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Patent GB-190023422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Controllers for use with Electrically Driven Capstans and for Analogous Purposes.
Inventor: SCOTT WILLIAM HARDING
Filed: 1900-12-21
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 23,422. Scott, W. H. Dec. 21. Switches for controlling motors, particularly for driving capstans. Two sets of resistances are employed, and the controlling-drum is arranged to connect up one series (of low resistance) to shortcircuit the other. An automatic switch is provided to short-circuit the low resistances when the current exceeds a maximum. Figs. 1 and 2 show the arrangement. A is the main shaft geared to the reversing-switch B and the controlling-drum D. One set of resistances e<2>, e<3>, e<4>, e<5> is adapted to be inserted directly into the circuit, and the other set e<6>, e<7>. e<8> to short-circuit these when the automatic switch b is "on." The shaft A carries on an arm or disc a pin K engaging with the segmental surface of a lever L carrying one of the contacts b, and thus locks it "on during the first portion of the movement of the controlling- drum D. It is subsequently held on against the action of the spring R by a normal current flowing in the overload magnet M. The contact may be held on by a catch or other suitable means, and an additional magnetic cut-out may be arranged in the circuit.
Patent GB-190104316-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Hardening Plaster and other Porous Substances and for Fixing Colours thereon
Inventor: KESSLER JACQUES LOUIS
Filed: 1901-02-28
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 4316. Kessler, J. L. Feb. 28. Distempers; water colours.-Relates to processes for hardening plaster and gypsum and for producing fixed colours on the surface. Water colours may be painted on the fresh or dry plaster, the surface being subsequently sprayed with an alkaline silicate solution to fix them. If the colours are applied upon impervious plaster they should be mixed with a little plaster to ensure fixing. Spanish white may be fixed by applying it diluted with a solution of an alkaline silicate and afterwards impregnating it with a solution of aluminium, ammonium, or magnesium sulphate. The alkaline silicate solution may be applied by a brush or sponge if a mineral or vegetable glue is mixed with the water colours. White or coloured plaster employed for covering walls and other surfaces, may be mixed with solutions of alkaline silicates immediately before application. They may also be impregnated subsequently, if necessary.
Patent GB-190107959-A (GB)
Title: Increasing the Economical Efficiency of Electric Incandescent Lamps
Inventor: BUSHE ERASMUS
Filed: 1901-04-18
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 7959. Bushe, E. April 18. Incandescent lamps. -A tube T, or other receptacle or support, of glass, porcelain, mica, or other insulating-material, is nearly filled with spherules of carbon or other conductive material, slightly larger than half the diameter of the tube, so that a zig-zag row of the spherules is formed. The tube is provided at the ends with platinum linings, or other connections to supply conductors, and is exhausted, or placed in a globe which is exhausted. On supplying current the spherules become incandescent, especially at their points of contact.
Patent GB-190109765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Supplying Aerated Liquids from Bulk on Draught.
Inventor: NICHOLLS WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-05-10
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 9765. Nicholls, W. May 10. Measured quantities, delivering.-AÙrated liquids are drawn off from bulk by means of a tap c filling and emptying a cylindrical chamber d. The tap, carried by a bracket a through which runs the supply pipe b, comprises a casing c which contains a disc valve c<2> upon a disc seating c<3> and has a tube f descending to near the bottom of the cylindrical chamber. The seating contains a passage c<1> branching from the central throughway c<9> and opening upwards, and is pierced by two eccentric holes c<5>, c<7>, the former communicating with the top of the measuring-chamber, and the latter being continuous with a lateral vent b<4>. The valve, shown in plan in Fig. 3, is pierced by an eccentric hole c<8>, and is formed with a recession the underside, while it has a notched hub c<4> on the upper side which is engaged by a key e and contains an intervening spring e<4>. The dependent tube f contains a tubular piston supported by a spring f<2> and holding a rod which ends above in a valvef<4> for the top of the piston and below in a valve f for the outlet orifice d' of the chamber. When the tap valve is turned through a rightangle from the position shown in Fig. 3 so that the holes c<8>, c<10> register with each other, the tubular piston is forced down to close the exit d' and become open at the top ; liquid consequently flows into the chamber through perforations f<6> at the bottom of the tubular piston. On returning the valve to the position shown in Fig. 3, the pressure is relieved by the escape of gas through the vent, and the tubular piston, raised by its spring, lifts the valve f from the outlet of the chamber. The key e is held up against a head m, which is fixed by a feather m<1> and a screw collar m<2>.
Patent GB-190112955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Method and Apparatus used in Staying or Strengthening and Covering Card or Straw Board Boxes.
Inventor: HOBBS CLARENCE WHIIMAN
Filed: 1901-06-25
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 12,955. Hobbs, C. W., [Morgan, T.]. June 25. Making paper and like boxes.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 17,155, A.D. 1898, for covering cardboard or strawboard boxes with paper or woven fabrics, and applying strengthening or stay strips to the corners of the same. The covering-material f is fed from a roll f<1> over a pasting-roll f<2>, and thence between the rollers g to the guide-roll b<1>, from which it passes over rolls e on an adjustable frame d, and then down under a guide-roll b<4> to the box carried on the former i, the lengths being cut off, as described in the former Specification, by the cutting-device h. The material f<3>, from which the stays are cut, is fed from a roll f through feed-rollers, and through a cutting-device b<2> which cuts the stay strips while the strip f<3> is in proximity with the covering-material f, to the pasted surface of which the stay strips become thus automatically attached. The cutting-device consists of a fixed cutter in conjunction with which works a sliding cutter, which, together with the feed-rolls, is actuated by projections l on the box former i, through a link l<1>, a crank lever, and toothed and ratchet gearing, &c. As the attached stays pass over the rolls e, they become pasted on the outside, the rolls e taking up paste from the covering-material, and thus serving as pasting-rolls. Stripping- fingers are used to strip the covering-material and stay strips from the rolls e.
Patent GB-190114983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sailing Boats
Inventor: JENSEN THOMAS
Filed: 1901-07-23
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 14,983. Jensen, T. July 23. Capsizing, preventing; wind balances. - Relates to means for preventing sailing boats from capsizing. On an axis passing through, or near, the metacentre of the boat is pivoted a heavy bar 2, which is coupled to the mast and swings with it to balance the wind pressure, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The bar is secured to the shaft 3, on which the mast is loosely mounted. The mast is adjustably secured to a segment on the shaft by cords 25, as shown in Figs. 7 and 8, and may be further secured by a pin 12 passing through both. This pin may also be passed through some fixed part of the boat to lock the mast in the upright position. Both the fore-sail and the main-sail are, preferably, triangular, and are spread by sprits or booms 18, 19, which, as shown in Figs. 9 and 11, are bolted between jaws on a sleeve 15. This sleeve rotates between collars on a metal bushing on the mast. By removing two of the bolts, the booms can be swung up alongside the mast. The invention is equally applicable to two-masted boats, a shaft similar to 3 being arranged at the stern for the after mast.
Patent GB-190116561-A (GB)
Title: Improved Combined False Grate and Coalsaver
Inventor: GOMERSALL ALFRED
Filed: 1901-08-17
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 16,561. Gomersall, A. Aug. 17. Fuel-economizers. -Each economizer consists of a false bottom and a false front, and may be made in two parts, or in one as shown. When made in two rarts, the front part fits on top of, or slides in front of, the bottom part. The bottom is arched at the centre, to form an air chamber, whereby combustion is rendered more perfect, and the smoke is stated to be consumed. The bottom may be provided with bars, or with perforated slots or other openings. The bars of the grate are preferably of gradually decreasing thickness from the top to the bottom.
Patent GB-190117416-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Protection of Electric Tram-cars from Falling Wires.
Inventor: TIMON JOHN
Filed: 1901-08-30
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 17,416. Timon, J. Aug. 30. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-Relates to means fitted to electric tramcars for insulating broken trolley wires and sheltering outside passengers. Above a roof a arranged over the seats is a conductor d insulated by blocks e and connected by the lead i to an insulated conductor g and having a lead j terminating at its lower end in a brush or wheel in contact with a rail. The roof a is dished centrally to permit the trolley pole to move freely, and two of its projecting corners m protect persons getting on the car.
Patent GB-190117492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Projectiles.
Inventor: ROBERTSON ARCHIBALD JAMES
Filed: 1901-08-31
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 17,492. Robertson, A. J. Aug. 31. Projectiles, ordnance.- The nose A is provided with helical cutting-edges B, so that, upon impact, the rotating projectile fastens itself to the target.
Patent GB-190124172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Warp-tension Regulating Means for Looms for Weaving Wire Cloth or other Fabrics
Inventor: MCGEE WALTER
Filed: 1901-11-28
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 24,172. McGee, W., and Bradbury, C. E. Nov. 28. Loom let-off motions; take-up motions.-The letoff motion of a wire-weaving loom comprises a guide-roller H, for the warps W, mounted on bellcrank levers I, which are connected to an arrangement of weighted levers K, K<1>. The lever K is connected by an adjustable link L to a pawl or clutch which actuates the usual friction-wheel F mounted on a shaft E carrying a worm D gearing with a worm-wheel C on the warp-beam shaft. When the tension of the warp varies, the bellcrank levers and the levers K, K<1> oscillate, and cause the pawl or clutch to be raised or lowered to adjust the rate of rotation of the warp beam. The stroke of the pawl or clutch is regulated by means of a slotted segment carried by the link L. The take-up motion may be of the ordinary kind, and the warps are kept tight notwithstanding variations in the take-up of the cloth.
Patent GB-190201096-A (GB)
Title: Stopper for Bottles
Inventor: HARTWIG ARTHUR FREDRICK
Filed: 1902-01-15
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 1096. Hartwig, A. F. Jan. 15. Stoppers; corks, retaining.-The bottle is closed by a conical cork g secured by the screw cap d, which screws on the threaded metal band b on the neck. The band is preferably made of soft metal, such as lead, and may be fixed on the neck by putty, molten lead, or alloy, &c. ; or, it may be a threaded strip placed round the neck, and held in place by the cap when the latter is screwed on. The band and cap may be made somewhat conical, to increase the tension and the grip of the band on the neck.
Patent GB-190202864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for making Cotter Pins.
Inventor: KIRKPATRICK NATHANIEL WILLARD
Filed: 1902-02-04
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 2864. Kirkpatrick, N. W., and Henry, M. Feb. 4. Shearing ; bending ; milling. - Cottar-pins are made from wire oy bending a length of wire e<11>, Fig. 3<a>, round a vertical rod e, Figs. 3<a> and 2, bv means of a slide H, which clamps the wire and effects the initial bending, and blocks carried by the slides G<1> which have a longitudinal movement and a lateral movement due to the links J connecting the slides G<1> to the slides G. The slides G, G<1>, H are moved longitudinally by cams C', C<11>, C<111> on the main shaft B. These cams act on the slides through yokes D'. The rod e is raised and lowered into position by a lever K<1> actuated by a cam on the main shaft. The wire is fed against a stop p by a slide connected by a link to a variable-throw crank. This stop is pushed into position, and released, after the wire has been sheared, by a slide q actuated by one of the yokes D<1>. The wire is sheared by a slide which pushes the wire against a cutter. The slide is operated by the lever N actuated by a. cam on the main shaft. The severed wire drops between stops i connected by bars g, g<1> with the slides G<1>. The ends of the cottar-pin are bevelled by cutters s carried by a head r which is rotated by a pulley t<11> and is mounted on a slide u reciprocated by the rod w<1> and a cam on the main shaft.
Patent GB-190207479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signalling Apparatus
Inventor: BROADBRIDGE RICHARD
Filed: 1902-03-27
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 7479. Broadbridge, R. March 27. Signals on engines and trains; indicators and repeaters, signal; contacts, electric.-Relates to means, especially for use in foggy weather, for indicating on the engine or in the guards' van when a signal is at 'danger.' The bent bar b, pivoted to a support c on the track, is connected by a wire or chain e to the ordinary signal-operating mechanism. When the signal is put to 'line ' clear,' the bar b is drawn down against the action of the spring d, but when the signal is returned to the danger' position, the bar is raised by the spring into the path of the roller i on the lower end of the depending lever f on the locomotive. The lever f is normally vertical, but when engaged by the bar b is deflected to one side or the other according to the direction of movement of the locomotive, and completes the circuit of an electric bell. The lever f has a spring catch k, which normally rests on the plain part of the segment plate l, but, on the deflection of the lever, engages in one or other of the notches m, m<1>. The movement of the lever is limited by the stops n, n<1>. One terminal of the bell circuit is connected to the insulated plate q, and the other to the stud t on the lever f, the stud bearing normally on the insulated plate r. The bell circuit is closed when the lever is deflected so that the stud makes contact with the plate q. A switch is provided for cutting out the bell. The bell circuit may also include a miniature semaphore, and may be extended to the guard's van. For indicating when a signal is being passed, a similar contact mechanism may be operated by a dummy incline or projection b, to close the circuit of an independent bell.
Patent GB-190209523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Steam Boilers.
Filed: 1902-04-24
Granted: 1903-04-24
Abstract: 9523. Long Acre Motor Car Co., Browne, C. M., and Arter, A. M. April 24. Drawings to Specification. Chimneys.-A steam boiler for motor cars is provided with two chimneys, a main one delivering below, and an auxiliary one, for use in getting-up steam, delivering above. The latter may be normally covered by a cap.
Patent GB-190209946-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Telephone Call-list
Inventor: MICHAELIS MOSES
Filed: 1902-04-30
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 9946. Michaelis, M. April 30. Telephone-station apparatus for indicating sub- ,scriber's names.- Call lists for telephone subscribers are formed of a stepped series of cards S stapled to a back board, each card being scored transversly to form a stepped series of hinges. A wooden or other faceplate C is secured to the front, and is provided with a spring- supporting hinge so as to be kept in the closed position when not in use.
Patent GB-190210370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Pointing Wire Rods and the like.
Inventor: SIDDALL ALBERT
Filed: 1902-05-06
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 10,370. Siddall, A. May 6. Forging; rolling.-A machine for reducing and pointing the ends of metal rods or wire has a slide 6 reciprocated between side plates 2 by a cam 7 on a driving-shaft 8 engaging bowls 9 on the slide. Links 13 connect the slide to rocking arms 12 on shafts 14, the arms having grooved dies or swages 15 to reduce and point the rods placed between them.
Patent GB-190210458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Glue Tanks or Pots
Inventor: WETMORE ORIN DELOSS
Filed: 1902-05-06
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 10,458. Wetmore, O. D. May 6. Moving-beater apparatus for glue tanks or pots. Centrally located in the tank is a shaft 23, preferably hollow, which passes through the lids and takes a bearing upon a post 22. Radial stirring- arms 24 are secured to this shaft, and a crankhandle 30 is connected to the projecting end by a cottar pin. The glue is agitated by rotating the shaft.
Patent GB-190214880-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Road and Railway Vehicles.
Filed: 1902-07-03
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 14,880. Bristol Wagon and Carriage Works Co., Macdonald, J. S., and Hek, W. S. July 3. Undercarriages.-Relates to vehicles running on more than two wheels, such as omnibuses, vans, carriages, wagons, &c., and has for its chief object to allow of a vehicle body being built as low as possible and with the same cross-section throughout its length. The body of the vehicle is mounted on two or more undercarriages b, c having turntables r and axles e, f, which may be either straight or cranked, and which can turn on pins g, h secured to them and working in holes in the body of the vehicle. The undercarriage c is provided with a pole having a slot k in which works a locking-pin m, this pin m being attached to the undercarriage b by links o, p, q. When the pin m is at one end of the slot k, the axles e,f are parallel, and when the pin m is at the other end of this slot k the undercarriages b, c are interlocked,-as shown, and to the maximum extent permitted. Any other form of sliding and bending joint may be employed in place of the pin-and-slot connection.
Patent GB-190216706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Galvanic Cells.
Inventor: STRICKLAND WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-07-28
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 16,706. Strickland, W. July 28. Portable batteries.- The carbon rod b of a portable battery is surrounded for the greater part of its length by an agglomerate b' of manganese dioxide and graphite or other deoxidizing - material held together b y binding- material and bound round with fabric. The cylindrical zinc plate d forming the other electrode is attached to the block b<2> by wrappings c of cotton terry or other textile material, preferably first wrapped round the block b<2> and then turned up at the bottom over the plate d. The electrodes being inserted into a case a of varnished or japanned papier mÔchÚ &c., the vacant space above the agglomerate b<2> is packed with a dry granular material e containing ammonium chloride, a small quantity of mercury sulphate, and an inert material such as sand ; sodium and calcium chlorides may also be used with the ammonium chloride &c. The material e is kept out of contact with the wire connection d' and with the agglomerate b<2> and rod b, the upper parts of the block and the rod being for this purpose coated with paraffin wax &c. When the battery is about to be used, water is introduced to the material e through a hole f<1> in the paraffin or other sealing-layer f. The solution may afterwards be poured out if the cell is to be carried about when not in use, a sufficient quantity of the material e being used to allow of the battery being used more than once without recharging. Local action dne to moisture in the material e is prevented by the paraffin &c. coating on the upper parts of the block b<2> and the rod b.
Patent GB-190222092-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for the Manufacture or Production of Gas Suitable for Heating and Illuminating Purposes.
Inventor: TULLY CORNELIUS BRITTHFFEE
Filed: 1902-10-10
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 22,092. Tully, C. s. Oct. 10. Gas manufacture, processes for.-In the apparatus described in Specification No. 26,461, A.D. 1901, and in apparatus generally in which gas produced by raising fuel to incandescence by an air blast is allowed to escape into the atmosphere or other place external to the gas main, and the heating or illuminating gas produced by subsequently injecting steam or steam and liquid hydrocarbon on to thu incandescent fuel is delivered to a gas holder by an exhauster, means are provided whereby either the blower or the exhauster are brought into action, or both are thrown out of action, by the movement of a single controlling-lever. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement by which the movement of the controlling-lever p from the "stop" to the " blow " or " exhaust positions on the plate s operates a belt shifter r, which moves a belt n from a loose pulley on to one or other of two pulleys fixed respectively to countershafts, on the abutting ends of which the loose pulley is mounted. The shafts of the fixed pulleys respectively drive the blower and the exhauster by belts h, i, and the belt n is driven from the engine shaft d by the belt m and the countershaft e. In the alternative arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the pulleys fixed on the countershafts f, g are driven by a clutch 2 operated by the lever p, and Fig. 5 shows the lever p fitted with a switch arm 5 for use when the blower and the exhauster are driven by separate electric motors 3, 4. Automatically-operating non- return valves are fitted on the blast main, the gas main, and the snift pipe.
Patent GB-190222248-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means applicable for use in Securing the Mouths of Bags.
Inventor: FARLEY JOHN
Filed: 1902-10-13
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 22,248. Farley, J. Oct. 13. Fastenings for bags. The fastening is shown applied to a paper bag such as is used for tea, coffee, flour, &c., and consists of a strip of tin plate a or similar material with laterally projecting ends a<1>, Fig. 1. The sides of the mouth of the bag are bronght together, and folded about the strip. The ends of the strip are then folded upon the central portion, and the projections a<1> are bent over, as shown in Fig. 3. In a modified form, the strip has a projection a' at one end only. The strip is folded so that the ends overlap, and the ends are clipped by the projection a'.
Patent GB-190223285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Two-speed Driving Mechanism.
Inventor: STOLLEWERK CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1902-10-24
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 23,285. Stollewerk, C. Oct. 24. Sewing-machines, driving.-Relates to two-speed driving-gear for bicycles, sewing-machines, &c., in which the low speed is obtained by reversing the direction of the rotation of the driving-medium. The wheel 2 on the driving-shaft 1 is coupled by a chain to a wheel 6 loose on the driven shaft 5. A frame 7, 8 fixed to this shaft is coupled to the wheel 6 by a one-way clutch 12, 13, so that, when this wheel is driven in one direction, its motion is transmitted directly to the shaft. When the wheel is rotated in the opposite direction, the epicyclic train 11, 9, 10, 14 comes into action ; the wheel 14 is held stationary by a one-way clutch 16, 17 which locks it to the frame of the machine, and the frame 7, 8 and the shaft 5 are rotated in the same direction as before but at a reduced speed. Upon a screwed part of the fixed stud 15, is mounted a brake disc 19 which may be screwed up into contact with a brake ring 18 carried by the frame 7, 8, by means of a rack, on the bar 22, in gear with a pinion on its boss. Normally, this bar is stationary, but by lifting it, so as to bring the rack at its righthand end into gear with a pinion 3 on the driving- shaft, it is moved endways and rotates the pinion. In a modified arrangement, applicable where the shafts 1, 5 are coupled by a shaft at right-angles to them and bevel gearing, a double pinion on the longitudinal shaft gears on opposite sides with two bevel-wheels of different diameter which are mounted on the driving-shaft by clutches adapted to engage in opposite directions.