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Patent GB-190126335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sighting Apparatus for Guns.
Inventor: SCHNEIDER CHARLES PROSPER EUGE
Filed: 1901-12-24
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 26,335. Schneider, C. P. E., and Canet, J. B. G. A. Dec. 24. Sights and methods of sighting.-Relates to naval guns, and especially tc those having a high-angle fire, and provides means for eliminating the disturbances due to the axis of the gun trunnions not remaining horizontal, owing to the rolling of the ship. A sectional elevation and a plan are shown. A frame c is mounted near the gun, and partakes of all its training movements, while it is caused to follow the elevating movements, by the gear f, g, e, so that the bar h is at all times parallel to the axis of the gun. The sights r, b are mounted on a frame k, which is connected to a heavy weight p free to turn on the bar h, and is provided with elevating-gear o, w, n. The necessary adjustment for drift is given by the slide s, the method of mounting the sight causing the drift angle to remain constant.
Patent GB-190205358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Lift or Draw Bridges
Inventor: HALL CHARLES FREDERIC
Filed: 1902-03-04
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 5358. Hall, C. F. March 4. Bridges.-A bascule or lift bridge 4 is connected by a tension link 13 to a pier 5 and is formed with curved tracks 9 which move over driving-rollers 8 operated by an electric or other motor and toothed gearing. When the bridge is tilted out of action, the pivot 11, connecting the link and the tail end of the bridge, moves in an arc of a circle in a dry well 6, and the curved tracks 9 move over the rollers 8, which may be formed with projections or teeth adapted to enter recesses in the tracks. In this arrangement, the counterweight is dispensed with, and the centre of gravity of the bridge is some distance away from the pier. The curvature of the track is such that the normal at the point of contact with the roller in any position is inclined to the vertical and passes through the intersection of a vertical line through the centre of gravity of the bridge and the line of action of the link. The bridge is thus in equilibrium in any position.
Patent GB-190208083-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Manufacture of Filaments from Cellulose Solutions.
Inventor: THIELE EDMUND
Filed: 1902-04-07
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 8083. Thiele, E. April 7. Yarns and threads.-Filaments are made from cellulose as a concentrated aqueous solution of viscose, or dissolved in zinc chloride or ammonia and copper oxide, by squirting the solution under a small pressure through comparatively large orifices into air, or preferably into a slowlyacting precipitating-liquid, in either of which the filaments are then drawn out to small diameters. The orifices may be from 0À5 to 0À2 mm. in diameter. The drawing out may be effected by rollers, or by the weight of the filaments themselves, or by giving the precipitating-liquid a rapid motion in the direction of issue of the filaments. In the apparatus shown, the solution issues downwards from jets l into a tube m, in which the precipitating-liquid is caused to flow downwards by a propeller q ; the filaments pass up through the second limb of the tube m and an open vessel n to a roller o. The drawn-out filaments are hardened by a more active precipitating-liquid, applied to the filaments after they are wound on the roller o or immediately they leave the first liquid. For this purpose the two liquids may be in the wide limbs of a U -tube, having only a narrow connection below, through which the filaments pass. Or one liquid may float on the other ; the cellulose solution may then be squirted into the bottom of the vessel containing the liquids, in which the filaments travel upwards. The slowly-acting liquid may be cold water or alkaline water ; more rapid precipitants are hot water, water containing alcohol, ether, glycerine, salts, or acids, volatile liquids such as ethers, olein, and ligroin. A number of filaments may be produced together, and cohere in the liquids, but not permanently.
Patent GB-190209577-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cone or Compression Couplings for Shafting.
Inventor: CROFT FREDERICK LISTER
Filed: 1902-04-25
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 9577. Croft, F. L., and Perkins, T. A. April 25. Shaft couplings.-Relates to cone or compression couplings for shafting, Fig. 1 showing an external view of the cones in place within the shell of the coupling, which is shown in section, and Fig. 4 an end view of one of the cones. To facilitate loosening the cones preparatory to uncoupling, each cone is made with recesses 4, which are so placed that, when the cones are in position, the recesses in one cone appear opposite the solid portions of the other cone, thereby enabling a punch to be brought to bear upon the cones. The projections preferably do not extend to the inner ends of the cones, but may be flush with their outer ends.
Patent GB-190210666-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Starting and Reversing Device for Explosion Motors.
Inventor: HOCKE ENRICO
Filed: 1902-05-09
Granted: 1903-05-09
Abstract: 10,666. Hocke, E., and L÷ffler, S. May 9. Gas and like engines, starting and reversing in. The invention is described in connection with a four-cylinder four-stroke cycle engine for motor cars, two cylinders of which may be worked by compressed air at starting or on reversing by means of the valve gear shown. The exhaustvalve levers 18 are, for starting, brought into the path of both the high and low swells on their cams 24 on the countershaft 37, while the lever 42 of the piston air-distributing-valve 5, Fig. 2, is brought into the path of the cam 22, Fig. 4. The levers 18, 42 may be worked through a rocking- shaft 20 controlled by a rod 26, which also controls the outlet valve 2 from the air reservoir 1. For reversing, the wheel 32, by which the shaft 37 is driven from the crank shaft, may be shifted through a right-angle so as to alter the phase of the cams. This is done by means of a helical sleeve 43, which is controlled either by a band-lever, or, according to the Provisional Specification, by a governor as well. The cams may act directly on the exhaustvalve spindles which may be lengthened or shortened by a screw coupling 55. 56, Fig. 5, worked by a rack and pinion.
Patent GB-190212843-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Drying Leaf Tobacco.
Inventor: DAY CHARLES AUBREY
Filed: 1902-06-05
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 12,843. Day, C. A., [Moseley Dryer Co.]. June 5. Driving and like chains.-A machine for drying tobacco has a long chamber fitted with lateral and medial tracks for endless chains carrying conveying trays &c. The chains are made of links 22, Fig. 6, joined by pins carrying rollers 23 adapted to run on the tracks, and the links have wings 25 on one or both sides for supporting the trays.
Patent GB-190221673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Traps
Inventor: SIMPKIN FRANK HENRY
Filed: 1902-10-06
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 21,673. Simpkin, F. H. Oct. 6. Steam traps. - The condensed steam collects in a cylinder A having an outlet E which is closed by a valve F carried b y a crosshead connected by side rods D to the flanges on the upper end of the cylinder. The valve is opened and closed automatically b y the expansion and contraction of the cylinder A.
Patent GB-190224658-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bobbins or Rollers for use on the Ground Ropes of Trawl Nets.
Inventor: WHITEING EMMA
Filed: 1902-11-11
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 24,658. Whiteing, E., and Wilkinson, J. M. Nov. 11. Wooden rollers and drums.-Relates particularly to rollers for ground ropes in trawling-gear. The rollers are built up of a number of pieces of wood secured together so that the grain in the different pieces runs at a different angle. Fig. 1 shows one form of the roller. The pieces A, C, A', C' are made in the form of half-circular discs, the pieces B being complete discs. They are all fixed together by the bolts J and a central tubular bolt E. Fig. 4 shows a modification, in which a split tubular bush F is used instead of the bolt and nuts. The pieces A may be made with projections D', which slide into slots in the pieces B. To place the bush part in position, the pieces A, C are taken out and the bush slipped in through the slots in the pieces B.
Patent GB-190226328-A (GB)
Title: A New Form of Composition suitable as a Lubricant
Inventor: MCCALLUM COLIN
Filed: 1902-11-29
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 26,328. McCallum, C., and Holmes, A. E. Nov. 29. Lubricants.-A composition for use as a lubricant, contains tallow, powdered French chalk, and powdered mica. When used for lubricating parts exposed to normal or low temperatures, equal quantities of tallow and chalk with oneeighth of mica, are employed ; while for high temperatures and pressures the composition consists of two parts of tallow with one each of chalk and mica.
Patent GB-190226455-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrically Operated Railway or Tram Rail Point Shifters and the like
Inventor: MEATCHEM CHARLES ALFRED
Filed: 1902-12-01
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 26,455. Meatchem, C. A. Dec. 1. Points and switches.-Relates to electricallyoperated railway or tramway point shifters and the like. The rail point is connected through a rod L to a sector H mounted on a shaft A and provided with lugs K, K<1>. A weighted lever B C is also fixed on the shaft A, and is forked at D to engage a cross-bar E attached to two solenoid cores F working within two pairs of so.lenoids N, N<1> When the Solenoids N are energized, the cores F move the lever B beyond the central position, when it falls over, making contact with the lug K<1> and thus moving the point. When a current is sent through the solenoids N<1>, the points are again reversed. Contacts P, P', fixed between the rails R, are placed in circuit with the solenoids N, N<1> by means of conductors S, S', and the circuit is com, pleted through either pair of solenoids by lowering contact brushes, carried on the locomotive or car, to make contact with either of the contacts P, P<1>.
Patent GB-190303115-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Wringing Machines.
Inventor: MCCALLUM JAMES DONALD
Filed: 1903-02-10
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 3115. McCallum, J. D., and Stewart, A. Feb. 10. Wringing m a - chines.-Relates to means for use in connection with the temporary attachment of wring- ing - machines t o wash - tubs, sinks, and the like. Two flanged metal plates d, Figs. 2 and 3, are attached to the edge of the wash-tub or sink c, preferably permanently by screws g. In each plate are keyhole-shaped slots e, and the underside of the plate is tapered from one side to the other, as shown in Fig. 2. Wooden blocks h, in which are screws i, are readily connected to the plates d by passing the heads of the screws i through the wide parts of the slots and then moving the screws along to the narrow parts of the slots, where they are securely held owing to the action of the wedge-shaped surface f against the underside of the screw heads. The wringer A, Fig. 1, is then fastened to the blocks h by thumb-screws j. A drip tray k with flanged top l and sides l<1> may also be attached to the blooks h by clips m.
Patent GB-190303164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Distribution and in Switchboards therefor
Inventor: PARRY EVAN
Filed: 1903-02-10
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 3164. Parry, E. Feb. 10. Drawings to Specification. Insulation; junction boxes.-In distributing by means of multiple feeders &c., the bus-bars, switches, and other fittings are immersed in tanks containing oil. The tank is provided with supports and brackets for the fittings, and the cables are led in through suitable glands.
Patent GB-190309146-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bottle Filling Machines
Inventor: STREBEL LOUIS
Filed: 1903-04-22
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 9146. Strebel, L. Nov. 22, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Bottling; stoppering; stoppers.-Relates to machines for filling bottles having stoppers permanently a t - tached to them, which stoppers are tightly closed on the bottles as soon as the filling operation is completed. The bottle is placed on a stand S, Fig. 2, and the top of the stopper is engaged by the lower side of a spring-pressed, pivoted piece b<1>, Figs. 2 and 6, provided with a finger b<3>, which enters a hole especially made in the stopper for its reception. The motion of a treadle causes a housing I, having glass sides, to descend and be pressed tightly to the bottle, and a hand-lever H is then moved to raise the stock E<1>, to which the block b<1> is pivoted, and simultaneously to lower the tube G, which pushes aside the block b<1>, and as the latter carries with it the stopper, the tube G can enter the bottle. The liquid to be bottled is admitted at E<4> into a flexible tube E and thence into the stock E<1>, from which it flows through a hole g<2> into the tube G and thence into the bottle. When the bottle is seen to be full, an opposite motion of the lever H raises the tube G and lowers the stock E, so as to close the stopper on the bottle and hold it down until the operator fastens it in place by the bail.
Patent GB-190315225-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Pneumatic Tyres and Wheel Rims for the same.
Inventor: HARRIS ROBERT ALSEY
Filed: 1903-07-09
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 15,225. Harris, R. A. July 9. Tyres,pneumatic; felloes or rims. - The air tube of a pneumatic tyre for bicycles, automobiles, &c. is divided into a number of independent sections, which, in their normal inflated condition, are corrugated or crimped, as shown in Fig. 2. If one section becomes punctured, the adjacent sections expand in the directicn of their length, and fill the space left by the deflated section. Fig. 4 shows a section of the tyre and rim. The sections of the air tube are inflated by forcing air, through an ordinary inflating-valve, into a tube 11, which communicates with the sections by nipples 12. When the inflation is completed, the nipples are closed by the expansion of a smaller concentric tube 13, into which air or liquid is forced through a second inflating-valve. The edges of the outer casing of the tyre are formed with ribs 3, which are pressed by the tubes 11, 13 into engagement with recesses in a rubber or like filling-piece 8, and in the sides. of the rini, or in a false rim. A single-tube tyre may be secured to the rim in a similar manner. The tubes 11, 13 are secured to the sections of the air tube by straps.
Patent GB-190315475-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Dress Preservers, Linings and the like.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-07-13
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 15,475. Boult, A. J., [Trenckmann & Co.]. July 13. Dress shields.-Dress preservers or linings are made of animal skin, rubber-proofed, vulcanized, and covered with linen or other fabric. Goldbeaters' skin may be used, or skin prepared as described in Specifications No. 19,540, A.D. 1899, and No. 7246, A.D. 1901.
Patent GB-190321642-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Extracting Moisture from the Air for Blast Furnaces or Converters and for other uses
Inventor: GAYLEY JAMES
Filed: 1903-10-08
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 21,642. Gayley, J. Oct. 8. Blast for blast furnaces, converters, &c.-Moisture is removed from air by cooling it prior to use in blast furnaces, converters, &c., and the dried air is fed to the blowing-engine under slight pressure to allow for the additional friction. Either an exhausting-fan B<1> or a forcing-fan B sends the air through distributing pipes and valves 6 over coils 8 which are cooled by an ammonia or other plant. Bye-passes round the blowers are provided for use when they are out of action, and a valve 13 allows a small air current to be sent through the chamber when the blowing-engine is standing, so that the pipes may not freeze. The coils are arranged so that any part may be cut off the cooling circuit and warmed to melt the frost. A pump may be provided to drain off the separated water.
Patent GB-190325329-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Air-cushions.
Inventor: SCHWALENBERG REINHOLD
Filed: 1903-11-20
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 25,329. Schwalenberg, R. Nov. 20. A i r cushions.- India - rubber air cushions a are strengthened with wedge-shaped pieces b of tricot, which are fixed to the inside or outside, and especially round the inner part of the ring, and are arranged so that some allow a stretching in the longitudinal direction, and the others allow a stretching in the cross direction.
Patent GB-190326043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signalling by Means of a Line Circuit
Inventor: CESAR VITAL
Filed: 1903-11-28
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 26,043. CÚsar, V., and Guarini, E. Nov. 28. Stopping engines and trains; crossing - gate signals ; indicating movements of trains; signalling between trains ; signalling to cabins and stations; accidents, signalling in case of; signals on engines and trains.-Electric currents sent through the rails and circuits containing relays, ammeters, and other instruments, are modified in intensity according to the position of a locomotive or train, the axles of which short-circuit the rails. The variation or cessation of the current is used to warn the train of danger, and also to inform the cabins of its movements. Telegraphic communication between cabins is established either by earth-return circuits, or by using two rails, each from different roads. When the train 14, 15, running on rails 1, enters the section A from B, the key 5 being closed, current from the battery 2 passes mainly through the leading axle 14, and is detected by magnetic or equivalent galvanoscopes or relays 18 and an ammeter 25 on the engine. The relays may operate audible signals or apply the brakes when the currents indicate danger. A second train 17 upon the section will be warned by absence of current indications. It will also receive a similar warning before leaving section B, for the first train de-energizes the relay 3 and the spring 9 throws over the double armature 7, insulated at 8, so as to make contact at 12, 13, and reverse the current of the battery 40 through the indicators of the train in B. The cessation of current warning may also be given by the opening of a key 5 at a cabin, by the opening of a crossing-gate 6, or by a broken or missing rail. The ammeter 4 at a cabin indicates an increase of current as the train approaches the battery. Small telegraphic currents do not interfere with the above signals, and are sent :-(1) if no train is in section, by the key 26, battery 2, rail 1, and receiver 27 to earth ; (2) if a train is in section, through the circuit formed by the rail 1 and a rail 31 of an adjacent line.
Patent GB-190401292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks and Catches for Jewel Cases Suit Cases, Portfolios and the like.
Inventor: DUMBELL THOMAS ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-01-18
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 1292. Dumbell, T. A. Jan. 18. Locks, key; fastenings.-In locks and fastenings for jewel cases, suit cases, portfolios, and the like, the release of the catch from the staple is effected by depressing, instead of sliding, a finger-piece. Figs. 1 and 3 show one arrangement in which the catch-plate f engaging with the staple a on the flap of the article is depressed against the action of the springs i on the guiding-pins h. The catch is locked by a pin k on the tumbler j. The pin k normally passes up through a hole in the plate f when the latter is depressed, but blocks it when the tumbler is moved by a key. In the modification shown in Fig. 7, the catch-piece n' slides and is moved back against the action of a spring by depressing the plate f, the bevelled corner p of which engages the bevelled portion u of the catch. The tumbler j has a projection, which can be moved into the way of a projection on the catchpiece to lock the catch.
Patent GB-190402456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Treating Filaments for Electric Lamps
Filed: 1904-02-01
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 2456. British Thomson- Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Feb. 1. Resistance meters.-In a machine for flashing filaments, the electric circuit is automatically broken when the resistance of the filament reaches the proper amount. The mains 78, 79, the pressure between which is small, are connected to the coil 81 of a differential relay and to an adjustable resistance 83. The filaments are con- nected in turn, through an ammeter, adjustable resistance 86, and switch, to the coil 82. The spring switch is closed by means of the connecting- rod 27 from the shaft 10 after the vapour is admitted, and is opened when the armature 95 drops and closes the circuit of the electromagnet 97, causing a latch to release the switch arm.
Patent GB-190409204-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gloves.
Inventor: LEFI WILLIAM HARRY
Filed: 1904-04-21
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 9204. Lefl, W. H. April 21. Gloves.-Relates to kid gloves having outside seams, a special join being provided between the joint of the thumb and the body portions, whereby strains caused by holding packages, umbrellas, reins, &c., are borne by the leather instead of by the seam. Fig. 1 is a plan of the glove, and Figs. 3 and 4 are face views of blanks for part of the hand and finger portions and for the thumb respectively. The glove is provided with a thumb D, Figs. 1 and 4, which is secured to the glove over a thumb opening C, Fig, 3, provided with a pentagonal saddle flap B which is secured to the edges D<6>, D' of the thumb. The thumb is closed along a seam D<1>, and is provided with flaps D', D' which are secured to sides B', B' of the flap B. The inner end of the seam D<1> is secured to a corner B<6> of the flap B. The strain caused by putting on the glove is borne by the flap B.
Patent GB-190409511-A (GB)
Title: A New Game of Skill.
Inventor: JAMES EDWARD BANKES
Filed: 1904-04-26
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 9511. James, E. B., Roberts, H. O., and Roberts, J. O., [trading as Roberts Bros.]. April 26. Games imitating chess and draughts boards for games.-The board is divided into thirty-seven hexagons, arranged concentrically. The hexagons are painted three different colours, and arranged so that those having their diameters in the same straight line are of the same colour. Each player is provided with fifteen pieces similar to draughtmen in form and in manner of moving. A larger piece occupies the central hexagon, and may be moved by either player according to the rules of the game.
Patent GB-190412449-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Small Motor for Alternating Electric Current.
Inventor: REISS FELIX
Filed: 1904-06-01
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 12,449. Reiss, F., and Klemm, R. June 1. Motors, alternating-current ; field magmets.-In a small alternating- current motor suitable for attachment to any ordinary incandescent lamp socket &c. and for driving a ventilating-tan as described in Specification No. 14,888, A.D. 1903, the field-magnet coil f, Fig. 2, and the armature i are carried one above the other in a frame of four vertical bars s depending from the upper insulating-cover d carrying the lamp-socket attachment z. The armature shaft k is supported in bearing- plates l, the upper of which carries the two insulated carbon brushes n which convey the current from the coil f to the commutator m. The polepieces consists of two sets of strips t, t<1>, which are arranged in two segments of a cylinder between the opposite pairs of bars s by bands u, and are provided with upper triangular projections x, Fig. 5, forming the field-magnet core ; successive pairs of projections are arranged to break joint. The outer cylindrical case a is provided with an oiling-device r, Fig. 1, and with a detachable guard q for the fan p on the lower projecting end of the shaft k.