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Patent GB-190126098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Controlling Electric Motors.
Inventor: HINDLE JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1901-12-21
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 26,098. Hindle, J. H. Dec. 21. Switches for controlling motors for lifts, elevators, &c. The controlling-switch is fitted with a rheostat which is automatically operated, a dash-pot being provided to limit the speed. Connections are provided for connecting up the motor as a braking-generator when stopping. The rheostat, Fig. 1, may be similar to that described in Specification No. 28,457, A.D. 1897. The sliding carbon contacts 4 are carried on a suitable support fitted with an antifriction wheel 5. The support is fixed to the core of a solenoid 54 which is excited when the commutator or starting- switch is closed. A dash-pot 9 prevents a too rapid movement. Two additional resistance switches 28, 28a are provided, and are operated to insert the resistances R3, R, at the moment that the resistances R1, R2 in the armature circuits are cut out. The reversing-controller is shown in Figs. 3 and 4. The hand or rope wheel 15 drives the controller shaft through gearing. On the shaft is a pin 25 engaging a loose quadrant 26, the movement of which is limited by a pin 27 controlled by an overload magnet. Fig. 10 is a diagram of the connection?, the controller moving the contacts 21, 22 to engage the fixed contacts and so produce the effects desired. Instead of opening the controller by a rope, it may be done by switches on the cage which close the circuit of one or other of two electromagnets which serve to rotate the controller shaft. Fig. 12 is another diagram showing a switch arrangement for use with pnsh-buttons on the cage, in which an automatically-operated switch is connected with a series of relays 31a, 31e for stopping at the different floors, and for reducing speed when necessary. The switch consists of two contact rings or strips 32, 35, one 32 being fixed on the rope wheel and rotating with it. The other strip 35 has contacts for each floor, and makes half a revolution during the travel of the cage. The contacts are arranged so that speed is reduced as the cage approaches its destination.
Patent GB-190126315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Petroleum and like Burners for Motive Power and other purposes.
Inventor: JOHNSTON JOHN
Filed: 1901-12-24
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 26,315. Johnston, J., and Dobbs, A. E. Dec. 24. Vapour burners.- Relates to petroleum and like liquid-fuel burners for motive power and other purposes, more particularly for steam motor cars. The vaporizer a is mounted at the upper end of the casing b within which the circular burner c is disposed, and the petroleum is supplied to the annular chamber d in the vaporizer and passes to the coil e, from which it is fed as vapour to the nozzle f. The hollow sleeve h slides within the boss of the casing b, and is moved by means of the forked lever i. The needle cone n enters the nozzle f and regulates the outlet. The coil e is arranged above the deflecting or baffle regulator g, and a number of air holes s are formed in the burner.
Patent GB-190200647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Churns.
Inventor: CHENEY THOMAS JEFFERSON
Filed: 1902-01-09
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 647. Cheney, J. T., and Fassig, J. R. Jan. 9. Moving-beater apparatus.-Relates to the construction of churns having a rotary agitator through which a current of air is passed to facilitate the production of butter. The receptacle 10 is supported on a table 2 in a recess in which is secured a tube 7 projecting into the receptacle 10 and secured by nuts 12, 12. A shaft 5 passes through the tube 7, and is driven by the gearing shown from a hand-crank 24. The agitator consists of a pair of discs 27, 28 separated by radial vanes 29, and secured to a hollow stem 26 adjustably secured by a set-screw 35 to the shaft 5. A current of air passes down the stem 26 and between the vanes 29 when the machine is in operation.
Patent GB-190204392-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: PASCAL FRANCISQUE
Filed: 1902-02-21
Granted: 1903-02-21
Abstract: 4392. Pascal, F., and Izerable, L. Feb. 21. Cameras; roller slides; shutters.-Relates to a camera in which the roller slide and shutter are connected together by mechanism, so that when the roller slide is wound up after an exposure by a spring the shutter is also wound up. The shutter is of the double-blind type, one blind being mounted on the rollers A, B, and the other on the rollers A<1> B<1>, Fig. 1. The main actuating-spring is contained in a barrel R, Fig. 8, which is in gear with a fly governor T, and also with the winding- up roller Z, of the roller slide. On depressing the toothed wheel K, Fig. 6, it is thereby disengaged from the wheels G, a<1>. The pawl I is locked by a pin on the flat spring (not shown) on which the wheel K is mounted, and the wheel G is consequently locked. The wheels a<1>, D, C<1>, however, revolve under the influence of the spring in the roller B', which unwinds one of the blinds and rotates the roller A' on which a' is mounted. The pin e revolves with the wheel C<1> until it strikes a pawl and liberates the concentric-wheel C, which releases the roller A of the second blind. When both blinds are unwound, one a little in advance of the other, the exposure is complete. The pressure on the wheel K is then released, thereby putting the wheels a<1>, G again into gear and releasing the pawl I, which is pulled back by the spring r. The spring in the barrel R is then free to drive the whole train, winding up the exposed section of the blind on the roller Z, thereby rotating the top roller of the roller slide, which actuates the wheel G and, through its train of gearing, winds up both the shutter blinds ready for another exposure.
Patent GB-190208612-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of Tyre for the Wheels of Cycles, Motor-cars, Carriages, and the like
Inventor: WILKINSON CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1902-04-14
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 8612. Wilkinson, C. H. April 14. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-Relates to non-slipping and non-puncturing treads for pneumatic and other elastic tyres, the tyres described in Specification No. 10,595, A.D. 1900, being referred to. In the form shown in Fig. 1, two strips b, d of perforated canvas are interposed between rubber layers a, c, e thickened towards the centre. A leather strip f is let into the layer e, and retains in position wires g which project into a hole cut out of the layer a. In a modification, the layer a has a central rib and the wires project near the sides of the rib. There may be an inner canvas or metal lining, or the leather strip may be let into an ordinary tyre.
Patent GB-190213103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Automatic Sprinklers for Fire Extinguishing.
Inventor: MORGAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-06-09
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 13,103. Morgan, W. June 9. Sprinklers, automatic.- Relates to an automatic sprinkler consisting of a cap a screwed to the water-supply pipe and carrying a collar b to which is attached, by means of a yoke, a conical or curved boss c. A serrated valve e is supported from the boss by means of notches on the spindle, which are engaged by strips l secured by easily-fused solder. The water presses a flexible metal ring d against the valve, and ensures a tight joint. When the heat is sufficient to detach the strips l, the valve opens, and the water, in escaping, is spread by the serrations.
Patent GB-190213331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sash-locks.
Inventor: GOUCHER HENDERSON HENRY
Filed: 1902-06-12
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 13,331. Goucher, H. H. Nov. 25, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Window holders and opening and closing apparatus. -Relates to a window fastening for securing the sashes in the closed position, or retaining them when open for the purpose of ventilation. The lower sash A is provided with a lip adapted to fit over a lip on the upper sash A'. A rack B<1> with ratchet teeth is secured to the upper sash by means of studs B', and screws &c., the pitch of the teeth decreasing from the top downwards. In order to secure the sashes, the rack is engaged by a pawl or dog C secured to, or formed integral with, a shaft mounted in a casing C<1> on the meeting-rail of the lower sash. A handle C<4> extends from the shaft, and may be provided with a weighted knob C<5> to ensure the engagement of the pawl and rack. For limiting the movement of the pawl and for securing it in or out of engagement with the rack, an arm D is pivoted in a slot in the handle, and is provided with a slot at the free end through which a securing-screw D<3> passes. The handle may be used for lifting the lower sash. The rack is provided with a side lip B<4> increasing in width towards the bottom, so that the sashes are brought close together when the window is closed or nearly closed. The rack is guided in a slot in the lip on the sash A, and the casing C' is provided with lugs to assist the guiding action. The upper sash may be raised by bringing the pawl into engagement with the rack, and then lifting the lower sash.
Patent GB-190214221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-extinguishing Appliances.
Inventor: MESSER FREDERICK ALFRED
Filed: 1902-06-23
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 14,221. Messer, F. A., and Thorpe, W. F. June 23. Pails and buckets; tanks and cisterns.-Relates to a method of storing buckets ready for use in fire-extinguishing, and consists of improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 9203, A.D. 1888. In the form shown in Figs. 4 and 5, two vertical guides f of channelled crosssection are pivoted at e to a plate a, fitted in the bottom of the tank. The ends of the yokes h of the buckets i fit in the channels of the guides. When the yokes are folded down as shown in the plan, Fig. 5, the sides of the yoke catch on the sides of the channels, and hold the buckets by their resilience. Modifications are described in which the buckets are held by the pressure of the ends of the yokes against the bottoms of the channels.
Patent GB-190215549-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Printers Composing Sticks
Inventor: GRAVES JOHN GEORGE
Filed: 1902-07-12
Granted: 1903-07-11
Abstract: 15,549. Graves, J. G., and Gunby, T. H. July 12. Composing-sticks. -Means for adjusting and fixing the angle-piece F of the stick. The side of the stick is formed with a long slot d, and the angle-piece F is bored for the passage of the shank of the bolt H, Fig. 4. The bolt has a square or rectangular shoulder h passing through a corresponding hole in a rectangular washer L, Fig. 6, and into the slot d. The lock-nut B is circular, and has several screwed holes a, b, c, Fig. 3, for the locking-lever A, Fig. 2, which may be so placed that the nut is properly tightened when the lever is pushed down. A plain washer K is placed between the nut and the angle-piece.
Patent GB-190217156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collapsable Sledges.
Inventor: MAUSER JOHANN
Filed: 1902-08-02
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 17,156. Mauser, J. Aug. 2. Sledges.-Relates to a small collapsable sledge for tobogganing and other winter sports. The sledge is shown ready for use in Figs. 2 and 3, and collapsed in Fig. 4. The iron-shod runners 1 support uprights 3, 4 secured to rods 14 connected by a canvas or like seat 15. To the uprights 4 are pivoted arms 5 hinged together by a pin 8, and the uprights 3 are similarly connected by arms 16, to which are pivoted stays 12 secured together at the front ends by a socket 10. The socket is adapted to engage with the projecting end of the pin 8, and to be detachably secured thereto by a set-screw 11.
Patent GB-190219246-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Acetylene Gas Generator.
Inventor: BACHER JOSEF
Filed: 1902-09-02
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 19,246. Bacher, J. Sept. 2. Acetylene.-Fig. 1 shows a gasometer provided with two similar generators working alternately and producing gas by intermittent contact of carbide and water. Each generator a has a cover b provided with a hydraulic seal c and carrying a fixed bell d, which carries the carbide basket e. A bent tube f, connected to the top of the bell d and dipping into the water in the generator case a, is fitted with a valve g which is opened on the fall of the bell of the gasometer k, by the engagement of a catch m on the bell with the weighted arm h of the valve. When the valve g is open, water enters the bell d, producing gas which escapes through the tube f and under the bell d, and, after being cooled and purified in its passage through the water in the case a, passes through a valved pipe to the gasometer. The rise of the bell allows the valve g to close, the gas pressure then driving the water out of the bell d. The cover b is fitted with a cock, which is opened to allow air to escape when the cover is placed in position.
Patent GB-190222155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safes.
Inventor: JAARSMA EVERHARDUS MENNES
Filed: 1902-10-11
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 22,155. Jaarsma, E. M. Oct. 11. Safes.-A safe is so constructed that, in the event of a fire, currents of cold air pass through it, so as to protect the documents &c. contained in it against injury. The body of the safe is made up of a number of walls a, b, c spaced apart and connected together by distance-pieces. In place of the usual top and bottom plates, the walls are reduced in cross - sectional area at the top and bottom, and a closure h is applied to the top of the outer wall, air holes e being provided beneath the same. A series of baffle-plates f, g are arranged to prevent admission to the safe from the top. The spaces between the walls at the bottom are in communication with a channel d leading through the walls or foundations of the building into the open air. During a fire, the top part of the safe is heated, and an upward current of cold air is induced in the channel d. This cold current circulates through the safe and passes out at the holes e, thereby keeping the temperature inside the safe lower than the outside temperature. The walls are advantageously made of steel or other metal lined with asbestos &c.
Patent GB-190222340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pack Saddles.
Inventor: NEWBURGH-STEWART HUGH ROBERT
Filed: 1902-10-14
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 22,340. Stewart, K. R. Newburgh-. Oct. 14. Saddles, pack. The arches A braced by the rod B and provided with fittings for carrying guns &c. have their legs D hinged to extensions E, which are united by the bar F and plates G. The girth H is attached to a plate riveted to the legs D and presses on the bar F. The extensions E on opposite sides of the animal may be connected together by straps attached to the loops K. The saddle is thus pressed close to the sides of the animal, and is adapted to fit animals of different sizes.
Patent GB-190222550-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Force-pumps.
Inventor: CHORLTON ALAN ERNEST LEOFRIC
Filed: 1902-10-16
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 22,550. Chorlton, A. E. L. Oct. 16. Pump valves; concussion, preventing.-Relates to a device for preventing the suction valve of a pump from closing violently on its seat when the stroke reverses. Fig. 1 shows the general arrangement, in which A is the suction and D the delivery valve. The stem of the suction valve is continued into a chamber F, in which it carries a piston G. The cock J, worked automatically by the pump crank, connects the upper part of the chamber F through the tube L with the pressure side of the pump, just before the reversal, so that the valve is pressed quietly down upon its seat. The cock then connects the chamber F through the pipe M to the suction passage. The small passage 0 connects the lower part of the chamber F to the suction passage. The cock is designed, as shown in Fig. 2, to be applied to a three-throw pump. In a modification, the admission of water to the chamber F is controlled by the pump plunger, which is formed with a passage for the purpose.
Patent GB-190225852-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Ventilating Brick Buildings.
Inventor: DARLINGTON THOMAS
Filed: 1902-11-24
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 25,852. Darlington, T. Nov. 24. Bricks &c. for ventilation.-Consists in building into walls bricks having regular parallel projections on their upper or lower sides over which is placed a strip of metal or composite sheeting to preserve unobstructed the passage formed thereby. Fig. 3 shows in perspective the bricks placed in position, the air-supplying passages being shown at B, and the damp-proof material at D.
Patent GB-190226187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Synchronously Operating a Phonograph and a Cinematograph
Filed: 1902-11-27
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 26,187. Lake, H. H., [Soc. L. Gaumont et Cie.]. Nov. 27. Drawings to Specification. Kinematographs.-Relates to improvements in the synchronous driving-arrangement for phonographs and kinematographs of Specification No. 18,015, A.D. 1901, and in other arrangements to permit of exact coincidence between the two instruments being effected. In the case of mechanical gearing between the two, one of the shafts involved is divided, and means are provided for relatively moving the two parts thereof during rotation. Where the kinematograph is operated by an alternating- current motor fed by a continuous-current generator through a normally fixed commutator with brushes rotated by the phonograph, rotation of the commutator will put the instruments into step.
Patent GB-190300559-A (GB)
Title: Improved Drinking Fountain, for Poultry and the like.
Inventor: WARWICK WILLIAM ROBERT
Filed: 1903-01-09
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 559. Warwick, W. R. Jan. 9. Drinking - appli - ances for birds.- A drinking - fountain for poultry &c. consists of a circular zinc dish A, to which is soldered a wire B on a loop in which an inverted bottle rests. The bottle is filled with water, and is held in position by bands C soldered to the wire B. A handle D and supporting- wires F are provided.
Patent GB-190305184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: ROBINSON ARTHUR SAMUEL FRANCIS
Filed: 1903-03-05
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 5184. Robinson, A. S. F. March 5. Spring wheels; disc wheels; felloes or rims; hubs ; packing, elastic and sound-absorbing ; tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-Relates to spring wheels of the type described in Specifications Nos. 15,663 and 22,476, A.D. 1902, and No. 1712, A.D. 1903, in which laminated springs connected by compensating-levers are interposed between a rim portion and a hub portion. In the forms shown in Fig. 1, the springs h are secured to the rim portion, and the levers are pivoted on the outer ends k of radially-adjustable rods k<5> carried in the hub portion. The rods are adjusted radially, to tension the springs, by means of nuts k<7>, or of worm-wheels and worms k<9>, or of a cam k<10> upon which rest the inner ends of the rod. One of the rods may form a driving-connection between the hub portion and the rim portion by being passed through a sphere 54 adapted to turn in bearings 54<a> secured to the hub portion. In wheels provided with spokes, the rods are replaced by short screws, on the outer ends of which are mounted spring blocks bearing against a distancepiece carried by the levers. In the modification shown in Fig. 7, the hub portion has pivoted links k<1>, which support the levers j, and are adjusted radially by meansof screws k<14>. The handhole k<19>may have a lining of fibrous packing h<20>or the like. The ends of the springs h are curved so as to embrace the lover pins h<x>, Fig. 1, very closely. In constructing a disc wheel, each side disc may be formed of two halves g, Fig. 3, which are secured to a cross-shaped piece g<3> fitted over the hub collar g<1>. The peripheries of the two discs may be spaced apart by shouldered bolts, which may pass through a rubber tyre g<7>, and a rim may be fitted between the discs.
Patent GB-190307459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1903-03-31
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 7459. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. March 31. Arc lamps.-In alternating-current clutch lamps, to prevent the movable electrode from being unintentionally jarred through the clutch, a stop is provided, by which a slight amount of such slipping results in the clutch engaging the electrode with a grip much greater than the normal grip, thus preventing the slip from becoming excessive. The Figure shows a clutch comprising the yoke 9<1>, and the pawl 10, pivoted between its ends to the yoke 9<1>. One end of the pawl consists of a tooth 11, pressed against the electrode when the other end of the pawl is raised by the link 12, actuated by differential solenoids or other means. The stop comprises the strip 23 and slotted end 24, by which it is adjustably fixed to the post 14 by the pin 26. When the clutch engages the strip 23, the tooth 11 grips the electrode so firmly that no further "sneak feed" can take place.
Patent GB-190309981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railroad Switches.
Inventor: CALENTINE GEORGE CLARK
Filed: 1903-05-02
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 9981. Calentine, G. C., and Hayward, A. J. May 2. Points and switches.-Relates to mechanism for connecting the points, which is readily installed and adjusted. The point tongues 12, 13 are provided with holes in the webs and flanges to receive clips 15 by which they are connected to the operating-rod 22. The bent ends 16, 17 of the clip engage the holes in the web and the rod 22 passes through the slots 19 in the depending parts 18, being adjustably secured by transverse blocks 27, 28 passed through end slots 23 on both sides of the parts 18, and held in position by parallel wires 31, 32. The number of blocks placed on each side of the parts 18 may be varied and the position of the points thus adjusted. Locking-keys 24 having turned-up ends 26 and hooks 25 passing through perforations in the point flanges and clips, are placed between the point flanges and the bars 22. The rod 22 is bifurcated at the end and connected by a bolt 29 to an operating-rod 30. The ends of the wires 31, 32 are also supported by the bolt 29. The clips 15 may be shaped, as shown in Fig. 5; or they may be made simply as flat plates with the lugs 16, 17 and connected directly to the bars 22 by bolts having end perforations through which a wireis passed. Or the flat plate may have a narrow depending piece with a perforation, to replace the bolt.
Patent GB-190310075-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sack Lifters and similar Apparatus.
Inventor: POUPARD THOMAS JAMES
Filed: 1903-05-04
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 10,075. Poupard, T. J., and Lewis, T. May 4. Weighing - apparatus combined with lifting-apparatus.- The sack &c. lifting and weighing apparatus described in Specification No. 1392, A.D. 1883, is fitted with a device for arresting the fall of the platform should the latter get out of control. In one of the grooves C in which the platform slides, is fitted near the lower end a spring plate D, which, when pushed up out of the groove, acts as a brake on the descending platform, This raising of the plate D may be effected by means of a pedal F, Fig. 1, or by a lever similar to F, but operated by a connection such as J, Fig. 2, from the winch-brake lever K.
Patent GB-190315130-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in connection with Boot and Shoe Brushes
Inventor: CLARKE SAMUEL
Filed: 1903-07-08
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 15,130. Clarke, S. July 8. Boots and shoes, cleaning and polishing.-The backs of boot and shoe brushes are extended as shown at c to form a blade or spatula for extracting polishing paste from a bottle or tin.
Patent GB-190316400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pants.
Inventor: STEINFELDT CARL
Filed: 1903-07-25
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 16,400. Steinfeldt, C. July 25. Drawings to Specification. Drawers and pants.-Relates to pants adapted to protect a rider. The parts of the pants which come next the saddle are made double, and antiseptic wadding or the like is placed between the two layers to diminish the pressure and absorb perspiration. If the material used is inelastic, the pants may be slit down the outside of the legs and buttoned or laced. In this case, the interior layer of material should be silk or the like.