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Patent GB-190124696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: CROWDUS WALTER AMBROSE
Filed: 1901-12-04
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 24,696. Crowdus, W. A. Dec. 4. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to means for supporting the motor, and to the driving-gear, especially of electrically-propelled vehicles. Fig. 4 shows in plan a portion of a vehicle embodying the invention, and Fig. 5 shows in side elevation the same. The frame comprises a rear support A, a divided axle A<1>, reach A<2>, truss rods or struts A<3>, and the brace A'. The motor B is preferably of the kind in which there are two armatures rotating in one field, one armature being geared to each section of the divided driving-axle. At the rear end, the motor is pivoted to the rear support A by means of brackets B', B', and at the front end it is supported between springs or rubber cushions b<3> in a head B<5> which is attached to the reach A<2>. Each of the armature shafts is connected, by universal joints C<3>, to a shaft carrying a worm C<1> splined thereon and abutting at each end against springs which serve to take up shock and to enable an easy start to be effected. These worms gear respectively with the worm-wheels on the two parts of the divided axle. A brake drum is fitted to each of the worm-wheels, both drums being embraced by the same strap D. The worm gear is enclosed in casings F. A modification with a single-armature motor and mechanical balance gear is also shown.
Patent GB-190201599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Manufacture of Glass Tiles, and in the Bending of Sheet Glass to Form Bullnoses, Mouldings, Angles, Beadings and the like.
Filed: 1902-01-21
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 1599. Thompson, C. H., and Crystalline Co. Jan. 21. Tiles, glass. Relates to the manufacture of glass tiles, bullnoses, mouldings, angles, beadings, or the like from sheet, plate, or granular glass, which is placed in a mould &c. and then heated sufficiently to render it plastic. Fig. 3 shows a mould a and die b for making a tile with a design in relief or intaglio. A piece of sheet, plate, or opal glass or granular glass is placed in the mould, heated, and shaped by bringing down the die. A plain mould and die may be similarly used, or may be employed to press pieces of coloured glass, suitably arranged, into the surface of a piece of sheet &c. glass. Strips of glass of various colours may be used to produce a parti-coloured tile. Bullnoses, angles, &c. are formed by placing a sheet of glass on a surface d, Fig. 5, and bending the projecting edge down by means of a tool, or die, as shown in dotted lines. The surface is provided with an edge e to prevent lateral displacement, and with a projection e', against which the sheet of glass rests. A plate may be placed between the projection and the glass when required. Fig. 9 shows a mould for forming beadings &c. The glass sheet is placed over the mould k, and after heating, is pressed into it by a rod o, or a hinged or separate die p. The mould is preferably placed at an angle, and is provided with a stop m.
Patent GB-190204163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bedsteads
Inventor: CANE RICHARD
Filed: 1902-02-18
Granted: 1903-02-18
Abstract: 4163. Cane, R. Feb. 18. Bedsteads.-The bottom frame is made of rect- angular form and of angle-iron members a. On the corner blocks are troughed plates b, which are secured adjustably to the pillars by bolts e. The bottom can be readily reversed. The castors are carried by arms i on a plate g, which can be secured across the angles of the bottom.
Patent GB-190205244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Bedsteads.
Inventor: MATHER ALEXANDER CRAIG
Filed: 1902-03-03
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 5244. Mather, A. C. March 3. Litters, ambulance.-lates to a folding and portable camp bedstead which can be used as an ambulance stretcher. A number of bars b are pivoted together lazy-tongs fashion on rods r, the end bars being connected by rods r<1>. The fabric: bottom f has eyes i which are secured by straps s to eyes e on the bars b. When the side frames fold, the fabric bottom folds in pleats as shown in Fig. 2. Bars with handiea are placed beneath the straps s to enable the bedstead to he used as an ambulance stretcher.
Patent GB-190212943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Filters.
Inventor: HENCKE HEINRICH
Filed: 1902-06-06
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 12,943. Hencke, H. June 6. Travelling-band filters; cleansing.-Consists of an endless-band filter, the cloth p passing over a roller, which is immersed in the liquid to be filtered. The consolidation of the solid matter in the cloth is aided by the capillary action of rollers o covered by an absorbent material, which may be the same as that composing the filter cloth. The solid matter may be dried by hot rollers, or removed by brushes o<1> or scrapers t. Deposition of solid matter on the filter cloth is aided by fitting the chamber a, which contains the liquid to be filtered, with a reticulated partition n as shown in Fig. 2. This partition gradually approaches the filter cloth, and is made to bear against it by springs f, if desired, at the place where it leaves the liquid. Fig. 3 shows means for scrubbing the cloth p, which hangs in a vessel containing water. It is tensioned by a heavy roller N, and scrubbed by brushes M.
Patent GB-190226880-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bicycle Support.
Inventor: KEEP GEORGE LINGER
Filed: 1902-12-05
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 26,880. Keep, G. L. Dec. 5. Supports for bicycles. A support comprises two legs A, Fig. 1, pivoted on an eye-bolt B pivoted by a clamp E to the bottom member D. The legs are pressed apart by a spring C, and are formed with curved extensions a adapted to grip the tube D when in use, as shown in Fig. 3. The legs are held in an active position by a catch G, carried by a spring g' secured to the clamp E and provided with a loop g by which it can be raised to release the extensions a. When not in use, the legs are held in hooks formed in a clip F. as shown in Figs. 1 and 4.
Patent GB-190305573-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Deposit-credit Books.
Inventor: CHARLES TRASK INMAN
Filed: 1903-03-10
Abstract: 5573. Inman, C. T. March 22, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Account-books; cheques and cheque-books.-A system of ruling bank ledgers for depositors' accounts is combined with an issue of coupons or cards entitling the depositor to a discount on purchases made at neighbouring shops. The cards are marked with different discounts according to the sum on deposit.
Patent GB-190309569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ledgers
Inventor: FRISKEY ARTHUR WILBUR
Filed: 1903-04-28
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 9569. Friskey, A. W. April 28. Filing papers.-The leaves of a loose-leaf ledger are slotted at their edges and passed upon telescopic crossrods, being clamped thereon by means of a metal back and movable side pieces, operated by racks, pinions, and screws. Fig. 1 is a view of the back from the inside, and Fig. 4 is a cross-section. Rods b sliding in tubes i pass through slots in the leaves and are fixed to side pieces f having end flanges g which can slide between the end flange b of the back a and a plate c, the plate being clamped to the flange b by screws d. The sides f can be drawn together or separated by means of racks j fixed to them. The racks are moved by pinions l, k carried by the rack a and rotated by a rack s on the piece p capable of sliding on the pin r fixed to the piece o upon the back a. The piece p can be moved longitudinally by means of a screw t which engages with it and is provided with flanges u bearing against the plate c, rotation being made by means of a key to fitting the square head v. The covers x of the ledge are hinged to lugs y on the side pieces.
Patent GB-190310085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Projectiles whereby a Line may be Carried to a Standard Vessel or other Distant Point.
Inventor: JACOBS JOHAN RUDOLF
Filed: 1903-05-04
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 10,085. Jacobs, J. R. May 4. Line-throwing apparatus.-A projectile for use with a gun described in Specification No. 27,514, A.D. 1898, [Abridgment Class Ordnance &c.], consists of a rod a, Fig. 1, with wings b and a body c provided with a ball-bearing n, Fig. 2, and a tailpiece p. The line j, Fig. 5, is formed with a ring i supported by a holder h and clip g on the muzzle of the gun. On firing, notched pins e, Fig. 1, which hold the front end of the rod a central in the box, collapse on meeting the holder h and pass through, the holder and ring i being caught by a shoulder k on the body c ; the rod is thus free to rotate in its flight. A rubber buffer i<1>, Fig. 5, may be fitted on the holder.
Patent GB-190320421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Artificial Stone.
Inventor: HOWETT FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-09-22
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 20,421. Howett, F., [trading as Patent Artistic Stone Co.]. Sept. 22. Preservative compositions.-Artificial-stone slabs and other articles formed from cement and refusedestructor ashes and clinkers are hardeued and improved by treating them with a solution consisting of 1 part of calcium chloride, 12 parts of soda or potash, or both together, and 25 to 50 parts of water.
Patent GB-190320946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Air Compressors.
Filed: 1903-09-29
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 20,946. Reavell, W., and Reavell & Co. Sept. 29. Pistons; stuffing- boxes.-The metallic packing of air-compressor pistons consists of two outer segmental rings k turned to fit the bore of the cylinder, in combination with a spring inner ring. The same form of metallic packing is used for the stuffing-boxes, either alone or in combination with ordinary cup-leathers. Compressed air may be admitted to the back of the rings as shown.
Patent GB-190322631-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in connection with Outside Shop Blinds for Business and other Premises.
Inventor: BLAKE FLORENCE GEORGINA
Filed: 1903-10-20
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 22,631. Blake, F. G. Oct. 20. Name plates, signboards, and the like.-A facia C, containing a name, advertisement, or other matter, is fixed on the lath B of an outside shop blind A, and passes into the blind box E when the blind is rolled up.
Patent GB-190324630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Current-collecting Devices for Electric Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: SHAW JOSHUA
Filed: 1903-11-12
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 24,630. Shaw, J. Nov. 12. Collectors.-Relates to current-collecting shoes for electric railway vehicles, and consists in constructing the shoe so as to overcome the rocking and sparking usual with flat shoes. The shoe is made in the form of a segment of a circle, as shown in the side elevation, Fig. 1, and bears on the line conductor rail at about mid-length, where it is flattened so as to give a good contact. At one end, the shoe is pivoted to the supporting-bracket D so that the other end can rock up and down in the arc of a circle as far as the slotted-link connection E will permit. The jointed end of the shoe may also be formed with an elongated hole, as shown in Fig. 1<A>, so that this end may ride over any abrupt part of the conductor. The bracket D is carried by, and is insulated from, the vehicle in the usual manner. The flexible copper tape L, which conducts the current to the shoe, is secured as near as convenient to the pivoted end of the shoe so as to prevent undue flexing. The curve of the shoe is about eight inches radius and ensures that the shoe will smoothly and freely ride up a ramp or an abrupt end of the conductor. The shoe may also be made in the form of inclined planes with a flattened surface at mid-length.
Patent GB-190325318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Winding Yarns or Threads of Fibrous Substances.
Inventor: KING JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-11-20
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 25,318. King, J. Nov. 20. Winding-machines; stop-motions. - Relates to winding-machines in which the building of each cop is separately effected irrespective of the breakage of any of the yarns, and in which each spindle is stopped on completion of the cop, or upon the failure of an end. The hanks or skeins of yarns or threads are mounted on holders f, f<1>, the former being carried by weighted levers f<2> mounted on a shaft f<3>. Each thread g<1> in proceeding to the spindle a passes over levers h, k, and a guide n attached to a builder-bar n<1>. The bar n<1> is actuated, so as to effect the building up of the cop, yarn, or bobbin, through a connecting-link by a wheel o, carried by bearings o<1> pivoted at o<2>, and driven by a pinion p. A ratchet pawl p<2> prevents rotation in one direction, and one or more additional pawls, normally kept out of contact, are, in the event of the thread g<1> failing, released by the consequent movement of the lever k fulcrumed at lever k<2>, and engage with the wheel o so as to lock it, when it will be forced out of gear with the pinion p thereby arresting further movement of the rod n<1>. The shaft p<1> may be driven by a ratchet-wheel and suitable train of gearing from the rocking-shaft e, which actuates the reciprocating rails c, c', and which is oscillated in the same manner as the rocking-shafts o described in Specification No. 21,308, A.D. 1902. The coupling-piece a', Fig. 10, carrying the spindle, is connected frictionally to the driving-wharl b ; a finger may be formed on the end of the lever k which, when the yarn breaks, will come into contact with the end of a lever s pivoted on a bracket s<3> fixed to the reciprocating rail c<1>, and cause it to operate another lever engaging with a projection on the coupling-piece a<1>, so as to disconnect it from the wharl b and arrest the rotation of the spindle a at the same time as the movement of the builder-rod. On completion of the winding of the cop, a projecting n<5> on the rod n<1> engages with a weighted lever r, pivoted at r<1> on the bearings o<1>, and brings a catch r<2> on its other end into the path of motion of the end s<1> of the lever s, thereby operating the train of levers to disconnect the spindle and driving-wharl. Simultaneously the lever r is moved upwards by the movement of the rail c', thus displacing the bearings o<1> till the wheel o frees itself from the catch p', when the rod n<1> will fall into position ready for commencing another cop. Should the tension become too great in the yarn or thread g<1>, a lever h is moved on its falcrum h<1> so that the end h' operates a lever w, fulcrumed at w<1>, and causes its arm w<2> to raise the coupling-piece a<1> and so stop the spindle. The lever arms s, w may be operated at any time by the attendant if necessary.
Patent GB-190404692-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Cushions or Shock Receiving Devices, applicable to Vehicle Springs, Tyres and like purposes.
Inventor: TYRELL ALBERT
Filed: 1904-02-25
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 4692. Tyrell, A. Feb. 25. Springs, bearing. -A cushion or shock-absorbing device for vehicle springs is made by covering a flexible metal band with elastic material, the covering on one side being harder than that on the other. The band, covered on one side with cork, fabric, leather, or the like b, has on the other side a thicker layer c of softer material, such as soft rubber, and the covered band may be rolled straight or spirally. A number of openings d in the layer c may be provided to increase the elasticity. In a special form of the invention, the band is first enveloped with leather, preferably raw hide, and then with caoutchouc. The cushion may be applied between two leaf springs.
Patent GB-190411644-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction for Controlling a Hydraullic Elevator.
Inventor: ADAM MATTHEW ATKINSON
Filed: 1904-05-20
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 11,644. Adam, M. A., [Stokes, W. E. D.]. May 20. Lifts; overwinding, preventing. - Relates to means for controlling hydraulic elevators or lifts, and consists of means operated by the cage itself for closing the main valve to stop the cage, of automatic push-button devices for controlling the movements of the cage, and of means for preventing over-running. The main valve V is moved one way or the other from its central stop position to put the ram cylinder in communication with pressure or exhaust, by pressure admitted above or below a piston by means of an electricallyoperated valve D or E. A shaft 20, rotated by the movement of the cage, carries a loose sleeve 23 gearing by means of a rack and pinion 27 with the main valve spindle and normally clutched to the shaft by a clutch 28. When pressure is admitted to the piston by either of the valves D or E, the rod 30 is raised and the sleeve 23 unclutched, thus allowing the valve to be moved from its central position and so retained. On the pressure being removed from the piston by the dropping of the valve D or E or by the actuation of the safetylimit valve 16 by the floor controller 43, the rod 30 is pulled down by the weight 31, throwing in the clutch 28 and thus causing the rotation of the shaft 20 to return the valve V to mid position. The sleeve may be rotated independently by a handing-rope 24, which further is fitted with limit stops s. The automatic push-button devices, which are shown as applied to a three-floor lift, comprise automatic switches d for preventing interference, solenoids M, N for the valves D, E, and a floor controller 43 for determining which of the solenoids M, N is to be energized. The floor controller comprises a nut 43 traversed by a screw geared to the shaft 20 and carrying insulated contacts 41, 42 adapted to rub over contacts corresponding to the solenoids M, N and to the three floors. On pressing the button, in the cage or on the floor, the circuit is completed through the safety door contacts, wire b, contacts t of the switches d, wire e, the particular push-button wire, f say, the corresponding solenoid T, contact 1 of the floor controller, and solenoid M or N, according to the position of the cage. The solenoid T, being thus energized, pulls down its switch d and thus short-circuits the other push-buttons. On the cage reaching its destination, the floor controller breaks the push-button circuit, and the cage is stopped as described above.
Patent GB-190414659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-tube Boilers.
Inventor: BARRUS GEORGE HALE
Filed: 1904-06-29
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 14,659. Barrus, G. H. June 29. Water-tube boilers; drums.-To prevent deposits in the tubes of water-tube boilers of the class illustrated, the settling-chamber or mud drum 10 of large dimensions is placed at the end of the lower bank of tubes 4 and below the bank 3 and the descensional tubes 13. The drum permits of the free passage of the circulating water before it enters the tubes, and, by reason of its dimensions, the precipitation of impurities. The portion of the drum 10 by which the tubes 4 enter is flattened, cross-braces 11, Fig. 3, being provided for strengthening purposes. The drum communicates with the header 6 by nipples 12.
Patent GB-190415088-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Washing, Cleaning and Cooling Towers.
Inventor: DIXON WALTER
Filed: 1904-07-06
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 15,088. Dixon, W. July 6. Purifying gas.- The interior of the tower a is packed with coke b, b<1>, supported on grids c at two elevations. Steam is led in by a pipe d at the side of a baffle-plate g, which i s liquidsealed. L i q u i d such as water is discharged u p o n the gas through nozzles e, f. The gas to be treated euters at the lower part of the tower, passes through the plate g and the holes i, and up through the coke b. It then passes through the bent pipe j and a second baffle-plate k, and finally through the coke b<1>. Two such towers are used in series, the gas passing from the upper end of the first to the lower end of the second.
Patent GB-190421727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Plough Attachments for Potato Digging.
Inventor: GLOVER WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-10-10
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 21,727. Glover, W. Oct. 10. Potato diggers; ploughs.-Wrest or other ploughs are provided with potato digging and raising attachments. Fig. 2 shows an appliance which is adjustably fixed to the fore part of the beam. It consists o f a forked bar k carrying disc coulters or wheels l, which are prevented from cutting the potatoes by guards m. Fig. 3 shows an adjustable attachment which is fixed farther along the beam. The bar c is held in place in recesses in projections on a bracket d by eye-bolts f, f<1>, a screw g being employed to press upon the beam a, if necessary. A coulter or skimmer c<3> is connected to a projecting jointed arm c<1>. The stem of the coulter c<3> may be jointed, and a clasp n and chain n' are provided to hold it up when not in use. A small coulter or skimmer i<1> may be employed to guide the digger when the other appliances are not in use. A fork or pronged bar, shown in plan in Fig. 6, for raising the potatoes is attached to the lowor portion of the plough frame with the prongs e<1> horizontal or upwardly inclined. Fig. 7 is a plan of curved prongs which are fitted on the back of the plough. If the framework of the plough is open, a plate may be inserted in it to keep out weeds &c.
Patent GB-190423945-A (GB)
Title: Improvements, in or relating to Scales and Weighing Machines.
Inventor: HIPKINS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1904-11-05
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 23,945. Hipkins, W. E. Nov. 5. Platform machines.-By the operation of a hand-lever, a pair of cams D, or their equivalent, on a shaft C are rotated to depress a stirrup F and bring the bearing G of the platform against the knife-edges H, thus locking the machine and preventing injury to the bearings.