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Patent GB-190011344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Filaments for Incandescing Electric Lamps.
Inventor: VOELKER WILLIAM LAWRENCE
Filed: 1900-06-22
Granted: 1901-08-22
Abstract: 11,344. Voelker, W. L. June 22. Crucibles.-A crucible c, for use in carbonizing electric lamp filament coiled on a paper cylinder a, is made of annular form to equalize the heating, the crucible being placed on an open stand e to admit the heating gases to its central opening d.
Patent GB-190012664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Implements for Rolling or Simultaneously Rolling and Watering Land
Inventor: WILKINSON WILLIAM FREEMAN
Filed: 1900-07-13
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 12,664. Wilkinson, W. F. July 13. Rollers, land; plants, watering and protecting from insects. - Relates to an implement for rolling the land between rows of plants or seeds. The implement also carries a tank with spraying-device for simultaneously watering the plants. The implement consists of a frame in which is mounted a shaft 3 on which are adjustably mounted a series of conical or similarlyshaped rollers a. The rollers a may be spaced as shown, to roll the ground at the sides of the plants and form depressions into which the rain may collect and pass to the roots of the plants. In the case of seeds, two rollers may be secured close together, so as to form a V-shaped depression in the ground. 9 represents the water tank, and 10 the delivery pipe. The Specification states that the rolling of the ground in the way described protects the plants from wire-worms and the like.
Patent GB-190102648-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Manufacture of Lace Representing Mosaic Work
Inventor: SAUNIER EUGENE ERMANS
Filed: 1901-02-07
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 2648. Saunier, E. E. Feb. 7. Embroidery.-Relates to a new kind of lace representing mosaic work. Rovings, threads, or ribbons of the desired colour are passed, in a regular or irregular manner, through the meshes of a ground fabric. The said threads &c. become practically in the plane of the ground and form facets. Fig. 2 shows several ways in which the threads may be interlaced, and Fig. 5 shows a pattern surrounded by an interlaced thread.
Patent GB-190103116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joints for Window Blind Rollers and the like
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1901-02-13
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 3116. Haddan, H. J., [Sparrow, W.]. Feb. 13. Tenoning and dovetailing.-Relates to a joint which will allow of adjustment in length of a roller &c. The roller is in two parts a, d of which a has a projecting tongue c, with concave grooves b, which fits in a corresponding groove formed by convexed tongues e on the part d. The tongues and grooves may be made by cylindrical saws.
Patent GB-190103233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steering Mechanisms for Motor Cars or other Vehicles
Inventor: MAYBACH WILHELM
Filed: 1901-02-14
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 3233. Maybach, W. Feb. 14. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to steering - mechan - ism which may be adjusted in position to suit the operator. The steering- wheels are connected to an arm b on a toothed sector c which gears with a bevel pinion on the rotatory steering - stem d. This is mounted in a bearingfsupported so that it can be turned to allow the steering- stem to assume different positions. The stem is locked in position to guides d<2> or otherwise.
Patent GB-190107364-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mall
Inventor: HARGREAVES ROBERT
Filed: 1901-04-10
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 7364. Hargreaves, R., Hargreaves, J., and Hargreaves, G. April 10. Mallets; hammers, hand.-The tool, chiefly for driving wooden stakes into the ground, has a metal head a chambered to increase its size for a given weight. The driving - faces d, e are preferably flat, and the shaft b is of wood &c.
Patent GB-190108442-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hasps and Staples for Padlocks and the like.
Inventor: TROTT SAMUEL THOMAS
Filed: 1901-04-24
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 8442. Trott, S. T. April 24. Fastenings; door fastenings.-Relates to a hasp and staple for boxes, trunks, doors, &c. Fig. 1 shows the hasp and staple, and Fig. 4 shows the fastening applied to a door. The hasp is made in two parts hinged together, the movable part being bent at right-angles and recessed to receive the staple c, which consists of a L-shaped plate The hasp and staple are each perforated, the holes e coming together, when the parts are in engagement, to receive the bow of a padlock, or a pin, bolt, or chain. The hasp and staple are each secured in place by means of a screw d provided with a gimlet point and adapted to receive a locking-nut. The screw is either cast integral with the part, or made with a countersunk head let into a corresponding hole in the part.
Patent GB-190109120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Opaque Backigns or Coverings for Photographic Films.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1901-05-02
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 9120. Evans, W. E., [Soc. Anon. des Pellicules Franþaise]. May 2. Roller slides.-Opaque backing for being wound with sensitized films into rolls is rendered smooth and harmless to the film on the side adjacent to the latter by coating with gelatine or mucilage.
Patent GB-190115956-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Easels.
Inventor: TWIGG WALTER STEPHEN
Filed: 1901-08-08
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 15,956. Twigg, W. S. Aug. 8. Easels.-A sliding frame or carrier a for a board or picture is provided with a T-piece f for a map or modulator, and is adjusted by means of a cord h passing over a pulley i and retained by a cleat j or a counterweight, the sides d of the easel passing through slots in the frame a, and the piece f through the top cross-bar between the sides d.
Patent GB-190118752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Stoppering Bottles.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1901-09-19
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 18,752. Haddan, H. J., [Meinecke & Co.]. Sept. 19. Stoppers.-The screw stopper d of a bottle or hot water bag is secured against loss by being con- nected to the vessel. The neck b of the vessel is funnel-shaped, and provided with a handle c. A ring g loosely encircles the neck of the stopper d, the enlarged head f of which prevents the ring from becoming detached. A ring i, loose on the ring g, is connected by a chain &c. h to a ring k, which is attached to the handle c or to the neck b, so that, when the stopper is withdrawn, the chain can be prevented from dangling by the hand which holds the handle. The connection permits the insertion and removal of the stopper, and lies within the funnel-shaped part of the neck when the stopper is in its closing position.
Patent GB-190201533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cabinet-baths.
Inventor: GILLIBRAND FRANCIS HILDEBRAND
Filed: 1902-01-20
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 1533. Gillibrand, F. H. Jan. 20. Baths, cabinet. Corrugated plates a, b, c, d, covered with waterproof material, are hinged together to form a cabinet secured by straps g. The top is covered by flaps e with recesses f for the neck of the user. A seat and vapour producer are placed inside.
Patent GB-190201987-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Brake Mechanism particularly applicable to Cycles
Filed: 1902-01-24
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 1987. Easom, F., and Humber, Ltd., Jan. 24. Brakes.-Relates to brake and like mechanism for bicycles and motor and other cycles &c. Fig. 1 shows the application to a cycle handle. The brake-actuating wire &c. D is secured by its head D<1> in a socket A' formed in a hand-lever A pivoted in a sleeve C<1>, secured in a sleeve C' carried in the end of the handle-bar, so that the movement of the lever applies the brake, the brake being immediately taken off when the pressure is released by a spring E. The wire D can also be actuated and held on by a thickened part D' formed on it engaging a spring G, bearing on a block F, fitted with lugs sliding in slots in the sleeve C', and engaging spiral slots B<1> formed in a sleeve B carrying the handle b and mounted free to rotate on the sleeve C' between a collar C<3> secured on the sleeve C' and the end of the handle-bar C. The pitch of the spiral B' is such that tension of the brake wire cannot rotate the handle backwards.
Patent GB-190202143-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cork Mats
Inventor: GOULD CHARLES ALBERT
Filed: 1902-01-27
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 2143. Gould, C. A. Jan. 27. Coated fabrics.-A mat or support for heavy articles, such as decorative articles of metal, china, glass, &c. placed on polished tables, or upon polished surfaces, is made by amalgamating ground cork with a suitable cementing-material, such as colledion, or other waterproof material. The mat may be ornamented, and covered on the reverse side with textile material, or textile fabric may be inserted between two layers of the cork material.
Patent GB-190203257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wave Motors
Inventor: GRAFF JUSTIN JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-02-08
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 3257. Graff, J. J., and Costa, G. Feb. 8. Compressing by wave mills. A loaded casing a, or a structure of piles, is embedded in the sand, and to it is pivoted a frame comprising a number of guide-rods b. A hollow float c with a rounded or semicircular bottom is arranged to slide on the rods b, and upon this float is supported a vane e, also movable on the rods b. The vane is prefer- ably made in two parts, the lower part n being hinged to the upper part. Stops are arranged to keep the upper portion of the vane and float apart. The forward impulse of the wave upon the vane oscillates the frame, and, if the vane is forced into still water, the shutter n opens and relieves the pres- sure. The return of the frame is aided by the back- ward flow of the water. The motion of the frame may be transmitted and converted in any suitable manner. In the arrangement shown, the upper end of the frame is connected by a rod f to a lever i arranged to operate the piston-rod of an air-com- pressor g. From the air-compressor a pipe k, pro- vided with a check valve, leads to a storage tank l. In case of a storm, the rod f may be disconnected and the frame turned down, a cradle s with arms t being attached to the casing a to receive it.
Patent GB-190207688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Labelling Machines
Inventor: GROTZ GOTTLOB FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1902-04-01
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 7688. Grotz, G. F. April 1. Printing-apparatus combined with label-affixing apparatus.-Consists of a machine for labelling the ends of circular or prismatic bodies. The machine contains four arrangements by which are performed the successive operations of printing, pasting, applying, and affixing. Fig. 1 represents a side elevation of the combined machine. From a feed-box, the bodies to be labelled are passed through the turnstile 3 in such a way that a single body a rests within each cell of the wheel 2. Each body is supported upon an adjustable block 8 and is held in place by a spring-pressed double-armed lever 19. Adjacent to the outlet of the machine is a guide 20 for forcing back the shorter arm of each of the levers for the release of the body. The periodic movement of the cell-wheel is effected by means of ratchet-gear operated by an eccentric. As the movement progresses, a locking pin which has been disengaged is held until the movement has ceased. By means of the printing-arrangement, a body is provided with an impression or print previous to the label being pasted thereon. Two stamps 21 are adjustably mounted at both sides of the cell-wheel upon bearings which rock upon studs 23 The studs carry guide rollers 24 which move in slots in the slide 25. The printing stamps receive a movement perpendicular to that of the slide by cams on the main shaft and suitable levergear 26.
Patent GB-190223636-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Music-sheets for Use in connection with Mechanical Musical Instruments.
Filed: 1902-10-29
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 23,636. Lake, H. H., [Aeolian Co.]. Oct. 29. Automatic instruments.-In order that the music may be readily followed, the words of songs are printed on the tune-sheet against the note perforations or the like to which they correspond.
Patent GB-190226914-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Life-guards or Obstruction Removers.
Inventor: HUDSON ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-12-06
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 26,914. Hudson, A., and Bowring, J. Dec. 6. Obstruction - removers.-Relates to obstruction - removers for electric tramcars and other vehicles, of the type in which a cradle for receiving the obstruction is lowered when a vertical gate is opened by the obstruction, as described in Specification No. 2448, A.D. 1902. The cradle E is carried by the shaft F, to which is secured an arm H connected by a rod I to an arm J secured on the shaft A of the gate C. The rod I and arm J are connected by a rule joint, which is arranged to prevent the lowering of the cradle until the shaft A has been turned. A spring K, which connects the arm H to a fixed bracket L, tends to hold the parts in their normal positions and to lower the cradle when the rule joint has been bent upwards. The cradle is replaced in its normal position by means of a foot-lever M connected to an arm N on the shaft A. The gate may be suspended loosely from the shaft A by slotted hinge bars D, with which engage studs D<2> on the shaft, so that the gate cannot open without lowering the cradle, but can close without raising it. In a modification, the rule joint is replaced by an ordinary joint, and the lever M supports the parts in their normal positions.
Patent GB-190301871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for the Production of Hat Linings or Similar Materials.
Inventor: HOBBS THOMAS GEORGE
Filed: 1903-01-26
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 1871. Hobbs, T. G. Jan. 26. Conveyers. - Relates to an intermittentlyoperated conveyer provided with receptacles u, each of which is held at rest until a dozen hat linings or similar articles have been placed in it. Each lining is passed between rollers o, o' into a divided hopper o<6>, shown in plan in Fig. 9, and somewhat diagrammatically in elevation in Fig. 10. From the hopper o<6> the linings are removed by spring arms o<8>, which are rotated at definite intervals by ratchet-and-pawl mechanism. The arms deposit the linings in receptacles u mounted on an endless band u<1>, which is intermittently moved by ratchet-and-pawl mechanism driven from a shaft s connected with the driving-shaft q of the arm o<8> in such a manner that the shaft q makes twelve revolutions for each revolution made by the shaft s.
Patent GB-190302910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse Hoes or Cultivators
Inventor: GARRETT GEORGE JAMES
Filed: 1903-02-07
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 2910. Garrett, G. J. Feb. 7. Hoes, horse; cultivators.-Relates to means for securing the side beams of expanding horse hoes or cultivators. A heart-shaped plate A is pivoted by bolts E to the expanding bars F, and is adjustably secured to the central beam by a hook B with threaded stem, on which works a locking-nut operated by the handle C.
Patent GB-190306646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Engines.
Filed: 1903-03-21
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 6646. McMullen, J. A., and Willans & Robinson. March 21. Drawings to Specification. Crossheads.-The crosshead and crosshead guide of a gas engine form a single-acting air pump.
Patent GB-190307498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Locomotive Engines.
Filed: 1903-03-31
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 7498. Field, E., and New Century Engine Co. March 31. Engines actuated by mixed steam and air. - Locomotive engines are actuated by a mixture of compressed air and steam, which is first passed through a series of tubes placed in the smoke-box, and is then admitted to the cylinder. For heating the air and steam, two chambers b, C, connected by a number of tubes, are placed in the smokebox. A suitable arrangement of tubes is described in which free access of the smoke and gases to the chimney is permitted. The chamber b is divided into three separate compartments p, q, r, by means of partitions o, n and the chamber c is divided into two compartments u, v, by the partitions s. Air is compressed by means of the pumps 1 worked off the engine crosshead, to a pressure just above that of the boiler pressure, and is admitted through the pipe 9 into the compartment p, a relief valve 10 being fitted to the pipe 9. Steam is admitted from the boiler through the pipes 15, 14 to the compartment u and there becomes mixed with the air, the tubes being so arranged that the temperature of the air at this part is about the same as that of the steam. The mixture is then further heated in its passage through the tubes n and is drawn off from the compartment r by means of the pipe 16 and led to the engines. When the engines are first started, the superheater is full of steam, but, when the pressure of air from the pumps is above that of the steam, air is admitted, this preventing a further supply of steam until the pressure of the air falls.
Patent GB-190308774-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wireless Telegraphy.
Inventor: WHEATLEY WILLIAM HUMPHREY
Filed: 1903-04-17
Granted: 1904-04-16
Abstract: 8774. Wheatley, W. H., [Lewis, E. C., and Armitage, C.]. April 17. Signalling and communicating between trains ; signalling to cabins; crossing-gate signals.-Relates to wireless telegraphy, particularly adapted for signalling between railway trains to indicate the direction of motion &c. Where it is only required to receive signals from the front and rear, two receivers only are employed, and are screened from one another and from the transmitter by metal plates or wire netting. Fig. 3 shows an arrangement of two receivers adapted for the cab of a locomotive. Two coherers p are isolated in metal casings f, so that they can only receive radiations, the one from the front and the other from the rear. In the coherer circuit is the relay magnet q, the armature of which carries two contacts, one adapted to close at u a circuit from the battery 21 through the signaling-device, and the other a circuit through a magnet v, the core y of which is adapted, after a suitable time interval, to close the circuit of the tapping-magnet 17. This delay enables the signalling-apparatus to act properly. One form of signalling-apparatus is shown in Fig. 4. When no radiations are being received, the two clear lights 26, 27 are bright, but, should a signal be received from one direction, the magnet is energized, the lamp 26 cut out of circuit, and a coloured lamp 34 cut in. In the case of waves from the other direction, the magnet 24 is energized, the lamp 27 cut out, and the coloured lamp 35 cut in. An additional signal, such as a bell 22, may also be arranged in the circuit. The transmitter is preferably arranged to give a different set of signals or series of waves according to whether it is running, say, north or south. In one arrangement, a continuously-rotating shaft carries two discs arranged to operate circuit-breakers. One disc has one operating projection, and the other has three projections close together. When the train is running, say, north, connections are made so that the one disc gives one signal per revolution. When running south, the switch is set so that the other disc gives three signals per revolution. The transmitter is fitted with a lamp to show that it is working properly.
Patent GB-190312352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drying and Airing Clothes
Inventor: ROBERTS JOHN GODBER
Filed: 1903-05-30
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 12,352. Roberts, J. G. May 30. Displaying.- Relates to an apparatus intended chiefly for drying and airing clothes, but applicable also for displaying articles for sale. The clothes to be dried and aired are hung on rods a, projecting radially from a disc b, which is suspended by a rod g from a hook f in the ceiling or beam e. Side rods d connect the disc b rigidly with an upper disc c. By loosening the nut h, the frame can be turned round to admit of the articles being hung on, or removed from, the rods. In another arrangement, which is more particularly applicable for displaying articles, sets of rods are secured to separate discs suspended one above the other. Two or more rows may be secured to one disc. A cord, carried over pulleys to the side wall, may be employed to suspend the frame in lieu of the method shown.
Patent GB-190312596-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gauge and other Taps.
Inventor: DEATH ARTHUR WALTER
Filed: 1903-06-04
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 12,596. Death, A. W. June 4. Water levels, indicating.-Relates particularly to the bottom blow-off tap which forms part of a gauge tap attached to a steam boiler or other vessels for denoting the height of the water. The valve consists of a hollow rod or tube A, Fig. 1, closed at one end A<1> and having near the closed end one or more apertures C leading from the exterior to the interior of the rod. The closed end A<1> is fitted in a stuffing-box D which is attached to the main part E of the water gauge, instead of the usual bottom tap. The stuffing- box is packed preferably with asbestos metallic packing. The rod A is moved up and down by a handle F so as to lie in an open or closed position with regard to the chamber E. Fig. 6 shows the valve balanced or partly balanced against the pressure in the boiler by continuing the closed end of the rod A through a second stuffing-box G.
Patent GB-190313109-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feed Wheels for Automatic Telegraph Perforators and Transmitters, and for Chronographs and like Instruments.
Inventor: GELL JOHN
Filed: 1903-06-11
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 13,109. Gell, J. June 11. Chronographs.-A revolving star or pin wheel has projections which enter into corresponding perforations in, and feed forward thereby, the paper tapes of chronographs. The pins 5, Figs. 1 and 2, are formed upon the periphery of a ring or sleeve 4 attached by countersunk screws 6 to a disc 3, which is fast on the rotating shaft 1. Slotted holes 7 in the sleeve allow slight angular adjustment relative to the shaft. The paper 7<1> passes over the sleeve and beneath the shoe 8, shaped so as to cause several of the pins to engage with corresponding perforations in the paper. Adjustable support for the shoe is provided by the piece 10, urged downwards by a spring 15, the tension of which can be regulated by the threaded pin 13 and nut 14. The screws 6<a> by which the piece 10 is attached to the framework 18 pass through slotted holes 7", to allow vertical sliding and consequent alteration of the pressure on the paper.
Patent GB-190313521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bobbins
Inventor: TURNER ANDREW
Filed: 1903-06-17
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 13,521. Turner, A. June 17. Flanging.-A large metal bobbin has two flanges B provided with bosses B<1> and secured to the tube A by setting-up or pressing the projections a in the orifices b.