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Patent GB-190214487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Automatic Cut-outs.
Inventor: COWAN EDWARD WOODROWE
Filed: 1902-06-30
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 14,487. Cowan, E. W., and Dale, W. B. June 30. Cut-outs; switches.-Relates to an electromagnetic cut-out which is free to operate while the handle is held by an attendant in the act of closing. The bridge-piece B is held np to the contacts against the action of a spring S by a lever L, which is connected through toggle-levers T to a link carrying a pin P, and is retained in the closed position by means of a catch-lever C. In the hand-operation of the cut-out, the hand H, when raised, acts through a lever R and hook K to pull the pin B and other parts into the closed position, the lever C coming into action at the end of the operation. When the handle H is depressed, a lever D acts on a link W to lift the lever C and so to free the pin P &c. The solenoid &c. device Z can operate the cut-out automatically, in all positions of the parts, by knocking either the lever C or the hook K out of engagement with the pin P.
Patent GB-190218455-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Chain Driving Gear.
Inventor: SIMPSON DANIEL HARRISON
Filed: 1902-08-22
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 18,455. Simpson, D. H. Aug. 22. Motor road vehicles.- Relates to a tension device for chain gearing in which a slack chain is used, to facilitate starting the driving-motor without the full load on. The device is particularly applicable to steam and other lorries and other motor - driven carriages. The fixed stud d supports a lever consisting of two side pieces e<1> connected at the outer end by a stud e<3> upon which a chain-wheel f is mounted. A similar chain-wheel n is mounted on the stud h<3> in the lever h and bears upon the underside of the chain. Pins g', l<1> passing through the lever support swivel-pieces g<2>, l', to which springs g, l are connected at one end, the other ends being attached to adjustable bolts g<3>, l<3> in the frame i. In operation, when the chain-wheel a is driving in a clockwise direction, the levers occupy the positions shown, but if the motor be reversed, the levers separate, and the motor runs free until the lower part of the chain is tight. The pulleys f, n may be arranged to bear on the top side of the chain.
Patent GB-190220898-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Fireguard and Fender and Means for Fixing same.
Filed: 1902-09-25
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 20,898. Greenwood, J., Ingham, J. D., and Uttley, Ingham, & Co. Sept. 25. Fenders; fire-guards.-A combined fender and fire-guard is formed of two horizontal curved plates D, the lower one being deeper than the upper one and shaped as a fender. The two plates are connected by corrugated ribs C. Adjustably attached to a rod E or to holes in the central vertical rib is a spring G having a hook H at its other end, which is placed over one of the bars J of the firegrate.
Patent GB-190223033-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coat or Cover for use by Persons Exposed to Atmospheric Influences and Applicable for other Purposes.
Filed: 1902-10-22
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 23,033. Scarborough, T. S., Miller, J., and British Millerain Co. Oct. 22. Ground-sheets.-Consists of a waterproof coat, cover, or overall which may be used as a groundsheet. Fig. 1 shows an inside view of the appliance. It consists of a piece of waterproof material, preferably of rectangular shape, provided with eyelets B or other means for use in connecting the edges together.
Patent GB-190223361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burglar Alarms
Inventor: BRACHVOGEL ROBERT ADAM
Filed: 1902-10-27
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 23,361. Brachvogel, R. A. Oct. 27. Alarms, burglar. - Relates to a mechanical burglar alarm, which can be attached to and detached from a door or window, and is set in operation by the opening of the structure to which it is adjusted. The alarm bell 4 is screwed on the end of the main arbor 2 of the clock train 14, the driving-spring of which is wound up by rotating the bell. The bell hammer 15 is carried by the escapement lever 13 of the clock train, the lever 13 being normally held stationary by the detent 17 attached to the rod 22. This rod is pointed at its outer end for insertion into the woodwork of a window sash &c., as shown in Fig. 1, and passes through guiding-eyes 27, 30 on a supporting-arm 26 attached to the bottom casing 23 of the bell mechanism. A loop or bow 36, fixed to the arm 26, is formed with a jaw at each end, for detachable engagement with the upturned lugs 40 on the screw clamp 31, by means of which the alarm is fixed in position. The lower end of the arm 36 is formed with prongs 28, for use when the clamp is not employed. On opening of the window &c., the rod 22 is forced inwards, and releases the detent 17, thus starting the alarm. A collar 29 is formed on the eye 27, to limit the inward thrust on the rod 22.
Patent GB-190227734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Gear for Motor Cars.
Inventor: WATTS CHARLES JAMES
Filed: 1902-12-16
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 27,734. Watts, C. J. Dec. 16. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to epicyclic toothed driving-gear for motor cars, so constructed that the car may be started without shock, and whereby the speed of the car may be regulated or stopped by means of one lever. The motor shaft a drives a pinion b, which gears with four pinions c mounted on a plate e, to which is attached the chain-wheel f, as shown in Fig. 1. The pinions c gear with teeth on one of the internal faces of the flange of the piece g<2>. The other internal face of this flange is slightly coned to form one member of a friction clutch, the other member h being forced into contact by means of the spring i, and brought out by means of the collar j operated, in the usual manner, by a lever. By braking, by means of a band brake, the flange g of the piece g<2>, the wheel f is driven at a reduced speed, while, by allowing the spring to act, the clutch, flange, and pinions become relatively fixed, and the wheel f is driven direct from the motor. The clutch and band brake are operated by the same lever, but are never acting at the same time, and, at the time when neither is acting, the engine is free.
Patent GB-190228459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Varying the Diameter of Hyperboloid Change-speed Pulleys, such Means being also applicable for Changing the Angular Disposition of Rotating Bodies
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1902-12-24
Granted: 1903-12-24
Abstract: 28,459. Marks, G. C., [Monin, C.]. Dec. 24. Eccentrics.-In a variable - speed mechanism having hyperboloid pulleys, means are provided for changing the diameters of these pulleys, such means being also applicable for altering the position of au eccentric in a variable-expansion gear &c. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the driving- shaft a carries arms b, b<1> supporting pinions c, c'. The pinions c engage an annular toothed ring h, fixed to the drum or plate e, and a sleeve f integral with a worm-wheel i in gear with a wormj. The pinions c<1> gear with a ring k, fixed to the drum or plate d, and with a fixed sleeve g The drums or plates d, e are loosely mounted on the shaft a, and are connected by the bands v forming the hyperboloid surface or pulley. Normally, the plates d, e rotate at the same speed, but upon rotating the sleeve through the worm gearing, the plate d is moved relatively to the plate e, and the diameter of the pulley v is altered. In a modification, shown in Fig. 2, the plate d is fixed to the shaft a and the plate e is loosely mounted thereon, the diameter of the pulley being adjusted by moving the plate e relatively to the plate d. An arm b fixed to the shaft a carries pinions c in gear with a fixed sleeve f, and with a ring n loosely mounted in the plate e. A cover plate q, fixed to the plate e, carries pinions o in gear with the ring n and with a sleeve f adapted to be rotated by the wheel i and wormj. Upon rotating the sleeve f, the plate e is moved relatively to the plate d. In another modification, shown in Fig. 3, the plates d, e are loosely mounted on the shaft a. A cross-piece b, fixed to the shaft and engaging the plate d, carries bevelpinions c gearing with a pinion g fixed to the bearing and with a double pinion loose on the shaft. The other member of this pinion gears with pinions mounted on a cross-piece t engaging the plate e and loose on the shaft. These pinions gear with a pinion f, adapted to be rotated by worm gearing &c., upon rotation of the pinion f, the plate e is moved relatively to the plate d for the purpose of adjusting the diameter of the hyperboloid pulley v.
Patent GB-190301650-A (GB)
Title: Portable Barrel Tilter.
Inventor: ROPER CHARLES
Filed: 1903-01-23
Granted: 1904-01-23
Abstract: 1650. Roper, C., and Roper, W. C. Jan. 23. Tilters.-An upright stanchion A', provided with three or more feet, carries a spring C at its end, which spring supports a lever B<2> pivoted to the stanchion at B'. A chain D, which admits of adjustment on a hook attached to the lever B', hooks upon the back of the barrel. A chain or rope, a pulley, and an adjustable weight may be substituted for the spring C.
Patent GB-190302721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Knife Sled or Carrier, and Wiring Motions of Looms for Weaving Pile Fabrics.
Inventor: HOLLINGWORTH EDWARD
Filed: 1903-02-05
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 2721. Hollingworth, E., [Ryon, E. H.]. Feb. 5. Looms, pile forming and cutting in. - The knife sled 3 or the wiring-head being reciprocated by an endless cord 7 passing round an oscillating drum or scroll 8, the required motion of the latter is given by means of a rack 23, which is reciprocated in gear with a pinion 24 by a crank 21 on a bevelled wheel 18 in gear with a pinion 17 on the bottom shaft 14. As shown in Fig. 3, the pinion 24 has projecting hubs 24', which form guides for slotted retaining-cheeks 29 bolted to the rack.
Patent GB-190314347-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Signalling and or Preventing Punctures in Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: HICKLEY HARRY NORTH
Filed: 1903-06-27
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 14,347. Hickley, H. N. June 27. Brakes; indicators.-To prevent the puncture of a pneumatic tyre of a cycle or motor or other vehicle in the event of its picking up a nail or the like, an arrangement is provided whereby the nail is caused to actuate a detent, which normally holds a movable piece against the action of a spring or weight, so that the movable piece is released, whereby a signal is given and, in some cases, the vehicle stopped. In one form of the device, a plunger 1 is held against the action of the spring 2 by a stretched wire 3, which is held by a bracket 4 in proximity to the tyre 6. The bracket is secured to a casting 8 fixed to the vehicle, and the plunger and spring are arranged in a cylinder 9 screwed to the casting. When the wire is severed by a nail which has been picked up by the tyre, the plunger 1 is forced through the insulating-washer 11 into contact with a stud 13 in a similar washer, so that the electric circuit 14, 15 is closed. An electric bell is fitted in this circuit, and, if desired, a fuse or electromagnetic device. The melting of the fuse opens the ignition circuit of the motor. The electromagnetic device may be adapted to open an ignition circuit, or close a steam, compressed-air, or fuel supply pipe. Or it may actuate an electric or a spring-controlled brake, acting preferably on a drum or the wheel rim. The metallic part of the vehicle may be used as part of the return circuit. Mechanical means may be employed to operate the signal and stop the vehicle, instead of electric ones. In another form of the device, the wire to be severed is part of an electric circuit containing an electromagnetic detent by which the movable piece is normally held. Or the wire may be part of the ignition circuit.
Patent GB-190319564-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Appliances for Opening and Closing Gates and other Moveable Structures which are acted upon by Hydraulic Rams or Pistons
Inventor: HOYLE WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-09-11
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 19,564. Hoyle, W. H., and Barker, T. Sept. 11. Actuating plug cocks.-Relates to hydraulic apparatus for opening and closing gates and other movable structures, and consists in a four-way valve controlling the flow of fluid to a cylinder, the piston - rod of which actuates the gate through toothed gearing. Fig. 2 shows a sectional view of the valve, and Fig. 3 shows a view of the whole apparatus. The plug valve A has two curved passages A<1>, A<2> which connect the inlet port C with the port C' in communication with the bottom of the hydraulic cylinder K, and the exhaust port C<2> with the port C<3> in communication with the top of the cylinder K, repectively. The loose lever G moves the fourtoothed ratchet-wheel fixed to the body of the cock by means of a pawl, and stops G', G<2> ensure the cock being moved in quarter-revolutions.
Patent GB-190320632-A (GB)
Title: A Turnable Crane with a Horizontal Shifting Arm.
Inventor: RIEHN MARTIN
Filed: 1903-09-25
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 20,632. Riehn, M. Sept. 25. Cranes.-In a rotary crane, designed more especially for unloading covered wagons &c., the jib or arm f is mounted so that it can shift horizontally in the crane post. In the construction described, the arm f is normally retained in its extended position by a counterweight p and rope e, and is drawn inwards on the load reaching its highest position by the continued winding of the hoisting- barrel t.
Patent GB-190321447-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Endless Aprons such as are used on Reaping and Harvesting Machines.
Inventor: MERCER FREDERICK DUNCAN
Filed: 1903-10-06
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 21,447. Mercer, F. D. Oct. 6. Conveyers.-Relates to means for resiliently connecting the ends of endless aprons or conveyers such as are used in reaping and harvesting machines. a and b represent the two euds of the apron which is provided with slats c as usual. A spring d is arranged to lie against one of the slats c on the end a. Cords e pass through loops at the ends of the spring d and over pulleys f secured in the adjacent slat c, and are then secured at their ends to a slat c on the end b of the apron. A flap is attached to the end b of the apron, and is provided with eyelet holes g through which the cords e are passed. A modi6cation is described, in which the spring is attached at one side of the apron, and a cord is passed backwards and forwards over guidepulleys mounted in the slats on the two ends of the apron.
Patent GB-190323380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Propeller Screws for Ships also applicable for other Purposes.
Inventor: LONG MARIUS
Filed: 1903-10-28
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 23,380. Long [nÚe Guiran, L.], Mme. M. April 25, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Screw propellers.-Fig. 5 shows a front elevation, and Fig. 6 a sectional plan of the propeller. The screw is formed by small surfaces a arranged round a cylinder b. Each surface has the form and arrangement of the extremity of the blade of an ordinary propeller fixed to the centre of the cylinder. These blades a may be placed in the same plane as shown in Fig. 2, or in different planes as in Fig. 6, so as to form one or more screws, these screws being arranged so as to prevent one blade from working in the track of another. The cylinder b may be solid or hollow; when hollow its interior may be divided by one or more helicoidal partitions c, or partitions of other form. The circumference, it is stated, should be at least equal to the sum of the magnitudes of the blades fixed in succession around its periphery. The blades may also be arranged at the extremity of arms proceeding from the propeller shaft. In this case, a small partition may be fixed on the inner portion of the blade in order to obviate gyratory movements coming from the centre.
Patent GB-190326974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Artificial Fuel
Inventor: HARTRIDGE WILLIAM BAKER
Filed: 1903-12-09
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 26,974. Hartridge, W. B. Dec. 9. Fuel.-Coal dust is mixed with 10-25 per cent. of a petroleum oil, such as crude petroleum residues, astatki, or the like, or a mixture of petroleum oils, and with 3 per cent. of resin, and not more than 3 per cent. of lime, preferably blue lias. Any bituminous or semi-bituminous coal or mixture of either of these with anthracite may be used. It is stated in the Provisional Specification that wood or fibrous material may be added. The materials are preferably heated separately, the lime slaked with boiling water, and the resin mixed with the oil before placing in the mixing. machine. Or the materials may be placed in the mixer in the cold state, and heated during mixing, water being added if necessary to slake the lime. In any case the lime is only allowed to act on the resin and oil in presence of the coal particles. The heated mixture is moulded into blocks and sets on cooling. In the case of some oils, a little soap or fatty acid with or without caustic soda may be added.
Patent GB-190400123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Acetylene Gas Generators.
Inventor: BLERIOT LOUIS
Filed: 1904-01-02
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 123. Bleriot, L. Jan. 2. Acetylene. - I n apparatus for FIG.1. making acetylene by intermittent contact with water, an outer receptacle a to hold water is provided with an inner receptacle b having an open base c on which is supported the carbide cartridge, consisting of a cylindrical casing d having upper and lower caps &c. c, e<1> in the centres of which are softmetal &c. discs f, f<1>. The lower cap supports a central tube h, having a perforation i at its upper extremity, and surrounded by a perforated tube g, between which and the casing d the carbide is packed. In use, the discs f, f<1> are perforated, and the cartridge inserted into the receptacle b, while the outer casing is filled with water. Acetylene is generated in the usual manner, and passes out through a drying-box j. When gas is not required, its pressure drives the water back to stop further generation.
Patent GB-190404238-A (GB)
Title: A Reversible and Invertible Seat
Inventor: PERL ALBERT HENRY FRANKS
Filed: 1904-02-20
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 4238. Perl, A. H. F. Feb. 20. Seats. - Relates to seats for outdoor use, such as tramcar, omnibus, or garden seats, and the like, which may be made reversible and invertible in order to keep the seats dry. Two standards A, preferably of metal, are formed each with a vertical slot B and with a segmental groove C on the inner side, having depressions a at each end and an opening b in the centre of the upper wall. Each standard has also curved ribs D and a circular rib E with a recess c at the top. Two seat frames F are provided with flanges on the inner sides of their straight edges to support the seat G and the back H. Other flanges e serve as elbow-rests. On the outer side of each frame F is a pin h which enters the slot B in the standard, and a pin i which enters the groove C and rests in one of the depressions a to hold the seat in position. A rib f on frame F rests on the upper wall of the groove C, and a rib g moves in the groove between the ribs D, E. To reverse the seat, it is turned on the pin h so that the pin i moves along the groove C and enters the depression a at the other end. To keep the seat dry, it is rotated about the pin h until the rib g rests in the recess c at the top of the rib E. The pins h, i and the ribs f, g may be attached to the standards, and the parts with which they engage may be placed on the frames F. The standards A are secured together by crossed rods or other suitable means.
Patent GB-190404590-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Telephone Annunciator or Indicator Switchboard.
Inventor: ECKSTEIN AUGUST
Filed: 1904-02-24
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 4590. Eckstein, A., and Bell, F. G. Feb. 24. Indicators or annunciators. - A telephone-indicator switchboard is constructed with a sloping front, so that the line-drops remain in both normal and signalling positions under the influence of their own weight, and may be provided with a buzzer for signalling purposes in direct-call systems, when the drop is cut out by the insertion of the plug. The drop D consists of a V-shaped plate, the limb E of which is struck by the armature F of the electromagnet G when the latter is energized. The drop is thus thrown open and remains so, until replaced by the collar J on the plug I striking against it when the plug is inserted in the jack. The falling of the line-drop or the movement of the armature F may be used to close a local ringing-circuit. The buzzer K is only in the calling-up circuit when the plug I is in the jack, and is automatically cut out when the speaking-circuit is closed.
Patent GB-190409033-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the Manufacture of Sheet Glass.
Inventor: ROWART EUGENE
Filed: 1904-04-19
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 9033. Rowart, E., and Francq, L. April 23, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Drawing; rolli n g; shaping. - Sheets of glass are made by running molten metal into a hopper A lined with h a porous material e saturated with water and having at its lower end a long narrow opening, through which the glass flows out and passes between two rollers a covered with porous material saturated with water and having their journals mounted in ball bearings b so that they can revolve freely. The distance between the rollers can be varied so as to regulate the thickness of the sheet of glass. Immediately beneath the opening between the rollers is a narrow trough r, connected by pieces k, p to hydraulic plungers n. The trough r is situated in a chamber i connected at h<1> to a vacuum pump and having, at each side, chambers o through which a refrigerating-liquid is circulated. The plungers n, descending at a regulated speed, carry with them the trough r, and the glass, pressed down by the atmospheric pressure, descends into the chamber i in the form of a thin sheet. A small portion of glass which remains in the hopper rapidly becomes solidified, and is seized by grippers l pivoted on a bar s connected to the plungers n and pressed upon by weighted levers m. The rollers a being moved apart from each other, the plungers n are then made to ascend so that the grippers pull the sheet out of the chamber i.
Patent GB-190412330-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal Combustion Motors.
Inventor: BEECH JOHN
Filed: 1904-05-31
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 12,330. Beech, J. May 31. Combined steam and gas engines ; starting engines. -Double-acting internal-combustion engines working on a two-stroke cycle may be arranged to work in combination with stationary, marine, motor car, or locomotive steam engines. Figs. 1 and 2 show one of a pair of internal-combustion engines applied outside the framing of a locomotive. Steam from the inside cylinders is passed through the jackets 5 of the outside cylinders 1, and afterwards flushes the latter by passing through ports 16 controlled by the cylindrical slide valve 15, non- return valve 17, Fig. 5, and a passage (not shown) leading to the inwardly-opening valve 19, through which a current of air is drawn for subsequent combustion by the inrushing steam. The liquid or gaseous fuel supply to the cylinder is controlled by a piston valve 10, operated by steam from the cylinder jacket 5, which regulates the opening of a port in the valve-chest 7 leading to an oil valve 11 of similar construction to the valve 15, Fig. 2. The valve 11 controls ports which open into passages leading to the valves 19, Fig. 2. Non- return valves 12 are shown in Fig. 5 controlling the passages in the valve-chest leading from the valves 10, 11. The valves 11, 15 are operated by the piston crosshead through rods 28, 25, 23, Fig. 1, and the rod 24, Fig. 2. Valves 20, 21 control the supply of steam to the jackets 5. When starting, the outside cylinders may be supplied with jacket steam, the oil supply being cut off by closing the valve 8 by the levers shown in Fig. 1. When the engine is working as a steam engine, the valve 15 is reversed by raising the end of the lever 24, in the slide block 26, by a lever 34 connected to the bell crank 35. The engine exhaust port 4, Fig. 2, is controlled by the piston.