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Patent GB-190200918-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrical Measuring Instruments
Inventor: WHIPPLE ROBERT STEWART
Filed: 1902-01-13
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 918. Whipple, R. S. Jan. 13. Thermometers and pyrometers.-For use in electric thermometry, a resistant wire helix is provided with a movable contact for potentiometer or bridge measurements. In the form shown, the wire is wound in a helical groove in the surface of a stationary insulting-cylinder B, which is carried by a metal support B' on a stand A, the ends of the wire being attached to terminal plates C<1>. Contact is made at any point on the wire by a tangential spring G<1>, carried by an outer cylinder D on a screw shaft E; which is supported in a stationary nut E<3> and a plain bearing E', and can be turned by a milled bead E<4>. A helical graduated scale on the outer cylinder D is visible through a small aperture F in a casing, which carries a fixed pointer ; the scale is made direct reading in degrees. The apparatus is preferably fitted in a case with other resistances, dry cells, and a d'Arsonval galvanometer having a long pointer visible through a window. In modifications, the wire may be wound on a stepped drum or cone ; the graduated cylinder may be geared to the shaft, or may be stationary, the pointer being movable.
Patent GB-190203475-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paper Binders.
Inventor: EDWARDS EDMUND
Filed: 1902-02-11
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 3475. Edwards, E., [Sieber & Trussell Manufacturing Co.]. Feb. 11. Making apparatus for filing papers and documents.-Relates to temporary binders. The filing wires 9 are secured by squaring and splitting the ends, passing them through square holes in the troughs 5, and spreading the split portions 9<a>.
Patent GB-190204327-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Hubs of Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: WILKINSON THOMAS FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-02-20
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 4327. Wilkinson, T. F. Feb. 20. Hubs; axle-boxes; dust-excluders.-The spoke flanges of the hub of a wire-spoke wheel are formed hollow and are either fixed on or formed integral with the barrel piece B. The hole in the spoke flange at the outer end of the hub is closed by a dust-proof screw up C, and an additional spoke flange may be formed at the middle of the hub. Antifriction metal liners L or ball bearings may be fitted into the hub.
Patent GB-190208704-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: CROSSLEY WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1902-04-15
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 8704. Crossley, W. J., and Webb, W. le P. April 15. Gas and like engines, governing in. When the speed is excessive, the exhaust valve remains closed, the governor serving to insert into or remove from the governing-gear a piece through which the main valve gear is put out of or into operation. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the bowl S on the valve lever D is normally put into the path of the cam E at every cycle by a lever Q worked from a cam 0 through a lever N and tappets L, M controlled by the governor. The roller S may be normally kept in gear and removed by the governing-mechanism when the speed is excessive. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the tappet rod G is put into the path of the valve spindle S by another tappet lever J. The striking- plate Q slides on the rod G ; it may be stepped.
Patent GB-190209298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dumping Vehicles.
Inventor: HILL THOMAS
Filed: 1902-04-22
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 9298. Hill, T. April 22. Tip-carts and tip-wagons.-Relates to tipping- vehicles, and is shown in Fig. 1 applied to a tipcart. Under the body 20 of the cart is secured a frame 24, Fig. 8, provided with lugs 29 in which is mounted a shaft 27, and the ends of the shaft work in slots 28 formed in casings 31 secured by bolts 42 to the undercarriage 22. The casings have curved upper surfaces 32 on which bear the arms 26 of the frame 24, and in each surface is a hole 44 which normally allows the weight of the vehicle body to be borne by projections 30 of the arms 26 resting on rubber, helical, leaf, or other springs 43 embedded in the undercarriage. The outer sides of the casings project upwards to form guides for preventing lateral displacement of the vehicle body. The axle 39 passes between parallel projections 38, Fig. 9, on the underside of the casings, and between corresponding upper lugs held at the required distance apart by rods 37, of which the turned-down ends 41 are bolted to plates 40 on the underside of the axle. The ends of the shaft 27 rest in off-set frames 34 when the vehicle is in its completelytipped position, the arms 26 being then out of contact with the surfaces 32. Semicircular projections 35 overlap the wheel hub.
Patent GB-190210806-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Travelling Trunks and Wardrobes.
Inventor: UNGER OSKAR
Filed: 1902-05-10
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 10,806. Unger, O. May 10. Trunks.-Relates to a trunk convertible into a wardrobe. It is formed in two equal parts a, b, hinged together at one end and fitted at the other end with a lock or fastening d. Each half is provided with a tray f, g, the trays being hinged together and also to the halves f, g respectively. The two portions m, n at the hinged ends are removable, and, when the halves are opened out and placed in the upright position for use as a wardrobe, the parts m, n are removed and the two halves are held together by hooks or other fastenings, the traysf, g forming the door of the wardrobe. Screw-threaded studs serve as feet for the wardrobe, and may be removed when the article is used as a trunk. Removable handles are provided.
Patent GB-190213388-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Cigarettes.
Inventor: WENKE JOHANN ERNST
Filed: 1902-06-13
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 13,388. Wenke, J. E. June 13. Cigarettes.-The cigarette has its paper mouthpiece a covered with a strip of natural bast c, wound spirally upon it as shown and pasted down at one point d. The junction of the bast and wrapper b may be strengthened by a ring of paper &c. e.
Patent GB-190218471-A (GB)
Title: Amusement Apparatus.
Inventor: CRIST WILLIAM EUGENE
Filed: 1902-08-22
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 18,471. Crist, W. E. Aug. 22. Ferris and like wheels.-Relates to the construction of a great-wheel carrying passenger cars so as to render it separable into parts. Fig. 2 shows a part of the wheel. The axle 1, having journals 2 to turn in bearings carried by lattice work standards, is provided with hubs 5, to which rims 6 are fixed by radial and tangential spokes. The rims and hubs are bored out to receive a series of detachable rods 11 secured by pins &c. and braced together by ties &c. 14, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, all of which are detachable and may be fitted with tightening-devices. The cars are slung between pivots 13 carried on the ends of the rods 11. A sectional rim 15 is bolted to the rods 11 on one side to form a pulley, which is driven through a band by a motor mounted on a base carrying the standards which support the axle.
Patent GB-190224232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf-balls.
Inventor: CRAWFORD THERON CLARK
Filed: 1902-11-05
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 24,232. Crawford, T. C. Nov. 5. Balls for golf are formed of an india-rubber or like core a, Fig. 1, having arms c radiating in all directions, and an outside cover b of gutta-percha or the like. In a modification, Fig. 3, a guttapercha or asphalt or like cord d, the weight of which may be adjusted by varying its substance or by embedding it in some heavy body, has a celluloid covering e. The exterior of the covering e is made with cells f, Fig. 4, and is formed first as a sheet, and is then placed around the core. A covering g of soft india-rubber rests on the walls of the cells f, and a stout outside cover h of guttapercha is provided. The Provisional Specification describes a modification in which the core a is built up of hollow segments formed of hard rubber or the like, with walls radiating from a common centre.
Patent GB-190224732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dentistry
Inventor: MARTIN GEORGE GORDON
Filed: 1902-11-11
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 24,732. Martin, G. G. Nov. 11. Teeth, artificial.-Relates to devices for holding loose teeth in position, and for covering roots of teeth which have become exposed by the gums receding. Fig. 2 shows four connected collars A adapted to fit over the incisors a, as shown in Fig. 1. Closed crowns B are, in this case, arranged to cover the cuspids. The collars are sometimes widened so as to extend to the crown, as shown at C', Fig. 4, downwardly-projecting tongues c<2a>, c<3>, c', c<5> being provided to cover the exposed roots. The collars are combined so as to adapt them to fit the teeth requiring treatment.
Patent GB-190310701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Split Driving-pulleys.
Inventor: COHU HENRI ALBERT
Filed: 1903-05-11
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 10,701. Cohu, H. A. May 11. Pulleys and driving-drums.-Each half of a split pulley is made up of two semicircular plates a with turned-up portions at the edges for attachment to the rim b. Lugs c, d are formed on the plates a and are provided with holes for the passage of bolts for coupling the halves of the pulley together. Angle-irons e are arranged between the plates and the lugs c, and raised parts of the boss portion f are connected to the lugs d.
Patent GB-190313729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in "Dental Rubber" for use in the Manufacture of Artificial Dentures.
Filed: 1903-06-19
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 13,729. Foster, C. E., and Dental Manufacturing Co. June 19. Teeth, artificial.-Material for artificial dentures consists of a metallic fabric a, preferably nickel wire gauze, placed between two sheets of dental rubber b, the whole being united by pressure between hot rollers.
Patent GB-190316763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gravity Locks.
Inventor: STOUT GEORGE HUSTON
Filed: 1903-07-30
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 16,763. Stout, G. H., and Turner, L. A. July 30. Locks, key.-Relates to that class of gravity locks described in Specification No. 10,081, A.D. 1903, in which a gravity bolt 5 is pivoted on a barrel with a squared opening for a handle at the lower corner 6. The bolt is provided with twin locking-tumblers 10, 11, mounted on a locking- barrel 12, and separated by baffle-plates 20 and a partition plate 16, as described in the prior Specification, so as to require a complex motion of the key for insertion, in unlocking, and for withdrawal after locking. A hand-operated tumbler 24 is also employed on one face of the lock. The bolt is recessed to receive the tumblers. A second bolt 39 may be added, this bolt having a tumbler 45 and hooked extension so as to be operated by a separate, and preferably ward, key 41. The tumbler has notches 47, 48, 49 for engaging with the fixed stump 50 and is provided with a handle 56 working through a slot in the case. The bolt 5 may be stepped at 62 and the striking-plate arranged with inclined planes has a slot cut with different lower levels for the two bolts.
Patent GB-190318706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppering Bottles, Jars and like Vessels.
Inventor: BARTON HENRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-08-31
Granted: 1904-11-30
Abstract: 18,706. Barton, H. W. Aug. 31. Stoppers; corks, retaining; corks, withdrawing.- In stoppering bottles, jars, &c., means are provided whereby a stopper of cork may be securely fastened in position in a bottle or jar neck, and may be withdrawn without the employment of a corkscrew. The neck of the bottle is provided with screw threads a', Fig. 1, or with lugs, studs, or projections, adapted to engage screw threads b<1>, or holes, slots, or grooves respectively, formed in a tubular metal sheath b. At the top of the metal sheath is an annular flange b<2> provided with a milled or roughened edge, by the aid of which the sheath is manipulated. The sheath b is first screwed or turned tightly into position in the neck a, and an ordinary cork or stopper c is then forced into, and at its lower end through, the sheath b, the lower end of the cork expanding below the sheath and making a tight joint with the plain part of the bottle neck. To open the bottle, the sheath b, together with the cork c, is removed from the bottle neck by gripping the flange b<2> and unscrewing the device bodily. The sheath b may be formed of material adapted to be used over and over again ; or it may be formed of light and inexpensive material to be discarded when the contents of the bottle have been consumed. In the latter case, the milled edge of the sheath is dispensed with, the top of the sheath being formed with an inverted trough-shaped flange b<2x>, Fig. 11, adapted to embrace the mouth of the bottle, the lower edge of the flange being corrugated to facilitate manipulation. The Provisional Specification states that the neck may be provided with lugs or projections as described in Specification No. 11,505, A.D. 1899, and may be produced as described in Specification No: 14,399, A.D. 1902, and that the principle of the present invention is the same as that described in Specification No. 27,250, A.D. 1902.
Patent GB-190319063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electro-capillary Detectors, Relays and Recording Apparatus.
Inventor: ARMSTRONG JAMES TARBOTTON
Filed: 1903-09-04
Granted: 1904-12-03
Abstract: 19,063. Armstrong, J. T., and Orling, A. Sept. 4. Developing; fixing ; washing. - Relates to the electro -capillary apparatus described in Specifications No. 21,981, A.D. 1901, and No. 2053, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Electric telegraphs &c.], and consists of devices whereby the direction of the current or difference of potential is shown and may be photographically or optically recorded, or caused to actuate one or more - relays. To form a record of the signals thus received, for telegraphic - and analogous purposes, a sensitized film l is passed from a roll m enclosed within a light-tight casing n past a screen o having two pin-holes p; and one light qX or two lights q are caused to shine directly, or indirectly by means of mirrors s or prisms through focussing-lenses r, on to the pinholes. When the current or the difference of potential is applied, the mercury delivered by one of the tubes f closes one hole p, thereby cutting off the light, and leaving a record on the strip. After passing the screen, the tape may be led round a roller t in a developing-bath u, thence round a roller v in a washing. bath w, thence round a roller in a fixing-bath x, and finally round a roller in a washing-bath y. This photographic recording-device may be used in conjunction with a single electro-capillary elament, such as is described in the above-mentioned Specifications. Any desired number of detectors may be actuated by the signals, so as to operate a corresponding number of ralays or recorders.
Patent GB-190323876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Autographic and other Telegraph Systems
Inventor: KORN ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-11-03
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 23,876. Korn, A. Nov. 3. Telegraphs.-Relates to a system of autographic or facsimile telegraphy, and to means for recording messages sent by current reversals in the Morse code. Fig. 1 shows the apparatus used at the receiving - station for autographic transmission. A drum K bearing on its surface a sensitized film. is driven synchronously with a drum on which the sketch or manuscript &c. is carried at the transmitting-station. A cathode tube J is provided with a small window through which radiation reaches the surface of the drum K. At the transmitting-station a contact point traces a spiral line on the manuscript &c., and sends intermittent currents to line in the usual way. Such currents, arriving by the line wire A, energize the relay coils 1, 2 and make contact at 38, 9, diverting the current of the battery C from the electromagnetic coil 16 to the coil 17, thus lifting the arm 15 and depressing the switch E. The sector-shaped switch comprises insulated segmental contact-pieces 19 adapted nearly to touch fixed contact blocks 20, 21, 23 and thus allow high-tension Tesla currents to pass between the juxtaposed points. The Tesla currents are generated by means of a battery F, interrupter 25, induction coil G, spark gap 28, Leyden jar H, and coil I. Normally the current flows through the condenser 33, and the lower part of the switch E, returning by the wire 35. If the relay 1, 2 is energized, however, the current flows through the upper part of the switch and the cathode tube J, thus making an impression on the sensitized paper. For the purpose of recording Morse signals, two relays and two switches are used, two cathode lamps being placed side by side. If current of one sign is transmitted, one of the switches is operated, and one of the cathode tubes brought into action, a "dot" signal being recorded. If the current is of opposite sign the other switch is operated, with the result that both tubes are active and a " dash" is registered. The autographic appliance may be combined with that last described, switches being provided so that either may be brought into use as required.
Patent GB-190324610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricating Trunk Pistons and Cylinders of Internal Combustion and other Engines
Inventor: JAMES CHARLES
Filed: 1903-11-12
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 24,610. James, C. Nov. 12. Lubricating pistons. In the trunk piston of an internal - combustion or other engine, lubricant supplied under pressure to the gudgeon pin collects in annular grooves in the pin, and passes through passages in the pin or in the boss supporting the pin to the exterior of the piston. Lubricant is supplied under pressure to the small end of the connecting-rod by a pipe f, and passes by a duct g to a groove i in the pin d, and along the exterior surface of the pin to grooves e. Passages c lead from the grooves e to one or more grooves b in the piston. Relief holes open from the grooves b to the interior of the piston.
Patent GB-190325555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Apparatus for Dyeing under Pressure.
Inventor: DETRE LEON
Filed: 1903-11-23
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 25,555. DÚtrÚ, L. Dec. 2, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Dyeing.-In apparatus for dyeing under pressure, each of two vessels A, B, containing the dye liquid and supplied with compressed air, gas, or steam through a four-way cock R, is connected to each of two vessels C, C' containing the materials to be dyed. The cock R is actuated automatically to supply the compressed air &c. alternately to the vessels A, B, thereby causing a to-and-fro circulation of the dye liquid through the vessels C, C<1>. To provide for supplying fresh dye-stuff, the vessels A, B are fitted with pipes t<1>, t which pass into an auxiliary vessel D fitted with an inlet funnel E and a connection 5 to the vessel C or any of the other vessels A, B, and C<1>. When supplying fresh dye-stuff by means of the vessel D, the cocks 2, 3, 4 are closed and the cock 1 opened ; after some liquid has passed through the pipe 5 into the vessel D, the cock 1 is closed and the cock 2 opened to admit of the introduction of new dye-stuff or mordant from the funnel E. Finally, the cock 2 is closed, and the cocks 3, 4 opened to allow the compressed air in one of the vessels A, B to force the liquid up one of the pipes t, t' into the other vessel. After all the liquid has been forced out of the vessel D by the compressed air acting alternately in the vessels A, B, the cocks 3, 4 are closed. One only of the pipes t, t<1> need dip into the liquid in the vessel D, the introduction of the fresh dye-stuff being then on one side only.
Patent GB-190325973-A (GB)
Title: An Implement for "Tapping" or "Bleeding" Indiarubber or other Trees.
Filed: 1903-11-27
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 25,973. Eastern Produce and Estates Co., [Simpson, T. P.]. Nov. 27. Knives, horticultural.-Relates to an instrument for tapping or bleeding india-rubber trees, and consists of a hollow triangular cutting-device carried on a stem c mounted in a handle a. The handle is furnished with a stabbing or piercing point b, for making the first incision. Fig. 3 shows the underside of the cutting-end, the cutting-edges being d and e.
Patent GB-190403618-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in & relating to Wickets as applied to the Game of Cricket
Inventor: RYAN JAMES
Filed: 1904-02-13
Granted: 1905-02-13
Abstract: 3618. Ryan. J. Feb. 13. Cricket. - T h e wickets are so mounted on a board that when struck an electric bell is rung. The wickets are secured by spring clips to the board 1, Fig. 3. which is mounted in front of a board 2, Fig. 4, held in a vertical position by an angle-plate. The board is connected to the board 2 by a metal strip E, which is connected s o a s to allow the board a slight horizontal play.. The boards are normally kept apart by springs L, the distance apart being regulated by bolts C, which pass through holes D of larger size, and are provided with nuts. When the board is pushed back by the force of a ball hitting the wickets, four metal connections J complete an electrical circuit to a bell by electrically connecting four pairs of contacts G connected to wires forming a parallel circuit when the pairs of contacts G are connected. Rubber buffers K are attached to the board 2 to deaden the impact between the boards.
Patent GB-190405576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Variable Friction Gearing.
Inventor: SANDERS LEWIS
Filed: 1904-03-07
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 5576. Sanders, L. May 11, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Motor road vehicles.-A variable-speed friction gear for use on vehicles and machinery is shown in Fig. 2. The driving-shaft 1 carries a disc 2 against which a paper or a paper-covered disc 5 on the driven shaft 3 is pressed by means of levers 11, the shaft 3 being mounted eccentrically in the brackets 6. The power is taken from the shaft 3 by means of pulleys placed one at each end beyond the brackets 6. The speed is varied by moving the disc 5 along the shaft 3. The disc 5 has a metal body 8, Fig. 4, provided with spurs 10 over which the paper or other friction material is pressed.
Patent GB-190409590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Manure or Fertilizer Distributers
Inventor: KEMP JOSEPH SARGENT
Filed: 1904-04-26
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 9590. Kemp, J. S. April 26. Manuring.-Manure and fertilizer distributers, with wheeled bodies, rotary or other beaters, and movable bottoms or other feeding-devices operated by variable-speed mechanism in which an adjustable pinion gears with either of several concentric rims on a disc, are provided with means by which the disc may be thrown into or out of gear by a movement of the driver's foot while the machine is in motion. Fig. 3 is a longitudinal section of such a distributer, and Fig. 10 is a section through the gear disc and adjustable pinion. The feeding- device consists of a slat bottom D with a follower d<2> and connecting-chain d', and is driven by a spider E on a shaft e, which is rotated by the worm g, Fig. 10, shaft g<1>, adjustable pinion h<4>, and disc H gearing with a pinion on the axle a of the rear wheels. The speed is altered by moving the pinion h' into gear with another of the rims h<1>, h<2>, h<3>, by means of a lever and connecting-rod. The worm g is thrown out of gear by raising the end of the shaft g<1> by means of a lever, connected with pivoted segment provided with an eccentric slot in which a pin connected with the shaft g<1> slides. The disc H is moved outwards out of gear with the pinion h' by pushing back a rod K by means of the bifurcated foot-lever L, and so rotating a spiral cam I fitting on the shaft i and engaging with a fixed arm i<3>. It is held out of gear by means of a pivoted catch-lever N engaging with the end of the rod K. When this lever is moved by the driver's foot, a spring O forces the rod K forward and so throws the disc into gear again.