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Patent GB-190201681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Cutters
Inventor: MITCHELL GEORGE
Filed: 1902-01-21
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 1681. Mitchell, G. Jan. 21. Pipe cutters.-The cutter shown in Figs. 1 and 2 comprises the ring A, made in two parts hinged together and clamped or locked by the wing-nut D on the pivoted bolt B, and three or more threaded radial rods G, carrying swivelled cutters H at their inner ends and handles g or wheels at their outer ends. The pipe K to be cut or severed is centered by means of the rods G, which pass through screwed holes F in the ring A. The ring A is rotated by the handles g, and the operator at the same time rotates the handles to feed the cutters forwards.
Patent GB-190202249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines or Apparatus for Mixing Gas and Air.
Inventor: SEYMOUR JOHN
Filed: 1902-01-28
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 2249. Lake, H. H., [Spalding, S. J.]. Jan. 28. Electric belts &c.-Relates to electric belts for administering electricity to man or beast. Each cell of the battery is made up of two plates of the shape shown in Fig. 15 separated from each other by an insulating-frame 14, Fig. 10, which encloses an absorbent pad 16, Fig. 16, the whole being held together by a rubber thimble 11, Fig. 11, through which is passed a split pin 13, Fig. 12. Fig. 13 shows three cells connected together by open coiled hinges 19, Fig. 14, which engage with the hooked portions 18, Fig. 15, of the plates 9, 10. The open coiled part of the hinge 19 serves for the insertion of a plug 20, Fig. 21, at the end of a wire so that any number of cells may be brought into circuit as required. Fig. 8 shows in vertical section one of the contact-pieces through which the current enters the body. It consists of a curved perforated plate 6 folded at its edges over another plate 7 so as to enclose between them a moistened absorbent pad 5. The battery wire 23, Fig. 7, is connected to the staple 1 after it has been bent to the shape shown in Fig. 7 in which one of the contact-pieces, Fig. 8, is shown mounted on a band 2 provided with fastening straps 3, 4 by which it may be bound around a limb &c. In Fig. 7 the contact-piece is shown as covered with a piece of felt 8. Fig. 17 shows the belt complete with contact-pieces 25 on the inside, Fig. 19 shows the appliance in wear by a man, and Fig. 2 shows it in wear by a horse.
Patent GB-190212821-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical Money Box
Inventor: COWE PETER
Filed: 1902-06-05
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 12,821. Cowe, P. June 5. Money boxes.-To prevent extraction of coins from a money box A or any similar coin receptacle, such as that of a coin-freed apparatus or telephone, the insertion slot a<1> is provided with a shutter B sliding in straps C, D and having attached to it a shoot b<4>, which, when in register with the slot, is within a fixed band E that makes it a pocket. The shutter is pulled aside by a knob F, and thrown back again by a spring G.
Patent GB-190223037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Pressure Engines.
Inventor: OTIS SPENCER
Filed: 1902-10-22
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 23,037. Otis, S. Nov. 7, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Valves and valve gear.-Comprises a form of steam engine, applicable for use with compressed air or other motive fluid, designed especially with a view to use in locomotives, in which a combination or tappet or cam and fluid-actuated valve gear is employed. This gear is constructed to give a more accurate distribution than the usual link mechanism, and so as to be capable of reversing. Fig. 1 shows a section through one cylinder and valve-chest. The motive fluid is distributed by a piston valve receiving steam at the centre i and operated by three pistons k, l, m, the piston k being fixed on the valve-spindle and the larger pistons l, m being loose thereon. The pistons k, l, m are actuated by motive fluid distributed by a small valve q, which is supplied to it through a reversing-valve 14 shown in Fig. 2. Fig. 2 ahows a sectional view, at right-angles to that shown in Fig. 1, of the mechanism for operating the valve q. This valve has a step-by-step movement given to it by partial rotation of the spindle r, which is connected to the valve q by a ball-joint at t and screwed at one end and mounted in a stationary nut u. The partial rotation is effected by a cam or tappet v, carried by the engine crosshead. This cam has a number of separate inclines 20, 22, 24, &c., which act on pins 21, 23, &c., projecting radially from the spindle r, and give it a slight turn as they pass. In order to provide for alteration of the cut-off, the pins 21, 27 are made capable of adjustment along the spindle r by the means shown in Fig. 3. Each pin is carried by a rack inside the spindle, which is made tubular, and the two racks are geared together by a pinion. On adjusting one by the rod 41, the other accordingly is correspondingly adjusted. In order to provide for reversal, the cam v is made double, and the bearings s of the spindle r are made laterally adjustable, so as to bring the spindle r into contact with either the forward driving-part or the backward driving-part as shown by the dotted lines in Fig. 5. The lateral adjustment of the spindle is brought about by endwise movement of parallel rods 32, which have inclines at the ends, as shown in Fig. 1. These rods are moved in opposite directions simultaneously with the shifting of the reversing-valve 14, both being suitably connected with the reversing-rod 35.
Patent GB-190228086-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for use in the Manufacture of Clothes Pins
Inventor: CARR CHARLES
Filed: 1902-12-19
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 28,086. Carr, C. Jan. 10, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Drilling.-In a machine for scoring, riveting, and printing on clothes pins, the pins are advanced, for the successive operations, along a longitudinal groove a, Fig. 1, in a bed-plate A supported on standards A'. The pins.are placed in the machine by hand with their necks between uprights a<1> and their legs embracing a vertical plate a'. The lowest pin rests in the groove, a just clear of the uprights a<1> and plate a<2>, and is advanced along the groove by an adjustable plunger b<2> carried by a slide b<3> which is reciprocated in a guide b<5> by a link b<6>. The link b<6> is connected to a lever b<7> mounted on a spindle b<8> which is oscillated by a heart cam b<10> fixed to a revolving shaft b<12> and acting on an arm b<9> mounted on the spindle and held against the cam by a spring. The reciprocating plunger advances each pin through a distance about equal to its length and all the pins in front are pushed along. A number of pivoted dogs c fall by gravity between the legs of the pins in the groove and prevent them from rotating as they are advanced. As each pin comes opposite the scoring-mechanism, a presser-arm mounted on a rock-shaft actuated by a cam on the shaft d<6> is brought down on to it and holds it in position. The scoring-mechanism grooves the inner faces of the legs for the reception of the line, as shown in Fig. 2, and consists of a drill e held in a chuck which is fixed to a shaft mounted in a frame e<3>. This frame is reciprocated vertically in guides e<5> by a cam e<7> which is fixed to the shaft d<6> and acts on a roller carried by a stud on the frame. The drill is rotated by belt pulleys e<19> and bevel gearing, the bevel-pinion being provided with a key way through which a long feather on the shaft can pass as the drill is reciprocated. Holes are made in the groove a and presser-arm for the drill to rise through, and to prevent the formation of burrs adjacent to the grooves in the pin, two fingers carried by an arm fixed to the frame e<3> are arranged close to the drill and reciprocate with it, the fingers rising into the slot in the pin. The presser-arm is finally ramoved and the pin moved along the groove into position for riveting and then for being printed upon.
Patent GB-190303456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Helms, for Boats and the like.
Inventor: RIEGE JOHANN HINRICH NICOLAUS
Filed: 1903-02-13
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 3456. Riege, J. H. N. Feb. 13. Rudders. - T h e improvements comprise the arrangement of the tiller a and its connection with the rudderhead through the slotted arm a', and also the mounting or suspending of the rudder f in antifriction bearings.
Patent GB-190304796-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Differential Gear for Self-propelled Road Vehicles
Inventor: PERKINS ELIJAH
Filed: 1903-03-02
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 4796. Perkins, E., and Rowcliffe, J. A. March 2. Motor road vehicles. -Relates to differential driving - mechanism provided with means for locking and unlocking the gear. The transverse shaft a, carrying the sprocket-wheel b, passes freely through, and projects beyond, the sleeve d, the projecting portion being square in section and furnished with the ring f. The sprocket-wheel e is mounted fast on the sleeve d, and can be connected to the ring/, when desired, by a removable sliding bolt or key. The bevel-wheels c<11>, c, forming part of the differential gear, are attached to the sleeve d and the shaft a respectively, and are driven by either of the change-speed wheels j, k through the medium of the pinion wheels. By connecting the shaft and sleeve by means of the key, both sprocket-wheels can be driven together, but, on disconnecting the shaft and the sleeve by the removal of the key, they are driven independently through the medium of the differential gear.
Patent GB-190307928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters, Adaptable to Lamps, and Heating and Power Apparatus.
Inventor: HOGAN GEORGE LEWIS
Filed: 1903-04-06
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 7928. Hogan, G. L. April 6. Fluid-seal joints. -In a combined carburetter and lamp, the carburetter comprises an outer casing A formed with a trough T to provide a water, mercury, or other liquid seal with a rim U on a top or lid B, and a similar seal may be provided between the carburetter and the delivery pipe G.
Patent GB-190310608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Motor Bicycles or like Vehicles.
Filed: 1903-05-09
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 10,608. Mills, G. P., and Raleigh Cycle Co. May 9. Driving-mechanism; clutches; steps.-The hubs of motor bicycles and like vehicles are fitted with two-speed and free-wheel mechanism. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the hub E runs on ball bearings E' on bosses A<1>, BI, to which the sprocket-wheels A, B of different diameters are secured. The inner ends of these bosses are formed with teeth A<3>, B<3> adapted to engage in a clutch K, which rotates on ball bearings in a spring-pressed slider L axially movable against the action of the spring by means of a chain L<2>. The clutch is formed in two parts which screw together to give an adjustment for the ball bearings L', and each of these parts has external teeth K<1>, K<2>, which engage in longitudinal recesses inside the hub, so that the clutch rotates with the hub, but may be slid longitudinally within it. The boss A' runs on two sets of ball bearings F on a fixed cone F' and an adjustable cone F'. The boss B<1> runs on two sets of ball bearings G, of which one set runs on an adjustable cone G<1> having a sleeve G<2> adapted to receive the adjustable cone H of the other set. The cone H can be adjusted on the sleeve G' in the ordinary manner, and the sleeve can be rotated to adjust the hub on the ball bearings E' by means of a washer J, which has projections adapted to engage in recesses in the sleeve G'. In modified form, the base of each sprocket-wheel may be mounted on two sets of adjustable ball bearings, and one of the sprocketwheels may be dispensed with. According to the Provisional Specification, a step is stamped from a sheet-metal blank with ears shaped to form a clip, which is secured round a cylindrical extension of the securing-nut at the same end of the axle as the chain L<2>.
Patent GB-190313871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pictorial Post Cards or the like.
Inventor: BREARE FREDERICK HAMMOND
Filed: 1903-06-22
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 13,871. Breare, F. H. June 22. Postcards.-The body of the card is of comparatively thick paper, millboard, or the like, and a rectangular or oval piece B is cut from the back so as to hinge upon one edge. To the inner side of this piece or to the body of the card is attached a folded strip D, upon which photographic or other views, or any descriptive or advertising matter, may be printed. The folding strip fits into a cavity E in the card, and the folding part B may be secured by a pivoted catch C, by one or more adhesive wafers, or by a transparent paper or other cover, perforated or otherwise removable, or other device. The central part or the whole of the back of the card may be taken up by a photographic or other view. The card may be of uniform thickness throughout, or may have a reduced margin A', and may have an internal strengthening-frame F.
Patent GB-190318577-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Letter Card.
Inventor: GOULD ISAAC CHALKLEY
Filed: 1903-08-28
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 18,577. Gould, I. C., and Pewtress, J. W., [trading as Marlborough, Pewtress, & Co.]. Aug. 28. Letter-cards ; postcards.-Two or more cards, which may be postcards, and may be plain, or contain pictures, advertisements, &c., are hinged together by means of paper or the like, or are made integral by cutting and scoring, and one or more flaps are attached, to form a letter-card. Four picture postcards e, for example, are united to a central card b left blank on the inside for the communication. One card a is provided with a closing-flap c. The postcards a may be detached for use separately.
Patent GB-190322741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door Springs
Inventor: ADAMS FREDERICK WILLAIM
Filed: 1903-10-21
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 22,741. Adams, F. W. Oct. 21. Door-closing apparatus. - Relates to a spring closing- apparatus for single-action doors which open through 180‹. The pivot pin c, carrying the door shoe, has two levers e, f. The lever e is connected by a chain g with the lever h, pivoted to the case by the heel h<1> and acting on the ears h<2> of the sleeve l. The sleeve l is forced forward by the spring k, the power of which is adjustable by the screw nut o. The lever f carries a roller p, which moves in a guide-fork q on the pivoted lever r, the outer end of which is connected to the piston-rod s of an ordinary check cylinder t. A spiral spring, attached to a detent wheel or to the case, may be used instead of the helical spring k. The lever h, in this form, carries a pawl to engage the detent wheel.
Patent GB-190323713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Turbines.
Inventor: DAVEY HENRY
Filed: 1903-11-02
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 23,713. Davey, H. Nov. 2. Steam turbines having an alternate inward and outward flow of steam are shown in Fig. 1. The casing E is formed with annular steam chambers H, H<1>, the end chambers being connected to the steam pipe J and exhaust pipe 0, respectively. The first chamber has a ring of nozzles K which co operate with a ring of vanes L on the turbine drum D. The drum has annular steam chambers I, I<1>, each having a ring of vanes L which receive the inflowing steam and a ring of nozzles M which direct the outflowing steam on to a ring of vanes N on the casing so that the steam moves in a sinuous path to the exhaust. Apertures R are formed in the walls of the drum, so that any steam leaking inside the end chambers P is at a uniform pressure and end-thrust is avoided. This steam may be collected in an extra chamber V so that it can pass through nozzles and vanes W to assist in rotating the drum. End-thrust may be avoided by arranging the turbine in duplex form. The nozzles may be replaced by vanes. In another modification, only the drum is formed with rings of vanes. By forming the alternate steam chambers on the casing and drum and providing them with lateral rings of vanes, a straight passageway is formed for the steam. As adapted for a compound disc form of turbine, a number of casings E, Fig. 11, are arranged side by side, and each casing contains annular steam chambers H having nozzles or vanes K co-operating with nozzles or vanes L leading into and from annular steam chambers I in the turbine-wheel D. The steam pipe J supplies steam to the outermost chamber, and the steam passes in a sinuous course to the central chamber and is conducted by a pipe O to the circumference or to the centre of the adjoining wheel and so on. End-thrust is avoided by making apertures Q in the turbine-wheels.
Patent GB-190323852-A (GB)
Title: A Hand-gear Vibratory Massaging Machine.
Inventor: DANIELS JAY VAN TUYL
Filed: 1903-11-03
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 23,852. Daniels, J. van T. Nov. 3. Massage.-A hand machine for massaging purposes consists of a framework a carrying a train of wheels c, d, e, f which transmit motion to a spindle g carrying an adjustable eccentric h at its outer end. The wheel c is driven through a spring pawl n and ratchet-wheel m by a handle l. Suitable terminals, such as a plate or ball, are fitted to the machine, and, the machine being held by the handle b and turned by the handle l, the motion is communicated in the form of rapid taps to any part of the patient. Several eccentrics or weighted wheels may be provided for the machine.
Patent GB-190328668-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Automatically Controlling Gas Jets.
Inventor: MEUNIER STANISLASS
Filed: 1903-12-30
Granted: 1904-12-30
Abstract: 28,668. Meunier, S., and Anderson, J. Dec. 30. Actuating valves and cocks; automatic cut-offs for gas cocks; rotary disc valves.-In an arrangement for automatically lighting and extinguishing simultaneously a number of gas lamps, each lamp is provided with a small dome a working in an annular trough b. To the outside of the casing is attached a bracket v, the upper part of which is provided with a flat valve face having two orifices connected respectively to the supply pipe n<1> and to the pipe o' leading to the burners. In front of the valve face, and pressed against it by a spring i, rotates a step-by-step valve h. The valve is provided with an even number of radial grooves j, Fig. 3, which are connected by a circular groove m, so that, when two of the grooves register with the openings in the valve face, the gas may pass from the supply pipe to the burner pipe. The periphery of the valve is provided with teeth g, there being twice as many teeth as there are grooves j. The valve is rotated by a pawl f, Fig. 1, on a bell-crank lever d which is operated by the rise of the dome a, such rise being produced by a momentary increase of pressure produced in the mains. The bell a is loaded more or less with weights c according as the lamp receives gas at higher or lower pressure owing to its position on a hill or its distance from the supply mains.
Patent GB-190400689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Extracting Gold from Solution in Water.
Inventor: CLANTAR HENRY CHARLES
Filed: 1904-01-11
Granted: 1905-03-11
Abstract: 689. Ciantar, H. C., and Ciantar, U. Jan, 11. Amalgamating; wet-separating processes.-Gold is extracted from solution in water by bringing the water into intimate contact with mercury in a vessel the depth of which is about fifteen times the depth of the mercury at the bottom. In the apparatus shown, sea-water is pumped through a pipe a into a rotating chamber b provided with branch pipes c in which the rate of flow is brought to from 1 to 4 feet per second. Mercury is contained in the annular part e of the vessel d, and is intimately mixed with the water by the action of the rotating pipes. The mercury may be drawn off by a tap g. A gauge tube f is provided. The mercury which is suspended in the overflowing water is recovered in settling-tanks, three for example. The inlet and outlet valves of the tanks are so arranged that the inlet of the second is automatically opened when the first is full, and the inlet of the third when the second is full, while at the same time the water from the first is run off. The result is to leave the water in one tank undisturbed for the desired time. Instead of pumping the sea-water, it may be stored in a reservoir at high tide and subsequently allowed to run into a lower receptacle.
Patent GB-190401618-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telescopic Tables, Telescopic Desks or the like.
Inventor: HOCH AUGUST
Filed: 1904-01-22
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 1618. Hoch, A., and Hannemann, C. Jan. 22. Tables; desks.-Relates to tables or desks provided with extension leaves, which can be moved horizontally from beneath the fixed board and fixed in position by a single lever mechanism. The extension leaf d is carried by boards c having pins e, f attached to them. These pins are guided directly or by means of rollers in grooves z, y on boards attached to the top a and which have three horizontal and two vertical parts as shown. The leaf is secured in the extended or closed position by pins g, h, which fit in holes k, i. The leaf has a depression o, for use as a handle to draw it out. The bolts g, h can be slid into their slots by turning a lever l pivoted at m and which is connected by rods t to levers s, r carrying the bolts.
Patent GB-190406507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Testing, Measuring and Repairing Leakages in Drains.
Inventor: BOSTEL FREDERICK JAMES
Filed: 1904-03-17
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 6507. Bostel, F. J. March 17. Leaks, stopping ; jointing. apparatus.-Apparatus for testing, measuring, and repairing leakages in drains or sanitary pipes comprises a pair of discs, one of which is combined with a cylinder co-axial therewith, and the other is fixed on the tubular rod of the piston, the tube being connected with a pump provided with a pressure-gauge. The two discs f, g are made of rubber, leather, or similar substances and are strengthened by metal rings h. To the disc f is attached a cylinder a fitted with a piston b. The pistonrod d is hollow and adjustably secured to the other disc g. The hollow rod communicates with the end of the cylinder a by the inlet i, and with a pump by the flexible tubing n. The apparatus is drawn along the pipe &c. by a cord w and eye k, and, on the pressure gauge indicating a leakage, some of the grout v between the discs is forced into the leak by operating the pump. The flexible tubing may communicate directly with the end of the cylinder instead of through the piston-rod.
Patent GB-190410562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Axle-bearing Boxes
Inventor: STUETING HEINRICH
Filed: 1904-05-07
Granted: 1905-05-06
Abstract: 10,562. St³ting, H. May 7. Axle-boxes. - In a railway - vehicle axle-box, a light inner box d, which contains the lubricant, is supported between two heavier stirrupshaped pieces b, by which the vibration of the axle is communicated to the springs. The stirrups may be formed from wrought-iron bars, and the guide-ledges for the axle-fork may be formed on the outer one. The two are secured together by riveting over the inner one, as at e, or merely by the bolt which passes through the opening f for attaching them to the spring block.