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Patent GB-190123806-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Electric Motor Control and Pneumatic Apparatus therefor.
Filed: 1901-11-23
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 23,806. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Potter, W. B.]. Nov. 23. Actuating valves and cocks.-Relates to train control systems in which the car controllers are actuated by fluid pressure controlled by a master controller, and consists essentially in a valve structure operated electromagnetically. Fig. 1 shows the general arrangement, and Fig. 2 the valve structure. A denotes the air pump, B the main reservoir, C the valve for supplying the train pipes, and F, G, E the air-brake valve &c. The electric current is taken by the travelling conductor H, and passes through the cut-out I and main switch K to the motors. The motor controller is of the separately-actuated contact type consisting of a series of switches each acted by a pneumatic device. One element only is shown. It consists of a cylinder N having a piston M. The valve for connecting to the supply or exhaust consists of a spindle P having a double head. When a current flows from the motor controller through the solenoid R, the core R<1> is raised and lifts the valve P suddenly opening the connection to the pipe 0<1> and closing the connection with the exhaust, the piston is thus raised and the switch M closed. The cut-out I is adapted to be operated by a triplever connected to a piston L<1> in a cylinder connected to the brake-pipe D when the air pressure is lowered. The solenoid is preferably fitted in an iron box S bolted to arms projecting from the valve-casing.
Patent GB-190125341-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Washing and Disinfecting Apparatus.
Inventor: BARBE LOUIS ETIENNE
Filed: 1901-12-12
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 25,341. Barbe, L. E. Dec. 12. Washing-machines; cleaning fabrics, clothes, and the like.-Relates to a machine for washing and disinfecting, particularly applicable to cleaning by means of carbides &c. and for recovering the solvents employed. A casing a is formed exteriorily with a number of communicating-chambers o, to which steam is admitted through a pipe r, and from which the water of condensation is drawn through a cock s. Washing-liquid or steam for disinfecting &c. is introduced through a pipe i. One shaft of the automatically-reversed rotary perforated cylinder g is provided with an inlet h for hot air to carry the vapour of the solvent through a pipe j to a condenser. A gauge n, discharge tap l, manometer t, and door k are fitted to the casing a.
Patent GB-190202389-A (GB)
Title: Improved Material for Aiding Combustion of Domestic Fires or the like
Inventor: WOCHELE PAUL HENRY
Filed: 1902-01-29
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 2389. Wochele, P. H. Jan. 29. Smoke-preventing. - A mixture of potassium chlorate, manganese dioxide, and sodium chloride, is sprinkled on domestic fires &c., to aid combustion and to consume or prevent smoke.
Patent GB-190209906-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Reproducing Sounds.
Inventor: LAMBERT THOMAS BENNETT
Filed: 1902-04-29
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 9906. Lambert, T. B. July 20, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1001]. Phonographic figures and the like ; dolls.-Relates to apparatus for reproducing sounds, especially for use in connection with toys, such as dolls and the like. A strip of plastic material b, such as celluloid or rubber, is provided in the soft state with the indentations of a sound curve, by means of the stylus of a phonograph, or by a roll previously engraved with a sound curve, and is then allowed to harden. This strip b is passed through a perforation in the end of a sounding-box d made of papier mÔchÚ, cardboard, metal, celluloid, glass, or the like, so that the head c of the strip b loosely engages the sound box. Upon the strip b is a sliding block d carrying a spring f, upon the end of which is a stylus e engaging the indentations of the sound curve. A handle g serves for moving the stylus to and fro.
Patent GB-190213621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trolley Wheels.
Inventor: APELT RUDOLPH HERMAN
Filed: 1902-06-16
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 13,621. Apelt, R. H. June 16. Electric railways with overhead conductors. Collectors or trolley wheels. The trolley wheel, shown in section in Fig. 1, comprises a flange plate A provided with a hub B on to which tightly fits a second flange plate C having projections G. A wearing ring D s interposed between the plates and is held in position by the projections G which engage in corresponding grooves in the ring. The space E between the plates and ring is filled with oil through the screw hole I, and the oil passes through the aperture F to lubricate the trolley pin.
Patent GB-190217145-A (GB)
Title: Vaporizing Trough for Vapor Burners.
Inventor: JEAVONS WILLIAM ROBERT
Filed: 1902-08-02
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 17,145. Jeavons, W. R. Aug. 2. Vapour burners.-To prevent clogging and to facilitate cleaning, the vaporizing is effected in a circular or other trough A, shouldered at 2, 3 to receive the perforated burner tubes B, C, and connected to the supply pipes 9, E by an open-topped trough D, the oil passing through the openings 7, and any vapour generated in the trough D escaping to the flame through the openings 8, 6. The arrangement of the reservoir F ensures the oil remaining at an approximately uniform level in the trough D, and the oil supply can be controlled by a valve 10.
Patent GB-190218032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Engines Actuated by Hot Products of Combustion.
Inventor: HAWKINS EDWARD CAESAR
Filed: 1902-08-16
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 18,032. Hawkins, E. C. Aug. 16. Air and gas turbines.-Fuel and air in excess are supplied separately to a combustion chamber D where the fuel is burnt and the excess of air is heated and drives a motor either reciprocating or, as shown, a turbine, one wheel C of which is employed to drive an air compressor A. The pressure in the chamber D controls valves L, M leading to the motors and a compound metal coil N which is sensitive to changes of temperature con- trols a supplementary air valve S or may act on the oil valve K. The coil N is affixed by fusible metal to the adjusting-spindle to limit the maxi- mum temperature. The oil is forced from the tank I to the nozzle E by compressed air acting through an inert intermediate fluid.
Patent GB-190218699-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings for Driving Belts.
Inventor: HAMILTON CHARLES ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-08-26
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 18,699. Hamilton, C. A. Aug. 26. Belt and band fastenings.-A fastening for belts for machinery, motor cycles, &c. consists of a number of links 2 of different lengths, with hooks 3 which are inserted in suitable holes in the belt 7. The links are pivoted freely on the pin 5, the ends of which are preferably riveted over washers 8. Some or all of the hooks may have barbs or serrations 9. The links are preferably set as shown in Fig. 3, the hooks being in the centre line of the belt.
Patent GB-190221261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Targets.
Inventor: KLESZKY OTTO VON
Filed: 1902-09-30
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 21,261. Kleszky, O. von. Sept. 30. Targets.-A tilting target 4, mounted on adjustable screwed pivots 2 engaging conical holes in bosses on the target, is pressed at the lower end by a spring plunger 19, but is retained by a strut 11 pivoted to a bracket 7 on the back of the target and notched to engage a support 12. When the target is struck by a bullet, a hammer 10 falls and releases the strut, thus allowing the target to turn. The parts are returned to their normal positions by means of a cord 16 and forked lever 14 engaging pins 22 on the hammer and having a projection 17 to push the strut on the support 12. The hammer 10 may be tilted by means of a lever and cord.
Patent GB-190228332-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fireresisting Floors, Ceilings, Roofs, Lintels and the like
Inventor: FERGUSON JOHN
Filed: 1902-12-23
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 28,332. Ferguson, J. Dec. 23. Floors, ceilings, roofs, beams, and fireproof structures are constructed of concrete C strengthened by hoop-iron or steel strips interlaced with one another and with T-iron or other bars T, which may be supported by the flanges of the joists J, or by plain or notched supports S resting on the lower flanges of the joists, and may be curved in an upward or downward direction.
Patent GB-190302872-A (GB)
Title: Improved Coupling for Engaging Loose Pulleys, Hauling Drums or the like, with their Shafts.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1903-02-06
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 2872. Bloxam, A. G., [Wilhelmsh³tte Akt.- Ges.fiir Maschinenbau & Eisengiesserei]. Feb. 6. Clutches.-An internally-toothed ring d, secured to a pulley, hauling-drum, or other body, is engaged by plungers c mounted to slide radially in guides in a disc b, secured to the shaft, and operated by a sleeve f and links g.
Patent GB-190306748-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Glove for Washing.
Inventor: FREMEAUX AIME CHARLES EUGENE
Filed: 1903-03-23
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 6 7 4 8. F r Ú - meuaux, A. C. E. March 23. Gloves for wash ing are made in the form shown, of knitted material with projecting loops on the parts a, b, and a ribbed wristband c.
Patent GB-190310504-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electric Switches for Railway Point and Signal Mechanism.
Inventor: SYKES WILLIAM ROBERT
Filed: 1903-05-08
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 10,504. Sykes, W. R. May 8. Interlocking.-Comprises electric switches designed particularly for use with railway points and signals for the purpose of controlling any desired mechanism in conformity with the position of the controlling points or signals. The form of switch shown in Fig. 1 is suitable for attaching to any fixed object, while that shown in Fig. 3 may be attached to the arm of the semaphore itself. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the motion of the signals or point causes contact to be made by the bending of a thin strip of metallic conductor B', and, in the form shown in Fig. 3, contact is made by the rolling of a cylindrical conductor F, under the action of gravity, into either of the positions shown.
Patent GB-190311028-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of an Adhesive Material suitable for use as a Glue or Size or for Painting, Printing and other Purposes.
Inventor: PREAUBERT LOUIS
Filed: 1903-05-14
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 11,028. PrÚaubert, L., and ThubÚ, G. A. May 14. Paint vehicles; varnishes.-Consists in dissolving casein in a minimum of water by adding an alkali or some other substance capable of causing its solution, and then adding oils, such as linseed oil, boiled or siccative oil, or heavy petroleum oil like oleonaphtha, or fatty substances, tar, varnishes, hydrocarbons, wax, or the like, the emulsion being brought to the desired consistency by adding water. The preparation, preferably, takes place between 40‹-50‹ C. The emulsion may be used as a glue or cement, or as a thickening-medium for painting, printing, and other purposes. A printing- ink is made by adding a solution of dye-stuff, and diluting to the required consistency. For painting, ordinary pigments are ground up alone or with oil or other liquid, and added to the emulsion, forming an oil paint. The emulsion may be made with a non-siccative oil or of a very slightly coloured hydrocarbon like oleonaphtha, instead of with linseed oil, since ths casein ingredient itself is siccative. The emulsion is prepared with little or much oil according as a dull or shiny appearance is desired ; by adding fatty varnish, resin, or gum, a varnish paint is obtained, and, for white and other light shades, a powder like chalk, or kaolin may be added during or ofter the preparation of the emulsion. A paint for coating purposes, for sizing canvas and covering other fabrics, and for other purposes is obtained by emulsifying tar, asphalt, &c., by means of the casein, a more fatty product being produced by adding in addition some oil or fatty substance, like tallow, grease, fat waste, &c. For the same purpose, tar, asphalt, tallow, grease, fat waste, and the like, and other suitable substances may be added to the emulsion, even after its preparation.
Patent GB-190312283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Cables.
Filed: 1903-05-29
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 12,283. Callender's Cable and Construction Co. and Callender, J. O. May 29. Drawings to Specification. Cables, armouring and preserving. - Cables armoured with wire of circular or interlocking section are protected from damage, owing to displacement of the wire, by winding a wire on them in a close helix and at a high tension. The latter wire may be brazed &c. at intervals.
Patent GB-190313371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Exhaust Head and Delivery Pipe Fittings.
Inventor: AITON JOHN ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-06-15
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 13,371. Aiton, J. A. June 15. Pump pipes. Spreaders or heads to be attached to the delivery pipes of pumps for distributing the water or other fluid are formed of a number of vanes arranged between two plates, as shown. The water flows in through the inlet c, and, by means of the conical plate d and the vanes b, is thrown outwards. The Figure shows a casing e round the vanes for use only when the head is to be ased as a steam separator, exhaust silencer, or the like.
Patent GB-190316689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Envelopes and the like.
Inventor: MYERS WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-07-29
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 16,689. Myers, W. July 29. Envelopes; seals.-Envelopes may be provided with a soft metal seal a, Fig. 5, passing through holes in two or more of the flaps, and also through washers c if desired, the seal being then spread out on each side by a tool, one jaw of which is passed to the underside of the seal through a slit h, Figs. 1 and 5, thereby preventing injury to the contents of the envelope when compressing the seal. In one form of envelope, Fig. 1, the slit h is subsequently closed by gumming down a small flap l, and, in another form, Fig. 5, the slit is formed to be under the flap k. The flaps p, Fig. 1, may have serrated edges, or, according to the Provisional Specification, may be provided with auxiliary flaps or tougues, in some cases passing through slits in the opposite creases of the envelope, and each may also be sealed as described above, the seals having any suitable device impressed on them. The flattened sealed head cannot be passed through the hole in the flap without such action being subsequently detected.
Patent GB-190318085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Speed Regulators
Inventor: DODGE AUSTIN RICHARDSON
Filed: 1903-08-21
Granted: 1904-08-20
Abstract: 18,085. Dodge, A. R. Aug. 21, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Pressure gauges.-A gauge for use with an electric apparatus for maintaining a constant steam pressure in the supply pipe while testing steam engines has two pointers which can respectively make contact with pairs of contacts carried by a block 37, normally raised by springs so as to be clear of the pointers. The springs act on the cores 38 of solenoids 30, which can be energized to depress the block to bring the contacts into the path of the pointers. One pointer is electrically connected to the gauge casing and the other insulated, connection being made to the latter through a spring 35 and wire 36.
Patent GB-190318543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Doorlocks
Inventor: DALBECK WILHELM
Filed: 1903-08-28
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 18,543. Dalbeck, W. Aug. 28. Latches; l o c k s, key.-A combined latch and lock for doors and gates is formed with the lock bolt A, Fig. 1, held in either position by a bell-crank tumbler D, the upper arm E of which is connected by the coiled spring F to the latch follower G. The latch bolt H is squareended, and has limiting stops H<1>, H<2> which bear against the guide-bar I. The bolt is moved by the lever L on the handle shaft. The lever L is held up by the coiled spring M. One face of the case has a leaf spring Q, Fig. 3, which is extended in front of the lock so as to engage with the side of the striking-plate in the act of closing. The spring Q has a perforation R so as to engage with a projecting pin P on the latch bolt H when the bolt is retracted and the door open as shown in Fig. 4. The pin P may project on both sides, and the spring Q may be used on either side of the lock, according as to whether it is right or left handed.
Patent GB-190319113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Batten Grips for Ships' Hatches
Inventor: GUNNILL JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-09-05
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 19,113. Gunnill, J., and Gunnill, E. Sept. 5. Hatches. - T h e tarpaulin cover for a hatch is gripped between the batten bar A and the coaming C by turning the eccentric lever E from the position shown in dotted lines to that shown in full lines.
Patent GB-190321106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction and Working of Double-chain Grabs.
Inventor: PRIESTMAN SIDNEY HERBERT
Filed: 1903-10-01
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 21,106. Priestman, S. H. Oct. 1. Grabs.-Relates to means for increasing the digging pressure at the cutting-edges, when closing the two parts of a grab. The two parts b of the grab, shown in Figs. 1 and 2, are suspended at their outer edges from the lifting-chain, by the carrier e and rods b<1>, and are hinged together by the shaft a, which also carries three drums c, c<1>, c<2>, joined together and free to rotate. The chain d is wound on the drum c', and the chain d<1> passes from the drum c<2> over the pulleys d<2>, which are fixed to the carrier e, to the drum c. When opening the grab, the weight of the two parts pulls the shaft a downwards relatively to the carrier e, thereby causing the drums to rotate, and the chain d<1> to be unwound from the drum c<2>, and rewound on the drum c, the chain d being simultaneously wound upon the drum c'. The reverse action takes place when closing the grab ; the chain d being hauled upon, causes the drums to rotate in the opposite direction, and thereby to lift the shaft a on which they rotate.
Patent GB-190323948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electric Tram Cars.
Inventor: CONATY GEORGE JOHN
Filed: 1903-11-04
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 23,948. Conaty, G. J. Nov. 4. Electric m o t o r vehicles.-The axleboxes described in Specification No. 15,970, A.D. 1903, are modified so as to enable the axles to move quickly back from the oblique positions, which they assume in rounding a curve, to their normal position, and the brake rigging for each pair of wheels is independent and is operated by a centrally-situated chain and lever so that all the blocks are applied equally. Fig. 4 shows part of the plan of the brake gear as fitted to the undercarriage of a four-wheeled electric tramcar, and Figs. 7, 8, and 9 show one of the axle-boxes, Fig. 9 showing a section along an arc Z, Fig. 8, struck, as shown in Fig. 4, from one of the centres 12, 13 at which the braking-forces are transmitted to the equalizing-levers 34, 35, &c. The axle-box consists of an outer box 7, containing an inner box or bearing 8, mounted between the swivelling curved guides 10, 11, of which the uppermost guide 10 is made with inclined surfaces 17, 18, Fig. 9, so that, in passing round a curve, the axles 3 and their inner axle-boxes 8 move about the centres 12, 13, Fig. 4, and the swivelling blocks 10 rise on the inner axle-boxes, lifting slightly the body of the car. On entering a straight piece of the track, the weight of the car body tends to cause the axle-boxes 8 to ride along the inclines 17, 18 to the central position. The centres 12, 13, Fig. 4, are connected by a chain 49 passing over fixed rollers 50, 51, and round rollers 53, 54 on a lever 55 connected by chains &c. 57, 58 to hand-levers or the like. The chain 49 draws together the balance beams 47, 48, which, by means of the links 45, 46, operate the levers 34, 35 so that the brake shoes on the beams 28, 29 are applied by the connections 42, 43 and the bars 38, 39 respectively. According to the Provisional Specification, springs bearing on the axles or inner axle-boxes may be fitted to assist the movement of the axles back to their normal position.
Patent GB-190324720-A (GB)
Title: Combined Address Label and Greeting Card.
Inventor: RUE EVELYN DE LA
Filed: 1903-11-13
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 24,720. De la Rue, E., and Webster, G. A. Nov. 13. Address labels.-A card to serve both as an address label and as a Christmas &c. greeting card is fitted with the usual eyelet-hole of a label, and is printed on one side with lines for the address to which the attached parcel is to be sent and for the sender's name, and on the other side with an ornamentation consisting of figures, views, &c. and also, if desired, words of greeting.
Patent GB-190325941-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Suspending Nosebag
Inventor: BLIGH MARTIN VANBUREN
Filed: 1903-11-27
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 25,941. Bligh, M. V. Nov. 27. Hooks.-A hook H for suspending a horse's nosebag from the bridle is formed with a slot I for attaching it to the strap of the bridle.
Patent GB-190328122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Ring Spinning and Doubling Frames.
Inventor: HEYES JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1903-12-22
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 28,122. Heyes, J. T. Dec. 22. Spindle apparatus; lifting-rails.-The traveller i revolves on a ring a, which is secured in an annular reservoir c by pins on one part engaging bayonet slots in the other part, or otherwise, and the reservoir is fitted into, or forms part of, the ring rail b. Lubricant is supplied to the reservoir to cover the lower part of the ring and traveller, and broken threads are prevented from coming into contact with the lubricated ring by the inner wall g of the reservoir. The lubricant may be supplied through the space h, or through a cup l communicating through apertures m with the reservoir, and may be emptied by removing the ring or introducing a suction pump through the space h into a recess k at the bottom of the reservoir. A projection n on the surface g prevents splashing of the lubricant.
Patent GB-190328478-A (GB)
Title: Means for Operating a Street Railway Switch from an Approaching Car.
Inventor: BRAIM WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-12-28
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 28,478. Braim, W. H., and Jamieson, J. C. Dec. 28. Points and switches.-Relates to mechanism for operating the points and switches on street railways from an approaching car. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the track and operating mechanism and Fig. 3 a sectional elevation of part of the mechanism and an advancing car. The switch blade s of the track r is connected by the rod 2 to the bellcrank lever 4 mounted in a box 6 as shown in Fig. 2. This lever is also attached to a rod 10 which carries at its further end an adjustable projecting piece 15. The spring 12 tends to keep the bell-crank lever in either one of its extreme positions. The member 15 is slidable in a slot on a guide-plate 16 forming part of a boxlike frame 17 provided with cover plates 18, 19, and 20 at the level of the road surface. The rod 10 is adjustably secured to a wire rope 22 which passes round a pulley 23 and is attached at its other end to another projecting member 26. The cars carry projecting members 31 which are pressed downwards by the foot so that the lip 30 catches on one of the pieces 26, 15 and slides it to the opposite end of its slot. The lip is then automatically released from engagement with the projecting piece by the incline 41 on the cover plate. The wheel 33 prevents the lip from digging into the road surface. When either one of the pieces 26,15 is thus moved, the rod 10 operates the bell-crank lever so as to throw the switch as desired. The receptacles 40 collect the dirt swept out of the slots and guide-plates as the members 26, 15 are moved.