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Patent GB-190221451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Radiators or Water Coolers for Motor Cars
Inventor: ALLEN ALFRED JOHN
Filed: 1902-10-02
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 21,451. Allen, A. J. Oct. 2. Motor road vehicles. - Relates to radiators or water coolers for motor cars and the like, and comprises the disposition or mounting thereof. The apparatus is composed of a series of thin flattened metal tubes A, which connect a pair of headers D with the divisions arranged so that the water to be cooled passes through a zig-zag path. When placed at the front, sides, or top of the motor bonnet, the entire apparatus may be swung on gland or stuffing- box hinges, through which the water passes to and away from the tubes B, 0, thus allowing it to be opened like an ordinary door for attention to the motor.
Patent GB-190223021-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for Electrically Igniting Miners' Safety Lamps.
Filed: 1902-10-22
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 23,021. Best, R. O., and Ackroyd & Best. Oct. 22. Miners' lamps.- Miners' lamps, which are to be electrically ignited, are placed on non- conducting discs 2, Fig. 1, provided with spring conductors connected by wires 4. The first conductor is connected to one pole of the secondary of a Ruhmkorff coil, the other pole being connected by a wire 7 to a brass pointer 8 fixed to a non-conducting holder 9. The holder also carries wires 10, 11 connected to the opposite poles of the primary 6 ; a spring push 12 provides a means for making and breaking contact. An insulated conductor 20, Fig. 3, passing up the lamp to the top of the wick-tube 21, engages with the spring conductor 3 when the lamp is placed on the disc. On presenting the pointer to the frame 22 of a lamp and pressing the push 12, an electric spark passes across the wick-tube.
Patent GB-190224214-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Bedstead and Bed Rest.
Inventor: EDWARDS SYDNEY GEORGE
Filed: 1902-11-05
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 24,214. Edwards, S. G. Nov. 5. Bedsteads; bed-rests.- A bed-rest is formed as a panel integral with the head or back of a metal or wooden bedstead, the panel in the former case being composed of bars or tubes b, c, d, e, f, and in the latter case being solid. The bar b is pivoted to sleeves g provided with screws j for adjustment along vertical bars of the bedstead frame, and the bars c, d are fitted with channels or guides k provided with screws m for attachment to the bars h.. The lower part of the panel is hinged by knuckle-joints n to the upper part, and the joints are provided with stops for use when the rest is in the position shown in Fig. 3. Stops o for the sleeves g may be provided on the bars h. In the case of a wooden bedstead, the panel is provided at the top at each side with a pin adapted to slide on a socket in the framing.
Patent GB-190224537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Presses.
Filed: 1902-11-08
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 24,537. Davy Bros., and Crowe, E. Nov. 8. Testing strength of materials.-In a hydraulic press for testing armourplates, or for other purposes, one or more main cylinders and rams are coupled to the pressure - plate of the press, and auxiliary cylinders and rams are provided. for raising the pressure-plate. The pumps P, Fig. 1, are coupled to a valve box containing a valve E, provided with branches c, e leading to the auxiliary cylinders and to another valve box connected to the exhaust pipe J, respectively. A pipe a leads from the exhaust valve box to the main cylinder. In this valve box are arranged a spring-controlled suction valve G and an exhaust valve F. The valves F, E are closed or opened alternately by hand, or by means of water, steam, or other fluid pressure. In the arrangement shown, fluid is admitted to or ex hausted from the backs of the valves by means of a slide valve H and ports connected by pipes to the cylinders containing the valves. The valve H is moved by a hand-lever. When the valve F is closed and the valve E open, the press-head falls by gravity and water passes from the lifting-cylinders to the main cylinder, the further quantity of water required for this main cylinder being drawn from the exhaust J past the valve G. When the press-head comes into contact with the work, the valve G closes and the pumps supply the remainder of the pressure water. By reversing the valve H, the valve E is closed and the valve F is free to lift. In this position, pressure water passes from the pumps to the lifting-cylinders to raise the press-head, and the water from the main cylinder is forced past the valve F to the exhaust. Where sufficient accumulator pressure is available, the valve E is dispensed with and accumulator water is employed in the lifting - cylinders; the valve H is arranged to control the supply of water to the lifting-cylinders and to the back of the valve F. In another arrangement, shown in Fig. 3, the valve F, instead of being operated by accumulator pressure, is provided with a pilot valve K controlling an orifice leading to the exhaust. This valve is guided within a chamber in the valve F, and small holes k' connect this chamber with the open space without the valve F. The area of the orifice closed by the valve K is greater than the sum of the areas of the holes k<1>. The valve K is moved by means of links attached to the lever for operating the valve R. When the valve K is lifted, the pressure tending to hold the valve F to its seat is relieved, and this valve will rise until the area of the opening between the two valves is equal to the areas of the holes K<1>, and will then follow the movement of the valve K.
Patent GB-190226039-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Train Control Systems
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1902-11-26
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 26,039. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. Nov. 26. Motors, controlling.-In a motor control system for a train of motor cars, each standard controller is provided with a master - controller and an attachment which allow the controllers to be operated separately by hand or together from any of the master-controllers ; the usual reversing - switches are also connected electrically. As shown in Figs. 2, 3, and 4, the spindle 9 of each controller is fitted with a bevel-wheel 8 driven from a motor 14 and connected by a coiled spring 12 to the controller casing 13. In order that the spindle 9 may be free to run back under the action of the spring 12 when the motor is stopped, the loose worm-wheel 16 driven by the motor is frictionally clutched to the shaft 17 by the armature 19 of a solenoid 22 in circuit with the motor. Breaking the motor circuit thus releases the clutch-pieces. Otherwise the spindle 9 may be driven by means of a belt which is tightened round its pulleys by the cranked lever-armature of an electromagnet in the motor circuit. The master controller 36 is fitted with a pawl and ratchet so that it is movable in one direction only, and current passes from the line conductor 37 through an adjustable resistance 38 first to the "series " contact 34 and train-wire 32. The motor circuit being completed through a switch 29, the spindle 9 is driven to put the car-driving motors in series. When the full series position is reached, a cam 46 on the wheel 8 acts through a lever 44, Figs. 3, 4, and 8, to move the blade 40 of the spring-snap switch 29 on to its second contact, the motor 14 being then connected to the " parallel " train-wire 33 and contact 35. A spring stop 50 on the armature of an earth-connected solenoid 48 is pressed down by and engages behind a projection 47 under the wheel 8, and holds the controller drum from rotating back under the action of the spring 12. Further movement of the master - controller completes the parallel motor circuit, and drives the spindle 9 round to the full parallel position. The projection 47 is then held by a spring stop 50 oparated by a solenoid 49, and the switch 29 is moved back to the series position. Breaking the parallel motor circuit at the master-controller releases the stop 50<1> and frees the controller drum. The reversing- switches are all controlled from a master-switch 61 which allows current to pass through either of two train-wires 57, 59 to one or other of two solenoids 52, 53, the core of which carries a rack 54 gearing with a pinion 55 on the reversing-switch spindle. The cam 46 may have more than two offsets, and a corresponding number of stops 50,50<1> may be provided if the controllers are required to be held in positions other than full series and full parallel.
Patent GB-190303305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Rising Hinges.
Inventor: PHILIPPI CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1903-02-11
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 3305. Philippi, C., and Maurer, H. Feb. 11. Lubricating. hinges and pivots. The spindle a or the socket b is cut away as shown to reduce the bearing. The top part of the pivot is notched, as shown at n, or, if cut away, the socket is notched to allow free circulation of the lubricant. The socket b slides in the socket h and thus prevents dust entering. Two holes i allow the oil to be admitted. Fig. 4 shows a modification, in which the socket b is enlarged at the upper end to retain more oil.
Patent GB-190311107-A (GB)
Title: Improved Coin-freed Photographic Apparatus.
Filed: 1903-05-15
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 11,107. Romani, F. de P., and London Standard Co. May 15. Automatic apparatus.-Relates to a coin-freed photographic apparatus, in which the weight of the coin disengages a detent lever and thereby enables a plate to be manually discharged from the magazine into the camera. After exposure, the plate is dropped into the developing and fixing bath and finally into the delivery drawer by pulling knobs. By pulling out and pushing in the knob C' after it has been disengaged by the coin, the bottom plate in the magazine B is discharged into the hopper F and falls into position at the back of the camera W. By pulling the knob G<1>, the exposed plate is dropped into the pivoted cage H immersed in the developing and fining bath J. After sufficient time (which may be determined by a sand glass) has elapsed, the knob H<1> is pulled to raise the cage H into the position shown in dotted lines and drop the plate into the drawer R containing water to wash the plate. A hinged lid m is opened and closed by the mechanism when the plate is being delivered into the drawer. The finished photograph is obtained by opening the drawer K. A drop shutter is raised by compressing the rubber bag R, and is allowed to drop as the air-leaks from the aperture S. A mirror is fixed on the front of the apparatus to enable the person to be photographed to place himself in position.
Patent GB-190313388-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Straight Bar Knitting Machines.
Inventor: SALZER FRANZ BRUNO
Filed: 1903-06-15
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 13,388. Salzer, F. B., and Walther, G. June 15. Straight-bar knitting-machines. -Relates to means for widening or narrowing at one or both selvages independently. The fashioning-points e<1>, e<2> are carried in slides 28, 29 secured to bars 27, 26, the corresponding slides at the right band of the division being secured to bars 25, 24. The filling- up points c, d are carried by slides 34, 35 moved up and down by rocking levers 42, 43, on the shaft 39 ; the corresponding points at the other selvage are operated by levers 40 &c. on the shaft 38. When fashioning commences, the points e<1>, e<2> come down and take the loops ; the inner group e<1> moves one needle space and the outer group e<2> two needle spaces thus leaving a gap, as indicated in Fig. 6. The points c, d now descend and take the last loop but one, and all the loops are transferred from the points e<1>, e<2>, c, d to the needles, as indicated in Fig. 2. As the points c descend, they come into the same plane with the points e. The independence of operation of the parts e, e', c, d at each end of the division enables two-needle narrowing or widenings to be made at either or both selvages.
Patent GB-190316139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Grinding and Polishing, and for Pulverising Abrasive Material used in connection therewith
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1903-07-21
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 16,139. Imray, O., [St. Louis Plate Glass Co.]. July 21. Surfacing and polishing; bevelling; producing curved surfaces.-The object is to grind, polish or produce mouldings &c. upon glass plates, stone, marble, &c. The disc B, C, Fig. 3, for grinding or polishing is formed with radial channels 5 opening into spiral or other passages 6 in the hub 3 and also opening by inclined slots 7 on to the working- face of the disc. The abrading-material is fed through the pipe 9 to a space formed by the fixed collar 8 and passes thence to the channels 6. The disc may be used in a vertical or other position. Fig. 8 shows a disc in which the rim forms the grinding-face for bevelling, forming mouldings, &c. The abrasive material passes from the hub to the surface through radial spaces 5<1> formed between the sectors D bolted between the discs B, C<1>. Fig. 2 shows a machine for pulverizing sand, and other abrasive material or grit.
Patent GB-190318106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Machines for Washing Plates Dishes and the like.
Inventor: HEDON PAUL CHARLES MARIE-JOSEP
Filed: 1903-08-21
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 18,106. HÚdon, P. C. M.-J. Feb. 12, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Plates, dishes, and the like, washing.-The plates, dishes, and the like are washed by means of rotary brushes contained in a tank A, Fig. 1, of water which can be placed upon a fire. In the cylindrical receptacle A is placed a sheet-metal cylinder B the surface of which is perforated by cutting and bending outwards tongues of the metal serving to direct streams of liquid through the perforations to the centre of the apparatus. A framework, consisting of vertical uprights C and diametrical arms C', C<2> is mounted in the receptacle in grooves b<2> in uprights C which connect the cylinder B and receptacle A together. The vertical shaft D, which is supported in the frame, is fitted with brushes f. The plates to be cleaned are placed on conical discs E, provided with orifices e, as shown, the edges of the plates passing beneath small hooks e<1>; the brushes operate on both sides of the plates simultaneously. Wings G, preferably helicoidal, are placed at the bottom of the shaft to project the water against the lateral wall of the vessel A, up which the water rises and passes through the perforations into the centre of the inner vessel. In a modification, a smaller machine has the plates arranged vertically, the brushes being mounted vertically also. In this case the faces only of the plates are touched by the brushes.
Patent GB-190320028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brick Kilns.
Inventor: SADLER PHILIP JOHN
Filed: 1903-09-17
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 20,028. Sadler, P. J. Sept. 17. Kilns.-To enable the surplus heat generated in burning bricks in one kiln to be utilized for drying or partially burning bricks in another kiln, so that drying, burning, and cooling can be carried on continuously in a series of kilns, the gases are conveyed from the bottom of one kiln to the top of the next. The kilns are connected together through underground flues A leading to chimneys C provided with dampers. The flues A, leading from the chimneys, may open into internal or external flues, the latter or the chimneys being connected to flues B<1>, B', B<3> at the top. These top flues may connect the tops of adjacent kilns, in which case they are provided with dampers E. The underground flues may be connected to a main flue A<4> leading to a main stack or a draughtinducing fan. Flues F with dampers are arranged so that the top of any one kiln can be put in communication with the top of any other kiln.
Patent GB-190322256-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Refrigerator for Preserving Milk and other Foods.
Inventor: THUERY KARL
Filed: 1903-10-15
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 22,256. Th³ry, K. Oct. 15. Refrigerators.-Figs. 1 and 2 show a refrigerator for preserving milk and foods, in which upper and lower cooling chambers I, II and ice-chambers a, b are provided. Drawers i, k are set in the icechambers. The milk reservoirs u, o in the upper chamber are filled from outside by means of funnels q with lids, and the milk is drawn off by means of taps p. Paddles or stirrers t, u, preferably perforated as shown, and provided with spindles r, s passing through the refrigerator, are used. Free spaces are provided under the drawers i, k with taps to draw off the water produced by the ice in melting.
Patent GB-190401663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Corsets
Inventor: GUILLOT CHARLES
Filed: 1904-01-22
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 1663. Guillot, C. Jan. 22. Corsets ; combination undergarments.-A corset or vest-corset is made of a meshed fabric with the warp threads arranged horizontally, the hip parts being less elastic than the upper parts. The corset is open only at the rear, lacing-fastenings being used, and a hooking-busk arranged adjacent to one of the meeting edges of the corset. Stiffeners b, Fig. 3, of whalebone are substituted for those of steel, and the corset material is extended downwards to form leggings g. For stout wearers, the corset is made open under the arms and fastened there by lacing or hooks.
Patent GB-190408156-A (GB)
Title: Cooking-stoves.
Inventor: AVANCINI JOSEF
Filed: 1904-04-09
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 8156. Avancini, J. April 9. Cooking-stoves.- The heating-chambers for the cookers or boilers g are fitted with plates j, which are formed with a central opening for the cooker g, and with flue openings k for the passage of the products of combustion. Partitions i compel the products to pass round the top of the boiler before escaping to the flue b.
Patent GB-190413544-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Piston Valves of Vertical Engines
Inventor: MORLEY HERBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-06-15
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 13,544. Morley, H. W. June 15 Valves, distributing ; valve chests and casings.- In vertical engines, the valve casings of balanced piston valves actuated by releasing - gear are arranged as shown in the Figures. As shown in Fig. 1, the steam valve A and exhaust valve B are located on opposite sides of the cylinder and work vertically. To save clearance, the valve casing may be arranged nearer the cylinder as in Fig. 3, the steam in this. case entering underneath. The method shown in Fig. 4 is applicable to a solid bottom cylinder. According to Fig. 5, the ports cast on the cylinder are of smaller size, and the liner L is secured by lugs M. In Figs. 6 and 7, the valve is shown placed in the cover 0, which may be nippled on to the cylinder to lessen clearance space. Drainage is facilitated by opening the lower edge of the exhaust ports.
Patent GB-190415952-A (GB)
Title: An Electrode for Electrical Accumulators.
Inventor: BERG KARL LUDWIG
Filed: 1904-07-18
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 15,952. Berg, K. L. July 18, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Making parts of galvanic batteries; metal, sheet, joining.-Accumulator electrodes are made in the form of perforated conducting - receptacles, in which the active mass is placed. Perforated nickelplated sheet iron is bent into parts a, a<1>, Fig. 3, which are placed together with active material m between them. The part d is bent over, and the edges folded down, as shown in Fig. 5. The parts a, a<1> have top and bottom projections c, Fig. 7, which are cut off to the breadth of the finished receptacle and turned up a little. The two parts a, a<1> may be joined as in Fig. 6, or the receptacle may be in one piece, Fig. 6<a>, and closed as shown. The electrode is subjected to heavy pressure to give it the proper dimensions, and to bring the active mass into close contact with the sides. For attaching a conductor, and for joining several electrodes to form one large one, trough-shaped bars h, h', Fig. 8, are placed over the parts c and bent as shown. The bar h protrudes on one side, and is joined by a screw s to a contact-bar j, which takes up all plates of similar polarity and carries a terminal k.
Patent GB-190417037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Weft Replenishing Mechanism for Looms.
Inventor: O'DONNELL FELIX
Filed: 1904-08-03
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 17,037. O'Donnell, F., and Brown, S. A. Aug. 3. Loom weft-replenishing mechanism; shuttle boxes. -In looms provided with mechanism for replenishing the shuttle with cops or bobbins, or for changing the shuttle, one shuttle box E is constructed separate from the lay B, and is fixed to the loom frame at the same side as the weft-replenishing mechanism, so that the lay comes in line with it at the end of its backward stroke. The weft-replenishing mechanism acts when the exhausted shuttle is in the stationary box, where it is at rest for a substantial period, so that the replenishing action is made more effective for looms running at high speeds. The invention is described in connection with a loom provided with the weft-replenishing mechanism described in Specification No. 6626, A.D. 1902. Loom picking-motions.-The cam which causes the shuttle to be picked from the reciprocating box R is set slightly in advance of the stroke of the lay, so that, by the time the shuttle has passed through the shed, the lay is in line with the fixed shuttle box. Loom stop-motions.-The swell E<1> of the fixed box E acts through a finger G, short shaft g, and lever H to raise a lever J fixed to the stop-rod j, which is mounted at the back of the lay, so that the stop-rod is turned, and the dagger K raised clear of the frog l, when the shuttle is in the fixed box. The finger G is pressed against the swell E<1> by the action of a spring-controlled rod i on the lever H. The swell finger L of the box R acts in the usual manner, being pressed against its swell by the action of a spring k on the dagger K.
Patent GB-190419384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: ARNOLD GILBERT JAMES
Filed: 1904-09-08
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 19,384. Arnold, G. J. Sept. 8. Tyres, pneumatic, slipping and puncture preventing in. A detachable band A for use on the wheels of motor and other road vehicles, adapted to be wound spirally round the tyre and rim and secured by its ends to the rim or spokes of the wheel, is preferably made of rubber strengthened with fabric or like material, those parts of the band which form the tread being made wider or thicker, or both, as shown in Fig. 1. In a modification, shown in section in Fig. 6, the enlarged portions A are formed of separate pieces, preferably of leather, attached by bolts the heads of which project as shown. The band may be formed in one or more pieces, and the width of the tread portions may be varied so that more than one winding is required to cover the tread of the tyre completely.
Patent GB-190421194-A (GB)
Title: An Adjustable Size Frame for Machines for the Manufacture of Envelopes or the like.
Inventor: TELLSCHOW ADOLF
Filed: 1904-10-03
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 21,194. Tellschow, A Oct. 3. Paper bags.-Relates to means for varying the size of the frame which, in machines for making envelopes, paper bags and boxes, wrappers, and the like, determines the size of the article produced. The frame consists of four corner pieces a, which are arranged in pairs on two carriages b provided with lateral guides. The pieces a are adjustably secured to the carriages by means of screws d. To each carriage is pivoted a folding- flap f, which is connected by a rod g with an oscillating arm i, through an adjustable swivel joint h. The carriages b may be adjusted at rightangles to their guides by means of lugs k, containing slots l through which pass bolts m. A second pair of folding flaps n are mounted in the frame or pivoted to the corner pieces a, so as to move with these pieces along the carriages b. These flaps are similarly actuated by means of links g. This construction may be applied to folding- devices operating in pairs one after the other and arranged one pair behind or at the side of the other.