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Patent GB-190114328-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cranes for Loading or Unloading Ships and the like.
Inventor: STOKES FREDERICK WILFRID SCOTT
Filed: 1901-07-13
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 14,328. Stokes, F. W. S. July 13. Relieving-mechanism; unequal-armed balances ; weigh-cranes.-A weighing-device for use with a crane comprises a shaft U, which is connected with the barrel shaft when weighing, and on which is fixed a brake disc T. A floating weighing-lever V can be temporarily connected with the disc T by means of the brake lever X actuated by a solenoid or other means W.
Patent GB-190123931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a Machine for Providing Pin-shafts with Heads of Glass.
Inventor: JUNGBECKER THEOBALD WILHELM
Filed: 1901-11-25
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 23,931. Jungbecker, T. W. Nov. 25. Pins, dress and like.-Relates to apparatus for making glass-headed pins. The pins fall from a hopper, of which one side only is shown at 16, on to the screws 1, 2, which carry them forward under the rubber-faced spring-held strip 34. They are thus rotated and pick up glass from the rod 26 heated by the burner 31, and the second burner 32 heats the drop, so that the further rotation rounds it. The screws 1, 2 are driven by spur and bevel gearing from the main shaft 4. The glass rod 26 is fed by its holder 30 being drawn forward by a cord 47 wound on to a drum 41, which is driven by endless cord and pulley reducing-gear 41, 38 from the main shaft 4. A handle 53 on the pulley 41 enables adjustments to be made independently of the feed.
Patent GB-190200046-A (GB)
Title: Incandescent Gas Light Candle.
Inventor: TIGGES FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1902-01-01
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 46. Tigges, F. Jan. 1. Incandescent gas lamps, made in the form of candles d and provided with globes or chimneys i shaped to resemble an incandescent electric lamp, have the burner and burner fittings mounted either upon a gas-supply pipe f passi n g through the tube a or directly upon the tube a, which then serves as the mixing-tube of the burner, the air and gas supplies being heated by conduction from the flame. The air supplied through the inlets d may be varied, and the construction minimizes the risk of the burner lighting back, a longer tube a being used if preferred.
Patent GB-190200493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Demand or Rebate Indicators.
Filed: 1902-01-07
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 493. Lux, F., and Reason Manufacturing Co. Jan. 7. Current meters.-Maximum-demand indicators consist of resistances carrying the currents to be measured, and serving to heat expansion apparatus by which pointers are slowly deflected, air, asbestos, or other badly-conducting material being interposed between the resistances and the expansion apparatus. The pointers are prevented from returning by any suitable means, such as the ratchetwheel and stationary pawl described in Specification No. 18,371, A.D. 1897. Several forms of expansion apparatus are described. In that shown in Fig. 1, the resistance 3 heats a wire helix 1, the free end of which bears against an arm 5 of a shaft 4 carrying a pointer 6 and a detaining ratchet-wheel. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the resistance 3 heats a corrugated disc 15, the middle of which is acted on by a spring 17 and is connected hy a lever 19 with a toothed segment to a pinion 21 carrying a pointer 6, so that expansion of the disc 15 causes movement of the pointer. In another arrangement, the corrugated disc 15, Fig. 5, forms the cover of a closed box, which is heated by a surrounding resistance, and is supported by the corrugated cover of another similar closed box ; the heating of the air in the first box effects movement of the pointer, while the second box compensates for variations in atmospheric temperature and pressure. In other forms, the resistance heats a closed box, the air in which is in communication with a Bourdon tube or tubes, linked to a pointer ; or the resistance may heat the Bourdon tube itself. In a further modification, either form of instrument is pivoted, so that it is turned bodily by the action of the current.
Patent GB-190203918-A (GB)
Title: Improved Tucking Apparatus for use on Sewing Machines.
Filed: 1902-02-15
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 3918. Welch, C., Welch, C., and Manchester Tucking Machine Co. Feb. 15. Sewing - machine folding-attachments. -Consists of an improved tuckforming a t t a c hment. Fig. 2 shows an end view, and Fig. 4 a section at right-angles thereto. A tongue plate a is fixed on the needle plate by means of screws and packing-blocks at such a height as to lie between the tuck forming and guiding plates b<2>, b<1>, carried on a bar b' pivoted to an arm c, which is itself pivoted to a block c<2> carried on the presser - bar o r other convenient part. The plate b<1> can be adjusted laterally on a pin projecting from the bar b<4>, and can also be adjusted vertically.
Patent GB-190204606-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Firelighters
Inventor: MORLEY JAMES KNIGHT
Filed: 1902-02-24
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 4606. Morley, J. K. Feb. 24. Firelighters.-Pieces or sticks of wood A are inserted in perforations in pieces B of cardboard, strawboard, oilcloth, felt, &c. to form a cage, which is loosely packed with wood wool, shavings, or similar inflammable material C, and dipped wholly, or at the ends, into resinous or other inflammable mixture.
Patent GB-190205286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Horse Shoes
Inventor: GILES FREDERICK THEOPHILUS
Filed: 1902-03-03
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 5286. Giles, F. T. March 3. Upper and lower shoes; sectional; india-rubber.- The compound shoe comprises an upper metal plate a, a lower metal plate e in one or more sec. tions, and a rubber shoe h fixed to the plate e by portions of the rubber entering countersunk holes i. The rubber may extend between the plates a, e, or may be wholly or partially dispensed with. The plate a is nailed to the hoof, and the plate e is attached to the plate a by hooked lugs f entering corresponding holes c and by bent-up lugs g, which prevent longitudinal movement after the plates have been connected. The plate a has a toe-clip l, and the plate e may have a toe-clip and a toe calk.
Patent GB-190206885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Securing Metal Mounts to Flexible Tube Fittings for Inflators and the like purposes.
Inventor: STONE HERBERT
Filed: 1902-03-20
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 6885. Stone, H., and Powell, W. J. March 20. Hose, connecting to metal mounts ; jointing with internal ferrules.-To secure the flexible tube 6 of an inflator or the like to the metallic fitting 5, the fitting is provided with the groove 7 formed by the outer thin wall 8 and the internal tubular support 9, the tube being pushed into the groove. The edge of the wall or shell 8 is afterwards rolled into the tube. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the support 9<a> is separate, and a washer 10 is preferably inserted between the face 11 of the fitting and the support 9<a>.
Patent GB-190206925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Blasting Cartridges.
Inventor: DURHAM THOMAS FLETCHER
Filed: 1902-03-21
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 6925. Durham, T. F. March 21. Blasting-cartridges.-Relates to safety cartridges in which the explosive is provided with a fireextinguishing jacket, and the object is to cheapen the cost. To this end the tubes A, C are made of varnished pasteboard, and the distance-pieces are formed either by strings G which are knotted at intervals, or by notched collars, as shown at I in Fig. 5. The bottoms of the tubes are closed by discs A<1>, C', over which the outer tubes are crimped, and they are separated either by a separate block D or by a block which is formed in a piece with the closing discs, as shown at J<1> in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190208323-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Up and Down Swinging Brackets, Arms, Rods, Holders, Carriers and such like, Particularly Applicable for Gas Oil and Electric Light Fittings, and for Displaying Articles in Windows.
Inventor: TOWNSHEND EDMUND
Filed: 1902-04-10
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 8323. Townshend, E. April 10. Window fittings.-Relates to swinging arms, rods, holders, or carriers for displaying boots and other articles in windows. The arms e<2>, Fig. 1, have pivot joints with sufficient friction to keep them in any adjusted position. A steel spring disc a is mounted on the outer end of a non-rotating centre pin a', and bears against a number of hard steel or like rollers c mounted on a carrier plate d forming part of the arm. The spring a is adjusted by a fly-nut f or the like, and enclosed by an ornamental dust cap g. The plate a may rotate while the plate d is fixed. The horizontal pin a<2> is shown arranged to turn horizontally about a socket joint s. Fig. 5 shows the rollers c mounted on a plate h connected by a ratchet or friction clutch to the plate d, so that the arms are easily raised but can only be lowered against the friction due to the spring plate. When the support at the forward ends of the arms must be kept vertical, an additional link is arranged parallel with the arms. The main support may spring from the ceiling, a wall, or the floor.
Patent GB-190208440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signalling.
Inventor: HOWARTH WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1902-05-17
Granted: 1903-05-16
Abstract: 8440. Howarth, W. H. May 17. Signals on engines and trains ; indicators and repeaters, signal; signalling to cabins &c. ; signalling and communicating between trains; contacts, electric.-Relates to electric apparatus for warning the drivers, guards, and signalmen when a train approaches a signal at 'danger,' or a crossing or other dangerous part fouled by a vehicle &c. The bar Q, Fig. 1. is mounted longitudinally on the track on links R, and is raised by the cam P on the rocking- shaft M when the signal is put to ' danger,' the operating-arm a on the shaft M being connected to the ordinary signal wires &c. In its raised position, the bar Q is adapted to engage the shoe F of the switch lever E mounted on the engine, and to operate this lever so that its contact arm G falls between and connects the contacts H, I in the circuit J, K of an electric bell B, thus ringing the bell to warn the driver. A similar switch and bell are provided on the guard's van. At crossings &c., a bar S, Fig. 3, is mounted on links U close to one of the rails, so that it will be depressed by the wheels of a vehicle fouling the line. One of the links U is connected, as shown on the left in Fig. 3, to a wire V, which is adapted to raise the bar Q, Fig. 1, into operative position when the bar S is depressed by a fouling-vehicle, thus causing an alarm to be given on an approaching train. The depression of the bar S also closes at the contacts Y, Z the circuit of a bell in the signal cabin, to warn the signalman.
Patent GB-190209961-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Clinometer.
Inventor: WEBB RICHARD
Filed: 1902-04-30
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 9961. Webb, R. April 30. Clinometers.-Fig. 1 shows a side elevation, and Fig. 2 a horizontal section. A weighted graduated disc A is mounted between adjustable screw pivots in a casing B, diametrally of which is mounted an observing- telescope. The graduated edge a of the disc is read off against an index D in the focal plane of the eye-piece, simultaneously with the sighting of the distant object. The necessary adjustment of the focal plane of the objective is obtained by mounting the latter in a sliding tube. The disc A and pointer D are each tangentially adjustable. The scale a is illuminated by a side pane h.
Patent GB-190210637-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Milk Testers.
Inventor: TAYLOR HERBERT
Filed: 1902-05-09
Granted: 1903-05-09
Abstract: 10,637. Taylor, H. May 9. Measures of capacity.-A milktesting jug, fitted with a cylindrical guide A for a lactometer float C, i s graduated t o check the measure of the milk supplied, as shown.
Patent GB-190211972-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Accumulator Plates
Inventor: FISCHER ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-05-26
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 11,972. Fischer, A. May 26. Secondary batte- ries.-An electrode is made by folding a lead plate b in the manner shown in horizontal sec- tion in Fig. 6, and then striking u p from it a number of tongues d along each bend as shown in Figs. 4 and 5. The tongues may be formed by placing the folded plate in a press provided with knives on its inner walls, and then moving the plates or press relatively to each other in the direction of the tongues to be formed. Hori- zontal stiffening-strips may be attached at intervals along the plate, and are folded up with it.
Patent GB-190212941-A (GB)
Title: Automatic System of Stopping or Slowing-down Trains.
Inventor: GUERIN JULES ALEXANDRE
Filed: 1902-06-06
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 12,941. Guerin, J. A. Nov. 12, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Stopping trains.-An apparatus for stopping or slowing down trains from the line consiste of an obstacle on the permanent way which can be placed in the path of a fragile tube carried by the locomotive, the breakage of the tube starting a motor on the engine, which applies the brakes or operates the reversing-gear or throttle valve of a steam engine or the controller of an electric locomotive &c. One form of motor consists of a cylinder A, one end of which is in constant communication with a pressure reservoir by a pipe C, and the other end communicates with a glass tube E. The piston has a fairly large rod b and a small vent-hole b<1>, so that the parts normally occupy the positions shown. The rod is connected to the stopping-means. The breakage of the tube causes the piston to be moved to the position shown in dotted lines, to stop the train. Two fragile tubes co-operating with different obstacles may be used so that the breakage of the first only slows down the train. Figs. 5 and 6 show a means for connecting the rod b to the screw F of a reversing-gear without interfering with the operation of the gear by hand, The screw is connected by bevel gearing f and spur gearing g, H, h, I to a drum i, round which passes an endless band also passing over pulleys i<1>, i<2> and secured to a block j, which is in the path of a fork k connected to the rod b. The movement of the piston-rod will thus operate the reversing-gear, while allowing it to be set in any position by hand. The obstacle may be set in the path of the tube electrically or mechanically. An electrical setting- device, Fig. 7, consists of two electromagnets L, M, between which is an armature n<2> carried by a lever N pivoted at n<1>. When the magnet M is energized, its outer end attracts a hook armature 0, disengaging it from a snug n<3> on the lever, and allowing the lever to be tilted by means.of the armature n<2> to raise a plate P forming the obstacle. The lever is locked by a second hook 0 and snug n<3> at the opposite end. The obstacle is lowered and the parts returned by energizing the magnet L. This electrical arrangement may be controlled from the signal stations, or may be used in an automatic block system, the track being divided into sections delimited by these apparatus. The Specification illustrates diagrammatically two arraugements of circuits, suitable for double and single tracks respectively, two conducting-wires being laid along the track and the opening and closing of the circuit being effected by the train opposite each signal between one rail and a rubbing-contact connected to one of the wires.
Patent GB-190213024-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Delivery of Aerated Liquids from Bulk.
Inventor: JACKSON ALGERNON BROOKER
Filed: 1902-06-07
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 13,024. Jackson, A. B. June 7. Measured quantities, delivering.-Figs. 1 and 2 show two sections at right-angles of a plug cock B for filling and emptying a measuring-chamber C, and Fig. 4 shows a section of another form. Besides the separate or combined supply and discharge passages E, the cocks contain a snifting- passage F for connecting an internal pipe D with an outlet G, and passages H, J are also provided for delivering a needle stream independently of the measured quantity for thinning a syrup or flavouring in the receiving-glass before the main measured quantity is drawn. In a modification, the snifting pipe and passage are omitted, and an air valve is provided at the top of the measuring-chamber.
Patent GB-190227438-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Wagons and Trucks Used for the Transport of Coal and other Minerals.
Inventor: SHAW JOHN
Filed: 1902-12-12
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 27,438. Shaw, J. Dec. 12. Wagons; doors, wagon.-Relates to a device for opening, closing, and securing the bottom doors of wagons independently of each other. The doors b are hinged to brackets e bolted to the underframing. Each door carries a curved arm a, the end of which projects at the side of the wagon when the door is open and is depressed by hand to return the door to its closed position, in which position it is secured by a cranked bar h engaging a projection r on the door. This bar is suspended from brackets bolted to the centre sill and is operated, through a crank o, by a sliding bar c, which terminates in a handle at the side of the wagon and, in the closed position, is secured to the bracket m by a pin. When the bar h is moved from under the projection r, the door falls, a spring g thereon resting against a spring f attached to the underframing. The wagons have preferably sloping sheeted sides j and ends, and a beam p, of triangular section, is fixed on the centre sill. The hinged ends of the doors are rounded to fit corresponding recesses in the brackets e and sloping sides. A wagon may be divided into two or more hoppered compartments, each with its set of doors.
Patent GB-190304824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Cooking Stoves
Inventor: AUZERIC MARIE AGNES EREMBERT
Filed: 1903-03-02
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 4824. Auzeric, [nÚe Armantier], M. A. E. March 2. Gas cooking-stoves; ovens.-A stove consisting of one or more ovens, and, if desired, a hot-plate with a ring burner, is provided with burners, either along the top and bottom or up the sides of each oven. The food to be cooked rests on a movable support h within the receptacle or basin g, which collects the gravy. By rotating one or more screws l, working in and through the top of the oven, the cover j, and with it the burners k, can be raised or lowered. The cover and basin g prevent the access of fumes to the inside of the oven. A second plate m in cover j serves to prevent the contact of the food therewith, and so avoid scorching.
Patent GB-190304942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Gear Planers
Filed: 1903-03-03
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 4942. Epicyclic Manufacturing Co., [Gleason Tool Co.]. March 3. Planing and shaping.-A machine for shaping the teeth of bevel-wheels is provided with means for automatically rocking or tilting the tool as it is fed into the blank. Fig. 17 shows the position of the tool o when the cutting-edge o<1> commences to shape the upper face of a tooth a<2>, the corner g<1>, which is adjusted to be in the axis about which the tool is rocked, moving along a line in a horizontal plane containing the apex of the blank cone. Fig. 19 shows the position of the tool when it has reached the bottom of the tooth. The blank B<1> is carried by a spindle P' in a headstock B mounted on the base A and provided with indexing-mechanism R'. The tool is clamped in a tilting toolbox f<1> mounted on a slide G, which is reciprocated on an arm E by a crank I and rod K from a shaft f. The turret D, carrying the arm E, and the turret base C have sleeved portions b, l<4> passing into a socket a on the base, the shaft f being concentric with these sleeves. The mechanism for driving the shaft f, and for imparting an angular feeding movement to the turret are of any suitable form. The outer end of the arm E is supported by a bracket F, which is adjustably clamped on the frame A and to which the former U, Fig. 8, is secured. The tool-box has a cylindrical bearing in the slide G, and is rocked by toothed segments c<1>, d' as the tool is fed into the blank, the segment c' being secured to the shank of the tool-box, and the segment d<1> being feathered on a shaft 0, held longitudinally on the arm E and rooked by engagement with the former U. The shaft carries an arm R on which are pivoted arms p, p<1>, separately locked to the arm R by a pin v and engaging the surfaces s. s<1> of the former. The arm p is shown as locked to the arm R, the arm p<1> being idle, so that they may close to the position shown in Fig. 9 as the feed is continued, the engagement of the arm p with the surface s imparting a rocking movement to the tool. When the other side of the tooth is to be cut, the arm p<1> is locked in the position shown in Fig. 8, and engages the surface s<1>, the arm p being idle. The tool is also re-adjusted by removing a strip f<2> from below it and placing it above in the tool-box, the strip being the same thickness as the end of the tool. The edge n<1> then becomes the cutting-edge. The arms p, p<1> are kept in contact with the former by a weighted cord w attached to one or other of two pins x, x<1> on the boss of the arm R.
Patent GB-190306204-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Treatment of Ores Containing Copper
Inventor: PAYNE WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-03-17
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 6204. Payne, W., and Gillies, J. H. March 17. Copper.-Carbonate or oxide ores of copper, after being crushed, are mixed with pyrites, and are saturated with ferrous-sulphate solution, after which the mixture is dried and heated to a dull red heat. The ore is then washed with water to dissolve out the copper sulphate, the weaker wash liquors being used for washing the next batch of ore. Copper is afterwards precipitated from the copper-sulphate solution by means of iron, and the ferrous-sulphate solution remaining is used for treating fresh quantities of ore. Sulphide ores are subjected to a preliminary roasting before treatment.
Patent GB-190306721-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dress Stand Figure or Dummy for use in Dressmaking.
Inventor: WALKER JANET
Filed: 1903-03-23
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 6721. Walker, J. March 23. Lay-figure and like stands.-Alay-figure or dummy is constructed with a light rigid core, composed of an upper part A, Fig. 2, adjustable in a lower part A<1>, which is fitted to a base-plate A'. A lining or skin B is placed over the core, fixed to the plate A', and packed or padded with a soft material C, such as a mixture of kapok and coco-nut fibre, so as to conform to the figure of the person to be fitted. The arms are made of a soft outer lining, padded as above, and fixed in any manner to the lining B. The neck-piece D, Fig. 4, which is also separate, is made in halves, buckram or other stiff material, stiffened and shaped by whalebone D<2>, or otherwise, being employed. The halves are adjustably secured together at the front and back, so that the neck can be enlarged or reduced. The dummy is adaptable for fitting skirts, costumes, or men's clothing. A fitted lining may be stored for future use of a customer, or the lining may be pleated when a smaller figure is to be fitted, the pleats being removed to fit the original figure again.