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Patent GB-190200147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Galvanising Wire.
Inventor: BRAUCKE WILHELM VOM
Filed: 1902-01-02
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 147. Braucke, W. vom Jan. 2. Galvanizing wire.-In order to prevent oxidation of galvanized wire as it leaves the bath, it is drawn through an inert atmosphere produced by jets of steam, or by a spraying-device for vapour, water, &c.
Patent GB-190201731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Time and Instantaneous Shutter of the Roller Blind Type for Photographic Purposes.
Inventor: MARSH ALFRED ADAM
Filed: 1902-01-22
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 1731. Crompton & Co., and Price, W. A. Jan. 22. Bifilar suspensions -An adjustable support for a bifilar suspension in any instrument is constructed as shown. The filaments f are attached to two pins on a disc P, which can be turned with friction on a horizontal axis, to equalize the tensions of the filaments. The filaments pass between two pins q on a second disc Q, turning of which varies the distance between the filaments. The discs P, Q are supported by an upright M on a horizontal disc L, which slides vertically on two pins H carried by a horizontal worm-wheel D, when a sleeve E is turned, the sleeve being threaded to engage a screw cut on the edge of the disc L. The suspension may thus be raised or lowered. The worm-wheel D and a flange of the sleeve E are held by a ring B on a stationary plate A, and the worm-wheel is in gear with a worm G, rotation of which turns the suspension.
Patent GB-190210262-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Arrangements for Controlling Automatic Electric Regulators, Cell Switches and the like.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1902-05-03
Granted: 1903-06-03
Abstract: 10,262. Evans, W. E., [Allgemeine Elektricitats-Ges.]. May 3. Regulating; switches.-Relates to the controlling of regulating-appliances, cell switches, &c. by the agency of selenium cells. Two selenium cells s<1>, s<2> are arranged beneath a screen or disc p carried by the pointer of a volt-meter v or like instrument connected to the current to be controlled. When the current varies, the pointer moves, and one or other of the cells is exposed to the light of a lamp g or other source of light. The resistance of the cell is thus diminished, and a current is allowed to pass. The current operates the corresponding relay r<3>, and closes a circuit to a regulator, such as that described in Specification No. 14,885, A.D. 1888, or to a switch. The relay has preferably a second winding r<4> so arranged that the circuit is opened when the work is completed.
Patent GB-190212578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Current Reversing Mechanism for Oscillating Electricity Meters.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1902-06-02
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 12,578. Justice, P. M., [Theiler & Co., and Eibig, P.]. June 2. Switches.-A special current reverser is used in a meter having a soft-iron armature R, attached to a yoke B, and supported between pivots a<1>, a<2> so that it can oscillate ; the armature is magnetized by a stationary shunt coil V, the current in which is reversed at the end of each swing of the armature. This current is supplied through the coil of an electromagnet E, from two silver contact-pins K, L, which are carried between two stationary springs Q by a plate H, pivoted on a shaft D<1> to act as a reversing-switch. This shaft D' carries a polarized steel armature G near curved poles of the magnet E, and is oscillated by the reversal of the shunt current therein. The switch H is turned by a spring J, attached to the steel armature G. The yoke B contains a notched shaft C, which is in line with the pivots a<1>, a<2>, and is provided with two driving-arms b<1>, a pin h, and a spring connection i, which holds one or other of the driving-arms b<1> against the yoke B. Each movement of the switch shaft D' by the magnet E is prevented by a locking-arm D bearing against the notched shaft C, until the meter armature R completes its swing ; when this occurs, the yoke B has turned the adjacent driving-arm b<1>, with the notched shaft C, so that the locking-arm D can pass through the notch in the latter. In this movement, one of two fingers e on the locking- arm D strikes the pin h, to continue the movement of the notched shaft C, and this movement is completed by the spring i, so that the other arm of the notched shaft C then bears against the yoke B.
Patent GB-190215441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Portable Ovens or Stoves.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-07-10
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 15,441. Boult, A. J., [Pieters, O.]. July 10. Cooking-stoves.- Relates to a portable oven or stove suitable for domestic or for camp purposes, or for ships, boats, &c, or for bakers and confectioners. Fig. 2 shows a vertical longitudinal section. The oven comprises an outer metallic casing supported on four standards i secured by bolts and wing-nuts. The walls of the casing consist of sheet-iron sections having firebrick linings, the vertical edges of the sections being bent in order to engage adjacent walls. The lower horizontal edges are also bent or channelled to form hooks or hinge parts for securing the metal sheet that forms the bottom of the casing. The movable top e has double walls with refractory linings and overlapping flanges. The interior of the oven is fitted with walls, each of which is composed of a frame of U-shaped iron in which are placed cemented fireproof blocks. The floor is composed of two or more sections arranged longitudinally, the top consisting of blocks placed transversely. Apertures f with discs allow cooking pots to be heated. A sliding door g is provided, as also a slide to permit of the discharge of ashes into a box q arranged underneath. To facilitate dismounting and erection, the sides and top, as also the legs, are hinged so as to fold down.
Patent GB-190219626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Production of Substances Constituting Varnish or for Use in its Manufacture
Inventor: FRY GEORGE
Filed: 1902-09-08
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 19,626. Fry, G. Sept. 8. Varnishes.-Relates to the production of substances which may be used as varnishes or in the manufacture of the same, by the oxidizing action of nitric acid, under certain conditions, upon turpentine and like bodies, or upon resins such as colophony, or upon drying-oils such as linseed oil. The Specification gives a number of examples of the manner in which the process may be carried out in the case of these substances or of certain mixtures of them. The process consists essentially in treating the substance with nitric acid, allowing it to stand a certain time, and then heating it until the process of oxidation is completed. The product is then dissolved to form oil, turpentine, or spirit varnishes. The varnishes obtained are stated to be self-coloured, i.e., no colouring-matter is added, but the required tint is obtained by the regulated heating of the material after the process of oxidation is completed. In the case of certain colours, the required degree of oxidation can only be economically obtained by repeating the process of nitrification and oxidation.
Patent GB-190220282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Horse-shoes
Inventor: YOUNG THOMAS PETER
Filed: 1902-09-17
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 20,282. Young, T. P. Sept. 17. Frog - supporting bars; roughing.-Relates to an attachment for welding to short horse-shoes, to give them a bettor bearing on the hoof. The attachment consists of a metal har A with forked extensions B and holes D for calks. The attachment is welded to the shoe C in the manner shown.
Patent GB-190221602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means for and Process of Impressing Dress and other Patterns on Textile Fabrics.
Inventor: WEISS ALFRED
Filed: 1902-10-04
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 21,602. Weiss, A. Oct. 4. Cutting-out.-Dress and like patterns are printed, on the cloth from which they are to be made, by means of a roller or like printing-machine. The various parts of the pattern may be in outline, with or without designs in the patterns, or in designs of the shape of the patterns. Indicating or descriptive &c. marks or devices may be printed at the same time as the patterns.
Patent GB-190224821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Picking Mechanism of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: SOWDEN ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-11-12
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 24,821. Sowden, A. Nov. 12. Loom picking-mechanism ; stopping and starting mechanism.-The picking-mechanism is controlled, by the shuttle swell. When a shuttle enters the box, the swell 1, Fig. 1, is forced outwards, and acts, through a feeler 2, arm 5, rod 6, lever 7, link 8, and arm 9, to lower a feeler 12 and allow a pawl 14 to engage the picking-tappet 15. A spring returns the parts when the shuttle is picked the feeler 12, Fig. 2, acting against a pin 13 projecting from the pawl to lift the pawl clear of the tappet. Similar mechanism is arranged at each end of the loom. The picking-mechanism may be thrown into or out of operation by means of a handlever 22, which is connected to an arm 21 fixed to a cross-shaft 19 carrying another arm 18 project. ing under a feeler 16. The feeler 16 is fixed to the shaft 10 carrying the feeler 12, and, when raised by the arm 18, the picking-mechanism is thrown out of action. A cam 26 on the tappet shaft 25 acts through a pivoted L-lever 27 to keep the feeler 2 clear of the swells 1 when the shuttle box is being changed as in drop-box looms. To allow picking at the opposite end of the loom to where there is no shuttle in the box, and to prevent picking at either end if two shuttles should come up together at opposite ends, an arm 28 fixed on the shaft 10, Fig. 3, is connected by a rod 30 to an L-lever 31 loosely mounted on a shaft 10<A> at the opposite side of the loom, and the L-lever is operated by a link 8, tumbler lever 7, and rod 6 from a feeler at one side of the loom to actuate the finger 12 for governing the picking at one end. The feeler at the other side of the loom acts through a similar arrangement of mechanism on the shafts 10, 10<A>, to actuate a finger which is fixed to the shaft 10<A> and governs the picking at the other end of the loom.
Patent GB-190227378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ships' Collision Mats.
Inventor: SPEEDING JOSEPH COOK
Filed: 1902-12-11
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 27,378. Speeding, J. C. Dec. 11. Leaks, stopping.-Relates to breach mats. The rods a which carry the mat are stiffened to avoid fracture while the mat is free to bulge when necessary. As shown in the sectional plan, Fig. 2, cords f connect the rods a to the mat at corresponding points or at a central point. The central portions of the rods a may also be strengthened by securing to them a length of elm or other wood or a length of tubing. A cord, which keeps the rods a together after being attached to the bottom of the mat, may be passed below the ship and secured at its other side.
Patent GB-190227908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cash Registers.
Filed: 1902-12-17
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 27,908. National Cash Register Co., [National Cash Register Co.]. Dec. 17. Right to Patent relinquished. Receipts, checking and recording. - Cash registers of the type described in Specification No. 5729, A.D. 1895, are provided with means by which a single printing- device with but one set of types will print both a check and a detail or record strip by a double action of the platen during a single operation of the machine. A cam 9, mounted upon a shaft 11 so as to be given one complete revolution during every operation of the machine, depresses simultaneously, by means of a projection 8, a pivoted lever 7 carrying the platen 4, and, by means of a projection 13, a pivoted lever 14 carrying a segmental rack 15 and a projection 16, but releases the levers 7, 14 successively. The depression of the lever 14 causes, through the rack and pinion 15, 16<a>, the rotation of a cam 17 and a feed-disc 18, thereby allowing a feed-roller 21 mounted on a pivoted lever 23 to descend and engage the feed-disc 18 and a check 30, which has been inserted through the front of the machine as far as a stop 20 will permit. The further rotation of the feed-discs 18, 21 draws in the check 30 until its end is between the platen 4 and the printing-wheels 3, the latter being operated in the usual manner from the keys 2 through segmental racks 3<a> and pinions 3<b> secured upon the ends of a nest of sleeves 3<c>. The platen-carrying lever 7 is then released by its cam, and the platen strikes, during a momentary stoppage of the check, against the underside of the paper recording-tape 5, and fcrces the superposed check and inking- ribbon against the printing-wheels 3. Immediately thereafter, the release of the lever 14 by its cam causes the feed-discs to revolve and eject the check through the slot in the casing, while the projection 16 forces the platen again upwards against the underside of the record tape 5, upon which the impression is now made. A spring stud 12, striking a stationary portion of the machine, causes the platen 4 to rebound from the printing-wheels 3 after making its stroke, and the upward movement of the lever 14 causes the cam 17 to raise the feeddisc 21 so as to leave a space for the insertion of the next check. The endless inking-ribbon 6 is held taut by a tightening guide and roller 25, and the tape 5 and the inking-ribbon 6 are fed by pawls 37 and gearing 35, 34, 33 actuated by the pivot 40 of the universal bar 41, which is vibrated upwards whenever a key is operated. When it is not desired to issue checks, the making of a second impression by the platen 4 is prevented by turning the spring plunger 27 to disengage the pin 25 from the slot 29, so that the bevelled head 27<a> can snap over and hold the lever 14.
Patent GB-190228706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signalling and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: O'DONNELL JOHN PATRICK
Filed: 1902-12-29
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 28,706. O'Donnell, J. P., [Dodgson, F. L.]. Dec. 29. Signalling between trains; contacts, electric.-An automatic electric block system with no live wires, without polarized relays, and in which a safety signal is prevented by the derangement &c. of any part, is shown in the Figure. Each block B, say, has a source of energy or battery 8 connected to the track near the front end, and a pole-changer interposed in the front section and controlled from a point in advance of the block. Two non- polar relays 10, 11 are connected to the track in proximity to the rear end of the block B, the lowresistance relay 10 which controls the pole-changer of the section A in the rear being connected direct, and the high-resistance relay 11 in multiple with the other relay 10 and in circuit with the battery 9. The home signal 1 is controlled by the low-resistance relay 10, while the distant signal 4 is controlled by the relay 11. The switch 40 is controlled by the low-resistance relay 10. When the batteries 8, 9 are connected in the same direction both relays 10, 11 are operatively energized, but, when the batteries are in opposition, only the relay 10 is operatively energized. The armature of the low-resistance rear relay controls a number of contacts through a number of armature fingers, all of which move together and with the armature. When a train is in the block D, short-circuiting the front track battery of that block, the energizing current of the low-resistance rear relay 42 is cut off, the front contacts 51, 57, 61 are opened, the circuit of the rear-track battery 43 is opened, and the direction of the current from the battery 67 to the part of the block C is reversed. Both relays 42, 44 are inoperative, and the home and distant signals 3, 6 are at danger. In the block C, the lowresistance relay 73 is energized, the front contacts 83, 91, 95 are closed, the currents of batteries 67, 81 are opposed, the high-resistance relay 80 is inoperatively energized, and the switch 99 open; The home signal 2 is at safety, and the distant signal 5 at danger. In block B, the currents from the batteries 8, 9 are in conjunction, and both relays are operatively energized. The signals 1, 4 are then at safety.
Patent GB-190301836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes of Manufacturing Pigments, and in the Product Resulting therefrom.
Inventor: ARMBRUSTER WILLIAM JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-01-26
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 1836. Armbruster, W. J., and Morton, J. Jan. 26. Pigments.-Relates to the mannfacture of a pigment consisting of a mixture of barium sulphate, barium carbonate, and zinc sulphide. Solutions of zinc sulphate, sodium carbonate, and barium sulphide are mixed together in various stated proportions, and the precipitate obtained is separated and washed.
Patent GB-190301938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Beverage Tablets and their manufacture.
Inventor: BAMBERG GODFREY
Filed: 1903-01-27
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 1938. Bamberg, G. Jan. 27. Tea preparations.-A soluble tablet is made of tea, milk, and sugar in suitable proportions, the tea and milk being separated by means of a layer of sugar. The tea is crushed, mixed with icing- sugar, and treated with a little syrup and extract of malt to form granules, which are then placed in a mould and covered with icing-sugar. Condensed milk is treated with extract of malt to prevent deterioration, and is made into granules with icing-sugar ; these granules are placed in the mould above the tea &c., and the whole is compressed into a tablet.
Patent GB-190304384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Windmills.
Inventor: FLAIG JOSEPH PETER FERDINAND
Filed: 1903-02-24
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 4384. Flaig, J. P. F. Feb. 24. Windmill governors.-A horizontal windmill is shown in Fig. 1 with the sails omitted, one set of sails being shown in plan in Fig. 6. A vertical shaft 1 is rotatably supported in a frame 18 and each section 2 of the shaft carries a pair of plates 5, Figs. 1 and 6, each plate supporting three hinged wind vanes 20 and the plates being arranged spirally along the shaft and braced together by connections 8. The vanes have hinged flaps 26 at their contiguous edges which are unfolded into position by toothed gearing as the vanes rise to the wind. The shaft has a driving drum 107, Fig. 15, at its lower end and an endless rope passes over the drum and a pair of grooved pulleys 88. One pulley is loose on its shaft 87 and the other rotates the shaft on which is a centrifugal governor 105. The governor is connected by rods 99 to a sliding sleeve 91 on the governor shaft having friction clutches 92 adapted to engage with one of the oppositely-rotating pulleys 88, when the speed of the windmill is excessive or too low. The forward rotation of the sleeve 91 is transmitted by sprocket gear 94 and worm gearing 67 to a sliding frame 57 on the main shaft having a sleeve 48 connected by rods 41 and ropes 39, Fig. 7, to spring-pressed levers 32. These levers when actuated by the ropes depress the vanes and so lessen the speed. The backward rotation of the sleeve 91 releases the levers and allows the vanes to be elevated. The frame 57 has plates 61 adapted to act on one arm 74 of a bell-crank lever 85 connected to the sleeve, so as to disengage the clutches when the vanes are fully opened or closed. A handle 71 is used to set the vanes for starting the windmill.
Patent GB-190305999-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weighing Machines.
Inventor: POOLEY HENRY
Filed: 1903-03-16
Granted: 1904-03-16
Abstract: 5999. Pooley, H. March 16. Steelyard apparatus; platform machines.-Relates to means for coupling two platform weighing- machines, weigh-bridges, or other weighing-apparatus to one steelyard or other indicating-mechanism commonly used in connection with compound-lever weighing-apparatus, so that one or both may be used as required in the weighing of long or short freight wagons or railway vehicles &c., without the necessity of adjustment after throwing one machine into or out of gear with the other. The mechanisms of the two weigh-bridges &c. are connected through suspension rods j, k, Figs. 1 and 2, horizontal levers h, i, and rods e, f to the steelyard. The levers h, i turn on bearings n carried by the box or framing l forming the base of the pillars a, m, and are fitted with knife-edges h<3>, i<3> and h<2>, i<2> for the connection to the rods j, k and e,f. The levers h, i are extended forwards in the box l to balance the weight of the platforms and the intermediate mechanisms, and the rods e,f are balanced by the steelyard itself. When one of the weigh-bridges is to be disconnected, the forward end h<4>, i<4> of the corresponding lever h, i is depressed by one of the hand-levers p or q, as shown in Fig. 1, so that the knife edge h<2> or i<2> is raised from the bearing on the rod e or f. Hooks s, s<1> are provided on the rods e, f for the attachment of weights intended to keep these rods taut when the levers h<4>, i<4> are depressed. One weighbridge only need be detachable from the steelyard as described above. According to the Provisional Specification, the levers h, i are placed one over the other and their knife-edges h<2>, i<2> are adapted to rest on bearings on one rod e only. The lever h, i of the weigh-bridge which is put out of gear when weighing short wagons is the only one balanced as described above, and is blocked or supported in any suitable manner when not in use.
Patent GB-190306620-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Machine for Punching Holes in Wood, Metal, Composition Fire Lighters or other Substances.
Inventor: BURNETT JOHN ROBINSON
Filed: 1903-03-21
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 6620. Burnett, J. R. March 21. Punching.-The punches N are fixed to a bar G which is reciprocated between guides F by means of connecting-rods P and a crank shaft C, and pass through holes in the fixed and movable dies K, Q, the latter being pressed downwards by springs to grip the work at each descent of the bar G. The work is carried along the separated tracks of the table R by endless bands or rollers S, and is fed intermittently to the punches by rollers H, E, friction gear or a ratchet-wheel and a pawl T, U, a spring Y, and a cam a.
Patent GB-190307859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Bolts for Doors and the like.
Inventor: HARCOURT EDGAR GODWIN
Filed: 1903-04-04
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 7859. Harcourt, E. G. April 4. Sliding bolts.-The knob of a sliding bolt for doors &c. engages with a helical slot in the barrel a<1>, so that the bolt is shot or withdrawn by giving a rotary motion to the knob. A retaining-spring e is placed between the bolt d and back-plate b. The barrel is made from one piece of metal, which is secured to the back-plate b, preferably by turning over the edges, as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190310125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving Bands or Belts
Inventor: HUBBARD JOHN
Filed: 1903-05-04
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 10,125. Hubbard, J. May 4. Belts and bands.-A driving belt or band, particularly applicable for the gearing of motor cycles, is made up of layers A of substantially unstretchable material, such as cotton or linen fabrics. The belt may be made up of single strips of fabric, as shown in Fig. 2, or of a number of longitudinally folded strips, as shown in Fig. 3. The layers may be made of diminishing width to suit a grooved pulley, and may be fastened together by rivets B, or by stitching, &c. The layers may be bound round by a covering C of tape, braid, or thin leather. The strips and the cover may be treated with rubber solution or the like to secure the parts together, to render the belt water-proof, and to increase the grip on the pulley. The belt may be subjected to a vulcanizing-process, especially when the layers are made of rubbered fabrics. According to the Provisional Specification, layers of leather or the like may be employed.