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Patent GB-190224643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Detection of Faults in the Conductors of Electric Traction Systems.
Inventor: FERRANTI SEBASTIAN ZIANI DE
Filed: 1902-11-10
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 24,643. Ferranti, S. Z. de. Nov. 10. Electric railways and tramways.- Relates to arrangements for the detection of faults on electric traction systems where the conductors are divided into sections corresponding to the sections of the line. Two solenoids a, b are arranged to be energized by the currents passing through the outgoing and return feeders e, i, Fig. 1, connecting the bus-bars c, h to the conductors d, f. The cores n, o of the solenoids are connected to a pivoted frame s, which is adjustable by a screw v graduated to show the number of amperes of difference in the two coils, required to cause the indicator to work. Should an earth develope on the conductor d, more current will flow through the solenoid a than through the solenoid b, and the rocking frame s will be moved over, thus operating the visual or aural indicator u. The solenoids may be arranged vertically and counterbalanced by weights &c., or they may be superimposed. An artificial earth is employed in connection with the negative bus-bar h, which consists of a resistance m coupled to an earth connection and to the bus-bar through a switch l. This artificial earth enables the first fault occurring in a section to be indicated. Reversing-switches are provided to enable the polarity of the section conductors to be reversed when a fault has occurred. For conduit systems, the indicating coils are applied to the bottom of the plough, the core being arranged to close a bell circuit and thus give an alarm when a fault occurs in the plough.
Patent GB-190228004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumping Apparatus.
Inventor: BRIDGES HENRY
Filed: 1902-12-18
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 28,004. Bridges, H. Dec. 18. Hydraulically-actuated pumps. -The single-acting motor cylinder a is connected directly to a piston pump, not shown, of smaller section. The valve a<4>, controlling the supply and exhaust of pressure water to the cylinder a, is operated from a tappet c<1> on the piston-rod through a multiple-armed tumbler D. During the stroke, the weight is raised to its highest position, and. just at the end of the stroke, it falls over and shifts the arm d<5> connected to the valve spindle. The down-stroke is effected by atmospheric pressure acting on the motor piston. The apparatus may be made double-acting.
Patent GB-190300386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Ingot Moulds.
Inventor: WINDER BARTLETT WRANGHAM
Filed: 1903-01-07
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 386. Winder, B. W. Jan. 7. Ingots.-Ingot moulds are made with a detachable base-plate B and a removable block E, forming the bottom. Preferably the top of the block E is concave, and the parts may be secured together by pins and cottars D.
Patent GB-190305680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Collapsible Boxes
Inventor: DEBELJAK JAKOB
Filed: 1903-03-11
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 5680. Debeljak, J., and Lojk, J. March 11. Folding-boxes. - In a box capable of being collapsed to facilitate transport, the side walls a, d, Fig. 5, and the bottom and cover h, Fig. 6, are rabbeted along the edges and provided along two edges with metal angle-plates c which project inwards to form, with the rabbets, grooves in which are inserted the members of the box to be connected to the grooved parts. The inner steps of the two rabbets of the side walls d are cut away to form grooves e to receive the edges of the angle-plates on the front and back walls.
Patent GB-190305920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stands or Jacks for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: SLACK THOMAS
Filed: 1903-03-14
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 5920. Slack, T., and Whitaker, T. March 14. Lifting-jacks.-Stands or jacks are carried on a motor vehicle for lifting and supporting the driving-wheels clear of the ground ; they can be locked in position when the wheels are raised. By operating a foot or hand lever, when on or off the vehicle, the rider releases the locking gear and the stand is drawn up clear of the ground by a spring. Two links A fixed to the framing, carry the pivoted legs B, to which are pivoted the links C, connected to links D mounted on the pin O. Stops H, M are arranged to lock the stand in the position shown, but by depressing the foot-lever E or by moving the lever F in the direction of the arrow, the links C, B are freed from the stops and are drawn up by the spring G, thus allowing the wheel to rest on the ground. The wheel is again raised by bringing back the lever F to the position shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190309122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chimney Tops and Cowls
Filed: 1903-04-22
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 9122. Schlegelmilch, R., and Aktien Maschinenfabrik "Kyffhõuserh³tte" vorm. P. Reuss. April 22. Chimney tops.- A rotatable cowl g is supported by a spindle i engaging g a socket h containing lubri - cant confined by a ring m secured to the spindle and having grooves at the sides. The socket h is carried by a bow-shaped support a connected to a cylinder c and a ring b and having up - wardly - inclined arms e, f, two or more of which are pivoted to grip the wall of the chimney. A d d i - tional strengthening-stays d may be provided.
Patent GB-190310781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Brakes for Ordnance.
Inventor: REICHWALD AUGUST
Filed: 1903-05-12
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 10,781. Reichwald, A., [Krupp, F.]. May 12. Mountings.-Relates to hydraulic recoil brakes for ordnance, in which the liquid is forced from one side of the piston to the other, and the recoil is regulated by a rotary valve mounted on the piston. The invention consists in regulating the return movement by a flap-valve on the piston, which does not rotate with respect to the piston and therefore has a variable position relative to the rotary valve. Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section, Figs. 2 and 3 show cross-sections of Fig. 1 on the lines 2-2 and 3-3, respectively, and Fig. 6 shows the straight guiding-groove F for the piston and the curved guiding-groove G for the rotary valve. At the beginning of the recoil, the passages for the liquid, viz., the peripheral grooves E, H in the piston B and the rotary valve C, respectively, are in register, and the flap-valves d, which have a seat in the shape of a hollow cone, are open. When the return motion begins, the flap valves are forced down, but do no: yet cover the grooves H in the rotary valve C. As the return motion proceeds and the rotary valve C turns, the grooves H are brought under the flap-valves d, and thus the opening for the liquid is gradually contracted. In a modified form of apparatus, the grooves E, H, instead of being peripheral, may be formed in the body of the rotary valve and of the piston.
Patent GB-190313410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Taking Series of Photographic Pictures for use in Cinematograph and like Apparatus.
Inventor: BROWN THEODORE
Filed: 1903-06-16
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 13,410. Brown, T. June 16. Drawings to Specification. Magic-lantern apparatus.-A series of photo graphs on a ribbon, obtained by oscillating the object in a special manner between successive exposures,is exhibited by an ordinary kinematograph projecting apparatus. The object, when being photographed, is oscillated relatively to the camera, by such a distance that two successive photographs, when combined, exhibit stereoscopic effect.
Patent GB-190316063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bascule Bridges.
Inventor: SCHERZER ALBERT HENRY
Filed: 1903-07-21
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 16,063. Scherzer, A. H. July 21. Bridges.-Relates to bascule bridges, especially to a construction with two decks or floors, one above the other. The girder trusses roll on their segments E on the abutment A<1> and carry the two floors C', C<2> along their upper and lower chords. The floors project shorewards beyond the rolling segment, the lower one projecting further than the upper one, while the approaches B, B<1> terminate accordingly so as to register when the bascule is down and not to be in the way when it is raised. The upper floor B of the approach is carried on the columns B<6> by trusses, on the underside of which are stops D to bear against stops D' on the projecting end of the bascule. The bridge is raised by pinion and rack gear, the pinions H gearing with racks. on the underside of girders G, which are pivoted to the leaf at a point c<9> above the rolling segment, but nearer the free end to obtain a better purchase. Rollers I<1> on the girder racks bear on curved guides I to support them when they are retracted, and other guiderollers are provided to prevent them from lifting. The counterbalance F consists of weights F', secured by through bolts on both sides of a web plate F<1> fitted in the end of the girder or attached to its end. This plate may be strengthened by flanges and ribs forming cells in which the separable weights are bolted for adjustment.
Patent GB-190318221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Recording the Speed and Mileage of Motor Cars and the like.
Inventor: HARTLEY HENRY
Filed: 1903-08-24
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 18,221. Hartley, H., and Canova, V. Aug. 24. Speed indicators; odometers.-The motion of the sleeve of a governor driven by one of the wheels of a vehicle is imparted to the nut of a quick-threaded screw, connected by multiplying gear with a similar screw, the nut of which moves a marker across a uniformly-moving record sheet. A second marker is depressed into contact with the sheet at the completion of each mile or other desired distance. The sheet b, Fig. 1, is pressed by a roller j, pivoted to a spring lever, against the roller d, which is driven by clock mechanism e. The marker m is fixed to a nut o, having a peg taking into the spiral groove in a shaft n. A wheel fixed to this shaft gears with the toothed sector p, which is connected to the governor by flexible wires q<1>, q and a lever r<1>. A spiral spring s keeps the wire q taut on the roller. The sheet is supported under the marker by a table t, and is taken off a feed roller h, which is prevented from moving laterally by an arm k taking into a groove in the roller. A friction arm l keeps the sheet stretched. In another arrangement the sheet takes the form of an endless band. In order to ring an electric bell when a certain speed is reached, two insulated conductors u are short-circuited by a piece v, carried by, but insulated from, the nut o, which slides along one conductor and makes contact with a spring v-fixed in a suitable position to the other. In petrol and similar motor cars, the indicator may be arranged so as to break the igniter circuit at a given speed. The distance marker w is carried by a spring arm x fixed to the axle of a lever z, Fig. 2. A trip-piece 5 allows the head of the sliding piece 1 to pass downwards, but when the piece 1 rises it pushes the lever to one side and depresses the marker. The required movement is transmitted to the slider by a flexible connector 3 and lever 2. In another arrangement, the lever 2 acts directly on the trip-piece, and the lever z carries the hammer of a bell, which is thus rung at the completion of each mile. Fig. 8 shows the mechanism for imparting motion to the flexible connectors q, 3. A friction-wheel 9 is in contact with one of the wheels of the vehicle, and by means of toothed wheels drives the governor 11, which moves the connector q. A cam on the axle of the wheel 9 actuates a lever and pawl 15, driving the ratchetwheel 16, worm 17, wheel 18, pinion 19, wheel 20, and cam 21 ; this cam acts on a pin fixed to a lever 22, the movement of which is transmitted to the connector 3 by a cord 24 and lever 23.
Patent GB-190322577-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Power Transmission Gear.
Inventor: HUNTINGTON ALFRED KIRBY
Filed: 1903-10-19
Granted: 1904-10-19
Abstract: 22,577. Huntington, A. K. Oct. 19. Motor road vehicles. -Relates to friction or toothed variable-speed and reversing gearing for motor cars &c. Figs. 2 and 3 show an elevation and plan respectively of the fore and back part of the gearing. A Guthrie governor n, o, p, described in Specification No. 11,749, A.D.1889, [Abridgment Class Governors &c.], bears on its disc i, which is driven through gearing k, h, g, f by a sleeve a<1> connected to the engine shaft a by a clutch b, c and driving the screwed sliding shaft a<2>. The governor sleeve n may be adjusted by a lever q, determining the maximum velocity of the governor. The shaft turns backwards or forwards, according to its speed, within a nut d which is driven by the governor, thus moving wheels s, s' upon two discs u, u<1>, which drive, through chain and toothed gearing respectively, the wheel-driving shaft a<3> The shaft a<3> and the wheels may be connected by clutches operated by the steering- gear, thus dispensing with differential gear. A sleeve z, when moved along the shaft a<2>, turns, through a lever y, a double-threaded nut x' on the ends of rods x, thus adjusting bars w which bear on the discs u, u<1> as the wheels s, s<1> are moved. Rough surfaces or depressionsand projections may be formed on the discs u, u<1> and wheels s, s', the wheels in some cases becoming spur-wheels.
Patent GB-190325500-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Preventing the Tubes and other Parts of Fireboxes from Burning and Leaking.
Inventor: WILBY ROBERT
Filed: 1903-11-23
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 25,500. Wilby, R., and Wilby, D. Nov. 23. Linings.-To prevent the exposed parts of boilers from burning, and to prevent leakage and the contact of cold air, an asbestos paste is applied. In Fig. 2, the paste C is shown upon the boiler tube-plate B. The asbestos is powdered and mixed with water or other suitable liquid to form a stiff paste.
Patent GB-190404797-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Propellers.
Inventor: SPICER GEORGE
Filed: 1904-02-26
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 4797. Spicer, G., and Rankin, E. L. Feb. 26. Screw propellers.-In screw propellers adapted more especially for rudder motors and mechanicallypropelled boats, in order that the blades may be feathered and yet be held rigidly in the boss, they are made with a cylindrical part b and a spherical or conical part c, the flat part of which rests against a support d, which in a three-blade propeller is triangular in section. The collar b and spherical part c fit into a cylindrical casing e, i forming the boss of the propeller. Pins f carried by the support d work in slots g formed in the spherical parts of the blades, so that, when the support d is slid inside the casing, it turns the blades. The part i of the casing is fastened to a hollow abaft l through which passes a rod h for operating the support d. The part i is fastened to the part e by bolts m.
Patent GB-190409107-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Steam Generators
Inventor: CROMPTON CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1904-04-20
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 9107. Crompton, C. E. April 20. Vertical boilers of the Cochran type. The smokebox D and uptake E are arranged within the boiler instead of outside it as is usual. The tube-plate a is suitably bent to allow of the slanting position of the uptake. A door or doors o give access to the smoke-box.
Patent GB-190409453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Shoes.
Inventor: GIBBS JOHN WILSON
Filed: 1904-04-25
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 9453. Gibbs, J. W. July 16, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Elastic shoes &c. -The inner surface of the sole of a shoe &c. is fitted with rows B, C of nails or studs of zinc and copper respectively, by means of which an electric current is generated under the influence of the foot of the wearer. The heads of the nails &c. may be countersunk, or made thin to lie on the surface. In another arrangement, copper discs are secured to the inner surface of the sole by means of zinc pins, Other opposing electric elements may be used instead of copper and zinc.
Patent GB-190500317-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Weed Killing Apparatus.
Inventor: WALKER CHARLES CLEMENT
Filed: 1905-01-06
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 317. Walker, C. C. Jan. 6. Syringes.-Weed-killing liquid or powder is applied to the roots of individual weeds by means of a tool consisting of a reservoir provided with an outlet pipe terminating in a spike, the discharge being regulated by means of an elastic or compressible diaphragm or cover, which may or may not be connected with a valve. In the example illustrated, the elastic cover E of the reservoir A is connected with a valve D by means of a rod D', and the liquid escapes through a hole B<1> above the sloping top C' of the spike C at the end of the tube B. The cover E is provided with a filling-opening closed by a screw cap E'. When the hole B' is very small, the valve is dispensed with. The valve may be controlled by a spring coiled around a rod projecting through the cover, or by other means.
Patent GB-190502027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Speed Indicators of Vehicles.
Inventor: WILLE AUGUST RICHARD LOUIS
Filed: 1905-02-01
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 2027. Wille, A. R. L. Feb. 1. Speed indicators of the centrifugal type are provided with signalling-devices to indicate the speed to persons not on the vehicle. The weights e are pivoted by bolts f to the cover d of a spring barrel c, which is fast on the driving-shaft b. The weights are connected by adjustable pins g to sectors h gearing with the wheel i on the sleeve k, which is loose on the shaft and is attached to the inner end of the spring l. A sleeve m rests on the inclined faces at the end of the sleeve k, and is prevented from turning on the shaft by a pin and slot. A lever o, resting on the sleeve m, is provided with sectors on its forked ends gearing with wheels on a shaft p controlled by a spring 5. The motion of the shaft p is transmitted by bevel-gearing to the pointer r, and is made to raise signal arms w into a vertical position at certain speeds. Disks u, mounted on the shaft, are adapted to engage the tail-ends v of the arms, as shown. The arms may also be made to complete the circuits of coloured electric lamps 7. Tappets are arranged on the shaft p to actuate the hammers of a bell (not shown) on the attainment of certain speeds, and a pin 4 on the rotating sleeve m is adapted to actuate the hammer 3 of another bell when the sleeve is in its highest position. A recording-drum is mounted at one side of the casing, and a pencil is carried by an arm of a rack gearing with a pinion on the shaft p.
Patent GB-190506357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Devices for Twisting and Winding Artificial Threads
Inventor: LINKMEYER RUDOLF
Filed: 1905-03-25
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 6357. Linkmeyer, R. March 25. Spindle apparatus; spinning - machines with twisting - arrangements at delivery; reeling-machines. -In apparatus for twisting and winding artificial silk thread into skeins, in which form it is more suitably submitted t o subsequent treatment, a receptacle 2 containing the thread is mounted in a holder 3 at the top of a revolving spindle 1, and the thread is 1 e d u p through a guide 4, preferably formed of a centrally perforated zinc funnel, and through a guide-eye 5, and is wound on a rotating drum 6. The bolder is supported by lugs or projections arranged between it and the receptacle. Disclaiming reference is made to Specifications No. 18,047, A.D. 1903, and No. 21,243, A.D. 1398,
Patent GB-190510388-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: WINDHAM WALTER GEORGE
Filed: 1905-05-17
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 10,388. Windham, W. G. May 17. Motor road vehicles.- Relates to motor -cars with removable bodies, and consists in arranging the rear portions of the bodies to slide off backwards. In the form of vehicle shown in Fig. 1, the front portion B of the body is fixed to the frame A, and the rear part C is mounted to slide on longitudinal side runners or guides, the sliding surfaces being preferably faced with metal, as shown in Fig. 2. The body, when removed, is supported upon collapsible or detachable legs E, which are adapted in the example shown to fold up transversely. Each of the legs is attached to the body at one end by a strap E<4>, and when in use is secured in a bracket G by means of a wedge. A device for starting the movement of the body off the chassis or driving it home and locking it in position is shown in Fig. 4. A worm J mounted in bearings on a transverse member of the frame gears with a rack on the underside of the body. More than one of these devices may be used, the worms being geared together. A band lever and ratchet device for starting only is shown in the Specification. The body and legs may be suitably stayed or strengthened.
Patent GB-190511954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Lay and Shuttle Mechanism for Power Looms.
Inventor: SCHWABE GEORG
Filed: 1905-06-07
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 11,954. Schwabe, G. June 8, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. L o o m stop-motions; Starting-mechanism; beat - up motions.-In order to allow time for the traverse of the shuttle in broad looms, or when a weak weft material is being used, the motion of the loom is stopped whenever the shuttle is picked, and is re-started when the shuttle reaches the opposite box. As the lay moves backwards, the shuttle is picked at halfstroke, and immediately thereafter a beak on a catch h lever 3 pivoted to the lay engages an arm 4 on a vertical rod 5, which is rotated, and through a crank and connecting-rod stops the loom. The catch lever 3 is raised and disconnected from the arm on the rod 5 by a bent portion passing over a roller 31. When the shuttle reaches the opposite box, it acts through the swell and swell finger to turn a longitudinal shaft 18 mounted on the lay, and an arm 19 fixed to the shaft engages a beak on a catch lever 20 and turns a bell crank 21 pivoted on the underside of the breast beam against the action of a spring 23. When the bell crank 21 is turned, it releases a second bell crank 9, also pivoted on the underside of the breast beam, and a spring 15 causes the arm 12 of the bell crank 9 to act through a rod 13 on an arm 4<a> fixed to the rod 5, which is rotated into its former position to start the loom. The bell crank 9 is returned to its position by a rod 8, which slides in a pivoted bearing 7 on the lay, a collar on the rod coming against the bearing 7 as the lay beats up.
Patent GB-190512194-A (GB)
Title: Grand Piano.
Filed: 1905-06-10
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 12,194. Knake Akt.-Ces., Geb. Aug. 24, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Pianofortes.-Short horizontal pianofortes are made in the form shown, the sides of the case being parallel or nearly so, and without any of the usual in-curving such as is indicated by the dotted lines. The frame is formed with an annular part in the middle. The arrangement of the strings is such that the crossing is in the middle of the instrument, as shown.
Patent GB-190517829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Resilient Wheels for Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: OLDFIELD TOM
Filed: 1905-09-04
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 17,829. Oldfield, T., and Schofield, J. A. Sept. 4. Spring wheels;felloes or rims.-Between the rim A and the tyre B are interposed a number of curved steel springs C, the ends of which are pivoted to short links D, each pivoted to the tyre. Each spring is secured in the centre to the rim by a square stud G, the end of which projects into a hollow box H, secured to the inside of the, tyre. The recesses in the boxes H are of the same width as the studs, so that transverse disturbance of the springs is prevented, and they are longer so that a spring drive may be obtained and sudden jolting prevented. In one modification, the arrangement of the springs is reversed, and in another the centre of each spring is secured to the tyre and the pivot-links and boxes secured to arms projecting from the hub.