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Patent GB-190122042-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cinematographic Apparatus.
Inventor: HATTON GEORGE FREDERIC
Filed: 1901-11-01
Granted: 1902-12-01
Abstract: 22,042. Hatton, G. F. Nov. 1. Magic-lanterns.-Relates to arrangements for giving an intermittent feed to the film kinematographic projecting apparatus. In the arrangement shown, the film C is uniformly fed forward by a feed roller D against which it is pressed by a roller E mounted on a bell-crank lever E' controlled by a spring E<3> which can be regulated by a handle E<4>. The film passes over suitable guides 0 to the exposure aperture R, and is controlled by pressure pieces Q mounted on arms Q<1> fitted with springs Q'. The film is jerked forward at proper intervals by means of a gripper L carried by an arm K revolving with the feed roller D engaging the film once during each revolution. The gripper is controlled by a guide M which ensures it being put into, and taken out of, action at the proper periods. The gripper, when in action, presses the film against a roller N. A blade controlled by a screw P serves to adjust the action of the gripper. The film may be carried back under the feed roller D so that the latter serves to deliver it out of the casing. An additional gripper may be arranged to act on the opposite side of the film. By mounting a gripper on both ends of the revolving bar K, a double movement of the film is obtained during each revolution. In a modification, the arm carrying the gripper is connected to a spring, and is retarded just before it comes into action so that the power of the spring accumulates causing the arm to be carried rapidly forward when the spring is released. According to the Provisional Specification, the gripper is guided by a central cam which actuates it through a suitable connection.
Patent GB-190126445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tyres for Vehicles.
Filed: 1901-12-27
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 26,445. Walker, A. E., and Macintosh & Co., C. Dec. 27. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-In constructing a rubber tyre a, the base is formed with a groove into which are inserted two wires g, g<1>, covered and connected together by one or more canvas strips c, c'. The groove is then filled with rubber, a base cover f is applied, and, after the tyre has been vulcanized, the wires g, g<1> are withdrawn to allow the ordinary attaching-wires to be inserted into the canvas-lined holes b, b<1>.
Patent GB-190209138-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Securing Stair-carpets.
Inventor: HODGSON THOMAS ALBERT
Filed: 1902-04-19
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 9138. Hodgson, T. A. April 19. Stair-rods; stair-rod eyes.-Tbe stair carpet is held in place by a rod a fitting in sockets in blocks c secured in the angle of the stair by screws c<1>. A removable cover d is secured to the blocks c by set-screws or nuts d' or by engaging dovetail projections d<3>. The cover can be removed for cleaning.
Patent GB-190210412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for the Automatic Control of Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: SHERK HENRY HOWARD
Filed: 1902-05-06
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 10,412. Sherk, H. H. May 6. Motor road vehicles.-Rel ate s to means for shutting off power, connected with a movable seat so as to come into operation when the driver leaves the vehicle or is accidentally thrown therefrom, while yet the driver can keep the power on when be rises without leaving the vehicle. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the hinged seat a<1> presses on a spring plunger d passing through a fixed tube b, in which is screwed a sleeve c forming an adjustable abutment for the spring. The plunger is connected, by suitable rods and a coupling e, to a notched plate d<3> passing through the floor of the vehicle. At the point where this plate passes through the floor is a sliding locking-plate r capable of being operated by a pedal 11. The coupling e, in the case shown, carries an insulated contact 21 which, when the seat is occupied, is pushed between terminals 22, supported in any suitable manner. In the case of an electric vehicle, these terminals may be in the main circuit, or, in the case of a gasoline or like motor, in the ignition circuit. The plate d<3> is also connected to a lever o, by which the brakes are applied through a rod or rope 17 whenever the plunger rises. In the case of steam, gasoline, or other motors, the coupling e may carry a collar acting on the motor through mechanical means instead of electrically. A modified locking-arrangement connected with the seat and operated by a key for closing the sparking-circuit is also described.
Patent GB-190212801-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Actuating Toy Figures.
Inventor: RENVOIZE JAMES
Filed: 1902-06-04
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 12,801. Renvoize, J. June 4. Toy soldiers and the like.-Fig. 1 shows a plan of the appliance. Toy figures of soldiers and the like are mounted on plates D, which are pivoted on p r o - jections C of a frame A. The soldiers are placed on the plates D facing towards the right hand, so that, when the frame is moved in the direction of any of the arrows, the plates D swing round to such a position that the figures face the line of advance.
Patent GB-190215364-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Arrangement for the Storing and Ready Finding of Photographic and other Cards, and the like
Inventor: CLARKE JOHN CAESAR
Filed: 1902-07-09
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 15,364. Clarke, J. C. July 9. Filing papers and documents.-An indexed cabinet for holding articles such as cards the edges of which carry identifying marks. Fig. 1 shows the edges of the cards held in compartments 1, 2, 3, 4 between partitions B of the cabinet, each card bearing a mark corresponding in position to a number of the index G, the numbers being repeated on the partitions. The division 5 is to receive the cards to be marked and the bar J, sliding upon the rod H, is a guide for use in ruling the edges of the cards therein. Thin sheets may be held in portfolios. A covering curtain E can slide along the rod F. Fig. 4 shows the side of a frame in which the cards may be laid and the edges ruled through slits P, P<1>.
Patent GB-190222714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Percussive Rock Drills.
Filed: 1902-10-18
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 22,714. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Alct.-Ges.]. Oct. 18. Rock drills. - Relates to improvements in the percussive drills described in Specifications No. 14,794, A.D. 1891, and No. 650, A.D. 1894. The drill spindle s is connected by springs f to the crosshead k, which is driven by a forked connecting- rod p from the crank shaft w. The electric or other motor m drives the crank shaft through spur gearing r, r', and is carried by brackets l pivoted on the crank shaft, a spring f<1> holding it in position. In a modification, an intermediate shaft and spur-wheels are used, the motor being pivoted on that shaft.
Patent GB-190226132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricators for Motor Cycles and for like Services.
Inventor: PATTERSON GEORGE
Filed: 1902-11-27
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 26,132. Patterson, G., and Raven, W. H. Nov. 27. Gas or explosive - vapour engines, lubricating. Relates to a sight-feed lubricator for the engines of motor-cycles &c. A glass tube E is contained within a casing A provided with sight apertures a, and is held in place by a cover C, packing-rings being inserted between the ends of the tube and the casing and cover. A cock D in the cover C is coupled to a reservoir for lubricant, and a cock B on the casing A controls the supply to the engine. The lubricant reservoir may consist of a compartment in the petrol &c. tank. The admission and discharge plugs D, B are coupled together by the arms D', B', and a link G, so that, upon closing one cock, the other is opened. The operating-handle is connected by a rod H to an extension B<a> of one of the plug arms. The pumping action of the motor draws the lubricant from the lubricator when the cock B is open.
Patent GB-190227211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Bedsteads, Fenders and the like
Inventor: HARRISON BARKER
Filed: 1902-12-10
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 27,211. Harrison, B. Dec. 10. Fenders.-Relates to joints or connections for the rails, pillars, mounts, terminals, &c. of bedsteads, fenders, &c. A connecting piece or joint is made of two flanged cups, the flanges of which are spun one over the other; one end is closed, Fig. 3, and the other has a hole corresponding t o the section of the rail A. The parts are put together as shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 4 shows a modified form for the tops of bedstead pillars; it has a check disc D and a distance tube E through which passes the screw for securing the terminal. Figs. 5 and 6 show a "tip " or " fork " secured in the jointing piece ; the fork G is riveted to the top piece F.
Patent GB-190301940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Automobiles.
Inventor: BANNISTER OSCAR BRUCE
Filed: 1903-01-27
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 1940. Bannister, O. B. Jan. 27. Axle-boxes axles, wearing - surfaces formed or fixed on; hubs; securing on axles; spokes.-Relates to wooden-spoked driving and steering wheels for motor road vehicles. In the driving-wheel shown in Figs. 5 and 6, the tenons m<1> of the spokes mare forced into the wooden hub L, which is held between the two parts A, B of a metal shell provided with internal lugs e, f. The two parts of the metal shell have flanges a, b, between which the spokes are secured by transversely-placed bolts b<2> and rivets b<1>, the bolts being arranged further from the wheel centre than are the rivets. The wheel is prevented from slipping off the axle P by means of a washer s<3>, a nut s<4>, and a pin s<5> which passes through the reduced screwed end s<9> of the axle. To prevent relative rotation of the hub and axle, either the axle may be constructed of square or other section to fit into correspondingly-shaped holes through the hub, or the hub may be keyed either directly to the circular-sectioned axle or to a driving-sleeve S on the axle as shown in Fig. 5. In the steering-wheel, shown in Fig. 7, the steering-knuckle T carries the axle-arm t provided with bearing-cones t, V<3> which run on balls held in cups t<2>, V<4> connected together inside the hub by a sleeve V<6>.
Patent GB-190307561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Current Controllers.
Inventor: BRADLEY LYNDE
Filed: 1903-04-01
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 7561. Bradley, L., and Allen, S. April 1. Resistances.- In a column resistance, sets of carbon plates 15, Fig. 1, are enclosed in insulating- t u b e s within tubes 9, supported in a suitable frame. Metallic plungers 18 are adapted to slide in the tubes to press the plates 15 together. The plungers are operated from a cam 19, controlled by the handle 21, which turns within a carriage 23, 24, Fig. 3, sliding on suitable guides 26. The pressure on the several columns is equalized and cushioned by interposing rocking plates 35, 37, fitted with bow springs 32, 40, between the plate 24 and the plungers 18. The plungers 18 should fit in an airtight manner, and the tubes fit in airtight sockets 13 carrying suitable terminals &c. at the base. The cam-shaft 20 carries switches for making desired connections.
Patent GB-190309951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Central Energy Telephone Systems.
Inventor: BRANDER BERTIL
Filed: 1903-05-02
Granted: 1904-05-02
Abstract: 9951. Brander, B. May 2. Drawings to Specification. Indicators or annunciators.-In a telephone exchange system a drop shutter indicator is used which is wound doubly in such a manner that it is ineffective and non-inductive when the metallic circuit is closed for speaking purposes, but responds to the call current, which passes through one coil only. In another system the indicator is arranged to serve as an impedance coil, the lines being connected permanently to both poles of the battery and the call automatically given by closing the transmitter circuit. The indicator preferably employed for this system is of the " grid " type. The grid is not fixed, as usual, but is movable by the plug, so that when the plug is inserted the white portions of the shutter become invisible but appear again when the circuit is broken and the electromagnet de-energized.
Patent GB-190310648-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Preparing Fine Ores, Granulated Ores or Sand Ores for Moulding them into Briquettes and Making them Fit for Use in the Blast Furnace.
Inventor: HUFFELMANN WILHELM
Filed: 1903-05-11
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 10,648. Huffelmann, W. May 11. Blast-furnace charges. - A mixture of finelydivided ore with coke or charcoal dust is heated in drying apparatus and mixed, while hot, with hot tar. The mixture is pressed into briquettes for use in the blast furnace, the briquettes being sometimes baked at a bright red heat. Fluxes or other agents may be added.
Patent GB-190313672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Stop and other Valves.
Inventor: HALE GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-06-18
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 13,672. Hale, G. W. June 18. Actuating v a l v e s; hinged valves; g a s valves ; multiple - way valves; casings; spindles. - A s t o p valve, for use with steam, water, gas, &c., is provided with a straight-way passage, formed in the casing a, Fig. 1, the Figure showing in section a screw-down type of valve. The valve f, which is faced with a renewable washer g, is carried loosely on the end e of a bellcrank or elbow lever d. This lever is pivoted to a pin j in the casing, and is actuated by a screwed spindle l, preferably connected to the lever by a slotted fork k<1> embracing the lever and connected to it by a pin k<2>. The fork is attached irrotationally in a socket of the spindle. All the connections are adapted to relieve the stress on the connecting-pins. In cases in which the spindle l is plain and does not rotate, it may be directly connected to the lever d, and operated by leverage, rack-and pinion, gearing, &c. The invention may be applied to a double valve. The two valves may be operated independently or from one spindle ; in the latter case, the two bell-crank levers have pin-and-slot connections to one plate at the end of the spindle. This form may have a branch in addition to ways b, b<1>, as in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190314520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Switches for Tramways Railways and the like.
Inventor: ALBIEZ JOHN LEO
Filed: 1903-06-30
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 14,520. Albiez, J. L. June 30. Points and switches; tie-bars.-Consists of a switch which is applicable to tramway and railway lines. As applied to tramway lines, the switch tongue 8, Fig. 2, is carried on the upright arms 7 of the tie rod 5, which can move laterally upon the rollers 6 carried by the bed-plate 1. This plate has a lug 2, upon which the tilting bar 3, with the trips 15, 16, is centrally pivoted. The tilting bar carries studs 18, provided with wedge-shaped heads 19, 19<1>, which engage in recesses in the sliding bar, and also has inclined faces 14 on its downwardly-projecting arms 11, 12, which engage with the faces 9, 10 upon the sliding bar 5. Levers 21, 20 are attached to the front of the car, and may be kept raised, as is 20, by suitable studs, or lowered, as is 21, so as to engage the trip 16, and operate the points. On lowering the lever 20, the trip is depressed, the inclined faces 9, 14 engage one another, and the second pair 10, 14 are parted. Owing to the pressure of the arm 11 on the face 9, the bar 5 is shifted over, whereby the locking- wedge 19<1> is lifted from its recess and the wedge 19 descends into the recess 17, locking the switch tongue 8 in the open position. As applied to railways, the switch tongues 25, 26, Fig. 6, are carried by the sliding bar 27, which is mounted in the frame 28 carrying guide-wheels 30. The bar has inclined faces 31, 32 which engage with those on the blocks 36, 36, carried by the tilting levers 34<1>, 35<1>, Fig. 5, and also openings 33, 33 near its ends, which have one inclined and one vertical face and are adapted to receive the switch locks 34, 35. To bring the switch tongue 26 against the main rail and to move the tongue 25 away from the opposite main rail, the lever attached to the car engages with the proper trip 39, throwing the inclined faces 32, 37 together and moving the bar 27 laterally with the switch rails. The upward motion of the block 36 raises the locking-key 35 from its recess, and, as the bar moves laterally, the key 34 falls into its recess and locks the switch in its new position. The position of the trips is also shown when the main track is curved where it is joined by the switch.
Patent GB-190318349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Records for Talking Machines.
Inventor: KRIEGER CARL HUGO
Filed: 1903-08-25
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 18,349. Krieger, C. H. Aug. 25. Phonographs &c.- The back of the record is roughened, as illustrated, b y shallow grooves or indentations prodncing a pattern similar to the cut of a file, and by this means good frictional contact between the disc and its support is obtained, a mechanical fastening such as a stud or holding-pin being unnecessary.
Patent GB-190325459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Making Champagne and Aerating Wines and the like.
Inventor: RICHARD EUGENE
Filed: 1903-11-21
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 25,459. Richard, E. Nov. 21. AÙrating liquids; siphon bottles.-An oscillating table, whereon are supported specially-constructed jars, is used in aÙrating wines, and thereby obtaining champagne. The table B, Fig. 2, is carried by arms E and receives an oscillatory motion from a crank F. The jars J are charged with carbonic acid by means of the pipes N, M, O, in communication with the cylinder P. Each of the jars, Fig. 3, consists of a steel casing A<1> and a glass receiver I' separated by cork pads H<1>, and is provided with screw caps B<1>, C<1>, and a tap K in communication with the pipes F<1>, G<1>. The caps are removed during the charging operation and replaced by a cap having only one tube N, Fig. 4, which is arranged so as to communicate with the tube F<1>. A cap having two ways is used for discharging purposes, so that a further quantity of gas may be introduced through the pipe G<1>. A suitable discharging - apparatus is described in Specification No. 25,460, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Registering &c.].
Patent GB-190326495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Sterilization of Water and other Liquids and of Alimentary Substances to render same Potable or Edible.
Inventor: NESFIELD VINCENT BLUMHARDT
Filed: 1903-12-03
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 26,495. Nesfield, V. B. Dec. 3. Liquids, sterilizing ; preserving food.-Water or other liquid is sterilized by treatment with iodine, which is used preferably in the form of a mixture of sodium iodide and iodate, citric or other acid being added to liberate the iodine. Instead of using the acid, the liquid may be aÙrated with carbon dioxide. The liquid is afterwards treated with sodium thiosulphate or sulphite or other reagent capable of neutralizing the iodine. Both iodizing and neutralizing agents may be made up, separately or together, in the form of a tablet or pill, dextrine being sometimes used to bind, and gelatine or sugar ,to coat, the chemicals used. To sterilize solid substances, they are immersed in water which is treated by the iodine process.
Patent GB-190326958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Reservoirs or Tanks for Holding Liquids.
Filed: 1903-12-09
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 26,958. Fletcher, F. E., and International Shoe Findings, Ltd. Dec. 9. Actuating lift valves.-In a tank for holding liquids, holes 4 are closed by valves 16, which are operated by means of projections on spindles 14 working ia spiral slots 18 in bosses 15, the spindles being rotated by the pieces 17.
Patent GB-190405282-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Braiding Machines.
Inventor: SCHUERMANN CARL
Filed: 1904-03-03
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 5282. Sch³rmann, C. March 3. Braiding -machines. -In order to diminish the difference between the maximum and minimum lengths of the threads between the braiding-point o and the thread-eyes a, a circular plate P is mounted above and rotates with the upper radially-slotted cover D. There are two systems of bobbins, of which one s<1> runs in a circular path without additional lateral motion, and the other s in the opposite direction with additional radial motion. The diameter of the plate P is preferably such that a short distance is left between its edge and the thread running off the guides from the bobbins s<1>. The reciprocating bobbins s rotate with the plate P, so that there is no friction between their threads and the plate. When the bobbins s are in their inmost positions, the threads are bent on the edge of the plate P, and the greatest difference in the length of the threads is shown at d<1>, the travel of the ordinary thread-tensioning weights g being one half of d'. Since the mechanism for radially reciprocating the carriers of the bobbins s acts at their lower ends only, the tension of the threads at the thread-eyes a assists the reciprocating mechanism, and prevents binding when the carrier reverses its motion from inwards to outwards. The machine may be driven at a higher speed than usual.
Patent GB-190406110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: FOSTER CHARLES EDWIN
Filed: 1904-03-12
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 6110. Foster, C. E., Grote, E. R., and Ely, M. V., [trading as Foster & Co.]. March 12. Arc lamps.-In lamps which are regulated by thermo - expansive conductors, only the expansion of the conductors at high temperatures is emp lo y e d for regulation. The spring which keeps the conductor in tension is so arranged as to put a greater strain on the conductor during the movement of a clutch than at other times. The current passes from a terminal L' of the lamp through a conductor 0<1>, expansive wire or strip W<1>, lever R, wire or strip W, conductor N, carbons M, M', bracket A<3>, and conductor 0, to the terminal L. The tension of the wires is adjusted by a screw m and nut m<1>. The strip or wire W is attached to a cross-piece R<1> fixed to the end of a rod R<2>, which is pivoted at a, preferably by having a pointed end working in a recess in the part A of the frame. A link D connects the cross-piece R<1> to a lever B or a disc, fixed at b to a spindle F, Fig. 3. The ends g of screws f, f<1> form bearings for this shaft. To a pulley s<1> on the lower arm of the lever B is attached, by means of a hook or loop, a spring. An arm E, attached to the clutch K by a pin and slot arrangement or otherwise, has a boss e<1> fitting loosely on the shaft F, with projecting pieces j, j<1>, between which work pins k on the shaft. Thus when the lamp is switched in, the first expansion of the strips has nu effect on the clutch.
Patent GB-190406177-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Grapnel.
Inventor: ROGERS FRANCIS MURRAY
Filed: 1904-03-14
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 6177. Rogers, F. M., [Rennie, G. M.]. March 14. Grapnels for submarine c a b l e work are made in the form of metallic chains, each link of which is formed or fitted with transverse flukes e. The flexibility of the chain permits it to adapt itself to the sea bottom, and protects the flukes from damage, while the cable, when hooked, may be brought o v e r the bow sheaves as readily as the chain. The links may be formed solid, or built up as shown. The lower part is pierced with a hole c to receive the following link; in the upper part a slot d is cut and a corresponding slot d' in the fluke e. The flukes are fastened to the link by rivets or bolts g. The grapnel is built of four or more such links, and weighted at each end by a length of chain.
Patent GB-190407465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-closet Seats, and Means for Fixing the same.
Inventor: ROBERTS ALFRED
Filed: 1904-03-29
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 7465. Roberts, A., and Syer, M. March 29. Closet seats.-T-irons b are fastened to the hinged seat a to strengthen the latter and so enable it to be made in one piece, or more if required. The irons extend rearwardly for pivotal connection with the board d, which is supported in a groove in a board e fixed to wooden strips g. These are screwed or nailed to the wall. Another board is placed in front of the board e above the seat. In Fig. 4 another method of supporting the piece d is shown.