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Patent GB-190208324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Continuously Travelling Tables or Supports for use in the Manufacture of Coated Fabrics, for Pressing Cloth and the like purposes.
Inventor: INGLEBY JOHN
Filed: 1902-04-10
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 8324. Ingleby, J. April 10. Coated fabrics.- In the manufacture of coated fabrics, such as linoleum and waterproof fabrics, and in pressing cloth and the like, a movable table, such as that shown in Fig. 2, is used. The table consists of a series of metal blocks d which are caused to move in contact along slideways c over the extent of the operating-surface. The blocks have halfnuts or racks e at the sides for engagement with screws on shafts f, or with pinions. The threads extend only short distances on the shafts, so as to engage with only the blocks at the front or receiving end, these serving to push along the blocks towards the rear or delivery end. When a block d<2> arrives at the delivery end, it is received on a platen p<2> carried on one end of an oscillating balanced lever l, the platen being suitably connected by links r, so as to receive a parallel motion on its upward and downward movement, and also so that its movement away from the table will be such as to withdraw the block d<2> without causing friction with the adjacent block. From the platen p<2> the block d<2> is carried by means of a spring carrier 4 on bands 5, along guideways 3 to the platen p<1> on the other end of the lever l. From the platen p<1> the block is pushed by a spring pusher 1 to the slideways e, until it is engaged by the screw-shafts f, or by the pinions. In this manner the separate blocks of the continuous table are returned in succession.
Patent GB-190209108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hot Water Radiators or Heating Stoves.
Inventor: EWART JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-04-19
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 9108. Ewart, J. W. April 19. Heat radiators.-The radiator is formed of sections, one of which b is stopped off by plugs c. A boiler d, preferably inclined, is heated by gas burners f on a gas pipe e, and d communicates b y tubes g, h with the top and bottom respectively of the radiator. The sections a are filled with water, and the section b partially filled with water. A siphon pipe i connects the sections a, b, so that, as the water expands under heat, some of it is driven from a into b, while as it contracts on cooling, it flows back from b to a. A gauge indicates the height of water in b.
Patent GB-190209314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Instruments for Computing Wages and Analogous Calculations.
Inventor: ROEGNER GEORGE
Filed: 1902-04-22
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 9314. Roegner, G. April 22. Calculating-apparatus.-In apparatus for calculating wages &c., a rotary drum within a fixed drum A shows through a longitudinal slot a in it, multipliers B<5> and their products B<4> of multiplicands marked along the slot. To facilitate the reading, an intervening drum C having a spiral set of apertures c is provided to expose only the reading required, which is preserved from accidental alteration by a click at the end.
Patent GB-190210686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hubs for Cycles and the like in the Manufacture of the same
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT WALKER
Filed: 1902-05-09
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 10,686. Smith, R. W., and Baker, F. E. May 9. Axle-boxes; dust-excluders and oil retainers; hubs; lubricating.-Relates to manufacturing ballbearing hubs for the wheels of cycles and the like from pressed metalwork. The spoke flanges Bare pressed out of sheet metal, so as to be formed with collars b<1>, which have internally milled or serrated surfaces b<2> adapted to fit on the correspondinglyshaped ends of the barrel A of the hub, a distance sleeve C being previously shrunk on to the barrel. The ball cups D are formed with flanges d<1> for holding the spoke flanges and are fittei with an oil-retaining tube J. T-sectioned washers E formed from sheet metal fit over the spindle cones H to close the bearing and to retain the oil in the ball cups.
Patent GB-190212309-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electric Heating Device.
Inventor: MARE FREDERIC DE
Filed: 1902-05-29
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 12,309. Mare, F. de. May 29. Heating by electricity.-Carbon, metal, or other heating-resistances are enclosed in casings of copper, black or dark red glass, or other material, containing hydrogen, which is introduced after exhausting air from the casings through small tubes. These tubes are reduced in size so that they may be closed by fusion, or by nipping and soldering. The invention is particularly applicable to cooking - utensils. A digester, shown in Fig. 1, consists of a metal vessel h, having its sides polished externally and surrounded by a casing j to retain heat, and the bottom e blackened to absorb heat from carbon loops o, which are carried by metal plates d in a casing formed by a ring a and a lower plate of polished metal b. Asbestos, mica, or other incombustible insulating-material is placed between the carbon loops o and the lower plate b. A heater, to be immersed in a liquid, consists of a carbon filament coiled helically on a tube of mica or asbestos, in a cylindrical casing, which is provided with radial plates, and with a handle through which nickel conducting-wires pass.
Patent GB-190217043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cutting Metal Rods or Bars.
Inventor: LANKHORST OTTO
Filed: 1902-08-01
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 17,043. Lankhorst, O. Aug. 1. Shearing. -In order that a rod or bar j, Fig. 1, may be sheared at rightangles to its axis, the end of the rod is supported by a slide d, which is depressed in the guides c b the driver k attached to the upper shearblade i*, as the blank is shorn off. The slide d is lifted by balance weights or springs. The guide support a may be either separate from or in one with the machine standard. The supporting piece or pieces h also acts as a length gauge or gauges for the blanks. The slide d may be rigidly attached to the upper slide of the machine, both slides being raised by balance weights or springs, and the knife slide connected with the driving-shaft by a link and a cross-pin which works in elongated slots in the knife slide.
Patent GB-190221378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pocket Books for Containing Memoranda Written or Printed on Cards.
Inventor: COOPER CHARLES HAMLET
Filed: 1902-10-01
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 21,378. Cooper, C. H. Oct. 1. Filing papers &c.-The leaves or flaps a of pocket books are provided with two narrow leather &c. strips b, which are sewn or riveted in such positions as to form retainers for memorandum cards c, more particularly such as are used in card-index trays or drawers. Sufficient space is left on the leaf or flap beyond the card to provide a support for the band while writing.
Patent GB-190228549-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Wireless Electric Telegraph Systems.
Inventor: STONE JOHN STONE
Filed: 1902-12-24
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 28,549. Lake, H. H., [Stone, J. S.]. Dec. 24. Telegraphs.-Relates to methods of relay transmission in wireless telegraphy. Waves reaching the antenna V, Fig. 1, at the relay station actuate the coherer K and relay R, thus closing the key k of a circuit comprising the battery B<1>, interrupter P, condenser C", and transformer M'. When the sparkgap S breaks down, the condenser C<111> discharges through the primary coils of a transformer M<11> with oppositely - wound secondaries. The oscillations produced in the re-transmitting antennµ V<1>, V" are consequently opposite in phase, and their resultant effect on the antenna V is zero, owing to its symmetrical position between them. Fig. 2 shows a modification, in which V<1>, V<11> are the receiving-antennµ and V the re-transmitting one. The antennµ V<1>, V<11> are preferably placed half a wave-length apart in the plane of the distant station. Reference is made to Specification No. 27,739, A.D. 1902.
Patent GB-190301477-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Loom Crank Arms, or the like.
Inventor: MARSLAND ALBERT
Filed: 1903-01-21
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 1477. Marsland, A. Jan. 21. Loom connecting-rods.-The crank-arms of looms and the like, instead of being fitted with the usual end straps, have two hooked arms, or end-pieces 4, 5, Fig. 1, which fit round the pin on the lay sword, and the crank-pin. These arms are adjusted by means of bolts 11 passing through the lugs 2, 3, and are clamped in position by the bolts 14. The cast body part is preferably made with a narrow upper vertical rib 16, secured to a flat horizontal cross-portion 17, provided with solid end-pieces 18, 19. In a modification, the bolt 11 is dispensed with, and the end of the hooked arm is provided with a screw thread, which passes through the lugs 2, 3, and is secured by a nut.
Patent GB-190304839-A (GB)
Title: Improved Condensing and Refrigerating Apparatus
Inventor: DOUGLAS THOMAS
Filed: 1903-03-02
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 4839. Douglas, T., and Conroy, G. March 2. Refrigerating.-In condensing and refrigerating apparatus in which concentric tubes d form annular spaces for the gas &c. to be cooled round central tubes a containing the cooling-agent, the outer tubes are welded at the ends to the inner tubes instead of using glands and stuffing-boxes as heretofore.
Patent GB-190306211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Carding Machines.
Inventor: DEUTSCH ROBERT
Filed: 1903-03-17
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 6211. Deutsch, R. March 17. Carding -engines.-The greater part of the fibre is removed from the cylinder e by a doffer d, from which it is removed by a stripper f and allowed to fall on to a second doffer g, into which it is pressed by a roller h. The doffer g then strips from the cylinder e the fibre which has been left by the doffer d, and the whole fleece is removed from the doffer g by the comb k.
Patent GB-190307482-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tin Opener.
Inventor: SMITH JOSEPH EDWARD
Filed: 1903-03-31
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 7482. Smith, J. E. March 31. Cans, opening. - The opener consists of a tripod stand a and a circular cap b stepped to fit tins of different sizes. Opposite two of the legs of the tripod are projections f, and opposite the third is a screw h to tighten the cap on the tin. The adjustable cutter j fits in a dovetail slot in the screw e, and is secured by the screw m. The nut d' is held against rotation bv the pin l, to enable the screw e to descend until the cutter j bears upon the top of the tin. The pin l is then removed, and the screw is turned to operate the cutter.
Patent GB-190308896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Storm Aprons and Hoods.
Inventor: GORDON JOHN PUSEY
Filed: 1903-04-20
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 8896. Gordon, J. P. April 20. Hoods and weather screens.-A hood or weather screen, for the front portion of a buggy or other vehicle, is formed of a single piece of waterproof material and comprises a front portion 1, having windows 21 and a rein outlet with flap 22, and side portions 2 extending within the sides 3 of the vehicle top. The top portion 4 of the front 1 passes round a strap 6, consisting of a central rubber or elastic section 7, to accommodate vehicles of different widths, leather end sections 8, to which the top portion 4 is attached by sewing or otherwise, and metal hooks 9 engaging the bars 11. The bottom of the front 1 is similarly connected to an elastic strap 13, with leather terminations 14, and hooks 15 to engage the ends of the dash board 16. The portions 10, 12 of the front 1, which embrace the elastic sections 7, 13, respectively, are shirred. The side portions 2 have extensions 2<a> depending outside the vehicle body 25 and are connected to the vehicle top by straps 17 secured to their inner sides and engaging buckles 18 fixed to removable spring clamps 19 on the forward side arms 20.
Patent GB-190312253-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Combination Sovereign Purse and Bracelet
Inventor: WILCOX THOMAS
Filed: 1903-05-29
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 12,253. Wilcox, T., [trading as Wilcox & Son, M.]. May 29. Purses and portemonnaies.-A sovereign case with spring base, is combined with a bangle or bracelet; or several sovereign cases may be attached to the same bangle or bracelet. The Figures illustrate one form of the combination, Fig. 2 showing the sovereign case in section. Seven other modifications are de - scribed, in one of which the sovereign case has a rectangular shape. In another form, a solid clasp bracelet is used, and a similar bracelet has a sovereign case attached without a lid. Two forms of leather bracelet in combination with the case are described ; in one form the case is attached to the surface of the bracelet, and in the other form the case connects two detached portions. Another modification shows three cases attached to one curb chain bracelet, and a final modification shows the case of the ordinary watch pattern fixed on the surface of a solid clasp bracelet.
Patent GB-190315118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Exhibiting Bedsteads and the like
Inventor: BUSTIN CHARLES LEON
Filed: 1903-07-08
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 15,118. Bustin, C. L. July 8. Displaying and storing. - Consists of a frame for displaying and storing bedsteads and like articles. A base a is provided with pins i, which fit into the hollow post of a bedstead frame &c. when the castor is removed, and thus hold it and serve as a pivot for it. The base may be provided with posts b, which carry a rail c, into which are fitted the forks h. The bed post x is held between the fork, which is rotated so as to grip the post, as at f, and tightened by means of a threaded nut. Alternatively, the base a may be provided with holes, into which the bed post fits, and the rail c may carry pegs d for holding the post vertical. The apparatus may be of wood or metal, or partly one and partly the other.
Patent GB-190318129-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Neckties.
Inventor: ROSENBERGER SIMON
Filed: 1903-08-21
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 18,129. Rosenberger, S. Aug. 21. Neckties and bows.-A tie a, Fig. 1, has its sides fastened by the piece b, Fig. 2, with hooks d engaging the eye c ; the tie looks as if it were tied in the usual way. The piece b may be shaped to form Ascot, bow, and other ties.
Patent GB-190319408-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fog Signalling Apparatus for Railways
Inventor: HARRISON THOMAS
Filed: 1903-09-09
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 19,408. Harrison, T. Sept. 9. Fog signals indicators and repeaters, signal.-The box a provided with the magazine b, containing the detonators c, is moved on the rails f transversely to the track rails by means of cords, chains, or wires g from a wheel in the signal cabin. A detonator c is deposited on the track by the contact of the box a with a lever, pivoted to a track standard, which lever swings up and engages the square rod r to turn the pivoted lever l and actuate the forked levers k, k<1>. As the forked lever k is moved back, the stud s effects, through rods and arms, the completion of an electric circuit and an indication to the signalman. A pivoted arm placed near the track is actuated to remove the exploded signal, on the return of the magazine box to the track position. When the magazine is empty, an electric signal is given by the fall of the cover y, through the lever t and the contact of projections v with pieces mounted on standards fixed at the home end of the magazine path.
Patent GB-190328705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pads for the Heels of Boots and Shoes, and for the Ends of Crutches and the like
Inventor: WILLIAMS ABEL CLARKE
Filed: 1903-12-31
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 28,705. Williams, A. C. Dec. 31. Crutches.-A revoluble pad, for the heels of boots, and the ends of crutches, comprises a leather tread-piece A and a rubber cushion B. The cushion B is countersunk so as to fit over the raised part C<2> of a base-plate C, which is fixed to the boot heel, and the part A is countersunk to receive a hollow internally-threaded spring stud D. In assembling the parts, the spring-stud is forced through the hole C<3> at the top of the part C<2>, and a screw E isthen driven in to prevent the stud from contracting and so becoming detached.
Patent GB-190328811-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Flash Light Apparatus.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1903-12-31
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 28,811. Thompson, W. P., [Humphrey, A. H.]. Dec. 31. Signals, flash.-Gas is intermittently delivered to the burners of flash gas lamps by an automatic feed device by which the quantity delivered and the interval can be regulated. The gas enters a receiving-chamber M through a supply pipe H, and can pass into a storage chamber N through a pipe D and also by a passage c controlled by a screw valve. The chamber M is closed by a leather or other flexible diaphragm B. The pipe D is controlled at one end by a screw valve and at the other by a valve D' on the end of a pivoted arm F supported by a post F<1>. The other end of the arm F carries a valve E<1> which controls the outlet pipe E of the chamber N. An arm G attached to the post F<1> carries a rock-shaft f which is formed into a crank f<1> at one end and at the other carries an arm d with a weight d'. Two arms e projecting from the arm d engage the pivoted arm F alternately. A rod B', carried by the diaphragm B, is formed into a loop which encloses the crank, f<1> and then descends through a hole in the arm G, which serves as a guide. The valves D<1>, E<1> are so arranged that one is closed when the other is open. In the initial position, the valve D<1> is closed. The gas in the chamber M raises the diaphragm B, causing the rod B' to shift the arms e and open the valve D<1> and close the valve E'. When the pressure is the same in the chambers M, N, the diaphragm falls, the valves are reversed, and the gas escapes by the pipe E. By adjusting the two screw valves, the frequency of the operation is regulated. A spring may be substituted for the weight d' to cause the valves to act sharply. The pilot burner may be supplied from the chamber M.
Patent GB-190401300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pulleys
Inventor: BOEKE FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1904-01-18
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 1300. Boeke, F. Jan. 18. Winding-drums.-Pulleys for winding-machines and the like are covered with wood or metal, which is grooved to fit the strands of wire ropes and prevent them from slipping and twisting. The strands a, Figs. 1 and 2, fit into the grooves b in the covering c, the grooves following the configuration of the inner surface of the rope.
Patent GB-190409122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ring and Traveller Spinning Frames.
Inventor: HAYDEN JOEL
Filed: 1904-04-20
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 9122. Hayden, J. April 20. Spindle apparatus for ring frames. The ring a is constrained to rise vertically, without any lateral movement, and is centered by means of a number of guides g, shown in plan in Fig. 1 and in section in Fig. 3. These guides form part of the supporting-plate or holder d, and one, or more, are cut away centrally to receive a locking-clamp m, the ends n of which overlap the lower flange of the ring and thus prevent its rotation. The circular opening in the plate d is made larger than usual to render the annular bearing for the ring as small as possible. Rings so constructed are adapted for spinning both warp and weft yarn.
Patent GB-190411807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ships' Compasses.
Inventor: WHYTE WILLIAM DAVID
Filed: 1904-05-24
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 11,807. Whyte, W. D. May 24. Compasses, magnetic.-Relates to modifications of the means for illuminating a ship's compass card described in Specification No. 23,043, A.D, 1903. Windows b, which may be glazed if desired, are made in the sides of the compass bowl a above the level of the oil contained therein. The oil is closed in at the top by a horizontal and sloping or dome-shaped metal partition c, the top of which is, preferably, painted white in order to throw upwards the light coming in at the sides. The pivot f of the compass card d is mounted on a glass plate g or on the dome-shaped partition. For spirit compasses, the glass partition is sealed fluid-tight so as to hold the spirit in the space above it.
Patent GB-190412236-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Freight Handling Apparatus.
Inventor: HEWITT FRANKLIN BRENT
Filed: 1904-05-30
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 12,236. Hewitt, F. B., and Bass, S. C. May 30. Conveyers.-Relates to freight-handling apparatus for loading and unloading railway cars, vessels, &c. Fig. 1 shows a plan and Fig. 3 a section on the line y. Mounted on rollers 23 in a framing is an endless track, consisting of outer rails 5 and inner rails 7 connected together by cross-bars 16, 19, and bent laterally at one end so as to lie within a car or over a ship's hatch. Rollers 43 carrying hooks or the like 48, run in the space between the inner and outer rails and are pulled along by an endless chain 11, which is guided round sprocket-wheels 9, 10, &c. and is driven by means of a sprocket 26 and gearing. The track is adjusted longitudinally on the rollers 23 by means of a rope coiled on a drum 33 and having its ends connected to the track in opposite directions. The lateral extension of the track is fitted with jaws 22 adapted to engage the roof of the car &c.
Patent GB-190420898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Additions to Pipes or Tubes for Containing Underground Electrical Cables or Conductors.
Inventor: CHAMBERS EDWARD JOHN
Filed: 1904-09-28
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 20,898. Chambers, E. J. Sept. 28. Conduits ; junction boxes.-Sections of tubing for electric conductors are connected by metallic strips, secured to the ends of the tubes by clips, thus making good electrical contact. Figs. 1 and 2 show the metallic strips e connected across the two conduit sections b in a junction box a. The pipes b are provided with collars b<2> covered with a strip c of lead or other soft metal, and the strips e are clamped by the ring clips d. These clips are made of a number of links connected together to form a chain, the end links having ear pieces d<2> through which screw bolts f or rivets are passed. The clips may be concave on their inner sides, Fig. 3, or they may have shoulders to keep them in their place on the convex collars b<2>. Modifications are described in which the clips are made in two parts hooked together directly, Fig. 5, or by means of a link. The strips e may be fastened by a ring, and a wedge driven between the ring and the pipe b. The clip may be formed as a flexible metallic strap tightened by the screw pin f, Fig. 8. In another modification, Fig. 10, the strap e is fixed under a washer i by a bolt, or bolts with a conical head g<1> fitting in a soft-metal sleeve h. The gripping-surfaces may in each case be roughened to increase the bite on the strips e. In another modification, a copper wire is wound in a groove on the pipe b, and the groove then filled with lead &c. The wires attached to consecutive lengths of pipe are then joined together, or the wire is dispensed with and a strip e soldered to the lead fillings.