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Patent GB-190117910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Ships' and Analogous Bertbs.
Inventor: HOSKINS WILLIAM MARRIAN
Filed: 1901-09-07
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 17,910. Hoskins, W. M. Sept. 7. Berths.-Relates to methods of mounting reversible or shifting and folding lee-rails, and of constructing berths with shifting lee-rails whereby lee-rails of a fixed length may be applied to berth frames of variable lengths. The fold-under half lee-rail d is so mounted upon the rails a', a<2> by a hook e<4> and an elongated loop e<3> that it can be shifted along the rails, as shown by the dotted lines in Fig. 1, to the extreme or any intermediate positions. The hook e<4> maintains the lee-rail d in a vertical position, while, in either of the extreme positions, it is locked by gravity catches f against lateral movement, and by lugs c<1>, b<4> on the centre and end-pieces c, b<1> against vertical movement. The folding of the lee-rail is effected by sliding it clear of the fastening-devices, lifting it vertically as permitted by the elongated loop e' until the hook e<4> is clear of the rail a<1>, and then turning it outwards, as shown in Fig. 3. Finally, if required, the lee-rail d may be unshipped from the rail a<2>' by removing the aide e<6> of the loop e<3>. Spring bolts, passing through the rail a<1> and engaging with projections on foot brackets e', may be substituted for the gravity catches f. The unshipping of the leerail may also be effected either by forming the rail a<2> in two parts and providing the centre pin c instead of the loop e<3> with a movable side, or the rail a<2> may be in one piece with sufficient end movement to permit of its being removed when the movable side of the piece c is opened. When the ends of the lee-rail extend beyond the foot brackets e<1> and overhang the corner-pieces b<1> of the fixed frame, the catches f are pivoted to separate pieces set inwards of the corner-pieces on the rails a<1>, a<2>. To allow of lee-rails of fixed lengths being applied to berth frames of variable lengths, the fixed centrepiece c is replaced by two similar but adjustable pieces, which can be set at various distances from one another according to the length of berth required.
Patent GB-190201028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sectional Conductor Systems of Electric Railways.
Inventor: FARNHAM ED WILSON
Filed: 1902-01-14
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 1028. Farnham, E. W. Jan. 14. Electric railways and tramways on a sectional conductor system with mechanically-operated switches. Conductors; insulation; switches; collectors.-The conductors may be mounted in a conduit or, as shown, may be mounted as a third rail in a wooden housing A' on standards A. Movable sections D of the working-conductor are suspended by links C with knifeedge bearings from lugs on a plate B resting on insulating- blocks A<7> in brackets A<3> in the housing. The angular bearing- pin is held in the lower ends of the links by pivoted caps C'. The plates B may be recessed to carry the main A<5>. Projections D' on the movable rail complete the circuit to the main at contacts F when shifted by the collector. Forked guides F<1> for the rails D are carried by wooden bushings F<2> held by clamps F<3> to the brackets A<3>. Fixed guide rails or conductor sections are held by a similar arrangement, being secured instead of movable in the forks G'. At level crossings &c. where the conductor is interrupted, flaring guides H direct the collector on to the conductor. The collector consists of a pair of insulating-plates E carrying metal strips E<2> which embrace the conductor, one strip being mounted on springs to give some play.
Patent GB-190201843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bed-pans.
Inventor: JAENEL EDMUND
Filed: 1902-01-23
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 1843. Jaenel, E. Jan. 23. Bed-pans.-Bed-pans are fitted with ground-in nozzles d shaped either for male or female use. By turning the nozzle, the outlet e is closed by the side of the pan.
Patent GB-190204522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Ignition Apparatus for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: APPLE VINCENT GROBY
Filed: 1902-02-22
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 4522. Apple, V. G. Feb. 22. Gas and like engines, igniting in. The sparking- termiuals 8, 9 are brought together by the pressure in the cylinder acting on a piston, diaphragm, or valve 6. A current is thereby caused to flow through an electromagnet which tends to separate the terminals and produce a spark. The resulting explosion forces them together again, and so a number of sparks are produced by the rapid oscillation of the movable terminal. The terminal 9 may be in the form of a ring of platinum or a point 9<a>, Fig. 2, connected to insulated bolts to the conducting-ring 12, which is in contact with a conductor on the casing 4. The valve 6 opens against a spring 27, and is closed by the hinged armature 23, Fig. 1, impinging against a collar 25<a> on its stem 25. Fig. 2 shows the electromagnet 37 surrounding the valve stem and having a circular armature held up by a spring 25". The circuit may be made by a cam 33 and brush 34, and the timing and duration of the sparking may be varied by their adjustment.
Patent GB-190207798-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and applicable to the Outer Covers of Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: BUTLER JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-04-03
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 7798. Butler, J., Bell, W., Jones, W. A., and Bate, J. April 3. Tyres, pneumatic.-Relates to puncture-preventing bands and covers. The form shown in course of construction in Fig. 2 and completed in Fig. 6 comprises a canvas or other lining a, to which is secured a rubber coating b having a channel-shaped tread b<1>. In this channel, leather, gut, hard woven, or other puncture-resisting strips c with inclined and bevelled ends are solutioned and sewn as at c<1>, and, after a waterproof band d has been fixed on, the outer rubber coating e, with or without slipping-preventing projections, is secured. In modifications, two or more layers of punctureresisting strips are superposed with their ends arranged to break joint, or the rubber coatings b, e, the strips c, and the band d, as shown in Fig. 8, form a separate band, which can be applied to a worn tyre or to the canvas lining of an ordinary tyre. In the form shown in Fig. 15, the strips e are secured to the rubber b on the canvas lining a, and lie within a channe!-shaped recess in the rubber coating e.
Patent GB-190209048-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of Purifying Sugar Juices.
Inventor: KOLLREPP ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-04-18
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 9048. Kollrepp, A., and Wohl, A. April 18. Alkali hydrates are produced in the cathode compartment of an electrolytic cell in which sugar juices, mixed with lead saccharate, are being treated for purifying them. They are saturated with carbonic acid to remove lead salts, evaporated, burnt, and regenerated by treatment with lime. Lead salts.-The lead compounds deposited at the anode during the process are reconverted into lead saccharate by mixing them with caustic alkali and sugar juice, and heating.
Patent GB-190221081-A (GB)
Title: Improved Interlocking Transportable Hut or Building
Inventor: FALCONER THOMAS DUNCAN
Filed: 1902-09-27
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 21,081. Falconer, T. D. Sept. 27. Huts; hospitals; barracks; portable buildings.-A portable building is constructed of wood or papier-mÔchÚ sections or composition slabs with one or more rooms or units, each complete in itself, and having the corners protected by iron or steel angle-plates V. The wall sections are secured by notched dovetail keys D between T iron or steel standards A, which have the ends of the webs cut away to enable the flanges to engage with top and bottom plates and beams B, C, and are slotted to receive the keys. A rounded sheet-metal cover strip E is secured to the web of the standard inside the wall by the keys, and the bead or rounded portion of the strip is cut away where the keys are inserted. The floor sections F are secured to the foundation beams J by bevelled blocks K secured in place by screws L with pivoted handles L. The roof timbers are connected to the beam C by right and left handed screws R connected by a double nut S. The purlins are supported by dovetail sockets of the rafters, and the roof sections may be secured to the framework by dovetail keys. The edges of the roof sections are protected by lead flashings M projecting over drainage channels N in the rafters 0. A hard wood ridge roll P is formed with a dovetail slot to engage with a corresponding projection of the ridge beam Q.
Patent GB-190223123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tyres for the Wheels of Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: BURNETT CUTHBERT
Filed: 1902-10-23
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 23,123. Burnett, C. Oct. 23. Tyres, pneumatic &c., are attached to vehicle wheels so as to be readilyreplaced when damaged. The metal rim A is adapted to receive an interchangeable ring B carrying the tyre, the meeting-surfaces of the rim and ring being preferably slightly tapered. The ring may be secured to the rim by bolts E, to take which, recesses are formed in the rim and ring. Creeping between these parts is thus prevented, and a like result is also attained by providing the faces of the ring and rim with corrugations which fit each other. The ring may be otherwise secured by clips F, bolted to the rim, the flanges f<1>, f<2> of which enter slots in the sides of the rim A and ring B, and the rim may be recessed at a<3> to receive the clip. Wheels having wooden rims are provided with a metal rim A, Fig. 9, the ring B fitting on this rim and being secured by bolts passing through lugs b<2>; or the tyre may be secured by clips and bolts as described above. When bolts are used, the rim A may be recessed to take the nuts. The air valve may pass through holes in the rim A and ring B, and be screwed into a short socket attached to the inner tube ; also it may have an elbow J fitting in a recess in the rim, to permit the pump to be attached from the side. The Provisional Specification states that the outer ring may have a small solid tyre on each side of the pneumatic tyre, or a metal beading on which the wheel can run for a short distance in the event of a puncture occurring.
Patent GB-190224335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cases or Containers for Phonographs
Inventor: ABRAHAMS JOSEPH HENRY
Filed: 1902-11-06
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 24,335. Abrahams, J. H. Nov. 6. Cabinets for phonographs. The phonograph is carried on a slide in a recess, and can be pulled out for use. The trumpet slides on rails a<3>. Cylinders are placed in cases in pigeonholes a<5>. Doors and castors are fitted.
Patent GB-190300202-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Belt Pulleys
Inventor: CHEELD CHARLES MCDONALD
Filed: 1903-01-05
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 202. Cheeld, C. M. Jan. 5. Pulleys are fitted with covers of india-rubber to prevent slipping of the belts. The Figures show some forms which may be adopted, the rubber being indicated by section-lining.
Patent GB-190306138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Atmospheric Gas Burners
Inventor: GUESE WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1903-03-17
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 6138. Guese, W. E., and Fox, G. A. March 17. Gas burners.-A device is applied to a burner for use on gas ranges, hot-plates, &c. for supplying either natural or artificial gas mixed with air. The supply pipe 3 for artificial or natural gas is coupled to a plug cock 1 fixed to a mixing-chamber 7. The plug 10 is provided with a passage 11, and may be turned to bring the supply passage 2 into communication with either of the passages 8, 9 converging towards and leading to the chamber 7, according to whether natural or artificial gas is to be used. The face-plate 6 of the chamber 7 is provided with arc-shaped perforations to admit air, and is covered by a plate or disc 16 provided with corresponding perforations. The disc 16 has a cut-away portion for the engagement of the plug handle 12, which works between stops. Upon turning the handle to change over the gas supply, from natural to artificial or vice versÔ, the disc 16 is turned so as to adjust the size of the air-supply opening according to the requirements of the gas supply.
Patent GB-190312002-A (GB)
Title: Machinery for Manufacturing Linoleum
Inventor: FRENKEL GUSTAV
Filed: 1903-05-26
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 12,002. Frenkel, G. May 26. Coated fabrics.-Relates to apparatus for manufacturing inlaid linoleum by means of stencil plates. The fabric forming the backing is fed forwards intermittently over a table t by bands p. Stencil plates t<4> are carried forwards with it, and the coating-material is supplied from troughs r and spread over the plates. At the end of the forward movement the fabric is arrested, and the stencil plates are lifted and returned to their initial position. The action is then repeated. The fabric, after being coated, is subjected to a press A and is then guided by a roller y to suitable pressing or calendering rolls. The bands pare actuated by a drum on a shaft c<2>, which receives an intermittent motion in one direction only through friction pawls o<3> from a drum o. This drum is rotated alternately in opposite directions by a band e<2>, which is wound on a drum on a shaft e driven alternately in opposite directions by double bevel gear b<2>, b<3> and a reversing friction clutch f actuated by levers h<1>, h and a cam g on a driving-shaft c. Another band e<1> wound in the opposite. direction on a drum on the shaft e passes round a pulley n and is connected to a bar l, to which also the end of the band e<2> is connected. The bar l reciprocates the rails carrying the stencils. These rails are supported by rollers t<2> and are lifted on the return stroke by levers a<1>, a<2>, a<3> actuated by the main shaft a. The troughs r are reciprocated by a shaft u, Fig. 3, which receives an axial motion in guides. A grid s' in each trough, for spreading the material, is reciprocated by an eccentric on the shaft u and is guided by rollers r<2>, r<3>. Forks u<1> attached to the trough r embrace the shaft u on each side of the eccentric.
Patent GB-190312146-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multi-carbon Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: ECKSTEIN AUGUST
Filed: 1903-05-28
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 12,146. Eckstein, A., and Angold, A. E. May 28. Arc lamps.-A clutch lamp having two or more arcs in series is provided with means to equalize the lengths of the arcs when they are struck, and to re-strike them periodically. The arcs may be enclosed in one globe. Each carbon-holder or carbon B is engaged by a separate clutch A, which may be raised by a link E or disengaged by a stop C. In a lamp with two pairs of carbons, the links E of the clutches are pivoted to opposite ends of a horizontal equalizing-lever F, which is connected at the middle by a link G to lever L - and the core K of a regulating-solenoid J. When more than two pairs of carbons are provided, the equalizing-levers F are linked to the ends of another equalizing-lever carried by the link G or core K. When the clutches are raised, their free ends bear against a horizontal bar H, which is guided vertically and is held down by a spring I. To extinguish and re-strike the arcs periodically, a support N, fixed in the series solenoid J, carries a loose iron ring M. In normal working, the core K holds up this ring. As the arcs shorten, the ring M descends on the support N, and adheres magnetically to the core K, holding this up until the arcs break ; the core K is thereupon released, the carbons are dropped, and the arcs are then re-struck.
Patent GB-190315070-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Wood-boring Auger
Inventor: COX EDWARD THOMAS
Filed: 1903-07-07
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 15,070. Cox, E. T. July 7. Augers. - A woodboring auger is made with a double-threaded leading- screw A, Fig. 2, the cutting - edges C being continuations o f the threads, and the tapered grooves B, immediately above the cutting-edges, continuations o the grooves of the screw A.
Patent GB-190318677-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Treatment of Skins or Hides Anterior to and During the Process of Tanning.
Inventor: MUIR JOHN
Filed: 1903-08-29
Granted: 1904-08-29
Abstract: 18,677. Muir, J. Aug. 29. Hides and skins, raw, treating; tanning. - Relates to improvements in apparatus for fleshing, unhairing, and tanning hides or skins. The fleshing is effected by the apparatus shown in Fig. 1. The hide passes over the flexible roller d, Fig. 1, and is acted upon by spiral knives c on a quickly-revolving cylinder a, the pressure against the knives being applied by means of a treadle g working against the lower end of the pivoted frame e carrying the roller d. An endless band k carries the hides forwards from the knives. The unhairing-apparatus consists of a drum m, Fig. 3, preferably polygonal, rotated by gearing, having internal pins and shelves n to rub against the hides. The hair is forced out by centrifugal action through holes p. A broad shelf q at a suitable angle to the door r facilitates the insertion and removal of the skins, which can be automatically discharged as the drum revolves. Water is admitted to the drum through the hollow axle s, and neutralizes the caustic lime, thus rendering unnecessary the ordinary subsequent " bating " process, especially as the leather is sufficiently softened by the mechanical action. The tanning-pit t, Fig. 4, has a false bottom u, preferably of wood and hide, removable by connections such as v. The arrangement enables a number of hides to be treated at once.
Patent GB-190327355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Smokeless Fuel.
Inventor: HAGE ALOIS
Filed: 1903-12-14
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 27,355. Hage, A. Dec. 14. Fuel.-Smokeless or nearly smokeless fuel is made by mixing ground smoking fuel and non- smoking fuel, and forming the mixture into briquettes, with or without the addition of a binding-agent such as tar.
Patent GB-190327844-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Preventing Jambing of the Movable Tongue in Tramway Points
Inventor: COOLEY HORATIO
Filed: 1903-12-19
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 27,844. Cooley, H. Dec. 19. Points and switches, tramway. To prevent the movable tongue T from jamming, it is pivoted at P within a hollow dirt box or chamber R and recessed to rest upon a tapered girder piece G fixed to the bottom of the box. The point of the tongue is made sufficiently deep to rest upon the bottom of the box R. The dirt box or receptacle may be strengthened by stiffeners B.
Patent GB-190406607-A (GB)
Inventor: REYNOLDS WILLIAM FLECK
Filed: 1904-03-18
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 6607. Reynolds, W. F., and Travers, E. J. March 18. Roller bearings; lubricating.-The rollers are held in position by a cage of special construction, and lubricant is distributed by them. The cage, Fig. 5, consists of the end rings a, formed in halves fastened together by the dowel pins b, and longitudinal bars f with nuts g. The bearing-rollers c have conical ends bearing in the cage holes, the holes being lined with steel bushes h perforated for lubrication. End play of the cage is prevented by set-screws i, Fig. 14, with rounded ends, which pass through the plummer block and bear against the faces of the rings a. To allow for elongation of the rollers, spring cases j, Fig. 11, are fastened to the rings a. They are loosely mounted on the rods k, and the rings a and rollers c are kept in contact by the springs l. Pins n on the rings a engage in slots m of the case j, and prevent backlash. For long bearings, two sets of short rollers are employed with an intermediate ring a. This ring and the end rings or spring cases j are provided with teeth which gear with pinions p keyed on the shaft q, Fig. 14. The rollers c raise lubricant from the bottom of the chamber in the plummer-block. One or more of them may be tubular and be provided with slits or holes o, as shown in Figs. 7 and 8, for the better distribution of the lubricant.
Patent GB-190409630-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Safety Guard for Wringers and the like.
Inventor: SYMONDS HAROLD
Filed: 1904-04-27
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 9630. Symonds, H. April 27. Mangling-machines.-The finger-guard described in Specification No. 4290, A.D. 1904, is adapted to mangling-machines and the like. The "striking- " bar " F which carries the belt-fork is moved to the left against the spring G to start the machine, and then held in place by a link I which drops into a notch R in the bar. The safety-mechanism consists of rods K, L, attached to the pivoted link N, and a rod J which connects this link with the catch-link I. The operator can, even with the fingers caught in the rollers, stop the machine by lifting the rod K with the backs of the hands, or pressing with the body on the rod L, either procedure releasing the striking-bar, which is then free to move under the action of the spring.
Patent GB-190410295-A (GB)
Title: A Machine for Chopping & Sawing Wood, and for Making Wood Fire-lighters out of Single Blocks of Wood.
Inventor: THOMAS JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-05-05
Granted: 1905-05-05
Abstract: 10,295. Thomas, J., and Davies, E. H. May 5. Sawing. - A machine for making firelighters from a single block of wood and for chopping and sawing firewood consists of a framework R upon which pillars a are erected, braced by stays i and provided with bearings for the working of a crank axle d, rotated by power or by a treadle-lever. To the axle crank is attached a rod f, pinned to a chopping-axe b or saw frame, which is reciprocated in a bush g. The chopping-bed k is of iron or other hard substance, and for sawing firewood and honeycombed firelighters it is replaced by a slot table, the wood in the first case being passed through the cavity between the table and a clutch, but in the second case being put into a clutch open at both sides.
Patent GB-190410502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Prepayment Electricity Meters.
Inventor: GRIESBACH ROBERT CONSTANTINE
Filed: 1904-05-07
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 10,502. Griesbach, R. C. May 7. Electricity, supplying, in general; coin action ; money shoots coin-discharging mechanism.-The coins are dropped into a channel A, and depress the floor B which is hinged at B' and provided with a counterweight G. A fork H at the free end of the floor thus dips into mercury cups I. The exit of the coins is normally prevented by a starwheel C attached to an escape-wheel E which is locked by an anchor D on a bracket L. The anchor is operated by the meter, acting through a crank which works an arm F, and, at each disengagement, a coin escapes.
Patent GB-190414240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumps.
Inventor: GIBBS JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1904-06-23
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 14,240. Gibbs, J. E., and Sheppee, F. H. June 23. Governing or controlling pumps.- The suction valve is controlled so that a pump for a motor car or other boiler while running continuously delivers water in varying amounts. The pivoted lever I has at one end a roller H, which is acted upon by an adjustable cam G on a shaft driven by spur gearing from the motor shaft, while its other end carries a set-screw L which acts upon the lower end of the spring-controlled spindle N of the suction valve P. A non-return valve X and an air vessel T, fitted with a piston U having an oil seal, are fitted to the suction pipe S.