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Patent GB-190204356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Garment Suspenders or Hangers.
Inventor: KRATZ-BOUSSAC HENRI OTHON
Filed: 1902-02-20
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 4356. Kratz-Boussac, H. O. Feb. 20. Suspenders for articles of dress.-Relates to an appliance for hanging-up coats, skirts, waistcoats, and other garments. It consists of two or more arms A, Fig. 1, pivoted at a to a piece C which slides on a rod B, the extent of its motion being limited by a stop b or by other means. The arms A are connected, at about their centres, by rods c to a fixed piece C<1>. Each arm A may be made in two or more pieces hinged together. Fig. 2 shows the appliance as folded up when out of use, in which position it may be hung up by the hook b<2>, but this hook may also be used for other suspensory purposes. The rod B may be prolonged downwards so as to form a foot or pedestal.
Patent GB-190204387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alarms for Fire Extinguishing Systems.
Inventor: MORRIS EDWARD BRIAN LAWLER
Filed: 1902-02-20
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 4387. Morris, E. B. L., and Evershed, E. J., [Gray, F.]. Feb. 20. Alarms, fire &c.-Relates to an electric alarm which indicates when automatic sprinklers have started, and also when the air pressure in dry-pipe systems falls too low. A pressure gauge is connected to the discharge pipe of an automatic sprinkler by a pipe 39. The index 22 of the gauge is connected to one pole of a battery 24, 24, while two adjustable contact-plates 29, 30 are connected to the other pole, so that the circuit of the alarm bell 25 is completed when the index makes contact with either plate. When the air pressure falls, through leakage, in a dry-pipe system, the index makes contact with 29. In a wet-pipe system, the index makes contact with the plate 30 when the sprinkler opens, and thus gives a continuous alarm of fire.
Patent GB-190208036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Moulding and Casting Rice-bowls and the like Hollow and Flatware
Inventor: BUTLER JOHN
Filed: 1902-04-07
Granted: 1903-04-07
Abstract: 8036. Butler, J., and Evans, J., [trading as Evans & Co., J.]. April 7. Moulding.-In the moulding of rice bowls and like hollow or flat ware, as many patterns and flasks e are placed on a turnover table g as the table will accommodate, and the sand is rammed in. A frame c sliding in a plate a fastened to the flasks is then moved to bring rollers d<2> on a shaft d over the runner patterns f, to hold them in place while the table is turned over. The flasks a r e received on a trolley on a rising head, which is lowered so that the trolley can be withdrawn. The runner patterns f are then released by sliding back the frame c, and are of sufficient weight to fall out of the mould. The shaft d is carried by a bridge c<2> on the frame, and the rollers can be pressed against the runner patterns by a screw and hand-wheel on the bridge.
Patent GB-190210571-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Distributing and Alternating Apparatus for use with Bacteria Beds for the Treatment of Sewage and other Liquids
Inventor: ROACH WILLIAM LLOYD
Filed: 1902-05-08
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 10,571. Roach, W. L. May 8. Sewage and foul waters, treating; bacteriological processes.-Automatic apparatus for the intermittent supply and discharge of sewage and other liquids to and from bacteria beds and tanks. Liquid is supplied to the bed B' from a distributing- chamber D by a valve-opening A and trough T, and, when it attains a certain height in the bed, a siphon S fills a chamber containing a float F1, which thereupon rises and operates a system of levers for raising the valve V2 and opening the way to the bed B2. At the same time the lever L is raised and withdraws the catch R1 which supports the valve Y1 in its raised position. The bed B1 is discharged by the liquid rising in the bed B2 and raising the float F2, which thereupon, by means of a system of levers, raises the valve V3. As the liquid falls in the bed B1, the siphon S discharges the tank containing the float F1, so that the valve V2 is free to drop when the catch R2 is drawn by the raising of the inlet valve of the next bed. The remaining beds of the series are automatically supplied and discharged in turn by similar means.
Patent GB-190212751-A (GB)
Title: Removable Lining for Trousers.
Inventor: STAHL EMIL
Filed: 1902-06-04
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 12,751. Stahl, E. June 4. Drawings to Specification. Trousers.-Relates to the lining of the seat, and consists in securing it in place by clip buttons, adhesives, and the like, so that it can be readily removed and replaced by a new lining without the employment of scissors and a needle.
Patent GB-190214070-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Rising Butt Hinges.
Filed: 1902-06-21
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 14,070. Nock, W., and Tonks, Ltd. June 21. Hinges.-Relates to rising butt hinges for doors. Fig. 1 shows the hinge closed, Fig. 3 the fixed flap, and Fig. 5 the rising flap. The fixed flap a has spiral inclines d, d<2> near the top and bottom. The flap b has corresponding inclines e, e<2>. The inclines d, e terminate in flat portions, so that the door has no tendency to close when opened through more than a right-angle. When the hinge is of brass, the inclines are preferably faced with steel, iron, bronze, gun-metal, &c. Instead of the projecting flanges, grooves partly inclined and partly flat may be formed in the knuckles. The inclines may be formed spirally throughout their whole length.
Patent GB-190214679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Machines for Rolling Tube-ends
Inventor: RINNE HERMANN
Filed: 1902-07-01
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 14,679. Rinne, H. July 1. Rolling.-A machine for cold-rolling the ends of boiler fire-tubes, and other tubes, to a definite size, is provided with an internal roll n, Fig. 1, and an annular roll a, adjustable to the required size. The faceplate f and the roll a are rotated by means of the pinion e, and are mounted on a sliderest o, but the roll n, alone or together with the roll a, may be driven, and the standard l or roll n may be capable of being moved laterally. The roll or ring a is cut through in one or more places, is notched on its outer surface, and is surrounded by the segments b of a conical ring, which in turn is surrounded by another conical ring c. One or more wedges or pieces are placed between the ends of the ring or parts of the ring a, which is then contracted to the required size by drawing the ring c downwards by means of the screws g and the nuts h, which carrv pinions i, engaging with the annular wheel k. The wheel k usually rotates with the faceplate f, but, when the ring c is to be raised or lowered, the wheel k is fixed by means of a pawl m, and the plate f rotated in the necessary direction. When the expanded tube fills the ring a, the ring is allowed to expand, and the tube p is removed. Pieces of metal may be placed between the rings a, b, c.
Patent GB-190216216-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Wire Rope Stoppers.
Inventor: LOWSON JOHN
Filed: 1902-07-21
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 16,216. Lowson, J. July 21. Cable stoppers.- In malleable castiron stoppers of the kind described in Specification No. 11,847, A.D.1M9, the hinge bolt d for the buckle has a threaded end which is screwed into a tapped hole in the body of the stopper, or into a nut let into a recess therein.
Patent GB-190217629-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery or Apparatus for Use with Grinding Machines.
Inventor: CORNTHWAITE DANIEL
Filed: 1902-08-12
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 17,629. Cornthwaite, D. Aug. 12. Producing curved surfaces for round or halfround file blanks. The blanks are held in a box F, which is moved up and down tangentially to the grindstone D. In the case of taper files, the box F carries cam-shaped strips G, which bear against fixed rollers. Round blanks are held at their upper end by a spring sleeve carried by the spindles F<1>, and have their pointed lower ends fitted into a socket in the block I. Half-round blanks H<1> fit against the angular sides of a bar H, and take beneath undercut edges H<2>. Their lower ends fit into openings H<3>. The bars H are fixed to the spindles F<1>. Round blanks are rotated step-by-step by the spring pawl F<5> engaging with the ratchet-wheel F<6>, which drives the set of spindles F<1> through bevel and spur gearing F<9>, F<10>, F<11>, F". The tail of the pawl projects to form a tappet which strikes against fixed blocks, and it is carried up and down with the box F. Half-round blanks are oscillated step-by-step by means of the rack H<6>, connecting-rod H<5>, and eccentric H<4>, connected to the ratchet-wheel F<6>, bevel pinions F<9>, F<10> being in this case thrown uut of gear.
Patent GB-190219001-A (GB)
Title: A Mechanical Vamper
Inventor: MACEY SIDNEY
Filed: 1902-08-29
Granted: 1903-11-28
Abstract: 19,001. Macey, S. Aug. 29. Pianofortes; organs, harmoniums, and like instruments.-A mechanical vamper for application to the keyboard of pianos, organs, harmoniums; &c. is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. There are two series of key-bars f, one for the bass and the other for the treble ; and each key-bar f carries chord strikers k to engage the proper keys when the bar is depressed. The strikers k are screwed or are pressed down by springs and raised and retained in position by a yoke embracing the keybar until lifted and given a quarter-turn. Some key-bars have strikers o which are plain and can be shifted to charge from a major to a minor key. In a modified construction of vamper, only one key-bar is employed, and this can slide transversely to the keys. The apparatus is provided with a base a and suitable front and back feet b, d, to support it above the keys, and the key-bars are kept raised by the springs i on the guide-rods g.
Patent GB-190224108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weft Replenishing Mechanism for Looms.
Inventor: BOLTON JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1902-11-04
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 24,108. Bolton, J. T. Nov. 4. Loom shuttles, changing bobbins in, automatically. -An automatic bobbin-changing mechanism is provided with means for giving a sufficient length of loose thread S between a full bobbin B, and the end of its thread, which is secured at J<1> to ensure the thread unwinding from the bobbin when the shuttle is picked. The full bobbins B are held in peripheral recesses in plates A, A<1> mounted on a shaft T carrying a plate J, which serves as a guide to the thread S. A plate D, of greater diameter than the plates A, A', is mounted loosely on the shaft T, and prevented from turning by an arm V, which is mounted on a shaft P held by a stud K on the breast beam H. The lower part of the plate D is recessed to allow the thread to become slack just before its bobbin is forced downwards into the shuttle box.
Patent GB-190300533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Pumps.
Inventor: JAEGER CARL HERMANN
Filed: 1903-01-08
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 533. Jaeger, C. H. Jan. 8. Centrifugal pumps.- The halves of the casing are so designed that one or more intermediate portions G<1> may be inserted between them to form a multiple high-pressure pump. Each of the parts G<1>, of which only one is shown, contains an annular channel H<1> connecting the discharge of one pump with the suction of the next, and forms the back of one pump and the front of the next. To eliminate end thrust, the hollow pump-wheel is packed at each side at p, so that the pressures on each side of it in the spaces 1, 2 are equal, and the hub of the wheel is perforated to equalize the pressures on the two sides at 3, 4. The stuffing- box in the suction chamber through which the spindle passes, terminates at its inward end in a cone which carries one of the packings p. The stuffing-box is thus exposed to an internal pressure, and the entrance of air through it is prevented.
Patent GB-190304704-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Receivers.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1903-02-28
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 4704. Heys, W. G., [Hutchinson Acoustic Co.]. Feb. 28. Telephones.-The case of a telephone receiver comprises parts A, B, which screw together. The electromagnet a<1> is carried by the case A, and the diaphragm b is held between clamping-rings b<1>, b<2> screwed into the cover B. The sensitiveness of the instrument can be adjusted by turning the cover, and thus varying the distance between the diaphragm and the electromagnet. A scale d enables the best adjustment to be noted, and spring-pressed bolts c snapping into recesses in the ring b<1> prevent accidental movement of the cover when adjusted.
Patent GB-190308250-A (GB)
Title: Compound for Overcoming the Unpleasant Effects of Perspiration.
Inventor: FALTYNEK FRANZ
Filed: 1903-04-09
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 8250. Faltynek, F. April 9. Powders; disinfectants and deodorants.-A dusting-powder for overcoming the unpleasant effects of perspiration, is composed of aceto-tartrate of aluminium, salicylic acid, oxide of zinc, and French chalk, with which is mixed a soap containing 1 per cent. of formaldehyde.
Patent GB-190310384-A (GB)
Title: Overhead Line and Travelling Contact (Trolley) for Electric Traction of any kind
Inventor: BANCO ETTORE
Filed: 1903-05-07
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 10,384. Bauco, E. July 3, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Electric propulsion, supplying currents for.-Relates to overhead equipment and trolley for electric traction on railways and tramways, for canal navigation, and other purposes. The line or conductor consists of three wires x, y, z arranged in a triangular form on insulated supports, as shown in Fig. 1, the two outer wires being carried by hooks; the supports may be secured to the vaults of tunnels, bridges, &c., or to brackets or cross-wires fixed to posts or buildings. The conductor may be used for continuous or three-phase currents ; two wires may be connected in parallel, or the three wires may be connected in parallel and the rails used as the return. For a double line, the supports are extended and provided with two additional hooks to carry the extra wires. Stretching-bows, of the same form as the supports, may be interposed between the supports. For long lines, copper feeders may be added for supplying current at determined distances, thus enabling the line wires to be formed of iron or steel. Or the copper feeders may be placed inside the iron or steel trolley wires. The feeders may be connected with one another through the overhead line or by means of underground connections, such as old rails. The switches and crossings are formed by fixing the ends of the conductors to the sides of a beam, within which runs a carrier supporting the connecting-wires or movable portion of the line ; the trolley is run into the movable wires and is then moved transversely until it is opposite the desired line. The trolley is formed of a frame carrying two pairs of grooved rollers 1, 2, 3, 4 resting on the two outer wires x, z, and a fifth roller 5, pressed upwards against the upper wire y. The upper roller is carried by two pivoted forks o, q, slotted at the upper ends to receive the roller axle, and acted on by springs m, m<1> to press the roller into contact with the wire. The conducting-wires pass from the binding-posts e, l and the rod connecting the springs m, m<1>, over insulators on a rod u, u<1> to the car &c. These conducting- wires are made flexible and extensible by looping them to spiral springs, and they are connected to hollow removable rods a, a', as shown in Fig. 8. The rods are fitted with cut-outs, so that, in case the conductor is stretched too much, the current to the motor is cut off and the conductor is lengthened by a cord which terminates in a windlass enclosed in a box. For feeble currents, the conductors s, s<1> may consist only of the spiral springs. When three-phase or continuous currents with three-wire distribution are employed, the third wire may be carried with one of the other two, or it may be carried to a third rod fixed on the centre of the car.
Patent GB-190312655-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Sashes
Inventor: JENKINS ALLEN
Filed: 1903-06-04
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 12,655. Jenkins, A. June 4. Windows.-To enable the outside of windows to be cleaned from the inside, the sashes L are hinged to sliding frames k, and can be turned as shown and be held in that position by knuckle-jointed stays g. The sashes L are secured in the closed position by spring catches.
Patent GB-190322002-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or in the Production of, Driving-ropes and Belts for Machinery.
Inventor: SHAW WALTER
Filed: 1903-10-13
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 22,002. Shaw, W., [trading as Lloyd & Co., R.]. Oct. 13. Driving -ropes; materials for ropes. -Belts and ropes of the kind described in Specification No. 9254, A.D. 1903, are made from canvas or other fabric coated or impregnated with guttapercha, balata, india-rubber, or a mixture of these substances. The canvas is rolled or folded as shown in Fig. 1, or may be folded upon itself in a zig-zag fashion, another part being wrapped around as an outer cover, or a series of strips may be superimposed and enclosed in an outer cover. In each case, the outer edge of the material a' lies either at the top or at the bottom of the belt. The belt is consolidated and given any desired cross section by pressure or by means of rolls. The layers a are secured together by copper rivets b, Fig. 2, the ends b<1> being driven into the material, or by other fastenings such as eyelets or vertical wire stitches, as shown in Fig. 10.
Patent GB-190323271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nut Locks.
Inventor: ROBINSON FORSTER
Filed: 1903-10-27
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 23,271. Robinson, F. Oct. 27. Locking nuts.-Figs. 2 and 3 show locking means for the nuts of a rail joint &c. The bolts 3, nuts 4, and fishplates 1 are of the usual construction. A washer plate 5 is provided with holes to engage the ends of the bolts, slots 7 being formed in the plate to register with the holes. A threaded washer or nut 8, provided with a ring of perforations 9, screws on to the end of each bolt. A cottar pin 10 takes through one of these perforations and through the corresponding slot 7 in the plate 5, and is bent over at the ends. In a modification, the plate 5 is provided with an inturned flange, which takes under the nuts 4.
Patent GB-190325624-A (GB)
Title: Nose-ring for Bulls and the like.
Inventor: DIDERICHSEN JENS CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1903-11-24
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 25,624. Diderichsen, J. C. Nov. 26, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Animals, ringing. - Rings for bulls &c. are made so as to pass over the thick part of the cartilage of the nose and grip the thin part without perforating it. The rings consist of two parts a, b, connected to gether by a bolt c, and having ballshaped ends i. When a ring has been closed up so that the planes g, h bear against one another, a screw or bolt is passed through the holes d, e. In one modification, the length of the overlapping parts is decreased. In another, two fastening-screws are used, the point of rotation being midway between the ends i, i.
Patent GB-190400684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controlling and Governing Devices for Oil and other Explosion Engines.
Inventor: SIBLEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-01-11
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 684. Sibley, W., and Sibley, H. Jan. 11. Gas and explosive-vapour engines, governing in. To regulate the speed of oil and like engines, provision is made to vary simultaneously the lift of the exhaust valve, and the stroke of the fuelsupply pump. The exhaust valve e, and the pump plunger f are respectively operated by the arms a', a<3> of the oscillating lever a, which carries a pin a<5>, and receives motion from the eccentric rod c. The operative end of the eccentric rod is mounted on an eccentric bush b<1>, the position of which may be controlled by hand or by the governor shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190404362-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for Supporting a Bicycle or Motor Bicycle or other Vehicle or Machine of the Bicycle Class when at a Standstill and not being Ridden.
Inventor: MCNAIR CHARLES CARPENTER
Filed: 1904-02-22
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 4362. McNair, C. C. Feb. 22. Supports.-In a support for a bicycle, motor bicycle, or like vehicle, a leg is hinged to the seat pillar so as to be capable of horizontal play, and when not required, it is clipped to the mud-guard stay or other part, as shown in Fig. 2. The leg 1 may be hinged to a band rotating in a groove or a fixed bracket may have two shoulders between which a slot is formed for the reception of the end of the leg, therein secured by a pin ; or the joint may be on the ball-and-socket plan. If desirable, a spring may be added, tending to keep the leg against the machine in the position of Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190406071-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for Sharpening Twist Drills
Inventor: DAHL JOHANNES JOACHIM
Filed: 1904-03-12
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 6071. Dahl, J. J. March 12. Sharpening.-Relates to a machine for sharpening twist drills. The drill 8, Fig. 1, is brought into contact with the grinding-disc 18, by the rack and pinion 3. It is rotated, and at the same time fed forward by the usual ratchet gearing. The gearing connecting the parallel shafts 5, 11 is varied according to whether a double or treble threaded screw is being ground. The disc 18 is mounted on a support on the pivoted base-plate 20, Figs. 1 and 4, while the bearings of the shaft of the disc 18 are carried on a pivoted plate 23, connected by a link 25 to the bell crank 31 which engages in a groove on the cam 27. The plate 23 is first turned by the cam, and the grinding-disc presented to the conical surface of the drill until the plate 23 striking the stops 28, 29, moves the plate 20, and alters the inclination of the disc 18, bringing it into position for backing off the edge of the drill. The cam is formed so as to allow the disc to be stationary while the helicallygrooved part of the drill passes round in front of the disc 18.
Patent GB-190415381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Acclerating the Action of Continuous Brakes Worked by Compressed Air for Railway Trains.
Inventor: HOWORTH FRANKLIN WISE
Filed: 1904-07-09
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 15,381. Howorth, F. W., [Compagnie Internationale de Freinage (SystÞme Luyers)]. July 9. Brakes.-The train-pipe of a compressed air brake is divided into sections by devices, which, as soon as a fall of pressure occurs in the leading sections, isolate each section from the following section, and allow of the escape of air sufficient to produce an equal fall in each section. The trainpipe sections 5, 6, Fig. 3, are divided by a chamber 1 consisting of two compartments 2, 3 surmounted by a diaphragm 7 and a valve-box 10 containing two valves 18, 19, Fig. 4. The valve-box 10 is connected to the chambers 2, 3 by the pipes 13, 14, and to the chamber 12, Fig. 1, above the diaphragm by the passage 16. When the pressure in the trainpipe falls, the diaphragm 7, Fig. 3, falls to the partition 4 and closes the connection between the chambers 2, 3 and the sections 5, 6, while the ports 17 are simultaneously opened, so that the compressed air in the chambers 12, 15 and the passage 16 escapes through them into the atmosphere. The valve 18, Fig. 4, which is in connection with the section 5 and chamber 2 farthest from the engineer's valve, is lifted by the greater pressure in this section, and the rocker 20 closes the passage 14 and the nearersection 6 of the train-pipe, so that the air is locked in it until the pressure in the pipes 5, 6 is equalized, when the diaphragm 7 rises, closes the ports 17, and connects the pipes 5, 6. The diaphragm 7 consists of a thick rubber &c. sheet, and is secured between the beadings 8, 9 on the flanges of the chamber 1 and valve-box 10.