baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-190201576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boiler Furnaces
Inventor: BRAY ARTHUR WELLESLEY
Filed: 1902-01-21
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 1576. Bray, A. W., Bray, J. A., and Bray, H. N. Jan. 21. Smoke-consuming; firebridges.-In front of; the ordinary bridge a is a second bridge b which does not extend below the level of the grate, and between these bridges, or over or in advance of the additional bridge, is a depending baffle c. Asbestos, fireclay or other cellular " cobbles " may be placed on one or both of the bridges. In a modification, the grate does not extend beyond the bridge b. According to the Provisional Specification, one or more additional bridges may be employed on one or both sides of the ordinary bridge.
Patent GB-190201775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion-motors
Inventor: BERTHEAU HENRIK AUGUST
Filed: 1902-01-22
Granted: 1903-03-21
Abstract: 1775. Bertheau, H. A. Jan. 22. Gas or explosive-vapour engines.-The engine is designed to facilitate starting and reversing ; it has three cylinders, which at starting are worked by combustion products stored in a reservoir, the cams k<1>, k<11>, k<111> for operating the special admission valves and the exhaust valves being moved into an extreme position for forward or backward running. After the engine has made a revolution, two of the cams are shifted to the position of normal working, when they open the exhaust valves, every fourth stroke next the third cylinder is brought into normal work, and in the central position of the cams the exhaust valves are not worked, and the engine stops. The cams may be all keyed to their shaft s, and moved into seven different positions, or two of them may be carried on a sleeve S<k> which is moved into its extreme positions against the springs x by a fork on a sliding rod s<1>, adjusted by the lever L
, which adjusts the shaft s, acting through a trip lever T. After the engine has made one revolution, a cam k on the shaft s raises the lever T, and releases the rod s', thus allowing the springs to bring the cams back to one of the intermediate positions, when they are arrested by a block on the rod s engaging one of two stops on the lever L
. These stops are moved out of the path of the rod when the lever is in its central position, and allow the cams to assume their central position also. The speed of the engine is controlled by varying the tension of the automatic admissionvalve springs by means of a lever l; a greater proportion of oil is drawn into the cylinder when the air supply is diminished.
Patent GB-190202432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Curved Tubes, Pipe Coils, and the like.
Inventor: EARLE JOHN
Filed: 1902-01-30
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 2432. Earle, J. Jan. 30. Pending-Tubes are hent to a curved form for bedstead rails or for other purposes, or into pipe coils, spirals, and the like, by pushing them through a die, the axis of which is inclined to the longitudinal movement of the tube. For making curved tubes, the die C, shown in sectional plan in Fig. 5, is mounted in a holder E, Fig. 1, which can rotate about a vertical axis is a housing F on a bed A<2>. The tube is clamped in a block A carried by a table A<1> traversed along the bed by a screw D, and carrying a former plate or a slotted pattern plate G for rocking an arm H attached to the holder E to set the die to produce the desired curve. The end of the arm H is pivoted to facilitate its disengagement from the slot in the pattern plate. The tube may be held against bending before entering the die by suitable stiffening means, such as a stationary mandrel J. In a modification, the table is provided with adjustable tappet blocks on each edge, which rock the die in one direction or the other by engagement with arms h<1>, h<2>, Fig. 9, pivoted to the holder and engaging a projection e' on the holder when moved in the operative direction. The arms may be turned back clear of the blocks during the return of the table. In the production of bent cased tubes, the die may be of such a size as to close the casing tightly on the foundation. In the manufacture of pipe coils, spirals, and the like, the die C', Fig. 10, is mounted in an inclined worm-wheel E<1> rotated by a worm E<2> at a uniform or varying speed to adjust the inclination of the die as the tube is pushed through it.
Patent GB-190204400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Washing Tubs
Inventor: FULLIN ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-02-21
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 4400. Fullin, A., and Cahill, P. Feb. 21. Wash-tubs.-The sides and bottoms of washtubs, made of wood or metal, are fluted, embossed, or grooved in any suitable way, to facilitate washing.
Patent GB-190204620-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Appliance for Measuring the Internal Diameters of Sewers, Pipes and the like.
Inventor: DUDLEY ROLAND
Filed: 1902-02-24
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 4620. Dudley, R. Feb.24. Calliper gauges. -Consists of a pair of arms a, b crossed on a clamping pivot c an d having on one of them a graduated arc e, on which an eye with wire i on the other shows the distance between the tips m.
Patent GB-190207110-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method for the Production of Portland Cement from Chalk & Clay & in Conjunction with the Rotary Kiln Process, or any other kind Kiln for Burning Cement.
Inventor: GOSTLING CHARLES RICHARD
Filed: 1902-03-24
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 7110. Gostling, C. R. March 24. Cements.-The chalk, together with the contained flints, is crushed or ground in the dry or natural state. The clay, before it is added to the chalk, is dried sufficiently for the mixture to pass through edge-runners, and the material is then conveyed into a revolving cylinder boated by the exhaust gases from the rotary kiln, in order to dry it. Drying-floors, heated by steam or otherwise, may be used instead of the revolving cylinder. The material is elevated into hoppers, which may contain revolving mixing-blades, and from the hoppers it passes to tube mills or other grinding- machinery, which reduce it to an impalpable powder. The powder is conveyed through a worm conveyer to the rotary kiln, and, during its passage through the conveyer, a small percentage of moisture is added by means of exhaust or live steam, or water, for the purpose of binding the materials together. Instead of burning the powder in a rotary kiln, it may be made into brick form in a powerful press and burnt in any ordinary kiln.
Patent GB-190208283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Checking the Output of Machines.
Inventor: LENOT LOUIS
Filed: 1902-04-09
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 8283. Lenot, L. April 9. Registering output of machines. - A pinion E, driven by the take-up motion of a loom or other machine, drives a pair of wheels b, c differing by a single tootb, and a tracer H attached to one of them marks a card upon a drum D, which revolves with the other. At the end of a day, the wheel b, with which the drum turns is drawn out of gear with the pinion by a hand-lever I, and a spring P, which connects its hub to a pin p upon the other wheel, turns it and the drum back till the tracer is again in contact with an arm o, as at starting. When the hand-lever is used to put the freed wheel in gear again, it shifts the drum by the aid of a pawl K and rack L, so as to start the tracer at a new point of the card. The lengths of the lines traced are compared with the length of the line for the theoretical output.
Patent GB-190209306-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Pressure Engines of the Rotary Type.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1902-04-22
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 9306. Thompson, W. P., [McMillan Engine and Machine Co.]. April 22. Annular-chamber type.-An engine of the gearedvane type, having two similar cylinders separated by a steam chest, is shown in Figs. 1, 4, and 6. Each cylinder B contains a toothed piston drum F having a piston vane H and engaging with a recessed abutment G mounted on a shaft E parallel to the piston shaft D. The steam chest A has an inlet r, and a rocking tubular valve K controls the admission ports d. Lateral recesses n in the abutment chamber allow the steam trapped in the recess I to pass into the annular chamber. The cranked axis Y of the valve is attached to an eccentric W on a sheave V formed integrally with a diamond-shaped block M, which is pivoted to the flywheel L and joined by a rod P to a rocking lever N. This lever has a weight O and is connected by a band Q to an adjustable spring S. The eccentric sheave and block have a slot e enclosing the main shaft, and permitting the throw of the eccentric to be altered by the governor so as to control the rocking motion of the valve and the cut-off. The piston has a divided packing - strip Z pressed outwards by springs j. The shafts D, E have enlargements s working in roller bearings t carried by spacing rings wand enclosed by collars x. The cylinders are connected by tie bolts b<1>, so that more than two cylinders may be arranged on the shaft and the engine may be compounded.
Patent GB-190210269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Filed: 1902-05-05
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 10,269. Veritys, Ltd., and Ridings, W. R. May 5. Arc lamps.-A clutch consists of two perforated discs i<2>, i<3>, connected rigidly by one or more uprights i<4>, and a lever n, pivoted to one upright, and provided with a projection n<2> to bear against the upper carbon, which passes through the discs i<2>, i<3>. The lever n is connected at its outer end by an adjustable link m to a regulating-lever e, carrying the cores of series and shunt solenoids c, d. The discs i<2>, i<3> slide in a casing h, and an adjustable guide g for the upper carbon serves as a stop to limit their downward movement and release the clutch. In a modification, each disc i<2>, i<3> carries a grooved roller to bear against the carbon, opposite to the gripping-projection n<2>. The Provisional Specification describes a modification in which the clutch lever n is pivoted to an additional pivoted piece ; this carries a second gripping-piece. The clutch may be applied to the upper carbon-holder of an open focussing-lamp, the lower holder being connected to the upper one by a cord passed over a pulley. In the lamp shown, an arc-enclosing globe r is held up to a seating by the lower carbon-holding rod r<2>, which is provided with a head to slide in a tube r<3> attached to the frame of the lamp, and can be secured by a screw 7'1 or lowered and turned aside.
Patent GB-190210705-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Appliance for Fastening Windows and Retaining Window Sashes in any Position.
Inventor: PAGE ROBERT
Filed: 1902-05-09
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 10,705. Page, R. May 9. Window holders; windows.-A clamp, made up of a strip A and two projecting pieces B, C, is let into the frame G and beading J, and is retained therein without the use of screws. A thumb-screw &c. D engages a threaded hole in the projection C and takes into a plate F bearing against a sash. By tightening the screw, the sashes H, I are forced together to secure them and to prevent rattling. The fastening may be arranged to support the sashes in any position without the aid of weights. In this case, a spring E is arranged between a bearing-plate, pressing against the plate F, and a collar on the screw. By turning the screw, the tension of the spring may be adjusted, and, by tightening the screw, the sashes may be locked in position. Flat springs may be employed in place of coiled springs. An appliance may be fitted on each side of the window, and the screw may be turned by a key &c.
Patent GB-190212795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Purifiers or Apparatus for separating Water from Steam
Inventor: DELAUNAY-BELLEVILLE LOUIS MARI
Filed: 1902-06-04
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 12,795. Belleville, L. M. G. Delaunay-. June 4. Steam separators.- A steam purifier or apparatus for separating water from steam is shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 5. One or more inlets a, b are arranged at the top of the casing A, and below one or more outlets c baffled by the partitions D, E, F, so that the steam takes a circuitous course, and the separated water is guided beneath the inclined lower partition E. The vertical partition F is concentric in part with the casing A, and is secured to the top and bottom partitions D, E. The opening f in the partition F allows steam to enter the interior from the annular passage G. The openings 8, are protected or guarded by the plate 9 and the vertical screen 7, which divides the passage e into two unequal parts. Inclined angle-irons or troughs 5, 6 are fixed to the casing A and the interior of the partition F.
Patent GB-190217140-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Adjusting the Beat of the Pendulum in Clocks.
Inventor: GUTMANN BERNHARD
Filed: 1902-08-02
Granted: 1903-08-01
Abstract: 17,140. Gutmann, B., and Schmidt, R. Aug.2. Crutches; escapements. - The crutch h being friction-tight on the arbor of the anchor i, the latter may be correctly set when the pendulum is hanging vertical, by means of an engaging small crank f on an arbor c, which has an external pointer a that should oscillate to equal arcs each side of a centre point.
Patent GB-190220927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Dress-trunks, Wardrobes, Cupboards, and the like
Inventor: FOOT JETHRO
Filed: 1902-09-25
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 20,927. Foot, J., and Foot, R. J. Sept. 25. Trunks for dresses &c. are provided with means whereby any one of the dresses can be readily removed. At one end of the trunk a is a rectangular frame c sliding in guides f and capable of being withdrawn from the trunk. Across the frame c is a rod d with hangers e for supporting the dresses. A skeleton frame g hanging from the rod d and fastened to the side of the trunk by straps h may be used, to prevent the garments from becoming disarranged. The lid b has a series of trays i, hinged at k, and capable of being opened in a horizontal position when the trunk is placed on end.
Patent GB-190221179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Bearings.
Inventor: FJAELLBAECK JOHAN ALFRED
Filed: 1902-09-29
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 21,179. Fjõllbõck, J. A. Sept. 29. Roller bearings. -The parts of a casing or pedestal for a roller bearing are so arranged that the longitudinal joints a in contact with the rollers are inclined, while the joints not in contact with the rollers are in a plane passing through, or nearly through, or parallel to, the axis of the casing. The lugs b formed at the ends of the inclined joints prevent displacement of the casing parts.
Patent GB-190223520-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Indicating Broken Strands in Travelling Cables of Cable Railways, Elevators, Hoisting Apparatus and the like.
Inventor: NORDEN MORTIMER
Filed: 1902-10-28
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 23,520. Norden, M. Oct. 28. Testing wire ropes.-Broken strands in travelling cables of cable railways, elevators, hoisting- apparatus, &c, are indicated by the completion of an electric circuit between contact-plates d, d<1> loosely surrounding the cable, and a brush e<1> bearing on it. The cable a is guided between rollers b, b<1> and passes through a hole in the insulating-plates c, c<1> on which the contacts and brush are mounted in connection with a battery 4 and a relay 5 which operates a bell-circnit 11. The contacts d, d<1> may consist of two overlapping notched plates, or of a single plate with a plain or toothed edge to the hole surrounding the rope.
Patent GB-190223540-A (GB)
Title: A Forehead Bandage or Strap.
Inventor: NICHOLSON ELEANOR HUNTLEY
Filed: 1902-10-28
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 23,540. Nicholson, E. H., [trading as Adair, Mrs.]. Oct. 28. Sleep, inducing, special means for; pads.-A forehead bandage, Fig. 1, for eliminating wrinkles, contains sleep-inducing herbs in the padding.
Patent GB-190224816-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Attaching Handles to the Heads of Brushes and the like.
Inventor: MURLEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-11-12
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 24,816. Murley, W., and Keeff, T. Nov. 12. Handles, fixing to stocks.-In the socket of the brush head b are fixed one or two segmental pieces a provided with threaded or otherwise roughened surfaces, which engage with and grip the handle c when the latter is driven in to the socket. The piece a is fixed in the socket by pins a<2> or by a sharp projecting ridge a<3>.
Patent GB-190225080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Materials for use as Stuffing in the Manufacture of Bedding, Cushions and the like, including Stuffed Coverlets or Quilts.
Inventor: BOND FRANCIS THOMAS
Filed: 1902-11-15
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 25,080. Bond, F. T. Nov. 15. Upholstery stuffing-materials.-Materials of vegetable origin, and preferably fine wood shavings of the kind known as "charpie" wool, are used as stuffing for bedding, coverlets or quilts, cushions, and the like, the object being to obtain porosity, lightness, elasticity, and non-conductivity of heat. Mixtures of the shavings in different degrees of fineness may be used. Mixtures of the shavings with the tow of jute, flax, or similar vegetable fibre may be used, as described in Specification No. 3771, A.D. 1902.
Patent GB-190228531-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shaft Connecting Gear for Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: CHARRON FERDINAND
Filed: 1902-12-24
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 28,531. Charron, F. Dec. 24. Clutches.-In order to connect the motor shaft of a motor road vehicle to the driven shaft, a hollow pulley a mounted loosely on the end of the motor shaft and connected by a Cardan joint b to the driven shaft is surrounded by a metal strap or band d, which is connected at one end to a flywheel f fixed on the motor shaft and at the other to one arm g of a bent lever pivoted to the flywheel. A spiral spring attached at its ends to the flywheel and to the other arm h of the bent lever tends to release the band d from the pulley a. In order to cause the strap d to grip the pulley a, a rounded finger k on the arm h is forced outwards from the driven shaft c by a conical piece n fixed to a sliding sleeve l on the shaft c and pressed towards the clutch by means of a spiral spring o on the shaft c. The strap d is released by moving the sleeve l away from the clutch by means of a foot-lever and the like operating through a train of levers. When disconnected, the strap d bears externally against two abutments on the flywheel.
Patent GB-190304826-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coupling for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: WISEMAN WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1903-03-18
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 4826. Wiseman, W. T., and Lofthouse, R. March 18. Couplings, automatic.-A casing a is secured to the draw-bar at each end of a carriage, truck, or other vehicle, and is fitted with a pivoted arm c, of which the hooked end e is adapted to engage over the edge of a slot f, in a similar box on the next vehicle, to couple the two vehicles together automatically. A lever m is pivoted within the casing opposite the slot f, and both the lever and the arm c can be raised simultaneously to uncouple the vehicles by means of a cam l, crank k, link i, and pivoted hand-lever g. Springs n press the arms c into engagement with the edges of the slots.
Patent GB-190307151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ploughs.
Inventor: BENTALL EDMUND ERNEST
Filed: 1903-03-27
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 7151. Bentall, E. E. March 27. Ploughs.- R e - lates to means for adjusting doublefurrow ploughs so as to regulate the distance between the furrows. Fig. 2 is a plan of a plough in which an auxiliary beam e, carrying one of the plough bodies and coulters, is adjustably mounted on cross -pieces c, d connecting the two main wood or iron beams a, b. At one end of the beam e is a socket f capable of sliding on the stay d, and at the other end is a transverse piece g held in any position by clamps h. Other means for adjusting the beam e may be employed.
Patent GB-190307527-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Ceiling Roses, Cut Outs and the like, for Electric Lighting Purposes
Inventor: GROCOTT RICHARD THOMAS
Filed: 1903-04-01
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 7527. Grocott, R. T. April 1. Supporting lamps. - The covers of ceiling- roses are arranged to fit closely over the bases to form cord grips. In the base, a groove k is formed in the raised centre portion, as shown in Fig. 1, and the flexible cords are led from the terminals along the shallow grooves n into the groove k and through holes in the bottom of the projecting ring L. The cover is shown in section in Fig. 8. The solid block double-barrelled terminals, shown separately in Fig. 6, are secured in recesses in the base by screws and the projections g of the base itself. The flexible wire is secured in a horizontal hole w, Fig. 6, by a binding-screw q. The back of the base is hollowed and grooved at s, Fig. 5, for the reception of the tongue of a counterweight suspender, a hole in which registers with the screw hole Z in the base, and recesses are formed round the holes H to receive the insulation of the cable wires. The construction may be applied to three or four way roses.
Patent GB-190308966-A (GB)
Title: Endless Elevator.
Inventor: BOUSSE EMIL
Filed: 1903-04-21
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 8966. Bousse, E. April 21. Elevators; ; conveyers.-Each bucket a is pivoted at b, above its centre of gravity, in a triangular frame d mounted on twp pairs of wheels. The bucket thus remains level whatever the position into which its carriage is guided, and can be tilted to discharge its contents by the engagement of its arms h with an incline fixed at any desired point of the track. The carriages are connected by links k having universaljoint connections with the axles.
Patent GB-190315997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Railway Signal Wires
Inventor: DENNETT ROGER JOHN
Filed: 1903-07-20
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 15,997. Dennett, R. J. July 20. Wire and rod compensators.-In the device shown in Fig. 3 for automatically keeping the signal wire D taut, the travelling bar A supported on the rollers B is connected to the wire D, and to the chain E carrying the weight I for taking up the slack. Upon the traveller A is mounted the clutch box G fitted with the pivoted pawl K and with the rollers m, n. The pawl is weighted to keep it vertical and disengaged when the lever wire J is slacked. When the signal lever is pulled over, the clutch box G and the bar A are jammed, and, together with the weight I, are all pulled forward. Instead of the weight I a spiral spring may be used to keep the signal wire taut. A check tie P connects the clutch box to the post C to prevent the box from receding too far back.
Patent GB-190318539-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bottle Brush or a Device for Cleaning the Interior of Bottles, Jars, or other Vessels.
Inventor: MORRIS JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1903-08-28
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 18,539. Morris, J. E. Aug. 28. Bottle, jar, and like washing and cleaning brushes.-The bristles of a bottle, jar, &c., cleaning-brush are fixed between two wires which are twisted together forming a screw thread A. The thread A is screwed into a hollow spindle B, on the inside of which projections are formed by pressing, or stamping, &c., to receive the thread. The parts A, B may be connected by a ferrule or brass cap.
Patent GB-190404578-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cash Register.
Inventor: LENI CHARLES
Filed: 1904-02-24
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 4578. Fletcher, E. G., [executor of Leni, C.]. Feb. 24. Receipts, checking a n d recording. - An autographic register has the front face, with the inscribing opening c, inclined, and the feed-roller g, receiving the paper e after it has passed the inscribing opening, fitted with the wheel g<1> to enable the paper feed to be effected by an outside handle or thumb-screw on the spindle of the pinion i. The pawl engaging with the wheelpins g<2> prevents backward movement of the detail strip or paper. A clock b is fitted to the register. According to the Provisional Specification, a duplicate detachable strip is provided, this strip being inscribed through a second opening in the case.