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Patent GB-190207751-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trolley Retractors.
Inventor: JOHNSON ANDREW JACKSON
Filed: 1902-04-02
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 7751. Johnson, A. J. Oct. 12, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Electric railways and tramways.-Relates to trolley-rope holding and pulling-down appliances or trolley retractors. Collectors.-The casing B is mounted on trunnions b in the brackets a<1>, and contains a spring drum D which takes up the slack of the trolley rope p. When the rope is pulled out rapidly, pins d<6> on the drum D strike a pawl M pivoted inside the casing B, and throw it into engagement with ratchet-teeth d', so as to lock the drum and barrel together. The rope also pulls up the rollerended lever K on which is a spring catch which normally holds the casing stationary. A spring arm G bearing on the arm b<5> attached to the casing and embracing the rope is thus free to act and pull the rope down, as shown in dotted lines. Spiral springs J wound on the axis of the arm G are adjustable by the ratchet-wheels e. The arm is mounted below the casing, to act with increasing leverage as its spring unwinds. The spring H in the barrel D is wound by the hand-wheel c on its spindle, and pins c<1> on the wheel are caused to engage notches in the casing by screwing up the plate c<3>, so as to lock the spindle. An adjustable stop in the casing holds the pawl M at such a height that the striking-pins d<6> do not throw it up unless the speed is sufficient.
Patent GB-190208106-A (GB)
Title: Ships Steering Indicator.
Inventor: HOPTON ILIFF
Filed: 1902-04-07
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 8106. Hopton, I., and Callow, J. April 7. Signals, marine and ship.-Red and green lamps, set in discs E, E<1> of corresponding colours, are mounted on guides d, d<1>, d<11>, d<111> on either side of the masthead light B, behind which is painted a white disc. The lamps and discs E, E<1> are connected by a rope f, passing over guide - pulleys, to the rudder-post head, so that their position with respect to the lamp B or its equivalent white disc indicates the position of the rudder. On a straight course, the lamps or discs are abreast, as shown. On the port tack, the red is below and the green above the white, while on the starboard tack the green is below and the red above.
Patent GB-190208503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrical Measuring Instruments.
Inventor: ATKINSON CLAUDE WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-04-11
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 8503. Atkinson, C. W. April 11. Drawings to Specification. Buoyant compounds.-Floats for use in electric measuring-instruments are moulded from a mixture of granulated cork and wax ; five grms. of wax may be used to one of cork. The temperature expansion coefficient of such a float can be made equal to that of water or other liquids in receptacles.
Patent GB-190212871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Obtaining Oscillatory or Reciprocatory Motion
Inventor: YOUNG HARRY HOWLETT
Filed: 1902-06-05
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 12,871. Young, H. H. June 5. Motors, electromagnetic. -Relates to electromagnetic devices for obtaining oscillatory or reciprocatory motion for operating punkahs &c. The apparatus comprises a p a i r or pairs of solenoids, an arm adapted to be oscillated or reciprocated thereby, and a contact-device in connection with the arm for controlling the flow of current through the solenoids. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the cores of a pair of solenoids a, b, which are alternately energized, actuate a swinging arm d through the medium of arms e thereon. The terminals of the solenoids are both connected at one end to the inflow wire f, and at the other to fixed contacts g, h respectively, which by means of movable contacts k<3> are alternately connected to and disconnected from the return wire l, the movable contacts k<3> being; attached to bell cranks k actuated by tappets e<2>, e<3> on the solenoid cores. Friction is diminished by suspending the swinging arm on knife-edges d<2>. Modifications are described in which the solenoids are connected in series and act simultaneously upon a reciprocating armature, from which motion is transmitted to the swinging arm by a link.
Patent GB-190214116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aeroplanes, Kites and the like.
Inventor: HOFMANN JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-06-21
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 14,116. Hofmann, J. June 21. AÙroplanes ; parachutes.-Relates to improvements on the inventions described in Specifications Nos. 7919 and 11,941, A.D. 1894. Aeroplanes, kites, parachutes, and the like are articulated so as to fold up when not in use. Fig. 3 shows an aÙroplane extended in elevation, Fig. 4 in plan, and Fig. 4<a> in plan, but partially folded. Segmental pulleys h, i, l at the joints are attached to ropes, as shown, by which they may be operated. The covering-fabric is made in the form of numerous overlapping valves, or each rectangle is covered by two triangles laced together diagonally to permit folding. In steam-propelled machines, the framework may serve as a condenser.
Patent GB-190215466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Piston Rings.
Inventor: MORISON DONALD BARNS
Filed: 1902-07-11
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 15,466. Morison, D. B. July 11. Pistons.-To limit the expansion of a split piston ring for steam and gas engines, pumps, piston-valves, &c., a ring b, Fig. 2, is fitted over a lip on the piston ring a, or placed in a recess in the piston ring, or partly in the piston ring and partly in a junk-ring or distancepiece. The piston ring is placed in the cylinder, the width of the opening measured, and the in ternal diameter of the ring b made to correspond. Further adjustment is made by filing either the interior of the ring b or the exterior of the lip, this surface being reduced by means of a groove b<1>.
Patent GB-190220371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Time Indicators or other Indicators, Instruments or Machines in which Indications are Afforded by the Successive Exhibition of Indicating Plates
Inventor: FITCH EUGENE
Filed: 1902-09-18
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 20,371. Fitch, E. Sept. 18. Indicating announcements and information.-Relates to the exhibition of a succession of indicating plates, and is described as a chronoscopic advertising-clock. Such time indications as are shown by Figs. 4, 5, and 6 are presented by two sets of sixty cards hinged to two drums i, Fig. 3, one of which rotates once an hour and the other in twelve hours. The shaft f, on which the drums turn, is slightly inclined forwards, and the plates, successively escaping from spring-set stops p by their own resilience, swing over a trap v by gravity ; as follows from their number, an hour escapes every twelve minutes. The shaft f is supported in a hollow base by a ball bearing, and the clock movement contained in the base is thus relieved of weight. The shaft protruding into the base is connected with the minute arbor by a clutch. The hour drum is upon a sleeve, and motion-work is provided between the shaft and sleeve. A small seconds-showing drum n is set upon the seconds arbor of the movement.
Patent GB-190223410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Perambulators
Inventor: FORD JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-10-27
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 23,410. Ford, J. Oct. 27. Perambulators.-Relates to perambulators convertible into cots, cradles, chairs, rocking chairs, tables, and dumb-waiters. Each end of the body 1 has a headed bolt 2 adapted to rest in bent brackets 3 supported by the spring frame 4. To prevent rocking of the body, one end is provided with a corrugated plate 22 with which engages the forked inner end or a thumb-screw 6 on the spring frame, and additional firmness may be obtained by means of screws 20 passing through cross-pieces 26. Bent back-rests 12 may be fitted into guides on the ends or sides of the body, and the handle part 17 is hinged to the spring frame. The body can be removed from the spring frame and rested on removable rockers 7, Fig. 6, which have dovetailed tops fitted either into longitudinal guides 24 to form a rocking chair or into transverse guides 23 when the body is used as a cradle. Under each corner of the body is hinged a castor leg 11, Fig. 4, which is secured to the rockers by a key 10 when the body is used as a chair, and a removable part 13 of one side of the body may then be held as a footrest by stays 14, or the parts 13, 14 may be inverted into the position shown in dotted lines to form a table inside the body. When the body has been removed, the spring frame may be fitted with tables to allow it to be used as a dumb-waiter. A folding reversible hood may be provided.
Patent GB-190226524-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Waterproof Garments
Filed: 1902-12-02
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 26,524. Birnbaum & Son, B., and Birnbaum, H. B. Dec. 2. Waterproof cloaks and coats.-Relates to waterproof garments especially designed for motorists, and consists in providing them with an additional inner part, such as is shown in Fig. 2, which is fastened up tightly about the neck and prevents wet from penetrating to the neck and chest of the wearer. It is attached to the inside of the outer garment all along its lower edge b<1>. When applied to a lady's garment, the neck fastenings may be somewhat different from those shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190227018-A (GB)
Title: Improved Appliances for Binding and Trimming Newspapers, the same being specially applicable to the "Hoe": Type of Newspaper Folding Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-12-08
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 27,018. Boult, A. J., [Wynne, W.]. Dec. 8. Folding paper ; cutting, associating and delivery apparatus; rotary machines.-Relates to apparatus for folding, pasting, or binding and cutting newspapers, of the well known "Hoe" type. Fig. 1 shows a diagrammatic view in which a is the triangular former or folder of the machine, over which the paper is passed from the printing machine. An additional pasting-reservoir and disc c is provided to apply a line of paste between the central line a<1> of the web or sheet and one edge a'. The reservoir may be kept supplied with paste from a tank b<1>. The machine is thus adapted for folding and binding a quarter-size page newspaper. The rollers d, d<1> and the cutting and folding cylinder e are preferably grooved opposite the line of paste applied by the disc c, to prevent soiling. The folded papers are carried by tapes to the pressing-rollers f, f<1>, and these are provided with a cutting disc g and groove h for trimming the edges of the papers. To prevent the paper from getting askew owing to the action of the cutter g, the roller f is mounted in bearings independently adjustable, and the tapes are caused, by an adjustable tension roller, to grip the paper before it comes into contact with the rollers f, f<1>.
Patent GB-190227324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes and Skids for Wheeled Vehicles.
Inventor: THOMAS FRED WHITTAKER
Filed: 1902-12-11
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 27,324. Thomas, F. W. Dec. 11. Brakes.-Brakes for motor cars, tramcars, and other vehicles can be applied either in the ordinary way to retard the motion, or as a wedge between the wheel and road to prevent backward motion. The brake blocks 1 are mounted on a transverse shaft 1<a> suspended from pivots 3 on the vehicle by telescopic tubes 2<a> and rods 2, which are held in engagement by pins 5 sliding along slots 4. The shaft 1<a> is connected by rods 6 to sliding sleeves 10<a> carried by the ends of levers 7, which are secured to the transverse shaft 8 operated from the brake lever 14. The sleeves 10<a> are pressed between springs 9, 10, which take against blocks 12, 13 fixed on the rods 6. Springs 15, which coil into boxes 16, normally hold the tubes 2<a> in their raised positions, but, by operating the brake lever, the brake blocks can be moved from their released positions, indicated in thick dotted lines, either into their position for ordinary application, indicated in thin dotted lines, or into the position shown in fall lines, when the wheels 17 are rotating backwards.
Patent GB-190228326-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seal Locks specially applicable for Strap Buckles as of Mail Bags
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1902-12-23
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 28,326. Fairweather, W., [Channon, J.]. Dec. 23. Seals and sealing.-Relates to seal locks or fastenings, especially applicable for strap buckles for mail bags &c., but also applicable for protecting keyholes, spring locks or handles, &c., and for securing doors, boxes, &c. Figs. 1 and 2 show the invention as applied to the strap buckle of a mail bag. A leaf or cover 10 is hinged to the buckle 6 and has a perforation 14, which is covered by the seal 20, a hinged or pivoted catch 15 on the cover being pressed into engagement with a receiver 17 to retain the seal in position. A tongue piece 11 on the cover is provided with slots 12, 13 and, when the cover is closed, this tongue engages a box or socket 25 on the buckle, the slot 12 registering with slots 22 and 24 in the side walls of the box. Recesses 18 are provided in the buckle to receive the catch 15 and receiver 17. After the strap 3 has been tightened around the bag &c., and the tongue 7 of the buckle passed through one of the holes therein, the device is ready for sealing. The seal 20 is secured in place on the underside of the cover 10 by the catch 15, and the cover is then closed. A tag piece or plate 26 with a knife edge is then passed through the slots 24, 12, and 22 until a spring offset 29 therein catches behind the wall 23 of the box 25, thereby preventing a backward withdrawal of the plate. The resistance to the passage of the offset through the slot 22 prevents the plate from being pushed forward without the application of considerable force, and it cannot be moved forwardly without destroying the seal. When it is required to release the fastening, the plate 26 is drawn forwardly by means of a hook inserted through the seal and brought into engagement with a hole 28 in the plate. A flange 19 on the catch 15 prevents the plate from being pushed underneath the catch and directs the knife edge into the seal. The seal may be made of paper, cardboard, &c. marked with suitable characters. The plate 26 may have a tail-piece larger than the slot 24 so that it cannot pass through the slot until the tail is removed. This tail may bear distinguishing marks or directions. The tongue piece may be secured on the cover of a box or on a door and engage a slotted socket on the body or framing.
Patent GB-190300631-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Tyres of Wheels for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: OGILVIE GLENCAIRN STUART
Filed: 1903-01-09
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 631. Ogilvie, G. S. Jan. 9. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-In wheels for motor and other vehicles, the tyre consists of an outer rim which has a limited radial and circumferential movement relative to the felloe, and is separated therefrom by elastic cushions or metal springs. The felloe A, Figs. 1 and 4, on which is preferably arranged an iron or steel band B, is surrounded by a separate outer rifu of U-shaped section formed of segments E, G, and C, and a wooden, steel, or other tread X. The segments are secured together by screws and by projections on the segments C fitting holes in tne segments G. Elastic balls H are interposed between the outer rim and the felloe, aud mution is communicated between these parts through elastic balls I, arranged between bolts K on the felloe and cross-pieces M, Fig. 5, which connect the segments G on both sides of the wheel. The bolts and cross-pieces have elastic buffers L, N, respectively, and the tread is bolted to the crosspieces. In a modification, a band c, Figs. 12 to 14, is loosely mounted over an iron or other rim b on the felloe a. The separate outer rim comprises a wooden ring d with the tread f and the side rings g secured thereto. The elastic cushions e are preferably rubber rollers. The rings d, g and the tread f may be in sections, and the tread may be of channel section to take an elastic cushion. Driving-stops h on the felloe work between stops k, l bolted to the side rings ; these stops may be fitted with rollers or faced with rubber, leather, or the like. The stops h and band c are recessed to permit of the movement of the latter relative to the felloe.
Patent GB-190304988-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of Gas Liquor
Inventor: MOOR CRESACRE GEORGE
Filed: 1903-03-04
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 4988. Moor, C. G. March 4. Manures.-The ammonia in gas liquor is fixed by the addition of acid sodium sulphate, and the mixture is evaporated. Ferrous sulphate is added to avoid evolution of sulphuretted hydrogen. The dry product may be used as a manure, or as a source of ammonia. The precipitate obtained on addition of the acid salt may be filtered off or allowed to subside.
Patent GB-190313458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lamps.
Inventor: RYDER ARCHIBALD DUDLEY
Filed: 1903-06-16
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 13,458. Ryder, A. D., and Dopson, H. E. June 16. Oil lamps, preventing overflow from; extinguishing.-An oil lamp is so constructed as to prevent the oil from escaping should it be overturned, and is fitted with an automatic extinguisher which puts out the light when this happens. The body of the lamp is in the form of two hollow cones a, d connected by a short cylinder l. Inside the cone a and attached to it by distance-pieces c is a second cone b, which contains the oil. When the lamp is tilted, the oil runs down between the cones a, b into the coned. The reservoir b has an overflow pipe closed by a cap e, which is removed in order to fill the lamp. A cap f allows the oil to be drawn off from the coned. The burner carries an extinguisher g operated by a spring h but normally held out of action by a catch j which engages a lever k. If the lamp is overturned, the shock disengages the catch, and the ex ti nguisher is brought down on the flame.
Patent GB-190319389-A (GB)
Title: An Arrangement of Retaining Gear for use in connection with the Brakes for Wagons and for other like Purposes.
Inventor: SUTCLIFFE GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-09-09
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 19,389. Sutcliffe, G. W. Sept. 9. Brakes.-Relates to apparatus for retaining wagon and like brakes in 'on' and off' positions. In applying and releasing the brakes, a lever L, Figs. 1 and 4, fixed on the transverse shaft B is actuated by a hand-lever A at either side of the vehicle to operate a lever E by the stops M', M'. The lever E, and the usual two-armed lever which operates the brake push-rods D, are fixed on a loose sleeve on the shaft. To retain the brakes in the off' position, Figs. 1 and 4, the lever E is held by a fixed pallet pin H engaging a notch K in the pivoted arm G. In applying the brakes, the hand-lever A is first raised to the position U, U. The arm G is thereby released from the pin H by the spur U of the member P, which is linked to the lever L and turns on the pivot Q. Simultaneously the horns H<1> of the member P press the stirrup detent V into the recess W in the arm G, and the parts assume the position shown in Fig. 9. The hand-lever A is then depressed, when the lever L operates the lever E, and the arm G is moved horizontally, while held by the detent V, until the heel of the member P strikes the spur X. The released arm G then falls until one of the ratchet teeth J is engaged by the pin H, when the brakes are held in the ` on ' position, Fig. 8, with the hand-lever A between the positions P P and Q Q, according to the wear of the brake blocks. The brakes are taken off by a simple lift of the hand-lever A, the first movement causing the pin S of the member P to release the arm G. The lever E may be weighted to bring it automatically into contact with the stop M' as the hand-levers assume the position T T. The apparatus is carried by a hanger Z, which hooks on the shaft B, and is prevented from rising therefrom by a bolt N ; the bolt also prevents lateral displacement of the loose sleeve. The stops M', M' may be replaced by a pin and slot, the stirrup detent V by any other form of detent, and the horns H<1> of the member P by a separate lever actuated by the lever L. In the modification shown in Fig. 7, the arm G is released from the pallet pin by a revolving tripper C, which is separately actuated by hand to strike the tail B'. The positions of the pallet pin and the surfaces J, K may be interchanged.
Patent GB-190323037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Watch and like Theft Preventing Devices.
Inventor: DAVIES CHARLES
Filed: 1903-10-24
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 23,037. Davies, C., Powell, A., and Lund, E. Oct. 24. Watch keys.-Two half watch keys, as shown in Fig. 3, are fitted to the two hooks c, c' of a theftpreventing device, so that, when the hooks are brought together, a whole key is formed. The two half-keys may be mounted at the hinge end of the hooks
Patent GB-190324150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Screw Propellers.
Inventor: CARELS ALBERT DONAT
Filed: 1903-11-06
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 24,150. Carels, A. D. Nov. 6. Screw propellers.-The blades of screw propellers are feathered by an arrangement which allows the engines to be always driven at a uniform speed irrespective of the speed of the ship, and steering to be effected by means of the screw propellers without altering the engines. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the propeller described, and Fig. 3 shows an end sectional view. The levers C attached to the blades B are operated by means of pins f and cams e in the sliding plates E, which are attached to a collar F sliding on the propeller shaft.