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Patent GB-190215321-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Calendars.
Inventor: RICHES ERNEST CHARLES
Filed: 1902-07-09
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 15,321. Riches, E. C., [trading as Prince Bros.]. July 9. - Calendars.- Fig. 1 shows a perpetual calendar suitable for a blotting-pad, having a front piece A and two back pieces O, B, shown in section in Fig. 2. Through the opening C is seen the uppermost D of five strips, which are inserted through a slot at the bottom, and carry numerals. A tape F bears the names of days of the week, which are visible through openings E. The tape is preferably continuous, and passes through slots in the back. A pointer L with guide, passing between the back pieces 0, B, is provided. Through the opening H is visible the name of the month upon the piece J provided with the tag K. A modification is described in which the dates and days of the month are arranged on the same pieces, which may have a pivoted strip for obscuring certain dates.
Patent GB-190223150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compressor Pumps.
Inventor: KRYSZAT ALBERT
Filed: 1902-10-23
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 23,150. Kryszat, A. Oct. 23. Compressing.-The cylinders C, c of a two-stage compressor are contained in a casing 1, through which water is circulated by a pump q. The pump and compressing pistons are operated by a rocking beam 7, The outlet valve u, Fig. 3, supports by guides x, and forms the seating of, the inlet valve v. The valve u is supported by a flexible diaphragm p. The cylinder cover d is hollow, and is cooled, together with the valves, by jets of air from the delivery passage a passing through the openings e, f and expanding in the cavity b and inlet passage o. Air from the reservoir may be supplied by the pipe h. The air is delivered from the cylinders through a surface cooling-apparatus in the casing 1.
Patent GB-190224041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: GARNISS OSWALD CORNELIUS
Filed: 1902-11-04
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 24,041. Garniss, O. C., and Jones, G. Nov. 4. Strap fastenings.-Relates to a method of fastening the uppers of boots and shoes. Fig. 2 is an elevation, and Fig. 4 a section. The front edges a<1>, a<2> of the upper a come close together as shown. One side of the upper, preferably the outer, terminates in a strap b carrying a buckle ; on the other side is stitched or otherwise connected a piece d terminating in a strap d<1>.
Patent GB-190301874-A (GB)
Title: Improved Parcel or Package Strap.
Inventor: CARTER HERBERT
Filed: 1903-01-26
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 1874. Carter, H., and Paterson, R. T. Jan. 26. Parcel-carriers and shawl straps; trunks.-A strap of leather, webbing, &c., for securing and carrying a parcel basket trunk, or package, consists of the two main parts A, connected by the handle B and intersecting beneath the parcel, and of the parts A', which embrace the ends of the parcel. The parts are joined by rings C, a<1>, by rivets, or by other means. Tightening - buckles a<2>, a<3> are provided.
Patent GB-190302824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Carriage Windows.
Inventor: MCKAY CHARLES
Filed: 1903-02-06
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 2824. McKay, C., and Stone, A. J. Feb. 6. Windows.-The edges of the sliding frame of a carriage window are fitted with rubber strips d, which are held in detachable brass &c. channels b screwed to the frame a. The strips extend downwards below the lower end of the frame so as to prevent it from entering the water which may have collected in the pocket or well. Similar strips d and channels b may be fitted to the top and bottom edges of the frame a.
Patent GB-190306106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Revolving Fields for Electric Generators or Motors.
Inventor: JOHNSON WILLIAM ASAHEL
Filed: 1903-03-16
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 6106. Johnson, W. A. March 16. Field magnets.-Relates to the construction of rotary field magnets for synchronous and other motors and generators. The peripheral polepieces are carried alternately upon a central flange and upon side supports on a hub or drum. As shown in the Figures, the hub B has a central flange b having arc-shaped recesses and carrying laminated pole-pieces C on the projecting portions. The drum also carries a ring 4 having projecting arms 4<2>, 4<3> carrying polar-pieces F alternating with the pole-pieces C. In the annular spaces between the ring and the flange, coils D, D' are wound, and produce north poles in one set and south poles in the other. The pole-pieces C are held by crossplates having tongues fitting in grooves in the flange b, bolts passing through the pole-pieces and into the flange. The drum may be outside the windings, and the pole-pieces extend radially inwards. It is stated that the symmetrical arrangement neutralizes the magnetic effect of the coils on surrounding parts, and also that the spaces provide for efficient ventilation.
Patent GB-190307690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pressure Indicators or Gauges.
Inventor: ARNDT MAX
Filed: 1903-04-02
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 7690. Arndt, M. April 2. Pressure gauges. -The average pressure acting in a pressure gauge is registered by causing the gauge to move a valve, which controls the flow of a fluid under pressure to an ordinary water meter or the like. The pressure gauge may for instance be connected to the ends of a steamengine cylinder, so that it shows the effective pressure in the cylinder at any time, while the water meter registers an amount from which the average effective pressure during a length of time may be ascertained. One form of apparatus is shown in Fig. 2. Openings a<1>, a<2>, which may be connected to the ends of the steam-engine cylinder, admit steam to opposite sides of a piston k, attached to a rod h. The rod h slides in stuffing-boxes p, and is controlled by a spring f acting between two loose washers, a collar m<1> and a head m<2> on the rod h, and two shoulders in the casing g. The rod h is connected to a valve d, which slides past a port of its own length, to control the flow of water through an opening s<1> from an elevated tank to an opening s<2> and the water meter. The rod may also operate a marker, to make diagrams. Two ports may be provided, controlled by the valve d, for registering the pressures in each direction from zero separately. In a modification, the piston h, stuffing-boxes p, and spring f are replaced by a corrugated metal disc, mounted in the casing and attached to the rod h. In simplified forms, part of the fluid, the pressure of which is being measured, is used to operate the registering-meter. For this purpose, a corrugated metal disc may carry a valve over a stationary tube provided with a port, or a cylindrical piston may slide in a casing between two springs, pasta port ; in either case the port conveys some of the fluid to the registering-meter. The apparatus may be used to register the average pressure in steam, gas, or water-pressure engines, or in air-compressors.
Patent GB-190309078-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means of Evaporation for the Concentration or Condensation of Syrups or similar Fluids.
Inventor: MEYER FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-04-22
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 9078. Meyer, F., [Meyer, J. W., and Arbuckle, J. Wardrop-]. April 22. Concentrating syrups &c.-The syrup supplied through the pipe E to the rotating sparger D is sprinkled over the heated pipes F. The concentrated syrup passes in turn through the pipes G, K to the spargers D<1>, D', and the vapour produced passes through the pipes L, M to the heating-coils H, J. The arrangement may also be applied to open-air evaporation.
Patent GB-190309709-A (GB)
Title: Motor Handles for Tools
Inventor: HILLYER GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1903-04-29
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 9709. Hillyer, G. H. April 29, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D, 1901]. Handles. - A handle contains a motor for driving the tool, Fig 3 showing an electromotor, but motors of other kinds can be used. The handle is, preferably, made in sections 1, 2, screwed together, or otherwise jointed. The tool-carrying head is formed on a short spindle, having a wheel 20 on its inner end, gearing with a pinion on a spindle 11. This spindle carries a wheel, which can be put in gear with a pinion on the motor spindle. The motor spindle has a squared end, which can be pushed into a square recess in the wheel 20. The motor spindle is moved lengthwise by a button 19 to connect it directly, or through the spindle 11, with the tool-carrying spindle.
Patent GB-190310914-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fog-signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: HUGHES GEORGE
Filed: 1903-05-13
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 10,914. Hughes, G., [Murray, M. A.]. May 13. Signals, electric; signals, marine and ship. - An apparatus for signalling between ships, shores, and other objects by means of Hertzian waves is shown in the Figure. Within the base alpha are the transmitting - b a ttery d, the receiving-battery e, the induction coil f, and the oscillator balls h, g. The ball h is connected with a plate l elevated on a mast or elsewhere, and the ball g with a plate j immersed in the sea. In the upper part care the relay battery n, the relay m, the coherer r, and the gong o having a double-beaded hammer p, q, one head q of which acts as a de-coherer. The pivoted switch handle x, when moved to the right, inserts the bolt z between the switch plates B, C to complete the transmitting-circuit, while, when moved to the left, it inserts the bolt z between the plates D, E of the receiving-circuit. A drop or visible signal may be interposed between the gong and the relay. The apparatus is operated by moving the handle backwards and forwards, and a ship's course may be signalled by the adoption of a code of rings. The apparatus is applicable to lighthouses, central stations, buoys, and the like.
Patent GB-190314458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Couplings.
Inventor: BRYAN-HAYMES ROBERT
Filed: 1903-06-29
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 14,458. Haymes, R. Bryan-. June 29. Couplings, automatic and non-autontatic.-The lower link d, Figs. 3 and 5, is pivoted to the upper link c and has a weighted arm e so as to hang normally almost horizontal. A transverse shaft h actuated by a handle i carries arms j, which raise the links and engage in notches k at the pivot to hold the links in position for automatic coupling, as shown in Fig. 3. The lower link d then rides up the inclined face of the opposite draw-hook a, and is retained by a weighted lever n. Uncoupling is effected bv slacking the coupling and raising the disengaged link d, as shown in Fig. 5. Arms m, attached to the operating-arms j, limit the lateral movement of upper link.
Patent GB-190314994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a Process and Apparatus for Obtaining Direct Current Impulses from a High Tension Alternating Electric Current Source particularly applicable for use with Rontgen and similar Tubes.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-07-06
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 14,994. Boult, A. J., [koch, F. J.]. July 6. R÷ntgen-ray and like apparatus.-Relates to the use of a synchronous interrupter for cutting out the negative impulses or wave sections from a high-tension alternating current, and to the employment of the remaining positive impulses or parts of them for working R÷ntgen tubes and similar appiratus, without a spark coil. The high-tension current may be derived from the secondary e of a transformer having its primary in the circuit of a suitable generator a, but may also be otherwise obtained. Synchronous interruption is obtained by the use of fixed and movable poles forming a spark-gap when near to one another. In the case shown in Fig. 1, the movable poles are on the ends of insulated cross-bars l, l<1>, l<2> on the armature shaft k of a motor excited by currents from the generator a, and the fixed poles are on ledges o. If one spark-gap only is desired, one end 4<a> of the spark-gap circuit is connected to a sliding-contact in permanent connection with the bar l, and the other end to a wire 5<a> connected to the R÷ntgen tube f ; impulses pass in the circuit when either end of the bar L is opposite the pole in connection with the wire 5<a>. The duration of the impulse may be varied by varying the length of the bars l &c., or may be reduced by the use of two or more spark-gaps. For two gaps, the wire 4<a> is replaced by the wire 4, and, for six gaps, the circuit comprises the wire 4, bar l, connection 9, bar l<1>, connection 10, bar l<2>, and wire 5. The spindle k may otherwise be driven from the generator a either directly or indirectly through toothed &c. gearing..Any number of bars l &c. may be used, and the connections controlling the number of gaps may be made by means of a switch or by means of plags and holes as shown in Fig. 1. The speed of the interrupter may be arranged to allow of the use of each positive wave section or only every second or third section. The interrupter may otherwise consist of the oscillating armature of a polarized magnet. The anode and cathode poles of the spark-gaps preferably consist of points and discs.
Patent GB-190315256-A (GB)
Title: Governing Apparatus for Controlling Steam Supply to the Pumping Engines of Auxiliary Condensers.
Inventor: KEITH GEORGE
Filed: 1903-07-10
Granted: 1904-10-10
Abstract: 15,256. Keith, G., and Cooke, A. C. July 10. Steam pumps.-Figs. 1 and 3 show a method of regulating the supply of condensing water to an auxiliary steam condenser by controlling the speed of the circulating-pump. The vacuum in the condenser acts upon a diaphragm E, which operates through the valve spindle C, the double-beat steam valve A supplying the engine actuating the centrifugal or other circulating-pump H. The controlling-valve is set to increase the speed of the engine as the pressure in the condenser increases. A set-screw p limits the motion of the diaphragm E.
Patent GB-190317332-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumps.
Inventor: DELLANNA ANTONIO
Filed: 1903-08-10
Granted: 1904-08-10
Abstract: 17,332. Dellanna, A. Aug. 10. Pumps with reciprocating cylinders ; actuating pumps.-Relates to the construction, arrangement, and actuating-mechanism of immersed pumps having stationary pistons and reciprocating cylinders. Stanchions 11, Fig. 1, mounted on a base 10, carry transverse shafts 12, on each of which is pivoted a pair of rocking beams 15, the upper beams being connected to the lower by rods 16, and provided with a handle 18 for operating the pump by hand or other means. The cylinders 19, continuations 20, and discharge pipes 26, are rigidly connected, and are supported between the ends of the rocking beams 15, so that they move up and down alternately. A valve 24 admits water to the bottom of the cylinder, and a pipe 25 connects the bottom'of the cylinder to the discharge pipe 26, and contains a non-return valve at its lower end. The rods 29, which are rigidly fixed to the framing, pass through slots 30 in the cylinder continuations 20, and, by means of the roller arrangements 31, hold the rods 21 and attached pistons 22 against vertical movement, but allow slight side movement. No water is allowed to enter the upper parts of the cylinders, which communicate with the atmosphere by vent-pipes 33.
Patent GB-190318861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Motors
Inventor: BERESTEYN HUGO VAN
Filed: 1903-09-01
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 18,861. Beresteyn, H. van. Sept. 1. Annular-chamber type.-To prevent damage from shock, the abutments of the engine described in Specification No. 8648, A.D. 1903, are replaced by the arrangements shown. A copper or other metal lining f is fitted into the cylinder, and at two opposite points is forced inwards by metal bars g and screws.
Patent GB-190319741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Lifts and Hoists.
Inventor: WALKER HENRY CECIL
Filed: 1903-09-14
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 19,741. Walker, H. C. Sept. 14. Lifts.-Relates to lifts or hoists of the kind described in Specification No. 5173, A.D. 1896, and consists of means for locking the handing-rope or the like on the opening of one of the well doors. A roller h is carried on a solenoid core f pivoted in the cage, and is held free of the controlling- rope l when all the well doors are closed. On the opening of a door, however, the roller h engages the rope, and a slight relative movement between the rope and the cage causes rollers on the same spindle as the roller h to engage guides j and thus jam the roller h against the rope. The arrangement may be such that the solenoid is not energized to draw the roller away from the rope until all the door contacts are closed, or such that the opening of a door makes the solenoid circuit and pushes the roller forward against the action of a spring.
Patent GB-190403062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Curtain Supports & Hangers.
Inventor: BACON NELLY GRACE
Filed: 1904-02-08
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 3062. Bacon, N. G. Feb. 8. Curtains, drawing and suspending.- A rod a for suspending window curtains is formed at one end c so that it can be turned in a socket d and swing horizontally into various positions The rod may be provided with a strut e, in which case there may be an end bar f, the extremities of which turn in sockets. The suspending arm may be jointed as h, Fig. 2, so that it may be folded into a small space ; or a series of arms jointed in the manner of a "lazy-tongs" may be employed. Two rods or arms, each extending half-way across a window, may be used, or a single arm extending entirely across. When two arms are used, they may be pivoted at the centre of the window opening instead of at the sides.
Patent GB-190406760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wringing Machines
Inventor: HOLTHAUSEN GUSTAV
Filed: 1904-03-21
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 6760. Holthausen, G., and Lentz, L. March 21. Wringing-machines.-The upper part of Fig. 1 shows a machine for wringing clothes attachable by means of a screw B to a wash tub C. A narrow base-plate A has mounted over it an oblong bag M made of netting and open at the top. One end of the bag is fixed to an upright standard G which slides on guides H, I on the base-plate. The other end of the bag is connected to a rod D which can be rotated about its centre by a handle E journalled in a support F on the base-plate. The clothes are put into the bag and the handle turned, when the water is squeezed out of the clothes, and the standard G, with its supports, drawn towards the handle by the twisting of the bag. A handle K on the front guide I may be held in the hand to regulate the rate of advance of the standard G.
Patent GB-190408698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Links for Chains and other purposes.
Inventor: HERRMANN ALBERT
Filed: 1904-04-15
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 8698. Herrmann, A. April 15. Hooks for suspending lamps, attaching traces to whipple-trees, &c. Two similar spectacle shaped members a, b, Fig. 5, having incomplete eyes, form a link when closed together. The eyes may be circular or oval in shape, and are joined together by their bridges a<1>, b<1>, through which passes the stud c. The eyes taper to their ends, so that, when the two parts a, b are placed together, the complete eyes so formed are of a uniform thickness.,
Patent GB-190414392-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Embroidery Machines.
Inventor: ILG-ROHNER HEINRICH
Filed: 1904-06-25
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 14,392. Rohner, H. Ilg-. June 25. Embroidery-machines.-In a machine for embroidering squares or small cloths with designs not of a repeat or regular pitch, the cloths are stretched on thin flat steel frames of width such that a separate cloth can be worked under each needle. One edge and portions of two other edges of the material 1 are clamped to the flat sides of frame 11 by clamps 15, and the free material is passed around the other long side 13 of oval cross-section and secured by a spring clip 14. Each clamp 15, comprises a toothed plate 3, a spring sleeve 4, which carries a pin 7 to engage in a hole in the frame, and an outer clamp 15.
Patent GB-190414846-A (GB)
Title: Improved Ink-container and Stand.
Inventor: GARRETT FRANK
Filed: 1904-07-01
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 14,846. Garrett, F., and Cormeau, C. July 1. Inktands.-The ink vessel is pivoted in the case so that, when in the vertical position, the inkstand is closed, and, when it is turned into a horizontal position, the vessel is opened and forms a dipping cup of suitable depth. The ink vessel a has a constricted neck b and is mounted in a carrier e, part of which embraces a pin m, forming a hinge. Another part i of the carrier forms a cover which closes an aperture in the top-plate j of the case k. The mouth of the ink vessel is closed by a hinged plate n, faced with rubber or the like, which is pressed against it by a spring v. Washers r on the pin m prevent the edges of the carrier e from touching the sides of the case.
Patent GB-190422560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Bedsteads.
Inventor: MERSEREAU WILLIAM TOMKINS
Filed: 1904-10-19
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 22,560. Mersereau, W. T. Oct. 19. Bedsteads.-Relates to means for attaching the rails and posts of metallic bedsteads and to holding the side and end rails at right-angles. Each of the arms 3 of a head or casting 2, fixed to the post 1, is formed with a dovetailed groove 4 in which fit dovetail tongues 6 attached to rails 5. The rails 5 are held by malleable-iron keys 9, formed one at each end of a bar 10, which are driven into openings between inclined seats 7, cut on the tongues 6, and the adjacent walls of the grooves 4. The head 2 may be formed with one arm, in which case a single key is used in place of the double key above described.
Patent GB-190422827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand-oilers
Inventor: SCHIEDT JOHN FREDRICK
Filed: 1904-10-22
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 22,827. Schiedt, J. F. Oct. 22, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Lubricating-cans. -A spring k bears on a perforated support j, and presses a valve i against its seat g. When oil is required, a rockshaft n, carried in fixed bearings p, q and provided with a collar n<1> to prevent escape of oil, is turned by a thumb-piece o, depressing the valve vertically by means of a lever n<2> engaging with an eye i<1> on the valve-rod.
Patent GB-190429019-A (GB)
Title: Improved Valve Apparatus for Percussive Rock Drills and the like.
Inventor: FLOTTMANN HEINRICH
Filed: 1904-12-30
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 29,019. Flottmann, H. Dec. 30. Rock drills.-In a percussive rock drill or the like actuated by fluid pressure, the supply of pressure fluid to the piston is controlled by means of a ball valve which alternately opens and closes one of two ports leading to opposite ends of the cylinder. A cylinder a is provided with ports f, f<1> leading to a valve chamber h, which contains a ball valve g and is provided with openings k, l communicating with the supply of pressure fluid. At the beginning of the outward stroke of the piston c, the valve g closes the port f <1>, and pressure fluid flows through the port f into the space behind the piston, exhaust taking place through ports m, n which may be open to the atmosphere. When the piston c passes the port m, pressure fluid flows through the port m, and the piston c moves forward by virtue of its own momentum. After the piston c has passed the port n, a slight compression of the fluid in the left-hand of the cylinder takes place, and the valve g is moved slightly off its seat, so that pressure fluid may enter the port f<1> and throw the valve g over, thus placing the piston and valve in position for the reverse stroke.