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Patent GB-190212791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Road Vehicles especially Intended for the use of Children.
Inventor: VINCENT PAUL FREDERIC
Filed: 1902-06-04
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 12,791. Vincent, P. F. June 4. Quadricycles adapted for use by children; manumotive vehicles.-Relates to a children's carriage which is propelled by the occupant. The rear axle A is supported on two road wheels to one of which is secured a pinion C gearing with a large toothed wheel rigidly connected to a ratchet-wheel E. This ratchet-wheel is actuated by two pawls c, c<1> which are connected together by a spring a and which are pivoted to one arm of a handle-bar F, pivoted to one end of a transversely-arranged spindle Y, the other end of which may carry a second similar handle-bar. The steering-wheels I support the front axle H which is rigidly connected to a vertical rod K carrying a cross-bar M adapted to receive the feet of the occupant. The front axle has a pin p which can be engaged into any one of a series of holes o in an arm N pivoted to the framing, but the arm can be held out of engagement with the pin by means of a hook a<1>. A key passing through the rod K is adapted to be engaged in any one of a series of radial recesses in the underside of the cross-bar M, so as to hold the cross-bar transversely when the front axle is inclined. The body and framing have recesses x.
Patent GB-190219950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Winches or Hauling Apparatus for Steamships or other Vessels and especially for use on Steam Fishing Vessels
Inventor: BEECHING GEORGE
Filed: 1902-09-12
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 19,950. Beeching, G., and Spetch, C. Sept. 12. Net-haulers.-Consists of a simplified steam winch more particularly for use on steam fishing-vessels. The barrels E, instead of being loose, are keyed to their shaft D, to which, or to the barrels, is also keyed a spur-wheel H gearing with a pinion J loose on the whipping-shaft F. A compact engine L is fixed at the front of the winch so that it can be readily removed and replaced, and gears at N, 0, with the shaft F, which can be connected with the pinion J by a clutch K. Where two independent barrels are used, the gearing N, O is at the middle of the engine shaft and shaft F, and there is a pinion J at each end of the shaft F gearing with the wheel H of the corresponding barrel shaft. The inner ends of the barrel shafts have a common bearing.
Patent GB-190222881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of High Pressure Water Taps.
Inventor: FIELDING HAROLD WHITAKER DEIGH
Filed: 1902-10-21
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 22,881. Fielding, H. W. D. Oct. 21. Ball and float valves.-A ball or float valve suitable for high pressures has two subsidiary valves or floats D, underneath the main valve C, controlling the passage of water from the branches f of the inlet pipe by means of apertures J at their upper ends. When the main valve falls, it depresses the auxiliary valves, and the supply is out off when their apertures are enveloped by the casing A, so that the pressure above the main valve closes it.
Patent GB-190225572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Castors for Bedsteads and other Articles of Furniture and the like
Filed: 1902-11-21
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 25,572. Hoskins & Sewell, and Lawrence, J. W. Nov. 21. Castors; furniture legs and pillars; bedsteads and cots; tables; couches.-Relates to a combined dumb or silent castor or foot and roller or running castor for bedsteads, cots, operating and other tables, couches, and other furniture, and the like, and particularly for invalids' and hospital &c. bedsteads and appliances. A foot b, Fig. 5, consisting of an india-rubber, felt, or like pad or block c secured within a socket c<1> by a screw, is carried by a peg d or the like cast into or otherwise secured to the bedstead &c. pillar or leg a. A collar e is mounted above the socket c<1> on a plain shank or neck portion of the peg d. An extended horn, a double-sided frame, or a pair of arms or links f is pivoted eccentrically or hinged to one side of the collar e, and supports a castor bowl or runner g, or a small wheel. The collar e is provided with stops i having inclined abutment i<1> for contact with the parts f, or other means for retaining the arms f may be provided; according to the Provisional Specification, pins or studs and curved open slots, or studs and slotted arms or links may be used. In a modification, shown in Fig. 11, the running castor is carried on a stem or shank d' of the pillar a, and the foot b is pivoted on the pillar below stop shoulders i.
Patent GB-190225639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Transporting and Distributing Apparatus.
Inventor: BUTLER CHARLES HALE
Filed: 1902-11-21
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 25,639. Butler, C. H., and McNear, G. W. Nov. 21. Conveyers.-Consists of an improved conveyer for transporting goods, such as grain &c., in sacks, from a ship &c., and distributing them at various points throughout a warehouse or the like. A smooth-surfaced trough A, carried through the warehouse &c., has a central slot in which runs an endless belt 3 carrying cross-bars 4 adapted to push the sacks along the trough. At intervals along the trough are discharging-gates, one of which is shown in plan in Fig. 4. A length 18 of one side of the trough together with part of the adjacent bottom, is swung aside on a hinge, and the sack is deflected on to a shoot placed below, by a plate formed in three parts 20, 21, 22, making successively larger angles with the trough. The direction of motion of the sack is thus changed gradually. The trough A is supplied by a similar conveyer 7, adjustably supported at its outer end and hinged at 9 on inward extensions of the bearings for the sprocket-wheels 12. The return run of the bolt 3 is carried in a trough 6, by which any grain &c. dropping through the trough A may be collected.
Patent GB-190226033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Relieving the Bearing Pressure of Revolving Shafts.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1902-11-26
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 26,033. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. Nov. 26. Energy meters.- The pressure on its bearing o f t h e armature shaft 2 of the meter shown is diminished by the use of the electromagnet 7, shaped like an inverted cup. 0 n e polepiece 10 is formed on the central core 9 around which the coil 11 is wound. Between the poles 10, 12 is the symmetrically - wound annular c o i l 13, carried on arms 14 attached to the upper end of the shaft 2. The current is conveyed to the coil 13 by the brushes 15 making contact with the rings 17. Preferably the current in the coil 13 is the pressure current of the meter, and the brushes, coil, &c. form part of the resistance in that circuit. The coil 11 may also be included in this circuit. The bearing-pressure is relieved by the attraction exercised by the magnet on the coil 13. In a modified form, the magnet moves with the shaft and the coil 13 is fixed.
Patent GB-190226673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Devices for the Measurement of Electrical Energy
Inventor: ARNO RICCARDO
Filed: 1902-12-03
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 26,673. Lake, H. H., [Arno, R.]. Dec. 3. Energy meters.-In meters for use in unequallyloaded three-phase systems, an arrangement is employed for adjusting the phase of the pressure currents in the meters. The arrangement is applicable to induction and to electrodynamometric meters. The coil S<1>A of the meter I is in one main a, and its pressure coil S<1>V is connected at A' to a, and to a shunt between b, c at O<1>. By adjusting the self-induction of the coil S<1>R by means of a movable core, the difference of phase between the main current in S<1>A and the pressure current in S<1>V can be adjusted to 90‹ in the case of induction meters, or to the suitable angle in electrodynamometric meters. If the adjustment is correct, there should be no movement of the merers when the series coils are interchanged. Similar connections are made for meter II. The coils S<1>C, S<11>C are compensating-coils, and have for their object to reduce the errors in the meters due to friction.
Patent GB-190228577-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Velocipede Steering Locks and the like.
Inventor: RADFORD WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-12-27
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 28,577. Radford, W., and Fisher, W. T. Dec. 27. Steering-mechanism.-A steering-lock for velocipedes comprises a pin 14, sliding in a socket 8 screwed into a lug 5 formed on the head 4, and adapted to be pressed into a hole 6 in a lug 3 formed on the head clip 2. by means of a T or cam-headed lever 17 pivoted by a pin 18 in a slot formed in the socket 8. A spring 16, compressed between shoulders 13, 15, formed in the socket and on the pin 14 respectively, withdraws the pin when the lever is turned into the position shown.
Patent GB-190300108-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Protector for the Bottoms of Trousers.
Inventor: HINDMARSH OSWIN
Filed: 1903-01-02
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 108. Hindmarsh, 0., and Forcer, J. G. Jan. 2. Trouser protectors are made of a strip a of pliable steel or other metal secured to the trouser leg b by rivets or other metal fastenings c.
Patent GB-190311922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spectacle Holders.
Inventor: FORD EDNA HILLYER
Filed: 1903-05-25
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 11,922. Ford, E. H. July 25, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Attaching articles to wearing-apparel. -A holder for attaching a pair of spectacles to an article o dress consists of a piece of wire C, Fig. 3, having hooks D to engage the nos epiece of the spectacles. This wire and a safety-pin B are secured to a base-plate A, Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190315337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magneto-electric Igniting Apparatus for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: ROOS WILLY
Filed: 1903-07-10
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 15,337. Roos, W. July 10. Magneto - electric machines.-In magneto-e l e c t r i c igniting - apparatus for internal-combustion engines, the spring e, which gives rotary motion to the armature, is secured at one end to the boss c, and at the other end to a pin d on the trip-lever h. A slot n is made in the cover of the cylinder a to allow of the passage of the pin d. The cylinder a is detachably secured to the armature casing by screws i passing through slots b and entering lugs k on the armature casing, so that the tension of the spring e, and consequently the strength of the spark, can be adjusted by giving the cylinder a one or more semi-rotations and securing it in another position. The lever h is tripped by a pin on a disc m.
Patent GB-190316097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Manufacture of Rims for the Wheels of Motor Cars and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-07-21
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 16,097. Smith, W. July 21. Stamping.-In making the metal flanges 1, Fig. 1, which are used for securing pneumatic or other resilient tyres to the wheels of motor cars or other vehicles, each flange 1 is made from a flat ring cut out of sheet metal, instead of from a bar bent into a ring and brazed or welded at the joint. The flat ring is stamped to the required form by means of dies 8, 9, Fig. 5. A small arc of the rim or flange 1 is acted upon at a time, the operation being first performed at intervals round the circle, and the blank spaces being then subjected to the dies in succession. A tenon 12 on the die 8 entering a mortice in the die 9 guides the dies together and also acts as a stop for the ring 1. The flanges are finished off by planishing-dies of similar construction.
Patent GB-190317791-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Guard for Cellar Flaps or Pavement Lights or other Opening in Path or Floor
Inventor: KERRY EDWARD
Filed: 1903-08-17
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 17,791. Kerry, E., and Kerry, E. C. Aug. 17. Cellar covers; pavement-lights.-A guard d to prevent passers-by from falling into cellar openings and the like is mounted on a wooden or metal frame e fitted to slide freely up and down on tongued or grooved uprights a extending from the opening to the floor below. On removing the cover the frame rises to a suitable height above the. pavement, being drawn up by weighted ropes h attached to the lower end of the frame and led over pulleys c. Catches g engaging the pavement prevent the guard from being pushed down. Stops k prevent the weight i from descending too far. Guards may be provided at both sides of the opening, and their frames may be actuated by one weight.
Patent GB-190320240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wringing and Mangling Machines.
Filed: 1903-09-21
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 20,240. Entwisle & Kenyon, and Crawshaw, L. Sept. 21. Mangling and wringing machines; washing- boards.-A drip board A, or a mangling-board, for wringing or mangling machines is provided with a corrugated or ribbed rubbing-surface B of wood, corrugated sheet zinc, brass, or other metal, rubber, or any suitable material. The board may be fixed or attached to the machine. In one device, the front and back are provided with slides which engage projections on the frame. In another, the back slides G engage a stay rod J and the front slide H is made open at h<2>, so that the board may be hung vertically from the stay rod, or the back may be supported by swing arms, and hooks fixed to the board can engage the stay rod to support it in a vertical position. Instead of a sliding board, the rubbing-surface maybe applied to a pivoted board as described in Specification No. 24,894, A.D. 1895.
Patent GB-190322516-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings for Windows, Doors, Boxes and other Articles.
Inventor: ORUM POUL PETER
Filed: 1903-10-19
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 22,516. Orum, P. P. Oct. 19. Ammunition receptacles.- Relates to fastenings for ammunition boxes for travelling guns. The conical or cylindrical piece t, which rotates within the casing a secured to the part c, has pivoted to it an arm f, as shown in the sectional plan, Fig. 1. A semicircular bend h in the arm f is adapted to engage with a slot in the bracket m, Figs. 2 and 4. To secure the fastening, the piece f is brought beneath the arm p of the slot in the piece m, the pivot g being turned into the horizontal position. The arm f is then raised to the position shown in Fig. 4 and turned through a semicircle into the position shown in Fig. 2. In Fig. 5, the bracket m is so shaped that the bar f is secured by turning it only through a rightangle, and the part u has a helical surface to ensure tightness of the lid. The handle i may be removable, and the piece t may bear directly against the piece c to prevent it from turning too easily.
Patent GB-190325984-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for Tracing Courses on Charts.
Inventor: HOLT HAROLD EDWARD SHERWIN
Filed: 1903-11-27
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 25,984. Holt, H. E. S. Nov. 27. Motors, controlling.-Relates to apparatus for automatically tracing on a chart the course of a ship, or, conversely, for causing a ship to follow a course marked out on a chart. Fig. 1 is a diagrammatic plan of the apparatus. A pencil a is mounted over a chart so as to be capable of independent motion in rectangular directions under the action of screws c, d. Each screw is driven by a pair of motors, such as those indicated, acting in opposition through differential gear e. The current to each of the four motors is regulated by a circular resistance coil with a switch arm f, the direction of which is kept constant with respect to a compass needle. Whilst the switch is fixed to the ship so that the line N<1>-S<1> runs fore-and-aft, the movement of the arm f determines the relative strength of the currents led to the four motors. A resistance g is inserted to allow for variations in the ship's speed. To allow for tides and currents, auxiliary exciting-coils for the four motors are supplied with current through a resistance i regulated according to the strength, and a switch h regulated according to the direction of the current. Fig. 4 shows the switch arm f fitted with an arcshaped scale n, and a lamp o, to throw a light upon a mirror p, carried by the axis of a compass magnet q. The arm f, as the ship's course is steered, is operated to maintain the reflected beam on the zero of the scale. The Provisional Specification states that a gyroscope may be used instead of a compass needle.
Patent GB-190403012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shackles or similar Devices for Coupling Ropes and Chains, for Connecting Vehicles, and for other purposes.
Inventor: BRADFORD HENRY HARRIS
Filed: 1904-02-06
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 3012. Bradford, H. H., and Bradford, R. Feb. 6. Coupling.-Shackles for coupling vehicles are constructed so as to be automatically locked by the load put upon them. In the lugs d, e of a clevis a are oval holes b, c, through which the L or # shaped head k of a coupling-pin f can pass when in the position shown at the left of the Figure. The body of the pin f is curved at g so that, on the application of the load, it turns into the position shown at the right of the Figure, thus preventing the pin from working out. The edges of the aperture c and head k may be curved to facilitate the insertion of the pin. The pin f may be attached by a chain to some suitable part of the vehicle, or the hole b in the clevis a may be partially reduced as at m so that the pin cannot be entirely withdrawn. When the sbackle is used for coupling vehicles, it is attached to them by a link or links or formed on the end of the draw-bar.
Patent GB-190408127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Filling Ball-stoppered Bottles with Mineral Waters and the like.
Inventor: BINNS PICKLES
Filed: 1904-04-08
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 8127. Binns, P., and Lloyd, R. S. April 8. Bottling.-Relates to the construction of an apparatus with automatically-actuated valves for filling ball-stoppered bottles with aÙrated liquids. A driving-shaft b is geared by a worm and wormwheel &c. to a shaft e, carrying a cam t which, by means of a sliding rod u, actuates a snifting valve v. The bottle to be charged is held by a rest w against a mouthpiece x, in connection with which is an inlet valve l, which communicates with the delivery of the aerated liquid through the tube 14 and the syrup from the syrup pump s. The inlet valve and the pump s are operated by cams k, p, attached to a sleeve 18 on the shaft e. The mouthpiece x is provided with helical passages, which give to the liquid the necessary whirling-motion as it enters the bottle. By suitable gearing with the shaft e, a rotary motion is imparted to the shaft 1, which carries at its lower end a cam 4. This cam engages a roller 15, attached to a lever 6, which imparts to the bottle rest a vertical reciprocating motion. - In a modification, the lever 6 may be actuated by a vertical connecting- rod 8, Fig. 3, which engages a cam 7 on the shaft e. When the bottle is brought into its position for filling, the bottle rest engages one arm of a spring- controlled double-armed lever 19, the other end of which takes freely between the cams k, p, which are brought alternately in and out of gear with the rods m, q, actuating the inlet valve and syrup pump, respectively. A spring 12 is inserted between the bottle rest wand the lever 6, to allow for variations in the sizes of bottles. Details as to the arrangement of the various passages and valves in the mouthpiece x are given in the Complete Specification.
Patent GB-190413765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Apparatus for Separating Coal, Slack, Ores, Minerals or Substances of Different Specific Gravity.
Inventor: JOHNSON THOMAS ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-06-17
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 13,765. Johnson, T. A. June 17. Washing coal, ores, &c. - Coal, slack, ores, minerals, or substances of different specific gravity are separated by causing them to pass downwards through water through which a stream of air or other gas is travelling upwards. The material is placed in the hopper 2, and falls on to the travelling band 3, from which it is removed and distributed evenly upon the apron 5 by scrapers 6, Fig. 2, after which it descends to a vertical pipe 7, containing water. At the bottom of the pipe are perforated tubes 10 through which air or carbonic acid is forced. The gas bubbling up carries the lighter material over the lip 9, the water returning through the perforations 14 to the tank 11 in which the pipe 7 stands, carrying with it the flue dust, while the remaining light material passes to a truck or other receptacle. The heavier material and dust pass to the bottom of the trough 11 and are removed by the elevator 12. In a modification, the lip 9 is made solid, and the water and light material pass into another trough, whence the water passes back to the first through a wire-gauze partition, so that the light material and dust are removed together. The heavier material in this case may be discharged to a " shot flask device " or vessel below, with valves at top and bottom, which is emptied at intervals, instead of being removed by a conveyer.
Patent GB-190414087-A (GB)
Title: Improved Box or Cell and Lid for Electric Accumulators on Board Ships, Motor Cars, and the like.
Inventor: SMETHURST ARTHUR ALBERT
Filed: 1904-06-22
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 14,087. Smethurst, A. A., and Bishop, T. H. June 22. Secondary batteries.-Relates to the construction of a box and cover for secondary batteries for use on ships, motor cars, &c., or generally to prevent spilling of the liquid of the battery. The battery is contained in a box a, provided with a lid d made in the form of a frame in two halves jointed by a rabbeted scarf d'. This lid carries two dashplates e through which the terminals c<1>, c<2> can pass, and between these plates is an opening f, for purposes of ventilation or inspection, which may be provided with a movable cover strip. The lid fits inside an extra batten b and is secured by clamp bars g and bolts b<1>, suitable packing-strips d' being inserted between the lid and the top ledge of the box. The batten b serves also to insulate the bolts b<1>. When in use on board ships, the boxes are placed with the dash-plates in a fore-and-aft direction, and the fore-and-aft bars d<3> of the frame are widened to prevent splashing. The lid may be made in quarters if desired, or in one piece with the dash-plates.
Patent GB-190414335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sash Fasteners.
Inventor: SAUNDERS DANIEL GREEN
Filed: 1904-06-25
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 14,335. Saunders, D. G. June 25. Sash fastenings. - The fastening consists of two parts A, B screwed to the meeting rails of the sashes. The part A on the upper sash consists of the vertical catch-bar 14, strengthened by the rib 17, and the two lugs 18, 19 one on each side of the bar 14. The part B on the lower sash consists of the hollow casing 30, in which is pivoted the spring catch 35, and the two caps 37, 38 which are adapted to fit over the lugs 18, 19 of the piece A. The catch 35 engages with the recesses 15, 16 of the catch-bar 14, which may be as long as desired. The pieces A, B are formed with the ledge 23<a> and the recess 29<a>, Fig. 2, respectively, which engage together and, with the lugs 18, 19 and their caps 37, 38, hold the two sashes firmly together and prevent unauthorized opening.