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Patent GB-190209457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Variable Speed Gear.
Inventor: MAIR WILLIAM BRUCE
Filed: 1902-04-24
Granted: 1903-04-24
Abstract: 9457. Mair, W. B. April 24. Motor road vehicles. - Relates to variable - speed gear for electric and other motor cars. Figs. 1 and 2 show views at right - angles t o each other of the invention as applied to shafting. In the case of a motor vehicle, the motor would drive the shaft 3, while a gear-wheel would be substituted for the driven pulley 1<1>. Two cones 6, 6<1>, each having a flexible rim, are held in contact with, preferably, three intermediate or idle cones 5, the apices of which would meet in a point. To effect a change of velocity, the position of the flexible cones is varied, the intermediate cones taking up their corresponding position. The pulleys 6, 6<1> may be shifted by means of the blocks 4', the positions of which are changed by the levers 12 actuated by rotating cams. The outer ends of the axes of the idle pulleys are supported in bearings which slide in suitable guides in the housings of the device, the inner ends being carried in a ball-and-socket joint.
Patent GB-190209771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ear Trumpets.
Inventor: MESSENGER THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-04-28
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 9771. Messenger, T. W. April 28. Ear appliances.-One or more ear trumpets B are fitted in an adjustable frame A, so as to rest on the head. The rear ends B<2> of the trumpets are bent forwards, and are connected to dependent tubes C carrying ear-pieces D. The tubes C can be swung laterally to facilitate packing and to allow the instrument to be placed in position. When two trumpets are used, they are adjustably connected by a cross-piece E and screw E'. The ear-pieces may be provided with projections to rest on the "lower bones of the ears." The frame A is covered with fabric &c. or may be enclosed in a hat, cap, or bonnet, but in all cases the mouths B' of the trumpets are left comparatively open.
Patent GB-190212562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Garment Hangers for Trunks, Wardrobes, Closets, and the like.
Inventor: STEIGER PETER
Filed: 1902-06-02
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 12,562. Steiger, P. June 2. Suspenders for articles of dress.-Relates to appliances by which garments are conveniently hung in, packed in, and removed from trunks, wardrobes, closets, and the like. Figs 4 and 5 show sections at right-angles to each other. A tube 7 and rod 10 are permanently fixed in the wardrobe and in sliding engagement with them are a rod 12 and tube 13, to the latter of which is fitted a block 15 which fits over the tube 7 and prevents the total withdrawal of the sliding part, as, when this is drawn out to its fullest extent, the block 15 is stopped by the piece 9 which supports the tube 7. Garment-hangers 17 are hung on the tube 13 by hooks 18. The garments while suspended are compressed to economize space by means of a framework 21, which can be engaged with any of the teeth of racks 19 fitted on the sides of the wardrobe &c.
Patent GB-190215642-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ship's Berths.
Inventor: HITT ADDISON WINTER
Filed: 1902-07-14
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 15,642. Hitt, A. W. July 14. Berths.-A ship's berth, which is readily changed from a fair-weather to a rough-weather berth, has a bottom composed of two side-pieces 5 and two end-pieces 6 each composed of three sections the outer of which are adapted to be turned about hinges 7 to form sides in rough weather. The central sections are connected by deeply-bent rods 8, and the side sections by similar rods 11 to enable the mattress 12 to give under the weight of a heavy person. The mattress proper 13 is made in in three sections connected together at 14. The bottom is connected to end boards 15, with each of which is associated a three-part brace-rod 16 carrying a spindle 20 engaging a ball or roller bearing 31 in a brace or support 29 secured to the side of the cabin. A cross-bar 21, attached to the rod 16, is connected by rods 22 to pistons working in pivoted cylinders 23 and acted on by springs interposed between them and the cylinder ends and screwed caps. When the berth is used by a heavy person, springs 46, the ends of which are coiled about pins 49, are arranged in the path of the rod 16 and stops 50. For excessively-heavy persons, an additional spring buffer may be provided consisting of a cylinder 51 screwed to the bed bottom and containing a piston, between which and the screwed caps of the cylinder springs are placed. The piston is connected by heavy rubber rods 55, having coverings of fabric, with eyes 56 on pins projecting from the side walls of the cabin. The sides of the bed bottom are held in their upturned positions by the engagement of pins 62 on them with gravity catches 59 of the form shown. To each catch is connected a cord or chain 63 passing through a keeper and connected to a ring 65, which may be passed over a peg 67 to prevent motion of the bed. The suspending and motion-absorbing mechanism is protected by casings having openings. The bearing 31 may consist of two plates connected by screws, having circumferential and intermediate apertures to receive bearing-balls, connected to a plate on the end of the pin 20, and enclosed between a casing and its screwed cap.
Patent GB-190218989-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Weighing Machines.
Inventor: BUNDY GEORGE
Filed: 1902-08-29
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 18,989. Bundy, G. Aug. 29. Relieving-mechanism. -An equi-armed balance for itinerant dealers' carts is fitted with relieving- apparatus consisting of a hand-lever F pivoted at F<1> to the frame A and having an arm H adapted to engage a tappet J on the front leg D<1>. The load platform C<1> can thus be raised, thereby lifting the beam B by the pins L<1> and preventing injury to the beatings.
Patent GB-190222631-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Machines for Manufacturing Paper Bags.
Inventor: PETRIC JOSEF
Filed: 1902-10-17
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 22,631. Petric, J. Oct. 17. Paper bags.-In machines for manufacturing paper bags, in which the blanks m, folded along the middle line, are fed between bands a to a pasting-device, by which a line of paste is put on the under edge of the blank, and to a folding-device which folds the projecting-edge on the upper half of the blank round the edge of the lower half, an improved pasting- device is used. This consists of a paste-containing cylinder f, which is attached, by means of a bayonet joint, to a casing v, in which a packing-disc w is mounted on a shaft z for conveying the paste to the blank. In the cylinder f is fitted a piston g mounted on a screw rod h, which works between two oscillating half-nuts held together by an anchor bolt i, the rod being rotated by worm gearing to feed the paste to the disc w. The disc has perforations x to take up the paste, which is ground and heated by friction against walls at both sides of the disc. To replenish the cylinder with paste, it is removed, from the casing v ; or the casing may be provided with a socket t, through which the paste flows into the casing and cylinder by reason of the suction caused by the piston. In the arrangement shown, the apparatus is in duplicate.
Patent GB-190227574-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversible Boosters.
Inventor: PEEBLES WILLIAM CARMICHAEL
Filed: 1902-12-15
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 27,574. Peebles, W. C., and Pickstone, M. T. Dec. 15. Dynamos and motors combined as transformers.- A reversible booster, consisting of a motor M and , a generator G mounted on one shaft, is employed in connection with a dynamo D and a secondary battery B, so as to regulate automatically the charging or discharging of the battery by boosting up the circuit voltage when the battery is to be charged, or by boosting up the battery voltage when it is desired to discharge through the main circuit, the result being that the output is constant. The generator armature preferably has two cores 1, 1<a>, and has one winding and one commutator 3. The pole-pieces p<1>, p<2> may be displaced axially towards each other so as to shorten the common armature. The two independent field magnets b<1>, b<2> have each two windings, namely, b<1> has a shunt winding sh across the main circuit, and a series winding se1 in series with the battery, while b<2> has a series winding se2 in series with the battery and with the winding se1, and an additional series winding se2 in series with the main circuit, or, by using a variable resistance R, a definite proportion thereof. When the conditions are such that the magnetic flux due to the shunt winding sh preponderates over that due to the series winding se3, and is of opposite sign, the electromotive force generated in the armature assists to charge the battery, and the series coils se1, se2 are traversed by a current which helps the shunt winding sh, and opposes the series winding se3. When, however, the magnetic flux due to the series winding se3 preponderates over that due to the shunt winding sh, the electromotive force assists the battery to discharge into the line, and the series coils se1, se2 are traversed by a current which help the series winding se3 and opposes the shunt winding sh.
Patent GB-190304566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cow-tail Holders.
Inventor: NOXON WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-02-26
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 4566. Noxon, W. Oct. 27, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Appliances for use in milking animals.--Relates to the construction of an appliance for holding cow's tails during milking. The appliance consists of two parts linked together, viz. :-a clip 1 adapted to fit on the cow's leg, and a spring clamp 4 having jaws 7 for holding the tail. A ring 8 is arranged on the jaws 7 to prevent them from being opened too far. Both parts of the appliance are made of spring wire, bent as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190310066-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Working Pressrue Gauge
Inventor: REED THOMAS ALFRED
Filed: 1903-05-04
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 10,066. Reed, T. A. May 4. Pressure gauges.-In a Bourdon gauge with an open scale, indicating over a short range above and below the working pressure of a steam generator or other fluid-containing vessel, the connecting-link is attached to the free end of the tube and moves the toothed sector e about its centre f, whereby a pinion on the spindle o of the index hand c is rotated. A stop g, adjustable by means of the nuts i, stops the projection h of the sector in its lowest position. Fig. 2 shows the stop g<1> with adjusting nut i<1> applied to a projection h<1> on the end of the tube b, or the stop may be dispensed with and a multiplying-train introduced between the sector and the central spindle, the link work being so arranged that the sector is in gear from zero pressure up to the highest. The hand makes several revolutions in this case, but the dial is only graduated for the revolution containing the working pressure. The two arrangements may be combined.
Patent GB-190312598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxing for Railway Point Rods, Signal Wires, and the like
Inventor: STEVENS LEICESTER BRADNEY
Filed: 1903-06-04
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 12,598. Stevens, L. B. June 4. Rods and wires for operating. - Boxings or housings for railway point rods, signal wires, and the like are made removable for inspection &c. by supporting the cross-timbers on the ledges e of the standards A, the side timbers j, j<1> in the side grooves h, h<1> of the standards, and the top boxing k on these timbers. The standards A may have slots or holes as bearings for the trunnions of the point rollers. The top boxing may be bolted to the standards.
Patent GB-190313390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Metallic Packing Devices for Piston and other Rods.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-06-15
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 13,390. Boult, A. J., [Dujardin & Go.]. June 15. Stuffing-boxes.-A number of sets of cast-iron or other rings, each set consisting of two or more split inner rings a, and an outer split ring c, are used for packing piston and other rods. The rings are arranged so as to break joint, and the inner ones a are pressed against the rod b by their own elasticity, by the elasticity of the outer ring, or by springs. The sets of rings are placed, along with distance rings g, between sleeves e, and between the outermost ring and the cap i, which is provided with an elastic or non-elastic packing- ring m, a chamber k, and a drain hole l. The rings and sleeves are kept together longitudinally by springs o. An annular cavity in one or more of the sleeves, and between two sets of packing-rings, may communicate with a hole p in the cap i, which is tapped to receive a lubricator.
Patent GB-190315786-A (GB)
Title: Dust Proof Lid for Flour and like Bins.
Inventor: PEARSON RAWDON
Filed: 1903-07-17
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 15,786. Pearson, R. July 17. Bins.-A dustproof lid A for flour and like bins has a flange A<1> fitting into the frame B around the opening, and a recess beneath in which is placed a packing-ring D. The lid is held by two or more hooks E, adjusted by the nuts F, flexible washers G being interposed if necessary. The hooks E terminate at the outer ends in handles H.
Patent GB-190318300-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Removing Paint or Varnish from Painted or Varnished Surfaces.
Inventor: EBERSON ALEXANDER A
Filed: 1903-08-24
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 18,300. Eberson, A. A. Aug. 24. Paints and varnishes, removing.-A solvent consisting of a mixture of alcohol and one of the benzene hydrocarbons, such as benzole, with bisulphide of carbon, is applied to the paint or varnish to be removed. Suitable proportions are 55 per cent. alcohol, 20 per cent. benzole, and 25 per cent. carbon bisulphide, a, small quantity of wax being added to minimize loss by evaporation. The alcohol may be replaced by wood-spirit and acetone, and the carbon bisulphide may be dispensed with, an increased quantity of benzole being then used.
Patent GB-190320064-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Closing Devices for Bottles.
Inventor: WIBERG GEORG
Filed: 1903-09-17
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 20,064. Wiberg, G. Sept. 23, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Stoppers.-For stopping aerated water and other bottles, a divided metal ring a is secured round the bottle neck by a screw b, to which the head d of the stopper is pivotally connected by means of the link c. At the opposite side e of the stopper is pivoted an arm f terminating in a ring g, in which is mounted a disc i formed with an eccentric hole h adapted to fit over the downwardly-inclined pin l on the ring a. The disc i is furnished with a handle k, which is raised to release the stopper, as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1, and depressed to secure the stopper. The parts are preferably arranged so that the full downward movement of the handle is not necessary when the stopper is new, thus permitting a further tightening movement, if necessary, after the stopper has been some time in use. Stops m, n are provided to prevent the movement of the handle beyond its extreme downward limit.
Patent GB-190325335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Bearing Drawers for Cabinets.
Inventor: CROWE EYRE
Filed: 1903-11-20
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 25,335. Crowe, E. Nov. 20. Cabinets.-A drawer A, Fig. 1 of a cabinet is made narrower than the opening in the framing or shell F; between the framing and the drawer a grooved -roller D may slide on rails G in recesses, one of which is formed in a piece B fixed to the drawer, and the other in a slide C. This slide rests on the shell bottom, and is controlled in its movement by a stop E or otherwise. The ends of the recesses form stops to prevent the drawer from being accidentally pulled out too far, but further movement may be obtained, to allow the drawer to clear the cabinet, by pulling out the slides C, which, for use with heavy drawers, may also be fitted with rollers. If desired, the rollers may be plain, and run in channel rails.
Patent GB-190406975-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Drying, Desiccating, and Roasting Germinated and Non-germinated Grain.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1904-03-22
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 6975. Imray, O., [Brauerei Gross-Crostitz Akt.-Ges.]. March 22. Germination, assisting; roasting grain.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 26,473, A.D. 1901, for desiccating and roasting barley, malt, or other germinated or non- germinated grain. To avoid the condensation of aqueous vapour rising through the material in the chamber a, the air for drying is introduced at the top through a pipe h or at several points, and withdrawn at the bottom. Towards the end of the process the air is admitted at the bottom through a passage g. The formation of moisture on the outer surface of the chamber a is prevented by cooling-pipes e and steam &c. heating-pipes f, the whole being enclosed by brickwork c and an insulating-cover d. The air supply channel i contains a number of cooling and heating pipes k, and spraying-nozzles l to moisten the air used to assist germination. The condensable vapours may be drawn off and absorbed by water in a mixing condenser, while the non- condensable vapours are drawn off by a pump.
Patent GB-190415431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Folding Woven Fabrics.
Inventor: GUTTE FERDINAND
Filed: 1904-07-11
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 15,431. Gutte, F. July 11. Folding.-To prevent relative displacement of opposite lists of the fabric a during longitudinal folding, it is drawn between adjustable endless chains b, c, having suitable gripping-devices, over a folding-bar d, and between the vertical pressing- rolls n, o. Guide-rollers are provided for the chains, as shown.
Patent GB-190420021-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for Melting and Mixing Asphalt.
Inventor: BRADSHAW ROBERT WOOD
Filed: 1904-09-16
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 20,021. Bradshaw, R. W. Sept. 16. Cauldrons, asphalt.-In an apparatus for heating and mixing asphalt preparatory to laying, the revolving stirrers are driven by an engine or electromotor d mounted on the casing, and a series of furnace flues 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 are formed between the inner and outer 'shells a, b, the lower part of the shell a being protected bv a firebrick arch c. The outer shell is coated with asbestos. The draught is regulated by a vertical sliding plate on the ashpit. The firebars are channel-shaped, the upper flat part being perforated. A removable perforated casing fitted around the boi'er and provided with an inlet and outlet serves for drying material to be used with the asphalt. The cover to the boiler is arranged so that it can be opened from either side.
Patent GB-190422566-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method and Means for Protecting Bread against Dust and Damp.
Inventor: JEANNE VEUVE
Filed: 1904-10-19
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 22,566. Jeanne [nÚe Syda, C.], Veuve. April 22, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Drawings to Specification. Paper and like bags; wrapping-materials.- Bread is protected against dust, moisture, and foreign bodies, from the time of its manufacture to the moment of its consumption, by placing it, on its discharge from the oven, in bags, wrappers, or envelopes of waterproof, transparent, antiseptic paper, which are then sealed.
Patent GB-190423279-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Resistances.
Inventor: ARON HERMANN
Filed: 1904-10-28
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 23,279. Aron. H. Oct. 28. Resistances.- Resistant wires are arranged parallel to the sides of pivoted or hinged collapsable frames, as shown in Fig. 1, provided with terminal G, Fig. 3, and switches 1, 2, 3, 4. When collapsed, the frames are held together by side clasps H, Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190426262-A (GB)
Title: Improved Magnetic Separating Apparatus.
Inventor: SCHOLL CARL
Filed: 1904-12-02
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 26,262. Scholl, C. Dec. 2. Magnetic separators. - A magnetic separator comprises an inclined, slowly rotating, flat disc which is provided with several rows of magnets arranged radially and with their upper ends flush with the face of the disc. The magnets 13 lie side by side, in slots in the disc 8, and are held between two stirrups or bent arms 9 by means of screws 11, 12. The upper screw 12 is of non-magnetic material and lies between the bent arms and flush with the upper ends of the magnets. The disc is mounted on a spindle 2 located in a frame 1, and may be driven by bevel gearing. Pulverized or like material, scattered in a thin layer upon the disc, slides down, the particles of iron &c. being retained by the magnets. These particles are removed by brushes attached to the arms 19 of a rotary scraper, which is mounted on a spindle 3 also located in the frame 1 and driven by the same gearing as the spindle 2 ; the arms engage over one-half of the disc only.
Patent GB-190426445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brushes for Dynamo-electric Machines.
Inventor: FEENY VICTOR ISIDORE
Filed: 1904-12-05
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 26,445. Feeny, V. I., [Wirt, C.]. Dec. 5. Brushes.-A brush is formed of a number of metal laminµ a of varying resistance and thickness enclosed between two shorter and stouter springs c. The outside laminµ a<1> are of higher resistance than the inside ones, and laminae of higher resistance may also be introduced amongst the laminµ of the central portion. Some of the laminae may be coated with a hard-setting coating which may comprise resistant, lubricating, and polishing materials, such as a mixture of varnish or shellac with a small amount of carbon or finely-divided metal and some polishing-material such as crocus or other metallic oxide ; or a lubricating-coating may be used between the laminae, with or without a polishing-material. The laminµ may be secured together at one end by soldering, with or without riveting. The brush face may be made with a double curve or taper, so that it can be reversed.
Patent GB-190428834-A (GB)
Title: Dovetail Slide Support for Holding Frames, Boards, Book-rests and the like, in Sloping Positions upon Tables or Desks
Inventor: ENGLEFIELD ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-12-30
Granted: 1905-12-28
Abstract: 28,834. Englefield, A. Dec. 30. Drawing-boards.-In a method of supporting detached boards, frames, or book-rests in an inclined position on tables or desks, an arm C formed with a groove A engages a fillet or moulding B formed on or attached to the edge of the board &c. If required, the arm C may formed with a groove on each side.
Patent GB-190428873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Brackets or Holders for Carriage and like Vehicle Lamps.
Inventor: CLIFT JOHN WESLEY
Filed: 1904-12-30
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 28,873. Clift, J. W. Dec. 30. Lamp brackets.-Fig. 1 is a sectional elevation of a carriage lamp bracket. The clamping - ring d, which is tightened by means of a nut on the bolt e, is pushed forward to release the lamp socket, when the nut is loosened, by a spring g.
Patent GB-190429441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steering Apparatus for Automobiles.
Inventor: SPYKER JACOBUS
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 29,441. Spyker, J. Dec. 31. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to steering-apparatus in which spring and hinge suspension of the steering apparatus leads to a reduction of shock in the steering-pillar and tends to retain it in the normal position. The box a enclosing the gearing of the steering-mechanism is constructed in one piece, and has a collar b with which is cast a socket c, which is attached in a pivotable manner to the frame of the chassis. On this cover is bolted a guide d for the steering-pillar f, the lower end of which is mounted in ball bearings g, h. A screw i is provided to take up backlash. The pillar f has a screw cut on it engaging a nut l, one side of which has a rack m cut on it gearing with a pinion n. This pinion runs on ball bearings v, w, and to one end of its axis a lever o is attached communicating with the steering-wheels. Through the centre of the pinion n is pushed a horse-shoe steel spring s of circular section, the other end of which is fixed to the underframe of the vehicle. In a modification, a double lever o.is used, connected to each end of the axis of the pinion, and the spring s is secured to the chassis by a steel rod.