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Patent GB-190104074-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Self-locking Hingeless Door.
Inventor: HAMBLETT WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1901-02-26
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 4074. Hamblett, W. H. Feb. 26. Doors.-A smooth hingeless door d, of wood, metal, or other material, has projecting side pins p, which slide in slotted plates s, s<1> of the framef. To allow for the insertion of the door, the slots in the upper plates s are curved, or inclined, while the slots in the lower plates are of L-shape. Pivoted plates l fall automatically over the pins and lock the door, and are forced back clear of the pins p, when it is desired to remove the door, by prongs g of a #-shaped unlocking and lifting handle or cross-bar e. The door is lifted out of the slotted plates by hooks h, which fit under the pins p.
Patent GB-190104698-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cartridge Holder.
Inventor: GREENFIELD CLAUDE FREDERIC
Filed: 1901-03-05
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 4698. Greenfield, C. F. March 5. Ammunition receptacles.-The belt or bandoleer carries a number of pouches, each of which is provided with ribs c, c' to divide the contents into two charges for the magazine of the gun. The pouch is open on one side, to permit a strip D to be passed over the cartridges to retain them in the pouch. In modifications, (1) each pouch contains more than two magazine charges, and (2) the cartridges are carried in the pouches vertically instead of horizontally.
Patent GB-190106495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Constructing Machines used for Corrugating Sheet Metal.
Inventor: SMITH DANIEL
Filed: 1901-03-28
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 6495. Smith, D. March 28. Corrugating.-In a machine for corrugating sheet metal the standards for supporting the top slide A are each made in two parts C, C', with engaging tongues b and held together by bolts a. Each standard has bearings D, E for a crank shaft G operating the top slide by rods F and pins c. The bottom slide B rests on wedges H having screwed ends so that they may be adjusted to vary the the space between two slides as desired. The crank shaft may be driven by belt pulleys K, K<1> and internal gearing in a flywheel I. The parts of the standards may be separated to allow the crank shaft to be withdrawn laterally.
Patent GB-190109500-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Studs Adapted for Use as Cravat Holders.
Inventor: NEUMANN PEREZ
Filed: 1901-05-07
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 9500. Neumann, P. May 7. Necktie retainers; studs. -The stud shank b and head c, and the matrix opening g e, of spring-stud cravatholders, are made flat or oval in crosssection.
Patent GB-190115971-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collapsible Supports or Frames for Tables, Chairs and like Articles.
Inventor: MACK FRITZ
Filed: 1901-08-08
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 15,971. Mack, F. Aug. 8. Tables, chairs, seats and stools, &c.-A pair of bent legs a, b are pivoted at c, d to the underside of the top or seat of the table, stool, chair, &c. A third straight leg e is pivoted by a straight bolt h to the legs a, b, and is secured to the top by a detachable fastening or hinge f. The legs may be folded into one plane on the underside of the table top &c. In a modification, two pairs of bent legs a, g and b, e are pivoted together by a bolt h, one pair of legs is hinged to the underside of the top, and the other pair is connected thereto by detachable fastenings.
Patent GB-190126346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Control of Electric Automobile Vehicles.
Filed: 1901-12-24
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 26,346. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Lemp, H.]. Dec. 24. Switches.-Relates to the control of electric automobiles, and especially to those propelled by means of a storage battery. The invention is shown in connection with a vehicle provided with a motor having two armature windings, two pairs of field coils, and two batteries, the circuits being arranged to give four forward speeds, one backward speed, and two electrical braking positions, one for forward running and one for backward running, the latter corresponding to the forward stop position of the controller. Fig. 4 shows an end view of the controller, Fig. 5 a partial side view of the same, and Fig. 2 a plan view of the guide for the controller handle. The controller barrel L is operated by the handle M'through a shaft and toothed sector and pinion o, o<1>. The handle is connected with the shaft so that it can move in a lateral direction to enable it to be set in different positions in the stepped slot M<8>, M<4>, M<5> in the plate M<7>, which is so formed that no improper adjustment can be made thoughtlessly or unintentionally, a spring stop N being provided to assist in preventing such adjustments. On the controller shaft is a cam P capable of acting on the lever P<1> so as to close the brush switch F<1> in the main circuit only when the controller is put into the off or stop position. When closed, the switch F<1> is normally kept closed by a spring pawl or hooked latch R'. This latch is, however, connected through a spring D<1> to the operating-lever of the mechanical brake, so that it is caused to release the lever P<1> and allow the motor circuit automatically to be broken whenever the mechanical brake is applied. The latch R' can also be released by turning a shaft S' by a key S, which can be removed and carried in the pocket. It results from the above dispositions that the brakes, either mechanical or electric, cannot be applied without at the same time throwing off the power, that the acceleration of the vehicle is carried out economically, and that the reversal of the motor while the vehicle is still moving forward, with consequent risk of injury to the vehicles, is guarded against. A modification of the circuit-closer, with spring contacts F<1>, is shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190126465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Black Sulphur Dyes for Cotton.
Filed: 1901-12-27
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 26,465. Lake, H. H., [Chemical Works, formerly Sandoz]. Dec. 27. Dyes, artificial.-Black sulphur dyes for cotton are produced by heating 1 :3 : 4-dinitrophenol, or the corresponding nitroamido or diamidophenol, with an aqueous solution of an alkali hyposulphite at 150‹-170‹ C. in an autoclave for several hours. The product separates in the form of a black crystalline powder. It is insoluble in water, dilute acids, sodium carbonate, benzene, aniline, or strong sulphuric acid, but it dissolves easily in soda lye and alkali sulphides. It dyes cotton, in a bath containing sodium sulphide and common salt, black shades fast to washing, alkalies, acids, and light.
Patent GB-190203519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers.
Filed: 1902-02-11
Granted: 1903-02-11
Abstract: 3519. Clarke, Chapman, & Co., and Woodeson, W. A. Feb. 11. Water-tube boilers.-Relates to boilers of the kind described in Specification No. 25,989, A.D. 1901, consisting of a number of vertical elements in compartments surrounding an upwardly-extending combustion chamber. According to one arrangement under the present improvements, as shown in vertical and horizontal sections, respectively, in Figs. 2 and 4, there are two combustion chambers b, b*, rectangular in cross -section, extending upwards from the rear of two furnaces a, a* and surrounded by a number of rectangular compartments, each of which contains a tubular element and through which the furnace gases pass in succession, alternately upwards and downwards, finally passing to an uptake y above the combustion chambers. The elements consist of vertical water tubes connecting upper and lower water chambers, the rectangular tube plates of which are flanged for attachment to the walls between the compartments, or to one another. Inner downward-circulation tubes may be fitted in some or all of the tubes of each element. The upper water chambers of the front and back rows of elements respectively open into steam drums t, t*, and those of the intermediate elements are connected by pipes with the adjacent water chambers. The elements of the front row, which are over the furnace, are shorter than the others. The lower water chambers are fitted with blow-out pipes 7. The outer casing may consist of, or be fitted with, hinged doors or removable panels to afford access to the various compartments. Modifications, with a greater number of elements grouped in a similar manner to those just described, are illustrated in the Specification, and Fig. 10 shows, in plan, a further modification with a single combustion chamber b at the rear common to both furnaces, whence the gases flow right and left through compartments arranged under two steam drums which are slightly inclined to each other as shown, finally passing through two compartments in front to the uptake. The walls and roof of the furnace may be formed with passages 12, Fig. 2, for conveying heated air to the combustion chamber at 14.
Patent GB-190208382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tags for Laces
Inventor: STEVENSON KATE DRUSILLA
Filed: 1902-04-10
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 8382. Stevenson, K. D. April 10. Laces.-Relates to lace tags provided with lace clips, as described in Specification No. 23,919, A.D. 1898. The tag is formed with a tubular clamping-portion a, Fig. 1, and a straight portion b, which is bent to form a tongue or hook c. The book does not project beyond the surface obtained by prolonging the part a. The two parts of the hook are in contact along a portion of their lengths, and the free end is turned up or enlarged or provided with a small ball.
Patent GB-190215893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Casement Fasteners
Inventor: CUMMINS ERNEST HENRY
Filed: 1902-07-16
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 15,893. Cummins, E. H. July 16. Casement fasteners.-A link 4 is pivoted to a bracket 10 secured to the casement 1, and a link 5 is pivoted to a plate 12 secured to the frame 2. The free ends of the links are preferably thickened, and are secured together by means of a bolt 7 and nut 8. By tightening up the nut to clasp the links, the casement may be secured. The neck of the bolt is square &c. to engage a corresponding hole in one of the links, the other link being slotted for the passage of the screwed part of the bolt.
Patent GB-190218775-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Applying Paint and the like to Floors and other Surfaces.
Inventor: SOBORSKI ADALBERT
Filed: 1902-08-26
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 18,775. Soborski, A. Aug. 26. Painting and varnishing.-Relates to apparatus for applying paint and the like to floors and other surfaces. The apparatus comprises a receptacle a for the paint, or the like, mounted on two wheels, such as e, at one side, and on a third wheel g situated at some distance from the opposite side. The receptacle a is fitted with a liquid-tight lid b actuated by springs d. Rotary brushes m, n, geared together, are mounted beneath the receptacle. The brush m is driven, by the gearing shown, from the side wheel e. Brushes u are attached to the side of the receptacle, and, in operation, go over the strip previously painted by the brushes m, n. Paint is fed from the receptacle a in front of the brushes m, n through a perforated strip in the bottom of the receptacle a. The perforated strip is closed, when desired, by hinged flaps operated by suitable mechanism, such as levers actuated by a moving rack geared to a pinion operated by hand, and arranged at the side of the receptacle a.
Patent GB-190221416-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Rendering more Digestible Cereals and Leguminous Substances for Feeding Horses, Cattle and other Animals.
Inventor: MULLINS JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1902-10-02
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 21,416. Mullins, J. H. Oct. 2. Food for animals.-Cereals, such as maize, wheat, oats, barley, &c., and leguminous substances, such as beans, are rendered more digestible by partial roasting. The grain is first cracked by being passed through rolls, and sifted. The pieces of grain are then passed into a steam-jacketed cylinder fitted with an Archimedean screw, and heated to about 215‹ F. Upon entering the cylinder, they are sprayed with a solution of common salt having a boiling-point of about 227‹ F. The material, after being passed through the heating-chamber, is dried and flaked by being passed through rolls, and finally dried again.
Patent GB-190221660-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Lamb's Knitting Machine.
Inventor: BENNDORF ALBIN
Filed: 1902-10-04
Granted: 1903-10-03
Abstract: 21,660. Benndorf, A. Oct. 4. Parallel knitting-machines.-Relates to a machine for making a tubular fabric having weft threads inserted between loops formed on opposite needles, as shown in Fig. 12. Long needles b, b<1> and short needles c, c' are arranged alternately in each needlobed. The long needles b, b<1> are operated by the cams shown in Figs. 2 and 5, and the short needles by those shown in Figs. 3 and 4. To make a complete course, the cams traverse twice to the right and twice to the left. At the first traverse, the cams 4,4,5, 5, Figs. 3 and 5, project the needles, b, c<1>, and the loops on c are transferred to and remain inside the hooks of the needles b enclosing the weft thread, as shown in Figs. 10 and 11. The short needles have shoulders h to carry up the loops on them. At the same traverse, the needles c, b<1> form simple sinker loops and new loops, respectively, as shown in Fig. 9, being operated by the cams 1, 2, Fig. 4, and 1, 3, Fig. 2. The cams 4, 5, 4, 5, Figs. 3 and 5, 1, 2, Fig. 4, and 1, 3, Fig. 2, are then put out of action, and cams 4, 5, 4, 5, Figs. 2 and 4, 1, 2, Fig. 3, and 1, 3, Fig. 5, are put into action. The needle-bed is shogged half a needle space to the left. The weft thread is laid between the sinker loops and needle loops on the needles c, b<1>. As the cams move to the left, the loops are transferred from needles c to needles b<1>, and sinker and new loops are formed on the needles b, c'. The needle-bed a is then shogged one needle space to the left, and the cams are altered to the initial position, shown in Figs. 2, 3, 4, and 5 in full lines. At the next traverse to the right, loops are transferred from needles c' to needles b, and needles b<1>, c form new loops and sinker loops respectively. The needlebed a is then shogged half a needle space to the right, the cams are altered as before, and, at the next traverse to the left, the loops are transferred from needles c to needles b<1>, enclosing the weft, and new loops and sinker loops are made on the needles b, c<1>. The cams are altered and the bed a shogged one needle space to the right, and the cycle re-commences.
Patent GB-190226939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Portable Trunks, Boxes and Wardrobes.
Inventor: HOWARD JAMES
Filed: 1902-12-06
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 26,939. Howard, J., and Garland, W. G. de F. Dec. 6. Trunks. -The trunk is in two parts a, b, hinged together at c in such a manner that the part a may be erected upon the part b, as shown in Fig. 2, and the whole used as a wardrobe. The part g of the top of the trunk is also pivoted at c, is secured in the position shown in Fig. 1 by a suitable bolt, and may be turned into the position shown in Fig. 2 for use as a dressing or writing table, being supported in this position by a pivoted bracket h. The part f of the trunk top is detachable, and, in the position shown in Fig. 1, may be locked to the part g, and, when the article is used as a wardrobe, is placed at the lower part of it as shown in Fig. 2. The inner part of the wardrobe is provided with suitable fittings m, with a bolt p for securing the parts a, b together in the closed position, with removable and pivoted brackets i carrying curtains k for closing the open front of the wardrobe, and with a removable and hinged cover n fitted with a mirror O.
Patent GB-190301037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ticket Punches.
Inventor: WEBER WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-01-15
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 1037. Weber, W. Jan. 15. Ticket punches.-In ticket punches of the type described in Specifications No. 9741, A.D. 1901, and No. 6828, A.D. 1902, but having only a single operating-lever, a seal lock, actuated by the slide closing the clippings hopper, is used to cover the register. The punch a, with operating-lever a', has an internal slide d with knob d' for covering the register aperture a<2>, and a slide b, which is shown pushed in to cover the aperture a' of the clippings hopper. Upon pressing in this slide, the spring-held rod c, moving in the boss c*, is first lifted and then drops into the hole b<3>. Simultaneously the shoulder b' lifts the tumbler e until its tooth e<2> holds the fixed piece d* on the register slide. This may be held in either the open or the closed position. A paper seal b<2> having previously been placed in position, the rod c cannot be raised to free the slide b without breaking the seal.
Patent GB-190301574-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Writing Nib.
Inventor: ANDERSSON JOENS
Filed: 1903-01-22
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 1574. Andersson, J. Jan. 22. Pens.-The nib is provided with slits 3 parallel to the sloping edges, and with additional perforations, as shown.
Patent GB-190302598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrical Transmission Systems.
Inventor: CLEMENT EDWARD EDMUND
Filed: 1903-02-03
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 2598. Clement, E. E. Feb. 3. Signals, electric.- Relates to transmission systems in which changes or variations in an electric current controlled from one station produce certain effects at another station or stations, such as in telegraphy, telephony, signalling, &c. The system is based essentially upon the use of imperfect electric contacts or " coherers " w h i c h normally prevent a current from passing, but which, under certain conditions, can carry a considerable current. Fig. 12 shows a simple arrangement for sig nalling-purposes. In the circuit of the battery B is a coherer C, a lamp L, and an inductive resistance. Normally, no current will flow, but, on operating the key T, a pulsating current or electromotive force is produced which breaks down the resistance of the coherer, and a current flows. The coherer may consist of a tube filled with a mixture of carbon and steel with or without oil, or a tube with mercury globules. Fig. 11 shows the preferred form. It consists of steel plates externally, with a central fibre disc and two mica discs having perforations which may be filled with a suitable material. Fig.1 shows the application to a telephone system with a central exchange. Two subscribers' stations X, Y are shown connected to the central station W at which are placed the line signals L, L' and balancing-resistances L', L<3>; J and J<1> are the spring jacks. At a subscriber's station is arranged the transmitter T and receiver R, which may be in the secondary of a transformer. The bell Q is bridged across the line wires and is fitted with a coherer C. Various arrangements of the coherer and tapping or de-cohering devices may be employed. In calling from the central station, a current flows from an alternator C<1> and breaks down the resistance of the coherer, so ringing the bell. Fig. 2 shows a suitable construction of switch hook carrying a coherer C. In another arrangement, coherers are employed instead of relays at the central station, and a push switch having a series of serrations is employed to produce a rapid series of makes and breaks. Fig. 10 shows an arrangement in which four stations Q<1>, Q<2>, Q<3>, Q<4> are connected between line wires and earth, and switches K, K<1> are arranged at the central station so that either one of the stations can be communicated with without disturbing the others.
Patent GB-190304202-A (GB)
Title: Improved Rotary Rock Drilling Machine.
Inventor: PODMORE THOMAS
Filed: 1903-02-23
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 4202. Podmore, T., Berry, T., Green, J., and Ince, T. Feb. 23. Rock drills.-In a rotary hand and other power drill, the screwed spindle N, carrying the drill, passes through a divided feed-nut O, and has an end, which is enlarged or feathered to engage the inner tube G, driven by bevel gear L and a handcrank or motor. When the spindle has advanced to its full length through the feed-nut, its end emerges from the driving-tube, and drilling stops. The tube G may be made in halves. It turns in the barrel A, which supports the feed-nut and gear, and has a pointed end, flange, or clamp for supporting it in position.
Patent GB-190311010-A (GB)
Title: Safety Apparatus for Gas Blowpipes.
Filed: 1903-05-14
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 11,010. Compagnie Universelle d'AcetylÞne. Aug. 11, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Blowpipes.-To prevent the passage of gas from one to the other of the generators or reservoirs 1, 2 of an oxy-acetylene or other blowpipe, so as to avoid the formation of explosive mixtures, pipes 8, 9 are interposed between the chambers 1, 2 and closed water-containing vessels 6, 7 connected by pipes 3, 4 to the blowpipe 5. The pipes 8, 9 dip into the water, and each is sufficiently long to hold a column of water, which will more than balance the maximum pressure in the opposite gas chamber. When the gas is under very great pressure in one of the reservoirs, a safety device, comprising two tubes 10, 11, a closed vessel 12, and an open vessel 13, is connected to the opposite pipe 3. Water is placed in this safety device, and the maximum water column is less than the height of the pipe 8.
Patent GB-190312627-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of Casting Metal
Inventor: SAUVEUR ALBERT
Filed: 1903-06-04
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 12,627. Sauveur, A. June 4. Ingots.-To avoid the formation of an unsound head in a steel ingot by "piping," a series of ingot moulds C are arranged as shown, so that the metal poured from the ladle E may overflow from one mould to the next, and thus maintain the heads of the ingots in a molten condition while the rest of the ingot is solidifying.
Patent GB-190400007-A (GB)
Title: An Improved folding Perambulator.
Inventor: SIMPSON DAVID
Filed: 1904-01-01
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 7. Simpson, D., and Simpson, J. J. Jan. 1. Perambulators.- Folding perambulators are made with rigid sides suspended by straps from U - shaped springs 1, 2, as described in Specification No. 56, A.D. 1887 ; the springs are crossconnected at each end by folding links 7, 8, carrying sliding eyes 15, 16, and are pivoted together at the crossing point 9, and at 10 and 11 either to the springs or to bars 12 rigidly secured to the same. The wheels are mounted on stud axles 3, 4 on the springs, and the ends and bottom of the body consist of flexible fabric 26, so that, on releasing the thumb-screw 9 and turning the handle in line with the body, the perambulator may be folded as shown in Fig. 6. Additional rigidity to that afforded by the handle is given by an internal stretcher, Fig. 7, which may carry two seats 28, 29.
Patent GB-190400852-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turbine Engines.
Inventor: HAYWARD FRANK WALTER
Filed: 1904-01-13
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 852. Hayward, F. W., and Fox, R. C. Jan. 13. Impact-wheels. - A steam-driven impactwheel A has a rim B which is serrated at the periphery and sides. A jet E acts tangentially within the hollow rim on the serrations, and rotates the wheel. Oppositely-set jets may be arranged for reversing.
Patent GB-190404424-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Folding Bedstead.
Inventor: WOOD FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-02-23
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 4424. Wood, F. Feb. 23. Grant of Patent refused. Bedsteads.-In a folding or collapsable military, camp, or other bedstead, corner posts A, preferably tubular, support detachable stretching- rollers D, E fixed to a canvas or like bottom C. The roller E is provided with a pawl M and ratchet N. Rule-jointed side rails B, preferably tubular, are pin-jointed to collars P fixed on the posts A. Knuckle-jointed side stays G, H are pinjointed to the rails B and to feet 0 on the posts A, and similar end stays J, K are arranged diagonally between the parts P, O. A mosquito-curtain frame X fits in sockets Y.