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Patent GB-190126675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Derricks for Stacking Hay and other purposes.
Inventor: HUTCHINGS MARVIN CARLETON
Filed: 1901-12-31
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 26,675. Hutchings, M. C., and Lamb, J. C. Dec. 31. Cranes.-Relates to derricks for stacking hay and other purposes. The derrick A is swung back to its normal position, after the load is discharged, by a weighted rope C passing over a sheave mounted in an anchorage stand D. This return movement is controlled by a brake consisting of a plate sliding in guides on the underside of the stand D and having a nose 25, Fig. 2, adapted to press against the rope C. The brake is normally retracted by a spring 27, and is operated by a rope 28 looped under the rope C. The stand is adjustable, to allow the weight 10 the desired amount of fall, by altering the position of the sleeve 19 to which the legs 17 are pivoted. In a modification, suitable for use in building a wall or the like, the derrick is returned to normal position by a pulling on the rope corresponding to the rope C, which is led back from a pulley to the unloading point.
Patent GB-190209724-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Indicators for use in connection with Storage Tanks, and other Closed Vessels, and in a Method of and Appliances for Producing a Certain Part of such Indicators.
Inventor: HARVEY CHARLES
Filed: 1902-04-28
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 9724. Harvey, C., and Paddock, W. April 28. Bending; screwing.-In a device for indicating the level of the liquid in storage tanks &c., a flat blade or strip of metal, twisted so as to form a slow pitch helix, is employed. Fig. 7 shows apparatus employed for producing the twisted strip. One end of the strip is held in a non-rotating grip j, the square shank j<1> of which is tensioned towards the left by a strong spring j<4>. The other end is held by the grip k, and is twisted by means of a handle k<1>. A scale n and index o indicate the twist. A screw stop p can be brought up against the end of the shank j<1> to prevent violent recoil when the strip is released from the grips.
Patent GB-190210327-A (GB)
Title: Masterpiece-controlled Machine for Perforating Musical Instrument-controlling Sheets, and Masterpiece for the same.
Inventor: CLARK MELVILLE
Filed: 1902-05-05
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 10,327. Clark, M. May 5. Automatic instruments.-The invention consists in a machine for producing tunesheets either by copying another one, or by deriving the requisite selection of the punches by which the holes are produced direct from the instrument in which the music is played. The blank sheet B is clamped, together with the copy W, to a band C which travels between rollers, one of which is shown at D, and this receives a rapid step by-step motion from a pawl and ratchet. Taper pins c<2> pass through holes in the copy sheet and, by spacing it accurately, tend to minimize the results of expansion or contraction. The blank B passes over a punching-block M and under a stripper M<2>, which prevents it from rising with the punches L. These are held by pins l in cavities in a plate K which oscillates about a shaft k. The plate also carries a series of slides P corresponding in number to the punches and provided with cavities p, so that, when a cavity is presented to the corresponding punch, the latter is not driven through the blank. Springs P<1> cause the slides to keep this position except when they are moved by rods Z' connected to pneumatics V. These pneumatics are controlled by the copy sheet W, which passes over an adjustable tracker board s, and controls valves S' which are carried on spring arms s<1> and uncover the ends of pneumatic tubes T. The tubes T are connected to tubes T' which control a pneumatic device for operating the bellows V. Transposition can be effected by connecting the tubes T to a block T\ which can be slid laterally opposite the ends of the tubes T'. The connection between the copy Wand the slides P may, alternatively, be electric. T" are tubes leading to a keyboard from which the pneumatics V can also be operated, the machine being thus used as a recorder. The keyboard may or may not sound corresponding notes, and a metronome operated by the ratchet-wheel which drives the band C enables the pla,yer to regulate the time according to the speed of the band. In a modification, the copy is on larger scale than the tune-sheet which is produced.
Patent GB-190212936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Hand Cases for Books.
Inventor: GEER JOHN
Filed: 1902-06-06
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 12,936. Geer, J. June 6. Cases for books.- Hand cases for containing one or more books are formed symmetrically with sides having rounded ends a, b. In order to facilitate withdrawal of the books, the upper edges e of the case may be curved ornamentally, and a thumb-hole may be provided in the bottom of the case. When the case is used for two books, a sliding partition with a bottom shelf is provided. The handle shown consists of pivoted portions k, k<1> attached to tabbed loops n<1>, n for adjustment. The handle may serve as a cover. The case is described in the Provisional Specification as made of celluloid.
Patent GB-190215747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Storage Batteries.
Inventor: SUTHERLAND MALCOLM
Filed: 1902-07-15
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 15,747. Sutherland, M., and Marcuson, E. July 15. Secondary batteries.-The lead or other incorrodible metal lug c connected to the plate h passes through a tube d fixed upon the cover f of the closed cell e. The lug is provided with a metal collar b, which is preferably cast as part of the lug. Its upper portion c<1> is screw-threaded, and has a non-conducting nut a thereon. A rubber or like ring g is drawn over the lug and collar, and serves to form a packing around the lug. Two or more collars may be formed on the lug, with a rubber ring between each pair of collars. In another form, the tube d is omitted, the ring g fitting tightly into a hole in the lid. In another form, the rings may be larger than the corresponding holes, and be made to rest upon additional metal collars or shoulders, so that, when the lid is pressed down by screws, it presses on the rings to form a tight packing. The Provisional Specification states that a centrally-perforated cup-shaped rubber or like cap may be drawn over the lug, past the collars, and over the tubes, to prevent spilling ; and that the metal collars and screw threads may be gilded or platinized, or coated with thin plates of platinum by soldering and burning.
Patent GB-190217610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carriers for Ammunition Hoists and the like.
Filed: 1902-08-11
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 17,610. Armstrongy Whitworth, & Co., Sir W. G., and Lloyd, E. W. Aug. 11. Loading-appliances.-Relates to ammunition hoists in which the carriers are attached to endless chains, and consists in coupling the carrier a to the chains e by links b, c, so arranged that, as the carrier reaches the top of the hoist, the links b tilt and discharge it. The ends of the pins d are provided with rollers h, which run in vertical grooves i, and thus sagging of the chain is rendered impossible.
Patent GB-190220798-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cycle and like Driving Gear.
Inventor: BLUMFIELD THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-09-24
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 20,798. Blumfield, T. W. Sept. 24. Driving-mechanism.-A two-speed cycle and like driving-gear comprises an internally-toothed wheel B gearing with pinions C, mounted on pins c carried by the web of the chain or other trans- mission wheel E. A small wheel F on the boss of the wheel B engages with the pinions, and is secured to a flanged clutch G, one face of which has lateral cams. For slow speed, the wheel F and a cage H carrying a number of rollers h, are kept from rotating with the crank by a latch lever J adapted to engage grooves in the periphery of the clutch G and in the cage. The lever, worked by a chain j, engages an inclined face h<1> of the groove in the cage H, and, imparting to it a slight rotation relatively to the clutch, releaves the grip action of the rollers. For the high speed, the entire gear rotates, and the end thrust due to the gripping of the rollers is taken by the flanged ends of a collar or nut A<2> revolving with the crank. In applying the gear to the rear-wheel hub (see Fig. 6), the pinions C are mounted on a dished plate or ring K, screwed to the extremity of the hub and having a collar M to which the wheel B is attached. The collar and wheel B are driven by the sprocket- wheel through an ordinary free-wheel clutch, and the pinion F, rotatable on a sleeve 0 secured to the spindle, is attached to the clutch G adjacent to which is arranged the roller cage H.
Patent GB-190223046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Apparatus for Pickling and Swilling Iron and Steel Plates and Sheets to be afterwards Coated with Tin or other Metal or otherwise Treated.
Filed: 1902-10-22
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 23,046. Thomas & Co., R., Thomas, R. B., and Lewis, J. Oct. 22. Pickling.-Cradles h, containing black plates for tinning or similar work, are hung by pivoted bails h<2> from arms a on a counterpoised boss, which can turn on and be lifted or lowered by the piston-rod b of a steam cylinder c. The plates can thus be transferred to the pickling and swilling tanks e. A vertically oscillating motion is given to them by means of a tappet-rod i attached to the piston and acting through an intermediate spring tappet-rod k to depress, and so open, the steam-admission valve f, which is automatically closed again and opened to exhaust as soon as the piston has risen slightly, by the counterweighted lever used to operate that valve by hand. The cradles may be brought up and removed from this or any other machine by a revolving table n, preferably having three arms. The pickling and swilling machine may have three or more arms and a suitable number of swilling and pickling tanks, and a transfer table may be mounted on each side to form a double machine.
Patent GB-190224449-A (GB)
Title: A New Product for use to Stiffen or Support Ladies' Collars, Neckwear, or other Wearing Apparel and Apparatus for its Manufacture.
Inventor: WEEKS CHESTER BENTON
Filed: 1902-11-07
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 24,449. Weeks, C. B. Oct. 17, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Collars; mantles; stays or stifeners.-Relates to stiffeners for the collars of mantles and other garments and for other parts of wearing-apparel. A number of short pieces of whalebone or its equivalent b, Fig. 1, are enclosed in a braided covering a so as to leave short pieces c of the braided material between adjacent strips b. In this manner, when the stiffener is cut up into separate lengths d, Fig. 2, each length is provided at both ends with a piece of fabric e, which facilitates its attachment by sewing to a framework f or elsewhere.
Patent GB-190300086-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jawed Chucks.
Inventor: TAYLOR CHARLES
Filed: 1903-01-02
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 86. Taylor, C., and Taylor, G. B. Jan. 2. Chucks.-The scroll C for moving the jaws B of a self-centering chuck has its bearing-surface on its periphery D instead of in its bore, as is usual. The scroll may be conical, as shown, or plane, and is rotated by pinions E. False jaws F, formed by cutting a ring into segments, may be fixed to the jaws B.
Patent GB-190305875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Wheels for Railway, Tramway and Road Vehicles and for Cycles.
Inventor: JACKSON JOHN
Filed: 1903-03-13
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 5875. Jackson, J. March 13. Spring wheels.-Relates to spring wheels for railway, tramway, and road vehicles, and cycles. In one arrangement, shown in Fig. 1, the wheel spokes are connected to a r i n g b between which and an inner ring a are arranged a number of helical or other springs c. The springs are mounted on radial bolts d, which pass through holes in the inner ring and have heads shaped to fit the outer ring. When building the wheel, an initial compression is applied to the spring by means of nuts on the bolts. Relative rotation of the rings a, b is prevented by links o pivoted to the ring a and connected to the outer ring by slots p and studs q on lugs r. The ring a is clamped between a collar i, Fig. 9, formed on the hub, and a loose collar k, by bolts m passing through the ring a. Shoulders on the collars fit inside the ring a. The space between the collars serves to hold lubricant. Discs n cover the space occupied by the springs. In a modification shown in Fig. 10, the springs c are arranged between an inner wheel t and an outer rim s, and the bolts d pass through sockets v, which are secured in the rim of the inner wheel by lubricating-caps w. Relative rotation of the two parts of the spring wheel may also be prevented by a polygonal collar on the hub loosely engaging a similar hole in a disc fixed to the wheels
Patent GB-190307582-A (GB)
Title: Non-conducting Coverings for Pipes and other Surfaces and Machines for Making the same.
Inventor: HERDMAN GEORGE ALBERT
Filed: 1903-04-01
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 7582. Herdman, G. A. April 1. Non-conducting coverings. -Steam and other pipes and surfaces are covered with slagwool applied in a loose and flocculent condition. The wool is granulated by rubbing it through a riddle and rammed into tubular casings of cotton serim which may be wound round a pipe. This coating may be covered by a plaited or braided covering of jute or asbestos yarn. An outer protective casing, composed of slagwool, clay, and sodium silicate, may be applied in a plastic form. The wool is rammed into the tubular casings by a gang of vertical rams A on a crosshead B coupled by rods d to crank-pins D on discs carried by a shaft F. Each plunger works through a guide G and a charging funnel A having a tubular extension I attached to it by a dovetailed head-piece J and a set-screw. The unfilled tube is stored on the extension I, and, as it is filled, it passes between this extension and a rubber ring held in a clamp M.
Patent GB-190308702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Boiler Cleaners and Water Purifiers.
Inventor: RAY JAMES ARCHER
Filed: 1903-04-16
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 8702. Ray, J. A. April 16. Incrustation, preventing and removing feedwater, purifying.-The water supplied to a locomotive or other boiler is purified before or after it enters the boiler to prevent the formation of or remove scale by means of chemicals in a hopper 13, which may be connected to a storage reservoir. Water is supplied by a pipe 11 to a cleaning-drum 3 communicating through a pipe 4 with the water space of the boiler. The upturned end of the pipe 4 has a sliding tubular outlet section 7 kept at a uniform depth in the water by a float. Valves 14, 19, 20 control the passage of water through the pipe 4 and the hopper 13. A stand-pipe 9 at one end of the drum 3 is connected to the steam space of the boiler by a pipe 10 to the lower part of the water space by the outflow pipe 11. A handhole 15 allows chemicals to be inserted in the drum 3. The valve 14 may be arranged below the valve 20 and the hopper 13 may carry a gauge. A blow-off pipe is provided. Two of these devices may be employed, one being placed between the feeding- device and the boiler.
Patent GB-190311265-A (GB)
Title: Improved Feed Water Supply Regulating Apparatus.
Inventor: DAVIE JAMES
Filed: 1903-05-18
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 11,265. Davie, J. May 18. Feed-pumps; delivery, regulating; governing or controlling pumps.-Relates to apparatus for regulating the discharge of feed-pumps for steam boilers, sea-water evaporators, and the like, stated to be applicable also for controlling the speed of direct - acting pumping-engines. A cylinder d, formed with an inlet port d<3> from the pump delivery f, and two outlet ports opening into pipes g, h connected with the boiler &c. and pump suction respectively, is fitted with a hollow distributing-valve c closed at the ends, and is arranged at the side of a separate chamber a in communication with the boiler and containing a float b for operating the valve. A small pipe a' connects the outer end of the cylinder with the steam space of the float chamber. When the water level in the boiler rises above the predetermined level, the float operates the valve so as to open the port d<5> and allow the water to return to the suction side of the pump. On the other hand, when the level falls below the predetermined level, the valve uncovers the port leading to the pipe g and allows the water to pass on to the boiler. A stop rod e provided with a spring is fitted to the outer end of the cylinder to limit the outward movement of the valve, and also to test whether it is in working order. When applied to a steam pumping-engine, the water returning through the pipe h is used to operate a spring-loaded plunger connected with the throttle valve of the engine.
Patent GB-190312450-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Partitions for Dividing Rooms.
Inventor: SPENCER GEORGE
Filed: 1903-06-02
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 12,450. Spencer, G. June 2. Partitions.- Hinged partition leaves Pare mounted on central or end castors A, and are maintained in an upright position by upper rollers D running in an upper guide-groove.
Patent GB-190312982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Conduits, Conductors and Contact Devices or Collectors for Electric Railway and Tramway Systems
Inventor: KUCHINKA ANTON
Filed: 1903-06-09
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 12,982. Kuchinka, A. June 9. Electric railways and tramways on the conduit system. Conduits; conductors.-The conduit is formed of two recessed parallel rails embedded in the roadway, the conductor e being carried in a recess formed in the side of one of the rails and lined with an insulator f. The conductor may be of angular form, or it may be cylindrical as shown, in which case the sections are connected to each other by coils m having cylindrical bosses n to engage recesses o and protected by insulating-rings p. The conductor is fixed in the recess by means of lugs g attached to the conductor and fixed to the insulating - material. To apply the system to existing tracks, the conductor e is carried in an insulating-trough 4 fixed to a rail 3 of E-section as shown in Fig. 5. Collectors.-The contact rollers or shoes which run in contact with the conductor are carried by arms r and the mud ploughs by arms s, which arms slide through lugs on a plate q and are acted on by springs x ; they are also connected to a system of levers t, u, v, by which they can be turned in line with the slot of the conduit and thus removed. The operating-lever u is pivoted to a sliding plate 1 and is normally held in its central position by springs w. Openings l are formed at intervals in the trough c in which the mud ploughs work.
Patent GB-190315141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Miners' Lamps
Inventor: WIEDENFELD AUGUST
Filed: 1903-07-08
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 15,141. Wiedenfeld, A. July 8. Miners' safety lamps.-Sparks from igniting- pellets are prevented from fouling the chimney, or passing through the wire gauze, and a constant pressure is produced between the anvil or striking support and the scratching-spring. The igniting- strip 1, which is wound on to a spool 3 from a spool 2, is guided by a wall 5, which is formed with a recess 7 to receive the anvil 6. The sides of the recess come against a cap 10, Fig. 6, formed on a cover 9, so that sparks emitted can only reach the wick. The scratching-spring 13 is mounted on a spindle 11, about which it may be rotated to facilitate the arrangement of the igniting-strip which is normally pressed against the anvil by the spring. The pressure between the anvil and the spring is kept constant by means of a spiral spring 15, which acts on a pin 14 connected to the anvil.
Patent GB-190321904-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Compressed Air Drill
Inventor: THOMAS LOUIS
Filed: 1903-10-12
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 21,904. Thomas, L. Oct. 12. Drilling.-In a rotary drill, the air passes from the regulator 12 into tue socket 8, and along the pipss 9, 10 and through the distributers 13 into the cylinder 1, in which it drives the clacks 19, attached by rods to the rotary part 5, and finally passes out of the cylinder at 16. These clacks are attached to pivots 20, and are provided with levers 21, which may be placed on the end of the rods 20, or on the central part of the clacks and situated in recesses in the part 5. On contesting with distributers 13, the clacks turn into recesses 34, and are brought back by stops 23. Stops 25 serve as bearing points to the levers 21, when these are lowered. Packing for the clacks consists of angle-shaped leather pieces, which are also provided between the part 5, and the cylinder walls and the distributers which have grooves 24 at their bases. The cylinder cover is formed by a cross-piece fixed at its ends to the cylinder and having removable lids for purposes of lubrication. The oscillatorv air valve 43 for regulating the speed is actuated by a lever 39, the tail end of which bears against the inner faces of the springs 36 and raised outer parts of the plates 35, which are pivoted at 37 to the flange 17 of the part 5, and are connected to an oscillatory ring 38, provided with springs, which tend to draw the plates inwards. The feed-motion of the drill is produced by a screw 28 working in the nut 29, in the unscrewed part of which on ball-bearings 30, rotates the drill spindle 26 fixed to the part 5 by a feather.
Patent GB-190324702-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Indoor Game
Inventor: HEMPHILL ARCHIBALD CHESHOLM
Filed: 1903-11-13
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 24,702. Hemphill, A. C. Nov. 13. Games imitating football.- A game imitating football is played on a board marked out like a football ground, and with semicircular lines in front of the goals d, d<1>, and other lines as shown. The spaces h<1>, j<1>, k<1>, i<1> represent the men of one team, and the spaces indicated by crosses those of the opposing team. A counter represents the ball, and each player has a flipper by means of which the ball is driven forward. The ball is started from the space f, and if the ball is driven into one of the spaces g, the player has another stroke, in which he tries to get a goal or to pass the ball on to a space representing one of his men. If successful, he plays again ; if not, his opponent plays. When the ball goes out, it is re-started in almost the same way as in football.
Patent GB-190325035-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Adjustable Die Stocks for Threading Pipes and the like.
Inventor: BORDEN BRADFORD
Filed: 1903-11-17
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 25,035. Borden, B., and Neracher, W. A. Nov. 17. Screwing.-Relates to adjustable dies for use in stocks or screwing-machines for pipes and the like. Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 show a hand-stock consisting of a block, having parallel side-walls 2, top and bottom walls 3 and a bottom 5, in which there is a central opening to receive the work, and sideopenings 5<a> for the escape of cuttings &c. The dies 6, provided with chasers 7, are placed in the space formed by the walls 2,3. They have inclined sides to receive the adjusting-piece 10 and are grooved at 8, Fig. 2, to receive flanges 14, Fig. 3, on the piece 10. The dies fit below plates 9 screwed to the walls 3, and a screw 15 holds the pin 10 in place. The pin 10 is provided with an adjustable screwed stop 16 to determine the position of the dies after they have been opened to remove them from a finished article. In the case of a machine, the adjusting-piece may be positioned by a handlever.
Patent GB-190401958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottles and the like used in Pasteurizing Milk, and in Stoppers therefor.
Inventor: GOYARD PAUL FRANCOIS GUSTAVE
Filed: 1904-01-26
Granted: 1905-02-25
Abstract: 1958. Goyard, P. F. G. Jan. 26. Bottles ; stoppers.-In the rim of a bottle b for pasteurizing milk is formed a recess or groove e in the stopper d. During pasteurization, the groove forms s a channel for the escape of air &c., the stopper being turned to cut off communication when the operation is finished.