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Patent GB-190204241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in & relating to Kettles and other Articles of a like Nature.
Inventor: ANDERSON HARRY PERCIVAL HARVEY
Filed: 1902-02-19
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 4241. Anderson, H. P. H., and Phelps, E. B. Feb. 19. Kettles &c.- An inner vessel c, shaped as shown, is connected by narrow lateral passages d to the annular peripheral space b. The kettle or similar utensil may be of any suitable shape, and may be built up or cast.
Patent GB-190205129-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches.
Inventor: LOEWEN WILHELM
Filed: 1902-02-28
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 5129. Loewen, W. Feb. 28. Switches in which mercury flows from one chamber to another, to make or break a circuit. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement. The apparatus is mounted on shaft b and, when turned into the position shown, the mercury flows from the chamber a into the chamber d and completes a circuit. On revolving the apparatus, the mercury flows back, and to quicken its flow additional tubes or passages e are provided.
Patent GB-190209913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Library and other Issue and Return Indicators
Filed: 1902-04-30
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 9913. Cotgreave's Indicators, Ltd., and Maconochie, R. April 30. Indicating by tickets and tokens. - Relates to issue-and-return indicators for public libraries, breweries, stores, &c. A library indicator, for exexample, is shown in front view and section respectively, in Figs. 1 and 2. A metal, fibre, cardboard, &c. tablet or panel a is fitted in a framework b and protected on the front or public side by glazing c. Corresponding series of numbers, names, letters, &c. are arranged on the front and back of the panel a, and each of the numbered &c. parts of the panel is pressed out to form a recess d with a sloping back d<1>, and is also slotted or perforated at e. The numbers &c. on the back of the panel are relatively higher than those of the front, so that each slot e is above a number &c. on the front, and below the corresponding number &c. on the back. The receptacles formed by the slots c and recesses d are adapted to receive tickets or cards f, slips, tabs, pegs, clips, or other recording- devices. The tickets f are preferably formed with shanks f<1>, Figs. 1 and 5, enlarged heads f<2>, and shoulders f <3>, and are marked on both sides with numbers &c. corresponding to those on the panel a, and serve to mask the corresponding numbers &c. on both sides of the panel, as indicated in shading in Fig. 1. The front of the panel may be left blank, and indications given at the back and front, or at the back only, by means of tickets. The tickets may be tapered instead of shouldered, or stops or other supports for tickets &c, may be provided on the panel, for example, by forming terminal ears or rests on the front sides of the parts d<1>, Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190211643-A (GB)
Title: Self Driving Weight Motor.
Inventor: COWLE WILLIAM FRANCIS
Filed: 1902-05-22
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 11,643. Cowle, W. F. May 22. Self-driving weight motors.-A self-driving rotary motor consists of a sprocket-wheel c driven by the weight of an endless chain e, which is fed on to the top of the sprocket-wheel by a guide-wheel a. More than one chain may be used, and the axis of the guide-wheel is set askew, so that the chain clears the main wheel.
Patent GB-190215773-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cuff Holders or Stud Buttons
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1902-07-15
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 15,773. Marks, G. C., [Chicago Cuff Holder Co.]. July 15. Studs and solitaires.-Stud buttons for connecting cuffs to wristbands are formed of two studs which can be used separately. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the head b of any ordinary stud B is retained by spring detents c<1> formed integrally with a plate C, which is attached to the base a<2> of the stud A by crimping the edge c or otherwise. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the detents g<1> are formed on a plate g, a plate h having a depression a' is inserted between the plate g and base e', and the parts are secured by a plate f <1>.
Patent GB-190216672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Mechanism for Playing Pianos Organs and the like Musical Instruments
Inventor: FUGILL HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1902-07-28
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 16,672. Fugill, H. E. July 28. Automatic instruments.-Automatic mechanism for playing pianos, organs, and like instruments, and of the electromagnetic type described in Specification No. 7078, A.D. 1901, is shown in Figs. 1, 4, 5, and 6. One or more variations in the hammer power or expression is obtained by two or more contacts B, B<1>, B" on the platen A for each hammer lever, the contacts being connected with suitable resistances to vary the operating-currents. The sheet music is non-conducting, and has perforations which allow the contacts on the platen to receive current from the main conductor A' over the platen A as required. The hammer levers are lifted simultaneously by a sliding bar capable of vertical movement. When the sheet music is exhausted from the roller, or when there is no sheet music in the machine, the roller F attached to the levers F' on the cover E<1> falls and breaks the contact between the levers F<111> and the main conductor A', so cutting off the current. To feed and re-wind the sheet music automatically, the lever carrying the gear-wheels U', U<11>, V<1>, V<11> is pressed by the spring R<1> to cause the wheel V<1> to gear with the wheel V on the draw-off roller D, aud the wheels are driven from the motor Q. The sheet music is hooked to the supply spool C, and, when unwound, the wheel V<1> can rotate freely by the yielding of the spring R'. To reverse the action of the rollers, the lever S is thrown over, causing the wheels U, U' to engage and the music sheet to be re-wound. Two or more electromagnets N, N' are arranged in connection with the lever P, which is adjustably connected with the hammer lever G by the rod or wire M. The striking-part of the hammer lever can be adjusted to make up for any inequality between the distances of the notes of the instrument. Three or more levelling-screws are provided, together with a false base mounted upon castors, for adjusting the alignment and level of the playing machine to the level of the keyboard. The hard and soft pedals may be actuated by perforations and suitable contacts, and the currents employed may be controlled from a main switchboard, as described in Specification No. 7078, A.D. 1901. The platen and contact arrangement may be placed upon the main switchboard, and the wires may be conveyed in a cable to their respective magnets.
Patent GB-190217663-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Drying Humid Material reduced to Grains, Shavings or Small Particles.
Inventor: HUILLARD ALPHONSE
Filed: 1902-08-12
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 17,663. Huillard, A. Feb. 10, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Drying phosphates, brewers' grains, fruit, &c.- An apparatus for drying phosphates, fruit, vegetables, waste from breweries, tanneries, colour and sugar factories, &c. is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The drying- chamber a has a series of perforated floors b<1> fitted centrally with openended cones d'. The shaft r has radial arms c in each compartment, the arms having inclined stirrers p<1> which push the material towards the central opening. The wet material is fed in at the top of the chamber, and is dried by an ascending current of hot air, the material, after leaving each compartment, being spread by falling on to truncated cones e<1> carried by the arms.
Patent GB-190218008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Electrical Ignition Apparatus of Internal Combustion Engines
Filed: 1902-08-15
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 18,008. Tangyes, Ltd., and Robson, J. Aug. 15 Gas and like engines, igniting in. The sparking- terminals c<2>, d<2> are carried on two spindles c, d, which can turn about their axes in the plug a. The spindle d is held by a spring m and arm l<2>, while the spindle c, which is rocked by the lever f or rotated, causes the bowl n to engage the arm l on the spindle d and turn it. When the bowl n releases the arm l, the contact c<2> comes against the contact d<2>, rubs against it, and finally releases it. When the spindle c osoillates, the bowl n and arm l keep the parts c<2>, d<2> out of contact on the back- stroke.
Patent GB-190301657-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of Making Turbine Wheels from Metal Sheets.
Inventor: KNORRING BARON CONSTANTIN VON
Filed: 1903-01-23
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 1657. Knorring, Baron G. von, and Nadrowski, J. Jan. 23. Making parts of turbines.-Turbine wheels are made from a number of metal sheets a, Figs. 1 and 2, suitably perforated and arranged in a "staggered" formation prior to riveting them together between cover plates b. A ring d may be secured on the circumference of the discs. The outside disc may have lips n<1>, Fig. 7, formed on one edge of the openings to direct the motive fluid into the wheel. The sheets may be of different thicknesses and have openings of varying shapes, so that vanes may approximate more closely in shape to cast vanes, as indicated in Fig. 8. The sheets may be so cut as to produce buckets of the "Pelton "wheel" type on the circumference to divide a tangential jet of steam or air. The vanes may be smoothed by filing, and the cover plates may be omitted.
Patent GB-190307411-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coat Collar.
Inventor: WACKS LEOPOLD
Filed: 1903-03-31
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 7411. Wacks, L. March 31. Coats.-A part d of the front ends of the collar a is unattached to the coat from the point c. With this construction, the lapels c may be worn folded back or buttoned up to the neck without interfering with the collar, and the collar may be worn turned up or down independently of the position of the lapels. The ends d may be worn on or under the lapels, or be tucked into pockets f in the lapels.
Patent GB-190308021-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Induction Motors
Inventor: CUSHMAN ABE LINCOLN
Filed: 1903-04-07
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 8021. Cushman, A. L. April 7. Motors, controlling.-In order to obtain a good starting-torque in an induction motor without the insertion or use of material of high resistance in the secondary winding, this winding is divided into a number of sections which are brought into action in series and in succession when starting the motor, so that the initial magnetization and reaction of the rotor are reduced. The winding of the rotor shown in Fig. 1 is arranged in three groups, each containing three sections, and consists of bars b<1>, c<1>, d' ; b<2>, c<2>, d<2> ; &c. of a low-resistance material placed in slots in the core A. The bars in every third slot are all in the same group, those in any one slot being in different sections of that group, and corresponding bars in different slots are in corresponding sections of the different groups. The ends of all the sections are brought to contacts E<1>, E<2>, F<1>, F<2>, G', G<2>, and H<1> as shown. The first sections of the three groups are shown connected into closed circuits by means of a movable switchblock I carrying insulated contacts J, K to form the winding which is used when starting the motor, the contacts E', E<2> being then connected. In another position of the switch, the contacts E', F<1> and also the contacts E'. H<1> are connected, two completed sections being then in action. When all the sections are in action, the contacts F<2>, G<1> and the contacts E<2>, F<1> are connected. A suitable form of switch-block I slides on the shaft S, Fig. 2, and makes contact as required with the contacts E<1>, E<2>, &c.
Patent GB-190309239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, the Manufacture of Wooden Stoppers for Bottles, Jars and the like.
Filed: 1903-04-23
Granted: 1904-04-23
Abstract: 9239. Lake, H. H., [Soc. Luisse du Bouchage par le Bois]. April 23. Stoppers. - In the manufacture of wooden stoppers for bottles, jars, and the like, the wood is cut into square laths, then turned to cylindrical form of suitable diameter, and cut into suitable lengths. It is then submitted, to a steam. sterilization process, preferably in wooden vats, to eliminate the sap and acids and the incrusting and colouring matters, after which it is dried by air circulation and heat, preferably by the combined action of steam-heated radiators and powerful ventilators. When dry, the air is exhausted from the cells of the wood by means of a vacuum pump, and the wood is then impregnated, under pressure, with a suitable aseptic waterproof material, such as paraffin, stearin, cerosine, glycerine, &c. After impregnation, the wood is cooled in the open air, and may then be turned in lathes to the required shape. Stoppers made from the wood so prepared are preferably formed with a cylindrical bore or recess B, Fig. 2, and may also be split, as shown at D, to give greater pliability. The head is formed with a concentric groove C, to enable the stopper to be driven in flush without breaking the neck. According to the Provisional Specification, the head may be made more resilient by means of a second concentric groove or a cross-split.
Patent GB-190311085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lock Nuts.
Inventor: JONES RICHARD
Filed: 1903-05-15
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 11,085. Jones, R. May 15. Locking nuts.-A nut is locked by means of one or more pieces f, having chisel-shaped points g, which slide in holes a formed in the nut. The point g is pressed against the bearing-surface of the nut bv the spring e, and the piece f is prevented from falling out of the hole a by indenting the face of the nut at i, and thus burring the metal over the end of the hole a.
Patent GB-190312954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnetic Brakes
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1903-06-09
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 12,954. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. June 9. Motors, controlling, magnetic brakes for. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the motor shaft 11 passes through an aperture in a fixed casing B provided with a removable cap A. Within the casing are arranged braking - members 14, 16, secured to the shaft, and members 15, 17 keyed to the casing, the member 17 acting as an armature for the cap A, which is fitted with coils 22 so as to act as a magnet. The braking-members are forced into frictional engagement by means of springs 21 located in recesses in the cap or magnet A, and are removed from engagement by energizing the magnet so as to attract the member 17. A non-magnetic plate 38 is secured to the face of the magnet to provide a constant air gap. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, a recessed plate N, secured to the motor casing M, is provided with a conical surface to engage a corresponding surface on a plate 29 keyed to the shaft 11. A magnet or cap A', provided with coils 22, is secured to the plate N, and between the cap and the member 29 is located a braking-member 20, keyed to the plate N. Springs 21 press the braking-members into engagement, and, by energizing the magnet A<1>, the members are disengaged. The cap A<1> is fitted with a bearing for the shaft 11 and provided with the usual lubricating - ring &c. In these arrangements, the braking - members remain in position when the cap is removed.
Patent GB-190316269-A (GB)
Title: Hygienic Baguettes and other Mouldings.
Inventor: PAGNON FELIX
Filed: 1903-07-23
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 16,269. Pagnon, F. July 23. Mouldings.-Baguettes and other mouldings, Fig. 13, for the edges of facing-tiles and the angles and corners of walls and other objects, are made of a curved shape, so as to be easily.cleaned. and not hold the dust, and have their edges chamfered to a knife edge, so that they touch the walls and tiles without cement or other adhesive used entering the joints. The mouldings may be made of suitable material, preferably glass, and have the sectional shapes shown in Figs. 2, 6, and 10 for angles 20, 21, flats or edges 17, and trihedral corners 22, 23, respectively. No screws, nails, or the like are used.
Patent GB-190324941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nut Locks
Inventor: HEDRICK JESSE ELMER
Filed: 1903-11-16
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 24,941. Hedrick, J. E. Nov. 16. Locking nuts.-The nut 5 is provided with circular recesses 6 and a supplemental recess 7. The washer 11 has ratchet-teeth 12, and is formed with a lug 13 which fits into a slot 14 in the bolt. The pawl 15 is held in engagement with the teeth by a spring 16, the end d of which pivots in a hole in the adjacent face of the nut. A second spring 19 disengages the pawl from the teeth when the spring 16 is swung round out of action. Dovetail plates 19', with ears 20, prevent the displacement of the washer 11.
Patent GB-190326986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Friction Clutches.
Inventor: HERISSON ALBERT
Filed: 1903-12-09
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 26,986. HÚrisson, A. Dec. 9. Lubricating clutches. The fixed cup-shaped member a of a friction clutch is provided with notches c and a slot d in one part of the wall, the other part being left rigid. The clutch parts may run in oil, and, in order to form an oil bath, the notches c and slot d are closed by soft metal and a two-part elastic cover h fixed to the flange b on the member. A leather &c. washer f ensures a tight joint between the cover and the shaft. In another arrangement, a part of the inner surface of the cup-shaped member is made eccentric and a metal ring is secured to the concentric part. A rigid oil-retaining cover serves to impart rigidity to the cup-shaped member.
Patent GB-190327752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Excavators.
Inventor: GLOVER JAMES
Filed: 1903-12-18
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 27,752. Glover, J. Dec. 18. Skips.-In an excavator such as described in Specification No. 7113, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Hydraulic engineering], the bucket D is secured by its back to the trolley A, and its front d is pivoted near the mouth so as to open near the bottom edge to discharge. The front may be held in its closed position by the tension of the hoisting- chain E, which is secured to it and led between guidesheaves e. Or other or additional securing-devices may be used. Guide-sheaves mounted in an extension G of the trolley keep the pull of the chain on the bucket approximately in the line of the bucket's motion.
Patent GB-190404515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shoe Forms.
Inventor: DAY CHARLES AUBREY
Filed: 1904-02-23
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 4515. Day, C. A., [Niles, W. L. C.]. Feb. 23. Displaying.-Fig. 1 shows a vertical section of a collapsable shoe last made of leatherboard or such sheet material and adapted to be held in an expanded position in a shoe by the engagement of a locking-bar 9 with a rivet 18 by which toggle-arms 5 are hinged together, the arms 5 being pivoted respectively to a heel part 1, and toe part 2 of the last, as shown at 7. The body part of the last is cut away as shown at 4, so that the heel and toe portions may be bent towards one another about a hinge 3 when the last is being inserted or withdrawn from the shoe. The toggle-arms 5 also bend upwards, and pins 10 of the locking-bar 9 slide in slots 8 in the arms 5 until they engage with notches 12 at the lower ends of the slots, and so hold the last in its collapsed form. The bottom part of the toe portion 2 of the last is open, but is strengthened by strips 13 riveted to the sides of the toe part and connected by a transverse sheet metal brace 15, the ends of which pass through the strips and are clinched between the latter and the material of the last.
Patent GB-190409239-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Convertible Couch Chair.
Inventor: TAMPLIN HELEN LAURA
Filed: 1904-04-22
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 9239. Tamplin, H. L. April 22. Chairs; couches; bedsteads.-A chair is so constructed as to be readily convertible into a bedstead or a couch. A square or oblong base a, supported by legs a, has an arm c attached to each side by hinges b ; a part f is also attached by hinges g to the front part of the base ; and a back d is attached by compound hinges e to the back part of the base. When in use as a chair or a couch, the arms c and the back d are interlocked in the desired position by fitting part of the sides of the back into one of a series of grooves c<11> formed in the arm rail c', and turning down a catch h. The catch may be replaced by a spring-catch, or other arrangement. When used as a lounge-chair, bed, or couch, the part f is supported by a piece i hinged at f<11> and held in position by chains j or other means. The part f may be turned over on its hinges g on to the part of the base a forming the seat, the cushions a<11> being taken off and afterwards replaced. When used as a bed, the back d is disconnected from the arms c, which turn downwards and out of use on their hinges b, and the back is turned down into a horizontal position and supported by a piece k which is hinged at k<1> and held secure by a trebly-hinged piece l. When out of use or packed up for transit, the cushions may be removed and the front and back folded over on to the base, and the arms down to the sides.
Patent GB-190420896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Water-jackets, Casings and the like by Electrolytic Means.
Inventor: BOSQUET ALEXANDER FRANCOIS
Filed: 1904-09-28
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 20,896. Bosquet, A. F. Sept. 28. Gas and like engines, cylinders for. Consists i n t h e electrolytic manufacture of water jackets for the cylinders of explosion motors. The cylinder a is cast with grooved collars, the surfaces of the grooves f being treated with a sand-jet a n d forming the points of attachment of the jackets e. The latter are formed on moulds g, con sisting of a very fusible alloy, such as Darcet's alloy, the rest of the cylinder a being covered with caoutchouc solution or the like, while the apertures are closed by suitable plugs. The whole is treated electrolytically first in a copper cyanide bath, to produce a thin strongly-adhesive coating, and then in an ordinary bath to bring the jacket e to the required thickness. The whole is then immersed in boiling water or steam to melt the alloy g, which is poured out through suitable holes formed in the jackets e.
Patent GB-190421535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cleaning and Polishing Devices.
Inventor: LOVE WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-10-07
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 21,535. Love, W. Oct. 7. Polishing, French and like.-A long strip of material, either in one piece or in several pieces sewn together, is folded accordion-fashion and sewn at the sides to form a glove having several loose finger bags d without separate fingers, so that the user's hand may be transferred easily from one to another, exposing different polishing and cleaning surfaces. The glove is held on the hand by means of an elastic wrist. The device is used for cleaning and polishing windows, plate, boots, motor cars, furniture, &c.