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Patent GB-190205984-A (GB)
Title: Portable Table for Games
Inventor: DUPREE HENRY ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-03-11
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 5984. Dupree, H. A. March 11. Tables.-Relates to tables for playing games, such as deck quoits, skittles, &c. To the top A are hinged flaps B, C held in place by screws D. The top may be hinged at g and be provided with hinged legs H, to form a seat, as shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190207118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wringing of Mangling Machines
Inventor: WHITTAKER WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-03-24
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 7118. Whittaker, W., Tattersall, R., and Booth, J. March 24. Mangling and zoringing machines.-Arms B, B<1>, pivoted together at C, carry spiral springs housed in recesses at the ends of a bar E, which rests on blocks F. Pressure is applied to the rollers by turning a screw G. The arms may be pivoted on a stud, or on two separate studs, held by a sleeve. Instead of bearing on a bar above the rollers, the appliance may bear on a bar suspended from the upper roller. The springs may be dispensed with, a rod or rods being passed through eyes in the arms B, B', parallel to the bar E, and having suitable spring connections to oppose the separation of the arms.
Patent GB-190207435-A (GB)
Title: Combined Ironing and Fabric Steaming Machine.
Inventor: GUTTCHEN GUSTAV
Filed: 1902-03-27
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 7435. Guttchen, G. March 27. Ironing-machines.-The fabric 31 passes on rolls 23, 32 above an ironing-table 2 and beneath a damping-band 20, which runs over pulleys 21, 27, 25, &c. through a water tank 19. The ironing- table 2 is of triangular section, and is mounted on a shaft 3 carrying a toothed wheel 5, which is rotated at intervals by a toothed segment 7, to bring a fresh surface of the table into the horizontal position and feed on the portion of the fabric which has been ironed. A reciprocating iron 10 slides between guides 8, 9, and is operated by a pitman 15. The pulley 27 is supported on a spring-held arm 29, so that the band 20 can give sufficiently on the rising of an edge of the ironing- table 2.
Patent GB-190208333-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Metallic Packing for Stuffing Boxes and the like.
Filed: 1902-04-10
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 8333. United Kingdom Self - Adjusting Anti - Friction Metallic Packing Syndicate, and Gold, H. J. April 10. Stuffing-boxes.- Relates especially to stuffing- boxes for ammonia and like gas-compressors, and consists in the provision of a gas-tight chamber from which leakage can be withdrawn, and, beyond the gas-tight chamber, a liquid seal. Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section. The gas-tight chamber is formed by a sleeve 3, bottom ring 2, cover 4, and rubber or like washers 6, 7. Leakage is led into a suitable receiver through a pipe 17. The metallic packing proper, consisting of two sets of antifriction rings in containing-sleeves 9 and pressed apart by springs 10, is placed inside the sleeve 3. Escape of gas past the packing-rings to the atmosphere is prevented by an oil chamber 19 in the cover 4, in which oil is retained by packing- rings 20 held apart by a distance-piece 21 and kept in position by a gland 23 and cap 22.
Patent GB-190212688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Polyphase Current Transformers.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1902-06-03
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 12,688. Thompson, W. P., [Berliner Maschinenbau Akt.-Ges. vorm. L. Schwartzkopff]. June 3. Transformers.-The cores of polyphase transformers are constructed to carry unequal loading. In addition to the end connections, one or more bridges are arranged. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement. The longitudinal limbs a are connected by cross-pieces or bridges b, c. Fig. 2 shows a form with two bridging - connections. Fig. 6 shows one construction, the core being built up of bundles of horse-shoe shaped laminµ d with a yoke piece e.
Patent GB-190214321-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ignition Devices for Lamp and Lantern Burners.
Inventor: GOARD WILLIAM PASCOE
Filed: 1902-06-24
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 14,321. Goard, W. P., and Morgan, A. G. June 24. Lighting oil lamps.-A tube C, corrugated or roughened internally to form a striking-surface for the match, is fixed in the burner or lantern, as shown in Fig. 1, and is normally closed at its lower end by a plug D. When the plug is removed and a match inserted, the up-draught tends to carry the flame towards the burner, while the up-draught extinguishes the flame when the match is withdrawn.
Patent GB-190217223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Tide Mills for Signalling and other Purposes.
Inventor: MCGOWAN HENRY LYLE
Filed: 1902-08-05
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 17,223. McGowan, H. L. Aug. 5. Signals, marine. -Relates to a tide mill applicable for signalling. When the rise and fall of the tide are insufficient, the required head of water may be introduced from a constant source of supply. The tower e i s constructed with a reservoir i and a waste chamber j, the latter being preferably above low-water level, and having a waste passage p furnished with a non-return valve c and a grating d. During the rise of the tide, the reservoir i is filled through the passage o, the discharge openings a, a<1> of which are provided with valves controlled by the float S. The opening a<1> is also provided with a non-return valve b. From the reservoir i the water flows through the slot or gate r into the tip-bucket m or other motor, which may be placed in the chamber j, as shown, or in an inter- mediate chamber. When used for signalling, the tip-bucket m in tilting actuates the rod f, f<1>, and trips the hammer x of the signal bell t, mounted in the superposed framework e<1>. The gate r is con- trolled by a regulating-cock furnished with a handle q, and the chambers i, j are provided with vent pipes h, y, the latter of which serves as a shield for the rod f. Manholes l, fitted with water-tight covers, are provided t3 afford access to the chambers. The exterior end of the inlet passage o is provided with a grating a<2>, the gratings a<2>, d being prefer- ably below low-water level, to prevent obstruction by freezing. When the water contains much sediment, the waste passage p may open into the lower end of the passage o, so that the waste water will flush the latter. When the tide is insufficient, the reservoir i may be fed from a constant supply.
Patent GB-190225464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Movable Targets for Rifle or the like Practice, more especially for Morris Tube Practice applied to Artillery.
Inventor: WHITE WILLIAM LAMBERT
Filed: 1902-11-20
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 25,464. White, W. L. Nov. 20. Targets.-Relates to targets intended to represent moving and disappearing objects, and especially to those for use with practice arrangements applied to ordnance. The marks are carried on pins G attached to an endless belt E running under a track formed on a table B. The belt is preferably driven by a motor J, pulley-wheel L, speed-cones K, K', and worm 0 gearing with a wheel bearing a pulley F on which the belt runs. Fig. 8 shows a method of mounting the mark to keep it upright. A bevel-wheel W, mounted on the pin G, carries a weighted cage or holder, in which is loosely mounted a bevel-wheel Y, gearing with the wheel W and carrying the mark on its spindle Z, so that, if the mark is fixed to the spindle Z, the mark turns as it moves round the track. Fig. 4 shows the adjustable supports for the frame A carrying the table B. The upper threaded member S' is moved up or down by the internally-threaded worm-wheel T, which is loosely mounted on the hollow lower member S and is driven by means of the worm U<2> actuated by a handle V.
Patent GB-190228519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Illuminated Signs.
Inventor: SPOONER ARTHUR FREEMORE
Filed: 1902-12-24
Granted: 1903-12-24
Abstract: 28,519. Spooner, A. F., [Janvier, A.]. Dec. 24. Advertising; letters and numerals; signs.-Uonsists of luminous signs, letters, figures, &c., for use in advertising and the like. A double-faced sign, Fig. 4, is made by fitting glass plates c in grooves or rabbets f in the metal part of the interior of a box, hinged pieces g, fastened down by hooks, facilitating the introduction or removal of the plates and the interchanging of signs. To form the contour of the letter, the glass is rendered opaque by painting its interior or exterior surface, or by engraving, vitrification, or the like. If desired, a piece j, Fig. 7, corresponding to the contour of the sign and having bevelled edges k, which are silvered, gilded, or otherwise decorated, may be inserted in the grooves or rabbets m, and have a glass plate i fitted in a groove behind it. The piece may be fixed between two glass plates and held by suitable flanges, angles, or flaps in the front of the box. Single-faced signs may be similarly constructed, and in this case the back of the box is made of an opaque substance like wood, which may carry on its exterior a sign, either the same as or differing from that on its glass front, this back sign being visible only through exterior lighting. The boxes and glass plates may be made rectangular, or approximating to the shape of the sign, although not specially of the exact shape thereof. A number of letters composing one sign may be carried in a single box, or each letter carried in a separate box, all the boxes being suitably held together. The signs at the back and front may be the same or different as desired. Triple or more-faced signs may be made on this plan. When gas is used as the interior illumination, suitable orifices are made in the box to assure a circulation of air to prevent heating. The Provisional Specification states that opal glass is preferable, with clear parts to allow the light to pass through, the contour of the letter being formed by rendering the other parts opaque by means of oil paint, or any vitrified paint, varnishing, decorating, and glazing, sanding, &c., while the luminous source is fixed at any point in the box by means of wooden cross-bars.
Patent GB-190309686-A (GB)
Title: A Safety Apparatus for the Prevention of Burglary.
Inventor: LIEVENS PIERRE
Filed: 1903-04-29
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 9686. Lievens, B., and Jahn, G. April 29. Alarms, burglar and like.-In apparatus whereby a bell is sounded, or a cartridge fired, when an unauthorized person opens a door, window, or the like, a plate 1, Fig. 3, having tubes 2, 3 attached, is attached to the door &c. A tube 4 fixed in the tube 3 contains a percussion rod tending to move upwards by the action of a coiled spring, but is restrained when a cam 8 fixed to it is held down. When the cam 8 is released the percussion rod fires a cartridge in tubes 2, or may actuate mechanism for ringing a bell. To set the alarm before closing the door, a hook 9 is placed so as to hold down the cam 8, but as the door closes, an angle piece 14 fixed to the door frame pushes off the hook, and holds down the cam 8 itself. If now the door is opened the cam 8 is released, and the alarm sounded, but an initiated person may first cause a bolt 11 which is normally held back in its socket 15 to move over the cam by actuating secret mechanism contained in a box fixed to plate 1 and so open the door without sounding the alarm. Two secret mechanisms of the permutation lock type are described. Fig. 20 shows a modification of the alarm which prevents opening of the door as well as sounding the alarm, and further allows an initiated person to open the door after the alarm has sounded. A rod 94 attached to the cam 8 is jointed at 97 to a rod 96 having a hook 98 at the end. A spring 99 keeps rods 94 and 96 in a straight line. When cam 8 rises on opening the door, the hook 98 lifts, by means of an eyelet 100, a hinged piece 101 passed to the door. The piece 101 passes under a piece 104 attached to the door frame, and so keeps the door closed. An initiated person may now, by operating the secret mechanism, move forward the bolt 11, before described, and so move forward the bent lever 107 attached to it by arms 105 and 106. This lever strikes the piece 96, which is now raised and so releases it from the eyelet 100, and the piece 101 falls by its own weight, so that the door may be opened. The upper part of Fig. 20 illustrates a method of operating the bell alarm.
Patent GB-190311828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Telegraphy.
Inventor: MUIRHEAD ALEXANDER
Filed: 1903-05-23
Granted: 1904-08-23
Abstract: 11,828. Muirhead, A. May 23. Telegraphs.-Relates to means for compensating for shifting "zero" in cable and other relays. Fig. 2 shows a relay of the type described in Specification No. 3343, A.D. 1900. The relay tongue f moves over a contact-plate g which is constantly vibrated in the vertical plane to diminish friction. The base of the frame n, on which the contact-plate and the electromagnet which vibrates it are mounted, is adapted to slide in guides so that if the zero of the tongue f varies the contact-plate can be made to follow it. Fig. 3 shows the base y of the frame n carrying a rack 6 engaging with a pinion 5 secured to a lever 3 pivoted at 4. If any substantial variation of zero takes place, the tongue f will, during its movements, come into contact with one or other of the stretched wires j, k, thus energizing one of the relay magnetsr, s, Fig. 4, and closing the circuit of the battery x through one of the electromagnets o, p. The armature v or w is consequently attracted, and the pawl 1 or 2 effects a movement of the sector 3 and rack 6, which moves the contact-plate g and compensates for the change of zero. Instead of using stretched wires, the contactplate may have two outer sections with which the tongue f makes contact when the zero changes. In a modification, the relay magnets r, s are connected with two inner sections of the contact-plate, and a continuously-d riven mechanical interrupter is placed in series with the battery x to produce a rapid feed of the pawl 1 or 2 when the relay magnet r or s is energized. The action of the pawls 1, 2 is suspended while signalling is proceeding by means of a sluggishly-acting relay which breaks the circuit of the battery g through the magnets r, s as long as signals are proceeding. During any interval exceeding the normal space between words, the circuit is closed, and any variation of zero compensated for. Contact-stops, instead of stretched wires, may be arranged adjacent to the contact-plate, either the tongue or the stops being vibrated in the manner described in Specification No. 3413, A.D. 1893. The stops may be rotated for the same purpose. Variations of zero due to earth currents may also be compensated for by means of an "overflow" circuit of the kind described in Specifications Nos. 516 and 7525, A.D. 1899, including an additional or neutralizing- winding on the signal coil of the relay. A separate recorder-coil relay may be used to actuate the mechanism, or a relay may control the current through a neutralizing-winding on the signal coil. Reference is made to Specifications No. 13.472, A.D. 1900, and Nos. 10,120 and 19,610, A.D. 1901.
Patent GB-190403480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bearings for Shafts
Inventor: HAUBERG SOPHUS CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1904-02-11
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 3480. Hauberg, S. C. Feb. 11. Bearings.-A vertical-shaft bearing for highspeed centrifugal separators has an elastic support f, consisting of a steel tube d split to form tongues which are bent into loops g. The ring d may be out, and may be formed from a plate of sheet metal.
Patent GB-190403506-A (GB)
Title: Fountain Pens.
Inventor: BOLLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-02-12
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 3506. Bolles, W., and Chase, J. L. Feb. 12. Pens, reservoir. Relates to arrangements for preventing the deposit of ink upon the pen-nozzle when the pen is not in use, and for facilitating the collapsing, for filling purposes, of the elastic reservoir. When the cap 3, Fig. 1, is placed over the nozzle 2, the forward end of the nozzle bears against a rubber washer 4 held in a groove in the cap. Any ink discharged into the cap is thus prevented from reaching the nozzle, while the latter is kept dry by air which enters through an opening 12 between the washer and the entrance to the cap. The washer may have a tapered extension surrounding the orifice, a pocket thus being formed between the extension and the walls of the cap which retains any ink discharged into the cap, or the washer may be in the form of a soft rubber sleeve extending to the bottom of the cap, or a soft rubber washer may be held at the end of a hard rubber sleeve, or the nozzle may be arranged to pass through the washer. The elastic reservoir 13, Fig. 2, has longitudinal bars 14 secured along its sides, so that upon pressing the bars together, the reservoir is collapsed along its whole length. The bars may be of whalebone, bamboo, or hard rubber, but are preferably of sheet metal, which may be ribbed or corrugated. The bars are held in place by encircling rubber bands 17, 18, which are placed in position before the rubber is "cured," this operation effecting the union of the bands with the walls of the reservoir. The bars may also be cemented to the walls. The bands may also be formed of silk or other flexible material, the ends of the reservoir being thickened, or the reservoir may be provided with pockets to receive the ends of the bars.
Patent GB-190404326-A (GB)
Title: Improved Metal Travelling Trunk.
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM HALL
Filed: 1904-02-22
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 4326. Jones, W. H., and Jones, B. H. Feb. 22. Plates.-The metal plates from which travelling trunks are formed are embossed to give them the appearance of crocodile hide.
Patent GB-190407956-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mud Guards for Road Vehicles
Inventor: HOPPER JOHN
Filed: 1904-04-06
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 7956. Hopper, J. April 6. Mud guards.-The mud guards or wings of motor and other vehicles are formed at their edges with channels to collect the slush which gathers on their undersides and to conduct it towards the ground. If the guard is horizontal in cross-section, channels A, Fig. 1, are preferably fitted on both its edges ; in the case of sloped or splayed guards, the channel need only be applied to the lower edge, as shown in Fig. 6. The channels may be of various shapes and may be in one with the guard or be fixed thereto. In the latter case, they may be of aluminium, or of rubber stiffened with a wire core a.
Patent GB-190408805-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Support for the Arms and Heads of Railway Travellers and others.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1904-04-16
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 8805. Mills, B. J. B., [Bastet, A.]. April 16. Head - rests and arm-rests.-A band a, Figs. 1 and 4, of elastic or non- elastic material is attached to a hook b for suspension on a rack bar or other support and is fitted at the other end with a pressure buckle c so as to form an adjustable loop for resting the arm. A cushion may be buttoned to the strap as shown in Fig. 4, to form ahead-rest, and the strap may be widened as shown to support the arm. The hooks and buckles may be attached by sewing or by buttons.
Patent GB-190415729-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Removing Vegetable Impurities from Woollen Rags, Wool and other Animal Fibres.
Inventor: ROBERTS SQUIRE
Filed: 1904-07-15
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 15,729. Roberts, S., and Crossley, J. H. July 15. Carbonizing rags and fibres. - The object is to reduce the time of treatment, the cost in acids, and the length of the process. The material is moved through the acidulated liquid and agitated by an apparatus comprising forks b resembling those used in a "McNaught's "wool washing machine," and is automatically delivered from the bath to squeezing-rollers and thence either to a second bath or to a drying-apparatus such as that shown in Fig. 2. The drying-apparatus may consist of a series of travelling aprons arranged in a chamber through which hot air is passed, or the material may be carried along a trunk or tube by means of a current of hot air. The material is finally subjected to the action of a suitable shaking-machine for the separation of the vegetable impurities. By the use of this invention, the ordinary neutralizing-bath is dispensed with, and, when treating " Russian stockings," the strength of the acid solution may be reduced to 50 per cent. and the time of the acid treatment to 15 minutes, and, when treating wool noils, a 10 per cent. acid solution may be used and the time of treatment is about seven minutes. Also, if the material to be carbonized contains silk, the latter falls away therefrom with the cotton &c.
Patent GB-190417133-A (GB)
Title: An Electric Governor for Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: ROBERTS GEORGE AUGUSTUS EDWARD
Filed: 1904-08-05
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 17,133. Roberts, G. A. E. Aug. 5. Electric governors.-The Figure shows an electric governor for internal-combustion engines in which high-tension electric ignition is used. The wires G, H form part of the primary circuit, and the wire I is for attachment to a switch or suitable means for cutting the governor out. When the primary circuit is made by the engine, the current flowing round the electromagnet D causes the armature carried by a spring to be pulled down and thereby make contact at C and cut the magnet out. The resistance of the magnet winding is such that when it is in circuit no efficient spark can pass in the cylinder. Thus, if the engine be running too fast, the primary circuit will be broken before the magnet is cut out, and an explosion will be missed. The amount of motion of the spring is regulated by screw stops.
Patent GB-190418334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrotypes, Stereotypes, and other Printing Surfaces and the Mounting thereof.
Inventor: OLDFIELD FRANCIS FRAPPELL WASH
Filed: 1904-09-26
Granted: 1905-09-26
Abstract: 18,334. Oldfield, F. F. W. Sept. 26. Printing-surfaces.-Relates to stereotype, electrotype, or other printing- plates and blocks for mounting them, and to means for casting the blocks and plates. Fig. 4 shows a cross-section of a plate c and pair of mounting-blocks a, and Fig. 3 shows a plan of the underside of a mounting- block. The block is cast, from stereotype metal or the like, with an overhanging dovetail edge d for engaging the beveledged recess e of the plate, and with recesses b, which may form a zig-zag rib j, on the underside to reduce its weight. When two blocks are placed side by side with the plate on them, the ribs d engage and secure the plate. For casting the blocks a, a casting-box may be provided, having gauges with V-shaped projections for forming the recesses b, and a projecting plate for forming the edge d. The gauges of the casting- box for the plates are formed with projecting dovetail ribs for casting the undercut edges e on the plates.
Patent GB-190500519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Domestic Washing Machines.
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT NEWSHOLME
Filed: 1905-01-10
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 519. Smith, R. N., and Paget, S., [trading as Smith & Paget]. Jan. 10. Toothed gearing.-Relates to driving-gear for periodically reversing the direction of rotation of the dolly of a washing-machine, reversal being accompanied or not by a vertical movement of the same. The driving-shaft f carries a pinion e which gears with a gapped toothed wheel c mounted on the dolly shaft a, and formed with a cam-piece g which guides the pinion from one face of the wheel to the other. The shaft f retates in fixed bearings, so that the toothed wheel c is vertically reciprocated, this vertical motion being communicated or not to the dolly according as the wheel is fixed or slidable on the dolly. shaft. In either case the direction of rotation of the dolly will be periodically reversed.