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Patent GB-190225414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Exhaust Valve Lifters for Internal Combustion Engines.
Filed: 1902-11-19
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 25,414. Burnett, G., and Humber, Ltd. Nov. 19. Gas and like engines.-The exhaust valve is lifted by a cam C engaging a pin D' on the valve tappet D, projecting through a slot in the tappet guide. The cam is carried by the rocker A of the contactbreaker, and engages the pin when the rocker is drawn back beyond the position giving a fully-retarded spark. A recess in the cam limits the backward m o v e - ment of the rocker.
Patent GB-190227589-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Raising Beer and other Liquids by Atmospheric Pressure.
Inventor: BROWN ROBERT
Filed: 1902-12-15
Granted: 1903-12-15
Abstract: 27,589. Brown, R., [Richardson, W.]. Dec. 15. Beer and other beverages, raising and drawing-off.-Relates to vacuum and atmosphericpressure apparatus, chiefly for raising beer and spirits. An inspection or other receptacle f, which is connected at the bottom by pipes h, d<2> to the reservoir of liquid and to a draw-off tap d, is connected by an internal pipe d' and a continuing- pipe e to a piston valve m, which has a vacuumproducing apparatus connected to it by a pipe c, and has also an atmospheric port. A cam l<1> on the tap operates the valve so that the receptacle is alternately filled and emptied by the pressure of the atmosphere acting continuously on the liquid in the reservoir and intermittently on that in the receptacle itself. A float n sliding on the internal air pipe d' closes its orifices o when the receptacle is full.
Patent GB-190303437-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Outdoor and like Seats.
Inventor: RAWDING JAMES
Filed: 1903-02-13
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 3437. Rawding, J. Feb. 13. Seats and seat backs.-The back a of a tramcar, omnibus, or like seat is arranged t o fold down upon the bottom b. The back is pivoted at the centre of each end to slotted bars c sliding on pins d, which are attached to, or form continuations of, a crossbar connecting the legsf. The bars c slide between the ends of the seat b and slots or strips g attached thereto, and stops h are provided. The back is fitted with stop plates i, and may be provided with hooks or other means for holding umbrellas and other articles.
Patent GB-190309094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Stancheons for Shop Fronts
Inventor: JONES STANLEY
Filed: 1903-04-22
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 9094. Jones, S. April 22. Shop fronts; windows; glazing; columns.-Iron stanchions or columns a are cast with grooves b, partly rectangular and partly dovetail in shape, for the reception of wood fixing-blocks c, to which the wood linings d are secured. The glass window plates f are secured to rabbeted sash-bars e<1> by covering-strips e' of wood or metal, or wood covered with metal. Mirrors g or the like are secured to the linings by beads h.
Patent GB-190316313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Outside Seats, for Tramway Cars, and the like Vehicles, also applicable to Garden Seats and the like.
Inventor: WEST JAMES
Filed: 1903-07-24
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 16,313. West, J. July 24. Seats.-An outside seat for tramcars and like vehicles comprises a number of cross-bars C, preferably covered with corrugated india-rubber strips F, and attached to two or more endless bands D mounted on rollers B, so that the under and dry part of the seat may be brought to the top. Between the bands is fitted a horizontal tray G provided with means for discharging water; this serves also to shield the lower part of the seat from rain. Any moisture on the seat is wiped off as it passes a brush or sponge H extending across the frame. The ends of the battens C project beyond the bands, and the seat is thus supported on the frame.
Patent GB-190316758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Methods of Making Envelopes.
Inventor: WEST JAMES
Filed: 1903-07-30
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 16,758. West, J. July 30. Envelopes.-Relates to methods of making envelopes, and is described in connection with a machine also described in Specification No. 16,757, A.D. 1903, and in the preceding Abridgment. The method consists in cutting the edges of a continuous strip of paper A, to form side flaps a<3>, a<4>, and, when the strip is cut transversely, end flaps a, a<2>, applying gum to one side only of the strip, cutting off the blanks, folding the end flaps, and.then folding the side flaps, to form an envelope such as is shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190328554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Filling Grease Cups and the like.
Inventor: ROBERTS BERTRAND JOHN PRICE
Filed: 1903-12-29
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 28,554. Roberts, B. J. P. Dec. 29. Drawings to Specification. Spatulas.-The Provisional Specification states that the handle of a spatula is made hollow to serve as an oil can or to hold small articles, such as split pins. It may also be shaped to serve as a spanner or other tool.
Patent GB-190400131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Regulation of Electric Currents.
Inventor: COUR POUL LA
Filed: 1904-01-02
Granted: 1905-01-02
Abstract: 131. La Cour, P. Jan. 5, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Dynamos, driving; dynamos, regulating.-In a system in which a direct-current dynamo is required to supply a constant current irrespective of the voltage, as, for example, when the dynamo M and a battery k of variable voltage are connected in parallel to mains l, the dynamo is driven from a pulley a through a belt b arranged so that the difference between the tensions in its two parts is constant without regard to the speed. As shown, the constant difference between the tensions is obtained by supporting the intermediate shaft c, which is driven by the belt b and drives the dynamo, on levers e pivoted on a shaft d and weighted or partly carried by a weight f. As the resistance of the dynamo to the driving force depends only on the current, the dynamo speeds up when started until the current is sufficient to produce a resisting-torque equal to the driving-torque, and then runs at constant speed. If the voltage of the battery k varies increasingly, either through the operation of one of the switches m or through the continued effect of the charging-current, the dynamo current is reduced, and the driving-force again speeds up the dynamo until the current and the resistance to driving are as at first.
Patent GB-190400219-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Floor Clamps.
Inventor: COLE WILLIAM FRENCH
Filed: 1904-01-04
Granted: 1905-01-04
Abstract: 219. Cole, W. F. Jan. 4. Cramps.-The plunger 2 of a flooring cramp is slid in the base 1 by a lever 10 and retained in any position by a pawl 17 connected with a finger-lever 18. The head 3 is recessed at 4 to facilitate nailing, and the base is provided with a foot-plate 23 and vertically-adjustable sideplates 20 having teeth 21 which are longer towards the backs of the plates. The lever 10 may be disconnected from the base and pitman 6 for stowage purposes. For cramping the last few boards of a floor in position, an auxiliary head is screwed to the pivot pin of the head 3 and passes beneath the base to the rear end of the same which is placed against the wall.
Patent GB-190401973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Telegraph Systems.
Inventor: ADAMS-RANDALL CHARLES
Filed: 1904-01-26
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 1973. Randall, C. Adams-. Jan. 26 Telegraphs.-Relates chiefly to the transmssion of messages over submarine and underground cables. According to this invention the cable is left open or ungrounded at either the transmitting or the receiving end of the circuit, or at both ends. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement in its simplest form. An automatic tape transmitter 5 is used, a section of the punched tape p being shown in Fig. 6. A chemical recording-instrument 13 is employed to receive the messages. Condensers 2, 3 are used at both ends of the cable, and the receiving-instrument is connected to an ungrounded condenser 17. The condenser at the receiving end may be grounded, and the transmitting-instrument connected only to an artificial line or impedance coil and an ungrounded condenser. Fig. 3 shows a modification in which inductive doubly-wound coils 21, 22 are used at both ends, with earth connections. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, an induction coil 32 with trembler 41 supplies induced alternating current to line. At the transmitting end, connection can be made either with an ungrounded condenser 40, or, through an impedance coil or artificial line 35, with either a grounded or an ungrounded condenser. At the receiving end, the cable is connected to the primary of a transformer 44, the other end of which is either left open or connected to an ungrounded condenser 46. The secondary of the transformer is connected on the one hand to the receiving-instrument 13, and on the other to a switch 57. The receiver is earthed through either a condenser 50, a rheostat 51 and condenser 52, or an impedance coil or arti6cial line 53 and condenser 54. The switch 57 makes an earth connection through either an impedance coil 58, a split coil 59, or a rheostat 60. In another arrangement, a transformer is used between the transmitter and the line, and receivers are arranged in duplicate, one in the primary and the other in the secondary circuit of the transformer 44.
Patent GB-190405810-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pads for Boots and Shoes, Horse Shoes, Stair Treads, Pavements, and other Articles to Prevent Concussion, slipping, and Noise.
Inventor: CORT WILLIAM SMITH
Filed: 1904-03-09
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 5810. Cort, W. S., and Porter, G. L. March 9. Treads.-Rubber studs c, Fig. 7, project through holes in a metal plate g which is fixed to the pavement.
Patent GB-190408912-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Line Selectors of Intercommunication Telephone Apparatus.
Inventor: WALLOCH FRANZ
Filed: 1904-04-18
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 8912. Walloch, F. Sept. 25, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Telephone systems.- Relates to line-selecting switchesin intercommunication telephone apparatus. The contact-lever d is drawn forward slightly against the backward pressure of the spring l, and is turned into position to make contact with the selected line contact-piece a. A conical plug c engages in the countersunk opening in the contact-piece and holds the lever d in the position to which it has been set. When the receiver is returned to the hook k, the lever i forces the shaft e outwards sufficiently to release the lever d, which flies back to the "home" position under the influence of the spring l. The plug c may be dispensed with, the lever d being detained by studs on the line contact-plates. A contact-disc h and springs x, y form part of the switch.
Patent GB-190415554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball-valves for Water-closet and other Cisterns.
Inventor: ALBRECTSEN SOPHUS FREDRIK KJAE
Filed: 1904-07-12
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 15,554. Albrectsen, S. F. K., Madsen, J. M., and Madsen, J. C. July 12. Ball and float valves; float levers; strainers for valves; dirt,preventing lodgment of; connecting valves to plates.-Fig. 1 shows the construction of a ball valve for water-closet and other cisterns. The valve casing a is fitted with a perforated cylinder c covered with a perforated lead or other plate d acting as a filter to exclude dirt. The water passes out through the central tube d<1>, as shown by the arrows, from the supply pipe b, the sediment being retained in the cylinder. A screwed cap i allows the cylinder to be removed for cleaning purposes. The valve f, with its india-rubber washer g<1>, is operated by the ball lever which is formed in two parts g, h pivoted together, the outer part h having an inward extension fitted with a slotted link h<2>. The link h<2> may be clamped to the lever in various positions, to regulate the position of the ball, and the water level in the cistern. The valve is connected to the cistern by means of a fixed flange and the nut a'.
Patent GB-190420344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steering Gears for Motor Vehicles or the like.
Inventor: RILEY PERCY
Filed: 1904-09-21
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 20,344. Riley, P. Sept. 21. Motor road vehicles.-Steering-gear is described in which a toothed sector carrying a cam-groove is rotated by a bevel-wheel on the steering-column and communicates motion to a bell crank, one arm of which engages the cam-groove and the other is connected to the steering-wheels by any suitable mechanism. Figs. 1 and 2 show one arrangement of parts; the bevel pinion B on the steering- column rotates the toothed sector C around its pivot D in the oil-tight casing A. A roller G<1>, mounted on the arm G of a bell-crank lever, engages the cam-slot C<1>, eccentrically cut in the face of the toothed sector, and operates the other bell -crank arm H which transmits the motion to the steering-wheels. The steering-pillar may comprise a tube working on a rod fixed to the casing A, or the tube may work outside a second tube through which rods may be passed for operating other mechanism on the vehicle.
Patent GB-190425907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lacing Strips for Corsets, Boots, Shoes, and similar Articles of Wear.
Inventor: BORTREE MOSES KELLAM
Filed: 1904-11-28
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 25,907. Bortree, M. K. Nov. 28. Corsets; buttonhole strips.-Relates to a metalstiffened lacing-strip for corsets, boots, &c., the object being to avoid contact of the lace with the metal, and so prevent wear. A non - corrosive sheathing a<1>, Fig. 2, of coarse paper, strawboard, or celluloid is covered with adhesive and wrapped around a metal strip a, and pressed on to it in a mould. The strip may also be covered by dipping in plastic material such as paper pulp. An external covering b of fabric with side edges a<11> is then applied, and may be embedded in the coating a<1>. The whole is enclosed in a covering c of fabric, also having a free edge c<1>, and lacing-holes d<3> are punched through the edges a<11>, c<1>. Either or both of the coatings b, c may be omitted and the coating a' made with a free edge to receive the holes. In each case, the strip is attached to the corset by stitching along the free edge. A modified form consists of a compound strip from two metal strips a, Fig. 8, enveloped in a continuous non-corrosive sheathing a', the latter forming also a connecting- web a<2> through which the lacing-holes are punched. The strip is attached to the corset by stitching e'.
Patent GB-190426988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Motor Road Vehicles for the Prevention of Side-slip.
Inventor: ALLEN THOMAS GASKELL
Filed: 1904-12-10
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 26,988. Allen, T. G. Dec. 10. Motor road vehicles.-Side slip of the wheels of a motor road vehicle is prevented by adapting the steering-wheel to be temporarily and quickly locked to the vehicle framework. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement, in which a disc d underneath the steering-wheel is rigidly secured to the steering-wheel post. When sideslip occurs, the driver grips the steering-handle and disc firmly together and thus prevents motion of the steering-wheels relatively to the frame, as shown in Fig. 5. In a modified form, the steering-wheel rim and the rim of the disc form one divided circular rim. In cases where the steering-handle is connected to a sleeve, the fixed disc is connected to the shaft carrying the sleeve, and is located inside the steering-wheel a, as shown in Fig. 4. Fig. 7 shows the application to a pivoted steering- handle ; the spring catch m causes the brake device o to grip the curved guide k.
Patent GB-190428155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dynamo-electric Machines
Filed: 1904-12-22
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 28,155. Phoenix Dynamo Manufacturing Co., Pohl, R., and Pohl, F. Dec. 22. Field magnets; sparking, preventing.-Relates to the prevention of sparking in alternating-current commutator machines by the use of. auxiliary poles, arranged above the brushes, by which compounding effects may also be produced. The auxiliary poles have a length which varies but which is only a fraction of that of the main poles in the axial direction of the armature. Fig. 2 is a diagram showing one construction, in which v, w are the main poles and a b c d an auxiliary pole, preferably excited by the main current or a part of it. At the lower part of the diagram are curves g, l, k showing the induced electromotive forces which give a resultant as shown in Fig. 3, the electromotive force being constant at the period of commutation. The pole-faces b c and a d may be curved, and may be extended beyond the commutation zone to e f, Fig. 4, or to one of the poles v in the case of series-wound machines. Curved auxiliary poles should only be used for machines run always in one direction. The direction in which the machine must be driven as a dynamo or motor is shown at Dy and M respectively. The Specification contains a theoretical examination of the conditions for obtaining ideal commutation.
Patent GB-190502982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Line Selectors for Telephone and like Systems.
Inventor: HARDEGEN PAUL
Filed: 1905-02-13
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 2982. Hardegen, P. Feb. 13. Switches.-In an intercommunication telephone system, the contactarm is returned to the inoperative position by the weight of the receiver. In centralbattery installations, the contactarm b is connected with a cam i which displaces the spring k and effects the commutation of the poles of the battery. In the normal position as shown at station II, the microtelephone hangs on the arm b, keeping springs f, g in contact, while on removal of the instrument, the arm b is raised by the spring f until the latter contacts with the spring h. If the station I wishes to speak with station II, the microtelephone is removed and the arm b placed upon the line contacts for station I. This causes the cam i to move the spring k from contact l to contact m. On the instrument being hung up, the arm b. is brought back to the inoperative position, and the springs k, f return to their original positions.
Patent GB-190504005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mud Guards and Dress Guards for Bicycles
Inventor: HILLYER FREDERICK GEORGE
Filed: 1905-02-27
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 4005. Hillyer, F. G. Feb. 27. Guards, mud and dress.-The rear mud guards of bicycles and the dress guards of ladies' machines are made in sections detachably secured to the frame, while the front guards, Figs. 2 and 5, are attached by bolting stays F to clips J, and by securing together clip attachments L by means of wing-nuts at the fork crown. The rear mud guard, Fig. 1, comprises portions A, B, overlapping each other and clamped to the fork crown E. as shown more particularly in Fig. 1<A>. The part A is connected by stays F to a clip J, while the section B is secured by a clip and thumb-screw to the chainstay bridge D. For ladies' machines, Fig. 3, the stays F with radiating-wire sections A', B' constitute the dress guard. The stays are secured to the mud guard by hooks and eyes at H and by wing-nuts at H<1>, and are bolted to a clip J upon the rear forks.
Patent GB-190507762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Brick Moulding Machines.
Inventor: KUECHENMEISTER CARL WILHELM
Filed: 1905-04-12
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 7762. K³chenmeister, C. W., and Thomann, P. April 12. Moulding bricks.-Relates to feeding-mechanism. The charging-funnel b is fitted with a sliding door a connected to a counterweighted lever c. This lever is connected by a rod e and lever f to a rod h provided with a catch i adapted to be engaged by catches k on a rotating wheel l. The arrangement is such that, when the front end of the mould to be filled arrives at the door a, a catch k releases the catch i, opening the door to its full extent, the next catch k afterwards acting to close it gradually.
Patent GB-190509910-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Wall or Hoarding Signs, for Advertising Purposes
Inventor: FLETCHER GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1905-05-11
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 9910. Fletcher, G. F. May 11. Advertising; displaying; signs.-A raised part a, representing a bottle, tin, or other receptacle, is produced by stamping or embossing on a sheet of metal, or other material, the Provisional Specification mentioning also cardboard and wood. This raised part is surrounded by a flat margin by means of which it may be attached to a wall or the like, or the margin may be cut away, leaving only lugs which serve the same purpose. The top c and bottom d are slightly inclined outwards to facilitate the removal of the dies. The sign may be enamelled and finished in any suitable manner, and may bear advertisements. By suitably indenting the bottom d as shown by the dotted line e, the part a may be rendered capable of standing upright after the removal of the margin, and may serve as a dummy for advertising purposes. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 19,007, A.D. 1889.]
Patent GB-190511696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Fire-bricks
Inventor: CARR WILLIAM RIDLEY
Filed: 1905-06-03
Granted: 1906-06-02
Abstract: 11,696. Carr, W. R., and Urwin, J. June 3. Fire-bricks are made of 4 parts of fire-clay and 1 part of coke or coke breeze. Specification No. 13,690, A.D. 1891, is referred to.
Patent GB-190514860-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Regulating the Tension of Power Transmitting Belts and the like.
Inventor: EVERSFIELD ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1905-07-19
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 14,860. Eversfield, A. G. July 19. Tension arrangements.-Relates to means for regulating the tension of power-transmitting belts &c., applicable for use in motor road vehicles. An internally screw-threaded sleeve a is carried vertically in a bearing, mounted in a screw-threaded lug b on the clamped parts c which may be attached to any convenient part. The bearing comprises a shouldered tubular part b<1>, screwed into the lug b, holding the sleeve a by means of its terminal flange a<1>, which rests upon a lubricating leather &c. pad e<1> carried by a plug e. A collar d with a milled flange d<2> facilitates turning of the sleeve a being secured thereto by the set -screw &c. d<1>. The sleeve a carries a screw-threaded rod f with a head f having a transverse screw-threaded hole through which passes a rod g upon one end of which is mounted the pulley h which engages the belt. The pulley may be raised or lowered by rotation of the sleeve a, and can be adjusted laterally by the screw-threaded rod g, which can be locked in position by nuts g<1>. Similarly a lock-nut f<2> secures the rod f, while set-screws i, i<1> respectively prevent the sleeve a from rotating, and lock the tubular part b<1> in the lug b.
Patent GB-190515175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal and similar Pumps
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1905-07-24
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 15,175. Newton, H. E., [Worthington, H. R.]. July 24. Centrifugal pumps.-Consists in mounting a number of impellers in a common suction chamber enclosed within an external casing, and in providing them with a common delivery. Figs. 5 and 6 show sections of a pump fitted with two impellers. The water enters the casing A and the suction chamber B by the pipe C, and is forced by the impellers E, E', which have suction openings 10 at each side, into the volute casings D, D<1> and thus to the common delivery F. The casings D, D' may be supported by means of ribs 11, 12 from the casing A.