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Patent GB-190200173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Lighting Arrangements, particularly applicable for Railway Trains.
Inventor: SCHNEIDER FRIEDRICH WILHELM
Filed: 1902-01-02
Granted: 1903-01-02
Abstract: 173. Schneider, F. W., and Collin, A. Strauss-. Jan. 2. Lighting, systems of; regulating; switches.-Relates to systems of lighting particularly adapted for trains, a dynamo driven from one of the axles supplying the current when the train is running, and an accumulator when the train is at rest. Fig. 1 shows the general arrangement, and Fig. 2 the centrifugal device, driven from the dynamo, for operating the controlling and regulating switches. Between the two governors c, c are arranged a disc f<1> and lever e. Any movement of the lever e is communicated to a second lever f by means of a crossed belt f<3>. When the dynamo reaches a certain speed, the lever e is thrown over to close a circuit through a solenoid b<2> for operating a switch lever k, and thus to close the main circuit at j and insert a resistance s in the lamp circuit. When the speed of the dynamo falls, the solenoid e<2> is excited, and the lever k is moved to break the circuit. The movement of the lever f operates the mercury switches p, q for regulating the field of the dynamo. At z is a disc for operating the reversing-switch y on a change in the direction of the train. Instead of having a separate plant on each carriage, a single generator may be employed with an accnmulator in each carriage. Two sets of lamps are employed, one adapted to be lighted from the accumulator, and the other from the dynamo, and a specially-arranged switch is provided for making the necessary connections when the carriage is coupled or uncoupled.
Patent GB-190200559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Skipping Ropes
Inventor: PILKINGTON WOODFORD
Filed: 1902-01-08
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 559. Pilking- ton, W. Jan. 8. Skipping-ropes.- The rope is formed in five parts, which are connected by loops and double links e, as shown. The side parts c are thickened by plaiting, so as to make them heavier than the end and middle parts b, d. T h e links e allow the length of the rope to be adjusted, and the handles a are provided with eyes &c. g for the same purpose.
Patent GB-190203228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Oil and Water Separation for Steam
Inventor: FRIESDORF EDUARD
Filed: 1902-02-08
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 3228. Friesdorf, E. Feb. 8. Steam separators.-Relates to means for separa- ting oil and water from exhaust or other steam. A section of one form of apparatus is shown in Fig. 3, and an elevation of the corresponding core in Fig. 4. The cylindrical casing b is formed with an inlet c and an outlet d for the steam, and holes i for allowing the separated liquid to drain off into the chamber f and thence through the hole e. The core consists of a series of conical cups h provided with grooved vertical flanges g and secured together by a bolt m. Fitting into the grooves of the flanges, so as to alternate with the cups, are conical rings l, which are connected together along their outer peripheries to form a lining b<2> for the casing b. In a modification, the casing is rectangular, and down the middle is a vertical partition provided with deflecting-plates which alternate with plates from the sides of the casing.
Patent GB-190207610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Breech-mechanism of Ordnance.
Inventor: HOLMSTROEM CARL
Filed: 1902-03-29
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 7610. Holmstr÷m, C., and Mascall, A. E, March 29. Ordnance breech mechanism.-Fig. 1 shows an end view, Fig. 3 a plan, and Fig. 4 a vertical section. The breech-block B is eccentric to the axis of the gun A, and is made large enough to enable it, in one position, to close the breech and, in another position, to bring a channel b opposite the gun chamber, so as to open the breech. The invention consists in applying, to this class of gun, the breech mechanism described in Specification No. 62, A.D. 1902. The breech-block B carries a lever G connected to it by an interrupted-screw boss G<1> and a spring catch g<3>. The breech-block is locked, when in position for closing the breech, by the spring lever g<5>, which is pivoted to the lever G and locks into a recess in the gun breech A'. The firing-lever E is pivoted at g<1> to the breech-block, and carries a spring sear D to engage with the hammer C. When the firing-lever is pushed rearwards, the hammer is drawn back by the sear, and the sear is afterwards automatically disengaged from it. The firing-lever E cannot be operated until its end E' is opposite a recess in the gun breech. The extractor H is operated by the cam b<3> while the breech-block is reaching its opening position. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the channel b is completely surrounded by the metal of the breech-block, and the firing-mechanism stands reversed as compared with that shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190213542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Facilitating the Propulsion of Vessels and other Floating or Submerged Bodies.
Inventor: QUANONNE GUSTAVE
Filed: 1902-06-14
Granted: 1903-06-13
Abstract: 13,542. Quanonne, G. June 15, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Ships' hulls; buoyancy, incleasing; lubricating.- Relates to apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 18,748, A D. 1899, for distributing air outside the hull of a vessel to facilitate its propulsion. Air-distributing channels or ports B<o> ... B<8> outside the hull, and similar channels C, C<1> inside the hull, receive air from compressors D, D' through main pipes F and branch pipes G. Each compressor may be connected with a compensating - receiver E, to ensure a continuous supply of air, and in each of the pipes F one or more grease and dust-collecting chambers Hare interposed to purify the air. Each chamber may consist of a mere enlargement H<1> of the pipe F having a movable bottom ; it may have one or more partitions forming deflecting-plates, as shown at H<2> ; it may consist of two parts bolted together and containing filtering-material, as shown at H<3>; or it may contain a washing or scrubbing fluid, through which the air is forced by a depending part of the pipe F, as shown at H<4>, a nozzle being provided at the bottom for the discharge of the spent fluid. Two or more of these chambers may be used together. A water pipe K, connected to a pump K' and having valves k, conveys pure water to the air pipes when the air blast is stopped, and thus prevents the entrance of dirty water from outside. The air outlets of the internal distributers are further protected with removable slightlyflexible plates, each of which is welded or riveted to a bar held in position by bolts with sunken heads. The external distributers are preferably removable, and each may consist of a T-shaped perforated tube having a discharge orifice for the escape of water and a safety-valve consisting of one or more flat springs or a spring-pressed lift valve. The tube may be coupled to the vessel by a ring or collar, or by a vertical bolt engaging a cross-piece in the air-supply pipe. Adjacent distributers may be connected by rings or sleeves. The perforations may be protected from obstruction by yielding or resilient plates, each plate protecting one or more apertures and being secured to the tube by welding or by an adhesive along one of its long edges. The plates may be attached at both edges, and provided with perforations between those in the tube. Two rows of obliquely-arranged overlapping plates may be used, or a single row of ovorlapping plates. Elastic distributing-pipes may be used with overlapping split portions to take the place of the perforations and protecting-plates, and these split portions may be protected by one or more pairs of overlapping plates. The air pipes F may have safetyvalves.
Patent GB-190222809-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Using the Nernst Light in Optical or Magic Lanterns.
Inventor: SOLOMON MAURICE
Filed: 1902-10-20
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 22,809. Solomon, M., and Sheppard, E. G. Oct. 20. Lamps, actinic, for enlarging. A Nernst electric lamp is supported adjustably on a tray for use in an ordinary enlarging lantern. The detachable part of an ordinary Nernst lamp, carrying the glower and the heater, is applied to three insulated contacts on a porcelain or metal holder, pivoted on, or forming part of, a frame. More than one glower may be used. This frame is provided with a collar and screw to fit the vertical rod of an ordinary tray, or the holder may be fixed directly on the tray, or made adjustable by a screw and rack and pinion. The frame may have a stop to limit its downward movement. At the rear end the frame carries a socket for the series resistance, and either an automatic cot-out or a hand switch to disconnect the heater. Otherwise the ordinary electric heater may be cut off, and the heater cut-out or switch dispensed with, the glower being started by applying a flame. The frame also carries the terminals, a hand-switch, and a reflector.
Patent GB-190222819-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Stoppering Bottles, Jars and like Vessels.
Inventor: STRANDH HANS ISAK FERDINAND
Filed: 1902-10-20
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 22,819. Strandh, H. I. F. Oct. 20. Stoppers.-A wire ring a is fixed on the neck of the bottle, jar, or like vessel, and is connected by a link b to a second ring c, which is mounted on and forms a nut for the threaded stem of the glass or like stopper d, the opposite side of the ring c being provided with a clasp e, formed with one or more eyes f adapted to engage with corresponding projections g on the ring a. The lower end of the stopper is preferably made spherical, and ground to a suitable seat on the neck, but the co-acting surfaces may be of other forms, or a packing washer may be employed. With the clasp e in engagement, as shown, a tight closure is obtained by rotating the stopper or the rings. To open the vessel, the stopper is unscrewed until the clasp e can be disengaged from the projections g.
Patent GB-190225140-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Clasp Knives.
Inventor: KAUFMANN ERNST
Filed: 1902-11-15
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 25,140. Kaufmann, E. Nov. 15. Pocket knives.-The blade k, Fig. 3, is provided with recesses p, p<1> which are engaged by a projection on the spring f<1>, whereby the blade is locked in either its closed or open position. While being closed, it compresses the auxiliary spring f, which thus exerts a pressure on the blade, tending to open it. To open the blade, the spring f is raised by the thumb-lever s, which is pivoted at y, has a pin-and-slot connection at x with the spring f <1>, and is provided with an operating-projection at u. In modifications, (1) the lever s is of the first order, so that the pivot y falls between the points x and u, and (2) the lever s is concealed and is operated by a lever s<1>, Fig. 11, of which the part z alone is usually visible, so that it is a puzzle to open the knife.
Patent GB-190225410-A (GB)
Inventor: MASTERS JOHN NEVE
Filed: 1902-11-19
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 25,410. Masters, J. N. Nov. 19. Drinking - vessels.- Relates to a cup or similar drinking-vessel in which the flange A at the bottom is made in serrated form, to prevent drip when the cup is lifted out of the saucer.
Patent GB-190228690-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bag for the Storage of Wearing Apparel and other Articles.
Inventor: MCMILLAN SOPHIA LOUISA
Filed: 1902-12-29
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 28,690. McMillan, S. L. Dec. 29. Wardrobes.-Relates to a moth, dust, and odour proof bag for containing wearing-apparel &c. A bag of rubber &c. has secured to its mouth two hinged metal edgings 2, 3, which may be secured together by snapping projections 5, 6. An additional edging 7 is secured to the fabric at one side. The suspending-yoke 8 is hung from a hook 9, 10 passing through one side of the edging 2.
Patent GB-190303174-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Manufacture of Ultramarine
Inventor: CROSS CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-02-10
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 3174. Cross, C. F. Feb. 10. Pigments.-Carbon, rich in silica and nearly free from other mineral constituents, is substituted, entirely or in part, for coal and kieselguhr or like silicious minerals, in the manufacture of ultramarine. Charcoal made by carbonizing the husks of rice at 300‹-400‹ C. is especially suitable. Ultramarine may be obtained by firing a mixture of coal, china clay, sulphur, Le Blanc soda ash, rice-husk charcoal, and, optionally, sodium sulphide.
Patent GB-190317803-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Explosion Motors
Filed: 1903-08-17
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 17,803. Soc. Anon. des Moteurs et Automobiles Herald. Oct. 22, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Centrifugal governors; load on, varying.-The rock-shaft through which the governor controls a gas engine is connected to a casing 29 in which elides a rod 28 under the control of the driver. A spring 32, situated between a collar on the rod and an adjustable nut 34 on the casing, is compressed when the rod is pulled, thus putting an extra load on the governor balls to allow the speed to increase.
Patent GB-190318416-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Insulated Ferrules and Tips.
Inventor: KERN HOWARD EDWARD
Filed: 1903-08-26
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 18,416. Kern, H. E. Aug. 26, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Electric insulation; ferrules or tips; ribs.- Relates to a combined insulator and ferrule for metal-rod umbrellas to protect the user from electric shocks by contact with electric conductors. The tips of the ribs are also insulated with beads of insulating material. The ferrule insulator is made of elastic insulating-material, such as rubber or gutta-percha in the form of a tube A, Figs. 2 and 3, which is drawn over the end of the stick, the bell-mouth portion C covering the top-notch and ends of the ribs. A metal cap G is fitted to the outer end to take the wear, and to secure an outwardly-extending member F which is placed in a recess b at the end of the insulator, but insulated from the umbrella rod by a web c.
Patent GB-190319328-A (GB)
Title: Spring Bed Bottoms.
Inventor: SMITH GARY BYRON
Filed: 1903-09-08
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 19,328. Smith, G. B. Sept. 8. Bedsteads.-Relates to a spring bed bottom composed of a series of spring cables C which run along a frame A, and are secured at the ends of the frame. Each cable is connected alternately to the two adjacent cables by clips D, so as to form a diamond-shaped pattern. Each cable is formed of a series of wires coiled so as to form a spring.
Patent GB-190403317-A (GB)
Title: A New Form of Mouthpiece for Pipes and Cigar and Cigarette Holders.
Inventor: BORGEN MORRIS
Filed: 1904-02-10
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 3317. Borgen, M. Feb. 10. Tobacco pipes and cigar and cigarette holders.- The bore d, of the pipe shown in sectional plan, Fig. 2, emerges to one side of the extremity of the mouthpiece, which is therefore left solid and may be made concave to suit the shape of the tongue. One end of the mouthpiece is extended to form a projecting lip or lump c, behind which is situated the entrance hole d<2> so as to be protected from the tongue. The bite e of the mouthpiece is made longer than usual to ensure that the opening d<2> projects well into the mouth of the smoker.
Patent GB-190404429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Engines
Filed: 1904-02-23
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 4429. Robinson, A., and Wallis & Steevens. Feb. 23. Cylinders, mounting and supporting; frames ; crank chambers.-In steam engines such as traction engines, road rollers, motor vehicles, and portable engines, the engine is mounted on the boiler in such a way that the expansion and contraction of the boiler does not effect the distance between the cylinders and crank shaft, and at the same time the cranks &c. are encased so as to run in oil. The closed frame or case H, in which the crankshaft bearings are mounted, is bolted at one end to the cylinder and at the other to a plate G riveted to angle-irons F, F<1>, F<2>, the first of which is riveted to the boiler top and the others to extensions E, E<1> of the boiler plates. The plate G is thus held firmly transversely to the boiler but can bend to take up expansion and contraction. The casing H is fitted with lids K, K' and a disc cover P to allow of the crank shaft being withdrawn.
Patent GB-190412761-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Driving Axles of Automobile Vehicles.
Inventor: DENIS JULES EUGENE GUSTAVE
Filed: 1904-06-06
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 12,761. Denis, J. E. G., and Boisse, M. L. J. de. June 25, A.D.1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Motor road vehicles. - Relates to the construction of, and means for mounting, the rear live driving - axle, in order to render it slightly flexible, and also to means of adjustment of the bevel pinion mounted at the end of the longitudinal transmission shaft. A rigid framework A, placed parallal to and below the driving-axle, and partly shown in Fig. 1, carries the case C containing the differential gearing, and the tubular axles a for the wheels B. The axle is made in four parts E, E, D, D, the middle parts D being mounted in bearings in the case C, and connected at their inner ends to the differential gearing. The outer parts E are connected to the middle parts D and wheels B by universal joints F. Fig. 2 is a horizontal section on the line 2-2, Fig. 1, showing means of longitudinal adjustment of the bevelwheel G, and the end H of the transmission shaft on which it is secured. The shaft H rotates in ball bearings in a sleeve I, which may be screwed into or out of a socket J fixed to the gear case C.
Patent GB-190422098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Production of Ornamental Patterns of Effects on Velvets, Velveteens, and other Pile Goods.
Inventor: DAVIES OSWYN ST LEGER
Filed: 1904-10-14
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 22,098. Davies, O. St. L. Oct. 14. Designs on face, producing. - Ornamental patterns are produced on pile fabrics such as velvets and velveteens, and on flannelettes &c., by first depressing portions b of the pile by an embossing-roller &c., then brushing, if necessary, to restore the pile. and next burning away the pile c as shown in Fig. 3. This may be done by a singeing plate or roller or by gas-singeing. The depressed pile b is then raised, as shown in Fig. 4, by washing, dressing, &c. According to the Provisional Specification, the upstanding pile may be sheared away to various extents by knives, cutters, &c. Reference is made to Specification No. 21,427, A.D. 1903.
Patent GB-190423817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Motor Control Systems.
Filed: 1904-11-03
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 23,817. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Nov. 3. Motors, controlling.-Relates to a control system for electric railways &c. whereby compensated series motors may be operated on either alternating or direct current. As shown in Fig. 1, each of the four motors M' to M<4> has an armature winding A', field winding F', F', and compensating-winding C', C'. Either the motor can be connected with all three windings in series to a source of direct current, or the compensating-winding C<1>, C<1> is connected to a source of alternating current and the two other windings F<1>, F<1> and A<1> are short-circuited in series with each other. The speed of the motor is controlled by means of a variable resistance Rin the armature circuit. The connections for a single motor with the windings all in series for direct current are shown in Fig. 2, d, d' being direct-current and a, a<1> alternating-current mains, F the field winding, R the variable resistance, C the compensating- winding, and s a reversing-switch. On opening the switch S and closing the switch S', the compensatiog-winding C is connected directly across the mains, and the armature, field winding F, and resistance R are connected in a closed circuit. A single resistance R may be used to control several motors, in which case, for direct current the motors are connected in parallel between one main and one terminal of the resistance with the three windings of each motor in series, and for alternating current the compensating-windings are connected in series in one main and the field and armature windings of each motor are in series and are short-circuited in parallel with those of the other motors through the resistance. These connections are made by the controlling-switch E, Fig. 1. Separate switches may be used, as in Fig. 2, for connecting the motors for alternating or direct current and for varying the resistance in circuit. G is a reversing-switch. When the leftband set of contacts is in engagement in the switch E, circuit is made for the alternating current from the main a through the contacts e<2>, e<3>, compensating-winding C<1>, C<1>, contacts e<17>, e<22>, compensating- winding C<2>, C<2>, contacts e<15>, e<23>, compensating- winding C<3>, C<3>, contacts e<13>, e<21>, compensating- winding C<4>, C<4>, and contacts e<11>, e<1> to the main a'. The four compensating-windings are therefore connected in series in the line, and the upper commutator brushes are connected through the contacts e<12>, e<14>, e<16>, e<18>, and e<9> to one terminal of the resistance R, the other terminal of which is connected through the reversing-switch G, field windings F<1> to F<4>, and reversing-switch G to the lower commutator brushes.
Patent GB-190425774-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brewing.
Inventor: GATES HORACE WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-11-26
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 25,774. Gates, H. W. Nov. 26. Mixing liquids.-Wort is hopped during fermentation by means of apparatus which serves also for rousing and aÙrating the liquid. The hops are contained in a perforated receptacle a, which may be made as shown in Fig. 1 with a sliding door d, feet b, spraying-hood or umbrella f, perforated lid e, and unperforated upper part a'. In the operation of the appliance, the liquid may be pumped from the bottom of the vat and discharged rapidly into the receptacle a so that it percolates through the hops and also overflows at the top, falling through the air in a fine shower from the umbrella f and thereby becoming aÙrated. When pumping is undesirable, the receptacle a is suspended and moved up and down in the liquid. The form shown in Fig. 2 is used when the fermentation is conducted in stone squares ; the perforated conical ends a<2> are removable, and the lower may be provided with a weight w.
Patent GB-190427409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Motor Cars and other Vehicles
Inventor: PERRUCHON GEORGES
IPC: B60B9/04
Filed: 1904-12-15
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 27,409. Perruchon, G. Dec. 15. Spring wheels.-In spring wheels for motor cars and other vehicles, the flexible rim 1, Figs. 1 and 2, is freely connected to preferably round steel spokes 4 which can slide through the rigid rim 2 and have rubber or like washers 9 or springs bearing between the rim 2 and the shoulder or nut 8. The flexible tread may comprise either a single steel strip 1 or a coil of steel strips, Fig. 8, which may be isolated by grease or the like, covered with leather or the like 7. A stirrup 10 may be employed for attaching the spokes 4 to the flexible rim. Lateral rigidity is given to the wheel by the inclination of the spokes or by the use of the rim 1*, Fig. 14, through which spokes 4 pass and to which similar spokes are secured. The elastic members 9, Fig. 2, may be at either or both ends of the sliding spokes. A hub, comprising two dished washers or a cylinder, Fig. 11, connected by short spokes 12 to the inner hub 11*, may replace the rigid rim 2, the width of the hub being such as to give lateral rigidity to the wheel. In the modification shown in Fig. 7, short spring blades 4*, jointed at their centre, are pivoted to the rims 1, 2. In another modification, the spokes are flexible and are connected to the rim so as to be capable of slight extension.