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Patent GB-190200837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrically Actuated Devices for Locking the Doors of Tramway, Railway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: FELS MAX
Filed: 1902-01-11
Granted: 1903-01-10
Abstract: 837. Fels, M., Zwack, R., Fuhrmann, W., and Kottmair, L., [trading as Burri, W.]. Jan. 11. Doors, locking automatically and simultaneously.- Relates to electrically - operated locking-devices for the doors of tramcars, railway carriages, &c. The poles a of two electromagnets b arranged in the door frame attract a lever c, when energized, the lever taking into grooves or notches cut in the poles. When the lever is attracted, a horn-shaped part c<1> takes over a spring-controlled latch e arranged on the drop or other door t, so as to secure the door in the closed position. The latch permits the door to be closed even when the lever c is in the locking position. When the circuit is broken, the lever c is withdrawn by its own weight or by means of a spring, thereby releasing the door. The hook c' may be made of brass, and the lever may take against brass screws r at the bottom of the grooves in the poles a. In another arrangement, a bolt is drawn within a magnet coil, when the circuit is closed, to lock the latch, and is returned to the unlocked position by a spring when the circuit is broken. On electric railways, the line current is utilized for the locking-mechanism, and in other railways, accumulators are employed. The opening and closing of the circuit is effected by a switch under the control of the guard or driver, or it may be effected by the operation of the brake lever. One switch may control the locking-mechanism for one or more of the carriages. In electric cars, in cases of de-railing, shortcircuiting, &c., the circuit is broken and the doors are released.
Patent GB-190204885-A (GB)
Title: Journal Box
Inventor: SYMINGTON THOMAS HARRISON
Filed: 1902-02-26
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 4885. Symington, T. H. Feb. 26. Axle-boxes; axle-boxes, lubricating.-On one side of the axle-box 1, Fig. 1, is formed a lug 5, through which passes loosely the bolt 7 having nuts 8, 9, between which is secured one end of the spring 3, the other end of which presses on the centre of the lid 2. The lug 5 has a semicircular channel 12<a>, in which is guided a flange 12 formed on an ear on the lid 2, which is also supported by a lug, not shown. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the lug 5 has a boss 20, which passes through the ear 11 on the lid. The hinge of the lid may be arranged at the top of the axle-box, in which are fitted ribs 21, 22 serving to prevent the lubricating-waste from shifting.
Patent GB-190208465-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Devices for Use with Ordnance for Adjusting the Gun Barrel from the Firing to the Loading Position and Vice Versa.
Inventor: REICHWALD AUGUST
Filed: 1902-04-11
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 8465. Reichwald, A., [Krupp, F.]. April 11. Field carriages ; loading- appliances.-Rel a t e s to mechanism for rapidly bringing a high - angle - fire gun to the loading position. Fig. 1 shows the gun in firing position, and Fig. 3 shows the mechanism in plan. The normal elevating- gear consists of the hand-wheel A, the worm shaft B, the elevating-shaft D, D<1>, with its two parts connected by a clutch, the pinion E, and the curved rack F on the gun. The special gear consists of a shaft Shaving an operating-lever U, a crank x, y for raising and lowering the gun breech, and an arm r, which is connected by a rod Q to an arm P on the clutch member O. When the lever U is moved, the clutch member 0 is first turned relatively to the member N, and the shaft D' thrown out of gear, and the continued movement of t h e lever U then raises the gun to the loading position. The crank x, y is carried loosely on the shaft S, to permit the unloading movement of the clutch to precede that of the gun.
Patent GB-190210151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Match Making Machines.
Inventor: CZERWENY FRANZ
Filed: 1902-05-02
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 10,151. Czerweny, F. May 2. Matches.-Relates to apparatus for inserting match sticks into the carrier belts &c. of match-making machines. In the machine shown in sectional side view in Fig. 1, a represents the usual grooved plate, b the stick hopper, e the carrier bars for the ejecting-needles d, and g the carrier belt, the guidecomb being dispensed with. Levers h, i are connected to the parts a, e respectively, and provided the one with a stud j engaging an eccentric slot l, and the other with a stud k engaging a cam m on a rotating disc n. At the beginning of the charging movement, the parts are in the position shown in Fig. 1, and, after the sticks fall into the grooves, the plate a is moved as far as the belt g. After the matches have been ejected from the plate a, the latter is quickly withdrawn while the needles remain in position and clean the grooves, the needles being then withdrawn. A gap o is left between the front wall of the hopper and the grooved plate to allow crosslying-sticks, splinters, &c. to drop from the hopper.
Patent GB-190214436-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Shuttles of Weaving Looms
Inventor: CASTELAIN PIERRE
Filed: 1902-06-25
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 14,436. Castelain, P. June 25. Loom shuttles.-The shuttle tongue is provided with a spring heel to prevent the cops from falling in when shocks occur at the ends of the shuttle travel. The heel R, which is square, is bored out to receive the cylindrical head e of, or a collar fixed on, a screwed rod T on which the cop is placed, and a spring r is arranged between the head and the end of the heel. A pin S passing through the head projects into slots in the heel, and limits the longitudinal movement of the rod. The pin i securing the heel to the shuttle passes through a slot in the head e, thus permitting longitudinal movement, but preventing rotary movement of the rod T. In a modification, the rod T is formed with shoulders adapted to slide in recesses in the projecting end of the heel.
Patent GB-190214978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Skiving Machines.
Filed: 1902-07-05
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 14,978. Gee, H. C., Hall, T. P., and British United Shoe Machinery Co. July 5. Cutting-machines for leather.-Relates to skiving- machines of the type described in Specification No. 13,563, A.D. 1892, [Abridgment Class Leather], and has for its object to improve the construction of the gauge or guide so that with one guide comprising an edge guide, a spring presser, and a supplemental passer the width of scarf may be varied without changing the spring presser or interfering with its adjustment. Fig. I shows a side elevation of a machine, and Fig. 2 a perspective view showing the table a<1>, edge guide a<3>, spring presser or face guide 4, and the slidable supplementary part 3 of the latter. The table a' is arranged at the same angle as the feed roll or wheel B<8>, and supports the other parts as shown in Fig. 2. The gauge or edge guide a<3> has on its upper face a projection 1 to engage a recess 2 on the slidable part 3, and the underside of this part forms, together with the part 4<b> of the spring presser 4, the face guide to the work. With these connections the slidable part 3 is laterally adjustable with the edge guide a<3> independently of the spring presser 4 by which it is at the same time controlled and adjustably tensioned in its position and movement at right-angles to the surface of the feed-roll. The cutting-knife spindle d is driven by means of a pulley 7 and a belt 11 from a pulley 8 on the driving-shaft with suitable intermediate carrier pulleys 9. This replaces the bevel gearing described in the above-mentioned Specification, and allows of the angle of the shaft d being altered so as to vary the angle of the knife d<1> to skive the material at a greater or less level. This alteration is effected by a set-screw 7<a>, which bears against the pivoted plate D<3>, which carries the shaft d.
Patent GB-190215972-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buttonhole Flower Holders
Inventor: FRYER WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-07-17
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 15,972. Fryer, W. July 17. Flower holders, button- hole.-A water tube A, Fig. 2, is fitted with a spring B for clipping a flower stem, and provided with a retaining-rib D, to be passed through a coat buttonhole, and an orna- mental inclined mount or terminal E to rest on and protect the face of the coat. The holder may be provided at the rear with means for pinning it to a lady's dress or coat.
Patent GB-190221100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tyres
Inventor: HILDER ERNEST ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-09-27
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 21,100. Hilder, E. A. Sept. 27. Tyres, pneumatic. - Puncture is prevented by inserting between the canvas lining F of the outer cover and an inner canvas lining J an aluminium treadstrip Ahaving round edges and freely overlapping ends.
Patent GB-190222357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Washing Dishes and the like
Inventor: READ JAMES W
Filed: 1902-10-14
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 22,357. Lake, H. H., [Read, J. W., and Read, B. C.]. Oct. 14. Dishes &c., washing.-The dishes &c. are placed in a cage 16 which is reciprocated in a tank 2 by operating a handle 15. The cage 16, or the tank 2, is raised when necessary by turning a handle 11, thereby winding a cord 13 on a spool 12 carried on a shaft bearing a ratchet-wheel 17 engaged by a detent 18. A tilting-cord may be passed over a guide-pulley 38 and attached to a ring 31 of the tank 2. For removal, the cage 16 is raised and attached to a carriage running on a removable track 27. The tank 2 is removed on a carriage 26 running on tracks 24 on hinged extensions 22.
Patent GB-190225987-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Drying of Sand Moulds, Cores, and the like.
Inventor: SHARP JOHN
Filed: 1902-11-26
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 25,987. Sharp, J. Nov. 26. Moulding.-In the drying of sand moulds, cores, &c. such as are used for casting pipes, an ordinary furnace is supplied with forced draught from branch pipes a<1>, Fig. 3, communicating with a main pipe supplied by a blower. The branch pipes are fitted with nozzles to supply air above the fire, and also to a closed ashpit b<1>, so that the necessary stoking may be carried on, the arrangement also serving to consume the smoke, and to facilitate the use of cheaper or more highly refractory fuels. The nozzles B<2> , Fig. 5, are flattened in one plane, and flared in a plane at right-angles, the air under pressure being supplied to an annulus B<1>, surrounding a cone B, so that additional air may be drawn in as desired through a grid valve C, C'. The injector action of the nozzle may also be regulated by adjusting the position of the cone B by means of a pin c', engaging an inclined slot in the casing B<3>. A suction apparatus at the chimney end may be used in place of the blower.
Patent GB-190226453-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Door and like Bolt.
Inventor: HARRIS JAMES
Filed: 1902-12-01
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 26,453. Harris, J. Dec. 1. Sliding bolts.-The members of the open guide or guard B of a bolt C for doors and windows are recessed to receive the handle D. By this arrangement, the upper bolt is retained in the locked position when the door &c. is closed, and the lower bolt is retained in the retracted position when the door &c. is open. The recess A may be curved, square, or V-shaped &c., and the handle may be correspondingly shaped, or it may be round and the knob made of a flattened or oval shape. In a modification, the handle is slitted or notched on both sides to engage the members of the guide, which are flat and stand out at right-angles to the base-plate G. The stop E is made of an L-shape, and is secured to the plate G by the attachment screw for fixing the plate to the door &c.
Patent GB-190302016-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Staple for use with Staple Presses.
Inventor: FRIER JOHN DOUGLAS
Filed: 1903-01-28
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 2016. Frier, J. D. Jan. 28. Staples. - Relates to staples for fastening together cloth samples, books, &c. The staples are made from sheet metal, and have the inner edges a<1> of the corners a slightly rounded, while the outer edges b<1> are square. This arrangement prevents the staples from buckling while being inserted. The legs c may be of rectangular section, and their lower ends may have chiselshaped points d. Staples used in self-feeding machines and broad-headed brass staples may be similarly made.
Patent GB-190303359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trousers and other Nether Garments.
Inventor: ORCHARD FRANK WILLIAM PETHERIC
Filed: 1903-02-12
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 3359. Orchard, F. W. P., and Blackmore, A. J. Feb. 12. Trousers, breeches, knickerbockers, and the like.- Trousers and other nether garments are made with an opening of the shape shown in dotted lines b in the seat. In wear, this opening is covered by a flap c fastened to buttons e, so that this flap may be let down without unfastening the braces.
Patent GB-190305913-A (GB)
Title: Trolly Rope Guard for Tram Cars
Inventor: KARSLAKE EUGENE SWAIN
Filed: 1903-03-14
Granted: 1904-03-14
Abstract: 5913. Karslake, E. S. March 14. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors.-Relates to a trolley - r o p e guard for tramcars, and comprises a box A containing a sliding weight B supported by a cord C passing around a pulley. The free end of the cord is connected to the trolley-rope, which is thus always kept taut whatever may be the position of the trolley pole. The box x is fitted near the dashboard of the car, and a guide ring for the trolley-rope is fixed to the rail of the staircase.
Patent GB-190307658-A (GB)
Title: Process of Treating Distillers' Wash or Dregs and other Noxious Organic Effluents.
Inventor: ANDERSON ROBERT
Filed: 1903-04-02
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 7658. Anderson, R. April 2. Foul waters, treating filtering media; precipitating.-Distillers' refuse and effluents, such as those from dye-works, are purified by filtration through Leds of powdered sphagnum moss and calcium sulphate ; or the moss and sulphate may be mixed with the liquor in tanks, and then filtered or allowed to settle. In cases where the liquid still contains organic impurities, more calcium sulphate, as powder or in solution, and caustic soda or other alkali are added to precipitate the impurities.
Patent GB-190307767-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Lock-nuts for Screw Bolts, and Screwed Rods and Tubes and others Screws.
Filed: 1903-04-03
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 7767. Steel Nut & Joseph Hampton, Ltd., and Hampton, T. April 3. Locking nuts. - The face of the nut is arched, and horizontal slots a are cut in the sides, thus rendering the parts c somewhat elastic. When the nut is screwed tightly down on to a bearing-surface, the parts c tend to bend upwards, and thus cause the nut to grip tightly on the bolt or screw. The slots a may be inclined instead of horizontal, and, instead of arching the face of the nut, projections may be formed on the faces of the parts c.
Patent GB-190311862-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Connecting the Ends of Driving Chains for Bicycles and other Machines.
Inventor: SMALLMAN JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-05-25
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 11,862. Smallman, J. W. May 25. Driving-mechanism.-The ends of driving-chains for bicycles and other machines are connected by a screwed bolt which is automatically prevented from working loose, and needs no lock-nut. If the bolt turns, a projection c on its head comes in contact with a flange &c. on the chain-wheel, and is forced back to a normal position just out of contact. The bolt head may have two opposite projections c.
Patent GB-190318714-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Manufacture of Linoleum
Inventor: HORST FERDINAND
Filed: 1903-08-31
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 18,714. Horst, F. Aug. 31. Coated fabrics.-A linoleum for use as floorcloth &c. is formed by joining a soft linoleum with a hard linoleum v by fixing their jute-fabric sides i,j together by an elastic adhesive substance k.
Patent GB-190319706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Mains used in the Distillation of Coal & the like
Inventor: HELPS GEORGE
Filed: 1903-09-14
Granted: 1904-09-14
Abstract: 19,706. Helps, G. Sept. 14. Hydraulic mains; dip-pipes.-A dip-pipe, or chamber adapted to take its place, is sealed or unsealed at will, in order to close the gas passage or to provide a clear way for the gas from the retort to the exhauster &c., by means of a displacing- chamber fixed inside, or adjacent to, the hydraulic main. The displacing-cbamber a, is connected by a pipe b and three-way cock c with a high pressure gas or air supply pipe b<1> which, if admitted to the chamber, displaces the liquid inside from a level m to a level n. This causes the liquid outside the chamber, and in the main, to rise to a level i and seal a dip-plate g and consequently a dip-chamber h. To provide a clear way between the retort k and the gas outlet o, the high pressure gas is supplied to the main at q as well as to the chamber a. An overflow pipe is fitted with a valve which may be actuated from the spindle of the three-way cock, by means of an endless chain, or by a separate chain or lever in order to obtain a varying seal. One or two displacing-chambers may be fitted inside the ordinary semi-cylindrical hydraulic main, and separate high pressure gas pipes may be fitted to the top and through the bottom of each chamber. The chamber may also be situated outside the main, a connection between the two being made by a bent pipe.
Patent GB-190323771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Testing Apparatus
Inventor: LYMN ARTHUR HENRY
Filed: 1903-11-03
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 23,771. Lymn, A. H. Nov. 3. Testing heating gas. -In an apparatus for testing non -illuminating gases, the gas is burnt at a nozzle or orifice E, above which is a series of transverse bars J of magnesia, fireclay, iron, or platinum, or one of these bodies combined with thoria, ceria, asbestos fibre, or similar material which becomes incandescent upon being heated. The height to which the bars become visibly incandescent indicates the length of the flame, which is measured by a scale K on the frame. The scale may also be arranged to give direct readings of the calorific value of the gas. Instead of transverse bars, a vertical rod may be arranged in the flame ; or a salt of sodium, calcium, strontium, or barium may be placed in the flame so as to render it visible. Before reaching the nozzle, the gas is passed through a purifier A and pressure governor B, so that it issues from the nozzle at constant pressure. The indicating-apparatus is surrounded by a case G surmounted by a chimney F and provided with air-holes H.
Patent GB-190323775-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Casting of Steel Rolls.
Inventor: TENNENT JOHN
Filed: 1903-11-03
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 23,775. Tennent, J. Nov. 3. Casting.-Relates to a method of casting chill and other steel rolls, and consists partly in an improvement on the invention described in Specification No. 20,160, A.D. 1901. The top neck and wobbler are formed by casting, and in order to avoid straining of this part of the roll caused by the contraction during cooling, the neck and wobbler are formed in a separate mould capable of moving in the main mould. Two semicircular boxes hold the sand of the separate mould. The boxes consist of longitudinal pieces i, j, Fig. 4, connected by semicircular pieces k. Rods n, n' screw into nuts m, Figs. 1, 2, and 4, inserted in recesses in the pieces i, j. After the roll has been cast, the rods n, n<1> are unscrewed and withdrawn to permit the auxiliary mould to follow the roll in cooling. The auxiliary mould is conical externally.
Patent GB-190403024-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Breech Loading Ordnance
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1904-02-06
Granted: 1905-03-06
Abstract: 3024. Dawson, A. T., and Buckham, G. T. Feb. 6. Adapting for miniature-ammunition practice; ordnance breech mechanism.- The aiming-tube B provided with a separate breech mechanism is formed with an interrupted screw b, protected when removed from the gun A by a bush B' with a similar thread. The tube B and bush B<1> are inserted in the breech together, when a partial rotation of the tube by the lever B' causes the thread b partly to engage with the thread of the screw-box, between the interruptions of which the bush B<1> engages, and lock the aiming-tube in the gun. When in this position, the lever B' is turned down on the pivot-pin b<3> so that the toe-piece b<4> enters a recess in the bush B' preventing any angular displacement of the aiming-tube, the lever itself being locked by a spring catch b<5>, b<6>. When withdrawn from the gun, the bush is locked to the aiming- tube by a spring plunger b<10>. The bell-mouthed forward end of the aiming-tube is supported by a soft metal bush B<3>. The breech mechanism consists of an interrupted screw breech-block C supported by a carrier C<1> hinged at c to lugs depending from the aiming-tube B. The unlocking motion of the breech-screw is effected by a crank d' actuated by a lever D and provided with a coned roller d' working in a cam-groove c<x> in a projection c' on the breech-block. The handle of the lever D is provided with a spring catch d<3> by which it is held in its locking position. The unlocking of the breech-screw when the lever B' is raised is prevented by a catch c' normally pressed back by the lug b<12>. The slip-lock is of the type described in Specification No. 22,078, A.D. 1903, and is shown in horizontal section by Figs. 4 and 5. The firing-cam e<6> is rotated on a vertical axis, formed by the trunnions e<9> by means of a lanyard attached to the eye e<6>x. The main spring e is supported at its rear end by a movable spring case e' provided on its underside with a stud e<8> working in an eccentric groove e<7> in the firing cam e<6>, by means of which the spring receives an initial compression during the rotation of the cam. The nose e of the cam engages the slip-block e<5> pivoted to the striker E and further compresses the spring e by retracting the striker, until the limit of contact between the nose e<x> and the block.e<5> is reached when the striker is released. A safety-catch e<12> is provided, by which the striker may be locked, and a stop c' prevents any motion of the firing-cam should the breech-screw C be partly unscrewed. The extractor F is of the type described in Specification No. 15,672, A.D. 1901.