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Patent GB-190111283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bridles.
Inventor: CHAMBERS HENRY CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1901-06-01
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 11,283. Chambers, H. C. June 1. Fastening bridles. The noseband E of a bridle is fastened to the billets D by a looped fastening or buckle consisting of loops C, C connected by bars F, themselves connected by a crossbar A carrying a pin B. This pin passes through one side of the billet and through the noseband, the other side of the billet resting upon the pin.
Patent GB-190112544-A (GB)
Title: Index for Ledgers.
Inventor: SHEPHERD GILBERT COOPER
Filed: 1901-06-19
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 12,544. Shepherd, G. C. June 19. Indexing.-Index sheets, leaves, or cards are arranged in primary divisions corresponding to initial letters &c., and in further subdivisions corresponding to intermediate or final letters &c. The leaves may be secured in book form or in a holding-frame as usual. In the book or ledger shown, larger leader sheets 1, 2 provided with lettered tabs 4, 5 enclose any number of sections 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 of smaller sheets 3 provided with stepped tabs 3<b>, Letters on a range 2<b> of the back leader sheet 2 align with the tabs 3<b>, which may or may not be lettered. The sections are filled up in succession, or in any predetermined manner, and are separated by leaves 6<a> provided with tabs 7<a> which align with letters on a tab 2<a> of the sheet 2.
Patent GB-190115290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Electrically Igniting the Explosive Mixture in Hydro-carbon Engines
Inventor: SMITH MICHAEL HOLROYD
Filed: 1901-07-29
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 15,290. Smith, M. B. July 29. Gas and like engines, igniting in. Oil is prevented from flowing on to the contact-cam B<1> by placing on the shaft between the bearings and the cam an eccentric plate C. The contact-levers D are pivoted to a ring F carried between a dished plate T and the plate V, so that the ring may be adjusted angularly. The levers D are pressed inwards by a flat spring K, adjusted by a stud G and nut L. The nut is rectangular at M, and engages a slot in the spring which locks it. A ring with contactlevers for four cylinders is also described, the levers being secured by spiral springs in tension.
Patent GB-190117488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bags.
Inventor: HEROUX GEORGES PHILIPPE OMER
Filed: 1901-08-31
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 17,488. HÚroux, G. P. O., and Jutras, J. A. Aug. 31. Paper and like bags; sacks and like bags.-Bags of paper, fabric, &c. are fastened by securing in a sbeath 10 at each side a wire or strip of metal 6, 7 which is longer than the bag is wide. One strip is placed nearer the mouth of the bag than the other, and is folded over it when the bag is closed, the material of the unfilled part of the bag being wound around wires and secured by bending back their ends as shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190120093-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Synchronizer for Coupling Alternating Current Electric Machines.
Inventor: PEARSON JOHN
Filed: 1901-10-08
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 20,093. Pearson, J., and Williamson, J. F. Oct. 8. Converting alternating and direct currents ; transformers.- Relates to means for automatically connecting alternating-current machines in parallel when in synchronism as to phase and frequency. The switch is controlled by an electromagnet, which is energized by a current the circuit of which is only closed when two electromagnets, one operating at the desired voltage and the other with a timing-device, simultaneously operate switching - contacts. Fig. 1 shows an apparatus adapted to connect a rotary converter to an alternating - current circuit. 1 is an alternator, a', b<1>, c' are the mains, 2 the rotary converter, and a<2>, b<2>, c<2> the conductors adapted to be connected up by the switch bridges a, b, c. The switch is closed by a spring, when the magnet 8 is energized, and causes a catch to be disengaged. The shunt field of the converter is connected to the direct-current 'bus bar d and to earth, and the armature circuit is broken when the magnet 8 is energized by means of a magnetic switch d<5>. The magnet 8 is in a circuit g normally broken at g<8>, g<9> and at g<1>, g'. These contacts are caused to approach by the action of two electromagnets or solenoids 10, 14, cross-connecting the conductors a<1>, b' by the conductors f. The conductors a<2>, b<1> are connected by lamps 18, the system being indicated at Fig. 1<a>. The plunger of the coil 10 carries a piston 12 working in a vessel or dash-pot 13, so that a time element is introduced, and the contact g<9> is only raised when the frequency is in substantial unison. The contact g' is moved when the arm 16 is rocked by the magnet 14 against the action of a small magnet 17, the circuits f being simultaneously opened at f<3>. In another arrangement, applicable to the system shown in Fig. 2<a>, the switch f<3> is dispensed with, and the bent lever 16 is replaced by an oscillating lever dipping into two pairs of mercury cups, both in the circuit g. The dash-pot is correspondingly altered to suit the system. In a third arrangement, adapted for a compound connection, as indicated in Fig. 3 and Fig. 3<a>, the solenoids 14, 10 are not directly connected to the circuit, but inductively through transformers p, q. Where alternators have only to be connected, the circuit-breaker d<5> is dispensed with.
Patent GB-190121031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Supporting Standard and Trolley Arm used in Over-head Electric Traction Schemes.
Inventor: ROSS ROBERT LIGHTON
Filed: 1901-10-21
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 21,031. Ross, R. L. Oct. 21. Electric railways and tramways on the overhead conductor system. Relates to means for dropping and aligning the trolley arm when the trolley runs off the wire. Collectors.-The trolley arm a is pivoted at b in a block c, which is movable in guides on the standard A and is normally held up by a catch e. If the trolley escapes from the wire, an adjustable stud h on the tail end a' of the arm bears upon the cam-shaped end e<3> of the pivoted catch e and forces it back, thereby allowing the bearing e, and consequently the arm, to fall. The appliance is reset by pulling down the arm so that the bowl j on the arm rides over the fixed cam k, thereby lifting the bearing c and releasing the stud h from the catch e, which is returned by the spring i. The arm is connected by a link m to a slide l, which engages the bevelled sides of a notch in a fixed collar on the standard when the arm falls, and so brings it into alignment. The finger l may be shaped to expand when it enters the recess, so as to stop vertical vibration of the pole. The arm may also be dropped by these arrangements if it catches a frog, and further to ensure this action, some clearance is left at o between the bearing-block and its guides, so that a pull on the trolley arm will tend to release the bearing from the catch.
Patent GB-190122754-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supports for Casement Windows
Inventor: GNEZDA ANTON
Filed: 1901-11-11
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 22,754. Gnezda, A., and Hõcker, F. Nov. 11. Casements.-The casement is guided and partially supported when it is opened by a horizontal rail a pivoted in a socket d of the frame near the middle of the opening stile of the casement. A roller b of the casement runs on the rail a, which may he supported by a strut f pivoted in a bracket h. The rail can be used as a lever to lift the casement on its hinges, the pivot c then serving as a fulcrum. To allow for adjustment, the pivot of the roller b may be mounted in an eye-piece or socket adapted to turn on a vertical axis. The rail and strut can be folded when not in use. The support may be of a rigid, triangular, non-folding shape.
Patent GB-190209958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in , and relating to, Signalling upon Railways.
Inventor: DINARO SALVATORE
Filed: 1902-04-30
Granted: 1903-06-30
Abstract: 9958. Lake, H. H., [Dinaro, S.]. April 30. Signalling to stations ; ; signalling- instruments.-In the electromagnetic system of operating optical and audible signals, shown in Fig. 5, the final signal for starting the train from one station to another can only be given when the track is clear. To start a train from the station A to the station B, the cord 52 of the interrupter 1 is pulled to actuate the bell 16 of the interrupter 2 at the station B. Reply is made by pulling the cord 52 of the interrupter 2, and a line clear notification and reply are afterwards transmitted. The key 6 is then withdrawn from the lock of the arrival track switch and is introduced into the hole 30 of the interrupter 4 to move the bolt 29, Fig. 1, so that the key in the hole 27 may be withdrawn. This key is introduced into the hole 31 to lift the plate holder 32, and, while it is raised, a key is introduced into the hole 38 of the interrupter 2 to lift the plate holder 48 and ring the bell 16. At the station A the key of the interrupter 1 is introduced into the hole 37 to lift the plate holder 47. The circuit 20 and then the circuit 22 of the signalman will remain closed so that the current from the battery 19 passes to the coils 46, 36 of the station B and the coil 45 of the station A and maintains the plate holders raised with the keys. The current from the battery 21 circulating in the coils 53 of the station A depresses the system of levers 54, causing the circuit 23 to close upon the two parallel plates 58, 59, the bell 9 to sound, and the semaphore 10 to be actuated. The train is then started, after which the button 60 at the station A is pressed to replace the devices for signalling the departure in the normal position. By pulling the cord 52, the station B is notified that the train is on the line. When the train passes over the points, the interrupter 11 is actuated and the circuit 20 broken to bring the instruments into the normal position of repose. The keys employed in the interrupters have handles which are operative in one direction only.
Patent GB-190221107-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Compound for Removing Sulphurous and Carbon Depostits from and Cleansing Painted Varnished and Polished Wood Surfaces.
Inventor: MATTHEW ISRAEL CYBI
Filed: 1902-09-27
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 21,107. Matthew, I. C. Sept. 27. Cleansing-compositions.-Relates to a composition for removing sulphurous and carbon deposits from, and for cleansing, painted, varnished, or polished surfaces such as those of railway carriages. The composition, which is in the form of an emulsion, is applied to the surface, and, after a short interval, is wiped off with cotton waste. The composition consists of several or all of the following ingredients : - dextrin, sucrose, antimony chloride, methylic alcohol, resin, linseed or other vegetable oil, and acetum.
Patent GB-190223444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxes for Cigars and the like.
Inventor: MORTEN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-10-27
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 23,444. Morten, A. April 23, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Cigar boxes.- Boxes for cigars and analogous goods are made of inner layers of cedar wood 5, 6, 7, 8, separated by felt layers 9 from outer layers of oak, rosewood, mahogany, &c. 1, 2, 3, 4. The bottom outside layer 3 is provided with perforations 14.
Patent GB-190224438-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion or Combustion Motors
Inventor: CLAUDEL CHARLES HENRI
Filed: 1902-11-07
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 24,438. Claudel, C. H. Nov. 7. Drawings to Specification. Pistons.-The back of the piston of an explosion engine is provided with radial ribs which assist in cooling it.
Patent GB-190300716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Weighting Motions of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: AINSWORTH THOMAS
Filed: 1903-01-12
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 716. Ainsworth, T., Anderton, J., and Haworth, H. Jan. 12. Loom let-off motions. - Relates to means for increasing the weight applied to the warp beam when weaving cross borders or headings. An extra weight lever 3 is normally held up out of action by a link 13 and lever 14 working in a slot 17 at the front of the machine and held in a notch 18. When a cross border or heading is to be made, the weaver shifts the lever out of the notch and allows the weighted lever 3 to descend and rest on the pin 12 on a link 11 hung from the usual lug 7 connected to the rope 4. In a modification, the extra weighted lever is held up by a treadle lever having a catch. When the catch is knocked away, the treadle rises and the weight lever descends and comes into action.
Patent GB-190306836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a Grain and Weed-seeds Collector for Reapers.
Inventor: DORENKAMP FRANZ
Filed: 1903-03-24
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 6836. Dorenkamp, F. March 24. Reaping and harvesting machines.-Relates to means employed in connection with reaping and harvesting machines for collecting the grain and weed-seeds that become detached in the operation of the machine. The divider 1 is made in the form of a receptacle with a hinged perforated cover 3 sloping towards the platform 7. The grain either falls through the perforations of the cover 3 or rolls down upon the platform 7. The rear part of the main platform consists of a receptacle having a hinged corrugated perforated cover 10, through which the grain falls into the receptacle. The lower elevator-apron 13 is provided with slats 15 having hollowed upper surfaces, which form receptacles for the detached grain. The slats 15 discharge the grain over a fluted roller 17 upon a corrugated perforated inclined table 18, through which the grain falls into a receptacle 21 having a hinged perforated corrugated cover 22. A strip 25 is secured along the edge of the cover 22 to prevent the grains from being swept out of the corrugations by the sheaves as they are discharged from the machine.
Patent GB-190307036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Tins or Canisters and the like
Inventor: COWARD SAMUEL ASKEW
Filed: 1903-03-26
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 7036. Coward, S. A., Coward, T., and Colton, J. H. C. March 26. Cans and canisters.-The lid b has perforations c closed by the auxiliary lid d of cork, paper pulp, wood, &c., strengthened, if necessary, by a metal or other ring. It is preferably fitted with a hinged ring e. The same device may be applied to slip lids and to the bottoms of canisters.
Patent GB-190307187-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Inverted Incandescent Gas Lamp.
Inventor: BARTLETT JOHN
Filed: 1903-03-27
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 7187. Bartlett, J. March 27. Incandescent gas lamps.-In inverted lamps with either hemispherical or tubular mantles, the air and gas supplied to the flame are heated by the escaping products of combustion. When hemispherical mantles are employed, air is supplied by tubes d to the mixing-tubes b, and by tubes d<1> to the space between the burner tube g and an outer tube h, whence it descends through a perforated nickel steel cup p to shape the flame and deflect it upon the mantle i. The products of combustion ascend between the tubes h, k, and heat the air-supply tubes d, d' and the gas-supply tube a ere they escape from the casing f. The edge of the mantle is secured to the ring h<2> by adhesive material, and the centre of the mantle is supported by a bracket s and an adjustable plate s<1>. When tubular mantles are employed, their edges are secured by adhesive material upon an open-ended cylindrical tube h which surrounds the burner tube g, and the tubes d<1 >are dispensed with.
Patent GB-190312699-A (GB)
Title: Improved Distribution Valve Gear for Fluid Pressure Engines
Inventor: BROUT VICTORIN EDOUARD
Filed: 1903-06-05
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 12,699. Brout, V. E. June 5. Valves and valve gear.-Lugs a<2>, a<3> on the admission valve and a<4>, a<5> on the exhaust valve project through openings in the cylinder wall and are engaged by the piston b to open and close the admission ports c, c<1> and the exhaust ports c<2>, c<3>.
Patent GB-190316656-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Material Partly Composed of Celluloid or the like.
Inventor: CHAZELLES MARIE JOSEPH ROGER T
Filed: 1903-07-29
Granted: 1904-07-29
Abstract: 16,656. Chazelles, M. J. R. T. R. de. July 29. Coated fabrics.-Wire and textile fabrics are covered with celluloid or similar plastic compositions by compression between two sheets, or by immersion in a solution of the material, or by forcing it into the material under pressure, or otherwise, and is then used for grape sacks, shelter and rick cloths, and roofs and walls for halls, greenhouses, railway stations, &c.
Patent GB-190321786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Signalling and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: FORBES GEORGE
Filed: 1903-10-09
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 21,786. Forbes, G. Oct. 9. Telescopes. - A telescope is combined with an electric lamp in such a way that the rays from the lamp are directed parallel to the axis of the telescope, for signalling purposes. The rays from the Element c<1> of the lamp c are rendered parallel by the lenses d, e, and are reflected by the mirror b so as to fall upon the object viewed through the telescope objective a. When an intense beam of light is required, the mirror b is dispensed with, and a number of tubes such as f arranged parallel with the axis of the binocular, around the object glasses, as shown in Fig. 3. All the filaments are adjusted vertically.
Patent GB-190324199-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Scissors.
Inventor: MORYAN CARL
Filed: 1903-11-07
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 24,199. Moryan, C. Nov. 7. Nail files, cutters, and cleaners. - A nail cutter d combined with a file surface f is rigidly fixed to one handle of a pair of scissors and a nail scraper c to the other. The back edges of the scissor blades are also formed with file surfaces.
Patent GB-190400259-A (GB)
Title: Fastening for Adjustable Backs of Loose-leafed Ledgers, Accountbooks, Record-books, Files, and such like.
Inventor: HULQUIST ANDREW DANIEL
Filed: 1904-01-05
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 259. Hulquist, A. D. Jan. 5. Filing papers &c.-A fastening-device for looseleaf books &c. consists of a bolt and tube attached respectively to the two clamping - plates on the covers A, B. In the position shown, the steel ball E coacts with the spiral grooves X on the interior of the tube D to prevent the bolt C from moving, but, when the book is turned over, the ball E falls into the pocket I, and the bolt is free to move in the tube. The pocket I is shallower at the end nearest the end of the bolt, and increases in depth towards the opposite end. The head G of the bolt is slightly enlarged so that it cannot pass the restricted opening H. Any efficient means of roughening the interior surface of the tube D may be used. The bolt C may be attached to the clamping-plate by the countersunk screw F, so that it can be rotated in the tube D by a screwdriver, or the bolt may be permanently fixed to the plate. Modifications in the shape of the lower end of the bolt Care described, in one of which the socket I is dispensed with.
Patent GB-190404784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Floating Batteries for Naval Purposes
Inventor: STOKES ANSON PHELPS
Filed: 1904-02-26
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 4784. Lake, H. H., [Stokes, A. P.]. Feb. 26. War-ships; ships' ashes, discharging; ventilating ships.-A spherical or partially-spherical floating battery, especially one of the type described in Specification No. 3497, A.D. 1903, is subdivided into water-tight sections by radial bulkheads 9, 10, 11, extending outwards from a central tube 1 ; these sections are farther subdivided by concentric bulkheads 13, 14, radial bulkheads 21, and watertight decks. The main sections are identical in arrangement and equipment, and are each provided with boilers 16, engines 22, 23, 24, and propellers. The central tube 1 serves as a smoke stack or ventilating-shaft, or for discharging refuse into the sea. The large guns 7 are elevated by shifting the whole vessel by means of counterpoises 8, as described in the prior Specification.
Patent GB-190407817-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Collarette or Garment for Protecting the Chest, Throat and Linen Collar.
Inventor: YOUNG ARCHIBALD STEELE
Filed: 1904-04-02
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 7817. Young, A. S. April 2. Chest and lung protectors. - Consists of a garment a adapted to be attached to a waistcoat and provided with a foldable collar b which can be turned up to protect the chest and throat and also the linen collar, thus obviating the turning up of the overcoat collar. The attachment to the waistcoat is made by a loop c, engaging with one of the front buttons of the waistcoat, and by a buttonhole at the back of the part a, which is engaged with a button at the rear of the waistcoat. The tab i may be dispensed with and the front ends of the collar be made to overlap.
Patent GB-190407967-A (GB)
Title: Process of Moulding Articles from Amber or Ambroid.
Inventor: GAYLORD EDWARD LOT
Filed: 1904-04-06
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 7967. Gaylord, E. L. April 6. Tobacco Pipes.-Mouthpieces of pipes and other articles are moulded from amber in the apparatus shown in Figs. 2, 3 and 7, consisting of a primary heating-chamber 2 in which fits a plug 3 A mould case 5 is provided with a conical opening 6 into which the two halves of the mould fit. The shouldered end of the mouthpiece is formed by the third part 9 of the mould engaging with the parts 7 and 8, a reinforcing band 11 being placed inside the main mould adjacent to the part 9. The ends of the mould are closed by discs 12, 13, 14, the two latter supporting the core pin 19. The parts are enclosed by a heating-jacket composed of two members 15, 16, provided with holes 17, 18 and held together by the pressure blocks 22, 23. Powdered amber is packed into the chamber 2 and a heating-agent is introduced into the holes 17, 18 surrounding this chamber. When at a temperature of 160‹-190‹ C., the amber is driven by means of the plunger into the mould through small holes 20 in the plate 14. After the mould is filled, the pressure is relaxed and the amber heated at 220‹-270‹ C. Any gases produced are allowed to escape through holes 21 in the plate 12 on relaxing the pressure on the plate 13, which does not fit tightly between the heating-members 15, 16. The amber may be rendered cloudy by retaining the gases given off during the heating or by introducing water into the primary heating-chamber.
Patent GB-190408439-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Construction of Ships' Hulls.
Inventor: JULHE JEAN BAPTISTE ISIDORE AR
Filed: 1904-04-12
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 8439. Julhe, J. B. I. A. Feb. 10, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Ships' bows, frames, andhulls,- lubricating. -Skin friction is reduced (1) by fitting wedge - shaped sterns and inwardly - curved bows a adapted to direct the water upwards and outwards, and (2) by allowing jets of air to escape through the turned-back tubes h, i fitted at the bottom and sides of the vessel. The keels or ribs g form guides for the air films. Rolling is reduced by side-plates.
Patent GB-190409985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Crossings especially applicable for the Intersection of Tramway Lines with those of Small Railways.
Inventor: HETTSTEDT BERTHOLD
Filed: 1904-05-02
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 9985. Hettstedt, B. May 2. Crossings.-Relates to railway crossings but especially to the crossing formed by the intersection of tramway lines with those of small railways and consists in constructing the crossing rails with grooves which gradually decrease in depth up to a certain distance on either side of the crossing so that the. cars travel over the crossing on their wheel flanges. Fig. 2 shows a side view of the crossing, the broken line showing the variation in the depth of the groove of one of the rails. At the crossing-point, the grooves of the different rails are at the same level, so that the wheel flanges pass along a continuous groove in either direction. The grooves at the crossing have a depth from 12 to 14 mm. so that, when worn, they may be levelled down by a groove plane and the life of the crossing thereby increased.