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Patent GB-190113432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Billiard Cue Cases and in the Locks or Fastenings for same.
Inventor: GOULD CHARLES
Filed: 1901-07-02
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 13,432. Gould, C. July 2. Billiards.-Cue cases are made of pentagonal, hexagonal, &c. section, or are corrugated or ribbed longitudinally, to give increased strength. The case is lined at the butt end and point, or throughout, with cork, vulcanite, cloth, &c., and pads are placed in the end and lid. The case is fastened by a spring plate f pivoted on a pin g and formed with an inturned end which engages a slot j in the lid c. The lid c is provided with a spring hinge, so that it opens automatically when released. The fastening may be fitted with a padlock. According to the Provisional Specification, the plate f is fixed at one end, is made of spring steel &c., and carries a loop or curl engaging a slot in the lid.
Patent GB-190114010-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Knot Tying or Binding Devices for use in Baling and other Operations.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-07-09
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 14,010. Boult, A. J., [Klinger, R.]. July 9. Tying or knotting.-The apparatus is for tying cords placed round bales in straw presses &c. It comprises a pair of spring jaws a, k one of which carries a tube h and the other a plunger d working inside, and strippers e sliding outside of the tube. The two ends of the binding-cord are pressed around the end of the tube h and then into a notch i therein. The plunger d forces the ends in the form of a loop through the tube and the loop of cord around it and then the strippers e pass through holes m in the plate g and push the loop off the tube, the bale on being released tightening the knot.
Patent GB-190114496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewing Machines
Inventor: DENNE MARK THOMAS
Filed: 1901-07-16
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 14,496. Denne, M. T., Cave, P., Cave, A., Cave, F., and Cave, A. July 16. Boot-sole stitching-machines; lock-stitch shuttle sewing-machines; presser-feet; presser lifted automatically.-Relates to machines of the kind described in Specifications Nos. 10,025 and 10,026, A.D. 1892, and is shown in connection with the machine described in Specificatiun No. 22,882, A.D. 1900. The spring-lever handle h<3> i, to which the presserfoot h' is connected by a link h<6>, is formed with teeth i<1> with which engages a pawl i<2> to lock the presser-foot. The pawl is mounted to slide in a lever i<4> pivoted at i<5> and raised by a cam so as to slightly lift the presser-foot when the work is being fed. To unlock the presser-foot, the pawl i<2> is retracted by an arm j<5> engaged by a pin j<4> on a lever j<1> pivoted to the frame, and adapted to be engaged at two points during the revolution of the main shaft by cams carried thereby. The pin j<4> is eccentric to its mounting, to allow of adjustment. The pawl i<2> preferably consists of a number of separate bars which are arranged step-wise so as to give a fine adjustment with teeth i<1> of coarse pitch.
Patent GB-190120927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paper Files.
Inventor: HOENSCH ERHARD
Filed: 1901-10-18
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 20,927. Hoensch, E. Oct. 18. Filing papers.-The papers are filed, preferably between index sheets, on the pointed wire a, Fig. 3. The tubular sheath c, Fig. 2, is then slipped over the point, and is used to receive the uppermost papers when it is desired to file a paper in n position among those already filed. In a modification, the filing-wire stands upright on a flat block.
Patent GB-190124627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Batteries
Inventor: INFREVILLE LOUIS MARIE GEORGES
Filed: 1901-12-03
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 24,627. Infreville, L. M. G. R. d'. Dec. 3. Primary and secondary batteries.- Relates to a battery in which the electrodes are lead covered with lead peroxide, and zinc, which may be amalgamated, and in which the electrolyte is dilute sulphuric acid. Consists in arranging the zinc 1 in the upper part of the solution, and the lead 8 in the lower part of the solution, so that a clear horizontal layer of liquid is left between the electrodes. The zinc may be supported by the cover 3, as shown, and the lead may be of helical, star, or other shape. The lead electrode is preferably of the PlantÚ type.
Patent GB-190203802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machinery or Apparatus for Screening Stone, Ore, and like Materials.
Inventor: BAXTER WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1902-02-14
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 3802. Baxter, W. H. Feb. 14. Screening stone, ores, &c.- Relates to stepped cylindrical screens for stone, ores, &c. A shaft C, mounted in bearings B in a frame A, is furnished with fast and loose driving-pulleys D, E. On the shaft Care mounted spiders or carriers F, G, H, K provided with flanges, f, g, h, &c., to which the cylindrical screens L, M, N are secured. The arms F, G<1>, H<1> may be formed as propelling- blades, as described in Specification No. 8503, A.D. 1901. A conical receiver I is formed integrally with the spider F, and the supply shoot J opens into it. The screens L, M, N may be of perforated metal or wirework, or may be built up of longitudinal bars or rods. Outer screens 0, P, Q may be bolted to flanges f<2> g<2>, h<2>. The material forms an inclined surface S within the rotating screen. The shaft C may be inclined, and the screens may be tapered either divergingly or convergingly, and, in the latter case, the sizes of the perforations in each section may decrease towards the narrow or outlet end of the section. The shaft C may be dispensed with, the screen being supported externally on rollers.
Patent GB-190204180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Synchronism Indicators
Inventor: EDGCUMBE KENELM
Filed: 1902-02-18
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 4180. Edgcumbe, K., Everett, E. I., and Punga, F. Feb. 18. Testing.-A syn- chronism indicator, applicable for paralleling alter- nators, contains a rotary shaft f, which carries a laminated iron ring b and windings b<1> to produce a num- ber of magnetic poles, within n a stationary lami- nated iron ring a with similar wind- ings a<1>. If two polyphase gene- rators are to be synchronized, cur- rents from one generator are sup- plied to the wind- ings of one ring, to produce a rotating magnetic field; currents from the other generator are supplied to the windings of the other ring, to produce a field rotating in the same direction. If, then,.the fre- quencies differ, the movable ring b will revolve in a direction indicating which frequency is highest. To show the direction of rotation, the shaft f may carry a frictionally-held shutter k, so that this moves against either of two stops, and covers one of two lamps, depending on the direction of turn- ing ; the lamps may be differently coloured, or be placed behind coloured glasses, or the shutter may carry coloured glasses. The shutter may be re- placed by a contact arm, to close the circuit of either of two bells or lamps. If the frequency of the two generators is the same, the movable ring b will remain stationary, and its position relatively to the stationary ring will give a measure of phase difference on the two circuits ; to show this the shaft f carries a pointer e in front of a dial g. The pointer has more points than one if the rings a, b are multipolar. Two single alternating cur- rents may be synchronized, by using inductances and resistances or other ordinary means to obtain two-phase currents from each, to supply the wind- ings a, b<1>. Transformers may be used, to reduce the electric pressures in the instrument. The instrument may be made without iron rings.
Patent GB-190207742-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Piping, Angular in Cross Section as a Substitute for Beams and Girders for the Support of Ceilings.
Inventor: FRANKE THEODOR
Filed: 1902-04-02
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 7742. Franke, T. April 2. Girders and beams.-A closed tubular girder or beam b of triangular or trapezoidal shape is rolled and welded, or drawn, in one piece, and may be filled with cement to prevent corrosion. The sides of the beams support the floor or ceiling sla.bs c, and the bases are protected by plates d.
Patent GB-190209752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Supporting Stereo or Electro Printing Plates Type High on a Printing Machine Bed or the like.
Inventor: PITMAN ERNEST
Filed: 1902-04-28
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 9752. Pitman, E. April 28. Printing-surfaces.-Relates to blocks for supporting or mounting stereo or electro plates type high. The plates are nailed or screwed on to the supporting-surface, which is formed by placing together and locking-up in a forme or chase a number of blocks 1 of rectangular or right-angled triangular form as shown in Figs. 1, 8, and 9. Each of these blocks consists of a metal tube or frame 2 with a filling 3 of wood or other suitable material. The blocks may be made by casting the metal round long wooden fillings, cutting transversely into lengths, and machining to the proper block height. The opposite corners of the fillings are notched for each block, as shown at 9, Fig. 4, and the metal enters these notches and securely holds the fillings in place.
Patent GB-190214137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Steam Generator and other Furnaces.
Inventor: WILSON JAMES ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-06-21
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 14,137. Wilson, J. A. June 21. Smoke - consuming.- Relates to the arrangements described in Specification No. 2478, A.D. 1899, for supplying in the condition of fine spray a mixture of a suitable chemical liquid substance with air. The apparatus shown in Fig. 1 comprises the steam or compressed-air jet a, which extends into the mixing-chamber b. The latter opens to the sightfeed glass c, through which the chemical is supplied. For silencing purposes, the hood c<2> may be employed, in which case the nozzle d<1> is used. The nozzle portion A is screwed into the delivery portion B, the cap e, which covers the cleaning- orifice, being capable also of closing, when desired, the outlet and inlet A'. Suitable valves are provided for regulating the supplies. The tube or pipe (not shown) from the apparatus to the furnace may have its delivery end formed as a nozzle, flattened or shaped otherwise. The tube is led preferably into the furnace through a hollow brick, which, having a greater sectional area than the tube, gives the freedom of movement necessary for the adjustment of its position. The brick also serves to protect the pipe from the heat of the furnace. The rear end of the brick is covered by the metal front of the structure.
Patent GB-190214693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Manufacture of Cast Steel.
Inventor: MESLANS MAURICE
Filed: 1902-07-01
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 14,693. Meslans, M., and Poulenc, C. July 1. Casting, treating steel for. A small quantity of an alloy of calcium, barium, strontium, or lithium, with aluminium, is added to molten steel obtained in a reverberatory furnace or by the Bessemer process for the purpose of freeing the metal from gases. The alloy of calcium and aluminium may be prepared by an electrolytic process, a carbon plate being immersed in molten chloride of calcium resting upon a quantity of molten aluminium contained by a vessel lined with a refractory and insulating material. Bv a similar process, an alloy of aluminium with barium, strontium, or lithium may be obtained.
Patent GB-190217295-A (GB)
Title: Improved Regulating Device for Explosion Motors.
Inventor: REICHENBACH FRITZ
Filed: 1902-08-06
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 17,295. Reichenbach, F. Aug. 6. Gas and like engines, governing. Throttle valves in the gas pipe 18, air pipe 20, explosive- mixture pipe 19, and igniting-tube 21 are controlled by a centrifugal governor, as shown.
Patent GB-190220351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pump Valves.
Inventor: WORD DAVID CROCKETT
Filed: 1902-09-18
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 20,351. Word, D. C., and Hufft, B. Sept. 18. Pump valves. - The valve consists of a hollow cylinder 9 connected by a rib 11 with a hub sliding on a spindle 13 fixed in the valve seat centrally of the openings 8. A cap 15 prevents leakage between the valve hub and spindle 13. The collar 14 forms a stop. The valve is reversible so that a second face is available when the first is worn. A recess 16 may be provided for the head 14, and the stem may be fitted with a deflecting-disc 18 designed to prevent the raising of the valve face above the level 19. The valve and its seat are made of phosphor bronze, so as to be unaffected by corrosive alkaline water,
Patent GB-190301073-A (GB)
Title: Continuous Process and Apparatus for Purifying Beer Wort.
Inventor: HOFFMANN EMIL
Filed: 1903-01-15
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 1073. Hoffmann, E. Jan. 15. Drawings to Specification. Brewing.-In a rotary filter for purifying beer wort, the husks &c. left in the compartments are sparged by wort of second mash &c. supplied after the first wort has run through.
Patent GB-190301634-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Trolley Frame and Bracket for use in Electric Overhead Tramcars and the like.
Inventor: HUNT WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-01-23
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 1634. Hunt, W. Jan. 23. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors. - Relates to trolley frames and brackets for use on electric overhead tramcars, especially those of the kind described in Specification No. 5043, A.D. 1902, and consists in constructing such trolley frames a, a<1> with cups b for the reception of the trolley heads c and with connecting-webs d to prevent the wire from becoming jammed between the frame and trolley head c and the consequent damage therefrom.
Patent GB-190305611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Casement Stays, Window Blind Cord Rack Pulleys, and certain other Adjustable Articles.
Inventor: GILES ALFRED
Filed: 1903-03-10
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 5611. Giles, A., and Giles, F. C., [trading as Giles & Sons, F.], and Howell, A. C. March 10. Book stands. - Relates to a spring gripping-device stated in the Provisional Specification to be applicable to adjustable book stands. Fig. 4 shows the application to a window - blind cord pulley. The stem A<1> passes through the holes f<1>, f<2> in the spring strip C<1>, C<2>. The grip of the spring is released by pressing the arms C<1>, C<2> towards each other.
Patent GB-190306072-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Tracks for Cranes and other Large Structures
Inventor: WILKE RICHARD
Filed: 1903-03-16
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 6072. Wilke, B. March 16. Permanent way; switches; turntables.-Consists of means for turning a crane or other large structure from one set of rails on to an intersecting set, and comprises arrangements of the rails, and switches and turntables in conjunction therewith. Two forms of apparatus are described, each having a number of modifications. In the first, shown diagrammatically in Fig. 2, the inner end of the crane rests on a turntable 4 and its outer end is switched on to a rail A concentric with the turntable. As the crane necessarily has a wheel base of some width, the rail A must intersect the outer rails of the two tracks if the inner end of the crane is to remain stationary on the turntable during the turning operation. Figs. 10 and 11 show the arrangement of switches at the intersecting points 8, 9 and 10, 11. The switches 16 connect the outer track rail with the curved rail A. and the sections 12, 13 of both rails between the two switches are laterally movable, to obviate the necessity of making the switches 16 of undue length. Instead of a turntable A, a circular rail may be used with small turntables or switches at its points of intersection with the track rails. The centre of this rail and of the rail A need not be at the intersection of the inner track rails, as in Fig. 2. In the second form of apparatus, the curved rail A does not intersect the outer track rails and means must therefore be provided to allow of longitudinal movement of the inner end of the crane &c. when its outer end is passing from the outer track rail on to the rail A, or vice versÔ. In one arrangement, Fig. 17, the inner end of the crane rests on a rail 25, 26, connected to a turntable 4 by a pivot which can be displaced towards or from the centre of the turntable. Fig. 26 illustrates one of several ways in which the displacement of the pivot takes place. The slot in which the pivot 28 is guided is here set parallel to the general direction of the curve described by the inner end of the crane. In a further modification, Fig. 28, the bridge part 38 of the crane is pivoted at 31 to the inner tower, which rests on rails 36 on a turntable 4, so that before the actual turning of the crane begins the rails 36 can be set in a direction corresponding to that of the slots 29, Fig. 26.
Patent GB-190307874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Straining Water, which is Charged with Sand or other Solid Matter.
Inventor: CRIPPS FREDERICK SOUTHWELL
Filed: 1903-04-06
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 7874. Cripps, F. S. April 6. Strainers.-Relates to apparatus for straining water charged with sand &c., for use in connection with bore holes or wells. Fig. 1 shows a sectional elevation of the apparatus, and Fig. 3 an enlarged view of a straining-tube. Sandy water, discharged from the bore pipe B, through the perforated distributing-tube C, into the chamber A, is strained through the metal-gauze covers F of the perforated pipes D, which are closed at the bottoms and are preferably made of wood to prevent electrolytic action. The sand sinks to the bottom N, and the purified water passes through the upper part of the casing K to the pipe U. The pipes D are provided with ledges I, which are pressed by wedges H upon rubber washers J. An air-escape pipe T is provided.
Patent GB-190308907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Condensing Apparatus.
Inventor: WHITE ROLLIN HENRY
Filed: 1903-04-20
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 8907. White, R. H. April 21, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Condensers particularly adapted for motor road vehicles have two headers connected by tubes, one header being divided into compartments one less in number than those in the other. The delivery and exhaust both communicate with the header having the larger number of compartments. Fig. 2 shows a partly-sectional view of the condenser. Fig. 1 shows a general arrangement of the condenser, water tank, engine, &c. fitted to a motor road vehicle. Figs. 3 and 4 show sections on the lines 3-3, 4-4 respectively of Fig. 2. The header A is divided into two compartments A', A', and is connected to the single chambered header B by the tube C. The exhaust steam enters the chamber A' through the pipe G, passes through the tubes C, the header R, and the tubes C<1> back to the chamber A'. The exhaust pipe H communicates with' the tank D through the pump J and the filter D'. The pipe K leads the steam that has not been condensed from the chamber A<2> to the chimney F. The condenser is so arranged that the tubes are horizontal, and the air first strikes the tubes in which condensation has advanced farthest. The exhaust steam can flow directly to the chimney F, if desired, by opening the valve G<2>.
Patent GB-190310083-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Writing Tablets, Boards and the like
Inventor: REDFERN CHARLES GEORGE
Filed: 1903-05-04
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 10,083. Redfern, C. G., [Soc. Albert Schuster et Cie.]. May 4. Coated fabrics employed as substitutes for wood and slate in blackboards and slates. The sheets of linoleum c, Fig. 1, have canvas backings a, b which are cemented together to form a single sheet with linoleum faces c. A single canvas backing may be covered on both sides with linoleum.
Patent GB-190312110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse-shoes
Inventor: TOPP GUSTAV
Filed: 1903-05-27
Granted: 1904-05-27
Abstract: 12,110. Topp, G. May 27. Hoof-pads.-In horse-shoes in which an elastic pad is vulcanized on to a rubber sole-plate an elastic hollow pad is detachably inserted into the enclosed space. The sole-plate b, provided with a projecting rim or pad d, has side pockets to receive the heels of the metal shoes. A hollow rubber pad e, furnished with quills, vegetable fibres, or the like f to prevent slipping, is retained by lugs engaging the rim d, or by transverse wires i. In another form, the rim of the plate is shaped to fit the inside of the shoe, and the pad, of similar shape, has ribs to prevent slipping.
Patent GB-190315060-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Gas Washers.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1903-07-07
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 15,060. Imray, O., [Burgemeister, F.]. July 7. Smoke and fumes, treating.-Dust &c. may be precipitated from blast furnace gases by means of a washer in which s p r a y-producing rings are used. The rings c have a convex upper surface, and conical side surfaces, and may be suspended, beneath each other, by means of rods which pass through holes f. The sides of the rings should terminate in sharp edges to cause the liquid to fall vertically. Plates, with convex, concave, or flat upper surfaces, and conical sides, may replace the rings ; the convex surface may be perforated to allow the liquid to flow through.
Patent GB-190315178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ploughs
Inventor: SELLAR ROBERT HUNTER NICOL
Filed: 1903-07-09
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 15,178. Sellar, R. H. N. July 9. Ploughs.-The adjustable digging-bars or points of ploughs such as that described in Specification No. 19,796, A.D. 1900, are constructed so that they may be held in position in a socket by means of a wedge. Fig. 1 is a side elevation of the body of a plough showing one form of the adjustable bar. Grooves B extend across one or both sides of the bar A at an angle corresponding to the angle of the outer portion of the socket C, which is shaped to receive a wedge H. When the wedge H is inserted, it bears against both sides of one of the grooves, and thus prevents movement of the bar. The bar A passes through the wing E, to which the share is bolted, and may be reversed or' advanced a distance corresponding to one groove. In a modification, the grooves B are dispensed with, and pins pass through the bar A and project above the surfaces at short distances apart, the socket C being grooved so that the projecting pins may pass through; In this case, the wedge H bears against two of the pins.
Patent GB-190318293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or connected with Bicycles, Tricycles, Motor Cars and other like Vehicles.
Inventor: MORGAN WILLIAM DE
Filed: 1903-08-24
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 18,293. Morgan, W. de. Aug. 24. Driving-mechanism.-Relates to modifications of the variable-speed gear described in Specification No. 13,609, A.D. 1896, for bicycles, tricycles, &c. In the case of a bicycle, the low-speed sprocketwheel on the crank axle is fitted with a free-wheel clutch or drives on to a free-wheel sprocket-wheel on the hub of the back wheel, and the high-speed sprocket-wheel 1, Figs. 1 and 2, is mounted on ball bearings 18 between discs 3 fixed to a boss or hub 2 on the crank axle 4, and is formed with an internal flange 5 cut with ratchet-teeth 6 adapted to be engaged by pawls 7 pivoted to the hub 2. When these pawls are required to act, they are pushed out by plungers 9, which work in recesses in the hub 2 and are actuated by compressed air admitted through a hole 10 in the axle. The air is supplied from a reservoir of compressed air, or from a pump or rubber ball. The pawls may be made in one with the plungers 9 as shown in Fig. 3, and the sprocket-wheel may have an additional oppositelydirected set of ratchet-teeth 15 and corresponding pawls 14, operated, like the pawls 7, by air forced through an additional hole 17 so that the wheel can be locked for back-pedalling, or for braking. Each pair of pawls 7,14 may be made in one piece. The pawls may turn in sockets instead of being pivoted. In a modification shown in Fig. 14, there are two double pawls 7, 14 each separately actuated by a plunger 9.