HODDER ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1903-01-01
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 42. Hodder, A. E. Jan. 1. Cigars &c.-Cigars and the like are made by wrapping a leaf or leaves round a bundle of tobacco lying within a number of compound rollers c, d, e, f driven in the same direction by a chain s, which runs round sprocket-wheels c<1>, d<1>, e', f<1> connected to the rollers. Several rolling-devices having different sizes &c. of rollers may be used in the same machine and driven by the same wheel 8. The cigar point is formed by shaped discs k, l driven in opposite directions by bevel-wheels k<2>, l'. The roller c is mounted on the pivoted lid b, and can be thrown back for introducing the tobacco and for removing the cigar. The rollers may be built up of three sections, such as c', c<2>, c<3>, Fig. 4, inclined, as shown, to correspond with the shape of the cigar. The section c' carries the sprocketwheel c<x>, and drives the section c<2>, c<3> by means of angular pins c', c<5> or the like. Paste is automatically supplied to the discs k, l, when the lid b is thrown back, by means of two cams on the lid which strike the arm t<1>, Fig. 6, carrying pawls n<10>, n<11> gearing with two ratchet-wheels n<5> of different sizes. According to the cam and pawl and ratchetwheel used, the amount of paste fed may be varied. The ratchet-wheels form a nut for the screw n<x> attached to the piston n<2> of the paste cylinder n<1>. The piston may be actuated by hand by means of the wheel n'. Fig. 10 shows a clutch and epicyclic gearing for driving the sprocket-wheel 8 in either direction. The toothed wheel 32 is slid on a fixed sleeve by means of levers 44 connected to a fork 40 engaging the groove 38. The wheel 32 carries bolts 34, 35 which may engage with the driving- pulley 28, or with the frame 5, or with neither. The shaft 25 of the wheel 8 carries a pinion 27 gearing with a pinion 30. The pulley carries a spindle, to which are fixed the pinion 30 and a pinion 31 gearing with the wheel 32. When the bolt 34 is in action, the pulley and the pinions all turn as if solidly connected. When the bolt 35 is in action, the direction of rotation of the shaft 25 is reversed, and, when neither bolt is in action, the shaft 25 is stationary. In a simpler form of gearing, the wheel 32 is fixed to the frame, and the pulley 28 is used only for reversed rotation ; direct rotation of the shaft 25 being effected by another pulley fixed to the shaft and an idle pulley being also provided.
Patent GB-190304529-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Production of Paved Tracks on Macadamized Roads and the like.
Inventor: WEBER RUDOLF
Filed: 1903-02-26
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 4529. Weber, R. Feb. 26. Paving; wheel tracks.-Relates to a process for the production of paved tracks of any desired width on macadamized roads and the like, and consists in arranging along the principal lines of trafEc binders a of thin sheet-iron )-)-pieces of suitable width, or U -shaped pieces, or side plates connected together by wire ties, contiguous binders being connected by hooks, fishplates, or the like, and the spaces in the skeleton frame so formed being filled up to the level of the road with prismatic stones c or the like, preferably with broken joints, which are rammed tight in the usual manner. The binders a are so embedded in the road that their upper edges are not exposed to a great degree to the atmosphere ; and a foundation b of gravel, cement, or other material is preferably provided. The remainder of the road is macadamized, and the road and tracks are then rolled. The skeleton frame may be embedded in an existing road, the latter being broken up sufficiently for the purpose.
Patent GB-190306132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Sprinklers for Fire Extinguishing.
Inventor: MARSHALL WILLIAM AMBLER
Filed: 1903-03-17
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 6132. Marshall, W.A. March 17. Sprinklers, automatic.- The sprinkler consists of a screwed part C, Fig. 5, closed at the lower end by a flat valve covered by a cap G held in place by means of toggle-levers J, J<1>. These levers are supported by a screw F mounted in a deflector E carried by one or two semi elliptical arms A which are formed with knife-edges on the inner side ; the levers are pressed together by fusible links 0, Q. The cap G may be made of metal, or of wood with a spring, Fig. 4. The levers, Fig. 7, are knife-edged and slotted, lateral motion being prevented by side lugs K<1>, or a central lug. The levers may be curved upwards and outwards to clear any dripping water, and the lever J may be adapted for a ball valve. The link Q, Fig. 11, is knife-edged and forked to engage the curved lugs on the other. A slot P is formed for the end of the lever J, and a strip T', Fig. 5, is secured to the links by fusible solder. In a modification, shown in Fig. 12, three links are held together by wings W, W<1> soldered to the outer links ; and in another form, Figs. 13 and 14, applicable as a main or auxiliary link, two U-shaped pieces have their bent ends tapered and soldered together.
Patent GB-190312098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Signal Lamps.
Inventor: WRIGHT EDWIN SUGG
Filed: 1903-05-27
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 12,098. Wright, E. S. May 27. Signal lamps.-In railway and other hand signal lamps burning mineral oil, means are provided for preventing the flame from being affected or extinguished by draughts, for preventing the escape of the oil in the event of the lamp being upset, and for facilitating the reglazing of the rotary cylinder carrying the coloured glasses. The air supply entering the fine perforations in the bottom b, ascends through downwardly-burred perforations in a flange m supporting the conical reservoir l, and partly beneath, and partly round, the reservoir jacket n to the burner q. A finely-perforated disc d, arranged in the head of the rotary cylinder c below the outlets h, supports a flue j, of which the upper end is protected by a sleeve k depending from the hinged hood i. A tube p, connected to the back of the reservoir l, coiled round the reservoir jacket n, and passing up behind the reflector, serves both to vent the reservoir and to prevent the escape of oil therefrom. By hinging one of the guides r of the coloured glass t, the re-glazing may be effected by raising the guide clear of the socket s and turning it, as shown in Fig. 3, when the glass may be readily removed. The wick-tube is provided just below the outlet with a steatite flame spreader of ordinary construction.