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Patent GB-190104562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Copying Documents, Drawings and the like.
Inventor: SINCLAIR ERNEST
Filed: 1901-03-04
Granted: 1902-03-04
Abstract: 4562. Sinclair, E. March 4. Copying documents &c. - The frame A carrying the stencil sheet is connected to the bed B by two pairs of arms C, C', pulled by an adjustable spring C' so that the stencil frame e rises to the inclined position shown when released, a suitable stop being provided to limit the movement of the arms. The frame A may be held down on the bed, when desired, by a catch b<1>. The apparatus may be placed in the box X.
Patent GB-190105858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Keyboards for Teaching Type-writing
Inventor: CHALLINGER JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-03-20
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 5858. Challinger, March 20. Type - writers.- Relates to practising keyboards for teaching typewriting. The key stems a are provided with eyes a<1>, through which passes a continuous length of elastic c, held in place by staples d, Fig. 3. The spacing key or bar A' is provided with two stems a, and the elastic c<x> which passes through their eyes is secured at c‹ by binding or otherwise. The frame or support B is constructed either of wood or cardboard. The Provisional Specification states that each key stem is tensioned upwards by a coil or other suitable spring.
Patent GB-190106228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pipe or Tube Joints
Filed: 1901-03-25
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 6228. Bungeroth, R., and Deutsch- Oesterreichische Mannesmann R÷hren-Werke. March 25. Butt and flange joints.-In order to strengthen double-beaded or curled pipe joints, the beaded flanges b are formed in thickened parts a<1> of the external pipe wall. The beads are grooved to receive the packing-ring r. The pipe walls are thickened by jumping or upsetting the metal, and the joint is especially strengthened at the part indicated by the line x-x,
Patent GB-190106233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Toothpicks
Inventor: REINHARD WILHELM
Filed: 1901-03-25
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 6233. Reinhard, W. March 25. Toothpicks are cut from a plate in the manner of a comb with one end attached to a bar band grooved at g so they can readily be broken off. The pointed ends are protected by a cover e, which may be held on a solid portion f projecting from the back part b, and this part may be held by end plates d in a base-piece c of metal or other material. The parts b, c may be made in one piece.
Patent GB-190115007-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Means for Mounting Motors on Cycles.
Inventor: DUTHEIL JEAN LOUIS
Filed: 1901-07-23
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 15,007. Dutheil, J. L. Jan. 25, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Motor cycles.-Relates to means for mounting motors on cycles, whereby an explosion motor may be applied to or removed from existing machines without it being necessary to modify in any way the construction of such cycles. Fig. 1 shows in side elevation a bicycle to which the motor and transmitting-mechanism has been applied. The motor a has the upper end of the cylinder secured to the top tube of the frame by the attachment b, and the crank casing secured to the tubes c and d by three clips e. Motion is transmitted to the rear wheel from the motor by toothed wheels o, p and a belt m passing over pulleys l, n. The shaft carrying the pulley n and pinion o is supported by the bridge s, which is fixed to the frame tubes meeting at the rear axle and held by a distance rod u. The wheel p is in the form of a toothed ring p<1>, centered with regard to the hub v by rods p<2>, and clamped to the spokes by a ring x cut at x<2> to enable it to be inserted without dismounting the wheel rim.
Patent GB-190115876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrical Storage Batteries.
Inventor: WEST JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1901-08-07
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 15,876. West, J. H. Aug. 7. Secondary batteries.-Each plate or electrode is made up of a number of tubular elements, each of which consists of an inner tube A of lead and an outer tnbe C of woven or knitted lead wire. The active material D is packed between these tubes.
Patent GB-190117014-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Weighing Machine
Inventor: MATHER WILLIAM ALBERT
Filed: 1901-08-24
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 17,014. Mather, W. A. Aug. 24. Automatic-feed weighers for sugar, tea, &c. The beam b of a scale of the Roberval's balance type has a scoop d carrying a bracket with an adjustable screw p* adapted to press against a hinged flap q on the pivoted gate f* of the feed-hopper f and open the gate. When the beam tilts, its projecting catch u lifts a brake t, and allows clockwork mechanism in a box g to rotate the crank k. The crank is connected by a link l to a link m pivoted to the scoop and having a slot enclosing the pivot d* of the scoop, so that the rotation of the crank tilts the scoop. The gate now closes, and the scoop discharges, and so on. The mechanism operating the scoop may be modified, and an indicator may be fitted to indicate the extent of the opening in the hopper.
Patent GB-190121542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Linotype Machines.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1901-10-26
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 21,542. Thompson, W. P., [Dodge, P. T.]. Oct. 26. Linotype machines.-Relates to means for maintaining the molten metal at a constant level in the pot, and is described as applied to the Mergenthaler machine (Specification No. 14,582, A.D. 1890). In this machine, the metal pot A, Fig. 1, swings forwards on its pivots a in order to bring the nozzle against the rear face of the composed line of matrices Y. A magazine D is bolted to the machine frame, and holds a vertical column of bars or pigs e of type-metal. A metal float F, which rises or falls with the metal in the pot, is provided with a stem f connected with a pivoted feed-dog G. When the level in the pot has fallen to a sufficient extent to bring the feed-dog into the position shown in Fig. 1, it forces the bottom pig e out through the rear opening d' into the pot on the next rearward movement of the latter. In the sectional view shown in Fig. 4, the feed-dog is clear of the lowest pig, the pot being full of metal. The float may be attached at one end of a single pivoted lever, which is hooked at the other end to form a feed-dog. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the forward movement of the pot actuates the ratchet-wheel h and endless feeding-apron H.
Patent GB-190201821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Self-lubricating Bushes and Bearings.
Inventor: DRONSFIELD JAMES
Filed: 1902-01-23
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 1821. Dronsfield, J. Jan. 23. Lubricating; dust, excluding; oil, catching and retaining.-A longitudinal duct a<1> is cut or formed in a bush, bearing-brass, &c. a, and terminates at each end in ports or oil-holes a<3>. A housing or container b, which may be made in two parts, is hung upon each end of the bush, and is provided with a partition to form two divisions b<4>, b<5>. The lower part b<0> of the housing forms an oil well, and a wick c leads from one oil well through the division b<4>, the hole a<3> and duct a<1> to the other oil well so as to lead oil to the shaft &c. The oil passes from the shaft back into the oil wells. The outer walls of the housing serve to exclude dust, and to prevent the escape of the oil. A projection from the bottom of each housing may engage the bush. A glass panel or other oil sight arrangement may be provided in connection with each housing.
Patent GB-190212856-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Needles for Knitting Machines.
Inventor: SEYFERT JULIUS ALPHONS
Filed: 1902-06-05
Granted: 1903-06-05
Abstract: 12,856. Seyfert, J. A. June 5. Knitting-machine needles.-The pin on which the latch is pivoted is screw-threaded, and engages a corresponding thread in the hole in the shank. This hole is enlarged at c, the pivot pin is riveted over, and the head b do not project beyond the recesses c.
Patent GB-190215270-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Condensed Steam Return Feed Apparatus for Steam Boilers
Inventor: SCHOOF ERNST
Filed: 1902-07-08
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 15,270. Schoof, E. July 8. Feedwater, supplying. - A condensed - steam return feed apparatus is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The closed chamber 1 is connected with the condensed steam collecting-pipe by the pipe 3 through the stop valve 4 and the return valve 5, with the feed-pipe by the ascension pipe 6 extending to the bottom of the chamber 1, and with the steam space of the boiler by the pipe 8 and aperture 7. The apparatus or chamber 1 is situated at a level suitably higher than the boiler. The valve aperture 7 is controlled by the valve 13 attached to the curved expansive element 12 supported on the brackets 9, 10, 11, at a certain height in the chamber, and provided with the adjusting-screw 14. When the element 12 contracts by contact with the condensed water, steam enters the chamber 1, and the water in the chamber is fed to the boiler continuously.
Patent GB-190218163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: PAIRIER RAYMOND
Filed: 1902-08-18
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 18,163. Pairier, R. Dec. 5, A.D 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Flywheels. -The crank shaft C, flywheels A crank-pin and balance weights D are all in one piece.
Patent GB-190221282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cloth Cutting Machines
Inventor: GARLAND NICHOLAS
Filed: 1902-09-30
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 21,282. Garland, N. Sept. 30. Adjusting bearings; linings.-Relates to electrically-operated cloth-cutting machines of the kind described in Specifications No. 15,646, A,D. 1898, and No. 11,054, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Cutting &c.]. The knife bar b<11> is mounted in guides w<1>, y<1>, respectively, connected by an arm v<1> and frame x<1> to the frame u<1> of the motor S which is supported by the standard o. Each guide is provided with removable bushings c<11> and a protector or guard d<11> is fitted above the upper part of the knife-bar. The shaft u of the motor carries a counterweighted crank v connected by a link l<1> to a pin o in the knife-bar clamp p<1>. Both ends of the link l<1> have a split bushing encircling their respective pins and fitted with adjusting screws or pins.
Patent GB-190224713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Induction Electro-motors.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1902-11-11
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 24,713. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. Nov. 11. Field magnets; lubricating. - Relates to an induction motor particularly for use on the spindles of spinning-machinery, and consis s in constructing the stator core in separato parts to facilitate the winding operations. The main portion of the stator core is built up of laminated metal punchings C, Figs. 1, 2, and 3, provided with bolt-holes n. The coils D are wound on a former and slipped on to the assembled punchings C, forming the two halves of the core, and the two halves are then bolted together. The inner part of the core consists of other punchings C<1>, Fig. 4, which are slotted to receive the inner parts of the coils D. The core-pieces C' may be milled internally to reduce the thickness f when the stator is assembled. In a modification, the pieces C' are replaced by a packing of iron filings and a cement, preferably metallic, which is confined by a central sheet-iron bushing. The cup K which receives the spindle blade A carries a squirrel-cage or other rotor R. The stator is carried by an annular support E on the bolster rail H, which also carries the cup G of the step bearing F, in which the spindle rotates. Oil is supplied to the gearing from a cup b through a passage a.
Patent GB-190228204-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Boiler and other Furnaces and Domestic Fireplaces.
Inventor: GOMERSALL ALFRED
Filed: 1902-12-22
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 28,204. Gomersall, A. Dec. 22. Grates; fuel-economizers.-Relates to coal-savers of the kind described in Specification No. 16,561, A.D. 1901. The vertical portion j may be in one with the horizontal portion k. When separable, they may be connected by lugs and holes at the corners. The first portion is formed without a horizontal bar joining the cross bars j<1>, the curved bar j<111> forming a connecting medium. The rear portion is provided with the plate l formed with the grate k, or separate therefrom. Fuel is thus prevented from passing below the grate.
Patent GB-190300267-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Signalling and Controlling Apparatus for Railway and Tramway Systems.
Inventor: SHEEHY ROBERT JAMES
Filed: 1903-01-05
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 267. Sheehy, R. J., and Curphey, A. G. Jan. 5. Registering times of running and stoppages of vehicles; registering at a distance electrically.-A recording-device for the signals received on the engine of an electric railway and tramway system is shown in Fig. 29. In the system, the current for the propulsion of the cars or trains is supplied through sectional conductors, a section or block being connected with the source of energy as a car or train enters or approaches that section or block and disconnected when the car or train leaves or has passed beyond that section or block, and the power system is combined with an automatic or block signal system in which the track is divided into sections or blocks, which may correspond with the power sections, affording on the car or train safety or danger signals relating to the signal block in advance or to the permanent way or rails and switches. The signal system provides for the driver a distinctive signal, visible or audible or both, and includes a recording-device which makes a record of the time and nature of each danger signal. A danger signal causes a break in the main power circuit on the vehicle by opening switches or restoring the manipulating-device of the multipleunit controller to zero position independently of the manipulating-handle, and the circuit cannot be restored or the vehicle moved forwards until the dangerous condition is removed. The printing- device for recording the character of a danger signal comprises second, minute, hour, and block hands. The time wheels are operated by suitable clock mechanism, but the block wheel 253 is operated by the solenoid resistance 209 on the vehicle. Each time the extension rail contact passes from the extension rail, the solenoid 209 is energized and its cores 255 attracted, and, when it passes on to an extension rail, the solenoid is cut out, the lever 257 is depressed by its spring, and a ratchet-wheel is moved forwards one tooth corresponding with one number on the block wheel. When the press magnet 220 is energized, the contact-roller 260 carries the record tape 259 against the type-wheels and the feed-pawl 264 is raised. The signal boxes at each switch are constructed with a different number of insulating-blocks in the circuit-breaker, so that different signals are given by the bell 206 and the driver is apprised of the identity of the switch.
Patent GB-190301359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Deep Sea and other Fishing.
Inventor: IRVIN JOHN HANNEL
Filed: 1903-01-20
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 1359. Irvin, J. H. Jan. 20. Decoys.-Relates to the use of a light or lights for attracting fish in deep sea or other fishing. The light, which may be electric or any other kind, is suspended in front of the nets and towed by an insulating-wire from the ship. The light may be arranged on a runner, as shown in Fig. 3, which moves along the bottom of the water at a suitable distance in front of the trawl boards and nets. When the trawler is working round fixed buoys, the generator and lights may be fixed to these. When the light is used with seine nets, stake nets, and other nets or traps, the light is arranged so as to attract the fish into the nets or traps.
Patent GB-190301485-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Buffer Couplings and Draw-gear for Railway Vehicles
Inventor: KUHLMANN ADOLPH FRIEDERICH
Filed: 1903-01-21
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 1485. Kuhlmann, A. F. Jan. 21. Draw-gear; buffers; couplings, automatic.-The buffer coupling described in Specification No. 16,699, A.D. 1902, is connected by a tubular shank and a key to a push-and-pull rod c<3>. The rods c' for the two ends of the vehicle are made to act on a common combined draw and buffing spring b placed between plates b', which rest against stops a' on the underframe. Each red c<3> passes through the spring and the plates b', and is fitted with cottars c<4> for bearing against each plate. One of the rods c<3> is forked to pass the other. In order to adapt an ordinary coupling- hook for automatic coupling with the coupling referred to above it is fitted with a link g<1>, Figs. 5 and 6, which is supported loosely on the hook g by means of an eye g<2>.
Patent GB-190304263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rock-drilling Machines
Filed: 1903-02-23
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 4263. Lake, H. H., [Duisburger Maschinenbau Akt.-Ges. vorm. Bechem & Keetman]. Feb. 23. Rock drills, percussive, exhaust silencers for. The exhaust from a rock drill is silenced, and the disturbance of dust prevented, by passing the exhaust through chambers b, filled with woven or textile material.
Patent GB-190305306-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corks or Stoppers for Bottles.
Inventor: AIKIN WILLIAM GASTON
Filed: 1903-03-06
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 5306. Aikin, W. G., and Pulliam, J. T. March 6. Stoppers.-The wood and roots of the Tupelo Gum, Cypress, Bay Root, and Black Gum are used as substitutes for cork in the manufacture of bottle, jar, &c. stoppers, especially stoppers for vessels for containing acids. Stoppers are cut from a compressible root with the grain at an angle to the axis of the stopper, and may be afterwards compressed.
Patent GB-190305385-A (GB)
Title: Improved Engine Governor.
Inventor: ANDREWS CHARLES
Filed: 1903-03-07
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 5385. Andrews, C. March 7. Fluid governors. - The governor consists of a spring-controlled plunger d working in a cylinder e, and having passages m, m<1> communicating with an annular recess n. Air or liquid under pressure acts on the underside, to raise the plunger and operate the throttle valve connected to the arm a. Referring to Fig. 1, water is forced by the engineactuated pumps h to the bottom of the cylinder e, and passes through the plunger passages m, m<1>, escaping by the passage o. The area of the passage o, controlled by the valve p, is such, that all water entering the cylinder can pass through the opening while the engine runs at its normal speed. If the speed of the engine rises above the normal, more water enters the cylinder than can escape through the passage o thus causing the plunger to rise and close the throttle or controlling valve. When the plunger uncovers the passage e<1>, the governor ceases to act, the water escaping through the passage. To accelerate the action of the governor, a plug or piston valve q closes the exhaust passage o when the plunger commences to rise by a tappet rod v on the plunger rod meeting a projections' and operating the spring-controlled rod s. The rod s is disengaged from the tappet v by the projection s' meeting the fixed arm t.
Patent GB-190310544-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Rail Fastenings.
Inventor: PAGE SYDNEY ELLIOTT
Filed: 1903-05-08
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 10,544. Page, S. E., [Weber Railway Joint Manufacturing Co.]. May 8. Rails, securing to sleepers.-The rail A, preferably, rests on a plate H and is secured by clips D, bearing on the rail flanges and fastened by bolts E, to enable the rail to be adjusted both vertically and horizontally. The clips are staggered and the bolt heads F bear upon a plate G. The plate H is corrugated or recessed and provided with spikes for fixing it to the sleeper. The clips D have elongated holes to enable the rail to be adjusted, and they bear on the plate H only at their outer ends so as to secure a firm hold on the rail base. They may each be formed in one piece, as shown in Fig. 2, or in two pieces with inclined meeting faces, as shown in Figs. 4 and 5, in which case the clips are forced towards each other when the bolts are screwed up.
Patent GB-190317437-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Friction Clutches
Inventor: FLINOIS LEANTE LOUIS
Filed: 1903-08-11
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 17,437. Flinois, L. L. Aug. 11. Motor road vehicles. - A friction clutch, which may be adapted for use as a brake for motor vehicles &c., contains no springs and exerts no lateral thrust on the shaft to which it is connected. The shaft a carrying the flywheel a<1> passes loosely through the centre' of the fixed double - threaded screw c. The belt pulley b is supported by balls g which run loosely in a groove in the nut e. To clutch the pulley b to the shaft a, the nut e is rotated by the arm f. The pulley is thereby moved till it bears against the covering o of the friction cone m keyed to the shaft a. The nut p keeps the friction cone m on the shaft a, and the set-screw q prevents longitudinal displacement of the shaft. The adjustable ring i is prevented from rotating by a screw k passed through one of a series of holes in the edge of the ring, or by a screw engaging with a hole k<1>, which is so placed that it is midway between two holes in the ring when the screw k is in engagement.
Patent GB-190323432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Vehicles.
Inventor: SMITH ARTHUR CHARLES
Filed: 1903-10-29
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 23,432. Smith, A. C. Oct. 29. Invalid carriages; perambulators; children's mail carts and like vehicles; folding v e h i c l e s; seats and seat backs. -Collapsable vehicles for children and invalids, and for other purposes, are constructed by jointing together, like a lazy-tongs, a number of side bars. The lower ends of some of the bars carry wheels or serve as rest bars, while their upper parts carry seats, foot-rests, hammocks, or the like. Fig. 1 shows a child's cart with a diamond frame a, b, c, d, which is kept expanded by stretchers j supporting the seat l. The seat may be supported by the bars a, b, a stretcher board being placed lower in the framing so as to serve as a footboard instead of that shown at m. The seat is preferably made of wooden slats encased in textile materials, as shown in Fig. 5, or separated by distance-pieces and connected by cords passing through them, or by other means. The seat back may be made in the same way, or may be made in one with the seat and secured at one edge only so that it maybe drawn forwards to serve as a reclining surface. A detachable or other extension n of the seat may be fitted, and may be folded back as shown. Fig. 2 shows a vehicle adapted for carrying a hammock, which is attached at the points o, p, and may be stiffened by cross-pieces &c. so as to form a reclining-surface. The hammock is shaped so that side-pieces are formed, which, at the head, are buttoned or hooked to the seat back g, and, at the other parts, may be folded and fastened over the occupant. The modification shown in Fig. 4 may be adapted also to other carts so as to balance the weight ; it consists of two long and two shorter members forming a central diamond. Spinal carriages and bassinette perambulators are built as shown in Fig. 2, but with a greater number of diamonds a, b, c, d, the free ends f being omitted.