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Patent GB-190226603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: TCHERNIACK ABRAHAM
Filed: 1902-12-03
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 26,603. Tcherniack, A. Dec. 3. Circular looms.-The loom may be constructed to weave simultaneously two or more pieces of cloth of different widths and texture. The warp threads e pass from beams a, arranged round a circle, over a bar f to the healds q, q<1>, and the cloth is taken up on a roller operated through a suitable train of wheels worked by a pawl and acting on a surface roller, as in an ordinary loom. Shuttle carriers.-The shuttle carrier consists of three concentric rings g<1>, g', g<3>, Fig. 6, separated by distance-pieces g<4>, and supported by arms from a central boss g loose on a vertical shaft j. Shuttle boxes.-The shuttles l are carried in boxes formed of plates k<1>, k<2> fixed alternately above the spaces between the rings g<1>, g<2> and g', g<3>. Picking-motions.-A reciprocating rotary motion is given to the carrier by a slotted lever p<1> fixed to the boss g, and oscillated by a pivoted lever n<2> and rod n' from a pin on a rotating disc n. The shuttle l in the box is passed through the shed, the warp threads passing through the spaces on either side of the shuttle. Shedding-motions.-The healds q, q<1> are operated by a rack and pinion on the shaft j, partially rotated, through a connecting-rod, by a cam acting on a bell-crank lever. Beat-up motions; lays.-The lay consists of a disc t, Fig. 4, with radiating arms t<x> to which the reeds u are attached, each reed forming an arc of a circle. The lay has a vertical reciprocating motion given to it through arms w<x> pivoted to a boss w, which is caused to slide on the shaft j by a lever v<1> pivoted at x and oscillated by an eccentric v on the main shaft m.
Patent GB-190308034-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Devices for Stopping Railway Engines and Trains.
Inventor: BREWER GRIFFITH
Filed: 1903-04-07
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 8034. Brewer, G., [Chaloner, T. T.]. April 7. Stopping engines and trains -A weighted lever, released by a catch operated by a passenger or by a tappet projecting from the locomotive or carriage striking the signal or other arm on the permanent way, as described in Specification No. 15,109, A.D. 1902, turns a cock on the brake pipes, allowing air to enter them so as to apply the brakes. Fig. 2 shows part of the apparatus, the sides and roof of the carriage being omitted. The vertical spindle 3, mounted in bearings 1, 2 on the end and roof of the carriage, carries a spring lever or arm 4, which may be drawn down by a cord 5 passing over a suitable pulley. The cord 5 may be hooked to the detent 6. When the arm 4 strikes a signal or other stop set at " danger," the arm 7 moves the spring catch 8, which drops the weighted lever 9. The cord 11, connecting the levers 9, f, thus opens the cock 12, so that the brakes are applied. When the lever 9 is lifted, the cock 12 is shut by a spring h, the lever f bearing against the stop g. Cords 13, 14, extending from end to end of the carriage, enable the passengers to open and shut the valve 12. The cord 8<1> is wound upon a second spindle 3 placed on the other side of the carriage, and provided with a spring arm 4 for use in suitable circumstances.
Patent GB-190309398-A (GB)
Title: Device for the Cleaning of Explosion Chambers at the End of Bore Holes.
Inventor: ANSCHUETZ FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1903-04-25
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 9398. Ansch³tz, F. April 25. Blasting.-A tool for cleaning out explosion chambers at the end of boreholes consists of a tube b with a cross handle a and a pivoted spoon c. The spoon can be turned on its pivot by a wire e having a handle ring f. A brush may replace the spoon.
Patent GB-190312777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Transporting and Disinfecting Infected Clothing and so forth.
Inventor: BISHOP HENRY DRAPER
Filed: 1903-06-06
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 12,777. Bishop, H. D., and Davis, A. L. June 6. Carts with removable bodies adapted for use as disinfecting - apparatus; springs, bearing.-Relates to a vehicle for transporting clothes &c. to a disinfecting-chamber and, after disinfection, returning them to their place of origin. The removable body a, of oval or other shape, is provided with rollers b, which rest on rails c in the cradle or frame d, d<1>, d<2>, and is held in place by hooks f, f<1> and cords g. The body is fitted at each end with hinged or other doors which are drawn up against packing - rings by nuts and bolts. After being charged with infected clothing, the body is hermetically sealed and the vehicle is taken to the disinfecting-chamber; the doors having been partly opened, the body is run into the chamber. After disinfection, the body is run out on to the frame, and sealed up so that the contents may be returned without danger of infection. Extension rails, shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1, hinged to the rails on the vehicle, may be used to bridge the space between them and the rails in the disinfecting-chamber. The bolts for the doors may be hinged to the body and engage in slots in the doors. In addition to the flat springs i, spiral springs h may be interposed between the frame and the axle, and arranged to come into action when the container is loaded.
Patent GB-190314729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wrenches.
Inventor: COULTER CHARLES J
Filed: 1903-07-02
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 14,729. Coulter, C. J., and Adamson, N. F. July 2, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Nuts, screwing into place.-A hand-machine or wrench, for screwing nuts on to or off the bolts at the joints of railway rails &c., is shown in Fig. 4. The body 5 of the wrench is L shaped and may carry rollers resting on the tread of the rail 16. The upright side of the body is preferably divided into four fingers, the inner pair carrying a bearing 6 for the main shaft 9, and the outer pair bearings for a yoke 8, on which is pivoted the bearing 11 for the shaft 10. The shaft 9 is recessed to receive the nut and the end of the bolt, and is connected by a ball-and-socket or other flexible joint to the shaft 10. The bearing 11 is elevated by the ieg 19 so that the handle 12 clears the ground. In bearings 15 on the top of the body 5 is journalled a shaft 14 carrying an operating lever or treadle and a cam 14a. This cam acts on the clamp 13, fixes the wrench in position, and holds the bolt 17 while the nut is being screwed on or off. The shafts 9, 10 can be slid longitudinally in their bearings 6, 11.
Patent GB-190315202-A (GB)
Title: A Mechanism to Prevent Wheel Side Slipping of Motor Cars and Cycles or any Pneumatic Tyre Vehicles.
Inventor: GROSSMANN ALEXANDER JAMES
Filed: 1903-07-09
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 15,202. Grossmann, A. J., and Wollaston, G. K. July 9. Slipping of wheels, preventing.-Consists of means for preventing side slip in motor cars, cycles, or other pneumatic-tyred vehicles. Radially mounted on the inner face of the wheel are rods g, their inner ends working through holes in the hub c, and their outer ends formed with extensions which unite to form a disc or ring n. A sleeve q, with a conical end engaging the inner ends of the rods g, is slidably keyed on the shaft, and, when forced towards the wheel, pushes the rods g outwards and thrusts the ring n into the ground. This movement of the sleeve q is obtained from a tapered fork 2 which is forced between the sleeve and a fixed collar v. The sleeve q is locked in position to hold the rods g protruded by means of levers 7, 7<1>, Fig. 5, pivoted to the hub at 6, 6<1> and carrying blocks 8, 8<1> adapted to engage in a groove 10 in the sleeve p. When the fork 2, which is carried by an arm y, is withdrawn, the blocks 8, 8<1> are automatically removed from the slot 10, to allow the sleeve p to return under the action of springs l, Fig. 7, acting on the rods g, by the engagement of an arm 12 on the arm y with the tail 9 of the lever 7. To lessen shock and noise, a leaf spring 3 is interposed between the collar v and the fork 2, and the arm 12 may be carried by a spring. The outer edges of the rods g forming the ring n are preferably grooved, and leather or like soft material may be secured in the groove.
Patent GB-190315383-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Manufacture of Hot Water Tanks, Boilers, Cisterns, Cylinders and such like.
Inventor: MENZIES DAVID PRENTICE
Filed: 1903-07-11
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 15,383. Menzies, D. P. July 11. Boilers.-Vessels for holding water, such as the back boilers of cooking-ranges, are made of sheet iron or steel in the manner set forth in Specification No. 16,909, A.D. 1893, [Abridgment Class Hollowware], and coated with copper by electrolysis. Or the metal may be coated by rolling a layer of copper on to the iron or steel sheets, heated to a sufficient temperature before the articles are manufactured.
Patent GB-190317301-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Looms for Weaving Split-up or Slit-up Fabrics.
Inventor: HEWITT THOMAS KIRK
Filed: 1903-08-10
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 17,301. Hewitt, T. K. Aug. 10. Looms, cutting fabrics in.-In looms for weaving slit - up fabrics, the weft threads connecting the adjoining selvages are cut to separate the pieces by means of a rotary cutting-disc 6 mounted on a spindle 7 which runs between hardened steel centres 8 fixed in a bracket 9 secured to the breast beam. The cutting-edge projects above the threads to be cut, and at each beat-up the cutter is rotated slightly in one direction and further in the opposite direction, since the effect of the recoil is greater than that of the blow of the beat-up. The upper edge of the cutter is thus gradually turned in the opposite direction to that in which the fabric moves. The cutter may be positively driven by means of pins fixed in one or both of the spindle collars 12 engaging the selvage or selvages of the slit-up fabric ; or pressing-rollers mounted above the collars may be employed, so that the selvages are gripped between the rollers and collars.
Patent GB-190319092-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Locking Apparatus for Railway Signals.
Inventor: SYKES WILLIAM ROBERT
Filed: 1903-09-04
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 19,092. Sykes, W. R. Sept. 4. Interlocking; controlling and locking signals; semaphore &c. signals.-Electrical apparatus controlling the mechanical locking of a semaphore signal is shown in Fig. 2, and may be applied to interlocking, or controlling by train-operated contacts. The semaphore B is so pivoted that it normally tends to move to 'danger' irrespective of the balance-weight D. To set to line clear,' the signal-wire from the cabin is pulled, the lever C swung about its fulcrum c, and the sliding rod E pushed upwards, carrying with it the sway-bar F and either the downright-rod G to the semaphore or the idle-rod J, according as the latter is or is not locked. In the arrangement shown, the semaphore will be lowered when the electromagnet Q is energized, and the armature P attracted against the tension of the spring R, thereby causing the armature to hold the extremity o of the triggerpiece M, and prevent it from rising. This piece is attached by a link N to the fixed centre n, and by the link L to the centre l, so that when thus locked the roller K on the end of the link L will be over the upper end k of the idle-rod and will prevent its rising. In modifications, links are interposed between the end of the sway-bar and the idle-rod, and the electromagnet may be so arranged that it must be de-energized for the trigger-piece to be unlocked, such modification being applied to trainoperated electric contact-breaking apparatus for returning signals to danger.' In ordinary blocksignalling, the electric circuit will be controlled by the signalman at the cabin in advance.
Patent GB-190322146-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Mode of Mounting and Arranging Seat-gear for Tram-car Tops, and other such Positions Exposed to the Weather, on Vehicles or otherwise.
Inventor: MARR ARTHUR NORRISON
Filed: 1903-10-14
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 22,146. Marr, A. N. Oct. 14. Seats and seat backs ; hand-rails.-In a reversible, automatically-closing, and self-protecting seat or bench for the tops of tramcars or other vehicles, or for other exposed positions, the seat A, Fig. 1, is pivoted at B<1> to end frames B and is weighted at the front to make it assume the vertical position shown in Fig. 2 when not in use. Two flaps D<1>, D<2>, either of which may be used as a seat back while the other serves as a support, are hinged to the seat A and assume the position shown in Fig. 1 when in use and that shown in Fig. 2 when not in use. In the latter position, a saddle-piece F fixed to the seat keeps off the rain. Additional protective flaps, such as those shown at G', G<2>, may be provided in suitable positions. Frame stays E, E<1> also form guides for the flaps D', D<2>. The hinged edges of the flaps D', D<2>, may fit snugly against the saddle F. Holding-on handles J, Fig. 5, may be formed on the end frames B in the case of vehicle seats.
Patent GB-190322967-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Pyrimidine Derivatives.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1903-10-23
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 22,967. Newton, H. E., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. Oct. 23. Dialkylated thioimino - oxy- and thiodioxypyrimidines ; dialkyl barbituric acids.-Pyrimidine derivatives of the following general form :- where R # alkyl, are produced by condensing dialkylated cyano-acetic esters with thiourea by means of alkaline metal alcoholates. Saponification of these bodies gives dialkylated thio-dioxypyrimidines of the following general form :- which, on treatment with an oxidizing-agent, gives the corresponding dialkyl barbituric acids. An example of the process follows. A mixture of diethylcyanoaceticethyl ester, thiourea, and alcoholic solution of sodium is heated for six hours on a water bath, the alcohol is then distilled off, the sodium salt of the new product is decomposed with dilute acetic acid and the 2-thio-4-imino- 5-dietbyl-6-oxypyrimidine, melting at 256‹ C., is obtained, in yellow needles, on crystallization from hot water. This body is difficultly soluble in water, but is soluble in alcohol and in dilute caustic alkalies. It is saponified, by heating with dilute sulphuric acid for three hours on a water bath, or otherwise. After cooling, the resulting 2-thio-4 : 6- dioxy-5-diethylpyrimidine is filtered off and oxidized by introduction into strong nitric acid. On neutralization of the excess acid with sodium carbonate, dietbyl barbituric acid precipitates and is recrystallized from water.
Patent GB-190324249-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Introducer for Crematorium and other Furnaces.
Inventor: TOISOUL ALBERT
Filed: 1903-11-09
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 24,249. Toisoul, A., Fradet, E. A., and Piedefert, L., [trading as Toisoul, Fradet, & Co.]. Nov. 9. Corpses, cremating.- Relates to apparatus for introducing the coffin or corpse into a crematory furnace. The tray containing the coffin &c. is placed on girders h, Figs. 1 and 3, supported on two transverse shafts f carried by levers e, which are mounted on the ends of two transverse shafts d carried by a wheeled trolley frame a running on rails in front of the furnace. The girders h project beyond the frame a at the front, and are raised or lowered by means of a lever k on the rear shaft d, a cross beam l limiting the descent of the girders. The rear shaft f passes through curved slots n in side-plates m, and a catch q holds the lever k in the adjusted position. The girders are furnished on, the part above the frame a with transverse rollers j, and, on the overhanging portion, with rollers i of the width of the girder flanges. The counterpoise o may be carried by the frame a, or by side bars p attached to extensions e<1> of the lovers e. The tray is placed on the rollers j, and, after raising the girders h and moving the trolley up to the furnace door, is pushed on to the front rollers i, when the door is opened and the trolley run into the furnace. When the girders are in the highest position, the bottom of the tray is slightly above the side platforms 1 of the furnace, as described in Specification No. 21,880, A.D. 1903. The tray is then lowered on to the benches 1 and the trolley withdrawn. After incineration, the trolley is run into the furnace and the tray removed. In the case of flatbottomed furnaces, the girders are provided at the front end with a gripping-device, consisting of a pair of gripping-blocks carried by bell-crank levers hinged to the girders, the rear arms of the levers being forked and provided with slots to receive pins carried by a nut actuated by a screwed rod.
Patent GB-190324332-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Appliances for the Manufacture of Nitric Acid.
Inventor: DONNACHIE DAVID
Filed: 1903-11-10
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 24,332. Donnachie, D. Nov. 10. Condensing nitric acid.-The vapours from the retorts are lead by an earthenware p i p e through the orifice a, Fig. 1, into a receiver A and thence by way of a pipe F to the condensing-pipes B, which are arranged side by side in two rows one above the other within open tanks C through which a constant flow of cold water is maintained by means of pipes D, E. The pipes B, preferably of earthenware, are connected at alternate ends by arched pieces B<1>, the uncondensed vapours being conveyed by a pipe H to a tower for further treatment. The condensed acid is conducted back to the receiver A through extensions b, Fig. 3, at the ends of the condensing-pipes which are connected with the pipes J by means of trapped tubes I. The pipes J are placed in a sloping position and communicate with a trapped pipe K which is contracted at its delivery end. The acid thus discharged into the receiver is subjected to the hot gases from the retort, and is purified without the necessity of redistillation. The acid is drawn off through a trapped pipe L leading into a bogie running on rails, a valve M serving for the removal of heavy matters, and an opening N for the introduction of a thermometer.
Patent GB-190325412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus or Machinery for Finishing Leather and the like.
Inventor: CORDINGLEY THOMAS
Filed: 1903-11-21
Granted: 1904-11-21
Abstract: 25,412. Cordingley, T., and Burrell, J. W. Nov. 21. Hides and skins, tanned or tawed, treating.-In a machine for finishing, particularly "glazing" and "printing," leather and the like, the tool or roller B is mounted on a carrier N, and is caused to reciprocate by means of a rod O and crank P. The arm O is pivoted to a pendulum lever R which is pivoted at q to a frame S, and at q<1> to a lever T, which is pivoted at q<2> to the frame S. The lever R is slotted to allow the necessary motion. The material is placed on a table A mounted on wedges or blocks C fitting in grooves D in a beam E ; this beam is mounted on indiarubber rings or cushions M which are adjustable vertically by means of hand - wheels Land screws J.
Patent GB-190325800-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Dry Seat for use in Tramcars, Omnibuses, Piers, Parks and in other Exposed Positions.
Inventor: THOMSON WALTER
Filed: 1903-11-26
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 25,800. Thomson, W. Nov. 26. Seats and seat backs.-An automatic dry seat for omnibuses has adjustably weighted or spring-controlled seat flaps adapted to fold up beneath pivoted bars in the seat back. The seat flaps h, the side faces of which are strengthened by angle-bars, are hung on rods g carried by plates d, and rest, when in use, on rods j supported by arms k. Weights n, which can be adjusted on screw-threaded rods o, return the flaps, when vacated, to the position shown on the left-hand side of Fig. 3, in which their outer edges rest in recesses w and bars v. These bars are pivoted in a frame composed of triangular end uprights a connected by crossbars b, c, and are weighted to cause them to swing outwards into the most favourable position for receiving the seat flaps. Their ends work in recesses in membars 7 secured to the uprights a. The weights n maybe replaced by springs q, Fig. 6, on the rods g, one end of each spring being connected to a collar s which can be adjustably secured to the rod by passing a pin through one pair of a series of holes t. Grooved pieces 10, fixed to the uprights a, serve as stops for the flaps and prevent the entrance of water into the framework.
Patent GB-190403004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shears, Clippers, and the like.
Inventor: NAPPER HERBERT DENDY
Filed: 1904-02-06
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 3004. Napper, H. D. Feb. 6. Horse clippers and the like.-The clippers, which are for clipping hedges &c., are made of rectangular plates A, A', Fig- 5, having V-shaped divisions C and inclined and oppositely-bevelled edges D<1>, the plates sliding over each other during the operation of cutting. The plate A has an extension or arm F slotted to receive a bolt, on which the arm N, bolted to the plate A<1>, is pivoted. Bolts &c. 0 pass through holes in the plate A and work in slots shown in dotted lines in the plate A<1>. The slots are covered over by plates P.
Patent GB-190412582-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feed Water Heaters, Condensers, and similar Apparatus.
Inventor: SHORE WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-06-03
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 12,582. Shore, W. June 3. Feedwater, heating.-Each tube of a feed water-heater, condenser, or other heater or cooler is provided with a strip or strips of metal, corrugated along their length, or having alternately oppositelydirected indentations, so that the strip or strips will break up the medium in the tubes. Fig. 1 shows a feedwaterheater with strips d of metal traversing the tubes, their upper ends e resting on or detachably secured to them. The grooves may be curved or V-shaped, and the crests may make any angle with the length of the tube.
Patent GB-190415705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Operating Means.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1904-07-14
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 15,705. Thompson, W. P., [Vereinigle Maschinenfabrik Augsburg und Maschinenbaugesellschaft N³rnberg Akt-. Ges.]. July 14. Valve gear.-The head v of the valve-stem carries a transverse bar u which is engaged by a spring arm k, mounted on a pin p on the sliding sleeve q. The pin p is raised by a lever b which rocks on an arm w, adjusted by the governor and forming a movable fulcrum for the lever b. A heel n on the lever b turns the arm k so that it clears the bar u after it has passed through a definite angle; the time of closing the valve, therefore, remains constant, while the lift depends upon the position of the arm w. The pin p may be guided by a radius link instead of by the sleeve q. If it be desired to release the valve at different times, the bar u is mounted so that it may be adjusted angularly.
Patent GB-190420005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Lamps
Inventor: HUMPHREY ALFRED HENRY
Filed: 1904-09-16
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 20,005. Humphrey, A. H. Sept. 23, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 19011. Globe holders.-A globe holder, especially for a gas lamp having several incandescent burners, consists of a sheet-metal band E, E<1>, folded as shown in Fig. 3 and embracing a casing D, Fig. 2, which is connected to guiding-rods a fitted in tubes c within the gas-supply pipes B. Pinions e on the band E, E' engage with corrugations on the casing D, and are locked by turning a notched band F, in order to retain the band E, E' in position. The casing is secured to the bracket C' carrying the gas chamber C by spring catches f engaging with the casing. The globe can be removed, on releasing the pinions e, by turning the band F, or the casing and its attached parts can be lowered for cleaning burners &c. by releasing the catches f. Notches are formed in the air. excluding plate at the bottom of the casing D to allow the catches f to be operated, and are closed by slides h secured to the catches f. Fig. 5 shows the application to a gas lamp having only one gas inlet.