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Patent GB-190117480-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Electrolytic Polarisation Cells having an Aluminium Electrode.
Filed: 1901-08-31
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 17,480. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. Aug. 31. Condensers; converting alternating and direct currents.-Polarization cells to act as resistances or condensers for starting alternating-current motors, or for converting alternating into continuous currents. The anode of aluminium is employed with an electrolyte consisting of an organic salt of ammonium, a mandelate of an earth or alkaline earth, or calcium or magnesium bicarbonate.
Patent GB-190123326-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trucks.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1901-11-18
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 23,326. Marks, G. [C., [Martin, J. A.]. Nov. 18. Hand-trucks.-Relates to means for locking the castor - wheels of hand-trucks, one form being shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 2<a>. The base A, secured to the handles D, has a plate F to which circular discs G having ball-races are fixed. Slightlylarger discs H are secured by central bolts I so as to turn on the ball bearings, and each disc carries flanges J in which rests the axle of a castor-wheel K. To prevent rotation of the discs H, their peripheries have slots l in which engage the ends of a bolt M bearing in slotted brackets L. The bolt is raised slightly by the pivoted arm P when the rod Q is operated to free the discs H. In modifications, the arm P may be operated by a foot-lever having a shouldered lug, or, as shown in Fig. 3, the discs may have separate bolts Z, which are simultaneously operated from a rod X by the arm W. According to the Provisional Specification, the bolts may also prevent rotation of the wheels K.
Patent GB-190125103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attachments for Sewing Machines such as are used for Blind Stitching and Overseaming.
Inventor: MOORE JEHU C
Filed: 1901-12-09
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 25,103. Moore, J. C. Dec. 9. Blind - stitching machines; ornamental-sewing machines; overedgestitching machines ; attachments, actuating. -Relates to attachments for fancy stitching, b l i n d - stitching, overseaming, &c. The means for operating the pusher r, Fig. 1, comprise a rotary spindle b formed with two opposite longitudinal grooves (of which one c is shown) each connected by two cam-grooves, such as e, d, with two shorter longitudinal grooves f, g, opposite each other and half way between the first grooves. As the needle-bar reciprocates, a pin l thereon, engaging the grooves, rotates the spindle b through 90‹ at each up or down movement. The edge m separating the two cam-grooves leading from a longitudinal groove is set to one side of the centre line of the longitudinal groove, so that the rotation of the spindle b is always in the same direction. A cam q on the spindle b is adapted to engage the pusher r, which is thus pushed out for every other stitch. The spindle b is enclosed within a casing, not shown, and is pivoted on point bearings which are vertically adjustable. The pusher r, shown in elevation and plan in Figs. 13 and 14, consists of a single narrow blade with a projecting upper edge, a depression r<2> in its front face, and a groove r' in its rear face to clear the needle. Guiding materials ; presser-feet.-An auxiliary presser and guide consists of a plate 1 bent over to form a flange 2. which acts as a guide, and also as a presser-foot if required, Fig. 12. The rear extension of the flange 2 is bent forward to form a sort of presser 3 inclining downwards towards the rear. The plate 1 tends to spring upwards, and is held down to the required extent by a nut 13 and screw 12 passing through a longitudinal slot in the plate, and by a stud 6, Fig. 9, having a head 5 engaging a hole in the plate 1 and mounted on an eccentric pivot 8, so that, by turning the stud, the position and inclination of the guide 2 &c. with regard to the pusher can be adjusted.
Patent GB-190207936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Transporting Fragile and Sensitive Objects
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1902-04-04
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 7936. Haddan, R., [Klumpp, A.]. April 4. Packing timepieces &c.-Fragile and sensitive objects a are mounted on springs or india-rubber bands c and, if desired, on pivots e also, so that the article may be adjusted in any position. The invention is particularly suitable for the mounting of timepieces on trains, road vehicles, and ships. In the Provisional Specification, the invention is stated to be applicable to the transporting of electric, optical, and mechanical instruments and works of art.
Patent GB-190208181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Device for Controlling Polyphase and Alternating Current Motors.
Inventor: SPIELTER WILHELM
Filed: 1902-04-08
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 8181. Spielter, W., and Dunker, F. April 8. Switches for controlling polyphase and other alternating-current motors. The resistances a, b, and c are placed in separate annular chambers of a drum-shaped casing g, g<1> on the armature shaft. Upon the front head of the casing g, g<1> is mounted a step-switch w, to the arms n of which a circular movement is imparted by a centrifugal governor. The governor consists of a pair of weights q, q<1>, capable of radial movement in a frame p loose on the armature shaft, and connected by links r<1> to a ring u fixed on the shaft. By these means, the radial movement of the weights is converted into a rotary movement of the frame p and the switch arms n, which are attached thereto.
Patent GB-190213712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kitchen-tables
Inventor: MARKSTROM CHARLES LUDWIG
Filed: 1902-06-17
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 13,712. Markstrom, C. L. June 17. Tables.-Relates to kitchen tables. The top A, or bread-making board, is supported on four legs B, B<1>, B<2>, the two back legs being connected by aboard F on which is secured a box G for utensils, to the back of which is hinged the second top H. This top H has struts h, h<1> pivoted at each end and in the centre. The part h' projects beyond the pivot, and has a lug h<7> and a projection h<5>, which snaps into a hole in the part h. The front bar C is slotted to receive two extension slides D, D<1>. Secured to the bar C and to the back board F is a central drawer-supporting frame, Fig. 5. It has slots in which friction rollers k<6> are pivoted, and in which drawer dividing-strips k<9> and bearing-strips are placed. Similar drawer - supporting frames are fixed to the ends of the framing. The top drawers have secured to their ends strips which slide on strips on the ends of the frame and on other strips I carried by the flange k<4>. The lower drawers have strips running in the friction rollers k<6>. Blocks X, Y prevent the front ends of the drawers from dropping when they are pulled out.
Patent GB-190214107-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Planes.
Filed: 1902-06-21
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 14,107. Kimberley, W., and Kimberley & Sons Tool Manufacturing Co., D. June 21. Planes.-The upper part of the middle of the stock of a wood plane is cut out and replaced by a metal mouthpiece e, Fig. 2, which is flush with the top and sides of the stock. The mouthpiece is provided with internal ribs or ledges f for holding the irons and the wedge, and is slit down the back to clear the clamping-screw of the irons.
Patent GB-190216879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Annular Chamber Types of Rotary Engines and Pumps.
Inventor: BUCKINGHAM WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-07-30
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 16,879. Buckingham, W. July 30. Annular-chamber type of engines or pumps. The shaft 38 carries a drum 40, which is fitted with three or more sliding piston vanes 53, each connected by packed rods 54 to a bar 57 working between guides 60. The drum has end packing- rings 64 with lateral flanges 69 and a tightening- device, and the piston vanes are actuated by rollers 61 working in cam-grooves 62 in the end discs 63. The spring-pressed abutment 44 slides between cheeks 42, and has spring-pressed packing-pieces 49 at its ends. The annular chamber 21 is connected by pipes to a reversing-valve 28, having an admission passage 32 and exhaust passage 31. The shaft 38 is carried in adjustable bearings 76, having top and bottom brasses 77, 79 and side brasses 78, which are adjusted by wedges 80 and screws 81, and the adjustment may be indicated by a forked pointer 82 embracing the shaft. The engine may be compound.
Patent GB-190220402-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Ploughs
Inventor: SLEEP WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1902-09-18
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 20,402. Sleep, W. H. Sept. 18. Ploughs.-Relates to means for attaching the share and other parts to the beams or bodies of ploughs of all descriptions. A nose-piece b is adjustably attached to the end of the frame or body a by means of bolts k and set-screws i. The socket in the piece b, into which the end of the body a fits, is somewhat larger than the end of the body, and the hole for the rear bolt k is elongated so as to allow for the adjustment of the parts. The nose-piece b consists of two parts e, c, of which e is vertical and c is inclined thereto at an obtuse angle, so as to allow space for the manipulation of the bolts h employed to secure the share d to the part c. A fin-cutter, to act as a coulter, may be attached to the part e. The soleplate and land-side g are attached by a screw bolt m to the part e and to the beam a by a suitable extension, such as n.
Patent GB-190224976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricators for Solidified Oil, Grease and the like.
Inventor: BRINTON GEORGE CHARLES
Filed: 1902-11-14
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 24,976. Brinton, G. C. Nov. 14. Grease cups.-Fig. 1 shows a lubricator for solidified oil, grease, and the like, in which the lubricant is passed out by the pressure of a spring acting upon the piston h, the piston being constructed with cupped discs and an intervening ring so that it fits closely within its cylinder. The tension of the spring is adjustable by means of the hollow screw n operated by the handle o, the screw being secured by the check-nut l. The piston is lifted, when necessary, by means of the handle m and rod i. The outlet for the lubricant is controlled by the screw e. In a modification, the piston is pressed upon by air or fluid under pressure, a suitable inlet and an outlet for the air or fluid being provided. In this case the spring is dispensed with.
Patent GB-190228053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Spray Carburettors.
Inventor: PHELON JOAH CARVER
Filed: 1902-12-19
Granted: 1903-12-19
Abstract: 28,053. Phelon, J. C. Dec. 19. Gas or explosive-vapour engines.-A spray carburetter has a float chamber A to which the supply of liquid hydrocarbon &c. is controlled by a needle valve B and float C. The float chamber communicates with the mixing-chamber F through a passage D leading to a nozzle E. The air suction past the nozzle is varied by the vertical movement of a sleeve G with a conical bore, thus varying the amount of hydrocarbon drawn in. The jet is made tubular or otherwise divided by a wire K or by grooving the orifice Any suitable means may be used for moving the sleeve, such as a pin H working in a slot in the casing.
Patent GB-190307049-A (GB)
Title: A Lady's Head Covering and Mask for use on Motor Cars
Inventor: NOUARD CAMILLE
Filed: 1903-03-26
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 7049. Nouard, G., and Nouard, G. March 26. Protectors, eye, face and like. - A head covering designed to be worn by ladies when motoring, is made of light fabric, and consists of a hood a which is placed over the head c= hat, and to which is attached, either by sewing or by pressure studs, two scarfs b, a nape-cover c, and a piece d in which a fixed a metal frame containing a sheet of mic= or other transparent material e. A veil f is attached by eyelets to the frame and is also sewn literally to the scarfs b, which, when brought to the front and fastened, hold the veil f at its lower part, so that the head is completely covered in. The covering may be varied by making the scarfs b of silk, and the hood a and nape-cover c of india-rubber fabric, and may be simplified by using only the veil and mica sheet, in which case the sides of the latter are attached directly to the hat. The scarfs b may also be replaced by an enlarged part of the nape-cover, provided with a neck-band, which is fastened around the neck by pressure studs. The head covering may also be used without the mica sheet e, or the veil f, which latter may also, in some cases, completely cover the hat.
Patent GB-190307462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Motor-control Systems.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1903-03-31
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 7462. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. March 31. Motors, controlling. -Relates to improvements upon the train motor controllers described in Specification No. 13,721, A.D. 1900, in which a series of separately-actuated switches or contactors are controlled by a master-controller. In the present arrangement, two or more of the contactors are mounted in one frame, such frame forming one of the conductors. Improvements are also described in connection with the arc-rupturing &c. arrangements. Figs. 2, 3, and 4 show a construction in which two contactors are mounted in one frame, which consists of upper and lower plates b, d held together by bars g. The lower contact k<1> of a contactor is carried by an arm k pivoted at k<2> to the core g<1>. A link or arm m is connected to k by a spring, and is pivoted at k<2> and also to a lug n on the frame, to which the arm k is connected by a flexible conductor p. The movable portion g<1> of the core of the coil A thus operates the arm k to make and break contact. The fixed contact k<3> is mounted upon an insulating-plate q, and is connected to the terminal o. The plate q also carries the blow-out magnet t and the side plate q<1> of the arc chute, which is completed by deflecting-plates q<3>, q<4>. Iron plates t<1> forming pole-pieces to the magnets t are embedded in the plates q<1>.
Patent GB-190307594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Retarding the Passage of Gases in Boiler Tubes.
Inventor: LOVEKIN LUTHER DANIEL
Filed: 1903-04-01
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 7594. Lovekin, L. D. April 1. Baffles.-To prevent the products of combustion of oil - burning furnaces from escaping too freely through the smoke tubes of steam generators, and to provide a means of ignition upon the extinction of the flames, the ends of each boiler tube are fitted with ferrules or bushings K of firebrick, annealed porcelain or other refractory material. The outer end of the bushing is formed with a protecting-flange L, under which fireclay or other refractory cement may be packed. The bushing may be also provided with longitudinal grooves J, which taper from the outer to the inner ends. By the ferrules becoming incandescent, the explosion of gases is prevented on the burners being accidently extinguished.
Patent GB-190309375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bearings
Inventor: RAPLEY GEORGE
Filed: 1903-04-25
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 9375. Rapley, G. April 25. Stone bearings.-Granite, marble, or other suitable stone capable of receiving a high polish is used for bearings, to prevent overheating.
Patent GB-190311000-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Crucible Furnaces.
Inventor: REYNOLDS ALLEYNE
Filed: 1903-05-14
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 11,000. Reynolds, A. May 14. Electric furnaces.-The crucible of an external resistance furnace for metallurgical purposes is made of annular form in order to increase the amount of heating-surface. The resistant material may be wire or, preferably, a mixture of carbon and the material of which the crucible is made. It may. be arranged spirally, as shown at e, and insulated by another apiral f of refractory material, preferably the material of the crucible walls so as to minimize chemical action. The spirals are rammed together in the spaces between the crucible b, the casing h, and the pocket a. The resistances, which may be connected in parallel or series, may also be arranged as a series of vertical bars, and the leads may be carried through the trunnions. To facilitate pouring, two ducts, one of which is shown at i, are formed, either on the upper surface, as shown, or through the walls and provided with tap holes.
Patent GB-190316999-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooking Apparatus
Inventor: HARRIS ALFRED ELLIS
Filed: 1903-08-04
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 16,999. Harris, A. E. Aug. 4. Gas cooking-stoves.-In a modification of the invention described in Specification No. 13,145, A.D. 1901, the double walls d, Figs. 1 and 2, of the cooking-chambers are formed with corrugations, preferably horizontal, provided with perforations j at which small flames burn, also the grid or foodholder c is made with hooks or tongues l which take into sockets on the inside of the door b, so that the holder is detachable. A pipe at the lower end of each wall d has a slot g, or a series of openings, in its upper part, communicating with the space e between the walls d, and is supplied with gas by a pipe h, the gas mixing with air in a chamber i on the end of the pipe f. Bye-pass tubes k are provided for igniting the gas. According to the Provisional Specification, when detachable foodholders c are used, a single door may serve for two or more cooking-chambers.
Patent GB-190317616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Production of Bleached Yarn and in Appliances therefor.
Inventor: HOYLE WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-08-14
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 17,616. Hoyle, W. H., and Barker, T. Aug. 14. Bobbins and tubes; processes.-In preparing bleached yarn, the cotton or other fibres are bleached in the form of slubbings or the like. The slubbings or the like are wound on perforated vulcanite or other elastic tubes a, Fig. 1, tapered slightly and slotted at a<1>. The tubes are sprung on to the bobbins b, Fig. 3, of the slubbing, speed, or fly frames, so that ribs b<1> formed on the bobbins enter the slots a<1>. The ribs may be pointed, and the slots enlarged at their lower ends, to facilitate placing the tubes in position. Loose washers b<2> may ba arranged on the bobbins b to aid in removing the tubes. The tubes, when full, are removed and placed on tapered tubes of metal or other material unaffected by boiling, and are then boiled with caustic soda, or otherwise treated. The material is then washed and cooled, the metal tubes are withdrawn, and the fibres are bleached and dried in any suitable way. The tubes are then returned to the slubbing or like frame, and the spinning operation is concluded as usual.
Patent GB-190318596-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fountain Pens.
Inventor: RUE EVELYN ANDROS DE LA
Filed: 1903-08-28
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 18,596. De la Rue, E. A. Aug. 28. Pens, reservoir. The iridium tips b of founttinpen nibs are given a flat bevelled form, as shown in Fig. 2, so that, in writing, a small capillary space is left between the pen and the paper and the running of the ink is facilitated.
Patent GB-190326923-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Upright Steam Boilers.
Inventor: NEILSON ROBERT
Filed: 1903-12-09
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 26,923. Neilson, R. Dec. 9. Steam - generator fireboxes.-The firebox b o f a donkey or like vertical boiler is tapered in form and has a dished crown c inclined upwards towards a passage d which opens into a combustion chamber e supported by stays h.
Patent GB-190328002-A (GB)
Title: Improved Hoe
Inventor: HOXIE ELMER ELLSWORTH
Filed: 1903-12-21
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 28,002. Hoxie, E. E. Dec. 21. Hoes, hand.-Hoes are made of the form shown in order that they may be used for lifting and carrying earth. The blade is stiffened by curving the edges upwards to a height which increases from zero at the cutting-edge 7 to a maximum at the lobes 13, 14, a notch being formed at 12 where the shank 6 of the handle 5 projects. The edges 9, 10 of the flat portion 8 converge towards one another, and the edge 11 is parallel with the straight edge 7. When the hoe is used for scraping, the earth passes beyond the sides of the furrow formed, instead of over the top of the hoe.
Patent GB-190400026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Fuses for Blasting Purposes.
Filed: 1904-01-01
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 26. Curtis's & Harvey, and Malson, T. Jan. 1. Blasting and mining fuzes.- For high or low tension electric. fuzes, the insulated wires, with cleanly-cut ends, are inserted in a paper or other tube b, which is recessed at one or both ends. This tube may be made by rolling a paper strip a, having one end tapered. The ends of the wires, which may be coated with mercury or may be provided with a platinum bridge, lie at the bottom of the recess f, which is filled with explosive composition covered with a disc f<1> of paper &c. The recess at the other end, if it is used, may be filled with cementing material.
Patent GB-190405040-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Jam Jars and the like.
Inventor: BISHOP ANDREW HENDERSON
Filed: 1904-03-01
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 5040. Bishop, A. H. March 1. Jars and like vessels. - A jam jar &c. A is formed with a ledge a for the end of the spoon to rest on, to prevent the spoon from sinking into the jam. In the case of a square glass jar, the ledge is formed by pressing one of the corners inwards while the jar is being moulded. The ledge may be formed all around the jar, or at each of the four corners.
Patent GB-190405950-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Means for Regulating Rotary Pumps.
Inventor: ADLAM EDWIN GEORGE
Filed: 1904-03-11
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 5950. Adlam, E. G. March 11. Governing and regulating rotary pumps so that the volume of liquid pumped can be varied without altering the speed. Fig. 2 shows a sectional elevation of a rotary pump to which the invention is applied. A circulating channel b is provided in the pump casing a, which communicates between the suction pipe c and delivery pipe d. A regulating-valve e controls this passage. When the valve is closed, all the liquid from the suction pipe c must pass through the pump, but, as it is opened, a corresponding amount of liquid passes along this channel b. The quantity of liquid taken in by the pump at the suction end and discharged at the delivery end is thus varied as desired.
Patent GB-190406124-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Attaching Feathers, Plumes and like Ornaments to Hats or Bonnets
Inventor: APTHORP AMY FRANCES
Filed: 1904-03-12
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 6124. Apthorp, A. F. March 12. Feathers, plumes, and the like, attaching.-A device for attaching feathers &c. to hats so as to enable a veil to be put on without damaging the feathers consists of a metal plate b, Fig. 2, with a pointed metal shank a grooved at c which is pushed through the hat from inside and sewn on by means of perforations in the plate b. The veil is then put on and a metal support d, Fig. 3, to which the feather or other ornament is secured, is threaded over the shank a, the latter passing through holes in the support. The support is perforated at f<2> and has flat ears e, e<1>, each perforated near its extremity at f <1> and bent over one another as shown to such an extent that their respective holes are slightly out of coincidence. The shank is pushed in until the holes have arrived at the groove c, when the ornament is locked in position.