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Patent GB-190018130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Automatic Regulation of Railways and the like, where the Trains Follow or Meet One Another
Inventor: SAYER ROBERT COOKE
Filed: 1900-10-12
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 18,130. Sayer, R. C. Oct. 12. Electric railways and tramways.-Relates to a sectional conductor block system of railways with electromagnetic switches arranged so that a meeting or overtaking vehicle cannot run on the sections in front of or behind a section already occupied by another vehicle, un'ess current is turned on by hand-operated switches. The invention is described for electric railways, but other means, f propulsion may be employed. Conductors; . switches.-The line is divided into sections with sectional power supply and exciting conductors q, b ; the main supply m, return x, and second exciting-conductor b<2> are continuous. The main m can be connected to the sections q at each end by the switches n operated by the magnets j, which are wound with two coils. One coil is connected to the main, the coil on the magnet e, and the section b. The other coil is connected to the conductor b' and the switch f which puts it to return x, unless attracted by the magnet e. A car on any section is provided with a brush a to bridge the conductors b, b<2>; this causes a current to flow through the first-named coils of the adjacent magnets j to attract the switches n for the power supply, and also through the coils of the adjacent magnets e, which attracts the switches f, and diverts the return through the second coils on the magnets j at the entrance to the adjacent sections. The existence of a current in the second coil prevents any current that may be sent through the first coil from operating the switch at these adjacent stations. The pair of switches f at each station are connected by a link to work together, and various resistances are interpolated in the conductors. The switches n can be operated by hand, and additional hand-switches are provided in the leads between the main m and the power sections q. For a vehicle to run on any section, it must be supplied with current from both ends, so that the current through an electromagnetic switch y, Fig. 3, on the vehicle is sufficient to excite it, and thereby take off the brakes, also cutting in the motor circuit k<2>, or allowing the propelling power to be applied. As an overtaking vehicle will only get current from one end, it will be stopped until the section in front is clear, and, in case vehicles meet, both are stopped until one is shunted clear by use of the hand-switches.
Patent GB-190022910-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for Tilting the Shades & Lamps of Electric Lighting Pendants.
Inventor: BELCHER JOSEPH BOULTON
Filed: 1900-12-15
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 22,910. Belcher, J. B. Dec. 15. Lamp-shade holders.-A holder a, for an electric incandescent lamp and shade, is connected by a ball - joint d to a weight c, through w h i c h pass flexible conductors f carrying the holder. The parts are made of or covered with indiarubber or other material such that sufficient friction exists in the joint to cause the holder and weight to retain any relative angular position given them, to hold the lamp and shade tilted.
Patent GB-190101158-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Instruments for Administering Medicaments or the like.
Inventor: LEVY ALEXANDER
Filed: 1901-01-17
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 1158. Levy, A. Jan. 17. Medicines, administering ; catheters ; massage.- Relatesto instruments for administering medicaments and for internal massage. Fig. 2 sbows a form resembling a catheter for use in the male urethra, consisting of a hollow soft rubber tube provided with a series of capillary tubes c and closed at the end d. It is inserted by means of a silver wire placed in the bore b. In a catheter for the uterus, Fig. 4, a knob e is provided to gauge the distance it has penetrated into the uterus. Fig. 6 shows a form having a flattened end intended for use in the nasal cavities. In use, the capillaries are filled with the medicament, and after insertion the instrument is massaged against the walls of the cavity, so as to expel the fluid. In some cases the liquid may be blown out. Fig. 10 shows a modification, in which the head of the bore d is enlarged, and is not connected with the tubes c. In this form, the massaging &c. is performed by inserting a mandrel into the bore.
Patent GB-190108461-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Securing Books in Covers.
Filed: 1901-04-24
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 8461. De la Rue & Co., T., and Corbyn, F. A. April 24. Filing papers &c.-Relates to means for retaining books in loose covers. In the form shown in Fig. 1, pins c are carried by a plate fixed at one end of the back b of the cover, and pins d by a plate e fixed to a wire f sliding in guides in a fixed plate g, a bolt h carried by the plate e engaging a slot g<1> in the plate g. In a modification, the movable plate is hinged. In the form shown in Fig. 6, convenient for successive numbers of a periodical, the pins d consist of bent wires, each free to move in a slot in the back b, and all retained by the plate g. A single wire bent to form two pins may be similarly arranged. In another form, a single wire, of the length of the back, is hinged to one end plate, and secured to the other by a bolt.
Patent GB-190109733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mantles for Incandescent Gas Lighting.
Inventor: DICKSON WILLIAM KENNEDY-LAURIE
Filed: 1901-05-10
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 9733. Dickson, W. K.-L. May 10. Incandescent gas lamps. -Mantles, after they have been treated with collodion, are strengthened by spraying with a solution of silicate of soda until from about ¢ to 5 per cent. of the weight of the mantle consists of sodium silicate, and by applying to the upper and lower edges d, b a solution of pipeclay or fireclay and silicate of soda. The risk of the mantle being shattered by an increase of pressure within the mantle, as when lighting the burner, is minimized either by forming the upper end of the mantle with vents or with a " frog-mouth " opening. The Provisional Specification states that the vent or opening in the upper end of the mantle may be provided with a hinged flap of fire-resisting material. The spraying of the mantle with the proper quantity of the silicate of soda solution is facilitated by adding a soluble dye to the solution, and spraying the mantle therewith until it matches a standard tint.
Patent GB-190115624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Parallel Plier Nippers and Kindered Tools.
Inventor: WEIBEZAHL HERMAN GEORG
Filed: 1901-08-01
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 15,624. Weibezahl, H. G. Aug. 1. Pliers and cutters; bolt-head cutters.-Relates to parallel pliers and cutters. The handles A, B are pivoted together at 1 without crossing, and are pivoted to the levers C, D at 5, 6 respectively. The levers C, D are pivoted together at 2 without crossing, and carry pins 3, 4 engaging with slots e,f in the jaws E, F. Prolongations of these jaws are pivoted at 7, 8 to the handles A, B. The pins 7, 8 may work in slots instead of the pins 3, 4. Cutters are formed at E<2>, F<2>, and cooperate with the cutter G, which may consist of a plate fixed to the pin 1 and slotted for the pin 2. The cutters E<2> or F<2> and G act with a rolling cut. The preliminary cut may be given by the jaws on one side, and the final cut by the other jaws arranged closer together. The cutters may be arranged only on one side or dispensed with altogether. In the modification shown in Fig. 9, the cutters G<9> are guided on the shanks of the jaws E<9>, F<9> by a pin-and-slot connection, and the pins 3, 4 pass through them. The jaws E, F may carry horizontal cutters arranged in the same plane for cutting bolts &c. Various other slight modifications are described.
Patent GB-190115753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Exchanges.
Inventor: STOCK FRANZ
Filed: 1901-08-03
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 15,753. Stock, F. Aug. 3. Telephone systems.-Relates to arrangements in telephone exchanges in which the metallic line connection between two subscribers is controlled by two shunted relays connected to one line of earth by a battery, each relay being separately excited when the subscriber earths his line by hanging up his receiver. Fig. 2 shows the arrangement at the exchange, in which R<1>, R<2> are the two relays and B<3> the earthed battery. The relays are also shown provided with clearing-out signal lamps SL<1>, SL<2>, In a further arrangement, the relays may be separate or combined as a doub'ewound relay, a third relay being employed which is brought into action on sending the call signal from the exchange and which has a second circuit maintained closed after the first is broken. This second circuit keeps the operator's instruments cut out, and is only broken when the plugs are withdrawn from the jacks and placed in their rests.
Patent GB-190123219-A (GB)
Title: Improved Safety Apparatus for Vehicles for Removing Obstructions in their Path.
Inventor: SOL MANUEL CARBONERO Y
Filed: 1901-11-16
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 23,219. Carbonero y Sol, M. Nov. 16. Obstruction-removers.-Relates to safety fenders for tramcars and other motor vehicles. The brush B and felt-covered cylinder C are driven from an axle by chain gearing (not shown), in a direction opposite to that of the axle. The network fender shown is supported by the hinged brackets D and the rollers G, which run on or between the rails.
Patent GB-190200390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumps.
Inventor: RADOVANOVIC ANDREAS
Filed: 1902-01-06
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 390. Radovanovic, A. Jan. 6. Plunger pumps,. valve gear; concussion, preventing.-Relates to means for closing the suction valves of plunger pumps in order to prevent hammering. Near the end of the suction stroke a head k on the plunger enters a part c of the pump chamber of but slightly-greater diameter, the part c separating the suction-valve chamber m from the main part n of the pump chamber. The pressure thus produced in the chamber m closes the suction valves. The pressure produced in the chamber m, instead of acting directly on the valve s, may act on a piston a<1> connected therewith, Fig. 5. The plunger, or the chamber m, may be fitted with a safety-valve, and the chamber n with a relief valve. The piston a' may act on the valve s through a spring ; or it may be fitted with a stop, either elastic or rigid, so that it cannot quite close the suction valve. The axis of the suction valve may be parallel with or in line with the plunger instead of as shown.
Patent GB-190203795-A (GB)
Title: Movable Support to Mattress Springs.
Inventor: DEHLER GUSTAV
Filed: 1902-02-14
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 3795. Dehler, G. Feb. 14. Mattresses; spring surfaces.-Relates to means for adjusting the springs of spring mattresses. The springs are connected to eyes of pins i which drop into sockets in the turned-up ends of crossbars c pivoted at g to the side bars of the mattress frame. The lower end of each pin drops into one of a series of teeth or corrugations in plates b secured to the side bars. In a modification, shown in Figs. 5 and 6, the pins i drop in eyes or angleiron cross-pieces c pivoted to the side bars. Rods e with turned-up ends are pivoted by staples m to the angle-iron c; each turned-up end of the rods e engages one of a series of holes n in fixed shoes b. The bars c can be turned, to adjust the springs either from the top or end without disturbing the mattress and bedding.
Patent GB-190205015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boiling, Evaporating and Distilling Apparatus.
Inventor: UNTIEDT HEINRICH
Filed: 1902-02-27
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 5015. Untiedt, H. Feb. 27. Distilling, concentrating, and evaporating acetic acid, beverages, sulphuric acid, &c. evaporators.-Apparatus for boiling, evaporating, and distilling, is designed for use in the rapid preparation of foods and beverages such as vegetables, whisky, or beer, and is more particularly applicable for the manufacture of acetic acid from calcium acetate and for the manufacture of sulphuric acid. Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section of the apparatus, and Fig. 2 shows a crosssection of the vessel a in which the treatment is effected. This vessel is ot cylindrical shape and is provided with a jacket e which is divided into two compartments by a horizontal partition f. Each compartment is supplied with steam from a separate regulated source so that the substances under treatment and the vapours may be differentially treated. The vessel is provided with a rotary mixer and agitator consisting of rectangular frames l, m, mounted on a shaft n, and of one or more helical coils l<1> mounted on the shaft and supplied through it with a heating cooling liquid. A helical frame p in the dome aids in separating liquid particles from the vapours. The vapours are condensed in a coil r connected with a chamber s, in which a partial vacuum is produced by the condensed liquid itself, by a steam or water jet, or by other means.
Patent GB-190205096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sash Window Frames.
Inventor: HENDRY ROBERT ARNSBY
Filed: 1902-02-28
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 5096. Hendry, R. A. Feb. 28. Windows.-The inside beads D and the lower portions of the parting-beads H are made detachable, to permit the sashes to be removed from the frame and reversed, for cleaning. An angular beaded metal strip E is fixed adjustably to the bead D by screws through holes and horizontal slots in the strip, and is formed with a hook G arranged to engage with a fixed slotted plate g ; or key-hole slots in the strip may engage with screws driven into the window frame. The ends of the strip E enter sheet-metal sockets or staples fixed to the frame. The parting-bead H is made of a strip of metal drawn to a U-shape and sprung into a groove in the pulley stile. An angular joint h is formed at the junction of the detachable and fixed sections of the bead, and a tenon or tongue h<2>, fixed within one section, fits within the other section. The lower end of the detachable section of the bead is secured in place by a turnbutton or pivoted arm. The cords are secured to the sash by screwed pivots i passing through eyelets or thimbles I, and the grooves in the sash are rounded to prevent chafing of the cords when the sash is swivelled on the screws.
Patent GB-190207800-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Construction of Machinery so as to Avoid the use of a Crank in Obtaining Rotary Motion from Steam, Gas, Electricity Explosives or other Sources of Power.
Inventor: TOOMER EDWARD SLOPER
Filed: 1902-04-03
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 7800. Toomer, E. S. April 3. Axial-shaft and reciprocating-piston type; revolving-cylinder type.-Relates to cam mechanism for converting reciprocating into rotary motion applicable in connection with steam, gas, &c. engines, electromotors, &c. The cam in the form of a disc or ring with inclined or undulating surfaces may be fixed to the part to be driven and be rotated by the pressure against its surface of rollers to which the reciprocating motion is imparted in the direction of the shaft ; or the rollers may be mounted on the part to be driven and the cams be moved to and fro in the direction of the shaft ; or again the cam may be stationary and the reciprocating rollers be mounted on the part to be rotated. Fig. 1 shows an application of the first construction. Fig. 10 shows an embodiment of the second arrangement in which the rollers R are mounted in the wheel and the cams are cut in the edges of rings A<3>, A<4> to which reciprocating motion is imparted ; the Figure shows only one pair of the rings. The rings may be worked by a pair of cylinders arranged in tandem, mounted co-axially with the wheels carrying the rollers and on each side of it ; the pistons act only on the inward stroke. The inner ends of the cylinders are in permanent connection with each other, and are charged with glycerine, water, or other fluid by which the two pistons are caused to move simultaneously and in opposite directions. Fig. 15 shows the adaptation of the third arrangement to a steam engine ; the cylinders V are mounted on a conical block B<3> secured to the shaft B and the rollers R on the ends of their piston-rods bear upon a stationary cam ring A<5>; Z indicates a distributing valve-box, and Z<1>, Z' the steam and exhaust pipes. The cam ring may be in the form of a flat plate or ring mounted on pivots, so that its inclination may be varied either automatically or by hand.
Patent GB-190207898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in "Conduits."
Inventor: BUDD CHARLES DWIGHT
Filed: 1902-04-04
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 7898. Budd, C. D. April 4. Conduits are formed of concrete blocks arranged with flanged or recessed meeting edges 5, 8 or 7, 4 shaped to allow cementing. The faces are channelled so as to form circular ducts when fitted together, the ends being also stepped to allow bonding.
Patent GB-190210097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Conduits for Electric Mains and in the Jointing of same.
Inventor: BARLOW LEONARD
Filed: 1902-05-02
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 10,097. Barlow, L., and Young, J. May 2. Kerbs.- Electric conduits B used as kerbs are formed in lengths with one or several channels, and are fitted together by short sleeves which engage in recesses in the upper edges so as to leave a flat bearing-surface for the lids G. The lid may be recessed on the upper surface to receive a concrete &c. tread. The lid is provided with an overhanging lip.
Patent GB-190212676-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Closure for Garments Particularly Adapted for Lacing.
Inventor: HOWD CHARLES BURTON
Filed: 1902-06-03
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 12,676. Howd, C. B. June 3. L a c i n g-fastenings; eyelets.-Relates to garment fastenings particularly adapted for lacing, and especially to corset and similar undergarment fastenings. A strip of fabric 1 is slit and folded back at the parts 5 to form two rows of triangular or other apertures 6, which register when the fabric is folded over. A strip of fabric 8 is arranged to lap over the inside corners of the parts 5 and the inner edges of the apertures 6. An outer band 10 is placed over the folded strip, and its unfolded edges overlap the apertures 6, and are stitched, so that the whole forms a pocket for the stay piece. Another band 12 overlaps the apices of the apertures. An under-fly 16 is preferably provided, and may enclose a pad or stiffener.
Patent GB-190214264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Appertaining to Fire Escapes and the like.
Inventor: ROWLEY JOHN
Filed: 1902-06-24
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 14,264. Rowley, J. June 24. Fire-escapes.-A. hand fire - escape, which may be carried on the person, consists of an endless rope a supported on a pulley k secured to a building, the member i<1> of the support having V-ends which hol the rope while a person lowers himself by gripping a block c with a cylindrical cover f. The block may be in one or more parts, through which the rope is threaded as shown to retard the descent. The gripping of the cover presses it against the coil round the block to produce further friction. A cord h with wrist loops h<1> is provided, and also a hand-loop (not shown), on the cover. Two such blocks may be provided to allow two persons to descend in quick succession. The escape may be made as a long length, of rope, one end of which is secured to any suitable article of furniture &c.
Patent GB-190214667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electricity Meters.
Inventor: SCHATTNER ERNEST
Filed: 1902-07-01
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 14,667. Schattner, E. July 1. Electricity, supplying.-Relates to the electrolytic type of meters with mercury electrodes which may be coin-freed. The mercury electrodes A, B are contained in the ends of a glass tube bent into circular form and balanced on a knife edge X. Leads F, G from the mercury electrodes A B are connected to two insulated terminals E on the end of a lever connected to the tube. These terminals make contact with the terminals C, D of a shunt from the main circuit when the meter is in the position shown in the Figure. After a certain quantity of electricity has passed, sufficient mercury is transferred from B to A to make the ring swing over, so that E makes contact with the terminals of another shunt H, K. Every swing actuates a counter which registers the total quantity of electricity passed through the meter. In the case of a prepayment meter, the tilting of a vessel may be made to stop the passage of the current until a coin is inserted which will enable a switch in the circuit to be thrown over to make contact and convey the current to the opposite side of the vessel whereby the current may be reversed.
Patent GB-190215238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Warp Stop Motions for Looms
Inventor: CUNNIFF JOHN VINCENT
Filed: 1902-07-08
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 15,238. Cunniff, J. V., and Cunniff, E. July 8. Loom stop-motions.-A warp stop-motion is shown in rear elevation in Fig. 2. Tubular lease-rods 19 are fitted removably in cup-shaped supports 18, adjustably mounted in brackets 11, which are secured to standards 7, so as to be adjustable both horizontally and vertically. Two bars 20, extending between the brackets, pass through slots in two rows of detectors 22. An oscillating shaft 23 is mounted in the brackets 11, and carries a crank 37 connected by a rod 38 to an eccentric on the main shaft. A rod or wire 27 is stretched between two curved arms 26 mounted on the shaft 23. A so called deflector shaft 24 is mounted in the brackets, and carries arms 28 between which extend two wires 29 ; the upper ends of the arms 28 are fiat, and are held in a horizontal position, as shown in Fig. 6, by means of spring-pressed pawls 31. The wires may be arranged much farther apart than is shown in Fig. 6. One of the arms 28 is connected by means of a rod 51, link 53, bellcrank lever, and vertically-movable rod to a lever which normally holds a knock-off lever out of the path of a projection on the lay. When a detector falls, it is caught between the wires 27, 29, the abaft 24 is rocked, and the link 53 actuated. The rod 38 is formed in two parts, between which are arranged coiled springs 42, 44 for preventing any undue strain from being thrown upon the rod. In a modification, the shaft which corresponds with the shaft 23 is fitted concentrically within a tubular deflector-shaft, and the parts carried by these shafts are arranged so that the bars or wires corresponding with the rods or wires 27, 29 are between the shafts and the overlying detectors, of where there may be three rows. In a second modification, the shafts are arranged as shown in Fig. 2, but the rods or wires are mounted thereon so as to be between the detectors and shafts.
Patent GB-190226621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Incandescence Vapour Lamps.
Inventor: LIAIS LUCIEN
Filed: 1902-12-03
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 26,621. Liais, L. Dec. 3. Oscillating - disc valves.-The aperture of the generator 2 of an incandescent vapour r lamp is open and closed by means of a flattened end 18 of a rod 16, which is mounted on brackets 5 on the generator, and is bent at right-angles and carried through the gallery 20 and fitted with a button 17.
Patent GB-190303378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Bricks, Artificial Stone and the like.
Inventor: JENKINS FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-02-12
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 3378. Jenkins, F. W. Feb. 12. Bricks. building-blocks, &c.-A mixture of about 97 parts of sand, such as sea sand, tailings, or the like, and 3 parts of molasses or refuse from sugar refineries is moulded into bricks, grindstones, or artificial-stone blocks in moulds by hydraulic pressure, and the compressed blocks &c. are heated or burnt in an oven or otherwise.