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Patent GB-190219694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Motor Engines for Bicycles, Cycles and Cars.
Inventor: ATCHESON ARTHUR EDMUND
Filed: 1902-09-09
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 19,694. Atcheson, A. E. Sept. 9. Revolving-cylinder type of motors. The two or four cylinders o f a n engine for velocipedes and motor road vehicles are arranged to rotate about a fixed crank shaft, the driving-pulley or chainwheel being fixed to the cylinders. In the twocylinder engine shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3, the piston-rods and T-pieces 3 are in one, and a block- 4 on the crank-pin 5 slides in the space between the T-pieces. Fixed to the cylinders are the pulley 7 and a boss 10 which communicates with the cylinder ends by pipes 11, 12. Steam inlet and exhaust passages 8, 9 are made in the crank shaft 1, and, as the cylinders rotate, the inner end of one and the outer end of the other are open to exhaust when the other two ends are open to steam. In a four-cylinder engine, the other,pair of cylinders are placed at right-angles to the first pair and behind them or in another vertical plane, and a double valve arrangement is used. In the oil engine shown in Figs. 10 and 11, trunk pistons and connecting-rods are used, and the exhaust valves 31 which close the communication between the cylinders and the silencers 32, and the admission valves 27 which close the communication between the cylinders, the pipes 28, the boss 29, the hollow crank shaft 20, and the carburetter, are operated by cams 34, mounted on spindles 35 which carry spur-wheels gearing with a wheel half the size of the other two, mounted on the fixed shaft 20. The cams rotate once for every two revolutions of the cylinders, and consequently there is an explosion in each cylinder every other revolution. As the cams rotate, projections 40 on the cams come into contact with and push outwards the spring pins 41, mounted in blocks 12 on the pipes 28, and these pins, as the cylinders rotate, depress the contact springs 44, Fig. 11, of the ignition devices which are carried on brackets. This closes the primary circuit of an induction coil, the secondary circuit of which contains the fixed and insulated terminals 48, the sparking-plugs 49 on the cylinder ends, the platinum points inside the cylinders, the cylinders, engine, and crank shaft. The terminals 48 may be adjusted to advance or retard the time of sparking.
Patent GB-190221357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Sewing Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: PRESTON ALBERT FRANCIS
Filed: 1902-10-01
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 21,357. Preston, A. F. Oct. 1. Lock-stitch hook sewing-machines; boot-sole stitching machines.- Consists, broadly, of means for drawing at each stitch, a loose free end of locking- thread entirely through the loop of the other thread. The invention is shown embodied in a fair-stitch machine, having a curved needle 40 and awl 41. In operation, the hooked needle draws up a loop b, Fig. 21, through which a loop of locking-thread is pulled by a hook 55, the loose end e being then completely pulled through by a sheave 56 carried on a rotating disc. Previous to the drawing-up of the loop b, the locking- thread is looped for engagement by the hook 55 by a device shown in section in Fig. 14 and in plan in Fig. 17. At one end of a bar 70 is a hole surrounded by a collar 69, through which the loop b is drawn up. A book 86, mounted on a block oscillating in an annular guide round the collar 69, is adapted to wind the locking-thread partially round the collar 69, as shown in Fig. 17, so as to allow it to be engaged by the hook 55. The hook 86 is oscillated by a lever 71 pivoted in a slot 73 and actuated by a crank-drum 74, round which is wound a cord connected to a moving part. Needles, hook, threading-devices for.-The thread is laid in the needle hook by a reciprocating looper 46 formed with two cross-slots, one for the thread,; and the other for the needle. Feed; perforating-devices.-The awl segment 39, is oscillated from the needle segment 38, Fig. 9, by a pin-and-slot connection 43, 44, Fig. 4, so that there is lost motion between them ; and the lateral feed-motion of the awl is. obtained by the combined effects of this lost motion and a pivoted link or links 441 connecting the two segments. Marking-attachments.-The awl segment carries, near the base of the awl, a stitch-marking tool, which marks the work in advance of the stitchings. Governing needle thread.-The take-up is effected partly by the awl segment through which the needle thread is threaded at 93, Fig. 21, and partly by the drawing-up of the succeeding loop. Work-supports.-The work rests on the shell 90, which also serves to enclose the needle, awl, &c., and the upward pressure on the work is taken by a fixed adjustable stop, not shown.
Patent GB-190222999-A (GB)
Title: Improved Collapsable Bicycle Stand
Inventor: CHISHOLM DONALD
Filed: 1902-10-22
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 22,999. Chisholm, D. Oct. 22. Stands for bicycles. A stand comprises a post A secured to a foot B and supported by a bar C pivoted to bars D pivoted to the post A, and fitted with a pin H, Fig. 3, adapted to enter a hole in the post A and secure the parts in the position shown in Fig. 1. The bicycle rests on bars F pivoted by a bolt on each side of the post A and connected together by a block which rests on the bar C. The upper end of the post passes between the chain stays, and is secured by a turn-button I, which can be clamped down by a nut J and bolt K. Extensions E pivoted to the bar C engage the front wheel. Fig. 3 shows the stand when folded up.
Patent GB-190228685-A (GB)
Title: Improved Combined Metallic Sleeper and Rail-clamp.
Inventor: GILPIN WILLIAM M
Filed: 1902-12-29
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 28,685. Gilpin, W. M. Dec. 27, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Sleepers; rails, securing to sleepers.-Keyhole slots 2, 3, partly undercut, are made in the top of the sleepers to hold the two rail clamps 5, 6, which are secured in place by the wedge block 7, and also, if required, by a split-ended key 8. The sleeper may be notched at 1<b> to facilitate tamping. The rail champs may be extended upwards to bear under the head of the rail.
Patent GB-190300125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Spindle Apparatus of Continuous Spinning and Twisting Machines.
Inventor: ROSSETTI CHARLES DE
Filed: 1903-01-02
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 125. Rossetti, C. de. June 24, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Spindle apparatus for ring-and-traveller frames. The traveller a may be provided at its upper part with a hook b, and it has an arm c terminating in a curl d, the yarn passing successively through the hook and the curl. The rail e and the claw portion of the traveller may be made of the shape shown in Fig. 4, and the arm c may be extended beyond the curl d, as shown at g, to receive weights of various values according to the count of the yarn being spun.
Patent GB-190300347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Shop Window Casings.
Inventor: CROFTS JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-01-06
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 347. Crofts, J. W. Jan. 6. Window fittings.-To facilitate the dressing of the window and the cleaning of the glass panes, the shelves or supports 11, 17 for displaying goods are secured to hinged doors or frames 1, 2, 3, 4, which are arranged to turn into the shop. The shelves and frames may be panelled with mirrors, and a portion of the frame may be glazed to admit light to the interior of the shop. The shelves may be hinged to fold down, and may be supported on hinged brackets 12. The abutting edges of the frames 1, 3 and 2, 4 are rabbeted and fitted with strips of rubber to exclude air and dust. Hinge plates 7 of the frames 1, 2 may turn on collars of a fixed rod 5, or the rod may be pivoted in upper and lower sockets, or other means may be used. In a modification, a frame, mounted on a central vertical shaft, is fitted with semicircular shelves at each side so that a fresh set of goods can be displayed by reversing the frame. The shop-window casing may be divided into any number of hinged wings, which may carry sections of the floor 14 in addition to the shelves.
Patent GB-190302772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Tractors
Inventor: SIMMS FREDERICK RICHARD
Filed: 1903-02-05
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 2772. Simms, F. R. Feb. 5. Traction engines; portable engines.-A motor tractor is furnished with a pulley for driving machinery, such as thrashing-machines, and mowing-machines, mounted on a shaft which can be driven when the tractor is stationary. Fig. 2 shows the shaft n carrying the pulley o, and driven through the variable-speed gearing when the tractor driving-gear is out of action. Also the front axle of the vehicle is pivoted, so that it may move in a vertical plane, thus allowing the wheels to adapt themselves to the inequalities of the ground. This is shown in Fig. 3. The upright pillar k, on which the axle is hinged, is held in the bracket l and may be moved therein to allow for steering.
Patent GB-190306785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Tapping Beer Barrels
Inventor: CHAPLIN MANLEY JAMES
Filed: 1903-03-24
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 6785. Chaplin, M. J., Rutschow, H., and Fehr, W. March 24. Tapping; venting.-Relates to means for connecting a tap to beer barrels to facilitate tapping, and consists of a socket A, Fig. 2, which is provided with a cork stopper s ; the socket is screwed into the head H of the barrel, to receive the casing D containing the draw-tube T, to which a faucet is attached, the casing being secured to the socket A by means of projections f and bayonet-joint slots in the interior of the socket. The casing D is made in two parts, screwed together and secured by a set-screw e', and encloses a sleeve M, through which the draw-tube T slides easily and freely. As the casing is inserted into the socket, a washer W makes a tight joint between the socket and the casing ; at the same time, the front end of the sleeve M is arrested by a shoulder of the socket, so that the shoulder k, at the end of the casing D, compresses the packing-ring L against the rear end of the sleeve M, thus making a tight joint with the outer surface of the draw-tube T. When the tube T is pushed forwards, the cork stopper s is pushed into the barrel. A nipple i, which is screwed in a hollow boss d<2> on the casing D, is connected to an air-supply pump ; the air passes into an annular space round the sleeve M and thence through holes n to the interior of the sleeve and into the barrel.
Patent GB-190307174-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Feed Apparatus, for Boilers Tanks and the like.
Inventor: BARBER THOMAS WALTER
Filed: 1903-03-27
Granted: 1904-06-27
Abstract: 7174. Barber, T. W. March 27. Delivery, regulating; pump valves.-For maintaining a constant level of hot or cold water or fluid in a boiler, tank, or the like, the arrangement shown in Fig. 2 as applied to a boiler is employed, Fig. 3 showing a section of the delivery-valve mechanism. A continuously-acting pump delivers the water by the pipe k to the casing containing the piston f, which follows the movements of the pump. When the port h is uncovered by the depression of the piston, the water is forced into the boiler a through the pipe l. So long as the boiler level permits the entry of steam through the pipe o below the piston, the impulse of the feed depresses the piston f, but, when the steam below the piston gives place to water, the piston fails to uncover the port h, with the result that the water is forced through the bye-pass m, which contains the valve n. The valve p below the piston permits the free flow of steam and water from the boiler a into the casing e, but affords a limited passage only in the reverse direction. A small hole q may be made through the valve to permit of the escape of entrapped water. Where a number of boilers having their water levels at different heights are employed, the apparatus is applied to each boiler.
Patent GB-190311942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Four Stroke Cycle Gas Engines
Inventor: MEYER PAUL
Filed: 1903-05-25
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 11,942. Meyer, P. May 25. Drawings to Specification. Centrifugal governors; transmitting-mechanism.- The cams of a gas engine may enclose a centrifugal governor, from which the motion is transmitted to a throttle valve through a rod adjustable in length on a lever with an adjustable fulcrum.
Patent GB-190319390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rim Brakes for Bicycles and the like.
Inventor: LAMPLUGH HENRY ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-09-09
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 19,390. Lamplugh, H. A. Sept. 9. Brakes.-For attaching the arch of a rim brake of a bicycle or the like, pins B upon the clips attached to the fork sides, engage slots A in the arch, while to guide the wire or cable of the back rim brakes, it is attached at C, Fig. 4, to a lever which passes round a clip near the bottom of the down tube, the connection to the arch being attached at D. The lever is secured by the pin and nut of the clip. A second clip carrying a lever attached to the plunger tube and to the cable, is arranged at the upper end of the down tube. The arch, formed of spring steel, is sprung over the pins B.
Patent GB-190320929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plumbing Systems for Flushing and like Purposes and in Valves and Connections therefor.
Inventor: GILLIN ROBERT FRANCIS
Filed: 1903-09-29
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 20,929. Gillin, R. F., and Bostock, F. C. Sept. 29. Lift valves; closing, retarding ; handles. - A flushing -valve or basin cock consists of a rod D<9> traversing a metal case and carrying a disc D<19>, cones D<18>, D<20> which close the openings D<5>, D<7> gradually and so prevent shocks, and a piston d. The disc rests on a seating D<5> forming a lift valve, which is closed by the action of a spring coil D<31> and released by pushing in the rod D<9>, the closing being retarded by the gradual escape of water from a dash-pot D<12> by a groove d'. During the time the valve is closing, a flush of water passes out by the exit D<3> into the basin. The push may be actuated by hand in the case of urinal basins, or in the case of closets by a lever pivoted in a ring which fits on the case of the valve and is actuated at the other end by the seat-lid of the closet. In the latter case, the flush is withheld until the rising of the occupant by an auxiliary valve D<7>, also closed by the disc D<19> in the other extreme position of the rod. In a modification of the hand-push valve, the outlet is a circular hole in the valve case. Fig. 9 shows a hand-lever for actuating the valve. The handle is retained on the boss E<10> of the lever by a bolt E<8> as shown.
Patent GB-190405878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Hoof-pads, for Horses and other Draught Animals
Inventor: BROOKS JOHN BOULTBEE
Filed: 1904-03-10
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 5878. Brooks, J. B. March 10. Hoof - pads. - A hoof-pad for horses and other draught animals consists of a sole-plate a<1>, Figs. 2 and 3, of leather, composition, or other material, in which are formed ventilating- channels d<1>, d<3> with open ends d<2>, d<4>, and to which is cemented a rubber pad a' of the shape shown by dotted lines in Fig. 2. The shoe c, Fig. 3, is fitted on to the sole-plate, and abuts against the pad a<2>. In a modification, the plate and pad are made in one piece of felt, composition, or other material.
Patent GB-190406581-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppers for Bottles, Jars, and like Vessels.
Inventor: KIRKEGAARD GEORGE
Filed: 1904-03-18
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 6581. Kirkegaard, G., and Jebsen, F. March 18. Stoppers for bottles, jars, &c. are formed of metal caps containing cork discs, which are placed over the mouths of the bottles &c. The stopper is adapted to ensure a tight closure of bottles &c. having necks which vary slightly in size, and to prevent breaking of the bottles while the stoppers are applied. Fig. 1 is a side elevation of a bottle neck provided with a stopper in the closed position; Fig..3 is a section of the same. The bottle neck is formed with a sloping shoulder 2, against which presses a bead or flange of the metal cap 3, preferably of tin, with slit edges 4 to permit the edge to turn inwards without crimping. The cap is surrounded by a ring 6 formed in two halves, the hooked ends 7 of which are engaged by a lever device, by means of which the ring can be contracted to draw the cap tightly over the mouth of the bottle, and so ensure the cap, which is provided with a disc or ring of cork 5, making a tight joint. The hooks 7 engage with holes 9 in the two arms of a bow-shaped lever 8, and with an eccentric slot 10 in the lever, as shown, so that, when the lever is turned to the position shown in Fig. 1, the hooked ends of the ring are brought together, and the edges of the cap are clamped against the outside of the bottle, the ring 6 travelling down the inclined shoulder 2 of the bottle neck. The lever 8 may be locked in the closed position of the stopper by loops 11, Fig. 5, formed on the ends of the lever, which loops snap over the ring 6 when the lever reaches the closed position shown in Fig. 1. The lever 8 is provided with a thumbpiece 16. As applied to a jar, a packing-ring is preferably used in place of a disc. Fig. 7 shows a modification in which the tightening-ring 6 is formed in one piece, so that there are only two hooks 7. The tightening-lever consists of a flat piece 12 having a handle 13. The ring is loose when the handle is in the horizontal position, and tight when the handle is vertical. The slot 10 is provided with an extension 14, which will yield in case the diameter of the bottle should be a little too large to correspond with the eccentricity of the lever ; this prevents breaking the bottle. Or, the ring itself may be kinked for this purpose. The stopper may be used more than once.
Patent GB-190408984-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of Positive Electrodes for Galvanic Batteries.
Inventor: DELAFON PHILIPPE
Filed: 1904-04-19
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 8984. Delafon, P. April 19. Plat or electrodes.-A linder of depolarizing- mixture b, for example, manganese peroxide and carbon, is loosely placed in a cylindrical piece of fabric a, and is expanded by means of a plunger, so as to fit it tightly. A carbon or other electrode d is then forced into the cavity formed by the plunger. The upper end of the electrode is then preferably coated with a protective insulating-layer of resin, varnish, &c. This method of making electrodes is independent of the form, dimensions, and nature of the mixture b, the core d, and the fabric a.
Patent GB-190412366-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in and connected with Fastenings for Water-tight Doors, Manholes, and the like.
Inventor: STOVE ALFRED EDWIN
Filed: 1904-05-31
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 12,366. Stove, A. E. May 31. Bulkhead doors.-In a water-tight fastening for bulkhead doors, a metal plate B, having double inclined planes C, is placed on the door A. Through the bulkhead E is fitted a tube F having a washer H at one end. A spindle I having a handle at each end passes through the tube F. One of the handles J operates on the inclined planes C, thus tightening the door. At the same time, the handle K is forced on to the washer H, thereby rendering the joint water-tight.
Patent GB-190412370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change Speed Gear for Cycles.
Filed: 1904-05-31
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 12,370. Soc. Terrot et Cie. Dec. 26, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Driving-mechanism.-Cycles are provided with change-speed gear which, by back-pedalling, is changed to the lower gear. On the hub A of the wheel are free-wheel pinions c, f, and revolving loosely on a shaft B are pinions b, e integral with one another. The pinions e, f are geared together by a chain g, and the driving-chain a gears with the pinions b, c, as shown. In forwardpedalling, the chain a moves in the direction of the arrow 1 ; and, in back-pedalling, it moves in the direction of the arrow 2, the free-pinion c then running loose, and the pinion b being actuated in the direction of the arrow 3, thus propelling the cycle by a reduced gear through the pinion e, chain g, and pinion f. The same result may be obtained by fixing the pinion f, and moving the pinion e free in a forward motion.
Patent GB-190420114-A (GB)
Title: An Improved System for Storing Photographic Negatives
Filed: 1904-09-19
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 20,114. Houghtons, Ltd., and Spratt, A. S. Sept. 19. Plate and like boxes and receptacles ; envelopes for storing plates and the like.-A box for storing negatives has clearance pieces to prevent the envelopes containing the negatives from being injured by the closing of the lid. The envelopes are provided with tabs b which stand erect and carry reference numbers. The clearance blocks c prevent the lid e from fouling the tabs b of the envelopes. A recess d is provided in the front of the box to receive a card giving the reference numbers of the envelopes contained in the box, or an index card giving the titles of the negatives. The index card may also be made the same size and shape as the envelopes, and is then kept inside the box. A larger index card may be used and arranged when folded to correspond in shape to the envelopes.
Patent GB-190421864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Medical or Surgical Swabs.
Inventor: JONES LANPHIER VERNON
Filed: 1904-10-11
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 21,864. Jones, L. V. Oct. 11. Caustic and like holders.-A surgical swab is constructed so that it may be reversed into its handle for the purpose of transmission for bacteriological examination. The rod 2 carrying the swab is screwed into the plug 3, which may be inserted into the sheath 4 with the swab inside, as shown, or with the swab projecting. The sheath has a hexagonal collar 6 to prevent rolling. An india-rubber packing-ring may be attached to the rod, so as to bear against a surface in the sheath and so ensure an airtight joint. The plug instead of sliding into the sheath may be attached by means of a tapering screw.
Patent GB-190425793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Swages for Presses, Hammers and the like
Inventor: VITTIGHOFF CARL
Filed: 1904-11-26
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 25,793. Vittighoff, C. Nov. 26. Forging.-Swages a, d for forging rods and bars are made of funnel-shaped half-sections b, e at one end, gradually tapering down to half-cylindrical, square, or other requisite sections c, f at the other end, the work being turned through a right-angle between the blows and fed slightly forward.
Patent GB-190426548-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Ventilating and Refrigerating Cargoes and Goods in Ships, Warehouses, and the like, and Apparatus for Carrying the same into effect.
Inventor: WILLIAMS LLEWELLYN
Filed: 1904-12-06
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 26,548. Williams, L. Dec. 6. Ventilating cargoes.-The floors of the cargo spaces of ships are fitted with a grating or false bottom through which air may be forced for ventilating and cooling purposes. The air is cooled by passing it through refrigerating-apparatus. It is then drawn off at the top of the cargo spaces, and returned by fans to be re-circulated through the cargo. The main duct 10, fitted to one bulkhead, discharges right and left to air channels at each side of the vessel, through which it is discharged at regular intervals through the vertical ducts 21, 27, beneath the grating 9, and thence through the cargo. The side air channels are fitted with baffle-doors, as shown. The discharge takes place at the upper part of the cargo space through openings 30 in the ducts 28, 29, these openings being provided with regulating- slides. The ducts 28, 29 unite to form a vertical duct 11, which is in connection with the suction of the fan, the discharge of the fan being in connection with the duct 10. This arrangement may be reversed, the air then entering at the top and leaving at the bottom. Modifications are described in which two or more cargo spaces are ventilated when placed one above the other. Some of the side ducts in these cases pass through the deck to the lower cargo spaces. The horizontal air channels may also be placed one above the other as shown in Fig. 1, instead of next to one another.