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Patent GB-190218527-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rail Cleaning Machine
Inventor: RAYNER EDGAR STURDY
Filed: 1902-08-23
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 18,527. Rayner, E. S. Aug. 23. Rail-cleaners for tramways. Levers a are pivoted at b to an end-piece c ; this piece c is capable of swivelling about a vertical pivot d, carried by a pillar e which is fitted to the vehicle and may be adjustable so as to raise or lower the levers a. On one end of the levers a, scrapers f, shaped to the section of the rail, are removably secured. Each has a tongue g, and a face f<1> inclined so as to remove the dirt from the rail to either side. The other ends of these levers a are connected by springs h to the arms i of a collar k, which may be fixed to, or adapted to rotate upon, the pillar, and may be provided with a rest, such as an arm with a hooked end, for taking the levers a when not in use. One only of each pair of levers a is employed at a time according to the direction of motion of the vehicle. The levers may be raised from and lowered to the rail by means of a "Bowden wire" or other connector, such as a wire cable l passing round a guide-pulley m and attached to a pedal lever n, which may be made to engage with a catch o.
Patent GB-190220959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Means for Mechanically Changing Shuttles in Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: SMITH ALFRED
Filed: 1902-09-26
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 20,959. Smith, A., and Jackson, S. Sept. 26. L o o m shuttlechanging mechanism. - Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 22,523, A.D. 1900. To facilitate the removal of a spent shuttle from the box,and the insertion of a fresh one therein, the " screed " a is secured to a pivoted bar c, which is connected with the rising and falling box front e, as shown. In order to prevent damage to the parts caused by an ejected shuttle being caught between the lay board and the shuttle receptacle f, the latter is carried by a frame g, which is pivoted at h and held by a spring p in its normal position against an adjustable stop m. The frame g is provided with a spring guide plate or finger s, and the lay is also provided with a guide-finger r, Fig. 1, which passes into the slot s<1> of the plate s, when the lay approaches the receptacle f, for properly guiding an ejected shuttle on to the floor or into a suitable receptacle.
Patent GB-190221118-A (GB)
Title: A Pyrometer.
Inventor: PATTERSON ANTHONY
Filed: 1902-09-29
Granted: 1903-09-29
Abstract: 21,118. Patterson, A. Sept. 29. Pyrometers.-Relates to electric-resistance pyrometers suitable for use with hot-blast apparatus for blast and other furnaces, with gas and hot-air furnaces in general, and for like purposes. A bent wire or " couple " a, preferably of iron for lower temperatures, or platinum for higher temperatures,is encased in a fireclay or like sheath b within a close-ended metal tube c. The open end of the tube is furnished with an electric coupling uniting the ends of the wire to electric leads f, g, which may be connected to a dynamo or to a primary or secondary battery. Fig. 3 is a diagrammatic view of one arrangement, in which both a dynamo i and secondary batteries j are employed, a being the pyrometer tube, and k a voltmeter. A constant resistance is inserted at f<1>. The tube being inserted in the furnace or hot-air conduit, the resistance of the part of the circuit containing it is increased as the temperature rises, and the consequent variation in voltage is indicated by the volt-meter, which is graduated to read temperatures.
Patent GB-190224978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Seats for Out Door use, applicable also to other Closing Seats.
Inventor: DEAN SIDNEY HUGH
Filed: 1902-11-14
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 24,978. Dean, S. H. Nov. 14. Seats.-Relates to seats, for outdoor and other purposes, which automatically close up when not in use. The seats B, Figs. 1 and 3, are pivoted at C to a framework A, and normally kept in a closed or upright position by means of flat springs D, Fig. 1, attached to an upright. A pair of legs F are connected at their upper ends by a cross-piece F<1>, which is pivoted at f to the bottom of the seat ; a link H is pivoted to the framework at H<1> and to a strut G at H<2>, the lower portions of the legs being bound together by the pivot at H<2>. The framework, which may accommodate one or two seats, and the undersides of the seats are recessed to receive the seats and legs respectively. When closed, the seats rest against a rabbet J ; rings I enable the seats to be pulled down.
Patent GB-190225166-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Enabling Sheets of Music and the like to be Turned Over.
Inventor: ROCHOLL HEINRICH CARL
Filed: 1902-11-17
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 25,166. Rocholl, H. C. Nov. 17. Leaf-turners.-Spring clips are attached to the leaves of books to enable the leaves to be turned over. The clip, which may be made of sheet metal a, Fig. 1, wire, celluloid, mica, or other material, grips the leaf c, Fig. 3, between opposed parts b, d ; a projecting head f provides a means of turning the leaf over.
Patent GB-190228134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Coupling Wagons to Traction Engines or to each other.
Inventor: SWIERS HARTLEY
Filed: 1902-12-20
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 28,134. Swiers, H. Dec. 20. Coupling.-An automatic coupling for connecting road wagons to traction engines or to each other comprises a hinged, or otherwise movable, spring- controlled pin E, arranged between inclined plates A within a channel B formed by two plates one above the other. A, preferably, hinged projection G on the pin enters a slot in a socket H and holds the coupling-pin up until the drawbar K presses the pin E backwards, when the coupling-pin falls, passing through the eye of the draw-bar and a hole in the bottom plate of the channel B. The coupling-pin may have an extension C<1> to facilitate its withdrawal. To guide the draw-bar up to the plates A, a swinging-guideplate M, which can be raised or lowered by means of a lever P and links, may be provided ; and the draw-bar may be kept raised, sufficiently for the swinging plate to pass beneath it, by helical springs Q.
Patent GB-190300608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Locks, or Fastenings, and Alarms for Doors.
Inventor: SHEPHERD THOMAS FORSTER
Filed: 1903-01-09
Granted: 1904-01-09
Abstract: 608. Shepherd, T. F. Jan. 9. Electric bells are combined with bolts for doors of bedrooms, bathrooms, &c. The locking bolt C, Fig. 1, fitted either to the lock case D or to the striking-plate, engages the socket F in the bolt A, which, when released, is withdrawn by the spring B. The bolt C is kept in position by the pin N, and is operated by means of the cord G attached to the handle H. When the bolt C is withdrawn from the socket F, the contact-piece K and the projection L on the bolt A complete the circuit of the electric bell J. The device for ringing the bell may be placed at the top of the door post and connected by a cord to the bolt C. Fig. 6 shows a modification, in which the bell J is provided with a contact-piece M of spring steel, operated by the bolt C. The connections may be carried to any part of the room, or outside the room, by cords, wires, &c.
Patent GB-190312422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knives with Divided Handles.
Inventor: KAUFMANN ERNST
Filed: 1903-05-30
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 12,422. Kaufmann, E. May 30. Pocket and like knives. -Relates to knives with blades which are folded between the parts of the divided handles. The blade k, Fig. 3, is pivoted on the rivet t in the part b of the handle, and is held in position when closed or open by the projections m, n on the parts b, a respectively. The parts a, bare connected by a yoke d and by a pin x, which slides in an aperture in the head of the part b and enters a recess y in the head of the part a. When the pin x is moved by means of a plate r, the parts a, bare separated and the blade k is thrown up by a spring f. A modification of the catch, shown in Fig. 12, consists of a slide x<1> moved by the plate r'.
Patent GB-190312705-A (GB)
Title: Motor Car Road Indicator
Inventor: SOBOTKA BERNHARD FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1903-06-05
Granted: 1904-06-04
Abstract: 12,705. Sobotka, B. F. June 5. Course indicators; bearings, instruments for determining.-Consists in an apparatus for indicating the various important points on a route to the driver of the vehicle, some time before he reaches them. The apparatus comprises a specially-constructed map, in which the road to be taken appears always as straight, and the places of interest are denoted by signs, and in mechanism driven off one of the axles for advancing the map as the vehicle travels. Fig. 1 shows the latter apparatus, the flexible shaft a being driven off one of the axles and operating the toothed gearing D', D', E<1> by means of frictional gearing b, c, and the worm C<4> ; the frictional gearing may be disengaged, as shown by the dotted lines, by means of the screw S. Two drums W, x, operated by the toothed gearing, grip the map and draw it off the roller R', and the roller P' is rotated by connection with the roller W at a peripheral speed greater than that of the map, so as to ensure this being wound tightly on it. The cover y of the case containing the above gearing, may be raised to allow the map to be easily removed, the bearings of the roller x being fixed to this cover. Fig. 4 shows a part of the map, which is made of strong translucent material.
Patent GB-190313543-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for Treating Raw Hides and Skins.
Inventor: KLEIN HEINRICH
Filed: 1903-06-17
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 13,543. Klein, H. June 17. Hides and skins, raw, treating.-A machine for depilating, paring, cleaning, smoothing, and other- .wise treating raw hides and skins comprises a cylindrical or other drum 1, covered with a material such as india-rubber, the axle of the drum being supported in bearings the supports 4 of which can be raised or lowered separately by weighted levers carrying tread-plates 6, 7, and simultaneously by means of the footboard 9. Two standards 21 support rails 24 on which run two pairs of wheels 25, each pair being connected by a rod which carries a support 27 for frames 28 from which depend brackets 29 for the axles 30 of the tool rollers 31; the axle bearings have studs engaging vertical slots in the brackets, and are pressed downwards by springs 35<1>. Each tool roller is provided with an emery or other grinding-disc 51, the discs being supported, in frames 52, on axles capable of vertical adjustment, in brackets on the frames 28, by hand-wheels 54. Motion is transmitted from the shaft 10 to the drum 1 by a rope, belt, and pulleys and worm gearing, and to the tool rollers and grinding-discs by a rope, belts, and pulleys. The tool rollers are reciprocated by pins on projections of the frames 28 engaging a groove on a cylinder 42 rotated from the axle 14 by worm gearing. Before being operated upon by the tool rollers 31, the hide is smoothed by being passed between the drum 1 and a roller 64, the brackets of which rest on springs 66. In a modified form, the tool rollers are controlled by weighted levers 36, and two or more rollers are mounted on one axle and, in addition to being reciprocated as described above, are moved at right-angles to the axis of the drum 1, as by fixed teeth engaging oblique grooves on discs carried by their axles. When the drum 1 is conical, one end of the hide may be secured between a claw 76, which can be adjusted by a lever, and a block 74 mounted in ball bearings on the bearing of the drum axle, the bracket 71 being pivoted to the bearing and held in the required position by a pin.
Patent GB-190316569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastening Devices for Sliding Sashes and for other Purposes.
Inventor: HEYWOOD JAMES HERBERT
Filed: 1903-07-28
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 16,569. Heywood, J. H. July 28. Sash and l i k e fastenings; sliding bolts; catches, gravity and spring. -Relates to a fastening-device specially applicable to sliding sashes, but also applicable to other purposes. A sliding bolt a, Fig. 6, works in a casing b, Figs. 1 and 6, attached to the lower sash d, and engages recesses e<2> in a plate e<1> attached to the upper sash e. A pivoted catch c engages a pin a<1> projecting from the bolt, to secure the bolt in the closed position. A plate h is attached to the outer end of the bolt, and, when the window is fastened as shown in Fig. 1, the plate engages behind a spring g, which is attached to the frame, and provided with a bent-over end g' to engage the lower sash, and to enter a recess in the frame when the lower sash is raised.
Patent GB-190319114-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Making Tea, Coffee, and the like.
Inventor: LLOYD WALTER SAMUEL
Filed: 1903-09-05
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 19,114. Lloyd, W. S. Sept. 5. Tea, coffee, &c. making apparatus. -An infuser for holding charges of tea, coffee, &c. consistsof a perforated vessel a, of china, terra - cotta, or earthenware, having a cover b of the same material, attached by screwing.
Patent GB-190319358-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Strengthening River Vessels to Adapt them for use at Sea
Inventor: ULDALL FRITS PETER
Filed: 1903-09-08
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 19,358. Uldall, F. P., and Petersen, V. V. Sept. 27, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Barges; ships' beams and frames. - Lighters and other river vessels having a length at least twenty times the depth are strengthened, for use at sea, by a beam a arranged on deck and extending from the forward to the after collision bulkhead. This beam is connected to the keelson d by partial longitudinal bulkheads b a n d stanchions c.
Patent GB-190319388-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Rotary Engines and the like
Inventor: GIBSON JOHN
Filed: 1903-09-09
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 19,388. Gibson, J. Sept. 9. Annular-chamber type.-The piston C of a rotary engine is secured to a disc B on the main shaft A, and rotates in the annular cylinder D which is divided by abutments G. The abutments are withdrawn, to allow the piston to pass, by a cam on the shaft A, the admission and escape of steam through the ports E F, is controlled by slide-valves operated by an eccentric, and a band H secured round the edge of the disc prevents the escape of steam down the sides of the disc.
Patent GB-190403871-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Locking or Securing Railway Carriage Doors, and the like.
Inventor: DAVIS FRED
Filed: 1904-02-16
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 3871. Davis, F. Feb. 16. Doors, locking simultaneously.-A cylinder A made in one or two parts as shown in Figs. 2 and 5 respectively, is attached to the door frame by a flanged plate a<1>. To the door is attached a striking- plate B to receive the bolt C, which has its end bevelled and may or may not form part of a pistonrod e<3> of a piston E. Through the back cylinder cover a<2> passes an air pipe D, communicating with a main pipe running the length of the train, when air under pressure is passed through this pipe by a pump on the engine or the guard's van, or by connection with the air brake, the piston E and bolt C are forced out against the action of a spring S. The spring unfastens the door directly the pressure is reduced.
Patent GB-190408054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Transmitting and Reproducing Sounds.
Inventor: DEARLOVE JOSEPH ARTHUR LOVEL
Filed: 1904-04-07
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 8054. Dearlove, J. A. L. April 7. Signals, marine.-Microphones for use in submarine signalling are constructed so that the water pressure on the exterior of the diaphragm is balanced by air pressure on the inner surface of the diaphragm. The space g at the rear of the diaphragm a is in communication with a depending open tube d, Fig. 1, or with a compressible chamber dx, Fig. 3, or with a pump, so that the air pressure can be regulated by hand. The tube d or chamber d<x> is connected by a tube d‹ to a hole f in the ebonite piece f<1> leading to the space g. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the flange c<1> supports a pearshaped body c<3> which directs the sound waves into the central aperture c<2>. The diaphragm a has an outer coating of metal b, which may be deposited electrolytically. A rubber or other diaphragm inserted in the interior of the box, protects the carbon electrodes from spray or damp. A combination of several instruments is also described, the air spaces g of each being connected to a common tube which depends into the water when the instrument is submerged.
Patent GB-190409327-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Starting of Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: CROSSLEY WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1904-04-23
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 9327. Crossley, W. J., and Atkinson, J. April 23. Gas and like engines. Starting is effected by the explosion o f a mixture compressed i n t o a reservoir communicating with the cylinder, the engine being first put in motion by the pressure of the mixture. Into a reservoir C communicating with the cylinder B through a valve A, the pump D forces an explosive mixture until the desired pressure is attained. The valve A is then opened and the mixture passes into the cylinder B, driving the piston, which has been placed in a suitable position. As soon as the crank shaft commences to move, the contents of the reservoir Care ignited by the sparking-plug F, so that most of the mixture in the reservoir is driven into the cylinder before it is ignited and a vigorous starting-pressure is obtained, the valve A closing on ignition taking place in the cylinder. The engine being already moving the shock in starting is reduced.
Patent GB-190413986-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Rocking Horse.
Inventor: MATTHIAS HERMANN
Filed: 1904-06-20
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 13,986. Matthias, H. June 20. Rocking - horses.-In order that rocking-horses may be turned to the right or left, the rockers a, a<1>, Fig. 1, are each provided with wheels d, which can be brought in contact with the ground on either side. as desired, the left wheels being lowered when the horse is to turn to the right, and vice versÔ. The wheels d are attached to pivoted arms c, which can be connected to the rockers, both in the operative and inoperative positions of the wheels, by chains and bolts which pass through eyes e on the rockers. The wheels d may be fixed to the rockers, and in this case the arms c, which normally mask the wheels, are raised when it is desired to turn the horse. The rollers may be actuated by a lever-arm g or a pedal h, Fig. 3. The wheels d may be fixed to the front or rear of the horse. In some cases, wheels are used both at the front and rear, so that the horse can be moved like a car.
Patent GB-190418028-A (GB)
Title: Improved Incubator
Inventor: KROPFF CARLA VON
Filed: 1904-08-19
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 18,028. Putlitz, C. von Kropff, Baroness zu. Aug. 19. Incubators; foster-mothers.-The inner chamber is heated by boiling water contained in a vessel supported in a perforated trough and surrounded by a bad conductor of heat, such as woollen cloth. The box b is divided into two chambers by a partition g, and a glass pane f is inserted in the cover of the outer chamber h. The door e is formed of two boards hinged at d, and serves as a stair for the chickens. The hot-water vessel m is placed in a perforated zinc trough k, which is supported, as shown, beneath the cover a of the inner chamber i.
Patent GB-190420757-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Apparatus for Treating Ramie and the like.
Inventor: PISSARD CHARLES
Filed: 1904-09-27
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 20,757. Pissard, C. Sept. 27. Retting; decorticating ramie &c.-Relates to processes for removing the pellicle and gum &c. from ramie and the like. The wisps of ramie &c. are immersed in clear water for one or more days and are then transferred to a heated bath containing a weak alkaline solution, whereby the gum in the wisps is softened and the pellicle loosened. The wisps are then placed in an inclined position, preferably in the apparatus shown, in which b, b<1> represent the inclined surface, and subjected to the action of fine jets of water under pressure, such as is produced by means of the rosa c. The rose c and the surfaces b, b<1> may have relative horizontal or vertical motion.
Patent GB-190421139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Frame Buildings.
Inventor: MUELLER ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-10-01
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 21,139. M³ller, A. Oct. 1. Posts. - Relates to means for erecting and securing the bases of uprights for barns, barracks, stables, or similar frame buildings, which means are particularly suitable for temporary structures made of round timber. The bases of the posts j, Fig. 3, are shaped and drilled, and, while horizontal, they are pivoted on a bolt g carried by angle-irons w bolted and tied to masonry or piles. The other end of the post is then hoisted. In the type shown in Fig. 10, the post is pivoted in the hook of the slot d while being hoisted, and, when erected, the pivot is dropped into the straight portion of the slot, and may be held in this position by a plate s, Fig. 9, provided with a screw and rotatable piece r which projects through the slot d. This piece s may also be used for holding the pivot at the top of a straight slot during the hoisting of the post, and, in the inverted position as before described, for keeping the pivot in the bottom of the slot. Sometimes the angle-irons w are simply drilled, and then two holes, one above the other, are drilled in the base of the post, the lower hole being used during hoisting. The side and corner uprights may consist of more than one post, as shown in Fig. 1, the base-plates being provided with perforated plates or eye-bolts h, Fig. 3, which may be received by the slotted bases of the posts. Walls may be built of these posts.
Patent GB-190422418-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Extinguishers.
Inventor: SCHAEFER EDWARD
Filed: 1904-10-18
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 22,418. Schaefer, E. Oct. 18. Extincteurs. - R e - lates to means for operating an acid bottle and stopper. To the screw cap 9 is attached a frame, supporting a stopper, which has a square head 19, held to prevent rotation, and a circular ground glass plug 21. A rod 24 passes through the centre of the cap and supports the acid bottle 33, held by a frame between a spring 31 and spring clips 29, 30. A collar 39, provided with two teeth 40, 41, is mounted on the rod 24 ; when the rod is pushed in and rotated through a right-angle, the plug enters the neck of the bottle, and the teeth engage in retaining notches 37, cut in plates 35 extending from the cap 9. The bottle and stopper are separated by means of a spring 34 on rotating the bottle through a right-angle to disengage the teeth, and a rubber ring 42, attached to the rod 24, makes a tight joint between the latter and the cap 9. The separating-spring may be placed in any suitable position ; for instance, around the stopper and neck of the bottle, in which case, the part of the frame provided with the clips 29, 30 may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190424882-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reflecting Sighting Devices for Fire-arms.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1904-11-16
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 24,882. Haddan, H. J., [Haeussler, M.] Nov. 16. Machine guns.-Fig. 2 is a side view and Fig. 3 a plan of a reflecting sighting-device attached to a rifle between the back-sight and lock, but the device is stated to be applicable to other fire-arms, especially machine guns. The light passing over the sights falls upon the rear mirror m and is reflected back upon the front mirror n, from which it is reflected downwards, as shown by the arrows. The mirrors m, n are carried on a bent rod l provided with a socket sliding on the fixed vertical rod h. The front mirror n can be adjusted by turning it about the pin o, the mirror being pressed by a spring p against the adjusting-screw q. The rod h, to which the mirrors are attached, is fixed to a broad metal bow a, which is clamped to the stock by a spring band b hinged at one end to the bow a and provided at the other end with an eye c capable of being pulled out against the action of an attached spring pin d and engaged with the hookshaped projection g.