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Patent GB-190022285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Current Collectors for Electric Vehicles.
Filed: 1900-12-07
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 22,285. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Stewart, S. B.]. Dec. 7. Electric railways and tramways on a surface contact or conduit system. Collectors.-From the frame F, built up of channel iron and mounted on the axles or other part of the vehicle, is suspended the carrier K by means of the links G. This carrier supports one or two collector bars S, to work over studs C or in a conduit, by the pivoted levers 0 which are pivoted to the bars S at one end and bear against the springs T at their other ends. The springs T and suitable connections I allow some vertical play. To raise the collectors, an arm B fast on the pivot of one of the links G is pulled over by the link A and lever H, which is secured in either position by the stops L or L<1>.
Patent GB-190104008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blast Furnaces.
Inventor: KENNEDY JULIAN
Filed: 1901-02-25
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 4008. Kennedy, J. Feb. 25. Blast furnaces. - The outer casing 2 of the upper part of a blast furnace is provided with a flange 3, upon which is constructed an annular wall 4, extending beyond the top of the shaft 5, and joining a dome-shaped top 6, which is covered by a casing 7. One or two downcomers are connected to bent pipes 8, fitted to the dome 6. Bleeder or relief pipes of the usual kind may be attached to the pipes 8. In a modification, the furnace may be surmounted by a cylindrical plate, attached to the casing 2, and forming with the top of the furnace a water tank for use in cooling the dome.
Patent GB-190105926-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shuttle Relief Motions of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: BUTTERWORTH JOHN
Filed: 1901-03-21
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 5926. Butterworth, J., and Dickinson, W. March 21. Loom shuttle - relief m o t i o n s.-A finger 1, mounted on the stop-rod 2, is normally pressed upon the shuttle - box swells 3, by means of a spring 5, connected to the lay-sword. During the backward movements of the lay, the finger is drawn away from the swell by means of a finger 9, which is secured to the rod 2, and actuated by an adjustable runner 11.
Patent GB-190111958-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Starting Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: MACRILL FRANK
Filed: 1901-06-12
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 11,958. Macrill, F. June 12. Gas and like engines, starting. A valve, preferably the exhaust valve, is held open continuously at starting, until the engine attains some momentum, by a roller I on the valve lever running on the circular collar D, by which it is rotated frictionally, causing it to move along the screw H into line with the cam C, which opens it during half the compression stroke. The cam C also rotates the roller until it moves clear of it, when the exhaust cam B for normal running acts alone on the roller G of the lever E. The half compression cam can be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190114758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: HILL EDWARD MAY
Filed: 1901-07-19
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 14,758. Hill, E. M. July 19. Clip fastenings; lacing fastenings.-A clip for supporting and securing the ends and fastening- bows of boot and shoe laces, ribbons, or the like, consists of a base-part a, having holes b to facilitate its attachment to a boot or shoe, and a pivoted piece f with projections g engaging eyes e on the base-part. The end h of the hinged piece is acted on by a spring tongue d between two slits in the plate a.
Patent GB-190116390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Carbonating Liquids.
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-08-15
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 16,390. Jones, W. J. Aug. 15. AÙrating liquids.- The carbonation is effected in a vessel 5, to which carbonic acid is supplied through a pipe 14 and perforated coil 13, and water is supplied in the form of spray through the pipe 16 and perforated coil 16<a>. In the vessel 5 is a loose diaphragm 9, on which is mounted a chamber 10 into which enter pipes 15 and 12, the former of which lies directly above the coil 13, and the latter of which serves as the draw-off pipe for the aerated liquid. C is a small vent in the chamber 10. The effect of this arrangement is to give a final and complete aeration to the liquid in the chamber 10 at the time of drawing-off the liquid.
Patent GB-190202983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Locks.
Inventor: MEYER THEODOR LOUIS
Filed: 1902-02-05
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 2983. Meyer, T. L. Feb. 5. Sliding bolts; locks, key.-A sliding bolt for doors is secured in the shot position by means of a lock, which may be operated by a handle or key. Fig. 1 shows the fastening opposite to a double door. The bolt e slides in staples d secured to one door, and is provided with projections g<1>, g<2> at the head, which is adapted to enter a look casing fixed to the other door. Spring-pressed tumblers f, f<1> are pivoted within the casing, and have hooks h at the ends to engage the projections g<1>, g<2> on the bolt when it is shot. The tumblers may be operated to release the bolt from the inside of the door by means of a handle, which rotates a nut i carrying cam-shaped projections j for engaging the tumblers. From the outside, the tumblers are operated by means of a key k having a double bit to engage the tumblers. When the bolt is released, it may be withdrawn by means of a knob. Upon shooting the bolt, the hooks on the tumblers automatically engage behind the projections on the bolt. With this arrangement, a large number of readily changeable tumblers may be employed.
Patent GB-190203668-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Blower for Domestic Fire Grates.
Inventor: REYNOLDS JOHN
Filed: 1902-02-13
Granted: 1903-02-13
Abstract: 3668. Reynolds, J. Feb. 13. Blowers or drawplates; fire-guards. -A blower is formed as a removable collapsable screen or fire-guard supported by a rod c carried on a base h. The rod c is hinged at i, so as to be adjustable at any inclination. A plate a is secured upon the rod, so as to be vertically adjustable. Movable sector-shaped portions are hinged to two supporting-plates e, and may be drawn upwards, so as to lie behind one another and behind the plate a, by any suitable means, cords g, g<1> being shown.
Patent GB-190204477-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steering Gear for Ships.
Inventor: PATTERSON JAMES
Filed: 1902-02-22
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 4477. Patterson, J. Feb. 22. Steering-gear.-In the steering-gear shown, in plan, in Fig. 1 the crank shaft A<1> of the engine is connected, through the pinions A', B, B', the clutch C<1>, the bevels C', C<3>, and the pinion D<1>, with the toothed quadrant D' on the rudderstock D<3>, so that the rudder is free to yield to the shock of a heavy sea. The force of the shock is taken up by the reversal of the steam in the engine, with or without the assistance of the liquid brake cylinders E,E<1>. After the shock, the engine and rudder are automatically brought back.to the original position. The crank shatt A' of the engine is also connected with handgear of the right and left handed screw type, through the pinions A', G and the clutch G'. When steering by band, the clutch H connecting the band-wheels H<1> with the screwed shaft G<2> of the hand gear is engaged, and the other two clutches C', G<1> are disengaged.
Patent GB-190211057-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Vice for Holding Fish-hooks and other Small Articles.
Inventor: TCHERKASSOV PAUL
Filed: 1902-05-14
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 11,057. Tcherkassov, P. May 14. Vices.-Relates to a thumb-vice for holding small articles, such as fishing-hooks &c. Jaws B, C, Fig.4, approximated, it may be by a screw, nut, or togglelever J, are pivoted to a ring A worn on the thumb. In the modification shown in Fig. 7, the jaws are operated by a conical nut P. In this case, the finger clip A is fixed to a lug A', which is internally threaded to screw upon the central stem of the vice for adjustment. The vice may be fixed to a bench by the wood-screw Q<1>. The arm to which the vice is fixed may be pivoted to the finger-ring, and spring into clips.
Patent GB-190213245-A (GB)
Title: A Water Spraying Appliance for the Purpose of Rendering Coal Dust in Mines Non-inflammable and for Cooling and Moistening the Air in Mines.
Inventor: STEVENS WILLIAM HAROLD BRAILSF
Filed: 1902-06-11
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 13,245. Stevens, W. H. B., and Rhodes, J. June 11. Laying dust and cooling and moistening air in mines.-A pipe b leading from the bottom of the wheeled tank a is fitted at both ends with valves, T-pieces, and spraying-pipes e, and at one end with a valve and union to which a flexible hose and rose, or the filling-pipe i, may be attached. The tank is filled with water and air under pressure from a vessel to which water is supplied.
Patent GB-190221646-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Manufacture of Embossed Material applicable for Decorating Walls, Ceilings and Similar Purposes.
Inventor: RINGEL FRANZ
Filed: 1902-10-04
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 21,646. Ringel, F. Oct. 4. Embossing.-A material with an embossed face and plain back for wall decoration &c. is produced by supplying plastic adhesive filling - material between two sheets of paper drawn from rolls c, d and passing the sheets between plain rollers a, b and between the plain roller b and an embossing- roller e. The compound sheet is guided by a roller f to drawing-off rollers and is conducted to a drying-chamber. The adhesive material preferably consists of 80 parts of wood flour, 40 parts of linoleum cement, 2 parts of gum, and 4 parts of resin. The embossed covering may be decorated by the application of colour, gold, or other metals.
Patent GB-190221692-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Casein Coating and Paint Compositions
Inventor: HATMAKER JAMES ROBINSON
Filed: 1902-10-06
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 21,692. Hatmaker, J. R., [Ruston, S. S.]. Oct. 6. Coating surfaces, compositions for ; waterproof paints; paints, materials for and processes for making.-Relates to coatings and paints in which milk casein is employed as the adhesive principle. An adhesive composition, which is prepared for use by the addition of water, and which is nearly or quite waterproof, is made by incorporating casein with a hydrocarbon, such as resin, oil, or fat, and with lime which has been slaked with a solution of aluminium sulphate or zinc sulphate. When oil or fat is used, it is added in the form of an emulsion to separated milk, and precipitated with the casein by an acid. The casein is then washed and dried, and incorporated with the prepared lime. When resin is used, it may be ground with the other ingredients or may be emulsified and thus added to the casein. The composition may be used with other substances to form coatings aud sizes. A paint composition is obtained by adding powdered soapstone or talc, or other inert mineral substance, with or without colouring- matter.
Patent GB-190223397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Nosebags.
Inventor: WHALL CHARLES
Filed: 1902-10-27
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 23,397. Whall, C., Pfeiffer, J., and Tozer, W. Oct. 27. Nosebags.-A canvas nosebag or manger A, Fig. 2, is attached to a metal frame B, which may be folded up on hinges L so as to prevent the food from falling out. The arms I are each made in two pieces jointed at H, and are bent over to form hooks F, which are inserted in the apertures D, Fig. 1, in metal caps on the ends of the shafts of the van, cart, or cab.
Patent GB-190226154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjusting Devices for Compensating the Wear of Brake Shoes.
Inventor: HERR EDWIN MUSSER
Filed: 1902-11-27
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 26,154. Herr, E. M. Dec. 7, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Brakes.-Relates to means for compensating a u t o - matically the wear of rail and wheel shoes. Figs. 1 and 3 show the application to magnetic rail shoes 1, which are hung from the bracket 7 by springs 6 and linked to the wheel shoes 2 in the manner shown. In the sockets 18 are mounted the heads 17 of the adjusting-bolts 15, which have arms 16 and screw into the brackets 14. Under normal conditions, the arms 16 are clear of the fixed pins 12, 13, but when the blocks become worn the arms come against the pins, so that the bolts 15 are rotated by the drag of the shoes 1, and the clearance space between the rail and the shoes is reduced. In the application to magnetic wheel shoes, the bolt 15, Fig. 4, has an arm 16 adapted to engage the fixed stops 12, 13, and take up the slack in the manner described.
Patent GB-190300626-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for Dusting Tin Plates and the like
Inventor: GIBBINS THEODORE
Filed: 1903-01-09
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 626. Gibbins, T. Jan. 9. Cleaning.-Dust &c. is removed from the surface of tin plates and the like by passing them between pairs of rollers, which run at successively-increasing speeds, so as to draw the plates through the machine. The rollers are arranged in two sets, with an intermediate bed. Each set consists of two pairs 11, 13 or 14, 16 covered with sheep skin, and an intermediate pair 15 covered with rubber. The lower set has an additional pair of rubber-covered rollers 17 driven at a lower speed to retard the plate as it issues from the machine. Preferably the top roller of the last pair in each set is not geared, but all the others are driven by spur and belt gearing arranged on the outside of the frame. Bearing-caps 22 with handles 23 facilitate adjustment &c. of the rollers.
Patent GB-190303852-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Generator Furnaces with Inclined Retorts
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1903-02-18
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 3852. Brookes, A. G., [Stettiner Chamotte- Fabrik Akt.-Ges. vorm. Didier]. Feb. 18. Retort furnaces; gas -producers. - The gasproducer furnace a is separated from the flues or combustion chambers below the inclined retorts r by the depending arch d, which dips into the fuel in the furnace and so prevents the access of cold air to the flues. The combustion space below the retort is divided into chambers by curtains e, f, to which air, heated in zig-zag passages against similarly - constructed fire-flues in the setting, escapes by openings immediately below the retorts. The gas enters the retort chamber by the flues s. The passage of the producer gas to the combustion chambers is controlled by dampers k. The gases, after heating the retorts, descend the flues against which the air-heating passages are placed. Water baths w, x may be provided in the usual way.
Patent GB-190306320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Turning Over and otherwise Moving Billets, Slabs, Rails or Pieces of other Sections in connection with Rolling Mills.
Inventor: HAMPTON JOHN ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-03-19
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 6320. Hampton, J. A., and Roberts, J. March 19. Rolling. - Billets, slabs, rails, and the like, on leaving the rolls, are turned over and presented to the next groove. Rams 12, 13, Fig. 1, carrying blocks 14, 15 are moved up to the rail 11 which preferably abuts against weighted trip-stops 23 pivoted to the block 15. A block 16 linked to the block 14, is provided with a rose 26 which passes under the rail, further advance causes the block 16 to be lifted, and turned together with the rail, through about 90‹, when pivoted hooks 21 engage and hold up the rail. The block 14 is withdrawn to allow the parts to return to their original position, and a second stroke is made, turning the rail completely over. In the last turn, the trip-stop 23 is moved out of the way by the edge of the flange. In a modification, adapted to deal with bars of rhombic section, the blocks serve to hold the bar on edge and act as guides, a stop on the one block engaging recesses on the others to prevent the bar from being nipped.
Patent GB-190315499-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stands or Cabinets for Sheet Music and other Articles.
Inventor: BARON CHRISTOPHER PETER
Filed: 1903-07-13
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 15,499. Baron, C. P. Nov. 12, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Indexing or cataloguing. -An index for a stand or cabinet for music sheets and other articles consists of a curved plate 15 which extends vertically along one of the posts of the cabinet. The plate carries a series of flanges 16, one on the level of each shelf. Index slips 18, resting on the flanges, are pivoted on a pin 17, and bear the names of the pieces on the corresponding shelves.
Patent GB-190318212-A (GB)
Title: Improved Corset.
Inventor: SCHENKEL ELISE
Filed: 1903-08-24
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 18,212. Schenkel, E. Aug. 24. Corsets; belts.- Relates to a corset which is adaptable to variations in the size of the wearer, and is furnished with means for supporting the abdomen. Laced incisions a<1> are formed on each side of the front, and a band is secured to the inner side of each of the hip portions. One band b is provided with buckles b<1>, and the other with a number of ends b', which are fastened to the buckles as shown. The loose ends b' are held up by a loop c.
Patent GB-190321892-A (GB)
Title: Tuck Folders for Sewing Machines.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1903-10-12
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 21,892. Fairweather, W., [Singer Manufacturing Co.]. Oct. 12. Sewing-machine folding-attachments; guiding materials.-A folder for producing box pleats or tucks comprises two portions, a single guiding- plate 19 and a U-shaped outer guide 22 of the section shown in Fig. 4 at the mouth and converging to the flattened form, shown in Fig. 5, near the needle. The edges of the guides are inclined to the direction of feed and terminate in points 29, as shown in Fig. 3. The single guide 19 is attached to an adjustable plate 18 and the double guide is carried by an arm 23 of adjustable length pivoted on a support, attached to the work table, which is provided with a screw stop for determining the forward position of the guide. By this device, the work is delivered under the needle, as shown in Fig. 6, when the pleat may be secured by a row of stitches at x after the manner of a box pleat or the stitches may be caused to catch the inner fold so producing a double tuck. A guide 34 is attached to the machine head and bears against the preceding pleat.
Patent GB-190401740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Method of Manufacturing Radiators for Heating Purposes.
Inventor: LIDVALL JOHAN AUGUST
Filed: 1904-01-23
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 1740. Lidvall, J. A. Feb. 27, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Heating buildings &c.-The side walls of radiators are made in separate flat or curved pieces 1 having ribs 2 on one side. These side-pieces are secured together with top and bottom pieces 4, 5, so as to form radiators of wave-shaped or similar horizontal section. Some of the top and bottom pieces 4, 5, which may be of curved cross-section, are provided with soot holes 6.
Patent GB-190406701-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hook for use in Dressmaking and for other similar purposes.
Inventor: BELL RUDOLPH DENNE
Filed: 1904-03-19
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 6701. Bell, R. D., and Smith, E. March 19. Hooks and eyes.-A hook for fastening dresses &c. is of sheet metal stamped to the shape shown in Fig. 1. It is sewn to the dress &c. by the holes b. The eye may be formed of thread, cord, &c. in the usual way. The hook may be formed of wire, as shown in Fig. 2. In either case, the hook is flat, so that it is not crushed when passed through a mangling-machine.
Patent GB-190407903-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device applied to Railway Carriage-windows, for Preventing Draught and Excluding Dust and the like.
Inventor: KRISS MARCUS
Filed: 1904-04-05
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 7903. Kriss, M. April 5. Wind guards or deflectors.-Perforated angleirons 2, projecting outwards, are fitted at the sides of the windows so that the air currents caused by the movement of the train are deflected, as shown by the arrows, and are prevented from passing into the carriages.
Patent GB-190416111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Stroke Mechanism
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1904-07-20
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 16,111. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. July 20. Feed pumps; actuating pumps; pump stroke, warying.-The discharge of water and fuel from the feed-pumps on a motor vehicle is varied by means of a regulator interposed between the driving-eccentric and the pump pistons, the regulator consisting essentially of a pivoted lever or rocker and a pivoted guide or support, each having slots in which runs the eccentric-rod end. The regulator may be controlled by hand, or automatically by the steam pressure in the boiler. Fig. 1 shows the general arrangement on an automobile ; Fig. 4 is a part sectional elevation of the mechanism, and Fig. 5 is a cross-section on the line 5-5, Fig. 4. The engine 5 of a motor vehicle is supplied with steam from a boiler 4, and is coupled by a chain 6 to the driving-axle. On this axle is mounted an eccentric 7, which actuates the water and fuel pumps 8 through the regulator 9. The regulator frame 11, bolted to the cross-bars 10, has bearings 13 to receive the trunnions 14, which carry the adjustable guides 15, having slots 16 in which slide blocks 17 pivotally connected to the forked eccentric-rod end 36. The two sides of the guides 15 are connected by a U-shaped piece 20, and at the right-hand end by a pin 18, which serves as a nut for the adjusting-screw 19. Fixed to the screw by a nut 25 is a holder 22, which has trunnion-like supports 23 carried by bearings 24 in the frame 11. The screw 19 is turned by a hand-wheel and rod 26 connected to the screw by a universal joint 27. The pump-rod 28 is connected by a link 30 to one arm of a bell-crank lever 31, which swings on a fixed support 32. The other arm has a pair of guides 33 arranged to receive a central block 34, pivotally connected to the eccentric-rod end by the pin 35. As the eccentric-rod moves forward, it carries with it the blocks 17, 34, and causes the lower arm of the bell-crank lever to move in the direction of the arrow. If a shorter stroke is desired, the pin 18 is forced down by the screw, thus putting the two guides more nearly in line. In a modification, the guides 15 are swung about their pivots 14 by a hand-lever. An automatic controlling-arrangement is shown in Fig. 7. The pin 18 is connected by a link 40 to a piston-rod 41. The piston is mounted in a cylinder 42 and is pressed upwards by a spring 43. On the other side of the piston, the pipe 44 is connected to the boiler, and the steam pressure thus controls the stroke of the pump.
Patent GB-190419640-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mouthpiece for Smoking Pipes & Cigar and Cigarette Holders.
Inventor: SIMON LOUIS
Filed: 1904-09-12
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 19,640. Simon, L. Sept. 12. T o b a c c o pipes and cigar and cigarette holders are made with the bore of large diameter so as to facilitate cleaning and provide a cooling and condensing space for the smoke. A plug having a stem which may be of rectangular, fluted circular, or triangular section, as shown in Fig. 4, is inserted in the bore b, the plug and the mouthpiece a fitting together in such a manner that a crescent-shaped opening f is obtained to direct the smoke upwards. The stem c has depressions e at its outer end to allow of free egress of the smoke. The head of the plug and the end of the mouthpiece are shaped obliquely so that, on giving the plug a half-turn, a cam action is brought into play thus enabling the plug to be easily withdrawn.
Patent GB-190423190-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Handling, Transporting and Storing, Fur and Feathered Game.
Inventor: HEATON HARRY PERCY
Filed: 1904-10-27
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 23,190. Heaton, H. P. Oct. 27. Vans with game carriers. The birds are first suspended in the carriers A, Fig. 4, having apertures a' to admit the heads of the birds, which are then moved outwards along the slots a<1>. The carriers A are placed in the van shown in Fig. 1, the holes a at the ends of the carriers engaging pins b on brackets b<4>. For hares and other ground game, a plain bar is used as a carrier. In order to obtain a low level for the flooring, the body is hung from the springs as shown.