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Patent GB-190115518-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Shortening Tyres.
Inventor: HAMILTON THOMAS
Filed: 1901-07-31
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 15,518. Hamilton, T. July 31. Forging; welding.-Relates to means for compressing metal wheel-tyres so as to shorten them without cutting and re-welding. In the form shown in elevation in Fig. 1, clips g are fixed to the tyre x, part of which is then heated and afterwards placed in the curved channel f secured to the arm e. The clips are provided with recesses g', in which engage the corresponding ends a<2> of a plate a and a pivoted arm a<1>. The other ends of the plate a and arm a' are connected by a jack d which can be operated to move the clips g together, and so compress the heated part of the tyre lying in the channel f. The clips g may consist either of serrated plates bolted together, or, as shown in Fig. 8, of serrated plates g<2> pivoted eccentrically on studs g<3> which, as shown in Fig. 4, may be held in position by pivoted plates g<5>. The channel f may be formed between two curved plates bolted together and prevented from opening during the operations by means of a bolt f<1> and nut f<2>. The plates may be adjustable either for thickness or radius of tyre by meaus of the slotted plates f<5>, nuts f<4>, f<6>, and a weighted lever f<8>. In a modification, the lever may be rotated to move one plate alternately towards and away from the other, so as to weld together the ends of a cut tyre placed between them. The arm a' may have more than one pivot hole a<4>, Fig. 1, and the plate a may be replaced by a second pivoted arm as in the form shown in Fig. 14. The jack d may be replaced by other operating means, such as a worm and worm-wheel h, Fig, 8, the wedge p and screw n, Fig. 14, a right and left handed screw, a rack, a pinion, and gear-wheels, or a hydraulic or other cylinder.
Patent GB-190117811-A (GB)
Title: Electric Clock.
Inventor: ENHOLM OSCAR AXEL
Filed: 1901-09-05
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 17,811. EnHolm, O. A. Sept. 5. Winding mechanism and apparatus. - The driving-weight is the heavy core 23 of an electromagnet which acts through a lever 29 and a clutch 30, preferably the friction ball clutch shown. It is lifted when the electric circuit is completed by a mercury rocker 47 in a time shorter than the beat of the pendulum or balance. In a modification, there is a pair of parallel electromagnets with a pair of cores yoked together.
Patent GB-190118075-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Apparatus for Railway Wagons and other Vehicles.
Inventor: MILLER ROBERT GEORGE
Filed: 1901-09-10
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 18,075. Miller, R. G. Sept. 10. Brakes h and. The hand-levers of the eitherside brake apparatus described in Specification No. 21,646, A.D. 1900, are in the present case connected in the following manner:- One hand-lever p is pivoted to the rod t jointed to the lever v, which is pivoted to the bracket w carried by the socket piece o, and has a pin- and-slot connection with the bracket z fixed to the other hand-lever p<1>.
Patent GB-190119492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fastenings for Stable Door Guard Poles.
Inventor: BEATTY CHARLES ARTHUR BERKELEY
Filed: 1901-09-30
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 19,492. Beatty, C. A. B. Sept. 30. Stable fittings; door guards.-Relates to fastenings for securing stable-door guard-poles. A ring A of suitable shape is secured to the door frame of a stall to receive one end of a guar d-pole B, the other end of which enters a U or other suitablyshaped rest C secured to the door frame. A trigger or catch D is pivoted in a forked member of the rest C, and is counterweighted so as normally to lie in the position shown in Fig. 5. The catch is turned over on the insertion of the pole, and a stop is provided in the fork of the rest C to limit the motion of the trigger. The ends of the pole may be trimmed down, so that the pole cannot be slipped out of the ring and rest, or collars, studs, bolts, &c. may be provided near the ends of the pole for this purpose.
Patent GB-190120065-A (GB)
Title: Baby or Doll Carriage Convertible for use for other Purposes.
Inventor: WAGNER WILHELM
Filed: 1901-10-08
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 20,065. Wagner, W. Oct. 8. Perambulators; sledges.-A baby or doll carriage is constructed so that the box or basket part is removable and may be used as a cradle, swing, sledge, &c. The top a is connected to the frame spring b by studs c engaging keyhole slots d, and, when slid against cross-bars h, is locked by a spring pawl. Cross-pieces m on the top part are also provided with studs to engage slots in pieces jointed to straight or curved handles. When the handles are straight they may be reversed to form runners for a sledge, and when curved can be arranged transversely to act as rockers. The handles may be adjustably mounted on longitudinal bars fixed to the top so that they can be turned into various positions to facilitate lifting &c. When used as a swing, the detached top is suspended by suitable cords.
Patent GB-190122662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Celluloid
Filed: 1901-11-09
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 22,662. Goldsmith, J. N., and British Xylonite Co. Nov. 9. Celluloid.-Camphor is replaced wholly or partly by alkyl esters of acids obtained by oxidizing fats, oils, or soaps with nitric acid or other powerful agent. Suet, tallow, coco-nut oil, or a soda soap made from this oil, may be thus oxidized ; adipic, pimelic, suberic, azelaic, and sebacic acids may be obtained. Neutral esters of low boiling point are preferred, in order that the celluloid may harden to some extent ; the esters may be used singly or mixed, and in alcoholic solution. As an example, four parts of diethyl sebacate may be added to ten of soluble nitrocellulose. The Provisional Specification mentions the use of alkyl esters of lactic, tartaric, glyceric, or like acids, and of acetyl or benzoyl derivatives of lactic and tartaric acids. It also mentions the use of acetylated and benzoylated secondary aromatic amines, such as acetylmethylaniline.
Patent GB-190203936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Motors
Inventor: PHILIPPON PROSPER
Filed: 1902-02-15
Granted: 1903-02-14
Abstract: 3936. Philippon, P., and Chevalier, M. Feb. 15. Annular-chamber type. - A single - expansion rotary engine of the ring-chamber type fitted with self-adjusting packing - devices for compensating for wear, is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The shaft 47 carries a pair of discs 5, 6, each carrying a laterallyarranged piston 7, Figs. 2 and 6, provided with segmental packing-pieces 105. The discs are connected together by a tongued connection and bolts, and contain an annular space 69, divided by radial packing-strips 68, and in connection with the steam chambers by holes 70, so that the discs are pressed apart to prevent leakage and take up wear. The steam cock 52 admits steam to a curved port 17, Figs. 2 and 3, which is connected once every revolution with the annular chamber 1, by a port 80 in a combined slide valve and governor 74. The governor valve is carried by the disc 5, and is regulated by the centrifugal force acting against the yoked springs 76. A passage 71 connects the two steam chambers. Each chamber has a rotary abutment 20, pressed inwards by the steam pressure, and carried by a disc 21 on a double cranked shaft 82, the cranks carrying rollers acted on by cams 97, 98 on the main shaft. Lubrication is effected by oil from a reservoir 35 being led into lateral chambers 24, 25 connected by passages with the central chamber, from which the centrifugal action of the rotating discs forces it into a peripheral chamber 28, and thence to the reservoir which contains perforated partitions 40<1> acting as a sieve. A glass plate 19 in each annular chamber allows it to be inspected. The lateral adjustment of the discs may be made by the connecting-bolts having weighted arms which are centrifugally forced outwards to unscrew the bolts to take up wear. The valve gear may be arranged between a pair of annular chambers, and the engine may be compounded.
Patent GB-190211284-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetting Apparatus for Engines Worked by Hydrocarbons
Inventor: LDNGLEZ EMILE
Filed: 1902-05-16
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 11,284. Lenglez, E. May 16. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. Oil from the pipe f to the carburetter a is con- trolled by the stop valve g, by adjusting the weight m on the bell crank k which closes the nozzle of the pipe and by the air valve d which presses back the lever k as it opens. The carburetter is heated by the siphon-shaped exhaust pipe b.
Patent GB-190211555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Railway Waggons and other such like Vehicles.
Inventor: GILLESPIE JOHN
Filed: 1902-05-21
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 11,555. Gillespie, J., Clark, M. N., Gillespie, W., Gillespie, A., Gillespie, J., Gillespie, R., and Gillespie, P. May 21. Brakes, hand. The brake lever C of an eitherside wagon brake is pivoted at A, and is adjustably connected to the channel plate N, which is jointed to the crank L mounted on the short shaft k which carries the double-armed lever l, m to which the push-rods n, o are jointed. The brake is applied by depressing the elbow lever D having a roller J bearing on the free end of the lever C and also a stirrup E which, when in the position shown, allows the levers C, D to turn as one. A second hand-lever similar to the lever D is fitted at the other end of the cross-shaft.
Patent GB-190225225-A (GB)
Title: A Tool for use in Repairing Pneumatic Tyres
Inventor: NOTT CHARLES HENERY
Filed: 1902-11-17
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 25,225. Nott, C. H., and Parsons, E. Nov. 17. Tyres, pneumatic- A tool, press, or clip for holding a patch in close contact with a pneumatic tyre until the cement has set, comprises a bottom plate a, doubled back upon itself and carrying a hinged plate d, adapted to be held by a toothed spring catch e. The tube with the patch i is laid upon the bottom plate, and the plate d is then closed down, French chalk or the like beipg used to prevent sticking.
Patent GB-190306268-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Cutting and Shaping Stone.
Inventor: LANIGAN PIERCE
Filed: 1903-03-18
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 6268. Lanigan, P. May 22, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Dressing.-A machine for cutting and shaping stone for building purposes, kerbing, tram lines, &c., has a fixed block D and a reciprocating block F, moving between guides A, b, on a framework B. The blocks carry knives or chisel blades K, M which may be held in segmental slots in the blocks by a single bolt J, or in slots of uniform depth by a pair of bolts n, the blades having elongated slots to receive the bolts, to allow the blades to be adjusted to any inclination. The work is supported over the lower blade by a flap 0, pivoted on a fixed table N and yieldingly mounted on springs P, its upward movement being limited by a rod Q. A fence R provided with perforations U, and cut away at S, T, facilitates the moving of the work. The block F is reciprocated by any suitable form of power such as a steam hammer. The table may be provided with one or more knives and may be movable so that it may be brought under the upper blade.
Patent GB-190306368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Apparatus for Electrically Propelled Railway and Tramway Vehicles.
Inventor: NEWELL FRANK CLARENCE
Filed: 1903-03-19
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 6368. Newell, F. C. April 1, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles. - Relates to electric braking systems for electrically-propelled railway and tramway vehicles, particularly those systems in which the motors are utilized as generators in local braking circuits, and consists in providing the brake switch with a blow-out magnet having coils through which the full current flows and with an increased number of resistance points to divide the resistance into a number of small steps to enable the brake to be applied and released more smoothly ; also in arranging the circuit connections so that leakage from the electromagnets in the braking circuits is avoided. This is effected by connecting one end of the brake magnet coils and also the resistance bars on the braking-switch, to the ground. The diagram, Fig. 1, shows the braking-switch 2 and circuit connections applied to an ordinary car equipment of two motors 33, 34 and a running-controller 3, the braking-switch being shown in its first braking-position. The braking- current from the generators 33, 34 flows to the bars of the reversing-switch 19 and braking-switch 2 and then through the resistance 41, and to ground at 44, thence passing through the brake magnet coils 45, the fields of the motors, the blowout magnet coils 4, 5, and connections back to the armatures. Further movement of the braking- switch varies the amount of resistance by bring- ing the contact bars 61, 62, 63 ... 67 into contact with their respective fingers 68, 69 ... 76. All the resistance-controlling bars, and also the bar 781, which is connected to the field outlet lead 55 in the running position, are grounded directly on the base of the braking-switch. When the brake switch is in the running-position, as shown in Fig. 2, and the running-controller is moved to its first series position, the current flows from the trolley 32 through bars of the brake switch to the running-controller and thence through the various connections to the resistance 41, motor 33, motor field, blow-out magnet coil 4, motor 34, motor field, blow-out magnet coil 5, bar 781 of braking-switch to ground at 44. When the motors are running in parallel, the current flows to the bars on the running-controller and thence through the resistance 41, after which it divides and passes through both motors 33, 34, motor fields, and coils 4, 5 of the blow-out magnet to ground at 44. The resistance 41 is shown divided into ten divisions for controlling the brake circuit and four divisions for the running-circuits, but any other number of divisions may be used.
Patent GB-190312180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Cash Registers or Self-registering Money Tills.
Inventor: BEST JAMES HERBERT
Filed: 1903-05-28
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 12,180. Best, J. H. May 28. Tills.-The money drawer of an automatic cashregister or self-registering money till is, in addition to being divided by partitions c, Fig. 1, into compartments for coins of different values, also divided by partitions d' into sections I, II, III, IV, which are fitted with separate lids b<1> and locks g<1>, g<2>, &c. and are intended to be used by the different shop assistants, so that the takings of each assistant are kept separate. When the drawer a is drawn out and a lid b<1> pushed back, a cam or incline i, Figs. 1, 5, and 6, is moved back to allow a bolt p to rise by the action of its spring q and so to carry the catch flange o<1> of a plate o up out of engagement with a tooth l<1> on the stem of a bell hammer. A spring n then throws the hammer against the corresponding bell h<1>, the signal thus given being indicative of the drawer section which has been opened. The hammer is re-cocked only when the drawer is pushed back, a transverse bolt t carrying a pin v being then pushed axially against the action of its spring w by an incline on the framing in which the drawer slides. If the drawer is pushed back without closing the lid of a compartment, a buffer behind the drawer pushes the lid into place. The plate o is free to slide on the bolt p under the constraint of a spring s, to allow the hammer to move back and to grip it when in the retracted position. The separate hammers may be cocked by separate bolts, or by one bolt common to all. As shown in Figs. 5 and 6, the bell h<1> is struck once only, however often the lid may be opened and closed while the drawer remains drawn forwards, but striking- mechanism of ordinary construction may otherwise be provided to give a signal at each opening of a section irrespective of the closing of the drawer. The lids may have slots with spring covers for the insertion of coins, and may, instead of running in guides e<1> and rollers e, be hinged. In this case, the hinge joints are preferably close to the upper rear edge of the drawer, and have each a rearwardlyextending tongue for releasing the corresponding striking-mechanism. The bell signals may also be operated electrically, the motion of each lid controlling an electric circuit.
Patent GB-190312197-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-tube Boilers or Steam Generators
Inventor: ROBERTS DAVID
Filed: 1903-05-28
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 12,197. Roberts, D., and James, C. May 28. Water - tube boilers.-In boilers of the kind described in Specification No. 5003, A.D. 1902, pockets are pressed or embossed in the bottom headers. The pockets e in the rear chamber a serve as supports for the pockets d upon the inclined headers b. These are connected to the rear chamber by nipples f, in the abutting faces of the pockets. Similar pockets may be made in the top headers for the steam connections. The headers c are also similarly provided with pockets and connecting nipples. The headers may be staggered or in alignment.
Patent GB-190313378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Constructing Dynamo Electric Generators.
Inventor: JOHNSON WILLIAM ASAHEL
Filed: 1903-06-15
Granted: 1904-06-15
Abstract: 13,378. Johnson, W. A. June 15. Armatures ; cooling and ventilating ; field magnets.-In a dynamo of the inductor - alternator type, the circuit is arranged so that the neutral or zero points of all the magnetic and electric circuits are centrally aligned, and the magnetic flux is definitely divided and flows equally in both directions to and from the neutral or zero points. In the arrangement shown, the armature coils D are arranged on teeth or poles formed on laminated steel punchings B held together by insulated bolts C and clamping-plates E. Two field or exciting coils A<1> are secured to the frame A, the coils being arranged against the plates E and peripherally outside the coils D. Air spaces F, arranged between the punchings B and the frame and connected to openings in the frame and punchings, allow of the circulation of air. Air ducts G are also arranged in the frame. The rotating inductor H comprises laminated punchings I, secured by dovetails i in grooves p formed in the rim of the part P, and supported by flanges L secured to the part P by bolts M. Air ducts G<1> are also formed in the parts P, L. Several coils may be arranged on each armature pole, each coil being connected to any other coil. In this arrangement, the machine is magnetically balanced about the line w-w, Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190315590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Engines.
Inventor: FOUTS CLARENCE LAMBERT
Filed: 1903-07-14
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 15,590. Fouts, C. L. July 14. Single - - acting terminal exhaust engines. - The engine comprises two single-acting cylinders 15 with trunk pistons, which uncover exhaust ports 29, at the end of the out-stroke, and, towards the end of the in-stroke, close a valve 32, by which the residual exhaust escapes. The valves 32 for the two cylinders are connected together so that, by closing one, the other is opened. The admission valves 21, Fig. 1, are opened by adjustable screws 22<1> in the pistons, and the expansion is adjusted to suit different kinds of work by varying the clearance by means of packing-discs 25. But the admission valve may be worked as shown in Fig. 4 by a sliding cam 66 under the control of the governor. Fig. 6 shows an enlargement of the cam, it is mounted to slide in a slot in the countershaft, through which the governor spindle 54 passes. The governor comprises weighted levers 52 pivoted to arms 50 on the disc 47 and gearing with pinions on the levers 55, which engage the spindle 54. An adjustable spring at the end of the spindle varies the load.
Patent GB-190315853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Walls especallly suitable for Setting Boilers.
Inventor: DAVIES SMITH W
Filed: 1903-07-17
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 15,853. Davis, S. W. July 17. Walls and settings.-Relates to the construction of walls which are described, and shown in the drawings, as applied to the setting of a steam generator, but the improvements may be applied to buildings, and walls generally. Stanchions or posts b, g, f, Fig. 1, are erected at the ends and sides of the boiler, and the wall-plates c, h, which may be of cast iron or other metal, or of fireclay or other refractory material, are set in grooves within the vertical posts, and consist of outer and inner plates, the latter being provided with stiffening-ribs c<1>, as shown in Fig. 3. A central vertical post m is also arranged at the back of the boiler, and is provided with grooves for the reception of plates n, which are also set in grooves within the posts f. Top plates e, o, Figs 1 and 3, are set in grooves within inclined extensions b<3>, m' of the vertical posts, and the upper edges of these plates engage the sides and end of the boiler. The posts are extended as shown at b<2>, and they are connected transversely by tie-rods d, k, l, which pass over the top of the boiler. Longitudinal stays p are arranged on each side of the boiler, between the plates c, h. The air spaces between the plates may be filled with non-conducting material.
Patent GB-190319762-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Combined Table and Folding Bed
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-09-14
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 19,762. Jones, W. H. Sept. 14. Tables; bedsteads.-In a table, which is convertible into a bedstead, the legs a, Fig. 1, are connected by panels b which form a casing open at one end. To one of the panels is hinged the top c to the underside of which is pivoted a flap d designed to close the casing. In the lower part of the casing is a bed-frame e connected to the legs by angle-irons f. The frame consists of hinged parts e<1>, e', e<3>, adapted to be folded up and to contain a resilient mattress k and bed-clothing. On raising the table-top and fixing it by means of a strut e, Fig. 2, the bed-frame may be unfolded; the end part e<3> is supported by lege j pivoted at i.
Patent GB-190323738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boot and Shoe Machinery.
Inventor: POCHIN FRANK HOWARD
Filed: 1903-11-02
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 23,738. Pochin, F. H., Pochin, H. S., and Harris, W. A. Nov. 2. Surfacing and polishing.-Fig. 1 shows a view of a machine employed both in the preparatory and in the actual processes of finishing off the soles and heels of boots and shoes, in which, in addition to the usual buffing-rolls, polishing-rolls, revolving brushes, and the like 2<a>, mounted on the main shaft 2, there is an auxiliary set of tools 4<a> mounted on a countershaft 4 which is carried by a frame 3. This frame may be fixed, but it is preferably arranged to swing to either side about the shaft 2, being locked in any desired position by locking-screws 9, while, in addition, it is supported in its vertical and horizontal positions by latches and by stops respectively. The countershaft 4 is rotated by a belt passing over grooved pulleys 14, 16 from the shaft 2, which is driven by a belt from a lay shaft 13.
Patent GB-190324682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Car Seats and the like.
Inventor: LAIRD GEORGE BLAIR
Filed: 1903-11-13
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 24,682. Laird, G. B. Nov. 13. Seats.-The bottoms 8 of seats for cars &c. are connected by hinges 10 to the frame or to the weatherboards 7, and are counterweighted by bent levers 12 and weights 13, so that, as the users rise, the bottoms turn up and are protected by the coping or rail 14. The seats may be drawn down again by knobs or handles 15, and are then supported by the rails 9 and hinges 10.