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Patent GB-190217721-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Building Slip-crane.
Inventor: BRIEDE OTTO
Filed: 1902-08-12
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 17,721. Briede, O. Aug. 12. Cranes.-Relates to building-slip cranes. Beams c, supported transversely over the slip, carry rails on which run trolleys g carrying the rails e for the crane trolleys. The cranes can run from the rails e on to fixed rails at the end of the slip, and so bring material direct from the store &c. If desired, the rails e may be made in several lengths. The pillars for the beams c may be utilized to support scaffolds.
Patent GB-190218596-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Finishing Textile Fabrics.
Inventor: HEATON ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-08-25
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 18,596. Heaton, A., [Rudolph, F., and Kuhne, F.]. Aug. 25. Steaming; glossing; boiling; cooling.-In "de- " catizing " or passing steam or water &c. through fabrics, to improve their lustre and handle, the perforated hollow rollers on which the fabric is wound are mounted permanently within boilers or cylinders, being adapted to be rotated therein by suitable means. In the arrangement shown, two rollers c, d are mounted within boilers a, b, the fabric being wound on one while the fabric on the other is being operated upon. The boilers are provided with lids having screw fastenings p to permit of the insertion and withdrawal of the fabric, and the rollers c, d are actuated by worm gearing. The axles of the rollers are hollow, and open outwards to a larger diameter than the rollers, so as to convey to suitable outlets the water of condensation within the rollers. When the lid is open, air may be sucked through the apparatus for cooling.
Patent GB-190220581-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing Eggs and other Fragile Articles for Carriage or Transport
Inventor: MAGUIRE MARGARET
Filed: 1902-09-20
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 20,581. Maguire, M. Sept. 20. Frames for packing eggs, electric incandescent lamps, &c.-Relates to frames or boxes for packing eggs or electric glow lamps &c. for transit. A frame f, with perforated or netted partitions e, supports a strip of fabric c, which forms pockets d between the partitions. The strip is provided with an eye g and handle h at each end, the handle engaging, against turning, in radial ratchet slits i. The articles are placed in the pockets d, and the strip is preferably twisted to hold the articles firmly. Instead of twisting, the pockets may be contracted by attaching the strips to adjustable end partitions for applying longitudinal tension. The frame may be made separate and fitted into a box a, b, or may form an integral part of the box.
Patent GB-190225849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Working and Locking Railway Points.
Inventor: HODGSON CHARLES
Filed: 1902-11-24
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 25,849. Hodgson, C. Nov. 24. Points and switches.-Relates to apparatus for working and locking railway points, of the kind described in Specification No. 20,673, A.D. 1892, whereby such points are held firmly in facing position but can be run through trailing without serious damage, and consists of means for allowing a greater movement of the locking-bar before the points begin to move. As before, the points b, b<1> are connected by links d, d' to arms f<1> f<2> of a lever f<3>, operated by a rod k and connected through a lever m to the locking-bar. The arms f<1> f<2>, however, are now made of variable effective length by the use of slots h, h<1>, so that considerable movement of the lever, and therefore of the locking-bar, must take place, before the tongue b or b<1> leaves the rail. Movement of the points otherwise than by the action of the arms f<1>, f<2>, is prevented by the engagement of rollers r, r<1> carried by the pivot pins g, g<1> of the links, with fixed surfaces p, p<1> curved to the radius of the links.
Patent GB-190225953-A (GB)
Title: Improved Portable Wine Bin.
Inventor: FRANCIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-11-25
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 25,953. Francis, W. Nov. 25. Wine bins.-Relates to a portable wine bin made of detachable parts, which can be packed together for transport. The b i n consists of two side plates or frames a of wood &c., and a series of bars c, d of round iron &c., the ends of which are adapted to be inserted in sockets b on the frames. The bars d are corrugated to receive the bodies of the bottles e, while the bars c, which support the necks, may be straight, as shown, or corrugated. For transport, the bars are removed and packed between the side frames, which are preferably formed with flanges a<1> to enclose the bars. When packed, the frames are secured together by a strap &c.
Patent GB-190228846-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Outdoor Seats
Inventor: ELLISON JOHN
Filed: 1902-12-31
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 28,846. Ellison, J. Dec. 31. Seats.-In order that outdoor seats, more particularly those of tramcars &c., may keep dry in wet weather, they are formed of thin metal bars placed on their edges. They may be connected by rods and distanced by washers ; or they may rest in slots in end bars B ; or they may be provided with hard-wood or metal bearers B' having lugs for screwing the seat to the frame. The thin bars may be straight extending from side to side, or curved extending from back to front. The seat thus constructed may be detachable from or fixed to the standards of a chair or bench.
Patent GB-190302366-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Motor-driven Vehicles.
Inventor: SPYKER JACOBUS
Filed: 1903-01-31
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 2366. Spyker, J. Jan. 31. Motor road vehicles.-All the road wheels are used to drive the vehicle. Longitudinal shafts O, O<1>, driven by the shaft B, are geared to the front and rear differential axles A<1>, A respectively. A brake pulley C is fitted on one of the shafts O, O<1>.
Patent GB-190304921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppering Bottles to Prevent them from being Fraudulently Refilled
Inventor: BLEVINS FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-03-03
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 4921. Blevins, F. March 3. Stoppers; refilling, preventing.-The stopper S is made of ebonite, glass, &c., and is formed with liquid-outlet and air inlet passages A, B, which are closed by non-return valves C, c, the air-inlet passage B being fitted with a tube F extending into the bottle. To protect the valves from being tampered with, loose pieces D of glass &c. are inserted above the valves, and pieces of wire gauze E are inserted through lateral apertures in the stopper above the pieces D, as shown, and, if desired, between these pieces and the valves. The stopper is provided with a packing-washer, and is fixed in the neck of the bottle by spring plates G engaging in a recess J in the neck, or by a dished plate which is expanded into a recess'J above the stopper, so that the stopper cannot be removed without breaking it or the bottle.
Patent GB-190306103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Cleaning the Passages of Steam or Condense Water Throttles in Heating Apparatus
Inventor: BRUKENHAUS ROBERT
Filed: 1903-03-16
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 6103. Brukenhaus, R. March 16. Cleaning valves and cocks. - The valves or cocks provided at the outlets of the radiators in steam heating apparatus, to " throttle " the steam or condensed water, are constructed to facilitate the removal of solid particles which may lodge in their openings. Fig. 2 shows an ordinary pivoted-disc valve with holes d which may be cleared by turning the valve disc into the position shown in dotted lines until the holes engage pegs e. Fig. 5 shows a plug cock with a fixed projection m entering the opening in the plug, so that the latter is cleared every time it is turned. The projection m may be arranged to move round the plug. Fig. 6 shows a sliding valve with an opening into which a finger r projects. In this case also, the finger may be made movable.
Patent GB-190311832-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Valve Motion for Engines
Inventor: BAGNALL WILLIAM GORDON
Filed: 1903-05-23
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 11,832. Bagnall, W. G., and Price, S. T. May 23. Valve gear.-The gear is shown applied to a locomotive, but it is also applicable to donkey winch, and marine engines. A reversing-link F is fixed to a shaft C, which is rocked in an eccentrically-bored sleeve B, by an eccentric rod H. A block, which is adjusted in the link by a bell crank W, works an ordinary slide valve. The movement made necessary by the lap and lead of the valve is produced by rocking the sleeve B by a lever D, connected to the connesting-rod R, and thus moving the shaft C and link F bodily.
Patent GB-190315254-A (GB)
Title: Improved Head-support or Bolster for Bath-tubs and the like
Inventor: ROSSDAM CLARA
Filed: 1903-07-10
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 15,254. Rossdam, [nÚe Klockan], C. July 10. Baths.-A head - rest, for attaching to the edges of baths, consists of a frame 1, to which a watertight cushion is fastened, and a projection 2, 3, of adjustable height, for engaging with the edge. The projection is attached to a cross-bar 13 having tubular ends 12, which slide on the frame 8 when raised by the rod 15. The latter is looped so that the height of the hook 2, 3 may be varied by the engagement of the loops 16 with the top of the frame, as shown. The cushion - frame is further supported by the hinged rectangle 20, having part covered with indiarubber 23. In a simpler form, the frame 8, rod 15, and support 20, are omitted. The device may be made in metal, wood, reed, &c.
Patent GB-190315573-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Canes or Walking Sticks
Inventor: JONES WILLIS WILLIMOTH
Filed: 1903-07-14
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 15,573. Jones, W. W. July 14, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Walking-sticks.- The top of the stem is made with reduced portions 2, 3, on the larger of which is fitted a ferrule 4, while the head 8 is fitted over the smaller. The flanged upper end of the ferrule 4 receives ribs 7, Fig. 3, on the head, the stem 2 fitting snugly within the ribs. In the recesses 9 between the ribs 7 are fitted removable ornamental strips 10. The top of the head is hollowed out to receive a bolt 14, which is screwed into the stem 2 until its head 15 bears against a shoulder 17 of the head. An ornamental top 18 is fitted in the head and may be hinged to allow of access to the chamber 16, which may serve as a receptacle for small articles.
Patent GB-190315655-A (GB)
Title: Motor Road Vehicle Driving Mechanism.
Filed: 1903-07-15
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 15,655. Abingdon Works Co., and Gray, J. July 15. Motor road vehicles. -Relates to means for transmitting power from the motor of a light motor road vehicle to the axles through) a differential balance gear of the type described in Specification No. 7752, A.D. 1892, [Abridgment Class Velocipedes], without dividing or spacing apart the load-carrying tubular axle for the admission therein of a rotating motor-driven drum. The combination of the above with a two speed gear is also described. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the tubular axles A<1>, A<2> and the casing A containing the gearing are rigidly connected together, and power is transmitted from the beltdriven pulley 0, rotating on the tubular axle A', by spur-wheels N, J, L to the gear centre G containing the differential gearing and thence to the axles B, B<1>. To facilitate starting, a clutch chainwheel P is fixed to the gear-centre, the chain passing through suitable holes in the casing A. Fig. 3 shows an exterior view of a casing A and extensions A<1>, A<2> containing exactly similar mechanism to that shown in Fig. 2, but, in this case, the power is transmitted from the spur-wheel N to the spurwheel J through intermediate wheels U, V, W, X proportioned to give any desired velocity ratio. The wheels U, V are mounted in a drum T normally held fixed by a brake T<3>, but, when the motor is being started, this can be released, so that the drum rotates and no motion is communicated to the vehicle, thus obviating the necessity for using a chain-wheel, as in the former case. An alternative speed ratio is obtained by releasing the brake T<3> and connecting the pulley 0 direct to the drum T by the conical friction clutch T', which is actuated by the lever Y. In another form, a Starley balance gear is used, in place of the differential gearing shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190320751-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Controlling Mechanism for the Admission and other Valves of Gas and other Engines.
Filed: 1903-09-26
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 20,751. Lake, H. H., [Southwark Foundry and Machine Co.]. Sept. 26. Fluid relays; transmitting- mechanism; load on, adjusting.-The invention is for a fluid-pressure relay forgovernors,andis described as applied to gas engines, air compressors, and steam engines. The relay comprises a doubleacting cylinder G<1>, Figs. 2 and 3, with automatic inlet valves G<3>, G<4> , and an exhaust valve G<8> worked by a floating lever H<1>. This lever is connected at one end to some form of governor and at the other to a lever F<8> which transmits the motion of the piston in the cylinder G<1> to the valve or other mechanism to be controlled. The floating lever is shown provided with a cataract cylinder G<@> The Figures also show the invention applied to an air-compressor driven by a gas engine. Two governors are employed ; one is a spring piston H<5> acted upon by air pressure from the reservoir, transmitted through the pipe I<4>, the other governor L', Fig. 6, is of the centrifugal type. The lever F<8> controls through the mechanism J to J<8> the admission of water to the engine cylinder jacket B' and the load J<5> on the centrifugal governor together with the compressor admission valve gear. The centrifugal governor by means of a lever M throws out of gear a hook N<5> which works the admission valve cam O<1> through a lever O. The invention is also described as applied to steam engines for shifting an expansion or a reversing link motion.
Patent GB-190321320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Electric Signalling.
Inventor: BRODIN CARL FRIDOLF
Filed: 1903-10-05
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 21,320. Brodin, C. F., and Schepeler, H. A. Oct. 5. Signals, electric-lamp.-An apparatus for sending signals to one or more places, especially for use in forts or on war-ships, consists of a switch A, a source of current D, station-selecting switches such as C', and a reply bell 12, all at the transmitting À station; each receiving-station has several groups of lamps 13 corresponding to the signals, a call-bell 20, a push switch 21, and an electromagnetic circuit-closer 19, 14. The transmitting- switch A consists of an arm 1 provided with two contacts to connect a ring 5 with either of four segments 4, and a ring 3 with one of a number of studs 2. The studs 2 are arranged in four groups, corresponding studs in the four groups being connected together and to vertical rows of four lamps 13. The return wires from the horizontal groups of lamps are connected to the segments 4, so that only one lamp is in circuit for each position of the switch arm. More than one switch arm may be provided, to connect two or more lamps at a time. The selecting-switches C<2> are connected through separate wires to the corresponding receiving-stations. Each switch C' has a part 7 which may be depressed by hand, and is then held down by passage of the current through an electromagnet 6, a control lamp 11 being provided in the circuit. The switch C<2> supplies current to an electromagnet 19 at the receiving-station, which moves a turning or sliding armature 18 and a switch 14 to connect all the lamps at the particular station to the signal wires, the lamps being normally disconnected by a spring acting on the switch 14. The selecting- wire also includes the call-bell 20 and the push switch 21, which normally closes the circuit, but enables it to be opened, thus allowing the switches C', 14 to open. The reply bell 12 is in the lamp circuit, and rings when this is closed by the switch 14. The bells have armature contacts arranged to short-circuit their electromagnets, when attracted.
Patent GB-190324466-A (GB)
Title: A New Toy for Children.
Inventor: DIEHL MAX
Filed: 1903-11-11
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 24,466. Diehl, M. Nov. 11. Building-cards; pictorial toys. - A picture is built up from a number of pieces of cardboard representing parts of landscape, figures, &c., by laying them flat and clamping them in place with sheet metal clamps g, on rectangular wooden rods c, inserted in horizontal grooves in the shorter sides of a frame a, the front wall of which is hinged to the bottom, and held in place by pins or hooks. When the picture is complete, a blade spring e, for holding the cardboard pieces in posi. tion, is placed against the front rod c<1>, and the front wall of the frame replaced. A model in which the parts stand vertically can also be constructed by forcing the cards between the rods c against the pressure of the spring e, the clamps g being dispensed with.
Patent GB-190410442-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Fixing Rubber Tyres to Rims or Wheels.
Inventor: NUNN JOHN HANCOCK
Filed: 1904-05-06
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 10,442. Nunn, J. H. May 6. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.- Tyres, composed of a backing of hard rubber c vulcanized to a more elastic tread d, are secured by means of metal plates e embedded in the hard rubber, before vulcanization, and tapped to receive the screwed ends of bolts f, passed through the felloe. Short screws g may be inserted through the plates h (which are preferably countersunk and not tapped) into the metal tyre b from the outer side. This is done during the building-up of the rubber tyre on the metal tyre.
Patent GB-190414350-A (GB)
Title: Electrically Operated Signalling and Braking Devices for Railway Trains
Inventor: KRAUSE PETER
Filed: 1904-06-25
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 14,350. Krause, P. June 25. Automatic systems; contacts, electric ; stopping engines and trains. -An electric wire by the side of the track, by means of wheel contacts carried on the engine, actuates signals on the trains when two trains occupy the same section, and automatically applies the brakes under these circumstances on a single line. The electric wire d is supported by insulators h carried by supports f attached to the rails g, and a removable protective hood is provided over the wire d. Contactrollers m are provided above and below the wire, the axles m<1> of these rollers being pivoted in an insulated case p mounted by a conical pivot r on the bogie. A spring y on a guide-bolt x for the axles m<1> presses the rollers m on to the wire. Another insulated pair of contact-rollers is similarly mounted in the same case p and is connected to the rollers m through a battery and a relay, which controls a circuit with a battery and a lamp signal, to indicate any defection in the wire d, the rollers m, or the contacts. An electromagnet on the engine controlling the brakes is included with an alarm signal in a circuit comprising the contactrollers m on two trains in the same section with the wire d between.
Patent GB-190417255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rugs and Carpets and Materials therefor
Inventor: EPSHTINE JULIUS
Filed: 1904-08-08
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 17,255. Epshtine, J. Aug. 8. Carpets; rugs; chenille. - Old or waste carpet is cut into strips about half an inch wide parallel to one set of threads. Two or three threads are then unravelled from each edge by the aid of a sharp tool, so that threads project on each side as shown in Fig. 2. These strips are then twisted to give the chenille - like appearance shown in Fig. 3, an excessive twist being put in to counteract the usual untwisting on release from the machine &c. In some cases, the twisting may be omitted. The cords or strips are then used as weft and woven into a rug or carpet in a hand loom using cotton yarn, preferably twine, warp. The strips near the edge of the carpet &c. are usually long enough to be turned back to produce a finished selvage.
Patent GB-190419232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Arc-lamps.
Inventor: BLONDEL ANDRE
Filed: 1904-09-06
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 19,232. Blondel,A. Sept.9, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Globe holders.- The globe of an arc electric lamp is provided with a double-walled socket 9, which forms as tight a joint as possible, and is supported by hooks or otherwise.
Patent GB-190428799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fluid Pressure Turbines.
Inventor: HODGKINSON FRANCIS
Filed: 1904-12-29
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 28,799. Hodgkinson, F. Jan. 20, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Steam &c. turbines. -A step bearing for a vertical turbine driving a dynamo is shown in Fig. 4, but the invention is applicable to a horizontal marine turbine to balance the end thrust. The pressure of the turbine shaft 17 on its bearing 16 is balanced by steam pressure leaking from the steam chest 6 into a chamber 11 containing a balancing-piston 10. Oil or other fluid under pressure from a pipe 25, containing a regulating - valve 28, passes into a chamber 24 and passes out through an outlet 22 when a valve 20 is open. The valve 20 is carried by the thrust bearing, and, when the pressure on the bearing is excessive, the valve closes and the pressure fluid passes into a cylinder 29 containing a piston 31 which acts on a throttle valve 13 and by more or less closing the valve augments the pressure acting on the balancing-piston. The throttle valve may be actuated by a flexible-diaphragm device or the like. If the turbine is running with a light load, the steamchest pressure will be insufficient, and a modification adapted to admit an auxiliary steam supply is shown in Fig. 5. The piston 50 actuates the throttle valve 13 as before, but a lost-motion connection 52 in the piston-rod operates when the throttle valve is fully closed and allows the further movement of the piston to open, through gearing 48, a valve 46 which admits an auxiliary steam supply to act on the balancing-piston. A reversible marine turbine is fitted with duplicate gears which act alternately.