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Patent GB-190122176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Starting, Stopping and Re-starting Tramway Cars or other Vehicles
Inventor: RAWLINGS JOHN
Filed: 1901-11-04
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 22,176. Rawlings, J. Nov. 4, Starting and stopping.-Relates to improvements in the apparatus described in Specification No. 13,323, A.D. 1894. Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Figs. 2 and 3 sectional elevations. A chain, fixed at one end to the frame a, passes round the pulleys e, d, f<1>, f while its other end is attached to the rack g, shown detached in Fig. 4, which has pivoted teeth i controlled by stops j. The pulleys d, f are mounted in a sliding frame and are separated by springs, not shown, from a fixed frame in which the pulleys e, f are mounted. The axles of each bogie truck are connected by chain gearing, and a guided chain also passes over the wheels s, t, w. The wheel t drives a wheel u geared to the wheel y by a chain which may engage one of the racks g mounted on rollers h running on the guide l having a toothed surface at each end gearing with quadrants m, m<1> mounted on the shafts of the pulleys n, o, which are connected by a crossed rope or chain. The vehicle is stopped by operating the lever p, and, by means of the pulleys n, o, quadrants m, m<1>, and guide l, one of the racks is brought into gear with the chain which runs over the pulleys u, y, and is dragged along against the resistance of the springs between the sliding and fixed frames. The parts are kept in this position by a pawl and ratchet. To re-start, the pawl is released and the other rack is placed in gear with the pitch chain, and the springs, being released, rotate the wheels of the vehicle by means of the connections shown.
Patent GB-190122809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drill Ratchet Braces
Inventor: WICKSTEED CHARLES
Filed: 1901-11-12
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 22,809. Wictcsteed, C. Nov. 12. Braces. - To remove a tapershank drill or the like from a ratchet brace, the screw E is drilled to receive a pin A, which presses out the drill D when the centre C is forced against it by screwing down the nut B. The centre is screwed into the nut to prevent its displacement by the pin A.
Patent GB-190126371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Breech Mechanism of Ordnance
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1901-12-24
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 26,371. Dawson, A. T., and Silverman, L. Dec. 24. Ordnance breech mechanism. - Relates to guns having transversely-sliding breech-blocks, and consists in mounting the cocking and firing mechanism on the gun breech instead of on the breech-block. The breech-block B, shown in its lowered or open position, is operated by arms C' from the crossshaft C, which is mounted on the gun breech A. A second shaft D, also mounted on the gun breech, carries the hammer D<1> and the extractors D, both the hammer and the extractors being thrown back when the breech-block is lowered. The shaft C carries a safety-plate, which locks the hammer shaft D from movement so long as the arms C', and hence the breech-block, are not in their highest positions. The breech-block is caused to rebound to a slight extent by a spring buffer a, which acts upon the arms C' when they reach their lowest position.
Patent GB-190200062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Breech Mechanism for Ordnance
Inventor: HOLMSTROEM CARL
Filed: 1902-01-01
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 62. Holmstr÷m, C., and Mascall, A. E. Jan. 1. Ordnance breech mechanisin.-Fig. 1 shows a rear elevation, and Fig. 5 a sectional plan. The breechscrew B is arranged eccentric to the charge chamber, and the firing-pin F is eccentric to the breech-screw, but, when the breech-screw is locked, its eccentricity balances that of the firing- pin, and so brings the latter into line with the axis of the charge chamber. The breech-screw is mounted on the swinging carrier C pivoted to the side of the gun, and is rotated through the bevel gearing E by the level D, which is mounted on a vertical pin d on the carrier. When the breechscrew is in locked position, its operating-lever D is also locked by the arm d<2> of the lever d', d<2> entering the recess c<4>, out of which it is raised when the lever D is grasped to open the gun. The cocking and firing lever G is pivoted at C<1>, and carries the sear g which engages with the log b<6> on the firing-pin F. By pulling the lever G outwards, the firing-pin is first drawn back against the action of the firing - spring, and is then released from the sear by the collision of the parts c<1> and g<4>. When the gun has recoiled, the inertia of the lever G causes it to re-engage with the firing-pin and to withdraw it a short distance. Should a misfire have occurred, no re-engagement takes place, and an additional indication of the fact is furnished by the lever G blocking in its unengaged position the unlocking movement of the lever d<1>, d<2>. When the breech-screw is unlocked, the lug b<6> on the firing-pin F engages with a hook on the carrier, and thus relieves the sear from the pressure of the firing-pin so long as the breech-screw is unlocked.
Patent GB-190203961-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tube or Pirn for use on the Spindles of Mules and other Spinning Machinery.
Inventor: NICHOLS ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-02-17
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 3961. Nichols, A., and Sykes, L. Feb. 17. Bobbins, p i r n s, or tubes for mules &c. A conical tube a and a slightly conical and split tube bare secured to a common base or flange c, as shown. Metal or other suitable material may be used.
Patent GB-190208464-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of, and Means for, Transferring Ammunition from Ammunition Waggons to the Loading Axis of the Gun.
Inventor: REICHWALD AUGUST
Filed: 1902-04-11
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 8464. Reichwald, A., [Krupp, F.]. April 11. Loading - appliances. -Relates to a method of transferring cartridges from the wagon A to a position in line with the axis of the gun. The loading-tray E is formed of a shovelended cylinder, having a longitudinal slit and provided with three pairs of trunnions G, F, M, which enter corresponding bear - ings Q, R, T on the loading-platform. The tray is first swung down about its trunnions F to bring the trunnions G into their bearings Q, and it is then turned over towards the wagon A ; in this inverted position it receives a cartridge from the wagon, the base of the cartridge coming first. The tray with its load is then turned back about its trunnions G into the nearly-vertical position shown in dotted lines, and its rear end is then raised about the trunnions F until it reaches the horizontal position, when its trunnions M enter the bearings T and are engaged by clips S, the cartridge being then in line with the axis of the gun.
Patent GB-190209123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Discharging Bottles or Tubes of Liquefied Carbonic Acid and the like.
Inventor: CAMUS JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-04-19
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 9123. Camus, J. April 19. Animals, destroying.-The invention enables vessels containing liquefied gases such as carbonic acid to be discharged rapidly without the nozzle becoming choked with snow or ice. The liquid is drawn from the bottom of the vessel by means of a pipe screwed into the valve a. The nozzle g has a small orifice, it may be surrounded by some heating-medium, such as steam or water, as shown in Fig. 5, or a cooling-medium may be poured on to the nozzle outside of a further conducting tube, as shown in Fig. 6. The nozzle may absorb heat from the atmosphere and have a reflexed orifice, Fig. 4, to prevent choking by icicles. The apparatus is used for destroying rats and other vermin in the hulls of ships &c.
Patent GB-190211456-A (GB)
Title: Production of Motive Power for Domestic and other purposes.
Inventor: JAMESON JOHN
Filed: 1902-05-20
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 11,456. Jameson, J. May 20. Winding - mechanism.-A cylinder A provided with a piston or plunger B is surmounted by a chamber. The cylinder and the chamber are connected to a water-supply main C. Water is admitted from the main to the cylinder and chamber, and when the plunger is in equilibrium, the supply to the chamber is cut off by a cock F. Any variation in pressure in the main causes a movement of the plunger, such movement being transmitted to a spindle by a rack G and a pinion H mounted on the spindle. The movement of the spindle may be utilized to wind up a public clock &c. The weight of the plunger may be balanced by a spring. The apparatus may be arranged on the lines of a pressure gauge, the variations in pressure causing the movement of an oval bent tube or a spring-controlled corrugated disc, and such movement being transmitted to a spindle.
Patent GB-190212630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Hair Curling, Crimping and like Appliances.
Inventor: MOGFORD MARGARET
Filed: 1902-06-03
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 12,630. Mogford, M. June 3. Bair curling, crimping, and waving appliances.- The arm B is hinged or pivoted to the head of the #-member A, so that it can move at rightangles or laterally thereto, and it carries a clip C to engage the ends of the limbs of the part A. This frame may be made with two limbs attached to a head piece, and both it and the arm B may be bowed or cranked.
Patent GB-190213926-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Book Post Envelope
Inventor: CHILTON JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1902-06-19
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 13,926. Chilton, J. E. June 19. Envelopes. -Relates to envelopes for " book "post" and other purposes. The end of the closing - flap D is placed in a pocket formed by the back B and the ungummed upper portions o f t h e side flaps C. A space is left between the edges of the side flaps to facilitate opening.
Patent GB-190215343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fly-catchers.
Inventor: LUTZ FERDINAND
Filed: 1902-07-09
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 15,343. Lutz, F July 9. Traps.-A flycatcher is formed by coating a string with a sticky substance. The string b is bent into a zig-zag or spiral, so that part of it always lies on the surface of the sticky substance below, and necessarily comes into close contact with it when drawn out through the pointed lower end of the receptacle. The string may be replaced by a strip of material bent into the form shown in Fig. 3 ; it is thus caused to take a firmer hold of the containing-vessel, and, when it is pulled downwards, bears against the lower sides and draws the adhesive substance with it.
Patent GB-190215408-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricating Cups
Inventor: ARMSTRONG GEORGE HUTTON
Filed: 1902-07-10
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 15,408. Armstrong, G. H. July 10. Axle-caps; lubricating.-The cap consists of a hollow chamber, preferably of brass, having a hollow screw c by means of which it can be screwed on to the axle-box of a road vehicle. The outer side of the chamber is closed with the exception of an aperture which forms the seat of a valve d. The valve is attached to a knob or handle e and a tube f with openings h, g diametrically opposite to each other. The valve is kept in place by helical springs o, p placed on guides m, n upon which a cross-bar j pivoted to the cylinder at kfreely slides. When the valve is opened, as in Fig. 4, oil is introduced through h and passes to the bearings through g. The parts e, d, and fare capable of rotation, so that the aperture h may be brought into any desired position.
Patent GB-190224942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cigarettes and in Machinery therefor
Inventor: CALBERLA GEORG
Filed: 1902-11-13
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 24,942. Calberla, G. Nov. 13. Cigarette-making machines; c i g a rettes. - Relates to mechanism for making cigarettes having the papers secured by means of folding fastened by a very narrow crimped seam. Fig. 2 shows a side view with parts in section, Fig. 4 the seamer as seen from below with the parts separated, and Figs. 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 sections through the delivery c h a n n e l. Tobacco, fed over the guide 5, is pressed into a core of suitable section by passing between two grooved wheels 3 running between cover plates 10, 11. The paper 19 fed over the roll 20, is guided by the tongue 13 and finger 12, which are secured to or formed in one piece with one of the cover plates. The plate 14 is used to keep the tongue 13 straight. The crimping- wheel 15 and its driving-wheel 16 are shaped to touch at one point only, to ensure the crimping of a very narrow band in the fold made by the seamer 21. The fold is finally pressed by the disc 18 and roller 17. After passing the finger 12, the tobacco expands and fills the paper tube.
Patent GB-190225435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Electric Telegraphy
Inventor: O'NEIL PHILIP
Filed: 1902-11-19
Granted: 1904-02-19
Abstract: 25,435. O'Neil, P. Nov. 19. Telegraphs.-The paper ribbon for automatic transmission is perforated by electromagnetic mechanism controlled by a Morse or cable key. Transmitters actuated by the perforated ribbon are also described. Fig. 1 shows the punching- apparatus operated by a Morse key a. The punch d which perforates the ribbon e is mounted on the end of the pivoted armature c of an electromagnet b. When the key a is depressed, the armature c is caused to vibrate like the tongue of an electric bell, by means of a contact-breaker f actuated by the bell-crank extension of the armature c. A continuous slot is thus perforated in the ribbon as long as the key a is depressed, and dot-and-dash perforations are thus produced. In another arrangement, the punch is actuated by a cam on the end of the shaft of an electromotor, the action of the punch being controlled by a wedge actuated by the armature c. The punching-apparatus for cable ribbons punches two rows of perforations, a double key, or two keys, being used to control the electromagnets. A third key may be used to feed the ribbon over spaces. One form of the transmitter is shown in Fig. 4. The perforations in the ribbon e cause small displacements of the lever s, the point of which is pressed against the ribbon by a spiral spring. These movements of the lever s actuate the bell-crank levers u, and make and break contact at their ends, so that the current from the battery x passes alternately in opposite direction along the line wire. The transmitter for submarine telegraphy is of similar construction, except that there are two tracing-points, one for each row of perforations. The punching-mechanism may be at the receiving-end of a telegraph line, and the perforated ribbon produced may be used to transmit to more distant stations.
Patent GB-190227129-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carriage Jacks.
Inventor: EDELINE HENRI
Filed: 1902-12-09
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 27,129. Edeline, H. Dec. 9. Lifting-jacks.-A carriage jack, which prevents shocks to the vehicle, consists of an inclined bar A, one end being on the ground and the other end, supported by a piece B, has a loose nut C, in which works a screw D. The nut is actuated by a hand-wheel. The screw has pivoted at its upper end a bar F, which is attached to the lower end of the bar A, and has notches cut to receive the axle of the carriage.
Patent GB-190300788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gear Wheels
Filed: 1903-01-12
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 788. Bruneau et Cie., P. June 13, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Chain-wheels; toothed wheels; mounting and securing wheels on shafts.-Relates to spring- mounted wheels for motor vehicles, motor cycles, &c. The chain or toothed ring D fits over and between the flange a of the body A and the ring B screwed to the body ; it is connected to the body by a spring f, one end of which is turned inwards to engage in a notch i in the body, while the other is turned outwards to engage in a notch j in the ring D.
Patent GB-190302695-A (GB)
Inventor: LUCAS OWEN DAVID
Filed: 1903-02-04
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 2695. Lucas, O. D. Feb. 4. Insulating-compositions capable of being moulded, turned in a lathe, polished, &c. in the same manner as ebonite. Three classes of substances are employed,-(1) bodies forming the base of the new material and consisting of cheap earthy fibrous substances such as peat &c., and, as stated in the Provisional Specification, of chemical or mechanical pulp, asbestos, or silicate wool; (2) bonders, such as china or other clay, chalk, or powdered talc; (3) cementing-materials capable of withstanding a moderately-high temperature, for instance, indiarubber, shellac, and the so-called colloids such as gelatine or glue, mixed in the case of rubber with sulphur, and in the case of colloids with materials which render the same insoluble, e.g., bichromate of potash, tannin, etc.; and, in the Provisional Specification, the employment of casein mixed with lime is mentioned. A substance of the third class is treated with a suitable solvent, (mineral naphtha for india-rubber and shellac, and water for colloids), and the whole rendered fluid by heating. Into this emulsion, a powdered mixture of substances of the first and second classes is added, and the whole thoroughly incorporated. If mineral naphtha is issued, heating &c. is continued until all is vaporized. When shellac and india-rubber are employed, the resulting product is granular and is ground into a fine powder, which is then solidified by heat and pressure into a compact mass ; with colloids, the product is of a plastic nature, and while hot is pressed into the required shape, cooled, and gradually dried, allowance for shrinkage being made. The proportions of materials may be varied according to the particular properties required in the finished product.
Patent GB-190304398-A (GB)
Inventor: GRENVILLE WILLIAM GAMMON
Filed: 1903-02-25
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 4398. Grenville, W. G. Feb. 25. Hockey. - To prevent the driving-face of a hockey stick from splintering &c., a groove a is formed round the edges b<1> of the blade b, and a continuous strip c of whalebone, xylonite, vulcanite, woodite, horn, leather, guttapercha, hard indiarubber, or aluminium, &c. is secured in the groove by wooden pegs d or by cementing etc.; or, the strip may be pegged to the edges of the blade without fitting it into a groove. The ends of the strip are hemmed off flush with the blade at the shoulder of the stick, and secured by binding e ; or, the ends of the strip may be extended and enlarged so as to protect one or both sides of the handle splice, being secured over the edges of the shoulders by pegging &c. In another form, the strip for protecting the shoulder edges is made separate from the strip c, as shown at f, Fig. 3, and is secured by binding &c., the shoulder edges being flattened or recessed &c. to receive the strip. In a further method, the groove for receiving the driving-face edge protection is cut obliquely from the edges inwards into the blade, so that the outer edge of the strip forms the edge of the blade. Instead of using protective strips, the driving-face of the stick may be prevented from splintering &c. by hard wooden pegs driven into the edges of the blade.
Patent GB-190305251-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for use in connection with Sewage Filters.
Inventor: STEWART JOHN YOUNG
Filed: 1903-03-06
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 5251. Stewart, J. Y. March 6. Sewage, treating ; filtering.-A t r a y containing filtering- media is placed over the filter bed to retain the solid matter in the sewage. The tray is made up of easily removable sections of armoured concrete, mild steel, or wood, with a perforated bottom b, and a peripheral wall c to retain the filtering-media d, such as coarse calcined sand, fine gravel, clinkers, &c. Or the filter bed may be constructed of such trays separated by pieces of timber. The area of the bed exposed to the atmosphere is thus increased and the deodorization of the effluent expedited.
Patent GB-190316070-A (GB)
Title: Process for, and the Manufacture of a Glass Composition for use in, Sharpening Knives and other Articles.
Inventor: BLANK OSWALD
Filed: 1903-07-21
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 16,070. Blank, O., and Friedberg, E. July 21. Oilstones and hones.-A composition for grinding and sharpening knives, surgical instruments, razors, &c., is produced by melting a mixture of sand, lime, soda, and charcoal or coke, adding gum-arabic and linseed oil, stirring to a thick consistency, and finally forming into slabs and cooling. After cooling, the grinding-surfaces are preferably smoothed by means of pumicestone. Oxide of lead or other colouring-material may be added to the mixture before melting.
Patent GB-190318672-A (GB)
Title: Contrivance for Facilitating the Feeding of Horses and other Animals when Harnessed to Vehicles.
Inventor: CHILES GEORGE PAICE
Filed: 1903-08-29
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 18,672. Chiles, G. P. Aug. 29. Nosebags and food-containers, attaching. - The fodder bag is suspended by a spring swivel from an arm or arms secured to the ends of the shafts. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, telescopic tubes a, b slide in a socket c attached to the shaft. A revoluble foot h, Fig. 2, serves as a support for the shaft when resting on the ground, and to hold the fitting when closed. Removable arms are preferred, and may be held in position by projections on the arms engaging in suitable notches in a socket fixed to the shaft. In a modification for bent shafts, Fig. 7, a spring clip p lined with leather or other material takes on to the shaft, and a hook o takes into a ring n on the end of the shaft. Fig. 10 shows a modification attached to the centre-pole of a pair-horse vehicle in which the stem q is held in a socket r by a hook t, or pin u, or both. In another modification, a spring v, Fig. 12, on the socket-shaped arm is guided by a stud y, and secured by a pin u engaging in a hole in the spring v.
Patent GB-190325563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reciprocating Engines.
Inventor: KING CHARLES
Filed: 1903-11-23
Granted: 1904-11-23
Abstract: 25,563. King, C. Nov. 23. Oscillating-cylinder single-acting engines; valves and valve gear.-An internal-combustion oscillating-cylinder engine, which preferably works on the Otto cycle and may also be worked by steam, compressed air, or other fluid, is shown in Fig. 1. The piston which acts as the distributing-valve is rotated by toothed gearing as shown, so as to make one revolution for two of the crank shaft. When steam or other fluid is used, the piston makes one rotation or more or less for each rotation of the crank shaft, so that the piston receives an impulse at each revolution. The inner end of the hollow piston f is provided with a tubular extension fitting over a plug h in the outer end of the cylinder. The piston is provided with a port n which is brought into coincidence with inclined inlet and exhaust ports in the cylinder wall. In a modification, the rotation of the piston is intermittent, being produced by cams similarly arranged to the bevel-wheels. A number of port-holes forming a curved path in the piston are brought under the inlet and exhaust openings by the rotation of the piston. The cylinder may be stationary, the piston connected to the crank by a rod in any suitable manner, and rotation imparted in the aforesaid or other manner.
Patent GB-190325926-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Rams.
Inventor: SIMPSON WALTER
Filed: 1903-11-27
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 25,926. Simpson, W. Nov. 27. Hydraulic rams; hydraulically-actuated pumps. -The dash or waste valve is arranged so that the speed or length of stroke can be adjusted without stopping the ram, and the body of the ram is arranged close to the air vessel. Fig. 2 shows a sectional view of the ram, in which the dash valve g is arranged vertically, and the spindle is surrounded by an adjustable sleeve attached to the guide, by means of which the length of stroke can be varied. The body of the ram communicates with the air vessel e through a vertically-arranged nou-return valve d. Fig. 4 shows a side elevation of a double-action or pump hydraulic ram, in which the body of the ram is separated from the suction chamber k by means of a diaphragm j, water entering this chamber through the suction valve l.