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Patent GB-190213145-A (GB)
Title: An Attachment for Performing Irregular Turnery
Inventor: MENZIES ROBERT ALBERT MAULE
Filed: 1902-06-10
Granted: 1903-06-10
Abstract: 13,145. Menzies, R. A. M. June 10. Lathes; chucks. -A chuck for use in turning irregular solids has a slide C on which the work k is fixed. Rollers D on the slide engage a templet B of the required shape fixed to the headstock of the lathe &c. One of the rollers is spring- mounted, so that the rollers may run on the templet without binding. Other arrangements of templets and guide - rollers may be used.
Patent GB-190220871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Storage Batteries and the like.
Inventor: SUTHERLAND MALCOLM
Filed: 1902-09-25
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 20,871. Sutherland, M., and Marcuson, E. Sept. 25. Secondary batteries.- A number of plates are secured together so as to allow of expansion and contraction. Two rods a, Figs. 1 and 3, of teak or other suitable material are reduced in diameter at b near each end, and a rubber washer c is drawn into each recess. They are placed parallel to each other, and at each end is placed a vertical plate d, Figs. 2 and 3, having slots on its lower edges which fit over the reduced portions of the rods. The latter are prevented from slipping out of position by lead alloy or other pins h. The upper end of each plate d has a projection f, round which a rubber strip or band g is passed to hold the plates k in position. When a rubber strip is used, its ends may be secured in a lead-alloy or like plate i, Fig. 5, having parallel slots j, through which the band is passed, as shown. In a modification, rods such as a are used at the top as well as at the bottom, or slots are cut in the tops f of the plates d. The Provisional Specification states that the tops of the plates d may be drawn together by spiral springs enveloped in acidproof material.
Patent GB-190222918-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Tricycles.
Inventor: GEBHHARDT EMIL
Filed: 1902-10-21
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 22,918. Gebhardt, E. Oct. 21. Tricycles; driving - mechanism ; seats. - Relates to tricycles adapted for use by invalids. A tricycle is fitted with a seat 1 provided with a back 2 and arms 3 and supported by springs 4 on a frame 5 secured by conical bolts 6 to the tricycle frame. The driving- mechanism comprises a wheel 10 on the rear axle connected by a chain 11 to a wheel 12, which is mounted on and connected by a friction clutch to an axle 13 mounted in suitable bearings 14 in the frame and driven by cranks 17, 18, these being connected by links 21, 22 to pedals 23 carried by oscillating rods 24, 25, adjustably pivoted in slots 26 in the tricycle frame.
Patent GB-190225441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electricity Meters
Inventor: LITTLE CHARLES WILLIAM GODSON
Filed: 1902-11-19
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 25,441. Little, C. W. G. Nov. 19. Electric clocks; winding mechanism and apparatus stands, clock.-A switch clock for use in an electric meter is operated by a weight or spring wound electrically. A ratchet-wheel 34 is engaged by a tooth on a pawl-bar 31, pivoted to a weighted or spring-pressed lever 28, and is driven by the weight of these parts until a projection on the bar 31 bears on a contactpiece attached to the armature 25 of an electromagnet 24. The circuit of the electromagnet being thus closed, the electromagnet lifts the armature 25, the bar 31, and the lever 28, until the tooth on the bar 31 passes the next tooth of the ratchet wheel 34, when the projection on the bar 31 moves laterally away from the contact-piece on the armature, which then drops. The bar 31 is moved laterally by its weight, a spring 35, or a lateral projection on it bearing against a stop. The clock is carried by springs or rubber pads to reduce noise.
Patent GB-190225906-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Phase Modifiers and Systems of Electrical Distribution
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1902-11-25
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 25,906. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. Nov. 25. Rotary transformers. - Relates to phase-modifiers for alternating currents, in which a number of dephased currents are obtained and then led to translating- devices. A singlephase alternating- current generator I, Fig. 2, has, if desired, a tensionraising g transformer T, from which mains A, B lead to a tensionreducing transformer T'. From the latter, wires 1, 2 lead to the phasemodifier, consisting of an inducing- member D and an induced rotary member E, Fig. 1, mounted upon a shaft F and wound with a short-circuited winding K. The member D is wound with two separate primary coils P in series, and two sets of secondary windings G, H, both in series and leading to terminals 3, 4 and 5, 6 respectively. The secondary coils are displaced from the coils P in opposite directions by an amount equal to one-eighth of the polar pitch. In Fig. 1, the modifier is shown as a four-pole machine, but in Fig. 2 as a two-pole machine. To the terminals 3, 4, 5, 6 there are attached various translating-devices, such as the lamps L and the motors M, M'. The condenser J or other device may be employed at starting to dephase the currents flowing in the windings G, H sufficiently to produce a starting torque. Figs. 3 and 4 show a modification of the phase-modifier and a diagram of the connections thereof respectively. The single-phase mains A, B, which may have a transformer T<3> feeding lamps L', are connected to the inducing-winding P<1> upon a ring D'. On the same bed-plate are two other rings U, V, while a single induced rotor E', wound with the short-circuited windings K<1>, is mounted upon the shaft F. The windings G<1>, H<1> upon the rings U, V are connected through the secondary mains 3, 4 and 5, 6 to lamps L, motors M', &c. The primary winding P<1> induces currents in the windings K<1>, which, in turn, induce currents in the windings G', H<1>, which are angularly displaced from each other, so as to induce in them electromotive forces of different phases. To correct any displacement in a twophase system, the relative phases of the electromotive forces impressed upon the two sides of the system are varied by crank handles Y operating pinions W gearing with teeth Z in the peripheries of the members U, V. A flywheel N may be placed upon the shaft F, and power may be taken from it. The machine may transform both phase and tension; for example, as the coils are drawn in Fig. 4, the voltage of the secondary system will be lower than that of the primary system.
Patent GB-190226089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Reduction of Blast-furnace Slag and other similar Materials.
Inventor: FRANCOIS VICTOR
Filed: 1902-11-26
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 26,089. Francois, V. Nov. 26. Slags, treatment of.- Relates to apparatus for the reduction or granulation of blast-furnace slag, phosphate slag, metals such as tin, zinc, or lead, or other materials, which are supplied to the apparatus in a molten condition. The molten slag flows down the channel e, and any thick cakes which may have solidified by cooling are removed by the grating t. The remainder of the slag passes down the grooved distributer g, a n d is broken up and pulverized by the beaters i, which are slotted to intersect one another and are clamped in position on a slotted shaft a rotating at high speed. The scattered slag is rapidly cooled by jets and streams of water supplied through a conduit f and entering the basin or channel d through apertures s, lateral apertures k, and valve m. Fixed bars l, o prevent the slag from being carried along round the reducer while it is in rotation. The inclination of the distributer g can be varied by means of a hand-wheel n<1>, screw n, and slotted lever j. The opening of the valve m is regulated by a lever r. A renewable bottom y is provided for the channel d.
Patent GB-190228532-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Holding Fuel and Supplying it to Domestic Fire Grates.
Inventor: CORDER BENJAMIN JOHN
Filed: 1902-12-24
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 28,532. Corder, B. J. Dec. 24. Feeding and stoking.-The fuel is placed in a hanging receptacle, which can be moved to the centre of the fireplace or to either side. The receptacle consists of a bar b of any desired shape, within which is a removable box, and which is covered by a lid c having a sliding shutter or shutters. It is carried by chains e, attached at their lower ends to the ring d and at their upper ends to a hook f, which is secured to a rod m passing through a slot n in a tube g passing across the fireplace beneath the shelf k. The rod contains a carriage, consisting of flanged wheels h, running on tracks t, and an axle l supporting the bar m, and provided with hooks o, to one of which a cord p, passing through the rod and ending in a handle, is attached, while to the other a corresponding cord q is attached. The cover c is taken off to remove or insert the cord box. When it is required to put coal on the fire, the vase is drawn by means of the cords to the desired place, the shutter is opened, and the coal transferred by a shovel or tongs. When a fire is not required, the vase may be used to support a flower pot. In a modification, the carriage may run outside a horizontal rod instead of inside a tube.
Patent GB-190300841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Treads chiefly designed for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: BRAY MELLEN
Filed: 1903-01-13
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 841. Bray, M. Jan. 13. Moulding india-rubber treads, boot heels, &c.- Elastic treads a, more particularly for boot and shoe heels, are provided with metallic tubular wearpieces b with disc-shaped heads b<1> through which the attaching nails are passed. Star-shaped outwardly-projecting flanges b<3> may be provided to increase the wear-resisting surface. The tread may be made in a mould e of the form shown, with projecting pins d to receive the wear pieces b, which are inserted before the unvulcanized rubber or rubber composition.
Patent GB-190304960-A (GB)
Inventor: PAGE FRANK C BAUMAN
Filed: 1903-03-03
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 4960. Page, F. C. B. March 5, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Bottles, jars, etc.; stoppers; capsuling and sealing bottles etc.; opening capsuled vessels.-Relates to closures for vessels such as bottles, jars, cans, &c. The vessel is formed with a bead or shoulder B, Fig. 1, and is closed by a cap C, which is secured in position by a continuous band E, the edges of the band being crimped or bent over the cover and under the shoulder B, as shown in Fig. 2. The cap and band are preferably made of sheet metal, and may be formed from a single blank, by pressing the blank to a cup-shape and then severing it circumferentially, the cap so formed being afterwards drawn through a die of smaller diameter. Or the blank may be stamped into the form shown in Fig. 5, which has two parts M, N of different diameters, the blank being afterwards severed at the junction of the two parts to form the cap C and band E. To facilitate the removal of the band, it is weakened by slits H, Fig. 2, so that it can be torn across, a hole H<1> being preferably formed for the insertion of an opening tool ; or it may be formed with slits H', Fig. 5, or V-shaped notches, in opposite edges, so that it can be stretched &c. The cap C may be used as a loose cover after the vessel has been opened.
Patent GB-190305686-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for Planting Potato or other Tubers.
Inventor: BAZIN LOUIS
Filed: 1903-03-11
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 5686. Bazim, L. March 11. Potato planters.-Relates to a machine for planting and covering in potatoes, Jerusalem artichokes, and other tubers. The main frame a is supported on a pair of steering-wheels in front, and on a pair of larger wheels behind. One of the rear wheels is loose on the main axle, while the other is fast with the axle which, by means of the spur gearing p, q and chain gearing s, t, u, drives the lower roller of a cup elevator j. The tubers are delivered singly by the elevator from a receptacle i into a seed tube l situated between a drill former g and covering-in blades h. The rear end of the main frame, with the tools attached, can be raised on the main axle by means of a handlever v pivoted on the axle and working in conjunction with a quadrant w on the frame. Axleguides z are fixed to the frame. The cups on the elevator are exchangeable, to suit the size of the tubers to be planted. Passages are formed by plates for the elevator inside the receptacle i.
Patent GB-190307085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Washing Machines.
Inventor: DEWAR WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-03-27
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 7085. Dewar, W. March 27. Washing - machines. -The receptacle is a z i n c trough 10 of semi-cylindrical form supported in a wooden framing 11. The bottom of the trough is corrugated or has a corrugated false bottom 16 fixed to it. Plain surfaces are preferably interspersed between the corrugations. The rocker 15 is of similar shape to the trough and its working-surface consists of a number of corrugated wooden bars 20. The rocker is pivoted in vertically-adjustable bearings and is provided with a removable handle 21.
Patent GB-190312215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Fleshing Hides.
Inventor: LOMBARD WALTER EDWIN
Filed: 1903-05-28
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 12,215. Lombard, W. E., and Luce, E. T. May 28. Hides and skins, raw, treating.-A machine for fleshing hides is shown in plan and sectional elevation in Figs. 1 and 2 respectively. At the front of the machine, a rubber-covered bed roller 12 is supported on pivoted levers 13 which are pressed against adjustable stops 21 by springs 20. Above the bed roller a hide-supporting roller 45 is carried by pivoted levers 44, which are resiliently held in position by springs 48. The power-driven shaft 24 forms the pivot of two arms 23, which support a helical knife cylinder 22 rotated at a high speed from the shaft 24 by gear-wheels 25,29, 31, 32. A corrugated feed-roller 36 is carried by pivoted arms 35, and is also connected by arms 38, 40 tothe shaft 24, from which the feed-roller is driven by gear-wheels 27, 42. At the rear of the machine, a shaft 50 carries a crank 52 and a gear-wheel 51, each of which has a pin 53 connected to the arms 23 by levers 54 and to the arms 35 by adjustable spring rods 56. After the hide has been placed over the hide-supporting roller 45, the feed-roller 36 and the knife cylinder 22 are brought forwards into their operative position by rotating the shaft 50, crank 52, and gear-wheel 51, through half a revolution by means of the gear-wheel 60 mounted on the shaft 61. The shaft 61 carries a loose pulley 64, which is continuously rotated by the belt 65 and which has internal recesses adapted either to pass over or to engage with a locking-bolt 66, Fig. 7, according to its position. The bolt is, normally, held out of engagement with the recesses by a pawl 70, which presses against an arm 67 on the bolt, but depressing the treadle 80 releases the arm, which is then turned by the spring 68 to bring the bolt into its locking position. The shaft 61 is thus locked to the rotating pulley 64 until the arm 67 is brought round into contact with the pawl 70, which has, in the meantime, been spring-pressed into its original position after the hook 77 has slipped over the lug 78. When the flesh has been removed from one side of the hide, the treadle is again depressed to retract the feed-roller and the knife cylinder, and the other side of the hide is subjected to a similar operation.
Patent GB-190321700-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Measuring Instruments.
Inventor: BEEZ CARL
Filed: 1903-10-08
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 21,700. Beez, C. Oct. 8. Casings.-A volt-meter or ammeter a has the ends of its internal circuit connected to its case c and to an insulated terminal spike b thereon. A cap f for protecting the face of the instrument carries another terminal spike b<1>, and is connected to the case c of the instrument by a flexible conductor d, which may be coiled up under the cap when this is in place.
Patent GB-190323262-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gloves.
Inventor: URWICK HENRY
Filed: 1903-10-27
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 23,262. Urwick, H. Oct. 27. Gloves. - In order to cause gloves made of stretchable material to maintain a close fit, they are provided with strips of inextensible material b, Fig. 2. The latter are sewn to the glove and are attached at their ends to a wristband c. The strips extend from the back of the wrist, and pass between the fingers to the front of the wrist.
Patent GB-190327358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Apparatus for Ozonizing Air for Disinfecting Purposes.
Inventor: ARSONVAL ARSENE D
Filed: 1903-12-14
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 27,358. Arsonval, A. d', Gaiffe, G. E., and Gallot, G. Dec. 14. Ozone.-Air which is to be ozonized for disinfecting is first cooled and moistened to increase the yield and germicidal effect of the ozone. Figs. 1 and 2 represent convenient forms of apparatus for the purpose. The air is drawn in, by the motor-driven fan d, at the orifices c, through ice f, supported on a grid g, or through a freezing-mixture contained in holders h or round a cooling- coil supplied with liquid carbon dioxide, and is then forced through the ozonizer a to the space to be sterilized, which has previously been sealed. If desired, liquid air may be introduced into the apparatus, after saturating the space with steam, and the ozonizer is then set in action.
Patent GB-190403056-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Lamps for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: BURLEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-02-08
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 3056. Burley, W. Feb. 8. Lamp brackets for vehicular lamps. The tongue c of the lamp is slotted at e to receive the spring latch a on the bracket b.
Patent GB-190403461-A (GB)
Title: An Elastic Stocking for Varicose Veins and Surgical Purposes
Inventor: CLASEN GEORGES
Filed: 1904-02-11
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 3461. Clasen, G. Feb. 11. Drawings to Specification. Elastic stockings &c.-Stockings, especially those of elastic material for varicose veins &c., and gaiters, are made with a seam extending two-thirds of the way down the back and then deviating laterally.
Patent GB-190405331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Opening and Closing the Windows of Railway and other Carriages and the like.
Inventor: ALTRICHTER JOHANN
Filed: 1904-03-04
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 5331. Altrichter, J. March 4. Windows. - Improvements in an arrangement for opening and closing windows of railway and other carriages as described in Specification No. 4996, A.D. 1901, consist of forming the endless chain there used with teeth a', Fig. 1, on each or each alternate link, which gear with slots c<1>, d' in the circumference of the chainwheels. The pin e referred to in the prior Specification is formed in one piece with a link a<2>; Fig. 2, of the chain, the plates of which link are connected by a web a<3>. A link near the pin e has a projection a<4>, Fig. 1, which serves as a stop, coming against fixed stops w<1>, g<3> when the window is fully open and closed respectively. The lower wheel d has its internal flange d<3>, Fig. 6, rotating against a rim g<1> of a fixed plate g, to which the wheel is attached by a cottar d<6> passing between a staple d<7> and a plate d'. The wheel has an external flange d<2> in which the slots are formed and also a projection d<8>, to which is fixed one end of a coiled spring h, Figs. 4 and 6, provided to counterbalance the weight of the window, the other end being fixed to a projection g<2> on the fixed plate g. The slotted lever l<1> described in the prior Specification is dispensed with, and the spring v, Fig. 1, is modified so that the spindle r' works in an eye r<2> when pressed down. An opening, shown by dotted lines k, Fig. 1, is made at the bottom of the slotted plate l, so that the window can be lifted out of its frame for cleaning purposes.
Patent GB-190411037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shuttles of Looms for Weaving and in Bobbins or Pirns employed therewith.
Inventor: ARNOLD WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-05-13
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 11,037. Arnold, W. May 13. Loom shuttles; bobbins and pirns. -The bobbin 5, Fig. 2, is hollowed out at 6, and has a steel protector 7 with a flange 8, provided, if necessary, with a steel washer to prevent wear. A catch 2 on the peg 4 engages with the flange 8, and is disengaged from it by pressing one side of the bobbin against the spring 3. In shuttles with plain pegs. a spring catch 10, Figs. 5 and 8, is pivoted to a pin 11, and, in the operative position of the peg, a stud 13, one end of which abuts against a curved plate 15, forces the catch outwards. When the peg is lifted up, the catch slides up the inclined curved surface of the plate 16, freeing the bobbin and forcing the stud 13 outwards and up the curved surface of the plate 15. Fig. 10 shows one form of the invention, adapted to shuttles of the ordinary type by inserting the curved piece 20 and pin 21.
Patent GB-190411367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Turbines.
Inventor: FULLAGAR HUGH FRANCIS
Filed: 1904-05-17
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 11,367. Fullagar, H. F. May 17. Steam turbines.-The balancing- arrangements described in Specification No. 6435, A.D. 1904, are modified to suit parallel-flow marine steam turbines which are balanced by the use of two balance pistons, a main piston c, Fig. 1, and an auxiliary piston g. The total forward thrust, due to the two pistons and the propeller e, balances the total rearward thrust, made up of the end thrust on the turbine blades and the steam pressure on the forward end of the drum. Steam is supplied to the balance pistons from the inlet j through passages h<2>, g<2>. The pistons are packed in the usual manner, and any steam leaking past the packing is led to the exhaust k. In another construction, both pistons are placed at the forward end of the drum and are separated by a flange on the casing. The device is also applied to turbines having a reversing- drum. Both pistons may then be placed together between the drums. A three-way cock is provided, which cuts off steam from the auxiliary piston when the reversing-drum is to be employed.
Patent GB-190414235-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compressor Pump Regulators
Inventor: MCLAREN WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-06-23
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 14,235. McLaren, W. June 23. Brakes.-Relates to a regulator for the pumps used in compressing air and other fluids in Westing- house brake and other apparatus. A small cylinder c with a closely-fitting piston d is connected to the receiver, so that the increasing pressure in the receiver works the piston against a spring and gradually closes the valve b in the steam pipe a through the lever e. The spring may be chosen so that the valve. is just closed when the required degree of compression is reached.
Patent GB-190415646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrical Fuse, Distribution, and like Boxes.
Filed: 1904-07-14
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 15,646. Veritys, Ltd., and Gott, A. E. July 14. Junction and test boxes. -An electric fuse, distribution, or like box has a doubly-hinged lid, which may be used with either right or left handed hing- ing, the lid and the box being reversible with respect to each other, so that, though the whole box may be inverted for convenience in wiring, the lids may open in the direction desired. The top of the box is closed, as shown in Fig. 1, by the hinged lid c, which is reversible with respect to the body and made interchangeable for similar boxes of the same size and pattern. To carry out the reversible hinging, a pair of lugs d, d is formed in each side of the box, and a pair of corresponding lugs e, e is provided on each side of the lid c. The pairs of lugs have holes d<2>, e<2>, Fig. 2, opposite each other, through which pass rods f to form hingepins and securing-bolts for the lid, either rod constituting the hinge pin and the other rod the securing-pin, and either rod may be sealed or locked in position so that the lid may be opened only from the one side. Fig. 5 shows the invention applied to a distribution box.