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Patent GB-190126132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Circuit-breakers
Filed: 1901-12-21
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 26,132. British Thomson- Houston Co., [Hewlett, E. M., and Badeau, C. C.]. Dec. 21. Cut-outs; switches. - Circuitbreakers have the tripping - electromagnet mounted to swing on its support so that its weight assists in opening the contacts, and a shunt auxiliary contact is fitted which is pressed momentarily with increased pressure at the instant the main contacts are opened. Fig. 1 shows the switch closed, and Fig. 2 opened. The main contacts 4 are fixed to a bridging - piece 5, and are adapted to engage the fixed contacts 2. The bridge is fixed to, but insulated from, a box pivoted in the brackets 13, a spring 14 tending to open the switch, which is held closed by an arrangement of toggle-levers. The auxiliary contact 22 is also held closed by a second toggle arrangement. The toggle may be tripped by band by a rod 19, or by the electromagnet 7. When the current exceeds the maximum, the core 9 is raised, and strikes the pin 16, lifting the lever 17. The magnet is provided with two spiral coils wound reversely and connected in series.
Patent GB-190200840-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Condensers Working in Conjunction with Air Pumps.
Inventor: PARSONS CHARLES ALGERNON
Filed: 1902-01-11
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 840. Parsons, C. A. Jan. 11. Drawings to Specification. Steam turbines, condensers and fittings therefor. Consists in the use of air and vapour ejectors worked by steam, in combination with the usual air pump employed in connection with condensers, for the purpose of intensifying the vacuum, especially where large leakage of air occurs. The invention is designed to reduce the weight of condensers employed with turbines on ships.
Patent GB-190204796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car Coupling Devices.
Inventor: KUHLMANN ADOLPH FRIEDERICH
Filed: 1902-02-25
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 4796. Kuhlmann, A. F. Feb. 25. Couplings, automatic.-Each vehicle has a drawframe c on which is pivoted a coupling-hook a having stops i, j and a depending arm h. When two vehicles come together, the frames and coupling-hooks automatically engage and form a double coupling. The parts are uncoupled and retained so by moving the cranked shaft k from the position shown in Fig. 4 to that shown in Fig. 3, when the hooks are raised and the shaft k is locked by the detent m carried by the guided rod n and attached to the spring cross-shaft q. The detent is released by pulling or pushing the shaft q according to the side of the vehicle the operator happens to be standing.
Patent GB-190207755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Stoppers.
Inventor: STERN ARNOLD
Filed: 1902-04-02
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 7755. Stern, A. April 2. Stoppers ; stoppering.-The stoppers shown are made from single metal blanks, shaped to form concentric rings 1, 3, 5 united at alternate edges 2, 4, 6. The rings may be cylindrical ; or they may be tapered upwards or downwards, as shown. The stoppers are inserted by a tool corresponding to the contour of their upper surfaces.
Patent GB-190222582-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sheet-metal Travelling and like Trunks or Boxes
Inventor: EVESON JOSEPH PERRY
Filed: 1902-10-17
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 22,582. Eveson, J. P. Oct. 17. Trunks. - Sheet - metal trunks are strengthened, stiffened, and ornamented by protuberances on the top ends and sides, and sometimes on the bottom, stamped from the inside. The protuberances may consist of bosses f of any desired shape and cross-section and arranged in any manner, and of ribs or flutings f<1>.
Patent GB-190222811-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Trouser Stretcher & Press.
Inventor: BUTLER GEORGE EDWARD
Filed: 1902-10-20
Granted: 1903-10-20
Abstract: 22,811. Butler, G. E. Oct. 20. Trouser presses; trouser stretchers.-The trouser press and stretcher shown consists of a board a fitted with two or three cross-bars f, inclined slightly, as shown, the bars being fixed on blocks g, which are secured to the board, together with strengthening-battens h, by means of bolts. Metal bands or loops may replace the cross-bars. The trousers are placed in position on the board, and two strips b of wood or other material are placed over them. One end of the trousers is secured by a wooden wedge c pushed under one of the cross-bars ; the trousers are then stretched, and the other wedge inserted to produce pressure upon them and to keep them in the stretched condition. A double press is obtained by dispensing with the battens, and fitting cross-bars on both sides of the board.
Patent GB-190227365-A (GB)
Title: Improved Heating Apparatus for Greenhouses, Rooms, and the like.
Inventor: WOODCOCK JOHN THURLEY
Filed: 1902-12-11
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 27,365. Woodcock, J. T. Dec. 11. Water-heating stoves. -An apparatus for heating rooms, greenhouses, conservatories, &c. by hot water comprises a boiler 7, having inlet and outlet pipes, heated by a stove or burner placed under a central flue 1, which is packed with balls of some non- combustible material, such as fireclay, asbestos, &c. Above the flue 1 is a conical baffle 10, which is surmounted by a cover 11, allowing space for the products of combustion to pass to the chimney 12. The means for heating may be a coal-gas, acetylene, or producer-gas burner 5 ; or a stove, or oil or spirit lamp may be employed. Air inlets 4, and fuel inlets 3, are provided in the bottom of the flue 1.
Patent GB-190227637-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car Fenders.
Inventor: LINHARD GEORGE
Filed: 1902-12-15
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 27,637. Linhard, G., and Linhard, P. Dec. 15. Obstruction-removers for electric and other tramcars. To the vertical members 5 of the rectangular frame 3 are pivoted bell cranks 11, the upper arms 12 of which carry a rod, while the lower arms 15 are jointed to links 16 pivoted to arms, which carry buffers 7 and springs 8, and are also connected by the rod 10 forming the lower end of the net 14. The buffers 7 run near the ground, and the springs 9 are normally straight, but should an obstruction on the track be struck, it forces the fender to assume the operating position shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190308568-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Art of Making Metal Castings.
Inventor: BOLE WILLIAM ANDREW
Filed: 1903-04-15
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 8568. Bole, W. A. April 18, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Casting ; castings.-Relates to means for producing the uniform cooling of castings, which may also be used to hasten the cooling of any desired parts of a casting. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section of a moulding-box, containing a piston. The cooling of the thicker parts of the casting is hastened by circulating water or other cooling- medium through the coils of tubing 5, 12, 17 respectively, each of which is provided with a regulating valve or tap.
Patent GB-190312521-A (GB)
Title: Medical Ozonizer.
Inventor: OTTO MARIUS
Filed: 1903-06-02
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 12,521. Otto, M. June 2. Inhalers.-An ozonizer for medical purposes is fitted with an ozonizing-tube having electrodes 1, 2, between which air may be forced by an india-rubber aspirator to the mouthpiece 4.
Patent GB-190315501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Construction of the Hulls of Vessels.
Inventor: PHORSON PETER
Filed: 1903-07-13
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 15,501. Phorson, P., and Muir, A. E. July 13. Ships' framing and hulls.-Vessels suitable for carrying coal, cotton, grain, and other cargoes have the general configuration above the water line as shown in Figs. 1, 3, and 5 by way of example only, the distance between the water line a and cambered deck line b being about one-fifth of the moulded depth measurement from the deck line. The main frames c, which are curved to meet the cambered deck line b at an angle, are connected by butt or lap joints to the lighter upper frames d, which are carried inwards along the cambered deck line, and angled or curved upwards as shown, to meet the beams e and deck f carrying the hatchways &c.
Patent GB-190317082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Trolley Poles and Means for Connecting them to Trolley Standards in Trolleys used for Electric Tramcars or Vehicles Propelled by Electric Traction.
Inventor: MUNRO EDWARD MAY
Filed: 1903-08-06
Granted: 1904-08-06
Abstract: 17,082. Munro, E. M., Brecknell, H., and Rogers, H. T. Aug. 6. Collectors.-Trolley poles for electric tramcars or vehicles propelled by electric traction, are secured to the sockets of the trolley standards so as to prevent them from being withdrawn in the event of their being caught in the overhead equipment. The end of the trolley pole is provided with a flange or collar a which fits into a recess c formed in the socket of the trolley pole. An insulating-cap d covers the collar a of the pole.
Patent GB-190317776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving and Change Speed Gear for Velocipedes and the like.
Inventor: SAVEY LOUIS JEAN-BAPTISTE
Filed: 1903-08-17
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 17,776. Savey, L. J.-B. Aug. 17. Driving - mechanism. - A twospeed driving-mechanism for bicycles, velocipedes, &c. comprises five gear wheels, of which the wheel a, actuating the wheel c, is secured to one of the cranks. The wheels c, d are mounted on a sleeve e which may be displaced on the tube f fixed to the fork g, so that when the wheel c drives the wheel h on the back axle, the wheel d is out of contact with the wheel i, and vice versÔ. The sleeve is displaced by a lever attached to a rod k, which, when actuated, owing to the fixed stems m engaging with sloping grooves l on each face of the sleeve, causes the desired movement.
Patent GB-190320932-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grinding Mills for Gradual and Variable Pulverisation.
Inventor: RAKOWSKI JULIAN
Filed: 1903-09-29
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 20,932. Rakowski, J. Nov. 22, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Edge-runners.-A number of grinding-cylinders, 1, 2, 3, and 5, of varying weight, length, and diameter, are mounted on a vertical shaft v, and run in smooth or rough-bottomed, or perforated pans a, b. When too large or too numerous for a single pan, two or more pans are arranged as shown. Either the runners or pans may be fixed ; in the arrangement shown the pans revolve. After being ground in the upper pan, the material falls upon a pan l beneath, whence it is swept down the inclined duct u by scrapers s, into the pan b. The lengths of the cylinders increasing and the diameters decreasing, the grinding-surfaces are increased and a gradual pulverization thus takes place. The rollers may be made recessed so that variable weights may be attached.
Patent GB-190325374-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture or Production of Material suitable for use as a Non-conducting Covering for Steam Pipes, Boilers, and other Bodies.
Inventor: MICHELL HENRY COLBECK
Filed: 1903-11-20
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 25,374. Michell, H. C., and Michell, D. S. Nov. 20. Non-conducting compositions for steam pipes, boilers, &c. The composition contains flaked mica, a binding-agent, such as clay, which is normally dry and is capable of forming a paste with water, and a fibrous material, such as asbestos fibre. The clay, in a powdered state, may be sprinkled universally over the mica and asbestos, which have been previously mixed together and moistened with water; or the mixed mica and asbestos may be arranged in layers with the powdered clay between. The mica may be obtained by the flaking process described in Specification No. 4969, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Grinding, crushing, &c.]. Ordinary London blue clay is mentioned.
Patent GB-190400711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controlling Devices for Electrically Driven Vehicles.
Filed: 1904-01-11
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 711. Elektrizitõts Akt. Ges. vorm. W. Lahmeyer & Co. June 22, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Motors, controlling.- Relates to controlling- devices for electricallydriven vehicles in which the reversing-switch and the controller are separate, and are operated by air pressure or auxiliary motors. The arrangement, shown in Fig. 1, consists of the driver's switch G, reversing- switches C, B and C1, B1 with rotary contacts, and controller F for introducing resistances &c The reversing - switches are actuated by means of air-pressure cylinders P1, P2, while the controller F is actuated when compressed air is admitted to the cylinder Q1, the cylinder Q2 being always under pressure for returning the controller to its zero position. The valves for admitting air to the cylinders are opened when a current is passed through the coils V1, V2, V3. The locking-device shown in Fig. 3 is fitted to the reversing-switch, and, when the coils m1, m2 are energized, the pawl k2 releases the switches, which are returned to their zero positions by the springs n, n1. When the driver's switch is operated, the circuit is completed from the current collector A, through contacts a, 1, 2, v, valve-operating coil V1, and the contact g to earth. The switcb C, B is consequently rotated, and a second circuit is completed from the contact v and contacts a1, c, b through the coil V3 to earth, so that air is admitted to the cylinder Q1 and the controller F operated. In order that the coil V1 may remain energized when the earth contact g is broken, another circuit is completed to earth through the contacts V1, d, E. When, and only when, the controller is returned to its zero position, a circuit is completed from the contacts f, h through the coils m1, m2, thus releasing the locking-device and allowing the reversing-switches to be returned to their zero positions.
Patent GB-190411737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Handles for umbrellas Walking Sticks and like Articles.
Inventor: CUSHION WILLIAM ISAAC
Filed: 1904-05-21
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 11,737. Cushion, W. I., Willsher, H. J., Tucker, W., and Barker, A. May 21. Handles, attaching to sticks.-Handles for umbrellas, walking- sticks, &c. are made detachable so that they may be renewed when desired. To effect this, the stick is made hollow and is fitted with a cap b on a tube c which is secured to the stick by a pin a<1>. A ring d with a projecting milled rim e, surrounds this tube, enclosing a disc f and a coiled spring j between the bottom flange i of the ring and a flange k secured to the tube. The ring d is turned until projections g on the disc f, which pass through holes in the flange i, spring into depressions b<1> in the top of the cap b, and the handle m is then inserted in the tube c, a projection n entering a key-way l cut in the tube. The ring d is then turned through half a revolution, moving a key-way l<1> in the flange i out of alignment with the keyway l, the projections g moving out of the depressions b<1>, which are bevelled, and entering corresponding ones diametrically opposite. Any other method of attaching the handle may be employed, such as a double bayonet joint and spring similar to that of an electric glow lamp holder.
Patent GB-190419334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrically Driven Fans
Inventor: REISS FELIX
Filed: 1904-09-07
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 19,334. Reiss, r., and Klemm, R., [trading as Reiss & Klemm]. Oct. 12, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Terminals, arrangement of.-In an electricallyoperated fan, the motor, preferably of cylindrical form, is mounted in a perforated casing c, Fig. 2, provided with lubricators and carrying an incandescent-lamp plug a, so that the motor may be mounted in an ordinary lamp socket. The motor shaft d, Figs. 2 and 3, carries a pin e for engaging a recess e<1> on the fan hub. A rotative ring g, forming a bayonet joint, assures the mounting of the hub. The fan blades f are formed of superimposed strips, which are capable of relative rotation upon the hubto an extent limited by stops f<1>. A cage h encloscs the fan, and consists of wires h attached to a common ring k and to eyelets i on the casing c. The fan and cage are readily taken to pieces for packing.
Patent GB-190419518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or Additions to, Stands for Smoothing Irons
Filed: 1904-09-10
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 19,518. Cross & Son, W., and Kirby, J. Sept. 10. Drawings to Specification. Ironing.-One side of the top of a stand for irons is provided with a flange or a series of lips, studs, or projections, while the other, which in use is kept nearer the operator, is flush with the general level of the top. By this means, an iron let fall without great care strikes against the offside and is adjusted automatically with its handle in suitable position for grasping. The top may slope downwards towards the flanged side. To reduce the area of metal in contact, the top of the stand may be provided with a channel or groove, pierced with holes leading to the underside of the stand.
Patent GB-190423674-A (GB)
Inventor: LIPMAN ALEXANDER MAX
Filed: 1904-11-02
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 23,674. Lipman, A. M. Nov. 2. Filing papers etc.; portable wriling-desks.-A clip for invoices &c. is formed of a board and a spring metal frame connected so that the board is depressible relatively to a clipping-portion of the frame. The board may serve as a writing slope or desk, or may be hinged in a drawer or to a second board. A cover or apron may be provided. In the construction shown in Fig. 2, a wire b c d e f g is attached at the back of a board a, and a wire clipping-member k is hinged at d, e and passes through eyes at b, g. Springs are formed or interposed at c, f. The limbs b c, f g are longer than the limbs c d, e f. whereby the part k is thrown backwards and outwards on depressing the board a. A bar, plate, tablet, or label holder may be attached to the part k. A roller or piece of wood, for preventing damage to a table or other support, may be attached to the bottom of the clip, for instance to the part d e. In a modification, shown in Fig. 3, the part k, Fig. 2, is replaced by a metal plate m, and the eyes by a slotted plate n.
Patent GB-190423769-A (GB)
Title: Improved Telephone System
Inventor: BARNES SAMUEL EDWARD
Filed: 1904-11-03
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 23,769. Barnes, S. E. Nov. 3. Telephone systems.-In that class of telephonic system in which a number of substations are connected in parallel with the line-wires and in which the central station cannot call, but can be called by, the substations, the latter are provided with switching-arrangements 3, 3<a>. 3<b>, whereby the substation apparatus is entirely disconnected from line when not in use, thus improving the insulation of the line-wires.
Patent GB-190426285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary-field Electricity Meters
Filed: 1904-12-02
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 26,285. Abel, C. D., [Siemens & Halske Akt.- Ges.]. Dec. 2. Energy meters.-In an induction motor meter, the magnetic field d produced by pressure coils s<1>, s<2> on an iron core e is adjusted to quadrature with the applied electric pressure by connecting the coils s', s<2> as opposite arms of a Wheatstone bridge, in which the other two arms w<1>, w' and the diagonal wg are non-inductive resistances, as described in Specification No. 13,981, A.D. 1899. The inductance connected in series with the Wheatstone bridge, is now wound on the core e, so as to co-operate with the pressure coils s<1>, s<2>. Resistances may be connected in series with the coils s, s<1>, s<2> to reduce the phase shift if this be too great. The coils s<1>, s<2> may be placed on two cores, part of the inductance s being placed on each ; these parts may be connected in parallel if desired.
Patent GB-190427392-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Compressing Gases.
Inventor: RANSFORD ROBERT BOLTON
Filed: 1904-12-15
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 27,392. Ransford, R. B., [Michelin & Cie.]. Dec. 15. Motor road vehicles. -Consists of a piston pump for compressing gases, particulaily applicable for inflating the tyres of motor vehicles. A cylinder A is connected by a valved passage with the explosion cylinder of an internalcombustion engine, the explosions acting on a trunk piston A<1> to operate through togglelinks E compressing-pistons B<1>, which work without clearance. The piston A<1> is cushioned by rings a<2> and returned by a spring I, the action of which is reinforced by the provision of air passages a. The inlet and outlet valves are arranged in the cylinder ends, the outlet valves leading to a passage connected to the tyre valve.
Patent GB-190427915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Underwear for Women or Children.
Inventor: CLARE MARY ELEANOR
Filed: 1904-12-20
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 27,915. Clare, M. E. Dec. 20. Combination undergarments; dresses; petticoats; drawers; undergarments.-An undergarment for women and children, replacing corsets, underbodices, knickerbockers, and petticoats, consists of a body portion a, laced and provided with stiffeners e and serving as a bust support, leg pieces c integral with the body portion, and flounces d detachably fastened or fixed to the leg pieces. The garment is provided with a central opening and may have detachable linings.
Patent GB-190428167-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Dress-maker's Fitting Stand
Inventor: CANHAM VICTOR HENRY
Filed: 1904-12-22
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 28,167. Canham, V. H. Dec. 22. Measuring for.-For measuring the length of skirts, the wearer stands on a stationary platform A, Fig. 3, which is supported by legs, and may have a collapsable wing extension to hold a dress train. An annular edge B is then raised to any desired height by a series of levers under the platform, the height being indicated by a pointer on the platform frame C, Fig. 5, which travels over a defending gauge Q on the edge. The lifting- mechanism comprises four radially-placed levers E, Figs. 3 and 4, pivoted to lugs F which are mounted on the underside of the platform. The meeting ends of the levers are stepped so that all are simultaneously acted upon by a hand-lever H pivoted at one end to the framing. Uprights M at the other ends of the levers are raised by the latter and lift the edge piece B which is supported by them. To hold the handle in any desired position, a double wire o is fixed to the platform frame and passes through holes in a spring catch K, Fig. 6, loosely mounted on the handle. The end k of the catch is pressed to release the wires, and the handle is thus left free.
Patent GB-190429412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: RENAULT LOUIS
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 29,412. Renault, L. Dec. 14, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. The carburetter described in Specification No. 29,411, A.D. 1904, is improved by shortening the spraying-tube 15 and providing it with only two apertures, namely, one 9 for normal working and another 10 which only comes into operation when the suction of the motor piston acts upon the disc 4 so as to open the additional air valve 5. The aperture 10 is situated in a chamber 11 with an opening 12 into the main carburetting-chamber and another 13 to the atmosphere, the pressure of the atmosphere, that in the chamber 11, and that in the carburetter being determined by the relative areas of the openings.
Patent GB-190429596-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Preventing the Emission of Dust, Small Coal and the like from the Chimneys of Boiler and other Furnaces.
Inventor: BENNIS EDWARD
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 29,596. Bennis, E. Dec. 31. Smoke and fumes, treating.-Relates to modifications in the water trap described in Specification No. 15,891, A.D. 1904. A series of inclined baffleplates is arranged, preferably with each alternate plate dipping into the water, or they may be so shaped that only one-half of each plate dips into the water, while the other half is raised slightly above it. The dust &c. which collects in the trap may be removed by an elevator, conveyer, entrifugal pump, or other suitable device.