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Patent GB-190208876-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a Nutritious Product from Maize or other Vegetable Substances.
Inventor: DONARD EUGENE
Filed: 1902-04-16
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 8876. Donard, E., and LabbÚ, H. April 16. Food preparations.-Maize is crushed and extracted with hot amylic or other higher alcohol, and the extract is treated with ether, carbon tetrachloride, or a suitable hydrocarbon, thereby precipitating a white, light, tasteless, and odourless powder, rich in fats and nitrogen, and suitable for food when freed from the solvent by washing. The maize residue is freed from solvent and used to replace glucose in brewing.
Patent GB-190210162-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or connected with, Horse-drawn Field or Land Rollers
Inventor: KITTON EVERARD
Filed: 1902-05-02
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 10,162. Kitton, E. May 2. Rollers, land and garden.-Relates to means for coupling two horse-drawn rollers together so that they can be driven by one attendant. The shafts are removed from the frame a of the roller band an extension a<1> is secured thereto instead. A standard d supported on a castorwheel, not shown in Fig. 2, is mounted at d' in the extension a<1>. The standard d is coupled by a link e, and a chain h, to the frame f of the roller g. The frames f, a are further coupled together by a chain i. A single-tree k is attached to the extension a<1>. If desired, an additional stay may be fixed at j.
Patent GB-190210496-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Fixing Knockers, Handles, and other Door Furniture so as to be Easily and Readily Detached.
Inventor: PEARSON EDWIN
Filed: 1902-05-07
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 10,496. Fearson, E. May 7. Knobs.- Relates to a method of attaching handles, knobs, knockers, and the like to doors. On the screwed end of the spindle b of the knob, knocker, or the like is a nut a having a groove or notch g into which a hinged plate f with a spring snap is dropped after the nut a has been pushed through the hole c in the door. By lifting the plate f, the knob &c. can be readily detached from the door.
Patent GB-190215144-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cleat or Fastener for Cords.
Inventor: SMITH THORNLEY FIELD
Filed: 1902-07-07
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 15,144. Smith, T. F. July 7. Cleats or holders. -A cleat for fastening the strings of wagon sheets, also applicable for fastening the ropes and cords of sails and other articles, is made of cast iron with a projecting boss C, Fig. 3, at the back through which it is bolted to the side of a wagon, ship, &c. The string or cord is led down between the fixture and cleat, and drawn tightly through a U-shaped recess B, Fig. 1, and is then secured by carrying it up in front of the cleat and laying it through a V-shaped groove A. The end of the cord may be given a turn around the boss C, or hang loose between the cleat and wagon, projections D being formed at the sides of the cleat to prevent it from flying out. The V-groove is preferably deeper at the side near the wagon than at the other side, and the sides of the grooves are preferably bevelled. The dotted lines in Fig. 3 show a cleat formed obliquely with the bolt hole. In some cases, the boss C is dispensed with, and a spacing-collar is formed on the fixing-bolt to which the cleat is riveted, or the cleat may be cast or forged with the bolt.
Patent GB-190225768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Construction of Jars, Pots, Cylinders, Drums, and such like, for Holding or Containing Oils, Turpentine, Paints, and other Liquids, or Substances.
Inventor: MCCALLUM COLIN
Filed: 1902-11-24
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 25,768. McCallum, C., and Campbell, J. M. Nov. 24. Stoppers; jars and like vessels.-Jars, pots, cylinders, or drums for containing oils, turpentine, paints, and other liquids or substances, are constructed so as to be liquid-tight. Two beadings A, B are provided at the top of the drum C. In the groove of the beading A is placed a spring wire or hoop D, enclosed within a tube of rubber &c. D', which will withstand the action of the substance in the drum. This hoop acts as a support for the lid or cover E. When the lid E is in position, another spring wire or hoop F is placed on top of it, so as to engage the beading B, and thus acts as a fastener. In cases where it is not necessary that the drum C be water-tight, the rubber tubing D<1> or its equivalent is dispensed with.
Patent GB-190227206-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves and Seatings for Pumps and theirs Connections
Inventor: CORBETT JAMES
Filed: 1902-12-10
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 27,206. Corbett, J. Dec. 10. Pump valves, which close without hammering, are formed with a disc B having a projecting ring B<4> turned to work in the bored-out seating A, and corresponding faces B', A' and recesses B<3>, A<3> are made on and in the valves and seatings, respectively. Wings C serve to guide the valve. When the valve is working under a pressure of fluid, the ring B<4> cuts off communication between the recesses A<3>, B<3> and the space A<4> before the valve closes, and the fluid in the recesses can then only escape slowly between the valve and its seat, thus causing the valve to close gently. In some cases, the valve faces and seatings may be inclined, and the seatings may be formed in the chambers or valve chests of the pumps or connections. When the valves have an annular form with a central passage, a second seating is provided around this passage to perform the same action as described for the single-seat valve above.
Patent GB-190228718-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Matrices or Skeletons for Strengthening Blocks of Artificial Stone, and the like.
Inventor: LYON WALLACE C
Filed: 1902-12-29
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 28,718. Lyon, W. C. Dec. 29. Blocks and slabs.-Relates to the production of metallic strengthening-devices for blocks of artificial stoue or cement, the blocks or slabs being moulded so as to contain the framework or skeleton of metal. The framework consists of wires or rods A of round or square section crossed by lighter stay wires B. Castings C of soft metal, preferably lead, unite the wires at their intersections, and each casting is formed with a downwardly-extending lug C<2>. These lugs rest on the surface on which the block or slab is moulded, and prevent sagging of the metal skeleton while the material is still plastic.
Patent GB-190300960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Elevated Charging and Discharging Stages for Inclined Gas Retorts.
Inventor: CUTLER SAMUEL
Filed: 1903-01-14
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 960. Cutler, S. Jan. 14. Gas retorts.-To allow of the expansion of the elevated stages B used for charging and discharging inclined gas retorts, the girders h carrying the stage n, instead of being rigidly connected to both the wall C of the retort house and the face d of retort bench, are mounted at one end or the other x, y, upon roller bearings g carried by a bracket f. The continuity of the floor plates is maintained by an overlapping plate m, which can move independently of the main flooring n.
Patent GB-190308847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Furnaces for Malt and other Kilns and Drying Apparatus
Inventor: BEAVEN EDWIN SLOPER
Filed: 1903-04-18
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 8847. Beaven, E. S. April 18. Kiln - furnaces; smoke and fumes, treating.-Relates to furnaces for malt and other kilns and drying - apparatus. The products of combustion are filtered by passing them through lime or other basic or other material and are mixed with air before being brought into contact with the substance to be dried. The crown of the kiln furnace A, Fig. 2, is formed of arches q, q, supporting a series of cast-iron tubes d for the transmission of air to the hollow space e. A shielding-arch w may also be provided. Air is also admitted from the level of the ashpit to hollow spaces in the side-walls. This air ascends and mixes with the furnace gases, which have traversed the filtering-medium f, and assists in their cooling. The chamber containing the filtering-medium is provided with suitable doors and is constructed in such a way that ash &c. may be readily removed and the limestone cubes replenished. A closing plate o is utilized when it is desired to cut off the furnace from the kiln. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the end of the furnace is closed by an inclined firebrick perforated screen r, upon which the filtering-material is spread.
Patent GB-190313009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trolley Heads for Electrically Propelled Vehicles
Inventor: MAJOR JAMES
Filed: 1903-06-10
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 13,009. Major, J. June 10. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors.-T roll e y heads for electrically-propelled vehicles are constructed with a cam and spring arrangement, which keeps the trolley pulley in line with the trolley arm when not in contact with the wire. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement in which a pin e projects from the pivot pin bx of the trolley head into a triangular opening d in the socket a. The pivot rests upon a spiral spring or air cushion f. When the trolley is pressed against the wire, the pivot b<x> is depressed and the pin e rests on the base of the triangular opening, thus allowing the pulley c to swivel ; when the trolley is off the wire, the pin e is forced up into the apex of the triangle, thus bringing the pulley into line with the trolley pole. In a modification, the pin e is fixed to the socket and the triangular aperture is formed in the pivot bx.
Patent GB-190316454-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Shuttles and Electrical Mechanism for Indicating Approaching Failure of Weft in Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: REIXACH JOSE
Filed: 1903-07-25
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 16,454. Reixach, J., Preece, E., and Scott, H. July 25. Loom shuttles; stop-motions; shuttle - changing mechanism; weft supply, in(licating failure of; bobbins.-Loom shuttles and the parts connected therewith are provided with means whereby, when the weft is about to fail, an electric circuit is completed, and the loom is stopped, or shuttle-changing mechanism is brought into operation, or other indication is given of the approaching failure of weft. The shuttle-peg spring B has a bent part, which lies in a slot C' in the coned end of the bobbin C, and normally presses against the weft on the bobbin. The weft is wound in such a manner that, before complete exhaustion of the weft, the slot C' is uncovered, and the spring B comes into contact with a metal cross-pin H, which is in electrical connection with a metallic plate on the side of the shuttle. A similar plate is in connection with the peg pivot-pin D and stop-pin K, so that the two plates become electrically connected. When the shuttle enters one of the shuttle boxes, the plates on the shuttle come into contact with insulated springs er plates on the inside of the box, and an electric circuit is completed through an electromagnet mounted on the knocking-off handle. The magnet armature is pivoted on the knocking- off handle, and, when the magnet is energized, an extension of the armature is brought into the path of a stud fixed to the lay, so that, when the beatup takes place, the knocking-off handle is moved out of its notch and the loom is stopped. When the knocking-off handle is moved, the circuit is broken, through two spring contact-plates on the handle being withdrawn from between two fixed spring contact-plates. In a modified arrangement of the shuttle and box, a spring fixed to the box replaces one of the plates on the shuttle. This spring normally presses against the weft covering the slot C' when the shuttle is in the box, and, when the slot is uncovered, the spring makes contact with a shoulder formed on the shuttle peg. In another arrangement, a spring carried by the shuttle and connected to one of the plates on the side, enters the uncovered slot and makes contact with a cross-pin connected to the other plate. In another arrangement, a spring feeler is fixed on the base of the shuttle peg, and presses along the bobbin against the end windings of weft covering the slot, When the end windings are run off, the spring comes into contact with a pin or bar fixed to the shuttle, and completes the circuit. All the arrangements can be used to operate mechanism to change the shuttle, or otherwise call attention to the approaching failure of weft.
Patent GB-190318062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stripping Mechanism for the Travelling Flats of Carding Engines.
Filed: 1903-08-21
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 18,062. Lees & Co., A., and Brooks, T. Aug. 21. Carding-engines.-The comb w for stripping the travelling flats is carried by a pair of arms v which are mounted on eccentrics u, are guided by pins x on the frame, and are pulled in one direction by a spring y. The shaft t, carrying the eccentrics, the shaft p, carrying the brush for brushing the teeth of the flats, and the brush r for brushing the backs of the flats, are all driven by a single band m from a pulley k, driven from the shaft of the main cylinder. The chain of flats is driven from the shaft of the pulley k through the worm gearing e, f, g, h. The comb strips the flats on its downward movement, and moves clear of them on its upward movement.
Patent GB-190320729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-centering Spindles for Spinning and like Machinery.
Inventor: CARPENTER SAMUEL FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-09-26
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 20,729. Carpenter, S. F. Sept. 26. Spindle apparatus.- The spindle C is supported in a tapering socket in a step support B, in the shape of a frustum of a cone which has lateral contact, at its upper end, with the wall of the bolster case A. A slotted collar e rests on a shoulder f of the bolster case interior, and supports a bolster D which has a convex annular enlargement near its upper end in contact with the bolster case. Entering channels g, g<1>, in the bolster D and step B respec - tively, lead into circular cavities h, h<1>, into which pins a, a<1> project from the bolster case, and prevent rotation of the bolster D and step B. The bolster and step allow the spindle sufficient freedom of foot movement for any adjustment necessary to its perfect operation. The bolster D may rest directly on the shonlder f.
Patent GB-190320930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Atmospheric Gas Burners
Inventor: HARRIS ALFRED ELLIS
Filed: 1903-09-29
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 20,930. Harris, A. E. Sept. 29. Gas burners.-Two corrugated walls a, Figs. 1 and 2, composed of metal or clay, enclose between them a narrow sinuous passage b, in communication at the lower end with a pipe c, having a slot d, or a series of openings, through which passes a mixture of gas and air from the Bunsen apparatus e,f, attached to the end of the pipe c. The mixed gas and air escape, and are ignited at holes g provided in either or both walls, which become highly heated and superheat the gas and air before its ignition. The burner may be curved, or flat, as shown in Fig. 4, which shows the burner applied to the cooking-stove described in Specification No. 13,145, A.D. 1901.
Patent GB-190321203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Turbines.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1903-10-02
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 21,203. Evans, W. E., [Ellis, W.]. Oct. 2. Steam turbines. - In turbines of the kind described in Specification No. 19,620, A.D. 1903, the shaft b carries a rotary drum a having rings c alternating with similar rings h formed inside the casing f. The rings have L-shaped or other suitably - formed steam channels k which are arranged in staggered formation, so that the passages in any three consecutive rings are never in communication at the same time, and which increase in number and depth in the direction of flow of the steam. Steam is supplied through an annular inlet i<1> and exhausts through a channel m. Reversing-rings h<5> are arranged at the outlet end of the turbine, and may be isolated by means of a disc valve.
Patent GB-190321745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Direct Acting Steam Engines
Inventor: RICHARDSON ROBERT
Filed: 1903-10-09
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 21,745. Richardson, R. Oct. 9. Valve g e a r ; valvechests.-A steam - engine distributing - -valve is moved by a plunger which is partially fluidactuated, but is reversed at the completion of each stroke by a lever operated by the piston-rod. The slide valve e is operated by the plunger f moving in a cylindrical valvechest g secured to an annular seat i on the cylinder. Steam, to move the plunger in either direction, passes through a passage s in the plunger to one of the ends. The steam which has moved the plunger exhausts into a passage q through a passage p in the plunger controlled by a valve r on a rod k which is moved by a lever l operated by the piston-rod m.
Patent GB-190322478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hauling Winches for Fishing Lines
Inventor: LARSEN LAURITS SEVERIN
Filed: 1903-10-17
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 22,478. Larsen, L. S , and Wold, J. T. Oct. 17. Line-haulers.- Relates to a hauling-winch for fishing-lines adapted to be operated by hand or steam power. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation, partly in section, and Fig. 2 a plan of the arrangement. The line 21 passes around the pulleys 22, 23, and 9, the pulley 9 being connected to the bevel-wheel 7. An engine may be arranged in the space 12 to drive, by means of a pinion 13, the toothed wheel 11. The lever 14 is for throwing this wheel 11 in or out of gear with the pinion 13.
Patent GB-190323260-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Receiving Instruments of Printing Telegraphs.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-10-27
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 23,260. Newton, P. A., [Eltypic Manufacturing Co.]. Oct. 27. Telegraphs.-Relates to the receiving-instruments of printing - telegraphs. The type - wheel 19 is splined to a shaft 20 controlled by an escapement device 25 and polarized electromagnet 18, and driven by a wire friction clutch 21 from the main motor - driven shaft 6 through bevel gearing 22, 23. The operator at the transmitting- station energizes the electromagnet 18, and thus effects the rotary movements of the type-wheel. The main shaft 6 also drives a cam shaft 13 through a friction clutch 11 and bevel gearing 10, 12. As soon as the proper type has been brought to the impression-point, a more slowly-acting electromagnet 17 comes into action, and an escapement lever 15 releases the cam shaft 13and allows it to turn through half a revolution. During this movement a cam 32 actuates an arm 33 which serves to shift a sliding rack 31 through the distance of one tooth. A sliding frame 26 embracing the type-wheel is provided with a pawl 29 engaging with the rack 31, and the type-wheel is thus advanced one space after each impression. A second pawl engaging with a fixed rack acts as a detent for the frame 26 and type-wheel. The impression is made by means of a bar or platen 37 which strikes the paper 38 against the type-wheel. The platen is carried by arms 43 of a rock-shaft 42 actuated by a cam 36 and lever 41. The paper is forced against the type through an opening in a thin metal guard. An inking-roller 49 supplies ink to the type-wheel. Line-spacing is effected by means of the paper feed rollers 55, 56 mounted on a shaft 60 driven from the main shaft 6 through gearing 23, 22, 63,62 and a friction clutch 61. The movements of the shaft 60 are controlled by an escapement-wheel engaged by an escapement-lever carried by a rockshaft 66, Figs. 3 and 6. A cam 67 on the shaft 13 engages the lower arm of a vibrating lever 68, which usually moves idly. When, however, the end of a line has been reached, the operator at the transmitting-station sends a signal which causes the type-wheel shaft 20 to assume the position shown in Fig. 6, a pin 76 projecting therefrom acting in this position as a fulcrum for the lever 68. The shaft 66 is then rocked through the medium of the arm 69, and the shaft 60 is allowed by its escapement device to turn through one space, thus feeding the paper forward. The rock-shaft 66 serves also to lift a bar 72 which throws both the pawls 29 out of action. When this is done, the spring- tensioned arm 84 returns the frame 26 and type. wheel 19 to the starting-point in readiness for the commencement of a fresh line. The pin 76 is pivoted and spring-tensioned in the collar 75 as shown in Fig. 10, thus enabling the type-wheel to start in spite of the drag due to the contact of the pin 76 and lever 68. The momentum of the typewheel then carries the pin clear of the lever.
Patent GB-190328694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hoods for Vehicles.
Inventor: BROUSSEAU HONORE ALEXANDRE
Filed: 1903-12-30
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 28,694. Brousseau, H. A. Dec. 31, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Hoods can be manipulated from inside the vehicle, and opened to any desired extent. The framework of the hood comprises hoops A<1>, A<2>, A<3>, A<4> which can be folded back on to the vehicle. The hoop A<3> is pivoted on supports B secured to the vehicle body, and has jointed to it the hoop A<4>. The hoop A<1> is fixed on an arm C pivoted on the support B, and the hoop A<2> is jointed to this arm. An arm D, jointed to the hoop A', has a circular slot engaging a pin E on a plate F. Bolts G, H, working in sockets on the hoops A<1>, A<3>, respectively, are held by springs in engagement with any of a series of notches in the plate F according as the hood is required to be more or less expanded. The bolts on each side of a hoop ara connected by chains I or cables, which are guided round the hoop and provided at the top with a ring i, or other device, by pulling which the bolts are released from the notches.
Patent GB-190404179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railway Carriage and Wagon Couplings.
Inventor: CUMMING CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1904-02-19
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 4179. Cumming, C. Feb. 19. Couplings, automatic; draw-gear.-Railway car. riages and wagons are automatically coupled and are uncoupled from either side by hand-levers which may be locked in either the coupled or uncoupled portions. The draw-bars 10 are provided with springs 13, 14, and are placed to one side of the centre line of the vehicle, so that the eye 11 of the draw-bar will engage a coupling-box 12 on the adjacent vehicle. The coupling boxes are provided with spring plungers 15. Spring- propelled coupling-pins 17 normally tend to rise and pass through apartures 18 in the coupling- boxes. They are lowered until clear of the apertures by levers 19 operated by hand-levers 20 on a cross shaft 21. The hand-levers are locked by pins 22 inserted in brackets 23. In the position for coupling, the hand-levers 20 are free, and the pins 17 press upwards against the plungers 15, which cover the pin holes. When the vehicles buff together, the draw-bars 10 press back the plungers 15, so that the pins 17 rise and engage the eyes 11, and so couple the vehicles.