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Patent GB-190014939-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Railway Switch Locking Device.
Inventor: SULFER CHARLES
Filed: 1900-08-21
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 14,939. Sulfer, C. Aug. 21. Points and switches.- The arm a<6> on the rockshaft a, by which the railway switch is operated, has a hinged part which, when dropped as shown, engages in notches a<4> in the plate a<3> on the stand and also studs b on the stand to lock the switch. The studs b have a pair of notches b<2>, b<3> on the underside, either of which can be engaged by a spring bolt d operated by the hand-lever D. The first notch b<2> catches the bolt d and temporarily locks the switch, but prevents the permanent lock from being driven fully on to the stud unless the bolt d is intentionally withdrawn. In the second notch b<3> the bolt is additional to the permanent locking-bolt e'. The latter bolt e' is spring- mounted in the lock case C, and is withdrawn by a key inserted in a keyhole which is normally covered by a spring slide e<18>. When it is raised, a spring pawl e<6> falls under a shoulder attached to it to hold it up. This pawl is released by a wedge-shaped piece e'‹ when its tail is acted on by an incline b<7> on the stud b, as the lock C is taken off the stud, so that the bolt e' is again in position for locking.
Patent GB-190017904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Meters.
Inventor: ELLIS JOHN
Filed: 1900-10-09
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 17,904. Ellis, J. Oct. 9. Quantity meters.-A coin-freed integrating- meter is constructed as shown. A coin placed in a shoot L<3> falls into a pocket L<2>, pivoted at K<3> to a lever K, and balanced by a counterweight, the coin resting on a spring catch attached to the pocket. The weight of the coin turns the pocket so that a tooth L<1> on it engages a ratchet-wheel F. The lever K is then turned by manual pressure on a handle or rod K', in opposition to a spring K<2>, so that the tooth L<1> turns the ratchetwheel F a definite amount. While the lever K is held down, the supply circuit is broken by a piece on the rod K<1> having moved from between two contactplates O. A pin on the pocket L<2> also turns a switch-operating lever H<2> in opposition to a spring, so that it closes a supply switch J and is then detained by a lever G. The ratchet-wheel F carries a pin F<1>, which by the coin action is moved away from an arm E<1> of an axle E ; when current is used, the measuring apparatus turns the arm E', until it again touches the pin F<1> and causes a motion of the ratchetwheel F sufficient to turn the detaining-lever G out of contact with the switch-operating lever H<2>, which is then moved by its spring to open the switch. The axle E of the arm E<1> carries a pointer in front of a dial, which is supported on a sleeve attached to a ratchet-wheel F, to indicate the remaining quantity of electricity paid for and unsupplied at any time. In the measuring part of the instrument, the current passes through a solenoid A, which attracts a soft iron plunger, on a pivoted cam A<3>. A clock C drives a star-wheel C<2> to oscillate a pawl lever B<4>; in its return movements this drives a ratchet-wheel D, geared to the axle E and arm E<1>. The return movements are limited by linkage of the pawl lever B<4> to a lever B, which is returned against the cam A<3> by a spring, so that the extent of each return movement of the pawl lever B<4> depends on the current passing at the time. An ordmary registering-train may be provided to be driven by the ratchet-wheel D. When the manually-operated lever K is depressed, an arm K<5> of it starts the balance-wheel of the clock. An arm G<4> of the detaining-lever G extends over the clock driving-spring, so that, if this is allowed to run down, its expansion releases the switch-operating lever H<2>, and opens the supply switch J.
Patent GB-190102335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Artificial Manures
Filed: 1901-02-04
Granted: 1902-02-04
Abstract: 2335. Goulding, W. & H. M., and Ostersetzer, J. Feb.4. Manures. - A pulverized mixture of sodium bisulphate, calcium carbonate, and magnesium carbonate, or of sodium bisulphate and calcium carbonate, is added to an artificial manure containing soluble salts.
Patent GB-190110410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches.
Inventor: SHILLITO THOMAS RICHARD
Filed: 1901-05-20
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 10,410. Shillito, T. R., [Dietrich & Co., de]. May 20. Clutches.-The driver a, Figs. 7 and 8, is formed with cams a<1>, and with annular tracks for rollers k ; the spindles h of these rollers pass through triangular spring frames f and carry rollers l which support the wheel hub m; the friction blocks b, enclosed in a spring ring, are supported by pins e in forks d on the spring frame. When the driver is rotated in the forward direction, it forces out the blocks into contact with the inner surface of the wheel hub which is thereby carried round ; a slight back pressure suffices to disengage the clutch, and by back-pedalling a braking action is set up. Figs. 1 and 5 show another form of clutch of general application.
Patent GB-190110851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Windows
Inventor: MOORE JOHN CRAWFORD
Filed: 1901-05-25
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 10,851. Moore, J. C. May 25. Casements.-To enable a casement window to turn inwards for cleaning &c., it is connected to the frame by links or stays d, and is fitted with slotted pivots f adapted to slide on upper and lower weather-bars g. The lower pivot can be pressed down on the weather-bar by a screw with a milled head i, in order to secure the sash in any required position. The stiles of the casement and frame and the rails of the casement are stepped or rabbeted to exclude draughts and receive the stays. The pivots turn in plates e fixed to the casement, and the links d are pivoted to plates b, b<1> fixed to the casement and frame.
Patent GB-190111409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Insulating Supports or "Insulators" for Electric Conductors
Inventor: ANDERSON ALBERT
Filed: 1901-06-04
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 11,409. Anderson, A., and Andersen, J. M. June 4. Electric railways and tramways with third-rail conductors. Insulation.-Relates to insulators for the third rail of electric railways. A support a surmounted by a flange or cup d is mounted on one of the tie rods. The cup d is covered with a layer of insulating-material i. A plate f, with central stud e, annular flange l, and one or more sheds n, is fixed in the flange or the cup d by means of sulphur or other cement. A disc h closes the stud e. The plate f is provided with a fixed lug r and a movable lug s secured by a shank t and cottar pin u.
Patent GB-190113249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sand Moulding and in Apparatus therefor
Inventor: BUTLER JOHN
Filed: 1901-06-29
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 13,249. Butler, J. June 29. Moulding.-Moulds for use in casting objects with broad flanges, such as railway wagon brake blocks, are formed to facilitate the withdrawal of the pattern and the insertion of cores, the moulding being effected on a machine adapted to vent the mould. Cores may be formed on a similar machine, and are provided with stiffening-irons so that they may be formed from green sand. A moulding-box d, Fig. 2, and pattern b (in this case used to form two brake blocks) are placed on a suitable turnover table a. The pattern flanges b<4> can be withdrawn by pins engaging cam slots in a disc c on a hand-operated shaft c', one flange being shown withdrawn. Stiffening-plates g are placed in position and sand rammed in till it reaches the level of apertures d', in which are metal tubes e<2> to receive plugs e passing into apertures in the flanges to form spaces for the cores. The rammer for this stage is forked to pass over the plates and to keep them in position during ramming. The plates are preferably corrugated to allow the vent pins to pass as shown. The ramming is then completed, and the cover - plate placed in position, the plugs being withdrawn and suitable cores h inserted. The mould can then be vented by pins k carried on a head i' sliding on standards i or by a second set of pins carried by a slide and entering the side of the mould. The table is then turned over, and the mould removed. The head i<2> is operated by a handle is, lever i<4>, and link i<3>, and is raised, when not in use, by a weight i<7>, and turned over to the position shown in dotted lines by the engagement of an arm i<8> with a pin i<9>. Fig. 6 shows a machine for making cores, in which a core box p in two or more parts is mounted on a turnover table o, the parts being opened and closed by cam slots in a disc s engaging pins on slides on which the parts are mounted, the disc being operated by a hand-wheel s<4>. The moulds for the separate cores t are rammed by hollow cylindrical or polyhedral rammers w, passing over the core irons g<2> and carried by a balanced head v, adjustably clamped on standards u. After ramming, the standards u are pulled forward against the adjustable stops o<3> on the framing to bring vent pins (not shown), carried by a head on a rear pair of standards, vertically over the cores, so that the cores may be vented. The head is balanced by a weight x<8> and operated by a hand-wheel x<7> and chain gearing through a pinion shaft x<3> and racks x<2> on the head. The vent pins are adjustable vertically in split sockets on the head, and their pointed ends are made separate, so that they may be readily renewed. Fig. 16 shows an arrangement for withdrawing the pattern from the mould for a hollow fluted column, the pattern side sections C, D being removed by links G, H connected to a handle I to avoid damage to the flutes &c. when the mould is removed from the turnover table A.
Patent GB-190118427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feed Water Regulators for Steam Generators and the like.
Inventor: MERRILL GRANT ULYSSES
Filed: 1901-09-14
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 18,427. Merrill, G. U. Sept. 14. Feedwater, supplying and controlling.-The passage of water through a pipe c to a boiler a is automatically controlled by a valve i, the stem j of which abuts against a rod q carried by a piston in a cylinder o supported by uprights n connected to metal straps m. The cylinder o communicates, by a pipe t and a flexible part w<3>, with a casing v containing a valve adapted to put the cylinder in communication with an outlet w<1> or a pipe u supplying water under pressure. The stem x<1> of this valve is connected to a lever e<1> pivoted and connected by a spring b<1>, adjusted by a screw b<2>, to a lever e'‹ pivoted to a rod b<3> and connected to the head of a tube e<5>. The valve casing v is pivoted to an arm e<2>, the forked end b<7> of which is connected to an adjusting-link b<5> and pivoted to the tube e<5>. This tube is connected by pipes e<6> and e<8> to a water column b at the side of the boiler, so that, when the water falls below the end of the pipe e<8>, steam is admitted to the tube, which then expands and operates the levers e<1> and e' and the auxiliary valve in the casing v. Water then escapes from the cylinder o, and the valve ; is allowed to open. The outward motion of the levers e', e' is limited by a rod e<3> pivoted to the lever e<1> and having a slotted end, with an adjusting- screw e<4> to engage the lever e'. The stroke of the piston is limited by a nut s and a cross arm r, and the valve i is connected by an arm d<2> and a cord or wire d<3>, passing over pulleys d<4> d<5>, to an indicator g<3> moving opposite a dial g<4>. A thermometer cup, containing a thermometer, is arranged in the head c<7> of the tube e<5>.
Patent GB-190118458-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus by use of Ropes or Chains Working like Endless Ropes, and Improvement in Cage, to Prevent Accidents Occuring at Paasenger Lifts
Inventor: MCALLISTER OMER PORTELLE
Filed: 1901-09-16
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 18,458. McAllister, O. P. Sept. 16. Lifts.-Consists of means for preventing the opening or closing of the doors at a landing until the cage is at that landing, and for preventing the movement of the cage until the landing doors are closed. Fig. 2 shows a plan of the front of the cage &c. The horizontally-sliding landing doors E have grooved outer edges F, in which engage ropes or chains, which pass over pulleys at the top and bottom of the shaft, and have their ends secured to the inturned ends of brackets A fixed at the top and bottom of the cage. The engagement of the ropes in the grooves F prevents the opening of the doors, and the engagement of the brackets A with the top and bottom of the doors, when open, prevents the starting of the cage.
Patent GB-190118968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Heating and Cooking Stoves.
Inventor: GARY JEFFERSON
Filed: 1901-09-23
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 18,968. Gary, J. Sept. 23. Gas cooking- stoves.-Relates to an arrangement of flues for passing the hot gases around the oven. The gas pipe 4 is situated in a fire chamber3, enclosed on all sides, but provided with an outlet in the wall 27 closed b y a damper 22, and with another outlet in the wall 26 closed by a damper 6. The opening in the wall 27 leads to a top flue, having curved deflecting- plates 8, and leading to a side flue 9, having deflecting- plates 10, 10', 12, arranged as shown. From the latter the gases pass to a bottom flue, having partitions 14, 15, 16, 17 of the form shown in Fig. 6, and leading to the rear flue 18 having deflecting-plates 19 alternately connected to the two sides of the stove. This flue is covered by a boiler 21, and leads directly to the outlet flue 20. By closing the damper 22, and opening the damper 6, the hot products of combustion pass down the front flue to the bottom flue, and thence to the rear flue. By opening both dampers, the products circulate promiscuously according to the draught. The gas tube 4 can be extended outside the chamber 3 for broiling and other purposes. The side walls are connected to the rear wall by grooves, so that the latter may be withdrawn for cleaning purposes.
Patent GB-190123670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Harness Hames.
Inventor: DIFLO HARRY
Filed: 1901-11-21
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 23,670. Diflo, H., and Cole, A. D. Nov. 21. Collars, neck; fastening hames. The hames are adapted to be altered simultaneously in a lateral and vertical direction, so as to fit collars of different sizes. The dotted lines in Fig. 1 show the size to which the hames may be contracted. The upper parts 3, 3 are hinged together at 6, and the lower parts 1, 2 are connected together bya fastening consisting of a spring dog 20 of wedge shape, which engages in a similarly-shaped recess in a tongue 28. The dog 20 is contained in a housing 16, and is operated by a thumb latch which has a spindle with a squared part for the hole 23. The tongue 28 and housing 16 are carried by the sides 2,1 respectively. The parts 3 slide into the parts 1, 2, and are adjustably fixed thereto by a screw 32, which passes through a cross-bar 30 on the part 1 or 2 and enters one of a series of holes 9 in the part 3. A second screw 11 serves as a stop.
Patent GB-190200858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Rails.
Inventor: CASE GEORGE ANSON
Filed: 1902-01-11
Granted: 1903-01-10
Abstract: 858. Case, G. A. Jan. 11. Rails.-A. removable wearing-head c of #-section is fitted to an ordinary or tubular rail b, with or without a yielding packing d. The head and base may be laid to break joint, and the fishplates have angular lugs e<1> which take into dovetail recesses in the skirts of the head section.
Patent GB-190200995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Anti-friction Bearings for Shafts or Rotative Parts.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1902-01-14
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 995. Brookes, A. G., [Moffett Bearing Co.]. Jan. 14. Roller and ball bearings.-Relates to bearings for the shafts &c. of lathes, grinding-machines, &c. The yoke A of the machine has boxes a in which are mounted tapered tracks b, adapted to co-operate with tapered sleeves a<1> adjustably mounted on the shaft R. Between the tracks b and the sleeves a<1> are mounted conical rollers b<1> chambered at the ends to receive balls &c., which are arranged between the rollers and the supports b<4> and the walls of the cages in which the supports are fixed. Each cage has a hardened plate b<7> secured at the larger end, and against this plate bear balls &c. c<1> located in a groove in a collar c<3> screwed on the sleeve a'. The groove may be formed in the plate b<7>, and the collar c<3> may have a plane bearing-surface. Each of the sleeves a<1> may be made in two parts, a conical part, moving on a spline, being adjusted by a part screwed on the shaft. The collars c<3> are maintained in position by set-nuts d, a [washer c<5> being interposed between each collar and nut.
Patent GB-190201103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Instruments for Taking Soundings.
Inventor: WIGZELL EUSTACE ERNEST
Filed: 1902-01-15
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 1103. Wigzell, E. E. Jan. 15. Sounding - apparatus.-Relates to improvements inter alia on the invention described in Specification No. 5106, A.D. 1901. The cylinder A is fitted at its lower end with a mould B to receive the cup leather U when not in use. Preparatory to use, the introduction of the apparatus to its casing G, forces up the rod F and thus starts the cup leather, as shown. A draining-orifice I is open when the leather is in its mould, but is closed when the leather is raised.
Patent GB-190202341-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Twilling Jacquard Machines
Inventor: HUTCHISON ROBERT
Filed: 1902-01-29
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 2341. Hutchison, R., and Hutchison, W. Jan. 29. Jacquards.-A twilling jacquard mechanism, which may be used in weaving a five-and-five leaf twill in the border and five-and-eight leaf twill in the centre of the fabric, or in stripes, has a set of twilling-needles 6, Fig. 1, a set of pattern needles 7, and a special cylinder 2 for actuating the twilling-needles 6 and a set of twilling-bars 14, Fig. 11. Each pattern hook 3 has two beaks a, b, one bent forwards and the other backwards ; a spring-like extension e, on each hook, bears against a rod 4. The pattern and twilling needles are cranked, so as to actuate the hooks in the manner required for giving a five-and-eight leaf twill, and the hooks 3 pass through the cranked parts of both sets of needles. There are no rocking-knives, but a set of inclined knives 10, and a set of twilling- knives 9 fitted in slots 12 in the griffe frame. The twilling-hooks 11, actuated by the twilling- bars 14, have cranked parts f serving to lift the twilling-knives. The cylinder 2 comprises an endless chain carried by sprocket wheels mounted on a reciprocating frame. The chain carries a set of cards for actuating the twilling-needles, and a set of perforated cards for acting on the twilling- bars ; the cards for actuating the twilling-needles may be flat metal bars. The hooks 3, when pushed fully back by the pattern needles 7, are lifted by the knives 9, which engage the beaks b
Patent GB-190209648-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Greenhouses, Buildings and the like by Liquid Fuel.
Inventor: SMITH GILBERT RIPPON
Filed: 1902-04-25
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 9648. Smith, G. R. April 25. Heating buildings; heating water.-Apparatus for heating greenhouses, buildings, and the like by liquid fuel, is shown in Fig. 1. Petroleum or other fuel is stored in the tank A, and is fed under pressure derived from compressed air in the upper part of the tank to the burner C, which if of a suitable kind to burn the fuel in the form of spray. A screw E regulates the supply to the burner. Above the burner is the flue H, preferably square in section. Cross or coil or other circulating-tubes I for the water are provided, and the outer casing G of the water boiler is connected with the ordinary flow and return water pipes. The top L of the boiler is removable, is bolted to the flange g' on the boiler, and carries the flue H. It is preferred to mount the oil vessel A above the boiler to warm the oil.
Patent GB-190215055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clock Dials and Cases.
Filed: 1902-07-05
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 15,055. Newitt, E. J. D., and Standard Time Co. July 5. Dials are cast in one piece with t h e usual chapters a' and minute points b, and also with inside lugs c having hinge-pins d; at the back is a bracket j adjustable vertically to carry movements of various sizes. Cases.-The case m, which may also be cast, is formed with eyes n to receive the hingepins of the dial and with a fork on the other side to receive a screw on the dial, which is held by a wing nut. A suspension eye q is also provided.
Patent GB-190221444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Marine Life-saving Devices
Inventor: AYVAD HACHIG A
Filed: 1902-10-02
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 21,444. Ayvad, H. A. Dec. 2, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Belts &c.-In the manufacture of an inflatable marine life - saving device made of four blanks A of the form shown connected with their narrow ends together, two of the blanks are cut from one piece of material, of the form shown, to lessen the cost. An inflating-valve is attached to the narrow part of the device.
Patent GB-190227617-A (GB)
Title: Cutting Appliance for Button Hole Sewing Machines.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1902-12-15
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 27,617. Imray, O., [Rowley, A. V.]. Dec. 15. Buttonhole-sewing machines; buttonholes, cutting. -Fig. 1 shows a sectional side view of the cutting- appliance, and Fig. 8 a cross-section of the cutting- punch. The invention relates to machines of the kind described in Specification No. 927, A.D. 1902. The stationary hollow cutter 1 is formed with an opening 2 having a sharp rectangular cutting-edge, and the upper movable cutter has its underside 4 of a concave curvature, so that the two extreme ends will first come in contact with the fabric to be cut. The cutting-edges of the movable cutter operate with a shearing action against the cutting- edges of the hollow cutter. The cut-out portions of fabric are pressed by the punch into a space underneath the hollow die 1, whence they are led away by a shoot.
Patent GB-190227992-A (GB)
Title: A Rug or Parcel Carrier Applicable as a Footstool, Headrest, Armsupport or the like.
Inventor: ROSENBERG MAX
Filed: 1902-12-18
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 27,992. Rosenburg, M. Dec. 18. Parcel-carriers and shawl straps.-Relates to a combined rug or parcel-carrier and footstool or arm or head rest, particularly for use in railway travelling. A wire frame a has four loops b, through which the rug straps may be passed, and four eyes through which pass wire legs f. The legs are pressed in the direction of the arrow by springs, and, when extended, are held in place by projections g, i by sliding the legs against the action of the springs, they can be folded as shown on the left of Fig. 1. A carrier handle l is fitted on the underside of the frame a. The loops b may be formed by sliding spring tongues c, Figs. 8 and 9, and fixed eyes d so that the straps can be readily removed. Legs of sheet metal may be hinged to a sheet-metal bottom having loops for the straps ; the legs are held extended by angle-pieces and hinged flaps. Fig. 3 shows a modification, in which the legs, Figs. 4, 5 and 6, are removable, their upper ends fitting in eyes r. Figs. 4 and 5 show how the two leg-frames are hooked together at t.