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Patent GB-190224742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Electric Railways on a Mixed Battery and Conductor System.
Inventor: STEWART WILLIS NELSON
Filed: 1902-11-11
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 24,742. Stewart, W. N., and Dick, H. E. Nov. 11. Electric railways and tramways are worked with batteries on the vehicles, supplemented, at stations, curves and gradients where extra power is required, by current from stationary sources of supply through sectional conductors, which may be in the form of overhead wires, third rails, &c., and are not electrically connected to one another. Fig. 1 shows the auxiliary conductors 9, each fed by a battery 11, which is charged from a generating-station 7 through a step - down transformer 13 and motor generator 14. Other means o f feeding the conductors 9 may be used, however. The train itself carries storage batteries 1, and a suitable number of motors 3, 8, of which one set, 3, may be worked by the battery current and the others, 8, by line current. The latter motors 8 may be thrown in and out of circuit automatically at the begining and end of a section 9 by a differentially-wound solenoid acting on a controller 19. At the beginning of the section, the line current flows through the solenoid from the trolley or other collector 15 to the rail return, and, at the end of the section, a special brush 21 on the vehicle comes into contact with a fixed stud 20, also connected to the return circuit, to send a reverse current through the solenoid.
Patent GB-190227181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Belt and Friction Driving Gear for Machinery.
Inventor: HUNDHAUSEN RUDOLF LEOPOLD LOUI
Filed: 1902-12-09
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 27,181. Hundhausen, R. L. L. Dec. 9. Boring and drilling. - Relates to gearing for connecting a driving to a driven shaft through a countershaft, and consists of an arrangement by which tension is applied to the belts in the case of belt gearing and pressure to the wheels in the case of friction gearing. The countershaft v and the driving-shaft m are supported in movable bearings and the driven shaft n in fixed bearings. The countershaft is supported by the driven shaft, either by the belt and pulleys, as in F igs. 1 and 2, or by the friction wheels, as in Figs. 3 and 4 ; and the driving - shaft is supported from the countershaft by springs which serve to place the belt connecting them under tension, Figs. 1 and 3, or to press together the friction-wheels by which they are geared, Figs. 2 and 4. The driving-shaft m, may be that of an electric or other motor. The shaft a may be the driving-shaft and m the driven shaft ; it may be coupled by flexible shafting or universal joints to a drill or other machine.
Patent GB-190300235-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus to be used for Curing Skoliosis.
Inventor: NUSCH FERDINAND
Filed: 1903-01-05
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 235. Nusch, r., [Heldmann & Bender]. Jan. 5. Deformity appliances.-Relates to an appliance for treating scoliosis. A segmental frame a is loosely mounted o n an axle c, tc which h is fixed a weighted pendulum b. An arm d extends from the upper part of the pendulum and is connected b y a rope e and sheaves m, n to a frame 6, 8, 9 fixed on the segmental frame a. A venetian - blind arrangement i, working in guideslots, is secured to the frame a, and carries a s t e p k. The person to be treated stands on the step with his back to the frame, and holds cords l. The pendulum is set swinging, causing the segmental frame to rise and fall, the patient thus being constrained to bend backwards. The pulleys and cord allow the relative position of the segmental frame and the pendulum to be adjusted.
Patent GB-190300867-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spinning Rings.
Inventor: HARRINGTON DAVID
Filed: 1903-01-13
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 867. Harrington, D. Jan. 13. Spindle apparatus.-The ring of a ring-and traveller frame consists of two sheet-metal telescopic sections 4, 7, Fig. 2. The outer section 4 is flanged at 5, and rests on the rail 1 of the spinning- frame. It is enclosed by a wooden or other non-metallic sleeve bevelled at its upper edge 9. The inner section 6 is bevelled at 7, and has a non-metallic sleeve 10 bevelled at 11 and having a rib 12, thus forming a non-metallic groove for the hooked traveller 13, which may be lubricated by wax, tallow, &c. The annular holder 3 is flanged at 16, a space being thus left for the lateral adjustment of the ring, while moving concentrically on the bobbin 2. An elastic washer 17 allows vertical adjustment as the tension on the yarn 15 varies, and also gives a frictional resistance to the rotation of the ring on the bobbin. An annular cap 18 keeps out the dirt. The inner metallic section 6, with its sleeve, locks the several parts which are in frictional contact throughout.
Patent GB-190302491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electro-magnetic Motors.
Inventor: AGUIRRE ANGEL POL Y
Filed: 1903-02-02
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 2491. Pol y Aguirre, A. Feb. 2. Motors, electromagnetic.-The stationary part of the motor consists of a series of permanent magnets 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, &c., arranged in circular fashion in a pair of supporting-rings 1, 2, and having their adjacent poles of opposite sign. The rotating part or armature is composed of twin members, each consisting of a polygonal frame 23, supporting a ring of electromagnets 25, 26, 27, 28, &c., which are so wound and supplied with current that, at any moment, adjacent poles are of opposite sign. Current is supplied to each armature member through a reversing-collector 41, the segments of which are connected successively with the electromagnet windings and alternately with one another. The two armature members are mounted on a common shaft 20, and are given a slight relative displacement so as to avoid dead points.
Patent GB-190303953-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller-bearings.
Inventor: HENDERSON ALBERT ENNIS
Filed: 1903-02-19
Granted: 1904-02-19
Abstract: 3953. Henderson, A. E. Feb. 19. Roller bearings; ball bearings.-Means are provided for retaining the rollers out of contact with each other by means of spacing-rings connected by rods carrying rollers or balls. Fig. 1 shows a section through a journal-box and journal to which the rollers are applied. The journal 1 is provided with sleeves 4 with which the rollers 14 are in contact, the opposite sides of the rollers being surrounded by the surfaces 8 of the journalbox. The spindles 15 of the rollers are carried in radial slots in U-shaped retaining-rings 17, the channels in which are filled with packing-pieces. The retaining-rings are held together by tie-rods 18 upon which are mounted long or short rollers 26 ; or, in place of rollers, balls may be employed. Locking-rings 10, 11, carried respectively by the box and journal, are employed to hold the parts together.
Patent GB-190303974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Houses for Drying Fish and the like
Inventor: HAUG HAAKON NIKOLAI
Filed: 1903-02-19
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 3974. Haug, H. N. Feb. 19. Drying fish &c.-Fish and the like are dried by passing a current of warm air through rooms, in which they are suspended with their flat sides parallel to the direction of the air, the rooms being preferably arranged at the side of a warehouse or in suitable connection therewith. In one method, heated air is admitted to each room through holes 7 in the floor at one end, and escapes through holes 9 in the opposite wall 2 to a chamber 10, where it is exhausted by a fan 8. Heating-tubes 12 are arranged along the outer walls to prevent the air from being reduced in temperature by contact with the walls. The long stands 14 and the short stands 13, 15, from which the fish are suspended, are arranged as shown. Each pair of rooms may be provided with a common partition wall and exhaust chamber, and several rooms, arranged in pairs on different floors, may have common heating-chambers and a common exhaust chamber and fan.
Patent GB-190305005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas and like Pipe Unions.
Inventor: COTTON GEORGE
Filed: 1903-03-04
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 5005. Cotton, G. March 4. Screw unions ; tampering with, preventing.-The collars or nuts of screw unions for gas pipes and the like are formed with two semicircular recesses' which, when the joint is made, are opposite one' another. Wax is run into these recesses when the parts are in place, as shown in Fig. 2,.and an official seal may be impressed on it. A modification, applicable to existing unions, is shown in Fig. 3, consisting of a casing, the halves of which are connected by the seal. Instead of recesses, projections on the collars or nuts intermoulded with the wax may be used.
Patent GB-190309164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Rope Sockets.
Inventor: SIMPSON JOSEPH THOMPSON
Filed: 1903-04-23
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 9164. Simpson, J. T. April 23. Couplings.-A wire or other rope is bound round near its end with soft wire H and the individual wires or strands of the rope are separated and bent back. The rope is inserted in a screwed socket A the coned portion of which grips the prepared end of the rope as shown. A plug K is then driven into the core of the rope. A shackle C is screwed in the socket A and secured by a pin passing through corresponding holes in socket and shackle. The latter may be recessed at its screwed end to clear the plug K. Pins may be inserted in holes in the body of the socket A for convenience in holding the latter while screwing in the shackle.
Patent GB-190311976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for Automatic Brakes
Inventor: MASSARD FELIX
Filed: 1903-05-26
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 11,976. Massard, F. May 26. Brakes.-A valve for automatic vacuum brakes working with diaphragms or pistons has a casing z holding the valve-seat, a chamber y, above the valve, communicating by conduits a with the lower chamber 2 of the diaphragm vessel V, and with the main conduit C, and a chamber x, below the valve, connected by conduits i, e with the chamber 1 of the diaphragm vessel, and with the vacuum reservoir. A spring-actuated tappet D, when raised by a projection g on the handle-lever h rocking on the pivots f, opens the valve when desired.
Patent GB-190313455-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Securing or Fastening Sheets or Plates of Suitable Material over Surfaces such as Floors, Ships Decks, Bridges and the like, and in Rivets therefor.
Inventor: BERTAZZOLI ORESTE
Filed: 1903-06-16
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 13,455. Bertazzoli, O., and Gazzano, B. June 16. Riveting; riveted joints.-Sheets or plates 1 of covering-material, such as linoleum, are secured over surfaces X such as floors, ships' decks, bridges, and the like, in the manner shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The sheets may be placed edge to edge and secured to a strip 2, as shown in Fig. 1, or the sheets may overlap, as shown in Fig. 2, the overlapped parts being secured together. To secure the sheets, rivets are employed having heads 4 and hollow shanks 5 in which are fitted plugs 6, which are shorter than the length of the cavity, and are flared or thickened towards the outer end. By hammering the rivet which, with its plug, is placed in position as shown on the left of Fig. 1, the rivet descends on the plug, and a flange 7 is formed at its lower end, as shown on the right of Fig. 1, thus securing the parts together
Patent GB-190314461-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the Recovery of Fats and the like.
Inventor: SCHILLING RUDOLF
Filed: 1903-06-29
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 14,461. Schilling, R., and Kremer, C. June 29. Fats and fatty oils. -Relates s to apparatus, of the kind described in Specification No. 14,603, A.D. 1901, for the recovery of fats and the like from waters containing them, such as sewage. The water, admitted through the p e r f o - rated cover j, spreads over the roof f and flows through the sieve e. The upwardly-projecting piece k causes the water to ascend towards the roof f. After passing through the second vessel m, the water flows into the channel d and escapes through the pipe c. In modifications, the vessel m is dispensed with, and the channel d is formed close round the side of the outer vessel b.
Patent GB-190315247-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Incandescent Lamp Holders.
Inventor: DARRAH HENRY MOSTYN
Filed: 1903-07-10
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 15,247. Darrah, H. M., and Hackett, L. A. July 10. Incandescent lamps, holders for. The body of the holder and the cord or wire grips are so formed that the one cannot rotate independently of the other, and so as to prevent short-circuiting between the bare ends of the wires. The insulating-body f, g is formed with an upstanding transverse ridge d, and the lower part of each of the cord grips e, Fig. 1, is correspondingly bevelled. The casing may comprise an inner tube a and outer tubes b, c, between which the shade is fixed. The insulating-body is preferably made in two pieces f, g, Fig. 10, each having recesses h, i forming cavities for the reception of the terminals j. Holes k, gx, in the parts f, g, serve, respectively, for the passage of the wires to the terminals j, and of the plungers m, n. A flange, such as f<x>, in one piece f, fits into a recess in the other piece g and thus prevents relative rotation. A recess in the piece f may replace the ridge d, in which case the cord grip has projections to correspond. In holders in which the cord grips are dispensed with, the upper part of the casing b is formed separate from the lower part and with an annular flange, wherein are cut recesses to engage the ridge d. Reference is made in the Provisional Specification to Specification No. 21,604, A.D. 1902.
Patent GB-190322946-A (GB)
Title: Improved Gas-retort-furnace.
Inventor: DEEGEN ALBERT
Filed: 1903-10-23
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 22,946. Deegen, A. Oct. 23. Retort furnaces.-In a gas retort furnace, the walls are caused to heat, and thus be cooled by, the air supplied for combustion. The air for secondary combustion, entering through upper apertures a, Fig. 4, controlled by slide valves, passes into flues b formed in the walls supporting the arches and subdivided by partitions o. The heated air next passes through flues c, d, e, Fig. 1, into the combustion chamber containing the retorts. The flues b may contain lining-tubes b<1>. Air for primary combustion enters by lower apertures into bottom flues g, i, Fig. 1. connected together bv cross flues and to channels k by cross flues j. Each channel k has two branches m parallel with the sides of a water receptacle wand having side openings to discharge hot air under the firegrate.
Patent GB-190325102-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rising Seats for Tramcars and General Purposes
Inventor: WRIGHT JAMES
Filed: 1903-11-18
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 25,102. Wright, J. Nov. 18. Seats. - A seat for tramcars &c. has one or more pivoted levers d carrying a hinged weight d<3>, so that, as soon as an occupant rises, the seat is brought to a vertical position. When the seat is in use, it rests upon brackets, and the weight, which may have holes for additional weights, rests on a shoulder or pin d<5>. The Provisional Specification states that there may be pins and holes in the hinged lever and standards, so that the seat may be fixed in any desired position, and that the weight may be attached at any one of a series of holes in the levers.
Patent GB-190326776-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Incandescence Bodies for Electric Glow Lamps.
Filed: 1903-12-07
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 26,776. Abel, C. D., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. Dec. 7. Incandescent lamps.-Filaments are made of tantalum or niobium by drawing or rolling the metal into the form of a small tube. A larger tube with or without a core of other conducting- material is drawn or rolled in any known manner. The core may be eliminated by volatilization, or may be left in the tube, in which case the core must have a higher resistance than the tube.
Patent GB-190404158-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Governor for Explosion Engines
Inventor: TACCHI PERCY GEORGE
Filed: 1904-02-19
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 4158. Tacchi, P. G. Feb. 19. Tubular valves; actuating valves and cocks.- Figs. 1 and 2 show a device for governing an explosion engine, by regulating the supply of mixture to the cylinders. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement in its normal position, the mixture entering in the direction of the arrow and passing to the cylinder through perforations e in the cylindrical valve b, c. The valve is controlled by springs k, h in the manner shown. A small passage may be left in the valve to facilitate the passage of a small quantity of mixture under all conditions. Adjustable stops limit the movements of the spring k.
Patent GB-190406018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Photographs.
Inventor: FULTON OTTO
Filed: 1904-03-11
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 6018. Fulton, O., and Gillard, W. M. March 11. Producing photographs of special character.- In a process for obtaining duplex photographs, very similar to that described in Specification No. 11,219, A.D. 1903, paper is used instead of fabric, and is saturated with an aqueous preparation instead of a varnish-like solution, so as to obtain a medium between opacity and transparency. Gum, gelatine, or the like may be used, with the addition of chrome alum, formaline, or the like as a means of bringing about insolubility ; or an aqueous solution of cellulose in cuprammonia may be substituted. Ordinary thin printing-paper is passed through a hot diluted solution of gelatine, and allowed to dry. It is then soaked in a diluted mixture of the formaline, dried, rolled or calendered, and sensitized on both sides. The subsequent procedure is the same as in the above-mentioned Specification.
Patent GB-190406263-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dry Seat
Inventor: WRIGHT BENJAMIN THOMAS
Filed: 1904-03-15
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 6263. Wright, B. T. March 15. Seats and seat-backs ; covers for exposed seats.- Relates to a tramcar &c. seat provided with a dry seat, back, and arms and also with guards against pickpockets. The seat B is supported by springs upon a revolving plate C adjustable on a pillar D by means of a screw-threaded spindle J. A cover A, forming the back, is hinged at G to the seat B, and is connected by a wire to a counterweight W working in a slide underneath the plate C. In the open position, a lip I on the cover A depresses a spring catch E, which closes the cover when the user rises. A detachable clamp H<1> on the cover carries arms F within curved guards K against pickpockets. Clips on the ends of the clamp H<1> take under the seat B in the open position. The cover is formed with a drainage groove A<1>.
Patent GB-190413865-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Transforming the Energy of Alternating Currents.
Inventor: WEINTRAUB EZECHIEL
Filed: 1904-06-18
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 13,865. Weintraub, E. June 18, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Vacuum tubes.- A vapour electric apparatus 3 for rectifying alternating currents is provided with a condensing-tube 4, an anode 8 of graphite, silicon, or the like, and two mercury electrodes 5, 6 separated by a ridge 7 and connected to a storage battery or the like 9. The device is started by shaking mercury over the ridge 7.
Patent GB-190421062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Pigments.
Inventor: BENNETT JAMES FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-10-01
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 21,062. Bennett, J. F., and Mastin, J. Oct. 1. Pigments.-Coloured glass, porcelain, and other vitreous substances in a finely-pulverized condition are used as pigments, which may be incorporated with any medium and used for the manufacture of paints, enamels, printers' inks, &c.
Patent GB-190421680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Milking-machines.
Inventor: GANDIL ERNST VALDEMAR
Filed: 1904-10-08
Granted: 1905-10-07
Abstract: 21,680. Gandil, E. V. Oct. 27, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Cow-milkers.-In a milking-machine, each of the four teats is inserted between specially-shaped adjustable fixed and movable pads, the movable pads being connected with a plate which is reciprocated so as to squeeze the front and back pairs of teats alternately. Fig. 2 represents a longitudinal section through two of the four pairs of pads. The movable pads p are attached to plates d eonnected with blocks n adjustable in the reciprocating. plate m, which is driven by means of a winch handle, spur gearing, crank, and connecting- rod l. The four blocks n are adjusted in transverse slots by means of two screws t provided with right and left handed threads. The upper parts of the plates d are provided with pins, which move in slots when the tops of the plates are pressed against the roots of the teats by pins projecting from spring-pressed casings i sliding in the tops of the blocks n. When the ends of the slots are reached, pins r come into contact with the lower parts of the plates d and continue their movement. The fixed plates c are adjustable in frames f by means of screws and nuts g, and the frames fare adjustable transversely by means of right and left handed screws a passing through half-nuts y. Convex and concave rubber pads are preferably attached to the plates d, c, respectively, and prevent the teats from sliding. The milk passes into a receptacle A tightly fitted to the frame z. The cover a is provided with a layer of non-conducting material, and with loops to receive swivel-hooks attached to the strap by which the machine is suspended.
Patent GB-190421809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks for Miners' Safety Lamps.
Inventor: WILLIAMS LEWIS NOAH
Filed: 1904-10-11
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 21,809. Williams, t. N. Oct. 11. Miners' lamps.- Relates to locking- devices,the unlocking being effected with the aid of an electromagnet. The oil reservoir a carries a bolt f located in a recesi b and pressed up. wards by a spring c bearing against the plug d permanently fixed by a pin e sweated over at its outer end. In screwing the reservoir into the ring g, the bolt f is pressed downwards by the inclined faces of the teeth of the rack h, but movement in the reverse direction is prevented by the vertical faces of the teeth engaging the bolt. In unlocking, the lamp is placed on an electromagnet, the plug d being in contact with one of the poles so that the bolt f is drawn down and the reservoir may be unscrewed.
Patent GB-190423282-A (GB)
Title: Improvement connected with Ventilating Manhole Covers of Sewers and Drains.
Inventor: HAM FREDERIC GEORGE SISON
Filed: 1904-10-28
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 23,282. Ham, F. G. S. Oct. 28. Manhole covers; ventilating.-A manhole cover B, for drains and sewers, is provided with a closing- tray E having an annular channel D forming a water lute, and supported by lugs F in bayonet slots G. To allow ventilation, the tray is turned down into the position shown in dotted lines.
Patent GB-190501342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in & relating to Metal Turning & Boring Lathes.
Inventor: MAXWELL DAVID WILLIAM FRANCIS
Filed: 1905-01-24
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 1342. Maxwell, D. W. F. Jan. 24. Lathes have beds B with guides L at different levels, and slide-rests are provided with outrigger arms S extending across the lathes and supported by second bearings C formed on the rear sides of the saddles. The construction enables the saddle to pass under the faceplate and gives steadiness when turning small diameters. The bearing- surfaces at C are on the underside to prevent damage by water, turnings, &c.