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Patent GB-190108287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coupling Apparatus for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: BROCKELBANK THOMAS ATTWOOD
Filed: 1901-04-23
Granted: 1902-04-23
Abstract: 8287. Brockelbank, T. A. April 23. Couplings, automatic.-Relates to coupling-apparatus having hooks of the type described in Specifications No. 12,955, A.D. 1898, and Nos. 7512 and 12,167, A.D. 1899. The hook a, shown detached in plan and elevation in Figs. 8 and 9, has lateral pins f with backward extensions or guidefingers g, and a lug e<1> for engaging the slotted lever 1, while the shank portion is bent sideways in a direction away from the hook portion a<1> and to one side of the tail piece e, to facilitate the automatic engagement of a pair of opposing hooks- Horns h, h<1> fitted to each vehicle are spaced to allow the passage of the curved lever 1 attached to the cross-shaft v. When the hook a is in the position shown in Fig. 3, the pins f bear against the front concave side 5 of the lever 1. On turning the shaft v in the direction of the arrow x, the lever is turned downwards and forwards, and the pins f pass to the front of the horns h, h<1>, up the inclined surfaces l of which they slide when the handle of the shaft v is released, bringing the hook a into the position shown in Fig. 1, ready for automatic coupling with an opposing hook on an adjacent vehicle. Uncoupling is effected by turning the lever 1 into the position shown in Fig. 7, when the hook a is lifted. Fig. 12 shows a detached elevation of the lever 1, which has bridges 8 and 9, while Fig. 15 shows a corresponding view of a modified lever 1<1>, which has only one bridge 8'.
Patent GB-190110191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in Apparatus for, the Manufacture of the Plates of Electric Accumulators.
Inventor: ARSONVAL ARSENE D
Filed: 1901-05-16
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 10,191. Arsonval, A. d', and Vaugreois, G. Dec. 27, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Squirting.-Plates for secondary batteries are made by heating lead to a point short of fusion and then forcing it by high pressure through dies consisting of two comb-like plates, Fig. 1, having their teeth disposed oppositely to each other, each of the combs being composed of thin strips or discs b, Figs. 1 and 3, threaded on a rod c and maintained at even distances apart by smaller strips or discs d, Figs. 1 and 3. In a modification, each part of the die consists of a screw having a deep triangular or square thread. Fig. 7 shows a cross-section of a plate made by the die shown in Fig. 1, and Fig. 12 shows a similar view of a plate formed by extruding the metal between screws. The teeth may be omitted from parts of the plate, the teeth may be obliquely inclined to the plate, and square wide ribs may be formed along the edges of the plates or at other parts.
Patent GB-190111330-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cork for Bottles.
Inventor: TROMBERT GEORGES AUGUSTE
Filed: 1901-06-03
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 11,330. Trombert, G. A. June 3. Corks; cork, treating.-Corks are coated with one or more layers of a preparation of collodion, consisting of a solution of cellulose in the usual proportions of ether and alcohol, to which is added oil of vaseline, in the proportion of about 32 drops to the litre, to render the coating elastic. The coated cork is exposed to the air to evaporate the solvent, and is then fit for use.
Patent GB-190113984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electrical Storage Batteries
Inventor: BARHAM HENRY KINGSFORD PADWICK
Filed: 1901-07-09
Granted: 1902-07-09
Abstract: 13,984. Barham, H. K. P. July 9. Secondary batteries. -Relates to electrodes the faces of which are of different polarity. Each electrode is made up of lead or other material of the shape shown, in which A is a double t r a y into which the plates D, C, E, Fare folded after they have been coated with lead oxides and absorbent material has been placed between them. The active material on one side may be Pb.O, a higher oxide of lead being used on the other side.
Patent GB-190118817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chills for Moulds.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1901-09-20
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 18,817. Thompson, W. P., [Haskell, E. G.]. Sept. 20. Casting and moulding.-Relates to a chill particularly suitable for use in casting brass and shown as applied to the casting of railway car journal brasses. The chill A has feet c<2>, c<3> to rest on the bottom of the mould, the surface a against the molten metal being perforated with a large number of fine holes, tapering outwards towards the surface a'. The space B is filled with a suitable backing. The malleable iron plate or " back," which is to be united to the brass casting is placed in the mould at a suitable distance above the chill, and the metal poured between, uniting with the " back." The chill may be used for metals other than brass.
Patent GB-190125680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Work-holders adapted for use in Sewing and for other Purposes.
Inventor: PEDEN JOSEPH SIMEON
Filed: 1901-12-16
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 25,680. Peden, J. S. Dec. 16. Sewing, workholders for.-Consists of a workholder for sewing and other purposes. The work - clamp can swing about the pin i so as to adapt itself to various positions of the work. The clamp consists of the base and the jaw d sliding on the inclined springy guide b.
Patent GB-190203042-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dress Holder or Suspender.
Inventor: SNELLGROVE CHARLES HERBERT
Filed: 1902-02-06
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 30 4 2. Snellgrove, C. H. Feb. 6. Suspenders for articles of d r e s s. -Relates to dress suspenders in which the position of the dress is regulated by altering the length of the suspender. Two forms are shown in Figs. 1 and 2, in which the length of the suspender is regulated by altering the size of the loop c by moving the appliance d.
Patent GB-190206618-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Slot-cutting Machines.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1902-03-18
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 6618. Mills, B. J. B., [International Curtis Steam Turbine Co.]. March 18. Planing and shaping; slotting.- A machine for cutting curved slots across the peripheral surface of a ring, disc, or segment, so as to form the bucket openings of steam turbines of the "Curtis" type, has a tool H which can be moved in an eccentric path to plane out slots in the periphery of the ring M. The tool is carried by a spindle I mounted in a long boss I<1> on a slide I<2> which is radially movable on a guide -plate G carried by the hollow end F<1> of a shaft F mounted in a headstock B and driven by a pinion h<1> feathered on the main shaft C. The radial movement of the tool and slide is effected by a cam J, against which a roller i<1> on the slide is pressed by a spring j ; or a cam-groove may be used. The cam is interchangable, to suit the shape of slot required. A double cam K engaging rollers l<3> on the headstock is feathered on the shaft F and connected by rods l to a slotted plate k, with which the reduced end of the tool spindle engages, the cam moving the tool forwards to the cutting position for a sufficient time to traverse the slot and then withdrawing it to clear the ring. Figs. 8 and 9 show one form of slot S which may be cut, the curves s, s<1> being concentric and the extensions s<2> being straight. The tool H cuts while moving through the slot and is then withdrawn during the idle path 3 and again advanced. Fig. 9 shows the tool in successive positions when the machine is provided with means for keeping the tool normal to the cut, by imparting to it an angular adjustment during its traverse. The tool can then be of larger cross-section than that shown in Fig. 10, which is without means for retaining it in the normal position. The angular adjustment is obtained by a rack L<1> rotating with the boss I' and gearing with a long pinion on the tool spindle while a roller m on it engages a stationary cam-groove L of the required shape, to adjust the tool angularly during its travel. The headstock is moved along the bed by a screw D engaging a nut on the headstock or by a handwheel E by which the nut can be rotated. The shaft D is operated by ratchet gearing to effect the feed during the idle travel of the tool. The ring M is mounted on an index plate N vertically adjustable on a post N', which is mounted to be adjustable along and across the bed. A post P, also adjustable along and across the bed, has a vertically-sliding bracket Q, adjusted by a screw q and provided with a plate and screw R to clamp the index plate. The head of the screw has a camslot r with which engages a finger on the index pin r<1> of the index plate, so that the clamping or unclamping of the index plate advances or retracts the index pin, thus allowing the ring to be set for successive slots to be cut.
Patent GB-190224141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paring and Finishing Machines for use in the Manufacture or Repair of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: ROBINSON OWEN
Filed: 1902-11-04
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 24,141. Robinson, O. Nov. 4. Boots and shoes, cleaning and polishing.-In a combined machine for paring and burnishing boots and shoes, means are provided for scouring heels, bottoms, and waists and for brushing, cleaning, and polishing. Frames j, J<1> are rotatably mounted on the bosses o of eccentric discs p secured to the bearings c<1>, c<2> of the main shaft c. Each frame carries three spindles k. The three spindles attached to the frame j may carry respectively a heel-parer, a fore-part parer, and an edge-setter ; while the frame j<1> may carry a bottom-scourer, a waist-brush, and a waist-polisher, screws l being used to secure the tools to the spindles. The shaft c carries grooved pulleys l<1> designed to drive by belt pulleys n on the spindles k. As the eccentrically-mounted frames are rotated, the pulleys n move in turn nearer to or farther from the centre of the shaft c, the greatest tension on each belt being when its spindle is in the operative position, the other two belts being slack and inoperative. The shaft c may also carry an eccentricallymounted frame j<2> pivoted to the bearing c<2>. This frame carries one spindle k which carries a waistscourer and is driven by pulleys l<1>, n. By turning the frame j<2> up upon its pivot, the belt becomes slack and the tool is rendered inoperative. A bottom-scourer t<6> and a heel-scourer u are also mounted on the shaft c, and the shaft c is prolonged beyond the frame j<1> and carries a bottom brush (not shown).
Patent GB-190226686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-tube Boilers or Steam Generators
Inventor: ROBERTS DAVID
Filed: 1902-12-03
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 26,686. Roberts, D. Dec. 3. Water-tube boilers.-In boilers of the kind described in Specifications Nos. 5003 and 26,637, A.D. 1902, the header i is arranged at the end of the arch that forms the roof of a portion of the lower furnace f and the floor of the ashpit of the upper furnace e. The header is connected to the water system by pipes m, k, of which the former may be external to the boiler. To complete the combustion, air from the upper ashpit circulates about the header and passes to the common flue by ducts p.
Patent GB-190227672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Engine Room Telegraphs.
Inventor: ROBERTSON JAMES DUNCAN
Filed: 1902-12-15
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 27,672. Robertson, J. D. Dec. 15. Signals, ship.-An engine-room telegraph is provided with an electric bell or bells connected with some reversible part of the engine, to ring whenever the engine is not in accordance with the telegraph. The telegraph handle c or pointer l carries a segment b to make contact with all of several stationary springs g, g<1>, g<2> except that opposite the handle or pointer. The engine reversing lever e carries a spring d to touch either of several stationary contacts i, i<1>, i<2>, which are connected by separate wires to the corresponding contacts g, g<1>, g<2>, so that the particular wire connected to the spring d is that left unconnected by the segment b, if the handle or pointer and the lever e are in corresponding positions. The segment b and the spring d are connected together through a wire 2, a battery, and a bell A.
Patent GB-190300657-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Rasping or Paring the Soles and Heels of Boots, Shoes and the like.
Inventor: TOMLINSON JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1903-01-10
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 657. Tomlinson, J. T. Jan. 10. Filing-machines for paring the soles and heels of boots and shoes consist of a ring-shaped rotating rasp a, Fig. 1, keyed or otherwise secured to a shaft b. In a modified form, shown in section in Fig. 2, the roughened part e is formed in a single piece or in sections, and is secured to the boss c on the shaft d by means of a nut f; the piece e thus being easily replaceable.
Patent GB-190307383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Shuttles for Looms.
Inventor: HAEMIG CONRAD
Filed: 1903-03-30
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 7383. Hõmig, C. March 30. Loom shuttles.-Relates to shuttles with self-acting threading-devices, the object being to bring the thread out from the top, instead of the side, of the shuttle. The wooden shuttle body has a metal lining a, on which at one end is the threading-device. This device has two slots d, e, the slot e terminating in the thread-discharge orifice c. In threading, the weft thread is passed into the slot d, along the edge k of a bridge, and along the slot e into the orifice c. In drawing the thread into the slot e, it slides along the edge 1 of the metal lining a, and comes to the mouth of a hook m, and the part between the bobbin and the hook m slides simultaneously from the slot d into a loop i, thus effecting the threading. The bobbin is held in the shuttle by curved springs at the other end, formed so that the bobbin is forced out when a new bobbin is pressed in.
Patent GB-190310302-A (GB)
Title: An Hydraulic Air Compressor or Pump.
Inventor: ALBRIGHT RALPH DELOS
Filed: 1903-05-06
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 10,302. Albright, R. D., and Hibner, D. E. May 6. Beer, raising and drawing-off.-Relates to means for utilizing the flow of water in an ordinary water supply for compressing air for maintaining a pressure on the surface of beer in barrels or for other purposes. The water, in flowing to the taps or other apparatus by which it is drawn off, is made to pass through a cylinder A and to reciprocate a piston B connected to the piston of an air pump provided with suitable valves. The water causes the up-stroke, and adjustable weights E<1> on a bar E fixed to the piston-rod R cause the down-stroke.
Patent GB-190312610-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Propelling and Steering Mechanism.
Inventor: LANZ JOERG
Filed: 1903-06-04
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 12,610. Lanz, J. June 4. Propelling and steering,by paddle - wheels.-A paddle-wheel for propelling and steering is mado in two parts D, D<1>, which are mounted on a vertical shaft B and driven in opposite directions by open and crossed belts E, E', Fig. 2, the paddles d, d<1> of the respective wheels being feathered, so that both wheels propel in the same direction. The paddles may be feathered by cranks c engaging cam-grooves c<1>, c<2> in a drum C, which can be set at any desired angle to vary the direction of propulsion. In a modification, collapsable paddles d, d<1>, Fig. 6, opened and closed by levers h<1> engaging cam-grooves c', c<2>, may be used. The vessel J, Fig. 5, may have the paddles D at the bows, and a rudder j at the stern for keeping it head to wind. One pair of paddle-wheels may be arranged to act on the water, and another on the air.
Patent GB-190313202-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Apparatus for Revivifying Gas Purifier Waste.
Inventor: JENSEN PETER
Filed: 1903-06-12
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 13,202. Jensen, P., [Hiorth, F. V. L.]. June 12. Purifier w a s t e, revivefying. - The waste is dried and oxidized by passing it slowly through a tower A, through which a current of air, oxygen, or other suitable gas is passed by a fan &c.L. The waste is carried in baskets or cars I having rods, which are engaged by hooks on two endless chains F on wheels G. The baskets are inserted through an opening B, are engaged and suspended on the chains, and carried u p a n d down the tower to the removal opening C. The openings are provided with sliding doors D, E. The chains may be driven by worm gearing. The current of air is spread by deflectors M on arms N, adjustable by rods 0 and levers P.
Patent GB-190316531-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wash Tubs or Boxes.
Filed: 1903-07-28
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 16,531. Entwisle & Kenyon, Dickinson, T., and Shorrock, J. L. July 28. Wash - tubs; mangling and wringing machines. - Wash - tubs are provided with a cross-bar, on which a small wringer can be mounted. This crossbar, or another crossbar, may be used to catch the splashes from the rollers of an ordinary mangle or wringer placed across the top of the wash-tub. The first-mentioned cross-bar is mounted, either permanently or removable, at some distance from the back of the tub so that all the water from the wringer falls into the tub. Figs. 4 and 6 show the cross-bar B, which is mounted in arms b, one at each end of the machine, pivoted on pins a<1> which are engaged in slotted parts of the arms b. Fig. 6 shows the bar B in a position to catch splashes from wringing- rollers C. To allow the bar to pass under the stay-bolt c of the wringing-machine, the arms b are moved downwards so that the bolts a' come to the top end of the slots. In order to support a small wringer, the bar B is moved to a vertical position in which it is held by a catch b<3> engaging with a hook b<2> on each arm b. Plates a catch splashes from the ends of the rollers. Studs E, at each end of the tub, allow it to be mounted on brackets &c. fixed to the sides of the frame of a mangling or wringing machine. Instead of being pivoted, the bar B may be mounted in a bracket, which may be slid backwards or forwards horizontally. When there is a separate bar for catching splashes, it is hinged to the back of the tub.
Patent GB-190318896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coal Shipping Hoists.
Inventor: FIELDING JOHN
Filed: 1903-09-02
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 18,896. Fielding, J. Sept. 2. Lifts; loading and unloading.-A coal-shipping hoist takes loaded wagons from a fixed line of rails some distance above the quay level, and either raises or lowers them before tipping the wagons to discharge the coal. The lift has two platforms, each provided with a tipping-table, and the wagon is run on to either the lower table, as shown in Fig. 1, or on to the upper table, according as it is required to be lowered or raised.
Patent GB-190324203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gulleys or Traps particularly adapted for Draining Surface Water.
Inventor: GARDNER HOWARD DILLWORTH
Filed: 1903-11-07
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 24,203. Gardner, H. D. Nov. 7. Gully traps for the drainage of surface and subsoil water are made of conical form and perforated by V-shaped slots 13, which, while permitting the ingress of water, keep out soil &c. The upper opening 10 is formed to receive a grate.
Patent GB-190324494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Rotatable Houses or other Buildings
Inventor: PELLEGRIN LUCIEN MARIUS DESIRE
Filed: 1903-11-11
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 24,494. Pellegrin, L. M. D., aud Petit, E.P. Nov. 11. Screw unions.- The sewage and foul water discharge pipe q of a rotatable building is rotatably connected to a fixed piece k by a ring in two parts screwed upon the piece k, and having an internal flange engaging in a recess in the pipe q.
Patent GB-190403718-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Skipping Ropes.
Inventor: BOND FRANCIS THOMAS
Filed: 1904-02-15
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 3718. Bond, F. T. Feb. 15. Skipping - ropes. - To facilitate skipping, the middle of a skipping-rope is made to lie flat on the ground, when in use, by enclosing it in a sheath of thin metal, wood, cardboard, leather, or preferably in a piece of india-rubber tube, combined with a woven fabric as in hose-pipe or stiffened by strips of whale-bone, cane, &c. The sheath is about a foot long, and may be replaced by strips of whale-bone &c., secured to the rope by rubber rings, or bound with thread, wire, &c. ; or, the rope may be simply bound with thread or wire. The handles of the rope are formed by passing the rope ends through tubes of metal, wood, &c., of sufficient diameter to grip the rope. These tubes are inserted in outer tubes, preferably of wood, and of such a size that the inner tubes can easily rotate. The handles are prevented from coming off by tying knots in the rope.
Patent GB-190411803-A (GB)
Inventor: MARLOW JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1904-05-24
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 11,803. Marlow, J. H. May 24. Moulding bricks, tiles, etc.; bricks and tiles.- Undercut recesses are moulded in tiles &c. by inclined plates G, H, connected by bearings J and cover plates J<1> to an upper plunger E, which is loosely connected to a slotted die or plunger F by pins and slots or the like, so as to permit a limited relative sliding motion to an extent shown by the dotted lines. When the plunger E is raised, the plates G, H are first withdrawn, and then both parts E, F of the compound plunger rise together. The recesses may be of dovetail shape in plan, with the inner portions only undercut. A central part of the plunger F forms the main part of the recess.
Patent GB-190411845-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricating Devices.
Inventor: ELVIN ALBERT GEORGE
Filed: 1904-05-24
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 11,845. Elvin, A. G. May 24. Axle-boxes, lubricating.-The grease cup 4, held in place by the rod 7, which passes through lugs 5, 6 on the cup 4 and journal - box 2 respectively, is covered by a perforated sheetmetal cap 11, the sides of which are turned down to rest on strips 2<a> formed on the inside of the cup. The cup is fitted with the follower plate 14, which is forced upwards by the spring 16 and thus keeps the solid lubricant 13 in contact with the journal. The degree of wear of the lubricant is indicated by two or more rods 18, which are fixed to the plate 14 and pass freely through the bottom of the cup 4. The appliance shown in Fig. 4 is used for depressing the plate 14 when it is desired to refill the cup, the hooks 22 engaging with the eyes 18<a> of the rods 18. An opening, closed by a lid bolted on, is provided for filling the cup.