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Patent GB-190302483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electrically Controlled Lifts
Inventor: RICHMOND JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-02-02
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 2483. Richmond, J., and Carey, R. r. Feb. 2. Lifts.-Relates to " push-button electricallycontrolled lifts, which may be either electrically or hydraulically actuated. Bare conducting-wires 1, 2, connected by a spring 10 and insulators 8, 9, pass over insulated pulleys at the top and bottom of the shaft, and have their other ends connected to insulators 3, 4 on the cage. The two wires are connected respectively through wipers and wires 26, 27 and the up and down solenoids 50, 51 of the motor-reversing switch, to a battery &c. 21, which may be of lower potential than the motor supply ; the circuit is completed in the other direction through a contact 18 embracing the wire 1, 2 at each floor and a corresponding push-button switch 17. The wire 1, 2 moves with the cage, and, therefore, on pressing a button at any floor, the circuit is completed through the wire 1 or the wire 2, and corresponding solenoid of the reversing- switch, according as the cage is below or above that floor, and, on the cage reaching the floor, this circuit is broken by the passage of the insulators 3, 4 between the contacts 18 at the floor. As soon as the motor circuit is completed, the push-buttons are locked, the button which has been pressed in its operative position, and the others in their inoperative position. This is effected by levers 35 or rings, Fig. 6, which are simultaneously caused to engage collars 30 on the push-button stems, by a solenoid 34 in the motor circuit, or by a governor device, or otherwise. The push-buttons in the cage, connected in parallel to those at the floors, are locked in a similar way by a solenoid 23 in the control circuit. A single three-position switch may, however, be used instead of the cage pushbuttons. The circuit from the push-buttons is completed through door-contacts 38 at each floor, and the doors are fitted with bolts adapted to be opened by a cam on the cage. Each of the insulators 3, 4, Fig. 3, comprises a base 48, a carbon block 49, and an insulating-block 3 or 4. In the case of a hydraulic lift, the solenoids 50, 51 would operate the controlling-valve, and the push-buttons would be locked by a small hydraulic cylinder.
Patent GB-190309403-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Mechanically Sorting Coal and similar Material and for Relieving it of Water.
Inventor: RATH WILHELM
Filed: 1903-04-25
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 9403. Rath, W. April 25. Separating or sorting coal &c.-Relates to apparatus for screening the various grades of sorted coal as they leave a washing-machine of any ordinary construction. The apparatus is also applicable for the treatment of other materials. The shoots c, c bring the various grades of coal in a current of water from the washing-machine. The coarsest grade is delivered upon the screen a on the right of the Figure. All pieces too small for the particular grade pass through the screen a upon a straining-screen b which allows the water and slack to pass into the waste conduit e. The small pieces which do not pass through the screen b are taken by an elevator d and discharged with the next smaller grade-upon the second screen a, where the same series of operations are gone through until all the coal brought by the shoots c, c has been re-sorted.
Patent GB-190311115-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Screw Jacks.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM BEARD
Filed: 1903-05-15
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 11,115. Lake, W. B., and Elliot, E. F. May 15. Lifting - jacks.- Lifting - jacks for motor cars &c. are constructed so as to ba capable of rapid adjustment into position through a large range. The screw b fits loosely in the hollow standard a so that it can be lifted to about the right height, and its loose nut then runs down by hand until teeth f<1> on its underside engage similar teeth on the driving bevel wheel c. The wheel c is rotated, to rotate the nut, by a wheel d fitted with a crank-handle, rotation of the screw b being prevented by a key in the standard engaging a keyway b<1> in the screw. To provide for a greater range, the screw b may be hollow and fitted with a second screw and nut. In a modification, the wheel c itself may form the nut. The wheels c, d are mounted in caps at the top of the standard, their bearings being partly formed in the cover-plates a<5>, a<9>. The crankhandle engages the wheel d by means of pins fitting in slot d<4x>, or alternatively, fits a squared extension of the wheel hub.
Patent GB-190313831-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boots.
Inventor: CRABB HARRY BETTINSON
Filed: 1903-06-20
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 13,831. Crabb, H. B. June 20. Strap fastenings; spring-lever fastenings.-In the construction of a boot adapted to be fas tened without laces, one side b, Fig. 2, of the upper of the boot is extended as a strap d, which passes round the ankle and is secured by a buckle f, on the other side a, passing through a slit h in the strap. A spring - lever fastening f and eyelet j are provided to secure the lower part of the extension d. For a football boot, in addition, if required, to the ordinary lace fastening, a flap d<1>, Fig. 3, attached to the toe or vamp to cover the meeting edges of the upper, is provided with two straps k, l, which pass round the ankle, and back over the instep, and fasten underneath the instep by a buckle, as shown.
Patent GB-190315558-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controlling Valves for Steering or like Engines
Inventor: KELLY ALEXANDER
Filed: 1903-07-14
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 15,558. Kelly, A., and Hansen, C. D. B. July 14. Steering-gear. - The controlling-valve A of a steering-engine is worked by a fluid-pressure cylinder D having a distributing-valve E. This valve may, as shown in Fig. 2, be worked by a rod I through a floating lever H, which is also connected to the spindle of the valve A ; or, as shown in Fig. 1, the rod I, which in both cases is connected to the hunting gear, is attached directly to the valve E. In the latter case, the controlling-valve A is returned to its mid-position by springs L.
Patent GB-190316599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Manual Power Mechanism for Drawing or Propelling Agricultural Implements.
Inventor: LUBIN DAVID
Filed: 1903-07-28
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 16,599. Lubin, D. July 28. Winches.-Relates to appliances by means of which cultivators and other agricultural implements are drawn through the land by manual power. In Fig. 2, a winding-drum 4 is carried upon a standard 1, supported on a frame with horizontal bars 8, extending forwards and rearwards upon the ground, and so arranged as to straddle rows of plants. Teeth 15 are removably attached to the rearward ends of pivoted arms 12, and serve to anchor the device. The arms 12 are guided and controlled in their movements by uprights 13 and pins 14. The draw-line, which passes from the drum 4 around a pulley 19 to the cultivator, may be attached to the drum by passing one end through holes 22, 23, Fig. 7, in the flange and knotting it. The whole apparatus is moved from place to place as required, and is operated by a man standing on the pivoted arms. In the modification shown in Fig. 7, a handle 37 and tines 38 are provided, and on the single anchoring-arm 43, which carries one or two teeth, is a foot-plate 45. In a modification, a clutch and wheels are provided, and the height of the pulley is adjustable so as to vary the depth to which the front tines of the cultivator sink into the ground. In another, the man grasps a vertically-adjustable handle, and the anchoring-arms are dispensed with. In another, for use where there are no plants, the anchoring-teeth are attached to the fixed bars of a horizontal frame. In another, a seat is provided on the frame, which takes the place of the fixed horizontal bars 8. In the form shown in Fig. 12, the drum 71 is driven by spur gearing, and the shaft 75 is movable longitudinally so as to disengage the halves 76, 77 of a clutch.
Patent GB-190321066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Brake Mechanism.
Inventor: PARKES JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-10-01
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 21,066. Parkes, J. Oct. 1. Brakes.-In a rim brake for the back wheel of a cycle, a bracket 8, secured on each of the stays 6, has an arm 9, to which is pivoted the lever 11 the lower end of which is connected to the usual bow-shaped strap 12. The brake shoes 13 are secured to the strap 12 ; this strap embraces the wheel and is attached to a screwed rod 16, to which is adjustably connected a cord, chain, or the like led from the usual brake-operating lever within reach of the rider. To hold the blocks off the wheel, a spiral or other spring 20, preferably enclosed in a tube 22, has one end secured to the link 11, and the other end to a pin 21 on the bracket 8.
Patent GB-190322956-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Phonographs, Graphophones and the like.
Inventor: BAYNES FREDERICK WALTER
Filed: 1903-10-23
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 22,956. Baynes, F. W. Oct. 23. Phonographs &c. -A metal baseplate A has two uprights B, B<1>, one of which is drilled a n d the other slotted, to receive the wire mandrel C. On this mandrel is loosely threaded the record R, permanently mounted in metal end-plates E, E' which are kept in place by a wire key F. One end of the key is bent back on itself, and against it the end uf a spring G engages, the other end of the spring being attached to the mandrel which is bent to form a handle H. A hook K keeps the mandrel in position in the slotted upright B<1>. The resonator S, of cardboard or other suitable material, is pivoted to a pillar T. A cardboard diaphragm M is cemented to the resonator, and is connected to the stylus P by a bent metal strip N. A spring W serves to retain the stylus in contact with the record.
Patent GB-190327248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lead Plug Locks for Miners' Safety Lamps.
Inventor: WILLIAMS LEWIS NOAH
Filed: 1903-12-12
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 27,248. Williams, L. N. Dec. 12. Miners' safety lamps.-Relates to means for protecting the hasps of lead plug locks of miners' safety lamps from the pliers or jaws of a compressing-machine, which may overlap the lead plug. Lugs f are formed on the back-plate which carries the locking-tongue d and which is secured to the oil vessel e. Between these the hasp a passes and a lead plug g is then passed through a hole in the tongue d and compressed from both ends. The hasp a may be hinged to the body ring b, Fig. 1, or to the oil pot below the tongue d, when it is slotted to engage one of the pillars round the glass or to a link hung from one of the pillars.
Patent GB-190327698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Excavators, Dredgers and the like.
Inventor: HADFIELD ROBERT ABBOTT
Filed: 1903-12-17
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 27,698. Hadfield, R. A. Dec. 17. Dredging; excavating. - The digger teeth of dredging and excavating buckets are made with removable points. Figs. 1 and 2 show one tooth, the body of which is formed with shoulders 3, 3<a> and a projecting portion 2. The hard point 5 has plate-like portions 6 formed with projections, which engage recesses 4, 4<a> in the body of the tooth, and the point and body are secured by the rivets 9. Fig. 4 shows a sectional view of a modification, the point being secured by means of two rivets 9 and a cottar 10. To form a larger bearing-surface between the cottar and the point, the latter is formed with projecting pieces 11, 11<a>, which engage with recesses 12, 12<a> in the body of the tooth. Fig. 9 shows a plan of another modification. The body is formed with a shoulder on each side, and the point has four plate-like portions forming a socket for the body, which is secured by cottars, the ends of the latter being bent over, as shown.
Patent GB-190400055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in lined or otherwise Decorated Portions of Enamelled Metal Surfaces and in the Method of Producing the same.
Inventor: ALTREE JAMES PHILIP
Filed: 1904-01-01
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 55. Altree, J. P., and Boyes, C. F. G. Jan. 1. Ornamenting metal surfaces.- Enamel - coated metal surfaces, such as those of bedsteads, cycle frames, &c., are decorated with h lines or other ornamentation of different colour by first removing the groundwork enamel, and then painting in or over the hollows with enamel or colour of the desired tint. The enamelled surface may be removed by a string h, covered with rotten stone, pumice, &c., and guided by a clip a, or by a cutting-tool guided by a concaved ruler l of suitable form.
Patent GB-190401994-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Indicating the Score of Players in such Games as Billiards and the like.
Inventor: MANTON JOHN ALLEN
Filed: 1904-01-26
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 1994. Manton, J. A., and Oakes, C. S. Jan. 26. Scoring and marking.-For indicating the score in billiards &c., discs c<1>, d<1>, e<1>, marked with numerals representing units, tens, and hundreds respectively, are mounted in a suitable frame a provided with a face b formed with apertures c, d, e, which enable one numeral of each disc to be visible, as shown in Fig. 1. All the parts are in duplicate. The discs are rotated independently of each other by means of pointers f, g, and a button z respectively. The disc c<1> is let into the disc d', with which it is mounted concentrically as shown in Fig. 3. The discs are made of wood adapted not to warp and each disc is provided with a boss formed with a series of indentations, which are engaged by a spring in order to ensure the discs remaining in position when the desired numerals have been brought opposite the apertures c, d, e. The face b is painted with numerals for the guidance of the marker.
Patent GB-190410604-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means of Advertising
Inventor: WOKES CHARLES
Filed: 1904-05-09
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 10,604. Wokes, C. May 9. Advertising. - Relates to means for advertising in connection with electric bell pushes, electric switches and cut-outs, gas-bracket blocks, &c. The advertising matter is printed, painted, embossed, or otherwise placed upon a plate A of metal, celluloid, or other material. In the example figured, the plate A is fixed between the block C of the cut-out and the outer cap B, which is screwed on. In the case of the block of a gas bracket or a bell push without an outer cap, the plate A may be screwed on, or fixed between, the block and the wall to which this is attached, or the block may be provided with a pocket, clip, or the like, to hold the plate.
Patent GB-190414979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Calculating Mechanism applicable to Typewriting Machines and the like
Inventor: PIKE WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1904-07-04
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 14,979. Pike, W. H. July 4. Calculating - apparatus. -An adding-machine for English monetary values is described as applied to and operated by the numeral -keys of a typewriter, the counter moving with the paper carriage so' as to space automatically. The counter A, Fig. - 1, is adjustable on the paper carriage by means of a screw 4, and is shown in section in Fig. 8. There are registering-wheels, each with a pinion 5<a>, forfarthings, pence, shillings, and pounds, motion being transferred from the driving-segment 1 through the train 2, 8. A roller on the detent 10 holds and adjusts the ratchetwheel 9, the parts shown being those corresponding to one registering-wheel, and when a pin 19 of the next lower denomination forces out the spring- pressed arm 13, the bent lever 12 drops off the supporting-catch at its lower end and the spring 16 presses up the transferring-pawl 11 until it is locked by its bevelled extremity striking the pin 20. The number and position of the pins 19 depends upjn the money values to be registered. Ten numeral keys 27 extend transversely across the keyboard, and the driving- segment 1 is operated from each, and is carried on the frame 21 pivoted at 22 and normally held upwards and away from the pinions 2 by means of springs 26. The frame 21 is pivoted on bell-crank levers 24. The depression of a key thrown the segment into operative position by means of projections 36, 37 which engage with the recessed portion of a cam 34, thereby forcing down the horizontal arm of the lever 24 within limits defined by the pin 35. Simultaneously, the rack 28, pinion 29, and cam 32 co-operate to deprass the pin 33 and give the required stroke to the driving-segment, the cams being staggered to produce the required movements. Usual means are employed for returning the registering-wheels to zero.
Patent GB-190417220-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Starting and Controlling Alternating-current Electric Commutator Motors particularly for use on electric Railways
Filed: 1904-08-06
Granted: 1905-10-06
Abstract: 17,220. U n i o n Elektricitõts - Ges. Aug. 8, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Motors, controlling.-Single-phase commutator motors, particularly for railway work where two or more are employed, are controlled by connecting the "working wind- " ings " in series or parallel in accordance with the speed. Fig. 3 shows an arrangement with two motors. The rotors e<1>, e<2> have two windings, one short-circuited in line with the field axis and the other supplied with a current from a series transformer t or other suitable arrangement. The working windings a<1>, a<2> are shown on the stator, and may be connected in series or pirallel by the switch u. With this arrangement sparking is prevented even at high speeds, the electromotive force in the short-circuited winding being balanced.
Patent GB-190421120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tea Pots.
Inventor: LEIBBRAND CHARLES HERMANN
Filed: 1904-10-01
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 21,120. Leibbrand, C. H. Oct. 1. Tea-pots, coffee-pots, &c.-In tea or coffee pots of the type in which the water is retained in the infuser by the pressure of entrapped air, the metal pot is formed with a screwed flange e, with which a ring g forms an airtight joint. A flange k in the ring g supports a strainer l. Radial vanes o with holes or notches p promote circulation, and on expansion an air space is left between a china or earthenware lining q and the metal exterior. The Provisional Specitication states that the pot may be of earthenware.
Patent GB-190423902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turbines Worked by Elastic Fluid.
Inventor: WILKINSON JAMES
Filed: 1904-11-04
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 23,902. Wilkinson, J. Dec. 16, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Steam turbines.- Relates to reversible steam turbines specially adapted for economical running at cruising and full speeds. The turbine wheels 21, Fig. 4, have three rings of blades, an inner ring 24 for reversing, a median ring 25 for full speed, and an outer ring 22 for cruising speed. The outer ring has two or more sets of blades co-operating with guide-blades 28, and thus adapted to run at one half or similar fractional cruising speed. The steam-supply pipe 1 has branch passages leading to three sets of nozzles 5. and the exhaust steam from the first wheel passes into one of the three similar sets of nozzles 5<a> in the stage partition. The first-wheel nozzles 5, Fig. 8, are controlled by cylindrical valves 8, having crank projections acted on by differential pistons 36, and passages lead from the operating piston of the first-wheel valves to pistons 58 controlling the second-wheel valve so that both sets of valves 'are simultaneously actuated. The governor has a rotary casing 77, Fig. 3, carrying weighted arms 78 acting on a sliding extension 79 from a valve 65, the governor being loaded with one or two springs 106 according to speed. The valve 65 has cut-away parts and acts as a throttle valce regulatiug passages 63, Fig. 4, co-operating with the chamber of a differential piston valve 83. A number of these piston valves 83 are connected in series and beneath them a cylindrical valve 92, Fig. 2, is arranged and is set by hand to bring the required pipe 55 and its set of nozzles into action. The governor regulates the fluid pressure admitted to the differential piston valves and thus the number of them which are actuated and the number of nozzles which open. The last nozzle in operation pulsates and so effects a fine graduation. Projecting ridges are formed on the casing opposite the periphery of the turbine wheel to collect condensation water, and a channel is formed in the casing and supplied with superheated fluid to evaporate this water.
Patent GB-190424337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Closets.
Inventor: ZACHARIE FRANCIS CHARLES
Filed: 1904-11-10
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 24,337. Zacharie, F. C. April 27, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Seat-action closets; urinals.- The flushing-tank of a closet is operated by a chain E, F connecting the hinged seat with the valveoperating arm A, a weight D being attached to the chain so that the seat is normally held open and the closet may be used as a urinal. The chain E. F passes over pulleys B, C. When the seat is depressed, the chain acts on the arm A and starts the flush.
Patent GB-190427107-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shoe Sewing Machines
Inventor: LOMBARD WALTER EDWIN
Filed: 1904-12-12
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 27,107. Lombard, W. E. Dec. 12. Boot-sole stitching-machines ; lockstitch shuttle sewing - machines ; needles, hook, threading-devices for.- The shuttle 15 is driven by special mechanism so that it moves most quickly when just entering or leaving the needle-thread loop and very slowly when altogether disengaged. The shuttle-driver is connected by a common dog-clutch and bevel-gearing to a crank 29. This crank carries a sliding block 31, and a pin 32 integral with the block engages an eye in the end of an eccentric-rod 34. The rod 34 is slidingly pivoted at 38. The needle-thread loop is expanded for the passage of the shuttle by a rod 16, adjustably attached to a sliding bar 40 vibrated longitudinally by a cam 44. The needle thread is placed in the needle barb by a tubular looper 17 attached to a rod 52. To provide the necessary motion, the rod 52 is slidingly pivoted on two blocks 58, 59 sliding in directions at right-angles. A pin on the slide 58 engages a cam-lever 64, and the slide 59 carries a roller directly engaging a peripheral groove on the cam 68. Governing needle thread.-The needle thread is passed over a grooved sheave provided with a ratchet 85 which permits it to rotate freely in one direction to supply the thread but by preventing any reverse motion avoids the withdrawal of the thread by the measuring-device 18. To ensure the proper setting of the stitch, the thread is clamped during the action of the take-up by a brake block which acts upon a sheave behind the ratchet 85. It is carried by a sliding rod 87, having a pair of adjusting screws, which hold a crosshead 95, engaged by the slotted end of a cam-lever 93.
Patent GB-190428656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heddles for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: BUTCHER EDWIN
Filed: 1904-12-29
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 28,656. Butcher, E. Feb. 15, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Making parts of looms.- In making healds for jacquard looms, the upper and lower wire strands 2, 3 of the healds are passed through end openings 1<11> in the metal guide-eyes 1, which have the usual openings 1<1> for the warp threads. The wires 2, 3 are then bent back on themselves, and both parts are compressed into the metal of the eye, forming grooves 1<111>. The two parts of each wire are further connected to the guide-eye and to each other beyond the guide-eye by means of solder.